The Fairland News (Fairland, Okla.), Vol. 5, No. 9, Ed. 1 Friday, May 17, 1912 Page: 1 of 4
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THE FAIRLAND NEWS
VOL. V.
FAIRLAND, OTTAWA COUNTY, OKLAHOMA, FRIDAY, MAY IT, 1912.
NO. 9.
BRIDGE BONDS
ARE DEFEATED
BAPTIST CONVENTION. I GOVENOR CROCE PELVEQ
0klah.^^s:, May lol OVER U.S.SUPREME COURT
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♦
BY A MARGIN OF 73 VOTES
The Defeat is Attributed to the General Dis-
satisfaction Among the People as to the Pro-
posed Location of the Bridges.
The proposition of voting bonds
for the purpose of buiPding a
number of bridges in Ottawa
County has been agitated ever
since statehood, and the matter
Ottawa and Narcissa all gave
fair majorities for the bonds. It
was about a stand-off at Quapaw.
Afton and Fairland went almost
unanimously against the propo-
SlnCe StalcIlUUU, (MIU 1/11C me* #
has been before the County Com- sition, and since the combined
missioners at different times, voting strength of their pre-
but it seemed until recently no emets is greater than any other
definite agreement could be in the county it was their votes
reached The election was final-that defeated the issue,
ly called, and on Tuesday thej The people of Fairland were
people voted to decide whethr or against the bonds because they
not a proposed bond issue of j did not believe that they were
$75,000.00 should carry for the,getting a square deal, Ihe pio-
purpose of building six bridges1 posed bridges m the vicinity o
in the county, located as Mows: j Fairland were not located where
One across the Neosho wer at j they would benefit to best ad-
Miami; one across the same river vantage amajority of the peop e
near it's confluence with Spring interest^ m their location. They
river; one across Spring river be-
tween Lincolnville and Peoria;
one across Spring river southeast
of Ottawa; one across Spring
river near it's son>iluence with
the Neosho- river, and one across
Grand river at the Gillstrap ferry.
Miami went almost solidly for
the bonds, and Wyandotte, Peoria |
TOWNSHIP
Miami
Wyandotte
Peoria
Quapaw
Ottawa
Narcissa
Council House
wanted ©®e bridge on the Neosho
river located at Berry's ferry,
and the bridge across Grand river
located at the mouth of Bee
creei instead of the proposed lo
' cation at Gillstrap's ferry.
Below is the official vote by
precincts:
Al'ton
(•Fairland)"
PRECINCT
FOR
AGAINST
No. 1
99
5
2
117
13
a
99
2
4
64
7
1
124
5
2
25
40
I
r>7
51
2
30
0
S
r.i
11
~t" "
37
11
2
34
24
3
5
55
1
57
23
2.
2a
3
1
17 ^
23
2
2 a
21
$
$5
2
1
5
9
2
42
37
a
23
3
1
3
114
i
4
71
$
1
206
4
3
71
Total
1028
807
The Southern Baptist conven-
tion assembled here yesterday
at:? o'clvck p- tn. in the audito-
rium of the First Hadtist church
and was called to ord3r by Dr.
FS. C. Dargin, the noted Georgia
clergyman, who is president
After devotional exercises the
delegates proceeded to the elec-
of officers as follows:
President, the Rev. E" C. Dar-
gin, 1), I)., Georgia; secretaries.
Revs. Lansing Burrows of (Jeor-
gir audO.F. Gregory of Virginia;
vice piesidtnts, Dr. J. T. Green
of Missouri, Lieutenant Govern-
or Charles A. Smith of South
Carolina, Dr. J. T. Powers of
Tennessee, and Dr. Omter llelin
Jouesof Oklahoma.
Thirty Pawnte Indians, head-
ed by thier chief White Eagle and
Knife Chief, arrived in the city
Wednesday and were met by a
special delegation from the enter,
tainment cainmittee who pinned
badges upon them entitling them
to all privileges of the conven-
tion. They pitched their tents
on a vacant lot, and one cf their
leaders is scheduled for a speech
some time during the sessions of
the convention. The speech is to
be interpreted as delivered.
There are a number of inter,
eating characters in attendance
at the convention, the most not-
ed of which are Drs. U. F. Greg
ory and Lansiug Ifurrows, sec-
retaries. They are held so high
ly in the esteem of their brethern
that they have been elected to
their present positions success-
ively for the past thirty-two
years. They are old confederate
soldiers and both served through-
out the civil war.
The convention is a very im-
portant factor in Baptist affairs,
and many visitors out of the ju
risdiction of the convention are
attendance. Oklahoma is
fully represented, and many are
coming from northern states. It
is expected that fully ten thous-
and, including delegates and vis-
itors, will he in attendance.
DECISION
SEE OR WRITE
C. H. HEAD, CONTRACTOR
Cement Walks, Poarches, Cement Cottages,
Business Buildings Built in any Color.
Let me figure with you. I can save
you money. Leave orders with
L. D. Longrat Fairland, or
Write, Box 72, or Phone 139, Seneca, Missouri.
Stray Hog
Taken up at my place % mile
south of Fairland, one black sow
weight abcut 200 pounds, un-
marked. Owner may have by
paying all expences ot keeping
and advertising.
W. S. Nance.
I can now furnish you any
leading news paper or magazine
by the years subscription or
single copies.
! Sig Elliott, Agent.
W. B. SMITH, M. D.
, Physician and Surgeon.
' Calls Answered romptly,
Day or Night.
I Office Phone 18. Residene27
The recent decision of the Su-
preme court of the United States
holding that pratically all of
the Indian lands in the eastern
part of the State are non-taxable
and will be for a period of 21
years, beginning with Statehood
and that taxes already collected
shall be returned to the tax pay-
ers, lias exploded a bum of no
mean size in Oklahoma. Itcaine
like the proverbial clap of thund-
er from a clear sky, and has
completl.y undone one more
thing that Oklahoma thought
she had cinched.
Governor Cruce is considerably
worked up over the matter and
has written to the Oklahoma
delegation in congress, calling
their attention to the conditions
hero and urging them to do
something to right the wrong
imposed upon the state by the
decision.
Among other things Governor
Cruce says: ''The remit will be
that in the couutry districts it
will bo practically ^impossible,
under the present school laws
and under the tax conditions
that will exist by reason of this
decision, to maintain adequate
school facilities."
"The federal goverment has
imposed upon the stat of Okla ,
the present condition of affairs
by the treaties it has made and
the laws it has enacted, and in
all fairness theJederal goverment
should undertake to right the
wrong it has inflicted upon Okla.
By these treaties and by acts
of congress, the federal gover
ment has deprived the state of
Okla., and Ihe various sub-divis-
ions of the east side of the state
Qf millions of dollars of revenue,
and it owes it to the people
of Oklahoma and by its own
integrity to reimburse by
appropriation the state of
Oklahoma with every dollar
of revenue that it has deprived it
of through these treaties and
laws".
It seems that the 21 year clauses
in the Enabling Act, occurring
so freequeatly as applies to the
Indian Territory side of the
state, have, it seems, become a
great incouvenienc to Oklaho-
ma. But in tbe matter of land
titles, taxes and prohibition,
hooked up with the two-cent
railroad fare and a few other mi-
nor matters, Oklahoma has
managed to keep the supreme
court working overtime since
statehood.
If Arizona and New Mexico in
launching their ships of sirte
have ea'jh made as many blun-
ders as did Oklahoma, and they,
too, put t heir troubles and per-
plexities up to the judges of tbe
highest tribunal in the land for
their adjudication, it is no won-
der that President Taft will vet
have the unprecedented honor of
replacing the entile court.
A CHANGE OF QUILL-PUSHERS
It may be a little surprise to
many of our readers to learn that
on last Tuesday, the entire man-
agement of THE FAIRLAND
NEWS passed into new, and we
trust more worthy and capable
hands.
A. S. Lee is now the owner,
editor and manager of the paper,
and we surrender to him the en-
tire good will of our many pa-
trons, and hope that they will con-
tinue to give him as good support
as they have us.
Mr. Lee came to Fairland from
Kansas City but he has been a
resident of Oklahoma for the
past'six years.
In stepping down and out we
do so without any apologies or
excuses whatever, and with a
great big "Thank You" for your
liberal support and assistance, we
luietly step aside.
Gratefully,
JOHN T. NEWPORT.
Stray Notice
Taken up at my farm L miles
south of Fairland, the following
discribed property:
2 Dlack Horse mules, 2 years
old.
1 Day 11 oi se, 2 years old.
1 Black Filiie, white spot in
forehead, 2 years old.
Owner may have same by
paying all damages and adver-
tising. Mrs. Lena (loins.
Strayed or Stolen from my camp
7 miles south of Fairland Okla.'
on M. 0. & G., construdtion
work, 1 Iron grey jnare mule,
about 15% hands, Tvears old,
weight about 1150 lbs., blood
spavin on right hind leg. A $10
reward is offered for recovery.
1'nt Madden, Owner.
Round trip summer tourist ex-
cursion fares-Chieagoy 1U.
June 1, St. Louis, Mo., $13.90
return limit Oct. 81.
Methodist Church.
Last Sunday was another
great day. Owning to the rain
the Sunday School at 9:45 was
hardly so large as on the previ-
ous Sunday.
Unusually large crowds were
in attendance at preaching ser-
vices, especially at the evening
hour, when the building was
again filled almost to its capac-
ity. Many new and welcome
faces were noted in the audience.
Services nextSunday asfollows:
9:45 Sunday School. Let
every regular members be present
and if possible bring a new mem-
ber.
11 a.m. preachihg by pastor.
7 p.m. Epworth Leaguo.
8 p.m. Preaching services.
Every person in Failrand
should attend some place of
worship. If you are not a regu-
lar attendant elsewhere you will
Hind our folks cordial and con-
genial to worship with.
W. A. Frazier, Pastor.
Baptist Church Notes.
Good services with the usual
attendence last Sunday.
Preaching uext Sunday morn-
ing and evening, at the usual
hour.
Sunday School at 9:45 a. m.
15. Y. P. U. at 6:30 p. m.
Prayer meeting every Wednes-
night.'
NOTICE.
Please return at once the
wrenches that were taken out of
Royal Theater and save trouble.
L. D. LONG, Prop.
Willie Mullen of Seneca, spent
Sunday in Failand.
Mrs. Joe Sloniker of Diamond
Mo., is visiting her mother, Mrs.
Anderson.
BOUND TRIP Monett, Mo.,
account strawberry pickers,
|2.55—Dates May 20 to June 5
over Frisco.
Notice
FRESH CREAM WANTED
On and after Monday, May 13,
f \Vifl pay 2!SC per lb. for fresh
cream. Want all 1 can get.—O. N.
Price.
L. B. Wyatt
THE WATER MAN
Is at. your service for water from
the deep well—anv amount at
time. 1 bbl. 20c,'3bbl. 50c.
All Stockholders of the Citizens
State Bank are hereby notified
to be present at the Annual
election on June 1, 1912 at 9 a.
m. Held at its Banking House
in the town of Fairland, Okla.,
for the purpose of electing officers
for tbe ensuing year.
W. P. Howard, Cashier.
Well Drilling
Deep or Shallow
Prospecting
Good Machinery and Practical
Woikinen. Satisfaction
Guaranteed.
J. S. SIMPSON. FAIRI/AND.
F. M. Conner, President. Dr. W. B. Smith, Vice President. W. P. Howard, Cashier.
CITIZENS STATE BANK
CAPITAL STOCK $15,000.00
Fairland, Oklahoma.
Dear Sir:
The credvt system has become a great factor in transacting
business in this country, and much consideration has been given
to the cause that stimulate credit.
Payment by check creates a decidly favorable effect because
every one realizes that those persons who pays by check are
SYSTEMATIC IN DEALING and safeguard their resources by
keeping the'nr money in THE BANK.
This Bank offers to its patrons the best facilities for the
transaction of all financial matters that are consitent with our
well established policy of Responsible Banking.
Very trouly yours.
F. M. CONNER W. P. HOWARD
President. Cashier.
Miss Francis Audrain was in
from her country home Sunday
visiting Miss Sy ble Codnly and
friends. She remained in town
for church Sunday evening.
County Normal
The Ottawa County Normal
will be held in
MIAMI, i OKLA.,
June 3rd to 28th, 1912,
J. T. DAVIS,
County Superintendent.
F. R. DEANS, M. D.
Physician and Surgeon.
Calls Answered Promptly
Day or Night.
Faibi-and, Oklahoma.
I can now take your subscrip-
tion for the Mail and Breeze, a
good weekly Farm Journel at $1.
per year, and a dandy double
wall map of Oklahoma, free.
Sig Elliott, Agent.
Fairland, Oklo.
What Texans Admir
is hearty, vigorous life, accord-
ing to Hugh Tollman, of San
AiTtonio. "We find," he writes,"
the Dr. King's New Life Pills
shurely put new life and energy
into aderson. Wife and I believe
they are the best made." Excel
lent for stomach, liver or kidney
troubles. 25 cts. at all druggists.
Women!
If weak, you need Cardul,
j the woman's tonic. Cardui
Is made from gentle herbs,
acts In a natural manner,
and has no bad results, as
some of the strong drugs
sometimes used. As a med-
icine—a tonic—for weak,
tired, worn-out women,
Cardui has been a popular
success tor over 50 years.
e 57
IF YOU WANT TO-
Feed your Team
-or-
Take a Drive
—GO TO-
F. C. Chandler's
Livery, Feed and Sale
Stable.
Good New Itigs—Reasonable
Charges—Courteous
Treatment.
Take!
The Woman's Tonic
Mrs. Lula Walden, of
Gramlin, S. C, followed
this advice. Read her let-
ter : "I was so weak,
when I first began to take
Cardui, that it tired me to
walk just a little. Now, I
can do all the general
housework, for a family of
9." Try Cardui foi your
troubles. It may be the
very remedy you need.
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