The Oklahoman 1903 - Garfield County, Oklahoma Submitted by: Emily Jordan 13 Nov 2005 Return to Garfield County Archives: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ok/garfield/garfield.html ========================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ========================================================================== Published in The Oklahoman, January 27, 1903 DOUBLE KILLING AT ENID. Man Shot His Wife and Then Blew Out His Brains Enid, O.T., Jan. 26.—George H. Price, a carriage maker, formerly of St. Louis, shot and killed his wife, today, then killed himself. The couple were not living together and the woman, Price believed, was about to sue him for divorce. This afternoon Price went to his wife's home, kissed his children goodby and then, pointing a revolver at his wife, he exclaimed: "We will die together, Louise," and fired, the shot taking effect in the pit of her stomach. Then turning the weapon to his temple, he again fired, killing himself instantly. Published in The Oklahoman, February 24, 1903 MURDER AT ENID. "Black" Pearl Brutally Kills Another Negro and May Be Lynched. Enid, O.T., Feb. 23.—"Black" Pearl, a Negro pugilist, shot and killed Jim Jones, a Negro from Topeka, in a saloon last night. Pearl and Jones had engaged in a fight earlier in the evening, and at 10 o'clock Pearl made a tour around the city with a double barrel shotgun. Finding Jones at a saloon, he emptied both barrels into his body and gave himself into custody. Excitement runs high among the Negroes here, and the talk among them indicates that they may attempt to lynch Pearl tonight. Published in The Oklahoman, May 10, 1903: PERRY SOCIETY. Miss Mable Martin left Friday for her home at Osage City, Kans. Mrs. Isaac Shields, living eight miles west of Perry is very low, and not expected to live. Miss Belle Wright of White Rock is here as a delegate to the Sunday School convention. Mrs. W.A. Watkins entertained Whist Club No. Two at her pretty home on D street Thursday afternoon. Published in The Oklahoman, May 24, 1903: ENID SOCIETY. Mrs. W.Z. Smith and Mrs. Art Stephenson entertained at a reception at the Smith home Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon and evening in compliment of Mrs. Fred Smith. The rooms were decorated with beautiful hot house plants and bowls of cut flowers. Miss Hattie Smith and Mrs. Sam B. Evans assisted in entertaining the large number of handsomely dressed guests in attendance. Judge Beauchamp adjourned court two days and made two trips jus in order to properly entertain the secretary. Mr. and Mrs. John McClelland and Miss Helen McClelland of Pond Creek, were the guest of Mrs. S.H. Allen last week. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Haskard have returned from their honey moon trip. Mr. Haskard is now at his same post in the Citizen bank. Mrs. Geo. Graham and children who have been visiting with Mr. and Mrs. Joe Harley, have returned to their home in the Indian Territory. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Smith were in the city Sunday, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W.Z. Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Art Stephenson. They were enrout to Lawton, where they will make their future home. Dr. Johnson and wife have gone to Nebraska on a few week's visit. They will visit Beatrice and other towns in that neighborhood expecting to return home about harvest. Mr. and Mrs. Herzberg will leave in a few days on a sojourn of Germany, France and England. They will be gone about five months. We wish them a pleasant journey. The Friday Art club was entertained at the home of Mrs. Parker on East Hill by Mesdames Parker and Pennock. Each member was privileged to invite a guest. Mrs. Parker's cosy home was daintily decorated with the club colors - blue and yellow. Each lady was required to stitch the outline of a hen upon a piece of cloth. The form of the domestic fowl was "fearfully and wonderfully" illustrated. Mrs. Parker read an amusing sketch of a small boy's views of a chicken. Mrs. Gamble entertained the ladies with an article from Dorothy Dix on Club Women, giving also the comments of the Wichita Eagle's editor. The following ladies partook of refreshments in the dining room, where the club colors were illustrated in a unique manner: Mesdames Gamble, Parker, Pennock, Weeler, Kerr, Dangerfield, Weissinger, Griffin, Howell, Hennedy, Baker, Ing, Gates, Mudgett, Ellis, Wallace, Cones, Olinger, Fenter, Newsome, King, Ross, Heine, Weisenberger. Published in The Oklahoman, June 3, 1903 FULLY IDENTIFIED His Relative Junius Brutus and Other Actors who Knew Him Say it was Lincoln's Assassin. Enid, Okla., June 2. – Further evidence is at hand that the man who died here last January and who was supposed by some to be John Wilkes Booth, the assassin of President Lincoln, was really that man. He has been identified by Junius B. Booth, his brother, and others who knew John Wilkes during the war. After the death of the man here certain papers found upon his person let to the opinion that he was the fugitive assassin suppose to have been killed thirty-three years ago, and the body was embalmed to await a thorough investigation. It has been in an undertaking house here ever since, and all possible efforts have been made to verify the remarkable claim made by the dead man's lawyer, who came here from Memphis, and asserted that his client was none other than the slayer of President Lincoln. St. Louis, June 2.—A special from Enid, Okla., says: Junius Brutus Booth, the actor and nephew of John Wilkes Booth the assassin of President Lincoln, basically identified the remains of the man known as David E. George, as his uncle. George or Booth, committed suicide here January 4 last and in his effects was found a letter directed to K.L. Bates, of Memphis, Tenn. Mr. Bates came here at once and fully identified the body as John Wilkes Booth. He then went east and has obtained positive identification of the remains from the dead man's nephew and from John Jefferson, Miss Clara Morris and a score of others known by him in his early days. According to his (Mr. Bates')story he had acted as Mr. Booth's confidential agent and attorney for nearly forty years. After Lincoln was shot the assassin escaped to the Garrett plantation in Virginia. According to Mr. Bates, the man who was killed was named Ruddy. Being warned, Booth left Garrett's and was taken care of by friends in sourthern Kentucky. He later settled in Glenrose Mills, Texas, where he conducted a store for several years as John St. Helen. Published in The Oklahoman, June 28, 1903: POND CREEK SOCIETY. Bee Wheeler entertained about 20 of her girl friends Tuesday afternoon from 3 to 6, in honor of her 13th birthday. Refreshments were served and a very enjoyable afternoon was spent. Miss Bee received quite a number of nice presents. Oris Enyeart and wife of Lincoln, Neb., arrived in the city Monday evening for a visit with friends and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. T.J. Holdridge left Tuesday to attend the wedding of their son, Jay, who was married Wednesday night at Kansas City to Miss Clara Grover. Mrs. Sophia McAllister of Lincoln, Neb., and Miss Bell McAllister of Newark, N.J., mother and sister of E.E. McAllister living west of town are here on a visit. At a meeting of the citizens Tuesday night it was decided that Pond Creek would celebrate the Fourth of July and the necessary committees were appointed. W.H. Siefert and Miss Aretia Pugh were married last Sunday. Mr. Siefert is a prosperous farmer living west of town. Miss Carrie Wolley returned from Enid Saturday where she visited in the family of Wm. Randels. Mrs. Chas. Sinnk and daughter returned Monday from a visit with friends in Kansas. Prof. J.H. Ledgerwood was presented with a handsome gold watch and chain Thursday afternoon at the close of the Normal Institute. Published in The Oklahoman, July 10, 1903: Weddings. The Enid Morning News, Thursday, June 30, contained the following account of the wedding of Miss Mary Jane Burwell of Enid and Prof. John Alley of Tonkawa. Prof. Alley has a large acquaintance throughout the state. One of the most prominent and beautiful of the season's home wedding was quietly celebrated on Wednesday afternoon at four o'clock, when Miss Mary Jane Burwell of this city was married to Mr. John Alley of Tonkawa. On account of the death of Mr. Alley's father, which occurred yesterday, all invitations were recalled and only the immediate family and out-of-town guests attended. The bride's home, which had been previously decorated, was beautiful and artistic. Rev. Bishop Brooke of Oklahoma City performed the impressive Episcopal ring service. The bridal couple stood in the arched doorway between the reception hall and drawing room for the ceremony. Miss Burwell, who is extremely pretty, being of the brunette type, was never lovelier than when dressed in her wedding gown of white lingerie, elaborately trimmed in valenciennes and baby, Irish laces, facing the yoke and sleeves and cut in semi-princess of round length. Immediately after the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Alley left for Canada, where they will spend their honeymoon, returning to Tonkawa in about two months, where they will make their home in the future. The bride's going away frock was of tan rajah with a stylish hat to match. Mrs. Alley is extremely popular and attractive and has many friends who wish her every happiness, but who regret exceedingly giving her up to another place, Mr. Alley, who is president of the University preparatory school of Tonkawa, is a well known athlete, highly successful in his profession and very popular. Out of town guests at the wedding were: Messrs. And Mmes. J.B. Burwell of Oklahoma City; A.C. Burwell of Ardmore; N.B. Burwell of Dallas, Tex., W.C. Edwards of Kansas City; F.L. Boynton and daughters Gertrude and Marguerite, of Kingfisher; Miss Daisy Sullivan of Pueblo, Colo.; Mrs. Roland Smith of Oklahoma City; Mrs. R.B. Callahan and daughter Louise, and Mr. Burwell Callahan of Chicago. Published in The Oklahoman, July 18, 1903 Mr. Richard Kennedy of the firm of Kennedy Bros., this city, has recently become a benedict, securing as his bride Miss Eva Morgan of Enid, Okla., the wedding ceremony being solemnized by Rev. Father DuPratler. Published in The Oklahoman, November 5, 1903 Boy Was Bound Over. Special to The Oklahoman. Enid, O.T., November 1. – Clayton Clark, the sixteen-year-old boy arrested Saturday for stealing a team of horses from a local grocer, was given a preliminary hearing Tuesday and bound over to await the action of the grand jury, and bonded for $500. He is in jail. Published in The Oklahoman, August 2, 1903: PERRY SOCIETY. The musicale given Monday night to a large, appreciative audience at the M.E. church by Miss McNeely's music pupils, assisted by her brother Mr. Paul McNeeley of Kansas City, was a very enjoyable affair. The campayn was composed of our best people. Mrs. S. Overshiner and son, H.M. of Isla, Kansas, who have been visiting relatives inthis city left this morning for Tucson, Arizona. Miss Campbell, wh has taught successfully in our city schools for the last three years, arrived in our city this morning from Lela to attend the teachers' normal. Published in The Oklahoman, April 27, 1904: A DIVORCE SUIT ENDS A ROMANCE WHICH BEGAN WITH A BIG SOCIETY FLOURISH. A FEW MONTHS MARRIED Then Came Separation and the Husband Left Banking to Break On the Railroad-Suit Filed at Guthrie. Special to The Oklahoman. Guthrie, Okla., April 26. - In the district court today there was filed a suit for divorce by Lawrence & Huston, as attorneys for Mrs. Lillian Boles-McClelland, whose marriage almost two years ago to Banker John L. McClelland of Pond Creek was the social event of the summer season. Both were members of two of the most prominent families in the southwest, leaders in social circles in the territory and in political circles as well. The plaintiff asks an absolute divorce from her husband and the restoration of her maiden name of Lillian Boles. The plaintiff charges desertion and asks alimony in addition to the divorce. After the wedding in August, two years ago, the couple spent a prolonged honeymoon in Canada and at the resorts on the Northern Lakes, and upon their return to Guthrie were greeted with one of the most exclusive and formal receptions in the city's history. A few weeks later they located in Pond Creek to live, the groom being interested with his father, J.S. McClelland, in a bank at that place. The father is one of the leading democratic politicians of the territory, with congressional ambitions and frequently mentioned in connection with that honor. The father of the bride, Judge John J. Boles of Guthrie, is just as prominent a leader in the republican ranks in the territory, and is now serving his second term as register of the government land office here. After a few months of married life the young couple had an estrangement, and this was followed later by her removal to Guthrie with the belief that he would dispose of his interests at Pond Creek and live with her here. Instead of coming to Guthrie, however, he cashed in all his belongings and left Pond Creek, his whereabouts being a mystery for several weeks. Located in New Mexico, Texas and other points, he refused to return home and efforts at reconciliation upon her part were fruitless, although she made several trips to distant points to induce him to return. In early life he had served awhile as a railroad brakeman and he returned to the old pursuit after quitting Pond Creek. Mrs. McClelland returned to Guthrie and has since resided here with her parents, spending a portion of the time, however, at Anadarko, where she is a music teacher. She is a highly talented woman in every respect, an accomplished musician, and by very many held to be the most beautiful woman in Oklahoma. Finding that a reconciliation was impossible, she has now sued for a separation. Published in The Oklahoman, August 31, 1906: Mr. Ross Hulen, of Pond Creek, was married Wednesday at Rusk Hill, Mo., to Miss Cala Rosser, a former resident of this city. Mr. Hulen was graduated from Epworth University with high honors last year, being the valedictorian of his class. Published in The Oklahoman, August 16, 1908: Covington Lass With Reputation soiled Moves Authorities' Hearts. Special to The Oklahoman. Enid, Okla., Aug. 15. - Her good name was gone-she had told the judge so, with tears in her eyes and a heavy load upon her heart-she had been the victim of the wiles of a young hero of the Spanish-American war, a hero whom she had known but a few days-some of her companions had deserted her and her parents were mortified beyond expression, she knew that and was sorry-but Margie Parks, 14 years old, still loved, still trusted, and that is what brought her to the county jail to ask for the release of William Nanz. We'll get married at once if you'll let him out," she pleaded with the county attorney. Nanz had been behind the bars about 20 minutes. County Attorney McKeever examined the statutes but could find no authority for releasing the prisoner. "Besides that," he explained to the beseeching little creature with her feet propped upon the chair rounds, "he might not marry you if we let him out; he might go away and then you would be sorry." "But I trust him," pleaded the girl. She went to the county judge but he could find no authority for releasing Nanz. The maiden continued her pleadings and they were accentuated by tears that only a breaking heart could produce. Finally an avenue opened. "I'll releave the chap on his own recognizance," the county judge told the county attorney. "I'll satisfy the persistent little miss and we'll see what comes of it." When the jail door swung open Margie Parks was waiting just outside to receive her lover, and she received him with open arms and a profusion of kisses. Nanz took her in his arms for a minute. Then in the cool air of the evening they started toward the railroad station to take a train for Covington, the girl's home. They were as happy as doves, and the judge told the attorney that he believed he had done the champion thing. Nanz is from Kentucky. He is a fine looking young fellow-a knight of the ideal that takes hold of a girl's dreams and places its tentacles fast to the heart visions thereof. He had been in the Covington community but a few days when Margie and he became enamored. They were out driving in a buggy on a Sunday afternoon. Some people along the highway reported that they did things unbecoming a lady and a gentleman. The girl's parents had the Kentuckian arrested. "They pushed her into the confession," he explained behind the bars. "There is nothing to it. I love Margie and I will marry her if they will let me." Published in The Oklahoman, Feb. 12, 1911: ENID Society was especially concerned this week over the charity concert given at the Loewen theater Thursday night. The theater was completely filled, and the proceeds, all of which went to charity, were large. The club was assisted in giving the program by Prof. and Mrs. F.M. Ross of Guthrie. Aiding in the financial success of the concert were Prof. J.L. Harris and a committee, composed of Messrs. Al Loewen, C.S> McClellan and George Emerick. Misses Vesta Cotton and Mary Clark entertained at ten tables of dominoes Tuesday evening. Valentine appointments were a feature and hand-painted valentines were given as favors, being won by Miss Ethel Coffman and Mr. Cliff Warden. Complimenting their guest Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Tourtellot of Wyoming, Iowa; Dr. and Mrs. W.E. Lamerton gave an evening at home Tuesday. Guests were Messrs. And Mesdames Herbert Champlin, A.C. Ahlswede, L.J. Tourtellot, E.D. Ebright, C.C. Smith and Charles Lowenstein. Among the more elaborate parties of the week was the afternoon whist given by Mrs. J. Bloch and Mrs. J. Nusbaum, in honor of Mrs. T. Dessaner of Chicago. Southern smilax combined with a profuse use of carnation bouquets beautified the Bloch home, a color scheme of pink and green being used. Prizes were awarded and an elaborate menu was served. Monday was art day at the meeting of the Enid Study club, Mrs. T.W. Butcher having charge of the program. Mr. and Mrs. J.M.L. Shobe left this week for Claremore, Okla., where they will spend several weeks. Miss Stella Ford entertained at 7 o'clock dinner Thursday evening in honor of Miss Eula Bothwell of Leon, Iowa. Guests were: Misses Bothwell, Ethel Campbell, Minnie Kyle, Vera Warrick, Elma Hall, Ella Mackey, Leota Potter, Leah Harrell and Mrs. C.V. Crumley. Mr. and Mrs. L.H. Patton had as guests Monday night Misses Norma Tucker, Helen Shirley, Lenore Shirley and Messrs. Byron Graff, C.E. Demorest and C.W. Cleveland of Chicago, Ill. Luncheon followed the informal evening at cards. The meeting of the Lambs' club was held this week with Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hodgden. The subject, "Architecture," was in charge of Mr. A.A. Crowell, who gave a resume of the different styles of architecture. Mrs. Charles Moore of Oklahoma City was entertained Friday at noonday dinner by Mr. and Mrs. S.B. Evans. Mrs. Moore was the week-end guest of Mrs. A.A. Crowell and Mrs. Charles McClellan. Mrs. H.L. Entriken was hostess to the Informal club this week. A miscellaneous shower was given this week by Mrs. W.A. Jarrett and Mrs. C.B. Cowles for Miss Laura Luft, a bride of Wednesday. Mrs. J.H. Leitridge entertained the Colonial club this week. In honor of Mrs. T. Dessauer of Chicago, Ill.; Mr. and Mrs. Harry B. Woolf gave a whist party Tuesday night. Mrs. C.L. Shaw was at home in the East Hill club Tuesday. Invited guests were: Mesdames S.W. Johnson, L. J. Tourtellott, W.H. Hills, O. Ellis of Denver, Col. W.F. Slowell and G. Day. Brillaney characterized the C.C.T. ball of Thursday night, given in Kennedy hall. A large crowd danced and during the evening punch was served. Members of the Enid High-five club and Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Misten, Mr. and Mrs. Norris Trestel and Mrs. Charles Moore of Oklahoma City played cards this week with Mr. and Mrs. C.P. Simons. For her sisters Misses Maude and Ethel McCanless of Wichita, Kan., Mrs. F.W. Battrey entertained with a dinner of ten covers Wednesday at 1 o'clock. Published in The Oklahoman, Oct. 1, 1911: ENID Announcement was made this week of the approaching marriage of Miss Neil Asher, a prominent young society woman of Enid, to Mr. Charles Davis of Tulsa. The wedding will take place at the Methodist church Wednesday morning at ?:30, October 11. Mrs. S.T. Goltry announced the engagement of her daughter, Grace, to Dr. F.A. Hudson, at a mid-day luncheon Tuesday. The wedding will be an event of October 25. Both of the young people are popular in Enid society circles. Complimenting Miss Vera Harter, who leaves this week for her home in Wenona, Ill., after spending the summer in Enid, Misses Mabel and Imo Dunworth entertained with an evening at whist Wednesday. Invitations were issued this week to the marriage of Miss Edith Benjamin of this city and Mr. R.L. McMinn of Elk City, which will be celebrated Thursday, October 5. Miss Helen Mott entertained with a plate shower Tuesday evening, only members being present. Miss Lola King of this city and Mr. Joe Brooks of Wichita, Kan., were quietly married at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.J. King, Tuesday evening. Published in The Oklahoman, November 22, 1903 Enid Citizen Dead. Special to the Oklahoman. Enid, Okla., Nov. 21. – Isaac Bernstein, formerly in business in this city, and a well known citizen, died this ?????? pneumonia fever. The deceased came to Oklahoma in the early days and was engaged in the wholesale ????? for nine years. Published in The Oklahoman, December 2, 1903 TATOOED INITIALS AND SHIRT MARK ARE ALL THAT IDENTIFY MANGLED CORPSE NEAR ENID. Enid, Okla., Dec. 3. – L.C. Tanmaine, a stranger was killed last night by a Rock Island train, five miles south of Enid. So far nothing has been found to indicate where he is from, but his name is only known by tattooed =initials on his arm and his last name in full. Marked on his shirt band. The body is in the morgue here. Indications are that the man was a laborer, but he was well dressed and had several dollars in his pocket. He wore a hat purchased at Sapulpa, I.T. The body was badly mangled, both legs being severed. The accident is supposed to have occurred about twelve hours before the dead man was found. Published in The Oklahoman, December 5, 1903 BIG MONEY INVOLVED Civil Suit Taken Up in Enid Today. VALUABLE LAND TRACK Albert Hammer Claims the First Filing. Case Will Test the Ownership Between Many Claimants – Land Is Valued At Over a Million Dollars. Special to The Oklahoman. Enid, Okla. Dec. 4 – A suit involving the ownership of property valued at a million or more dollars, a litigation pending for ten years and interesting a third of the population of the city of Enid, will be in district court Saturday, in a special term called for the purpose of trying it. Albert Hammer, of Jackson, Mississippi, in the employ of the government land department, is plaintiff in the case, and Fred Rogers, a banker of Enid, and others are named as defendants. The land and property in suit is the Jonesville addition to the city of Enid, and is a quarter section covered with brick buildings and fine residences. Plaintiff Hammer claims the land as his, because he was the first to file on the land after the opening of the strip September 16, 1893?. At that time, four men claimed to own the land, and suits and counter suits have been filed until only the lawyers and those directly interested in the case remember all of them. The case against Mr. Rogers is made to test the ownership of only a small portion of the whole quarter section, and involves a two story brick building on Monroe street, valued at $20,000. It is said by persons interested in the case, that if the plaintiff can prove that he did not strike out the claim as a speculation, he stands an excellent chance to win the suit. At the time of the opening, four men tried to hold the quarter section in question. They were Albert Hammer, B.F. Clampitt, Walter Cook and William Coyle. The local land office held that Cook was the first on the land, Hammer second, Clampitt third and Coyle fourth, but in some way, Coyle got to the land office first and made his entry according to the laws. Then the quarter was settled upon by lot jumpers, whose board of trustees were C.M. Hobbs, Eugene Kenyon and Peter Bowers. The lot jumpers, though the last to settle on the land, held that Cook, who was finally awarded the land over Coyle because he was first to the claim, had abandoned his settlement. The land was then awarded to Hammer by the local land office, but the commissioners and the secretary of the interior turned him down, holding that he made the entry as a speculation, and decided the case in favor of the townsite people, who by this time had built many houses and buildings on the land, which had been platted as an addition to Enid. Mr. Hammer bases his suit on the fact that there is no evidence in the land office or, in the office of the interior department, showing that he made entry with a speculative view. The other three who settled on the land, have never appeared in the case. During these early days, when all of this trouble was brewing, fights and assaults were common. One night Hammer was fired upon from the dark, and his little shanty on the quarter riddled with bullets. He alleges that because his life was in jeopardy, he was forced to leave the land. He is an old soldier, and the records show that he lived on the land the required time, deducting the time he served in the army, as allowed by law. Published in The Oklahoman, December 19, 1903 A patent has also been issued to James I. Smith of Enid, Oklahoma, for an indicator for bath rooms and water closets. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Return to Garfield County Archives: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ok/garfield/garfield.html