Johnston Co., OK - The Wapanucka Press, September 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, 7 September 1905 ACCIDENT AT SAWMILL Last Thursday a man by the name of Harris, who is sawyer at Ridley’s sawmill at Byrne, met with an accident that cost him a finger. While running the mill his left hand was caught in the saw and the fore finger was cut off. Dr. Stevenson and Reeves went out and dressed the wound. LYNCHIING EXPECTED A Necktie Party Certain When Negro Rapist is Caught South McAlester: A dozen posses, composed of over 500 men, are scouring the country in this vicinity for Jack Smith, a negro who ravished Nellie Davis, a fourteen year old country girl near Crowder City. Two negroes came into the house while the girl was alone. Smith picker her up and carried her into a cornfield a short distance away and accomplished his purpose. His accomplice, who remained on guard, was caught by a posse and after a rope had been tied around his neck and thrown over a limb he confessed knowledge of the deed and gave up the name of the principal. When last seen the rapist was three miles from this city. A lynching is expected when he is captured. MEN FIGHT DEPUTY MARSHALS Davis: A desperate battle was fought between several men and Deputy United States Marshal. Sim Johnson, colored, was mortally wounded and another negro was shot twice through the body, but escaped into the woods. Marshal Webb of Pauls Valley and a posse attempted to arrest near Elmore, a small town twenty miles west of here. The hunted men fired several shots without effect. Sim Johnson’s left arm was shot off, and he received a steel ball through the lower abdomen and will die. LOCALS A boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hobby Saturday. J. L. Ray, a prosperous farmer of Kittie, was in town Friday on business. W. Z. Gibson is putting in a full line of up-to-date school supplies. He will treat you right. A new boy is stopping at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. Z. Gibson having arrived last week. T. A. Rutherford, the well known farmer of near Jaunita Springs, was among the prominent farmers in town Friday. W. E. Brogden, one of the leading men of the Belton community, was a business visitor in the city Friday. R. M. Emerson was over from Kittie Friday, shaking hands with the boys and looking after business matters. A. Y. Casey was over from Wide Springs community Saturday. W. W. Morrison of Trenton, Texas, was here this week visiting City Marshal Johnson and son. Miss Murphy, who has been visiting relatives at her old home at Mortin, Tennessee, returned Sunday. The children of W. H. Powell, who lives out north of town, are suffering with chills. I. E. Chester, one of the prosperous farmers of the Wide Springs neighborhood, was in town Saturday. J. M. Hunt, who has been spending the summer with relatives here, returned last week to his home at Wing, Arkansas. J. E. Anderson was over from near Hunton Saturday. He says that crops in his section are fairly good. Dr. H. B. Gray, once connected with the City Drug Store here, and well known to our people, is now at Dawson Springs, Kentucky. He is much improved in health. The ball game between the Wapanucka and South McAlester fourth ward teem at the park Sunday evening was well patronized. It was a poor game. W. S. Johnson received a letter a few days ago from W. J. Johnson of Detroit, Alabama, who was here several weeks recently upon a visit, in which he states that he has sold out there and is preparing to come to the land of prosperity at once. E. W. Graham, of Comanche County, Texas was here last week visiting his brother-in-law, M. F. Ross who lives out south of town. Mr. Graham says our crops are much better than those of his country. C. W. and Robert Howell have returned from a trip to West Texas where Charley owns large land interests. We understand that Robert contemplates moving out there in the near future. L. H. Grisby of Jaunita was in town Friday. Mr. Grigsby says that if they get a sawmill to locate at Jaunita much building in that community will go forward this fall and winter. Mr. Grigsby is figuring to build himself a new house at the new town. Joe Anderson of near Hunton was in town Saturday. Mr. Anderson is one of those modern farmers who believes in raising something else besides cotton. This year he only has seven acres which he has well cultivated and which bids fair to make three quarters of a bale to the acre. Burr Wells and his estimable family have moved from their plantation near Cope to their residence in the west part of the city. Every good family like this that moves to the city means no little thing. Mr. Wells comes to town in order to give his children the full educational advantages afforded here. Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Harper have returned from Checotah, where they have been visiting relatives. R. E. Wade left Sunday for Charles City, Iowa, upon a few weeks visit to his parents. Miss Ella Nixon is assisting John C. Attaway at the Byers store during the absence of Mr. Byers. J. O. Mace went down to San Angelo, Texas, this week to prepare for moving there. He has secured a splendid position at San Angelo as manager of a laundry. J. D. Dumas of Ego shipped two car loads of fat cattle to the Kansas City market Tuesday from here. FARM FOR SALE A good farm of 115 acres, 1 1/2 miles from Wapanucka, 75 acres to cultivation, balance fenced, good improvements. A bargain if sold at once. For further particulars see our address. R. C. Howell, Wapanucka, I.T. W. T. Copeland and wife visited at Coalgate Sunday. A little girl of Mr. Hancock, who lives near Byrne, died very suddenly Monday. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- FIRED FROM AMBUSH Unknown Parties Attempt to Take Life of Deputy Marshal Mill Creek: While H. W. Sublett, United States Deputy Marshal for this place, was entering his yard, one night recently he was fired upon from ambush by some unknown party, who is supposed to have been in hiding near the yard fence. Two shots were fired from a shotgun, loaded with BB shot both taking effect. The main part of the first shot struck the marshal’s belt thus probably saving his life. The second stuck him in the left hand, tearing it nearly off, and after examination by the physicians it was amputated near the wrist. Mr. Sublett returned the fire of his assailant, but in the darkness was unable to locate his man. Bloodhounds were telegraphed for immediately and the Deputies Brents and Cummings and others came hurriedly to the scene, but the dogs failed to take the trail and no clue to the perpetrator of the crime had been found. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- LINE SALOON FIGHT After Five Days’ Examination License of One Renewed. Lawton: The most closely contested liquor license ever protested in Comanche County was that of R. L. McKinley, who sought to have the license of a saloon west of Rush Springs renewed. The examination lasted five days. The commissioners at the close decided by unanimous vote that Mr. McKinley under the law and the evidence submitted, was entitled to a license. Forty-six witnesses were examined. The protestants gave bond and appealed the case to the district court. The applicant’s license expires November 6, and unless the district court affirms the commissioners decision before that time the saloon will close. A fight is being made on “line saloons” which operate on the line between Comanche County and Indian Territory. ============================================================================= HUNTON NOTES Hunton, September 6 James Moran is now moving to his new home in the Chickasaw nation near Comanche. Mr. Joel Simmons was called to South McAlester this week to see his aged father who is reported as being very low. On last Wednesday the twelve year old boy of Mrs. William Irvin was thrown from a horse and his leg was broken just below the knee. Three members of Mr. Blachett’s family are on the sick list this week. John Hinkle is picking the fleecy staple this week. He said it is not very good. G. C. Howard is on the sick list this week. Sam Imotochey, the Indian who was shot by his stepson, was here yesterday. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- TROUT’S ARBOR ITEMS Trout’s Arbor, September 5 Mrs. Jones of Clinton, Texas is visiting her children, J. Y., T. W. and George Jones. Wilson singing class came over and joined us last Sunday evening. Come again Wilson, you are always welcome. COUNCIL MEETING City council met Monday night all members being present except Alderman Riley. Minutes of a call meeting were read. At this call meeting W L. Richards was allowed an account of $80.00 for negotiating sale of school bonds. City Marshal handed in report for August. The report showed $4.40 collected in occupation tax and $10.00 in fines. Street commissioner’s report next read showing $52.00 collected in street tax. He also presented a bill of $24.00 for twelve days work which was allowed. That old sore, the closet proposition, came up again when the sanitary committee made its report after an investigation. It was stated that scores of people were disregarding the law and man closets had not been cleaned since the days of Methuselah when such institutions were not in use. Some time ago the council and officers were going to enforce the sanitary laws but according to reports and what can be seen nothing has been done except the marshal going around and telling the people to clean up. For the past three years this has been the performance. Every now and then the council takes a spasm and decides that things ought to be cleaned up and the marshal goes around and says you must. Then those who are breeding filth and disease gives the horse laugh and treats the order of the marshal with silent contempt. The matter racks on a while and after a few weeks the performance is gone through with again. Of course people who thus defy the good intention of the city officers have brown to believe that when an order comes to clean up it is merely a joke only to be disregarded. Mayor Wyrick stated that he was ready to do his part to compel all persons to comply with the laws. Others spoke the same way and the marshal was instructed to notify all parties not complying with ordinances to do so within five days or be prosecuted. The following bills were allowed: W. S. Johnson, salary, $50.00 Press publishing, $2.25 E. C. Riley, lumber, $13.00 Wapanucka Trading Co., .65 cents A. F. Carpenter, hauling, .75 cents Street and alley committee was authorized to take up matter with the railroad company relative to establishing a road along the right of way from the section house north. ============================================================================= The Wapanucka Press, 14 September 1905 COURT MILL GRIND Criminal Docket of Fall Term, Convening October 2 The fall term of United States Court, for the 23rd Division of the Central District, convenes at Atoka, Monday, October 2. The criminal cases pending have been assigned for trial as follows: MONDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1905 Tom Metcalf, introducing; William Paregien, larceny; William Paregien, larceny, Rome Wilson, introducing; N. O. Ricks, larceny; Robert Shaw, larceny; Jack Bailey, larceny; Joe Ward, larceny; Jack Hampton, larceny; Guy P. Cobb, introducing; Will Folsom, larceny; Charles Long, disposing. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1905 Ernest Tucker, forgery; Will Tucker, forgery; Joe Meeks, larceny; Elmer Wair, disposing; Elmer Wair, introducing; Wast Newman, malmischief; Gran Johnson, disposing of mortgaged property; Henry Johnson (same one) larceny; William Beckham, assault and battery; Paul Weelcher, disposing; Charles Ingram and Paul Welcher, introducing; Walter Allen, introducing; Rogers Hardy, manslaughter; Lee Malaney, larceny WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 4, 1905 Dudley Goad, larceny; Adam Lopuson, manufacturing; C. W. Brannon, introducing; Will Oscar, embezzlement; Sherman Wright, larceny; T. J. Yerby, larceny; William Burks, disposing; T. D. Taylor, false pretense; E. C. McBride, disposing. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1905 Sampson Dick, murder; L. M. Ralph and Charles Wood, larceny; Samuel Buck, John Goodwin and Tim Walters, larceny; Columbus Fulson (no So. Mc Will) larceny; Thomas Epperson, assault to kill; Ann Johnson, larceny; Mollie Teal, manufacturing. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1905 John C. Thomas, murder; Charles Reed, murder; C. R. Angline, introducing; Ann Newman, manufacturing; Dixie Williams, larceny; Will Cooper, larceny; Hugh Andrews, disposing; Hugh Andrews, larceny; Titus Drinkard, disposing. MONDAY, OCTOBER 9, 1905 Lake Oshta, Marvin Thompson and Pickens Hays, murder; Aaron Colbert, Peter Nail and Dan Drew, murder; Charles Jefferson, Isaac Nelson and Sol Loren, murder; Peter James, disposing; Sam Embree, assault to kill; Ramsey Roberts, assault to kill. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 1905 W. H., G. W. and E. D. Keller, murder; Josiah Keel. Larceny; John Beams, larceny; Cas, Cameon, introducing. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- A F. Brewer of Comanche, I. T., committed suicide last week by shooting himself through the head, He is survived by a wife and three children. Burglars entered the store of G. W. Ritters at Ardmore one night last week and appropriated $250. worth of guns, knives and ammunition. T. J. Wallis, one of prominent young farmers of the Hunton neighborhood, was in town Saturday. Mr. Bennett, who has been peddling medicine around here for several years, died very suddenly last Thursday morning while returning from the burial of Mrs. G. W. Johnson. Heart trouble was the cause of the old mans death. LOCALS W. P. Callis is out to McLish’s with his thrasher this week thrashing Col. McLish’s grain crop. Judge J. W. Wallis was down from near Byrne Monday. He has been sick for several days. Deputy Criswell bought in Frank Morrow, a gentleman of off color, Monday morning. Frank is charged with having got too familiar with another man’s hogs and appropriating them to his own use. J. O. Surrell came down town Saturday morning with a smile on his face and said that he was $25 better off. The fine Poland China saw he purchased at the recent hot sale brought five fine pigs Friday night. L. C. Ball, who has been building a house or Jeff Jones down near Durant, came home Friday. Mr. Parker of near Lehigh, was over this week visiting J. M. Crabtree. C. D. Price was over from the Ego neighborhood Monday. Robert Wilson, son of Mrs. L. A. Wilson is attending Durant College. M. L. Porter and family left Sunday for Temple, Texas, where they go to reside. They have a number of friends here who wish them well at their new home. L. C. Clevenger was over from Wilson Valley near Kittie Monday. Mr. Clevenger travels around a good deal and he says the cotton crops, in his opinion are not so good as they were last year. A girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Ridley, who live near Byrne, a few days ago. William Ervin and wife have returned from an extended trip to Colorado. Mr. Irvin likes the country so well that he has concluded to sell out here and move there. He expects to go as soon as he can wind up his affairs here. Col. E. P. Goforth was over from near Fillmore Tuesday. He says that the cotton crop in his neighborhood is very short. The top crop, however, has some prospects of making. Henry Roberson and family have moved up from Denton, Texas Mr. Roberson is a brother to Mrs. James B. Farris. He comes to take the place of J. O. Mace in the Farris hardware store. J. O. Mace and family expect to depart for San Angelo, Texas, Saturday. They have many warm friends in the city who regret their departure from among them, but wish them well at their new home. J. B. Farris and R.C. Tate, who lives at Norman, Oklahoma, have leased the round bale gin and are preparing to operate it this fall. Mr. Tate is expected here everyday now to begin the necessary repairs. REMAINED WITHOUT BAIL Ardmore: In the Unites States Commissioner’s Court, Ord Rich, a young man residing near Ada, was given an examining trial on the charge of criminally assaulting Mrs. Alvin D. Latta. Mrs. Latta, who is an Indian, is more than sixty year of age and belongs to a prominent Indian family. The defendant was remanded to jail without bail to await the action of the grand jury. Rich denies the assault. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- COPE DOTS Cope, September 12 The infant of Mr. and Mrs. O. D. White passed away last Friday morning. Remains were buried at Wells Valley Cemetery. Mr. W. R. White has been very sick but we are glad to report her better at this writing. Mr. James Sinclair has gone to Hickory to look after his cotton interest there. Mrs. Minnie Butler of Millcreek is visiting her sister, Mrs. Z. H. Tate. The sick members of J. F. Hendrick’s family are well after a week or more of sickness. J. P. Reynolds made a business trip to Ardmore last week. J. R. Hensley, wife and brother visited at Viola Sunday. John Beck is visiting his parents at Lindsey this week. Now you Wapanucka fellows who ordered that bug juice and had it consigned to “W & Co.” at Cope had better be careful and not repeat the trick again, for we know who you are and will tell the people where violators live. Mr. Tom Cinclair (Sinclair) of Hickory is visiting his father and family in Wells Valley. We understand that there will be several changes made in business and residences about the first of the month. Mr. Monk of the Viola neighborhood, will mover to where W. R. White lives, Mr. White to where J. R. Hensley lives and Mr. Hensley goes to where Mr. Monk lives. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- OCONEE ITEMS Oconee, September 6 School commenced here Monday morning. Miss Harvey is teaching. Prof. O’Neal will open his school at Wilson in November. J. B. Beanchett is building a new barn. Jave Henderson has commenced breaking land for another crop. A girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. S. Lee since our last report. The young lady had been named Bessie A boy was born recently to Mr. and Mrs. John Long. Mr. Long is the happiest man on earth as this is their first child after marriage of 20 years. John Mayo is very sick. The ice cream supper at Jave Henderson’s last night was a success. All report a nice time. The picnic at Kittie on the first in honor of T. J. Stratton, was well attended. C. A. Skeen of Wapanucka, made one of his best speeches. His subject was education. He talked nicely to the young men and women. He admonished them to get an education and thus be ready to cope with the intelligent emigrants to soon come; be ready for the affairs of life approaching. He touched up on statehood and the future of the Indian Territory. ============================================================================= JAUNITA ITEMS Jaunita, September 13 Misses Statler, Foust and Loomis, Messrs, Heflin, Summerfield and McCulley, were out from Wapanucka Sunday, visiting at the springs. Messes L. B. Russell and G. L. Kaller after several days visit here with Tom and W. Byrd Jackson, returned last Thursday to Ardmore. Bros. Robeinson and Hancock were visiting at the springs today. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- WILSON SCHOOLHOUSE NO. 2 Wilson Schoolhouse, September 11 R. L. Cook has returned from a visit to Texas. He reports crops short in Texas. Mrs. W. L. White is suffering from the effects of a bad rising this week. I C. Jones is making syrup now and has made the finest I ever saw. He surely knows his business when it come to making syrup. John McKinley happened to a bad accident last Monday. While hauling lumber he let his foot hang over the brake it got caught, causing a broken leg. Joe Whorton, one of our prosperous farmers, is picking cotton in full blast. He says it will make half a bale to the acre. There will be some moving around next January, so we understand. Mr. Williams is going where Green Daffern lives; Jake Carnes is going where Mr. Williams now lives and R. H. Harris is going where Jake Carnes now lives, I don’t know where the writer will go, maybe to Arkansas. ============================================================================= VIOLA ITEMS Viola, September 13 We are having considerable sickness now. Our doctor is riding almost day and night. We have hardly a family but what has sick members. Mr. Luna’ family has been sick but are better now. Mr. Henry and some of his family have been sick but are better. Ye scribe and stepdaughter, Miss Emma Chapman have both been sick but both up again. W. E. Dickson has a very sick boy at this writing. It is feared that the boy will not recover. William Shields has a very sick child. I understand that Mr. Luna is about to sell out his business here. W. M. Howard has retuned from Texas after five or six weeks stay. He is going to remain in the Territory. Mr. Rambo, D. J. Johnson and others attended the district Union Meeting at Pontotoc last Saturday. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- TROUT’S ARBOR ITEMS Trout’s Arbor, September Perry Williams and H. H. Croaker have commenced picking cotton. D. H. Pittman is quite sick. T. W. Jones took his mother to Caddo Monday, from where she departed for her home at Clinton, Texas. J. D. Phillips has sold his crop to V. C. Trout T. W. Jones has sold 12 head of hogs to J. B. Ream ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- HUNTON NOTES Hunton, September 13 J. M. Howard of Trenton, Tennessee, is visiting his son, J. T. Howard. Miss Lillie Wallace and Charlie Addison left Saturday for Ardmore where they go to attend school. Mr. Doss Faust of Putman, Oklahoma, is visiting his father-in-law, A. Y. Casey. Miss Casey left yesterday for Lebanon where she goes to spend a few days with her sister, W. W. Shelton has sold out to Mr. James Hamesley and will start within a few days for Greer County, Oklahoma. Rev. Baggett preached to the good people here Sunday night last. W. R. Attaway and family of near Cope, were visiting at the home of O. E. Simmons near here Sunday. Mrs. Dr. Dorbison returned home Monday from Ardmore. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- MRS. JOHNSON DEAD Mrs. Johnson, wife of G. W. Johnson, the well known farmer who lives in Wells Valley, west of town, died Wednesday evening of last week. Mrs. Johnson was about 66 years of age and was well known by a large number of people of this section. She is survived by her husband, two daughters and two sons, who live in New Mexico. Remains were interred at Wells Valley Cemetery Thursday. ============================================================================= The Wapanucka Press, 21 September 1905 RELEASED ON BOND Young Hackworth Held To The Grand Jury The preliminary trial of Drury Hackwoth, who is charged with shooting Sam Baily near Byrne several weeks ago, was held at Atoka Saturday before Judge G.T. Ralls, U. S. Commissioner. Tom Goldston, who was also held as an accomplice of Hackworth, was given a hearing which resulted in his release. Young Hackworth was held in a bond of $700 to await the action of the grand jury. The bond was made at once, leading men of this section going on it. Mr. Hackworth was represented by Col. W. L. Richards, Stillwell Russell and J. G. Ralls. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- TRIBUTE OF RESPECT Viola, I.T., September 14, 1905 Whereas, God in His infinite wisdom has called from among us our beloved brother, J. S. Bennet, we can only bow in humble submission to His Holy will; and, Whereas, Brother Bennet was a devoted husband and a loving father; a devoted Christian member of the Baptist church; a good citizen and a worthy member of No. 403, Farmers’ Union at Viola, I. T., faithful to the principles of the order, Brother Bennet will be badly missed by his family, his church and in the councils of the Farmer’s Union. Be it Resolved, That we the Farmers’ Union as a body do extend our heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved family and relatives in their sad loss and time of trouble; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of the Union and a copy sent to the Wapanucka Press and the Independent Farmer for publication, and a copy to the bereaved family. Signed, B. A. Sanders, A. H. Johnson, J. P. Wheeler, G. F. Hill, J. H. Small, Committee ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- NOTICE The reward of $100 offered by me on the 30th day of July 1905 for the arrest of one Wayne Baker is hereby withdrawn. Matt Ross This September 16, 1905 LOCALS Robert Herndon and wife have been visiting in Texas this week. A boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. E. Walden Thursday morning. M. E. Smith of near Byrne brought in cotton Saturday evening. Mr. Smith is one of our very best farmers. A girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Croaker of near Trout’s Arbor Sunday. A girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hawkins of near Byrne Monday. J. C. Kirkpatrick of Ashflat was one among the many prominent farmers in town Saturday. Arch Forgey, the well known farmer of near Kittie was in town Saturday. Gally Ben Crowford of Wide Springs, was shaking hands with the boys on the streets Saturday. A. F. Ross has bought him a farm in Comanche County, Texas, to which he intends to move this winter. Mr. Ross is a splendid citizen and a progressive farmer and his moving away will be regretted. Mrs. Renegar who has been very sick is better now. There is considerable sickness in town and surrounding country now, mostly bilious fever and some chills. B. Statler’s family are preparing to move to town from their country home. The ladies of the city will be delighted to have Mrs. Statler and Miss Clay back among them again. A. W. Dumas has about completed the window and door frames for the new public school building. They are as pretty as a sweet summer girl. Mr. Dumas is a workman who certainly knows his business. R. C. Tate and wife came down Thursday evening from Norman, Oklahoma and are stopping at the home of Mrs. Tate’s parents, Capt. and Mrs. W. N. Baker. They will remain during the ginning season here. L. B. Rutherford received the news of the death of Dr. J. B. Hanna Thursday which occurred at Coalgate that morning. Dr. Hanna was for several years a citizen of Boggy Depot and was well known at that place as well as here. A. B. Davis and family have moved to South McAlester to live. Mr. Davis was for the past year cashier of the Farmers Bank and during his residence in the city he made many warm friends who regret to see him and his estimable family leave. Robert H. Kimbrough was among the prominent planters in town Saturday. Mr. Kimbrough has just finished making sorghum molasses. He planted the seeded ribbon came this year and is highly pleased with the results. He produced several hundred gallons on a small acreage. This he finds a ready sale here in the local market for 50 cents per gallon. S. N. Sparks has been sick for several days but is better now. Fred Taylor has gone to Norman, Oklahoma to attend the State University. E. D. Reynolds went down to Ardmore Monday to have his wounded arm examined. He says that he will have to have it operated upon. H. L. Nixon left Sunday for a weeks visit to his mother at Senora, Texas. He has not seen his mother in a number of years. A. B. Mays, of McKinney, Texas who has been visiting Mayor Wyrick and sons, J. B. and W. S. Wyrick for several days, returned home Monday. He likes our country very much. W. C. McCullen has sold his interest in the store of Booker & Co. to W. P. Booker. Mr. McCulley may go into business here. Mr. McCulley is a splendid gentleman, a good citizen for the town and it is hoped that he will stay with us. W. J. Jackson came up from Leonard, Texas, Thursday and is visiting his brother, Alderman F. M. Jackson. Mr. Jackson is thinking of moving back to Wapanucka country if he can find a suitable place. J. B. Ream attended to business and Manville Monday. W. C. McCulley attended to business at Ardmore Monday. J. O. Mace and family departed last Saturday for San Angelo, Texas where they go to live, Their many friends regret their departure but wish them well at their new home. C. M. McRae was over from Ego Monday. He leaves today for Sherman, Texas, to stay a few months. G. L. Galey was over from near Byrne Saturday. He reports having a fairly good crop. S. A. Rutherford was over from Salt Springs yesterday. R. C. Murphey was down from near Hunton yesterday with cotton. Misses Alma Peterson and Kate McSpadden, after a pleasant visit here with Mrs. C. L. Witte and Mrs. E. D. Williams, left Tuesday for their home at Clifton, Texas. Mrs. Williams accompanied them as far as Witchita Falls, where she will visit. A horse belonging to a farmer near Purcell died last week of hydrophobia. The animal was bitten by a rabid dog more than two months ago. The Marietta rod and gun club has been organized, and the members have subscribed $3,000 to build a fish pond, the selection of the site to be made later. RACE DIFFIULTIES AT WILBURTON South McAlester: A race war is brewing at Wilburton, and a clash between whites and blacks was narrowly averted when a demand was made that negro pupils be received in the school buildings, just dedicated. The negroes, who accompanied their children, were refused admission to the building and were notified that a suitable structure had been provided for them some months ago the effort to prevent the building of a new school house, on the ground that no provision was to be made for the members of their race. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Madill: United States Marshal Evans arrested Oscar Parish at Kinloch on a charge of having killed James McCarley in February, 1904. McCarley was a farmer, who lived near Madill. Parish has been released on bond. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- KITTIE NEWS NOTES Dr. Powell is kept busy of late, one half of the time practicing medicine and the other half looking after the young widows and young ladies. The doctor intimates that he needs a helpmeet through life. Ples Goff has his gin ready for ginning cotton. He has put up four bales. Dan Orr is selling oat preparatory to moving to Texas. The Oconee correspondent said in last week’s Press that “John Long was the happiest man on the earth over the arrival of a new boy at his house.” Mr. Long can easily be heard at almost any hour of the night talking to the boy at least three hundred yards. L. M. O’Neal is progressing nicely with his school at Olney. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- COPE DOTS Cope, September 19 Bulah Keller is on the sick list. Mr. John Beck, who has been visiting his parents at Lindsey, returned home last Saturday and reports a good time. He says crops are good and bad. Mr. and Mrs. Dan Sinclair spent Sunday in Cope. We are glad to report their little daughter improving rapidly. Messrs. W. R. White and Hensley brothers visited Ego, also took in the Indian meeting at Eastman Maytubby’s, last Sunday. Dr. Powell of Kittie was a Cope visitor last week. Grandma Sinclair has gone for an extended visit with her sons at Hickory. C. L. Wallis and family have moved back to Wapanucka. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- JAUNITA ITEMS Jaunita Springs, September 19 Messrs Ellis, W. A. Franc, W. E. Goff and L. E. Creekmore of Wapanucha, were taking in the Springs Sunday. Mrs. Bennett left this week for Milburn upon a visit to her daughter, Mrs. M. A. Wheeling. Those young fellows from Wapanucka here Sunday emptied the Texas red rye and left the bottle. Say boys we have no use for an empty bottle. D. J. Cummings, our enterprising merchant, is visiting at Ravia this week. A. H. Johnson is jumping the counters in Mr. Cummings’ absence. Miss L. H. Lae of Denton, Texas, is visiting relatives and friends here. Lon Williams and family were watering at the springs Sunday. Mr. Burch and family were shaking hand with friends here Sunday. Esq. Harrison Gloree and family were visitors here Sunday. Judge Jackson closed a deal this week with Mr. Payton of Ravia to put in a saw mill here. The mill is to be in operation within 60 days. J. H. Price of Ada has bought a residence and business lot here. He will put in a blacksmith shop. Lumber is being placed on the ground for D. J. Cumming’s residence. Work will commence tomorrow on the erection of the church and school house here. The building is to be 24x48 feet. L. H. Grigsby has the contract. Misses Jacksons and their brother, W. B. Jackson, attended singing at Wide Springs Sunday. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- VIOLA ITEMS Viola, September 19 Glad to note that Mr. W. E. Dickson’s little boy is better. Mr. Shield’s child is improving. Mr. Luna’s family has gone to the country for the benefit of their health. John Kimbrough has joined the gin and mill force. Mr. G. W. Harris is having a ale of cotton gined today – Viola’s first bale. Mr. C. F. Willis is busy with shop work. Miss Ema Chapman bought her a new organ this morning. So we’ll have music at our house. The doctor is pretty busy. W. A. Putman came in today after the doctor for his wife. W. T. Moncrief sent for the doctor today. Mrs. Musgrave was pretty sick yesterday. Jim Rambo was after the doctor yesterday. ============================================================================= HUNTON NOTES Hunton, September 20 Harris Simmons of Wolf City, Texas, visited his sister Mrs. Howard, this week. Dr. Dorbison reports considerable sickness at present. Mrs. R. H. Addison has been quite sick several days with Erysipelas, but is improving. Herbert Kite left Sunday for Ft. Worth, Texas, where he has accepted a position. Floyd Ellis and Miss Mollie Pharis were married Sunday at the home of the bride’s parents. A large number of friends were present and enjoyed a sumptuous dinner. Mr. W. B. Casey and wife are rejoicing over a fine boy baby this week. J. H. Hathaway of near, Nixon, visited relatives and friends near this place Saturday and Sunday. ============================================================================= The Wapanucka Press, 28 September 1905 MULES STOLEN Two fine mules were stolen from W. M. Lucas, living near Copeland, last Thursday night. Mr. Lucas has offered a reward of $25.00 for the mules. One is a black mare mule, 15 1/2 hands high, branded S on the left jaw and shoulder. The other is a dark brown horse mule, 15 1/2 high brand as the other and half circle U on right shoulder. Both are fine mules in tip top shape. BROOM FACOTRY W. H. Campster of Durant is preparing to open a broom factory in Wapanucka. Mr. Campster has been conducting a broom factory at Durant for a number of years and is a man who knows his business. He comes to Wapanucka to open the new enterprise here because he is confident that this city will make one of importance. This is another valuable little enterprise added to Wapanucka’s industries. Everyone counts. We need a hundred of these small industries and can get them if we go after them in the right spirit. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- MURDER HANGED Rufus Binyon, Child Murderer, Pays Penalty of Crime Committed in May, 1900 The Negro Cool In The Face Of Death Every Effort Exhausted to Save His Neck, But of No Avail – Appeal to President Made In Vain – First Legal Hanging In Southern District Ardmore: The first legal execution in the Southern district of the Indian Territory occurred here Friday, when Rufus Binyon paid the penalty imposed by the laws of his country. Binyon was first convicted of murder in May, 1900, and sentenced to hand, but his attorneys have fought the case persistently until it was finally dismissed in the supreme court of the United States for want of jurisdiction, and the sentence was then ordered carried out. Recently his attorneys, Wiggins & Brown, a firm of colored lawyers of Ardmore, applied for a commutation of sentence, and enlisted the aid of Bishop Arnett of Ohio, but the president declined to interfere. Thursday the lawyers exhausted the last hope of relief they had and applied to Judge Dickerson, of Chickasha, for a writ of habeas corpus, alleging that Binyon was insane. The application was denied, but at the telegraphic suggestion of Judge Dickerson, United States Marshal Colbert empanelled a jury and conducted an examination, the jury’s verdict being that he was “not insane.” At various times during his incarceration the condemned man has displayed symptoms of insanity, and many of the officials who have been in close contact with him for so many years firmly believed him to be insane, while others are firmly of the belief that he is practically a moral degenerate. Binyon up to he time of his execution, evidenced no outward signs of nervousness or fear as to the result although realizing that he must surely be hanged, but has seemingly been unconcerned as to the outcome of the efforts of the lawyers to save his neck. He has been one of the coldest men at the jail during the time of the preparations for the hanging and the noise of the carpenters erecting the instrument of death failed to affect his nerve. The execution took place in the rear of the federal jail in an enclosure erected for that purpose and the attendance was limited to a few officials and guards and the reporters for the newspapers. The execution was quickly over; the condemned man shot into space within six minutes after reaching the scaffold, the fall breaking his neck. There was hardly a tremor of a muscle, save a slight twitching of the fingers. On the scaffold Binyon sang the son, “I’m Going Home to Die No More,” Then said “Good-bye to you all: be good people.” The straps were then adjusted, and he repeated the Lord’s Prayer, at the end of which a signal from United States Marshal Colbert, the trap was sprung by Deputy Marshal Sublette, of Mill Creek. The crime committed by Binyon was the murder of his step-daughter by hitting her on the head with a board. He then attempted to conceal the crime by burning the body in a fireplace in his house. The mother of the child discovered the crime and notified other negroes in the neighborhood, who brought him to jail in chains. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fine twin boys were born to Mr. and Mrs. Jim Watts, living near Byrne, Tuesday night. Charles Morgan, the prosperous merchant of Ego was in town Tuesday evening. Miss Cora Skeen is attending Hargrove College at Ardmore. R. H. Addison was over from near Hunton Tuesday. McKee James, the big planter of near Byrne, was in town yesterday. Judge J. Wallis was over from near Byrne yesterday. Fire this morning destroyed the home of James Smith in west part of town. Most of the household goods were saved. Miss Ida Crews is working at the Myers Store. LOCALS The baby of Mr. and Mrs. C. Logan, who lives near Byrne, died Monday. The children of J. H. Young are very sick this week. A fine ten pound boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Baily Monday night. Henry Renegar of Ardmore was visiting his nephew, Dr. J. F. Renegar, here Saturday. W. S. Burns, a prominent farmer of Connorville, was transacting business in town Saturday. The five year old child of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. White, who live over in the Wilson neighborhood, died last Thursday night. Dr. J. H. Hardy was over from Cope Saturday attending to business matters. C. W. Wallace has moved back to town after living on the farm in Wells Valley during the spring and summer. J. H. McClendon was out from Atoka Sunday looking after matters of interest and shaking hands with old friends, W. P. Callis has his hand badly mashed in a thrashing machine last Friday. It was only a flesh wound though and is not likely to prove serious. Dr. E. N. Moses, the veterinary surgeon, will be here on the first Saturday in October to doctor the sick and afflicted horses and mules of the community needing attention. Col. James Staples has moved to Ardmore where he goes to enter business. Mr. Staples has many friends in and around Wapanucka who regret his moving away but who wish him well at Ardmore. Jeff Wood and V. Stephens played the Corbet-Fitzsimmons act in a fist fight on Main Street late Saturday evening. The trouble that brought about the scrap between the two men was a dispute over some cotton rent, so we understand. G. Jennings of Potawatomie County, Oklahoma, was visiting his brother, H. J. Jennings, over in Wells Valley this week. Mr. Jennings lives neighbor to J. H. Hurst who moved there last winter. He says Mr. Hurst is getting along well. Broshears Brothers of Lawton have been declared bankrupts by the court. Creditors have filed claims amounting to $6,000 and their stock of merchandise invoices $1,200. A grocery store at Lindsay was entered by burglars one night last week and $225 worth of goods and money were taken. The same night a horse, which had been tired at the rear of a church while the owner was attending services, was stolen. Prof. S. M. Barrett of the Lawton city schools is writing a historical sketch of events in which Geronimo, the Apache chief, was connected. ============================================================================= VIOLA ITEMS Viola, September 25 The bright little boy of J. D. Parmlee died on Wednesday of last week, Throat disease was the trouble. Mr. Laind has a very sick child. Mr. Dickson’s little boy is getting up now. Mr. Shields little boy is improving. Mr. Shields is sick now. J. F. Monk as bought the store at Cope and has moved. Mr. Hensley of Cope has moved to the Monk place. A. B. Sanders was visiting in Viola yesterday. Mrs. Fegett has gone on a visit to her daughter in Texas. Mr. Henry’s family have been very sick but are better now. Chapman Bros. have bought out the J. D. Parmlee cotton crop. Mr. Parmlee will move to Viola for the present. ============================================================================= HUNTON NOTES Hunton, September 27 Claud Nix of Jesse gave our community a call Saturday evening. J. F. Clutts, while gathering corn this week had a team to run away with him, which resulted in spraining his back. He is not hurt seriously, however. Postmaster, R. H. Addison is sick this week. O. E. Simmons and family visited relatives near Lehigh Saturday. J. B. Blanchett is on the sick list this week. ============================================================================= JAUNITA ITEMS Juanita, September 27 Mr. J. A. Hutchins of Olney, was looking over Juanita this week. Mr. Voyles and Kindral of Hunton are prospecting at Juanita. Mr. Voyles bought three lots of Judge Jackson. Mr. Wishard of Ravia, bought two lots on which he will erect a livery stable and yard. Mr. Cody of Reagan bought two lots. Seems as if Juanita is on a boom. Messrs L. H. Grigsby and D. Johnson are preparing their land for a big wheat crop. Mr. Jack Towler and partner were trading here Saturday. L. H. Girgsby went to Wapanucka on business Saturday. Report cotton selling at 10 cents. Mr. J. W. Forrester of Hunton and wife were sight seeing at the springs Sunday. Mr. Forrester is an old pioneer citizen and has seen many changes in this country. Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Grigsby gave the young people a most enjoyable social one night last week with quite a large attendance. All report a nice time. Mrs. Grigsby is being congratulated for the manner in which she entertained the crowd. Col. Will Mosle and family attended singing at Juanita Springs Sunday. Grandma Words and daughter, Miss Minnie, Mr. Lankford and wife of Hunton, spent the day at Juanita Sunday. Mr. Burch and family were attending services a Juanita Sunday. Mr. Morton and wife of Wapanucka were at the springs Sunday evening. Mr. Attaway and family were looking over the city of Juanita Sunday. Mr. Gloree and family were sight seeing Sunday. Gloree says he never seen any water like this Bromide. Uncle Bully Cribbs and family attended services at this place Sunday. Mrs. Statler and Mrs. Culberson of Byrne were enjoying the water at Juanita Springs Sunday. Your quill driver got a whiff of booze Sunday eve. Better look out fellows, Jim Bridges will get you yet. =============================================================================