Volume 9 , Issue 38

Oct. 20, 1893 - Governor In Alva

This Friday, October 20, 1893, The Alva Pioneer, Alva, O.T., M county, W F. Hatfield, publisher, had this write-up about, "The Governor Was Here."

"Gov. Renfrow made a short visit to Alva last week, arriving Friday night and leaving Saturday afternoon. Mr. Renfrow is a thorough business man in every particular, and people generally have great confidence in his ability to properly administer the affairs of Oklahoma. He is courteous and unassuming, and steps with an elasticity that proves his familiarity with western enterprises. Of course, the office seekers claimed a great deal of his attention, but he looked over the city and expressed himself that she had many advantages that other new towns could not boast of.

"Delegate Flynn reminds us of a young bumblebee -- he is bigger now (politically) than he will be year or two hence.

"We heartily endorse the following from an exchange: Let all Democrats try to be liberal toward those of the same faith who ma differ on financial or other subjects. They will all vote right when the time comes.

"Democrats in every town in the new addition to Oklahoma should begin to get acquainted with each other. Hold meetings, organize, request information from Democratic clubs of the older towns in regard to territorial politics, etc.

"The man who can give testimony that will lead to the ousting of a sooner, not only proves himself to be a true man, but assists some honest man to acquire a good home; and proves himself loyal to the flag of the United States. -- Woodward Jeffersonian.

"In an article entitled "To Young Journalists Gratis" the Courier Journal says: "Journalism has nothing to expect from practical politics except blows and slurs, defeat and chagrin. Let the ghosts of Greely and Raymond tell the ghastly story and let it be a warning to aspiring journalists forever."
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