The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1920-08-17
CITY AND COU NTY
COX ROOSEVELT
.CL j B ORGAN N|zED;,
ACTIVE DEMOCRAT
CAMPA|G PLANNED
ArdmOre and Carter Will
Wage Aggressive War on
Clans of Republicanism,
Front Porch and All


Pep" characterized the meeting OF
democrats at the courthouse Tues
day night when the Carter County
Cox,Roosevelt club was organized,
and from now until the day of cleo
ton there will be something doing
every hour by the rank and file of
the party.
A good-sized gathering of demo
Gratis We're present in the district
courtroom to take part in the affair,
and very enthusiastic beginning
was the result of the meeting
Orr Temporary Chairman
T. l.. Orr was chosen as tempor-
ory chairman, with Louis Fischl as
secretary, and at the close of the
meeting all present were enrolled for
the work TO be accomplished during
the campaign.
Mr.. Orr outlined the plan for the
club, and impressed upon every one
present the necessity of getting out
every vote on the day OF election,
stating that there was no Disgusting
the fact that the opposition is busy
and that every effort will be made
by the republicans to elect some of
the county ticket this fall.
John CarlOok, President
J T. Champion took the floor and
placed in nomination for president OF
the club, John H. Carlock, who was
chosen unanimously for the position.
In accepting the post, Mr.. Carlock
outlined plans for thoroughly organ
iAng the county by precincts and
|. compiling a list to contain the name
Of every democratic voter in the
county to be urged TO vote on cleo
ton day and not as in the past deem
the primary the end of the election.
James Avery was chosen first vice
president, and Mrs. A. Il. Seay second
vice president.
r. r. Sneed was named secretary,
with Louis Fischl and Mrs, Arthur
Nalcott assistants, and Tom Pollock
selected treasurer.
Mr.. Smith Of Healdton, drilling con
tractor who las had varied expert
ence with democratic work in repub-
lican strongholds took the floor and
suggested that the president select II
SlIOIS IlIldItltl COuiilllNNtt W oNSN'
funds with which to carry on the
campaign. Mr. Smith pointed out the
TACT that it cost money to run
campaign and urged that this most
important committee be composed OF
men who could go out and get the
money.
The question was thoroughly dis
russed and il was decided TO leave
the appointment of this committee to
the president.
Mr.. Carlock asked that he be given
time to make this selection and the
matter was left entirely in his hands.
He will probably make the appoint
Inents at an early date.
VIII Organize BY Precincts
The outcome of the meeting was
that every precinct will be organized
a man will be placed at the head OF
each one with the understanding that
he is to be responsible for that par
ticular voting box. and he VIII be
empowered to use whatever means
necessary to get out every democratic
vote on the day OF eelction.
Scott Sparks of Graham, who was
present. stated that he would be re
sponsible for that section, and he
was ably seconded by several from
Graham who were here for the pur-
nose of enrolling in the club
The same sentiment was expressed
hv several others from various sec
,ions of the county who advised a thor-
ough organization that the entire
,trenrth of the party might be polled
n November.
Wilson Democrats Ready
Arch Clark of Wilson, stated that
ne was there for instructions, tnat
democrats at Wilson were ready 10
get into harness and work for the
success Of the party in November anu
asked what they might do toward
that end,
It was decided to let all Incorporated
towns handle the situation, as they
were on the ground and knew better
local conditions. This will lead TO
several strong auxiliary clubs through
9ut the county.
Permanent Headquarters
II was decided to open permanent
neadouartcrs In the Eddleman build
ing. employ stenogapher and other
help necessary in order to facilitate
the work
President Carlock will attend TO
these details and a regular meeting
place of precinct lieutenants provid'
ed, where plans can be formulated
,or the party's success
The work of compiling list OF all
aeruocratic voters in the various pre-
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