Johnston Co., OK - The Wapanucka Press, June 1906 ***************************************************** 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, 7 June 1906 RURAL ROUTE NO. 1 W. N. Moore visited Oklahoma City last week to inspect his thresher before shipment. M. A. Buntz of Byrne, harvested wheat last week between showers. Mr. Statler should receive credit for doing some splendid work on the road south of Byrne. With teams and scrapers he has made a grade through those bad places which were almost impassable for horse-back travelers. Miss Bell Barton has returned from quite an extended visit to relatives in Texas. Mr. Charley Craiger and Miss Nora Williams were quietly married some days ago. Our esteemed former neighbor and friend, J. R. Hancock and Mrs. Ramsey were married last Sunday at the home of the bride’s brother-in-law, Mr. O.D. Smith, who lives near Widesprings. We wish them much joy. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- LOCAL NEWS A fine girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Witte Wednesday May 30th. S. A. King, one of Ego’s prominent farmers was in town Monday. C. S. Walden, the well known Coatsworth merchant, was in town Friday. J. A. George was over from Hunton Friday. Mr. George is one of the best farmers of that section. Evart Fahrney and sister, Emma were visiting relatives and friends here this week. Mrs. W. L. Stockett, of Texarkana, came Friday upon a visit to her parents at Juanita. Prof. J. Hogg of Ego was in town Friday. Capt. Plummer was over from Ashflat Friday. He says that too much rain has retarded farm progress a great deal this year. A P. Walker and wife of Mingus, Texas are here this week visiting their daughters, Mrs. J. M. Reagan and Mrs. W. A. Farmer. Mr. Walker thinks we have a fine country. Dr. J. D. Enfield came down from Oconee Saturday. Dr. Enfield is one of the brainy young men of the Indian Territory who is earning a splendid reputation for himself in his medical practice. Mrs. J. G. Buchanan left Monday for a trip to Bristol, Tennessee, Washington City and other points where she will spend the summer. J. D. Ball, of Wapanucka, was in Coalgate last week in charge of Mr. Patton’s store during his absence. Coalgate Courier Prof. J. M. Cusenery and family visited friends at Tishomingo Sunday. Col. Fountain, the land baron of Wapanucka, was looking after business in Tupelo vicinity this week. Tupelo Times Bert Roberson once foreman at the Press office and connected with other lines of business here, is now manger of t he Pioneer Telephone Co. in Indian Territory. Bur Wells was out to his farms in Wells Valley a few days ago. He is well pleased with the way things look out there. Farmers have their crops in fair shape considering the bad weather. J. H. Gordon who is cultivating 100 acres on the plantation. Robert H. Kimbrought, the well known planter of near Ego, was looking after business matters in town Saturday. Charley Polkwitz came up with him. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- TERRITORY NOTES Last Thursday at his home on Rock Creek, Louis Seeley a member of the Chickasaw legislature died suddenly. J. Sadler, while engaged in a fight at Tulsa Saturday morning, was stabbed and may die. Robert Cotton, who has been found guilty of murdering his wife at Sallisaw, has been sentenced to be hanged at Vinita September 4th. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- VIOLA ITEMS Viola, June 5 Last week was a dad week for Viola. Mrs. Crowell and babe were buried at Wells Valley Saturday. The infant babe of Mr. C. F. Willis was buried Sunday at Viola Cemetery. It died of whooping cough. Mr. C. F. Willis’ mother’s family was up last week and returned home Sunday. Mr. Bigsly and family of Blue Grass Prairie who were visiting Mr. Crowell last week, returned home Saturday after the interment of Mrs. Crowell. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- HUNTON NOTES Hunton, June 5 Brother Andrews filled his appointment at Wilson on last Sunday. West Simmons killed a big wolf Sunday with a rock. Miss Ellis closed her school at this place last Thursday. Everybody well pleased with her teaching. Mr. Will Parker and family visited relatives near Wapanucka last Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Blanchard, the widow of Mr. Oscar Blanchard, will leave for her home in Tennessee Wednesday. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- LOCAL NEWS A. W. Dumas is erecting a new house for Mrs. King east of the depot. Dr. Reneger returned Friday from Louisville where he has been for the past six months attending medical college. G. V. Langford was over from Hunton Tuesday. Ben Crawford was over from Juanita Tuesday. The Rock Crusher is now running on full time. J. A. Roberts is in charge of the crew. Dunn & Witte are in receipt of a letter from relatives of Mr. Thornton who died at Ego last week, stating that the corps arrived at Fairfield, Texas, all right and is splendid shape. They said that the embalming was perfect and preserved the body in a perfect state. Misses Mabel Reeves and Florence Lawler, two beautiful young ladies of Lone Oak, Texas, are the fair guests of Dr. and Mrs. W. B. Reeves this week. W. S. Hall was over from Ashflat yesterday. J. E. Plummer was down from Ashflat Tuesday. Col. W. L. Richards and family have moved out to their new farm home east of town. They have recently erected a magnificent residence largely built of native Sand Stone. ============================================================================= DICKEY ACQUITTED The trial of Dr. R. P. Dickey, charged with the killing of Settle at Folsom on February 4 last, was concluded at Durant Thursday and resulted in an acquittal. The Jury returned a verdict after being out ten minutes. ARRESTED FOR MURDER King Isaac, a Choctaw, was arrested at Ardmore Tuesday charged with murdering Dennis Isaac, another Choctaw, on May 26th. Isaac and the other Indian were drunk when the murder occurred. The murdered Indian was found in a well several days afterwards. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- VIOLA ITEMS Viola, June 12 J. E. Anderson and family were here Sunday. He speaks of moving back to our community next fall. I understand that the Farmers Union have settled upon C. R. Greeson of Belton for manger of the clearing house at Wapanucka, Mr. Greeson is the right man for the place. Henry Jones, an old resident living near Berwyn, committed suicide Friday evening. The weapon used was a pocket knife. AFTER FORTY YEARS Newton Bohanon, aged 63 years, was arrested Monday on a farm near Weleetka charged with the murder of Moses Echols in Fannin County, Texas, nearly forty years ago. The indictment was returned by the Grand Jury against Bohanon in Fannin County March 1, 1867. The sheriff of Fannin County advises that the witnesses are still alive. Bohanan denies his guilt. He has fourteen children, many of them being married. Mr. Riner and family, of Chandler, Oklahoma have been visiting his brother, F. A. Riner and family the past two weeks. C. G. Cribbs, the good farmer of near Coatsworth was in town Friday on business. A J. Lowe, the big planter of the Kittie neighborhood, was in town Friday on business. W. A. Underwood, one of the most substantial farmers of the Wapanucka neighborhood was in the city on business last Monday. Atoka Democrat Prof. J. G. Buchanan, of Wapanucka, was in the city greeting his many friends, Wednesday. Prof. Buchanan will remain as superintendent of the Wapanucka schools although he had flattering offers to assume charge of those at Tishomingo. Coalgate Record J. W. Calhoun, one of Hunton’s prominent citizens, was in town Saturday. Mr. Calhoun is opening a store at Hunton. J. M. Underwood brought to market last Friday some of the finest dewberries we have ever seen. Mr. Underwood has one of the finest orchards of all kinds of fruits and berries in this section of the country. Rev. C. Newton Martin, who was pastor of the Christina Church at this city some two years ago and who is well known by our people has been appointed postmaster at Haileyville. R. H. Harris, the good farmer living out east, was in town Saturday for the first time in sometime. He has been fighting grass to a finish. He sends the Press to D. F. Milligan, Whitesborugh, Texas three months. The round bale gin concern, which has a large plant at Wapanucka, has passed out of the hands of James K. Jones, C. N. Bliss and others to a new company under the name of Commonwealth Ginning and Belting Co The consideration paid for the plants in Indian Territory was $100,000. Mrs. J. G. Buchanan, of Wapanucka, I. T., the wife of Prof. Buchanan, formerly well known in Bristol and this section, accompanied by her two children, came to Bristol yesterday and went to Abingdon to visit her father, Sheriff Hortenstine, of Washington County. Her husband, Prof. J. G. Buchanan, is now principal of public schools at Wapanucka, I.T. He was formerly a student at Emory & Henry. Bristol (Tenn.-Va.) Hearld. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- DELINQUENT TAX LIST No. 21 - J. W. Bates - $2.09 No. 33 - W. C. Branham - $7.03 No. 40 - R. D. Bright - $3.80 No. 42 - C. P. Cobb - $8.55 No. 292 - Mrs. L. C. Booker - $5.70 No. 56 - L. R. Cook - $4.82 No. 57 - C O & G R R - $190.00 No. 74 - A. B. Davis - $5.13 No. 75 - John Ellis - $28.50 No. 86 - Levi Earington - $6.34 No. 89 - Freeman & Williams - $76.00 No. 93 - J. H. Frazier - $6.11 No. 95 - E. W. Francisco - $.95 No. 112 - Hollifield & Keller - $38.00 No. 152 - J. D. Kusler - $5.70 No. 154 - Mike Leonard - $6.17 No. 159 - Leslie - $1.42 No. 163 - J. O. Mace - $4.59 No. 177 - W. H. McAfee - $.95 No. 178 - McClatchey - $1.90 No. 179 - G. I. McEwin - $4.97 No. 183 - A. I. McAllister - $97.66 No. 198 - George M. Powers - $16.62 No. 202 - W. L. Richards - $12.54 No. 205 - Dr. Roidgers - $.95 No. 242 - Statler & Herndon - $142.97 No. 243 - J. W. Stevens - $1.42 No. 244 - W. M. Stinson - $.95 No. 256 - J. C. Wade - $2.66 No. 267 - Clem White - $5.70 No. 279 - R. T. West - $17.84 Notice to delinquent tax payers – Council at its meeting on the 4th instant, instructed me to notify you through the Press that unless you pay your taxes before the 25th day of June, legal proceedings would be instituted against you without further notice or further delay. Very respectfully, W. S. Johnson, Town Marshal and Ex-Officio Tax Collector ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- At the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. Mosely Wednesday, June 6th, their daughter, Miss Ida and Mr. J. W. Poor were joined together in the holy bonds of wedlock, Rev. C. E. Roberson of the Presbyterian Church performing the ceremony. The bride is well known to the people of this city and surrounding country. The groom is employed in the government service at Atoka. Dr. Graham, a well known physician, was shot and killed at Holder, a small town near Marietta Thursday. Cal and Ben Stewart have been arrested charged with the crime. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- COPE DOTS Cope, June 12 Mr. and Mrs. E. Johnson and Mr. Gray of Ego were in attendance at the Wells Valley decoration last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Headrick have a fine boy stopping with them since the 9th inst. Mother and child both doing well. Mrs. M. C. White and son Dennis, of Leonard, Texas, are here visting her son O. D. White and daughter, Mrs. T. C. Keller. Master Earl Keller of Sterrett, is visiting his cousin, Farrest Keller this week. Grandma Moore and grandchildren, of Milburn were visiting the family ot T. C. Keller Sunday. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- OCONEE NEWS Fred O’Neal came very near getting drowned while in bathing in Boggy last Sunday. John Armstrong will start to New Mexico soon. R. H. Addison and wife of Hunton were here last week. They will leave for New Mexico in a short time. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- HUNTON NOTES The Indians are going to have church, singing all day and dinner on the ground, the fourth Sunday at Egypt, two miles north of Hunton. Mrs. W. W. Dorbison’s baby has been quite sick but is better at present. Nat Addison and Wiley Darbison are busy gathering cattle now. Rev. Andrews will preach at Cope next Saturday night and Sunday. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- LOCAL NEWS H. L. Nixon attended to business at Stonewall Tuesday. John C. Attaway has gone to Lehigh where he has accepted a good position as salesman with the Ben Byers store. Mr. Attaway is a splendid salesman and Mr. Byers was fortunate indeed in securing his services. J. A. George and Mr. Allen were down from Hunton Tuesday. W. E. Brogden, one of Belton neighborhood’s prominent farmers came to town Tuesday with a load of wool, which he sold to the Ball Company at a good price. Mr. Brogden is an enterprising farmer. Ed Mathew, the well known stone mason has begun the erection of a five room dwelling for T. C. Wallace on his farm east of town. It will be built of native stone and will be one of the best in the country. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Phipps, of Ego were in town yesterday morning. Deputy Criswell and Chief Johnson arrested J. S. Hart Tuesday evening on a charge of horse stealing near Olney. I. E. Chester, the well known planter of near Viola, was in the city yesterday on business. T. F. Memminger, secretary and treasurer of the Southern Trust Co., was in the city last Thursday. While here he made a thorough investigation of the condition of the People’s National Bank and reports the institution in excellent condition. W. D. Darbison was down from Hunton to have some cards printed advertising a stolen horse of his. Ben Crawford was in town Tuesday night from Juanita. He report everything in very good shape in his part of the country. C. B. Cartright and Miss Lillie N. Lee were married by Rev. F. E. Shanks at the parsonage yesterday morning. Mrs. H. C. Harper came Monday for a few days visit with Mrs. D. Kennedy. Miss Lucia Loomis has returned from school. W. A. Franc attended to business at South McAlester Wednesday. ============================================================================= The Wapanucka Press, 26 June 1906 DEPUTY CRISWELL BRINGS IN LOU BOWERS FOR SAME OLD OFFENCE Deputy Marshal Criswell brought in the old time offender, Lou Bowers and Jack Reynolds last Friday who he arrested near Oconee charged with living together without having gone through with the marriage formality. They were carried to Atoka and landed in jail to await the action of the grand jury. The officer also brought in on Sunday evening from Olney, W. L. Phillips, charged with selling whisky. He was carried to Atoka and bound over and landed in jail to await the action of the Grand Jury. Phillips was found in the possession of 63 pints of genuine prohibition whisky. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- OCONEE NEWS Oconee, I.T., June 24, 1906 C. A. Skeen, of Wapanucka, made a fine speech at Kittie a few nights ago on statehood. Several of our farmers have gone to New Mexico, among them were H. R. Allen and his father, J. D. Aiken, Tilman Carter, Sam Hampton and Frank Allen. A. T. Hampton has rebuilt his mill dam that washed away some time ago. Henry Cannon and his mother were visiting his brother Sunday. Dr. Enfield tips the beam at 195 since he came home from school. Lum Boles has sent in a petition duly signed for a rural mail route from Olney to Roena, via Oconee. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- COPE DOTS J. Beck who has been visiting his parents at Lindsay returned home Saturday. T. C. Keller has gone to see his brother who is very sick at Durant. Nick Mickle made a business trip to Tishomingo this week. Mage Harrison, of Durant, is visiting J. J. Thompson, of Wells Valley. L. W. Cass has a new boy stopping and his house. Mother and child doing well. Mrs. Addington was in Cope trading Monday. W. R. White and family spent the day across Delaware Sunday. Will Sinclair and family spent Saturday and Sunday in Wapanucka. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- JUANITA ITEMS Mr. Hackworth and Mr. Warin, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, were prospecting in Juanita Saturday. Mrs. John Downie of Ravia is visiting the springs at Juanita for her health. A J. Lane was enjoying the waters of the springs Sunday. Dr. Capleton, of Ravia, organized a lodge of W.O.W. in Juanita this week with 20 charter members. Dr. E. F. Taylor left for Lafayette, Kentucky, on business Monday. T. P. and W. B. Jackson have opened up a confectionery. Judge Fowler and lady were taking in the springs Sunday. W. P. Callis is moving his traction engine from Juanita for the purpose of thrashing grain. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- HUNTON NOTES Hunton, June 27 Mr. Hamersley and family visited relatives at Viola Friday and Saturday. T. J. Howard and Claud Hamilton visited connection at Lehigh Thursday and Friday. Mr. Carter and little son have gone to Tennessee on a visit. Tom Askew, of Folsom, visited Mr. Addison’s family Saturday and Sunday. Saturday, the 30th, W. T. Cameron, the mail carrier, will surrender the route to Mr. Sammons, who will begin carrying the mail on Monday following. J. M. Simmons and family visited relatives at Lehigh Saturday. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTES ALONG THE WAY There is nothing so interesting to write about as people and to the reader nothing as interesting as the persons and families in his own community, and as ye scribe has talked to and visited more people in the past week than any other person in this part of the Territory he is taking it for granted that you will be pleased to hear some of his experiences, an if his narrative please you will hear from him every week. Tuesday I started out amongst the crab grass and the farmers, and I will stop to explain that you did not find many farmers Tuesday unless they were with the crab grass either with the plow, the hoe, or in their minds at least, on my famous horse, J.I.C. and I stopped first to see the hustling genial J. D. Taleaferro on his plantation near Ego and found him busy as usual and he is well pleased with his seven hundred acres of crop. His little home looks prosperous and cozy. He has a fine orchard and it looks good and healthy as do his better half and their three bright children. Next I visited Bro. Day and found him on his cultivator, waging a battle with the crab grass and burs and I certainly was impressed with the fact that Mr. Day and the cultivator were going to win the battle, and that when that ten acres of cotton was picked it would weight out to his advantage. Stepped across the lane to see Bro. Jones and hear about his fine cows and hopes for the future, and then I started for the picnic and celebration at the Fillmore Indian School and while I was trying to decide which fork of the road to take, along came Bros. Rose and by way of introduction he told me he was from Arkansas, and, then, I expressed my doubt as to being guided by a man from Arkansas, but Mr. Rose said that there was plenty to eat at the other end of the road as he had seen the preparations and yellow legged chicken, cake and pie were there, and so, of course, we were not long on the road, and we found a large crowd of people, mostly citizens and fullbloods and a clever welcome. Miss Lottie McCarty, the teacher had closed a most successful term of school Monday and as an expression of good will and faithful service on both sides the teacher, the scholars and their relatives and friends had gathered to have a little love feast at the close of the school and the patrons of the school were out in force. The two Eli’s Fillmore and Goforth, were around dispensing good cheer and bewailing crab grass. Nat, Joe and George Perkins were welcoming everybody and asking them up to the prettily arranged table under the arbor and insisting that every one should eat at least two meals. Chief Hume was as gay as he could be and C. A. Sharkey, Eben Bee and Johnson Cohee were as busy taking statehood as veritable politicians. J. P. Maples, James Fairchild, Henry Greenwood and T.N. Nichols were also enjoying themselves with the crowd. Talk about pretty girls, up in that neighborhood, they have only that kind, and I saw some of the nattiest costumes and brightest looking children in that gathering than I have ever seen in the states. The mothers were watchful of the table and saw that the plates were heaped high with the good things. Then I went on to Wiley and swapped a few tall stories with Bro. Snyder, the store keeper, and we both decided that he had at least a mountain of pure lead and one of gold located that he could work when he was not too busy dispensing groceries and dry goods to the farmers. By the way, Wiley is the biggest colored settlement in this part of the Territory and the farms and crops bespeak the close attention of the tenants. Then I met Bro. Ray, who was my genial host for the night, but it took him some time to disabuse his mind of the idea that I was either affiliated with or was a horse thief but he finally decided that whatever I was alright, and he took me to his home and entertained me nicely. Belton was my next stop, where I received a hearty welcome by Bro. M. G. Scott and wife to his pretty home and general store. He certainly has a pretty home on the bank of the Blue. I found the farmers around Belton prosperous, crops looking fine and every one apparently contented. After leaving Belton I headed for Coatsworth and J. W. Colwell told me of his fine crop. Mrs. L. E. Undeerwood with her fine little family was the next stopping place, and then I walked into Bro. C. S. Walden’s store at Coatsworth and enjoyed again a welcome from him and his fine wife and a welcome there includes a dinner that makes a man better, and then over on the hill to Bro. A. W. Cravatt, who certainly has a nice home and a fine orchard. Then I went over to Viola and stopped to chat with B. A. Sanders, who is a fine gentleman as you will meet in a day’s ride. We talked of the great future of Viola when the fine water power there is utilized. Then toward Cope, found Bro. J. O. Fegett on his cultivator playing havoc with the crab grass in his cotton, and he talked of statehood and the betterment of conditions with it. And did you ever meet Nick Mickle of Cope? If not, don’t fail to make his acquaintance for the sun never shone brighter than his welcome and his home is yours. Down through the valley by seven springs where you can hear the corn growing, and the cotton is singing a tune of dollars, to the home of U. N. Cobb, a gentleman, every inch of him, proud of his crop, proud of his place, and full of the vigor of good thoughts and deeds. An then into Wapanucka, in the stillness and beauty of the night, and in drawing over in my mind the experiences of the trip I vote them all good, the people fine, and, of course, one think that pleases is, that, without exception, the people whom I have met on the trip are subscribers to the Wapanucka Press, are endorsing it, are making it better by their support, and it is making them better by its policy, which is everything good for our people. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- A CARD OF THANKS Ego, I. T., June 16, 1906 For the Wapanucka Press Donations, a follows, were received by us for Mrs. Dodd whose house and contents were totally destroyed by fire, Sunday, June 7th, while the family were away attending the Decoration services; Mrs. Lutha Williams - 3 glasses, 3 plates, 2 sauces and 5 buckets Mrs. Mary Carpenter - 1 lamp Mrs. Joseph Walker - 1 apron, 1 towel Mrs. Huse Walker - 1 sheet, 2 pillow slips Mrs. Ida Bryant - 1 pan, 1 dress, 1 comfort, 1 waist Mrs. Lela Mills - 1 quilt, 1 cup, 1 stewpan, 1 sheet, 2 pillow slips, 1 towel, 1 box soda Grandma Grudgell - 1 quilt, 1 apron, 1 sheet, 2 pillow slips, 1 bucket Mrs. Arnold - 1 comfort, 1 dress, 1 sheet, 2 pillow slips Mrs. Grudgell - 16 yards dress goods Mrs. George Evans - 1 pillow and slip, 2 quilts Mr. Ed Smith - cash $1.00 Mrs. Andy Fairchild - 1 comfort, 1 pan, 3 spoons, 1 dish, 1 skirt, 2 sacks of quilt cotton Miss Willie Fairchild - 10 yards dress goods Mrs. Willis Fairchild - 1 quilt Grandma Fairchild - 1 quilt Mrs. Jim Fairchild - 1 quilt Mrs. Harris - 1 quilt Mrs. E. G. Smith - 1 sheet, 1 quilt top Mr. Garrett - cash $1.00 Mrs. May Hatter - 1 blanket, 1 bed tick Mr. Owens - cash $1.00 Mrs. Owens - 1 quilt, 6 glasses Mr. Johnson - cash $1.00 Mrs. Johnson - 1 dress, 1 child’s dress, 1 child’s waist, 1 coffee pot, 1 bolster, 4 forks for table Mrs. Hatter - 10 yards dress goods Mrs. T. Jones - 4 quilts, 1 sheet, 1 quilt top Mr. Tom Tamberlin - dress goods Mrs. Ann Tamberlin - 3 plates, 1 bowl, 1 glass dish, 1 pepper shaker, 1 bucket Mr. Charley Morgan - 1 water bucket Mess. McRea & Izzard - sugar 1.00 Mr. Olin Fipps - coffee 1.00 Mrs Lutha Cribbs - 1 quilt, 1 par blankets Mr. Henry Williams - cash .25 cents Mrs. Ollie Tayler - 4 knives and forks, 6 spoons, 2 plates, 3 cups ad saucers, 1 glass pitcher, 1 syrup pitcher, 2 gal. syrup jug, 1 butcher knife, 2 bread pans, 10 pounds soap, 1 box pepper, 1 box spice, 1 box starch, 2 boxes matches, 1 milk bucket, 8 ounces of turpentine, thread, needles, thimbles, buttons, pencil, 2 pair boys pants, goods for 1 pair pants, 1 skirt, 6 yards domestic We may have some things wrong in this list, but if so, it is not our intention. We want to thank you one and all for the good you have done in making these donations as they will enable Mrs. Dodd to go to housekeeping again. If you could have seen how proud the family were to get those things we are sure you would feel glad that you have assisted in this good work of relieving distress. So, with kindest regards, we are, Yours truly, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Tyler ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- LOCAL NEWS R. H. Pickens was down from the Byrne community Saturday. R. E. Wade is sick this week with bilious fever. Dr. E. O. Loomis informs the Press that the report that he has sold his store to the Ball Co. was incorrect. Ben Crawford and I. E. Chester come from over Juanita Friday and went down to Tishomingo on legal business. Contractor Dumas commenced Friday with the work on the erection of a dwelling for L. E. Creekmore in the Southeast part of town. A. R. Field and N, Snider, two of the Ego community’s prominent farmers were in town Friday. Mrs. R. L. Britt left Friday for a visit to her parents at Montgomery, Missouri. Gamble, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. Fountain, went with her. H. C. Stone was in the city from Wide Springs community Saturday. From him we learn that the crops are, as a rule, not so good on account of the excessive rains. Corn is not needing rain. Judge W. H. Jackson was over from Juanita Friday. Juanita is building up and coming to the front rapidly. The new cotton gin is going up fast and will be ready for business when the fleecy staple begins to open. J. D. Cummings, the big merchant at Juanita, has recently built a new addition to his store and he is enjoying a splendid business. Mrs. L. Fountain left Friday for Denver and other points in Colorado where she goes for her health. Mr. Fountain will go to join her within about two weeks. Mrs. J. E. Gillmore and children have retuned from a months visit with relatives in Kansas. Ernest Taylor come home from Tecumseh Thursday where he has been attending school. A fine boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. A. Forgey, of the Kittie Community, a few days ago. A fine boy came a few days ago to bless the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Buchanan of the Byrne community. Robert H. Kimbrough came up Saturday from Ego to meet his wife who returned from a visit to relatives at Ardmore. Henry Williamson, the 14 year old son of J. R. Williamson of near Byrne, who was bitten three times by a ground rattlesnake some time ago, has recovered by using ash leaf poultice and drinking ash leaf tea. Phillip Thompson, one of the leading Chickasaw Democrats of the Viola community was in town Saturday. He says all the Indians are going to line up with the Democratic party. His many friends in the city and surrounding country will regret very much to learn that Dr. J. F. Renegar has concluded to move to Ardmore. Dr. Renegar has been a resident of our city for several years and has during that time built up a large practice. Dr. Renegar, as a citizen and practitioner, stands at the head of his profession and his leaving here leaves a place vacant not easy to fill. His only reason for going to Ardmore is a larger field where his entire time may be devoted to diseases of children. The Press congratulates Ardmore upon having secured such a splendid man as is Dr. Renegar. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- LOCAL NEWS W. L. Bell has bought out the meat market of W. T. Caple and took charge of the business. Mrs. W. L. Wells is visiting her parents in Texas this week. Mrs. Dwight, of Wayne, is the guest of Mrs. E. O. Loomis this week. C. B. McCracken, of Kittie, was in town yesterday looking for a pair of mules lost about three weeks ago. They are small red and black mare mules unbranded. C. W. Phillips and W. J. Clifford, prominent citizens of Kittie, were in town yesterday. C. H. Kitt, one of the prosperous farmers of the Hunton section, was in town Saturday. He sends the Press for six months to H. King, Persia, Tennessee. Rev. H. P. Hook of Oklahoma, has been in Wapanucka and Juanita the past week visiting his daughters, Mrs. J. R. Dewberry and Mrs. H. C. Sissom. L. A. Kincade was over from the Byrne neighborhood Saturday. Mrs. E. E. Bell visited relatives at Coalgate Sunday. =============================================================================