Rush Springs Landmark May 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, 4 May 1912 HON. R. L. GLOVER Is the first to come out in the limelight and announce himself as a candidate for the Legislature to succeed himself. His announcement will cause others to come out from under cover and pursue a similar course, letting the voters know what they stand for and what they oppose. It is thought the coming political canvass will emit a huge amount of caloric matter. Until the primary it is a sweepstake race, no one barred, free for all. Mr. Glover was an energetic and prominent member of the last Legislature, served his constituents faithfully and according to old-time Democratic custom, deserves re- election. SPRAY FROM THE SPRINGS Mrs. Worsham, Sr., is quite sick. Mrs. Ellis visited Oklahoma City this week. On Thursday the W. H. M. S. met with Mrs. Collins to tack carpet rags. Miss Hattie Hall was quite sick last Wednesday. George McCown and family have returned from a trip to Purdy, visiting his parents. W. E. Richardson and wife visited friends in Chickasha the first of the week. Ross Cox is now up in the land of the Canucks, spying out that country. He now reads The Landmark at Regina, Saskatchewan Province, Canada. B. R. Crouch is again at home from a visit to Gotebo. He reports that people are pleased with future prospects in that locality. The smiling countenance of Harris Mullican, of the Treasure’s office at Chickasha, was seen on the streets of Rush on Monday. Owing to his energy, push and accommodating spirit W. E. Richardson is building up a good trade in Rush. The Embroidery Club met with Mrs. Jim Jones on the 25th ult. and with Mrs. Langham last Thursday. The ladies are doing some beautiful work. Mr. and Mrs. Langham are moving back to their former home at Duncan. They have many friends who regret to have them leave. Professor Herring, accompanied by three of his students, Ethel Patrick, Balena Rice and Lottie Bailey, went to Chickasha last Friday to take examinations. H. P. Ellis was a business visitor to Chickasha Thursday. Wattie Foreman having finished his job at the cement beds stands open for an engagement. The Landmark, 11 May 1912 N. M. WILLIAMS Candidate for County Judge Judge Williams was in our city on Saturday last and advised The Landmark to say that he would do very little personal electioneering until after crops were laid by --- that the farmers were desperately in earnest in the matter of raising something this year; that provender and food was scarce, and he did not believe they wanted to be bothered with candidates now --- at best it was bad, but now intolerable. He had a nice word to say about his opponents; that the people had good material to select from and could be accomplished by personal electioneering, as he was quite well known, his record made, and he had to stand on it. In fact, he was quite willing to do so, not that he thought it so very good but that it was passing fair. In this connection the Judge said, whenever a fellow thinks he can do everything better than anyone else, and he is the only man that can fill the job, there is always as good or a better man waiting and it is time to take the starch out of him. But, might it not be a good business policy where an official had proven faithful to the trust, and it required a specialist or one especially fitted and educated for the job to retain him? If not, why not? If the people want me I will be glad to serve; if not, it is their office to bestow upon whom they please, and I cheerfully abide their decision. CULTURE CLUB Mrs. J. L. Coyle was hostess and leader last Saturday. First quotation: "Let us learn to be content with what we have. Let us get rid of our false estimates; set up all the higher ideals – a quiet home, vines of our own planting, a few books full of inspiration and genius, a few friends worthy of being loved." The lesson recited in the History of English Literature was "Fielding to Burns;" review of magazine lesson on "Rural England." Election of officers postponed. Next meeting will be with Mrs. Harper, May 18. SPRAY FROM THE SPRINGS F. C. Blakely, of Oklahoma City visited his family this week. Mrs. Green, of Kansas City, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Kiernes. Judge Williams and J. R. Callaham were among the visitors to Rush last Saturday. F. P. Bradley, of Chickasha, spent a few days in Rush the first of the week. G. H. Crittendon and Mrs. K. L. Roberts have renewed their subscriptions to The Landmark. J. M. Jones received a carload of corn chops on Monday and sold the entire lot at retail in six hours. G. W. McCown, of Purdy, who has been on a visit to h is sons, Jim and George, returned home on Sunday. E. Cockrell, one of our former stockmen but now of Dallas, Texas, is up on a visit to Rush. Prof. Jackson and wife, of Ninnekah are visiting W. H. Bailey and wife. Mrs. Foreman, Jr., was taken to Fort Worth Monday for a surgical operation. Jim McCowan and father visited Dudley Gardner and wife near Elgin last Friday. Mrs. Leka shows her faith in Rush Springs by investing extensively here in real estate. A. B. Alexander, who ranks among the oldest settlers in Grady County, was in Rush yesterday. Prof. George Heniger and Horace Chrisp of Ninnekah made a short visit in the city Monday with B. O. Lindsey. V. Simpson’s little boy, who has been seriously ill, is now on the improve. While out enjoying fresh air and sunshine on Sunday evening we met on our return home T. C. Parish, one of our south side farmers and a good friend of The Landmark’s, en route home with a wagon load of children. Until told that they were all his and he had left three more at home, we thought he had been on a Sunday school picnic and had gathered up a lot of youngsters promiscuously. J. A. Murphree, of Topeka, Kansas, a former resident of Rush, was in town this week. He is now connected with the Santa Fe Railway and holds a good position. While here he renewed his subscription to The Landmark and said the paper was eagerly read and appreciated by his family. Mrs. J. A. Lee, John Williams, E. C. Dryden, Al Woods and others from Little Rush has always been regarded as an annex to Big Rush. Dr. J. W. Finley is again at home and has resumed his practice. His brief stay up north seemed to infuse new life into him, as he now walks with a springy step. William Stacey, of Chickasha, was in Rush yesterday taking depositions in an important legal case. The Embroidery Club met with Mrs. Anderson last Thursday. Light refreshments were served and the ladies enjoyed a social hour. Mrs. Kendall, who resides one mile north and seven miles west of Rush had her barn destroyed by fire last Saturday night. AN UNFORTUNATE ACCIDENT Tom Bailey, of Rush Springs, while crossing a railroad track at Tucumcari, New Mexico, was struck by a switch engine. He is now in a hospital at El Reno, not in a condition to be brought home. The surgeon reports the bone in one of his legs badly injured, if not broken, and the foot on the other leg badly hurt. The Landmark, 18 May 1912 GRADY COUNTY SINGING CONVENTION Met at Washington schoolhouse last Sunday and as usual drew more people than the house could hold. The singing was good, both the duets and choruses. Besides Washington there were choirs from Rush Springs, Little Rush, College Mound, Oak Grove and Star. Led by Messrs. Combs, Coleman, Whybark, Thompson and Zachery. The organists were Misses Harper, Randolph, McCormick and Smith. R. E. Davenport, of Chickasha, made a talk praising the singing. He hoped that other counties would follow the example of Grady; also praised the good dinner on the ground, which bore no evidence of hard times. The day was bright and cool and the crowd a good-natured neighborly one. Next meeting will be held at Star. JOE B. THOMPSON OF PAULS VALLEY, OKLAHOMA (photo of him with article) He was Democratic State Chairman from 1906 to 1910. He conducted the campaign for the adoption of the Constitution and for the election of the first state and county officials. He conducted the Presidential campaign in 1908, which gave Oklahoma’s vote to Bryan. He is now State Senator from the Nineteenth Senatorial District, composed of the counties of Garvin, McClain and Cleveland. His record in the politics of Oklahoma and as State Senator stamps him as a public servant who favors what he believes to be right, independent of influences. He introduced and secured the passage of bills through the Senate providing that cases in the Supreme Court should not be reversed on technicalities; reforming the divorce laws of the State, so that people can not secure divorces without a just cause; prohibiting race rack gambling; providing that the Attorney General should be the law officer of the State, and prohibiting the employment of outside attorneys. He is a Progressive and Reform Democrat. He voted against and fought every bill that provided for the increase of salaries or for the creation of additional offices. He believes in and worked for a thorough-going primary law, accompanied by a thorough-going corrupt practice act. He is in favor of the initiative, referendum and recall. He believes in good roads and good schools. He believes that too much money is being spent by the government, and is in favor of doing away with the useless offices and abolishing flunkeyism. He is in favor of the passage of a law that will prohibit corporations from making any gift to officials during their term of office, and prohibiting an officer from accepting employment from a corporation while he holds office, for – "No man can serve two masters." He believes in the election of United States Senators, Postmaster, United States Attorneys, United States Marshals and United States Judges by the people whom they serve. He solicits your vote for him for Congressman-at-large. SPRAY FROM THE SPRINGS Elder Eugene Wilkerson will preach at the Church of Christ tomorrow. Miss Mayme Dawkins visited Chickasha on Thursday. When in need of a good blacksmith work see J. W. Herndon. Mrs. Tarver, of Ardmore is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Hill. R. H. Dunn is among the new subscribers this week. Henry Milleur is making an extended visit to Quanah, Texas. S. L. Newman, candidate for District Clerk, was a pleasant caller last Saturday. Rush Todd, of the Antrim Lumber Company, spent Monday in Rush on business. Miss Marth V. Vaughn, candidate for Register of Deeds, was a visitor to Rush this week. The stork paid a visit to the home of Edgar Bernard on Monday night. It was a boy. Mr. Estes and wife, of Arkansas near relatives of C. W. Harper and wife, are visiting them. Mrs. Jeff Tidwell and Miss Maud Wood visited their sister Mrs. N. E. Peters, at Duncan last Sunday. Rev. McKicken went to Comanche Sunday to preach the Commencement sermon of the school there. Mrs. Herring entertained the teachers of the public school with a supper Tuesday night. Mrs. D. H. McCarthy, who has been a subscriber and regular reader of The Landmark since its first issue in 1894, renews her subscription. Jim Haigwood has returned from a trip to Wichita Falls, Texas. He reports crops looking well but no demand for laborers. T. B. Clarke, of Marlow, the boy preacher, was a guest of Ed Dawkins and family on Tuesday. Mr. Clarke is only twenty two years of age and has embarked in the cause of Christ believing "that the Lord is good to those who serve him." A letter from Tom Bailey, who was injured by a switch engine at Tucumcari, New Mexico, and is now in the hospital at El Reno, states that the bone in his right leg was broken in two places. Florence Sperling, niece of F. E. Sperling, whose parents reside in Duncan, is on a visit to Rush. Florence is a pretty and unusually bright girl. Jeff Williams, of Weatherford, has been on a visit to his brother, John H., on Little Rush. Miss Elsie Clay took the cake for being the most beautiful girl present at the pie supper at Little Rush last Saturday night. The Landmark, 25 May 1912 **The newspaper was photographed out of focus so much is unreadable. SPRAY FROM THE SPRINGS Mrs. Childress left last Saturday for Lawton where she will visit the family of W. Herndon and see her niece, Miss Lela Harndon, graduate from the High School. SALE OF REAL ESTATE Charles Parks, pumper for the Rock Island at Rush has bought the Blakely homestead, consisting of forty acres, adjoining the town site. This is a good property and one of the oldest settled places in and around town. Previous to the advent of railroads and the inflow of people, when this section had as inhabitants stockmen, cattle, coyotes and rattlesnakes, the house was used as a stage stand, between Purcell and Fort Sill. Wanted – A boy with rig to drive with me in adjacent territory to Rush Springs. Good salary paid. Apply at W. H. Bailey’s. Bert Jackson A telegram from New Orleans announces that Marvin Evans has received his diploma as a M.D., and is now a full-fledged doctor. DEATH OF MRS. LEFLORE Mrs. LeFlore, mother-in-law of Dr. Bentley, died on Thursday and was buried in the cemetery at Rush. She had been an invalid for many months past. The LeFlore family has for years past ranked among the prominent progressive families of the Choctaw Nation. A number of friends and relatives from the eastern part of the State attended her funeral. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Return to Grady County Archives: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ok/grady/grady.html