Tishomingo Weekly News Aug 1907 - 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 ===================================================================== Tishomingo Weekly News, 2 August 1907 G. F. Lefler made a business trip to Ardmore Tuesday. W. T. ward and family were in town Monday. J. H. Rainey, of Ravia, was here on business Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Walker made a trip to Ardmore Friday of last week. Robert Muldrow dropped in for a visit to his relatives Monday. Dr. R. H. Bowers, of Emet, was a business visitor to the city Wednesday. T. A. Trawick left Tuesday for Ardmore where he goes to accept a position in a durg store. Mrs. T. T. Harper, after a short visit to see relatives in this city, left Tuesday for her home in Thackerville. Mrs. J. B. Sherrard arrived Saturday. She is a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. P. Warfield. C. W. Peavy left Tuesday for a ten days visit to see friends and relatives in Denver, Colorado. Senator M. V. Cheadle, E. A. Chapman and F. O. Smith passed through town Monday en route to the Republican convention at Tulsa. H. C. Cursey, of the Indian Agents Office, was in town Monday and Tuesday hearing applications for removal of restrictions. He left for Ardmore on the noon train Tuesday. P. T. Foley was in town Monday and Tuesday looking after his many interests here. Mr. Foley says that work on the big dam across Pennington is practically completed, and he is awaiting the arrival of the machinery. B. H. Colbert, Judge Hardy, Col. Burton, W. T. Ward, H. P. Warfield, J. A, Shannon, W. H. Walker and Mr. Williams, Tishomingo delegates to the Republican convention at Tulsa, left Tuesday morning. The boys will be early on the scene determined to do their utmost for our town and country. Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Redmon of Kansas City, arrived Saturday on a visit to see Mr. Redmon's brother, J. G. V. Redmon of this city. Mr. Redmon is seeking a location for the benefit of his wife's health. He is favorably impressed with Tishomingo and is likely to locate here temporarily. Editor Bland of Milburn News was in town Monday. J. W. Bailey made a business trip to Ardmore Thursday. F. E. Pangburn had business in Ardmore Thursday. Mrs. C. E. Naylor, who has been quite ill for several weeks is reported no better. I. M. and T. D. Fulton, of Bells, Texas, are here looking after their real estate interests. W. C. Wells left Wednesday for McAlester and Fort Smith, Arkansas. John Roan and family and M. White and family left Tuesday for a weeks camping on Blue near Belton. Mrs. Mary Rennie was called to her home in Pauls Valley Tuesday by a telegram announcing the serious illness of her daughter, Mrs. Allen. A G. Summerfield, assistant cashier of the First National Bank, left Sunday for a visit to his old home in Charles City, Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Sadler, of Sadler, Texas, arrived Monday on a visit to their son, Mr. J. T. Sadler and family. They will probably remain some time. C. B. Burrows, president of the American National Bank, left Sunday for Wheeling, West Virginia where he will join Mrs. Burrows, who is visiting with her mother. From there they will go to Jamestown, thence to New York and New Orleans by a sea voyage and sail home. A TEN POUND BOY There is much rejoicing in the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Brigham over the arrival of a ten pound boy which knocked at the door of the home for admission Sunday, July 28th. His name is Cortex and he is wearing a Frantz button and crying for statehood. Mother and boy doing well. PRAISE FIRE DEPARTMENT Haileyville, I. T., July 27th Mr. C. E. Naylor, Chief Fire Department, Tishomingo, Ind. Ter. Dear Sir: I wish to extend to you, my sincerest thanks for the good service rendered by your Fire Department on the morning of July 24th, when Caboose 18960 was damaged by fire at Tishomingo. The Company certainly appreciates the good service you rendered it. Yours Truly, W. Rudd Superintendent R. W. Rudd, Supt. C. R. I. & P. Ry., Haileyville Dear Sir, Yours of July 27th at hand with card of thanks for the service rendered to your company by the fire department on the morning of July 24th when Caboose No. 18950 was damaged by fire in this city. The fire department has not forgotten your courtesy while train master in furnishing a special train in convey the Ardmore fire department to Tishomingo during the Fisher block fire. Yours Truly, C. E. Naylor, Chief Fire Department IDE - LOONEY Mr. Walter Ide and Miss Grace Looney were very quietly married Saturday evening at 8:00 p.m. Rev Thomas Carey having performed the ceremony. The wedding took place at the home of the bride's parents and only a few of the most intimate friends of the contracting parties were present. Mr. Ide is superintendent of the electric light plant of this city, having come here from St. Paul, Minnesota, something over a year ago. He is an honest honorable and energetic young man and has made a host of friends since his stay in this city. Miss Grace is the beautiful and accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Looney. She is a charming and cultured young lady and is loved by all who knew her. The News expresses the hope that these two young people may have a smooth sail across the sea of life and that their pathway may be strewn with flowers and that their wedded life may prove a blessing even beyond their most ….hopes and expectations. Tishomingo Weekly News, 9 August 1907 DIED Mr. N. G. Coker died Wednesday morning at his residence about two miles north of town and was laid to rest in this city Wednesday afternoon. He was in town Tuesday afternoon and appeared well and hearty, but was taken violently ill shortly after arriving at his home and died during the early morning. He leaves a widow and six small children to mourn his death. Mr. Coker was a good citizen and for many years has been a member and preacher in the Missionary Baptist Church. He was also a member of the Modern Woodmen of American and has been a member of this order for about fourteen months and carried a policy of insurance in this order to the amount of $1,500.00 which amount will soon be paid by this noble order to his widow, the beneficiary named in this policy. Mr. Coker was a very enthusiastic member of the M. W. A. DIED Mrs. Patrick, of near the old Academy, died Sunday from congestive chill and was buried Monday. Rev. C. H. Holland conducting the funeral services. Mrs. Patrick had been attending a protracted meeting and it is said that she was the only one to make a profession of religion during the series of meetings. DIED Joe Perkins, son of George Perkins, died Sunday August 4, 1907, at Eli Filmore's and was buried Monday afternoon. Mrs. S. J. Naylor, of Dallas, Texas, is here on a visit to see her son C. E. Naylor. Miss Olvie Dodson, of Moriarty, N. M., is here on a visit to see her sister Mrs. J. G. V. Redmon. J. W. Howard was here from Wapanucka Tuesday. Judge J. T. Fowler was down on business from Wapanucka Tuesday. Isaac McCabe was in town Wednesday. B. H. Colbert had business in Oklahoma City first of the week. Attorney W. H. Walker is in Oklahoma City on business this week. J. B. Sharrard made a business trip to Ardmore Wednesday. C. C. Gullett was over from Ravia Wednesday. PERSONAL W. A. Borah returned home Monday from Spiro, where he has been for some time. Mrs. A. G. Lazenby left Wednesday for Anna, Texas, where she will spend the balance of the summer. G. W. Adams went to Sulphur Saturday to remain for some time and try the efficacy of the waters there. Mrs. C. E. Naylor who h as been quite ill for some time is reported somewhat improved though yet far from well. Will Poyner, who has been going to school at Ft. Smith, Arkansas, returned home last week and will probably remain for some time. The Misses Kate and Emma Pritchett left Tuesday for Durant, where they will visit with their sister, Mrs. Haley, for some time. Married - On Thursday, August 1, at the residence of the bride's father. G. W. Isenberg and Miss Nancy Bryant, Rev. C. C. Van Noy officiating. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Sherrard leave tomorrow or Saturday for San Francisco, California, where they remain for some time visiting friends and relatives after which they expect to go to Nevada. Prof. J. G. Buchanan has assumed charge of Harley Institute, and is engaged in preparing the building for the occupancy of students. The school will open the first Monday in September. This school is for all Chickasaw boys. Mrs. J. W. Mason, who is reported seriously ill, was somewhat seriously ill, was somewhat better yesterday morning. C. E. Powers went to Mannsville yesterday in company with the government boiler inspector on a tour of inspection. Married - At the Riggs Hotel Wednesday afternoon, by Rev. C. H. Holland, Mr. L. L. Savage and Miss Fannie Neill, both of Madill. REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS Reported by Tishomingo Abstract Company Lyam F. Beard and wife to C. E. Merrill, lots 19, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24, in block 26, Ravia, $650.00. R. T. Snead to W. J. Milburn, one half interest in 160 acres in section 19, T 3 S, R 8 E, $400.00. Lula Garrett and husband to J. H. Clark, 50 acres in section 11, T 4 S, R 6 E, $2,000.00. J. T. Walter and S. W. Froast to G. M. Seeds, lots 1 and 2, in block 30, Mill Creek, $600.00. Zora Hestand to S. W. Porter, part of lots 1 and 2, in block 117, Tishomingo, $650.00. H. A. Lotillo and wife to H. C. Voris, lots 1 and 2 in block 82, Mannsville, $1,000.00. The American Trust Co. to J. E. Flynt, 320 acres in section 8, T 8 S, R 6 E, $6,000.00. Rees A. Owen to S. P. Ancker and H. Brooks, 380 acres in sections 17 and 20, T 7 S, R 7 E, $2,500.00. Lorena A. Howell and husband to Henry Woods, lot 6 and east half of lot 5, in block 70, Madill, $800.00. J. O. Kurykendall and wife to Felix Penner, 80 acres in sections 5 and 8, in T 4 S, R 5 E. Line F. Crow and wife to Charles E. Hedges, lot 8 in block 47, Tishomingo, $100.00. B. B. Burney to Commonwealth Trust Co., 40 acres in section 18, T 6 S, R 7 E, $400.00. A B. Cain and wife to R. R. Willis, lots 19 and 20 block 16, Kingston, $1,220.00. Tishomingo Weekly News, 16 August 1907 FISHING PARTY A number of jolly boys from Pauls Valley have been here the past week enjoying themselves on the banks of the Pennington. They struck camp at Devils Den and reported having a good time fishing and bathing in the Pennington. They were: W. Shaw, J. Reaves, H. McConnill, F. Reaves and H. Gray. PERSONAL W. C. Wells spent Sunday in Sulphur. William H. Murray went to Emet Monday. J. D. French, of Milburn, came in Monday. J. M. Dickerson of Wapanucka was in town Monday. H. A. Martin, of Ravia, passed through the city Monday en route to McAlester. Dr. P. O. Loomis, of Wapanucka, attended the Republican convention here Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Rigg, of near Emet visited their parents here Monday. Judge Nick Wolfe, by invitation, delivered an address at the picnic at Russet last Thursday. J. H. Vickers, of Troy was in the city on business Monday of this week. Mr. Moore of the Capital Drug Store visited in Texas Saturday and Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Hutchens visited at Whitewrite, Texas, last week. Miss May Humphery visited her mother at Mannsville, I. T., last Saturday and Sunday. George McMillen, of McMillen was here first of the week on business. Luddie Johnson of Emet, was a business visitor at this place Monday. Judge and Mrs. Nick Wolfe are spending two days at Pontotoc attending a picnic at that place. H. L. McLean visited his mother and other relatives at Whitewright, Texas, the latter part of last week. C. A. Melngin visited in Texas and attended the big reunion at Whiterite the 8th and 9th inst. Miss Pearl Mathews returned to her home Saturday, after an extended visit with relatives a Savoy, Texas. Hon. P. B. H. Shearer went to Mill Creek an delivered an address on the political issues of the day Saturday of last week. John Chisholm left Monday for McAlester to attend a meeting of the grand lodge A. F. and A. M. F. E. Pangburn left Monday for points east in the interest of the Manhattan Life Insurance Company. Attorney W. H. Walker returned Saturday from an extended business trip to Oklahoma City and other Oklahoma points. Dr. Skillern and Miles Williams were here from Milburn Tuesday in attendance upon a meeting of local Democrats. Attorney and Mrs. H. O. Newman made a trip to Connerville Tuesday, where Mrs. Newman was interested in the sale of a stock of goods. R. C. Flemming is back after his vacation trip to Jamestown. C. D. Bynum attended the convention here Wednesday from Ravia. Mrs. Pearl Bivins, of Tishomingo left last Friday for a visit with her sister Mrs. Frank Kidd, of Bells, Texas. Rev. W. L. Wright, of Mill Creek, was nominated state representative from Johnston County by the Republican convention here Wednesday. John Shannon left Wednesday to travel over different portions of Oklahoma and Indian Territory in the interest of Federation of Labor. Rev. J. W. Head returned Wednesday from Caddo, where he had been conducting a series of meetings. He will hold his usual services at the Methodist Church Sunday. Collins & Bunch have purchased the interest of J. C. Rich in the livery stable in this city, have brought in some more rigs and are preparing to do a good livery business. Mannsville News Miss Derks, who has been the guests of her friend Miss Bessie McLaughin for some time, left Tuesday for her home in Tennessee, accompanied by Miss Bessie who will visit there for a few weeks. Judge C. W. Peavey returned Saturday from a ten days visit to see his mother and relatives in Denver, Colorado. The judge reports having a most enjoyable time, and that there is quite a contrast in the weather there and at this place, it being cold enough there at the present time to wear an over coat at night. M. T. Crow returned from a trip to St. Joe, Texas, where he was called to the bed side of his aged father who was very sick. Mr. Crow states that his father is much improved. Mr. Crow states that his brother J. J. Crow happened to the misfortune to lose his leg in a saw mill at Burneyville a few days ago, who died from the effect of the wound. Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Benge in company with Miss Grace Helm arrived home Saturday night after a delightful trip to Jamestown, New York and other points of interests. P. J. Pruett has been confined to his bed this week with a severe case of bilious fever. While his condition is somewhat improved he is far from being well yet. RESOLUTION OF RESPECT Hall of Tishomingo Lodge No. 68 Whereas, it has pleased our Heavenly Father in His all wise providence to take from us by death Ada, the beloved wife of Bro. W. R. Patrick. Therefore be it resolved that while we know the hour of sadness will come to them on account of her absence, we commend the family to the protection of Almighty God, who doeth all things well. Resolved, that we extend to the bereaved husband and children our heart felt sympathy in this hour, ever remembering that we all are traveling toward the same home from whence no traveler returneth. Resolved that these resolutions be published and copied on our minutes, "Ada, thou art gone to rest, Thine was an early tomb, But Jesus summoned thee away, The Savior called thee home. Ada, thou art gone to rest, Thy toils and cares are o'er, And sorrow, pain and suffering now, Shall ne'er distress thee more. Thou hath left the family circle, Thou wilt never join us more, We will cherish they sweet memory, We must not mourn thy absence, For we know 'tis thy great gain, We shall meet beyond the River, Where there is no death or pain." Marie Hand, May Humprhies Tishomingo Weekly News, 23 August 1907 ATTEMPT TO WRECK A TRAIN Lives of 1,500 Passengers Endangered by Track Obstruction Norman, Oklahoma - The lives of fifteen hundred people on a Santa Fe excursion train returning from Sulphur Springs, I. T., were endangered Sunday night when some one placed several kegs of bolts and ties on the track between Wayne and Pauls Valley, coaches crowded with people. It was running at a low rate of speed and this fact alone probably saved the lives of the passengers. The second section of the train was also endangered in the same way, but the engineer discovered the obstruction before any danger was done. PLAN FINE PARK McAlester, I. T. - The city council has let a contract to the Madden Construction Company for the grading and excavation to be done in the improvement of Choctaw Park, located near the center of the city. The contract price is $6,800.00. The city purchased a tract for this purchase about a year ago, and when the elaborate scheme of landscape gardening which has been laid out by the part commissioners is completed McAlester will have one of the most beautiful parks in the southwest. Mrs. G. A. Sullivan, of Quinlan, Texas is here visiting her brother, A P. McAlexander. Judge Nick Wolf went to Troy on business Wednesday of this week. Mrs. Pearl Bivins returned Friday from Bells, Texas, where she was visiting her sister Mrs. Mary Kidd. Mrs. A. C. McDaniel and daughter Marjorie, of Oakland, Colorado, are here on a visit to Mrs. McDaniel's sister Mrs. J. G. V. Redmon. Mr. William McKinley and family, of Randolph, Texas visited his sisters Mrs., H. L. McLean and Mrs. C. C. Melugin here the latter part of last week. Attorney R. N. McDonnel, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma was in the city the first of the week on business. Miss Preutt, of Ardmore, visited Misses Wades and attended the picnic at this place the latter part of last week. Mr. W. Davis, of Hot Springs, Arkansas, was in the city Saturday night and Sunday, and while here he visited some of our noted sceneries on the banks of the Pennington and was so delighted that he talked of locating here in the near future. Dr. N. Wood, a traveling salesman for the Van Vleet Mansfields Drug Co. of Memphis, Tennessee was transacting business in the city Monday. Mr. G. P. Rich, of Mannsville, attended the picnic here Friday and Saturday. Born Friday night last, to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Loper, a ten pound son. Mrs. J. E. Cunningham and son Charley, of Vienna, Illinois arrived Thursday last on a visit to Dr. and Mrs. J.T. Looney and family. Mrs. Mary Burkhart, of Knoxville, Tennessee, is here visiting her sister Mrs. Dr. Ledgerwood. A ten pound girl baby arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Deaton of near this place Monday night August 19th. W. C. Kirkpatrick and family of Knoxville, Tennessee, are here for a visit to see their son Albert Kirkpatrick and also visiting Dr. J. L. Ledgerwood. Mr. Kirkpatrick is well pleased with this section of the country and will not doubt locate here within the near future. R. T. Wilkinson, H. C. Williams and C. D. Bynum were over from Ravia Monday. Theodore W. Gulick, secretary of the McAlester commercial club, was with the Garfield special, a guest of J. George Wright Indian Commissioner. Ben H. Colbert left Thursday for Oklahoma City where he will attend the Taft speaking Saturday. P. B. H. Shearer made a political speech at Sepulpa Wednesday. Val Mullen was here Monday from Ardmore. Mrs. Cornelius Hardy and daughter, Gladys, left Wednesday for a visit at Sulphur. Mr. and Mrs. Dave Wilgus have returned from an extended trip to Kansas City. A. F. White, J. W. Morris, W. J. Bringham, et al are out this week for a fishing trip on Blue. Judge B. F. Kemp met with a severe accident last Saturday. While walking along the street he made a misstep and fell to the ground, receiving severe injuries. Sidney Suggs, W. B. Johnson, Steve Douglas, Charley Carte and several other prominent citizens of Ardmore came down Monday afternoon as a committee to escort Secretary Garfield to that city. Tishomingo Weekly News, 30 August 1907 DRANK FROM WRONG BOTTLE Druggist Swallowed Two Ounces of Carbolic Acid Canadian, I. T. - Mistaking a bottle of carbolic acid for liquor, Charles Ewing, a druggist of this place, drank two ounces of the deadly liquid Saturday before realizing his mistake, and died an hour later in great agony. The night before he had noticed the bottle upon a shelf in a refreshment stand he was running, and warned the clerk to set it aside, fearing some such fatal mistake as he proved to be. AIDED IN ESCAPE Federal Guard Alleged To Have Assisted Nine Men To Pry Out PRISONER SAYS JAILOR FURNISHED MEANS Lee Smallwood Under $500 Bond - Marshal Pritchard Investigating - Inclined to Discredit Story of Prisoner McAlester: Charged with being implicated in a conspiracy which had for its purpose the liberation of prisoners confined at the federal jail here, Leo Smallwood, formerly a guard at the jail, was placed under a $500 bond until his preliminary hearing, which has been set for August 21. Smallwood was implicated by a confession made by the ringleader of the gang of nine men who attempted to escape from the jail on the night of August 9, and who states after being sweated for a long time, that Smallwood furnished them the means to escape and had offered to help them after they were at liberty. There may be sensational developments concerning some prominent citizens of McAlester, before the investigation instigated by United States Marshal Pritchard is completed. Marshal Pritchard is inclined to discredit the confession of the prisoner, which implicates Smallwood and has expressed a belief that it was made for political effect, in the hope of throwing discredit upon the officers connected with the administration affairs at the prison. He is making a thorough investigation of all the circumstances connected with the matter and more arrests will follow if it appears that his belief is warranted. SHOT UP TOWN El Reno Police, After Shooting a Man, Allows Him to Escape. El Reno: Mike Malone, a laborer was shot in an alley here by one of two officers, who were trying to place him under arrest. It is claimed that Officers Clanton and Schull fired the shots but neither claims to know which one shot him. Malone was probably mortally wounded. It is claimed that when the officers approached, Malone showed fight, seizing he club from one of the policemen and striking him over the head with it. After being shot, Malone put up such a good fight that the offices allowed him to get away. It is claimed that Malone did not know that the men who attempted to arrest him were officers. Mayor Riley has discharged Clanton and suspended Schull pending an investigation. J. H. Vickers, of Troy, was in the city Saturday. Mr. W. F. Roe, of Troy, was in the city on business Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Teater went to Sulphur Sunday to attend the baseball game. Mrs. Bertie Winkler was a Sulphur visitor Sunday. Master Robert Mason is visiting his grandparents at Whitewright, Texas, this week. Mr. and Mrs. W. Mason visited in Madill and attended the picnic Tuesday. Kerk Coyle went to Sherman, Texas, last Sunday. J. B. Hutchens went to Sulphur last Sunday. D. P. Rich, of Mannsville, was in the city Sunday. Mrs. C. Williamson is on the sick list this week. J. C. Bennett, of Mill Creek, was in the city Monday. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Glasgow went to Sulphur last Sunday to see the game of baseball between our home boys and the Madill team. W. B. Tucker, of Reagen, was in the city Wednesday on business. Mr. Tom Collins went to Mannsvield on business Wednesday. J. W. Bingham of Reagan, made the News a pleasant call Monday. A G. Summerfield assistant cashier of the First National Bank returned last week from his vacation spent with relatives in the north. Mrs. Biggers and son Junior came in from Sherman, Texas, Sunday will remain in the city for several days. Mrs. J. W. Bailey left Sunday for an extended visit to see friends and relatives in Russellville, Arkansas. Joe S. Jennigns made a business trip to Ardmore Monday. Mrs. Cornelius Hardy returned from a visit to Sulphur. Miss Florence McGee graduate of the Selvidge Business College of Ardmore, is doing stenographic work at Republican Headquarters.