Old Greer Co. OK - From the Plain Dealer - 1898 USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities,as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages cannot be reproduced in any format for profit or other presentation. ************************************************************************ Transcribed and submitted by "Phyllis Rhodes" April 1997 THE PLAIN DEALER NEWSPAPER Published at Altus, Oklahoma Territory by James and W H Kelley. Office located on the north side of the square. Cost of newspaper, $1.00 a year. The Plain dealer newspaper was a Republican paper that was created to publish the land notices. The Republicans were in national power and the Land Office job was an appointment from the President of the United States. The land notices, by law, had to be run for several consecutive weeks in the papers for the public to view. If there were any mistakes or contests they were made at this time. The early papers were filled with news from the nation; very little local news or advertisements were in the first papers. The front page carried national news, a continued story and a few short articles. The second page carried the name of the paper and subscription rates and after that there was news that they gleaned from other newspapers in the state of Oklahoma. The political about Oklahoma was on page two. To finish the page they published notices from the Land Office about land final proofs. When most of the land was claimed, sometimes after 1900, the land office was finally moved to Lawton, and both the land office and the Plain Dealer went out of business. Land Notices---All the notices are written in the same words. We will write all the words for the first notice and after that we will just list the names of the person who is making application, printing date, filing date, land description and witnesses. Witnesses are from Oklahoma Territory. Others will be designated. PLAIN DEALER NEWSPAPER CLIPPINGS (1898 editions) Minimal editing has been done in order to preserve the original spelling, sentence structure and "flavor" of the articles. FEBRUARY 10, 1898 Janie Rogers is home from visiting friends and relatives. C.C. Hightower purchased dry goods, shoes, and showcases of W.H. Crawford at Navajoe. Little Bruce Braddock is sick with pneumonia. T.M. Blain, Joe McClaren, Hershel Pendleton went to Vernon. Mr. Williams and Texie Bowen of Dunbar were in Altus. Miss. Rachel Kirby gave a party last Saturday night. Henry Farmer moved his house and family from his farm near Koreb at Altus for excellent school facilities Judge Bogard, prominent attorney from Mangum, mingled in Altus, business of a legal nature, probably a political candidate. Entertainment held at the school. Dialogues, speeches and compositions rendered in a masterly manner. Altus orchestra furnished music. There was a large crowd. J.C. Campbell, ginner at Cofer gin, departed for Vernon, Texas. Rachel Kirby entertained with a party in Altus assisted by her sister-in-law, Mrs. Flora Kirby. Delicious cake was served. RUMOR. Two prospectors enroute from Chillcothe to Greer County in search of claims last Sunday were held up by mask men and one of the prospectors was shot, killing him instantly, not harming the other. Prospector set out for Quanah to notify the Sheriff. When they reached the scene of tragedy the robbers were gone and no trace of the dead prospector. No further details. J.M. Russell in Vernon, reports of wood cost rising 25 cent to $1.50 for a load. This rumor is causing talk. An Indian in Navajoe had a letter from Major Baldwin, acting Agent, stating that there would be a raise. Green wood would not be sold under any circumstances. Woodhaulers report no rise as yet. Reports of petty thievery in Altus. A rifle was stolen out of a buggy at school one night. Another act was the making of fireballs and leaving them ignited to blow around at will. Much disturbance has been indulged at public meetings, especially degree services. These acts are becoming monotonous and we are sorry that we have to call attention to this matter. Proper authorities are keeping a sharp lookout for guilty parties and we warn the intruders beforehand that they better exercise good judgment in this matter. Keep out of the clutches of the law. Parents see that your boy is not indulging in this sport and place him under strict discipline. Partaking in these practices lead boys to the gallows and break many a mother's heart. Prospective railroad building through Greer County agitates the minds of the people to a great extent. Vernon and Quanah are against the railroad coming to Greer County. They don't want to lose Greer County trade. Secretary Jenkins issued a Charter for the El Reno and Southwest Railroad Company at $1,000,000. It proposes a line through to Greer to connect at Vernon, Texas. Mrs. Kirby is a school teacher in Altus schools. Ross Goodner accepted a position with the J.R. McMahan store. All persons who settled on public land in Greer Co, O.T. prior to March 16, 1896, were given preference by government of filing on 160 acres on which they were living and could purchase additional 160 acres for $1.00 per acre. Most land in the eastern part of Greer County is already taken. School land has been filed on by settlers. Secretary Filson chose school land in the Northwest and western part of the county. Arrangements have been made to lease this land while he was in Greer County. There is a vast agriculture and grazing land. Farmers sold this year's grain to the cattlemen. Immense crops were raised last year. Establishment of a home market for products is essential. J.M. Russell went to Vernon. Advertisement: J.M. Julian has Garden Seed to sell. Tom Slaton, of Mangum, shopping in Altus. Frank Louis moved his family and household to Lock. C.C. Hightower and Dr. J.E. Fowler were in Mangum. C.S. Hays of Lock reports that his barn burned. Rev. James Kizziar's house is completed and he moved his family to town. High water disrupted mail delivery. Farmers planting spring crops. J. M. Julian asking for his debtors to pay up. R.C. Sawyers of Yeldell was in Altus. He shipped a carload of mules to Van Buren, Arkansas. PLEW School house had a basket supper, 7 miles east of Altus, large attendance, valentines displayed. EDITORIAL: Man can drop a piece of meat on the floor and he will give it a kick or let it lay. He never picks it up. Let him drop a tobacco plug-no difference how dirty the floor, he will pick it up-give it a swipe on the bosom of his pants and take a big chew from it with a keener relish than ever. (end) Alva G. Baldwin, Chief Clerk of the Mangum land office is visiting friends in Perry, Oklahoma. He said 4,000 land entries were registered in December and at one time they had $13,000 in the safe. 79 entries were made in one day. Major McNight of the Mangum land office came from Perry. W.P. Bryan returned from El Reno where he attended the Masonic Lodge. He met the Rock Island surveyor at work headed this way. They are not interested in building towns but want the shortest route to the County. WARNING: Retail grocery peddlers in the county have articles to sell at a cheap price, but they are of a cheap grade. Patronize your hometown merchant. Valentine party at the home of J.E. Copen, 4 miles east of Altus. One of the most commodious homes in the county and furnished with everything to make an ideal home. Waterworks and conveniences can be found in this house, spacious rooms afford ample room for many guests. The writer was taken to the party in Mr. Ernest Coen's new buggy behind a fine-footed horse. The house was filled with merry chattering and laughing when we arrived. Many of the guests came from long distances. Games and other amusement were furnished during the evening. Baskets brim full of valentines were distributed. Miss Kate Smith was assisted by Cora Boen(Bowen) in reading the Valentines. Miss. Minnie Donalson rendered a beautiful song. Hosts: Jim and J.E. Coen, sisters Rosa and Bessie. Friends enjoyed the hospitality. FEBRUARY 24, 1898 Old Bushyhead, famous Cherokee Statesman, is dead. Mangum. Meeting of town citizens to take steps to build a railroad. Judge Bogard presided at the meeting and appointed a committee to lay plans before some railroad to induce the railroad to Mangum. Greer County needs a railroad very badly. Altus should see to it that she is not given the go-by. Education Superintendent of the Territory ordered to set County Normals in July and August. March 24-25 is the time for common school examinations for diplomas. Dr. Neel, Tom Staton and son, Ed. Townsend, Edna O'Brien all from Mangum were in our town. Clerk Holland of the Hightower & Funderburks drygoods was in Mangum on Sunday. County Attorney Mathews of Mangum was in Altus as legal advisor of late Wiley Baucum estate. R.M. Blain, Hershel Pendleton and Joe McClaren were in Vernon during their court session. Kiowa-Comanche Reservation petition on our streets to open reservation for settlement. It originated in Vernon. Mangum is to have a horse race in April. W.T. Funderburk of Mangum and C.C. Hightower left for St. Louis Market. W.T. Dodson of the firm of Gilliland and Claunch of Mangum lost a portion of their house by fire. Quick response of citizens saved the house. The fire started from the flue and was inside the roof. The Battleship Maine blew up in the Havana Harbor. 160 men killed or drowned, total loss $4,500,000. Spanish war ships came to the rescue. In District Court H.C. Sweet et al vs. Boyd reversed and remanded. Congress approved on May 2, 1890 that the territory in that portion of Greer was included in the boundaries of Oklahoma Territory and made part of Territory. The district Court in Greer County decided that the taxes belonged to Texas. The Supreme Court reversed and dismissed the case. School news: Alfred French, Geo. Raley?(Baley)-has pneumonia, John Derr, Mrs. Kirby, Mr. Williams. Students advertise for Mr. Dickey a wife. MARCH 3, 1898 El Reno is striving for a new land office. The country west of El Reno is fast settling. Dr. Harden and Isaac Satterfield both of Olustee were in Altus. Geo. Slaton visited his family in Mangum. Dr. W.L. Baxter gave his steroptician show at Navajoe. W.H. Maupin, F. M. Aycock and Rev. James Kizziar all from Altus visited in Mangum. H.D. Moore, agent to Mail lines in county, from Canadian, Texas is here closing contracts. County Superintendent Cox of Mangum visited Altus schools. Dr. J.E. Fowler has moved his resident from the southern part of town to his lot just north of J.M. Julian's grocery store and filled up an office. Methodist held their quarterly Conference at the schoolhouse and held Communion. Rev. Crump preached very able sermon R.M. Blain contracted for Altus-Mangum mail line for four years. We know of no other who could discharge the duties of this line as well as "Uncle Dick" Semi-Weekly Globe and Plain Dealer $1.50. Semi weekly 8 pages each Tuesday and Friday. J.B. Ralston, businessman from Vernon was in Altus. Altus school's fifth and sixth grades entertained Friday night. James Vaughn returned from Meredian, Bosque County, Texas, as a witness in the Galbraith murder case, which was committed over 20 years ago. Galbraith was running a hotel in Tecumseh, O.T. under the assumed name of Lee at the time of his arrest. He was employed by James Vaughn early in the 1880's as a miner and was summoned as a witness. Temple Houston defended Galbraith. Jury returned a verdict of not guilty. Dr. W.L. Buster gave a Magic Lantern exhibition at the schoolhouse. Pictures of historical as well as comic nature were viewed. Doctor. Described each view and made it very interesting. Short notice and the crowd was of small size. Doctor will have a repeat entertainment next Saturday. High winds prevented the balloon ascension but it will go up on Saturday if weather permits. MARCH 10, 1898 Cattle Raiser's Association of Texas held their Convention in Ft. Worth, Texas, March 8, 1898. It included Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Oklahoma Territory, Kansas, Colorado. The Association availed themselves to the advantages of protection offered by the organization. J.F. Holden, traffic manager of the Choctaw Railroad, advertised for bids for grading of the extension line of the Choctaw 30 miles west from El Reno and Bridgeport. Bridgeport is a new town on the South Canadian River. Bids opened March 1, 1898. Will have to be running into Bridgeport by August. Teachers Institute of Greer County Teachers at Navajoe, April 1,2, 1898: Those listed on the program are: Mrs. L. Herring, W.H. Dicky, J.R. Bryce, C.W. Edwards, J.C. Webb, Irene James, Sallie Farrill, Jettie Hinton, Mary Kirby, Texie Bowen, Lela Mae Pennell, Elmer Taylor, Miss Whorten, Mollie Adams, C.E. Aberson, V.B. Smith, Mrs. J.H. Dale, Nettie Borbes, H. Denton, Miss Petterson, Virgie James, Leona Hungate, Louis Starkey, F. Brandenbur, O Gerds?, Jessie Hargrove, Jessie Howse, Mrs. Vida Williams, Mattie Tuttle, Hettie Williams, Edward Dale, Kittie Fullerton, T.E, Jones. A few weeks ago we warned people to steer clear of men traveling through the country selling stale groceries at wholesale prices. One of these men jumped a $3.00 board bill. He put up a "oily tongued" talk to Mr. Smith and told him he was out of Mangum. He said all the money he had on him was a check that he would have to cash in Vernon and then he would send the amount he owed back to Mr. Smith. Three weeks have elapsed and no money for the unpaid vitals has arrived and prospects are that Mr. Smith will wait for the money that never will arrive. A man who would beat a $3.00 board bill would cheat his grandmother out of her false teeth and is not fit to associate with white people. J.M. Russell returned from Tulsa, Texas where he spent 10 days thinking he had captured James Dunham, who is charged with murder committed several years ago in Colorado. $10,000 reward was made for his capture dead or alive. As to the description, the supposed Dunham, whose real name is Ward, suited that of Dunham. Mr. Russell proceeded to Tulsa, investigated the matter, had the jail bird's picture taken, which was forwarded to the Colorado sheriff. The photo and description was so much alike that the Colorado Sheriff detached a deputy, who upon arriving and investigating the matter more closely, pronounced Ward the wrong man. Uncle Gee thought for awhile his fortune was made and the rest of his days would be among the monied men. Dr. Hardin, from Olustee and Tom Slaton of Mangum were in Altus Dr. Fowler is having his office painted. District Court convenes in Mangum the third Tuesday in May. Gouge McDaniels and J.M. Julian had business in Mangum. J.T. Kimball moved his family and household from Vernon to his farm 3 miles east of town. C.C Hightower is back from Spring Market in St. Louis. Josepheus Hammons of Olustee attended the Altus Masonic lodge. Wheat prospects look excellent. F.M. Trimble and Percy Bryan departed for Ft. Worth to attend the Stockmen's Convention. Twelve wagons were stationed around the town well at noon on Monday, loaded with oats bound for Vernon. Oats are selling for 21 cents a bushel was the cause of the rush. Dr. Baxter gave his magic lantern exhibition at the schoolhouse. The balloon ascension created merriment for the children and adults. Eloise Kimball is teaching at White Flat near Mangum during the winter. Her school closed last week and she has returned home. Supt. Cox appointed Professor W.H. Dickey to the Exam board in the place of Professor Simpson of Mangum, who resigned. Prof. Dickey is competent and energetic. Confederate veterans held a reunion at Mangum, March 2. They organized a county troop for making an appeal case to the Secretary of Interior for purchasing time of homesteads. J.W. Fraley, living four miles west of Martha, was shot and probably fatally wounded by B.A. Lewis, Tuesday. Fraley and Lewis are neighbors, holding adjoining claims. Fraley had a well and also claimed the land. Fraley forbid Lewis from using water from the well. Lewis came to the well and met Fraley who upon discoursing some hot epithets, dashed at Lewis with a club, which the later responded by discharging a .38 pistol. The ball entered the right side penetrating the lung and was extracted by the Doctor at the point of the shoulder blade. Lewis went to Mangum and surrendered to the Sheriff and his preliminary trial is set for Saturday. Fraley's condition is critical and hopes of his recovery is reported as a chance. MARCH 17, 1898 Fraley, who was shot, is improving. Albert Caudle and wife of Mangum were in Altus. He is interested in establishing a livery stable here. A Chinaman came to Mangum to start a laundry, but he could get no business. He left town. Advertisement: Baucum Brothers, Dry Goods, Tin Ware. T.K. Stout, C.C. Hightower, E.E. Russell, William Murrow, Mrs. E. H. Sutherland all of Altus were in Mangum on business. Wm. Smiley, of Mangum, was in Altus Monday was a real disagreeable Marcher day. Charley Granger of Chillicothe, Texas was with H.G. Moore in Altus. When you hear the prairie dog howl and sing in the evening you know spring is fast approaching. Ft. Sill has five troops of Cavalry ordered to Galveston. Indication of War with Spain. H.C. Moore, of Canadian, Texas was in town to let contract for Chillicothe mail route to T.J. Beard of Altus. Baucum purchased W M. Morrow's interest in the Rachet Store and the new firm will sail under Baucum Brothers. Rain on Friday and Saturday. Wheat, Oats and prairie grass looking fine. F.M. Trimble returned from Ft. Worth convention, reports a large crowd. Baseball: Altus nine and school nine will play Saturday afternoon. This is the first game of the season. Free of charge, at 2:30, weather permitting. Uncle Will Mitchell came in from Prairie Grove, Arkansas. Came to look after his claim and future home. He says Arkansas has dry and bad crops. Elmer Barrett has been to Seattle, Washington. He returned Thursday. Reports seeing Klondike gold hunters. He remained for some time owing to his fathers' bad health. Mr. Leverett of Hess has his house broken into while he was plowing in the field. They stole $20.00. McDaniels, Mr., Bessie Aycock, J.M. Julian and Daisy Bailey went to Chillicothe to visit friends and relatives. Northwest Territorial College building was erected at the cost of $84,000. J.H. Pendleton's large two story brick building in Vernon caught fire, Friday and destroyed the drug stock. The fire originated in the sulfur barrel. Stock and building badly damaged. Loss covered by Insurance. Excitement in Ketchum school district by the burning of Red Hill School. About a year ago Ketchum school on Mangum and Quanah Road, three miles north of Duke was burned, evidently by incendiarist, as a can of coal oil was found near by. After the fire a strong effort was being made by patrons of the east end of the district to move the school house into their neighborhood. The fire aroused much animosity for it was attributed to the west-enders. No clew as to the perpetrators being found, the matter was dropped until last week when west-enders circulated their petition for the division of the district just as the east-enders were beginning to build Ketchum's school house back. Excitement rose to a high pitch and Red Hill School went down in ashes once more. Still undaunted the patrons went to work and in less than a week a new schoolhouse stood where its predecessor was burned. Professor Calhoun, who is teaching a private school there only lost 3 days from School. The East-enders, as a precaution, are erecting a stone building which is covered with sheet iron. The whole district is anxious that the fire-bugs be caught and sent up. Exams for school diplomas will be given at Navajo April 2, 1898. Names given: T.A. Putnam, Willowvale; W.H. Dickey, Altus; T.E. Jones, Navajoe; V.R. Smith, Martha; K.C. Cox, Mangum. Texas Confederate meeting at Mangum March 26, 1898. W.P. Johnson, Adj., T.A. Putnam, Capt.; Com'dr. J.M. Russell, alternative. T.G. Braddock had a fire at his house. It was on the roof near the flue. No damage as it was extinguished. Some years ago Greer County was classed among the arid counties. We were told that no crops could be raised here and it was fit only for grazing. The cowmen told the story of nothing prevailing but prairie dogs and hot winds and it was viewed as a desert. Being inhabited by a lawless class of people whose occupation was the brandishing of a six- shooter. The tough man has been compelled to seek greener pastures and give room for law abiding citizens who are fast inhabiting the county. She is a top-notch agricultural and stock raising county. Fertile lands will produce what any other county will. Her cattle sell for $25.00 each, which is the highest in county history. Farmers are just becoming acquainted as to how to till the soil and as a consequence the lands are producing large yields of the various crops planted. Cotton was introduced into the county and large yields are being realized off a small acreage. New substantial houses are adorning many farms, which shows the strong wave of prosperity. This is no "yellow journal" talk, just simple cold facts. Charles H. Filson and Samuels of Vernon were in Mangum. W.T. Cotney, of Martha, is caring for his cattle. Miss Viola Baty, Martha, is attending the singing school in Altus. Prof. Austin, of Wise County, Texas organized a singing school. Prof. Dickey visited his claim near Duke and reported an abundance of grass. New bell for the Altus school has been installed. Now, we sound like a city when that bell rings. Solomon Kirby had a wagon blown over on Red River last week. He was loaded with freight when he was caught in the bed of the river in what must have been a young cyclone and blew his wagon over. R.M. Blain is surprised to see the number of new houses going up on his mail route and lumber has arrived for the new Martha store building to be erected by Postmaster Doughty at Martha. Yelldell baseball club desires a game with the Altus nine. It is time to organize and get in repairs for the approaching season. Scarborough, of Mangum Star, made a call at the office in Altus. A Georgia court decided that Sunday marriages are illegal-a blow to Sam Jones Camp meetings. El Reno butcher found gold nuggets in chicken gizzards. It might be well if our farmers follow their chickens-daily. Ernest Coen, Jerry and Ned McDaniels have each received a new bicycle. Ned expects to become a bicycle racer and has selected the road leading east for eight miles to practice on. He exercises his steed every Sunday. On March 24-25 the examination for teachers and pupils will be held. T.A. Putnam, Willowvale, W.H. Dickey, Altus; T.E.Jones, Navajoe; V.B. Smith, Martha and K.C. Cox, Mangum will be in charge. APRIL 14, 1898 School lands for lease, March 30, 1898: Greer school lands sections 16, 36, 13, 33 in each township are now offered for lease at $33.00 per section or $12.50 per 1/4 section. Preference will be given to persons now occupying the land until April 25, 1898. After that time it will be to the first applicant. All leases are for 3 years. Application must accompany the first years rent and secured notes for the rest-payable the first of October each year. M.E. Kizziar is in Mangum on land business. Fletcher Maddox visited relatives in Mangum C.C. Hightower, E.R. McDaniels and Rev. Terry were in Mangum Bent Rogers who lives near Mangum has been teaching in Altus the past winter Wesley Cox has erected a fine house on his farm north of Altus Mr. Rogers, collector for McCormick Binders has headquarters in Vernon. An egg breaking took place in Mangum for the benefit to enlarge the Methodist parsonage. They made $31.00. J.R. McMahan is on his way to Combs P.O. to look after his cattle interest there. R.C. Sawyers and son, Robert, of Yelldell, will leave shortly for their new home in Arkansas. Navajoe has a baseball team. GAR encampment, May 17, 20, 1898, Tim Williams, Alex Muncie, James S. Kirkpatrick all of Hess were in Mangum. They registered at the Altus Hotel on their way home with their families. Stella McMahan, daughter of J.R. our druggist, has been attending school at Tyler, Texas during the winter. She is home. J.H. Pendleton sold his store to Rick Brothers Hardware. W.H. Gibbs and family moved from Vernon to Warren in Greer County, O.T. Boyd and Jones Ranch at Mangum purchased 400 head of cattle from W.E. Gates living 10 miles East of Altus, for the sum $8,000. The cattle came through town. Mr. O. Williams and Texie Bowen, of Martha, were united in marriage at the Methodist parsonage in Altus on Sunday by Rev. Lipscomb. Bowen is a school teacher and Williams is a farmer. Harriet McKnight, employee of the land office in Mangum for the past 6 months, completed her time and is to be succeeded by W.A. Rank of Washington. Baptist membership is going to erect a large church in Altus. Mr. Enock and wife of Trenton, Tennessee are visiting F.M. Trimble. J.R. McMahan purchased Tom Lawrence's farm north of Altus. McMahan will build dwelling. Henry Denton, who teaches at Union school is returning to Grayson County, Texas after his school closes. Ulam McMurray has a barbershop, with 4 razor stations in Altus. Fine rain W.H. Maupin sent to Vernon. Dr. D.E. Wilson of Hess, Tom Slaton of Mangum, Zula Doughty of Martha, and J.R. Halley of Mangum were in Altus. Baptists are hauling stone for their new church. Nash Racey, of the Z.V. Ranch fame, came into town to make arrangement to place his children in school here. T.A. Lawrence and his two little children came down from Mangum. Pearl Weir and Bula Starkey were visiting parents in Martha over the weekend. Cam Russell resigned his position at C.C. Hightower store and will look after his cattle. Jim Houston of Cheyenne purchased 800 head of cattle from F.M. Trimble. Plew Valley School entertained their neighborhood. Mr. Hines of Vernon is visiting his daughter Mrs. Geo. Slaton. He is think of putting in a stock of groceries. M.J. Giles announced for re-election of County Treasurer. A.O. Boger, of the firm of Holt and Boger of Vernon, was with Mr. Brown in Altus. He is the traveling agent for Deering Binder Company. Rosa Coen, three miles northeast of Altus wed G.W. Gordon. The groom is a farmer from Cheyenne. APRIL 21, 1898 Mountain Home school was issued a charter for a high school, located at Headquarter's Mountain. In charge of the school are J.N. Olds, Quartz; R.C. Olds, Mangum; S.H. Tittle and J.C. Collins, Mt. Walsh; J.A. Trotter, Quartz. Ball game played Saturday afternoon between Altus and Yelldell. Heavy winds were blowing from the South. This was the first game the Altus team had played together. They defeated Yelldell. It was a close ball game and neither side had a chance to "Crow" until the ninth inning when Altus shut them out 11-12. Geyer, Altus and Flowers, Yeldell were the pitchers. Kelly and McDaniels sided at home base. They will meet again in another match on Saturday at Yelldell. Judge J.A. Powers wrote J.M. Russell, Attorney, that the Commission of law interpreted the words occupant and occupancy, as used in the Greer County Act of January 18, 1897, to mean actual residence. And that one must have been an actual resident on March 16, 1896 to be a occupant of land. Unless one was an actual resident on his homestead March 16, 1896, he was not entitled to purchase 160 acres in addition to the 160 acres of his homestead entry. ROAD LAW, Section 5708. All section lines are declared public Highways. They are to be 66 feet wide, equally from each side to be laid out and open upon the section line not more that 66 feet and not less than 32 feet. Section 5722: If any person willfully demolishing the Milestones at the fork of the road or deposits on any street or public Highway any manure, garbage or refuse, upon conviction of guilt of this misdemeanor, he shall be imprisoned in the County jail for 10 to 30 days and fined $30.00 or both. Money is to be used for school purposes. Cattlemen's Exchange Bank of Mangum was incorporated in 1897, G.W. Boyd, N.B. Claunch, J.C. Gilliland are the directors. Prof. Dickey visited his sister in Duke, O.T. Prof. Jones of Navajoe and J.A. Weir of Martha were in Altus. WHEATLAND Baptist held a successful meeting south of Martha. C.W. Cole departed for his ranch in Cheyenne County. Nona Russell who is teaching music at Martha visited her folks. Altus community held a meeting to talk about building a new school building. Our rapid growth is outgrowing the school building. Many of our young people attended the meeting at Wheatland, due south of Martha. E.P. Murray and Miss. McAnnally of Martha were wed at Quanah, last week without their parents consent. Uncle "Gee" Russell trimmed his whiskers and it was three days before anyone recognized him. H.C. Manley and Ella Turner were married, one mile south of Altus, at the bride's home on Sunday by Rev. Bailey's. Rev. Linscomb and wife returned from Galveston where they attended the Epworth Convention. Navajoe "Globe Democrat" is the new paper from that place. Ross Goodner is playing the guitar. Work commenced at the Panhandle line at the Washita, 12th of May and they will work both sides of the river down to the Trail Crossing (Doan's). Mary Kirby closed her school at Plew Valley. Henry Denton went to Galveston. Western cattlemen are preparing for a round up on May 19 at Cheyenne U.S. called for 125,000 volunteers to enter Cuba. Altus school meeting, Rev. James Kizziar discussed building a large addition to the school. He was appointed Chairman, J.E. Kelly, secretary. The Masonic fraternity contemplates a lodge room. Mr. and Mrs. W.P. Bryan had a party Friday night. The crowd was entertained by Mrs. Bryan and Edna Bryan. Arthur Willerby, E. and L. Soloman and J.L. Krump are from Victory. Isaac W. Satterfield of Olustee, is an old time settler. He is a candidate for Tax Assessor. There is a petition for a new mail line from Vernon to Mangum, From the ford at Cross Timbers north to Mangum. It is being circulated by Spears,of Quanah, who seemes to be much offended because he lost the line from Quanah. He takes this means to injure the other line. This line is not needed. Miss Wheeler of Quanah will conduct elocution and art classes in Altus. Thomas Blackson sold to Walter Baucum and moved to Lock where he expects to be the Blacksmith. MAY 5, 1898 False Indian scare in Vernon. They were looking for Ft. Sill troops. It seems a news paper man put out a false story to sell papers. J.G. Russell in Navajoe. R.M. Blain went to Vernon. T. Schrimsher of Hess lost two cows from lightning. D.E. Russell's house is completed. M.M. Welch will open a spring and mattress factory in Altus. Miss Hendenbright (Heidebright) of Duke is visiting in Altus. J.W. Kizziar and Bacomb Womach of Martha were visiting their best girls in Altus. L.W. Bailey moved his family to the farm he purchased from J.R. McMahan, four miles northwest of Altus. Prof. Dickey is on the examination board W.A. Baucum moved into the Kizziar house recently vacated by E.R. McDaniels who moved back to his farm, three miles southeast of Altus. L.T. Spears of Anderson, Indiana arrived with his household goods. Mrs. Spears is in Vernon because his children have the measles. He is an excellent barber. The Senate and House enacted a Homestead law. "All bonafide homestead settlers on lands in O.T. opened to settlement under the October agreement with the Kickapoo Indians of O.T. on March 3, 1893. After 14 months from the date of settlement, upon full payment for lands, the settler shall own the land. A telephone line to Mangum is in the hands of Mr. Carrol and Kendricks. It will be in operation by August. J.R. McMahan moved his family to the house recently vacated by E.E. Russell in the north part of Altus. Mr. And Mrs. Enic(?) are guests of F.M. Trimble. They are from Tennessee. At a western town trial there were a number of witnesses who refused to be sworn in because of religious scruples but were affirmed instead. Testimony had been exhausted, but the attorney conducting the case was not aware when witnesses of a like character followed the religious group. The long lanky cowboy specimen of a man was called to the stand by the lawyer and asked. "Do you swear or affirm?" The westerner, very unconcerned replied, "I don't care a d-n which." Thursday in the Watkins town ship at the residence of Delaney Martin, father of the bride, there was a wedding. Father Willebard united Alva G. Baldwin and Alcie Delaney. Only family members were present. Baldwin is a lawyer, chief clerk in Mangum land office under Major McKnight. They will be at home in Mangum. Perry Tiners at the P.M. Shaden residence at present. MAY 12, 1898 Prof. Jones of Navajoe, J.A. Weir of Martha were in Altus. Wheatland Baptist held a successful meeting south of Martha. E.P. Murray and Miss. McAnnally of Martha were wed at Quanah, last week without their parents consent. J.W. Kizziar and Bacomb Womach of Martha were visiting their best girls in Altus. Inez Meade and Janey Rogers went to Martha, Sunday. L.T. Spears arrived from Vernon. Mrs. Spear's child died. Services and card of Thanks. Ollie Spears, 3 years old, died Monday of measles and pneumonia. She was the daughter of L.T. Spears who arrived Saturday from Anderson, Indiana. Funeral by Rev. Lipscomb and Kizziar at the residence. Buried in the cemetery northeast of Altus. There is a small boy in the family. Mrs. W.P. Bryan from Turkey Creek and G.B. Townsend of Mangum were in Altus. Dr. Walter Black returned from Oklahoma City, O.T. where he appeared before the Medical board for license. He was accompanied by his father. C. T. and Mrs. Blunt went to Marlow by overland to board the train. They camped in a ravine and in a short time fled to higher ground to seek refuge. Wind and rain soaked the wagon. Confederate Veterans elected officers. T.A. Putnam, Brig. General; W.E. Gates, Adj. Gen.; J.I Moody, Chaplain; Jarrett Todd, Color bearer. Inez Mead and Janey Rogers went to Martha, Sunday. J.W. Kizziar and Bacomb Womach of Martha were visiting their best girls in Altus. Republicans to have a meeting in Mangum, May 20. J.A. Trotter, chairman. John R. Nigh asked to show why his purchase entry should not be cancelled--April 30, 1898. Prior to March 16, 1896 bonafide occupant and has continuously occupancy since 1892. Built fence 2 1/2 miles long. Residence is 2 miles from land. He is a minister and had no permanent home. The government replied, As Mr. Nigh does not reside upon the land he is not qualified under section I, but will be allowed under section II. He will be allowed 30 days to show cause why his cash receipt #1067 should not be cancelled. Land Commissioners. W.T. Funderburk of Mangum in Altus taking orders for summer suits. Dr. J.E. Fowler is busy. District Court convenes in Mangum with Judge Burwell on the bench. J.A. Trotter, newly appointed Marshal of Quartz is in town summoning a jury for U.S. Court. School picnic on Otter Creek rained out. G.B. Townson elected vice president of the Oklahoma Press Association. J.R. McMahan received word that he had four cows killed by wolves on his ranch ten miles west of Jester. $20.00 reward for each of the wolves killed. Altus and Yelldell met in another baseball game Saturday. Altus beat 28-8. Baptist church to start erection of their building. J.H. Pendelton, Vernon, Texas, is selling $800 of drug stock because of the fire. Wesley Cox has a fine new farmhouse, three miles north of Altus. Carpenter work done by Ernest and Jerry Coen. R.I Brewer from Itasco, Texas went to work for C.C. Hightower. MAY 19, 1898 M. Marsh, C.C. Hightower, Edna O'Bryan, Charley Maupin are visiting in Mangum. Pearl Weir visited her parents. Wright is sporting a brand new buggy. James Russell is home from Cheyenne. W.P. Derr in Vernon on business for Baptist Church. Ross Goodner politicking. E.E. Russell has a new baby girl born Wednesday night. J.N. Olds of Quartz on his way to Vernon. W.T. Cox moved his family three miles south of Altus to the farm. C.W. Cole moved his family to the farm four miles southeast of town. MAY 26, 1898 M.E. Kizziar, E. E. Russell and John Lewis were in Mangum. Glover Cuberson, of the Denver Company, trading for Cattle. Mrs. George Slaton visiting parents in Vernon, Texas. Will Weir and Bascomb Womack of Blair attended school picnic. Zula Doughty departed from near Martha after spending two months visiting. Claud Kimball, Jury out for three hours on the murder trial. He was found not guilty. Prof. T.E. Jones and George Blalock of Navajoe in Altus W.T. Funderburk, Mangum and C.C. Hightower went to Vernon. Maude Baily, Bosque Co., Texas is visiting Daisy Baily. Paul Kane of Collinworth County, Alabama, is visiting with F.M. Aycock. Prof. Jones of Navajoe closed his school. R. M. Blain stayed in Mangum, Sunday. Courting. Wheatland Baptist meeting is over and they had a large crowd. They indulged in Baptizing and foot washing. Flag set afloat over the Altus schoolhouse. The Populist Party is to meet at the schoolhouse on Saturday. Andre L. George, ex-convict lectured at the schoolhouse. Lulu and Laura Cox, Kate Allen, Pearl Weir, chaperon, Mr. And Mrs. Cox. They went to Otter Creek last week and report plenty of fish and a good time. George Berry threw his arm out of place in the ball game Saturday. A little chloroform and all was well. Eugene Stevenson's house was destroyed by fire near Navajoe, Saturday. The family was absent and the origin is unknown. The community reached out to help with aid that is being collected. Prof. Dickey invites all the patrons of the Altus school district to the closing exercises of the school. Greer County Normal will be held at Mangum, August 1-26. F.H. Unholtz, Professor from Edmond will conduct the Normal. Prof. E. Core of Texas is the Mangum Principal for next year. He graduated from the State University of Arkansas and will be instructor. Tuition $2.00 a term. W.P. Derr, three miles north of town invited the writer to dinner at his excellent farm. He has an orchard and the front yard is full of fragrant roses. Republicans meet. J.A. Trotter, Chairman; James Little, secretary of Martha; James Kelly and W.C. Shadden of Mangum; R.W. Simpson, Koreb; Wm. Sheridan of Bloomington, Captain Peters of Navajoe; J.A. Trotter of Quartz; James E. Kelly of Altus; H.J. Vinson, Francis; James Kelly of Mangum; Major H.D. McKnight was nominated for Congress. Altus school picnic was held on Otter Creek under the towering shade trees in whose tops come sweet songs from little birds as they welcomed the visitors. A picnic dinner was spread upon the green grass. So much good food and we relished a great meal. Ella McMahan, Bessie Holt, Laura Maupin, Daisey Bailey, Bessie Aycock, Lillie Maupin, Daisy Aycock, Johnny McDaniels, Doug McDaniels, Prof. Dickey, Clay Aycock, Fletcher Maddox and Arther Jarnegan attended. After dinner fishing tackle was brought out -not even a mosquito bite. Some picnickers climbed trees, waded and all had a great time. Came home by four o'clock. JUNE 9, 1898 W.C. Jarboe was seen in Mangum. Businesses: J.M. Julian has received binder twine. T.D. Wadley repairs watches. Miss Johnny McDaniels is visiting her uncle at Chillicothe, Texas. Hatley, J.R. visiting relatives and M.L. Ealum attended lodge in Altus Bandy Turner inspected his cattle and moved them to Woodward. Alice Aycock, who taught school at Chillocothe, has returned from winter school. Mountain View (Martha) community had a Santified Revival Meeting, conducted by Rev. Butterfield of Texas. L.H. Hunnicutt, five miles south of Altus, had a strong wind that moved his house five feet off its footing. W.C. Jarboe's house blew off the foundation. Wheat harvest began and it is making 20 bushels to the acre. R. M. Blain laid over in Mangum and went to Center Meeting. Magnetic powers at Mangum. Altus school closes, Prof. Dickey and Mrs. Kirby taught the past term. Cam Russell joined the U.S. Army and war. He intends to join the Rough Riders. H.D. Mc Knight is a candidate for Congress. Rev. C.L. Dickey arrived in the county from New York City. He is a brother of Prof. Dickey. Indian Territory survey will soon be complete. JUNE 16, 1898 W.T. Funderburk was down from Mangum. Maude Bailey, of Navajoe was visiting Daisy Bailey. Supt. Cox visited in Altus. Nona Russell, of Martha, Cora Derr from Mangum visited parents, Mr. Bryan, Populist of Granite, C.A. Smith of Yeldell buying twine, were all shopping in Altus. Salt Fork is a mile wide. Mt. View (Martha) meeting closed. Miss Hines of Vernon visited her sister, Mrs. Geo Slaton of Altus. Mr. Stevens, age 20, ten miles southeast of Altus, died of the measles last Friday. Inez Mead, Martha, visited Janey Rogers of Altus. Dr. Black received certification from the Medical Bar. There will be a 4th of July Celebration at Whitefield's grove fifteen miles north on Elm Creek. J.N. Dale is a candidate for County Superintendent. He is from Navajoe. Democrats held a precinct meeting at Mangum, endorsed J.R. Keaton for Congress, Judge Thacker councilman. F.M. Trimble and W.C. Jarboe went to Mangum. Money was raised to oppose two court cases. F.E. Barrett and Cora Munsel, five miles northwest of Altus, married in Mangum. She is the daughter of Charles Munsel a prosperous farmer. Grandpa McClaren of Frazier, aged 80, was chasing a cow on horseback on Sunday afternoon. He was thrown and badly injured. His horse ran into a barbed wire fence throwing McClaren in such a manner that one of his feet hung in the stirrup. The horse ran, dragging and kicking at him. Fortunately no kick was administered on him, probably saving his life. The stirrup finally broke leaving him in a precarious condition. Assistance soon reached his side and he was taken to P.H. Holt's home where he received medical treatment for two severe gashes cut by the wire fence. No bones broken but he was badly shaken up. On account of his age it will be some time before he is able to be about again. W.A. Derrick of Duke is in a Protracted Meeting. J.M. Russell made arrangements for pasturing his cattle. Rev. C.L. Dickey began Protracted Meeting. Ella Allen, who was teaching at Decatur, Texas this past winter, came home to Willowvale, with her sister, Mrs. E.G. Hightower of Pauls Valley, I.T. and Miss Davis a cousin from Vernon. Will Lawson of Choctaw Nation visiting friends. Miss Wheeler, teacher of elocution, is in town. Prof. Dicky and Mrs. Kirby close the Altus school term. Supt. Cox and Prof J.M. Dale of Navajoe were at school functions. JUNE 23, 1898 Charley Russell went to Mangum. Frank Lee visiting from Cheyenne Country. Tom Staton, of Mangum, visited Altus. C.W. Cole came from his cattle ranch in Cheyenne Country. Pearl Weir and Beula Starkey visited in Martha. Rev McAnnally returned to Martha after a series of gospel meetings Mrs. Goslin, Victory, came in on the mail hack from Vernon going to her home at Victory. Telephone lines from Quanah to Mangum are nearing completion. A.E. Leach shaved his mustache. Mrs. Coen, four miles northeast of Altus, took dinner with Rev. C.L. and Prof. W.H. Dickey at her home. Presbyterian Protracted Meeting closed. Rev. Dickey has been assigned to Plano, Texas. E.L. Thomas of Cheyenne Country has gone crazy and is in jail. He was a long time blacksmith in Altus before he sold out and went to Cheyenne. We regret the misfortune. A.E. Leach business and Baucum Brother and Saloon was broken into. They stole one hundred pounds of sugar. No money was in the cash drawer. They entered through a window. Whiskey disappeared from the Saloon. Effie Smith, d/o Jasper, visited in Erath, Texas. She arrived in Altus with her uncle, A.J. Smith, Proprietor of the Altus Hotel. Dr. J.E. Fowler became a member of the Presbyterian Church. Dr. Dobbs, of Altooge, Tx, arrived in town. Prof. Dickey and Rev. H.L. Dickey visited their sister, Mrs. William Cunningham of Duke, before their departure from the county. Prof. Dickey accepted a position during the summer, but will be back in Sept for school. JUNE 30, 1898 Stan Goen of Kimberlin ranch in the Kiowa nation, stopped in Altus. J.R. McMahan returned from Woodward where he took his cattle to dispose of them. Sheriff J.B. Overton of Mangum drifted into Altus on business. Goug McDaniel and his uncle, Rev. Mac Newman of Chillicothe, Texas traveled to Mangum. County Attorney Mathews of Mangum, Isaac Satterfield and Dr. Hardin of Olustee in Altus. Miss. Wheeler, elocution teacher, departed from Duke and will go to her home in Quanah. Martin, the wizard, is putting on his show of "Slight of hand tricks". Those attending a fishing party on Otter Creek were Ella Allen, Nona Russell, Jesse House, Daley Bailey, Laura Maupin, Florence and Beula Terry, Mrs. Mc Daniel, Mrs W.A.Baucum, Messrs. E.R. McDaniels, Jim and Ernest Coen, Walter Wright, J.E. Kelly, William Mc Gee, W.A. Baucum, Rev.Fersy. A crowd from Navajoe joined the group later. R.M. Blain married Miss Reeves of Mangum, Wednesday afternoon at the home of Rev. McAnnally at Martha. Mr. Blain is in charge of the hack line between Altus and Mangum. He is honest, kind and true and will make a faultless husband. R.M. BLAIN has accomplished what everybody thought he would do, Wednesday afternoon at the home of the Rev. McAnally near Martha. However, it came with a shock as Mr. Blain is now a married man. The one he chose to share with him his trials and tribulations was Miss Reeves, a beautiful young lady living near Mangum. Mr. Blain is a man known all over the county having had charge of the Altus-Mangum hack line for four years. He is honest kind and true and will make a faultless husband. Miss Reeves is a young lady held in high esteem by her friends of which she has many. This paper with a host of friends extends congratulations. W.C, JARBOE retiring, Mr. Ferguson of Vernon will run the Vernon to Altus line. T. J. Beard assumed charge of the Altus to Chillicothe line in M. M. Welch's place. R. M. Blain succeeds himself in charge of the Altus-Mangum line. The two retiring carriers were faithful and competent for four years. Mr Jarboe has made an excellent mail carrier. When Red River, the most treacherous stream in Oklahoma, was filled bank to bank with water extending a mile in width, the angry waves surging to and fro in a most wicked manner, Mr. Jarboe would wade with the mail sack on his back. He kept a suit for the purpose to use on such an occasion. It was very seldom the people failed to get their mail on account of high water. Mr. Jarboe deserves much commendation from the people he so willingly served. Chas. H. Eagin, prominent attorney of Oklahoma City, came over with Judge Kelly last week and will probably locate in Mangum. Mr. Eagin is a good lawyer with twenty years practice in Kansas and Oklahoma. T.W. Middleton gave a party for young the people. Miss. Eloise Kimbell visited in Mangum. A letter from Cam Russell states he has enlisted in the Second Texas army and is stationed at Miami, Florida. Mrs. E. G. Hightower of Pauls Valley, who was visiting parents here, returned home because of her husband's illness. Kate Allen visited Mrs. T.A. Lawrence in Mangum. Judge Bogard, of Mangum, in our city, Fletcher Maddox and Mrs. E.G. Hightower went to Vernon. Silas Kennedy is driving the mail hack from Altus to the river. Tom Kizziar, son of Rev. J.W., arrived in town from the Kellum's Ranch north of Mangum. R.M. Blain has gone to house keeping in the house vacated by P.H. Holt, who moved back to his farm at Frazier. Ross Goodner is candidate for County Clerk. Stella McMahan is clerking for C.C. Hightower during the absence of Walter Wright. W.E. Norman, Candidate for Assessor. Henry Farmer moved back to his farm near Koreb. Joe Mc Claren of Frazer is living in the Farmer house. Rev. Lipscomb is in Mangum for revival. B.F. Walker moved his family and household goods to his farm near Dunbar. Mr. And Mrs. John Guffin living south of town had a three month old baby to died last Thursday and was buried Friday. Walter Wright and Fletcher Maddux in the nation. With this issue the PLAIN DEALER starts out on its second year. Its first appearance looked rather weakly but as time rolled on it grew until now it is strong and healthy, full weaned, prepared to reach the next mile-stone on strong and well matured legs. The majority of the merchants have patronized its columns through out the year, but some have not, not ever subscribed. There are some people that would wrench the head off the eagle on a dollar and make it half the value if it was possible to do, before presenting it to aid the newspaper. Our desire is that every business in Altus will be represented in its columns during its travel on the second year. JULY 7, 1898 Mail lines: Mr. Ferguson of Vernon has the Vernon to Altus line; Mr. W.C. Jarboe is retiring. R.M. Blain took Altus to Mangum line and M.M. Welch is retiring after 4 years. Mr. Jarboe has been an excellent mail carrier. When Red River, the most treacherous stream in Oklahoma, bank filled with water from bank to bank, extending a mile in width and angry waves surging to and from in a most wicked manner, Mr. Jarboe would wade the river with a mail sack on his back. He kept a suit for that purpose down by the river. Seldom did the people fail getting a mail delivery because of high water. Mr. Jarboe deserves much commendation from the people he so willingly served. JULY 21, 1898 Keep your eye on "Teddy" Roosevelt. If he comes out of this war alive he will be heard from in the political field. John M. Dale for s2 nw4 & lots 3 & 4 section 3, Twp 2n, r 19w, IM. Printed July 21, 1898, final proof August 31, `1898. Witnesses: J.B. Overton, Mangum; J.G. Bogard, Mangum; J.M. Farris, Navajoe; G.M. Dale, Navajoe. Benjamin Zinn for sw4 section 32, Twp 4n, r 20w, IM. Printed July 21, 1898, final proof August 29, 1898. Witnesses: J.H. Watson, Dot; W.A. Reid, Dot; J.C. Allen, Dot; John Allen, Dot. James D Pittman for nw4 section 26. Twp 1s, r 20w, IM. Printed July 21, 1897, final proof August 29, 1898. Witnesses: T.A. Silk, Victory, Samuel Porter, Victory; W.M. Harris, Duke; Lee Harris, Duke. John K Mitchell for s2 ne 4, lots 1&2 section 5, Twp 1s, r 20w, IM. Printed July 21, 1898, final proof August 26, 1898. Witnesses: P.H. Higgins, Sr., Yeldell, P.H. Higgins, Jr., Yeldell; C.A. Smith, Yeldell; J.A. Fitter, Yeldell. Zackariah T Cox for sw4 ne4 & lots 7 & 8, section 4, Twp 2n, r 18w, IM. Printed July 14, 1898, final proof August 24, 1898. Witnesses: William J. Shelton, Navajoe; J.G. Bogard, Mangum; L.E. Stevenson, Navajoe; James M. Kelly, Navajoe. George W. Lee for nw4 section 17, Twp 2n, r 18w, IM. Printed Ju8ly 14, 1898, final proof August 25, 1898. Witnesses: W.E. Gates, Navajoe; L.E. Stephenson, Navajoe; W.J. Shelton, Navajoe; J.M. Kelley, Navajoe. William J Shelton for 12 sw4 & lots 3 & 4, section 9, Twp 2n r 18w IM. Printed July 14, 1898, final proof August 25, 1898. Witnesses: G.W. Lee, Navajoe; W.E. Gates, Navajoe; L.E. Stephenson, Navajoe; J.M. Kelley, Navajoe; William E Gates for se4 section 17, Twp 2n, r 18w, IM. Printed July 12, 1898, final proof August 25, 1898. Witnesses: G.W. Lee, Navajoe; L.E. Stephenson, Navajoe; W.J. Shelton, Navajoe; J.M. Kelley, Navajoe. Benjamin B. Walker for e2 nwf4 & lots 1 & 2 section 7, Twp 1n, r 19w, IM. Printed July 14, 1898, final proof August 20, 1898. Witnesses: D.A. Abernathy, Altus; T.R. Smith, Altus; F.M. Aycock, Altus; M.W. Abernathy, Altus. George Potts for swf4 section 8, Twp 1s, r 24w, IM. Printed July 14, 1898, final proof August 20, 1898. Witnesses: Frank S. Labit, Eldorado; John T. Levisay, Eldorado; Neel L. Wilson, Eldorado, James Mc Knight, Eldorado. Samuel M. Minor, for sw4 section 22, Twp 1n, r 20w, IM. Printed June 27, 1898, final proof August 22, 1898. Witnesses: Frederick W. Minor, Lock; Mack J. Haughton, Lock; F.M. Trimble, Altus; William R. Ralston, Lock. Fred L Minor for sw4 section 15, Twp 1n, r 20w, IM. Printed June 30, 1898, final proof August 11, 1898. Witnesses: Samuel M. Minor, Lock; Mack J. Houghton, Lock; F.M. Trimble, Altus; William R. Ralston, Lock. Henry Kimball in Vernon Advertisement: M. Julian has binder twine. Advertisement: J.G. Pendleton has musical instruments for sale. Advertisement: T.D. Wardlow fixes watches Baby born at Jim Teeter home last week. Claude Kimball enlisted in army. Bob O'Brian had a spider bite. Walter Baucum family is grape hunting. W.F. Fuqua from Prairie Home in town. Rall Cook, south of town, had baby to die Tuesday. J.A. Weir, Martha, repairing his gin. Rev. McCloud arrived from Texas to visit his daughter, Mrs. Lipscomb. J.M. Julian departed for Ford Co., Tx. to visit relatives. Gouge Mc Daniel in Vernon with Jones and Henry Vaughn. Mrs. S.H. Sutherland returned from visiting relatives in Vernon. Mrs. Joe Cofer and son Noble left for Schofield, Mo. to visit home folks. Parson Hews (Hughes) hauling lumber for his new gin at Martha. J.E. Coen purchased a mandolin in Vernon. Mr and Mrs. O.P. Elliott passed through town going home to Mangum. They attended the funeral of Miss, Mattie Laird, sister of Mrs. Elliott. Mattie, of Dunbar, had been steadfast in her bed for a year with consumption passed away Saturday night. Prof. Glover teaching singing school in southwestern part of county. Camp meeting held at Lone Oak schoolhouse beginning the first Sunday in August, Rev. Parker and A.E. Butterfield. Large tent and plenty of stock water Jones Vaughn who has been prospecting in the Kiowa and Comanche country for a number of years departed with his brother Henry to Old Mexico, where they will hunt for gold. Jones is a miner of many years experience. He will return. This office has received a letter from Gov. Barnes requesting us to furnish him with photographs of street scenes, farm scenes, prominent buildings, crop reports, natural scenery, etc. of this county to use in his annual report to the Secretary of the Interior. This is very important and any person than can lend aid in this matter can do so by sending copy to this office and we will forward same to the governor. On last Wednesday July 13, at the home of Mr and Mrs. L F Martin, of Martin, Oklahoma, Mr. G B Townsend, editor of the Mangum Star and Miss Mamie Martin, one of Martin's fairest belles, was joined in the holy bonds of wedlock. Mr. Townsend is a talented young news paper man, possessed of all the attainments that go to make a most model young man. Mrs. Twonsend is a highly cultured young lady and can number her friends by the score. We join in wishing them unbounded happiness in thei new home and may their "rule " be "contentment" the remainder of their days. SEPTEMBER 1, 1898 Dennis T Flynn for Congress Marshal L Ealum for sw4 section 16, Twp 2n, r 21w, IM. Printed August 4, 1898, final proof September, 1898. Witnesses: P.H. Holt, Altus; J.B. Walker, Altus; T.A. Lawrence, Mangum; O.P. Elliott, Mangum. Mary A. Nixon, abandoned wife of William H. Nixon, for s2ne4 & n2 se4 section 34, Twp 1n, r 22w, IM. Printed July 28, 1898, final proof September 6, 1898. Witnesses: E.Z. Eddleton, Willowvale; J. Reagan, Olustee; Duleena Pederson, Olustee; E.G. Walcutt, Willowvale. William Funderburk for ne4 section 13, Twp 1n, r 21w, IM. Printed August 4, 1898, final proof September 10, 1898. Witnesses: C.C. Hightower, Altus; A.A. May, Altus; T.A. Lawrence, Mangum; W.F. Fuqua, Altus. Emma T. Love for ne4 section 25, Twp 2n, r 20w, IM. Printed August 25, 1898, Final proof October 4, 1898. Witnesses: Tom Schrimshire, Dunbar; A.H. Love, Dunbar; John Kimbel, Altus; Dr. Fowler, Altus. Thomas M. Schrimshir for nw4 section 35, Twp 1s, r 20w, IM. Printed August 10, 1898, final proof Sept 10, 1898. Witnesses: S.M. Russet, Hess; T.J. Moody, Hess; Jarrett Todd, Mangum, W.E. Norman, Mangum. Francis C. Berry for se4 section 24, Twp 1n, r 21w, IM. Printed July 28, 1898, final proof Sept. 6, 1898. Witnesses: Samuel H. Robinson, Lock; F.M Harris, Lock; William Taylor, Lock; T.E. Hall, Lock. Juliett M. Clepper for nw4 section 17, Twp 1s, r 20w, IM. Printed Aug. 25, 1898, final proof Oct 9, 1898. Witnesses: Artemecie Clepper, Willowvale; Thomas R. Buntin, Willowvale; M.E. Clepper, Willowvale; J.M. Thrash, Willowvale. William Taylor for ne4 section 2?, Twp 1n, r 20w, IM. Printed July 2;1, 1898, final proof Sept 7, 1898. Witnesses: F.C. Berry, Lock; T.E. Hall, Lock; W.R. Ralston, Lock; Frank Johnson, Lock. Arvile T.E. Hall, for nw4, section 2?, Twp 1n, r 20w, IM. Printed July 21, 1898, final proof Sept. 7, 1898. Witnesses: William Taylor, Lock; F.C. Berry, Lock; W.R. Ralston, Locki; Frank Johnson, Lock. Benjamin R Kimbell for nw 4, section 24, Twp 2m. r 2-w. IM. Printed July 28, 1898, final proof Sept. 1898. Witnesses: J.W. Snively, Altus; G.H. Kennedy, Altus; A.A. Morris, Altus; A.T. Kimbell, Altus. Ed. Winkler of Mangum is in town. E.E. Russell is building a new store. J.W. Weir of Martha has sold his farm and building a dwelling in Altus. He has gin interests. Prof. Fink's singing class has concert. Normal closed at Mangum. E. McGregor sporting a brand splinter new buggy. Madie Eaton and Ola Cole of Vernon, Tx. Are visiting Stella McMahan. Kate Mitchell, daughter of Wm. Mitchell, living 5 miles north of town arrived here Friday from Prairie Grove, Ark. She will remain permanently. J.E. Kelly and Ernest Coes returned from Republican convention at El Reno. Ross Goodner managed the paper. Ella Allen has been spending the summer with her parents left for Decatur to resume her school duties. Her sister went with her and they will visit another sister, Mrs. E.G. Hightower at Pauls Valley, I.T. M.M. Welch has completed his mattress and spring factory. Evangelist Rev. Dr. A.P. Lowry, Navarro Co., Tx. will assist Rev. Lipscomb in revival. Rev. Lipscomb has just closed meeting at Yeldell and will go to Navajoe to aid Rev. Hawton Baker, of Cloud Chief in the Cumberland Presbyterial Meeting. Walter Robertson, Boonsborough, Ark., arrived in town. His daughter, Bell, has been making her home with J.M. Russell for a number of years. Mr. Robertson has a fine fruit farm in Ark. Daisy Bailey, 3 miles northeast of town, gave a party. Games and Symphony orchestra music was enjoyed. Nona Russell had a party in honor of Kate Mitchell who is here from Arkansas. Music by Chas. Russell, Frank Cox, Nona Russell was enjoyed. Picnic at Altus, Confederate reunion. Singing conducted by Profs. Jones and Fink. Prof. T.E. Jones will conduct singing convention for 5 days to prepare songs for the Picnic. Mr. Saunders, photographer, received a telegram from his brother in Woodward that he was injured. He departed for Woodward. Dr B B Pettitt, the noted surgeon and specialist will arrive in Altus Sept 5 and will remain until the 8th, positively no longer. Dr Pettitt is well known in our county. His wonderful success during his recent visit to our county has proven beyond a doubt that he is a wonderfully skilled surgeon and physician and in every case he has undertaken in this vicinity nothing is heard but praise. Robert I. Meade for se 4, section 11, Twp 3n, r 32w IM. Printed Sept 1, 1898, final proof Oct. 10, 1898. Witnesses: M.E. Hosmer, Martha; W.T. Cotney, Martha; C.B. Mead, Martha; R.I. Doughty, Martha. John M. Motheral for ?w 4 section 10, Twp 2s, r 21w, IM. Printed Sept 1, 1898, final proof October 7, 1898. Witnesses: George E. Colville, Willowvale; Walter Bradley, Willowvale; John Noston, Willowvale; Lorenzo R. Moss, Willowvale. Walter S. Bradley for s 4 of section 4, Twp 1s, r 21w, IM. Printed Sept 1, 1898, final proof October 7, 1898 Witnesses: George K. Colville, Willowvale; John M. Motheral, Willowvale; John Norton, Willowvale; Lorenzo R. Moss, Willowvale. Daniel M. Abernathy for w4 section 11, Twp 1n, r 20w, IM. Printed Aug 11, 1898, final proof September 17, 1898. Witnesses: T.R. Smith, Altus; Charles Keys, Lock; D. Abernathy, Dunbar; M.W. Abernathy, Altus. James D. Williams for se4 section 2, Twp 1n, r 22w, IM. Printed Aug 18, 1898, final proof September 24, 1898. Witnesses: Monroe Honea, Aaron; Henry P. Reeves, Aaron; Nicholas B. Coker, Victory; Joseph M. Carthel, Aaron. William C. Bledsoe for s4 nw 4 & lots 3&4, section 5, Twp 1n, r 19w, IM. Printed Aug 18, 1898, final proof September 28, 1898. Witnesses: T.R. Smith, Altus; D.L. Walker, Altus; D.A. Abernathy, Dunbar; A.M. Miller, Dunbar. Reuben L. Marsh for se4 section 19, Twp 2n, r 19w, IM. Printed Aug 18, 1898, final proof September 23, 1898. Witnesses: A.E. Leach, Altus; T.A. Lawrence, Mangum; Rian H. Love, Altus; George W. Turner, Dunbar. George W. Turner for e2 nw4 lots 1&2, section 20, Twp 2n, r 19w, IM. Printed Aug 18, 1898, final proof September 2, 1898. Witnesses: R.L. Marsh, Altus; F.S.C. Bryce, Altus; J.D. Terry, Dunbar; T.A. Lawrence, Mangum. James W. Geyer for e2 sw4 lots 3&4 section 20, Twp 1n, r 20w, IM. Printed Aug 18, 1898, final proof September 27, 1898. Witnesses: B.F. Flowers, Lock; W.O. Flowers, Lock; Frank Johnson, Lock; William R. Ralston, Lock. John C. Chisum for se4 section 27, Twp 2n, r 21w, IM. Printed Aug 18, 1898, final proof September 24, 1898. Witnesses: M.L. Ealum, Mangum; T.A. Lawrence, Mangum; J.A. Jones, Altus; J.C. Chisum, Altus. Glen L. Parsons for ne4 section 30, Twp 22n, r 21w, IM. Printed Aug 11, 1898, final proof September 20, 1898. Witnesses: Dennis S. Goslen, Victory; William P. Goaslen, Victory; William F. Dodson, Victory; Jack Aaron, Victory. Dan A. Abernathy for nw4 section 12, Twp 1n, 20w, IM. Printed Aug 11, 1898, final proof September 17, 1898. Witnesses: T.A. Smith, Altus; Charles Keys, Lock; D.M. Abernathy, Altus; M.W. Abernathy, Altus. George E. Colville for w4, section ?, Twp 2n, r ??w, IM. Printed September 1, 1898, final proof October 78, 1898. Witnesses: (unreadable). SEPTEMBER 8, 1898 The Republicans will hold their county convention at Mangum, on Thursday, September 15, to nominate candidates for the various county offices. The men put forth for public view should be of a clean and upright character, and men who will "hew to the line and let the chips fall where they may". The Republican strength in the county is gradually increasing, but a short time remains until this party will be the banner one. Let every republican heed the call and be present at the convention, as there will be matters of importance to dispose of other than the selection of candidates. RAILROAD NEWS. The Sapulpa extension, now building into Oklahoma City, has its road bed nearly completed to that place. One of the officials of the raod was talking to the editor while at El Reno. He stated that he did not know how soon after the road reached Oklahoma City it would extend southwest, but he intimated that the course the line would take running southwest, would be through the Kiowa and Commanche nation, north of the Navajoe Mountains through Greer County, intersecting the Ft. Worth & Denver at or near Quanah, Texas. This road is a direct line to St. Louis, just the one needed for this county. Viewing the situation from this standpoint, it can be readily seen that the road will not miss Altus far, if at all. Walter l. Pendergraft, contestant vs. Samuel H. Robinson, contestee, case was appealed from the U.S. Land Office at Mangum, story in brief pamphlet handed to editor. Clay Aycock in Mangum J.A. Weir Martha, repairing his gin engine. Jim Russell drove the Mangum mail hack. Fletcher Maddus, C.C. Hightower, Walter Wright in Mangum in interest of a contest case. C. C. Hightower purchasing fall stock. Dr. Fowler purchased the farm belonging to L. H. Hunnicutt, five miles south of town, $1500. Judge Bogard and Townsite Comm., F.M. Aycock, G. H. Kennedy, Walter Black have been surveying the town. Mr. and Mrs. J.R. McMahan child died, express thanks. Water tank at Cofer gin, 100 barrels, burst and fell down A.S. Kendrick Mangum furniture man visited Eloise Kimbell of Altus. She will teach school at White Flat near Mangum. Prof. Jones is a candidate for Co. Supt. Is teaching elocution and singing lessons. Mrs. Wm. Henry, Prairie Home, was accidentally shot in the face with a shot gun, last Thursday evening by her nine year old boy. He was playing with the weapon when it exploded. There was a very light charge in the gun and Mrs. Henry was not seriously hurt. Dr. Harden picked out what he could. Prof. Fink has been teaching singing classes here closed his school with a concert Saturday night. Prof. Putnam and Commissioner Casteel made some good speeches. Dr. B.B. Pettitt and wife, of Navajoe, arrived in town Sunday. School meeting decided that the old Baucum schoolhouse south of town be left in the hands of the trustees to dispose of. Prof. John C. Wright, Trenton, Tennessee was elected principal. NOTICE: SURVEY AND PLAT OF TOWNSITE OF ALTUS HAS BEEN COMPLETED proceed to set off to the persons entitled to the same, according to their respective interests, the lots, squares or grounds to which each of the occupants there is shall be entitled. Committee: F M Aycock, G H Kennedy, Walter Black. SEPTEMBER 29, 1898 William H.J. Inklebarger for sw4 section 11, Twp 4n, r 21w, IM. Printed September 22, 1898, final proof November 3, 1898. Witnesses: H.C. Inklebarger, Warren; N.J. McElroy, Warren; T.J. Wilson, Warren; W A Potts, Warren. James W. Drury for se4 section 7, Twp 2s, r 21w, IM. Printed Sept 22, 1898, final proof October 29, 1898. Witnesses: Wiley Mudgets, Carmel; W.A. Craig, Carmel; W.M. Turner, Carmel; M. McNab, Carmel. W. Stedam of Dot in Altus. Advertisement: E.E. Russell sells furniture and coffins. R.M. Marsh and Rev. Geo. W. Turner in Mangum to make final proofs. Yelldell gin burned but they purchased a second hand outfit at Henrietta. E.E. Russell in Quanah. W. C. Jarboe has completed a neat dwelling in the eastern part of town. Mrs. Vida Williams lives in it. J.N. Kimberlin and Mr. Collins, cattlemen, in Vernon. L.B. Toney, has purchased W.W. Baucum's interest in Baucum Bro. Store; will become Toney & Baucum groceries. New houses under construction belong to Walter Wright, C. W. Cole, J. A. Weir, J.R. McMahan and L.B. Toney. J.M. McMahan was in county seat where he had been an important factor in the cattle quarantine case. He came out victor. Fishing trip of W. H. Maupin, R. M. Aycock, Paul Kane, Ernest Coen, Clay Aycock, Gouge McDaniels, and J.E. Kelley on Otter Creek. Plenty of squirrels. The Hon. Storm,of Arapahoe, populist candidate for Councilman of this district, was speaking to an audience of two republicans, six populists and the remainder were democrats, which all shook up together made a balance of about 25 people Ben Tally, populist candidate for Representative. STRAYED from my place at Mangum, one dark sorrel mare, 15 hands high; 10 years old; sway back; branded circle Y on left thigh. I will pay $1.00 to anyone that will put her in pasture and write me so I can get her. A.R. Wilson, Mangum, OT Thomas Middleton for ne4 section 22,Twp 2n, 4 22w, IM. Printed Sept 15, 1898, final proof October 21, 1898. Witnesses: J.R. Eccles, Duke; N.B. Coker, Victory; M.E. Kizziar, Altus; J.W. Moore, Duke. William F, Washburn for nw4 section 29, Twp 4n, r 20W?w, IM. Printed September 15, 1898, final proof October 24, 1898. Witnesses: J.H. Watson, Dot; W.A. Reid, Dot; J.A. Stewart, Dot; S.H. Moss, Dot. William A. Dickey for se4 section 20, Twp 1n, r 21w, IM. Printed Sept 8, 1898, final proof October 21, 1898. Witnesses: J.W. Dickey, Olustee; I.W. Satterfield, Olustee; D.L. Dickey, Olustee. Lemuel M. Morris for ne4 section 10, Twp 2n, r 25w, IM. Printed Sept 15, 1898, final proof October 24, 1898. Witnesses: Wm. T. Moran, Greer; F.M. Gilbert, Greer; B.F. Hudspeth, Greer; L.F. Martin, Martin. James K. Taylor for ne4 section 24, Twp 2n, r 19w, IM. Printed September 15, 1898, final proof October 26, 1898. Witnesses: Frank Adams, Navajoe; Richard E. Taylor, Navajoe, Alexander B. Collins, Navajoe; Willie H. Collins, Navajoe. James H Taylor, father and Edna E Taylor, l for ?, IM. Printed October 1, 1898, final proof ?. Witnesses: Richard E Taylor, Navajoe; Alexander CCollins, Navajoe; Willie H. Collins, Navajoe. Sirenie Moore for sw 4, section 17, Twp 2n, r 21w, IM. Printed September 14, 1898, final proof October 21, 1898. Witnesses: J.R. Ecles, Duke; and N.B. Coker, Victory; M.E. Kizziar, Altus; T.W. Middleton, Duke. Albert S. Taylor for nw4 section 29, Twp 1n, r 20w, IM. Printed September 15, 1898, final proof October 26, 1898. Witnesses: Frank Johnson, Lock; W.R. Ralston, Lock; Jacob Hunnicutt, Lock; George I. Berry, Lock. James W. Starkey for se4 section 22, Twp 3n, r 21w, IM. Printed September 15, 1898, final proof October 17, 1898. Witnesses: Henry C. Doughty, Martha; John W. Bonine, Martha; W.T. Cotney, Martha; John A. Wier, Martha. James H. Ragon for se4 section 24, Twp 1n, r22w, IM. Printed September 8, 1898, final proof October 20, 1898. Witnesses: J.B. Jackson, Olustee, Josphus Hammonds, Olustee; James Bryant, Olustee; Jesse S. Ragon, Olustee. James S. Ragon for ne4 section 25, Twp 1n, r 22w, IM. Printed September 8, 1898, final proof October 20, 1898. Witnesses: J.B. Jackson, Olustee; Josepheus Hammonds, Olustee; James Bryant, Olustee; J.H. Ragon, Olustee. John W Rosenbaum for sw4 section 8, Twp ?n, r 20w, IM. Witnesses: W.E. Martin, Martha; John Martin, Martha; Allen Reed, Dot; John W. Rosenbaum, Jr., Martha. John W. Rosenbaum Jr. for nw 4, section 17, Twp 3n, r 20w, IM. Printed September 8, 1898, final proof October 26, 1898. Witnesses: W.E. Martin, Martha; John Martin, Martha; Alec Reed, Dot; John W. Rosenbaum, Sr., Martha. Thomas D. Wilson for nw4 section 34, Twp 1s, r 20w, IM. Printed Sept 8, 1898, final proof October 18, 1898. Witnesses: Alfred F. Aldrige, Hess; Lee D. Kirby, Hess; Harvey V. Kirby, Hess; William Z. Madden, Hess. Alfred F. Aldridge for sw4 section 36, Twp 1n, r 21w, IM. Printed September 8, 1898, final proof October 18, 1898. Witnesses: Lee D. Kirby, Hess; Harvey V. Kirby, Hess; William Z. Madden, Hess; Thomas D. Wilson, Hess. Alfred J. Smith for ne4 section 22, two 2s, r 20w, IM. Printed September 15, 1898, final proof October 22, 1898. Witnesses: J.R. Kirkpatrick, Hess; T.M. Schrimsher, Hess; T.J. Moore, Hess; George Wilson, Hess. Walter W. Baucum for sw4 section 21, Twp 2n, r 20w, IM. Printed Sept 15, 1898, final proof Sept 5, 1898. Witnesses: Pleasant M. Endsley, Altus; Ambrose Howse, Altus; John F. Mathews, Mangum; George H. Kennedy, Hess. Dennis S. Goslin, for ne4 section 2?, Twp 2n, r 21w, IM. Printed Sept ? 1898, final proof October 19, 1898. Witnesses: T. Aaron, Victory; W.P. Bryan, Victory; J.M. Hacker, Victory; G.L. Bush, Victory. Harvey V. Kirby for ne4 section 13, Twp 2n, r 20w, IM. Printed August 32, 1898, final proof October 18, 1898. Witnesses: Alfred E. Aldridge, Hess; William Z. Madden, Hess; Lee D. Kirby, Hess; Thomas D. Wilson, Hess. John C. Holley for ?2 sw4 & lots 3&a4 section 31, Twp 3n, r 26w, IM. Printed September 8, 1898, final proof October 18, 1898. Witnesses: J.M. Holley, Witt; G.W. Hollman, Witt; G.B. Townsend, Mangum; Wood Moreland, Witt. Joseph J. Hacker for nw4 section 16, Twp 2n, r ?w, IM. Printed September 8, 1898, final proof October 15, 1898. Witnesses: James W. ?, Victory; William P. Goslin, Victory, Thomas M. Aaton, Victory; G.B. Bush, Victory. Lee W. Kirby for ne4 section 12, Twp 2s r 20w, IM. Printed Sept 8, 1898, final proof August 25, 1898. Witnesses: ? Aldridge, Hess; William Z. Madden, ?; Harvey V. Kirby, Hess; Thomas D. Wilson, Hess. Nancy M. Walker for se4 section 25, Twp 3n, r 27 w, IM. Printed Sept 29, 1898, final proof November 5, 1898. Witnesses: J.S. Walker, Witt; Robert Priddy, Witt; J.A. Whitesides, Witt ; J.H. Walker, Witt. James Walker for sw4 section 25, Twp 5n, r 27w, IM. Printed Sept 22, 1898, final proof November 5, 1898. Witnesses: Robert Priddy, Witt; J.H. Walker, Witt; J.A. Whitesides, Witt; F.S. Whitesides, Witt. William B. Cook for sw4 section 21, Twp 2n, 4 19w,IM. Printed Sept 29, 1898, final proof November 8, 1898. Witnesses: J.D. Terry, Dunbar; J.N. Thomas, Dunbar; J.D. Stroud, Dunbar; J.C. Plew, Altus. John D. Stroud for se4 section 27, Twp 2n, r 19w, IM. Printed September 29, 1898, final proof November 8, 1898. Witnesses: J.W. Shropshire, Navajo; W.B. Cook, Navajoe; J.N. Thomas, Dunbar; J.D. Terry, Dunbar. James N. Thomas for sw4 section 34, Twp 2n, r 19w, IM. Printed September 29, 1898, final proof November 8, 1898. Witnesses: J.M. Shropshite, Navajoe; W.B. Cook, Navajoe; J.D. Stroud, Dunbar; A.M. Miller, Dunbar. OCTOBER 13, 1898 REPUBLICAN TICKET Republican for Congress, D T Flynn Republican for Rep. 25th dist., H W Bailey Republican for Territorial Council, Harry Smith COUNTY TICKET For Co. Clerk, J E Coen For Co. Treas., W E Martin For Co. Supt., Mrs. W C Shadden For Co. Sheriff, J A Trotter For Co. Surveyor, J E Kelly For Co. Coroner, Dr McRee For Co. Assessor, Wm. Inklebarger For Co. Comm. 1st dist., Z H Peters For Co. Comm. 2nd dist., Wm Mullenax For Co. Comm. 3rd dist, D C Young CENTRAL COMMITTEE: Mangum, O P Elliott Rock School House, W Mullenax Corinth, John Wilson Spring Creek, M M Gable Bloomington, W Sheridan Martha, W E Martin Altus, J E Coen Lock, B F Flowers Navajoe, Z H Peters Warren, Wm. Inkleburger Jester, K C Jester Francis, D C Young Louis, D C Gilliam Duke, R P Richarson INDEPENDENT CANDIDATES County Supt. T.E. Jones County Attorney, J.F. Mathews County Clerk, G.E. Goodner Register of Deeds, M.L. Ealum County Supt., K.C. Cox County Treasurer, John Norton Comm. 1st dist, M.M. Casteel Sheriff, John B Overton Constable W M Welch, Democrat Maj. J.M. Foss, a former resident of this county having resided at Navajoe for some time, was in town on political business. He lives in Washita County at this time. John C. Hollely for 32 sw 4, & lots 3&4, section 31, Twp 3n, r 26w, IM. Printed Sept 8, 1898, final proof October 14, 1898. Witnesses: J.M. Holley, Witt; G.W. Holliman, Witt; G.B. Townsend, Mangum; Wood Moreland, Witt. 1898, final proof October 15, 1898. Witnesses: James W. Gray, Victory; William P. Goslin, Victory; Thomas M. Aaron, Victory; G.L. Bush, Victory. Thomas D. Wilson for nw4 section 34, tw p 2s, r 20w, IM. Printed September 8, 1898, final proof October 18, 1898. Witnesses: Alfred F. Aldridge, Hess; Lee D. Kirby, Hess; Harvey V. Kirby, Hess; William Z. Madden, Hess. Alfred F. Aldridge for sw4 section 36, Twp 1n, r 21w, IM. Printed Sept a8, 1898, final proof October 18, 1898. Witnesses: Lee D. Kirby, Hess; Harvy A. Kirby, Hess; William Z. Madden, Hess; Thomas D Wilson, Hess. John W. Rosenbaum Jr. for nw 4, section 17, Twp 3n, 20w, IM. Witnesses: W.E. Martin, Martha, John Martin, Martha; Alec Reed, Dot; John W. Rosenbaum, Sr., Martha. John W. Rosenbaum, Sr. for sw4 section 8, Twp n, r 20w, IM. Witnesses: W.E Martin, Martha; John Martin, Martha; Allen Reed, Dot; John W. Rosenbaum, Jr., Martha. Jesse S. Ragon for ne4 section 25, Twp 1n, r 22w, IM. Printed September 8, 1898, final proof October 26. Witnesses: J.H. Jackson, Olustee; Josepheus Hammonds, Olustee; James Bryant, Olustee, J.H. Ragon, Olustee. Mrs. S.H. Sutherland has returned from Mo. G.A. Moore of Dunbar, portraits. Mathews, Attorney, sold his lot on the west side of the square to W.P. Derr. Will Weir has been to Washington state. Isaac Satterfield, his daughter and J.M. Julian's little daughter were in Olustee. Dr. Satterfield, dentist, moved to the Braddock house south side of square for his office. County Attorney Frank Matthew's and Register of Deeds M.L. Ealum were politicking. Dr. Fowler purchased Wm. Morrow's claim two miles south of town. J.R. McMahan purchased Percy Bryants' farm on Turkey Creek. E.E. Russell, businessman. Wm. Morrow moved his family to Vernon, Dug has accepted a position in C. T. Smith's store in Vernon, Texas. Candidate for Co. Supt. Edwards and Rev. Bryan, candidate for Co. Treas. on the Populist ticket were in town. J.B. Blunt former resident of Frazer, now run the mail line from Cheyenne City to Canadian City, Tx. was in town. Doctors have medical meeting at Martha, Dr. Rall, Pres. Dr. Neel, Sec.; forming Gr. County Medical Association. Prof. E.F. Stanton will give a musical at Cross Roads schoolhouse near Yelldell on the 19th. Alfonzo Teeter, who enlisted in the Second Texas Vol. Regiment is home. He has 30 days furlough. He states that Cam Russell, son of J.M. belongs to the same regiment and is now a hospital nurse. W. C. Jarboe withdraws from the race for Justice of the Peace. Sheriff's sale Plano M.F.G. Company against F.S.C. Bryce, One Plano 12 foot Steel Header, J.M. Russell, deputy, J.B. Overton, Sheriff. Sheriff's sale Thomas Beard against H.L. Carter, Personal property, 7 horses, J.L. Jennings, deputy, J.R. Overton, Sheriff. Thomas W Middleton for ne4 section 22, Twp 2n, r 22w, IM. Printed September 7, 1898, final proof October 21, 1898. Witnesses: J R Eccles, Duke; N B Coker, Victory; M E Kizziar, Altus; J W Moore, Duke. William F Washburn for nw4 section 29, Twp 4n, r20w, IM. Printed September 15, 1898, final proof October 21, 1898. Witnesses: J H Watson, Dot; W A Reid, Dot; J A Stewart, Dot; S H Moss, Dot. William A. Dickey for se4 section 20, Twp 1n, r 21w, IM. Printed September 8, 1898, final proof October 21, 1898. Witnesses: R.C. Echols, Willowvale; J.W. Dickey, Olusteee; I.W. Saterfield, Olustee; D.L. Dickey, Olustee. Lemuel M. Morris for ne4 section 10, Twp 2n, r 25w, IM. Printed September 15, 1898, final proof October 24, 1898. Witnesses: F.M. Gilbert, Greer, Wm. T. Moran, Greer; B.F. Hudspeth, Greer; L.F. Martin, Martin. Wm. H Inkleberger, for sw4 section 11?, Twp 1n, r 19w, IM. Printed September 22, 1898, final proof November 3, 1898. Witnesses: H.C. Inklebarger, Warren; N. McElroy, Warren; T.J. Wilson, Warren; W.A. Potts, Warren. Andy James for e2 sw 4 & lots 3 & 4, section 19, Twp 1n, r 19w, IM. Printed October 13, 1898, final proof November 21, 1898. Witnesses: J B Lock, Lock; J D Anderson, Lock; J T French, Lock; R L James, Lock. Joseph T. French for se4 section 34, Twp 1n, r 20w, IM. Printed October 13, 1898, final proof November 21, 1898. Witnesses: James B. Lock, Lock; John D. Anderson, Lock; A. James, Lock; Frank M. Trimble, Altus James K. Taylor for ne4 section 24, Twp 2n, r 19w, IM. Printed September 1898, final proof October 26, 1898. Witnesses: Frank Adams, Navajoe; Richard E. Taylor; Alexander B. Collins, Navajoe; Wilkie H. Collins, Navajoe. Horatio Bulkeley for s4 n2?, & lots 1 & 2 section 4, Twp 3n, r 19w, IM. Printed October 12, 1898, final proof November 18, 1898. Witnesses: Florence S.H. Clark, Navajoe; Alexander F. Hendricks, Warren; Shadrach Casteel, Warren; Wm. Casteel, Warren; James W. Taylor, father and heir of Edna E. Taylor for ?r., 19w, IM. Printed ? 1898, final proof ?,1898. Witnesses: Frank Adams, Navajoe; Richard E. Taylor, Navajoe; Alexander C. Collins, Navajoe; Willie H. Collins, Navajoe. Sirenia Moore for sw4 section 17, Twp 2n, r 22w, IM. Printed September 15,1898, final proof October 21m 1898. Witnesses: J.R. Ecles, Duke; N.B. Coker, Victory; M.E. Kizziar, Altus; T.W. Middleton, Duke. James M. Roach, for w2 se4 section18, & w2 ne4 section 19, Twp 2n, r 28w w, IM. Printed October 5, 1898, final proof November 11, 1898. Witnesses: A.N. Ewing; K.J. Grimes, Navajoe; J.N. Shropshire, Navajoe; William J. Shelton, Navajoe. Frank Brandenburg, for s2 nw4 & lots 3&4, section 2, Twp 2n, r 22w, IM. Printed October 6, 1898, final proof November 11, 1898. Witnesses: J.M. Gray, Victory; J.P. Mills, Victory; T.J. Kizziar, Victory; T.J. Brooks, Victory. Alfred J. Smith for ne4 section 22, Twp 1s, r 20w, IM. Printed September 15, 1898, final proof October 22, 1898. Witnesses: J.R. Kirpatrick, Hess; T.M. Schrimsher, Hess; T.J. Moody, Hess; George Wilson, Hess. Walter W. Baucum for sw4 section 21, Twp 2n, r 20w, IM. Printed Septemaer 15, 1898, final proof October 22, 1898. Witnesses: Pleasant M. Endsley, Altus, Ambrose Howse, Altus; John F. Mathews, Mangum, George H. Kennedy, Altus. Dennis Goslin, for ne4 section 20, Twp 2n, r 21w, IM. Printed September 8, 1898, final proof October 1898. Witnesses: T.M. Aaron, Victory; W.P. Bryan, Victory; J.M. Hacker, Victory; G.L. Bush, Victory. Harvey V. Kirby for se ?4, section 13 Twp 2n, r 20w, IM. Printed September 8, 1898, final proof October 18, 1898. Witnesses: Alfred F. Aldridge, Hess; William Z. Madden, Hess; Lee K. Kirby, Hess; Thomas D. Wilson, Hess. James B Lock for ne4 section 35, Twp 1n, r 20w, IM. Printed October 13, 1898, final proof November 2, 1898. Witnesses: Frank Trimble, Altus; James B. Lock, Lock; T.A. Jones, Lock; Joseph T. French, Lock. John D. Anderson for nw4 section 35, Twp 1n, r 2w, IM. Printed October 13, 1898, final proof November 21, 1898. Witnesses: Frank Trimble, Altus; James B. Lock, Lock; T.A. Jones, Lock; Joseph R. French, Lock. Frank Trimble for sw4 section 36, Twp 1n, r 20w, IM. Printed October 12, 1898, final proof November 1898. Witnesses: John D. Anderson, Lock; T.A. Jones, Lock; Joseph T. French. Nancy M. Walker for se4 section 25, Twp 3n, r 27w, IM. Printed September 29, 1898, final proof November 5, 1898. Witnesses: J.S. Walker, Witt; Robert Priddy, Witt; J.A. Whitesides, Witt; J.H. Walker, Witt. James Walker for sw4 section 25, Twp 3n, r 27w, IM. Printed September 22, 1898, final proof November 3, 1898. Witnesses: Ropbert Priddy, Witt; J.H. Walker, Witt; J.A. Whitesides, Witt; F.S. Whitesides, Witt. William H. Cook for sw4 section 21, Twp 2n, r 19w, IM. Printed September 29, 1898, final proof November 1898. Witnesses: J.D. Terry, Dunbar; J.N. Thomas, Dunbar; J.D. Stroud, Dunbar; J.C. Plew, Altus. John D. Stroud for sw4 section 27, Twp 2n, r 19w, IM. Printed September 19, 1898, final proof November 8, 1898. Witnesses: J.M. Shropshire, Navajo; W.B. Cook, Navajoe; J.N. Thomas, Dunbar; J.D. Terry, Dunbar. James N. Thomas for nw4 section 34, Twp 2n, r 19w, IM. Printed September 29, 1898, final proof November 8, 1898. Witnesses: J.M. Shropshire, Navajoe; W.B. Cook, Navajoe; J.D. Stroud, Dunbar; A.M. Miller, Dunbar. OCTOBER 27, 1898 REPUBLICAN TICKET Delegate to Congress, Hon. D. T. Flynn H.W. Baily, Representative for 25th District Harry Smith, Territorial Councilman COUNTY TICKET J.E. Coen, Co. Clerk W.E. Martin, Co. Treasury J.A. Trotter, Co. Sheriff J.E. Kelly, Co. Surveyor Dr. McRee, Co. Coroner Wm. Inklebarger, Co. assessor Wm. Mullenax, District #2 Co. Commissioner Z.H. Peter, #1 District Co. Commissioner D.C. Young, District for #3 Co. Commissioner Central Committee O.P Elliott, Chairman J.E.Coen, Secretary O.P. Elliot, Mangum W. Mullenax, Rock School House John Wilson, Corinth M.M. Gable, Spring Creek W. Sheridan, Bloomington W.E. Martin, Martha J.E. Coen, Altus B. F. Flowers, Lock Z.H. Peter, Navajoe Wm. Inklebarger, Warren J.C. Jester, Jester D.C. Young, Francis D.C. Gilliam, Louis R.P. Richardson, Duke Mangum Monitor and several other parties have been sued for libel by County Clerk Jas. Brown. Monitor invites citizens to come to Mangum and investigate Brown's character if they are thinking of voting for him. The charges are rich, rare and racey. B.B. Kim moved Mr. Kendrick of Mangum in Altus. Edna O'Brian in Mangum. A.E. Leach advertises business. Bandy Turner returned from Cheyenne Country where he has a ranch. John Kimbell moved his house and family to town from five miles east. Judge Clay in town issuing deeds. Mr. Johnson and daughter, postmistress of Vernon, were in Altus. P.H. Holt returned from his ranch in Collingsworth County and will take his family back there as soon as weather permits. T. Schrimsher from Hess in Altus; will leave for his old home near Galveston to spend the winter. J.R. Mc Mahan asks persons to pay their bills for a new year. G.A. Moore Dunbar will endeavor to organize class for teaching crayon portraits. See W. M. Walker, Altus. Saunders Bros. Photo Car will be in town James Trotter for ? & lots 1 &2 ?Twp 1n, r ?, IM. Printed ? 1898, final proof November ?, 1898. Witnesses: William J. ?, Altus; John M. Derr, Altus; William K. Derr, Altus; William P. Derr, Altus.. John M. Derr for ?2 ne Lots & Lots 1&2, section 6, Twp 2n, r 20w, IM. Printed October 10, 1898, final proof November 25, 1898. Witnesses: James M. Teeter, Altus; William J. Shelton, Altus; Alfred B. Goodner, Altus; Wm. R. Derr, Altus. William J. Shelton for lots 3&4 & s2 nw4 section 5, Twp 1n, r 20w, IM. Printed October 19, 1898, final proof November 25, 1898. Witnesses: James M. Teeter, Altus; John M. Derr, Altus; James Sumrow, Lock; William D. Bull, Francis. James W. Drury for se4 section 6, Twp 2n, r21w, IM. Printed Septembver 23, 1898, final proof October 9, 1898. Witnesses: Wiley Mudgets, Carmel; W.A. Craig, Carmel; W.M. Turner, Carmel; W.S. McNab, Carmel Wm. H.J. Inklebarger for sw4 section 11, Twp 4n, r 19w, IM. Printed September 17, 1898, final proof November 9, 1898. Witnesses: H.C. Inklebarger, Warren; N.J. McElroy, Warren; T.J. Wilson, Warren; W.A. Potts, Warren. James M. Russell for w2 se 4, section 18, Twp 2n, r 20w, IM. Printed October 6, 1898, final proof Nov. ?, 1898. Witnesses: Richard C. Blain, `Altus; J.R. McMahan, Altus; J.M. Baird, Altus; Thomas Lawrence, Mangum. George Jones for lots 4&5, se4 nw4 section 6 Twp 2n, r 18? 19 w, IM. Printed October 5, 1898, final proof November 11, 1898. Witnesses: A.N. Ewing, Navjoe; J.N. Shropshire, Navajoe, Wm. J. Shelton, Navajoe. John T. Litchield for e2 sw 4, & lots 6&7, section 6, Twp 1n, r 21w, IM. Printed October 20, 1898, final proof November 25, 1898. Witnesses: G.W. Jacobs, Aaron; George H. Heckathorn, Aaron; J.R. Bryant, Aaron; J.B. Jackson, Aaron. Mahalia A. Wren for se4 section 35, Twp 3n, r 22w, IM. Printed October 17, 1898, final proof December 7, 1898. Witnesses: Samuel Porter, Victory; Martin Kizziar, Victory; W.W. Harris, Duke; Leonidas Harris, Victory. Lee D. Kirby for s4 section 12, Twp 2s, r 20w, IM. Printed October 20, 1898, final proof November 28, 1898. Witnesses: Alfred F. Aldridge, Hess; William Z. Madden, Hess; Harvey V. Kirby, Hess; Thomas O. Wilson, Hess. Thomas J. Brooks, for w4 section 35, Twp 3n, r 21w, IM. Printed October 17, 1898, final proof December 7, 1898. Witnesses: Samuel Porter, Victory; Martin E. Kizziar, Victory; H.H. Harris, Duke; Leonidas Harris, Victory. George H Heckathorne for nw ?4, section 13, Twp 1n, r 22W, IM. Printed October 20, 1898, final proof November 16, 1898. Witnesses: J.B. Jackson, Olustee; Josephus Hammonds, Olustee; J.R. Bryant, Olustee; G.W. Jacobs, Olustee. Martha E. Blasingame, widow of Rusk Blasingame for s?4 section 32, Twp 3n, r 23w, IM. Printed October 20, 1898, final proof November 26, 1898, Witnesses: R.W. Crossland, Duke; Jasper Nelson, Duke; Charley Gibson, Duke; Frank Morrell, Duke. NOVEMBER 17, 1898 An Arizona rancher has posted the following notice on a cottonwood tree near his place. My wife, Sarah, has left my ranch when I didn't Do a Thing Too her and I want it distinkly understood that any man as takes her in and cares for her on my account will get himself pumped so full of led that some tenderfoot will locate him for a mineral claim. A word to the wise is sufficient and orter work on fools Wm. Mitchell, Deputy Sheriff Russell, and Eck McGregor was in Mangum. Edna O'Brian has been sick. The fine dwelling house of C. W. Cole will soon be finished. Court officials including Judge Burwell, Clerk Shear, and Stenographer James Ewing are ready for court on Monday in Mangum. M.L. Ealum of Mangum was on Salt Fork visiting; he is Register of Deeds. Judge Clay got sick on election day and was in bed for two days but when he awoke the third and found himself elected he got well immediately. A basket supper will be at the schoolhouse Friday. ELECTION RESULTS Ross Goodner, of Altus, is clerk in Gilliland and Claunch at Mangum. About 1628 votes were cast this year for sheriff. Keaton carried 184 majority, much lower percent than Callahan received two years ago. T.P. Clay received 130. James Brown county clerk received 180 despite the fierce fight made upon him. Blalock, populist for sheriff received 71 majority. J.F. Mathews, democrat, re-elected county attorney. John Norton, democrat, treasurer. C.W. Edwards, populist, county Supt. M.L. Ealum, Register of Deeds. A.W. Putnam, populist surveyor. J.E. Griffith, Populist, coroner Public Weigher, I.J. Rude, populist. J.H. Reedy and G. W. Briggs, Democrat Commissioners, S. M. Casteel, populist. The Cattlemen's Exchange Bank of Mangum now occupies their new building. Hub Mathewson is cashier. Mrs. Percy Bryan and sister were in Altus last week trading. On their way home the horses ran away, hurled the ladies from the buggy and bruised them badly. The horses ran home with the buggy wrecked in pieces, and the ladies remained on the prairie during the night and walked home next day from (Quanah Observer). Jones Vaughn is in Vernon. MARRIAGE: Prof. T.E. Jones lost for County Superintendent but he won Miss Ferris of Navajoe. They were united in marriage last Sunday at the residence of Parson Terry, 8 miles east of Altus. Bell Robinson, adopted daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Russell, who accompanied her father to Arkansas to remain permanently, returned Tuesday. A.H. Saunders at Hightower store drawing cartoons. E.K. Higgins and wife of McKenzie, Tenn. arrived in Vernon and will visit relatives in Navajoe. Clara McKnight, clerk in the land office has departed for Chicago. Frank Brandenburg and Miss Cessie Heidenrich of Duke were married Sunday at the bride's home. R.M. Blain and wife returned from Collingsworth county. Postmaster Russell sick. Victor Smith began teach the Martha school in November. Calvin J Aaron for sw 4 17, Twp 2n, r 21w, IM. Printed November 3, 1898, final proof November 18, 1898. Witnesses: G.L. Bush, Victory; W.P. Goslin, Victory; J.N. Barker, Victory; G.L. Peasons, Victory. Mary A. Teeter for se 4, section 31, Twp 2n, r 20w, IM. Printed ? 1898, final proof November 20, 1898. Witnesses: Wm. J. Shelton., Altus; John M. Derr, Altus; Wm. Derr, Altus; Wm, R. Derr, Altus; Alfred B. Goodner for ne4 section 31, Twp 3n, r??, IM. Printed November 3, 1898, final proof December 9, 1898. Witnesses: William R. Derr, Altus; James G. Reid, Altus; John D. Baker, Altus; E. Stewart, Altus. Edward Nix for sw4 section 16, Twp 2n, r 19w, IM. Printed November 3, 1898, final proof December 9, 1898. Witnesses: J.C. Plew, Altus; W.H. Plew, Altus; W.E. Nix, Altus; W.B. Cook, Altus. John T. Kimbell for ne4 section 24,Twp 2n, r 20w, IM. Printed November 3, 1898, final proof December 10, 1898. Witnesses: John W. snively, Altus; Ryland H. Love, Altus; Hestenis R. Kimbell, Altus; Anderson S. Whitt, Altus. William A. Potts for w2sw 4 section 13 & e2 se4 section 14, Twp 4n, r 19w, IM. Printed November 17, 1898, final proof December 7, 1898. Witnesses: W.H.J. Inklebarger, Warren; H.C. Inklegarger, Warren; N.J. McElroy, Warren; W.A.R. Perry, Warren. Henderson C. Inklebarger for ne4 section 11, Twp 4n, r 19w, IM. Printed November 17, 1898, final proof December 27, 1898. Witnesses: W.H.G. Inklegarger, Warren; W.A. Potts, Warren; W.A. R. Perry, Warren, N.J. McElroy, Warren. Thomas Rogers for the heirs of Robert Rogers for sw4, section ?, Twp 2n, r 20w, IM. Printed November 17, 1898, final proof December 8th 1898. Witnesses: R.L. O, Altus; W.L. ?, Altus, J.W. Bonine, Martha; John R. Rogers, Martha. Elizabeth Hussey, widow of Ben E. Hussey, for n?4, section 21, Twp 2n, r 19w, IM. Printed November 10, 1898, final proof December 16, 1898. Witnesses: Paul M. Goodwin, Navajoe; John F. Wilson, Navajoe; Wm. B. Cook, Navajoe. Alva M. Miller for se 4, section 14, Twp 2n, r 19w. Printed November 10, 1898, final proof December 21, 1898. Witnesses: Lee Walker, Altus; Marion Laird, Dunbar; Albert T. Humphreys, Dunbar; James C. Mills, Dunbar. Horatio Bulkel for s2 ne 4 & lots 1 & 2 section 4, Twp 3s, r 19w, IM. Printed October 13, 1898, final proof November 18, 1898. Witnesses: Florence M.H. Clark, Navajoe; Alexander F.D. Hendricks, Warren; Shadrack Casteel, Warren; Wm Casteel, Warren. John S. Bradley for s2 ne4 & lots 1&2 section 4 Twp 1s, r 21w, IM. Printed November 2, 1898, final proof December 2, 1898. Witnesses: W.R. Bradley, Willowvale; John L. Bradley, Willowvale; Lorenzo Moss, Willovale; George H. ?, Willowvale. Lee D. Kelley for s ?4, section 12, Twp 2n, r 20w, IM. Printed October 20, 1898, final proof November 28, 1898. Witnesses: Alfred F. Aldridge, Hess; Wm. Z. Madden, Hess; Harvey V. Kirby, Hess; Thomas D. Wilson, Hess. Benenar W. Hilliard for nw 4, section 15, Twp 1n, r 19w, IM. Printed November 10, 1898, final proof December 21, 1898. Witnesses: Alva M. Miller, Dunbar; Marion J. Laird, Dunbar; Albert T. Humphreys, Dunbar; James C. Mills, Dunbar. Collins Hemphis for sw4, section 15, Twp 1n, r 19w, IM. Printed November 10, 1898, final proof December 1898. Witnesses: Alva M. Miller, Dunbar; Marion J. Laird, Dunbar; Albert T. Humphreys, Dunbar; James C. Mills, Dunbar. Charles E. Smith for nw 4, section 23, Twp 4n, r 20w, IM. Printed November 10, 1898, final proof December 16, 1898. Witnesses: James C. Allen, Dot; John F. Allen, Dot; Isidore Kamenzind, Dot; Albert S. Stevens, Dot. John L. Hughes for ne 4, section 23, Twp 3n, r 21w, IM. Printed November 19, 1898, final proof December 17, 1898. Witnesses: Jos. M. Baird, Altus; F.M. Baird, Altus; T.V. Turner, Martha; W.D. Hughes, Martha. Jerry C. Plew for ne4 section 29, Twp 2n, r 19w, IM. Printed November 3, 1898, final proof December 9, 1898. Witnesses: Edward Nix, Altus; W.H. Plew, Altus; W.E. Nix, Altus; W.B. Cook, Altus. DECEMBER 8,1898 J.D. Terry, F.M. Aycock and J.J. Hale visiting in Mangum. M.E. Kizziar has sold his cattle to O'Bandy Turner. Lee Chisum has moved to town having rented J.M. Julian's house. Bob O'Bryan of Victory in Altus. Ned and Gouge McDaniel have purchased half interest in A. E. Leach's grocery store. F.M. Aycock has accepted a position with J.M. Jullian in the grocery store. FOR SALE: Improved place, 148 acres, 6 miles north and 1 mile east of Navajoe. 60 acres under cultivation. Dugout and house; $700.00. H. Bulkeley, Warren, Oklahoma. The new Altus school will be completed in about six weeks. C.W. Cole's house is completed and the family is occupying the new house. Mangum Star and Plain Dealer for $1.50 a year. Elliot, cattleman in Greer County, shipped two trains of cattle last week from Gage. One train reached Kansas City when ticks were found and the train was sent back. Mr. Elliot then stopped the other train at Wellington where he received good prices for his cattle as feeders. Freight for the train was $270. J.J. Hale had a fire at his house. Some cotton he had stored away in the house became ignited but was extinguished before any damage. Petition against issuing of license for the saloon here is being circulated and has already a large number of signers. Every person should sign this petition. F.M. Trimble purchased five head of full blood Herford Bulls at the sale in Quanah. Mr. Trimble now has one of the finest herds of cattle in the county. T.W. Middleton has moved another house to town from his farm on Turkey Creek and located it in the east part of town. MEDAL CONTEST: Medal for oratory was held in the schoolhouse. A literary society was organized, "The Altus Literary Society. Miss. Ella McMahan was awarded the prize. Rev. Kizziar made a speech and presented the medal. Judges were R.L. Brewer, Prof Ketchersid and J.E. Kelly. Ten cents admission was charged to buy a Chamberlain's encyclopedia. On the program were: Nona Russell, K.C. Cox, Leah McMurry, Ella House, Anna Allen, Ella McMahan, Alfred French, Jennie Rogers, Jno C. Wright. ALTUS SCHOOL DEPARTMENT: Lee Walker called the house to order, reports by E.R. McDaniel, Mary West, officers elected, E.R. McDaniel Pres.; J.E. Coen, secretary; Alice Aycock, assistant secretary; Ella Mc Mahan, pros. Att.; Alfred French, critic; Mary Westover, chorister; Nona Russell, Sergeant at arms; W.H. Kizziar, treasurer; D.L. Walker. Contestants for the Demorest Medal Contest are: Leah Mc Murry, Ella Howse, Anna Allen, Ella McMahan, Alfred French, Jannie Rogers. Willie E. Hogue for lots 1 & 2 & e2 nw4 section 30, Twp 3n, r 20w, IM. Printed December 1898, final proof January 18, 1899. Witnesses: J.M. Hart, Altus; E.P. Stewart, Altus; I.B. Gee, Altus; Tom Cotney, Martha. Mary A. Teeter for se4 section 31, twjp 2n, r 20w, IM. Printed October 10, 1898, final proof November 25, 1898. Witnesses: William J. Shelton, Altus; John M. Derr, Altus; William P. Derr, Altus; William R. Derr. James R. Copeland, for e2s 4 section 6 & w2sw4 section 5, Twp1n, r 23w, IM. Printed November 24, 1898, final proof January 10, 1898. Witnesses: R.A.B Gear, Eldorado; W H Drew, Eldorado; J.T. Ratcliff, Eldorado; W.J.H. Thomas, Eldorado. James L. Weems for nw4 section 14, Twp 2s, r 22w, IM. Printed December 1, 1898, final proof January 22, 1899. Witnesses: B F Crutchfield, Willowvale; W.E. C??le of Willowvale, T.W.P. Kincannon, Willowvale; W.D. Ballard, Willowvale. John C. Camps for se4 section 30, Twp 4n, r 19w,IM. Printed December 1, 1898, final proof January 10, 1899. Witnesses: John W. Howser, Warren; C.F. Howser, Warren; J.D. Green, Warren; James Davis, Warren. Levi F. Donalson for sw 4, section 34, Twp 4n, r 21w, IM. Printed November 24, 1898, final proof January 15, 1898. Witnesses: Thomas J. Burden, Martha; Emory B. Pride, Martha; William M. Wicker, Martha; James Sheridan, Martha. Joseph B. Boggs for sw4 ne4 & s2 section 4 and 1&2, section 6, Twp 2n, r 19w, IM. Printed November 24, 1898, final proof January 8, 1898. Witnesses: J. Dunn, Navajoe, J.T. Harmon, Navajoe; Mark Wright, Navajoe; W. White, Navajoe. Albert A. Morris for nw4 section 15, Twp 2n, r 20w, IM. Printed November 24, 1898, final proof January 4, 1899. Witnesses: Frank Aycock, Altus; O.H. Kennedy, Altus; J.B. French, Altus, J.W. Snively, Altus. DECEMBER 22, 1898 Chas. H. Eagin, one of the best lawyers in Mangum, has assumed editorial charge of the Monitor during the absence of Mr. Benton, who is on leave because of bad health. C.C. Mansefield, T.W. Middleton, J.J. Hale of Altus in Mangum. M.E. Kizziar of Altus in Vernon. Tom Kizziar is home from the Kellum's ranch in Cheyenne country. E.E. Russell sells furniture. Cam Russell clerking at Hightower's during Walter Wright absence. Tom Smith moved his house to town from his farm six miles southeast of Altus. Solomon Kirby is erecting a meat market building. 10 lbs. coffee is $1.00. 15 lbs. sugar, $1.00, 100 lbs. flour $2.00. Dave Holden, living at Yeldell, died Thursday night of paralysis. He had been paralyzed for the past year in the worst way. Mrs. William Lane lost the second child to diphtheira last Thursday. This makes two she has lost in two weeks. School dismissed last Thursday because of diphtheira raging through the country. Rain fell Saturday and Sunday. Party at farm home of Mr. and Mrs. Newt Stroud, nine miles east of town. Large assemblage of young people present. Walter Wright, C.C. Mansefield and W.M. McDaniel departed Tuesday morning for points east to spend the holidays. Walter Wright will go to his old home at Portland, Tennessee. His sister, Mrs. Dr. Fowler, will meet him at Linden, Cass County, Texas on the way back home. Mr. Mansefield will visit his home in Dunlap, Tennessee. George McDaniel will visit his old stomping ground at Leesburg, Alabama. R.M. Blain was their custodian to Vernon. We are suspicious about these three boys as they are young, handsome and most of all unmarried. William Mitchell, an old and thoroughly experienced surveyor has been employed to lay off the town site of Yeldell. J.Q. Wiginton departed Monday for his old home at Marion county, Alabama for a family reunion on Christmas Day. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Trimble entertained Friday night. Mattie Henderson, daughter of J.P. arrived from near Amarillo where she is teaching school. J.B. Ralston, Vernon, was in from his ranch on the plains. The body of John White, aged about twenty four was discovered in an old well on Louis Ealum's claim just across Salt Fork west of town, Wednesday morning. He and a young man by the name of John Newman had been living together on the claim during the past winter and up to the time White was missed about six weeks ago. Newman and White made a trip to Quanah about six weeks ago. Newman returned to the claim near Victory, but was not accompanied by White. The neighbors asked Newman the where abouts of the missing man and he replied that White had gone down in Texas to visit relatives, but this story has been blotted out by freighters who say they saw Newman and White camped together at night on their return trip. From all stories gleaned White was killed on the return home trip. Newman, after staying in the community several weeks departed one day last week for the Cheyenne country and would remain over Saturday night in Mangum. Neighbors thought is wise to search the place which they did coming cross this well freshly covered with dirt. They had only dug down a few feet when the body was discovered, and wagon tracks near the well leading to the feed lot were found. The body was removed from the well and the coroner immediately summoned, but as we go to press no inquest has been held and as the remains were in such a horrible condition it could not be definitely told whether he was shot or not only for the blood that appeared on the blankets the dead man was wrapped in. It is thought White was killed for money. Newman left a bad record in the Cheyenne country. The Sheriff and posse are in hot pursuit of Newman and if captured a warm reception may be tendered him DECEMBER 29, 1898 We were misinformed as to Newman's surname. He is Norman Newman instead of John. The inquest was held over White's body late Thursday evening and it was found he came to his death by a blow on the head over the right ear administered by an ax or blunt instrument of some kind. White was buried in Victory cemetery Friday. Newman was captured at Cheyenne City Friday while engaged in a game of cards in a gambling house. Sheriff Overton, of Mangum, walked into the gambling house and threw down two guns in Newman's face and ordered to go with him, which he did after cashing in his chips. Overton lodged him in jail at Mangum Saturday. Not a word of what his arrest was for was told Newman until he was safely caged in the jail when the narrative was related to him. He wilted to some extent and claims his innocence of the crime. The case is expected to be a knotty one and is looked forward to with much interest. William Z. Madden for w4 se 4, & lots 5&6, section 1, Twp 1n, r 20w, IM. Printed December 15, 1898, final proof January 23, 1899. Witnesses: George Godard, Hess, J.T. Godard, Hess; W.A.H. White, Hess; B.F. Briscoe, Hess. William J. Laird for se4 section 19, two 1n, r 19w, IM. Printed December 15, 1898, final proof January 23, 1899. Witnesses: J.H. Green, Navajoe; J.D. Terry, Dunbar; Alva M. Miler, Lock, G.A. Elliott, Mangm. Julian Kimberlin for se4 section 19, Twp 2n, r 20w, IM. Printed December 15, 1898, final proof January 21, 1899. Witnesses: M.L. Ealum, Mangum; J.F. Mathews, Mangum; T.A. Lawrence, Mangum; J.H. Lee, Mangum. Hartwell Crutchfield, for sw4 section 18, Twp 2s, r21w, IM. Printed December 15, 1898, final proof January 21, 1899. Witnesses: T.H. Hardin, Olustee; H.B. McCracken, Willowvale; J.H. Ragon, Olustee; William Atchison, Willowvale. John B. Zinn for e4 ne4 section 23, & w2 nw4 section 24, Twp 4n, r 19w, IM. Printed December 22, 1898, final proof January 27, 1899. Witnesses: S.M. Casteel, Warren; J A Zinn, Sr, Warren; J.A. Zinn, Jr., Warren; H.P. Andrews, Warren. Jacob A. Zinn Sr. for n 2 se 4, & w4. ?4 & lot 2, section 21, Twp 4n, r 19w, IM. Printed December 22, 1898, final proof January 27, 1899. Witnesses: JBZinn, Warren; H.P. Andrews, Warren; J.A. Zinn, Jr., Warren; S.M. Casteel, Warren. Jacob A. Zinn, Jr. for nw 4, section 23, Twp 4, r 18w, IM. Printed ? 2, 1898, final proof January 27, 1899. Witnesses: S.M. Casteel, Warren; W.L. Casteel, Warren; J.B. Zinn, Warren; H.P. Andrews, Warren. Harry P. Andrews for sw4 section 23, Twp 4n, r 19w, IM. Printed December 11, 1898, final proof January 27, 1899. Witnesses: S.M. Casteel, Warren, J.A. Zinn, Warren, J.A. Zinn, Jr., Warren, John Bruce, Warren. The surveying corps of the Denver railroad from Quanah, Texas to Oklahoma City is now in the field and their line is bound to run through or near Altus. The Rock Island extension from Chickasha to Quanah has been surveyed to Saddle Mountain a distance of about 40 miles due east of here. We were misinformed as to Newman's surname. He is Norman Newman instead of John. The inquest was held over White's body late Thursday evening and it was found he came to his death by a blow on the head over the right ear administered by an ax or blunt instrument of some kind. White was buried in Victory cemetery Friday. Newman was captured at Cheyenne City Friday while engaged in a game of cards in a gambling house. Sheriff Overton, of Mangum, walked into the gambling house and threw down two guns in Newman's face and ordered to go with him, which he did after cashing in his chips. Overton lodged him in jail at Mangum Saturday. Not a word of what his arrest was for was told Newman until he was safely caged in the jail when the narrative was related to him. He wilted to some extent and claims his innocence of the crime. The case is expected to be a knotty one and is looked forward to with much interest. R.M. Blain and wife are going to Aberden, Texas visiting the family of P.H. Holt. Cam Russell, Hershel Pendleton, Nona Russell and Dova Chaney devoured a fine, large juicy turkey with cranberry sauce at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Blain, Sunday. Mrs. Blain is a first class cook. Ben Kimbell left two feather mattresses out over night and the feathers were strewn around. An oyster supper and dance was given by Raymond Baird at his beautiful home three miles northwest of Altus, for a large number of young people. A total eclipse of the moon Wednesday. Arch Doughty spent Christmas at his home in Martha. Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Evans have a new girl at their Martha home. A.E. Leach gave a party for the young people. Jessie Howse, teacher at Witt, home for holidays. Frank Geyer and Perry Flowers, of Lock, in town buying Christmas presents. Eloise Kimbell, teacher of Hopewell school, t? miles north of Mangum, visiting parents in Altus. Hershel Pendleton and Dovie Chaney of Koreb spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. R.M. Blaine. J.M. Julian and F.M. Trimble in Mangum for Masonic Lodge. James Bryce came down from Francis there he is teaching school. C.W. Cole departed for his ranch in Cheyenne country to bring back his fine Hereford bulls to winter here. Mrs Reeves from Mangum to see her daughter Mrs. R.M. Blaine. Collin Derr returned from Collin Co. Texas with Mrs. J.O. McBride, his sister and her family. Mr. McBride will remain in Collin County, Texas, for some time. Ross Goodner down from Mangum. Newman's preliminary trial will be held in Mangum today. J.R. McMahan and C.C. Hightower have been summoned by Newman to appear at the trail. J.M. Russell will attend trial. James Kelly, father of the Editor, and T.A. Campbell an old acquaintance came down from Mangum. Mr. Campbell has a fine pointer dog and Parker hammer less gun with him and will enjoy hunting quail at Mangum. His home is Pratt County Kansas. Victor Smith, school teacher at Martha presented a handsome Christmas present. It was a ten pound boy. Prof. W.H. Dickey of Little Rock, Ark. spent Christmas with his sister Mrs. Wm. Cunningham of Duke. Henry C. Ricks for nw4 section 16, Twp 3n, r 19w, IM. Printed December 17, 1898, final proof February 8. 1899. Witnesses: George E. Blalock, Mangum; Zachariah T. Cox, Navajoe; John H. ricks, Navajoe; John D. Bailey, Navajoe. William Canter for e2 sw4 section 4, Twp 2n, r 21w, IM. Printed December 29, 1898, final proof February 8, 1899. Witnesses: B.M. Moreau, Aaron; S.A. Templer, Aaron; J.H. Hammon, Aaron; J.T. Wilson, Aaron.