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PAPERS ARE WATER The carrier of the Tulsa Tribune was water-bound Saturday and was unable to reach Nowata with his papers. Both the Saturday and Sunday editions of the paper will be delivered this according to R. L. Stone, circulator of the Tribune, who was in the city this morning.
RETURNS FROM HOSPITAL Miss Helen Wilkinson has returned from Kansas City, where she has been for several weeks recovering from an operation. Miss Helen underwent major operation and for a time her was doubtful. Her friends will be glad to know that she has sufficiently recovered to be able to return to her home. en, after which refreshments will be served. This will be one of the big events of the year and all Elks are urged to attend. Visiting Elks are also welcome.
FARMS INCREASE. The total number of farms in this state was increased 5,230 in 1925 over the number in 1920, according to the figures released for publication by th/ department of commerce at Washington. The report shows that in 1920 Oklahoma had 191,988 farms, while in 1925, the figures jumped to 197,218. In 1925 the number of farms reporting tractors was 10,039, as compared with 5,786 in 1920. The number of tractors reported in the state for 1925 was 10,950, as compared with 6,210 in 1920. In 1925 the total number of farms reporting radio outfits was 2,707.
WHITMAN MADE CAPTAIN To "Jack" Elmer Whitman, of Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Whitman, formerly of Nowata was given the honor of the captaincy of the Delta Psi Omega basketball team. This team came out on top in the interfraternity basketball league of Oklahoma City University. Jack has taken prominent part in athletics. He played quarterback on the football team. was a member of Delta Psi basketball team. and is going out for the track and tennis teams this spring. Whitman is prominent member of Delta Psi fraternity, and Sophomore in the College of Arts and Science.
BEN EDWARDS PASSES AWAY Benjamin R. Eawards, age 63. passed away at his home, one mile north of Oglesby, Sunday morning at 4:30 o'clock. He had been ill for some time. Mr. Edwards is survived by his wife, Mrs. Willa Edyards, and two Ethel and Marie, one sister, Mrs. King of Ramona, brothers, Frank, of Fort Scott. Kan., and James, of Cleveland, Okla He was member of Sunset Lodge No. 57. A. F. & A. M., and his Masonic lodge had charge of the services at the grave. The funeral services were held from the home this afternoon at 3 o'clock, W. E. Barr officiating. under the direction of R. W. Benjamin. Interment was made in the Oglesby time of the capture, Allen attempted to "shoot it out" with the officers and was wounded. being shot in the leg. In the gang captured at the time was Frank Brumley, who was wanted for the murder of Paul MeCarty, an Oklahoma City attorney. Brumley late received a life sentence for the crime.
TO SUE BERENTZ ESTATE. Laura Ford, who was sent to the insane ward of the state penitentiary after her acquittal on charges of murdering Calvin W. Berentz, on the grounds of insanity, is planning a suit agaist the estate of Berentz, according to a story appearing in the Independence Reporter Saturday, in which C. D. Ise, administrator of the Berentz estate, is quoted as authority. Mr. Ise has been notified that Miss Ford expects to file suit or claim and says that $6,000 in a Coffeyville bank will be involved in the suit. It is not known whether Miss Ford has been released from custody. However, it is known the board of administration has found she is sane.Coffyeville News.
F. M. WEBBER PASSES AWAY F. M. Webber. age 84, prominent citizen of Coodys Bluff, died at the home of his son, Lem Webber, at Coodys Bluff Sunday morning at 6:15 The body was brought to the Benjamin Funeral Home, where it will be held pending funeral arrangements. Deceased was a Civil war soldier, serving under General Wheeler. He moved to the Coodys Bluff community about three years ago from Haskell. He was memher of the Baptist church, having joined that church forty years ago. Surviving are five daughters and three sons, Mrs. Truitt, of Los Angeles, Mrs. A. M. Rice, Springfield, Mo., Mrs. Dollie Adams. Muskogee, Mrs. G. W. Wilhoit, Morris, Miss May Webber. Spokane, Wash. Geo. Webber, Apperson, Lem Webber, Coodys Bluff. and Richard Webber, Childers.
ANOTHER DIVIDEND. John H. Dykes, receiver of the First National bank of Lenapah, Okla., this announced the receipt of the checks from Washington for a second dividend of ten per cent to all creditors of the defunct This brings a total paid of 30 per cent. The bank suspended business March 23. 1923. Mr. Dykes succeeded the former receiver on July 1, 1925, and paid the first dividend of 20 per cent on December 20. 1925. As the affairs of the First National bank of Lenapah are handled from the Nowata National bank at Nowaoa, the checks will be available at the Nowata bank for creditors who call for them. Each creditor must present his Receiver's Certificate for endorsement by the receiver when calling for dividend checks, else mail the Receiver's Certificate to the Nowata National bank and dividend check will be mailed. tion than it has been for several years, stated Mr. Sanders, and in few more years this fund will probably show on the right side of the ledger.
MANY GET ZINNIA SEED
The Crimson Red Zinnia seed, given free by the Nowata Chamber of Commerce, is being called for by the citizens of Nowata, forty-three packages having been given out today. The seed is at the Star office, and those who wish to secure package can be accommodated by calling at this office. The Chamber Commerce will offer three prizes for the best beds of flowers grown from this secd. The prizes are $7.50, $5.00 and $2.50.
