Rush Springs Landmark Jan 1913 - 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 January 1913 CULTURE CLUB December 14, 1912 - Roll call. Second part of Ben Hur, Mrs. Hampton. Sketch of Heroine, Mrs. Bentley. December 28 - Roll call. Parliamentary Drill by members. Magazine Review, Mrs. Kiernes. Hostess and leader, Mrs. Hampton. It was voted that the club offer to help the Commerical Club in any live work that will benefit our town. GRAND HEIGHTS We've had a jolly Christmas on the Heights. Mr. and Mrs. Bede Browning of Byars, J. S. McCormick and wife from near Lindsay, Ada McCormick of Dallas, and E. L. Long and family held a reunion at the residence of C. M. McCormick on Christmas eve. Joined by some neighbors a beautiful Christmas tree was arranged and some tokens of friendship and love was distributed to all, after which refreshments were served. The next gathering was with W. P. and Grandma Duncan. Candies and nuts for refreshments, games for the amusement of the young, and tricks that astonished the old were features of this meeting. The next appointment was with Mr. and Mrs. Ford Jones. Here too was a jolly good crowd of young people, among whom were Misses Blanche Crittendon and Lena Allen of Rush, Claude Irwin of Pumpkin Ridge and Jim Cox from the old Garden of Eden. Apples, candy and oranges, innocent games and plays were the features of this pleasant occasion. W. P. Duncan has sold his farm to a Mr. Long from Ohio. Mrs. Ingram and her son Raleigh from the Richland neighborhood were guests of the McCormick girls one day Christmas week. Jim Delapp and Miss Ada McCormick accompanied Mr. and Mrs. Browning home for a few days visit at Bayrs. Jim Cox has moved in from Edan, Texas. Jim is now in Paradise. ACME NEWS It was a mistake about Carl Johnson going to Dallas. Ask Carl and he will tell you all about it. Roy Steger came in from Chickasha where he has been at work. Jim Seay spent Christmas with his folks at Cement. Mrs. Marshall is spending Christmas with her son and family at Acme this week. J. H. Brown of Rush Springs was a visitor to Acme on Monday. Ott Miller has moved to Acme. He is working at the plaster mille. Ralph Talley spent Sunday with his folks at Marlow, returning Monday. Judge Turner, of Rush Springs, is loading several cars of corn at Acme this week. PEA RIDGE ITEMS School at this place is progressing nicely, with S. E. Brightwell as teacher. The enrollment at present is about fifty. Miss Ethel Haynes, of the Mason school district, was at singing Sunday evening. She brought something with her. Someone said it was Russell Welch. Someone wants to know who came home with Ethel Trammell from Mr. McDaniel's Sunday night. Mrs. White has moved into her new house north of the schoolhouse which has just been completed. Mrs. Long, of Stonewall, is visiting with her son, Jess Long. NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE BY GUARDIAN In the Matter of the Guardianship of Lilli Colbert, Teddy Colbert and Rex Colbert, Minors, Manuel Colbert, Guardian. Notice is hereby given in pursuance of an order of the County Court of Grady County, State of Oklahoma, made on the 22nd day of November, 1912, the undersigned guardian of the estate of Lillie Colbert, Teddy Colbert and Rex Colbert, minors, will sell at public sale to the highest bidder, subject to confirmation by the court, at the door of the court house of Grady County, at Chickasha, at 10o'clock in the forenoon on the 7th day of January, 1913, all the right, title and interest of said Lillie Colbert, Teddy Colbert and Rex Colbert in and to the real estate hereinafter described to-wit: The S1-2 of NE1-4 of SE1-4 of section 10, township 8 north, range 6 west, situated in Grady County, Oklahoma, and the W1-2 of SE1-4 of SW1-4 of section 16, township 2 south, range 1 west, situated in Murray County, Oklahoma, the said parcels of land so situated and being in the said counties of Grady and Murray being the estate of Lillie Colbert, minor aforesaid. The N1-2 of SE1-4 of SE1-4 of section 10, township 8 north, range 6 west, situated in Grady County, Oklahoma and the E1-2 of SW1-4 of SW1-4 of section 16, township 2 south, range 1 west, situated in Murray County, Oklahoma, the said parcels of land so situated and being in the said counties of Grady and Murray being the estate of Teddy Colbert, minor aforesaid. The S1-2 of SE1-4 of SE1-4 of section 10, township 8 north, range 6 west, situated in Grady County, Oklahoma, and the W1-2 of SW1-4 of section 16, township 2 south, range 1 west, situated in Murray County, Oklahoma, the said parcels of land so situated and being in the said counties of Grady and Murray being the estate of Rex Colbert, minor aforesaid. Said real estate will be sold on the following terms and conditions to-wit: Cash on Confirmation of Sale by the Court. Dated this fourteenth day of December, 1912 Manuel Colbert, Guardian SPRAY FROM THE SPRINGS Rev. Avery Dickerson made a business visit to Rush last week. Dr. Bentley and family have returned from Coalgate. Lottie Jones and brother spent this week in Chickasha. Mrs. R. E. Harris is on the sick list. George Kannal reports holiday sales good; better than expected. Misses Rhoda and Hattie Hall spent part of the holidays in Rush. T. C. Parish and wife took advantage of the holidays to visit Texas. W. M. Pursely shipped three cars of cattle to Kansas City last Saturday. Two brothers of L. B. Barksdale from Terrell, Texas, were entertained by him Christmas. "Uncle Jimmy" Jones is now absent in Texas, on a visit to his old home in Freestone County. Ernest Crittendon has purchased the Robert Dunn property. Mesdames Hampton and Kannal were surprised by a visit from their sister, Mrs. Nave and niece Marguarite from Missouri. A serious accident occurred at Rush Springs last Saturday at the depot. J. G. Helm, a brakeman, whose home is in El Reno, was knocked from a freight train and injured his right hand to such an extent so to force amputation. A phone message on Sunday announced the death of Miss Myrtle Bailey, at Lawton, Oklahoma, daughter of Rev. J. J. Bailey, who is now stationed at Duke. That dread disease consumption was the cause of her early demise. In addition to a general blacksmith business L. N. Barbee proposes to erect a grist mill adjoining the blacksmith ship. This will be a great benefit to the community at large and the people should see to it that he is well patronized. Joe Warren has purchased the interest of Mr. Dobbs in the Dobbs & Taylor restaurant. Joe is an old timer and has many friends who wish him all manner of good luck. W. M. Pursely, V. Simpson and John White have renewed their subscriptions to The Landmark, while J. I/ Stallings, of Braggs, Oklahoma, and C. T. Erwin, of Chickasha, are new subscribers. Miss Flora Miller of Lindsay was a guest of her uncle Frank Miller this week. I. R. Mullican has repaired his town residence and moved in for the winter. Mr. and Mrs. F. C. Blakely, of Oklahoma City were in Rush the first of the week on a business visit. Mrs. A. N. Murphy entertained nineteen guests with a Christmas dinner. All relations but Mr. and Mrs. Giger. John M. Bailey and wife, who were injured in the wreck at Ninnekah, have bee awarded $500 damages by the Rock Island road. Earl Evens left on Wednesday for San Francisco, California, where he goes to join the Battleship Colorado, to which he is attached, now lying in San Francisco harbor. Mrs. P. R. Montgomery is now absent at Point, Texas, called to attend her sick mother. P. R. can be found at the usual place - cooking and helping take care of the children. HOLIDAY PARTIES Mrs. George Hill gave a party to Agnes and Stella Thursday night, which was enjoyed by a number of young people. Besides music and games a two course luncheon was served. Mrs. A. H. English also entertained the young people the last night of 1912, but they did not remain to see the new year come in. The Landmark, 11 January 1913 ACME NEWS Rev. Harmon preached to a full house Sunday night. Subject, "Repentance." Carl Johnson arrived in Acme Tuesday accompanied by his wife. He was met at the Acme office by a large crowd. Mrs. W. L. Hall spent Wednesday with Mrs. Steger. Walter Harmon and Ray Asbell made a flying business trip to Chickasha New Year's day, returning Friday. Mrs. Joe Dempsey and Carl Johnson and wife were shipping in Rush on Saturday. Rosco Payne and family returned home last week from an extended visit at Marlow, where they spent Christmas. Mr. CafÈ has opened a blacksmith shop at Acme. Jess Perciville and family returned from Marlow Thursday, where they spent Christmas. Walter James had quite a runaway Friday night. It occurred between Ed Willimas' farm and Acme. The tongue broke, scaring the team which ran away throwing him out. Walter says he woke up two hours later, felling pretty tough but is all O.K. now. Miss Dempsey, of Bartlesville, is visiting her uncles Joe and Roland Dempsey. Mrs. Bible entertained the young people New Year's Eve with games and other amusements. After which refreshments were served. Good time reported by all present. LITTLE RUSH Mr. Moss has built a new house on the Dryden farm. Mr. and Mrs. Magget have returned from New Mexico and will make their home here. ORANGE BLOSSOMS Married in Dallas this week, at the residence of Robert McKinley, Mr. Newton Freeland to Miss Emma Cox. The groom is a well known young businessman of Dallas, Texas, while the bride is the pretty and accomplished daughter of J. B. Cox, one of our westside farmers. GRAND HEIGHTS Lafayette Smith and wife (nee Cara Jones) en route to their new home in Burton County, Arkansas visited Mrs. Smith's brother, Ford James, last week. These young people were married at Edan, Texas, Christmas. Both are well and favorably known here. We congratulate and wish them a prosperous journey through life. Miss Ada McCormick returned to Dallas Sunday. Miss Ada will graduate from Draughan's Business College in near future. SPRAY FROM THE SPRINGS Robert McCarthy is sick this week. Mrs. A. N. Murphy is on the sick list. L. B. Barksdale is seriously ill with catarrhal fever. Born to the wife of J. J. Mayfield a boy. The father is doing as well as could be expected. E. L. Taylor and J, W, Bailey have renewed their subscriptions to The Landmark. Robert McKinley, of Dallas, was up visiting relatives this week. J. F. Burross and wife have returned from an enjoyable trip to this old home in Texas. R. E. Harris and R. S. Cox, both good lumbermen, anticipate a big increase in the demand for lumber during the year 1913. The Culture Club meets with Mrs. C. W. Harper this afternoon. There will be an election of officers, Mr. Kaufman and family who moved to Ardmore last year are back at Rush. This time they say to stay. Mrs. R. E. Harris, who has been very sick for the past week, is able to be up and on the improve. Rush H. Todd, of the Antrim Lumber Company, was here on January 7 and 8, taking an inventory of their stock. He will return shortly on another visit, Dr. Russell, who practiced medicine for a brief period in Rush some two years ago, was a visitor on Wednesday, accompanied by his wife. The Lawton Star contains a write up of the funeral of Miss Myrtle Bailey. It speaks of her gentle, patient ways, which won for her a host of friends while working in the Telephone Exchange office at Lawton. "Uncle Jimmy" Jones has returned from a trip to his old home in Freestone County, Texas. He is better satisfied than ever with his residence in Rush. Louis Leverett now has a local habitation on "Honest Ridge." Louis proposes to stay at home of nights in future as he is afraid to come down town after dark. Grandma Sperling, mother of H. H. and F. E. Sperling died on Wednesday night, January 8. Mrs. Sperling ranked among the old settlers. Her death was sudden. G. M. McCown has moved up on "Honest Ridge." George says he h as reformed and don't propose to visit coal piles at night no more. Antrim Lumber Company. The Landmark, 18 January 1913 GARNER & RIDDLE These gentlemen having purchased the stock of good heretofore owned by W. E. Richardson have taken charge. The propose adding to the stock and making it a first class store so far as general merchandise is concerned. Both are good business men and will be a valuable acquisition to Rush. GRAND HEIGHTS Mr. Long, who bought the W. P. Duncan farm, is erecting a wood house today. Messrs. Duncan, Delapp and Taylor are the carpenters. Pleas Kimbrought and wife were up visiting from Forester Saturday. They report everything lovely at that place. We learn that Hyram Irwin has bought the farm on which he lives east of town. NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE In the Matter of the Guardianship of Henry and Ivey E. Newsom, Minors. Notice is hereby give in pursuance of an order of the County court of the County of LeFlore, State of Oklahoma, made on the sixteenth day of December, 1912, the undersigned guardian of the estate of Henry and Ivey E. Newsom, minors, will sell at private sale to the highest and best bidder subject to confirmation by said court, on Saturday the twenty-fifth day of January A.D. 1913, at 2 o'clock p.m., at Talihina, Oklahoma, all the right, title and interest of said Henry and Ivey E. Newsom, minors, in and to the following described real estate situated in Grady County, State of Oklahoma, to-wit: South half of northeast quarter of southwest quarter and southwest quarter of northeast quarter of southeast quarter and the south half of northwest quarter of southeast quarter and the north half of southwest quarter of southeast quarter and the southeast quarter of southwest quarter of southeast quarter of southeast quarter and the west half of northwest quarter of southwest quarter and south half of southwest quarter of section nine (9) township three (3) north, range seven (7) west, located in Grady County, State of Oklahoma. Said real estate will be sold on the following terms and conditions, to-wit: Cash Upon Delivery and Confirmation of Deed Bids for the purchase thereof must be in writing and must be filed in the County court or delivered to the undersigned at Talihina, or the law office of Cruthis & Harper, Talihina, Oklahoma. Dated the twenty-seventh day of December, 1912. James Newsom, Guardian SPRAY FROM THE SPRINGS Mrs. Denny has returned form Texas and is quite sick. Mrs. Law of Pauls Valley is visiting her aunt, Mrs. J. A. Slaton. Born to the wife of O. O. Cowan on Tuesday, January 14, a boy. Dr. Finley officiated. A. L. Bumpers, who has been seriously ill with catarrhal fever, is not on the improve. Mrs. J. B. Cox is spending a week with her son Ross in Chickasha, deputy county treasurer. Charles H. Polk of Rush Springs has accepted a position with the Rock Island shops at Chickasha. George McCown is now comfortably domiciled in his new home on "Honest Ridge," near the public school. Murray Huntley writes home from Oklahoma City that he is well pleased with his official position - a page in the legislature of Oklahoma. Like others who spent the holiday away from home G. A. Jack, who visited Arkansas, says he is better satisfied with conditions in Oklahoma than previously. Ernest Dawkins left this morning for Dallas, Texas, where he goes to work for Texas Drug Company and takes night lessons in pharmacy. He speaks well for all friends in Rush. L. N. Barbee, having erected an ironclad building, received a new engine and mill stones, will be ready in a few days to have his mill in active operation. This will not only be a great convenience to the people generally but will enable them always to have fresh ground meal. Rev. R. R. Seay a former minister of the First Baptist Church at Rush, has purchased the Cyril Advocate in Caddo County. An exchange thinks he will have many obstacles to surmount if he attempts to play the "devil" and preach at the same time. G. W. McGeehee has abandoned the idea of putting 200 acres in kafir corn, but will split it in parts and plant 100 acres in cotton. This will give him idle time to look after his live stock. DEATH OF ED RICE After a lingering illness of many months duration Mr. Rice departed this life on Thursday night, January 16. Mr. Rice was a native of Texas but had resided in Rush Springs for many years past. He leaves a wife, one daughter and two sons. PHOTOS Those wishing photos in future will please notice The Landmark for further dates. Mr. Lewis, of Marlow, will call at the gallery over the Hampton Drug Store and finish all work due by Ernest Dawkins. BUSINESS CHANGE W. E. Richardson has sold his stock of general merchandise to Messrs. Garner & Riddle. Mr. Richardson and wife propose to make their home in future in Oregon. While here they made numerous friends, who regret their departure. FARM HOUSE DESTROYED On Tuesday the farm house belonging to John Glover, located six miles north of town, was destroyed by fire. Will Jones, the tenant, had recently removed there and lost all of his household goods. Loss on the building, $600. LITTLE RUSH ITEMS Mr. Moss' house is about completed. It is a comfortable dwelling. W. D. Wheeler and family have moved into this neighborhood. Rev. Denny preached at Little Rush last Sunday night. SANDHILL ECHOES Mrs. Emmett Brightwell is visiting her sister at Montague, Texas. A. A. Fatherree was in Fletcher on business last Monday. George Swihart is building a hog barn to protect his Duroc Jerseys from the cold winter blasts. Mrs. Bertie Coleman is spending a few days with her parents on Little Rush. Mr. Maggard, lately from New Mexico, has moved on the Williams farm near Oak Grove. Roy Smith and wife will move to their home on the Schieman place this week. James J. Baird has been on the sick list for the past two weeks but is better at present. Mr. Moss is building an addition to his house. Stanley Lee is helping him. Miss Ella Wood left Monday to visit her cousin, Mrs. Parker, at Hobart, Oklahoma. ACME NEWS Joe Bruner passed through Acme Thursday en route for Rush Springs with a load of nice hogs. George Swyhart was in Acme today. George has just sold a nice bunch of hogs which netted him $25 per head. He has a fine bunch coming on for the future market. Jesus Martinez, near Acme, shipped a car of fine hogs to Fort Worth last week and reported the market a little off. J. M. Pendly, of near Little Rush, was in Acme trading today. Mrs. T. A. Bible left Thursday on a visit to her mother in Kansas. Mr. and Mrs. Fields visited Mrs. Field's mother at Rocky Ford, Oklahoma, Thursday. Webber Ruff's many friends at Acme are glad to see him out again. Webber was taken sick at Cement about November 10, and is jut now able to be out. Miss Truddie Ruff is visiting in Cement this week. Rev. Denny and wife stayed over night in Acme Sunday night with Mrs. James. Miss Rebecca Perseval, of Marlow, is attending the Acme school. Miss McGeehee, from near Marlow, is visiting with her sister Mrs. Rosco Payne this week. Lewis Brown of Acme has sold his house to Henry Hovis. Lewis will build on his farm near Rush Springs soon. Mrs. Jim Jones was hostess to Embroidery Club on January 9. Chocolate and cake were served. The Landmark, 25 January 1913 RUSH SPRINGS BOYS WHO HAVE "MADE GOOD" Ed Beeson and Francis Murphy, who studied telegraphy here, have both held responsible positions on the Rock Island Railway for years. Earl Evans, who joined the United States Navy, has become an expert electrician. Dr. Marvin Evans studied medicine for three years at the Tulane University, New Orleans, Louisiana, received his diploma and is now engaged in active practice at Rush Springs. Enos Penn is now in a wholesale drug house at Dallas, Texas. Ernest Dawkins, who has been employed for a year or more in Hampton's Drug Store, has gone to Dallas, Texas, to take a position with the Texas Drug Company and attend a pharmacy night school. Ernest will "make good" in any position which you may place him. Will McGranahan and Charles Beeson, graduates from Rush High School, are now successful teachers. Murray Huntley, who graduated from the High School at Rush and took a course at Chickasha Business College, is now holding an official position in the legislature. Charley Coyle, is one of Rush Springs young men who has a future. Charley thought the life of a farmer was too monotonous and is now enrolled as a civil service employee. ACME NEWS Mr. Lester loaded a car of corn at Acme Wednesday. Miss Trudy Ruff came home from Cement Sunday, where she has been visiting the past week. Mr. Bible left for Hinton, Oklahoma, on business Sunday. Jim Horn, one of the sackers at the plaster mill, came in today from Lawton, where he spent the holidays with his family. Henry Hovis came in Sunday with his bride. The boys entertained him with firearms and tinpans. Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Steger visited with George Randolph and family Sunday. Roland Dempsey, of Marlow, visited his family this week. Miss Edith Moore of Acme entertained the young people at her home with a birthday party Saturday night. Ralph Talley and Carl Johnson were business visitors to Chickasha this week. Bill Abernathy is on the sick list. NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE In the Matter of the Guardianship of Judy Brown ( now Judy Gould ), Pink Brown, Pearl Brown and Eddie Brown, minors. Notice is hereby given in pursuance to an order of the County court of LeFlore County, State of Oklahoma, made on the 6th day of January, 1913, the undersigned guardian of the estate of Judy Brown (now Judy Gould), a minor, will sell at public auction to the highest bidder subject to confirmation by said court, on Saturday, the 8th day of February, 1913, at 2 o'clock p.m., at the front door of the Grady County Courthouse, at Chickasha, Oklahoma, all the right, title and interest of said Judy Brown (now Judy Gould), in and to the following described real estate situated in Grady County, State of Oklahoma, to-wit: East half of southeast quarter of section 12, township 6 north, range 5 west, containing 80 acres more or less, and the following described real estate situated in McCain County, to-wit: Lot 4 and the west 17.97 acres of lot 3 of section 7, township 6 north, range 4 west; and the southeast quarter of the northwest quarter and the northeast quarter of the southwest quarter and the east 20 acres of lot 3, section 7, township 6 north, range 4 west, containing 155.87 acres more or less. Said real estate will be sold on the following terms and conditions to-wit: Cash - Ten percent of purchase price to be paid on day of sale, balance to be paid on confirmation of sale and delivery of deed to purchaser. Dated this the 4th day of January, 1913. E. E. Shippey, Guardian SPRAY FROM THE SPRINGS Mrs. Ellis, of Chickasha spent Sunday in Rush. Culture Club will meet with Miss Turner this afternoon. Barbee's grist mill will be in active operation on Monday. Bob Potts has been interviewing town people generally this week, taking the school census. Mr. and Mrs. Murdock, of Cordell, were guests of Mrs. Murdock's parents, Dr. and Mrs., Stumm at the weeks end. John Watkins, son-in-law of A. N. Murphy has moved to Mountain Park, where he proposes to locate. J. A. Loverett has purchased his uncle's interest in the drayage business in Rush and will attend to the want of all who may desire his services. Dr. Pence, of Texas, a veterinarian surgeon, is so well pleased with the condition of affairs in and around Rush that he thinks of locating here. The teachers held their Reading Circle at the schoolhouse last Saturday. Besides those from town the teachers of the rural schools Professors Brightwell, Deniston, McGranahan and Miss Myrtle Haynes, Mrs. Roy Smith, Mrs. Wigham and perhaps others were in attendance. J. T. Morris, of Sterling, a Confederate soldier under Bragg and who was present at the capture of Fort Pillow during the Civil War, where the Federal Army lost quite a number of negro soldiers, subscribes to two copies of The Landmark. Rev. T. J. Brown, though quite weak from his injuries in the Ninnekah wreck, attended to his duties as representative at Oklahoma City the past week and preached at Rush Sunday morning. E. W. Dent, John Coyle and W. M. Huntley attended the play of Damon and Pythias at Chickasha on Monday night. The Embroidery Club met with Miss Fowler at its last meeting. One new member reported, Mrs. McCloskey. FOR SALE Span of mules, wagon and harness and some farm tools at a bargain. 18-tf T. O. Murphy RENEWALS AND NEW SUBSCRIBERS John A. Dixon, a southwest farmer, good all-around man, who has been a constant reader of The Landmark for fourteen years past: A. D. Smith, one of our well known merchants, another 12 year subscriber; J. P. Terry and Charles Coyle, old settlers, are new subscribers. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Return to Grady County Archives: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ok/grady/grady.html