Rush Springs Landmark Mar 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, 2 March 1912 PROHIBITION RALLY There will be a Union Prohibition rally at the Methodist Church on Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Rev. H. Brill, representing the Anti-Saloon League of Oklahoma, will be the speaker. A large attendance is anticipated. Mrs. Elmer J. Doran of McAlester is asking for information of her husband, Elmer J. Doran, a lineman employed by the Pioneer Telephone and Telegraph Company. Doran disappeared from home February 15 and has not been seen or heard of since. The 10 year old son of Charles Pettitt or Ardmore, was accidentally shot and fatally wounded by Jennings Berryhill, aged 15, while the two lads were playing with a shotgun in a pasture near Ardmore. The wounded boy lived about three hours after the accident. EMMET COCKREELL ACQUIRES LAND Chickasha, Oklahoma – A $24,000. realty deal went on record here, one of the largest ever recorded in this county, when Grady County land lying near Minco, Oklahoma, was traded to E. B. Cockrell, an Oklahoma City banker, for the O. K. Cab and Transfer Company at Oklahoma City. E. F. Burgett and Frank Vickery, Grady County land owners, made the deal. SIMPSON ANNOUNCES Elsewhere in this issue of The Landmark will be found the announcement of Oscar Simpson, for nomination for the office of County Attorney of Grady County, subject to the action of the Democratic party at the August primary. Mr. Simpson needs no introduction to the people of Grady County for the reason that his active and extensive practice of his profession in the courts of this county and his connection with the workings of the Democratic party have put him before the people of this county. However something may be said of the early history and qualifications of this distinguished son of the "Lone Star State." Mr. Simpson first saw the light of day in the year 1873, in Grayson county, Texas, where he spent his early boyhood days. His father then moved to the western part of the state where he resided upon a ranch until Mr. Simpson had obtained to early manhood with all the diversified experiences with boys raised under such environments that can only be appreciated to its fullest extent by the "Old Cow Puncher" who has spent his life in riding around longhorn herds of steers on the back of a broom tail pony, singing his merry songs to lull the cattle to rest, telling his thrilling tales of the west around the "Chuck Wagon" and sleeping his nights beneath the stars. Naturally under such conditions he received very little literary training until his father moved back to Erath County where the subject of this sketch entered one of the best schools then afforded in Western Texas and laid the foundation of his education, passing through high school and the academy and finishing his literary education by receiving his college degrees, having up to this time maintained himself in school teaching at intervals. Mr. Simpson then came to Roger Mills County, Oklahoma, at the age of twenty-five, where he homesteaded a farm and improved the same by farming and teaching school. At this time returned to him the longings of his early boyhood and he then determined to fit himself for the legal profession and did so by finishing the legal course and receiving his L. L. B. degree from Cumberland University at Lebanon, Tennessee, then taking a post graduate course in law at the Kansas University, locating for the practice of his chosen profession at Hobart, Kiowa County, Oklahoma where he soon ranked as one of the leading attorneys of Western Oklahoma. After statehood he was identified with the county attorney’s office for more than two years, where he gained for himself the enviable reputation of being one of the most vigorous prosecutors in the state, which position he surrendered and located in Chickasha two years ago, where he at once took his position and standing in the legal profession as one of the leading attorneys of the Grady County Bar. Mr. Simpson has always been a Democrat, having helped organize the Democrats of Western Oklahoma, being one of three men in his township who would not permit himself to be beguiled to vote for "Free Home" Dennis Flynn when "Free Homes" was Flynn’s platform. Mr. Simpson was one of the pioneer advocates of single statehood for Indian Territory and Oklahoma and took an active part in the campaign for the adoption of the adoption of the constitution and served the Democrats of Kiowa County as chairman of the constitutional campaign committee. He was first chairman of the county election board and later served as chairman of the Democratic central committee, which position he resigned upon moving to Chickasha, and his work in Grady County as a Democrat, a lawyer and a citizen is too well known to need be again stated here. Should the Democracy of Grady County, in their wisdom nominate him for this office to which he aspires he would lend strength to the ticket and his efforts would be to see how large the Democratic majority could be made for every Democratic candidate in the final election. If he is elected, Mr. Simpson’s policy in office will be economy of administration and vigilance in the enforcement of all laws regardless of who the offenders may be. SPRAY FROM THE SPRINGS R. F. Lindsey, of Chickasha, spent the first of the week in Rush visiting his sons. Rev. Thomas Hayes of Marlow is holding night meetings at the Church of Christ. The two stores in Rush heretofore run by Messrs. Bailey and Burross have been consolidated, both of these gentlemen retiring from business. Mr. Hill, of Sterling, will be their successor. Ed Frantz, of Enid, who will probably be the next Republican candidate for governor of Oklahoma, deprecates the idea of paying the newspapers less than the full legal rate for city printing, arguing that the newspapers are public institutions and don’t begin to get all that is coming to them. Mrs. Mary Dolan, of Enfield, Illinois, accompanied by her daughter, Miss Lena, is visiting her cousin, Mrs. John Coyle of this city, whom she had not seen for forty years. The little baby boy of Mr. and Mrs. James Lee died last Sunday morning and was buried in Marlow on Monday. He had been an invalid all his life. Mabel, a daughter is quite sick. J. Wesley Bailey, who has been so unwell for the past two or three weeks as to necessitate his retiring from the mercantile business, is on the improve. A N. Murphy reports that he has been quite successful in procuring orders for fruit and shade trees this season, more than anticipated. A CORRECTION In last week’s issue the types made us say that R. E. Davenport was a candidate for county Attorney instead of County Judge. Mistakes like this are regrettable but will occur now and then. The Landmark, 9 March 1912 Claiming that they had heard a juror in the trial of W. L. Norton, the Bartlesville banker, make a statement which indicated that he was prejudiced against Norton, attorneys for Norton made application before Judge Campbell in the federal court for a subpoena for the juror. The application was denied. SPRAY FROM THE SPRINGS Mrs. J. W. Finley after an extended visit to relatives in Texas is again at home. Wattie Forman is back again in Rush from Elk City, where he has spent several months chasing the elusive dollar. Mrs. O’dell, who has been afflicted with cancer, died Tuesday night and was buried Wednesday. Death was a sweet relief from suffering. Mrs. Lucille Gardner, who has been a guest of Mrs. Sam Cox and Mrs. Langham, left for her home in Holdenville on Wednesday. I. K. Prickett has erected a windmill on his ranch, believing that good and pure water is more beneficial to his stock than that found in stagnant water holes during the hot months. Ed Beeson, of Jacksboro, Texas is up on a visit to his parents. Ed’s looks show that Old Farmer Time has dealt gently with him during his absence from Rush. The Landmark is in receipt of a postal from W. T. Hopper, of Los Angeles, California, with a picture of one of the skyscrapers of that city. Such buildings is evidence that the town is "going some." Prof. Brightwell, of the Washington School neighborhood, renews his subscription to The Landmark and orders a copy of the paper sent to Mrs. Alie Myers. Gainsville, Texas. GEORGE W. PETTY Mr. Petty, the president Register of Deeds is a candidate fro re- election. He promises in the future as in the past a business straightforward administration. The Landmark, 16 March 1912 DEATH OF PETER CAMP Died on Sunday, March 10, 1912, Peter Camp, aged 55 years. Mr. Camp was what may be termed a pioneer, as he had lived in the Old Indian Territory about twenty five years. He was a good citizen and is a serious loss to his aged father and children. His death was sudden, as he had been confined to his bed only about four days. Mrs. Mary Stinnett died recently at Ardmore, aged 84. She and her husband were among the first settlers of Fannin County, Texas. Fred Raymond Whalin, son of Mrs. R. A. Waller of Hobart, has been appointed a cadet to the military academy at West Point. The appointment came through Congressman Scott Ferris. Whalin was the first appointment as alternate to the place and recently the regular appointee failed in the examination. Whalin will graduate from the Hobart High School this spring. SPRAY FROM THE SPRINGS Mrs. LeFlore is improving in health. Mrs. Sam Cox has been on the sick list this week. J. Wesley Bailey is still confined to his room, though slightly on the improve. Wattie Forman announces that since his return there will "be music in the air." D. C. Huskey, of Chickasha, was down on a business visit this week. Mrs. J. L. Coyle, who has been quite sick, is not able to be up though not yet strong. Miss Brown, of Kansas City, is a guest of her aunt, Mrs. E. I. Williams. T. P. Williams, a Little Rush farmer, brother of John H., renews his subscription to The Landmark. The embroidery club met with Mrs. Herring Thursday week. The ladies report an enjoyable time. Ed Beeson left on Monday for his home at Jacksboro, Texas. While here he renewed his subscription to The Landmark. Revs. Seay, Tennyson and Brown preached here last Sunday. There was also preaching at the city hall. A rumor reaches us that a Mr. Duncan, who recently removed from Rush to California, "the land of sunshine, flowers and scenery," will retrace his steps and again locate in Grady County. He found the condition of affairs out there a little "too too" to suit him. Mrs. A. E. Perry gave her little nephew, Ellis Bentley, a birthday trip to Oklahoma City. Of the many things he enjoyed was a preference for riding up and down the elevator at the Scriven Hotel. Mrs. Slaton slipped on the steps and bruised her foot. She is confined to her bed, though the bruise is not serious. News from Ryan is that Rev. W. C. Fleetwood and wife are rejoicing over the arrival of a pretty girl baby. DR. G. R. GERARD Among the new announcements this week is the name of Dr. G. R. Gerard, of Ninnekah, for County Commissioner. His motto is: "Good and better roads." He is an enterprising man, well known in the county from a long residence and will make a strong race. HODGE BAILEY FOR SHERIFF We do not care to "butt in" on the politics of our sister county, but we note with pleasure that our friend, Hodge Bailey, is a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Sheriff of Grady County. We have known him for years ad do not hesitate to say that there is not a better man for the place in all the country. He is strictly honest, sober and a hustler and has been a peace officer since we have known him. If the good people of Grady really want the law enforced especially the prohibition laws, they will most certainly make no mistake when they elect Hodge Bailey. He will make good in every particular. Marlow Review The Landmark, 23 March 1912 J. R. CALLAHAM In this issue of The Landmark will be found the announcement of J. R. Callaham for re-nomination to the office of clerk of the district court. Mr. Callaham has made a very efficient clerk during his term of office and is too well known over the county to need comment. The records of his office are the best evidence. He came to the Indian Territory in 1895, and located in Chickasha in 1905, and being a native of South Carolina belongs to the old school of democracy, and promises if re-elected to carry out the same policies followed in the past, viz: Courteous treatment to all, combined with the very best business judgment he possesses. J. A. DOSS This gentleman, at present chief of police of Chickasha, comes to the front this week as a candidate for the office of sheriff. He is an old-timer, having been a resident of Grady County for many years past. Like all the others who have announced in The Landmark he is a simon-pure Democrat and lacked only sixty votes of being elected at the last election. JOHN O. BURGETT Of Chickasha announces for district clerk, subject to the Democratic primary. Mr. Burgett came to Oklahoma in 1901 at the opening of the Kiowa and Comanche reservation, locating at Anadarko where he engaged in the grocery business, continuing in that business for five years, later moving for two years to his farm near Verden, then coming to Chickasha where he entered in the real estate and loan business in which e still is engaged. He has always been a Democrat and worked for the best interest of the party. A daughter of W. D. Wheeler, one of our south side farmers, is on a visit to relatives in O’Kane, Washington. At the annual election of officers of the Elks held at Ardmore, J.A. Bass was elected exalted ruler and Eb Evans was elected secretary. Mrs. Sarah Capps died at the hospital in El Reno last week from tetanus, caused from slight wounds received in a fall on the ice at her farm home three miles east of town several days ago. The wounds were not thought to be serious, but lockjaw set in and the doctors were unable to cope with it. A H. Hall, a Missouri, Kansas & Texas freight brakeman, fell between two cars at Choctaw. One arm was broken in several places and the man severely injured internally. Hall was taken to the hospital at McAlester on a special train for treatment. BLAIR FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY In this issue H. Blair makes his announcement for County Attorney, subject to the action of the Democratic primary. Mr. Blair was educated in the State Normal and University of Missouri, receiving his bachelor’s degree. He is of Southern parentage of the old Virginia and Kentucky lineage and is thoroughly identified with the interest of the South. Came to Grady County before statehood and located at Chickasha, where he has since practiced his profession. Mr. Blair made the race two years ago for the office to which he now aspires and promises, if nominated and elected, to conduct the affairs of the office vigorously, honestly, fairly, with an eye single to the interest of the tax paying citizens of Grady County. He stands for the enforcement of all laws without fear or favor, with justice to all the malice toward none, and with the view of doing his whole duty. He says he is a plain cornfield lawyer, and if elected will deliver the goods without frills or flourish. Will Carter and Lige Taylor, two Chickasha, Oklahoma, negroes, were bound over on the charge of introducing liquor before United States Commissioner E. Hamilton, to await the action of the federal grand jury. W. L. Parker, a deputy sheriff, was held to the grand jury by Justice Davidson at Stigler, Oklahoma, on a charge of first degree murder. He was held without bond and is now confined in the county jail at Stigler. NEWMAN IS CANDIDATE S. L. Newman has announced that he is in the race for clerk of the district court of Grady County and he makes known his ambition through The Landmark this week. He has lived in Chickasha since 1902 and has a large acquaintance in the city and county. At various times he has served as assistant assessor and he is now probation officer of the county. Mr. Newman is a native of Tennessee where he lived on a farm till he was thirty years of age. He then moved to Texas. For four years he was county clerk of Montague County. A Democrat all his life, Mr. Newman has always been at the service of his party. He is a man of the strictest integrity and in clerical work he is painstaking, neat and accurate. His experience will qualifies him for the office which he seeks. In all the official position he has filled since he came here, he has made a record for efficient service and if he is elected district clerk he promises to give the people his best efforts. SPRAY FROM THE SPRINGS Mrs. Sam Cox was a Chickasha visitor last Sunday. J. Wesley Bailey and wife visited Chickasha on Wednesday. Ed Dawkins has been confined to his bed with a slight attack of la grippe. A J. Bell of Lawton tuned a number of pianos in town this week. J. W. Herndon, the well known blacksmith, is doing a good business, running two forges. Mrs. Jackson, of Ninnekah, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Bailey, who is quite sick. Rev. McMicken and wife went to Comanche on Thursday, where Mr. McMicken will preach in the interest of the Laymen’s Mission Society. KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS ORGANIZE AT RUSH SPRINGS Deputy Grand Chancellor G. W. Caldwell of Chickasha organized a Knights of Pythias Lodge here Tuesday night, March 19, with a class of 17 – ten by initiation and seven by card. Teams from Chickasha, Marlow and Duncan, fifty in number, put on the work in a very able manner. Following officers were elected and installed: Chancellor Commander, E. W. Dent Vice Chancellor, A. B. Herring Prelate, W. P. McMicken Master of Work, R. S. Cox Master at Arms, A. A. Fatheree Keeper of Records and Seal and Master of Finance, R. E. Harris Master of Exchequer, J. W. Montgomery Inner Guard, J. A. Liming Outer Guard, F/ W. Morgan Deputy Grand Chancellor, John Coyle Representative to Grand Lodge, E. I. Williams Alternate, E. W. Dent, R. S. Cox and R. E. Harris. Members of Rush Springs Lodge wish to express their appreciation for the services rendered by the visiting brethren. The Landmark, 30 March 1912 FOR REGISTER OF DEEDS Lyon K. Bingham, more familiarly known as "Buster" Bingham announces through our paper this week as a candidate for Register of Deeds of Grady County, subject to the action of the Democratic primary. Mr. Bingham needs to introduction because he has lived in this section for 24 years. Born in the Blue Grass state, he went to Texas in early manhood where he remained a short time and then moved to this country, locating at Anadarko where he secured a position in Collier & Sneed’s store. Later Mr. Bingham engaged in business for himself at Minco, being a member of the firm of C. B. Campbell & Co. for several years. A few years in the cattle business followed and them located at Chickasha, handling real estate for three years. Mr. Bingham moved to his farm near Verden, remaining three years and then came to Minco. Mr. Bingham has been a lifelong Democrat and as a citizen and business man his standing is highness. The Landmark can conscientiously recommend Mr. Bingham to the voters of Grady County as in every way qualified for the office of register of deeds. What other introduction is needed, than the endorsement of the citizens who have known him for 20 years? J. D. LINDSAY To My Friends at Rush Spring and Vicinity: In making my announcement for re-nomination to the office of County Clerk of Grady County. I first desire to express to you my heartfelt gratitude for the support accorded me in the past with the assurance that the trust so imposed has in no instance been betrayed and that I have at all times and upon all occasions safeguarded your interests to the very extent of my ability; that I have conscientiously and industriously performed the duties devolving upon me as County Clerk and in soliciting your continued support for the nomination. I cannot promise more faithful service in the future than in the past, but I do honestly believe that the experience gained during my incumbency in the office will enable me to render to you more efficient service. With this assurance, and again thanking you I remain faithfully your humble servant. J. D. Lindsay Grady County cattle won the first premium in three-year-old steers, the first in the two-year-old and the third in the yearling entries at the Fort Worth livestock show last week. The cattle entered were owned by Henry B. Johnson and are white-faced Herefords and Pollend Angus. The Johnson cattle win blue ribbons every year. SPRAY FROM THE SPRINGS Lost, a right hand silk mitt. Return to Mrs. A. N. Murphy. W. H. Bailey and family moved to their farm this week. Mrs. M. J. Collins stepped on a needle, which has made a painful wound. A patent for a drinking cup holder has been issued to our townsman J. B. Walker. Jim Haigood had the misfortune during the sleet last week to fall and break his thumb in two places. Messrs. R. L. Glover, L. W. Long, Frank Burross and others visited the stock show at Fort Worth last week. George McCown is now putting in improvements in his plumbing establishment that will enable him to handle anything from a watch spring up to a windmill. Some good friend has kindly sent us a copy of "The World To Day" Magazine, containing brief biographical sketches of such self-made men as Hon. R. L. Owen, James Hayes Hammond and J. P. Morgan. J. W. Herndon, the blacksmith, will shoe your horse in such a manner that he can travel with ease and comfort to himself. "No foot no horse." It won’t take long for an ignorant shoer to ruin the best foot. Much praise has been awarded Walter Jones, deputy sheriff, for the arrest of Tom Box at Montague, Texas, charged with being implicated with John Cotter in stealing a cow from a farmer near Rush. The property known as the Cottage Hotel, located near the depot, has been sold to Mrs. Leka by J. A. Murphree. J. Wesley Bailey, having retired from the mercantile business on account of ill health, has purchased a farm on Route No. 1 near Chickasha, where he proposes to locate. Leonard Cook, who lived near Ninnekah, has been sent to the asylum at Norman. He imagined his mission on earth was to kill all the women and commenced by beating his wife. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Return to Grady County Archives: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ok/grady/grady.html