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Stratford Leader, Stratford, Garvin County, Oklahoma, Thursday, March 22, 1923

Following is a correct report of the Democratic primary in Stratford Tuesday:
For Town Clerk: Mrs. Hyden 87, Mrs. Williams 94, Mrs. Rich 15, Posey 27
Trustees Ward 1: Brooks 70, Moit 129
Trustees Ward 2: Lumpkins 77, Stockton 119
Trustees Ward 3: Leewright 86, Ed Clubb 106
Trustees Ward 4: S.H. Freeman 161
Justice of Peace: John Kornstatt 157
Treasurer: Guy Andrews 166

On the Republican ticket the result was:
For Town Clerk: J.R. Scott 15
Trustee Ward 3: L.H. Cooper 11
Trustee Ward 4: W.B. Smart 11
Justice of Peace: Ed Rawlins 15

The hardest race was for clerk between Mrs. Hyden and Mrs. W illiams. Mrs. Williams received the democratic nomination by 7 votes. C.A. Rotenberry, the inspector, G.W. Malone, F.W. Morgan, Mrs. John Eldridge and Mrs. Charley Forrester held the election.

The city countic net in regular session Monday night with all members present. A representative of Oklahoma Light and Power Co. of the Byng big plant was here and put their proposition up before the council in trying to secure a franchise to furnish this place with current from their high-line, this matter is to be threshed out latter. The council did pass a resolution and giving this company permission to run the high-line through Stratford east and west. It was either to come through town or go around town to reach Pauls Valley. The $4,000 bond issue for improvements on the city water spring etc. was up for discussion and may be boted on at the general city election next month.

Stratford, Okla., March 21, 1923
Dear Friends: As most of you well know the Consumers Electric Co. (known as the high-line) are building an electric line from their plant at Byng, Okla. through Stratford to Pauls Valley and of course they are trying to get in possession of the Stratford lines but it seems as if they don't think it is worth anything, at least they want us to just give them what we have for them to comee and furnish electricity for us. Now we will state that we are furnishing all that there seems to be any market for demand for and in a short time we will be running 24 hours a day, and we would like to own the Stratford lines too, but we think that they are worth something so we are not going to ask the people to five them to us, however, we believe that it would be better if we owned the lines as it is natural for anyone to take more interest in keeping up their own property than that of the other fellows. So we are going to make the citizens a proposition like this: As we all realize that the water works is now being operated at a cibsuderabke kiss eacg nibtgm we wukk byukd ab ekectruc kube abd equip it with mnotor and transformers to the spring and then furnish electric current for one year free to operate the pump and five this for the present electric light system that belongs to the city, together with a franchise for the operation of same. So don't give away your property, when you can get something for it. Yours very truly, Stratford Light & Power Co., By Watts & Miller.

My vocabulary is void of words to express my gratitude for the loyal support of my friends in the recent primary. I realize that it was through the untiring efforts of faithful friends that I received the nomination for city clerk. I would like for each one to feel that I thank YOU. T he only recompense that I am able to offer is faithful service if elected in the general election in April. I thank you, Mrs. John T. Williams

Billy Keel, a Chickasaw Indian, died at his home west of Stratfordd shortly after the noon hour Saturday, March 17. Billy was unfortunate to fall into the fire and was burned considerably about six weeks ago, this along with poor health and old age is due to his death. Billy's age has never been learned but it is in the neighborhool of 70 or more. Billy leaves a wife, three sons and two daughters all living to mourn his death. Billy was a particular Indian in some ways, but a good scout. He was smart, no man's fool. He was liked by all who knew him. The remains were laid to rest in the Keel burying ground Sunday afternoon conducted by Bro. W.U. Godwin.

Bro T.N. Watkins,age 88, died at his home in east Stratford, Friday Afternoon, March 16. Bro Watkins had been in very poor health for some time. Bro. Watkins was a kind man, a Christian and has been a Baptist minister for years. He leaves a wife and several grown children (by a former marriage) and a host of friends to mourn his death. The funeral services were held at the Baptist church at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 17 conducted by Bro. Wells and the remains were laid to rest in the McGee cemetery. The Stratford Masons had charge of the funeral which order Bros. Watkins belonged. The family has the sympathy of the entire community in the loss of their beloved one. It is their los and heaven's gain.

We wish to thank the votes who voted for us at the primary last Tuesday for Justice. Do your duty again at the general election next month and we will thank you again, and if elected, will try and do our duty without partiality, fear, or favor. John Kornstatt.

The Stratford Highschool boys baseball team will play the Ada boys Friday, March 23 on the diamond. This will be the oepning game. On Friday, March 30, the Stratford highs will play the Sulphur boys. Both games are promised to be interesting.