Johnston Co., OK - Wapanucka Press, February 1907 ***************************************************** 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 February 7, 1907 issue of The Wapanucka Press is missing ---- The Wapanucka Press, 14 February 1907 ALEX RENNIE FOR ASSESSOR Among the new candidates to announce in the Press this week is Alex Rennie, of Burris Schoolhouse precinct, for Assessor of Johnston County, subject to the action of the Democratic primary. Mr. Rennie has lived in Johnston County in and around Tishomingo most of his life. He is a farmer and on of those rock- ribbed Democrats that never scratched a Democratic ticket. He is comparatively a young man and has the energy and ability to fill the office with credit to himself and the county. He is well recommended by the large number of citizens of the community in which he as lived so long and will doubtless be a strong factor in determining the results at the polls in the primary. Honesty and capability are two very essential qualifications required to hold the office of assessor, in order that no person will be allowed to escape taxation and Mr. Rennie comes up fully to the requirements. WILSON SCHOOLHOUSE Grandpa Medlin, who formerly lived here, was in our midst last week. He lives in Young County, Texas. He attended court at Ada in the Strickland murder case. He reports everything favorable at his new home. Cheap John, our peddler, who has been peddling among us for several years, is going to leave us soon. He is also going to Young County, Texas. Charles Willingham and Miss May Hicks were married at his place last Sunday by Elder W. W. Aders. F. J. Usrey, of the Christina faith, while attending court at Ada, went out to the Oliver Schoolhouse, and preached last Saturday night and Sunday. A DELIGHTFUL TRIP Last Sunday a crowd of young people from Wapanucka went to Zenobia to spend the day. Among those who went were: Misses Neta and Mattie Ball, Amy and Ina Walker, Flora and Ferrill Benson, and Miss Mae Atkinson of Colorado Springs, Colorado, who is here visiting her cousin, Miss Flora Benson; Messers. L. C. Ball, Will Walton. Ervin Nixon and J. E. Clark. After arriving at the springs and drinking the different waters and having a nice lunch, the evening was spent in viewing the beautiful sights around the springs. Mr. Clark, Miss Florence Benson and Miss Atkinson went to Mr. W. H. Jackson’s fine home which was quite a treat. Mr. Jackson has a fine home which was quite a treat. Mr. Jackson has a home of which he ought to be proud. It is one of those mansions you read of but seldom see. Some of the young folks roamed the hills while others went horse back riding. After spending a most delightful afternoon and with many regrets the party started homeward. ENJOYABLE AFFAIR The farewell party given by Bea Gilmore at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Gilmore, at the depot Friday night was an enjoyable affair, attended probably by about 60 young people of the town and community. T. F. Owens, one of the prosperous farmers of Ego community was in town Monday. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- SPRINGBROOK ITEMS February 11 T. H. Hethcox’s baby has been on the sick list sometime but is improving. Mr. A. J. Cupp has been on the sick list but is improving. C. S. Walden has moved his family to Springbrook. We welcome them here. Miss Maudie Cribb and Misses Dorothy and Myrtle Chester were visiting the Misses Minnie and Mattie Walden of Springbrook. C. W. Walden and Felix Willis are putting up a new blacksmith shop at Springbrook. We are glad to see our town improving. Miss Emma Chapman, of Springbrook is visiting friends and relatives at Mannsville. G. V. Lankford of Kittie, was also visiting Mr. Chester. Lonnie Lavender, of Pontotoc was visiting his old friends, Mr. Chester’s folks last Thursday and Friday. Miss Willie Wood, of Coatsworth, was visiting the Misses Minnie and Mattie Walden of Springbrook, Saturday. Col. Walter Mitchell was over from Pontotoc Friday. William Mosely, who lives out a mile and a half east of town, had the misfortune to lose his smokehouse by fire early one morning last week, together with his year’s supply of meat and lard. A considerable amount of clothing was also destroyed. The origin of the fire is unknown. R. L. Henderson, one of the leading farmers of the Wilson community, was in town Saturday. E. H. Castle was thrown by a horse last Saturday evening and was painfully but not seriously hurt. He is now getting out again after being confined at home during the week. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- THREE COUNTY NEWS Interesting General News Notes From All Over Johnston, Coat and Atoka Counties W. C. Rudisell convicted at the last term of court for false entries while cashier of a Coalgate bank, has been refused a new trial. He will go to the pen for five years unless the Supreme Court surveys the case. A postmaster, not many miles from Tishomingo, posted this notice on his shutter recently: “All parties expectin’ mail air hereby notified to get all that’s comin’ to em’ in advance – any time before next Thursday, that bein’ the day we have appointed to go huntin’ – not having had a holiday from the government since July 4, and the said government seemin’ to forgit that, bein’ only human, we need rest and recreation occasional. There’s some little here for the Joneses and the Tompinses, but it don’t amount to much, as it’s all got 1 cent stamps on it.” Ravis, I. T., February 9 – Thursday afternoon while the funeral procession of John W. Smith who was frozen to death on the night of the 5th inst., was on its way to the cemetery, the horse attached to the buggy occupied by Mrs. Comstock, two children and J. F. Pate, began kicking. In the effort to control the animal one line broke and Mr. Pate was thrown out and dragged some distance by the other line before it broke. The animal continued to run and kick until it tore loose from the buggy, leaving Mrs. Comstock and the children in the buggy unhurt. Mr. Pate was carried to the nearest residence and physicians summoned immediately. His right leg was broken in two places above the knee joint – one near the knee and the other a few inches above. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- WORCESTER NOTES Worcester, February 12 Brother Russell preached Sunday at 11 a.m. and Brother Stamps at 4 p.m. Homer Hill returned Sunday from Hope, Arkansas. Miss Ada Kincaid spent Sunday with Miss Mary Stone. Among those present at singing at Russ Hickman’s Sunday night were Misses Ludy Smith, Mary Stone, Ada Kincaid, Minnie Hickman, Mollie Powers; Messrs. Bert Kincaid, John Guinn, Homer Hill, John Smith. Luther and Mary Ridley are boarding at C. M. Ridley’s and going to school. (Too late for last week) J. A. Woods has been sick. Miss Ada Kinkade has been on the sick list several days. Sam Bailey has moved to Lehigh, from which place he will leave for New Mexico. C. M. Ridley left for New Mexico. Miss Dolly Lucus left for New Mexico one day last week. The box supper Friday night was a success. The house was crowded. The Wapanucka Bank furnished the music. A number of young people from Wapanucka were present. Miss Minnie Hickman won the cake for being the prettiest girl. The receipts were $32.20. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- COPE DOTS Cope, February 11 Among recent visitors to our community were Mrs. T. C. Keller and children of Wapanucka. John Mickle of Tishomingo was visiting relatives here Saturday and Sunday. Prof. J. R. Hensley and Judge McCarty were Wapanucka visitors this week. Nick Mickle has opened up his new stock of goods. Mr. Brady of Wapanucka, has opened his blacksmith shop here. Marshal Sconyers is at home from Pontotoc, the school having stopped on account of sickness of the teacher. He is attending the Centerpoint school at Cope. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- LOCAL NEWS Mr. and Mrs. Emit Bland have a fine new boy baby. The wife of W. F. Lowery died Friday evening. The baby of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Hodges who has been sick is better. J. C. Willis, one of the prominent Ashflat farmers, was in town Saturday. G. W. Sconyers was among the prominent farmers in town Saturday from the Cope neighborhood. Mrs. W. L. Richards and children, who have been spending the winter in New York City, returned home Sunday. R. M. Witherspoon was down from Ashflat Saturday. He is preparing to move to New Mexico. J. M. Burns and H. E. Brouillard of Charles City, Iowa, are in the city this week enjoying the warm rays of sunny Indian Territory. I. E. Chester, the well known stockman and planter of near Springbrook, has entered the race for county commissioner of the northeast district of Johnston County. Mr. Chester is a good man and will make a good race. C. D. Price was over from Ego. R. C. Murphy was down from Kittie Monday. J. D. Dumas brought in a drove of hogs from his farm Monday to be shipped to the market. The many friends of Uncle Johny Crabtree were glad to see him on the streets Saturday evening. He has been confined to his room for several weeks. Eck Plummer, the big farmer of near Olney and a leading candidate for sheriff of Coal County, was shaking hands with friends in the city Saturday. C. H. Kite, a prominent farmer of Kittie , was one of the successful bidders in the Big pasture opening in Oklahoma. He secured a fine tract of 160 acres of farming land. J. G. Riley purchased a tract of 80 acres of land from T. C. Wallace this week east of town at $30 per acre. J. B. Ream and neighbors have put the road through the valley south of town in good shape. If the city would do a little work on the hill near the residence of H. L. Nixon we would have a respectable road for several miles out that way. Mrs. G. L. Edge is sick this week. J. D. Parmlee was over from Viola yesterday. C. R. Greeson was over from Belton yesterday. J. W. Ridley has been out in west Texas the past few days looking at the country. Some people of this community who went to New Mexico several months ago have returned poorer but wiser. W. W. Williamson has gone to Hot Springs, Arkansas for a rest. J. G. Martyn of Minneapolis has come down to join the new company that bought out the Wyrick sawmill. J. T. Taylor was over from Ego Monday. Z. H. Tate and wife were over from Zenobia yesterday. Mr. Tate is making a lively race for sheriff. Little Vera Crews, who has been quite ill, is improving. Mrs. Nora McClintock, of Lehigh is visiting her sister, Mrs. G. L. Edge. J. M. Stewart sends the Press to Mrs. Mollie Sanders, Emory, Texas. Alex Rennie, candidate for Assessor, was up from near Tishomingo Saturday shaking hands with the voters. W. S. Johnston, candidate for sheriff, came home Sunday after spending the week with the voters of the northwest part of the county. Mr. Johnson feels confident of his success in the primary. Jack Lane, the well known stockman and planter of the Springbrook neighborhood, was in town Saturday. Z. Watson bought a year old shote to market for $19 and yet they say a farmer should plant his field and back yard all in cotton. This week old Pet and Beck were decked out with brand new mule millinery and started down the rows preparing the soil for another crop. Farmers are busy taking advantage of this beautiful spring like weather. Misses Myrtle and Maud Drain from Wapanucka school are on a visit to their brothers. Boggy correspondent Atoka Democrat. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Wapanucka Press, 21 February 1907 JUANITA ITEMS Hello! No doubt you thought your quill driver here had died or departed for parts unknown between the suns, but he has only been down with the lagrippe for several days and feel meaner today than an editor of a Democratic paper in new Oklahoma. Mr. McDonell dug a well on his lot a few days ago and struck a strong flow of Epsom salt water. Three hundred feet south of this Mr. Shepard had a well dig and strong flow of fresh water. Thus it will be noticed that you may come to Juanita for any old water – red eye fire water not excepted. Among the many visitors at the springs Sunday were Eli Roberts and lady, Harry Byers and lady, B. F. Stroud and lady, Cloud Cox and lady all of Wapanucka. Mr. Benson came out with a wagon load of jolly young ladies and gents and all seemed to have a nice time. R. McLish has just returned from a long trip to Texas. Misses Juanita and Nora Jackson are attending school at Bloomfield Academy. Judge Jackson has been down with lagrippe but is better now. Mrs. A. J. Jackson is down with lagrippe. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- PLEASANT HILL Joe Thomas has moved to the P. W. Williams place. B. Daffern was up from Antlers Saturday to get his cattle. He intends to make Antlers his home. Mart Dafferen has gone to Antlers to work for Joe Edge at his saw mill 8 miles east of Antlers. S. A. Williams has been very sick for the past week. HORSE STOLEN While at church at Ego on Wednesday night February 12, a pony and saddle belonging to the son of J. D. Dumas was stolen. The thief rode the horse away while the service was in progress in the church. Mr. Dumas and neighbors traced the thief the next day to near Wapanucka but lost it here. He is offering a reward of $25. for the recovery of pony and apprehension of thief. DISASTROUS FIRE FRIDAY Saw Mill Company Sustains Heavy Loss by Flames The saw mill plant of the Boisd’arc Lumber Co., located seven miles east of town in Atoka County on Boggy River, was partly destroyed by fire Friday night. The fire originated in the engine room and parts of the shed were destroyed sustaining a loss of between $1,500 and $2,500 with no insurance. The company is preparing to rebuild a new plant at once. The new plant will be larger than the old one and will be equipped with the latest improved machinery. A FRIEND IN EDUCATION Wapanucka makes the proud claim of having the best public schools of any town in Southern Indian Territory and among the best in the new state of Oklahoma. In the work to accomplish this result no other citizen has contributed more than F. M. Jackson, (photo included with article) who has been a member of the school board since the schools were organized. It is certain that no other man in Wapanucka or even in Indian Territory has a greater interest in school matters pertaining to education he is also in everything which lends promise of building up the town. Hopeful and enthusiastic is the characteristic of the man and let it be said that it takes lots of just such model citizens to build towns out of villages and cities out of towns. He is one of those common, plain, everyday citizens who always has something to be done towards advancing the town’s interests he finds work around his orchard, or garden, or home to keep busy with. Although he was a Confederate veteran in the Civil War he seems to be as active today as he was forty years ago during that eventful period of history. Mr. Jackson’s children are all grown. He and wife live alone. They have a magnificent home, surrounded by orchards, gardens, and flowers everywhere, all the work of their own hands. SOCIETY St. Valentine Honored Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Surrell entertained on Thursday evening of last week in honor of St. Valentine and a most delightful evening was the result A post office containing original valentines was one feature of the entertainment and a prize was given for the best original valentines. Judge Crowell and Miss Lula Bell were the fortunate winners. The house was artistically decorated in ribbon and flowers. Red and green was the color scheme and a profusion of violets and carnations assisted the charming effect. Dancing and cards were also indulged in as well as delicious refreshments and the party broke up voting Mrs. Surrell an ideal hostess and a good friend to the young people. Those present were Misses Kate and Iva Crews, Ball, Smith, Brookes, James Lille and Allie O’Neal, Statler, Skeen; Mrs. edge and sister Mrs. McClintoc of Lehigh; Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Skeen; Messrs Crowell, Hightower, Heflin, Roberts, McLish, King Kelley, Durham, Hancock, Byers and Skeen. CHILDREN’S PARTY Miss Bessie Hancock gave a pleasant little Valentine party to her Sunday school class and some others at the home of Doctor and Mrs. Loomis on Thursday evening. The little folks had a merry time and Miss Bessie, who is very popular with the children, enjoyed it as much as they. Mrs. R. L. Ream gave a little party for the children at her home on Saturday afternoon. Valentines, games and delicious refreshments were in abundance. Those present were Mary and Vinnnie Ream, Evelyn and Horace Buchanan, Gamble Fountain, Cleo O’Neal and Emily Skeen. BIRTHDAY PARTY Miss Amy Walker entertained a number of her young friends at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. Fountain last Friday evening, the occasion being the celebration of Miss Amy’s 18th natal anniversary. J. W. RILEY BACK TO STAY Thinking of leaving Wapanucka, I have traveled over a large portion of Texas, having been on the road for the past five weeks, going from one town to another. I have decided to remain in Wapanucka, and do business at the same old stand. We thank our patrons for past trade and solicit a continuance of same. We expect to do a larger business this year than ever before in the history of our firm. COUNCIL MEETING The city council met in regular session Monday night with all members present except Mayor Skeen. W. S. Johnson was allowed $33.33 as pay for part of month salary. A bill of F. N. Juhan for $14.70 was laid on the table. Order was made to pay off a $400 warrant against the school house indebtedness. B. L. O’Neal was present and asked that the jail be moved from near his premises. A committee composed of Ball, Stamps, and Marshal Ince was appointed to elect a new place for the bastile. THOMAS – UNDERWOOD At the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Underwood, last Thursday evening at half past one o’clock, Mr. Perry Thomas and Miss Bettie Underwood were joined together in the bonds of wedlock, Rev. W. P. Holland, pastor of the Baptist church, receiving the vows that made the two hearts one. A large number of friends and relatives were present to witness the ceremony. After the ceremony a sumptuous dinner was served. The bride is the charming daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Underwood and a young lady possessing admirable traits of character, while the groom is a young man of sterling worth. FOR CITY MARSHAL In this issue Henry Ince announces his candidacy for city marshal. During the time Mr. Ince has been acting in this capacity he has made a most creditable showing. He has shown his ability be on the spot when a peace officer was needed and has been vigilant in enforcing the law without favor as to persons, and it will be noticed that the man with a jag does not run at large on the streets but a very few minutes before getting pinched. That is what a good officer Henry is and the people can make n mistake in electing him to a full term. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- WORCESTER NOTES Miss Maud Grigsby visited Miss Cora Cody Sunday. Zemruh and Lester Buchanan spent Saturday and Sunday at Kittie with their cousin. Mrs. Minnie Ridley is visiting her mother , Mrs. Stephens. Ed Smith and wife are preparing to move to New Mexico. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- SPRINGBROOK ITEMS The little daughter of Mrs. Carter is on the sick list. J. W. Coffee’s little son is improving very fast. Mrs. Chester came home Monday and her daughter, Mrs. Coffee, came home with her to stay a few days. Don and Cliff Tate were visiting friends at Springbrook Sunday morning. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- WILSON SCHOOLHOUSE T. J. Howard, J. C. Hamilton and their views are visiting R. B. Howard, of this place. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- THREE COUNTY NEWS Interesting General News Notes From All Over Johnston, Coal and Atoka Counties The man by the name of Monk, who shot and killed Bee Gibson at Kittie about a month ago, was acquitted by the jury at Ada last Thursday. In giving an account of the trial the Ada News says: “No happier man was ever turned loose by a jury than was Mr. Monk. Tears streamed down his face an his voice rose in shouts as he thanked the jurors singly and wholly for their verdict. “God will reward every one of you for this days work” he shouted “and you have not turned loose a guilty man.” As Mr. Monk walked down the corridor of the court room accompanied by two of his young sons and a News reporter he said “The sun looks so bright and I feel as if a ton had been lifted off my chest. Now I can once more join my family a free man.” ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- COPE DOTS Cope, February 18 Mrs. Jesse Hensley visited at the home of R. M. Emerson at Belton Sunday. Judge Chisholm, candidate for county judge, delivered an address here Friday on educational and political affairs. Hon. Zack H. Tate of Zenobia and R. M. Emerson of Belton were also here. Nick Mickle went to Tishomingo Sunday. F. A. Janigan was at Wampanucka Saturday. Prof. J. R. Hensley attended to school matters at Tishomingo Saturday. We now have a national school paying the teacher $50 per month. Lillie Emerson is boarding with Prof. Hensley and attending school. Mr. Andrews of Randolph will move to Cope this week. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- HUNTON NOTES Hunton, February 18 Mrs. E. P. Kite and little ones spent one day last week with Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Kite. E. P. Gay’s crib and several hundred bushels of corn were destroyed by fire Saturday night. I hope the good people of our community will try and help Mr. Gay all they can. Mr. Gay had two horses to die with the stagers some time ago. Mr. and Mrs. M. Forester spent Saturday and Sunday with relatives near Springbrook. Miss Lizzie Cunningham and Mr. Bayard Brady spent Sunday at C. H. Kites. Lon Williams of Ada is here today on business. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ROCK ACADEMY NOTES School is progressing nicely and boys are still coming in. Wilson Mosely and Wagner Ebisch enrolled recently which raises our number to forty two. Mrs. Hill the matron ahs been suffering from tonsillitis. Misses Clark and Murphy spent Saturday and Sunday the 9th and both in Milburn and Tishomingo. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- LOCAL NEWS Loren Ray was down from Kittie Saturday. S. A. King came up from Ego Saturday on business. J. W. Riley returned Thursday from a trip to West Texas. C. D. Price was over from Ego Saturday on business. Mrs. J. E. Gillmore and children left Friday of join Mr. Gillmore at Wilburton, their new home. A. H. Johnson was among the many leading farmers in town Saturday from Springbrook community. J. E. Anderson, who has moved down from Franks to the Worcester place, was shaking hands with friends in town Saturday. Uncle Bully Cribbs was among the prominent farmers of the Springbrook neighborhood in town Saturday. Mrs. J. P. Henegar will go to Ledonia, Texas, this week to visit for a while, after which she expects to join her son in New Mexico. W. R. Attaway has received a letter stating that the house and contents belonging to his brother, C. L. Attaway moved from Wapanucka to his new home in Texas last fall, and had just fitted out for housekeeping with everything new. His friends here will regret to hear of the loss he has sustained. A boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Charley Taylor last week. A girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Marchent Monday. A girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Bell Friday. Lee Hogg came over from near Ego Thursday on business. W. T. Caple came over from Ardmore Friday and Saturday. The little girl of Mr. Simmons, who lives east of Boggy Creek, died Monday morning. Mrs. Carnes, formerly Mrs. Stephens, wife of Jack Carns living between Wapanucka and Boggy Depot, died Thursday. She had been sick several weeks. E. A. Durham left Monday for the northern markets to buy his spring stock of clothing, ladies and gents furnishing. W. F. Thomas and son, J. M. Thomas two of our new farmers in this section who will farm a part of the Dunn place, where in Wapanucka Saturday. A. F. Carpenter sends the Press to his son, J. W. Carpenter, Jumbo, I.T. A little daughter recently arrived a the home of Mr. and Mrs. Abe Taylor. W. A. Baker and wife were up from Ego Sunday. S. T. Sherrod, candidate for sheriff of Johnston County, was shaking hands with the voters at the metropolis yesterday. Jim Nichols, of Haileyville, nephew of Mrs. J. E. Benson visited here Sunday. Robert Howell left for Lawton, Oklahoma yesterday where he will reside in the future. R. T. Rutherford, of the Creek Nation, is visiting his father, L. B, Rutherford. C. L. Witte and G. W. McMillen of Wapanucka, Indian Territory, unloaded five cars of household goods, farm machinery and live stock at this place the first of the week. These gentlemen with their families, have located in the north part of the Valley. Delores Star (Colorado) J. D. Bright, one of the best citizens of the Ego community, is leaving this week for Roger Mills County. Before leaving he came to the Press office and paid up for his paper. He is a mighty good man and will be missed from the Ego community. ANOTHER BUSINESS HOUSE J. O. Setser of Big Springs, Texas, has purchased the D. Kennedy residence property in the west part of town and expects to move here to engage in business during the next few months. It is stated that he expects to erect a large store building in which he will open a business. Rev. H. P Hook is here this week from near Purcell, visiting his daughter, Mrs. J. R. Dewbery near Zenobia. Mr. Holmes and Mr. Wright, two business men of Ripley, Tennessee, were in the city Thursday prospecting. Mr. Holmes is a cousin to E. A. Durham. H. C. Stone came over Saturday from Zenobia on business. He says the farmers are taking full advantage of the good weather. R. S. and W. H. Graves who lives out about four miles northeast of town, were here Saturday. They report farming work progressing nicely and say they have all their corn land ready for the planter. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Wapanucka Press, 28 February 1907 PRAIRIE POINT NEWS Mr. Darity, who lived on the John Morgan place, has made a trip to Locksbur this week gathering his cattle. J. W. Sledge and Hawkins who are new comers in this country, living on the Jim Morgan place, are further advanced with their farm work than any one in our community. They have their oats sowed, most of their corn land broke, and their cotton land cleaned up. Mr. Bolton’s little boy has been very ill with lagrippe but is better now. Mr. Elmore’s team ran away while he was in Wapanucka Saturday and jerked one hind wheel off his wagon. Fortunately no one was hurt, nor no further damage done. Mr. Valentine was telling Mr. I. G. Hall Saturday that he would like to get a good renter. This news was gotten up by Melvina Hall, age 11. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- SPRINGBROOK ITEMS Springbrook, February 25 Health of our community is not very good. There has been considerable sickness the past few days. Hurbert and Will Chester are sick. Dorathy Chester has been sick but improving now. Miss Cilla Cox and brother John, of Hunton, were visiting friends and relatives at Zenobia and Springbrook Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Lane have a fine young man stopping with them. Mrs. Mattie Simpson and two of her children, Estella and Otis have been very sick but they are improving now. Mrs. Fuller, who lives on Judge Jackson’s farm is very ill with pneumonia. Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Hathcox are visiting Mrs. Hathcox’s sister at Tishomingo. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- WORCESTER NOTES Mrs. R. B. Dillen has been real sick. Lila Hackworth is on the sick list. Mrs. Mary Taylor spent Sunday with her mother Mrs. McKee James. Edgar Smith and wife left Saturday for New Mexico. Bert Kincade sold his saddle pony Saturday in Wapanucka. Mrs. Elbert Jones spent Saturday night in Wapanucka with her aunt, Mrs. Ella Dumas. Mac Workman is now enjoying the luxury of using water from a hydrant at his residence. Lon Edge has extended hydrants to his neighbor’s house from the wind mill which supplies the community. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- OCONEE ITEMS Oconee, February 26 William M. Dunn has sown a considerable lot of Red Clover and Alfalfa this year. Cattle so far look well. A few have died from blackleg. S. A. Whiteside had another horse stolen from him the 13th for which he offers a reward of $10. The horse is a coached pony, 14 1/2 hands, spot in face, snip nose, shod in front, branded J on left jaw, I and inclined mark underneath on left shoulder. This makes five head he has lost recently. R. C. Murphy, over at Kittie has lost a good many hog. Fred O’Neal is running a huckster wagon and doing a good business in eggs. J. A. Whiteside of Hunton was trading in Oconee last week. The bridge that Coalgate was to build is yet unbuilt. Billy Gilliland would like to know who got his bees. Homer Young will start for San Francisco afoot next week in a walking contest. CLAUD COX FOR MARSHAL In today’s paper Claud Cox announces as a candidate for city marshal. Mr. Cox is a young man and a hard worker. If elected he will no doubt make the city a good officer. He is courageous and has every requisite in his makeup necessary to fill such a place. P. C. TAYLOR FOR MARSHAL P. C. Taylor, in today’s paper, announces as a candidate for City Marshal. Mr. Taylor is well known to most of our people and has many friends who will be glad to give him their support. Mr. Taylor is a Democrat and announces subject to the action of the party in primary if held and if not, subject to the election results. L. C. BALL FOR MARSHAL In the proper column L. C. Ball announces today as a candidate for city marshal. Mr. Ball has filled the office of assessor for the past several years with credit to himself and the city. He is painstaking, mindful of duty and if elected to the office of marshal the duties will be faithfully performed. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- LOCAL NEWS The young people participated in a grand ball at the opera house Friday night. There were a number present from Lehigh, Coalgate and Milburn. Jim Stewart has gone to Hope, Arkansas, where he has accepted a position to work at the carpenters trade. At the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Ball, Friday evening, Miss Neta entertained a quarter hundred of her young friends. Every one voting it the most delightful evening in a long time when at a late hour they bid adieu and took their departure homeward. Mrs. Green and daughter of Missouri, are the guests of Mrs. B. Statler this week. Arch Forgey was one among the substantial farmers from Ashflat in the city Friday. Robert Henderson was among the prominent farmers in town Saturday from the Oconee community. We received this week a letter from Dr. H. B. Gray who is at Hickory. He is much improved in health. J. E. Roberts has purchased 10 acres of land from M. A. Jones located in Sec 22, 2s, 8e at $200. Joe Bailey who lives on the Stephens place North of Delaware was in town Saturday. He says the farmers thereabouts are well up with their work. C. R. Greeson, the well known Democratic wheelhorse and farmer of the Belotn community, was attending to business in town Saturday. News reached here Sunday of the serious illness of Willie Hickman with pneumonia at Sherman. His father, R. C. Hickman, left Monday for Sherman. Over in the community north of Delaware the hustling farmers have their lands in fine shape. S. N. Sparks, W. B. Owens, Messers Thomas and others who all live near together, are splendid farmers and they are making every lick count while the sun shines. J. W. Calhoun, the Hunton merchant, was attending to business in town Saturday. Mr. Calhoun says there is quite a lot of land around Hunton without farmers to cultivate it. The Press is in receipt of a letter from Ralph Tate from Norman, in which he states that he and his brother both were successful bidders and were awarded farms in the big pasture six miles south of Chattanooga. His bid was $1,307.22 which was next to the lowest made. His brother’s bid was $2,057.65. W. L. Richards, a prominent attorney of Wapanucka, was a business visitor in Lehigh Monday. While opposed to us politically, Bill extends always the “glad hand” to an open opponent. Lehigh Leader R. S. Graves and sons, Henry and Homer, were in town Saturday. They report farm work progressing nicely. They have 20 acres of oats planted and will plant 40 acres of corn and 40 acres of cotton. The boys send the Press to their sisters, Mesdames Gussie and Barbara Sparks, Hazen, Arkansas. Robert H. Kimbrough was over from near Voca out east of Ego Monday where he recently bought himself a home and moved upon it. He has just put out six acres in fruit trees and is preparing to engage more in horticultural as truck farming than devoting attention to large cotton crops. Uncle Bob has lots of good friends in Wapanucka who are always glad to see him. George Clodfelter is quite sick with lagrippe. Wilson Grove school closed today. The teacher, Miss Ruth McBride, will return to her home in Lehigh. D. J. Cummings, the big merchant of Zenobia, was in town Tuesday. Preparations are being made to repaper the O’Neal hotel throughout. The O’Neal is one of the best stopping places in Indian Territory. Mrs. Johns came over from Ardmore Monday and visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. L. O’Neal. SOCIAL EVENTS Professor J. W. Woodruff of Rock Academy invited a number of Wapanucka people to eat turkey dinner with him and his staff on Washington’s birthday. A delightful outing was the result. In the morning we attended the exercises and heard Rev. Shanks discourse eloquently upon George and his little hatchet and we also listened to some very fine singing by the boys. We then repaired to the dining room where we did ample justice to the excellent dinner. After dinner we went to the music room and had a treat from the musician, Miss Clark, consisting of songs and instrumental selections. The party broke up at a late hour all voting it a most enjoyable occasion. Professor Woodruff is one of the ablest and best informed young men in this country and ranks among the first in his profession. He has an able and cultivated staff of teachers and assistants and the institution of Rock Academy as it is now conducted is a credit to our country. Those present were: Rev. Shanks, Mr. E. J. Ball and Miss Lula, Judge Crowell and Doctor and Mrs. Skeen. The Wapanucka Ladies Club met at the home of Mrs. R. E. Wade on Thursday last. The program was a follows: Roll call – Quotations from Ruskin. Paper – “Ruskin’s Influence on English Art.” The paper was Mrs. Buchanan’s but owing to her severe illness it was read by Mrs. Fountain. Mrs. Skeen read a paper on “Two Great English Poems” being a comparison on Gray’s Elegy and Bryant’s Thanatopsis. After a lively discussion delicious refreshment were served on small tables – each ladies place marked by a beautiful little name card. A child of J. Dudley has been very sick. Mrs. J. C. Buchanan is very sick this week. The barn of E. C. Ridley at the saw mill on Delaware was burned Monday morning about 4 o’clock. A lot of corn and hay and wagon harness was also burned and one horse badly hurt. Mrs. Castle was on the sick list this week. A child of Mr. Rose is very sick this week. A number of friends and relatives made up a nice collection of clothing and household necessities and sent them to Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Attaway who lost everything they had by fire at their new home at Fargo, Texas. Those who sent things were: Aunt Sarah Attaway, Sidney Provine, Mr. O. J. Stamps, Mrs. Walter Williamson, Mr. Waggoner, Mrs. B. O. Criswell, Mrs. R. E. Cannon, Mrs. J. W. Howell, Mrs. Brake, Mrs. Hunt, Mrs. Copeland, Mrs. Lula Hinchey, Grandma Jones, A. A. Faulk, Walter Skeen. Charley Hall, W. T. Waggoner, Mrs. John Attaway and Mrs. Will Attaway. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------