The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-02-19

her in the illness and death of her
husband Earnest Smith. Mr. Azila
Malborougs, one of Okmulgees pi-
oneer citizens, died Feb. 9th, Was
born in Louisiana rs years ago; was
buried Feb. 10th at S. w. Chapel
Cemetery. Deceased leaves three
sons, one daughter and a host of
friends to morn his death. Prof.
Leftwich of the Bookertee Industrial
College and Prof. William Sulcey
addressed the Oklahoma State Leg
islature last Wednesday in the in
terest of tire school located at Book
ertee. They are urging the passage
of a bill for an appropriation for
their school. They make a favorable
impression on the Lawmakers. Rep
resentative Tylee of Okmulgee County
showed a keen interest in the cause
these gentlemen represented. Mrs.
Susie Williams died Jan. Both. Her
husband, Friendly Williams, also
their son, Commodore and daughter,
Sarah are indebted to their many
friends for kindnesses shown during
her illness and death.
County Demonstration Mann met
number of farmers at the Douglas
Colored school house at Preston last
Wednesday night where he succeeded
in organizing the Cotton Growers
Association. The organization was
perfected by electing the following
officers: S. NJ. Holmes. president
and w. M. Mays, secretary. Quite
few farmers enrolled. D. F. Will
son, News dealer and Insurance man,
witnessed the launching of this need
full organization. Ol1mulgee County
is fortunate in having two Race de-
monstrators in the county who are
doing things. Officers recovered the
automobile belonging to Dr. A. C..
Wallace which was stolen from the
front of the doctors drug store last
Sunday night. The Hoover Lease
and Royalty Company is doing q
rushing business. Mr.. Hoover, the
president, is one of the best inform
men of the county along this line.
The public awaits with interest the
appearance of the newspaper which
will soon make its appearance in
Okmulgee. The corporation which
was formed some time ago to foster
this project believe thte time is ripe
for the enterprise.
Among the churches: Sunday was
an ideal day. Services at all the
city churches well attended. Mrs.
Rose Isham returned from Big Bend,
La, last Monday where she spent
six weeks, a request of her daughter,
Mrs. Horton. The Seventh anniver-
sary of the pastorate of DR.. S. S.
Jones of the First Baptist Church will
be celebrated by said church in
fitting beginning Feb IA. IA elab
crate program is being prepared and
several of the personal friends of
the pastor and church will speak
A very interesting program was car
ried out by the teachers of the County
Association last Saturday. Miss Wof-
ford read an interesting paper on
Physical Training, while Mrs. Lula
Henderson won her audience through
the rendition of a piano number
The Association voted another twenty
five dollars toward the campaign
against the present school laws.
Steps are being taken for the organ
ization of school band Mr.. Richard
Ross is to be the teacher. The pu-
pills plan to have the school own
the instrument and pay for the same
| from the proceeds of entertainments.
Rev. Erath occupied the pulpit at
the First Baptist Church last Sab
bath morning while Rev. T. w. Stew
enson preached at night. Both these
services were in charge of the Mis-
sionary Society of the church. Sew
eral citizens have ordered the rec
ords of Madame Patti Brown. DR..
Kimbrough dropped down for a week
end visit with Mrs. Kimbrougs. OF
course she was all smiles Wilson s
| News Company contributes a num-
Der Of magazines TO the history de-
partment of Dunbar. This compile
ment is appreciated very much by
the pupils who use them in their
study of race history The marriage
bee is buzzing busily around the
heads of several of the members of
the teaching force. Mr. Thomas
Bruner is building a neat garage at
his home on N. Central. The pupils
of the Domestic Science Department
gave a school social last Friday night
which was enjoyed by all present,
Mr.. j. H. Burton is building a res
idence near his home place. Mr..
Lewis, son of Mrs. McGlauthing, is
building two dwelling houses on the
East Side.
Lawton, Feb. 17-Those who heard
the Quartet of Roasis at Barnett
Crapel witnessed quite treat. Mrs.
l.. B. Moore led on the collection,
raising $780, total raised $24.45.
Rev. Parker was at his post. Service
was good all day-preached morning
and might've were added to the
church. Rev. B. ]. Ashley of Okla
homa City preached at Bethlehem
Baptist church Sunday morning and
night. Both sermons were grand and
every soul woke up. Mrs. Manila
Lily was called to Ardmore on ac-
count of serious illness of her moth
err. Mr.. Sidney Moore has arrived
from Wichita, Kans., also Mrs Mabel
Cambell has arrived from Texas.
Mrs. Lula Payton gave party Thurs
day night for the benefit of her club.
Many were present. Mrs. Emma Hous-
ton give party Friday night for
the benefit of the Willing Workers
Club. We were glad to see so many
young people out Mrs. Estella Thorn
as has been appointed teacher for the
Junior class. Rev. Boone was at
his post-preached morning and
night Both sermons were fine. The
Teacher and pupils of Vernon school
gave an old fashion Spelling-bee and
Box Supper. Mrs Mary Anderson
is very sick at this writing, also Mrs.
Jones on F. Street is pretty sick.
Mrs. N. Williams gave a birthday
party in honor of her little grand
child, Ida Mae Williams, Saturday
evening.
GEORGIA CITIZENS PETITION Gov
ERNOR OF INDIANA.