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The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1911-04-28
Corn Growing Contest.

The following list of names has
been furnished us by Supt. Leach,
who is asking the boys of Ohio coun-
ty to take part in the corn growing
contest that is under the direction
of Com'r. of Agriculture Rankin. Thos
named below are those who have sig
nified their willingness to enter the
contest
Name. Residence. Age.
Pearl Sanderfur, Hartford, 3d.. .13
Glennoh Stevens, Beaver Dam. -. IA
Earl Shreye, Hartford, 1......... IA
Ebert Austin, Prentis ............13
]. R. Mccoy, Beaver Dam. 3,.....12
Joy Miller, Friedaland, ............13
Aubry Newcomb, Hartford, 5......1S
Thomas j. Tate, Beaver Dam, 1. .13
Goebel Shultz, Beaver Dam, l 10
Sigsby McKenney, Cromwell. Up
Tommie MAIDEN, Hartford. ..12
Ernest p. Martin, Olaton, II
Monroe Cook, Arnold, minimum. l3
Archie B. Hicks, Hartford, 5....14
John Mitchell, Olaton, 1..........14
C. b. Smith, Rochester. II
Carl Hooker, Beaver Dam. .........14
w. Corbet Knott, Matanzas. .... IS
Jesse F. Chinn, Beaver Dam. ..... 10
Randall Ross. Centartown,, 10
Thomas Taylor, Beaver Dam, /. .1S
Manning Bennett, NarrCws, .......13
Carroll A. Stevens, Beaver Dam. 10
Martin Ashby, Centsrtown,. ..... 10
Archie l.. Brown, RockpOrt LIB
Edward Chinn, Beaver Dam ......1O
Thomas Coffman, Matanzas,. 10
Golden Shown, Hartford, 3........14
Piercy Owen, Hartford, ....... II
Walter G. Overton, Echols.. rs
Alvin Porter, Hartford, ............14
Jas. l.. Chamberlin, Hartford, 7....l2
Ellis Keown, Reynolds ............1 IL
Ulysses Atchison, Rosine. ........1l
George Wright, Horton. III
John C. Tanner, Hartford, 7........ll
Motley Jones, Hartford, 5..........1l
James l.. Rock. Hartford, III
Joe T. Coleman, Prentis,. ........ 13
Robert A. Cambron, Dundee ....14
Arthur Crowder, Horton. ...........12I
Eugene Laterwasser, Hartford, l. ID
Evan G. Owen, Hartford, 6......ll
Rex G.. Baird. Hartford, 7........12
Rowell Tichenor, Hartford, lib
Charlie Hunter. Centertown ......l4
Hobart Antry. Hartford, 2........l4
Lewis Sanders. Friedaland ........14
Cecil Potts. Olaton, l..............1S
Urbin Miller, Beaver Dam, 3..... IA
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1911-04-28
Important Notice.

All PARTIES having claims against
the Bank OF centertown are hereby
requested to meet with the assignee
of said bank at the banks office in
Oentertown. KY, on Saturday, April
18th, 1911, at 10 o'clock a. m.
Att ALVIN ROWE, Assignee.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1911-04-28

Dedication of State Normal School
Building at Bowling Green KY, May
9Th, 1911. For this occasion the Louis
VILE G. Nashville r. r. will sell roun
trip tickets for one and one third fare
1882 for the round trip dates of sale
May 4th, tickets limited May 9Th.
II. e. MISCHKE, Agt-
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1911-04-28

WANTED FOR U. S. ARMY:-Able-
bodied unmarried men between ages
of Is and 50; citizens of United States
of good character and temperate hab-
its, who can speak read and write
the English language. For informa-
ton apply to Recruiting Officer, Main
street, Beaver Dam, Ky. 2Stf.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1911-04-28

MIR. Charles w. Griffin, of Helena,
Ark, who was called home on the ac-
count of the death of his father,
Mr.. Henry Griffin, left Tuesday for
his home He was accompanied by
his mother, who will visit him and
will later visit her daughter, Mrs. A.
ID. Buslell of Houston, Texas.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1911-04-28
Remarkable Bear Story.

Portland. One. April T.-A bear
story that Is vouched for as being
gospel truth" comes out Of the wilds
OF Southwestern Oregon. Along the
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1911-04-28

Supt Leach will leave next Tuesday
to attend the State Superintendents
convention at Bowling Green.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1911-04-28

Mr.. silo Taylor. namber Of the
livery form Of Cooper q Co. has
returned fiom Dawson SPRINGS. where
be went several days ago for the
benefit Of his health. His friends
are glad that he Is much better.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1911-04-28
Return Dehorner Now.

The party who borrowed my dehor
ner please return at once.
WAYNE STEVENS,
41t2 Hartford, Ky.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1911-04-28

Mr.. E. p Barnard paid us an APP
preciated call last Friday, He is an
other of our subscribers who has
been a reader of The Republican for
years, Mr. Barnard having been a
constant subscriber for over twenty
years.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1911-04-28

( Mr.. C. B. Garden, who conducts a
general merchandise store at Fords-
willie, fell from a wagon recently and
broke his collar bone in two places.
The accident caused much pain, but
MIR. Garden is able to attend to his
STORE.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1911-04-28

Mr.. and Mrs. James T. Davis, of
Smnydale, paid us a pleasant call
Wednesday afternoon. They were in
the city to attend the anniversary
celebration of the Oddfellws, which
was held here Wednesday by Acme
Lodge No. 339.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1911-04-28

Mr.. o. T. Burns left yesterday morn
ing for his home at Greensboro. He
will return the first of next week.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1911-04-28

Take your produce of all kinds to
schroader's Grocery and get the high
est market prices for DIT. 36tf.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1911-04-28

Mrs. Ella ID. Boone, of Philadel-
phia, who has been visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. F. l.. Felix, left Wednesday for
Hickman, Ky, where she will visit.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1911-04-28

We are headquarters for Seed Po-
tatoes, prices the lowest.
36tf SCHROADER'S CASH GROCERY
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1911-04-28

OLD NEWSPAPERS tied up nice
ly in large bundle for sale at The
Republican office. Just the thing tor
Spring Cleaning and many other pur-
poses. II
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1911-04-28

Miss Mamie Henry, of jacksonville,
is visiting MIR. amid Mrs. e. T. Will
liams.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1911-04-28

Messrs. e. p Moore, M, T. Llkens
and, Judge C. NJ. Grove were at Ned
son. Ky, Monday invoicing the
bankrupt stock of goods OF Reneer
and Ashby.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1911-04-28

Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Taylor are
the proud parents of a baby boy that
arrived yesterday morning. John
now has new border. The young
ster has been christened William
Maxwell.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1911-04-28

Mr.. Harold Holbnook has returned
from Riverside, California where he
spent several months for his health.
He is much improved.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1911-04-28

DR.. H. J. Bell was at Buford yes
terday.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1911-04-28

Remember you get new up-to-date
goods at Rosenblatt's during this
Big Selling Out-Sale. 41tf
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1911-04-28

You can't afford to miss Rosen
blatt's Big Selling Out-Sale. Att
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1911-04-28

FOR SALE-Town property, vacant
lots, cottages and two-story dwelling.
. A. C. YEISER & CO..
41tf Hartford, Ky.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1911-04-28

Miss Mamie Henry and Mr.. Percy
Henry who have been attending schoo
at Kingswood, KY, are the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. e. T. Williams.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1911-04-28

Spring and Summer samples of Dress
Goods, Ready Made Dresses, Trim
mings, etc, now ON display.
3Stf MRS. l.. b. FOSTER.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1911-04-28
Att

Do not miss the Big Selling Out
Sale by going to the wrong place.
Remember we are next door to the
Bank of Hartford, Main street.
41tf j. ROSENBLATT
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1911-04-28

The Cheapest Place OF Earth to buy
all kinds of Seeds.
The OHIO COUNTY SUPPLY co.
29tf Hartford, Ky.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1911-04-28

Two handsome presents, each val
used at $50 will be given away abso-
lutely free by the Ohio County Drug
Co.-Griffin's old stand For every
dollars worth of goods bought you
get chance. 40tf.-,
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1911-04-28

II you want barrel Of First class
Flour see U. s. Carson. 3stf.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1911-04-28

Mrs. Robert Matthews, of Kronos,
is here for few days, taking treat
ment under DR.. Il. w. Ford.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1911-04-28

Circuit Court will adjourn to-day at
ter two weeks session.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1911-04-28

Leave your Laundry at Cleve Hers
grocery. Work guaranteed and prompt
delivery. Agent for jacksonville
Steam Laundry. jacksonville Ice q
Laundry Company. Incorporated. II
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1911-04-28

An elegant Apiece Dinner Set
or handsome 1O-piece Chamber Set
each worth $6-will be given
away free by the Ohio County Drug
Co. Save your tickets on small pur-
chases. When you get dollars
worth you get guess free at these
valuable prizes Try your luck. 4Otf.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1911-04-28

Rev. L. w. Tichenor. of Centertowi
has purchased the undertaking estab
lishment of DR.. Chapman, OF tha
place, and will conduct a general un
dertalzing business.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1911-04-28
BEACON Lodge of Oddfellows had

Beacon Lodge of Oddfellows held
class initiation Tuesday night.
After the initiation an elegant ban
quiet was served by the lady rela-
tives and friends of the members. A
pleasant time was spent by everyone.
Messrs. Fred Cooper. G. B. Likens,
Prof. w. r. Hedrick and J. Ney Eos
ter, of Acme Lodge No. $3.50 at this
place were among the viisgtin mem
beers.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1911-04-28

Don't forget Rosenblatt's Sale be-
gins Monday, May l. 4lu.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1911-04-28

2 Mr.. Jesse Hoover went TO Bremen
KY, "Wednesday in the interest o.
the Hartford Bottling Works.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1911-04-28

Hon. w. s. Dean. OF Dundee, paid
us call last Friday afternoon.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1911-04-28

FOR SALE, FARMS-All sizes, from
6 TO 800 acres. We can please you
If you want to buy land.
A. c. YEISER & CO.,
Att Hartford, Ky.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1911-04-28

Rev. j. w. Briner preached at Cen
tertowm Last Friday evening.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1911-04-28

Floral Design book of F. Walker
and Co., of Louisville, and can fur
nish floral designs for funerals and
special occasions.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1911-04-28

Mr.. A. ID. Taylor, of Beaver Dam
paid us a call Wednesday afternoon
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1911-04-28

Miss Fern Curtis has accepted a
position in the post office at Center
town.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1911-04-28

Miss Willie Smith and Mi. O. T.
Buums were in McHenry Tuesday al
ternoon.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1911-04-28

Rev. r. d. Bennett, city and Mr.
W. +. Stephens. route l Fordsvilie'
called at this office, Monday.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1911-04-28

Flowers and Flower Pots for sale by
u. T. williams, Hartford. Ky. S6tf.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1911-04-28

just received car Of Clover and
Timothy Hay, mixed. first class. Also
= car OF corn. w. y. ELLIS.
The Produce Man.
xltx Hartford KY
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1911-04-28
36tf

Z. T. WILLIAMS.
36tf Hartford, Ky.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1911-04-28

II you want barrel OF First class
Flour see U. s. Carson. 3sf.
Circuit Court will adjourn to-day at
ter two weeks session.
Miss Mamie Henry, of jacksonville,
is visiting MIR. amid Mrs e. #. Will
liams.
Remember you BET new up-to-date
goods at Rosenblatt's during this
Big Selling-Out-SaDe Aft
Mrs. Robert Matthews, of Kronos,
is here for a few days, taking treat
ment under DR.. Il. w. Ford.
Miss Mamie Henry and Mr.. Percy
Henry who have been attending schoo
at Kingswood, KY, are the guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. E. T. Williams.
Mrs. Ella d. Boone, of Philadel-
phia, who has been visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. f. l.. Felix, left Wednesday for
Hickman, KY, where she will visit.
FOR SALE, FARMS-All sizes, from
6 TO 800 acres. We can please you
If you want to buy land.
A. C. YEISER & CO.,
Att Hartford, Ky.
Do not miss the Big Selling Out
Sale by going to the wrong place
Remember we are next door to the
Bank of Hartford, Main street.
41tf ]. ROSENBLATT.
Floral Design book of F. Walker
and Co., of Louisville, and can fur
nish floral designs for funerals and
special occasions.
Z. T. WILLIAMS.
36tf Hartford, Ky.
Two handsome presents, each val
used at $50 will be given away abso-
lutely free by the Ohio County Drug
Co.-Griffin's old stand. For every
dollars worth of goods bought you
get a chance. 40tf.,.
Mr.. C. B. Garden, who conducts a
general merchandise store at Fords-
IlNille, fell from a wagon recently and
Ilbroloe his collar bone in two places.
1.-THE accident caused much pain, but
Mr. Garden is able to attend to his
Store.
Mr.. E. p. Barnard paid us an APP
preciated call last Friday, He is an
other of our subscribers who has
been reader of The Republican for
years, Mr.. Barnard having been a
constant subscriber for over twenty
years.
Mr.. and Mrs. James T. Davis, of
Smnydale, paid us pleasant call
Wednesday afternoon. They were in
the city to attend the anniversary
celebration of the Oddfellws, which
was held here Wednesday by Acme
Lodge No. 339.
WANTED FOR U. S. ARMY:-Able-
bodied unmarried men between ages
of IS and So; citizens of United States
of good character and temperate hab-
its, who can speak read and write
the English language. For informa-
ton apply to Recruiting Officer, Main
street, Beaver Dam, Ky. 2Stf.
MIR. Charles w. Griffin, of Helena,
Ark, who was called home on the ac-
count of the death of his father,
Mr.. Henry Griffin, left Tuesday for
his home He was accompanied by
his mother, who will visit him and
will later visit her daughter, Mrs A.
ID. Buskell, of Houston, Texas.
Dedication of State Normal School
Building at Bowling Green KY, May
5th, 1911. For this occasion the Louis
Vile G. Nashville r. r. will sell roun
trip tickets for one and one third fare
1882 for the round trip dates of sale
May 4th, tickets limited May 9th.
H. E. MISCHKE, Agt-
An elegant Apiece Dinner Set
or handsome 10-piece Chamber Set
each worth $6-will be given
away free by the Ohio County Drug
Co. Save your tickets on small pur-
chases. When you get a dollar
worth you get guess free at these
valuable prizes. Try your luck. 4Otf.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1911-04-28

terday
You can't afford to miss Rosen-
blatt's Big Selling Out Sale. 41tf
We are headquarters for Seed Po-
tatoes, prices the lowest.
S6tf SCHROADER'S CASH GROCERY
Take your produce of all kinds to
schroader's Grocery and get the high
est market prices for d. 36tf.
Supt Leach will leave next Tuesday
to attend the State Superintendents
convention at Bowling Green.
Mr.. o. T. Burns left yesterday morn
ing for his home at Greensboro. He
will return the first of next week.
The Cheapest Place OF Earth to buy
all kinds of Seeds.
The OHIO COUNTY SUPPLY co.
29tf Hartford, KY
FOR SALE-|TOwn property, vacant
lots, cottages and two+story dwelling.
A. C. YEISER & CO.,
41tf Hartford, Ky.
Spring and Summer samples of Dress
Goods, Ready Made Dresses, Trim
mings, ETC., now ON display.
3Stf MRS. l.. B. FOSTER.
OLD NEWSPAPERS tied up nice
ly in large bundle for sale at The
Republican office, Just the thing Cor
Spring Cleaning and many other pur-
poses. II
Mr.. Harold Holbnook has returned
from Riverside, California where he
spent several months for his health.
He is much improved.
Messrs. e. P. Moore. M, T. Likens
and. Judge C. NJ. Grove were at Ned
son, Ky, Monday invoicing the
bankrupt stock of goods OF Reneer
and Ashby.
Rev. l.. w. Tichenor, of Centertown
has purchased the undertaking estab-
lishment of DR.. Chapman. OF that
place, and will conduct a general un-
business.
Leave your Laundry at Cleve Hers
grocery. Work guaranteed and prompt
delivery. Agent for jacksonville
Steam Laundry. jacksonville Ice &
Laundry Company. Incorporated. tt
Mr.. and Mrs. John w. Taylor are
the proud parents of a baby boy that
arrived yesterday morning. John
now has a new border. The young
ster has been christenad William
Maxwell.
Mr.. silo Taylor. mamber Of the
livery form Of Cooper q Co. has
returned fi'om Dawson SPRINGS. where
be went several days ago for the
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-11-28
TR|-COUNTY RURAL
CARRIERS TO meet
TULSA, WASHINGTON AND WAC.
ONER co. CARRIERS MEEp
AT BROKEN ARROW.

Rural mail carriers from Tulsa,
Washington. Wagner and neighbor-
Ing counties. viii meet at Broken
Arrow. In this county. on next Thurs
day. to hold a convention. Several
postmasters from the smaller towns
are also expected to be present at the
meeting.
There are three rural routes out OF
Tulsa and four Of the carriers have
routes out OF Broken Arrow. A pro-
portionate number of rural carriers
operate In the adjacent counties. An
attendance Of at least so Is expected
at the meeting this week. which is
held on Thanksgiving day owing to
the fact that II Is q holiday and the
carriers will not have 20 work.
The object il to discuss plans for
the betterment Of the rural mail SER
vice In this section and for the gen.
erai welfare Of the carriers them
selves.
There Is a state association of rural
mail carriers In Oklahoma, and II Is
through a tri-county organization Of
this kind will be formed ct Thurs
days meeting.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-11-28
FIRE BOYS BANQUET
THANKSGIVING NIGHT
LADIES OF BAPTIST CHURCH SE-
CURE CONTRACT TO FURNISH
ANNUAL DINNER.

The ladies Of the First Baptis,
church were yesterday awarded the
contract to furnish the annual
Thanksgiving banquet of the Tulsa
fire department. This affair is al
ways an epoch In the lives of the
flremen, and this years banque,
promises to be more elaborate than
ever before.
The spread" will occur at Central
Fire station on West Second street at
6 o'clock Thursday evening. Every
fireman In the city will be present. as
well as city officials and newspaper
men. The firemen pay for the ban,
quet themselves out of fund they
have for that purpose.
1t requires several days time to
prepare for the affair. Electricians
must connect the Gamewell boxes at
the other stations with Central sta
tion. In case of an alarm coming in
during the progress OF the banquet IT
comes to headquarters and every crew
Is ready to respond In case 1t is In
their territory. All equipment is sta
toned at Central station. The other
stations In the city will be absolutely
deserted while the banquet is on.
Rev. G. A. Ottman, chaplain of tho
Tulsa Fire Department, will be one
of the honored guests at this years
banquet.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-11-28
COFFEE HEART
As Dangerous rs the Tobacco OF Whis.
key Heart.

Coffee heart" Is common to many
coffee users and is liable to send the
owner to his or her long home IL the
drug is persisted In. You can run 80
or 40 yards and find out If your heart
is troubled. A lady who was once a
vicim of the coffee heart" writes
from oregon:
81 have been a habitual user of
coffee all my life and have suffered
very much In recent years from all
ments which l became satisfied were
directly due to the poison in the bev-
erage, such as torpid liver and indiges-
ton, which in turn made my COM
pjexion blotchy and muddy.
''Then my heart became affected.
1t would beat most rapidly just after
1 drank my coffee and go below nor
NAL as the coffee effect wore off.
Sometimes my pulse would go as high
as. 1877 beats to the minute. My fam
lily were greately alarmed at my con-
dition and at last mother persuaded
me to begin the use OF Postum.
''I gave up coffee entirely and ab-
solutely. and made Postum my sole
table beverage. This was months
ago and all my Nis. the Indigestion.
inactive liver and rlckety heart ac-
ton, have come clear and natural.
The improvement set In very soon aft
er l made the change. Just as soon as
the coffee poison had time to work out
of my system.
my husband has also been greatly
benefited by the use OF Postum, and
we find that simple breakfast with
Postum, is as satisfying and more
strengthening than the old heavier
meal we used to have with coffee"
Name given by Postum Co.. Battle
Creek. Mich.
There's a reason" and II II ex-
planned in the little book. The Road
TO Wellville." In pkgs.
Ever read the above letter? A new
one appears from umc TO time. They
are genuine, true, and fun Of human
interest,"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-11-28

In Tulsa county is 1908. including the
city Of Tulsa. is the statement made
by William Sattgast county school
superintendent The report recently
Issued from Oklahoma City to the ef-
feet that the Tulsa County annual re-
port to II. II. Wilson. state superin-
tendent, did not include the city of
Tulsa's enumeration, is erroneous, ac-
cording to Mr.. Sattgast.
Owing to the fact that there is no
provision In the state statutes. requir-
Ing the board of education to submit q
yearly report 10 the county superln-
tendent, Mr.. Sattgast was unable to
obtain statistics concerning the city
schools. other than the enumeration,
to embody In his annual report this
year. He is desirious Of making a re-
port on the city as we'll as county
schools of the county being In accord
ance with State superintendent Will
sons Ideas along this line. This will
probably be made possible next year.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-11-28
commissioners PUT
BAN ON TURKEY RAFFLES
OLD ORDINANCE FOUND THAT
WILL PREVENT PADDLE RAF-
FILES ON KING BIRD.

"Nn-u-m-m-m -mber thir-r-r-tee-e-e-r
gets the bird"
And the holder of paddle" number
thirteen with a beaming countenance
steps up to the platform, where a
loud voiced master of ceremonies
stands In front of a large revolving
wheel, deposits his stic5 of wood and
is handed plump turkey. Proudly
he walks out with his burden, to rush
home and break the glad tidings to
his family.
Amt It a peach?' the kids ejac-
ulate.
And it only cost me a dime" ex-
plains the happy father.
All this is familiar to most Tul-
sans, for everywh ere in the country
the Turkey Raffles" around Thanks
giving time are very popular.
In Tulsa this year there will be no
turkey raffles, and the man who gets
one of tho birds for his annual feast
will have to purchase it though the
regular. channels of trade, at the mar
ket price.
For the city officials have discov-
cred an ordinance, passed by the
Mitchell administration in March,
1910, which absolutely prohibits the
\ holding Of turkey raffles of any des-
cription in the city. This ordinance
will be enforced. For violation OF 1t
the offender Is liable to a fine of 500
or ninety days in jail.
The attention Of the city commiss-
toner's was brought to the fact that
such a law was on the ordinance
books yesterday when man ap-
peared at the city hall and asked for
permission to conduct one of the raf-
files.
The ordinance has never been rig
idly enforced. although the police
stopped one rattle OF this kind on
Main street last year after 1t had
reached quite extensive proportions.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1911-11-28

]. Truman Nixon has complete alb
stracts Of all leases filed in the lease
division Of the Indian agents office.
and full text copies Of all removal Of
restrictions filed in the recording d.
vision of the Dawes commission.
Room 205 Bliss building. Hours to
IL am; 1880 to 8 p. m. Adv.