Renfrew's Record. (Alva, Okla. Terr.), Vol. 2, No. 11, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 22, 1903 Page: 1 of 6
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RENFREW'S RECORD
One Dollar Per Year.
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Official Paper of Woods County.
Vol. 2.
ALVA. OKLAHOMA TERRITORY. THURSDAY. JANUARY 22. 1903.
No. 1 1.
J. A. STINK, Hre-iil.
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Exchange National
i W. C. Matthews, formerly con-
■ nested with the Waters-Pierce
| Oil Co., here, t ut now of Chicka-
, sha, wit in Alva Saturday. He
j was on hi* return to Chickasha
J from Medicine Lodge where he
has been with his wife during
HANK. her last illness. He has the
Accounts of Merchants, Stockmen, Farmers and Individuals solicited, sympathy of many friends here
Every accommodation extended consistent with safe and ja bereavement,
conservative banking.
ALVA. OKLA. *"• Lfe T; * J*
- First Baptist church, closed his
ssries of evening sermons “Are
• ^rr^rravrtr^rra CommUsioners Jones and Brew- Secret Societies of the Devil?”
f Some Alva Visitors* er inspected the bridge Tuesday Sur,day Pvening. Dr.Fischer takes
J J J afternoon and accepted it from the ground thftt secret societies
der” Mrs. Bellow certainly de-
serves credit for her untiring
zeal in the work.
Pickles and Bulk Olives at
Alexander & Racev’s.
life contractors for the county.
the ground that secret societies
J P. Wright of Isabella, was ........ do much good although they in
in Alva Saturday. He called on United Brethren S. S. at ten no wise take the place of the
the Record. and preaching at rr, Sunday church. The Dr.is one of Alva s
‘ _ ’ morning in Williams’ Hall. Ev- ablest ministers and draws a full
The freshest and best butter in | h
Normal Entertainment Course.
Prof. L- L. Dyche will give his
celebrated lecture on Greenland
and the Arctic Highlands on Fri-
day evening, January 23rd, at As-
sembly Hall. Lecture illustrated
by 400 fine stereoptican views,
Single admission 50c. Season
tickets for four remaining num-
bers of course, including Dyche,
Col. Bain, WesL-yan Quartette
and King, only $:.so, including
reserved seat. Secure tickets
and seats at Monforts.
town at Talkington’s.
Rev. E. Broom and W. B.
Brown of Cherokee, v.-ere in Alva
on business last week.
Saur Kraut at Alexander &
Racey’s.
A daughter of Mr. and Mrs J.
B. Maddox is here from Ft. Worth,
erybody invited.
Rev. W. Wood, Pastor.
ouse.
Go to Talkington’s, south side
Rev. Mr. Murphy of Capron, for the best oranges, lemons,
called on the Record last Thurs- olives and canned fruits of all
day. He thinks of starting a pa- , kinds.
per at Capron. We wish him Xhere wa8 more fun in "Casey’s
success if he embarks in the un- TroubleS|„ at the opera house,
dertakin j Friday night, than in any play
— -------------------, Matth v: carries the largest that has been performed before
Texas, called here by the serious and hest line of cook stoves and an Alva audience. It was a ccn-
illness of her mother. heaters in Woods county. Call tinual scene of laughable situa-
Phone r33 will get Alexander and see them for yourselves. tions. The “Wooden Heads”
& Racev’s Meat Market. , Commissioner Jones returned performance at the dose was very j
Commissioner Brewer came up home yesterday, having been a ingenious and interesting. The
from Carwile Monday, and after steady resident of Alva the past Kennedy children^ were e eS
looking after some county mat- four or five weeks, while the trained child artists t.ia »ve
ters returned home Tuesday. wagon bridge across Salt Fork performed here.
Harvey Law, an old Barber was being repaired. | Amis & Waidley, sofith side;
county acquaintance of the Rec-; Miss Maud Stone died yester- square is headquarters for every-
ord man, was called to Alva as a day morning, of consumption, at thing in their line, dreSsers, side-
witness on the Richard case, Fri- her home near Alvaretta. She boards, kitchen cabin^s, folding
day was about 20 years old, and was beds, rockers, i« fact Everything
,0 formerly a clerk in the store at to be found in a fitSt-ciass second
Boiled Ham at Alexander & , . 7 T . c , . .
, that place.—Lahoma Sun. 1 hand store.
Racey’s. i r |
P. B. Sharp the mid-read popu-
list war horse, was up from Les-
lie, Friday. He called on the
Record and exchanged a few op-
inions with us, -while in Alva.
Baptist Church.
Sunday services. Morning sub-
ject—A Weak Giant, or Beef vs.
Brains. Evening subject—Hid-
ing Behind Trees. You and your
friends always welcome.
Lee T. Fischer, Pastor.
Ch&lie E. Hcncn. Deal
Died, at his home ia dbis city
at five o’clock, Wednesday morn-
ing, Jan. 2t, 1903, of pneumonia
fever, Chas. E- Heuton, aged
about 42 years. His wife and
daughter survive him. The re-
mains will be buried in the Cap-
ron cemetery, Friday. The be-
reaved family have the sympathy
of many relatives and friends in
their hour of sorrow. Fuller
particulars ’r otr next issue.
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WM'V
liMPT
JO*. hciinitzer,
Proprietor.
None but the choicest meats sold.
Highest cash paid for hides, furs
and poultry. Fish and game in
season.
ONE MORE WEEK
BEFORE
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Unparallelled bargains of Winter Goods in every de-
partment. We always make this ale the greatest money
saver for the people, of any sale during the year.
All Men’s and BoyT Overcoats at r-3 off.
Men’s Covert Cloth rain proof coats 1-3 off.
All Ladies’ Capes and Coats at 1-3 off.
All Children’s and Infants’ V.’raps at r-3 off.
Ladies’ Fur Muffs and Collarettes 1-3 off.
too heavy rox4 Cotton Blankets at 63c a pair.
This sale not only includes the above
items.but we are making special bar-
gains in every department in the house.
S. B, Share & Bro,
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GETTING READY
x FOR X
Tom Dyer and son Tommy of j
Labellewere pleasantcallers,Mon-
day. Tom don’t appear to have
lost any flesh on account of fail-
ing to get there at the ia_t eltc-
tior..
Blackford & Clark, centist and
optician. Office over Exchange
• Eank.
J. W. Hr.nt'ngton was on the
stand as a witness in the Flohr—
Richards case in probate court,
nearly a day and a half this week
and then left for his farm. Be
is to be back Saturday.
Claud McCrory, assistant chief
clerk of the Oklahoma house of
representatives, and G. W. Vick-
ers, sergeant-at-arms of the coun-
cil returned Friday from Guthrie,
to spend a couple of days
with their families. Claud took
in “Casey’s Troubles” at the
opera house, Friday evening.
For handsome lap robes see
Nighswonger, N. E. corner si
the square.
David Lloyd of Lambert and
his cousin, Mr. Erace, made the
Record a pleasant call last Thurs-
day. Mr. Brace recently gradu-
ated in the law department of the
University of Minnesota at Min-
neapolis and may locate in
Woods county. We hope he will
find it to his interests to grow up
with Oklahoma.
J. W. MONFORT’S
The Comer Drug & Oook Store,
XX A Full Line of X X
NORMAL SCHOOL and CITY SCHOOL
BOOKS.
We have a few choice second hand books on which we car save you
money. The largest stock of Tablets and Stationery
in the county.
Nick Eller’s team ran away
Tuesday, and he was pretty bad-
ly bruised by the dray rune'ng
over him. Dr. Bowling reports
that no bones were broken and
we hope Mr. Eller will soon be
out again.
J. H. Slattery of Dane, was in
Alva, Saturday. He is one of
Woods county’s most successful
Stock raisers. He raised five
acres of sugar beets the past sea-
son getting a yield of about 600
bushels to the acre. It is the
6nly feed he is now giving his
brood sows and stock hogs and
they are doing well. The beets
also make excellent feed for the
hogs he is preparing for market,
fed in connection with grain.
Woods county farmers do not
need to rely solely on wheat for a
living as diversified farming will
pay here as well as elsewhere.
The German Heater is the test
stove on the market See Nigh-
swonger, the hardware man, N.
E. corner square.
E. Kail refurfied from Kansas
City, Sunday, where he attended
the big cattlemen’s convention.
He failed to see the Ben Hur
chariot race in convention hall
as tickets for all available space
had been sold.
John Meixner’s oldest daughter
was badly scalded last week, by
her brothers upsetting the wash
boiler as they were lifting it off
of the stove. Although a very
painful injury she is doing as
well as could be expected.
Talkington's for fresh fruit and
vegetables.
Born, to Mr. and Mrs W.
A. Hoskinson Friday night, a fine
girl. Mr. Hoskinson, who is one
of the popular Alva milkmen was
short 15 pints of milk on making
his rounds the next day, so it
would seem that the young lady
is getting well fed.
Peter Martens of Fairview,
died Jan. 9 r903 aged almost
50 years. He was a native of
Russia and came to this country
in r8y6. He secured a fine claim
near Fairview, Woods county on
the day of the race, Sept.r6 1893.
His wife and 12 children survive
him.
The members of the W. C.T.U.
1 surprised their president, Mrs.
M. S. Fellow’s, Monlpy after-
noon Jan. r2th it being her birth-
day. They presented her with a
framed picture of Miss Willard,
also taking refreshments. Mrs.
i Fellow is a loyal consecrated
worker and the members all feel
that they are to be congratulated
in having such a president. .
A Member.
We take pleasure in thanking the people of Alva and Wpods County for their liberal
! patronage during the past year. We are now just merging into the beginning of another
BUSINESS YEAR. We exnect to make this year the Banner /ear for us. We are better-
prepared to serve the public than any previous year. It is our deterrnmition to give at
all times the very best values possible for the money.
OUR INVOICE COMPLETED
Also some
we find a great many odd lots and remnants that MUST BE CLOSED OUT.
lines of winter goods that will be offered at less than actual value.
These Goods Must Be Moved to Make >6**
Room for the New Spring Stock, ^ ^
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| ALVA LOCAL, jj
Prof. Dyche at College Jar.. 23.
Miss Myrtle Lish has bought a
fine Fisher pit.no.
Fresh and Cured Meats of all
kinds at Alexander & Racey’s.
Court house cu'ilings and several
country correspondence crowded
out this v|eak'/
The Vreeland Studio will ex-
tend their holiday offer until Feb.
1 st. Everyone should avail
themselves of this opportunity
and get a valuable premium free.
All work guaranteed.
Jim Shiel left Tuesday for
Kansas City. He inadvertently
told a friend that he was going to
get married, and then tried to
take it back. Jim has success-
fully dodged the marriage noose
for many years but we believe
that he is roped this time. Look
out when he returns.
Chas. H. Lamb, formerly of
Augusta, who struck it rich in |
growing up with the city of Ho- j
bart, has leased a half section of
land adjoining Washita Junction
where he will build a large two ;
story hotel and other buildings.
The prospects are that Washita
Junction will be an important
town as the Choctaw, Frisco ana
Orient cross there. Success to
Charlie.
Col. Reed of Topeka, Kansas,
lectured at the Baptist church
Monday evening on the advantage
of fraternal life insurance. The
Colonel is a very entertaing
speaker and was frequently ap-
plauded. Col. Reed was for sev-
eral years editor of the State
Journal of Topeka. He speaks
specially for the Woodmen of the
World and may organize a camp
before he leaves Alva.
The catch-penny social given
at the Christian church, Satur-
day evening by Mrs. John A.
Renfrew’s class of Sunday school
boys, assisted by the girls was
a succees and everybody had a
good time. The program was
excellent, while the museum, the
fish pond, organ grinders, fortune
teller and other features were
great fun for the little folks. The
proceeds of the entertainment
amounted to $7.70.
“We have one lot of Outing Flannel that
came in late, should have been in earlier.
The goods are worth 5c. It is nice for
making children’s dresses, comforts, etc.
They are nice patterns. On sale at 3 3-4C.
We have some odd lots of Men’s Dress
Shirts that are nice,clean stock but brok-
en sizes. To clean out
All 50c grades 39c.
“ 75c “ 50c.
“ 1.00 “ 79c.
“ 1.25 “ 99C-
“ 1.50 “ 1.10.
We have on sale one job lot of Em-
broideries that are on sale at 5c and 6c
per yard, which is less than wholesale
price. Just compare these goods with
others.
Ladies’ Winter Shirt Waists to close
All 50c Waists 39c
1.00
79c
“ 1.50 *: 99c
All other higher grades
to close out in this sale.
Pearl Buttons 2 doz 5c
A good L L Muslin 4c
Bleached Muslin 5c
Cambric Lining 4c_
at a sacrifice
A roc gr?de Bleached Muslin, short
lengths, 10 to 20 yards in a piece, right
from trie mills, a snap at 7 1-2C.
Some job lots of Wool Dress Goods at
less than manufacturer’s cost.
Sweeping reduction made on Wool
Blankets, Hoods and Fascinators, Men’s
and Boy’s Caps, we want them out of our
way.
One lot Children’s Cloaks, to close out
at 99c. Worth $1.50.
Cost does not cut much ice when it
comes to making prices on Ladies’ Wraps,
we price to sell.
' ~ -i -< -v / j at 9 a. m. we will put on sale 4000 yards of staple
f)fl S^turdaV Z4th, Calico that sells for 5c in any store or any town,
ancj a great many stores get 6c for the same kind
of goods. We are going to give this entire 4000 yards to our trade at 3 l-2c. The
quantity will be limited so that all may get some.
When you are looking for NEW, STYLISH,
DOWN TO NOW Clothing, make a B line for
SNYDER’S. There you will find the Latest Fab-
1 rics, Newest Cuts, Handsomest Creations of the
Tailor’s Art, Comprising Men’s Boys’ Children’s
and Juveniles’, all bought at lowest SPOT CASH
prices, of America’s best manufacturers and Sny-
der places same on sale at a MODEST profit. Not
having to sustain a separate clothing department,
SNYDER CAN and WILL sell you desirable
clothing cheaper than competitors. Have only a
FEW Overcoats left. Come and take your choice
at about manufacturer’s FIRST cost.
’We have some short lengths in Carpets, just
enough in some of them for a bed room. Others
are enough for a good sized room. These short
lengths will be closed out at a sacrifice price
Remember the Calico
Sale commences on
Saturday
the 24th
and continues as long as
it lasts.
Handkerchiefs ic to $1.00
Suspenders 5c to 50.
When it comes to buying goods we go into the
open market, pay cash for our goods, buy where we
can do the best and we sell for cash and make no
bad accounts. We can afford to sell goods on a
closer margin than the store that does a credit bus-
iness. Feople who pay cash for what they buy, as
a rule, do not like to trade where a credit business
is done. In buying goods of us you do not have to
pay for somebody’s bad account.
We have a few Plush Jackets worth $12 to $15
wdiich we will make a price of $7 and §8. Monte
Carloes to close out cheap.
We have one lot of Slippers, the $1.50 to $2.50
grade, odd pairs, to close out at 50c.
We are showing the best Sh'-e for $1.00 in the
market for Ladies’ and Gents'.
The W. C. T. U. Gold Medal
Contest which was held at the
Congregational church, Monday
night Jan. 12 was well attended.
There were six recitations, all of
which were well rendered. The
medal was awarded to Harold
Wright, the o«ly boy contestant.
Each of the other contes-
tants was given a year’s sub-
; scrip.ion tot the “Young Crusa-
This Sale will Continue until February 20th.
DONT FORGET THE PLACE.
We cannot advertise all our goods The Store is
chuck full cf EXTRAORDINARY BARGAINS.
SNYDER'S DOUBLE STORE
NORTH StDE SQUARE, ALVA OKLAHOMA.
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Renfrew, J. P. Renfrew's Record. (Alva, Okla. Terr.), Vol. 2, No. 11, Ed. 1 Thursday, January 22, 1903, newspaper, January 22, 1903; Alva, Oklahoma. (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc950945/m1/1/?q=food+rule+for+unt+students: accessed May 31, 2024), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.