The Standard-Sentinel from Stilwell, Oklahoma • Page 1

OFFICIAL ORGAN OF ADAtt COUNTY, pKLAHOMA TIN EL VOL XIX Tho Standard Established 1898 The Sentinel Est. 1004. Consolidated 1910 STILWELL, APRIL 25, 1918 Tha Adair County Republican Absorbed June 3,1916 NUMBER, 10 THIRD LIBERTY LOAN COUNTY OVER TOP Adair County's Quota $79,800. Bond Sales up to and 'including Tuesday, April 23rd, 1918 from entire county J. R.

Reed County Chairman. These sales are exclusive of bonds sold to Railroad.employees by the Company at Stilwell and Watts and of $5000 of Indian money, at the Agency at Muskogee which has "been invested in Bonds and for which Adair County will get credit on her quota. DEDICATION OF SERVICE FLAG The Baptist church, was the limit last Sunday to witness" the dedication of the service flag. SEND GERMAN auartu TO U. S.

COMMISSIONER An unexpected but gratifying The service flag was raised by I outcome came to an BUSY (OR ROAD FUNDS GASOLINE PRICE REDUCED At the present bjugh'price of gasoline 12 to 16 miles to the gallon is not ehough. There is a recently patented as the "Burke" which conducts steam and vapor from radaitor through carburetor into engine and which, it is claimed, will double the mileage, and in many instances gives 40 miles to the gallon. It is manufactured and sold by Burtee Motor Economy Co. (Inc) of Clinton, Oklahoma. It is also claimed the steam taken into the engine prevents carbon, cools engine, and increases power.

At the present only Ford models are manufactured and we believe those who buy gasoline should" look into the matter. DON'T FAIL THE NATJON Don't fail to do your duty by the nation in. member that don't turn away arid say "my services won't amount to much''. That is the wrong theory. There are millions of people and a little from everybody Uncle Sam.

Save labor and materials and conserve food. Invest your small savings in War Savings Stamps. Every unnecessary article you do without adds to the government's supply. Don't fail ihe nation. F.

S. Howard has been summoned to Oklahoma City to attend a war conference with Secretary McAdoo to be held Saturday. Mr. Howard will two mothers, Mrs W. H.

Bradley and Mrs. S. M. Crocker, while the flag was being raised the orchestra played our national song "The Star Spangled Banner." There were nine stars on the service flag to represent the boys who have gone from this Sunday School to enter the fight for liberty. The program Was well rendered and proved to be very impressive; and inspijfing.

H. T. WILLIAMS FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY 'j In the regular anuouncement column will be found the niMttie of Herbert T. Williams for fixe office of County Attorney, subject to the actions? the democratic voters in primary August Mr. Williams is now serving his first term as county attorney and on the record he has made asks the usual custom of a sec ond term.

He has been a diligent and able county attorney: and his service is so well recognized by the members of the bar and the people in general that it is thought he will have no opposition in the vote in the next primary election. His record both as an officer and. as a citizen is clean. He appreciates his friends and the co- -fellow officials and the best citizenship of Ada ir County in his law enforcement. RED CROSS MINSTREL Oh Wednesday night under the direction of the Local Red Cross there is to be a "Home Talent Ministrel" from Watfs.

The ministrel is composed' of twelve young men of Watts all of whom are active workers in Red Cross. The ministrel was given in Watts last week for the Red Gross there. Every body come and do your bit in helping the Red Cross. Admission 20 and 30c. at your who have opened accounts at this Bank have found it to their advantage to continue business relations with us.

We have retained their patronage by giving them a personal service that met their satisfaction. If you are not already availing yourself of our service, yoa surely will benefit by investigating its willing and friendly co-operation. You will receive a courteous welcome regardless of the size of your business. First State Bank Stilwell, Oklahoma. Albert Carlson, Cashier last Tuesday of parties disloyal to the council de-' fense.

Tola Boquet atio Ketches, of the cdjhmifnity were reported to made disloyal statements and were brought before tW council of defense for tion. D. H. Foreman, v. a be whiskered Hun appearing fellow, who poses as an apostolic preacher with disloyalty throughout his entire system and tingling his bristling auburn adornments, heard of hwes tion artd bright and early to lend august presence and defianj purpose of council ftftite to show all erring they were commi fcitavious wrong to the' famines and their bars, when they uttbeknowi mix German dbgma with, religion and American John Ketcheft brother of Ketcher; and a religious folld; of the whiskers a noodle and cold feet tow American government, Vrived to do a Qrother'ei is brother, EHis Ketcher.

John was asked "by the, 1 attorney and council of committee to sign-a pledge. He replied in reap ful terms, but objected to'Sa ing the pledge on account oil ligious Forenl a whiskers grew redder arid- butted in with remarks about Lord leading not to sign loy; pledge. He was asked to le the room, replied if it the-'Lord 's wiftVthat he "wo 1 The Lord willing, and.1, deputy shsrfffi'led himstojhalh where he commenced his pro tests against the sighing of the pledges in the presence -of Tola Boquet The. Lord willed that he should be landed in jail, until sensible adyi.ee be given'the parties under' investi- He ges- ticulating and gyrating. This caused John Ketcher his leader, and the scejne resembled a crazy house and then some.

Quiet was and Ellis Ketcher arid Tola Boquet, when the loyalty pledge was explained to them, signed the pledge and expressed their full confidence America and the American government policies. Foreman was then brought from the jail raving like a mad man. A crowd on the outside'of the room where investigation was being conducted propelled a rope with a hang-man's noose through the transom and requested connection. His reverence imme diately became docile. His answers as to his loyalty were so rotten that it was decided to send him to U.

S. Commissioner Frye at Sallisaw. This was done Tuesday afternoon by Sheriff Mose Crittenden and Police Judge Bradley. Foreman has been in the coun ty the past three weeks holding gatherings in the Westville section of the county. John Ketcher returned to Stil well Wednesday morning to ob tain the Ford car of Foreman 's, Upon seeing a number of red crosses which had-been painted upon the car he said they were toe "marks of the Also stated he did nbt sign the loyalty pledge and would not.

He was arrested and placed in jail upon charge of disturbing the peace of patriotic citizens who are giving their time, money and hearty sympathy and sincere prayers for the life and protection of christian nations against a barbarous, merciless foe. Mr: McAlester, of the state lighway commission, was here "ohday night to talk with our in regard to measures for ihe county to obtain the $7,000 if state money available under irtaih conditions for county lighwajr purposes. By not ap- a like sum Adair lounty has slept upon its rights secure the state apportioned. In a nutshell to obtain IB $7,000 of state money Adair mnty must immediately raise ,000 to butt up against this iney state. Funds liable be apportioned by county commissioners, 1 leav- a balance of $2,500 to be fsed by popular subscription, ispens of Watts, Westville.

and Bunch in attendance at tfee Mon- night meeting ajjjd from werowpointed ityaeach locality to raise the J. A. Wright has' already about $800 subscribed Stil- ilt and no doubt the $2500 will qgtaed throughout the county. flttP For the information of your readers I give you the following Telegram received by me from the State Food Administration Oklanoma City. W.

P. Fay Stilwell, Okla. The following telegram received from Washington. Farmers should retain sufficient flour' where they have it on hand made from their own wheat to supply reasonable- needs iUntil next harvest RED CROSS NOTES We shall continue our last week's notes by saying that the executive committee meeting of the Adair Chapter was quite a success. Madams, Carter and Comfort represented Westville, Mrs.

Sands, Watts and Mrs. Baxter Choate, Stilwell workers made a good showing in the afternoon and much sewing was accomplished together with social chats between guests and hostess. The ladies are indebted to Dr; Williams box of ipyely chocolates, presented by and friends of the Store. A shipment of five Lounging Robes, six suits and ten Comfort Pillows have been received from the Proctor Branch. Praise only can be awarded this Branch for neatness of work and taste in selection of materials.

Mr. Grounds has kindly installed a telephone in the Red Cross Room. Many to Mr. Grounds. The Red Cross has received the following donations: Wauhillau District No.

Wrights Chapel Dist No 38 19.60. School Dist. No. 85 $1.50 for which it is truly thankful A terge shipment of garments vvas sent to St. Louis this week.

It consisted of 1458 garments of which Watts contributed 306 Bunch, 36 Proctor 19 and Stat well 1097.. LIBERTY MY PROGRAM FRIDAY APRIL 26 therehal'l tain four months supply; six pounds per head basis, instead of thirty days, supply, but this ruling does not apply where the I. 0. 0. F.

ANNIVERSARY SERVICES 681. Stilwell Lodge No O. F. will hold their anniversary Services on Sunday April Each and every member Lodge to be present, All Odd Fellows visiting or journihg, Odd Fellow Lodges -hf! this county are especially invited! WiU M. mM itiSi farmer purchased the flour.

Food, administration of Okla. Ttake it from this that where farmers have- had -their own wheat ground 'ih'flour they shal six pounds for each one" of his family for thirty days and multiply that by four plus reasonable supply for inimergen- cies as. sickness, thrashers, ect But if lie has bought lOOOlbs then he shall only retain 30 days supply taking his surplus to the mill or store where he bought same and receive his money back and then buy as he needs it, a sack at a time. Hoping each farmer of my district Aoiair County" will heed al instruction given by me to them Irom the State Administration as I will through the papers furnish you all the informotion at once. W.

P. Fay Food Ad ministration Adair Co. Okla. ALBERT CAMPELL FOR ASSESSOR Albert Campbell announces for re-election to the office County Assessor. He has proven to be a highly satisfac tibry official as an efficient county He has proven his ability to handle the job the tax payers are paying him to do With the ability to perfo rm this work to the satisfaction of our citizens and in strict compliance with the law, he also has made steadfast friends throughout the county in his agreeable manner of meeting all who have business with this office.

In asking- your support for a second term as county assessor Mr. Campbell investigation of. his public record, and if energy and efficiency in' office meets with, ypur approval, he will appreciate woW( from ''yott and I A letter from Congressman W. W. Hastings conveys the in-; formation that -the post office department at Washington has ordered May the 1st, an increase in frequency of service from three to'six times, a'Week.

AH 'citizens; the StilWell school, patriotic organizations and the soldier boys who are to leave, Friday morning for Camp Travis will gather at the Crocker Hotel' lawn at 8:45. After patriotic songs here, line of parade will be formed and march south to Oak street, thence west to Second street, thence north to Division street and then to bank square where a flag raising and flag salute will be given by the Stilwell fectfool. Patriotic songs and short addresses will be a part theprogram. Police Judge Bradley and City Marshal George Smith have, been asked by the council of defense to act as marshals of the into line at their request and let's make; the parade one in which all will take big patriotic one. RESBYTEUAN MINISTER 0RDANIED The Presbytery of Muskogee at an adjourned meeting held in the First Presbyterian church of Muskogee April 22nd examined licentiate J.

A. in the various branches required by the church courts, after putting the young man through a very rigid and severe test and finding that he was equal to anything they might ask, presbytery moved that the examination be. sustained and to proceed to pro- or tiqn. the presbytery, 1 they jlhen, ceeded-with the 1 solemn, offered whfch power, REMEMBER TBE DAYS Sunday-one meal -rail, meals' whieatless Tuesday-one meal "wheatless all meals wheat- less Thursday- one meal wheatless Saturday-one meal wheatless dom were sought from God rest oij thayoung Rev. Hartman of Tahle'quah oriel of presbytery' gave" the charge to the mfriister.

was a very impressive part pf the service, a ripe'in years in public ministry, giviftg to the young man just entering into, the ork Words of- counsel and prudent advice as a father to the son. The members then gave the right hand of fellow- shig to the newly ordained min-r ister welcoming him to be a fellow presbyter. The Liberty Bond Sale Is Going Over the Top vote tn theSdemocratic in prinjary. Now that this is out of our system, we wantcto call your attention to our complete line of pumps, pipe, valves and fittings. We have the famous Myers pumps.

Every, pump guaranteed to give, satisfaction or we take it back. On Saturday, May 4th We will have on sale 2,000 pounds oS nailp at the old time price of five cents and limited amount to each purchaser. Be sure get yours. la Cook.