Volume 9 , Issue 23

Remembering When

Do you remember when in May, 1907, your grandparents could buy a suit of men clothes at Share Bros. Mercantile Co., on the West side of the square, in Alva, Oklahoma Territory.

AND... The prices ranged between $10, $15 and $20. It was advertised that you could get something out of the ordinary -- something cut from the newest fabrics -- something tailored in the most approved style -- something that would give you entire satisfaction.

Did you know that Anton Shafer was manufacturer of and dealer in Harness made of the best selected stock; handmade a specialty saddles of styles, selected especially for stockmen, large or small; satisfaction guaranteed. Harness, Saddles, Horse Collars, Racine Vehicles and other items could be found at Anton Shafer's store on the South side of the Square, in Alva, Oklahoma Territory during April, 1907.

We learn that in April, 1907 that Geo. A. Harbaugh was president; M. M. Fulkerson, Cashier; J. H. Schaefer, Vice-president; and E. C. Rumsey, Assistant cashier of the Alva National Bank? The Directors were: Geo. A. Harbagh (sic), Geo. D. Carter, J. D. Share, T. F. Fennessey, Louis Miller, J. W. Perry, M. M. Fulkerson, John H. Schaefer. The solidity of the bank depended upon ample capital, competent officers and directors,and responsible stockholders. Their capital was $40,000; with Double liability of stockholders at $40,000; for a Total of $80,000. The combined wealth of their stockholders was over two million dollars. They offered their patrons every courtesy, accommodations, and assistant with safe banking.

It was also about this time, middle of May, 1907 that the Alva Pioneer ran a little ad to their subscribers that read: "Those who owe us for the Pioneer are respectfully urged to remit their dues to us as quickly as possible. We are compelled to buy a new and larger press, and need every cent due us. Please don't forget this."
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