Johnston Co., OK - The Wapanucka Press, March 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, 1 March 1906 H. C. HARPER DEAD D. Kennedy received a letter from Mrs. Harper Sunday in which she told of the death of Mr. Harper which came on Tuesday, February 20, at Checotah where he was carried some days ago in the hope of a change. Mr. Harper became afflicted about three months ago with what the physicians pronounced as consumption. He steadily grew worse until the hand of death finally claimed him. Mr. Harper was a man beloved by all who knew him and the news of his death was received with sorrow. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- MRS. ROBERTS DEAD Mrs. Roberts, wife of J. E. Roberts, passed away Wednesday night of last week after a lingering illness with consumption since April, 1905. In view of her long illness her death was not unexpected. Mrs. Roberts was 31 years of age. She was loved by all with whom she was acquainted and the news of her sad death, while expected, was received by the people of the city with universal sorrow. She leaves a husband and a little three year old boy to whom the community extend heartfelt sympathies. Remains were buried at Lehigh Friday. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- JUANTIA ITEMS John Walker and family of Missouri are visiting his son, Bradly Walker. Mr. Walker will locate in Juanita. Walter Mitchel of Stafordsville, attended services at Juanita Sunday. Uncle Jack Lane was seen at the springs Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Mosley of Cope attended services at Juanita Sunday. Dr. Taylor reports a fine baby boy at John Gunels, on McLish farm. Both baby and mother doing well. T. P. Jackson, who has been attending Selvidge Business College at Ardmore, is visiting his parents at Jackson Heights. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- HUNTON NOTES - Hunton, February 2 T. J. Howard and J. M. Simmons drove 33 head of nice hogs to Coalgate one day last week. Mr. Nat Addison and W. W. Darbison returned home from New Mexico last Wednesday. They report a fine country. Mr. Charley Addison, who has been attending school at Tecumseh, Oklahoma is again back in our midst. Mr. James Hathaway, of this place, and Mr. L. Flower, of Ego, were married at the residence of Elder J. E. Armstrong last Wednesday evening Mr. Mert Simmons is on the sick list this week. Mr. Loren Chitt’s sister and mother and sister will start in the near future for New Mexico. Miss Mattie Greenwood and Mrs. Palmer were trading in Wapanucka Saturday. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- COPE DOTS - Cope, January 27 Tomy, the little son of J. M. Hedrick, is still very sick. Tonsillitis or some throat trouble. Grandpa Sconier has been very sick but is better. N. B. Gatlin has two sick children. Mr. and Mrs. W. N.. Carpenter has a sick child. J. F. Monk will move to Wapanucka soon. We are sorry to lose Mr. Monk’s family from our midst. Will Sinclair and family of Hickory, are moving into our community. We are glad to welcome them. Mrs. J. O. Fegett visited her daughter, Mrs. Ben Richarson of Coatsworth this week. Dr. Hardy’s daughter, Mrs. Ed. Hargrove, visited her father and family on last Saturday and Sunday ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- LOCAL NEWS G. M. Stobaugh was over from Copeland yesterday. H. C. Sissom and Robert Potter were in town Saturday from near Viola. C. G. Cribbs and J. W. Justis were among the prominent farmers of the Viola neighborhood in town Thursday. Jerry and Richard McLish were in town Tuesday. J. D. Dumas was over from his plantation near Ego Monday. P. K. Wall of near Belton, was shaking hand with friends in town Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Wallis of the Byrne community were trading in the city Tuesday. S. A. King, one among the leading farmers of the Ego community was in town Friday W. E. Brogden, one of the prominent farmers of the Belton community, was in town Saturday. A fine girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Hall last Thursday. P. W. Williams has returned from a month’s visit to Missouri. L. H. Swader was among the prosperous Ego farmers in town Saturday. O. D. Smith, one of the wide-awake farmers of near Juanita, was transacting business in town Saturday. Prof. G. W. O’Neal was down from Kittie Saturday looking after business matters. T. J. Cantrel, of near Kittie, was one of the representative farmers of the Kittie neighborhood in town Friday. J. C. Wallis, one of the hustling young farmers of the Byrne community, was selling cotton in town Friday. A nine pound girl took up her domicile at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Wells Monday. Clymer Williams came down from Konowa, Oklahoma, last week and spent Thursday and Friday with friends here. J. P. Henegar has just finished building the awning around the Riley building. This addition helps the appearance of the store a great deal. T. W. Dukes was called to Texas this week in response to a telegram announcing the death of his aged father. Thomas M. Pierce, one of the prominent farmers of near Hunton, was looking after business matters in the city Saturday. Henry Burrow, the big planter of near Hunton was in town Thursday looking after wife fencing and farm supplies. Mrs. Barwell and Miss Bessie Hancock will open a dressmaking business here soon. Mrs. Barwell is from Batesville, Arkansas, and she is an experienced dressmaker. White Harris came in Thursday from Marion County, Alabama, and is stopping with his uncle, G. W. Johnson, over in Wells Valley. His brother came out a few months ago and he is also working for Mr. Johnson. It is moving day on Choctaw Avenue this week. Dunn & Witte have moved into the Ball building, formerly occupied by the Trading Company, and Pound, Walton & Co. are moving to the Barker buildings. Mrs. W. S. Johnson left Tuesday for Sherman, Texas, in response to a letter notifying her that her aged mother, living at that place, was expected to die. Little Justin Jackson, grandson of F. M. Jackson, while playing upon the play grounds last Friday evening, fell and broke his right arm. The pain was severe of course, but the wounded limb was dressed and he is now resting easy. I. E. Chester, the well known stockman and planter, of near Viola, was in town Saturday. C. M. McRae one of the prominent merchants of Ego was in town yesterday. J. S. Morton and Harry Wilkerson are placing new shelving and fixtures in the Barker buildings for Pound, Walton & Co. this week. Dr. J. P. McRae, who has been sojourning in Missouri for several months, has returned to Wapanucka and will practice here again. He and family are welcomed back to the metropolis. Marshal Johnson has been making war on town dogs the past few days. He sent a dozen or two to the happy hunting ground and is looking for that many more. Quite a number of dog owners dup up the required wheel and thus spared the lives of man’s “best friend.” The officer authorizes the Press to say that every dog in town the owner of which refuses to comply with the law, will have to go via the bullet route to the bone yard. Mr. Dain, wife and sister were over from Boggy Depot yesterday. Mr. Morgan and daughter of Ego, were in town yesterday. ============================================================================= The Wapanucka Press, 8 March 1906 THE CLARENCE BROWN CASE Office Deputy Brents is in receipt of a big batch of subpoenas from Paris, Texas, for a number of witnesses in the Clarence Brown Case, which is set for March 14, the case having been transferred to Paris on a change of venue. Brown is charged with the murder of his mother, brother and wounding of his stepfather near Jesse last August – Ada News ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- HUNTON NOTES Mr. Will Jackson of Wilson will leave for New York, where he intends to make his future home. Mr. L. Morgan and Miss Sadie Monk were married last Sunday at the home of Bob Henderson, Elder Hicks officiating. Cas Walters and Miss Thula Anglin were also united in the holy bonds Sunday, Elder Andres performing the ceremony. Miss Lillie Wallace, who is attending school at Hargrove college, is at home on a visit. Miss Daisy Addison has returned from a visit to Oconee. Miss Lillie Wallace entertained a number of her friends at her home Sunday night, Miss Garrett of Atoka visited Miss Daisy Addison last week. Miss Lula Compton is visiting her sister, Mrs. Henry Darbinson. While out strolling Sunday afternoon Mrs. Henry Darbinson got poison on her face, but is much better now. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- COPE DOTS - Cope, March 3 Dr. Hardy and family and J. F. Monk and family moved to Wapanucka yesterday.. George Monk will move next Thursday. J. R. Hensley will move into Dr. Hardy’s house. Mr. Nick Mickle, of Tishomingo has bought Mr. Decodova out at Cope and will move over this week and take charge of the business. He comes well recommended and therefore we extend him a hearty welcome. Mr. Miller spent Sunday and Monday in Tishomingo. J. O. Fegett was a Wapanucka visitor Saturday. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- EGO NEWS There is considerable new land being put in this spring. Among those who have added this to their farms are Messrs. J. D. Dumas, W. Z. Aycock, George Jackson, J. A. Morgan and Mr. Ross. Jim Colbert died of pneumonia Monday morning at John Jackson’s about five miles east of Ego. The deceased was a unique character. He was about 50 years of age and had spent most of his life in this country. He claimed to be Cherokee by blood, and was supposed by many to be wealthy. He had no family nor fixed home. Messrs Gordon Sims and Wilburn Wimburly, two of our most progressive farmers will move to West Texas this week. Tony Lafler made a business trip to Wapanucka Monday. J. D. Dumas shipped a car of very fine cattle to market last week. Mr. and Mrs. George Drain of Boggy Depot were visiting in Ego Sunday. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- LOCAL NEWS Rev. H. Savage of Texas is a guest at the home of F. M. Jackson this week. W. T. Caple will pay the highest price for chickens. J. V. Hogg and family left Monday for Butler, Oklahoma, where they go to reside. Mr. Hogg was one of our best farmers and his leaving is regretted. We wish him well at the new how. Dr. J. H. Hardy has moved to the city from Cope. The people of the city extend the hand of welcome to Dr. Hardy and family. F. E. Shanks will preach at the Methodist Church Sunday morning and evening. J. G. Henry’s dog and pony show will give a performance at Wapanucka next Tuesday and Wednesday, March 13th and 14th. This is said to be one of the best shows of its kind on the road. Mr. Morgan was over from Ego Friday. J. R. Hancock was down from the Byrne community Saturday. J. C. Kirkpatrick, the well known Ashflat farmer was in town Saturday. A J. Lane was over from near Viola Saturday. W. W. Golden was over from Ego Friday. Mr. Golden is one of the best farmers of the Ego community. T. W. Dukes returned Sunday from Texas, where he went upon the said mission of attending the burial of his father, who died at his home near Whitney, that state, on Monday of last week. Henry Ince, who has announced as a candidate for City Marshal, has resigned as a deputy on the police force. ============================================================================= The Wapanucka Press, 15 March 1906 ANNOUNCEMENTS For City Marshal I hereby announce myself as a candidate for re-election to the office of City Marshal. W. S. Johnson I hereby announce myself as a candidate for the office of City Marshal, and solicit the votes of the people. Henry Ince To the voters of Wapanucka: I announce myself as a candidate for City Marshal subject to the action of the Democratic primary. I will say that I have had some experience in the capacity of peace officer, having served as constable, also marshal for something like six years and I think I know the duties of the office. If I am elected I will try to fill the office with credit to myself and the town. So hoping you will take my claim in consideration. I am yours. A. J. Roberts For City Scavenger I am a candidate for Scavenger and solicit the votes of the people. W. L. Lee ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- OCONEE ITEMS - Oconee, March 12 J. A. Whiteside of Hunton was on the streets yesterday. He is an old veteran of the ward and a Democrat. William M. Dunn is feeding a large bunch of cattle on his ranch south of town. He has one of the finest ranches in this country. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- EGO NEWS We still have considerable sickness among us. Those in town are Mr. Williams, C. M. McRae, two of Mr. Beene’s children and Mr. Bethel’s little girl. Wilton Hoover of Peck is visiting relatives in Ego this week. Postmaster C. M. McRae returned from Direct, Texas, Monday where he had been to see his aged mother who is very ill at that place. D. S. Morgan and family and Mrs. F. M. Jones and children are visiting relatives at Asher, Oklahoma this week. Rev. T. N. Moore and wife made a trip to Muskogee last week. Just to give the public some idea of what we mortals have had to contend with this year, will say Dr. T. N. Morgan reports he has been called to over fifty- five cases of pneumonia fever since January 1st, and we would like to add to his credit, that he has not lost a single case. We suppose most any doctor has done as well but we would like to hear form one who has beaten this record. J. A. Morgan has the misfortune of losing a pocket book last week which contained $30 in currency and some valuables. William Cole of Wapanucka was down Sunday. The writer forgot to mention last week that Mr. Glosson has established a drug store in Ego. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- VIOLA ITEMS B. A. Sanders and wife were in Attendance at court last week at Tishomingo in the Harris case. We are glad to say that Mr. Harris came out alright. Grandma Germany is very sick. C. E. Chapman’s child has been very sick but is better now. Will Woods buried his other twin baby at Viola Cemetery yesterday. Prof. Barnam is progressing well with h is school at Viola. Mr. Moore and family have the mumps. Lee Muncrief and family, Ace Epperson and family, Mrs. Kirkpatrick, Mrs. W. M. Hammand, Correl Bays and family were all to see Grandma Germany yesterday. Lagrippe seems to be the epidemic in the neighborhood. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- HUNTON NOTES Mr. Harris Simmons of Wolf City, Texas is visiting friends and relatives at this place. Thad Addison is on the sick list this week. Henry Dorbison will start tomorrow for New Mexico, where he expects to make his future home. Robert Armstrong and Miss Martin Clevenger were married at the home of the bride’s father, Sunday. Elder Willingham of the Christian faith officiated. Mr. Walter Gray and Miss Bula Sandy were married at the home of the bride’s father, Elder Hicks officiating. Mrs. Andrews happened to be a very painful accident. While walking across the floor she sprained her ankle. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- KITTIE NEWS - Kittie, March 11 L. M. O’Neal is moving to Oconee. R. C. Murphy is attending court at Paris, Texas this week in the Clarence Brown case. Talk about weddings but this is the place for them. We’ve had five the last two weeks. Robert Armstrong and Miss Mattine Clevenger, Rev. Hix officiating. C N. Gray and Miss Bulah Sandy of Hunton were married yesterday. It has just come to light that Miss Jesse McNeally and Rev. Paden were married last September. Grandma Kerr of Jesse is visiting Owl Kerr. L. M. O’Neal’s little girl’s clothes caught afire Saturday night and she came very near being seriously burned. Lige Scott is attending to business at Wapanucka today. Frank E. Betts, who father was at one time the cattle king of Barber County, Kansas, attempted suicide at Lawton by injecting twenty grains of morphine into his arm. The wedding of Miss Mayme Stephens of Lawton and S. M. Hamm of Geronimo was announced last week. The marriage has been kept a secret since September 1st last year. The bride has been staying at the home of her parents and the groom at his home in Geronimo. In a freight wreck near Shawnee last week twenty-seven mules were either killed outright or were so badly injured that they had to be shot and eight cars of merchandise completely ruined. DUEL FOUGHT Two Men Are Dead and One Fatally Injured Near Marlow Marlow: As a result of a pistol duel at the Line Saloon near here George W. Buchanan and William Caldwell are dead and John Carroll fatally wounded. Caldwell and Carroll had previously indulged in a fist fight, which apparently had been settled. Later, however, after Caldwell had started home he returned and began shooting. It is thought that Buchanan, who was the bartender was accidentally shot. The cause of it all was whiskey and six-shooters. LAWTON TO TRY ON “LID” Lawton: Mayor Dick Jones has made the statement that he intends to order the revocation of the license of every saloon man of the city who violates the law by keeping his place of business open on Sunday. It appears that the mayor’s instructions and orders heretofore have not been very generally heeded, but he declares that his foot is set down on violations of the Sunday law. VICTIM OF LAMP EXPLOSION DIES Lawton: Thomas T. Jamison, the young man who was seriously burned by the explosion of a gasoline lamp in the corridor of the county jail, died at his home in the Woods addition Monday night. He leaves a wife and a small child. The body will be buried at Temple, the home of the parents of the dead man. A POSTOFFICE ROBBED OF $67 Lawton: The post office at Conroy was robbed of $67 and other valuables by what is believed to have been a party of highwaymen, one night last week. The postmaster, Daniel Quinlan, and his family were sleeping upstairs and were awakened by the noise made by the robbers as they entered the building. Before Mr. Quinlan could get downstairs the men had gone. He observed the robbers riding across the prairie at a rapid rate. The posse went in pursuit. LOCAL NEWS J. M. Dickinson left Saturday for a business trip to Kansas City. Mrs. J. B. Farris is very sick with lagrippe. T. C. Wallace has recovered from a three weeks siege of lagrippe. Arch Forgey was one among the representative farmers of the Kittie community in town Saturday. George Webb was down from the Oconee community Saturday to where he recently moved. Uncle Bully Cribbs and J. W. Justis were in from Viola Saturday looking after business matters. L. P. Agnew, who returned some time ago from a trip through New Mexico and Arizona, says that country has a bright future. He expects to go west sometime soon. LOST – Black mare, four years old, in good fix, new shoes on three feet, small flesh cut on right hip. Will pay liberal reward for return of mare. W. T. Caple H. N. Morgan was over from Ego Saturday. A fine girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Barnes Thursday. J. L. Crews has recovered from a three week confinement to his bed with pneumonia. Bud Davis, one of the substantial planters of the Kittie community, was in town Friday transacting business. J. M. Burns left Tuesday for his home at Charles City, Iowa, after a visit here for several weeks. Abe Wolverton is opening a confectionery and cold drink business in the town site building on the corner. O. W. Fipps, a prominent your man of Ego, was among the many who came from that section Saturday. A G. Summerfield has bought an interest in the large hardware concern of Roberts & Wyrick Co., and is now working there. Dr. Clyde Heflin returned Saturday from a trip to San Antonio and other points. Ben Crawford and T. H. Hetchcock (Hitchcock), two of the representative farmers of the Viola and Juanita communities, were transacting business in town Thursday. The many friends of Dr. E. O. Loomis, who has been confined to his room with rheumatism for several days, were glad to see him out again Saturday. C. S. Walden, the popular postmaster of Coatsworth, was in town Saturday. W. F. Combs was over from the Viola community Saturday. A fine girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Bice Monday. H. S. Wade who has been visiting his son here left Tuesday for a visit to points in Kansas. J. R. Swaffor, a prosperous farmer of the Copeland community, was in the city Tuesday on business. R. E. McMullen, one of the good Ashflat farmers, was in town Tuesday. W. S. Hall, one of the big farmers of Ashflat was in town Tuesday. Miss Severs, of Kansas City, Missouri has took charge of the millinery department of the Statler & Herndon store. Statler & Herndon have just added a superb millinery department in which all the latest goods in the line are shown. Beautiful creations, styles and fashions for the season. They invite ladies of the city and surrounding country to come and view this stock before they buy elsewhere. Tho millinery opening at this store will be tomorrow, Friday, March 126th, at which time the ladies are invited to attend. S. L. Barns is now connected with the new People’s National Bank in the capacity of bookkeeper. ============================================================================= The Wapanucka Press, 22 March 1906 VIOLA ITEMS Viola, March 21 Dr. Germany has been very sick but is up again. Grandma Germany is improving. Mr. J. J. Lane’s wife has been very sick but is getting better. Bro. Jerry Hedrick and family were visiting in Viola yesterday evening. Prof. Bauman will give a lecture on “Education” at the school house Friday night. H. C. Dickson was selling hogs in Wapanucka yesterday. Somebody stole a monkey wrench from our blacksmith yesterday, but Mr. Willis caught on and made the gentleman come across with it. Willis was hot. Elmer Dickson has his new house about completed and will move in at once. W. M. Howard was in Viola yesterday and say he will start for Mexico about the first of next month. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- HUNTON NOTES Dr. Darbison left last Thursday for New Mexico and our little village is at present without a doctor. This community would be proud of a doctor who would locate at this place. Mr. Thad Addison who has been sick is reported better this week. Mr. C. Hathaway and family will leave for Colorado in a few days, Mrs. J. C. Hathaway is on the sick list this week. Rev. Armstrong will preach his farewell sermon at Wilson next Sunday after which he will leave for the west. Mr. Hugh Kersey who has been sick for sometime is up again. W. W. Shelton formerly of this place was in our midst Sunday. Mr. Nat Addison left Saturday for Tecumseh, where he is attending school. Miss Lizzie Addison has been visiting her sister, Mrs. W. W. Darbison this week. BOYS KILL MOUNTAIN LION Lawton: Lloyd Barker, a lad of fifteen years and John Arnold, fourteen years old, recently killed a mountain lion which weighted two hundred pounds. The feat was performed with a target rifle and a shotgun and in the Wichita mountains near Komality. This lion has been a menace to the young stock of that neighborhood for some time and the boys have won no little praise for their heroic deed. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- EGO NEWS Mrs. Bivins, the aged grandmother of Mr. McGlosson, died at the latter’s home the 18th inst. Jesse King, who is attending school at Wapanucka, was at home last week on account of sickness. Jesse speaks well of his school. Our sick list this week includes William Bullock, Eva Snider, one of Mr. McGlossen’s children and C. M. McRae’s little girl. William Morgan is prospecting in Collin County, Texas this week. J. T. Hoover made a trip to Peck last Saturday. A little child of Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Spring, who live about 4 miles west of Ego, fell into the fire one day last week and was so seriously burned that it died soon afterwards. Dr. T. N. Morgan attended the Doctors Business Association at Tishomingo Tuesday. Mr. Redman, who is employed by F. M. Jones is critically ill. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- COPE DOTS Nick Mixen of Tishomingo is proprietor of our store. Your correspondent is conducting the business at present. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Richerson of Coatsworth were visiting in Cope last Saturday and Sunday. Rev. Burden was a Cope visitor on last Monday. Mrs. J. M. Headrick and sister, Mrs. John Ellington were in Cope Monday evening. Mr. Marshall Sconier visited his sister, Mrs. J. F. Monk at Wapanucka last Sunday. I E. Chester of Juanita neighborhood, was a business visitor to Cope last Saturday. Jack Young has moved to his son-in-law’s west of Cope. W. R. White took a load of hogs to Milburn today. Four accidents occurred to residents of Apache last week in the short space of two days. James Houston lost a hand in the machinery at the flouring mill, Charles Hillary was accidentally shot while hunting. Ernest Gibbs had two fingers torn of at the cotton gin, and Chester Kidd broke his collar bone by falling into the school house basement. LOCAL NEWS J. W. Wallis was over from near Kittie Sunday. T. J. Cantrel was over from near Kittie Monday. Mrs. W. Z. Gibson has been sick for several days. A girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Williams Wednesday of last week. C. D. Price the well known Ego farmer was in town Tuesday on business. Dr. McRae and family expect to move up from Ego this week. A Y. Casey of Juanita community was in town Saturday. S. A. King was among those who came to town from Ego Saturday. Col. W. L. Richards and L. Fountain returned Sunday from a business trip to the eastern part of the Choctaw Nation. Capt. W. N. Barker returned Sunday from a visit to Shawnee and other points in Oklahoma, Mr. and Mrs. D. Kennedy returned Friday from Norman, Oklahoma, where they have been for some time attending the bedside of Mrs. Kennedy’s aged mother, who died last Monday after an illness of several weeks. The many friends of Mrs. Kennedy here were deeply sympathize with her in her sad loss. It is said that there is a lively scrap on between Col. Farmer of Atoka and Mike Mayer of Coalgate, for the endorsement of the Abraham Lincoln Club of Wildcat Hollow. Mister Alex Nail is the boss of this strong dusky organization, but it is not known yet what he will do about the matter of endorsing. Judge Fowler has bought the dwelling of T. J. Chamberlin and is preparing to make some improvements on the property. He has also purchased a lot on Main Street, next to the Carnahan building upon which he will put up a law office. A fine boy was born to Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Hardy Saturday. A big girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Cox, who live over on Blue Springs Prairie, Tuesday. Her many friends here will learn with pleasure that Miss Jenette Barns has graduated at Ardmore as a stenographer and has accepted a position at Sulphur. I A. Humbart, that hustling Ream Valley Farmer, notwithstanding the bad weather, has his land ready for planting when the time is ripe. He is one of the very few farmers so fortunate in this respect. R. L. Rea, and L. N. Turman have brought to Wapanucka the finest horses that ever hit the soil. Every stockman in this section of the Territory should come and see these fine horses. ============================================================================= The Wapanucka Press, 29 March 1906 W. Z. GIBSON One of the most popular and progressive young business men of our city is W. Z. Gibson. He has been conducting a leading confectionery, fruit and refreshment parlor for the past four years and the success he has met with shows what may be accomplished in this prosperous city by one who has the energy, push and determination to succeed. There is not a business man in Wapanucka who deserves success more than Mr. Gibson. He stands high in the estimation of the people and is active in all matters that tend to the up building of Wapanucka. He has a firm and abiding faith in the future of our city and he belongs to that class of young business men who do not know the meaning of the word fail and who is thoroughly wide- awake and dependable. His establishment is a model of neatness and taste and in it is found a stock of high class confectioneries, fruits, choice cigars, tobacco, books, magazines, stationery, etc., seldom found in a place of this one. During the summer this is one of the busiest places in our city. A handsome soda fountain is here and all kinds of cool, refreshing drinks, ice cream, etc., are served. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- ROBERTS & WYRICK CO. (photo of J. E. Roberts with article) A good hardware establishment where the people can obtain their requirements of everything needed in this branch of mercantile industry is an important business in a city. In this respect our town is fortunately situated, In our review of the business men and business interest of Wapanucka we wish to call the special attention of our readers to the large, flourishing and ably conducted establishment of the above named substantial firm. Although established but a short time they have built up an extensive trade and the advantages the people find in dealing ere have exerted a marked influence in drawing trade of all kinds to our city from all over the surrounding country. Of high commercial standing they buy at advantage and the splendid business they have built up has been the result of strict attention, careful and shrewd buying, fair and courteous treatment of patrons and putting every pennies worth of value into their sales that a fair and legitimate profit would allow. Their large and well appointed salesrooms are filled to completion with all kinds of shelf and heavy hardware, stoves and ranges of the best makes, tin and granite ware, farmers supplies, and all such miscellaneous lines as wire, nails, cutlery, guns, sporting goods, etc. An important feature of his business is the attention given to the sale of agricultural implements, wagons, buggies, pumps, windmills, harness and horse furnishing goods, They handle none but the best and they are in position to quote prices that are beyond competition, Their warerooms are head quarters for farmers and horsemen and their well known upright principles make it a pleasure to do business with them. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- JAMES R. SMITH For towns of the size of Wapanucka few can boast of a tin shop that will compare with the one we describe and which is most successfully conducted by Mr. Smith. This gentleman has been doing business here for some years and has built up a trade seldom attained in a place of this size. His shop is equipped with all the latest and most improved machines and appliances and there is nothing in the line of roofing, flashing, sheeting, guttering, the manufacture of tanks, well casing, buckets, etc. that is too difficult for him to undertake, and the many excellent jobs he has done is evidence of his ability. If you have work to be done you will consult your own interest by calling on Mr. Smith and if you secure his services you have the assurance of dealing with a trustworthy, honorable and straightforward business man. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- DR. E. O. LOOMIS (photo of Dr. W. O. Loomis with article) An establishment representative of the progressiveness of our city is the flourishing and splendidly equipped drug store of De. E. O.. Loomis, another of our old established, enterprising and highly esteemed citizens. Not only an honorable and through business man he is one of the best skilled and most successful physicians of this section of the Territory and the people find every advantage and protection in dealing here. He is careful to purchase of only the most reliable drug manufacturers and wholesale houses and the large and neatly appointed store is abundantly stocked with all kinds of pure drugs, druggists sundries, the leading patent medicines, books, stationery, toilet articles, physician’s and surgeon’s supplies and etc. Special attention is given to the dispensary department, prescriptions being carefully and correctly compounded. Personally Dr. Loomis is a man of exceptional honor and business ability and no worthy proposition is ever presented to him tending to advance the best interests of our city but meet with his hearty approval and substantial aid. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- CRABTREE & DUEK We come next in our review of the business men and business interest of the city to the popular and well stocked furniture store of Messrs. Crabtree & Duke. Not only honorable and thorough business men they are competent and experienced furniture dealers and we have no hesitancy in saying their wareroom is one of the cheapest and best places to buy furniture in this section of the territory. We find here a large and carefully selected stock of all kinds of household furniture for the parlor, dinning room, bed room and kitchen, to suit the taste and means of every purchaser. A call here and an inspection of the stock and prices will show the bargains that are offered. They also deal largely in pianos, organs, sewing machine, wall papers, paints, oils and etc. Their stock for the spring trade represents the products of the leading factories of the country and is well worthy of inspection. You will always find a cordial welcome here weather you come to look over the stock, to rest, to chat, or to spend your money. They keep constantly on hand a full line of caskets, coffins, burial robes and all kinds of funeral supplies. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- SOUTHWESTERN LUMBER CO. (photo of L. E. Creekmore, Manager of the Southwestern Lumber Co. included in article) In the advancement of a city, its growth and progress, the people become aware that the lumber dealer plays a most important part in the up building. The stock carried in these concerns indicate the class of land that is being developed and by examining the stocks we may judge of the value of improvements carried on. The lumber interest of this section is important and in our review we wish to call the attention of the people to the above named substantial firm. The enterprising firm owns and control several yards throughout the Territory and buying for cash in immense quantities for their different yards it must b evident to all they can deal on the most advantageous terms with the people. This year here is abundantly stocked with all kind of rough and dressed lumbers, sash, doors, blinds, moldings, lath, shingles and building material of every description. The stock is all stored under sheds, thus insuring it in prime condition for immediate use. This business is under the efficient management of Mr. L. E. Creekmore, a lumberman of experience and ability and a gentleman of the highest honor and integrity. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- WAPANUCKA TRADING CO. (photo of C. A. Skeen, Manager of Wapanuck Trading Co. included with article.) Progressive business men make a prosperous city. The results of enterprise and ability are nowhere in this city or district more apparent than in the large, well equipped and ably conducted mercantile house of the above named enterprising and substantial firm. Since they established in business here they have a record of unbroken success. Each year they have steadily carried the establishment forward on the basis of honest, legitimate mercantile enterprise possessing themselves of every facility and advantage. They stand today in position to supply the wants of the people in the lines carried equaled by few and surpassed by no other house in the territory. One feature in the management of this store, to which we cannot give too much emphases, is the strictly upright principles of fair and honorable dealing always adhered to. The name of the Wapanucka Trading Co. is synonymous with integrity and reliability in trade. By this line of action they have built up a business that is as solid and substantial as the means employed to obtain it and in dealing here we would further say that every customer has the assurance of trading with a house where the proprietors are just as anxious to give as the purchaser is to receive the best value for his money. The fine commodious double store is abundantly stocked with everything carried in an up-to-date department store. This business is under the efficient management of A. A. Skeen, a merchant of great experience and a gentleman of the highest honor and integrity. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- MRS. G. C. HOLLENBECK We come next in our review of the business interests of the city to the first class restaurant of which the lady above named is the proprietor. There is nothing more to be appreciated in a town than a first class establishment of this kind and this Mrs. Hollenbeck certainly has. The meals and lunches served here are all that could be desired and everything in and about the place has an air of taste and cleanliness that is very gratifying. Her success has been the result of careful attention to the wants of her patrons and fair and courteous treatment of the same. She enjoys a splendid patronage and is well deserving for it. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- FULTON MARKET (photo of W. T. Caple, proprietor Fulton Market is included in article) The quantity of meat that is consumed by the people have by far the most important place among the best of foods, and the quality and condition of meat that a community has at its command has therefore most to do with the general health. From this standpoint the meat markets of the country have a great responsibility and it is highly essential they should be in the hands of men who thoroughly understand the business of judging, selecting, preserving and cutting meats. Of these four details of the business many a man is an expert at one or more but few of all, Mr. W. T. Caple, the proprietor here has had long experience and thoroughly understands the business. He handles none but the choicest of fresh and cured meats, sausage, pure lard and all orders are cut and put up with a neatness and dispatch that is always so much appreciated by the careful housekeeper. Mr. Caple has recently moved into the building two doors west of Creighton’s General Store. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- O’NEAL HOUSE There is nothing of greater importance to a city than good hotel accommodations. In this respect our city is fortunately situated, having the advantages of the popular public hostelry we herein describe and which is one of the best known and best patronized hotel of this section of the Territory. Good hotels are great advertisements to any city and the O’Neal has done and is daily doing much in this way by the courteous treatment guests receive at its hand. It is a commodious building located but a block from the depot and convenient to all business houses. It has a large number of rooms all comfortably furnished, well ventilated and kept neat, clean and attractive. The tables are provided for in a most generous manner, the best the market affords being served. On its register is found the names of those who generally seek the best. Mr. B. L. O’Neal, the proprietor, has been established her for about five years. He has always had a deep faith in the future of our city and willing and ready at all times to advance its interests. He enjoys a large patronage both from the local and traveling public. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE STAR LIVERY Our city can justly boast of one of the best equipped and best conducted livery, feed and sale stables in this section of the Territory. This livery is first class and very creditable to our town, It is a pleasure to look over the fine display of vehicles ad good horses, and single and double turnouts are often commented upon for their fine appearance. Every accommodation and convenience in the livery line is afforded here for traveling men, private families, funerals, weddings and etc., and at prices that are always satisfactory. They also make a specialty of boarding horses by the day, week or month and all animals entrusted to them receive the same care and attention as if they were under the owners eye. Courteous and competent assistants are supplied promptly on demand at all hours day and night and anything in the line of a light or heavy rig can be had at a moments notice. The proprietor, J. E. Benson, has been conducting this business for about one year and has built up a splendid trade. His success has been well deserved. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- A. W. DUMAS Among the many well known contractors and builders of this section of the territory, none have gained a more enviable reputation, than the gentleman whose name appears above. He is responsible for much of the building operations of our city and tributary country during the past four years. The people have the utmost confidence in his ability, and well do they know that if they give A. W. Dumas a contract, it will be promptly fulfilled. He is a man of high standing and marked executive ability. He is himself a finished workman and employ none but competent assistants. He is prepared at all times to submit plans, give estimates and if you secure his services you have the assurance of having your work done by a thoroughly honorable business man. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- CASH BARGAIN STORE Few towns of this size of Wapanucka can boast of mercantile houses that will surpass the one we herein describe, and among our many well equipped and ably conducted houses there are none that stands higher in the estimation of the people than that conducted by Messrs Crawford and Channel. Although established but a few months they have by energy and capable management built up a trade that many older established houses would be proud to possess. In the first place they are shrewd buyers and do a strictly cash business, both in buying and selling and the people have learned from experience that it always means a saving of money to deal here. The well arranged store is abundantly stocked with dry goods notions, ladies and gents furnishings, hats, shoes, a large and beautiful display of china, glass and queensware useful and ornamental articles and etc. Good goods, honest prices and fair dealing is the motto of this house. ABOUT THE PRESS (photo of Arch K. McGill, publisher included in article) In presenting to our readers this week a sketch of Wapanucka and what she has, we do so in the hope of advancing the material interests of the city and section. In this effort we are under obligations to all who lent us their encouragement, and especially to H. W, Watson, our photographer, who made the view shown. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- CITY DRUG STORE No line of mercantile enterprise require so much training and efficiency for the proper discharge of all its various routine of trade as the management of a modern and up-to-date drug store. The qualifications possessed by Mr. J. O. Surrell, under whose efficient management the store, are demonstrated in every part of view from which the store may be considered. A thoroughly competent and experienced pharmacist is employed and careful attention is given to the filling of prescriptions. They are careful to purchase only the most reliable drug manufacturers and the stock which is always complete, contain the latest pure drugs of all kinds, so that they are never at a loss to properly fill the most difficult prescriptions. The handsome and neat arrangement of the stock and the attractions of the store remind one of the exactness and precaution used in serving every customer. In dealing here whether it be in the filling of the most difficult prescription of in the purchase of the most harmless drug or medicine, the public can rely upon absolute correctness. We note also their splendid stock of druggists’ sundries, patent medicines, toilet article and etc. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- H. C. PERRIGEN Among the wide-a-wake and popular business men of our city is Mr. H. C. Perrigen whose prosperous fruit and confectionery parlors are the subject of the sketch. During the comparatively short time he has been established here he has achieved a degree of success that has been most gratifying and has built up a business that shows what enterprise and business ability rightly directed will accomplish. He is up to date in his methods and system and the store possesses every desirable feature of a high class confectionery, fruit and refreshment parlor. The best goods, a choice, clean and fresh stock have in his care rewarded by exceptionally fine patronage. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- STATLER & HERNDON Wapanucka has passed beyond the line that divides a village from a city and no better evidence of this can be found than the existence here of some of the best stocked and most modern mercantile houses of this section of the territory. The establishment conducted by Messrs. Statler & Herndon is one of our largest and best patronized stores. They have been established here for a number of years and the success with which they have met has been phenomenal. Messrs. Statler & Herndon are good business men, keen and capable buyers and buying to advantage they secure the lowest prices, thus giving to their customers the benefits to be derived from cash discounts. In addition to this they are live wide-awake and looking ahead to take advantage of every opportunity to benefit customers and advance their business. To give anything like a description of the immense stock carried here would require more space than we have at our command, suffice it to say that everything usually found in a well equipped general store can be found here and at prices that are beyond competition. This establishment is one of which any city might well be proud and is in capable and enterprising hands. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- JAMES B. FARRIS (photo of James B. Farris included in article) Upon the character of its business men depend the welfare of a cities’ growth and progress. It is not our purpose in this brief article to say one word of which the above named gentleman is not entirely worthy and we but state a fact when we say that as a representative businessman of Wapanucka he stand right in front rank. He is one of our most enterprising and progressive citizens and h as played an important part in the up building of our prosperous little city. Mr. Farris was for several years engaged in the lumber business in which he was eminently successful. About one year ago he embarked in the hardware, implement and vehicle line and today he has one of the best equipped stores in this section of the territory. That he has built up a large trade is well known and that he has done it by the most honorable and straightforward dealing, is equally well known. His trade is of a prominent character the kind that comes from giving the people the best value for their money. To give anything like a description of this stock would require more space than we have at our command, suffice it to say that everything that goes to make up a complete hardware stock is here also the best makes of agricultural implements and repairs, wheeled vehicles, harness and etc. The prices he cannot be discounted. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- E. A. DURHAM (photo of E. A. Durham included in article) An establishment of our city that is noted for the high standard of excellence to which it is maintained is the well equipped and ably conducted dry goods house of Mr. E. A. Durham. This store is a model of neatness and taste, handsomely tittled up and in it is to be found a stock of high class goods that would do credit to cities many times the population of Wapanuncka. There is an air of beauty, taste and refinement displayed in the situation of the stock and its arrangement in the store that show at once the proprietor is thoroughly familiar with every detail of the business. This is a special store – a store devoted exclusively to dry goods and furnishings. And it must me evident to all that where the proprietor gives his attention to special lines, he can offer to the people greater advantages in the way of style, variety and selection than wjere everything is handled. At this store can always be found everything that is new, desirable and fashionable in dry goods, a specialty in all the latest shades and novelties, notions in great variety, ladies and gents furnishing, hats, shoes, clothing and etc. This house is credible to our city as well as to the enterprise of its proprietor. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- WAMAPNUCKA HARDWARE CO. (photo of G. L. Edge, Manager of Wapanucka Hardware Co. included with article) An establishment of our city that transacts in immense annual volume of business is the extensively stocked and ably conducted hardware agricultural implement and vehicle emporium of the above named enterprising and substantial firm. To give anything like a description of this house the largeness of the stock or the facilities for buying and meeting the wants of the people, would require more space than we have at our command. The salesrooms which are spacious and admirably arranged are filled to completion with all kinds of shelf and heavy hardware, building tools, materials, farmers supplies, the best makes of stoves and ranges, tin and graniteware and all the miscellaneous lines usually found in a first class hardware store. In agricultural implements, wheeled vehicles and etc., they do an extensive business. They buy for cash from the acknowledged best manufactures of the country and are in position to quote prices equaled by few and surpassed by no similar house in the Territory. This business was established by Messrs. Roberts Jackson & Co. about 4 years ago. The present firm being organized some three years later with Mr. G. L. Edge as the manager and to him most of the success of the business is due. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- RILEY BROS. Our city is indeed fortunate in the possession of the establishment we herein describe by Messrs. Riley Bros. These gentlemen represent the highest type of American enterprise and prosperity and their rapid rise into commercial prominence has been the result of their own efforts and ability and their establishment has been one of the main factors in the up building of the mercantile trade of our city. Looking at this store, or rather at several stores under one roof, it must be said that it is a great money saver to the public. The facilities for meeting the wants of the people are all that capital, experience and enterprise combined can secure. Conducted on principles of modern mercantile enterprise the system adopted in the management of the store is perfect and insures the strictest regard to every detail, protecting the interests of customers. They have but one price and a child can deal here to as good advantage as the most experienced buyer. The immense quantity of merchandise handled here keeps the stock constantly turning over and have illustrated the results of small profits, quick sales and goods always new and fresh from the factory. The stock for the spring trade is one of the largest and best ever shown in the city and they handle everything. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- FIRST NATIONAL BANK One of the strongest evidences of the prosperity of our city is the flourishing banking business transacted by the financial institution mentioned above. The First National Bank of Wapanucka was established and commenced doing business August 1901. It is one of the most substantial banks in this section of the Territory in point of capital, aggregate resources and volume of business. Its officers and directors are men who are first and always have been foremost in the management of all that effect its welfare and material interest, and it is due to their intelligence and sound business policy that the bank has reached its present high standard of usefulness and prosperity. These men are not only regarded as able and experienced financiers but are gentlemen of impeachable character, whose names are a better guarantee of the funds of their patrons than the vaults in which the funds are kept. In the safety, strength and reliability of this bank the public may be doubly re-assured, in as much as all its transactions, unlike many Territory banks, are under the stringent laws of the National Government and are subject to the examination of Federal officials, the ablest bank experts of the Territory. The building occupied is a fine substantial brick and stone structure. It is handsomely furnished and supplied with every means of precaution, being equipped with a modern fire and burglar proof safe and vault. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- COPELAND & HINCHEY The steady growth of this popular and representative business house has been the natural result of the honorable methods that have always characterized its transactions. Messrs. Copeland & Hichey are men of exceptional industry and business ability and are respected as much for their vigorous personality as for their unimpeachable business integrity. They are made of the stuff that creates gardens out of waste places and build up towns and cities. In other words, they are pushers and not afraid of work. They are competent and careful buyers and keep a close watch upon the markets, always buying at the right time and from the right place. Their well arranged store is abundantly stocked with dry goods, ladies’ and gents’ furnishings, hats, shoes, notions, groceries, etc. The splendid business they have built up and the high esteem in which their store is held by the people is very congratulatory to themselves. Their success in the future as in the past is well assured. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- COPE DOTS - Cope, March 27 Grip is still the prevalent ill of the human race in our part of the moral vineyard. We understand Mrs. Jess Cox is very low and not expected to live. Mrs. J. R. Hensley has been on the sick list the last few days. Messrs. Jack young and J. W. Sconier were Wapanucka visitors yesterday. W. R. white has moved tot he O. D. White place in Cope. Nick Mickle the merchant will occupy the W. R. White house. Mrs. F. M. Mosley, Mrs. Minnie Butler and several other ladies were shopping in Cope Monday. Mrs. T. C. Kelleer has been on the sick list for several days past. D. R. White, J. P. Reynolds and Tom Thompson left last week for Texas. Grandpa Reynolds returned last Sunday from Twelve Mile Prairie, where he had been on important business. J. J. Thompson made a business trip to Durant last week. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- VIOLA ITEMS - Viola, March 26 Elder Muncreif preached at the Viola school house last Sunday. Prof. Bawmon delivered a very instructive lecture at the school house Friday night. Mr. Elmer Dickson moved into his new house today. Mr. Fred Eliesh was in Viola today. W. R. White was in Viola today. Messrs. Shields and Willis went to Wapanucka today. Messrs. Theadfore, Phelps and Horn were selling cotton in Wapanucka today. A. H. Johnson and J. P. Wheeler were in Viola today. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- LOCAL NEWS J. N. Walton left Sunday for a months visit to Arkansas. James B. Farris has plenty of hog and poultry fences. F. A. Riner was down from his farm Tuesday. W. L. Wimberly who lived out on Blue Springs Prairie, has moved to Paducah, Texas. J. F. Clements sends the Press to his father-in-law, F. L. Anthony, Austance, Texas. Dr. Miller of the City Drug Store is sick this week. J. W. Breshears, a prosperous farmer of Boggy Depot community was in town Wednesday. D. S. Moran, one of the Ego planters was in town yesterday. James B. Farris is not fish but he can furnish you the hooks to catch them. H. P. Nash, one of the prosperous and enterprising farmers of the Coatsworth community, was in the city Monday. Mr. Nash while here had the Press sent to P. S. Britt, Gordenville, Texas. W. W. Scott has begun work on the erection of a law office for Judge Fowler next to the Carnahan building. A. J. Lowe, the big planter of the Kittie neighborhood, was in town Monday. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- KITTIE NEWS - Kittie, March 27 Tom Price is attending to business in Wapanucka today. Miss Ora Goff and Miss May Clifford were visiting Miss Florence Scott Sunday. Mr. O’Neal is on the sick list this week. The contestants for the prize in spelling are: James Barnett, Cleve Goff, Dock Stratton, John Clifford, Myrtle Anable, Tillie Murphy, Ora Goff, May Clifford and Florence Anable. P. N. Goff and Homer Young were attending to business in Atoka last week. R. C. Murphy was in Wapanucka Sunday. Dr. Norman from Pontotoc was visiting Dr, Anable Sunday. Mr. Dock Stratton was attending to business in Stonwall last week. Mr. Will Nelms and family of Coalgate were visiting his father Tom Nelms last week. Mr Charles Barnett is working away in his gold field. There will be a debate here next Friday evening by the pupils of the school. The subject is a very important one. Miss Ora Goff and Miss Mamie Clifford are champions. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- OCONEE ITEMS - Oconee, March 26 The air is full of holiness at present. Rev. Williams from Texas has been holding a series of meetings here for some time and baptized Prof. Barley, Mrs. Cru,. Miss Edna Bandy last Sunday. Mr. Brake, James Anders and Elder Armstrong will leave in a few days for New Mexico. William Dunn is off to Wapanucka. Mrs. John Armstrong was visiting in the Wilson community last week. Charles Moore, of Byrne, was visiting Rufus Pettyjohn Sunday. McKinley’s saw mill is doing a good business here at present. Will Moore will soon move to New Mexico. Newton Gilliland is offering free cotton for the picking. He want to get it out of the way for a new crop. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- H. C BARZ We come next in our review of the business men and business interests of the city to the excellent bakery of which the enterprising gentleman above named is the proprietor. This is a recent and important acquisition to the business houses of our town and one that has been well received by the people. When Mr. Barz established in business he had one main object in view and that was to supply our city with bakery such as it had never had before and one that would command the patronage of the people and this he has accomplished. In the first place he thoroughly understand the business, being himself a first class practical baker who has perhaps few equals in the Territory. He has equipped his bakery with all the most improved appliances and using none but the high grade his bread and bakery goods are unsurpassed for purity and excellence and are used in most of the homes of this community. Besides a nice stock he keeps constantly on hand all kinds of bakers sundries, pies, cakes, rolls and etc. His success is well assured. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- POUND WALTON & CO. Among the wide awake and popular business men of our city is Messrs, Pound, Walton & Co., which prosperous mercantile establishment is the subject of this sketch. This business was established by Messrs Walton & Son and successfully conducted by them until about one month ago when Mr. pound became a partner and the firm name was changed to Pound, Walton & Co. Many new lines of goods have been added and the establishment possesses every desirable feature of a first class general store. They are up-to-date in their methods and system and the large trade they are now doing shows what enterprise and business ability rightly directed will accomplish. They are not the kind who sit down and wait for opportunities but who make opportunities and then take advantage of them. With abundant capital at command they buy to advantage and the large and well arranged store is abundantly stocked with dry goods, ladies and gents furnishing, hats, shoes, notions, clothing, a fine grocery department and etc. The Press is glad to see this splendid business grow and prosper under their capable management. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- T. A. CREIGHTON MERCANTILE CO. (photo of T. A. Creighton included in article) Inseparably connected with the growth and advancement of the mercantile trade of our city for a number of year back, is the large, flourishing and well stocked store of which the enterprising gentleman, T. A. Creighton, is the proprietor. This house has a phenomenally successful record and through the advantages it offers to the people has always exerted a marked influence in drawing trade to our city from all over the surrounding country. The principle of fair and honorable dealings of the proprietor has won the confidence of the people. Of high commercial standing they buy to advantage and the people have learned from experience that it pays to deal here. The commodious and well arranged store is abundantly stocked with all kinds of general merchandise. The grocery department is worthy of special mention. It is seldom, indeed, that one finds in a place of this size a stock of groceries that will compare with the stock carried here. We would call the special attention of our lady readers to the millinery department, under the efficient management of Mrs. Creighton, a thoroughly competent and experienced milliner and a capable buyer, whose taste and judgment can always be relied upon. She will show for the spring trade one of the finest stocks ever brought to the city. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- H. W. WATSON Perhaps no branch of art has made greater progress during the last decade, than has the art of photography. A good illustration of this may be seen by a call at the excellent studio of Mr. H. W. Watson, who is known as one of the most successful photographers of this section. His work is strictly up to date and bears the stamp of the true artist. His studio is equipped with all the latest accessories, fine scenery and etc. and to see the display of photographic art here is to appreciate it. He executes all sizes and styles of photos from a locket gem to the most elegant life sized portrait. Mr. Watson is especially successful with the little ones and produces a picture that is the fay of the mother’s heart. Leave your orders with Mr. Watson and you will be delighted with the results. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- E. D. REYNOLDS Perhaps no establishment of our city is more popular with its patrons and the public in general than the excellent restaurant and confectionery successfully conducted by gentleman whose name appears above. Mr. Reynolds has been established here for about 6 months and by energy, courteous treatment of patrons and capable management he has built up a large trade. Here the weary and hungry can obtain everything that is required to satisfy the inner man, and all orders are put up with a neatness and dispatch that is always so much appreciated. Another very commendable feature of this business is the one of taste and cleanliness that prevails throughout. If you seek a first class meal, hot or cold lunch, or in fact anything in the restaurant line call here. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- LOCAL NEWS C. L. Galey and wife were in the city Friday. C. L. Witte attended to business at Caney Friday, Judge J. T. Fowler visited his family at Ardmore Friday. Mr. Summerfield of Charles City, Iowa is here this week visiting his son. W. R. belt has retuned from south McAlester where he had been for several days for treatment for a wound on the leg. Mike Leonard, who was once in the restaurant business here, was down from South McAlester Friday. He is now with the Rock Island at Southtown. John H, Reader was over from Caddo Friday looking after matters of business. He is preparing to move near Purcell. At a meeting of the Directors of the Peoples National Bank held Tuesday night. S. L. Barns was promoted from bookkeeper to assistant cashier. Charley Hinchey has opened a first class livery stable at the place formerly known as Bell’s Wagon Yard. A boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. J. O. Surrell Saturday. At Mill Creek a few days ago Mrs. R. S. Clark well known here who lives at Pontotoc and a Mr. Roberson were married. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- HUNTON NEWS - Hunton, I. T. March 27 Mrs. Gunnells, who has been confined to her bed for the last ten days, is reported much better. Also Mrs. Hathawasy, who has been sick is up again. Mr. H. C. Harris and wife of this place, are rejoicing over the arrival of a fine boy born Monday. =============================================================================