Rush Springs Landmark Feb 1912 - Grady County, Oklahoma Submitted by: Mary Achterhof 4 Nov 2007 Return to Grady County Archives: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ok/grady/grady.html ===================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ===================================================================== The Landmark, 3 February 1912 FUNERAL SERMON Rev. Fleetwood of Ryan, formerly of Rush Springs, preached the funeral sermon of S.C. Caywood at the Methodist church. His text: "So teach us to number our days that we may apply our hearts to wisdom." We belong to God by creation and redemption. God made us after his own image and made us for a purpose. The death of every individual should cause the living to reflect and take heed how they are living. Are they ready when death’s call comes to meet their God? God’s word teaches that such men are fools. To the bereaved, heartbroken wife and children he pointed to the consolation left to them, a hope of a reunion in a home where there is no sorrow, no sickness, no death. Let us all so live that death, come when it may, will find us prepared to go. Services at the grave were conducted by the W. O. W. Many beautiful flowers were presented by friends and lodges. One quarter of the church was reserved for members of the Woodmen and I. O. O. F. A long procession followed the remains to the cemetery. SAMUEL C. CAYWOOD Resolutions Passed by I. O. O. F. Lodge No. 49 Whereas, the great and Supreme Ruler of the universe has in his infinite wisdom removed from among us one of our worthy and esteemed brothers, Samuel S. Caywood, and whereas, the long and intimate relation held with him in the faithful discharge of his duties in this society makes it eminently befitting that we record our appreciation of him, therefore Resolved, that the wisdom and ability which he has exercised in aid of our lodge by service, contributions and counsel will be held in grateful remembrance. Resolved, that the sudden removal of such a life from our midst leaves a vacancy and a shadow that will be deeply realized by all the members and friends of this lodge and will prove a serious loss to the community and public. Resolve, that with deep sympathy with bereaved relatives of the deceased we express our hope that even so great a loss to us all may be overruled for good by Him who doeth all things well. Resolved, that a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the records of this lodge, a copy printed in The Landmark and a copy forwarded to the bereaved family. R. S. Cox, A. N. Murphy, A. D. Smith, Committee A. L. Evans, General Collecting Agency, Rush Springs, Oklahoma Harris House, J. N. Harris, Prop. Special Attention to Travelers, Meals 35 cents, Lodging 50 cents. J. W. Finley, Physician and Surgeon, Office, Rush Springs Drug Co. All hours. Phone Office 18, Residence 13. J. W. Herndon, Blacksmith and wood worker. Horse shoeing a specialty. Rush Springs, Oklahoma. P. J. Hampton, Physician – Surgeon All calls promptly attended night and day. Temporary office in the Hampton Drug Store. Phone; Residence 29 and 52; office 21. Rush Springs, Oklahoma Mrs. J. w. Childress Teacher of Piano and Organ. Mrs. Childress has a teacher’s certificate from the Landon Conservatory at Dallas, Texas, which includes the new method of teaching and also the latest touches. Terms are reasonable. Tom Leverett Will do your Expressing and hauling the way you want it – the say he does hauling for The Landmark, prompt and carefully. John M. Bentley Physician – Surgeon Office in Murphy Building, Residence phone 62. J. Worsham L. Leverett Worsham & Leverett Tonsorial Artists, Rush Springs, Oklahoma A four chair shop, all under the control of experienced workmen. Bath room in connection. SPRAY FROM THE SPRINGS For Rent – A good four room house, known as the Ralph Bailey house. Apply to I. P. Prickett 18-tf John H. Williams, one of Little Rush’s solid farmers, and W. C. Fleetwood, of Ryan have renewed their subscriptions to The Landmark. Died, on Tuesday, 29th inst., the infant child of Charles Myers. This is the third time that a similar misfortune has occurred in the family. The Landmark, 10 February 1912 W. M. Pursely This gentlemen, at present one of the County Commissioners, is announced in this issue as a candidate for re-election from Rush Springs Township. He rates as one of our prominent citizens and is well known to almost every on in the township. NEW FIRMS John Bailey, general merchandise, as opened with a fresh and clean stock in the building heretofore occupied by J. W. Bailey & Bro., and G.H. Crittenden, a feed store in the Finley Building. Both are well known and reliable citizens. SPRAY FROM THE SPRINGS H. P. Ellis and wife visited El Reno last week. Miss Pearl Smith is at home from school at Oklahoma Ctity. Mr. McKinley, who has been feeble for some time, has had another stroke of paralysis. W. L. Pratt, of Winnipeg, Canada, is in Rush visiting Dave Cox and family, his son-in-law. Mrs. Pridgeon has improved some, but her daughter, Mrs. Coyle, had a relapse Wednesday. H. H. Irwin and family have moved to the country, three miles east of town, where he proposes to become a "horny-handed son of toil." Mayor Harris has issued his second proclamation ordering everyone to put their premises in a good sanitary condition. Unless his proclamation is complied with a fine will be the result. Well developed cases of meningitis have appeared at one or two places in Grady County. Rush Springs is fortunate in having two such men in charge of the lumber business at Rush as R. S. Cox and R. E. Harris. They give their customers a square deal in price, quality and quantity. IT’S A GIRL Born to the wife of C. W. Harper, on Tuesday, February 6, a fine girl. It was the I. O. O. F. and not the Woodmen who had charge of the funeral services of S. C. Caywood as erroreously reported last week. George McCown has abandoned the idea for the present of emigrating to Western Canada, but will give the matter further consideration as warm weather approaches and he gets well thawed out. The Landmark, 17 February 1912 FOR SHERIFF Hodge Bailey is a candidate for the office of Sheriff of Grady County, subject to action of Democratic primary. Hodge is one of the best known men in the southern part of this county, having filled the office of deputy sheriff for a number of years and is well qualified for the position to which he aspires. He ho only commands the respect of his friends and neighbors but is a good Democrat and all around man. As a result of her clothing catching fire from an open grate recently Mrs. Don Abernathy, residing twelve miles east of Chickasha, is in critical condition. She was sitting near a stove and crooning over her two month old babe in a baby carriage, when her clothing caught fire from the back and reached the back of her head before she became aware of her dander. SPRAY FROM THE SPRINGS Mrs. I. R. Mullican was called to Chickasha this week, her son’s wife being quite sick. Mrs. J. L. Coyle and mother, who have been quite sick, are improving. Ross Cox and F. E. Sperling are new subscribers to The Landmark. Bluford Lindsey went to Chickasha Thursday, having received a phone that his father was seriously ill. Elder Wilkerson, of Duncan, will preach at the Church of Christ tonight, tomorrow and tomorrow night. D. C. Huskey and wife left yesterday for Chickasha, where they go to reside permanently. Mr. Huskey and family have been among us for years past, are good people and carry with them the good wishes of many friends. The Landmark, 24 February 1912 R. E. DAVENPORT The Landmark takes pleasure in introducing this gentleman to its readers as a candidate for County Attorney of Grady County. Voters like to know the antecedents of candidates and we give a brief summary of Mr. Davenport: Born in Clay County, Georgia, his father moved to Texas while he was very small. He attended the public schools of Mount Vernon, Texas, until he went to college, and graduated from Baylor University of Waco, Texas, taking the A. B. degree, then taught school two years in Hopkins County, Texas; attended the law department of the University of Texas at Austin and graduated from that institution in June, 1890, taking the degree of Batchelor of Laws, returned to Mount Vernon, Texas, and has since been actively engaged in the practice of law. In the fall of 1890 was nominated and elected County Attorney of Franklin County, Texas, before he had opened an office. This is the only race made to the present time. Came to Chickasha some years ago where he has since been engaged in the practice of law. Has been a life long Democrat, never voted anything but the Democratic ticket straight. S. H. JACKSON Sam comes to the front this week and announces that he is a candidate for the office of City Marshal, subject to action of Democratic primary. He might be properly termed as one of the pioneers of Rush, having settled here when the town was in its infancy. Sam has always been a good and patriotic citizen paying his taxes and voting a straight Democratic ticket. City Physician L. E. Emanuel of Chickasha was granted permission to attend the medical week of institution at Oklahoma City at the city’s expense. Mrs. Tom Hope and the Rev. James Rayburn, both of Ada, were commissioned to attend the Southern Sociological Congress to be held at Nashville, May 7-10. More than 100 delegates have been commissioned to represent Oklahoma at the congress. SPRAY FROM THE SPRINGS George Kannal is quite sick this week. Mrs. Seeney of Duncan is visiting her daughters, Mrs. Sam Cox and Mrs. Langham. Mrs. Ellis has organized an embroidery club, which meets every Thursday. Miss Lucille Gardner, of Holdenville, Oklahoma, is a guest of Mrs. Sam Cox. J. W. Wigham lost twenty-four bales of cotton in the big fire at Houston, Texas, on Wednesday. Fortunately it was insured. Miss Pearl Smith, youngest daughter of A. D., is now a student at a business college in Chickasha. Mr. Kuykendall, living a few miles from Rush, had his house and \ contents destroyed by fire last week. He feels the severe loss keenly. A. H. English, a Rush Springs farmer and capitalist, has renewed his subscription to The Landmark. The only drawback Mr. English has is his impediment in speech, which places him at a disadvantage when engaged in general conversation. However, as he grows older he may overcome it. J. Wesley Bailey has retired from the mercantile business in Rush and will return to New Mexico in search of health. The Landmark wishes him and his wife all manner of good luck in their new home. Dr. Stumm, while visiting a patient near Bailey, was caught in a terrific storm of Tuesday, but managed after a ride of four miles to find shelter. On the return trip from an entertainment at Marlow a buggy containing three boys upset. Murray Huntley’s arm was broken. He is now doing well. Mrs. Kiernes is at home after a visit to her brother, Mr. Green, at Kansas City. She reports that during her stay a little green olive branch arrived – a ten pound boy. SPRING GOODS W. M. Huntley has returned from St. Jo, Missouri, where he went to purchase his spring stock of goods. These goods are all of the latest pattern, fresh from the factory, never having been uncased. G. H. SWIHART This gentleman is a candidate for the office of County Commissioner from Rush Springs Township. Mr. Swihart is a practical farmer, believes he knows the needs of the people generally of this township, and will if elected see that their wants are complied with so far as his influence and ability extends. He is not running in opposition to anyone, simply wants the office. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Return to Grady County Archives: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ok/grady/grady.html