The Shawnee Daily News-Herald (Shawnee, Okla.), Vol. 21, No. 269, Ed. 1 Sunday, April 23, 1916 Page: 4 of 8
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Shawnee Daily News-Herald
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HOME
The man who wrote "Home, Sweet Home'' wMl live immortal in
the heart* of the American people. We work beat, fastest and
strongest for the HOME, and most men will give their lives in its
defense. The greatest factor for happiness, progress and education
in the home is the WJFE or MOTHHJR.
A contented wife and mother means better and happy hornets.
Every home should be equipped with every devise possible to lessen
the ardous duties in the home. Business men and farmers purchase
modern machinery to lighten their wortc. Why not do this for the
home?
Let your wife open a bank account, give here an allowance or
share in the profits, she will soon save money for these things.
Open the account at the
National Bank Of
Commerce
er auspices. And this is parhaps the
only time that tsuch an organization
may be heard here at any price.
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♦ COIWTY CANDIDATES. ♦
31 It, Ml'It HAY'S AlH>Hi;SS.
No one in Shawnee can afford to
miss the address of Congressman
Murray at Convention Hall Monday
evening.
IWe read in the newspapers dis-
cussions of the Question relating to
preparedness and the foreign rela-
tions of the United States, and we
read something of the arguments in-
dulged iu by various congressmen on
Till; UlAtTAL'Ql A. DEMOCRATIC.
Elsewhere in this issue appears a For County Treasurer.
notice of the Chautauqua attractions R. L. Alexander authorizes the
that have been secured for Shawnee News-Herald to announce his candi-
this summer, beginning June 20. It dacy for treasurer of Pottawatomie
is &aid that the attractions are the I bounty, subject to the demooratic pri
best ever put out on the Kedpah-
Horuer circuit, and some splendid en-
tertainment is promised.
IWe are all of us, in spite of our-
selves. pro-this and pro-tlvat, but we
are all pro-America first, last and
all the time.
With the Hull Moose virtually de-
claring for anybody the G. O. 1'. nom-
inates except Taft or Root, it looks
like the CI. O. P. might just about as
well let the Moose do the nominating.
WORTH MRN ATTENTION!
mary in August. 1916.
R. M. Scott authorizes the announce-
ment of his candidacy for the office of
County Treasurer, subject to the Dern-
ocratlc primary election in August.
County Assessor.
J. W. Williams authorizes the an-
nouncement of his candidacy for the
office of County Tax Assessor, sub-
ject to the action of the Democratic
primary election in August.
Remember our motto: "Young Men
_ _ For Young Men." Be on time next
the floor of the house or the senate. I Sunday and bring a friend.
But Monday evening an opportunity j All young men in the city not in
will be given to hear a discussion of I another Sunday School are cordially
these questions by one who has been invited. 4,^n_,AV
in the heat of the fray in the nations VIRGIL LANGSTON,
capitalwho has kept in close touch 20-2t Secretary.
with the situation at all times, and j
who it might be added, has seeu his j pjjbLIC SAIjK—Owing to death in
theories verified In a remarkable de- j my famliy there will be a public sale
^ree. jof Jive utocx. /arm implements, etc..
Congressman Murray does not pose at my farm on Rock Creek, 4 miles
as a prophet but some of his add rets- oast and 1 nule south of Shawnee,
of the past have proved prophetic. Wednesday, April 26. .!•£• Winter. J.
Eventualities have shown very forci- s. Williams, auctioneer. W. p. Dix,
blv that the future can best be judged ] clerk. 78-.6-3t.
and that Congressman
by the past,
Murray's outlines of the probabl
course of events, founded upon his-
tory and upon reasoning, have been
in the main correct.
Add to Mr. Murray's powers oi
deduction and what history has taught
him. his close association with the
progress of events themselves and Ins
ability to understand the signifi-
cance of the things that coaie to pas*,
and it is easily und i>t>)od that •
address of Monday evening will be,
to say the least, enlightening. He
can speak as one having authority, .is
he has in the past proved his fine
grasp of affairs.
Hear Congressman Murray Mon-
day evening, and >ou will have a bet-
ter understanding of the great ques-
tion with which our great president
Is wrestling.
THE ELECTION LAW. , So 19
Because of the pretty general mis
understanding of the new
♦ KAlROAD TIME TABLE,
BOCK ISLAND.
West Bound.
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tion law ("election law"), the News- Departs 9:25 a m
Herald will within the next few days West Hound.
publish the law in full, and also a >^0 20—Arrives a m
discussion of its various provisions. Departs 7 *.05 a m
The terms of the new law appear to -No. i$_Arrives 6:26 P m
Geo. M. McMillin announces his can-
didacy for the office of county asses-
sor. subject to the action of the Demo-
cratic primary in August.
County. Clerk.
B. B. (Burke) Wyatt announces that
be is a candidate for the office of
county clerk, subject to the Demo-
cratic primary in August.
TULLY DARDEN FOR
COUNTY SHERIFF
The undersigned hereby announces
as a candidate for the nomination of
sheriff on the Democratic ticket at
i i he coining primary election.
1 was bom in the state of Alabama,
reared on a farm, and alter leaving
Alabama moved to Little Rock. Ark.,
where 1 lived about ten years, from
there moved to Oklahoma and 1 have
been a citizen of Pottawatomie coun-
ty for about sixteen years.
" Most of the people of the county-
know me personally as 1 have served
a great many years as a peace of-
ficer, and for about eighteen months
1 have served as deputy under the
present sheriff.
1 do not deem it necessary for me
to make any statement at the present
as to my qualifications to fill the
position of sheriff, as the voters of
this county know me sufficiently
well, and of my record as a peace of-
ficer, that 1 am competent to fill the
position.
In order that there may be no mis-
take or misunderstanding as to my
relationship with the present
sheriff's office, and my loyalty to the
same, below is a copy of the resigna
tion that 1 delivered April 19, 1916,
to the said sheriff:
"Shawnee. Okla . April 19 11>16.
"Mr. Fred Romberg,
"Sheriff of Pottawatomie Co..
"Dear Sir:
"it is now time that candidates who
are to make the race for various
county offices to announce to the
public their intention to make the
' race, and as to our agreement in 1914
! in regard to the sheriff race, j was
not to make the race ag&inst you that
year, and you were not to make the
race against me in 1916. Therefore
for the best of the sheriff's office, I
do not want to draw# a salary and
make the race for nomination for
sheriff of this county. I now hand
you my commission and resignation
as deputy sheriff of this county.
"Yours trulv,
-T. J. DARDEN."
The above resignation is given in
full so that all of the voters may
understand my relations with the
present sheriff, and explain my posi-
tion in this connection.
1 am making this announcement
and desire the suffrage of the voters
in the primary election for the reas-
on that 1 want thP office, and if I
am nominated and elected I will have
no favorites will see that the
laws are upheld to the best of my
ability.
TOLLY J. DARDEN.
You have read in the magazines and musical
reviews of Thomas A. Edison's new invention.
We hold a license to demonstrate and sell
We invite all music lovers to visit our store
and become familiar with Edison's new art,
whereby he actually
Re-Creates all forms of music
H. B. (Berlie) Callahan announces
his candidacy for the office of county i
clerk, subject to the action of the
Democratic primary in August.
For County Attorney.
Clyde G. Pitman authorizes the
News-Herald to announce his candi-
dacy for the office of county attorney,
subject to the democratic primary
August 1st.
For County Superintendent
H. M. Fowler authorizes the an-
nouncement of his candidacy for re-
nomination for the office of county
superintendent of schools, subject to
the action of the democratic primary
election.
DAVIS ANNOUNCES
FOR COMMISSIONER
u^lnna (Pase
the Miracle Girl of the Metro-
politan, whose bewitchingly
beautiful Soprano voice was
chosen for the first test to de-
termine whether Edison had
actually succeeded in achieving
his ambition to re-create the
human voice so perfectly that
his re-creation could not be
distinguished from the original.
Since then many other great
artists have made similar tests—■
always with the same successful
results.
Hear Edison's Re-Creation
of Anna Case's voice, and then
hear her at the Metropolitan or
when she is on concert tour.
This photograph shows Miss
Case actually singing in direct
comparison with Edison's Re-
Creation of her voice.
Crescent
Drug Co.
A LARGE CROWD
For County Judge.
W. F. Durham announces his can-
didacy for the democratic nomination
for county judge, subject to the pri-
mary election In August.
For Sheriff.
Tully J. Darden announces his can-
didacy for the democratic nomination
for sheriff of Pottawatomie county,
subject to the primary election
August l.
i
J. T. Davis of Shawnee announces
his candidacy for re-election as coun-
ty commissioner front this the first W*U attend our 15 days sale as no
commissioners district, subject to one can afford to overlook such an
the democratic primary election on opportunity. Frankel Bros.
August 1.
Mr. Davis, though an old-timer in '
this part of Oklahoma, is just finish- j
ing his first term in a public office.
Those who have watched his record
as county commissioner declare that ;
his conduct as such has been of the
same high plane as the clean.
straightforward life that he has lived j
in the past.
During his term of office, Mr. Davis |
has given special attention to the j
question of good roads, and has been
greatly interested in getting work on i
the county highway started. His
Jriends are unanimous in their de- j
claration that he is entitled to a sec- |
ond term and that the county needs >
his service.
Come and 6ee our genuine line of
men's Panama hats, all styles and
all shapes from $2.95 up. at Louts
Cohen's. 20-3t
E. J. Didkerson of Tecumseh went
to Maud on business Saturday.
WE BUY FOR CASH
Vour castaway clothes. 1
them.
Phone 135-J.
be much misrepresented, either pur
poaely or because the law itself is
not generally understood, and a ma-
jority of the people are not familiar
with its provisions.
o
DOVT WAIT,—OLEAiN I J*!
"Clean-up week" will be delayed
and will be late this year, because of
the amount of moisture in the ground
makirog it impossible to properly
clear the alleys tor some time. But
don't wait for "clean-up week" with ftOCHVMMJlCAL CON4iKr>S.
its free hauling feature. The cost of Dr. J. W. .lent of the Oklahoma
having a load of rubbieh hauled away Baptist University, has just returned
is really inconsiderable, and the from the Southern Congress of Socio
pleasure that may be derived from logy, recently convened at New Or
the knowledge that one's premises leans, and gave the teachers of the
are in a sightly and sanitary condi- j city at their last conference of the
tion is immense. Then too, this is school year in the high school audi
the time of year when the flies be-1 torlum Saturday morning, a most in-
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SANTA FE.
Depart.
For the >orth. For the South
No. 414—7:06 a m No. 317— 8:50 a an
\'0 18—1 :(>0 p m No. 301— 2:50 p m
Arrive.
From North. From South.
No. 407-2:46 p m No. 302—11:40 am
No. 413—6 :00 p m No. 31£— 4:55 p m
gin to multiply, and they breed al-
most exclusively in refuse such as ac-
cumulates in many back yards and
alleys every winter. Clear this away
before the flies get started, and pro-
tect the health and comfort of your-
self and vour neighbors.
— O
THE GRTAT CONCERT.
The News-^Herald has, during the
past two weeks, tried to impress upon
the people of Shawnee and vicinity
the value of the opportunity that Is
bekig given them to hear one of the
greatest musical organisations in the
•world for a moderate sum. but or-
dinary newspaper stories cannot do1
the Philharmonic Orchestra pustlce.
In this orchestra are musicians to
hear whom singly would cost thle
prices that are being charged for the
entire concert here. There are solo-
ists of more than national repute. .
who could never be heard under oth-1
t erecting synopsis of the program
The purpose of the congress is to
promote the health and economic and
social conditions of the south. The
prevention of disease, reduction of
crime, promotion of thrift and reduc
tion of poverty are among the prob-
lems considered.
I/eon Rohrbaugh has gone
Springfield. Mo., to enter the employ
of the Frisco.
For Commissioner.
J. T. Davis announces his candi-
dacy for re-election as commissioner
from the First District, subject to
the democratic election August 1.
REPUBLICAN.
For Sheriff.
I. L. Eatherly authorizes the an-
nouncement that he is a candidate for
sheriff, subject to the republican pri-
mary election In August.
W. F. DURHAM FOK
COUNTY JUDGE
YOU'RB AN EASY PREY, with your
flesh r«duced brlow a healthy standard,
fur Consumption and other Scrofulous
and dangerous diseases. And it's for just
this condition that Dr. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery is especially valuable.
If you're thinner than you ought to
be, whether from wasting diseases, de-
fective nutrition, or whatever cause,
the "Discovery" will surely bring you
up to the healthy standard. By restor-
ing the normal action of the aeranged
organs and functions, it arouses every
natural sourco and means of nourish-
ment. A strength-restorer and flesh-
i builder. It can i*- had in tablet or liquid
, form. Ingredients printed on wrapper.
Dr. Piercc's Pleasant Pellets are the
original little liver pills, flrrt put up over
4<> years ago. They regulate and invigor-
i ate stomach, liver and bowels. Much
, imitated but never equaled. Sugur-
eoated and easy to take as candy.
1 respectfully solicit the democratic
vote at the August primary for Coun-
ty Judge, if nominated and elected
as county judge 1 will keep the office i
open every business day of the term !
unless prevented by sickness or of- 1
ficlal business. I will know no friend,
no enemy, no race, nor party in the
administration of justice. I will give |
04ive Fremstad. Fritz Kreisler,
Kmmy Destiiui. Kmest 9chelllng are
four of the great soloists who will I every litigant an impartial hearing J
assist at the New York Philharmonic | but will dispatch business as rapidly
Orchestra concerts next season
New York and on tour.
Catarrh and
Rid
oi
Catarrh
♦
♦ A. W. Hiildwln A, J. Carlton
♦
♦ BAI,I>WI\ k COM,TON
♦ AHorneyH
♦
♦ (her City Meat Market.
Colds / To Be
Relieved
S\% a great achievement.
^Most people would be well
and happy were it not for ca-
tarrh. It is worth ten years of
any one's life to learn how to
get rid of catarrh.
PE-RU-NA
will show you, much quicker
than any one could tell you,
how to get rid of catarrh.
THE PERUNA CO., Columbu., Ohio
Mrs. Emma Gannon, 107 E.
South St., Kew&nee, 111*., writes:
"For fifteen years 1 had catarrh of
the heud and stomach. I could
hardly walk. My attention was
called to 'The Ills of Life.' I read
it through. Then bought a bottle
of Peruna. I am entirely well now."
in I as possible consistent with justice
will follow the plain provisions of the |
law, but will resolve all doubts and !
discretions in favor of the spirit and |
intent of the law. to the end that
questions must be decided upon their
merits. Upon these grounds 1 re- j
specufully solicit your vote.
At the primary there will be*acon-
stitutional amendment submitted to 1
abolish the county court, if you are
in favor of the amendment vote "Yes". I
If you are against the amendment, |
vote ".No." If you fail to vote it will :
have the effect of oeing counted for |
the amendment.
Respectfully submitted.
W. F. DU RHAM.
I hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the office of county judge at
the ensuing election, subject to the
action of the democratic primary
August 1.
A general Inviatlon is extended to
NOTICE!
We have just received
a car load of repairing
lumber which wi 1 be
sold at a very low
price as long as it
lasts.
T. J. Stewart
Lumber Co.
Pure Mebane Seed from A. D Me
bane at Lockhart, Tex. The best thai
can be bought. While they last wii;
the dance'at M. N. A. Hall Saturday go for $1.50 per bushel. Better come
night under new management. at once and get them If you need
81-21-lt. j planting seed. Call for me at Harry
Cotton Seed
One Hundred Dollars
In Gold Free
For the purpose of purchasing playground equipment,
we will give to ward schools of Shawnee. Okla.. $100.00
in gold, on April 29, 1916.
Prizes to be awarded as follows:
FIRST:
School securing the greatest number of
members for our Christmas Savings
Club will receive $ 30.00
SECOND:
School securing second largest number
of members will receive 20.00
THIRD:
School securing third largest number of
members will receive 15.00
FOURTH:
School securing the fourth largest num-
ber ot members will receive 12.50
FIFTH:
School securing the fifth largest number
of members will receive 10.00
SIXTH:
School securing sixth largest number of
members will receive 7.50
SEVENTH:
School securing seventh largest number
of members will receive 5.00
Remember contest closes 11
29, 1916—.loin now.
$100.00
o'clock April
- - man's Drug Store.
No trouble to answer questions.
Shawnee National Bank
PRIVATE MONEY to lend on
farm land, neat of tenna.
CI!AS. E WELLS. Ellre Bid*
W. W. Akins
Gin Mun.
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