Jasper County Democrat, Volume 13, Number 76, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 January 1911 — FROM OKLAHOMA'S CAPITAL. [ARTICLE]

FROM OKLAHOMA'S CAPITAL.

A. p. \V. Farmer Writes Interesting Letter From That City. Oklahoma City, Okla., Jan, 3. Jasper Co. Democrat:—lt was eight degrees below zero here this morning, the sun shining and no wind, but very dry. They have settled the capital question, selecting the northeast site. Now if they could have a good rain, business would go forward with renewed life. We arrived here at 2 p. m., Dec. 24. Spent the day resting and in thh evening took an auto ride through the city, and the crowds of* people and the display of the business houses were wonderful to behold. Christmas morning we went to hear Bishop Quayle; his subject was "The Christ Child.” His text, “His name shall be called wonderful.”’ He preached a fine sermon. - Christmas evening we had a six o’clock reunion dinner, twenty being present, all relatives. New Year’s morning we went to the First M. E. church and heard Dr. Uivch, who has been a much beloved pastor here for the pa&t six or seven years, but is soon to leave to resume the labors of former years in China. Am expecting to go tonight to hear Bev. J. H. O, Smith, pastor of the First Christian church, who recently held a meeting here assisted by Dr. Scoville and his helpers, that added about tewlve hundred to the church. A week from tonight Bishop Quayle is to lecture on "Sydney Carton,” Dickens’ masterpiece. I want to hear it if possible. I have not seen all of the Jasper county people yet, but as far as I have learned, all are well. The state legislature meets in regular session in the city at noon today. I want to go in and see how they Look. From what I read in the papers and hear talked, they will have a busy session. The city is greatly enlarged and improved since we were here two years ago. Respectfully, A. G. W. FARMER.