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Phoenix tribune., 1921-11-19

ing and repairing shoes. Have the
goods and you've got the market here
in Prescott.
Mrs. ]. A. Anderson has been very
sick, and is still feeling badly. We
hope she will soon recover
Miss Inez Mertlock, Miss Mary Hib-
bert and Miss Clementena Lawrence
of Jamaica, who have been in Prescott
for several months. left for California
Tuesday. They will not return to
Prescott. Before leaving connected
themselves with the Peoples A. M. E.
Zion church, which showed, though
far away from home and mother,
their Christian training. The prayers
of the church viii follow them.
Fort Whipple Notes
Veterans of Foreign War William
O'Conner Post in celebrating the third
annual Armistice Day rendered a sue
cessful program. For the interest of
the Prescott citizens ard boys of the
ward, Rev. Drapher of The A. M. E.
church of Prescott, gave Us the open
ing address, which was great hit.
Invocation was led by Alex t. White.
Introductory remarks by Professor
Lark. We also had with us Mr. L.
A. Mcyarty, who gave US a splendid
lecture on the world war. Mr.. VIM
Hines, the post commander, gave Us
a splendid lecture on the battle we
are fighting, and in response the Rev
Dr. Russell made an impression that
touched every human heart for the
fallen hero. Last on the program
was refreshments served to everybody
and plenty of good music.
Mr.. J. H. Divine Of Tacoma, Wash
ington, received large check from
the government, 1888.
Mr.. Clarence Maxwell, our travel
ing salesman, went right in behind
this check with his suits and shirt
outfit.
Mr.. H. c. Mccoy is improving and
hopes to be up in day or two
Mr. and Mrs. Alex T. White are
learning to love the scenery of Ari-
zona.
Rev. Benz. Tidwell is expecting to
leave US soon to join his family in
Ashdown, Arkansas.
Phoenix tribune., 1921-11-19
YUMA -SOMERTON
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BY Miss Luretta Featherston
The Ladies' club met Thursday at
the home of Mrs. McCrory, held a
splendid meeting and enjoyed a de-
licious two course luncheon served
'by the hostess They voted to change
the meetings to every other week
instead Of weekly as is now the case.
The next meeting will be with Mrs.
Minnie Gordon. This club entertains
the husbands of members of the club
each month. This month it is Mrs.
Chisms turn to entertain the men.
This meeting viii be held the last
Wednesday in this month. We all
know Mrs Chism viii be glad be-
cause she has no husband.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Johnson of Yuma
were dinner guests of Miss Naomi
Tabron last Sunday. She proved a
delightful hostess.
Mr.. Jackson of Yuma was a somer-
ton visitor last Sunday.
The wives, sisters and daughters
Of all master masons will meet next
Thursday at the home of Mrs. Earl
johnson for the purpose of forming
a chapter Of the Eastern Star. Grand
Matron, Mrs Geo. W. Caldwell OF
Phoenix will be present to install
the officers.
Mr.. Charlie Baugh Of. Yuma left
Saturday for Cheyenne, Wyo., where
he will remain for an indefinite time.
We hope him a safe journey.
Patrons of the colored school in
Somerton met Thursday afternoon
for the purpose Of forming a parent
teacher association. Mrs. Feather
ston was elected president, Miss Tab
ron Vice pres, Mrs. Nash secretary.
Mrs. Rosa Matthew assistant secre-
tary, Mr.. Marion Allen, treasurer, Mr..
B. H. Featherston, chaplin, Mr.. Lee
Johnson, assistant chaplain. An in
teresting program was rendered and
all enjoyed it. The next meeting
viii be held Thursday night
The Pleasant Hill Baptist Sunday
school is doing nicely with Mr.. B. H.
Featherston as superintendent. Mrs.
Rosa Matthew was elected teacher of
the intermediate class and Mr.. Marion
elected teacher of the advance class.
Miss Perputan is able to be up
after having been confined to her
home for several weeks.
Phoenix tribune., 1921-11-19

Nj T. S. Grant is visiting friends
IN Marysville, Calf.
Messrs A. Bullock and E. M. Ratliff
are taking fifteen days vacation in
Calusa Cal.
In obedience to the proclamation
issued by mayor E, w Ehman, people
Of this city spent two minutes in sill
ent prayer on Armistice Day, from u
o'clock till two minutes after. Three
taps of the city fire bell indicated
the hour and all labor ceased. Each
citizen sent up silent petition to
the Almighty for the success Of the
Disarmament Conference now in ses-
sion in the national capital
R. w. Owens, reputed the wealth
lest memmber of our group in the
West and whose worth is variously
estimated over a million dollars, was
interviewed last week by business
men Of this city. Mr.. Owens had just
returned from an extended trip thru
the states of Oregon, Washington and
British Columbia where he spent some
time in the various towns and travel
ed far into the interior. When asked
his views in regard to the present
condition of the country and as to
the opportunities affored our group
in the section visited, made the fol
lowing reply: 1T is the place for the
energetic Negro who is willing to-
work and make sacrifices and grow
up with the country and at the same
time lay a good foundation for future
generations. Northern California. Ore
gon and Washington are only partial
ly developed Thousands Of acres Of
fertile land are lying idle and every
effort should be put fourth to en-
courage and assist members of our
group to leave the South and settle
on this land. I believe that syndi-
cate should be formed to put over
this project"
Phoenix tribune., 1921-11-19

hospital on account Of serious illness.
Rev. n Pryor, presiding elder OF
the A. M. E. churches in this dis
trict preached last Wednesday night
at Union Bethel A. NJ. E. church.
He is a great speaker and held his
audience spell-bound throughout his
discourse.
Mr. James Johnson Of standard
Calf. is enjoying a fifteen days vaea-
tion and is spending his time with his
brother, Mr. W. N. johnson OF this
city.
Herman Cowan, formerly of Phoe-
nix, Arizona, has opened a first class
cigar and soft drink stand, cleaning
and pressing shop at 829 Broadrick
Street
Dr. W H. Gordan Of Phoenix, Ariz,
is visiting Mr.. j. Field at S17 Broad
rick street
Phoenix tribune., 1921-11-19

"You will never get anywhere un-
less you have higher ideals than
this" preached the woman at whose
door the tramp had applied for as
sistance. "Are you really content to
spend your life Walking around the
country begging?"
mo, lady" answered Weary Willie
"Many's the time I've wished l had
an auto. American Legion Weekly.
Phoenix tribune., 1921-11-19
PRESCOTT
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By Mrs. |. '. Hines

BY Mrs. L. V. Hines
The Colored people of Prescott had
mass meeting at the Moose Hall
and organized the Independent Pur,
chasing and Building Association. It
was begun in very spirited way, an
orchestra of several pieces played a
beautiful selection, after which Mr.
Jacob Tull introduced the first speak
er, Mr. R. NJ. Garrett. In his usual
way he enthusiastically poured out
stubborn facts concerning the organ
iaztion, the Negroes need of unity in
acquiring property that will be a
credit to the masses and dividend
payer. Get something, have some
thing and don't be a coward always
tagging, are among the thrilling
words spoken Ly Mr.. Garrett. He
spoke Of how real estate values had
increased in Prescott and that if the
Colored people were ready to get to-
gether and do something he had a
proposition to put before them. After
stating his belief that they are ready,
he proceeded to unfold his definite
plan and proposition The proposal
was that they acquire a certain two
Phoenix tribune., 1921-11-19
OROVILLE, CAL.
By Nm. i. Robert


Difficulties growing out of a shake
up in the members of the Mt. Olive
Baptist church a few days ago. re-
suited in the trial OF Mrs Ophelia
Hoppin before Judge Gipson on the
charge OF using profane and vulgar
language. The complaint against
Mrs. Hoppin was filed by her pastor,
Rev S. Jackson. He alleged that Mrs.
Hoppin came TO his place OF business
on Montgomery street and addressed
him in words unbecoming a christian
woman Mrs Hoppin admitted that
she told the preacher what she
thought Of him.
Mrs Lucy Austen is confined in ths
Phoenix tribune., 1921-11-19
THE INDUSTRIAL FAIR

Phoenix did herself proud last week during the Industrial
fair and other activities The fair every way
and the charge of be congratulated
for their sagacy and business The industrial parade
connection with the Armstce Day celebration still the talk
the longest and best industrial parade
held in the southwest 1t took the parade hours pass
point and every known industry in the valley
believe that every merchant benefited by the
Phoenix tribune., 1921-11-19

Why did you strike the telegraph
operator?" asked the magistrate of
the man who was summoned for as
sault.
well, sir, gives him a telegram
to send to my gal and he starts
readin' it. So, of course, ups and
gives him one"
Phoenix tribune., 1921-11-19

good work among the unfounates group Let's get be-
hind this organization and help with dollars It's one of the
most worthy organizations group in the city
Phoenix tribune., 1921-11-19

This time next year money will be plentiful The big ques-
ton with most of is how going manage affairs
in business until this next year The other
fellow can't tell you. He is in the boat you are
Phoenix tribune., 1921-11-19

Consider the world as HILL
Then watch where the millions stop;
There's always a crowd at the bottom,
Press on, there's room at the top.-Selected
Phoenix tribune., 1921-11-19

We have been reliably informed that there
in the United States than before
men shows the contrary be true Hows your bank balance
Phoenix tribune., 1921-11-19

President Harding is making wonderful speeches
Deeds not words count in this day and time Get down
tacks and DO SOMETHING.
Phoenix tribune., 1921-11-19

We brought nothing into this world and certain we can
nothing out of it, and with food rament us be
Herewith content.-ScriptuIe.
Phoenix tribune., 1921-11-19

Experience the best teacher but happy those who
profit by other peoples experiences.
Phoenix tribune., 1921-11-19
KOOL KITCHEN kAEE

Old Fashioned Home Cooking
Regular Meals Short Orders
All Our Pastry Home Made
Ice Cream Gold Drinks Lunches
We deliver ice cream to any part
OF the city in any quantity from one
gallon up, at prices that defy com
petition. Quick service and courteous
treatment-opr motto. Give us trial
Chill Con carne Every Day
JONES & JONES, Proprietors
Phone 2o6s Cor. 5th ST. & jefferson
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-02-18
Comb sage TEA
INTO GRAY HAIR
Darkens Beautifully and Restores H.
Natural Color and
Iustre at Once

Common garden sage, brewed INTO al
heavy tea, with sulphur and alcoho'
1dded, will turn gray, streaked and lad
ed hair beautifully dark and luxur-
liant. Mixing the sage Tea and sui
phm recipe at home. though -
troublesome. An easier way Is 10
get the ready-to-use preparation mn
proved by the addition of other in
gradients. large bottle, at little
cost, at drug stores. known as
"Wyeth's Sage and sulphur Com
lound" thus avoiding a lot of muss.
While gray faded hair is not sinful,
we all desire to retain our youthful
appearance and attractiveness. BY
darkening your hair with Wyeths 5
Sage and Sulphur Compound, no one
can tell, because it does it so natur-
ally. so evenly. You just dampen a
sponge or soft brush. with II and
draw this through your hair, taking
one small strand at a time: by morning
Ill gray haiI& have disappeared After
another application or two your hair
becomes beautifully dark. glossy, soft
AMI luxuriant, and YOU appear years
vounger.-AdV
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for such work, Is usually chosen
AS transfer agent for corpora
ton, the trust company keeps the
stock ledger. which is n record OF
the name, address, and holdings OF
each stockholder. IL also issues
and countsrsigns stock certificates,
This may be done on the surrender
of.old certificates, as when aistock'
holder sells his holdings to anoth.
er person. or Il may he done as a
matter Of original issue. when a
corporation is first organized. a
stock dividend declared or the cap.
ltaliIation Increased.
hut the trust company does more
than these mechanical operations.
The transferring OF stock under
the various conditions which arise
Is a matter OF great Importance, as
the duties OF a transfer agent and
the requirements for making trans
fers have become many and con-.
plex.
There has been much legislation
on the subject, particularly affect.
ing estates, whereby the transfer
function Is made Of assistance to
the Federal aud State governments
In the. .eolleetiou Of inberitapca and
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-02-18
tBy T. J. Myers
CONTINUED
Honor kilrores Nemor,

Headquarters John n. Morgan Camp
No. lo7, U. C. ", Feb. 18th. 1898.
The undersigned committee appointed
10 prepare a memorial on the death
OF Col. c. b. Kilgore. beg leave to
submit the following:
Whereas: God in his mysterious
providence has seen fit TO remove
from our camp, Col c. b. Kugore,
one Of our beloved comrades, he it
Resolved. that in his death. John II.
Morgan Camp. No. lO7 L. {. V. and
the entire country has suffered an ir-
reparable loss. AS model citizen,
soldier and judge he had few equals.
From the beginning of the late war
until The surrender OF our gallant
leader Lee, he followed the fortunes
Of the Southern Confederacy with a
devotion that was sublime.
C3l. Kilgore possessed and Illus
trsted to a marked degree. all those
qualities that made the true Southern
hero in both war and peace Regret
ting his death and mourning his loss,
We invoke peace to his ashes and
eternal honor 10 his memory.
Resolved further. That We tender
our sympathies 10 his bereaved fam
lily and thot the adiutant of this
camp be requested to forward a copy
OF these resolutions TO them, and a
copy be furnished the Ardmoreite and
the Chronicle, with the request that
they publish the same
JOHN l.. GAIT,
ROBT. II. WEST.
T. 3. KING. Committee.
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MUSKOGEE STREET CAR
ORDER is MODIFIED

Oklahoma CITY, Feb. 1S.-The corpo-
ration commission has granted the
application of the Muskogee Electric
Traction company for modification of
the order of September ., 1920 grant
ing increased fares. The order pro-
vided that so per cent Of the net reve-
nues from the operation OF the COM
panys lines be used for improve
ment OF physical property and service.
Company and city officials stated in
testimony before the commission that
the agreement between the city and
traction company was that 80 per
cent Of the net profits received from
the operation of the com?aHy's lines
due to the increased fares" should
be utilized for improvements of the
property and service. The company
asked for modification of the order
TO comply with this agreement and
the application was granted by the
commission.
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Confederates and &. 4. X.

John II. Morgan Camp No. 107 u.
c. V. met on June II, with Comman.
der West presiding.
Comrade j. X. Pulliam on the part
of the committee 20 unite with the
q. A. Il. on decoration day, reported
in full, showing the amount collected
s54,3j expenditures s49.S5, balance
divided 1856. The report was receiv-
ed and adopted.
A vote of thanks was rendered the
young ladies for their valuable as
sistance in procuring funds and Of
decoration; the Ardmorc Ice company
for ice furnished and G. l.. VanDen-
berg for the use of lumber and also
Committeeman Pulliam. johnson and
Hargis for their faithful service
Chairman j. w. Golledgc Of the
committee previously appointed TO
confer with a similar committee of
the G. A. r. in regard to a ceebra-
ton, reported that the committee had
met with the G. A. r. committee, and
after considerable delberation it was
decided that the old soldiers aban
don the idea of celebrating Ardmores
anniversary and instead have an
excursion to the canyon on the
Washita river and a basket picnic on
the 18th OF August, for the Blue
and the Grey and recommended the
appointment Of committee Of five
from each organization to act as a
general committee on arrangements.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1921-02-18
Agitation Of State Reunions Begins
10 Bear Fruit

At a meeting OF the camp on June
TO- 1900, it was plainly evident that
the movement started for state re-
unions at points throughout Indian
Territory and 10 be held annually
hal born fruit, for it seemed to have
aroused the citizens OF Sulphur to
begin a diligent campaign for a re-
union. The local camp members on
learning that sulphur Was after the
event, appointed a committee COM
posed OF y. +. Law and J. w. Col
ledge TO go to sulphur for the pur-
pose of confering with the citizens
OF that place and if possible COM
plete arrangements for a reunion there
on july 10. y. Il. Tisdal was re-
quested to accompany the committee
as representative of the Sons and
Daughters organizations. with the re-
suit that sulphur pulled off one Of
the largest attended and most enjoy
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ganlzed as to allow for n greatly
increased stock issue. the value OF
the additional stock being repre-.
sented by the increased business
Its future potentialities and any
new physical properties that may
be acquired with the proceeds OF
the new stock Issue. To effect q
reorganization on large scale
safely. effectively and economical.
ly, requires a specialized financial
knowledge and experience fire.
quenuy not possessed by the heads
OF an Industrial corporation. Fur
.tkermore, In order TO market the
new securities successfully they
must he listed on one OF the New
York Exchanges-the New york
Stock Exchange itself, the Consoll
dated Exchange or the Curb Mar
ket.
A company, therefore. which
wishes thus to launch out into q
wider field and market its securl
tieslin,New York Ci,y,usuallyfnds
Il a great advantage to employ er
pert professionalsserviees. II mus
at least provide facilities for the
and immediate trans
fer and delivery OF Its. stock. and a
trust company, because OF its expo
rlsnce and Its organised machinery
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And those veterans who took the
lead in uhe agitation for the estan-
lshment of the system of annual state
and territorial reunions, which in time
formed helpful social structure that
had never before been dreamed o.
and which in after years had the ei-
feet of forever destroying the seeds
OF provincialism that had been
widely planted but whose fruitage
was the kanker of selfisnness-the
very thought of which is antaSon-
stic to the sublime teaching Log
thy neighbor as thyself" buildei bet
ter than they knew, and when the
men and women of one community
on these reunion occasions. visited
with tne people OF the other commune
tiles they found that they had un-
Willingly carried with them the keys
that unlocked the doors 10 society
best homes where they We're welcome
guests. And who is it, but will re-
member how the character of true
southern hospitality. Some men on
those occasions changed the point
from which they had viewed thelT
neighbors whom they had mo IN
their own homes and was at once
prompted to invite them to attend
reunion in their home community
so that they might be able TO even ur
the score for brotherly considera-
ton, the existence of which they had
discovered by means of the Confeder-
ate Veteran reunion system.
And the efforts Of fostering the
social thoughts and amenities in the
cities and towns whore Confeder'
ate Camps were maintained. all were
largely repaid for the large attend
ance at the meetings of the camps
caused pardonable desire for en-
tertainment and the ladies' upon whom
devoved the social task soon demon
strated the fact that it could be fur
nished by home talent and always
when these ladies mad exemplifed the
social and entertainment degree ac-
cording to the means provided. the
meetings of the camp members as
sumed a three fold meaning and re-
ligicn, patriotism and the charm
O. social enjoyment became the OBJ
ject Of the sunday hour spent there
ITO he Continued
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knowledge of all such legal re-
quirements. and must exercise
great care In regard to the statutes
OF the various States covering ap-
pointments OF guardians, admins
traitors and executors, as well as
statutes relating to the replace
ment OF lost certificates and TO the
present authority of'a person sign
Ing under q power OF attorney.
Then there are always possibilities
OF forgery TO be guarded against
forgery OF the name OF the corpo-
ration officer signing stock eertih'
Gates. OF the name OF the holder of
certificate or Of the number of
shares which a certificate repre-
sents.
Few corporations care nowadays
IN assume the responsibilities In
connection with the transfer OF
stock. Under the rules OF the New
York market a corporation whose
stock il TO he listed on the Ex.
change must have a registrar, and
this registrar must be another cor
poration. Here again a trust com.
pany. by reason OF its facilities for
SO acting, is generally selected.
IL is obvious that when capital
stock is issued every precaution
must be taken to prevent the issu-
ance of certificates for more than
the authorized number OF shares.
Thissis the duty OF the-regisrar--
to. see that at all'times the number
OF shares outstanding, whether Of
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movement for a general reunion of all
which was something in the way Of
enjoyment and the betterment of the
various organizations. that had not
yet been provided for The veterans
and the public generally.
The discussion of holding reunions
at various points in the territory was
very favorably considered by the mem-
bers present and as result a mo-
ton unanimously carried, requesting
Gen. John l.. Gait to correspond with
the different camps and ask them 10
send delegates to meet him at some
convenient point to be designated by
him. and there perfect arrangements
for such reunion during the coming
summer
The committee on decoration of the
soldiers graves, suggested June e,
which comes on the first Tuesday of
the month as being a convenient date,
and the suggestion was adopted.
on motion an invitation was eX-
tended TO the local G. A. Il. Post TO
attend the services and the Chicka-
saw chapter. L. d. c., and the Ard
more cemetery association also were
urged to be present and join in the
ceremonies.
During the interval that preceded
the decoration ceremonies which on
account Of heavy rainfall. were held
on Wednesday June I, instead of on
Tuesday, june 6, as announced, all
Of the persons concerned We're kept
busy with the preparations for the
event, but promptly at o'clock n.
m. the camp members marched from
their headquarters TO the Methodist
church, where the United Daughters
OF the Confederacy, the Ardmore Gem
etery Association and large number
Of citizens had gathered and where
Commander Youngblood of the vet
Grams. called the assemblage TO or
der. The opening prayer was by
Chaplain f. NJ. Lawrence and was
followed by the hymn, Nearer My
God TO Thee" by the congregation. The
instrumental music was furnished by
Growers orchestra The Rev. j. NJ.
Gross delivered a fervent prayer and
the meeting adjourned 10 the ceme-
terry.
The great profuson Of flowers that
had been provided, together with the
crosses, wreaths and bouquets were
removed from the church and carried
in the procession to their destina-
tion.
Commander Youngbloci and Color
Bearer j. n. Worthy Of John r..
Morgan camp had a decorated car
riage in which to carry the large ban
ner and a beautifully decorated wagon
cite with the Confederate colors and
the stars and stripes prominently dis
played. carried IA young ladies' repre-
senting the southern states and the
Indian Territory. They all were dress
ed in spotesS white, each wearing a
white silk sash, the name of the state
represented being in red across the
breast a bouquet of flowers in one
hand and a Confederate flag in the
other. the young ladies being as
follows:
Miss Minnie Wood. Tennessee.
Miss Maude Garrett. Missouri.
Miss Joe Biffle. Georgia
Miss Ella Pulliam, Mississippi
Miss Maggie Youngblood, Florida.
Miss Nita Williams, louisiana.
Miss Matte Pulliam, Texas.