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The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-26
MANY INDUSTRIES
CENTERED AT AOh
Discovery of Cheap Fuel
Attracts Manufacturing
Concerns.
BUILD POWER PLANT
New Concern Will Supply
Electricity to Many
u Towns.

ADA, Okla Sept N--(Speciai)-.
The last year has seen wonderful strides
IN the industrial life of Pon,otoc coun.
'y, and ptesen, indications point TO even
greater progress in the next twelve
months Ada has been the center of
mos, of this development. but the other
towns have not been left out OF the
building program g
The American Gla. Casket company
has built factory in Ada, and illuml.
nation glass, cut glass and glass tiling
are coming from the lehrs every day.
The machine for making caskcts Is nov
going in, and the managers OF the fse.i
tory say gla" caskcts will be on ~
markc, within six weeks. This factpSr
wa, built at an expenditure OF $3OUo
and covers five acres of ground Whsn
all departments are running II will ~
the largest glass factory in the west. ac.
cording to the statement OF the general
manager
Two new cotton gins have just beea
completed in Ada and will he used thls
season. This makes five gins for Ada,
II (con,lnusd on psos "a. Column ~
THE section. ~
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PROSPERITY HANGS
OVER PAWHUSKA,,
RAILROAD WILL HELP
CONTINUED from Page a.

to this community and to the state are
well advanced construction OF sixty
miles OF Santa Fe railroad from Owen
Switch to Ralston, development OF tn,
city gas lease and development Of the
west side of the Usage nation for oil
and gas The San,A fc coNraciorS
haSas about ten camps on tho north
eastern half OF the line and are well
along with the grading The Nancy
Brothers company, holding tho gen
eral contract promises to pu, the road
through by July, next Much OF the
future OF the city and county depend
upon this road Great growth has hec1
accomplished with single road IN
Pawhusk and partial connection with
another at six miles distance but the
real industrial development is hlngcd
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-26

developed until they are equal to any
found IN the state The usual fraternity
orders and womon'S club arc unusually
active. Just now the public spirited
women being engaged N pushing the
work of the local Red Cross otganla
tlon that has given more than 5000 in
cash, and a nrmhcr ol loNcs OF spcci.
fed materials Iave been shipped to the
headquarters OF the Red Cross organi-
Lation
Main street is sixty feet wide between
the curbtnpi and paved with brick a
green PARK that is bcautiilcd with flow
crs and trees extends down the west end
of Main street dividing thtN stree, and
making the city more attractive as one
goes west from thr Santa l'c depot
The cnterpriSing people has, through
its persistent efforts, succeeded in oh
tanning free mail delivery that begins
Ortnher
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-26

a number of business houses indicate
the splendid achievements made: A new
flour mill has been fitted out with new
machinery and will open by October |.
Many New Industries.
Two caSinghcad gasoline plants
which have been erected at a cost OF
more than 10000 with a perfect sys-
tenn of piping that saves the gas from
200 wells in the surrounding country
has increased the output OF gasoline to
81 600 gallons each month from an oil
field in which the gas went to waste
previously to the installing OF the pres
cnt plants.
The Two large zinc smelters employ
ing l,SOO men have run at full capacity
during the year. These smeltcrs the
Bartlesvllle zinc Smelter being consld-
erVRSc largest in the world. valued at
81 100000. and the Tulsa Fuel Manu-
featuring zinc smeltcr, valued at $500
900 have shipped from different parts of
world 24UO tons Of crude ore that has
been smelted The two smelter COM
panies have shipped through the Santa
fe depot of this city, since January |.
OASIS tons of metal Besides these
companies have stored in their ware
houses an immense quantity ready for
shipment Since the war began be
tween Germany and the allies the de
mand has been great for rinc metal
that has brought high price from the
muntion factories both in the United
States and European countries to which
large shipments Of metal have been
made.
Has Largest Brick Plant.
The Collnsville brick factory en-
ployS about 100 men and is considered
the largest west of the Mississippi
river II operates eight kllns, consumes
lmNW cubic feet OF gas daily, and
produces 5000 paving brick and 5000
building brick daily This company has
shipped over the Santa Fc from Collins.
vile during this year $4,000 brick TO
towns in Oklahoma and Texas, Arkan-
sas, Kansas. Colorado and New Mexico.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-26

will he by far the larRcs, on record.
The high prices and the absence OF
boil weeyil tend 10 make the crop a
million dollar affair That a county
bordering on northern state ~ the
biggest cotton country in the upper one
third Of the state is not gonctally real
ired Farming of all sorts has IN
proved wonderfully. It is estimated the
wheat acreage viii this fall he at lcas,
doubled over any previous year A
large number OF farmers are for the
first time regularly engaged in dairy
ing and several oreamerlcs are 10 be
,tarted The livestock busine. is en-.
joying a period Of great prosperity and
its ranges arc this fall the hest known.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-26

The quality of the brick made here is
unsurpassed for durability.
The New State Coal company and the
Scquoyah Development company have
shipped 4,sO0 tons of coal to outside
towns. These companies have been op-
Grating stripping machines, which is
comparatively a new system oi min
ing that promises to take the place OF
men and teams in developing the coal
industry in this community, where 1900
acres Of coal may be found from fifteen
to twenty feet beneath the surface.
These companies have mined for the two
Smeltcrs in this city not less than 900 %
GOO tons OF coal that has been consumed
IN the smelling OF ore.
Turn Attention to Farming.
The coal, OIL gas and Smelters have
Offered better opportunity for wage,
than agricultural pursuits. causing the
neglect OF cultivating the soil sur
rounding Collnsville until last year.
when larger acreage OF wheat. and
corn and other grains were planted,
making II possible for two elevator com.
panics to ship this year $4,000 bushels
of wheat. One hundred and twenty cars
of cattle and hogs have been shipped
from this city, while $4,000 tons OF
feed have been shipped to feed dealers
in this city this year. However, the
prospects ATE that this city will ship
a greater amount OF wheat next year
as there is demand for ground this
fall such as has never been known
IN this community.
City Is Beautified.
The city has been made modern in
every respect having complete public
sewer connecting all parts Of the city
municipal water and light plants, a we'll
equipped fire department, three banks
with deposits amounting to more than
81 100000 splendid churches represent
ing the Methodist Baptist, Presby,c-
rlan. Christian and Catholic organra
tlons, with a central high sch6ol build
ing and two ward buildings. The main
roads leading into the city have beer
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-26
upon doubling the rail capacity and
bringing in full gas supply
Oil and Gas Deyslopment

upon doubling the rail capacity and
bringing IN u full gas supply
Oil and Gas Development.
Mayor Wcislogcl and the commis
Sioncrs are completing the details oi
the biggest gas project ever under
taken BY an Oklahoma town II IS
expected the 10000 acres under lease
will supply domestic and industrial gas
at cheap rates for generations
|, is well understood here tha, tn,
great, undcvelopcd western half OF the
county will inevitably be opened within
a year The government, on behalf oi
the OSageS, has held back tins develop
mcnt until the international need for
oil has become such tha, the great IN
tapped reservoir must be unlocked.
There i' no other known field OF such
potcntialltlcS anywhere
Commercial Club Active.
To take advantage Of these accom-
pllShment and Developments the com
mcrcial club OF PawhuSka has been
reorganired and i, has paid ecrc-
tary and corps Of working commit
tees A. w Hurley, cashier OF the
Citizens National bank, is president,
and Marshall l.. Smith is secretary.
Surplus Lands Taxable Now.
The Usage Mutual OIL Refinery com
menced construction September The
BIRD creek bridge, Main street, cost
ing something more than NlnD, is
practically completed
A vast Accomplishment, was the ad.
dltion Of tho Usage surplus lands to
the tax rolls and this caused an agree
mont to pay 10 the county IN ono coli
lection season approximately BOO,ON
taxes covering six years
Paving oEbctwcen fiycAnd ten miles
Of streets, iEtludng the famous Grand
View avenue, Sklr,ing the historic
bluff and the Usage school reserve
will probably be accomplished within
the coming year A substantial be
ginning has been made in paving, Thcr,
is pronounced demand for dwelling
houses and boom In building IS .cx.
pccted this fall
Agricultural Development.
The cotton crop OF Usage count,
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-26
Germany Needs Brass.

LONDON-AThe German ministry Of
war has notified the Bcrlln Household.
ers' association that |, will be impo"i-
bic to avoid rcquKiionng all bronze
and NraN locks, door-pla,es and door.
handles The government. the ministry
says, will provide black metal substi.
iutcs
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-26
New Courthouse Soon.

CHEYENNE, Okla, Sept IL
(Spccial) s. The Mann obstruction
company of Oklahoma City has been
awarded the contract Tor the oonstruc-
ton Of new ilreprooi courthouse al
Cheyenne, the county seat OF Roger
Mills county. year ago Mills county
lost II, courthouse by fire
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-26
London to New York In Two Days

LONDON--A transatlantic line OF
airplanrs carrying passengers between
New York and London in two days at
a total cos, Of about 81 n mile was pre-.
dic,cd by G., Holt Thomas in All ad-
Dire" which he delivered before the
Acronaullcal sociriy " Great britain.
The Oklahoma City times. [volume] (Oklahoma City, Okla.) 1908-1984, 1917-09-26

TIlERE is soi, coal enough 10
supply the United States for
hundred years in southern Ok.
lahuma
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-14

OIuO IO yOuI IlOIllc lOI q lU- days trial? You may not have the slightest intention of buy ing before hand, but the very presence of this master enter tainer in your home will quick ly convince you that you should have one. If at the end of the trial period you do not care to purchase, nothing fur ther will be said d-you will be under no obligation. If you should decide to purchase, however, the L. J. & L. Club Plan way will take care of the payments so that you will nevermiss the money.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-14
Cold storage for
 FurS

Is accepted as proper by every one. Cold storage is also beneficial for storing
 Carpets
 Rugs
 Draperies
 And winter clothing. If interested in storing your furs, carpets, draperies, etc., in our cold storage vault, phone Main 4700 for full par ticulars. The price is very reasonable, based on the val ue of the article to be stored, and you are insured against loss by theft or fire.
 (2d FIoor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-14

Childre n's pleated skirts in white 1.5O Girls seryiceable bloomers fast col ors, for gym W ear l.5O.
 Jack Tar togs, fast n e w s u m m C r styles 1.95 to 3.95 Cd Floor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-14

The 300 garments which make this sae-whose prices have been haved-have been selected from the ranks of our ready made garment stocks and displayed on racks in the center of the Womens Garment Sec tion You can almost take in the entire sale at glance; that s you see very quickly what spen
 didquanty of garments by thehaved prices
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-14
Weather:
Fair
4 bGrs PdrdWdr
 1OC

A VA 0(AAAAAS9 SA Nh'~A MA fruits and canned
 vegetables
 We bought a quantity of this preserving ne- cessity at a special price-we offer it to you the same way. You need it now. Par awax is a pure petrol cum product, absolute ly harmless. It offers the quickest and saf- est way to form an air tight, mould proof seal for jams and jellies.
 9th Floor)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-14
Last cnU tOdnY!

The banks and large corporations of this country could take of the Liberty Loan without the slightest inconven ence but President Woodrow Wilson, wants your help Not just few but all of The clerks the bookkeepers the railroad men, the street men, the carpenters the brick layers the painters the eamsters the butchers the grocerymenc everybody. Every bond bought by an Amer can citizen today brings the end of the closer. Buy bond today and do your bit.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-14
THE NEW EDISON
Is a JOY m summer

A few couples come over to spend the evening and in five minutes they can be happily danc- ing to the syncopated strains of the newest Hawaiian dances
 The central home in the neighborhood is the home With an Edison--the home that is happy and gay, with never slow-passing moment. Will you permit us to put an Edison in your
 home on trial? Will you permit us to send one of these mar vicious instruments with a full collection of rec
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-14
-hnIf Price

Half price, for summer wool suits summer silk dresses known occurrence Some seasons the prices do not get this low until the flag end of the season. when selections very poor indeed These low prices only possible dresses and coats purchased for the spring and sum-
 business Don't miss this remarkable sale Cd rloor
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-06-14

Special line of Jack Tar middies 1.5O. New military mid dies in khaki, navy blue and cadet blue 1.5O.
 Special line of Jack Tar Shocks in white andcolors 2.50to3.95
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-02-13
MONROE AND ENNIS STREETS.

H. O. Boatwrleht A. Moore, Jr
T. r.. Bate Eugene Edge
c. H. A. Burger
8 c. Williams A. +. Wilson
H. H Newton 7. p Boye
Mrs J. +. Parks M H. James
w. A. Wthes Mrs John lmpson Sr, Per s. U
M Richardson as authorized by MRS
President Bryan Bap mpon letter JAM ~ 1911
Academy.
LAMAR STREET.
j. w. Howell R. W. Howell
Webb Howell L. L. Mclnnis
Mrs O. H. Astin by H.. A. NJ Wadrop
A.. w. Wikeson Ed Hall
@.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-02-13
MISS .Essk AAaa,,
Tosfs7ArE AGENT.

Miss Jessie w. Harris, director Of
home economics In the Sam Houston
Normal Institute at Huntsville, has
accepted the position of state agent
in home demonstration work for the
extension service OF A. and NJ. Col.
|lege. effective at the close OF the ses.
sion at Sam Houston. Miss Harris
Twill succeed Miss Bernice Carter, who
has resigned and will leave the serv.
Ice in few weeks. In addition to the
duties OF state agent In charge OF the
county home demonstration agents,
girls clubs, ETC., Miss Harris will have
general supervision Of all the work for
rural women now conducted by the
extension department OF A. and NJ.
College In cooperation with the Unit.
ed States department OF agriculture.
Miss Harris is an A. B. graduate OF
the University Of Tennessee, 1908,
where she held the Lewiston scholar.
ship In home economics and was as.
sistent In home economies, 19O7.Os;
was teacher OF Latin and domestic
science In San Marcos Baptist Acad.
envy, 190S.11; student In home eco
Monies. University OF Tennessee. sum
mer 1910; bachelor OF science. Colum.
bla University. and diploma in Home
Economics Teachers College, 1912;
Instructor In home economies. South.
western Louisiana Industrial Institute.
1923; instructor In short course. A.
and NJ. College. College Station. sum.
mer 1915; graduate student in Colum.
bia University, summer 1916.
Miss Harris is a daughter OF Rev.
w. NJ. Harris. d. D.. a distinguished
Baptist preacher. who was pastor at
Galveston for several years and later
pastor at Texarkana. and Is now nj
Thomasville. Ga. Her entire girlhood
was spent In Texas and all her college
training and teaching has been direct.
ed In home economics. The work to
which she is now called Is perhaps
the largest undertaking in extension
work for rural women in the United
States. CLARENCE oUsLEY.
Director.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-02-13
D. w. oRlFFiTH's "INToLER.
ANcE" HERE NEXT WEEK.
stupendous Production Cost. $4,000. 900
and 10 Proclaimed a Masterpiece.

otuPenooue PRODUCTION Cost. $2,C00, 900
and 10 Proclaimed a Masterpiece.
intolerance" which will play an
engagement at the Colonial Monday
and Tuesday, February 10th and goth,
with matinee Tuesday. is the first and
only production made by Mr.. Griffith
since "The Birth of a Nation and In
the East, as well as In San Francisco
and Los Angeles. II Is the universal
opinion that 1t far surpasses his first
great masterpiece.
There are four parallel stories.
flashing back and forth and tracing n
universal theme through various pc.
RODS OF history In Babylon. Judea,
Paris and America. The modern
story is a thrilling presentation OF the
evils that follow misguided attempts
OF so-called reformers to regulate the
lives and actions OF those who are less
fortunate. The battle scenes In an
Client Babylon, before and at the time
OF Its fall. are the most marvellous
ever depicted. II does not seem posi-
BILE that human agencies In these
times could so realistically recon
struct that ancient city and place be.
fore the camera such scenes OF con.
flict and carnage. The irresistible
sweep OF the multitudinous hosts OF
Cyrus the Great toward the doomed
city. the attack on the walls. where
the besiegers use great towers and
catapults. the handtohand fighting on
the walls. In the streets and In the
palace. and the scenes at the feast in
the great hall a mile long. are repro
duced with an effect that Is positive.
ly startling. Throughout the whole
production runs complex musical
score. whiclrJs highly Illuminative Of
the action. played by large sym.
phony orchestra.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-02-13
FREE BAPTIST CHURCH.

Those who failed to attend the serv.
Ice Monday night missed treat. Rev.
wclch preached a fine sermon. TAX.
ing for his text. Spirit Filled Men"
Tonight Rev. Storey. pastor OF the
Presbyterian church. will preach from
the subject Criminal Neglect"
All Christians are invited to come
and help In the effort. The public is
also invited.
FRED CoMBER. Pastor.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-02-13
OFFICIAL NOTICE TO PROPERTY OWNERS LAMAR MONROE
ENNIS AND FAMMIN STREETS IN THE CITY OF BRYAN

Smith, City Secretary the City Of do hereby give
City Bryan has ordered
the paving and grading portions Of Lamar street from the East line Of
Dallas the line Of Ennis street (now Coeg to the west
line Of utchins street Monroe street from the East line OF Dallas street
Ennis from Monroe street to Adams
street. and Fnnn from the West line OF Dallas street now Co
installation Of curbs guters
WHEREAS bids received for said improvements and SAID
Of Topeka Kansas
paving grading curbs and cutters
specified thereof and
said of date August 10TH 1916 and supplemental
Paving Company OF Topeka
duly bond for the faithful performance OF SAID WORK
specifications adopted by the City bryan
bids for the prompt payment Of all labor ana
said paving and grading and the installation OF concrete
curbs and cutters; -
WHEREAS Engineer Of the City Of Bryan
Council of the City OF Bryan
to the improvements all other matters required by
resolution:
according tho report and written statement
having the City council the toa Cost
Improvement is as folows:-
properly
s93l5 for the paving and grading In
Guiding and cutters;
Agar $10.639SS
appearing the following named persons and property
streets the City OF Bryan
petition City Council the City OF Bryan
improve named with asphatc
installation cubs and guters
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-02-13
court of Fairfield Monday to answer

court OF Fairfield Monday to answer
to an indictment charging forgery.
7. II. Watson, In jail at Waco. was
convicted on December 1. 1916, Of Pat.
terson's murder and given 80 years.
has also been indicted In Freestone
county for forgery, as has one Of his
sons, w. X. Watson.
The Freestone county grand Jury
indicted T. r. Watson and J. Il. Wat.
son jointly on charge Of assault to
Eldred McKinnon. state bank
examiner.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-02-13
bill TO REGULATE
PRICE Of COTTON
Senator MeNealus Would Fix "a Cents
a. the Minimum by Amendment
to the Constitution. a

Austin. Texas. Feb. 13.-Regulation
of the price Of cotton In Texas by an
amendment to the state constitution,
to be voted on at the July primary In
1918, is proposed by Senator J. G. Nc
Nealus Of Dallas In resolution just
introduced in the upper branch Of the
legislature.
The minimum price Of cotton would
be fixed at IA cents per pound by the
resolution.
The resolution also authorizes the
tate not only to buy cotton. but also
empowers It to loan money on cotton.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-02-13
NEGRO RESCUED FROM MOB.
Sheriff Harris Of oroesbeck erouqh,
Prisoner to Jail.

Groesbeck. Texas. Feb. is.-The ne.
gro, Mitchell Jones. who shot Chief o.,
Police Anderson Saturday night at
Big HUI. gave himself up to John
Hendricks. who brought him to Groes.
beck. When near town number OF
citizens from Big Hill caught up with
the prisoner and he would doubtless
have been summarily dealt with had
II not been for the arrival OF Sheriff
Prico Harris and n number Of depu.
ties, who brought the negro to town
and placed him In the county Jail
Chief Anderson's wound Is not
thought TO be dangerous and Il Is OK.
pec'ed he will soon be able to leave
his room.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-02-13
SPECIAL ATTENTION TO HOUSE.
WivEsi

| win repair and rcflnish all kinds
" furniture. Special attention to re-
finishing pianos and high grade furni-
urc. Let me tell you ale II. Refer.
cnoos. I buy old furniture. Write
Albert Noyak. p. o. Box 2is. or phone
as. s5pd
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-02-13
NOTICE.

I still have about $50 bushels Of
Lockhart early improved Mobane
planting seed nj $50 per bushel. n
you want any. call or write and will
hold same for you. A. j. ,fecallum.
Union Warehouse. "a
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-02-13
NOTICE.

]. u. Dc Hart Ia In no way connect.
I'd with the Bryan Marble and Gran.
ito Works. Ny friends and customers
are hereby notified not TO give him
orders or to make payments to him.
d3sw2s
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-02-13
WATSON ARRA|CNED
ON FORGERY CHARGE
tBy Associated prcys)

Waco, Texas. Feb. Isl. II. Wat.
son of league, son OF T. r. Watson.
who shot and killed John s. Paterson,
state commissioner OF banking and In.
surance. at league In August OF last
year, was arraigned In the district
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-02-13

right to contest said liability
the proceedings with reference
said Improvements TO their other
thereto and that said hearing shall he adjourned day
finally accomplished.
Witness hand and Of office February
r. SMITH
City Secretary. City Bryan.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1917-02-13

Mothers know IL stops Group
because IL cuts the thick chok.
ing mucus, clears the throat Of
phlegm, stops the hoarse me.
tallic cough, eases the difficult
breathing, then quiet sleep.
Mrs. 7. Neureucr. Eau Claire, Wis,
wri,esi "Foleys Honey and Tar CON.
ple,ely cured my boy Of very severe
attack ofcroup. We know from esper.
iencc that ills a wonderful remedy for
coughs, colds. Group, whcoplng cough"
For sale by N. II. James. Bryan
Texas.