Rush Springs Landmark Feb 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, 7 February 1914 NEW HOPE NEWS There was singing at T. B. Bailey’s last Sunday night; the good singing and music was enjoyed by all present. J. W. Johnson was visiting with his father last Sunday, and when he returned home from his visit, he found his house on fire. It was put out before any damage was done. Mice and matches was the cause. Mr. Hargraves, of Chickasha, was in our community last week. Edgar Bernard was visiting with Mr. Stubblefield Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Dorman were visiting with J. S. Barbee and family last Sunday. Mr. Youngblood, formerly of Marlow, has moved where Henry Whitaker lived last year. Mr. and Mrs. Claud King were visiting in Rush Springs Sunday. J. R. Bratten, Clabe Sperling, Edgar Bernard and others of this community were in Rush on business last Saturday. Edgar Bernard has some 30 head of fat hogs ready for the market. The corn he has fed them will bring him about $2.00 per bushel, which goes to prove there is "good" money in raising hogs. SWIHART A CANDIDATE George H. Swihart of Rush Springs is the first man to announce as a candidate for county commissioner, subject to the approval of the Democrats of the southern district of Grady County in the coming primary. Mr. Swihart was second man in the race for nomination to this office two years ago and he says he feel that he is entitled to a "second term" as a candidate. He is a substantial farmer, four miles west of Rush Springs and has been in this county 13 years, coming here from Missouri at the time of the Kiowa-Comanche opening. He is a native of Ohio and was born and reared a Democrat, having voted the ticket all his life. "I voted the democratic even when I lived in a precinct where there were over 200 Republicans and only 20 Democrats," said he. Later in the campaign, Mr. Swihart states, he will issue an announcement of the platform on which he seeks the office and he will then define his position upon issues of interest to the county. CULTURE CLUB Mrs. Kiernes was hostess and leader last Tuesday. Roll call. Quotations from Scott, Burns and Goldsmith. Sketch of life of Goldsmith, Mrs. Dawkins. Biography of Burns, Miss Mary Coyle. A committee consisting of Mesdames Harper and Bentley was appointed to interview city council in regard to a sidewalk to the depot reported that the council was in harmony with the movement. Mesdames Hampton and Crittenden were appointed a committee to see council about a clean-up day; also Prof. Schiemann about having the school children assist the club in planting trees around the school building. A letter was read from the Public Health Committee of Federated clubs asking our club to look after the health of children and general sanitary conditions. It was voted to have a Year Book. The following ladies were appointed a committee to edit the book: Mesdames Crittenden, Hamption, Bentley, Kiernes and John Coyle, assisted by the president. Election of officers followed: President – Mrs. J. W. Childress, re-elected Vice President – Miss Mary Coyle Secretary – Mrs. Ernest Crittenden Treasurer – Mrs. Ed. Dawkins, re-elected The next meeting will be with Mrs. Schiemann, February 17. Charles Bashara, the Assyrian merchant at Tuttle, charged with killing Col. Shelby of that town, is being tried at Chickasha. A. C. Bumpers, John Clover and Earl Glover, of Rush Springs are among the jurors. Miss May Foster, heroine of the prison outbreak at McAlester penitentiary has been offered by vaudeville companies $50 per week and expenses. She has recovered from her wounds sufficiently to return to her home at Trenton, Missouri. SWAN CAF… Has moved into its new quarters, next door to post office. Everything fresh, clean and up to date. When hungry drop in and make your wants known. T. C. Parish, proprietor NEW HARDWARE STORE Messrs. Parish & Wood have opened a new hardware store in Rush, where the propose to keep on hand all the latest and freshest goods in their line. They want you to drop in and become acquainted. ACME GLEANINGS R. H. Dunn’s new house is about completed. He will move in a few days. Polk Yeager and family spent last Sunday with Tom Dunn and family. L. P. Bumpers attended church last Sunday at Acme, driving Rev. Allen out from town. Temple Hood, Joe Brown, Deck Jolley and A. A. Fatherree were transacting business in Acme last week. J. A. Dryden, of near Little Rush, was visiting his daughter, Mrs. May Coleman last Sunday. Miss Rebecca Percival, of Marlow, was visiting at Acme last week. Jim Foster is on the sick list at this writing. Sam Fields and Ott Miller are preparing to build soon. George Randolph and family spent last Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Deck Jolley. Stanley Lee and family were in Acme last Friday. Joe Dempsey and Rosco Payme put in the last day of season hunting birds; Rosco got 17 and Joe 9. Roy Steger and wife spent last Sunday with Mr. Moody, near Rockyford. Mrs. Jesse Axley, of Arkansas City, Kansas, a former resident of Rush has been visiting friends here. While absent from home will visit relatives at Fort Worth and Plano, Texas. She orders The Landmark sent her for one year. METHODIST BANQUET Given by the W. H. M. S. to the men of the church was one of the season. The program of entertainment was violin, cornet and organ music, by Messrs. Riddle and Worsham and Miss Ethel Harper; vocal solos by Messrs. Riddle and Harvey Allen; reading by Doll Newton, Dorothy Aldrich and Pearl Smith. The supper of three courses was served in the lecture room; each course was a triumph of the culinary art. Mr. Riddle acted as master of ceremonies. Rev. Allen paid an eloquent tribute to the women of the H. M. S. who at great pains and expense served the banquet, the object of which was to promote sociability in the church. SPRAY FROM THE SPRINGS Miss Mattie Dawkins is visiting friends at Verden. Miss Willie Bailey is on the sick list this week, Mr. Thompson, of Ninnekah, attended the Methodist banquet. Mrs. Rice has sold her millinery stock to Mrs. Saunders. Ed Coyle was among the business visitors to Chickasha on Wednesday. Rev. Allen left Thursday to visit Mrs. Allen, who is now at Mangum. The stork paid a visit to the home of Will Foreman Monday, February 2. Mrs. A. N. Murphy is again at home from a visit to her daughter, Mrs. J. D. Watkins, at Snyder. Mr. and Mrs. Senna, of Duncan, are visiting their daughter, Mrs. R. S. Cox. Misses Julia Rice and Minnie Stephens, teachers in our public schools, went to Duncan Satruday for a visit with relatives, returning Sunday. Deputy Marshal Jones arrested two boys on Monday, charged with stealing a rop and slicker at College Mound the night previous. A marriage license has been issued to Barney Blue and Miss Elsie Clay, both of Rush Springs. Good wishes of friends accompany them. Mrs. Roberts, who has been on the sick list for some time, is now convalescent. T. E. Rice is one of the jurors in the Bashara trial at Chickasha this week. Miss Bell, who has been connected with the First State Bank for a number of years, leaves this week for Oklahoma City where she will take a course in short hand. Miss Carmen Hampton and Pearl Smith has a holiday while the school was taking examinations. The Landmark, 14 February 1914 NEW HOPE NEWS J. W. Johnson and family spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Barbee. Mr. McNealie was visiting with Mrs. Youngblood last Sunday. V. Simpson has for the past few days been almost confined to his bed with rheumatism. Ben Bennett, and a few other young people of this neighborhood went to Bailey last Sunday and while there they were passing the time away swinging. While Ben Bennett was swinging the rope broke, letting him fall about ten feet, sustaining serous injuries, but not fatal. John Wegner and Miss Lela Bumgardner were quietly married at the home of the bride’s parents last Sunday. Their many friends of this and the surrounding community wish them a happy and prosperous future. Ed Bailey’s little daughter is reported quite sick this week. Mr. and Mrs. Beard spent last Saturday night with Lawrence Walravin and wife. J. C. Autry’s baby is reported sick this week. A. Whitner, of Ninnekah, was visiting with his sister, Mrs. Bumgardner, last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Walravin were visiting with homefolks Sunday. W. D. Hargraves, of Chickasha, is expected to be with the people of the New Hope Literary next Saturday night. Lem Lowery, Rural Route No.3, is a new subscriber to The Landmark this week. Misses Pearl and Alma Baker who have been attending school at Rush Springs, returned home Friday to visit homefolks and friends. Roy Jones, of Wilson, Oklahoma, was visiting friends in our neighborhood last week. Born to Mr. and Mrs. Callahan last Friday morning a boy. Mr. and Mrs. Davis went to Marlow Monday. Mr. McCoy was in Marlow on business last Saturday. Rev. Dawson took a load of hogs to Marlow Monday. Born to Mr. and Mrs. L. O. Evans last Saturday a boy. CORZINE FOR COMMISSIONER J. A. Corzine, of Alex, announces that he is a candidate for county commissioner subject to the approval of the Democrats of the southern district of Grady County in the coming primary. Mr. Corzine has lived near Alex for the past twelve years and has always been a progressive and prosperous farmer. He is also president of the First National Bank of Alex, and is in every way well equipped for the office which he seeks. He is well and favorably known throughout the county as has many friends who will be glad to learn of his candidacy for this office. I have no promises to make other than, if elected, I shall try my best to deserve the honor placed upon me by the votes of Grady County, and shall faithfully performed my duties to the very best of my ability, with fairness to all and partiality to none. I shall certainly appreciate the support of the votes of Grady County in the coming primary. J. A. Corzine The trial of Mrs. Woodward and John Tremont cost the taxpayers of Grady County $5,500. PETTY FOR SHERIFF In offering myself as a candidate for sheriff, I have nothing to promise except my best efforts to serve the people faithfully and acceptably. And to conduct the office at the least possible expense to the taxpayers. If my past record in office is satisfactory to the voters, I shall be very grateful to have their support. Very respectfully, George W. Petty PIANO TUNING A. J. Bell, the well known and skillful piano tuner will pay a professional visit to Rush Springs in about two weeks. People owning pianos should take advantage of his presence. 19-2t Harry Waddington of Hugo has left for St. Petersburg, Florida, where he will enter the Benois school of aviation. Rev. Phillip K. Edwards of Mankato, Minnesota, has accepted the call of All Saints Episcopal Church of McAlester and will assume his pastoral duties March 1. The dead body of J. W. Bishop, 60 years old, was found in his room at Lawton. The condition of the body indicated that he had been dead several days. Mrs. Emma Brumbaugh, of Lawton, was handled with out gloves by a jury. A fine of $300. and 100 days in jail was assessed against her for violating the prohibition law. SPRAY FROM THE SPRINGS Get more and better meal for 35 cents at Barbee’s Mill. 19-2t E. Brightwell, taking advantage of school holiday, is visiting his sister at Gainesville, Texas. Mrs. Bottom, of Jacksboro, Texas, sister of Mrs. W. L. McGranahan, is on a visit to Rush. L. N. Barbee intends to have bolted meal as soon as machinery is put in. Mrs. Allen returned from Mangum last Saturday, her health having improved. Dr. Newton is visiting his son, Cashier Newton of the First State Bank, and family. R. L. Williams, C. W. Harper, M. J. Collins and W. M. Huntley were Chickasha visitors Tuesday. Ed Coyle is absent on the grand jury in the Federal Court at Muskogee. Mrs. Walters, of South Dakota, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Shook, left for her home Tuesday. J. E. Lee, the well known blacksmith, left on Wednesday for Roswell, New Mexico, to attend the bedside of a sick son. Ed Williams and wife, of near Acme, took advantage of the moonlight to attend evening service in Rush Sunday night. A marriage license has been issued to Robert Tims, aged 25, and Miss Nannie Cary, aged 20, both of Rush Springs. Mrs. Graham of Western Texas, left Sunday after a pleasant visit with her niece, Mrs. S. I. Wallace. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Daugherty of Chickasha spent the weekend with Mrs. Daugherty’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Clark. Roy Parrish, the new hardware merchant comes to us highly recommended as a merchant and good citizen. His family has arrived from Erick, Oklahoma, and purposes to be one of us in future. F. L. McGeehee has abandoned the idea of establishing a pecan grove in Garvin County. He will again locate near Rush Springs and engage in farming and raising live stock. Mrs. Mary Abney, of Holdenville, Oklahoma, who has been here the past week visiting her daughter, Mrs. L. P. Bumpers, departed for her home Monday evening. Tom Ray, a restaurant cook died at Chickasha suddenly Thursday night. Too much bootleg wood alcohol is assigned as the cause. Visitors to Chickasha Tuesday: Messrs, Crittenden, Collins, Harper, Huntley, Misses Montgomery, Stevens, Ethel Harper, Mrs. Childress. All or nearly all attended the play at Suggs Theater. FOR SALE OR LEASE 150 acres of land, six miles from Bonita, Montague County, Texas, 50 acres in cultivation, bottom land, four room house, good well, land fenced, first class grazing, school on next quarter. Price $10 per acre. Time on $1,000. For particulars call on A. Meachen or Murphy & Son, Rush Springs, Oklahoma 17-3t SCHOOL NOTES Miss Hammond, teacher of the fourth grade, was called home on account of sickness. Miss Ninah Kincanon takes her place. Case against the four men, J. A. McAlester, Arthur Stroud, Lester Taylor and W. Taylor, were set for yesterday at Chickasha. They are charged with breaking into a schoolhouse near Rush Springs. SPRAY FROM THE SPRINGS Mrs. Stallcup, of Pocasset, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Harper. Ross Cox, deputy county clerk, was a Sunday visitor. Mrs. Langham, of Duncan is visiting her sister, Mrs. Cox this week. L. N. Barbee has bought the Holt place and fixed it up for a home. Miss Pearl Smith has returned to the State University at Norman. V. Simpson, one of our southside farmers, was in town Saturday. The Landmark, 21 February 1914 NEW HOPE NEWS Mr. Hargraves of Chickasha was with the people of the New Hope Literary last Saturday night. He delivered us a fine speech. Lem Lory was absent from the Literary last Saturday night and he said it was on account of a bad cold. Incidentally we never saw a good cold. Mr. J. C. Autre’s little daughter has the measles but seems to be standing them very well. Ben Bennett who received injuries by the breaking of a rope on which he was swinging last week is convalescent. G. W. Beard is preparing land to sow some oats. V. Simpson lost several young pigs in the recent cold spell. Mr. Richardson was visiting with T. B. Bailey Sunday. Mrs. L. N. Barbee of Rush Springs was visiting with her son, J. S. Barbee, last Sunday. Born to Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Barbee on February 12, a boy. Mr. Davis and family were visiting with Rance Southerland last Sunday. Mr. McGuire went to Marlow Monday. W. T. Johnson was dehorning cattle Monday morning. John Simpson was in Rush Sunday attending church. Mrs. Lawrence Walravin has the measles. Mr. McGown, of Duncan, was in our community last week. Mrs. Effie Barbee, of Acme, was visiting with J. S. Barbee last week. Mrs. Simpson was visiting with Mrs. Walravin Monday. SPRAY FROM THE SPRINGS E. Brightwell has returned from his trip to Texas and reports everything seemingly good in that part of the Lord’s vineyard. Dan Jackson has moved his shop across the street on the corner. N case the "Old Rookey" blows or falls down he is a sufficient distance away to hammer in safety. ACME GLEANING J. A. Brooks, T. P. Whybark and Deck Jolley were in Acme on business last Saturday. Ralph Talley bid farewell to Acme last week going to Marlow, where he will make his home in the future. Mr. and Mrs. Ruff was visiting in Cement last week, returning home last Sunday. Tom Archer, the time keeper, was in Oklahoma City last week on business for the Plaster Company. Mrs. Cox missed last week out of school on account of sickness but is at her post this week, all O.K. Mr. and Mrs. Swyhart and Grandma Bankston attended church at Acme last Sunday. Mrs. G. H. Smith was visiting her little granddaughter which was sick several days last week at Stanley Lee’s. Mr. Bible returned from Oklahoma City last Tuesday, where he has been under the treatment of doctors the past thirty days. Att Miller and wife was called to Chickasha Monday to attend the funeral of Mr. Miller’s little nephew. Elmer Heard made a flying trip to Fort Worth last Sunday. On account of tacky party at the schoolhouse last Saturday night Rev. Bell preached at the residence of L. W. Steger. SPRAY FROM THE SPRINGS F. O. Clark, of Chickasha, is a new subscriber to The Landmark. Carmen Hampton visited home at the week’s end. T. E. Rice is absent this week on a business visit to St. Louis. Mr. Cannon, of Southwestern, Texas, father-in-law of G. W. McGeehee, is up on a visit. Charles Green and wife, of Kansas City, are visiting his parents here. Mattie Dawkins returned Monday from a two weeks visit at Verden. J. W. Herndon and wife went to Chickasha to hear the great violinist, Maude Powell. Mrs. M. A. Ridgway, of Columbia, Missouri, renews her subscription to The Landmark and writes that cold weather prevails in that section – an eight inch snow; also plenty of smallpox in Columbia and adjoining towns. Mrs. D. H. McCarthy has returned form her protracted trip to California. Like all who have visited the Golden State she praises its climate and other attractions but says it is a costly locality to permanently reside in. T. W. Forman, under sheriff spent Sunday in Rush Springs. B. S. Moore drew the gold filled watch given away with "X-Cel-O" coffee being sold by McCormick & Son. Mr. and Mrs. Riddle attended the concert at Chickasha by the greatest woman violinist in the world, Maude Pawell. Walter Jones is absent at Muskogee, having been summoned as a witness before the Federal Grand Jury. Mr. Riddle of the G. & R. Store, has moved into the new residence recently erected for him on Fourth Street. J. W. McCrary is now reconstructing Walter Jones’ residence, putting in new doors, new windows and a sleeping porch. C. W. Harper is looking closely after his herd of white faced cattle, shifting them from one point to another in search of a newer and better pasture. Mrs. J. A. Lee is again at home on Little Rush after a prolonged trip to Stillwater, Oklahoma, visiting her daughter, Mrs. Burton. The Landmark, 28 February 1914 SPRAY FROM THE SPRINGS John Lee has returned from New Mexico, where he went to visit a sick son. G. C. Hill is again back in Rush after swinging around the circle in Western Oklahoma. W. L. James, of Green, Butler County, Iowa, is a new subscriber to The Landmark. He writes: I like your paper and will be in Rush Springs this summer." The Clark brothers, who created a rough house at a dance given at the home of a man named Davis, fared badly at the hands of the police court in Rush on Wednesday. A heavy fine and the end is not yet. Cashiers Collins and Newton attended the Bankers’ Convention held at Lawton. As usual on such occasions visitors were highly entertained. In addition to a banquet all the show places in the neighborhood were exhibited, among them Fort Sill and Lake Law-ton-ka. Mrs. Minnie Bond, who figured as a star in the Gore suit, will shake the dust or sand from her feet and become a resident of Dallas, Texas. J. C. Clark, of Rush Springs, who was badly injured in the wreck at Ninnekah about fifteen months ago, has compromised his case with the railway, receiving $3,200 as a balm for his injuries. The Landmark regrets the removal of James Blundell to Stephens County. He is one of our best citizens and carries with him the good wishes of all his friends. TACKY PARTY The largest gathering of the tackiest people ever seen in Oklahoma gathered at Acme schoolhouse last week. McCall and other fashion journals should have had an agent present to take notes on the various costumes. John Kiernes, as a dud from Roaring Creek, received the prize of a box of cigars and Miss Ethel Harper, as a dudine from Possum Hollow received the salad bowl. There were other costumes equally as grotesque, which made the sand dunes of Acme echo with laughter. Refreshments were served at 10 p.m. Receipts will be donated to Acme Library fund by Home Improvement Club. ACME GLEANINGS O. Cowen, Frank Cast, Deck Jolley, W. L. Hall and J. H. Brown were transacting business in Acme Monday. L. P. Bumpers attended church at Acme last Sunday afternoon. Ralph Talley came up from Marlow last Friday on business and returned Saturday. J. P. Ruff and Noah Dunn attended court at Anadarko last Monday as witnesses in the J. C. Clarke case. Robert Dunn butchered hogs last Monday. Mrs. Barrow, of Chickasha, is visiting her brother, Att Miller, at this writing. Sorry to say that Mrs. Cox is absent from her school room again on account of sickness. Mr. and Mrs. Chaffin, south of Acme, attended church at Acme last Sunday. The new store at Acme conducted by J. A. Smith is doing a nice business now. E. Brightwell, Hodge Bailey and J. H. Smith were transacting legal business in Acme last Monday. Z. Brock, a grocer and meat dealer of Chickasha, was held up Tuesday night and robbed of $65. in cash. The affair occurred at 7:30 in the evening, when the street in that section is practically deserted. Mr. Brock was alone in the store, except for his 10 year old son, when the bandit entered. He forced the grocer to place his hands on top of a showcase and remain with his back to the store while he proceeded to go through two cash registers, and not finding any money, he searched Brock’s pockets, extracting there from the money bag containing receipts of the day’s business. SPRAY FROM THE SPRINGS Mrs. M. M. Turner is visiting her daughter near El Reno. Ed Coyle and Dr. Bentley were Chickasha visitors on Tuesday. Charley Coyle was a business visitor to Chickasha this week. Dr. Hampton and Finley were witnesses in the Clark case at Anadarko. Walter Jones, who h as been a witness in the Federal Court at Muskogee is again at home. Died at Marlow on February 20, J. V. Lee, father of John Lee of Rush. He had reached the ripe age of eighty four years. Earl Blundell writes The Landmark from Fort Worth, Texas that Clyde Simpson, Harry Caywood and himself will return to Rush Springs in the near future and open a business college. J. T. Strickland has opened a new grocery store and meat market on the south side of Main Street. He extends a cordial invitation to all to call and see him. Mrs. Dan Jackson left Sunday for Braggs, Oklahoma, where she goes to visit her parents. Her husband accompanied her as far as Chickasha. Ole Beeson, who has been attending school at Chickasha, received a rating of 91 out of a possible 100. Mrs. Jim Jones, who has been quite sick is not able to be up. E. L. Taylor’s children, who have been quite sick, are on the improve. T. E. Rice has returned from St. Louis, where he purchased a nice line of dry goods of the latest styles. Ulrich Beeson spent last Sunday at home. He has been selected to meet in contest with El Reno debating team. Judge Meachen, of Marlow, and for several years a practicing attorney at Erick, Oklahoma, has decided to locate permanently at Rush Springs and continue in the law and collection business. Judge Meachen has had a long experience in his line and promises to give satisfaction to the people who may wish his services. The hardware firm of Parrish & Hood has known Judge Meachen favorably while he lived at Erick, and if you wish inquire of them. Judge Meachem has his office over the A. D. Smith store. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Return to Grady County Archives: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ok/grady/grady.html