Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-11-30
Weather SCHEDULED FAIR
m Is PLANNED THAT ALI SHALL
BE HhpPN-BUSINESS TO
BIZ AT a MINIMUM.
FEASTING ORDER OF DAY
sorority Girls 20 Feed Poor Riddles
Union Church Scrv,ccs-Some
Exciting Sports To-day.

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With one Of the most prosperous
seasons in history back of her, and
a rosy future that casts raye OF op-
timism over the whole city, Tulsa In
all her governmental and civic
branches and various othor organl-
cations is extending thanks for boun-
teous blessings that have been evil
denced in more ways than one in
Tulsa,
Fair weather Is promised, and
there Is every indication that typical
New England weather-sunshiny and
Just cold enough to drown the feeling
of dullness-will mark the day. All
city and county offices; as we'll as tho
numerous business houses wiz "a
closed for the day. Shoppers infcst-
cd the business district in large num-
bers last evening, completing their
Thanksgiving purchases, The COM
partively low prices Of turkeys has
resulted in an immense sale of these
fowls, and hundreds OF Tulsa dinner
tables today viii be graced with tho
old reliable combination, turkey
and cranberries." The grocery stores
and meat markets will remain open
for while this morning in order
that everyone may procure a complete
supply of edibles for the day.
Everybody TO Enjoy Day.
The schools were all dismissed yes
terday afternoon and school children
We're notified that they would not
have to return to their classes until
next Monday morning.
Short and appropriate programs
were held in all the city schools yes
terday afternoon. and ''The Landing
OF tho Pilgrims" was revived In
poetry, prose and song.
Many VIII Hunting Go.
The clerks and others who arc
forced to work during the week will
find relief today in the woods. and
owing to the fact that Sunday hunt
ing is prohibited. hordes Of local
hunters today will take their first
hunting trip of the season. Scores of
nimrods are planning to spend the
entire day in the country. In the city.
a air of extreme quiet will prevail,
although the downtown theaters will
enjoy a big patronage. All of the
shows have arranged special programs
for today and there will be matinee
at every theater in the city, as well
as night performances
All Offices Closed.
Every office at the court house
and city hall will be closed until Fri
day morning, no official business be-
ing planned for today in any man
nor whatsoever. In the jais the
prisoners even will be given an OPP
portnnity to offer up thanks that
they are enabled to partake OF
Thanksgiving eatables, instead of the
usual prison grub"
At the municipal jail, especially,
will the prisoners be given a rare
treat. r. Hurley, chef at the jail,
announced last night that not one,
but two. big spreads would be given
his patrons" today. They will be
served with chicken and dumplings at
noon, and with roast turkey and
cranberry sauce for supper. The
usual trimmings" will accompany
each meal. There are only five prls-
oners in the city Jail now, which is
the smallest number in several
months. Two big turkey gobblera
will be divided among them.
salvation Army Is Busy.
The Salvation Army is planning
nothing special for today. preferring
to walt until Christmas for their big
dinner to the poor, as Is their usual
custom. Ensign Hickman stated last
night that he was expecting to fur
nish dinners for several poor families
today. There Is a special occasion
for the local Salvation Army corps
to observe Thanksgiving day, as their
handsome new Citadel. dedicated TO
the por and needy has Just been COM
pleted. The recent cold weather has
given the army workers plenty to do
in furnishing clothing. fuel and food
for poor families. and they are ex-
tremey thankful that liberal Tul-
sans have enabled them to success
fully cope with these circumstances
and give relief to the suffering.
A Union Church Service.
The Protestant churches of the
city will Join in a union service this
morning, at 1890 o'clock. and the
spacious auditorium of the Presby-
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