The Indian Journal from Eufaula, Oklahoma • Page 1

Official County Paper Largest Newspaper In Mcintosh i County- ESTABLISHED 1876 Volume 58 Eufaula, Oklahoma, Thursday, Nov. 9,1933. Official City Paper Oldest Newspaper In Oklahoma Number 4. DISTRICT COURT OPENS IN EUFAULA NOV. 27 ANTI REPEALIST SETS CONVENTION HERE FOR NOV.

15 Rev, Barnett Invites All Against Repeal Of 18th Amendment To Attend Meeting. Rev. S. B. Barnett, local pastor church and temporary county chairman against repeal of the 18th amendment, has palled the county convention to be held In Eufaula Wednesday, Nov.

15th Dr. Barnett says any qualified elector of the county is entitled to participate In the convention. The call follows: County Convention Against Repeal of 18th Amendment. In accordance with the provisions of House Joint Resolution No. 3 of thje Fourteenth Legislature of the State of Oklahoma for the method and manner of nominating delegates to a state convention to ratify or reject the proposed Twenty-first Article of Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which proposed amendment, if ratified, will repeal the 18th Amendment, and the undersigned having been appointed commissioned by Gov.

Wm. H. Murray to act as temporary chairman of a county convention in Mcintosh County, Oklahoma, against repeal of the 18th Amendment, such county convention is hereby called to meet in the restrict court room of the county court house In Eufaula, Oklahoma, at 2:30 p. m. on Wednesday, November 15, 1933.

The business to come before this county convention, after a secretary and permanent chairman have been elected, will be to elect eleven (11) delegates to the Congressional District Convention toj be held November 29th, 1933. Said; congressional district convention will nominate a candidate for this Congressional District, whose name will appear on the ballot as against the repeal of the 18th Amendment in the state election to be held on this question. No township meeting will be held. Any qualified elector of Mcintosh County. Oklahoma, who is against the repeal of the 18th Amendment, Is entitled to paitici-, pate in this county convention.

II Is desirable that a large number shall be present. S. B. BARNETT, Temporary Chairman In Christ Role When the next presentation' ot the world-famed Passion Play takes place in Oberammergau, Bavaria, next Bpring, Alois Lang, above, will 'play the part of Christ. The plays have been conducted at ten-year Intervals since 1633, when, as pledge for their deliverance, from the black plague, natives ot the small Bavarian village dedicated their lives and those ot their children to these regular portrayals of the passion and death ot Christ.

TITLE IN NoriltaRCint Will Meet The Strong Poteau Team Here Friday Afternoon, 3 p. m. N. O. A.

A. Standings. Pet Etiglsr 5 0 0 1.000 tilwell 3 1 1 .750 Eufaula 2 1 2 .867 Haskell 2 1 1 .667 Wagoner 2 2 1 .500 Checotah 1 2 1 .333 fallisaw 0 4 1 .000 Tahlequah 0 4 0 .000 HUGE PAYOFF IS BOOSTING TRADE IN STATE AND COUNTY Oklahoma Farmers Will Double Their 1932 Income By The Close Of The Year. Oklahoma farmers will nearly double their 1932 Income In 1933 arid by the close of the year a large part of approximately $266,987,000 will have been poured out of the farmer's purse into the tills cf the "butcher the baker and the candlestick maker," not to men tion the "doctor, lawyer, merchant chief." Although this figure can't compare with the peak years of 1927, '28 and "29, it bespeaks higher prices, exacting, production and government aid, bringing an encouraging recovery in a basis Oklahoma pursuit. With the official government figures for 1932 still not available, the 1933 estimate is based on figures assembled through the re search department of the Chamber of Commerce, United States Game Hunters Home With Two Buck Deers County Attorney Roy White Roy's story of the big deer hunt Capt.

Robert Aingell, returned was very amusing and interesting, home early Friday morning from' At least his guests acted as if they the wilds of New Mexico with a were enjoying the story, as they buck deer each, on the running put away the eats, board of their car. Roy in trying I Thoge responding to Mr white-, to tell his fellow workers at the! welcome address and deer hunt court house just how he brought gt lnclude H. B. Parris, Coun- down this large 10-point horned ty Judge MHam R1 Capt buck, became so peeved with them (Robert Ainge Judge HafVe because they refused to stand ana Melton Walter CoodeVi Bu listen to his long story, finally in- fQrd and Mfs Robert vlted the entire court house aggregation to the Whitaker Cafe to The guests were: Walter Coodey, feast on venison Tuesday King, Mrs. Whitlow, Judge The county attorney acted as his'Melton, Roberta Whybark, Irving own toast master at the dinner Cannon, John Burnham, Kay Da- and told his guests the only rea- vis, Mrs.

Harry Hansard, K. son he had them there was to'Johnson, Rashie Smith, John Mc- JOE HAWKINS GOES ON TRIAL CHARGED WITH MURDER HERE Fifty-six Criminal Cases To Be Heard; Civil Term Will Begin On December 11th. prove to them that he had broughr home the "bacon" of a big buck and since they would not listen tc his story at the court house or on Quillen, Jack Brady, Roy White Scott Bailey, Walter Grayson, Guy Mouser, Bonnie Kay, R. B. Buford, Bob Aingell, Jack Nichols, M.

H. the streets, he had induced Lani Wright, Dr. Little, Harry Parris, E. E. Ammons, Lan Whitaker, Jas.

L. Pace. G. E. Mouser, E.

W. Gray John Monk, Joe Whitaker, Tom Whitaker of the cafe to lock the door, and that he (Roy) had thn keys in his pocket, and that they were going to hear the story of Metcalfe, Bob Simpson, Phil Huls, a how he killed the deer whether Mrs. Roy Mrs. Robert Sulturr 11 -red to listen to it or ell, Miss Edythe Nichols. The estimated Value is based on average prices obtained so far this, MARRIAGE LICENSES year, weighed by percentages ot each product sold at the various; Milvin Manis, 21.

Okmulgee, price levels Jack Hull, researcn'Anna Place, 20, Okmulgee, expert explained. jShelton Crabtree, 18, Eufaula; Major in the totals given jj ft Frances Taylor, 18, Eufaula. are: Plow, erops, live- Boudeau, 23, Pierce; Mell- stock, other farm prod-he Long, 21, Pierce, ucts, three total-' Edgar'Sanders, 26, Eufaula; Ada ing $241,943,000. This would be thsjBassett, 26, total for the year had it not been! S. Lester, 46, McAlester: Mo for the direct federal bonuses ey Marquez, 26, McAlester.

connection with the recovery pro- N. Nixon, 21, Stidham; Bergram. It is figured that in this tha DeCamp, 18, Stidham. state they will aggregate $25 044,000. However, the bonuses for croo Joe McKay, 21, Boynton; Lenn Pride 18, Boynton.

C. W. Rhodes, 36. Indianola Results Last Week- Stigler 12. SallLsaw 7.

Eufaula 6. Okemah 0. Haskell 6," Tahlequah 0. StiJwell 12, Cheotah 7. destruction may also be involved in ma Vaughn.

32, Indianola. Continued on back page. Tom Plotner, Well Known Citizen, Dead Nor- Checotah F. F. A.

Unit Adds New Members Seven new members were voted in the Checotah chapter of the Future Farmers of America this week at the regular meeting of the organization. They are Hoyt Smith, Gorma.i Colbert, Ben Price Jack Adair, R. D. Elliott, Lavern Hendereson, and Loyd Beard. All are vocational agricultural students In the Checotah High school.

Plans also were discussed at the meeting about building a chapter cabin for recreational purposes. The meeting was opened ana closed with the regular chapter ceremonial under the direction of the officers. officers for the present year hie Mark Bethel, president; Her- Roulston, vice president; Dyke Hollenback, secretary; Floyd Brady, treasurer; and Lloyd Brady, reporter. T. H.

Palmer, Council Member, Ward Two T. H. Palmer, Eufaula merchant, was elected alderman from the second ward, by the mayor and council 1 at their regular monthly meeting at the Monday night Mr. Palmer was elected to fill the vancy caused by the removal of Sam Smith from the ward. Their scoring attack stepped to a degree by a strong defense furnished by the Sallisaw Black Diamonds, the Stigler Panthers were hard oushed to win a 12-to-7 decision in the feature game of the N.

O. A. A. play last week. It the fifth conference win without defeat for the Panthers who are bidding for the loop title this year.

Two touchdowns within three minutes of each other gave the Stilwell Pirates a hard-fought victory over the Checotah High school, 12 to 7, in another confer ence game. After a scoreless first half, Jim Fletcher, Stilwell quar- Continued on back page. Dad White Celebrates 74th Birthday Here "Dady" White, former Texas Ranger, cowboy, and old-time Democrat, with "Mother" White and hundreds of friends celebrated the ex-Texan's 74th birthday here Wednesday with open house at the White Cafe. A feast fit for a king with every imaginable food, especially prepared by "Mother" White was spread on the table and a grand and glorious time was had by all who wished for this splendid couple many more such celebrations for, many years yet to come. Commissioners Held Session Here Monday The Board of County Commissioners, composed of Lan Whitaker, chairman, George Mouser, and Jas.

L. Pace, members, "were in session Eufaula Monday. James McCarson. 19. Eufaula; Sarah Riggs, 19.

Eufaula. Ilcyd 22. Lenna; Earline Trnney, 18. Lenna. Custer Foster, 29, Haskell; Vel.

Carney, 26. Haskell. Tom Plotner, splendid W. A. Rowell.

30. Checotah; Winand for 40 year; a resident of Hiler, 31, Checotah. faula. died at th; family residenr John Fredrich, 27, Checotah, here about 7 o'clock Monday morn- Lydia Cantrell. 25.

Cheoctah. ing after an illness of several R. A. Hatley, 27, Checotah; Sa- months. Funeral services were held die Hayes, 22, Checotah, at the Baptist church Tuesday aft- ernoon, conducted by the pastor, Rev.

B. Barnett. Burial was in the local cemetery. Mr. Plotner was for a number of years after coming to Eufaula engaged in the mill and elevator business.

He later con COUNTY TAX SALE IS STARTED HERE BY CO. TREASURER 6,900 Pieces Of Property Termed Delinquent; Sale Started In Eufaula Monday Morning. I County Social Service Supervisor Appoints Local Assistant Unit Mrs. C. A.

Sprague, supervisor of ducted a gin, and was for more' socia service for Mcintosh coun- than 10 years superintendent ofjty tilled the appointments of of- the Eufaula city water system. De-1 fice and field workers here this clihing health for the past with the following appoint- years has kept him at home mostiments: Joe Era Robinson, assistant of the time. He was a member of the fellows lodge and the Baptist church. supervisor, Checotah; Miss Mabel Gorman, secretary, Eufaula; Miss Mary Ola Burton, stenographer, Eufaula. Case Anna George Thomas Plotner Hansard, Eufaula; Mrs born in Indiana, Sept.

16, Eddy Melton, Eufaula; Mrs. Came with parents to SiloamjLena Bell Bertholf, Shady Grove; Springs, at 9 years. March Mrs. J. D.

Powers, Checotah; Miss 3, 1889 was married to Miss Edith Leader, Texanna; Taylor. Moved here 40 Lydia Jane Sessions, Hitchita; and has lived here and near Arlane Johnson, Pierce; Mrs. ever since. He Is the father of Collins, Hitchita; Mrs. Con- children, five now living: Mrs.

Royjnie McCalvey, Checotah; Mrs. N. F. Parkhurst, Ivory Plotner, Stidham; Mrs. Ethel Pip la; Mrs.

Alma Sanders, Ollie Plotner, Oklahoma City; Frank Plotner, Tulsa. He was 69 years of age at the time of "his death- Waddle's Home Is Burglarized Saturday Burglars broke into the home of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Waddle in the east part of the city, Saturday night and made away with $47,00 taken from the pockets of Mr.

Waddle. Officers have been on the job attempting to run down the thelves and hope to make an arrest by the latter part of the week. kins, Eufaula. Postmastership Of Eufaula Is Opelhed WASHINGINGTON, Nov. for four Oklahoma post masterships, included that a Eufaula, paying $2,300 a year, will be received by the civil service commission up to and Including November 24, announced today, Others are Morris, Porum, $1300, and Webber Falls, $1,100.

After all applications have been filed, examinations will be held to select eligibles from which the president will make his appointments. Tax sale on approximately 6,900 pieces of property in Mclntosn county on which taxes are delin- quest started here Monday at the office of Irving Cannon, county treasurer. The property has been advertised three weeks. Cannon said certificates of purchase will be issued those bidding in the property. Taxes must be paid on purchases for two yearu and if not redeemed in that time, the buyers can go into court in a suit to quiet title of their property receiving a tax deed.

However, owners of the property may redeem it any time within two years by paying the amount of the taxes plus 8 percent interest. The county usually has to carry most of the pieces advertised, collecting 12 percent interest. Lafayette Calls Repeal Convention In Eufaula "A Call for a Convention Favoring the Repeal of the 18th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States." The qualified voters of Mcintosh County, favoring repeal oi the 18th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States arc called to meet in the district cour room at Eufaula, Oklahoma, on Wednesday, Nov. 15th, 1933, at 2:30 o'clock p. for the purpose oi electing 11 delegates to represent Mcintosh County in the district convention to be held at Muskogee, on Wednesday, Nov.

29th, 1933. All qualified voters, men and women, who favor repeal of the 18th Amendment to the Constitution of the United States are urged to attend the convention and participate in its deliberations. BEN F. LAFAYETTE Chairman, in and for Mcintosh County, Okla. County Convention Of Oddfellows To Meet Next Thursday, Nov.

16, the Mcintosh county convention of the Oddfellows will convene in Eufaula. All members of this organization are expected to attend. With 56 criminal cases to be disposed of, a term of district court will begin in Eufaula, Monday November 27th. Arraignment day has been set for next Monday, November 13th. The most important case to be heard at this term Is that of Joe Hawkins, negro, who will go on trial charged with murder.

The state will attempt to prove that cack some two or three years ago, Hawkins murdered his wife at their home a few miles northwest of Eufaula, and threw her body In the North Canadian river. At the time of the mystery Hawkins and his family were living on a farm in the neighborhood above described. One day, both the man and wife suddenly disappeared, neighbors became alarmed and a searching party organized to hunt for the missing pair. The woman's body was found floating in the Canadian. Body injuries convinced the officers that she had been murdered before being -placed in the stream.

No trace of the missing man was ever found. Sheriff John McQulllen, through investigation, conceived the idea that Hawkins murder his wife, placed her body in river and made his escape to seme other state- So he Set ottfc to fina the man, if alive. Through descriptions, photographs and other methods, sent to trie various cities throughout the ccflintry, sheriff hoped to apprehend the hunted man. The early part of this year, McQulllen received a message from Chicago that a gro filling the description of Hawkins was being held by officers there. Hurrying to the "windy" city, sure enough Hawkins was the man, the officers had in custody.

He was returned here and will go or. trial for his life at this term of Another case of importance, that is to be heard this term is that of Elmer White of Checotah charged with manslaughter. In a fist fight last winter between White and Bill Jackson, in that city, Jackson received bruises about the face and body that was not considertd serious at the time. Retiring as usual that night, he was found dead in his bed the next morning. Other cases to be disposed of when court convenes include: Willie Morrison, grand larceny; Ivor Autry, manslaughter, first degree; Bill Hayes, larceny, livestock; O.

L. Weatherford, wife and child abandonment; Vernon Hall- urn and Buddy Hawkins, burglary, second degree; Sam Rippy, assault with dangerous weapon; Clyde Heaps, W. C. Luttrell, Roger W. Plumber, Frank McKenzie, burglary, second degree; Ambrose Hodges, assault with intent to kill; Lige Wells, furnishing liquor to minor; Otto McElroy, assault with dangerous weapon; Frank Ethridge.

Earl Love and Manuel Phillips, conjoint robbery; Carl Tankersly, embezzlement; G. R. Bu-ek, orgery in the- second degree; Elner Taylor, burglary in the second degree; Homer Asbury, Reuben Stover, assault with intent to kill: Elmer Weaver, furnishing liquor to a minor; Dudley Lee and Elva Davis, adultery; Sam Gauge, assault with intent to kill; Elmer Bailey, Continued on back page. Ogden Attends State Farmers' Meeting L. D.

Ogden and Frank McKee, two of Mcintosh county's good farmers were here from Texanna Tuesday. Mr. Ogden reports he attended a very interesting state farmers meeting in Oklahoma City last week..