Tishomingo Weekly News Sep 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, 5 September 1906 FARMER JAILED Ardmore, I. T. - Will Evans, a farmer, was placed in the federal jail today for cruelly beating his wife at their home near Tishomingo. The woman's injuries may prove fatal. People in that section are considerably wrought up over Evans' action, as it is said to be the second offense of this kind. He was brought here by the officers tho feared mob violence in case Mrs. Evans should die. WIFE OF JUDGE BEAVERS DEAD Chickasha, I. T. - Etta J. Beavers, wife of Judge M. M. Beavers of this city, died yesterday at the family home on Sixth and Kansas Avenues. Mrs. Beavers has been sick for several months and her death was not unexpected. Mrs. Beavers leaves a large family consisting of her husband and the following children: L. L. Beavers of Mount Ida, Arkansas; W. W. Beavers of this city; M. M. Beavers, Jr. of Berlin, Oklahoma; D. D. Beavers of Aberdeen, South Dakota; Mrs. O. M. Claycomb, Rietta Beavers and Allen Ayers Beavers of this city. The funeral took place from the family home this afternoon, Rev. Fait, of the Presbyterian Church officiating. Mr. and Mrs. Beavers were married in 1875 at Booneville, Arkansas, and came to Chickasha about ten years ago. Judge Beavers is on of the prominent attorneys of this city. A O. Vaughn, a young man who recently arrived at Chant, I. T., from Arizona with $275 in money, has disappeared. A white man and negro with whom he was last seen in company have also disappeared. The citizens of Chant are searching for the body of the young man as they believe he has been murdered. MRS. ROTHSTEIN DEAD Chickasha, I. T. - Mrs. Sarah Rothstein, aged 42, died at the home of her son-in-law, Alex Smith, in this city yesterday of dropsy. Mrs. Rothstein had been a sufferer from the disease for several years and had recently been getting worse. Realizing her condition she asked to be brought from Ardmore where she had been living to the home of her sister here. LOCAL AND PERSONAL W. M. Self, a prominent citizen of Reagan, was in town Saturday. Clyde Alexander of Randolph, was in the city Saturday. Dr. F. W. Skillern of Milburn, was in town Saturday attending the democratic convention. Bud Wright and Jake Oswalt, prominent farmers of the Bullett Prairie were in town Saturday. Arthur Durham has accepted a position in the grocery department of Hutchens Bros.' department store. C. Hardy and F. E. Pangburn were attending to political matters at Emet and Milburn Saturday. Fire destroyed the school building at Pontotoc Saturday night, August 25. Cause unknown. Prof. George Beck has returned from his vacation and is busy with his duties as supervisor of schools in the Chickasaw Nation. Misses Bertha and Janie Holland, daughters of Rev. C. H. Holland, left Tuesday for Belton, Texas, to attend Baylor College. H. C. Westbrook and family left Monday for Munday, Texas, where they will make their future home. The News wishes them unbounded success in their new home. J. S. Oswalt of Bullett Prairie, was a caller at the News office Tuesday and reported Mrs. Evans, who was so unmercifully beaten by her husband is slowly improving. Joe Bond and family of Gordonville, Texas, were the guests of Mrs. Bond's sister, Mrs. F. E. Pangburn last week. Andrew Warbritton returned to Ardmore today. Miss Hattie Hand opended a subscription school in northern part of town Monday morning, and has an enrollment of about forty. She is an excellent teacher and a successful school under her management is assured. YOUNG MAN COMMITS SUICIDE Elks, I. T. - George W. Collins, aged about 26 years, killed himself today at 12 o'clock in the garden at his mother's home by shooting himself with a 38-calibre Colt's revolver. The ball entered the left temple and come out on the right side of his head. Death was instantaneous, as he was dead before members of the family could reach him. The young man was arrested yesterday afternoon by Deputy Havens of Ardmore for connection with the theft of a steer, which it is alleged he had stolen from a man named Gray, who lived on Wild Horse. Deputy Havens placed Collins in the custody of a posseman and went after another party, intending to return by way of Elk and take Collins back with him to Ardmore. Collins has had considerable trouble in the courts, having been arrested several times for various offenses. The Tishomingo News, 12 September 1906 ADDITIONAL LOCAL Dudley Monk left Monday for Kansas City, where he will enter school. Mrs. Shimer Boyd is in the city visiting her parents Gov. and Mrs. R. M. Harris. Dr. T. C. Dodson of Texarkana, is in the city visiting his daughter, Mrs. W. M. Miller. Mrs. G. W. Dudley and daughter, Helen, returned last week from an extended visit in Iowa. O. E. Davenport left Sunday for St. Louis, where he will buy the fall stock for Davenport & Son. Sam Daube of the firm of Westheimer & Daube of Ardmore, was in Tishomingo on business Friday and Saturday. Prof. B. B. Clark of Mill Creek, was a visitor in the city Thursday. He paid us a pleasant call and left his subscription for the News. Mr. Oswalt, father of Mrs. Evans of Bullett Prairie was in town Saturday and reports that Mrs. Evans is not likely to ever entirely recover from her injury. Dr. and Mrs. Davenport entertained at cards last Monday evening in honor of the Misses Henry and Johnston. A large number of the young people were present and report a very enjoyable evening. Mrs. Nell Wilgus returned from St. Louis Saturday. S. C. Treadwell organized a democratic club at Baum Wednesday night. Mose Adams left Monday for Sherman, Texas, where he will attend school. A CARD PARTY Possibly the most brilliant social success of the season was the card party given last Thursday evening by Mr. and Mrs. W. F. deCordova in honor of the Misses Henry, Johnston, Ferguson, Wilson, Jessie Rennie, Fisher and deCordova and the Messrs. Monk and Adams, who will leave in a few days for school. Whist was the evening entertainment and was thoroughly enjoyed by all. The gentleman's prize was won by H. C. Hutchens and the ladies by Miss Nora Rennie. Dainty refreshments were served and only until the wee sma' hours could the guests prevail upon their social natres to bid the host and hostess a happy good night. REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS Reported by Tishomingo Abstract Company Frank Pope and wife to T. M. Gluse, 40 acres, sec. 2, tp. 3, south, range 5, east. $155. Mrs. Chap Chawning to S. L. Chawning, 96,92 acres, sec. 15, tp. 5, south, range 5, east, $2,000. G. H. English to J. S. Riley, lots 1 and 2, blk 42, in Mill Creek, $800. J. W. and C. A. Vandervort to W. T. Beasley, 100 acres sec. 22, tp. 5, south, range 4, east, $2550. E. A. Porter, U. S. Marshal to J. H. Landrum, lots 1, 2, 3 and 4, block 2 and 3, Kingston, $260. Jesse Tecumseh to David F. LeMaster, 157.88 acres sec. 30, tp. 3, south, range 6, east, $525. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Johnnie Armstron visited in Mannsville Sunday. E. C. Patton went to Desperado Springs Saturday on business for Gov. Johnston. J. A. Porter and family left Tuesday for Ardmore where they will make their home. Charles S. Stephens has accepted the superintendency of Harley institute for the coming session. J. T. Kelly of Wapanucka and R. T. Carter of Olney, were in the city on business Monday. Mrs. A. Wilgus of Paoli, Kansas, is in the city visiting the family of W. F. deCordova. Miss Ethel Sipes of Pilot Point, Texas, has accepted a position as stenographer for P. J. Conklin & Son. Tom Duncan has rented the Phillips building on south side of Main Street and will open a restaurant in a few days. Miss Lillian Henry returned to her home in Denison Thursday, after several days visit with Mrs. A. E. Davenport. C. E. Naylo, manager for the Carey-Lombard Lumber Company, informs us that his business is picking up right along. Mrs. A. E. White of Enloe, Texas, arrived here last Friday on a visit to her son, B. N. White. Mrs. White expresses herself as well pleased with Tishomingo. Charley Hand has been attending to the business of the Hastings Lumber Company during the absence of C. E. Clem, who attended the Baptist Association at Mill Creek. Mr. Bishop, assistant state entomologist of Texas, spent several days of the past week around Tishomingo investigating the boll weevil and boll worm situation. He found both in goodly numbers. Mrs. D. Wilgus is busy opening and placing on display a full line of up-to-date fall millinery in all the latest styles. Miss Juanita Johnston left Sunday evening for Hollis Institute, Virginia, where she will attend school again this year. She went by way of Dallas where she will be joined by a number of other young ladies who are also going to Hollis. Attorney P. B. H. Shearer informs us that the Kansas City Bridge Company have been commanded to remove the obstructions placed at the Washita ford and are enjoined from interfering in any way with the public crossing at that place. J. O. Dick arrived here one day the past week from Fort Townsend, and assumed the duties of local manager of the Pioneer Telephone and Telegraph Co. He is a pleasant gentleman and The News extends a hearty welcome to our little city. W. A. Catlege, manager of the Ayer & Loyd Tie Co., has seventy-five men in his employ, and these men do nearly all their trading in Tishomingo. Mr. Catlege is a splendid business man and a genial gentleman and always has a good word for Tishomingo and her business men. Walter L. Ide of St. Paul, Minnesota, a cousin of H. C. Schultz of the First National Bank, as accepted a position with the Tishomingo Electric Light & Power Co. and will make this his home. We extend the right hand of fellowship to Mr. Ide and bid him welcome to our town. The Tishomingo News, 19 September 1906 ADDITIONAL LOCAL Mr. J. L. Wilkinson of Ravia, was a caller at the News office Tuesday. Ned Looney is in St. Louis, where he went to attend the St. Louis Law School. W. H. Murray will speak in the various townships east of Blue River this week. Jim Hacker will return to Munday, Texas, Thursday, accompanied by Charley Gilliam. P. J. Conklin left Saturday afternoon for Sulphur, Ryan and other points in the territory on business. Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Duncan and B. C. Duff of Madill, spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Mauldin. Robert Looney returned home Monday from visit to friends and relatives in Vienna Illinois and St. Louis. Miss Ramona Bynum left Friday afternoon for Liberty, Missouri, to attend college at that place the coming session. Mrs. T. C. Reardon who has been visiting Mrs. J. R. Mauldin, will return to her home in Hillsboro, Texas today. Miss Una deCordova, Bessie Wilson and Romona Bynun left last week for Liberty, Missouri, where they go to attend the Liberty Ladies College the coming year. We understand that since Dr. R M. McCall went back to Illinois he has been right sick, and wishes he was back in the Territory again. Come back doctor and we will make room for you. A SUDDEN DEATH Dr. T. C. Dodson of Texarkana, Texas, who was in the city visiting his daughter, Mrs. W. M. Miller, died very suddenly Tuesday morning. He was somewhat indisposed Monday night, but arose Tuesday morning feeling better. He ate a light breakfast after which he walked out in the garden for a short while, and came back to the house and laid down on the bed. His daughter found him gasping for breath and ran to his assistance while others ran for a doctor, but he lived only a few minutes. Dr. Dodson was 78 years of age, and practiced medicine for thirty years in Mt. Vernon, Texas. A few years ago he gave up his practice and moved to Texarkana to live with his daughter, Mrs. Hiram Glass. He was a member of the Baptist church and lived a consistent Christian life. The remains will be taken to Mt. Vernon for interment. PERMITS TO WED Charley Kelly and Bell Nelson H. S. Bennett and Chrisstie C. King Jack Teel and Myrtle Chapman George Mills and Lela Carter Jack Allen and Emma E. Stockman Aught Beard and Birdie Reeves Terry Eccles and Amanda Fisher REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS Reported by Tishomingo Abstract Company Thomas W. Duer and wife to H. Chawning, 50 acres, section 7, tp. 5, south, range 5, east, $640. Morcus Noah, et al. To Jeff Arbuckle, 10 acres, section 24, tp. 5, south, range 5, east Robert T. Bland and wife to J. T. Gardner, lots 5 and 6, blk 28, Milburn, $400. Thomas W. Duer and wife to J. E. McCillan, trustee, 50 acres, section 18, tp. 5, south, range 5, east, and 10 acres in section 11, tp. 7, south, range 5, east $168.75. Mrs. Nora Mickle to R. H. McCall, lot 5, blk 132 Tishomingo, $300. LOCAL AND PERSONAL Judge Stobaugh is holding court in Madill this week. W. C. Wells who has been on the sick list is able to be out again. J. W. Bailey who has been suffering from an attack of appendicitis is slowing improving. Elder John Clem and wife of San Angelo, Texas is in the city visiting their son C. E. Clem. J. O. Dick of the telephone company spent Monday and Tuesday in Milburn on business. A. Boyd & Bro. have rented the Beard building where they will display their wagons and buggies. Mrs. J. E. Looney of this city and Mrs. Ernest Goodman of Ardmore left last week on a visit to Southern Illinois. During the absence of R. S. Hunn, seargent at arms of the Chickasaw senate, A. H. Nesbit was elected to fill the place. Pete Foley of Parsons, Kansas is in the city looking after his business interests. Mr. Foley says he will have his dam at the quarry built in 90 days. Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Brundage and little daughter returned home Sunday after an absence of about three months. They were accompanied by Mrs. Brundage's mother, Mrs. Bissell of Dexter, Iowa. Mr. J. B. Sherrard having been appointed election commissioner, and as it will necessitate his being absent from his business, Mr. J. E. :Looney has accepted the management of the Sherrard Drug Store. J. C. Roan and Van Noy Brothers have formed a partnership. The Van Noy stock will be moved to the Roan corner where the two stocks will be consolidated under the firm name of The Capital Drug Store. Miss Maudine Hand has been selected to teach the Union Grove School for the coming term. The patrons of that school are to be congratulated upon the selection as Miss Hand is an excellent teacher and we bespeak a successful term under her administration. CONVICTS So. McAlester - J. J. Hill and Leonard Imboden, two territorial bankers who once lived in this city, where they ran the Union Exchange Bank, but who are now in the penitentiary for wrecking the Denver Savings Bank, were seen by a number of territorians in Colorado this summer. Hill is working in the laundry of the prison at Canyon City, sorting out clothes and checking parcels and Imboden is on the outside at work with a section gang which is building a railroad. Both of the convicts seem to be cheerful and are well posted upon territory affairs, especially politics, in which they take the keenest interest. The Tishomingo News, 26 September 1906 LOCAL AND PERSONAL Lynn Chisholm has returned from Sherman and other points in Texas. W. H. Murray will speak in Tishomingo Thursday night September 27th. T. L. Wright of Ardmore was visiting in the city Saturday and Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Cornelius Hardy spent Monday and Tuesday in Mannsville. Chickasha, I. T. - Another cyclone freak has just come to light here. At the time of the cyclone, July 4, Augustus Rolfs, a farmer living near Dutton has his house blown away, one of the losses being an insurance policy. Mr. Rolfs has just received the policy by mail from W. R. Taylor, living eight miles east of Noble and about 100 miles from Dutton. Mr. Taylor writes Mr. Rolfs that he found the policy in his corn field. The paper was somewhat soiled form exposure but in fairly good condition. ADDITIONAL LOCAL Dr. S. B. Brady was in Tishomingo in business Tuesday and paid the News office a call. The gin in the east part of the town has been overhauled, and under the management of H. B. Hand is prepared to gin its share of the cotton. Monday afternoon at 5 o'clock a quiet wedding took place at the Tishomingo Hotel, the contracting parties being R. E. Anderson and Miss Victoria Williams, both of Pontotoc, I. T. Mr. and Mrs. Anderson will make their home in Pontotoc. The News extends congratulations. Ardmore, I. T. - In the United States Commissioner's Court today Cal Stewart, a prominent cattle man charged with the killing of his brother, Ben, was remanded to jail without bond by Commissioner Robnett. The evidence submitted was principally circumstantial. The Stewarts were returning from Marietta in a buggy last month when Ben was shot and killed in a mysterious manner. The motive for the crime is not known. Both were out on bond charged with the recent killing of Dr. Graham, a well known physician of Holder.