Johnston Co., OK - The Wapanucka Press, January 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 Wapanucka Press, 3 January 1907 CHARLES D. CARTER, of Ardmore, Democratic candidate for Congress from this the Fourth District. Charles D. Carter is today one of the most unique figures in politics in the new state. Born of both white and Indian parentage he possesses all the requisites necessary to represent all the people of the district. His father was the late Judge Benjamin W. Carter who left his impress for good upon the laws of the territory. His mother makes her home with Mr. Carter and devotes her time and means to charitable work. She has taken the lead in the work of building a home for Confederate soldiers in the territory and has secured a site for the home and has gotten together a sum of money to be used in its construction. Mr. Carter is a native of this country, having been born at Old Boggy Depot, east of Wapanucka thirty six years ago. His boyhood days were spent on the frontier and were taken up in farm labors and in attending cattle. Every public man has in view on thought that takes precedence over others and in Mr. Carter’s case that thought is to see every man live upon a piece of ground that belongs to him. He says that the happiness and prosperity of the people of Indian Territory depend largely upon this one piece of legislation and he desires to see the Indians allowed to sell conservatively his land and the actual settler to own it. Those who have been most persistent in urging Mr. Carter to become a candidate are those who believe that a member of an Indian tribe will bring more pressure to bear upon Congress favoring the proper removal of restrictions than any other man could do. Charles D. Carter is resourceful and possesses executive ability to a marked degree. H was one of the few Democrats who, at the first bugle call of the party in the organization of the new state, left his business, home and family and devoted three months of his time and energy as Secretary of the Democratic State Campaign Committee without financial recompense and bore a large portion of his own expenses in the interests of Democracy in the first election in the new state. He has filled many responsible places of trust and has always been found hart at work in the ranks of those who were battling for the right. Among the offices he has filled with great credit are: member of the board of aldermen of his home town, member of the Chickasaw legislature, national auditor and coal trustee. In the latter office more than a million dollars of trust funds passed through his hands. Mr. Carter is truly a man of the world, his education and contact with the brightest minds of the territory and at Washington have given him a polish and his true manly courage and devotion to friends have made him a most popular man. RIB BROKEN IN FUN C. V. Rogers, member of the constitutional convention from Miami, had a rib broken Thursday evening by a friend striking him in the breast in fun. The lick was harder than intended. PLEASANT HILL Boom one more score for Pleasant Hill. The box supper and entertainment was a success. The band boys came down and furnished us some fine music. The boys are a jolly lot of good fellows and the Pleasant Hill people extend a hearty welcome to them at all times and in the near future will give an entertainment especially for their benefit. Col. W. L. Richards made an opening address in which he said that he and two mules of Dr. Taylor named Kate and Jack were among the early settlers in this country. He left the impression that they hauled the dirt to build these mountains but if that is true they sure were hauling some. He further said that he and some other fellows caught 14 coons one night on Rock Creek. The boys say they believe that for they have never found but one poor old coon on Rock Creek and she was so old she had no teeth. Come again. Will, we are always glad to have you with us. Our time being limited we had to dispense with all of the program except recitations but we had several good ones. A recitation entitled “Guilty or not guilty” by Miss Iva Goodwill deserves special mention. She held the audience spellbound while she carried them through a trial of a young girl before a harsh old judge for stealing 3 loaves of bread to appease the hunger of her starving little brother and sister and when Miss Iva made the appeal that melted the heart of the judge and jury you could have heard a pin drop any where in the house. Mr. Dudley lost another horse this week. Mr. Levi Prichett lost one of his fine mares recently purchased of Mr. Smith. Mr. Reid has returned from the Chickasaw Nation. Mr. Attaway and family were visiting Mr. and Mrs. Frank Attaway Sunday. Mr. Dan Patterson has moved back from Arkansas. Dan can’t stay away from among the Pleasant Hill people. Mr. Jim Williams of Mississippi is spending Christmas here with his brother, S. A. Williams. Dick Wilson is making preparation to move to Colorado soon. Several of the Pleasant Hill people attended the Christmas tree at Wilson Grove Monday night. Miss Carrie Wyatte and Miss Iva Goodwill entertained the Wilson people with some of their select recitations. Miss Iva with her graceful style of delivery held the audience so quiet you could not hear so much as a whisper any where in the house. JOHNSON FOR SHERIFF City Marshal W. S. Johnson of Wapanucka announces in today’s Press for Sheriff of Johnston County. There is no man in the county better qualified for this office than Mr. Johnson. For many years Mr. Johnson has been in the business of running down law breakers and the records of the penitentiary show the effective work has been done. For the past three years he has held the office of city marshal of Wapanucka, having been elected each time by big majorities. For many years he served on the sheriff’s force in Grayson County, Texas. He is an Alabaman and a rock ribbed Democrat. A SUCCESSFUL FARMER Z. Watson has moved from the Jones place to the Ludlow farm east of town. Mr. Watson is a farmer who knows how to farm and he belongs to that class who get the very best results each year and who knows no failure. This year, although it has been one of the most unfavorable in many years, he has made big crops of everything. On 20 acres he made 1200 bushels of corn; 19 bales on 30 acres of cotton and other things in plenty. He has some of the finest stock and hogs in the county. He killed an eight month old pig a few days ago that weighed 420 lbs. He raises fine mules and horses. He has a two year old mule now that he is offered $135. for. This is the kind of farming that will make this country the banner of the Globe. We need more of the Watson farmers. DR. MILLER FOR CLERK In the proper column in today’s paper will be found in announcement of Dr. Norman Miller of Milburn, as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for county clerk of Johnson. Dr. Miller is a dentist by profession. He was born and raised on a farm in South Carolina but has been residing in Indian Territory the past 12 years. The doctor has practiced his profession at Wapanucka at intervals the past eight years and is well and favorably known to our people. He is well educated and fully qualified to perform the duties of the office with ability. CANDIDATE FOR SHERIFF In this issue of the Press S. T. Sherrod, of Milburn, announces his candidacy for Democratic nomination for sheriff of Johnston County. Mr. Sherrod was born and raised on a farm but is at present engaged in business where he had made success. He is a young man about 32 years of age, is fearless and if chosen to the office will no doubt serve the people in a way that will reflect credit upon himself and Johnston County. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- SPRINGBROOK ITEMS December 31 The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Wheeler died last Wednesday. Interment at the Anvil Rock Cemetery. We extend condolence to the bereaved parents and point them ot Him whose will is best. R. L. Box has moved to the place formerly occupied by Tant Lee on W. H. Jackson’s place. W. A. Gowers is occupying the place vacated by Mr. Box. January 1 – Well, the glad New Year has made its appearance. A. J. Lane is moving to his new home near the Viola Schoolhouse, where Mr. Musgraves formerly resided. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- WORCESTER NOTES Willie Hickman spent the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Russ Hickman. J. S. Tuggle, John White, Jack Taylor and Doc Smith will leave right away for New Mexico which place they will make their future home. The people of this community regret very much to see these good citizens going away, John Quinn, who lives near Zenobia, has returned from western Texas, and we saw him over in this part of the neighborhood Sunday. Pat Ridley is selling hogs this week. Elbert Jones, of Ego, is going to move to the place formerly occupied by Marion Mowrey. After spending the holidays with her parents in Wapanucka, Miss Mollie Powers began teaching Monday with a number of new pupils. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- LOCAL NEWS J. R. Dewbery was over from Zenobia Monday. Robert H. Kimbrough was over from Ego Monday. Miss Dora Pearigen is visiting Miss Emma Bond at Stringtown. E. H. Castle and Mr. Jackson who is visiting from Iowa, made a trip through Oklahoma last week. Miss Alida Ames of Lehigh and Ora Lawrence of Coalgate, were the guests of Mrs. G. L. Edge the last of the week. F. A. Finer and W. S. Hall were representative citizens down from Ashflat Monday. Walter Hunt left Sunday for Sherman, Texas, where he as accepted a position as bookkeeper for R. E. Smith. S. A. Whiteside was down from Oconee Saturday. Mr. Whiteside has had four good horses stolen from him this fall and has not yet been able to find any trace of them. W. R. Belt left Monday for McAlester when he goes to accept a position with the McAlester Macaroni Co. as a traveling salesman. George Buckholts of near Ardmore has been visiting relatives and friends here and at Boggy the past week. O. D. White and Sam Kinney were in from Cope Monday after supplies with which to start farming. Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Smith of Clinton, Texas, have returned home after spending the holidays with Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Wells. Mrs. Roberson, formerly Mrs. Clark, of Mill Creek, was visiting her brother, W. L. Lee Sunday. Dr. F. W. Skillem, of Milburn, candidate for Congress from this district, was in the city Tuesday and was to speak at night but did not on account of the bad weather. However he promises to come back at sometime. H. C. Pearigen left Saturday for a visit with his sister in Missouri. C. M. McRae is here from Lawton visiting his brother, Dr. McRae. Dr. Heflin returned Saturday from a visit with his mother at Oklahoma City. A. R. Fields is back from West Texas where he recently moved. He likes his new home very much. Mrs. Rosie Denham of Benjamin, Texas is here visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R. T. West. Mrs. C. W. Howell has been visiting relatives and friends at McLoud and Choctaw, Oklahoma, the past three weeks. J. W. Gates, we understand, has bought a place east of town and moved upon it. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10 JANUARY ISSUE OF THE WAPANUCKA PRESS IS MISSING ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Wapanucka Press, 17 January 1907 WAS NOT MARRIED The statement in last week’s Press that the young man Gibson who was shot and killed by Monk near Kittie was married, was a mistake. J. M. Cameron, who was in the city Saturday from that community, informs us that the young man was to have been married soon. NEWS OF THE COURT The winter term of Federal Court for the Atoka division is still grinding away at Atoka. The grand jury adjourned Thursday after finding 36 indictments. The following gentlemen from the Wapanucka section of country served on the grand jury: J. M. Dickinson, N. E. Channel, J. J. Thomas, B. L. Hininger, Wapanucka; Richard Swafford, Copeland; H. E. Mason, Olney; H. B. Raunsaville, Ego. The following from this section are serving on the petit jury: A. W. Taylor, J. S. Morton, S. W. Richardson, S. N. Sparks, J. R. Underwood, C. W. Routson, Alex Nail, Wapanucka; J.B. Morehead, Ego; W. C. Stobaugh, Copeland; Robert L. Buckholtz, Boggy Depot. Many introducing and disposing cases were disposed of during the week past. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- PLEASANT HILL J. D. Dudley has moved to Stanford place south of Wilson Grove. Silas Williams has moved to the Perkins place. Joe Thomas has moved to the John Byby place. Born on December 30 to Mr. and Mrs. Ivary Simpson a fine girl. Mr. Long has moved to the place recently vacated by Dick Wilson. Levi Prichard is making preparation to start for Arkansas Sunday. Dick Wilson has moved to Wapanucka. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- WORCESTER NOTES Worcester, January 15 H. C. Stone and Sam Bailey went to Atoka Monday to attend court. Pat Ridley and S. L. Lewis moved to Lehigh several days ago where they will remain until they get ready to go to Mexico. Wiley Brothers of Ashflat have moved to the place formerly occupied by Pat Ridley. George Francisco has moved where J. S. Tuggle lived. Mr. Cody occupies the place where Mr. Rudd formerly lived. J. P. Ridley moved into his new house Monday. Brother Stamps of Hunton preached here Sunday to a large audience. Rev. W. P. Holland will preach Sunday at 11 a.m. Everybody is invited to come. Mrs. Robert Cartright has been sick for several days but is improving now. R. B. Dillen and wife spent several days with James Ridley and returned home Saturday. L. D. Worcester made a business trip to Ardmore several days ago. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- WILSON SCHOOLHOUSE Bro. Anders filled his appointment at the Wilson Schoolhouse Sunday at eleven o’clock the subject being “The Establishment of the Kingdom.” Claud Nix and his family of Jesse were visiting O. E, Simmons and family Sunday. Mr. Grover Howard says he will have to go back out west as the best people of this country are out there. W. T. Cameron ex-mail carrier made a flying trip to Wapanucka Saturday. Mrs. Clara Simmons of near Zenobia is visiting relatives near Hunton this week. Mr. O. E. Simmons went out of the hog business recently, R. N. Wood of Wapanucka being the purchaser numbering 58 head. R. B. Howard and Criss Stublefield are very anxious to see it turn cold. Say they are hungry for backbone and spare rib. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- SPRINGBROOK ITEMS Springbrook, January 15 Mr. G. L. Rovt is preparing to him a blacksmith shop at Zenobia. The F. F. and C. U. of A. met at Viola in regular session last Saturday. The good ladies of the community furnished a splendid dinner for which we thank them very much. Dr. Sullivan and J. C. Fahrney both of Boggy Depot are candidates for treasurer of Atoka County, while C. E. Standphill of the same place want to be tax assessor. Judge Humphry has appointed J. H. Garnett to the position of probate commissioner at Atoka to take the place of W. S. Farmer. J. O. Riley, who lives out east of Wapanucka has entered the race for tax assessor of Atoka County. W. M. Beene of Boggy Depot, is running for county commissioner of Atoka County while his son, Earnest Beene is in the race for justice of that precinct. DR. R. W. RAOCH PASSES AWAY The home of Mrs. Joanna Roach was on the night of January 10th surrounded in gloom and hearts were plunged into a deluge of grief, because of the death of her husband, Dr. R. W. Roach. Dr. Roach was born in Red River County, Texas, on the 14th of August 1859. He attended the public and high schools of his state, qualifying himself as a pio; teacher, which profession he followed in his native state for seven years, after which he attended the medical collage of Physicians and Surgeons at St. Louis. In 1891, he came to the Indian Territory to practice medicine. In 1882 was married to Miss Joanna Chote. This union was blessed with four daughters and three sons. He continued to practice medicine for eleven years, during which time the lives of many were prolonged by his skill as a practitioner and the sufferings of hundreds was relieved. About five years ago he gave up the practice of medicine and moved on his farm three miles west of Wapanucka and devoted time to farming and stock raising to the day of his death. No man was more devoted to his wife and children than was our friend. He was brave and generous, a model of courage and fidelity, often generous to a fault; no man was truer to a friend than he. Hours were not too lonely, winds too piercing or nights too dark for him to go to the rescue of a friend in distress. He always looked on the bright side of life when others were oppressed, overshadowed with dark clouds, surrounded by gloom and dreary hours, his was a life of kind words, a life of sunshine of smiles and joy. Besides his own family and relatives there are many who moan his loss. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- LOCAL NEWS J. C. Izard was among those who came from Ego Monday. C. D. Price was over from Ego Monday. C. W. Williams was over from near Zenobia Saturday. J. M. Taylor came over from Springbrook last Thursday on business. J. D. Phipps and Dr, Morgan were over from Ego Friday. Al Dial, who lived on the Loren Ray’s place on Ashflat, died Tuesday of last week after being sick several days. A boy of Mr. Mills, living east of town, who has been very sick with pneumonia, is better. A born was born to Prof. And Mrs. R. W. Noel of Rock Academy, a few days ago. P. Maples on of the prominent planters of the Ego community, was in town Monday on business. W. T. Kelley will give up the occupation of wrapping goods over the counter and will move up to Byrne and engage in farming. Dr. Stephenson sends the Press to his brother-in-law, C. T. Chapman, Sherman, Texas. A. J. Fairchilds of Boggy Depot was looking after business matters in town Friday. A girl has blessed the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Graves, living north of Delaware. The 12 year old girl of Mr. Duncum, who lives on Ashflat, jumped from a loft and broke her leg a few days ago. N. R. Williamson and family moved to Wapanucka last week, where they will make their home. The Times regrets the departure of this most estimable family, but Mill Creek’s loss is Wapanucka’s gain. Mill Creek Times Harry Byers visited at Lehigh the first of the week. C. A. Snider was over from Ego yesterday. Postmaster Joe Dukes and wife of Talihina, are visiting Mrs. Dukes’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Powers. W. J. Engler was over from Zenobia Monday. W. Z. Gibson keeps fresh bread and cakes. Mrs. B. O. Criswell has prepared a fine cake to be given to the prettiest girl at the box supper tomorrow night. Dick French of Milburn has been in town this week looking after business matters. Mayor L. M. Chisholm of Tishomingo, candidate for County judge, was shaking hand with the boys in the city Monday and Tuesday. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- EGO NEWS Ego, January 15 Mrs. George Bain died Friday and was put away in the Ego Cemetery. She was a middle age woman and has been very ill with consumption for several months. Rev. Moore held services at the Ego church Sunday. Luther Cornelius has been ill for several days with pneumonia but improving now. Sammie Moore is going to start to the rock Academy Thursday. Joe Roberts, J. C. Izard, S. B. Izard and Ed Peny made a trip to Wapanucka Monday. Jesse Jones went to Wapanucka Saturday. T. N. Moore has moved his blacksmith shop to Ego. J. B. Moran and son Charley made a trip to Wapanucka with cotton Tuesday. A BIRTHDAY PARTY Miss Neta Ball entertained a number of her young friends Monday evening at the hospitable home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Ball in the southwest part of the city, the occasion being the celebration of Miss Ball’s birthday. Various games were participated in by those present until about 10 o’clock when they were called into the dining room, where berries, cake and other fruits were served. Those who were fortunate enough to attend report a very pleasant time. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Wapanucka Press, 24 January 1907 DR. MILLER ENDORSED ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wills Point, Texas, January 8, 1907 To Whom It May Concern: I see that Norman Miller is in the race for County Clerk of Johnston County, Indian Territory. If I was there I certainly would support him. I have known him since he was a boy and known him to be sober, honest and capable and the voters of Johnston County, in my opinion, will make no mistake to elect Mr. Miller. I have filled the county clerk's office and the tax assessor's office for several times, and knowing Mr. Miller as I do, and what it takes to make a good county clerk, I heartily endorse him. AN EXAMPLE OF ENTERPRISE E. A. Durham, one of Wapanucka’s successful merchants. (includes a photo) In looking around for a business man for a model to point out who has achieved success through his won efforts we need not go out of the limits of Wapanucka. There are many instances in which men have come to Indian Territory during the past few years and made great success, but possibly there is no case of the kind more pointedly shown than that of E. A. Durham, proprietor of the popular clothing and furnishing house of this city. Mr. Durham came to Wapanucka five years ago when the town was in its infancy. By honest business methods, by economy, hard work and patience, Mr. Durham has within this short space of time built up a business of which he may well be proud. Mr. Durham is a strong believer in the efficiency of newspaper advertising. He advertises in season and out of season. He believes that the people ought to know that he is in business and what he sells and the bargains he can offer them from time to time. As a result of his persistent advertising the people throughout the Wapanucka country know of him and they have confidence in his advertising because he does just what he says, He never lets a paper go out of Wapanucka without telling the people in it about his business. What Mr. Durham has done any other young man can do, and do it by sticking to business. It was thrift, honesty, attention to every detail, the right sort of economy, that has made for E. A. Durham a most successful business career. STOLEN – On Monday night, January 14, 1907, one roan mare, 15 hands high, about 12 or 14 years old, weight about 850 or 900 lbs; fine saddler, fast and a free goer; branded S on left jaw. One bay mare, 15 1/2 hands high, small star in forehead, one white hind foot, collar marks, dim brand thus (H without top half) on left hip. These mares were in medium flesh. Will pay a reward of $20 for their return or information leading to their recovery. John Bright, Wiley, I. T. STOLEN - On Saturday night, January 19, one dark bay mare, star in forehead, branded lazy P on left shoulder, 15 hands three inches high, coming 7 year old. One black horse pony, 13 1/2 or 14 hands high, stripe in forehead, branded reversed J diamond on left shoulder, saddle marks on each side of back. Both in good shape when left home. Will pay a reward of $15 for recovery or information leading to recovery. J. B. Younger, Wiley, I. T. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- SPRINGBROOK ITEMS January 22 Health not very good. A great many people have colds and lagrippe, but they are beginning to feel better now since the sun shines once again. A fine boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Combs last Saturday. Miss Emma Chapman was visiting Misses Ida and Alice Feggett Sunday. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- THREE COUNTY NEWS Interesting General New Notes From All Over Johnston, Coal and Atoka Counties. In the U.S. Marshal’s office the reporter was shown the bullet with which Monk is charged with killing Gibson at Kittie some days ago. It is an ugly ragged mass of lead and copper, having gone through Gibson’s body and lodged in his jumper. The missile is what is known as the soft-nosed or dumdum bullet; it is lead with the copper jacket and when it strikes a body the lead peels back over the copper sheath, becoming a jagged mass that tears a terrible hole. This species of bullet, like poisoned ones, has been tabooed by the Powers in all civilized warfare. Ada News In this issue of the Times will be found the announcement of F. A. Riner as a candidate for the office of Register of Deeds of Coal County, subject to the Democratic primary. Mr. Riner is one of our Missouri Democrats and has been a resident of the territory for several years. Mr. Riner was formerly a resident of Wapanucka and a member of the city council two terms when that city was first organized, and it is due to the enterprise and broadmindedness of Mr. Riner as much or more than any other man that Wapanucka took her stand so quickly among good governed cities. He is at present a prosperous farmer near Kittie, a member of the Farmers Union and A.H.T.A. and a prominent worker in both orders. Mr. Riner is well qualified for the position to which he aspires, and if he gets the lucky number, Coal County will have an excellent official. Tupelo Times George W. England, E. K. Gills and Lark Sadler, all of Coalgate, are candidates for sheriff of Coal County while W. N. Blackwell asks to be elected Surveyor. The new candidates in Atoka County are: J. W. Jones, Baxter Taylor for County Attorney; J. L. Ward, O. P. Ray, Jesse Phillips and E. Hogne for Sheriff; W. A. McBride for Clerk; C. J. Rallston of Caney and R. L. Raney of Atoka for the legislature. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- COPE DOTS Cope, January 21 We regret to say that R. H. Patten’s wife died week before last. We extend sympathy to the husband and children of the deceased. One of Mrs. Nick Mickle’s sons was visiting here last week. Nick Mickle made a business trip to Ardmore last week. Mrs. Jesse Hensley is visiting in Texas. John Ebisch has moved to Province. We regret his leaving Cope for he was a good blacksmith and we needed him. There is a good opening now at this place for a good smith. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- EGO NEWS Ego, January 23 J. A. Jordan has moved to Durant. Will Sammons has returned from west Texas and says he has returned to stay. J. C. Izard, George Frisby and S. B. Izard made a trip to Wapanucka Monday. Bud Colbert, of Nail, was in town Monday. Our school has an enrollment of 76. Lee Hog was attending to business in town Monday. J. D. Dumas had a horse to fall on him Sunday, breaking one rib and bruising him up considerably about the head. Mr. Johnson, of Wapanucka was in town Monday. Cloud O’Neal of Wapanucka, was in town Monday. The infant of Mr. and Mrs. John Reynolds died Monday, and the remains were interred in the Ego Cemetery. George Buckholts, of Ardmore, was here on business Tuesday. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- LOCAL NEWS F. M. Jackson went to Atoka yesterday on business. Mr. McCracken was over from near Kittie Monday. M. L. Mouurey was in town Saturday. Mrs. L. C. Crews has returned from a visit to relatives in Texas. W. E. Brogden was here Monday from Belton. A boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Tom Cornell yesterday. S. B. Walker, who has been living near Zenobia has moved to Byrne. W. J. Fosteer and J. D. Parmlee, two of the leading farmers of the Springbrook community, were in town Friday. J. D. Dumas, the big planter of Ego was in town Saturday. Mr. Dumas is another one of those Wapanucka country farmers who is giving much attention to raising fine stock, cattle and hogs. W. S. Johnson who resigned from the office of city marshal, left Monday for a campaign trip throughout Johnston County, pushing his candidacy for sheriff. Mr. Johnson will visit every neighborhood and section of the county and expects to meet every Democratic voter personally. J. G. Riley has purchased the farm of R. C. Howell east of town. Climer Williams came over from Kanawa Sunday and spent several days in the city this week. J. R. Williamson one of Ashflat’s prosperous farmers, was in town Saturday. R. L. Newton, one of the prosperous farmers of the Springbrook section, was in town Monday on business. Bud Davis, the big farmer from near Kittie, was looking after business matters in town Monday. C. L. Witte, G. W. McMillan and Dick Wilson left Tuesday for Deloras, Colorado. They carried along some fine horses, cattle and hogs. They will farm there. W. A. Farmer who is now living in Texas, is here this week looking after business matters. He is working for a large ranch company and likes the country. Rev. Bullard of the Cumberland church will preach at the Presbyterian church Sunday and Sunday night. R, M, Emerson, candidate for tax assessor of Johnston County, was over from Belton Monday. You can seine Johnston County from one end to the other and you won’t find a better man for assessor than Emerson and it looks like he’s going to win with ease. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- HUNTON NOTES January 21 As Grubbs has quit Hunton and gone to the Wilson settlement I will try to fill his place. Andrew Chambers and wife, of Pontotoc were visiting Mrs. Chambers’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Brady Sunday. Misses Bonnnie Carter and Laura B. Kite were in Hunton Saturday. Clarence Cravatt, of Coatsworth, dined at C. H. Kite’s Friday. J. N. Carter has gone to New Mexico to look at the country. Dr. Wilkerson is making preparation to start back to Arkansas. James Davis and Lon Williams went to Pontotoc today on business. Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Kite and little son, Frank, spent Sunday with Mrs. Kite’s parents, Mrs. and Mrs. Carter. Herbert Calhoun has gone to Texas to make his home. Mrs. J. P. Bass, of Little Rock, Arkansas, is here visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. M. Kite. Miss Cela Cox and brother passed through Hunton Sunday. A party of Wapanuckans went out to the home of Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Wallace Saturday night and spent a delightful evening. A girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Martin Smith Thursday of last week. C. L. Galey and Jeff Gann, two good farmers of north of town, were looking after business matters here Saturday. Col. W. L. Richards has opened his new office in the building over the Wapanucka Hardware Co. Store. Col. Richards is an able lawyer and a promoter whose equal is seldom found. In the up building of Wapanucka no man has contributed more than he. He will devote his time now to corporation practice and the promoting of enterprises for this section. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- WORCESTER NOTES Rev. W. P. Holland preached here Sunday. The people are always glad to hear Mr. Holland preach. C. M. Ridley made a trip to Lehigh Monday. Mrs. R. B. Dillen has been very sick but is improving. Mr. Williamson’s folks have been chilling. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Wapanucka Press, 31 January 1907 WARCESTER NOTES Sam Bailey moved to Lehigh Tuesday, where he will charter a car for New Mexico. Elisha Ridley and wife visited Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Ridley Sunday. Frank Bailey went over to Lehigh Sunday. Clint Henegar went to Lehigh Saturday. While running and playing Dilla Redley fell down and sprained her shoulder and was unable to go to school Friday. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- SPRINGBROOK ITEMS Springbrook, January 29 Mr. Frank Combs and Miss Johnagin were married since our last report. I am sure the many readers of the Press in our community will join me in congratulating the happy couple. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Coffee of Wells Valley have a hour lady stopping with them. Mr. Parson has moved to the place where Will Dickerson lived last year. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- WILSON SCHOOLHOUSE J. M. Hathaway has gone to Texas. Robert Pharis and family who have been living near Hunton have moved to Fitzhugh. Rother Anders and son and Jave Henderson returned home from Ada where they were attending court. Grover Howard left Saturday for Young County, Texas. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- EGO NEWS Ego, January 30 J. T. Jones has added two rooms to his dwelling which has improved it very much. T. F. Owens has returned from Freestone County, Texas. D. S. Moran and J. F. Tyler have returned from Ardmore. Joe Roberts made a trip to Wapanucka Monday. C. A. Morgan made a trip to Wapanucka Tuesday. F. W. Emerson was a Wapanucka visitor Tuesday. J. R. Buchanan killed a hog Friday which netted over four hundred pounds. Mr. and Mrs. James Rigsby visited Mrs. D. S. Moran Monday. F. W. Emerson made a trip to Durant Thursday with a load of chickens. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- PRISONERS MAKE ESCAPE South McAlester, January 29 While a deputy United States Marshal and two guards were returning from court at Poteau with twenty seven Federal prisoners who are held in the McAlester jail, two of them, one held on a murder charge and the other for bank robbery, jumped through a car window as the train was leaving Wilburton and made their escape. They were shackled at the time. They have not been apprehended. GETS FIVE YEARS Atoka, I.T., January 28 Walter C. Rudisill, former cashier of the Coalgate (I.T.) National Bank, was convicted Saturday of making false reports to the controller of the currency and was sentenced to five years in prison. W. C. KING FOR SHERIFF Another good man has entered the race for the Democratic nomination for sheriff of Johnston County in the person of W. C. King of Connorsville whose announcement appears in today’s paper. Mr. King is an old citizen of Indian Territory, having first settled at Caddo in 1887. From there he moved to Atoka where he engaged in farming, after that moving to Pontotoc where he conducted a hotel. Two years afterwards he moved to Connorsville where he has been in the hotel business ever since. Mr. King is a thoroughbred Democrat. He is steadfast in the faith and believes in the fair and impartial enforcement of the law. He is thoroughly acquainted with the different work coming under the control of the sheriff’s office and possible no man in the county is better fitted for such a place then he. Should Johnston County honor him with the office that portion of the county government at least would be in safe hands. The following are the new officers of the local Rebekah Lodge installed Friday night January 18: Mrs. A. A. Taylor, Noble Grand Mrs. Minnie Ross, Vice Grand Miss Cora Skeen, R.S.N.G. Mrs. L. E. Creekmore, L.S.N.G. Mrs. E. J. Johnson, L.S.V.G. Miss Bessie Dumphrey, Sec. Miss Willie Smith, Warden Mrs. O. M. Workman, Con. K. T. Kelly, L.G. L. E. Creekmore, O.G Mrs. Jessie Stroud, Chaplain ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- THREE COUNTY NEWS Interesting General News Notes From All Over Johnston, Coal and Atoka Counties The man by the name if Monk, who shot and killed Bee Gibson at Kittie, was bound over at Ada last week before the U.S. Commissioner without bail. The Ada News gives the following account of the preliminary trial: Five witnesses have been examined by U. S. Commissioner Winn. Wilburn Anders, one of them, was in company with Gibson when the latter was killed. In substance he testified that the two went to Monk’s house to collect a debt Monk owed Anders; that, reaching the place and respectfully inquiring for Monk, Monk came to the door with a gun and accused Gibson with chasing him, Monk fired and observing he was going to fire again, both men ran; that Monk fired two more times, after which Gibson fell. Another witness testified to observing two bullet wounds in Gibson’s body; his tracks those of a running man; no weapons on body except pocket knife and a pair of knucks; bullets used those of the soft nosed, copper jacketed variety; deceased was a large 17 or 18 year old boy. SHOOTING AT RAVIA Last Friday a shooting affray occurred at Ravia which resulted in the death of Jack Bonard at the hands of John Morris, a boy about 14 years of age, As far as can be learned it seems the two boys went off to the woods to play. Morris and Bonard began to scuffle and finally becoming angry became involved in a fight, Bonard getting the best of Morris. The latter went to his home and procured a gun and returning shot Bonard, who lingered until Saturday morning when he died. Morris was arrested and brought to Tishomingo and lodged in jail. Monday he was taken to Madill where he had a preliminary examination before Commissioner Stobaugh. He was held to the grand jury without bail and was taken to Ardmore and lodged in jail. Chickasaw Capital REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS Furnished by F. P. Newman Abstract Co., Atoka William H. Duncan and wife to William S. Hall and wife, 60 acres in section 14, 1s, 8e; $300. J. R. Smith to Dora R. Smith, lot 6, block 21 in Wapanucka; $100. Kate Wright to Luther Fountain, 10 acres, section 24, 2s,83; $1. Anna W. Ludlow and husband to Luther Fountain, 10 acres, section 25, 2s, 8e; $50. William R. Attaway and wife to Chesley L. Attaway, lots 1 and 6 in block 108 in Wapauncka; $600. Mattie Dyer and husband to Byrne Statler, 25 acres in section 2, 2s, 8e; $250. Minnie Buchanan and husband to Byrne Statler, 40 acres, section 36, 1s, 8e, $800. C. L. Witte and wife to C. A. Skeen, all of block 30 in Wapanucka; $2,000. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- LOCAL NEWS W. Z. Auecpcl and family have moved back to their farm near Ego. J. W. Gates has moved from Olney to his new place east of town. R. M. Emerson, came over Saturday to be in attendance at the meeting of the Masonic lodge. The many friends of J. D. Dumas of Ego were sorry to hear of the accident to which he happened a few days ago in which one of his ribs was broken. Dr. N. Miller, candidate for County Clerk, came over from Milburn Friday and Saturday and gave the boys here the candidatal grip. Mr. Charley Love and Mrs. Miller of Wapanucka spent Sunday here with their sister, Mrs. J. W. Marshall. Milburn News W. T. Hysmith, who has been cashier at the R. I. Depot, has resigned to accept the agency for the same Company at Wapanucka. Wilburton News J. W. Grisham, one of the pioneers of this community, died Sunday morning suddenly. He was about 70 years of age and was a Union veteran.. Mr. Gresham is survived by two children, two sisters, Mrs. McEwen, Mrs. Wilson who lives in Texas and a brother. The remains were buried Monday evening at the city cemetery. George Webb was over from Oconee Saturday on business. J. S. Morton and J. R. Underwood were here from Wapanucka last Monday. Coalgate Courier J. G. Kimbrough was down from Connorsville Monday, shaking hands with friends and transacting business. J. H. McLendon was over from Atoka Friday and Saturday looking after business matters. Attorney W. L. Richards and L. E. Creekmore represented Wapanucka in the city Monday. Coalgate Courier Z. H. Tate, candidate for Sheriff, was over from Zenobia Saturday shaking hand with the boys. Mr. Tate is making lots of strong friends in his candidacy and he will doubtless show up with a good vote on election day. Dr. N. Miller, candidate for County Clerk, came over from Milburn Friday and Saturday and gave the boys here the candidatal grip. Mr. Charley Love and Mrs. Miller of Wapanucka spent Sunday here with their sister, Mrs. J. W. Marshall. Milburn News J. D. Phillips, who moved from here to Tupelo last year has gone from that place to Mullen, Texas, where his brother J. W. Phillips lives. SRUPRISE PARTY Miss Mary Hancock entertained quite a number of her friends at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Hancock last Thursday evening in honor of Miss Fay Bell, of Atoka. Those who attended report a very pleasant evening. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------