Henryetta Daily Free-Lance – 1921 (George Riley Hall, Editor & Publisher)

Dec. 2, 1921

ARRESTED AGAIN ON AN ALIAS WARRANT

Everett Smith and Roberta Covey were arrested several weeks ago at the Yale rooms, where they had been living for two or three months, on charges of adultery. The wife of Smith came here from Ada and filed the complaint. The couple were taken to the jail at Okmulgee and later released on bond. Justice Davis was informed that the woman would leave the country and that the man’s wife would take him back if he would abandon the Covey woman. On this state of affairs, Justice Davis continued the hearing indefinitely.

Yesterday Justice Davis was informed that Smith and the Convey woman were again in the city living in a little restaurant and he immediately issued an alias warrant for their arrest. They were arrested by Constable R.C. Grubbs and placed in the city jail. They will have a preliminary hearing and, if the evidence warrants, Justice Davis will hold them to the superior court for trial.

PRESBYTERIAN RALLY PROVES GREAT SUCCESS

Three speakers of national reputation, a score of prominent visitors from Okmulgee, five hours of uplifting addresses, fifty men and more than fifty women seated at a bountiful banquet at the supper hour, are the outstanding features of the Home Mission Conference at the Presbyterian Church Wednesday afternoon and evening.

Threatening weather and the fine service in progress at Methodist Church diminished the crowd somewhat, but still the meeting was a great success. Dr. Montgomery, of St. Louis showed what Home Mission work is doing to stem the tide of immorality which threatens civilization itself, and stereopticon views extending from the Antilles to Alaska beautifully illustrated the methods of work and the variety of the need.

Dr. Overstreet, of Dallas, showed how benevolences of the denomination had increased by leaps and bounds in the last two years, through the New Era movement. More than twice as much given in two years than in the previous ten and as much in five years as in the previous twenty-five is no mean record.

Dr. Lamb, of Tulsa, gave a moving address, showing the opportunities and needs of our own state.

As usual the women of the congregation made a super success of the task. All went away with stronger determination to do each his full share of the Lord’s work.

START TO WORK FOR KING KOAL KARNIVAL

The first real step was taken last night looking to the success of next year’s Oklahoma Coal Exposition and King Koal Karnival, the occasion being the regular weekly luncheon of the Chamber of Commerce, except on this occasion the gathering was made a night affair and took on the nature of a banquet.

The evening was selected because there were many more things to be talked about and done than time at the usual noon hour luncheon would permit. There was a board of directors to be elected, Ben C. Eastin, the secretary, was to make his report on the New Orleans convention and last, but not least, V.V. Kingsbury was to tell about beginning preparations for the King Koal Karnival.

The directors were elected and they will meet next Tuesday to organize and elect officers. Secretary Eastin then told of the convention of commercial secretaries at New Orleans and the high standing Henryetta has taken among the representatives of all the commercial organizations of the country, particularly calling attention to the fact that “Miss Henryetta,” the publication of the Henryetta Chamber of Commerce, for the second time, taking first prize as the best publication of the kind. Mr. Eastin told of many other occurrences at the meeting tending for the betterment of Henryetta. The report was exhaustive and of much interest to all hearing it.

V.V. Kingsbury, the general chairman, who so successfully carried on the work of the last carnival, told at length what they are going to do the coming year. Great as was the success attained last June, big as was the plan, real “big town stuff,” as Secretary Eastin always describes it, and it was, Mr. Kingsbury told those present last night that the plans already laid down for the coming events are just twice as large as were those of the last carnival. This means a wonderful undertaking.

This means a wonderful undertaking. Surrounding cities marveled at what Henryetta undertook last summer and were astounded at the great success attending the carrying out of these vast plans.

Of the entire committee, the several sub-committees and the scores of willing workers among the members of the Chamber of Commerce, Mr. Kingsbury, as general chairman, perhaps was more closely in touch with every detail than was any other worker and his ideas are clear and distinct as to what is necessary to make the coming carnival by far the greatest of the kind ever undertaken in the state.

Mr. Kingsbury told his hearers the necessity for beginning work now. He told them that as soon as the newly elected directors meet and perfect their organization, work must begin and that it must be unceasing. Plans he said, have been in the making ever since the close of the last carnival and with the coming in of the new board of directors and officers and the completion of the busy man’s business attending the close of the year, the work must go forward daily.

Henryetta citizens proved their ability to pull together, proved their hearty co-operation in their work for Henryetta and it is expected there will be further demonstration of this spirit in preparation for this year’s event. Many new members have been acquired by the Chamber of Commerce but not so many as there should be. People are moving to Henryetta daily. New firms, new companies, new corporations are daily becoming a part of the business life of the city and from these newcomers many members of the Chamber of Commerce will be drawn. They will not be long here until they catch the Henryetta spirit and will become workers along with those who “put over” the big event this year.

Those who heard Mr. Kingsbury last night fully realize what he accomplished at the carnival, knew he was talking fact, fats which when carried out will put Henryetta as far ahead of this year as this year was ahead of the previous one in the way of doing big things.

INTEREST IN REVIVAL GROWS DAILY

Despite the muddy streets last night the revival was well attended. In the afternoon of yesterday a good sized crowd came for the afternoon service, although it was raining at the time. Mr. Flowers last night showed how people would rob the church of things that helped to make the church a greater force in the community. Rev. Curry said it was Evangelist Flowers best sermon so far. The sermon tonight will be of unusual interest. “The Devil’s Program for Henryetta.” The minister said if you did not believe that Satan had a program for Henryetta just hear the message tonight. He said he would like for the church to have a program that would counteract the program of the devil. The discussion tonight promises to be a lively one.

When asked last night when Mrs. Flowers would speak, Mr. Flowers said he was saving the heavy artillery until later. Mrs. Flowers will give her first address in the revival Sunday morning at 10:00 o’clock. The people have heard so much about this gifted woman until they are anticipating a great treat in her messages. Next week, Mrs. Flowers will speak to the married women only at 3:00 o’clock in the afternoon at the Methodist Church. She will discuss subjects that mothers and wives are interested in. She will discuss them from the woman’s viewpoint. In Mrs. Flowers’ work in Kansas she has won the reputation of being the greatest woman evangelist that visits Kansas.

EFFORTS TO REVIVE WORK IN POLICE COURT

The last case docketed in the police court was that against Marie Jackson, on November 23, when she entered a plea of guilty to prostitution and was fined $10. She had no money and the city did not want to board her in the jail so she was released on condition that she leave the city.

Evidently she changed her mind as to leaving, as she was arrested again last night at the Gray’s rooms and is in the city jail. She still is without funds and the officers are in a quandary what to do with her. The chief said today she would probably be turned over to the county as a vagrant.

SUPERIOR COURT

Judge Christopher will be here tomorrow to hold a day’s session of the superior court. There are a number of motions to be heard and the court will also hear divorce cases of which there are several on the docket ready for trial.

NINETY DAYS AND $300 ECHO OF KUHN TRIAL

OKMULGEE, Dec. 2 – The sequel to Lon Kuhn’s downfall was written yesterday when George Kirkman and John Davis, who sacrificed themselves in an eleventh hour attempt to save Kuhn, were found guilty of having whisky in their possession, by a jury in superior court. By their own word – that which was designed to save Kuhn, their friend, they admitted that they were the other two keepers of the official mystery moonshine still of Okmulgee County.

The two were sentenced to serve 90 days in jail and to pay fines of $300. Both Kirkman and Davis were star witnesses for Kuhn in his battle to retain the sheriff ’s office recently and they took the stand and made complete confessions to operating the still hoping to exonerate the accused sheriff of any connection.

The two men were convicted on their own testimony given in the ouster trials of Sheriff Kuhn. It was only after a sharp debate that County Attorney James Hepburn was permitted to have the testimony taken in the ouster trial read to the jury yesterday.

Mack Rowlings, policeman, who accompanied Constable Max Shelton on the raid which resulted in the seizure of the still at Kirkman’s place, was the only witness to take the stand for the prosecution.

WOMAN SUES FOR BOARD MONEY AND WASHING

The case of Mrs. John Johnson vs. Clint Ratliff has been appealed by the defendant from the justice of the peace court of Alfred Freid to the superior court. The transcript shows that the plaintiff sued the defendant to recover on an account for board money and washing and was given judgement before the justice in the sum of $200 and from this judgement the defendant appeals.

DELIGHTFUL “AT HOME”

One of the most beautiful appointed “at home” ever given in Henryetta was that of Thursday, when the Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church entertained at the home of Mrs. J.M. Williams, 302 Broadway. The receiving line composed of Mesdames J.J. Houston, W.B. Hudson, G.W. Burnett and J.L. Skelton welcomed more than fifty guests. The house was tastefully decorated with trailing vines and chrysanthemums. Mrs. Williams, assisted by Mrs. A.G. Axline, H.D. Boswell, C.J. Pinkston, R.B.F. Hummer and Mrs. Madeira served delicious cake while Mrs. Carmichael and Mrs. Houston poured tea and coffee.

Several piano selections were rendered by Misses Estelle Young, Martha Shockley and Mrs. Coffield, and readings given by Evelyn Turriff and Margaret Skelton were very much enjoyed. At the close of the afternoon Mr. J.M. Williams sang several wellknown songs.

WILL BRIDGE BROADWAY UNTIL IT IS PAVED

So many complaints have been coming to Mayor Hawes relative to the terrible condition of Broadway since the paving contractors plowed it up and with but little prospect of it being paved this winter that something was necessary to be done to make the thoroughfare passable for pedestrians.

Citizens discussed the advisability of petitioning the city council for some kind of relief, but Mayor Hawes has made this unnecessary as he has taken the matter up with the contractors and they have assured him they will at once construct temporary board crossings at Fifth and Sixth streets on Broadway and also make two on North Third street which is also torn up, but is not in nearly so bad condition as is Broadway.

This will be pleasing news to the hundreds of people compelled to cross these streets every day as the mud is deep on all crossings, but they will not be pleased if the construction of these crossings shall be delayed as has been the paving during the last several months. They want the crossing now.

FREE FREE SATURDAY 4 P.M.

Sharp at 4:00 o’clock, Saturday afternoon, a man will climb to the top of our building and throw broadcast to the crowds waiting below in front of our store. $25.00 in cash, merchandise, bonds and such valuable articles as shirts, dresses, hats, underwear, suit cases, also real money, theatre tickets, etc.

There will also be about twenty-five balloons sent up with a prize form 50 cents to $10.00, payable at our store. Just catch the balloon and bring coupon to our store and receive prize – FREE. It all takes place in front of our store at 4:00 p.m. and after the performance, the 25 cent Grab Box sale starts.