Johnston Co., OK - The Wapanucka Press, October 1905 ***************************************************** 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, 5 October 1905 COURT CONVENE Mill of Justice Commence Long Grind at The Courthouse Fall term of United States Court for the Atoka division, Central District, convened at Atoka Monday, Justice Thas. C. Humphy presiding and Hon. Frank Lee looking after the interests of the government. The following is the Jury serving: GRAND JURORS M. V. Wyrick, foreman, Wapanucka R. M. Witherspoon, Byrne A. P. Jones, Lehigh L. N. Barbee, Midway W. F. Rogers, Atoka W. McArthur, Stringtown J. G. Dixson, Stringtown J. Thompson, Redden A P. Hearrell, Olney W. Moore, Byrne P. Harley, Midway A. Tyler, Aroka B. J. Scott, Oconee G. W. Henderson, Stringtown M. R. Winters, Wesley PETTIT JURORS W. B. England, Atoka D. McLaughlin, Coalgate B. F. Keltner, Olney J. N. Green, Atoka T. E. Cuntey, Lehigh W. H. Barker, Atoka E. L. Manfield, Stringtown T. Randolph, Stringtown O. P. Radchite, Stringtown B. Garraide, Stringtown G. W. Bright, Stringtown T. H. Jones, Stringtown A. A. Taylor, Wapanucka N. F. Alverson, Lehigh M. A. Buts, Byrne R. T. Carter, Olney J. L. Duncas, Olney W. F. Cromer, Coalgate J. W. Self, Stringtown G. Settlemire, Stringtown J. G. Todd, Stringtown C. D. Moore, Redden L. H. Benton, Owl W. W. Hartsfield, Byrne C. W. Hi….., Coalgate T. C. Wallas, Wapanucka W. L Camp, Lewis R. B. Mitchel, Stringtown J. D. Basdwin, Olney ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- STEWART – UNDERWOOD At the home of the bride’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Underwood, Tuesday evening, Luther Stewart and Miss Nellie Underwood were joined together in the holy bonds of matrimony, Rev. W. P. Holland, pastor of the Baptist Church of Wapanucka, officiating. The groom is a son of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Stewart, a young man of splendid character, whose future in the world is bright indeed. The bride is the charming daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Underwood, who live four miles east of town. She is a young lady of kind disposition and charming personality and will make Mr. Stewart a good companion. The Press joins the many friends of these young people in wishing for them a long, happy and prosperous life together. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- J. F. FELTON DEAD J. F. Felton, a man about 60 years of age, died suddenly at his home in Wells Valley Monday morning of heart failure. Mr. Felton was the father of Mrs. J. S. Armstrong and was a man well liked by all who knew him. His sudden death was universally regretted by all who knew him. DEATH OF A SHAWNEE MASON Shawnee: B. B. Nelson, aged thirty-three, who organized the Mason’s union of Shawnee, died here. He is survived by a widow and two children. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- COUNCIL MEETING The council met in regular session Monday night. In the absence of Mayor Wyrick and Recorder Creekmoore E. J. Ball was elected mayor protem and J. W. Riley acting recorder. After reading minutes of last meeting reports of officers were read, first being that of J. T. Kelley, street commissioner. This report was for services rendered 10 days as overseer and three days with teams a $3.00 per day. His bill for $19.00 was allowed. E. J. McKeen allowed $2.00 for hauling off one dead hog and one dead dog. J. M. Stewart, four pieces of timber, $1.25 each $5.00, allowed. Press publishing and printing, $20.50. Report of Treasurer R. E. Wade showed balance on hand $58.71. An ordinance providing for quarantine regulations was read and passed. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- LOCALS J. E. Gillmore was in attendance at court at Marietta this week. A fine boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Rose on Wednesday evening of last week. T. J. Ball was over from near Lehigh Monday visiting his father and brothers here. A fine boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Guss Moore, living near Byrne Friday night. Miss Kate Crews has accepted a position with Riley Bros. She has charge of the millinery department. C. Nash was over from near Byrne Monday. Mr. Nash is one of the best farmers of this section. J. D. Phillips one of the leading farmers of the Ego community, was looking after business matters here Monday. D Kennedy, who has for the past four years conducted the Public cotton yard, is at the some old stand again this season, ready to serve his many friends in weighing their cotton. Mr. Kennedy has been faithful to h is farmer friends in looking after their interests. Harry Byers visited his brother at Lehigh Sunday. A child of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ince is very sick. W. J. Bond was over from Peck Thursday, shaking hands with his many friends here. Mr. Bond is doing well at Peck with his store. D. L. Galley was down from near Byrne Sunday to meet his wife, who has been on a visit to Cheyenne, Oklahoma to see her father. On Sunday evening last at his residence, Rev. W. P. Holland performed the happy ceremony that made C. W. Sharp and Miss Amanda Owens, of Ashflat, man and wife. News has been received here that Mrs. R. T. Jones, aged mother of the Jones boys, had happened to the misfortune of breaking her leg in a fall from a buggy. The accident occurred at Wayne where she was visiting relatives. C. J. Carter and family departed this week for Regency, Texas, where they will live. Mr. Carter has been a resident of Wapanucka for several years. He and family have many friends here who regret to see them move away, but who wish them well at their new home. R. H. Bryant and wife of Durant are now in charge of the local telephone exchange here. Miss Ida Hall, the former manager, we understand will take a business course in a commercial college at Tecumseh, Oklahoma. S. J. Shipley, the well known planter who lives west of town on the Mosely farm, tells us that the corn crops on his place are very poor compared to former years. He is now engaged in gathering the crop. BUSINESS BLOCK IN ROFF BURNED Roff: Fire, of an unknown origin, started in the Eagle drug store and destroyed an entire block of business houses on the north side of Main Street, with the exception of four buildings. The total loss will reach very nearly, if not quite $100,000. ============================================================================= JUANITA ITEMS Juanita, October 3 Mr. Tom Carnahan has gone on a business trip to Ardmore. Our merchant D. H. Cummings has gone on a business trip to Ravia. He will return Tuesday bringing with him lumber to finish a four room residence. Work will begin on J. H. Price’s new business house this week. The church supper at Juanita Saturday night was a success, with quite a large attendance. All had a pleasant time and plenty to eat. Good music furnished by Messrs. Forrester, Kirkmdall and Guinn Bros. J. N. Walton, son and family of Wapanucka, were at the springs Sunday evening. C. W. Jackson and W. D. Blanton of Coatsworth were spending the day Sunday with relatives and friends here. Mr. Heflin and Miss Clay Statler attended the church supper Saturday night. L. H. Grigsby is making preparations to build a new residence at Juanita. Mr. Ludie Thomas and friends were taking in the springs Sunday. Mr. Burch and family were shaking hands with their many friends Saturday night before they leave in a few days for Mexico. Messrs Witte and Chamberlain of Wapanucka were callers at Jackson Heights last week. ============================================================================= HUNTON NOTES Hunton, October 4 Mr. Wickware and Mrs. Hix were united in marriage last week. Klutts Bros. killed a very large catamount today. It measure 4 foot long. Will Williamson of Jesse was here Friday evening. Rev. Burden will begin a protracted meeting here Saturday night for the Baptist church. All invited to attend the services. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- COPE DOTES Cope, October 3 Your correspondent was away from his post last week. Was at Durant and Sterrett. Saw many old friends and had a good time. We saw cotton selling on the streets at Durant for 10 cents and 10 and 1/2 cents. We felt that it was good to live near a town like Durant that pays the farmer fair price for his cotton and all other products. J. E. Riving and family of near Durant were visiting the family of J. O. Fegett this week. Z. H. Tate was around the neighborhood with his beef wagon Saturday. We are always glad to see him as it means a few more meals; for he sells for cash or credit. Mrs. J. O. Fegett, Will Reynolds and children, Mrs. T. C. Keller and children are visiting in Texas. Consequently several of us are bachelors and need sympathy as it certainly goes against the grain to have to cook. J. F. Monk and family of near Viola have moved into our midst. Mr. Monk is working in the store for W. R. White. Grandma Sinclair, who has been at Hickory, returned home last Sunday. Arthur Carter and family were visiting Dr. Hardy and family last Sunday. L. W. Cass and Overton Warcester are important visitors at Atoka this week. Bug juice is the trouble. Uncle Frank Hargrove was trading at Cope this week. Messrs. W. R. White, J. F. Monk, R. E. Livingston and T. C. Keller attended court at Tishomingo this week. ============================================================================= OCONEE NEWS Oconee, October 4 Uncle Charles Barnett of Kittie says he has struck an eight foot vein of gold and that it assays $8.00 per ton. Mr. Winchester, who lived on Ashflat, fell dead Saturday and was buried by the Odd Fellows and Masons Sunday. B. O. Criswell came up last week and arrested J. H. Harrigan for batting at M. W. Wyrick with his fist. The trouble arose over Wyrick’s goats helping themselves to a sack of flour belonging to Mr. Harrigan. The box supper was a success. Miss Ema Hampton won the cake for being the prettiest girl in Oconee. Sam Hampton lost a fine horse last week. The little boy of John Long died last week. R. M. Henry, a prominent Viola merchant, was in town Tuesday. C S Walden was over from Coatsworth yesterday. Capt. J. E. Plumer was over from Olney yesterday. Dr. W. B. Reeves of Wapanucka and Miss Lula DeLawler were married at the home of the bride at Lone Oak, Texas, Tuesday. Miss Lawler is a sister to Mrs. S. L. Barnes of our city. The Press extends its since congratulations. ============================================================================= The Wapanucka Press, 12 October 1905 NEWS OF COURT Mill of Justice Making Recruits For Federal Penitentiary Special to The Press Atoka, October 11 In addition to the usual large amount of beer cases that always came before the court, the following more important cases have been disposed of: Will Peat, of near Wapanucka, charged with embezzlement, was found not guilty. The trial of Sampson Dick, charged with murder, resulted in a verdict of not guilty. This was one of them most important cases on the docket from the Wapanucka section. It will be remembered that on the evening of November 23 last Sampson Dick shot and killed an Indian by the name of Alexander in the public road on Boggy seven miles east of Wapanucka. The evidence adduced at the trial showed that Alexander was the aggressor and that Dick was forced to shoot him in defense of himself. Will Paregon, larceny, jury trial. Guilty. Romie Wilson, introducing, peal of guilty. 30 days in Atoka jail. Joe Ward, hog larceny, jury trial; guilty. Paul Welcher, disposing, plea of guilty. 30 days in Atoka jail. Charles Ingram, introducing. Plea of guilty. 30 days in Atoka jail. Guy P. Cobb, introducing. Plea of guilty. Fined $310, 30 days in Atoka jail. Jail sentence suspended. H A Booker, disposing. Plea of guilty. 30 days in Atoka jail. Kennett Wilson, larceny, one year in Boonville Reform School. Clarence Boswell, larceny, one year at Ft. Levenworth. Gabe Roberts, assault to kill. Plea of guilty. Four years at hard labor. Yem Massey, introducing. Plea of guilty. Fined $10 and 30 days in Atoka jail. John Stockton, introducing. Plea of guilty. $10 and 30 days in Atoka jail. Ernest Crawford, introducing and disposing. $10 and 90 days in Atoka jail. Patrick Wilhelm, attorney, was disbarred for 30 days. On Friday Atoka entertained as her guests Senator Clapp of Minnesota, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, Hon. Tams Bixby, Hon. J. George Wright and others. A committee of attorneys from the court met the party and Judge Humphy delivered the address of welcome. Senator Clapp made a talk in which he said that the people of Indian and Oklahoma territories were able to say without outside interference what kind of statehood they wanted. He thought we needed statehood and that we were ready for it, though he was afraid that the present agitation would retard and delay the movement in the coming session of Congress. The court adjourned Saturday and convened again Tuesday morning. The grand jury was in session only three days. Fifty six bills were found. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- TAYLOR – WADE Last Sunday evening at the home of the bride’s father, Edward Taylor of Byrne, and Miss Gradie Wade were joined together in the holy bonds of wedlock, Rev. W. P. Holland, pastor of the Baptist church, performing the ceremony. Mr. Taylor is the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Taylor of near Byrne. His is a young man of splendid character with a bright future before him. The bride is the accomplished daughter of Mr. Wade, a young lady possessing many charming traits that have endeared her to a large circle of friends. The Press joins the many friends of the happy couple in wishing for them a very long, happy and prosperous life together. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 72 YEARS OLD Uncle John Crabtree celebrated his seventy-second birthday last Monday. He is as lively as a young man and as solid Democratic as when he took up the old musket to go to the Civil War to fight for the Southern flag and Southern honor. He is one of the grand old men of Wapanucka who all are pleased to honor and admire. May he live many more years to mingle with his young friends and associates is the sincere hope of the Press. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- KILLING AT ROENA Mose Wethers Shot and Killed By Dan Askew Saturday Evening One dead, one seriously wounded and one in jail is the result of a shooting scrape which occurred near the little town of Roena, about 15 miles northwest of Wapanucka, late Saturday evening. Dan Askew, a well known character of this section, during the course of a row, shot and killed Mose Wethers, a young man about 16 years of age, and seriously wounded a brother to the dead man, near Roena late Saturday evening. During the day old man Wethers, the father of the boys, and Askew met near the latter’s house and got into a row. Late in the evening Wethers together with his sons met up with Askew near Roena. The whole bunch including Askew were armed to the teeth and the row was renewed. Shooting began and Askew delivered a load into Mose, the 16 year old boy mortally wounding him from which he died Sunday morning. A younger Wethers boy was shot in the arm. The Wethers did a lot of shooting but did not hit Askew. After the shooting Askew escaped but was arrested north of Wapanucka Sunday evening by Deputy Bradshaw of Coalgate and placed in jail at Atoka. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- George F. Williams and James E. Jones, both of Ardmore, have been appointed substitute railway postal clerks. INCENDIARIES ACTIVE Ardmore: A few nights ago an attempt was made to burn the store of F. D. Davenport, but the fire company’s ready response to the alarm prevented a conflagration. The store is located in one of the solid business blocks of Ardmore. A large quantity of hay was saturated with coal oil and placed next to the building and set on fire. This is the second attempt within a month to burn buildings. A YOUNG BURGLAR GETS THREE YEARS Ardmore: In the federal court at Marietta Judge Townsend sentenced Jesse Moore, aged seventeen years, to the federal prison at Fort Leavenworth for a term of three years. Moore pleaded guilty to the charge of burglarizing the gun store of C. W. Ritter here and stealing seventeen revolvers. Moore was a former attaché of the Daily Ardmorite. His home is in Illinois. JURY COULD NOT AGREE Ardmore: After deliberating for nealy twenty-four hours a jury in the federal court at Marietta could not reach an agreement in the Burgess murder case and was discharged. It was alleged that William Burgess, colored, shot and killed C. Koegan, a white planter, near Burneyville. PLANNING BIG WOLF HUNT Pauls Valley: Preparations on a big scale for the last grand wolf roundup and old time chase of the Chickasaw Nation to take place October 20-23 are going on. The hunt is to take place on the “S.L.C.” ranch, in the Table mountains, twenty miles west of here. Roy Tibbets, manager of the ranch, which embraces over 20,000 acres, declares the coming affair will be the greatest wolf hunt ever pulled off in the territory. LOCALS R. M. Emerson was over from Kittie Monday. L. C. Ball has been building a house at Jesse. W. T. Moore, of near Byrne, was selling cotton in town Saturday. J. M. Taylor, the well known Viola farmer, was in town Friday. J. T. Tyler, a prominent farmer of near Boggy Depot, was in town Saturday. Mrs. E. O. Loomis and children took in the show at Coalgate Saturday. The baby of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ince died Thursday night. The remains were laid to rest Friday morning the city cemetery. James B. Wright of Wapanucka was in Atoka yesterday on business. For several weeks past he has been doing civil engineering work at Coalgate. – Atoka Citizen W. A. Snellgrove, one of the prominent farmers of near Ego, was in town on business Tuesday. Mrs. Tuggle, an aged lady living over in the Byrne community, died Tuesday. A fine boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Wimberly, who live out on Blue Springs prairie, last Friday night. A child of a man by the name of Culburson, living in west part of town, died Saturday. Rev. and Mrs. W. J. Lloyd, of Bennington, who were her visiting their daughter, Mrs. A. A. Taylor, returned home Thursday. J. Brooks Wright came home to spend Sunday from Coalgate where he is working on the water works survey. Coalgate is putting in a water system that will cost about $40,000. A. J. Addington has just completed a splendid ten room residence on the farm west of town. Workmen have been engaged on the house for several months and the work has just been completed. The home is equipped with all the modern conveniences and surrounded as it is by a magnificent plantation it stands without an equal in this section in beauty and splendor. In the building up of this magnificent home Mr. and Mrs. Adington displayed good judgment in making the plan for rest and ease during the days in the future when they become old and tired of business care. William Ervin and family departed Monday for their new home at Ordway, Colorado. Mr. Ervin and his estimable family have long been residents of Wapanucka and they number among their friends all who know them. They carry to Colorado the warm friendship and highest esteem of the people of our city who sincerely wish them all that is good in their new home. Col. W. H. Jackson was over from Jaunita Springs yesterday. The colonel says that Jauntia is coming to the front rapidly. W. T. Caple has moved his restaurant from the corner building to the red front further down Main Street, where you can continue to get good meals for 25 cents. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- A BEAUTIFUL WEDDING Tuesday morning at the appointed hour, 8 o’clock, in the Methodist church, Rev. W. T. Morrow performed the nuptial ceremonies which made Dr. Walter Bascomb Reeves and Miss Lula DeLawler husband and wife. The church, about the altar, was beautifully decorated with ferns and various lovely and appropriate flowers. The bride approached from the east door, on the arm of the best lady, Miss Florence Lawler, while the groom entered from the west door, supported by Mr. Ambrose Lawler, the best man. The couples marched slowly to the altar under the sweet strains of Mendelssohn’s March, played upon the violin in the hands of Mrs. Will Reeves, of Emory, accompanied by Mrs. Dr. A. S. McBride, of this city. The church was well filled with relatives and admiring friends of the contracting parties. The ceremonies were well and beautifully rendered by Rev. W. T. Morrow, the same being the regular ceremony of the Methodist Church. Dr. Reeves is a native Texan, and was reared in this vicinity, where he is liked by everybody. He is a noble and elegant gentleman of the finest character and bearing. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Reeves, of this city, one of our city’s best and most respectable families. The bride was reared near Lone Oak, and is known and loved for her charming and amiable character. She is popular with all who know her. It was a happy match, and scores and scores of friends wish for them a happy journey through life, in which The News heartily joins. Lone Oak (Texas) News ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- A SAD DEATH Oscar McEwen, a young man 23 years of age, after a lingering illness of a year, with consumption, died at the home of his mother in the west part of town Saturday. His death was sad indeed, as he was a young man just in the prime of life and was well known by all our people. The remains were interred Sunday evening at the city cemetery. The burial was attended by a large number of relatives and friends who knew him well. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- HUNTON NOTES Hunton, October 10 Mr. Ed Andrews and Miss Effie Angling were married at the home of the bride’s parents Sunday evening, Rev. Osteloe of Oklahoma, officiating. W. W. Shelton left today for Greer County, Oklahoma where he expects to live in the future. Howard Bros. killed a very large rattle snake yesterday evening. O. E. Simmons is planting a large acreage in wheat this fall. Klutts Bros. had their share of fun last week. They killed a large catamount, a big wolf and a large rattlesnake. The remains of Mose Wethers, the young man who was shot and killed Saturday evening, was laid to rest at Wilson Graveyard Sunday evening, Rev. Armstrong administering the last sad rites. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- VIOLA ITEMS Viola, October 10 A fine girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Moncrief last week. Pat Kimbough is smiling over the arrival of a fine boy at his house. Mr. A. B. Richards has the misfortune to getting his arm pretty badly scalded with steam, but is getting along very well. Ben will be a little more careful around the engine hereafter. Bro. Jerry Hendrick was in town this evening and says he has a very sick child. J. D. Parmlee went to Tishomingo on Business today. Mr. McCartney and others were having cotton ginned today. Mr. Tom Eperson was in with his beef wagon today, so ye scribe has another day’s rations ahead. Mr. Cameron was telling of another tragedy near Roena, or the Wilson Schoolhouse, wherein a boy was shot and killed by one Askew. Too bad. Crime seems to be getting more prevalent everyday. Mr. Hollenback is stopping with Mr. Shields, superintending the gathering of crops. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- JUANITA ITEMS Juanita, October 10 Prof. Ed Oxley of Ravia was prospecting in Juanita this week with a view of locating and going into the hardware business. T. A. Rutherford and Judge Jackson made a flying trip to Coalgate Saturday on business. We surmise they took in the big show. L. H. and Pat Grigsby are pushing the work on D. J. Cummings’ new cottage. Tom Carnahan has returned from this trip to Ardmore and will commence work on his new residence. Saturday was horse trading day in Juanita. Mr. Grigsby and Dan Johnson think they have the best of it. L. H. Grigsby got a one-eyed, toothless horse. Mrs. Statler and Mrs. Callison were visitors at Jackson Heights Sunday. The Juanita young people had Mr. Pat Ridley among them Sunday evening. He is quite a popular young man. C W. Jackson of Coatsworth was with us Saturday and Sunday. Says he can’t stay away. ============================================================================= The Wapnaucka Press, 19 October 1905 S. J. SHILEY DEAD The news of the death of S. J. Shipley, which occurred at his home two and a half miles west of Wapanucka, Saturday evening, was received in the city with profound sorrow. He departed this life at 3 o’clock Saturday evening. Death came suddenly from heart failure. He had been sick for several days but still went about attending to his farm work, when Saturday evening while sitting in his chair at his home talking with a neighbor, Dr. R. W. Roach, he suddenly fell asleep from which he never awoke. Mr. Shipley was one of the most highly respected farmers of the community. He was a man well liked and held in highest esteem by all who knew him. He came to the Indian Territory five years ago from Georgetown, Tennessee, and during that time here he met with splendid success. He was a man of about 47 years of age and leaves a wife, six sons and one daughter. Funeral services were held at the family home Sunday afternoon after which the body was laid in its final resting place at Lone Valley Church Cemetery. The profound sympathy of the people of the entire community go out to the grief-stricken family. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- CONNORVILLE FIRE Connor & Collum Store Go Up In Flames – Loss $10,000 The large general store of Connor & Collum, at Connorville, an inland town 15 miles northwest of Wapanucka, was burned to the ground Friday night. The fire is believed to be the work o fire bugs. The loss is very heavy, probably in the neighborhood of $10,000 with only a very small amount of insurance. FOR MANSLAUGHTER Dan Askew who in a shooting scrape at Roena Saturday evening October 8th, killed Moses Wethers, was placed under a bond of $5,000 to answer to the charge of manslaughter. The preliminary trial was to be held at Atoka yesterday. BODY OF A MAN FOUND NEAR ARDMORE Ardmore: The body of an unidentified man was found just off the right of way of the Santa Fe Railway company, about a mile from town. There were no marks of violence. Nothing was found to indicate the identity of the dead man. Apparently he was about fifty years of age, and was poorly dressed. The body was brought here and buried by the city. ============================================================================= JUANITA ITEMS Juanita, October 17 Judge Jackson and A. H. Johnson closed a deal with a L. E. Creekmore of Wapanucka last week to furnish the lumber for the church and school house. Work began on R. L. Price’s new business house Monday. All material being ready for use. D. J. Cummings made a business trip to Wapanucka this week. T. W. Greenwood and mother go to Ada this week to attend court in the Clarence Brown murder case. Clarence Brown murdered his mother and brother in order to get their land. It is to be hoped that justice will be meted out in his case. J. P. Stinson of Coalgate is with us. He has the contract for the erection of R. L. Price’s new house. D. J. Cummings’ new house will soon be ready for occupancy. The ladies expect to have their box supper in the building. Saturday was swapping day in Juanita. Old wagons, horses and pocket knives changed hands and all seemed to think they got bargains. Miss Annie Rutherford was shipping in Juanita Saturday. Uncle Bully Cribbs swapped his wagon with front wheels wide tread and hind wheels narrow tread. Still he thinks the other fellow fibbed a little. Soloman Owens and lady were in Juanita Saturday evening. Mrs. William Dunn and children, together with her mother-in-law, Mrs. Dr. Dunn, were at the Springs Sunday. R. E. Wade and wife of Wapanucka were at Juanita Sunday. Many Juanita people attended the burial of Mr. Sam Shipley at Wells Valley Sunday. Dan Kennedy, wife and friends were looking over the Springs Sunday evening. L. H. Grigsby finished sowing wheat Saturday. Prof. Harry Rutherford and sister, Miss Annie, who are attending school at Pontotoc, I.T., where home on a visit to their parents Friday. Tom Leonard was shaking hands with friends in Juanita Saturday. T. A. Rutherford was called to Coalgate Friday to witness the burial of his nephew, Mr. Kelley who left a wife and five children to mourn his death. Mrs. W. H. Jackson and daughter, Miss Lizzie, were shopping in Wapanucka Monday. Card of Thanks – We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for the kindness shown us during the recent illness and death of our husband, father, brother and relative. Mrs. Eliza Shipley, family and friends. LOCAL NEWS Bob Livingston was over from Cope Friday. R. P. Kirkpatrick was over from near Olney Saturday on business. J. F. Shipley was over from Boggy Depot Monday. J. D. Dumas of Ego was among he many prominent planters in town on business Saturday. A. W. Hargrove, of the Viola neighborhood, was attending to business in the city Monday. Uncle Bully Cribbs came over from Viola Monday on business in town. Ben Crawford, of Wide Springs community, was giving the glad hand to friends in town Friday. P. J. Ellis was one of the prominent Byrne farmers in town Saturday. O. D. White, the folly good fellow from near Cope, was attending to business matters in town Saturday. Robert H. Kimbrough, of Ego was among the prominent planters in town Saturday. Henry Burrow, the well known prominent farmer of near Hunton was selling cotton in town Saturday. T. J. Cantrel, the well known farmer of the Byrne community, was selling the fleecy staple here Saturday. R. C. Murphy, the well known planter of near Hunton, came among the many to town Saturday with cotton. Postmaster Walden was over from Coatsworth Friday. Mr. Walden is having a good business at Coatsworth. Allen Cravatt, the big land owner of Coatsworth, was in town Saturday. Mr. Cravatt owns one of the finest farms in the Chickasaw Nation. L. C. Clevenger was here from Roena Monday. Mr. Clevenger is a fine gentleman who is always welcomed to Wapanucka. H. J. Wallis, one of the leading farmers of the Byrne community, was selling cotton in town Friday. Mr. Wallis says that the cotton crop of his community will not average more than half. An aged ex-confederate soldier by the name of Beevers, died very suddenly at his home in the west part of town Friday evening. He was buried Saturday evening by the local camp of confederate veterans. Rev. W. P. Holland conducted the funeral services. A. Y. Casey of Wide Springs was in town Saturday. Fresh bakers bread and cakes at W. Z. Gibson’s. Miss Bessie Carroll left Friday for St. Louis where she will attend college. Robert Fahrney, of Boggy Depot, was in town Monday on business. A fine girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Norman Moore, living near Byrne, Monday night. C. L. Galley was over from the Wide Springs community Saturday with cotton, J. G. Kimbrough, who used to live near here but now living near Connorville, was over with cotton yesterday. His many friends here were glad to see him. W. E. Logan, a prosperous young farmer living out west on the Jackson place, was in town yesterday. He sends the Press to his father, J. C. Logan, Watalula, Arkansas. C. C. Hightower of Shawnee has accepted a position with Dunn & Witte as bookkeeper. The business of this enterprising firm has grown to such an extent during the past few months that an additional man in the house became necessary. Mr. Coe Thomason of Jesse, we understand, has also accepted a place with the big firm and will devote his time selling pianos and organs. W. M. Howard of Viola was shaking hands with friends in town yesterday. Mrs. H. L. Nixon has returned from a pleasant visit to relatives in Texas. W. K. Mitchel and wife of Ladonia, Texas, have moved back to Wapanucka to live. Mrs. J. M. Ropp of Shenandoah, Virginia, is here visiting her sister, Mrs. J. G. Buchanan. Miss Ida Hall left Friday for Tecumseh, Oklahoma, where she goes to take a business trip. T. C. Wallace came home Monday from Atoka where he has been for two weeks on the jury. He has been sick for several days. E. J. Johnson and family of Marion County, Alabama, came in yesterday on the morning train. Mr. Johnson is a nephew of Marshal W. S. Johnson and G. W. Johnson. He will live with his uncle, G. W. Johnson on his farm in Wells Valley. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- COPE DOTS Cope, October 17 J H Luna and family have moved back from Viola to Cope. The little child of Mr. Brown of Townsley is reported very low and not expected to live. Mrs. Jack Young, who lived about two miles west of Cope, passed away at about 1 p.m. yesterday with the dreadful disease of consumption. She had suffered with the disease since early last spring through which she bore the affliction with the spirit of a true Christian. To the bereaved we would say, weep not dear ones for the departed, for she has gone to the celestial clime where there will be no pain or death; where sickness never comes and where the faithful shall dwell with God forever. Therefore, dear ones, weep not. A friend We understand that Uncle Jerry Hedrick is very sick. W. R. White and J. F. Monk attended to business at Tish yesterday. We were very sorry to hear of the death of Mr. Sam Shipley. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- VIOLA ITEMS Viola, October 17 Considerable sickness yet in the country. J. M. Taylor is quite sick. Mr. Gatlin I understand is sick. Also Mr. Lane’s and Mr. Yarbrough’s folks and others are under the weather, Mostly chills. We are sorry to chronicle the death of Mrs. Young. She died yesterday after a lingering illness with consumption. Interment will be in the Wells Valley Cemetery. Mr. Young has the deepest sympathy of the entire community in his sad bereavement. Life is uncertain and death is sure. The great important part is to be prepared for death. A. B. Richardson has sold his interest in the gin and mill. The Viola gin is doing good work this season, and Uncle Bud Small is worthy of the patronage of everybody. Mr. Luna has moved back to Cope. W. J. Forster has moved to Viola. ============================================================================= The Wapanucka Press, 26 October 1905 COURT IN SESSION Federal Court Convened At Tish Monday With Heavy Docket The fall term of federal court convened at Tishomingo Monday, Judge Hosea Townsend presiding. The Tishomingo docket is very large and the session will last several weeks. Among the important cases to come up for trial are: Bill Gatling, selling whisky; G. T. Holt, false pretense; Albert Johnson, murder; Jim Johnson, larceny; M. C. Neal, introducing; John Northcut, murder; J. A. Phinix, false pretense; Kid Skelly, murder; A. B. Ward, murder. Many other cases have not yet been set for trial.. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- The baby of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Richards is very sick this week. J. H. Thomason of Jesse is here today mingling with friends. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- COPE DOTS Cope, October 24 L. W. Cass has been to Ardmore on business. J. R. Hensley and R. T. Livingston have gone to Coalgate on business. Dan Sinclair and family are visiting in Oklahoma. W. R. White and Mr. Sissom made a business trip to Mill Creek this week. Mr. Young and family were visiting Cope Sunday. J. H. Luna has took charge of the blacksmith shop here. ============================================================================= VIOLA ITEMS Viola, October 25 Mrs. Provine is going to move to Wapanucka to take advantage of the school facilities. A. B. Richardson will live at the Provine residence. A. B. Sanders has a very sick child. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- JUANITA ITEMS Mr. Tom Cody of Reagan, is moving into Juanita this week. We welcome you, Mr.Cody. T. A. Rutherford took two loads of hogs to Wapanucka Saturday which brought him 4 cents per pound. Wapanucka is the place to market your hogs, corn, cotton, butter, eggs and all country produce. Judge Duncum of Ashflat was looking over Juanita Saturday. Mr. Boss and Wiley Parker of Ravia were prospecting at Juanita this week. The cake offered for the best looking young lady at the box supper brought $24.25. Miss Juanita Jackson was the lucky young lady. Mr. Botton and wife of Jessie, were trading at Juanita Saturday. Miss Emma Smith has returned from a five weeks visit to friends and relatives in Riva. Mr. D. J. Cummings made a business trip to Wapanucka Friday. Mr. Jack Stinson, contractor on the L. H. Price building and his force of carpenters, will have the building ready for Mr. Price’s good by Wednesday the 24th. Mr. James Wheeler took a load of cotton to Wapanucka Saturday getting $320 in the seed. This makes Mr. Wheeler feel pretty good. Mr. Henegar took a load of cotton to Wapanucka Saturday. Miss Lelia Burden was shipping in Juanita Saturday. L. H. Grigsby took a load of spuds to Wapanucka Saturday. Sold at 60 cents per bushel. Mr. Luther Cook was judge of the contest for the cake at the box supper Wednesday night. Judge W. H. Jackson closed a deal on a lease of 80 acres of land to Mr. Livingston of near Wapanucka Friday. Mr. D. J. Cummings was kept very busy last Saturday. Saturday is always a very busy day at Juanita. Mr. Patton and wife of Wapanucka were visitors at Jackson Heights Sunday, taking Juanita Springs on their way home. L. E. Creekmore and Mr. Juhan of Wapanucka were looking over Juanita Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Moseley were visitors at Jackson Heights Sunday. Ben Crawford was prospecting in Juanita Monday. Judge Jackson closed a deal with Mr. M. E. Oxly of Ravia on six lots in Juanita Monday. Mr. Oxley will build a nice residence in the next 60 days. Mr. Ben Crawford and Judge Jackson go as delegates to the Grand Lodge of A.H.T.A. to be held at South McAlester, October 25 and 26. representing Wide Springs Lodge No. 442. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- HUNTON NOTES Bro. Armstrong filled his regular appointment at Wilson Sunday. His subject was the “Conversion of St. Paul to Christianity.” O. E. Simmons and family were trading at Wapanucka Friday. Miss Minne Anderson visited Miss Emma Chapman at Viola Saturday. Mr. Clevenger who has been visiting his brother here, has returned to his home near Ardmore. Mrs. Eva McCowen of Owl, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Forester, here this week. Mr. Tom Whistenat and family of McGee, returned to their home Friday, after a visit to friends and relatives here. Miss Ellis of Rae, was here Saturday on business. She will open a school here Monday November 1. Mr. James Huchins, who has been visiting his sister, Mrs. Foster, left Monday for his home in Texas. Nat Addison has lost three of his horses. He has failed to find them so far. Miss Minnie Whiteside of Oconee, was a Hunton visitor last week. LOCAL NEWS L. H. Grigsby was over from Juanita Saturday. T. A. Rutherford was over from Salt Springs Saturday. A. R. Fields of Ego was in town Saturday. A girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Cole Friday night, A boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Mitchel Monday morning. R. H. Addison was over from Hunton Saturday. Bud Davis was one among the prominent planters in town Saturday from the Kittie community. Marshal W. S. Johnson has been quite sick the past week but is better now. B. F. Hargrove was among the prominent farmers in town Saturday from the Cope community. Mrs. Walter Ducket, dress making. Phone No. 24 F. M. Jackson is investing pretty heavy in Wapanucka real estate now. Mr. Jackson has implicated confidence in Wapanucka’s future. Mr. and Mrs. Vogt, of Montgomery City, Missouri, are visiting their daughter, Mrs. R. L. Britt this week. Mrs. J. O. Surrell attended the fair at Ardmore Friday. Miss Cora Skeen, who is attending Hargrove College, came home with Mrs. Surrell to spend Sunday at home. A. I. McAlester came over from Mountain Park, Oklahoma, Friday and was here for a few days. He is in business at Mountain Park. O. R. Simmons, the well known Hunton planter, was in town Saturday. Mrs. M. P. Skeen, who has been spending the summer with relatives in Nebraska, returned home Thursday. Capt. J. E. Plumer of Ashflat was shaking hands with friends in the city Saturday. Mrs. C. E. Plumer came with him and spent the day here. Mr. Simmons of near Lehigh, was selling cotton in town Monday. Mr. Simmons seems to know a good cotton market when he sees it. S. N. Sparks was in town Saturday evening looking for cotton pickers. Mr. Sparks has lots of cotton open that need picking badly. On last Thursday W. S. Wyrick bought out the interest of Dr. A. A. Taylor in the saw mill on Boggy. Those holding the other interest in the mill are Baily Powers and J. H. McClendon of Atoka. We understand that the mill will be run right along at its present location. P. C. Taylor, who moved away from here two years ago to Oklahoma, is going to move back to the land of plenty. He has rented the Humbart farm in Ream Valley. Mr. Taylor has many friends here who are glad to know that he is coming back among them. Mr. Humbart will move to the Clements from adjoining. J. G. Allison of Coalgate and Mr. Ellis of Mena, Arkansas, were here Thursday. Mr. Ellis, who use to live here, as well as Mr. Allison, had not been back since he left. His many friends were very glad to see him again. Mr. Allison still holds his valuable residence property in the southwest part of town and he comes over every three or four months to see about it. Miss Nora Hicklin, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. E. Miller, who is taking a commercial business course at Whitewright, Texas, is having splendid success with the work. Her many friends in the city are pleased to hear of the success with which she is meeting. Mrs. Goff and Mrs. O’Neal of Kittie were in the city Monday. Judge W. H. Jackson and Mr. Ben Crawford of Juanita took the train here Tuesday evening for South McAlester to attend the Grand Lodge of the Anti Horse Thief Association. =============================================================================