The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-12-19

Writ Franklin i. one of the pioneers
in the local oil industry. In connection
with few other prominent men of
this city. he was a leading figure in
the development Of the Healdton
field
Always alert, and in a most con.
scientious and energetic manner Mr..
Franklin has gained the respect and
confidence Of all who have had the
pleasure Of meeting him. He is a doer
of the bigger things.
Mr.. Franklin was born in Richmond,
No., ON March 22nd. 1888. He was
educated at the High School at Lacon,
ILL.,, and received his advanced train
ing at Columbia University Law School
at Washington, d. c.
During his early career, Mr.. Frank
lin acted as stenographer for the Com.
mttee on Indian Affairs. at Washing.
ton. d. c., in 10000; stenog-
rapher for Dawes Commission, Musko-
gee, 1902-04; law clerk Of this Com
mission, 1904-O5; and practiced law at
MuslIogee, 19O5-06
June, 1906.
While practicng law, Mr.. Franklin
specialized in land and Indian citizen
ship and was very successful. He
gave most valuable assistance to the
Dawes Commission in its work.
4 distinctive honor which has been
awarded to Mr.. Franklin was the
naming Of town in Oklahoma-Wirt:
Mr. Franklin is a member Of the
local Chamber Of Commerce. Lions
Club, Chickasaw Lake Club, Dornick
Hills Country Club. a. +. & \. NJ.
32pd Degree, Shrincr Il. p. o. E.
(Life).
Mr.. franklin is member Of the
group of local people whose activities
resulted in the drilling OF the dis
covery we'll at Healdton. 1t cannot
be estimated what his energies have
brought to all the peorle of this sec
ton Of the state besides making 4
comfortable and useful place for him
to occupy in the oil business.
He is n man who possesses dom
inant mind. he Is Independent III
thought and action. he is willing TO
risk his own judgment in any under
taking, no matter how large. and he
is destined To become one of the very
rich men Of the United States. He
has a foundation built upon a good
education. willingness to work with
out ever counting the hours, high
sense Of honor and u pleasing appear
ance. The moment you enter his Of
l. 10. l... ia
self-rellancc and determination. lie
has made an unusual success i'll oil
production and operates one Of the
largest offices in the state in the
Simpson building in this city. He has
attained that degree Of success
where he attracts the biggest and
best investments. He inspires conf
cence in others and is naturally
leader. When he has worked at the
oil business "A few years more and
desires to rest for few months he
will then give HIS attention TO the
promotion OF enterprises for Ardmore
and man of his strength can build
n city within a few years. There are
millions of money ready TO follow MN
In any enterprise he pronounces goou
and when business man attains that
point he is ready to do more in one
year than he can accomplish in ten
when he must yet prove himself: In
the past seven years he has demon
st-ated strength OF character that
has won the admiration and the
friendship of the business men Of the
southwest. He has acquired rip
ened judgment and poise in bu'l'
ness that will keep him on the win
ming side and the usual losses OF the
oil man have not come 10 him.