The Indian Journal from Eufaula, Oklahoma • Page 1

TELLS HOW TO REDUOE TAXES. eUAfAUU, OKLAHOMA. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1911. Opunty Exolse Itoarde Muat Prao tloe loonomy He Says. Oklahoma City, Dec.2.— Atno time in- the history of Oklahoma has there'been a greater need for economy in the istration of the affairs of govern ment than exists at this time, is Hie statement of Governor Cruce in a letter that he is sending out to the county excise boards of the state today.

The prevalent idea that the gov is responsible for high tax- RvieB and has the power to re- doee them is entirely erroneous, he says. "Ninety per cent of all the taxes paid in this state are lj6vied JbyjQpal, county or municipal offloials. It is thus appar- that whatever relief is to be to the 'taxpayers must come Mrgelyf rom those local officials. "Every official that be dispensed with, without im- paring the administration of the people's affairs should be disposed with," says the governor, "and no hould be kept upon the pay rolft off, any district, county, or of the state, feimply as a reward for political services, personal frienifs or The has come when the: public officials of Oklahoma must stand forth and practice the most rigid economy in the administration of government 1 feel it is incumbent upon every department of' government, states county, municipality and district to reduce to' the jVery best possible limits consistent with efficient government, expenses thereof." This statement is being sent to the county excise boards, in response to protests against high taxes. Many letters daily come to the governor complaining about the taxes.

IN OlttRIOT OOUHT. Judge Oole Presiding. Judge Cole opened the regular December term of District court in this city Monday-as it was a non-Jury term. Not a gfreat many cases were brought up for hearing. The Judge expects td finish the term the latter part of the week, and as we go to press Thursday evening.

We will put off publishing the cases disposed of at this term until next week'when can get all tht cases for" the term. FRED BRANSON IN THE CITY THIS 'WEEK. TWO NEORQ8 KILLED. Hafntosh County Deputy Sheriff in Jail at Okmulgee. DefJuty.

Sheriff James Smith appointed by the A. H. T. in the northwest seetiton of the county is in jail at Okmulgee, accused of killing "two Muskogee county negros in the corner Okmulgee county. had gone to a negro dance to arrest a negro, two negros whom he killed inter erred when he attmpted the arrest.

Thy knocked Smith downvand were beating him when he drew a jsun and killed both negros. a good reputation and doubtftss experience in. showing he was jUfstified in what he did. KILLED A BUOK. 'Dave, Joe and Billie McGombs while hunting in the Limbo mouh tains about twelve miles west of- the city last week killed a buck k'deeri Billie McComhs and his friends at this place on venison for the past week.

BRUSH HILL DOTS. Uncle Tom Williams and L. S. visited friend W. T.

Cooper last Sunday where they, enjoyed a delicious dinner and a long talk of the good old Alabama times, and past many compliments on Prof. Cooper, the new Alabama Democrat. Cotton picking 1 and cotton prices are' getting uncomfortable olose together. Mr. Cook was seen in Gheootah last ao-' her.

Good relerehoQ can qfe ifiepveracity" of- this, We had wieet Ing the otho'r" night. Many" of our boys came forward and gave their hands to promise they drink no more whiskey un il Cixt istmas. Thp parents were over the promises; for- they knew they'would 'not have to order, as. much booze 'as usual iif. they didn't have to divide up with the boys.

A Korby's famous hot bull dog steped on a nail taeAothe day, but we don't think there will any danger of blood Avcathor is cool. OLE ALYBAM. Fred Branoon of Muskogee, who has been at the head of the Democratic party in Oklahoma since statehood was in Eufaula several days this week on legal business. Mr. Branson is being urged by friends throughout state to make the race for Congressman at large and will in all probability consent to become a candidate; You could perhaps look the state over and not find a better' qualified man fo Congress than Fred Branson.

He has been a leader in Democratic circles since Oklahoma become a state, and has been of great sefv ice to his party in helping to win victories over the Republicans and Socialists of this country. PJ E. O. SOOIETY. Mrs.

R. L. Simpson was hostess for the P. S. O.

Society on Monday night. Members present were Mesdames Lyman, rose, 1 Simpson, Whilaker- and Misses Moss. Shaw and Metcalfe. Guests present after business meeting were Mesdames Gust and Morhart. Thevpoet for the evening's pro gram was Wm.

Cullen Bryant. Mrs. Lyman reading a sketch of his life, and Miss Metcalfe his greatest poem. "Thanalopsis." During the social hour delight ful refreshments were served, and as usual, every one had an enjoyable evening. A WOE DAjgQE.

A nice dance was enjoyed by the young people of the city Tues day evening at Eagles. Hall. The out-of-town guests were Miss Webb Muskogee, Misses Hightower Herbert House Muskogee; Ben Brooks St. Louis: Judge Cole McAlester. Music for the occasion'was urnished by the Manning orchestra.

LIOHT PLANT OHANOES HANDS NUMBER 4 mmr the People are Promised Better Seftrlees. A deal was made this week in which E. F. Saltsman becomes manage of the Power Co. For" the past year the light plant on account has-been unable to take care their' patrons.

Under the new management the company expects to' install new machinery of the latest giving the city both day and night services. 1 An all night and day current is something this city has needed for sometime and the news will be received by the citizens with delight; Work on installing the new machinery is expected to begin at-once. BACK TO EUROPE. Col. C.

E. Foley left Wednesday at noon for Europe to join his family who are wintering in the old country. The boys are attending school for the session and Col. Foley and his family' will return to Eufaula next year when the present session of school has been completed. TWENTIETH CENTURY CLUB.

Th Twentieth Century Club met with Mrs. E. W. Lyman Wed nesday afternoon. Members present were Mesdames Crabtree, Crowl, Edson, Gust, Lyman, Van Court and Miss es Foley, Stoltenberg, and Metcalfe.

Mrs. Edson read a sketch of Sir Francis Bacon, and Mrs. Lyman an account of the life of Jeremy Taylor. Miss Metcalfe had for he 'Early Eng lish Drama." During the social hour a salad course was served. On Sunday morning! 26th', a woman and baby stopping temporarily in the new home of the son of Haigee Jones near Lenna in kindling a fire-poured coal oil on it, causing an explosion that destroyed the house and everything in it.

"The three months old baby was so severely burned that it soon died. The mother was so horribly burned that she cannot long survive. Jones has just complettd his. new home and moved his household effects into it, but the family had'not yet moved uv and loss is a stunning blow to him; He hereby calls on his friends everywhere to help him in his effortst rehabilitate himself. OHEOOTAH NEW8, From the Times.

Because the Times criticised the manner in which our water works system has been conducted in the past end the unwarranted raising of the assessments by our local board we have been classed, by- some, as a We are satisfied to be called anything if it will help matters out but it there ever was a time when the Times or the people of Checotah had a knock coming it is now. The people originally voted $66 and spent that and more for a- water works system. They then 'voted $15,000 to extend the irfaitts to Deep Fork. The contract for this extension was let for but the entire $15,000 has been expended and still we hav no satisfactory service. $40600 was almost unanimously voted by.

the people.for a sewer sy- steni and the contract was let for ,30,000 with the speci- ffc'atipn that it was to be completed lajte in the summer. We have no sewer system yet, no water for and we are informd that the, entire $40,000 will go in the ground, instead of leaving the surplus of $10,000 for some other needed improvements. In the meantime the bonds are drawing interest and the people are paying the price. Is it "knocking'' for the people to inquire where which they so liberally" is going why they are not getting the expected return's on it? If 99 out of every i 00 citizens are tru "knockers." AleMillbtook, of The Rock, Up son county, and -Miss Nellie Brandon, of Brush Hill, were bound, in matrimony at the Baptist -eigprch' -y :30, a. m.

Rev. Blackburn of the Methodist church offlcialing. i -Wealthj; yourig 'of Georgia; well known to many of our citizens who have met him in our city and 8a of his sterling qualities and the bride is to be congratulated upon the excellent choice she has made in a life part ner Miss Brandon, the only daugh ter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Bran don, was born, in the same locality as the groom an( i later moved to this section with her parents.

She was educated from the high school and has a host of friends among the best people of the city who will miss her beautiful face and bright, sunny disposition which made her favorite with all whom she met. To see her was to The First State Bank EUFAULA, OKLAHOMA Dollars Come And Dollars Go! BUT SELDOM COME TO STAY Unless you Have A Bank Account And Store Them Safe Away! R. L. 83MP80N, president W. A.

TOLLESON, Vice-President O. L. POLLAN8BEE, Oashler Every Accommodation Consistent with Safe Banking Methods Extended! to Our Patrons. READ I REFLECT! RESOLVE! WE PAY INTEREST ON TIME DEPOSITS WE HAVE THIS YEAR A VERY Stock of Jewelry Some fancy China Plates and Novelties. Books, Cut Glass, Silver plated ware, Brass and Copper Nbvelties.

Brush and Comb CELEBRATED LIGGETT CANDIES IN ALL SIZE HOLIDAY PACKAGES COME IN AND LOOK DRUG BOOK COMPANY admire her and Mr. Millbrook is to be congratulated on winning the hand of young woman who bids so fair to be all that a man could desire as a life helpmate. The only regret is Ghecotah cannot retain them in her social circles. The wedding ceremony was one to be remembered by all who at- hridal party.oonsis ted of Cliff Millbrook, brother of the groom, and Prof. E.

Sisempra as best men and Misses Maude Duffy and Hudy Dyer as maids of honor. The bride was attired in a traveling suit of golden brown, tinged with magenta, while the groom wore the conyen tional black. The maids of honor were attired in pure grey and carried yellow chrisanthemums. The curch was beautifully decorated fo the occasion. An elaborate arch of fistletoe edged with cedar springs and supported a column" of honeysuckle formed the central figure in front of the altar.

A sun-burst of yellow and white rope streamers centered at the top of the arch and terminated in a large double bow over each window and angle of the room, a beautiful heart de sign in white and orange appear ing at the center of the arch trim med with mistletoe and holding a double bow with small streamers, windows heavily draped in mistletoe and honeysuckle, all of which made a beautiful room for such an occasion. At th eappointed hour the brid al party were ushered to the altar by two young ladies. Misses Whig Murray and Mamie Mcintosh to the beautiful strains of Lohngrin's wedding march, Miss Entis Stevens presiding at the pi and. Immediately following the qeremony the bridal party depart ed to the depot where the fore, than usual amount of rice and old shoes was made apparent and amid the hearty good-byes and congratulations, the train bore the happy couple away to Louis, thence to Chattanooga and Atlanta and finally to The Rock, where they will make their future, home. Many valuable and beautiful presents were received and highly appreciated consisting in part of beautiful out glass, hand painted chinawaro and silverware.

Miss Laura Hopkins of Vivjfcn has accepted the position of sten ographer in the law office of John F. Vaughan. Misses Caragon an Ethel" Hart spent, Sunday in Eufaula the guests df Mrs. J. W.

McCune. and Mrs. H. P. Smith havo moved in from the country and Mr.

Smith has accepted a position? in the Rogers meat market. EUFAULA HIGH SCHOOL HONOR ROLLS. PMmary Grades. Emil Brown, John Primrose, Vaughn Hopkins, James O'Reilly, Lehman Brightman, James Gilliam, Jerome Brown, Kenneth SWartwood, Hoyt Womack, Emmett Coppick, Mary Robinson, VSHW Wilmer Edwards, Corneila Cqoley, Mabel Dosier, Wanema McKinley. Wimmer, Velma Wimmer, Thelma Smith, BEULAH E.

BOLEN, Teacher. Dr. W. H. Marshall was hen-o from Rock Island, IK, several days this week looking after busi ness interests.

He was a wel- coroo caller at the Times office dollar qn subscription. Pnllar. Mrs. C. C.

Brtiwii mill i wore down from Muskdgue Moii? day attencf the' Brandon-Millbrook weddings Third Qrads. Mary Morrow, Gean Rushing, Toy Wells, Violet Mills, Albion Mayflold, Roy Day, Beatrice Day, Ray Blackwell, Luther Pyle, Ina Lowe. Fourth Grade. Martha Morgan, Elizabeth Fears, Mary Sellers, Irene Smith, Lawrenco Orr. BESSIE TAYLOR, Teaehef; Fifth Grade.

Mildred Edwards, Gladys Rushing, 8lxth Grade. Lola Gilliam. MARGARET FOSSICK, Teacher. NOTICE. A congregational meeting is called at the Presbyterian church for Monday night, Dec.

p. for purposo of securing a paslor for the coming year. AH ProsbyiMi'ians and friends of the church are urgently requested to. be Miller, Clerk..