Tishomingo Weekly News Jan 1906 - JohnstonCounty, Oklahoma Submitted by: Mary Achterhof 4 Nov 2007 Return to Johnston County Archives: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ok/johnston/johnston.htm ===================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ===================================================================== The Tishomingo News, 3 January 1906 BIG INCENDIARY FIRE IN BUSINESS BLOCK Sulphur, I.T. , December 27 - Fire early yesterday morning destroyed four brick and stone buildings in the west part of the city. The fire started in the dry goods establishment of J. B. Chambers and continued down the line, destroying entirely the furniture stock of H. F. Weems, the dry goods stock belonging to Williams & Henly and the drug stock belonging to Frame & Line. Insurance was carried on all the stocks and buildings. Total losses about $50,000. The fire is thought to be of incendiary origin and suspicions center upon a certain party who lives here. POSTOFFCE POLITICS BROUGHT HIM TO GRIEF Ardmore, I.T., December 27 - H. S. Conner of Purcell was placed in the federal jail here last afternoon to serve a thirty days sentence in contempt of court. He was recently fined $500 and given such jail sentence by Judge Dickerson at Purcell. Trouble grew out of Conner's candidacy for appointment as postmaster at Purcell. Until recently he was assistant postmaster there and recently sued his opponent for appointment, C. D. Starsberger for slander in the sum of ten thousand dollars. Convicition is alleged result of Conners tampering with jury lists. LOCAL AND PERSONAL W. H. Tharpe was in Ardmore on business Monday. J. H. Bridges made a business trip to Madill Monday. Joe Newberry made a business trip to Coalgate Friday. F. E. Pangburn was in Milburn on business Saturday. Miss Sudie Durham of the Bloomfield Seminary is visiting home folks here this week. Joe Brown returned Monday noon to Hargrove College in Ardmore after spending the holidays with his parents here. H. C. Westbrook, contractor and builder has a new ad in this issue. His shop is located near the depot. When you need a carpenter give him a call. L. D. Miller a prominent attorney of Miami, Texas, is visiting his brother Marshal William Miller here this week. Mr. Miller thinks of locating in the territory. He says if we had statehood that thousands of people would flock to the territory. Rev. Clark and F. E. Pangburn attended the funeral of John King at Emet last Thursday. M. White and son, Master George returned Saturday from a visit to their old home in Davis. Misses Dora and Winnie Harrison, of Milburn were the guest of their aunt, Mrs. F. E. Pangburn last week, returning home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. W.. H. Richards after a several days visit with the family of P. B. H. Shearer returned to their home in Michigan Monday. The stork visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed. Allard, some days ago and presented them a baby boy. The little one died Thursday and was buried in the city cemetery Friday. Mr. and Mrs. Nick Wolf returned Sunday from a visit back to the old home in Rogersville, Tennessee, where they spent the holidays. They report a pleasant trip. Misses Willie Carter, Adie Hyde, Mrs. D. E. Wilgus, Mr. Melton Morris and Mrs. Dela Melton, attend the grand ball at the Rock Hotel, in Madill Thursday night. They report a good time. DO YOU NEED A NURSE? Anyone desiring the service of a good nurse, will do well to secure the service of Mrs. Lillie Lavender, at Mrs. Rigg boarding house. She has had years of experience in nursing the sick. ATTEMPT TO ASSASSINATE CRAWFORD Last Thursday morning James M. Crawford, W. L. Dykes and Mart Gregg were looking for some cattle in a field belonging to Dykes about eight miles north of town on the Pennington. Crawford was riding a gray horse and was some distance away from the other parties who were hid in ambush tried to assassinate Crawford. Three shots were fired at him at long range one striking his horse in the neck just under the ear and going clear through the neck. The other tow shots came near Crawford's head and he said he could hear the singing of the bullets long before he heard the report of the gun. It is thought that steel bullets were used. There is no clue as to who did the shooting but these gentlemen think they know who did it. Dykes thinks they mistook Crawford for him as Crawford was riding a gray horse. It is thought that the guilty party will be caught in a few days. The shooting occurred out near where a dead man was found in the woods some weeks ago. Who did this cowardly act of shooting should be hunted down and suffer the extreme penalty of the law. We all want to get rid of this class of criminals. Walter Cregg of Ardmore who has been visiting friends here returned home today. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Roan spent the holidays at their old home in Alabama. The Tishomingo News, 10 January 1906 LOCAL AND PERSONAL Mart Miller made a business trip to Madill Tuesday. Sam Blanton of Egypt, I. T., is visiting his brother, E. S. Blanton here this week. J. T. Gardner and L. J. Milburn, tow of Milburn's enterprising merchants were in town on business Thursday. Mrs. Robert Boyd, has our thanks, for subscription favors last Friday. Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Garrett, returned Sunday afternoon from Ardmore where they have been visiting relatives and friends. W. B. Pyeatt, of Ardmore, is in town this week. We would be pleased to see Mr. Pyeatt rent the Harris granite building and start a first class hotel. It would make a good one. John Armstrong, Harry Smith, Ottie and Berry Durham, Robert Eberhart, P. J. Pruett, Chancey Temple, left Sunday morning for the Kiamiche Mountains in the western part of the Choctaw nation for a three weeks hunt. E. W. Hodges, state printer of the State of Arkansas, was in the city Monday. Mr. Hodges is visiting his sister, Mrs. John Mainard, of Mmilburn. He was accompanied by his wife and while here were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. O. Newman. A. P. Petts, one of the best old honest farmers in Troy, I. T., came in Tuesday and divided cash with us. He wanted to stop his paper because he said he was not able to pay in advance. We just wouldn't let him stop, and he will read the News another year. Last Saturday night while at his place of business George W. Adams was stricken with a serious attack of what was supposed to be heart failure, and for a time his friends were apprehensious as to what the results might be. After several hours he was removed to his home. They were happily surprised however, on the following day to see him at his post of duty, and though still weak, rapidly recovering from the shock of the attack. Dr. J. L. Ledgerwood, returned Sunday from Knoxville, Tennessee. The doctor has been absent for ten days visiting his old home and mother in Tennessee. The doctor is looking well and says he had an enjoyable visit with old time friends and relatives. He did not come back broke either for he came in and gave the poor editor two big dollars on subscription which advanced him up to January 1, 1907. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Tucker are the proud parents of a big ten pound boy which came to board with them last Thursday morning. Wesley W. James called on us bright and early Monday morning and gave us $1.75 for the Tishomingo News and the twice a week Globe-Democrat. Dr. A. G. Cranfill, of Reagan, was in the city last Wednesday evening. Dr. Cranfill is one of the first pioneer Republicans of the country. Mrs. J. O. Robertson and baby returned Friday from a visit with relatives in Collinsville, Texas. She was accompanied by her mother, Mrs. G. W. Vaughn, who will visit in the city a few days. Dr. A. E. Davenport moved into the residence property of R. M. Lester on Pennington Heights last week. This will make the doctor and wife a lovely home. The roads leading to this part of the city have been greatly improved by Mr. Lester. Dr. Davenport's Phone number is 123. Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Ellsworth, of Oklahoma City, arrived in the city last Friday, and for the present will make this place their home. They are nice people and our citizens extend them a cordial welcome. Mr. Ellsworth, came here to take the place of W. H. Tharpe as manager of the Pioneer Telephone Co. Mr. Tharpe resigned several days ago, and we understand that he will leave the city. We are very sorry to lose Mr. Tharpe and his estimable wife, for we can insure them that they will be greatly missed. R. F. Thomason of Ardmore was in town Saturday. Richard McLish, of Viola was in Tishomingo Saturday while in the city he handed us a dollar and became a reader of the News. John Morgan and family of Whitewright, Texas moved to our city Saturday. They are now occupying the residence of W. W. Hedge. James Tanner left Sunday for Ardmore. Mr. Tanner is looking for a new location. He having sold his barber shop here to W. H. Walker last week. Mesdames R. H. Simpson and John J. Stobaugh left Tuesday for South McAlester to attend the School of Instruction of the Eastern Star, being held there this week. Gus Warbritton has resigned his position with G. B. Ownsby and left Monday for Ardmore, where he expects to secure a good position. Gus is a good honest boy and deserves a good situation. HAVE YOU A STRAY COW? The cow left my place about two and one half months ago. She is red and white spotted, is a natural muley, three years old, branded J on the left hip marked crop off left ear and split in right ear. Anyone furnishing information leading to the recovery of the cow will be liberally rewarded. J. H. Deaton, Tishomingo, I.T. P. O. Bingham, of Ardmore who has been district deputy for the Modern Woodman of America for the South half of the Chickasaw Nation, ahs received a complimentary commission for the entire Chickasaw Nation. Mr. Bingham is a brother of Attorney W. H. Bingham of this city. The Tishomingo News, 17 January 1906 LOCAL AND PERSONAL Miss Grace Helm visited friends in Ardmore Friday. T. B. Cox is a new subscriber to the News this week. Attorney T. L. Wright of Ardmore spent Sunday in Tishomingo. Mrs. Lottie Durham visited relatives in Woodville the first part of the week. Mayor C. S. Stephens, has a new professional in card in this issue of the News. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Colbert, of Fillmore were in Tishomingo on business Tuesday. Cornelius Hardy and John J. Stobaugh were in Ardmore on business yesterday. Mrs. Nettie Bridges and children of Emet, visited relatives in Tishomingo the first of the week. Mrs. C. E. Naylor and children who have been visiting relatives in Guthrie, Oklahoma returned home Friday. Dr. J. W. Rodgers, W. O. King and Rodges Anderson of Connerville, were in the city yesterday en route to Ardmore. Marshal W. M. Miller accompanied by his brother, L. D. Miller of Miami, Texas were in Ardmore on business Thursday. Mrs. Marsleete Moore, representing Bayler College of Belton, Texas, is in the city this week the guest of Rev. and Mrs. C. H. Holland. D. W. Regg the popular boarding house man called at the News office and contributed to our cash pile by giving us $1.75 for the News and Dallas News one year. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Downs, who recently moved her from St. John, Michigan, returned Saturday from Sterling, Kansas, where they had been visiting relatives. Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Roan returned Tuesday from Livingston, Alabama, where they have had been visiting relatives and friends for several days. They report a pleasant visit. Mr. and Mrs. J. Clutch Smith of Marietta, are visiting Mrs. Smith' parents, T. J. Chapman, five miles North of Tishomingo. Mr. Smith says he expects to remain here several days. J. H. Crow, of Gainsville, Texas, visited his brother, M. J. Crow in Tishomingo Friday and Saturday. This is Mr. Crow's youngest brother, who he had not seen for years. DO YOU KNOW ED JAMES? If anyone knows where Ed James is or where he lives will do his niece Mrs. Josie McBride a favor by leaving information at the News office. H. G. Hamilton and W. G. Hallmark, of Teller, were in the city Saturday. They called at the News office, and Mr. Hamilton after paying us a year in advance for the News, had us to send in his name for the St. Louis Globe-Democrat. J. R. Bingham and W. N. White, of Ardmore who came here a few weeks ago to solicit membership to the Modern Woodman of America are meeting with good success up to date they have eleven new applications for membership. Dr. J. L. Thomas, of Wapanucka, was in town Monday. He informs us that he has moved his family to Emet, but he will remain in Wapanucka until school is closed. Dr. Thomas is one of the News' most staunch supporters, his subscription is paid up until, August 1907. M. G. Scott, the Belton merchant was in town on business Monday and Tuesday. Mr. Scott is running a general merchandise store at Belton, his kind and courteous treatment of the trading public has won for him large and growing trade. H. C. Fogg, formerly merchant of this city, but who now lives at Caldwell, Arkansas, is in town this week visiting his daughter, Mrs. T. J. Green. Mr. Fogg talks of moving back to Tishomingo. We extend to Mr. Fogg and family a cordial welcome. The out of tow visitors to the ball Friday night were: Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Farnham, Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Jameson, Misses Aileen Jameson, and Della Fluent, Mr. H. T. Blunt, Milburn; E. H. Castle, Wapanucka; Mr. and Mrs. Jack Kemp, Ravia; W. S. Stephens, Mill creek; T. E. Fuller, Madill. There were other visitors whose names we did not learn. HOTEL FISHER W. B. Pyeatt Will Reopen The Fisher Hotel in Molliter-McLoud Building W. B. Pyeatt, who needs not introduction to the people in and around Tishomingo, and who needs no eulogy at our hands will open a hotel between the 25th and 29th of this month, in the Mollliter-McLoud block on the corner of Main and Neshoba Streets. He has rented the entire two story part of the block and will furnish the buildings in elegant style. Mr. Pyeatt is the best hotel man that Tishomingo ever had and the people of the city and surrounding country, as well as the traveling public will welcome him back to our city to re-engage in the hotel business. The lack of a good hotel has placed Tishomingo at a greater disadvantage than any of the hard blows she had had to suffer and the people of this city will certainly be glad to be able to announce that we are soon again to have a first-class hotel. The hotel will have barber shop and bath rooms. CHARGED WITH BIGAMY Ardmore, I. T., January 14 - R. S. Struchet, an oil operator of Salsburg, Pa., is in the Federal jail on the charge of bigamy. He was recently indicted by the Federal Grand Jury here, It is alleged that Struchet married Miss Nellie Truxel at Wheeler last May and later left, going to Bridgeport, Texas, where he was arrested. It is alleged Struchet has a wife and four children residing at Salsburg and is well known in oil circles in that county. The Pennsylvania woman has been summoned to appear here for the trial on January 19. She is now e route to Ardmore. The Truxel family at Wheeler are well connected. The Tishomingo News, 24 January 1906 LOCAL AND PERSONAL W. T. ward was in Ardmore on business Friday and Saturday. C. B. Burrows and Dr. Poyner transacted business in Ardmore Thursday. Mrs. Lottie Durham, visited relatives in Madill Monday and Tuesday. R. T. Bland the russeling Editor of the Milburn News passed through Tishomingo Friday en route to Ardmore. R. F. and Will French and Edd Gill, all of Milburn were business visitors in the county seat Friday. W. D. French of the Blue River Hardware and Implement Co., of Milburn was in Tishomingo Friday on business. A nephew of our townsman F. E. Pangburn arrived in Tishomingo over the Rock Island Friday from Elkhart, Indiana. Cur Gilstrap returned home from Fort Worth, Texas where he has been visiting friends for several days. Deputy Marshal M. F. Burton, of Mill Creek was shaking hands with friends on our streets Friday and Saturday. Charley Gullett formerly of Tishomingo now a prominent merchant of Fillmore was shaking hands with friends in Tishomingo Friday. P. B. H. Shearer is responsible for the report that the thermometer registered six below Tuesday morning at 6 a.m. Miss Jannie Holland left Monday for Belton, Texas, where she will enter Bayler College. Miss Willie Carter who has been visiting her parents in Denison, Texas returned Monday. R. H. Simpson made a business trip to South McAlester Monday. W. H. Thapre and F. H. Ellsworth, made a business trip to Oklahoma City Monday. The many friends of James M. Adams in this city, will be sorry to learn of the sad death of Mr. Adam's father, George Adams, which occurred in Revennia, Texas, a few days ago. The Revennia News, which comes to us has a length Obituary of Mr. Adams, which shows the high esteem, in which he was held by the people of North Texas. Eddie Cox, who has been assisting us in the mechanical department of the News for several weeks, resigned his position Saturday. His place will be filled by his brother, Farris who is a good pressman, and has had considerable, experience in the printing business. Eddie, will rest up a week or so and, then depart for Fort Worth, where he has a good position awaiting him. Eddie is a good, honest and industrious boy and will earm his wages anywhere he works. Ed, we wish you success. NOT READY FOR TRIAL Government so Announces in Marshall Colbert's Case - Transferred Ardmore, I.T. - January 22 - In the United States Court this morning the case of United States Marshal B. H. Colbert, charged with fraudulent manipulation of Chickasaw school warrants, was called for trial. Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Rennie made the announcement that the Government was not ready to go into trial, whereupon the case was continued by the Court and the case transferred to Tishominigo, where it will be tried this spring. Colbert, it is said, desired an early trial and was disappointed that the Government was not ready. He was anxious that final disposition be made of it for the reason that he is a candidate for the Marshalship, and his fate depends largely upon his ability to rid himself of the charges which are alleged in the cases pending against him. Colbert's term expired last week. COLBERT SAYS HE'S THE MAN United States Marshal Colbert, candidate for re-appointment for the marshalship of the district, read the announcement that Porter would succeed him, and smiled. The representative of the Ardmorite came across the Rough Rider marshal when the matter was beind discussed by a number of his friends many of whom were inclined to discredit the report which appeared in print. "I suppose you have heard the news that Porter is to succeed you" suggested the reporter. "yes, I have just read the news and it is the first intimation that I received concerning it. I have reason to believe that I will be appointed to the place," answered Marshal Colbert, and he did not seem to be the least bit disturbed concerning the news from Washington. Despite the report, friends of Colbert are sanguine that he will succeed himself. Probably they have good reason to believe that he will be reappointed. Colbert has the organization behind him in his race for marshal and in addition to this has strong outside influence. Personally he has been doing very little to secure the office. As far as can be learned he has made no trips to Washington in his own behalf. The only barrier in the way of re-appointment is the charges that are alleged in an indictment and the announcement from Washington received today that the president will make no appointment until after Colbert's trial, February 12, gave his friends additional courage. Admoreite NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE IN BANKRUPTCY In the Matter of W. R. White, Bankrupt. Notice is hereby given that the trustee of the above named bankrupt will offer for sale to the highest bidder for cash in hand at Cope, Indian Territory, at 12 o'clock M,. January 30, 1906, all the goods and wares, merchandise and other personal property and effects of the above named bankrupt. First dividend will be declared February 10, 1906. This 15th day of January 1906 P. B. H. Shearer, Referee IN THE UNITED STATES COURT FOR THE SOUTHERN DISTRICT OF THE INDIAN TERRITORY, SITTING AT TISHOMINGO, I.T. Notice is hereby given that the following named executors, administrators and guardians did at the November 1905 term of said court file their account for settlement and confirmation by said court: Bob Amonette, Administrator of estate of Will White, deceased; L. P. Hudson, Administrator of estate of Nicholas Alberson, deceased William J. Cassidy, Administrator of estates of William Amos, deceased Guy Keel, Guardian of Mattie Austin, minor Richard Bruner, Guardian of Edgar Bruner, et. al. Minors Patsy Brown, Guardian of Flora Belle Brown, et. al. Minors William J. Cassidy, Administrator of estate of Aaron Battiest, deceased L. P. Hudson, Administrator of estate of Sophia Bohannan, deceased Mrs. Malsey Keel, Administratrix of estate of Susan Brown, deceased W. H. Walker, Administrator of estate of Annie Belvin, deceased Harry L. Persons, Administrator of estate of Stella C. Byrd, deceased H. A. Crockett, Guardian of Corney Crockett, Minor Laura Colbert, Administratrix of estate of Thomas Colbert, deceased B. H. Colbert, Guardian of R. H. Colbert, Jr., Minor William J. Cassidy, Administrator of estate of George Durant, deceased Holmes Colbert, Administrator of estate of Bessie Colbert, deceased William J. Cassidy, Administrator of estate of Lewis Carnes, deceased M. J. Lester, Guardian of Albert Ray, el. al. Minors William H. Walker, Administrator of estate of Mollie Frazier, deceased William J. Cassidy, Administrator of estate of Mary Frazier, deceased William J, Cassidy, Administrator of estate of Julius Franklin, deceased Agnes Grayson, Administratrix of estate of James Grayson, deceased Julius Grayson, Administrator of estate of Eveline Grayson, deceased J. W. Morris, Administrator of estate of Eliza Gibson (nee Duncan), deceased William J. Cassidy, Administrator of estate of Richmond Gaines, deceased J. W. Hocker, Administrator of estate of Mary Jones, deceased J. W. Morris, Administrator of estate of Sallie Hart, deceased Charley Harkins, Administrator of estate of Nettie Inza Harkins, deceased J. W. Morris, Administrator of estate of Henderson Hamilton, deceased L. P. Hudson, Administrator of estate of Artimissie Hudson, deceased Calvin Harris, Administrator of estate of Susan Harris, deceased Arthur H. Nesbit, Administrator of estate of Leon Johnson, deceased John O. Wilson, Guardian of Grover John, Minor L. P. Hudson, Administrator of estate of Elsie James, deceased T. J. Wall, Executor of estate of Mrs. E. J. Lowder, deceased Solomon L. Owen, Administrator of estate of Eli Loman, deceased William J. Cassidy, Guardina of Moses LaFlore, Minor J. W. Hocker, Administrator of estate of Maud Labors, deceased Isaac O. Lewis, Administrator of estate of Quincy H. Lewis, deceased William J. Cassidy, Administrator of estate of Silby Lewis, deceased A. J. Malcom, Administrator of estate of Goodman Green, deceased A. T. McKinney, Administrator of estate of Bertha McKinney, deceased Joe Mule, Guardian of Amanda Mule, Minor John H. Duncan, Administrator of estate of Lottie McLish, deceased R. A. Owen, Guardian of Lenora Owen, et. al. Minors J. W. Morris, Administrator of estate of Rosa Ann Peter, deceased T. W. Williams, Administrator of estate of Melvin C. Carnes, deceased J. A. Norman, Guardian of Inex Stanley, Minor L. P. Hudson, Administrator of estate of Joe Sealy, deceased John Goodall, Guardian of Willis Thomas, Minor Arthur H. Nesbit, Administrator of estate of Nancy Taylor, deceased William J. Cassidy, Administrator of estate of Millisa Stevens, deceased J. W. Morris, Administrator of estate of Willis Sealy, deceased G. W. Bean, Guardian of Heck Thomas, Minor John H. Duncan, Administrator of estate of Frank Taylor, deceased William J. Cassidy, Administrator of estate of Phoebe Ponihka, deceased W. J. Cassidy, Administrator of estate of Henrie Taylor, deceased William J. Cassidy, Guardian of Lillie May Taylor, Minor John Whitsett, Guardian of Ben Whitsett, et. al. Minors William J. Cassidy, Administrator of estate of Thomas Watson, deceased William H. Murray, Administrator of estate of Martha Wright, deceased John H. Duncan, Administrator of estate of Liddy Wolfe, deceased William J. Cassidy, Administrator of estate of William Willis, deceased Tennie Brown, Guardian of Patrick h. Cheagle, et. al. Minors William J. Cassidy, Administrator of estate of Sofin Jacob, deceased Herman C. Schultz, Guardian of Charley Columbus Billy, Minor W. H. Cox, Guardian of Lon L. Cox, Minor William J. Cassidy, Administrator of estate of Manhula Jefferson, deceased C. B. Burrows, Curator of estate of Rosavelle White, et. al. Minors E. V. Strickland, Guardian of Porter, Robert & Jodie, Minors A. B. Clark, Administrator of estate J. J. Downey, deceased S. K. Threlkeld, Administrator of estate of Jacob Fillmore, deceased S. R. Threlkeld, Guardian of estate of Robert Fillmore, et. al. Minors Harmon Kaney, Guardian of Tommie Jefferson, Minor O. H. Barry, Administrator of estate of Fannie True, deceased And all persons interested in the settlement of any of said estates are herby notified and called upon to come forward and file their exceptions to such accounts, if nay they have, on or before the 2nd day of the next February 1906 term of court, or they will be forever barred from excepting to such accounts or any item thereof. Witness my hand this 16th day of January, 1906 C. M Camabell, Clerk By R. C. Fleming, Deputy Clerk The Tishomingo News, 31 January 1906 HAD NO FRIENDS Davis, I. T., January 26 - The remains of Tom Hudson, who was murdered near here a few days ago by Ed Price, will be buried here today at the expense of the federal government. The city officials have been holding his remains for several days hoping to find a friend or relative, but no trace of his family can be found. The murdered man was a comparative stranger in the neighborhood, and it is believed that his record was not of the best. Ed Price was held to the grand jury without bail, charged with murder. The only witness to the shooting says that it was a desperate battle with revolvers, in which both parties took park. The dead man was accused by Price with insulting his wife, and a fight followed. Deputy U. S. Marshal Ed House will defray the expense of the burial but the government will probably repay him in due course of time. THINKS HE HAS GOLD Ben Haikey, a full blood Creek who lives near Holdenville, is here today looking after some business interests. Ben says he is confident that there is fold on his allotment, which is eight miles south of town. There is a spring branch there where a yellow sediment of metal is constantly secreted, It looks like gold. Some white men sent some of this sediment away to have it assayed some time ago. They have not yet received the report. Muskogee Times LOCAL AND PERSONAL Misses Bertha and Allie Cox spent Sunday in Mill Creek Mr. F. H. Ellsworth made a business trip to Madill Tuesday. Miss Sudie Durham of Bloomfield Academy, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Lottie Durham. Pete Miley left Sunday for Sherman, Texas where he will work on the government building. Miss Florence Lowley spent a few days with her sister in Ardmore this week. Ben Burney of Potsboro, Texas, is visiting his cousin Mrs. Lottie Durham, this week. William Cook and family of Asher, Oklahoma, are in the city, the guests of Mrs. Cook's sister Mesdames A. E. Davenport and W. T. Ward. Hugh Hutchins of the grocery firm of Hutchins Bros. at Tishomingo made another of his frequent visits to Ardmore yesterday. It is not known whether he is buying groceries from the wholesalers or figuring on an important dean on North Washington Street. Admoreite J. B. Onsby went to Ardmore on business Tuesday. Homer Blanton and Charley Gilliam spent Sunday in Ravia. W. A. Catlede, the tie man, was in town Friday, singing his old son. "I got mine." Miss Laura McSwain is visiting with relatives here, having come up from Bloomfield Sunday. Paul Bunney of Cumberland, I. T., is visiting his cousin Mrs. Durham this week. Mrs. T. N. Bradborn and daughter, Mrs. C. S. Kennedy, of Arlington, Texas, are visiting her sister and Aunt Mrs. Gabie Cox. The News acknowledges receipt of subscription for the paper from Mrs. M. A. Franklin of Mead, I. T. Mr. Eberhart, brother of townsman, J. S. Eberhart, has been in the city, several days visiting his brother and incidentally seeking to establish some Acetylene light plans among our people. Professor Elihu B. Hinshaw, Superintendent of Bloomfield Seminary, was in this city two days the first of the week, consulting with members of the legislature about continuing his school beyond March 4th. PORTER IS APPOINTED Washington, January 29 - The following appointment was today announced at the White House: Grosvenor Porter to succeed Ben Colbert, marshal for Southern district and E. E. Norvell to be postmaster at Wynnewood, OBITUARY On January 19th 1906, Mrs. Arvilla A. Bell died of pneumonia in Woodville, I. T. she was the widow of the Rev. R. S. Bell, deceased, who was twenty years a missionary in the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations. She came with her husband and family to the Chickasaw Nation in the year 1860, and resided here ever since. She was born in New York state in the year 1817. Prof. George Beck, left today noon for Ardmore. J. B. O'Bryan, returned today from a business trip to Fillmore.