The Texhoma Times (Texhoma, Okla.), Vol. 19, No. 39, Ed. 1 Friday, June 23, 1922 Page: 1 of 8
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The Texhoma Times
ALL THE NEWS THAT'S FIT TO PRINT
NUMBER 3*
TEXHOMA. TEXAS COUNTY. OKLAHOMA, FRIDAY. JUNE 2S
VOLUME 19
F. H. SECORD DEAD
TEXHOMA BAND ,FORD RACES HERE
WILL PUT ON PLAY, SATURDAY, JULY 1
The laughable comedy drama, en j Mr Blake inform? us that every-
I titled "Uncle Josh," will be presented thing is arranged and the race track
I at the high school auditorium, Iriday, | at the Pitier farm southwest of town
I .June 80th bv the Texhoma Concert is being put in the best ofshape or
I Bnnd. ' the Ford races July 1st. This is one
I Mr. and Mrs. L. E Job, who have of the best tracks in this section and
■ bad a great deal of experience in stag- there will be some of the bluest
1 in* plavs of this kind, have charge of race kings driving that ever drove a
■ the play! which will insure Us being jitney; as Bill Danner, BillI Hyper,
| presented as if professional actors ^e^oy this Znt
' '"u«lT7..b, . typical Vermoot WW >« «■"*• ■" •«
mer with chin whiskers and all, gets(free.
r"-|P^form of Cha, Swindall
rrewddT^re^rrputr'irt. ^0™, <%.*.
flight. Also, there is an Irishman in J Swindall,
MUST HAVE PERMIT
Francis H. Sec ord. well known resi-
dent of this section, tied at his home
in Texhoma, Monday, June 19, after
an illness of several weeks. Senility
causing bis death
STRATFORD WINS
ELECTION JUNE 15
In the special county seat election
The vote was for Texhoma. 209; for
Stratford, 870. There never was much
hope that Texhoma cculd win even in
1 Texhoma, Texas.
'Friendly Enemies* Is
Play At Chautauqua
of Woodward, Oklahoma,
flight. Also, l"er* himself when' who served the unexpired term of Hon.
:: i
The French Count nearly wins the Congress.
J from the young American businessj As Representative ,n Congress he
bv U. treaeherou. bu. (in-, vo£J^ ^ ^ ^
ally meets his °0"1* j. . ' gencv tariff on livestock. Soldier's lios-
You cannot afford to miss this P!a. g^. ^ t<J Rt.viv, W.,r
" " p Finance Corporation. Act to prohibit
J. H. Settles Resigns 'deceptive bottles and Cartons. Appro-
As The City Marshall priation to continue Muscle Shoal
! tlnm. Appropriation to enforce th
Last week, J H. Settles resigned as v„lstt.„(| Ht.t,
Citv Marshal of Texhoma, effective at^ Congressman h* voted against:
once. We are informed that Mr. Set-( Spen<lin c $860,000 yearly for Con-
ties was prompted to resign his place gagmen's garden seed. Against
on account of bis personal business (.misin(f the si/.e of theli House of Hep-
matters. He had served the city of resentatives.
Texhoma for many years in an official A* „ Candidate he stands for:
capacity, and our people will regret to( Knforcement of the Volstead Act.
hear of his resignation. He was al- ,Just compensation for soldiers without
last Thursday, June 15th, the city of to IIlvu.h red tape. Leasing Muscle
on the job, and always worked shonls project to Henry Ford, and
TO THE PUBLIC
It is hereby ordered that no swim-
ming pool for public use shall be con-
structed in the State of Oklahoma, un-
, til a permit has been obtained for such
Mr. Secord was born at Niagara, j construction.
Canada. Nov. 11. IN4<V He served the This permit will be issued upon the
Union armv all through the Civil War. basis of the plans „nd specifications : w
being a member of Company I, 112th f covering construction of the pool and
III Infantrv. and look just pride In 1 on the basis of a written statement de-
the fact that be had participated in M j scrlhlhg the operation and methods of
battles and 110 skirmishes of that war. safeguarding the health of user, of Gre.t PU, will H.v. Much That
He was married iu 1M3 to Miss Sus- 1 he pool . Fu.ay Throu.hout
ie C. Amend and in I 03 moved to this All such data will be■ submit ed In
section locating in Hansford count v. duplicate and a permit obtained before. Although Friendly Knemies is a pla>
Texas/where he lived up to the time of j the construction is begun. f climaxes and thrills it is essentially
coming to Texhoma .18 years ago. | A>. this season of the year t.e str t ,,)ul,dv wlth n decide,Uy happy end-
He was a member of the Masonic' supervision of all constructed bathing |n(f
odge and had a host of friends who | I " ^ ^
" ' . , 'iw .iter in the pool and that
mourn his passing from this ite.
He is survived by his wife, and four I* ,e<
A NEW^DODGE
CAR WAS STOLEN
Late last Saturday night a Dodge
roadster belonging to Walton Winter#
of southeast of town was stolen on the
streets of Texhoma. The car is a new
one, having been driven but little, and
will be quite a los« if the thief is not
apprehended. However, a reward has
been offered and It is thought the car
will be found.
shall at all timei
sanitary quality, acceptable
State Board of Health.
children, J. C. Secord of Texhoma, W.
S Secord of Spearman. Texas; Mrs. II.
L. Smith of Texhoma, and Mrs. S. M.
Babbitt of Hutchinson. Kansas.
Funeral services were conducted at
the home Tuesday at t:80 p. in. by
Rev. John Barnes, and interment was
nnute in the Texhoma cemetery ^ ^ thankj
The Times extends sympathy to tlie
bereaved relatives.
nf a
the
Times' Honor Roll
I'he character of Block ill eoinpari-
,u'v son with that of Pfeiffer. both of them
German born American- afford ample
opportunity for some of the most de-
licious comedy situations which have
ever been produced on the American
stage.
People chuckl all the way through
! the play and many situations arc greet-
Since our last publication ot' the
honor roll, the following have paid \ ^ with rnarb of i„Ughter.
cash on subscription, for which they; | jk(i M jr00(, pl((ys ,,rj
Preacher Visits at the
W. A. Wharton Home
I .nst Friday evening Rev. and Mrs.
John Barnes and Bev. H. W. Stigler
and family drove to the fine home of
W. A. Horton twelve miles southwest
of Texhoma. Rev. Stigler reports that
a most enjoyable evening was spent;
that they had excellent music on the
fine new electric player piano, rcent-
ly installed in the Horton home. He
was also greatly impressed with the
fine country and the cattle on the large
ranch.
diligently in behalf of our city.
George Sweetman Fined
County Attorney Mark H. Adams
was heere from Guymon, Tuesay rep- _____
resenting the state in a* case against , (.ompensation for soldier
Geo. Sweetman for theft of an auto-;, .|kes st ^rence Waterway
mobile tire. Sweetman was fined *75 ,,roject t„ reducc freight. Cooperat-
ive marketing legislation. The Rural
Credits Bill. Enlargement of Farm
1 l.and Bank System. Truth in Fabrics
COMMENCEMENT ! BIU.
MRS. DELLA HAN DUN
DIED WEDNESDAY
Mrs. Delia Handlin, aged 50 years,
one- of the pioneers of Texhoma, who
had suffered with heart trouble for
seveial months, died at Iver home in,
Texhoma Wednesday, Juno 21st.
Mrs. Handlin was a fyie christian 1
lady and her many friends wjll be
grieved tr learn of her demise. She
was a member of t' e Presbyterian
and employment to trom o e cburch havinK unjt€(| with tbis church
I red to Five Hundred Thousand I. ^ ^
,ployed men. The McNarv Irri- Mrs Han,ilin
is survived by her
-l-iii , .. * ««• . \T.ii:
and costs and it is said the case will be ■
appealed.
thus guarantee a profit to the Govern-
ment and employment to from one
1 iundr
unemi
gation bill. '.seven children—Misses Nellie and
Improved hospitals for soldiers. A ti-1 Aiidrey Handlin. of Colorado.; Mis<
justed compensation for soldiers. Loig Handlin, of Texhoma; and Messrs
Keith, Wre, Glenn and Rex Handlin,
of Texhoma.
As we no to press funeral arrange-
ments have not been announced.
B. F. Haley, City.
: Jobn A. Gex, City.
G. N. Mallett, City.
Mrs. C. U. Yates. City,
p. M. Hollis, City.
Thomas J. Perrin, City.
'• John F. Church, Winona. Mo.
Mrs. Kdvv. Buelow. Tomah, Wis.
T. L. Teague, Goodwell. Ok-
Mr.-. F.I la Hill. Mexico, Mo.
Mr.-. Kmilie Heisuey. Chicago. 111.
W. J. Smith, City.
H. F. Kaney, Kansas City, Kansas.
Miss A. M. Kidd, City.
E. G. Baugh, City.
Dan Martin, City.
T. W. Caldwell, Cedar, lowu.
J. H. Mitchell, Griggs.
T. K. Winter, City.
P. I. Tate, City.
Rev. H. W. Stigler, City.
VV. A. Stool's, Spearman, Texas.
S. H. Frederick. Spurlock, T<'xas.
riendlv F.ne-
mics has its situations that are both
emotional and exciting, but every
tcnsce moment has its leaven of fun.
M. E. CHURC H
Services will be held at the Meth-
odist Church next Sunday at ithe reg-
hours. The Junior Kpworth League
will have charge of the morning
preaching hour, and Rev. Perry will
preach at the evening hour. Sunday
S'chool at 10:00 A. M.
You are cordially invited to all
these services.
NOTICE
We take this means of thanking the
citizens of Texhoma for the hearty co-
operation and patronage given us in
putting on the "Womanless Wedding"
Friday night. Missionary Society M.
K. Church. Texhoma Concert Band.
We re (fret to report that J. C. Jamei
formerly of Texhoma, and well known
in tlus section, is seriously ill at the
sanitarium in Dalhart.
Join the Chamber of Commerce.
I Rev. II. K. Allegood of Protection,
^ Kansas, preached two good sermons at
i the First Christian church Sunday.
EXERCISES " Candidate he is against:
j Increasing the si/.e of the house of
The eight -r.ule County Co,n..W.ce-1 Representatives. Against spending!
ment will be held at Goodwell. Oklalm- . |arge sums „f money in Pr.ii.arv or
ma on Thursday evening, July 20, general election, which is con t.irv o
: true representative government. (
JOHN H. FOX, Co. Supt. , :
I Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Jacobs left. Tues-
A Correction ! (t(iy for Hutchinson, Kansas where their
I daughter, Helen, is in a sanitarium.
.. . tl wedding of Her-' Helen, accompanied by her sister, Lva,
rj; I ■ - tr vitLghb,' —
EzSzjLtt !srss^A:r==
oughbv. She is the daughter of H. V.
uu to a complete recov cry
Willoughby. 1
Mrs. A. B. Lowery Died
At Mineral Wells June lti
Philharmonic Orchestra
I.ast week J. F.. Gardner received a
telegram stating that his mother-in-law.
Mrs. A. B. Lowery, died at her home
in Mineral Wells, Texas, on June 16tli.
Mrs. Lowery was also the mother
Mrs. F. P. Beard, of Texhoma.
Big Mu ical Hit of 1921
Chautauqua
Coming
Seven-
the Philharmonic I.a-
Mrs. J. A. Weatherley's
Father Died June 18th
The outstanding musical feature of
the 1921 Chautauqua Season of Hed-
1 path Horner on the Premier
| day circuit was
dies Orchestra.
\ This orchestra coached and trained,
| |,y Forrest Schultz, one of the leading
violin teachers of America. j
The program as given last year made
T'oS'Hrvr 'l SuITu "'a.J 1
She is the daughter of H. V | dition imp , knwwn |ffl our ,e< died at his home ly not excelled. j
at Sagerton, Texas, Jdne ml, Dr. Owing to this success it was decu -,
Moore was 80 years old. The Times ed to bring this Orchesttra to the pa .
will be joined by Mrs. Weatherby's tAms of the Sterling circuit.
friends in extending condolence. A very interesting fact in this con-
nection is that Forrest Schult* will
appear with the company this year as;|
its director. Some of the most prom-
ising young violinists in the country |
are pupils of Mr. Schultz. The Phil-j
harmonic Ladies Orchestra under his i
direction will prove to be a musical]
Would You
Prosper?
LET'S BUILD THE FOUNDATION WITH
More and Better Milk Cow , More
Sows, More Poultry, More Gardens
[SUPERVISION
The Reliability
of Age
Age and caution go hand in hanf i^ institu-
tion that has taken years to develop into reUaWlity
and reputation cannot jeopardize these things by
faulty judgment.
This bank with its sixteen years of constant and
dependable service offers absolute protection for
your finances. It offers its reputation as your safe-
guard and its ripe experience as your guide.
Bank with us for security and service.
•THE OLD RELIABLE"
The
FIRS!
National Bank
OF TEXHOMA
Thomas Junior Garrett
Little Thomas Junior Garrett, born
May 20, 1922. without hopes of life en-
tered the great beyond. All that kind
friends and physicians could do was .
done but all in vain, and left us with event that will live in the musical l.ls-
longings that our aching arms will ncv- j tory of any town for many years,
er feel the presence of our precious "
little one. The same Jesus who took. Card of Thanks
little children up in his arms and bless-
ed them, took our darling home, where ^sji to express our thanks to
there is no suffering and sighing and our many friends for their helpfulad
death never comes. ministrations, loving sympathy and
We can neveer call you back, but we beautiful floral offerings which were
. t ! . . . • * —^
FOR INSTANCE
Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Foster in the Rice Neighborhood
with 4 cows, 1 sow, 60 hens and 6 roosters—During
the past 12 months sold or had the use of:
Cream, Butter Etc $375.00
Pork 140-°°
Eggs - - 200'00
Poultry - 15°-00
Have Increased valued at 331-20
A total of $1196.20, on an investment of less than $400
THINK IT OVER
NO BIG MONEY, BUT, A STEADY INCOME THAT WILL
YOU PUT THE WHEAT IN THE BANE-
LET
can go to you, when our work on earth
is done. And we know you are safe
in the paradise of God, where no pain
and sorrow, no toil, and care, no chill-
ing blasts of winter and where death
never comes.
Our baby was just a rosebud here,
to bloom in Heaven. Friends, let us
live that when we too are carried to
the silent tomb, we will be prepared to
meet God in peace.
We have the promise if we are faith
ful over the things given us here be-
low we shall come forth In the resur-
rection morn in new life and in the
blessed springtime of Heaven we shall
find a hotne, in those gardens of par-
| adise, wheere flowers never fade and
the living never die. We can live with
tendered to us in our hours of deep j
suffering and sorrow during the ill-1
ness and death of our dear husband
and father. Mra. F. H. Secord,
Mrs. H. L. Smith,
Mrs. S. M. Babbitt,
J. C. Secord,
W. S. Seeord.
FREE! FREE!
HDHAk ftlSIRVI
We have purchased the Blake Fill-
ing Station in Texhoma, and will con-
duct the business at the same atand,
assuming charge of the business the ]
first of July. As a kind of get-acquain-
ted idea, we have decided to give Fi*e
me living ,.^Cr me. , one-half gallon can of Sinclair motor
our loved ones where homes will be 0il to each one who buys five gallons j
united where there will be no heart- 0r more of our high grade gasoline
aches no more sail farewells. No won-, on our opening <lay* u y a •
lpr we enn exclnimi "O death, where want to (fet .equaln . wi yo '
)■ thy ating, O gravt where I. thy vie- come and *. whether you «..1t
tory. «, buy aaythiag in our 1m. or
Mother and Father. Mr. and Mra ' G spujOEON.
Garrett.
Can We Serve You?
THE
WHS NATIONAL BANK
Texhoma, Oklahoma
GUY w. SLACK, President J. F. eUNmNGHAM,
C A. TILGMAN, Vice President I M- SLACK, Director
GENERAL ROY HOFFMAN, Director
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