Cornish-Ringling Times ********************************* The Cornish-Ringling Times Second Opening of Dundee Public Schools On last Monday, September 11, the Dundee Public School opened under very flattering prospects. At least one hour before opening, parents and pupils had time to assemble. Before nine, the large auditorium was packed to full capacity and many had to stand in the halls around the sides of the auditorium. When all had marched into the room, the audience joined in singing "America." Devotional exercise was conducted by BRO. MEADOR,. After which he, in a few well chosen words, impressed on the pupils the importance of fighting the great battle of lie. Supt. J. W. BALES, then outlined the work as he wished it carried out, asking for the cooperation of the parents and pupils. Since so many had moved away from the oil field this summer, he expressed wonder as t where so many could come from for the opening of school so early. MISS WAKEFIELD, the only new teacher, being introduced to the audience, made a brief but enthusiastic speech which showed that her heart was with the work. CLAUD BELL, in speaking for the Board of Education, said many good things in the way of encouragement, promising the patrons and teachers they could depend on the board doing everything it could to give the best school in their history. C. R. REED, the director, then spoke of his interest in the welfare of the school children and said they would always find him on their side. The teachers and enrollment are as follows; ***** J. W. MULLINS of Loco has purchased a new Ford. The MCMANN tank farm has three more new steel tanks about completed and it is reported that five more are to be built soon. ***** J. W. FREEMAN and HARRY MITCHELL of Terral were in Ringling on business Tuesday. ***** Democratic Nominees President--WOODROW WILSON ***** Advertisements A. MCCRORY at Ringling with $18,000 wroth of new dry goods and shoes L. FISH, PROP. For new and second hand goods bought and sold, opposite the FISH HOTEL CENTRAL DRUG STORE W. C. HOGAN, real estate and notary public, office over First National Bank also handles oil leases R. F. ((BOB) TURNER, lawyer in Ringling, OK, phone 66 First National Bank Royal Barbers: our motto: service with BOB HARPER, prop. At the third door of East First National Bank FLETCHER & COOPER, Ford Agents at Ringling, listing a touring car for 5 passengers $395, runabout 2 passenger for $380... DR. I. L. GENTRY ***** September 22, 1916 Teacher’s Relation to the Society of the Community, written by Prof. W. E.MARTIN, superintendent of the Cornish-Ringling Schools… ***** Trial for Embezzlement Results in Two New Cases Marcus charged with embezzlement while keeping bar Embezzlement case thrown out Two cases filed against Marcus’ employer for selling booze On the 11th of this month, S. BROWN swore out a complaint against JULIAN MARCUS, charging him with embezzlement. However upon examination, when Marcus was brought to trial the 18th, it was developed that Marcus had been keeping bar for Brown in a road house near Dixie and that Brown had been conducting a gambling house. The trial resulted with the discharge of Marcus and the holding of Brown on the charge of keeping a gambling house and another for keeping a place for the sale of whiskey. Brown did not get a hearing on the day set on account witnesses against him not appearing. He is out on bond. ***** Jefferson County Automobile Taxes Amount to Thousands. $3064 collected on automobile taxes in half of year Ten per cent retained by to maintain the State Highway Department ***** Thieves Get Fancy Chickens A few nights ago some hungry thieves visited the chicken roost of JAMES FLETCHER four miles southwest of Cornish and tool 30 Silver Lace Wyondottes. ***** Parents Club Organized Last Friday, Sept. 15 Supt. J. E. MARTIN issued a call for a meeting of the patrons of the Cornish and Ringling Schools to be held at the high school building Friday afternoon, Sept. 15. Quite an number of patrons from both schools responded. The audience was first entertained by RAYMOND MARTIN, who played several good numbers on the sercol grafinola(?) The meeting was then addressed by county superintendent Dyer and Prof. JOE BRYAN… Organization of the Teachers and Patrons Club.. Following officers were elected: S. G. ASHBY, JOE BRYAN, MRS. W. E. HAMMONS. Those present who became members are as follows: MRS. O. S. BROWN ***** School News MISSES FRIEDA, REBA and FERN MARTIN and EDWARD SULLIVAN entered high school this week. The boys and girls have received their basketballs and in a few days will prepare to play some interesting games. PROFESSOR ARNET spent Sunday in Ryan. Three literary societies were organized Monday. The following officers were elected: RAYMOND HELMS--president Programs for Sept. 28 Roll call Quartette by CALLIE RACHEL, LELA CORNISH, RUTH CROW, VERA WILBURN Reading by INEZ ROFF Witt and humor --NONA HARWELL Reading by SALLIE CLARK Affirmative--EMMETT GOOD, JOHN B. DULANEY Negative--RAYMOND HLEMS CLYDE CUMMINS The Earle school district has installed a new piano in each school building this week. The one for Ringling costing $300 and the one for Cornish costing $200. We now have about 60 pupils in high school and the other department have advanced 250 more since the opening three weeks. ***** Box Suppler a Success The box supper at the Baptist Church was a success in every way. Owing to the faithfulness of MRS. S. G. ASHBY as auctioneer, the proceeds amounted to $45.25, none of the boxes selling for less than fifty cents. A cake was offered to the most popular young lady and the following were nominated: LILLIAN HUMPHREY, CLARA MOORE, CALLIE RACHELS, JEWEL WHISENANT, MARGARET FAGERQUIST. Miss Humphrey received the most votes and was awarded the cake. ***** September 29, 1916 Fall from Tank Results Death While engaged roofing Tuesday, CHARLIE BROWN of Ringling fell from the top of a steel tank on the McMann tank farm which resulted in his death 3 hours later. Between 1 and 2 in the afternoon, Brown’s accidentally stepped on a loose plank which tilted, throwing him to the bottom of the tank. An eye witness says he fell 36 feet, striking a wood brace which broke from the blow and by the time he struck the iron bottom of the tank, he plank on which he had stepped, landed on his head…. The funeral services took place today following at the Cornish cemetery. ***** Rural Schools Get Longer Term Idea The school at Deer Grove, District 110, began a 7 months term Monday with Miss GRACE HUFFMAN, teacher. District, 28, Goodwin, has treated the school building to a new coat of paint and placed a pump in the school well. WRAY Chapel school opened the 18th of September. MISS JENNIE JONES and MISS ANNIE KELLER are the teachers. Unless the beginning of the school was delayed, Grady began an eight-months term the 18th. It should be noted that many of our rural districts are taking up the idea of a 7 and 8 month term of school…. ******************************
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