Johnston Co., OK - The Tishomingo News, August 1905 ***************************************************** This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb by: Mary Achterhof USGenWeb Archives. Copyright. All rights reserved http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ***************************************************** The Tishomingo News, 2 August 1905 NEGRO BURGLAR CAPTURED Sam Caldwell, a 17 year old colored boy was arrested Saturday night by Marshal W. M. Miller, while attempting to enter the residence of Sol Lewis. The boy had a Friday night entered the residence of W. M. Stewart, stole his pants, a gold watch, a purse with some souvenir cons, he also confessed to entering the residence of C. E. Clem, and took his pocketbook and one belonging to his wife, which contained a small amount of money. He also had in his possession a stolen revolver, which he had taken from some one around the wagon yard. Marshal Miller turned the negro over to the federal authorities, and his examining trial was held today before Judge Gullett. He was bound over to wait the action of the grand jury. Judge Gullett, our efficient commissioner is in Madill holding court. J. A. Maupin, of Hunt County, Texas, is here visiting his daughter Mrs. W. E. Norwood. We are glad to say that Charlie Hand, who has been quite sick, is out on the streets again. Dr. Norman Miller, of Emet, attended the funeral of J. W. Newman, here Tuesday. We are under obligations to John Moseley for a big, fine watermelon, presented us Tuesday. He is visiting his son-in-law, E. W. Roach, six miles east of town. Mr. Moseley is a good old Missouri Democrat, as he says, and we believe he is. Mr. G. R. McDavitt is enjoying the visit of his mother, Mrs. Dr. V. McDavitt, of Quincy, Illinois and his two brothers Mr. Frank and Dr. W. G. McDavitt. This is a happy family reunion, as these sons and mother have not been all together for over 20 years, and if Mack steps high, don’t wonder. CARD OF THANKS Dr. Pollett joins us in this feeble effort to express our thanks for the kindness and assistance shown us during the illness and death of our sweet little baby. Accept this as a feeble expression of the profound gratitude in our hearts for one and all. Mr. and Mrs. P. T. Hamilton. D. S. Betts, completed the carpenters work on Dr. Poyner’s new residence this week. This nice home of the doctors is large, commodious and shows good mechanical workmanship for the Architect and builder, and is an ornament to the south side of the city. The doctor and family will move into their new home the last of this week, and will be at home to their many friends. Perhaps with a reception soon. DEATH VISITS OUR CITY Two of our Oldest and Most Prominent Men Gone. J. W. Newman Yesterday morning at 12:45, after an illness of but three and a half days. James William Newman died from hemorrhage of the brain. He was born near Nashville, Tennessee, April 24th, 1845 and removed in his early life to Fulton County, Arkansas, where he was married and reared a family of ten children, nine of whom are now living. He had tow sons in Indian Territory, H. O. Newman, a prominent attorney of this city and John Newman, one of Milburn’s leading business men; both of them were anxious and faithful attendants at his bedside during his late illness and left never a want ungratified nor a need unsupplied. Mr. Newman’s family, outside of the tow present and one daughter is South Dakota, lived thirty miles in the interior of northeast Arkansas, and more that two days would be required for them to reach here, and the condition of the body would not admit of being held over, although at its interment it was in almost a perfect state of preservation. Mr. Newman was a devout member of the Christian church, with which he became identified at the age of fifty. He was a Master Mason and an Odd Fellow, and under the latter order his body was laid in its last resting place. The Tishomingo and Emet Lodges I.O.O.F., were both in attendance at the funeral service, making a large representation of the order. The religious service was conducted by Mr. John J. Stobaugh and Rev. L. M. Chisholm, both of the Christian church, Mr. Stobaugh speaking beautiful words of encouragement and consolation, and Rev. Chisholm reading scripture and tending feverent prayer. His remains were deposited in the tomb, following the funeral services at 4 p.m. yesterday and a large concourse of friends departed for their homes with sorrowing hearts and tears bedimmed eyes. He was a man “who had kept the whiteness of his soul, and thus man o’er man wept.” In him we have lost a grand and good man, because he was honest, charitable and carried in his heart, Christ – the one great word well worth all languages in earth or Heaven. We join the friends who are legion, in tendering to those relatives, whom we know, our most profound sympathies and to those whom we do not know, sympathy born of love for the dead unite our thoughts and your hearts find a sympathizing ear to lend to troubles too great to smother. W. S. Hamilton On Sunday, July 30th, Mr. Winfield Scott Hamilton, died at the home of his son, P. T. Hamilton, in this city after a long and severe illness. He was born October 22nd 1844, and removed from Kentucky with his father to Fulton County, Arkansas, at an early age. He was married in Indiana in 1858 to Miss Mary Green and to them were born ten children, nine of whom are living and most of whom were by his bedside at this death, He was a member of the Christian church and an ardent Odd Fellow, of which order he was a member in good standing. The funeral services was conducted at the City Cemetery by Rev. Markham, of the Christian church, after which the Odd Fellows took charge of the body and made interment with honors of the order. Mr. Hamilton filled positions of honor and trust in his county in Arkansas, and has been an honored and greatly prized citizen since coming to this country some four years ago. We join an innumerable host of friends in tendering to the bereaved members of the family our sincere sympathy and condole with them on account of their intense sorrow. To be reunited with him in that life beyond the grave, it is only necessary to remember that, “he that walketh upright, walketh surely,” and that every man will be rewarded according to his works. H. P. Warfield, has resigned his position as deputy U.S. Clerk, and has formed a partnership with W. T. Ward, under the name of Ward & Warfield Abstractors. Their office will be located in the Muldrow building near the courthouse. These gentlemen are well known and will no doubt do a good business. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mrs. Mollie Washington, of Milburn was in the city Monday. S. J. Bowen, of Linn, I. T., brought a load of new corn to town today. Arthur Durham returned Saturday from a week’s visit at Cumberland. Miss Lucy White left Monday on the noon train for Wynnewood, to visit her sister for a few days. Rev. L. Peters left last Thursday for Okra, O.T. to attend the District Conference, in session there. A. H. Nesbit, our efficient constable was rounding up cattle in the vicinity of Viola, under the strong arm of the law. Alex Rennie, has moved back to Tishomingo, and will move in the Von Weise house on south side of town. Roy Nash, who has been visiting friends here the past week, left Saturday for Durant, to visit a few days. Dr. Guy Clark, of Milburn, was called in consultation with Dr. J. T. Looney Saturday evening to attend the late Mr. J. W. Newman. J. R. Newman, of Arkansas, eldest son of the late J. W. Newman, arrived in the city today in answer to a telegram announcing his father’s death. J. Cutch Smith and wife, (nee Miss Elaine Chapman) of Marietta, are visiting in the city and Mrs. Smith’s parents six miles east. Backward turn backward, etc. Our friend Mr. Harry Hockett has had his hair dyed and is celebrating his 21st birthday so he says, and there are a few young ones with him. Miss Kate Hennesy, of Denison, Texas and Mart Gregg, a prominent young business man of this city were married at Denison July 26 and returned to their home here the next day. We think Mart has made a choice selection of a life-time companion. L. P. Hudson of Ardmore, spent Thursday in the city of good water. H. C. Wade, of Reagan, was transacting business in town yesterday. H. O. Newman is building an addition to his residence on Main Street. M. L. Garrett, and George W. Burris were in Ardmore on legal business Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Echols, left Monday for Henderson, Oklahoma, to visit relatives. H. H. Brown a prominent attorney of Ardmore, was in Tishomingo on legal business Tuesday. Ruby Donahoo returned from a months visit with her sister Mrs. Bates Davis in Muskogee, Sunday. When you are hungry eat at Pruett’s restaurant. Careful service and prompt attention guaranteed. Prof. L. W. Cale, of the State University, of Norman, Oklahoma, was here Saturday in the interest of his college. Mr. and Mrs. John Newman, of Milburn were here Saturday and Sunday attending the bedside of his father J. W. Newman. A. L. and J. B. Vadiver, deputy organizers of the M. W. of A. for the Indian Territory, are here reorganizing the camp at this place. B. K. Davenport of Ada, after a several days visit with his daughter Mrs. E. C. Patton left Thursday evening for a few days visit in Texas. Ben H. Colbeert, U. S. Marshal of the Southern District of Indian Territory, was a Tishomingo visitor in Muskogee today. Mr. Colbert was one of the officials recently indicted in the Chickasaw Nation charged with being implicated in the school warrant scandal. Mr. Colbert expresses no fear at the final outcome of the matter. Muskogee Democrat James Watts, of Milburn, spent Sunday in Tishomingo. W. A. McAlester, a prominent business man of Ravia, was in the city today. Gov. D. H. Johnson, was in Muskogee, on official business last Saturday. A Hood, of Redden, I. T., was in the city Friday and made us a pleasant call. Mr. Milton Morris, of Willis, Texas, is in the city visiting his uncle, J. W. Morris. Miss Onie Boone returned Sunday from a stay of two weeks at her home in Parsons, Kansas. Miss Sue Hutchens, of Whiteright, Texas, has secured a position at the store of Sol Lewis. J. R. Pruitt, who has been visiting in Hickory, I. T., for two weeks returned home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Matthews, and family returned Sunday from Pontotoc, where they have been visiting the past week. J. T. Sadler returned from the convention of the Christian Church at Weleetka, Thursday evening and left on a visit for Galveston Friday. WALTER DAY BADLY HURT Last Friday afternoon the team of Mr. Boxley started on West Main Street with two barrels of water on the wagon, and ran East down Main Street three blocks. Walter Day was driving East and a number of persons tried to get his attention by screaming at him, but he did not see the run-away team until it was within ten feet of him, and until it was too late to turn out, or even to jump from his wagon. One of the horses jumped right on top of his wagon and fell backward becoming wedged between the wood frame on the wagon on his back and resting down on the coupling pole. The other Boxley horse and Day’s horses being badly scared, kept running, going over the bridge on Main Street up to McLaughlin’s grocery store, when they were stopped. The three horses were released and Day was picked up from under the wagon covered with blood. The horse on the wagon was only released after the wagon was uncoupled. Day was carried to the office of Dr. Davenport, where his wounds were dressed and several cuts sewn up. He is getting along nicely and is already out again. We are in receipt of an invitation from Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Southerland to attend the marriage of their niece, Miss Retta Moore, to Mr. Irving Ferguson at the Methodist Church in Trenton, Texas, Wednesday evening August 2nd. Miss Moore is the charming daughter of our fellow townsman, and prosperous merchant, I. J. Moore, of the firm of Moore & Biggers. The groom is the son of B. F. Ferguson, Proprietor of the Cabinet factory, and one of our best citizens. The bride and groom are well and favorably known here, and number their friends by the score, who will rejoice to learn of this happy union. The news joins their many friends here in extending congratulations, and hope they may have smooth sailing over the matrimonial seas. They will be at home to their friends in Tishomingo, Thursday, August 3. EMET ITEMS Mrs. Pearl Pierce, age 20 years, who has been confined to her bed for some time with consumption, died on July 26, and was buried at the cemetery west of town. Mrs. Pierce leaves a husband and one small child and a host of friends to mourn her death. Henry, the seven year old son of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Marshall has been very low for the past week with congestion, but we are glad to learn that he is better. Dr. A. H. Seeley has been appointed post-master at this place, vice J. W. Marshal resigned. Mr. Morrison, who lives West of town brought in the first load of watermelons, which were very fine, some weighing 50 lbs. The Tishomingo News, 9 August 1905 AERONAUT IS FATALLY BURNED Ardmore, I.T., August 2 – Prof. Baze, an aeronaut, was probably fatally burned at Madill while attempting to jump from a trapeze into a lake of water. He had saturated his suit with gasoline and set it on fire, In the leap he missed the tank. Great difficulty was experienced in extinguishing the blaze. He lives in St. Paul, Minnesota. We understand that E. C. Patton, the former editor and proprietor of the News has accepted a position as private secretary of Gov. Douglas H. Johnston, of the Chickasaw Nation. This is quite an honor to the former quill pusher of the News and we may say here that Gov, Johnson has made a wise selection as he has a man who is efficient and worthy. We don’t think he could have selected a better man for the place. WARNING ORDER In the United States District Court in the Indian Territory, Southern District. Rhoda E. Sherman, plaintiff Vs George Sherman, defendant At Tishomingo No. 606 The defendant George Sherman is warned to appear in this court in thirty days and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, Rhoda E. Sherman. Witness Hon. Hosea Townsend Judge of said court, this 15th day of July 1905. B. M. Campbell, Clerk, by R. C. Fleming, Deputy, A. M. Olipant, Attorney, C. C. Stephens, non-resident att’y for defendant. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Henry Browning of Denison is visiting in the city. J. H. Monk, of Viola, was a city visitor Monday and Tuesday. Hugh Blunt, of Milburn, was a Tishomingo visitor Sunday. Prof. Vaughter, of Connerville, was in town Tuesday on business and made us a call. H. A. Johnson, of Whitt, Texas, was in Tishomingo, Thursday on business. Dr, R. M. McCall, of Ardmore, came over Saturday to visit his son, Dr. McCall. Miss Lela Perry, oft for her home in Purcell, Sunday, after a pleasant visit with friends here. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Shaffer, of Sulphur, are visiting Mrs. Shaffer’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Stanton Sunday. W. B. McGehee, a prominent farmer of Linn, while in Tishomingo Tuesday called and renewed his subscription to the News. Bro. T. D. Jones, of Ravia, was in Tishomingo Friday. He has suspended publication of the Ravia Tribune and talks of looking up a new location. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Chapman, and children returned from Temple, Texas, Monday where they have been visiting relatives for several days. Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Farnham of Milburn, were in the city Tuesday en route to his old home in Charles City, Iowa, and other Northern Points for the benefit of Mrs. Farnham’s health. Dr. Looney reports the arrival of a new nine pound boy at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Thomas. Mother and babe doing well, the father is able to be at his post in Sadler’s store and is slowly recovering. Mrs. Judge Garrett, on Tuesday evening entertained Mesdames Burris, Bingham, Shearer, Stobaugh and Ward at six o’clock dinner. Chicken was the “piece de resistance,” and the ladies think Mrs. Garrett thoroughly understands the art of cooking. Z. T. Belew, of Campbell, Texas is in the city and has formed a partnership with his nephew, Will Belew, and will run a cotton yard here. Mr. Belew has had years of experience in handling cotton. Cotton placed in their hands will be well cared for. Miss Janie Holland is visiting relatives in Wapanucka. J. W. Byard, of Stonewall, was here Tuesday on business. Albert Rennie, of Pauls Valley, was in the city Tuesday. Mrs. A. E. Watthall left August 4th, for Collinsville, Texas to visit relatives and friends. Sol Lewis left Thursday for New York City to buy a big stock of fall goods. J. A. Orr, of Connorville was a capitol visitor today, coming over to vote. Roy Nash, returned today from Durant, where he has been for several days. Mrs. Daisy Taylor of Ardmore, visited Mrs. Zula Burris here Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Harold of Emet, were in Tishomingo on business Tuesday. Pete Miley, who has been on an extended visit several weeks in Texas, returned home Sunday afternoon. Joe Maytubby, left Sunday afternoon for Muskogee to appear before the Dawes Commission. R. B. Keel, of Ardmore, who is collecting for the Spaulding Manufacturing Co. of Grennell, Iowa was in town today. K. Williams and Mack Collum of Connerville passed through town Sunday on their way home from Madill where they had attended the picnic. J. B. Hutchens, on Monday night was initiated into the mysteries of the “Eastern Star”. He did the proper thing by having the Chapter serve cream and cake in Pruitt’s parlor. J. D. Cash, of Devalls Bluff, Arkansas, is the new agent at the Choctaw depot, taking charge yesterday. He has the appearance of being a nice, clever gentleman and will no doubt please the patrons and make many friends here. A pretty wedding ceremony was solemnized at Bullard’s Chapel, six miles north east of the city Thursday night, when James Crow led Miss Vera Patton to the alter. The ceremony was performed by Rev. M. L. Bullard. Mr. and Mrs. Crow are now keeping house in town and are at home to their many friends here. DAVENPORTS ENTERTAIN Reception in Honor of The Family of M. L. Biwersm who Left Tishomingo Yesterday. Sixty guests enjoyed the hospitalities of the home of Dr. and Mrs. A. E. Davenport, Saturday night, in a well ordered function given in honor of Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Bowers and Master Bryan who left Tishomingo yesterday for their future home in Forrest City, Arkansas. Mesdames Davenport and Bowers received the guests in a hospitable way and made them glad they were there early in the evening. The Davenport home was elaborately decorated, and the lawn upon which the guests were entertained was nicely carpeted and lighted. Color schemes in white and red prevailed throughout, the house being decorated with white and red bunting, white and red roses and lighted with white and red lights. The colors were carried out even to refreshments, red punch and cake and white cream and cake being served. Little Miss Helen Dudley, Geraldine Sadler and Eloise Markham presided at the punch bowl in the dining room, and cream and cake were served on the lawn by Misses Alene Colby, Irene Van Noy, Marie Markham and Emma Pritchett. These young ladies served the guests in a very dextrous and graceful manner, and like the little “fairy girls” who served the sparkling punch, showed that they were at home in this role. Music was furnished throughout the evening by the Wilgus-Looney-Monk-Holcome orchestral combination and the music the boys furnished was of that character that makes “the minds an equal temper know,” – sweet as the breath of new-mown hay and soft as a maiden’s prayer. Some of the young people enjoyed a tripping of the light fantastic toe while the older ones in twos and fours engaged in interesting tete-a-tete. At a later hour the guests departed for their respective homes declaring Dr. and Mrs. Davenport prince and princess of entertainers and wishing for an early repetition of their entertainment. H. L. Muldrow, Mrs. Zula Burris and Mrs. Daisy Taylor, of Ardmore, left Tuesday morning for Tulsa to attend a meeting of the Eastern Star. A number of young people enjoyed a card party at the palatial home of Miss Lucy Connor in east end Monday evening. Those present report a very pleasant evening. Last Thursday night at the beautiful home of Judge B. F. Kemp occurred a very pleasant social event. A large number of the genial Judge’s young friends gathered on his lawn and participated in popular games etc., after which refreshments were served. It is needless to say that the Judge and Mrs. Kemp assisted in the entertainment, spared no pains to let every one present have a good time. Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Wade, assisted in entertaining the guests. Thos present were the Misses Hands, Wade, Betts, Kemp, Perry, Durham, White, Presnell, Maytubby and Crane and Messrs Bullard, Stark, White, Durham, Warbritton, Miller, Naylor, Maytubby, Chisholm and Lightfoot. Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Bowers left Tuesday afternoon for their home in Forrest City, Arkansas, to which place Mr. Bowers was transferred by the Choctaw Railroad Company. Mr. and Mrs. Boweres have made many friends during their stay here who regret to see them leave, but commend them to the good people of Forrest City. Mr. Bowers has made an excellent agent here and our businessmen speak in the highest terms of him. He is a genial and accommodating businessman, has won many friends who will greatly miss him. The News joins his many friends here in wishing him success in his new location. Horace Hoard, of Whitewright, Texas, is here on a few weeks stay. BOY KILLS STEP-FATHER Monday morning Deputy Marshal Will Evans, brought in Rex Bruster, age 17, charged with the killing of his step-father, J. F. King, which occurred at their home at Kingston, last Saturday. The facts, the best we can learn are that King came home intoxicated, had a revolver in his hand and was very abusive and proceeded to make a “rough house” and ran several of the family away from the house. Young Bruster stood this state of affairs as long as possible and seeing the danger the family was in, picked up a shot-gun and fired a load of shot into King, killing him almost instantly. Of course it is bad to have to take one’s life, but in this instance he was justifiable as he was protecting home and mother. The reexamining trial took place Monday before Judge Gullett which resulted in the acquittal of young Bruster. NEWS OF THE TERRITORY The body of a new born colored infant was found in an empty stock car in the Katy yards at Muskogee, last Wednesday. The body of Joe Gibson, a Chickasaw Indian, who lived near Foster, was found by the side of the Santa Fe Track one mile north of Ardmore Sunday morning. It is supposed that he was struck by a train some time during the night. Louis Isabelle, wife of Robert Isabele, whose home is in the vicinity of Natural Aren, about ten miles southwest of Hartshorne, took her own life Monday morning, by blowing her brains out with a revolver. She was 14 years old and had been married one month. No cause is assigned for the act. E. C. Dean, a druggist at Hartshorne, was killed last Friday night near South McAlester on the interurban line. Dean was on his way to the summer theatre in South McAlester with his wife and baby. He was standing on the platform with his arms folded when the car turned the corner and jerked him off. Dean struck a trolley pole and his neck was broken. Warren Bennett, chief deputy United States Marshal for the Osage reservation, dropped dead on the streets of Pawhuska, last week, the result of an internal hemorrhage. Warren Bennett was one of the bravest and most efficient officers of the law in the southwest. He was aged forty years and unmarried. His mother, two brothers and two sisters survive him. The Tishomingo News, 16 August 1905 Last Friday evening, Hogan Maytubby and Campbell Henderson, left town riding the same horse. On the road home as we understand it, Maytubby became angry at Henderson and was heard by several neighbors to give the war-whoop, and striking Henderson several times with his fist. After reaching Henderson’s home, the horse was turned loose, and they entered the house still quarreling, and in a fight which followed. Maytubby received several painful wounds from a knife in the hands of Henderson. Both parties were intoxicated and of course, this was the cause of the trouble. Maytubby was arrested and brought to the city and placed under a bond of $1,000 which he gave. CONNERVILLE Bert Summie is quite low with fever. Dr. Rodgers is having a handsome residence erected. Miss Elsie Ferris and Mr. Will Lynes were married Sunday. Dr. Vaughter is able to be up again after an attack of bilious fever. Mrs. McMichel is convalescent after a serious attack of cholera morbus. Mrs. Alf Matchin, of Madill, is the guest of her mother, Mrs. Hollaway. Prof. Simerly made a flying trip home this week. He is employed by the Spaulding Buggy Company. Mrs. Heed has been spending the summer at Ada, having her eyes treated and is now visiting her daughter, Mrs. Foley. T. A. Campbell of near Mill Creed, who has been confine to his room for several weeks, with a broken leg, was riding in town Sunday. Miss Cora Dodson who has been visiting Mrs. Corbin and Miss Bessie Gatewood returned to her home in Mill Creek this week. Henry Johnston and wife are visiting their daughter, Mrs. Norman, at Balm. They will also attend the picnic at Oil Springs while gone. EMET Grandpa Roper is very ill and is not expected to live. J. T. Gardner of Milburn, was visiting in this place last week. Mr. Bond and family, of Gordonville, Texas, are visiting J. B. Thomas and family. The infant grandson of Mrs. Chronister, whose mother died a short time back, passed away Friday. WARNING ORDER In the United States Court in the Indian Territory, Southern District: Elo Harris, plantiff Vs Polk Harris, defendant The defendant Polk Harris, is warned to appear in this court in thirty days and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, Elo Harris. Witness the Hon. Hosea Townsend, Judge, this 16th day of August, 1905. B. M. Campbell, Clerk, by R. C. Fleming, Deputy, O’Bryan & Burris attorneys, J. W. Morris, attorney for non-resident attorney. WARNING ORDER In the United States Commissioner’s Court in the Indian Territory, Southern District, Fifth Commissioner’s District, at Tishomingo, I.T. T. E. Young, plaintiff Vs J. B. McGuin, defendant The defendant, J. B. McGuin, is warned to appear in this court in thirty days and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, T. E. Young, or judgment will be taken against the defendant, on October 21, 1905, and your property attached, sold to satisfy said judgment. Witness my hand and signature, this 16th day of August 1905. Alexander Gullett, U.S. Commissioner. Treadwell & Lucas, attorneys for plaintiff, H. O. Newman, non resident attorney. LOCAL AND PERSONAL D. B. Lester, was in the city Saturday and Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J. S. Maytubby, spent Sunday visiting friends in Wapanucka. Mrs. John J. Stobaugh, and two children are visiting relatives in Mannsville. Mrs. Nettie Bridges and children, of Emet, visited her sister, Mrs. Alex Rennie here Friday. Mrs. D. E. Wilgus, will in a few days have to show you, one of the finest lines of millinery ever placed on sale in the city. James S. Simerall, of Liberty, Missouri, representing the Liberty Ladies College, is in Tishomingo this week in the interest of the college. Charles M. Patton, Cashier of the First National Bank at Cumby, Texas, is the guest of his brother, E. C. Patton since last evening. Octal Jones is on the sick list this week. W. M. Lucas is in Ardmore on legal business today. John Olive of the Ardmoreite force of Ardmore, was a Capitol visitor Monday. Jack Chapman, made a business trip to Wapanucka Monday, returning Tuesday on the noon train. W. A. Borah, who has been in Keota and Stigier for several months, returned to his home in this city last Saturday. S. A. Apple of Ardmore, was shaking hands with his many friends here Saturday. He joined the party at Belton Sunday. We regret very much to learn of the relapse of Dr. W. W. Britton, who has been sick for several days, but glad to state that he is improving today. Jim Clark of Fillmore and Lucy Davis of this city were married at Bullard’s Chapel last Sunday – Rev. M. L. Bullard, officiating. A. B. Dunlap, president of the First National Bank of this city and president of eight other Nation al Banks in Indian Territory was a business visitor in the city last week. Attorney J. W. Morris returned Monday from a two weeks recreation in the mountains of the Choctaw Nation. He reports a pleasant outing. His nephew W. R. Morris of Texas accompanied him. William Croslen of Chicago, has located in this city and his fitted up office rooms in the Teadwell building. Mr. Croslen is the gentleman who submitted a proposition to the city council to lease the water works dam for factory purposes. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Renfrow, of Milburn were in town Tuesday transacting business. Mr. Renfrow and his partner, J. T. Gardner, are building a two story brick business building, in which to place their large stock of general merchandise. The building is to be completed by September 1. The attention of our readers is called to the new professional card of the enterprising law firm of O’Bryan & Burris, who are located in the Harris Granite Building. These gentlemen are able lawyers and any business entrusted to their care will receive prompt attention. Mr. and Mrs. Bates Davis, of Muskogee, arrived here Saturday evening for a few days visit with Mrs. Davis’ father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Donahoo. Mr. Davis is in bad health, and says he is going over to Sulphur in a few days to try the curable powers of the waters there. A. W. Lacey, bought a nice residence the first of the week from T. N. Johnson, which is located in the northwest part of the city. This will make Mr. Lacy and family a good and comfortable home. Town property is looking up and if you want a home in Tishomingo now is the time to buy. A party was given at the home of Mrs. Loper, by Miss Mattie in honor of Miss Mabel Dick, of Denison, Texas, on Friday evening. About forty guests were present, who participated in different games of amusement. Refreshments were served consisting of cream, cake and watermelon. Those who were present report a nice time, and are high in their praises of Miss Mattie as an entertainer. Dero Duncan, brought in Mack Hunter, Sunday night who he had caught with a 38-calibre revolver and was shooting up the neighborhood of Sandy Creek. Hunter hails from Arkansas and has the appearance of being a bold, bad man (?). When arrested he offered the officer his gun and all the money he had to turn him loose. He was taken before Judge Gullett and was fined $50 and cost. From the Colagate Courier we learn that Walter C. Rudisill and Miss Joe Fitzgerald were married at Clinton, Oklahoma, last week. Mr. Rudisill is well known in Tishomingo, was cashier of the First National Bank at this place for about two years. The Courier says: “The bride is one of Coalgate’s fairest and most accomplished young ladies and is a favorite in the circle in which she moves. She is a finished musician and for more than a year has instructed in music in the city.” We congratulate Walter on his good luck in winning such a nice lady for a wife, and join his many friends here in wishing him and his wife smooth sailing over the matrimonial seas. BITTEN BY MAD DOG Moses Adams, while in company with several other boys, was bathing in the Pennington Monday evening. They had with them a dog belonging to Nick Mickle, and were throwing sticks into the creek to see the dog go in and bring them out. The dog became angry and bit Moses Adams on the leg, but the would was only slight, not even drawing the blood to the surface. Nothing was thought about the affair until about thirty minutes afterwards when the dog became violently rabid, and was killed by City Marshal Miller. The dog was bitten some weeks ago by a mad dog, which came through here and bit several dogs. Adams left Tuesday afternoon for Ardmore and other points in search of a mad stone. It is not thought that the bite Moses received is of a serious nature, but it is well to take the proper treatment. KILLS MOTHER AND BROTHER Clarence Brown, a 16 year old Indian boy living near Yellow Springs, shot and killed his mother, 14 year old brother and fatally wounding his step-father last Saturday about 9 o’clock. Clarence was drunk and h ad been having trouble at home. It is said that when the boy came in the family were holding family prayer and of course, did not notice the boy when he came in. He became angry in his drunken mood, which resulted as above stated. The citizens took the boy in charge and turned him over to the Federal Authorities at Ada. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Eld. Evans of Ardmore was in town Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Burris were in Ardmore Saturday. Charles Mack and wife of Milburn was in town trading Thursday. Deputy Marshal Irby, of Ardmore was in town Thursday on business. W. J. and L. J. Milburn, of Milburn were in town Thursday on business. Miss Zula McAlester of Ardmore is visiting Mrs. Jake Williams, this week. Mr. and Mrs. Nick Mickle are spending a few days out on Blue River fishing this week. Feaster Griffin, of Whitewright, is visiting his half brother Rev. C. H. Holland this week. Editor O. Wood, Prof Murchison and H. Wood, of Mannsville, were in town Saturday. Pete Foley of Parsons, Kansas was in city the first of the week looking after his interests here. C. W. Baldridge of Connerville, while in town Friday called and renewed his subscription for the News. F. C. Stamps, of Honey Grove, Texas, was in town Saturday en route to Milburn to visit his daughter Mrs. E. D. Gill. Judge and Mrs. Wolfe, and a number of others, whose names we did not learn spent a few days fishing out on Blue. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Wade are the proud parents of a bit 10 pound girl baby, who made her appearance at their home last Thursday. Glenn N. Johnson, after an extended visit to the old home in Iowa, returned last week, and has taken up his duties as assistant cashier of the First National Bank. Miss Berta Cox, left Saturday afternoon for Madill, where she has been transferred by the Telephone Co. Miss Berta will be greatly missed by her many friends here, but they hope she may soon return. Dana H. Kelsey, U.S. Indian Agent, will be in Tishomingo Friday August 25th, to hear applications for the removal of restrictions. He will be found in the Senate Chambers at the Capital building. Mr. and Mrs. M. G. Scott, of Belton, were in the city Thursday on business. Mr. Scott, called at the News office, and left an other for some bills, for a two days picnic and barbecue, to be held in that place August 24 and 25. Those of our citizens who wish to spend a few days of recreation, would do well to attend this picnic on the banks of the beautiful Blue River. WARNING ORDER In the United States Court in the Indian Territory, Southern District: John Harris, plaintiff, Vs Bessie Harris, defendant No. 615 The defendant, Bessie Harris, is warned to appear in this court in thirty days and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, John Harris for a divorce. Witness the Hon. Hosea Townsend, Judge, this 7th day of August 1905. C. M. Campbell, Clerk By R. C. Fleming, Deputy. J. J. Stobaugh, plaintiff’s attorney. John T. Young, attorney for non-resident defendant. The Tishomingo News, 23 August 1905 HORRIBLE MURDER Aged Man Named A. J. Stratton Victim of a Human Fiend at Ravia, I.T. KILLED WITH AX Neighbors Found the Body Thursday Morning, Lying in the Yard with Skull Crushed and Covered With a Blanket. A J. Stratton, a widower 75 years of age, who lived alone at his home in the south part of Ravia, was murdered Wednesday night, the purpose of the murder being robbery. The neighbors found Stratton’s body Thursday morning lying near the front of his house, the head covered with a blanket. An ax was used by the murderer. Several months ago Stratton received $700 pension money, which he supposed to carry in his pocket or have about the premises. This it is supposed tempted someone who was acquainted with the surroundings to commit the murder. In the afternoon an investigation was made and was found that the deceased came to his death by a blow on the right side of the head inflicted by some unknown person with the back of an ax. A search was made of the house, which resulted in the finding of $34 in silver in a flour bin and $300 in a snuff bottle. It is estimated that the murder must have taken at least $150. In the search of the premises the citizens were unable to find anything that would give them a clue as to who committed the crime. A young man by the name of John Northcutt had bee rather intimate with Stratton, on several occasions had stayed with him; also selling him some furniture, as he and his wife had lately separated. Northcutt left the city about an hour after the body was found, going to Cleburne, Texas, under peculiar circumstances, which of course aroused suspicion. Marshal Bridges accompanied by Judge Gullett went over in the afternoon and began an investigation, the suspicions were so strong against Northcutt that they sent messages to officials in other cities, where he would be likely to stop, to arrest and h old him. J. H. Bridges followed on the next sough bound train and found Northcutt, who seemed willing to come back and was brought to Tishomingo via Ardmore, Saturday evening. When the train pulled in quite a large crowd of people had gathered on the depot platform, of course only to get a glimpse of the prisoner. It had been rumored that a mob had organized to mob the prisoner when he was brought back, and as there were several Ravia people on the platform, there was some alarm felt among a few of our people. The crowd gathered around the officer and prisoner as the stepped from the train and followed them to the courthouse, but no attempt was made to harm the prisoner and immediately upon arrival of all the parties, Judge Gullett heard the evidence in the preliminary hearing, which lasted until 1 a.m. Sunday when court adjourned until 9:30 a.m. Monday, which consumed most of the day. After examining a number of witnesses the defendant was bound over to await the action of the grand jury, and without bail. Much credit is due Judge Gullett and Hon. J. E. Humphreys for their untiring efforts in trying to ferret out who the human brute might be that would commit such a horrible murder to satisfy his greed for money. Mrs. T. B. Cox, of Marysville, Texas, while en route here to visit her husbands, father and mother Mr. and Mrs. Wiley Cox, south of town was painfully injured on the local freight between here and Ardmore, Saturday. The breaks failed to work, and the cars came together with such force as to throw Mrs. Cox from her seat against a stove, cutting a large gash in the head and causing other painful bruises. She was taken to the MacMaken Hotel and received medical attention, and remained until Monday morning when she was taken out to the home of Mr. Cox. DEATH OF MRS. R. F. HEDRICK Fort Worth, Texas, August 16 – Mrs. R. F. Hedrick, wife of the president of the Stock Yards National Bank, died today about 1 o’clock. Several days ago Mrs. Hedrick met with a serious accident from which death resulted today. The body will be taken to Algona, Iowa, tomorrow for burial. She is survived by a husband, and father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Spencer. Her mother was with her at the time of her demise. Dallas News Mrs. Hedrick is well known here, and in fact all over the Chickasaw Nation and numbers of her friends by the score, who will be grieved to learn of her sad death. Mr. Hedrick, the husband was at one time vice-president of the First National Bank here and was for several years cashier of the First National Bank of Madill. The News joins their many friends here in extending sympathy to the bereaved husband. WARNING ORDER In the United States Court in the Indian Territory, Southern District: Mattie Boerner, Plaintiff Vs C. G. Boerner, Defendant No. 625 The defendant C. G. Boerner, is warned to appear in this court in thirty days and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, Mattie Boerner, for a divorce. Witness the Hon. Hosea Townsend, Judge, this 23rd day of August 1905. C. M. Campbell, Clerk By R. C. Flemming, Deputy. Henshaw & Falkner, attorneys for plaintiff. E D. Slough, attorney for non-resident defendant. WARNING ORDER In the United States Court in the Indian Territory, Southern District: Betty Crawford, Plaintiff Vs Robert Crawford, Defendant No. 623 The Defendant, Robert Crawford is warned to appear in this court in thirty days and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, Bettie Crawford for a divorce. Witness the Hon. Hosea Townsend, Judge, this 23rd day of August 1905 C. M. Campbell, Clerk By R. C. Flemming, Deputy. Redmon & Morris, plaintiff’s attorneys J. B. O’Bryan, attorney for non-resident defendant. Will Bryan, returned home from Sulphur yesterday. Miss Maud Morrow, of Trenton, Texas, is visiting friends in the city. Ira Blackwell, of Shawnee, Oklahoma, is visiting his uncle M. L. Bullard, east of town this week. S, M, White, who has been in Wynnewood for several weeks returned Tuesday. Walter Sellers, has been quite sick with the slow fever, but was reported as improving. Rev. Thomas Carey went to Olney, Tuesday to help build a church. Mrs. B. W. Cox. Left yesterday for Ft. Worth, Texas, to visit her sister and son Eddie Cox. Misses Dora and Winnie Harrison, of Milburn, were in the city last Friday. D. F. Myrich of the twelve mile prairie, passed through town Friday en route to Ardmore on business. Mrs. C. C. Garrett, of Brookshire, Texas, is in the city visiting her aunt, Mrs. D. S. Betts and other relatives. J. W. Bailey and E. M. Fish were initiated into the Mysteries of the Modern Woodman Lodge Tuesday night. G. W. Bingham, was over from Ardmore, Tuesday afternoon, visiting his family and transacting business at his office. S. P. Brady, and son, of Coatsworth, was in town Tuesday and made us a pleasant call. He also gave us $1.00 and said “Send the News.” Arthur Durham visited his farm near Woodville the latter part of last week. He reports a fine corn crop in that vicinity but says the boll-worm is ruining the cotton. J. Cutch Smith, of Marietta, was in Tishomingo on business Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Andy Armstrong were called to Mannsville today on account of death of Mrs. Armstrong’s aunt, Mrs. Eliz Sears. W. M. Lucas is talking of erecting a three story brick on the corner of Main Street and Kemp Avenue, which if done will begin in the near future. Prof. George Beck left Thursday for Wisconsin, to join his family who are spending the summer there on the lakes. He will be away about thirty days. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert White, Mr. and Mrs. Adolphus Dye and little daughter Elizabeth of Ethel, Texas visited Mr. and Mrs. J. R. deCordova Saturday and Sunday. Sol Lewis returned Saturday from New York and other eastern markets, where he has been buying quite an extensive line of fall and winter goods also investigating the cotton markets. Mrs. D. E. Wilgus returned Saturday from St. Louis and Kansas City, where she has been for the past two weeks, buying a large line of up-to-date millinery which will be here in a few days. W. C. Wells and family who have been in Muskogee and Keota for several weeks returned to their home in this city Monday. We understand that Mr. Wells will remain with us, which will be good news to his many friends here. Hon. T. B. Humphrey, assistant U.S, Attorney, was here on legal business, from Saturday until Monday evening examining witnesses and gathering evidence in the case of United States vs John Northcut, charged with murder of A. J. Stratton. A Mr. Gordon, living out on a farm belonging to W. M. Lucas, brought in a stalk of cotton Monday that was fully 8 feet high and full of bolls. This cotton was grown on second-bottom land, and it is claimed that there is many stalks in this field larger than the one brought in. The stalk was literally covered with bolls. H. H. Burris, a prominent farmer living six miles northeast of town, made us a pleasant call Saturday and reports that his son has been very low with typhoid fever, but is improving. He says that the appearance of the boll-weevil in the cotton fields of his neighborhood is causing much alarm among the farmers. It is his opinion that the so-called boll-weevil, are the same worm that appears in the end of the corn. Mrs. Catherine Maxey , died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. C. Roan, in this city Tuesday evening, August 22. She was 66 years 3 months and 14 days old, and was suffering with a complication of diseases together with old age. Funeral services were held, a the family residence, Wednesday 10:30 a.m., conducted by Rev. C. C. Van Noy, after which the remains were taken to Henrietta, Texas for interment. Mrs. Maxey had been visiting her daughter here for several weeks. The News joins the many friends of the family of the deceased in extending them our sympathy. Mr. and Mrs. James E. Cunningham, and son, Master Charley of Vienna, Illinois, arrived in Tishomingo, last Thursday morning to visit Mrs. Cunningham’s brother, Dr. J. T. and James E. Looney for a few days. Mr. Cunningham, is a prominent real estate man of Southern Illinois, and we would be glad to have him locate with us. It is the general opinion that Street Commissioner H. B. Hand, is the right man in the right place. He is a worker and goes about his business in a intelligent and systematic way. Much work remains to be done, but the streets are probably in better condition now than they have ever been before. Mrs. C. E. Naylor and children, who have been visiting relatives in Augusta, Kansas for several weeks returned home Thursday. She was accompanied by her niece, Miss Mae Johnson who will visit her a few weeks. D. W. Damron, of Belton, while in town Monday made us a pleasant call and became a cash paying subscriber to the News. Mr. Damron is a veteran of the civil war, and years ago lived in Johnson County, Illinois, the editors old home. J. E. Looney, who for the past three months has been in the employ of J. C. Preddy harness and saddle store at this place, has resigned his position and left yesterday for Tishomingo, his old home, where he will engage in business. Mr. Looney has made Ardmore a good citizen and it is regretted by his many friends, whom he has made during his stay in the city, that he will no longer be a citizen of this place. Ardmorite LOCAL AND PERSONAL Frank Kelly of Ardmore spent Sunday in Tishomingo. Mrs. L. E. Zemmer of Long Grove, I.T. is visiting the family of Jim Tanner. Allen Chisholm, of Sherman, Texas, is visiting his uncle, L. M. Chisholm here this week. Bob Tanner of Lone Grove, I.T. is visiting his brother, Jim Tanner. Attorney P. B. H. Shearer, was in Mill Creek, on legal business Saturday. Mrs. Lottie Durham, who has been visiting relatives in Woodville, returned home Friday. George Bradburn, representative of the Texas Paper Co. was in town Monday and yesterday. Mrs. L. M. Chisholm, has been quite ill for several days but is much better at present. James McCall of Ardmore, visited his brother, Dr. W. G. McCall here Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Alexander Gullett, left Sunday afternoon for Lawton, Oklahoma, to visit relatives a few days. Mr. and Mrs. James Clark, of Fillmore are visiting Mrs. Clark’s mother, Mrs. Davis here this week. Rev. C. H. Holland, returned home Monday from Wapanucka, where he has been assisting in a Baptist revival. Mr. J. W. Morris and Miss Fay Smith left this morning for market to purchase their fall stock of millinery. Mr. and Mrs. J. G. V. Redmon, returned last Friday after an extended visit in Missouri and other points. Miss Star Weaver, who has been visiting her friend, Miss Baker, here several days left Sunday afternoon for her home in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Col. Stillwell Russell, of Ardmore, was in the city Saturday evening as Counsel for John Northcutt in the preliminary hearing here. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Wallace, accompanied by Mrs. Allie Armstrong and little daughter left Saturday afternoon for Marsden, I.T. to visit relative for a few days. Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Gregg, returned from Sulphur, where they have been taking a few days vacation and trying the curative powers of the mineral waters. Robert Thompson, of Mt. Vernon, Texas, who will be remembered a the man that built the bridge across the Pennington in this city, this summer died at his home last Friday. M. White, the jeweler has bought the residence property of George Miller, near the Brown Cottage and is making some needed repairs. This will make Mr. White a cozy little home. The Tishoming News, 30 August 1905 Obituary Mrs. Catherine Maxey was born in Tennessee, May 8th 1839, she was 66 years, 3 months and 14 days old. Her parents, Lomas and Sarah Short, moved to Mt. Vernon, Illinois, when she was but nine years of age, where in early life she professed religion and joined the M.E. Church, she was married twice, first to William Smith at the age of 17, of this union two children were born – Alina and H. T. Smith. Mr. Smith enlisted in the Confederate Army in 1861 and was mortality wounded and died, she afterwards married Rev. J. J. Maxey, of this union five children were born, namely – M. J. Maxey, Lillie May, deceased, Mrs. C. H. Bilbro, deceased, Mrs. J. C. Roan and Mrs. R. C. Erdwurm. The Maxey family, with several others immigrated to Texas in 1877 and located in Henrietta, Texas, where Rev. Maxey died in 1883. In 1897 Mrs. Maxey with her family moved to Davis, I.T., where since she made her home, she had just returned from a visit to California, one month before her death, having gone there for her health. All of her surviving children were present at her burial in Henrietta, Texas, August 13, 1905, except M. J. Maxey, of Escondido, California. Deceased had one sister living in Mt. Vernon. Short funeral services were held at the residence in Tishomingo, Wednesday morning at 10:30 before leaving for Henrietta, Texas, where services were held at the M.E. Church at that place Thursday morning at 10 o’clock. Deceased had been living up to her profession of faith in Christ more than forty years, and if there be a Heaven, (and who doubts?) the spirit of this good woman is now with its maker, May the Great Comforter send blessings to console the sorrowing relatives and friends. WARNING ORDER In the United States Court in the Indian Territory, Southern District: Mattie Boerner, Plaintiff Vs C G. Boerner, Defendant No. 625 The defendant C. G. Boerner, is warned to appear in this court in thirty days and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, Mattie Boerner, for a divorce. Witness the Hon. Hosea Townsend, Judge, this 23rd day of August 1905. C. M. Campbell, Clerk By R. C. Flemming, Deputy. Henshaw & Falkner, attorneys for plaintiff. E. D. Slough attorney for non-resident defendant. WARNING ORDER In the United States Court in the Indian Territory, Southern District: Bettie Crawford, plaintiff Vs Robert Crawford, defendant No. 623 The defendant, Robert Carwford is warned to appear in this court in thirty days and answer the complaint of the plaintiff, Bettie Crawford for a divorce. Witness Hon. Hosea Townsend, Judge, this 23rd day of August, 1905. C. M. Campbell, Clerk By R. C. Flemming, Deputy Redmon & Morris, plaintiff’s attorney J. B. O’Bryan, attorneys for non-resident defendant. Dewey Hackworth shot and mortally wounded Sam Bailey near Wapanucka last Wednesday night. The trouble arose over a horse “swap.” The defendant was arrested and placed in jail by B. O. Chriswell, deputy at Wapanucka. Mr. Sherrod, of Milburn, was a social visitor here Sunday. Octal Jones, returned Monday from a visit to points in Texas. Miss Annie Pearson, of Marietta, was in the city Saturday. Ollie Hicks, made a business trip to Ardmore Monday returning today. Charles Dorchester office deputy marshal of Marietta, was in town Sunday. Judge Gullett, left Tuesday for Madill to hold court there this week. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Tharpe, will occupy the residence of Miss Conner after September 1st. Miss Nova Ball, of Wapanucka, who has been visiting Mrs. Ada Blocker returned home Friday. Dero Duncan of the marshal’s force, located at Mill Creek was in the city a couple of days last week. R. S. Williams, and family moved to Durant last week. Mr. Williams will buy cotton there this season. M. T. Crow, left Monday for Emet, where he has a contract building an addition to the residence of Roberson Kemp. Miss Conner, will leave Saturday for Kansas City, where she has accepted a position in the cloak and skirt department of a large store. Dudley Monk will accompany her and spend the winter in Kansas City. S. F. Beatly, of Socoro, New Mexico, is in the city looking for a location, and talks very favorable of remaining with us. Ira Dill, of Dallas, Texas arrived in the city Saturday afternoon to visit his friend, Ned Looney for a few days. Penny Wheeler, has moved his pool hall from the Scott building to the building formerly occupied by the Lewis Restaurant. Ben H. Colbert, is preparing his fine herd of hogs to take to the Dallas fair. We feel sure they will bring back the blue ribbon. Mrs. D. H. Johnston, daughter Miss Juanita and son Douglas returned last week from a several weeks visit in Covington, Tennessee and Richmond, Virginia. Maj. W. C. Wells, is having his residence lot graded down on Capital Avenue and adding other needed repairs to his residence property. Mr. and Mrs. George W. Miller left last week for Trinidad, Colorado their future home. Mr. Miller has been the “official photographer: in Tishomingo a long time and we regret to lose him and his good wife. Hugh Blount, of Milburn was seriously cut on the arm by falling through a plate-glass window while engaged in a fistcuff with Ralph Clark, in the drug store of the latter, in Milburn, on Thursday night of last week. Mr. Blount is still confined to his room, but we learn with pleasure that his wounds are not dangerous. Miss Pearl Wright, of Ravia is visiting friends in the city. City Marshal Stewart of Emet was in town yesterday. A T. McKinney, of Emet, was here yesterday on business. Ben Winkler of Ardmore is visiting friends in Tishomingo this week. Paul Burney, of Cumberland was a Tishomingo visitor Tuesday. James A. Maddox, traveling agent for the Dallas News was in town today. W. H. Tharpe and C. B. Burrows were in Ardmore on business Tuesday. Lemuel, the little son of Mrs. Zula Burris has been quiet sick this week. Miss Ollie McClatchy, of Ardmore, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Zula Burris here this week. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Holcome, left yesterday for Temple, Texas their future home. Attorneys P. B. H. Shearer and C. Hardy were in Sulphur on legal business Monday. Edwin Bivins, the little son of Oscar Bivins, who has been dangerously ill for the past week is improving rapidly. J. W. Mauldin and family of Leonard, Texas and J. R. Mauldin and family of Madill are visiting their brother J. H. Mauldin, here. Joe Liday the blind musician was one of the passengers on the Rock Island train that came this way yesterday on account of a wreck on the mail line. Mrs. W. M. Dick and daughter, Miss Gussie of Sherman, Texas are visiting their daughter and sister, Mrs. J. M. Loper, here this week. Bob Irving, of Emet charged with assault and battery on his step-daughter, was tried before Judge Gullett, Saturday morning and the jury brought in a verdict of guilty and assessing the fine at $25.00. W. S. Matthews, and family left Sunday morning for McKinney, Texas, to make that city their future home. Mr. Matthews has bought a bakery there. We are sorry to lose Mr. Matthews and family, but we wish them success in their new location. T. W. Donahoo, left this morning for Dallas, Texas in the interest of his patent king bolt casing. Mr. Donahoo, has received more orders for his patent than he can fill in his shop, and is having them manufactured in Dallas. R. M. Cunningham, Deputy U.S. Marshall of Ada, brought in Frazieer Dennie, Hanie Thomas charged with rape, and Charles Lot, charged with larceny. They were committed to jail and the case is set for Monday September 4th. Tishomingo received two bales of cotton Tuesday. J. M. Davis, of Cumberland, was awarded first premium, he having arrived just a few minutes before T. T. McClendon, of Linn. Including premium Mr. Davis got 17 1/2 cents per pound, and Mr. McClendon got, including premium, 15 1/2 cents. Sol. Lewis bought the cotton. The farmers know that our buyers always do the right thing. Dr. J. L. Ledgerwood, has been quite ill for several days, but is much improved at present and says he will be able to attend to his professional business in the course of two or three days. C. K. Davenport, of Ada, and Mrs. J. H. Holborrok of Mt. Vernon, Texas, father and sister of Mrs. E. C. Patton, arrived in the city this morning to visit Mrs. Patton and other relatives. The young people enjoyed a card party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. T. Monk, last evening in honor of Dudley Monk, who leaves the last of this week for Kansas City. Andrew Warbritton, has accepted a position in Jim Wades barber shop. A young Chickasaw, Mr. Hampton, died very suddenly last Wednesday. The deceased was a nephew of Lyman Worchester. He had been having the chills and went to the spring for a cool drink. He was prostrated from the heat and could not get back to the house. They searched for him all evening and when found was almost dead and did die that night. He was buried near Gov. Mosley’s we learned from Mr. Polie Terman that this young man graduated at the Orphan Home last session. He was a bright boy and leaves a host of friends to mourn his death. LOCAL AND PERSONAL T. B. McLish returned home Monday but is gone again. Miss Ruth Pollard has been quite ill for several days. W. B. Davis of Police force of Sherman, was here Saturday visiting Mrs. Zora Hestand. Mrs. Jim Tanner and baby left Friday morning for Lone Grove, I.T. to visit relatives. Rev. Rippey, returned home Friday from Norman, Oklahoma, where he has been visiting with his father and mother. Mrs. L. E. Zemmer, who has been visiting Mrs. Tanner for some time returned to her home at Lone Grove, Friday. Homer Reid, who has been visiting his sister, Mrs. J. B. Hutchens, returned to his home at Gainesville, Texas, Saturday. T. L. Hunnicutt, of Emet, were in Tishomingo Friday and while here made the News a pleasant call. S. O. Glass, of Reagan, while in town Saturday called and had us send the News to his brother-in-law I. R. Hardin, at hamlet, Arkansas. Mr. and Mrs. J. L. McGrew of Denison, Texas, are visiting Mrs. McGrew’s father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Jones, Mr. McGraw is fireman on the Katy Railroad. Mrs. E. D. Reed, of Reagan, was in Tishomingo Saturday on business. Mr. Reed and Mrs. S. O. Glass have just closed a successful term of writing school at Anvil Rock. Mrs. J. F. Brenan, who has been visiting her mother in St. Louis for several days returned Friday, she was accompanied home by her sister, Miss Stella Powers. C. C. Bunch, of Belton, a prominent farmer and stock man was in the city on business Saturday and while here made us a pleasant call. He has our thanks for cash on subscription for our paper and the Dallas News. CONNERVILLE Bert Summers is up and around again. Prof, Simmerly is at home for a few days, G. C. Cunningham and Dr. James were in town Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Johnston returned from Balm, Monday. Mrs. Wells is visiting her daughter Mrs. Poindexter near Jessie. Mr. Bedford made a business trip to Tishomingo this week. J. P. Summie left Sunday for a visit to his daughter at Wetumpka. Mr. Foley and family have returned from a weeks visit on Red River. Jim Paunell and wife of Pontotoc were in town shopping Friday. Prof. Harry Rutherford of Salt Springs was the guest of R. H. Vaughter Sunday. Miss Irene Donolson came out from Mill Creek Sunday to attend the camp meeting. Miss McMichel and Miss Tummins were the guests of Miss Angie Summie Sunday. Mr. Gatewood returned home the latter part of last week from Madill and other points. Dr. Rogers’ new house is nearing completion. It is quite an improvement to our town. Misses Bessie and Mable Ayers of Texas, are visiting their brothers, Irvin and Virgil. Dr. Vaughter’s house caught fire Monday evening, but it was discovered before the flames had made much headway and was soon extinguished. Messrs. Collum and Corbon drove a fine lot of cattle to Mill Creek to be shipped to St. Louis. They were in excellent condition and no doubt they will bring the top market price. Miss Lela Carbon, from Texas, is spending the summer with her brother, Will Carbon. Miss Lela is certainly a sweet girl and we are glad to have her in our midst. There were two United States Marshals in town Tuesday from Durant, on the trail of some stolen horses. They trailed the horses as far as Belton with blood-hounds, but there they lost the trail. REAGAN C W. Reed has been on the sick list, but is improving at this writing. Gross & Reed have just closed a successful term of school in writing at Anvil Rock. They had quite an interesting class, 26 in number.