Rush Springs Landmark Jan 1914 - 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 January 1914 ORANGE BLOSSOMS At 12 m. Christmas day Rev. M. T. Allen pronounced the words that made G. B. Bridges, of Faxon, Oklahoma, and Miss May Giger one. After the ceremony a fine Christmas dinner was served at the home of the bride, who is a daughter of one of our westside farmers. On New Year’s day in Rush Springs, by the same minister, Edgar L. Dodgen to Miss Sallie May Bumgardner. ACME GLEANINGS Lee Heard, who has been working at the mill for the past year, was married at Cement last Sunday and is spending Christmas in Texas. Mrs. Bible certainly deserves credit for the way she conducted the program at the Christmas tree last Wednesday night. Robert Edwards and wife spent Christmas in Marlow with homefolks. Bertie Coleman has moved to Acme. He will work at the mill this winter. Joe Dempsey and wife spent several days in Fort Worth, Texas, last week, returning home Christmas day. Roy Steger and wife spent the holidays in Cement, Oklahoma. Rev. Allen of Rush Springs filled his appointment here the second Sunday in November and preached an interesting sermon to a full house. T. A. Bible’s brother is spending Christmas with him and family at Acme. Carl Johnson was visiting in Duncan and Marlow Christmas week. Robert Dunn, who has been on the sick list for several days, is better at this writing. Tom Archer, the time keeper at the mill, spent Christmas in Fort Worth, Texas. Miss Mamie Lester is home from Texas, where she is teaching school, spending Christmas with homefolks. J. H. Smith, west of Acme, will take charge of the store at Acme the first of January. Mr. Lafayette Forman and family of Bowie, Texas, was visiting the mill last Monday. L. P. Bumpers of Rush Springs attended church at Acme last Sunday. SPRAY FROM THE SPRINGS J. B. Forman is absent in Texas visiting his brothers. R. A. Thompson and wife spent Christmas with the family of Rev. M. T. Allen. Fore Sale – A good old saddle and a thoroughbred Barred Rock Rooser. J. B. Walker J. M. Forman, from California on a visit to Rush, will probably locate here. Paul Alexander, who lived west of town, was buried in the cemetery here last Saturday with Woodmen honor. Rev. Tennyson who has preached here for over two years will take missionary work near Ardmore. A family reunion took place at the home of J. B. Forman in Rush Springs, on Christmas day. All of the family with one exception were present. Chickasha visitors the past week: C. W. Harper, Walter Jones, C. G. Hamilton, J. L. Rogers, Ed Bailey and Dr. P. J. Hampton. R. S. Cox is erecting a huge cistern at his residence. When filled to its utmost capacity he can defy drought weather or flood the neighborhood. LOST – Black and white hound, racely built, black ears, 4 years old, name Dan. Will give liberal reward for information leading to recovery. A. C. Bumpers, Rush Springs The Canadian River is probably one of the most treacherous in the United States, being full of quicksand, that changes places almost daily. In attempting to ford it Dr. R. R. Hume, of Minco, not only lost a fine buggy and team of horses worth $600 but made a narrow escape from drowning. Tom Bailey, a good citizen who lives on Route 3, is a new subscriber to The Landmark while C. W. Harper and Mrs. L. M. Gardner, of Joplin, Missouri, T. C. Parrish, Henry Milleur and J. W. Wigham renew their subscription. A postal from E. W. Dent, en route to California, announces his safe arrival at Salt Lake, Utah. The Landmark expects a letter from him which will be headed "Ten Days in Salt Lake" or "What I Know About the Mormons." W. E. Gray, of Ninnekah had two horses stone from Rockyford, ten miles northwest of Rush on December 25 last. He offers a reward of $25 for return of same. One horse is a sorrel, the other a brown color. Following parties took advantage of the holidays to embark on the matrimonial sea: W. L. Ross and Miss Francis Burley, John Pursley and Miss Nellie Cotton, G. B. Bridges and Miss May Giger, E. L. Dodgen to Miss Sallie May Bumgardner. DEATH OF MRS. McCRARY Mrs. McCrary, daughter of John Davis, deceased, who lived near the spring, died January 3, 1914, after grievous suffering. She leaves a large family, mostly boys, to whom she has been a kind and faithful mother. They will miss her. The family has the sympathy of many friends and neighbors. Sam McGranahan and wife visited his parents Christmas. Susie Bradley, of Chickasha, spent a few days in Rush the past week. Catherine Huskey, of Chickasha, visited Dollie Aldrich and Mrs. Childress during the holidays. "Uncle Jimmy" Jones has returned from his holiday trip to the Panhandle of Texas. He thinks it is a good country from which to emigrate. HOLIDAY PARTIES The young people gathered at the home of Mrs. George Hill for a good- bye social evening with Agnes and Stella Hill and Mamie Coyle, ere they return to school in Oklahoma City. Mrs. M. J. Collins gave what the girls called a "hen party" Tuesday night. The girls are still laughing at the stunts they pulled off in the way of amusement. Light refreshments were served. Mrs. Bonar entertained with a holiday party the young people. Rook and other games were enjoyed; also a fruit lunch. There was an impromptu gathering of young people of the younger set with Mrs. Childres Monday night for a social evening of music and games. A collation of Christmas sweets was served at ten o’clock. The Landmark, 10 January 1914 FIRST GUN OF CAMPAIGN J. D. (Jim) Bryan, near Middleburg, today announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for sheriff in the following statement: I hereby announce that I am a candidate for sheriff subject to the action of the Democratic primary. I have always been a Democrat and my father was a Confederate soldier. I was raised in Wise County, Texas, and have been a resident of Oklahoma since 1899. For the past ten years I have lived twelve miles east of Chickasha and three miles south of Middleburg. I served as field deputy sheriff of Grady County for three years, I believe to the satisfaction of the sheriff and the public. For the past two years I have been deputy tax assessor. If I am elected to the office of sheriff the people will have nothing to regret as I expect to do my duty in every respect. If my candidacy appeals to the voters I shall be thankful for their support. A CARD OF THANKS For the many acts of kindness and sympathy manifested by our neighbors and friends during the illness of our deceased wife, Mrs. Mabel McCrary, we take this occasion to extend to them singly and collectively our heartfelt thanks. J. W. McCrary and Family CAMPAIGN FOR COUNTY OFFICES OPEN Deputy County Treasurer is Candidate for the Office H. N. Mullican, formerly of this place and now deputy under present treasurer W. T. Cloud, announces his candidacy for the office subject to the action of the Democratic primary. W. T. Cloud will not be a candidate for re-election. Mr. Mullican has been a resident of the county for the past twelve years, coming from McLennan County, Texas, at the age of seventeen and settling near here. He as always been a Democrat and announced only thirty days before the primary the year of Statehood and was defeated for County Clerk by only eighty votes. His qualifications cannot be questioned. Taught five terms of school in and near here and was assistant cashier and bookkeeper for the First National Bank at this place for two years. Has for the past three years been in active service under present treasurer, during which time he has made the office and laws governing same a special study. The following which is a quotation from a recent report to County Commissioners by Deputy State Examiner and Inspector speaks for itself. "We congratulate the people of this county on the administration of the office by W. T. Cloud and his faithful help. The books which have been handled by Mr. H. N. Mullican are in perfect condition and the office has been conducted on an economical basis and to the interest of the people and is in every way satisfactory to the department. Respectfully submitted. Jacob A. Mercer, Deputy State Examiner and Inspector. His many friends at this place will be glad to cast their vote in his behalf and if he is nominated and elected we are sure they will never have cause to regret so doing. TO VOTERS OF GRADY COUNTY I wish to announce to the voters of Grady County that I am a candidate for the Democratic nomination for sheriff at the primary election to be held August 4, 1914. I make this announcement at the present time to let my friends over the county know that I am in the race notwithstanding reports to the contrary. I cannot at the present give much time to canvassing but will try to meet every voter in the county after I have planted my crop. I know many people over the county and in the city of Chickasha and would be glad for any voter not knowing me to make such inquiry as he may see fit as to who I am and my competency to fill the office of sheriff. Yours truly, Hodge Bailey, Rush Springs, Oklahoma CULTURE CLUB Mrs. Hampton was hostess and leader of the Culture Club last Tuesday. Progarm: Roll call. Quotations from Pope, The Augustan Age of English Prose, Mrs. Childress. The Poetry of Alexander (Pope), Mrs. Dawkins. The Romantic Movement of English Poetry. A letter was read from the committee of the past president’s fund, asking co-operation in raising a fund to be used in furthering the work of State federations and local clubs; Mrs. E. A. Perry, a visitor from Coalgate, told of some of the work outlined at the biennial meeting of federated clubs at Tulsa. A loan fund for a scholarship for worthy poor girls. A girl from Rush has been benefited by this fund; also a hospital to be established at Oklahoma City where poor children can be operated on free of charge. Means are to be devised to protect young girls. After the program a social half hour was held with music by Mrs. Dawkins and Oklahoma jokes told by the members. The club appreciated having Mrs. Perry present, also having Mrs. Schiemann as a new member. As the result of pouring kerosene into a stove of burning wood, Mrs. Lew Hawkey and small child who lived a short distance from Inola, twelve miles south of Claremore, were both burned so severely that death resulted. SPRAY FROM THE SPRINGS Mrs. Leftwich has returned form her holiday trip to Duncan. Will Cook, who lives southwest of town, is rebuilding his home burned a few weeks ago. Mrs. Hampton had a guest last week on of the lady teachers of Chickasha High School. FOR RENT – 225 acres farm, 4 room house, 30 acre pasture. See A. N. Murphy 13-2t John Dixon and wife, from the Ebenezer Church neighborhood, were shopping in Rush Thursday. Miss Minnie Wilemon has returned from a two weeks visit to relatives at Mangum, Oklahoma. Visitors to Chickasha this week: Mrs. John Coyle, C. W. Harper, Hodge Bailey and Ed Coyle. A mistake occurred in the names of officers elected in the Missionary society last week. It should have been Mrs. Florence Stumm, Connectional Treasurer and Mrs. Newton Recording Secretary. P. A. Ireland, the old reliable blacksmith, has on hand a complete stock of plow material of all kinds and is ready for your spring work. All work guaranteed. 14-tf Ed Coyle orders The Landmark sent to W. K. Brewster at Durand, Michigan. Mrs. Ernest Crittenden spent the holidays in Marlow visiting her sister and a new arrival who is her namesake. Prof. Schiemann attended the State meeting of teachers that convened at Tulsa during the holidays. Lynn Kirk, superintendent of public school at Bradley, visited his grandmother during the holidays. J. A. Slaton, Hodge Bailey, W. H. Bailey, renew their subscriptions to The Landmark and J. W. McCrary is anew subscriber. A. C. Meachen, of Marlow, attorney-at-law, was a pleasant visitor to Rush this week. The stork paid a visit to the home of Mr. Mayfield this week leaving a boy and at Charley White’s twins. The Landmark, 17 January 1914 Will Bailey was in Chickasha on business Wednesday. Mrs. J. S. Jones and little son are both on the sick list this week. Harry Thaw’s position is that of being between the devil and deep sea. State courts decide he is insane while Federal courts hold that he is sane. When doctors disagree who’s to decide? CORNISH ORPHAN HOME Miss Kate Barnard has been investigating this institution and reports a bad state of affairs existing, neglect and cruelty to children. She has discharged the matron and give the superintendent thirty days to remedy existing evils. Two of the children have been sent to another institution. THOMPSON ANNOUNCES J. A. Thompson, deputy sheriff under John C. Lewis for three years, announces that he will seek the nomination for the office of sheriff, submitting his claims to the Democrats in the primary to be held early in August. Nearly everybody knows Joe Thompson and it is therefore unnecessary to give the public much information concerning him. He was "bred in old Kentucky," but moved to Texas at the age of 18, locating near Waco, where he lived till he came to Chickasha, twelve years ago. For many years he was engaged in the meat business here and made a host of friends. As a deputy sheriff Mr. Thompson has been faithful and energetic and he is willing to allow his record in the office to speak for itself. He has always been affiliated with the Democratic party. "I have no promises to make except that I will try to do the right thing as I see it," said Mr. Thompson. "It will be my purpose to meet every requirement of the law and do my whole duty, if the voters see fit to favor me, and I shall appreciate every vote that I may receive." COUNTY COMMISSIONER G. H. Swihart announces his name this week as a candidate for County Commissioner. Mr. Swihart ranks among our best citizens, is will qualified for the position and will fill it to the credit of the county and his own. M. E. LEWIS The well known and highly skilled photographer is now engaged in photoing the business men in Rush Springs and placing them on a surface card in such a manner that the eye will be able to take in all at a glance. Mr. Lewis should be encouraged in his efforts, as he is a home man and his pictures will be a reminder of the past and speak louder than words to strangers that we are a live people and do not propose to sit idly by and rust out. WENTZEL – LANCASTER Milton Wentzel, son of J. H. Wentzel, sometimes called the Grape King, was married in Chickasha last Saturday to Miss Marie Lancaster, both of near Rush Springs. The young man is said to be a chip off the old block, knows how to make farming pay. The Landmark hopes that there will be both sunshine and rain along their journey to make it happy and prosperous. SANDHILL ECHOES A. F. Coleman has returned form his visit to Illinois, Kentucky and Indiana. M. J. Penn and family spent last Sunday with Messrs. Brightwell and Jackson and their families. Mr. G. H. Swihart’s mother Mrs. Bankston, returned last Saturday from an extended trip to St. Louis, Missouri and other points. Dr. A. C. Smith has moved out on his farm in the Oak Grove neighborhood. James H. Smith has moved to Acme and gone into the mercantile business while Roy has moved to his father’s farm. So you see the Smiths are swapping about. Ed Maggard is building a house this week on John Coyle’s place. Joe Stuntz, an old Sandhillite, is visiting old friends and looking after business interests here this week. When it comes to winning prizes the Sandhillites get there with both feet. Elbert Cast got the prize for raising best corn in Oklahoma while Miss May Brunner, who lives on an adjoining farm, won the piano and diamond right in the contest at Rush Springs. S. M. Jackson will move to Lawton and embark in the grocery business in the near future. Opal, the little daughter of Will Randolph, is quite sick with fever. Will Smith is inspecting oil fields at Cushing this week. Mrs. Ed Ross, of Doyle, is spending this week with her parents, Al Wood and wife. ACME GLEANINGS Mr. and Mrs. Wirt Randolph were visiting in Acme last Sunday. Lee Heard and wife returned from Texas last Friday. Lee says he don’t see how a m an can get along without a wife. May Coleman is quite sick at this writing. Roy Steger and wife were visiting near Rockford last Sunday. Mr. Koffman and family visited his daughter, Mrs. Noah Dunn, at Acme Sunday. Raymond Randolph left last Monday for Cushing, Oklahoma. A. F. Coleman came in Saturday from a months visit with homefolks in Kentucky. J. H. Smith, the new merchant, has moved his family to Acme. Mrs. Myrtle Johnson will conduct prayer meeting next Sunday night. Subject, "Mercy." Mr. and Mrs. Bible left last Monday for Oklahoma City. Mr. Bible will be under treatment of the doctor for several days for the wound he received last July. Deck Jolley, who has been on the sick list for several days, is better at this writing. SPRAY FROM THE SPRINGS G. H. Crittenden spent Saturday in Chickasha. Murray Huntley spent the weeks end with home folks. James Bradley, of Chickasha Monday. Mrs. Sanders and niece, Miss Ida Lee Worsham, visited Minco Friday and Saturday. Mr. Waters of East Dakota is on a visit to his brother-in-law J. D. Shook. Z. T. Morris, a Confederate soldier, who resides west of town, was in Rush last Saturday. Like a great many others who participated in that war he is rapidly approaching the "Great Divide" where so many have preceded him. W. D. Wheeler, on of our good farmer friends who has been living on Little Rush, has moved northward, and is not located on Route No. 2 out of Chickasha. Dr. Finley visited the Panhandle of Texas last week. Like all of our people who go aboard came back better pleased with Rush Springs and surroundings than ever. G. H. Swihart, one of our prominent Westside farmers, shipped a bunch of twenty hogs on Wednesday that averaged 400 pounds. W. J. Redding, of Wetumka, Oklahoma, a brother of Mrs. L. P. Bumpers is here to buy a few cars of corn for his part of Oklahoma. The Landmark, 24 January 1914 CULTURE CLUB Mrs. Harper was hostess and leader last Tuesday. Program: Roll call answered by quotations from Wordsworth, Biographical sketch of Coleridge by Mrs. John Coyle. A poem by Coleridge, Mrs. Schiemann. Round table discussion of the two poets, Coleridge and Wordsworth, by club. Civic work by the club was discussed. Mrs. Bentley and Mrs. Harper were appointed to see the city council about the cost of some work the club wish to do. After the program the ladies were regaled with apples and music by Miss Ethel Harper. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Kiernes at the home of her mother, Mrs. Green. As there will be an election of officers a large attendance is requested. CHANGE OF LOCATION H. P. Ellis and wife of Chickasha, have moved to Stuart, in Hughes County, where he will engage in the banking business. Mr. Ellis is an experienced banker, a good citizen, and he and his wife will be a valuable addition to the town. ACME GLEANINGS Carl Johnson and Joe Dempsey killed hogs for Carl Tuesday. Mrs. Night, who has been on the sick list for several days, is better at this writing. R. H. Dunn is building on the northeast side of his farm having sold his home place to Charles Jolley. Roscoe Payne and wife were visiting Mrs. Payne’s mother and father last Sunday. Mrs. May Coleman was quite sick last week. Uncle Jim Ruff and wife were visiting their daughter near Rockyford last Saturday and Sunday. Ralph Talley has retired form the mercantile business and has gone to work at the mill. Mr. and Mrs. Tallaford were visiting Mr. and Mrs. Roy Steger last Saturday. BRADLEY ANNOUNCES F. P. Bradley, who is serving his first term as County Clerk, today issued his announcement for re-election in the following statement: "To the voters of Grady County – I offer myself for the office of County Clerk, for the second term, subject to the action of the Democratic primary August 4, 1914. In making this announcement I do so with the full realization that I have given the people the very best service that I could. How well I have performed the duties of the office I leave to the voters and asking them to be judge. If the office has been conducted in a way that you think I merit your support, then I will be more than thankful to be continued in the position for another term. I can make no promises except that I will continue to give you my undivided attention and aim to serve you to the best of my ability. "I am and beg to remain yours for service." F. P. Bradley MUTINY IN OKLAHOMA PENITENTIARY At 4:30 o’clock Monday evening a trio of convicts fought their way out of prison. Seve persons were killed and three wounded. The dead: Pat Oats, assistant deputy warden; F. C. Godfrey, guard; H. H. Drover, superintendent of Bertillon department; John R. Thomas of Muskogee former United States District and Circuit Judge of Western District of Indian Territory; China Reed, who was sentenced to two years for horse larceny; Tom Lane of Pauls Valley, who was sentenced to five years for forgery; Charlie Koonts of Comanche County, who was sentenced to forty years for manslaughter. Wounded are: Jack Martin, turnkey, shot through the cheek; C. L. Wood, guard, shot through the arm; Mary Foster, telephone girl, shot through a limb. ORANGE BLOSSOMS T. P. Williams, one of our Westside farmers, came to the conclusion on Wednesday that it was not good for man to live alone and failed to heed the oft given advice to "beware of the widders," was married to Mrs. Wells, an excellent lady. As usual the new married couple have the good wishes of The Landmark. Chickasha Express: "The couple were married by Judge Williams, who, in the course of the ceremony, referred to Rush Springs couple, when the bride said shyly, "Why Judge, are you from Rush Springs," answered the Judge, "but I have a great feeling of friendship for Rush Springs people, bearing in mind a certain political campaign." Mart Louthan, of Chickasha, has been appointed chief of the capitol force at Washington. A good salary goes with the office. SPRAY FROM THE SPRINGS R. E. Harris was in Chickasha last Friday on business. Miss Etta Penn, who has been confined to her bed for a week, is now able to be out. Leroy Parish, of Erick, Oklahoma, will open a hardware store at this place the coming week. W. D. Hargraves, of Chickasha was a pleasant visitor to The Landmark on Friday. J. S. (Jim) Bryan was among the visitors to Rush on Monday. He is one of the three candidates who have so far announced for office of sheriff. G. W. McGeehee is on a visit to his son F. L. McGeehee at Iona, Oklahoma. Mrs. Seney, of Duncan, visited her daughter, Mrs. Cox, this week. Messrs. J. R. Slaton and C. W. Harper were business visitors to the county site on Monday. F. P. Bradley, county clerk, was inrush Saturday, mixing with his friends. Mrs. R. E. Harris has been quite unwell the past week but is improving. Earl Blundell orders The Landmark sent to him at Fort Worth and G. W. McGeehee sends it to F. L. McGeehee at Iona, Oklahoma. The Landmark, 31 January 1914 BLACK BRUTE LYNCHED Fifty Determined Men Make Quick Work of Brutal Slayer Purcell – A mob of 40 or 50 men forced the jailer to unlock the door of the McClain County jail at Purcell at 5:30 Tuesday morning at the point of a gun and Ben Dickerson, negro, alleged slayer of W. A. Chaffin of Oklahoma City, was captured and taken north. The company arrived in Purcell in automobiles. The angry mob with the negro in its midst started north for Noble, just eight miles north of Purcell. There the negro was lynched. At daylight Dickerson was hanged a half mile south and one and a half miles east of Noble. After being hanged the negro’s body was riddled with bullets. The mob cam in six automobiles. The jailer in charge of the Purcell jail was O. W. Morgan. He was alone when the mob entered. Only four or five of the party went into the jail. The others waited outside. Morgan made no resistance. G. G. Vincent, sheriff of McClain County, said early Tuesday morning that no warning had been given of the approach of the mob. Sheriff Vincent said that no one was awake in the town when the mob entered the jail and that the noise did not wake up the city. "I knew nothing about it until the negro had been taken in custody by the mob," said Vincent. "Purcell is a very small place and it was impossible to prevent the mob from taking Dickerson." Vincent said that his information was that the mob came from Oklahoma City. MONEY TO LOAN ON FARM PROPERTY AT REASONABLE RATES Miss Martha V. Vaughn, Room 404, First National Bank Building, Chickasha, Oklahoma 17-4t John Tremont, the Italian shoemaker at Chickasha, has been acquitted of the charge of murdering Sherman Woodward. SPRAY FROM THE SPRINGS Sheriff Lewis came down to engage in a hunt around Rush. After a brief visit to her parents Mrs. H. P. Ellis has left for her new home in Hughes County. Mrs. J. S. Jones has been confined to her home this week, reported quite sick. The marriage of George Alexander and Mrs. E. Finch took place Sunday, east of town. Harris Mullican and wife of Chickasha visited their parents last Sunday. Mrs. Allen left Saturday for a visit to her daughter in Mangum, hoping that the change will benefit her health. Ben Wright was seriously injured at the gin Friday week, falling from a scaffold. His injuries were thought to be fatal at first, but he is now recovering. Hubert Davis, son of A. H. Davis, while playing last Sunday has his arm broken above the elbow. T. W. Forman an attachČ of the sheriff’s office at Chickasha, was a business visitor on Saturday. He orders the The Landmark sent him. Mrs. L. T. Hawpe, of Dallas, Texas, is visiting relatives in Rush this week. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Return to Grady County Archives: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ok/grady/grady.html