The Wapanucka Press Jun 1903 - Johnston County, Oklahoma Submitted by: Mary Achterhof 2 Mar 2008 Return to Johnston County Archives: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ok/johnston/johnston.htm ========================================================================= USGENWEB NOTICE Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ========================================================================= The Wapanucka Press, 4 June 1903 JONES – EPPERSON R. F. Jones of Wapanucka, and Miss Salie Epperson wee married last Sunday at the home of the bride’s parents, near Ego. Mr. Jones is one of the promising young men of Wapanucka, while the bride is one of the popular young ladies of the Ego neighborhood. G. G. Perkins was here from Ego yesterday. CARD OF THANKS Having leased my hotel, “The Square House,” to Mr. J. E. Harrison I take this opportunity to thank the merchants and people of Wapanucka for their kind assistance. I also desire to thank the traveling public for their kind patronage and hope they will continue to stop at the Square, where they will always receive the best of treatment and most courteous welcome. Respt. Mrs. M. P. Robertson SARAH NOAH On May 26th, Miss Sarah Noah niece of H. C. Wilson died. Miss Wilson as well educated and was a member of the Standing Rock church. Do you mourn when another star shines out from glittering sky? Do you weep when the raging voice of war and the storm of conflict die? Then, why should your tears run down, and your heart be sorely riven? For another gem in the Saviour’s crown, and another soul in heaven. MAN FEARS LYNCHING A Chickasha Man, Who Shot His Wife, Afraid of a Mob Chickasha: James A. Norris, a stone cutter, shot his wife after a bitter quarrel, in which he accused her of infidelity. The woman received two bullet wounds from a 41-caliber revolver, one in the shoulder and one in the head; the latter of which may prove fatal. When Norris was arrested he asked the officers for protection as the feeling among the citizens is running high, and he fears that he may be lynched. DEPUTY MARSHAL KILLED Charles Walters Mortally Shot by a Negro Desperado South McAlester: Deputy United States Marshal Charles Walters was mortally wounded at Dow, a small mining town near this city, by Monroe Carpenter, a negro desperado, who was resisting arrest. Carpenter and his partner, Al Thomas, were wanted for burglary, and Thomas had already been placed under arrest. When they went to Carpenter’s home he was met by a volley of buck shot from a shotgun, which tore off his right arm and inflicted fatal wounds. LOCAL ITEMS Robert and Ed. Howell took in the sights at Tishomingo Tuesday. Forbas Leflore and family were in the city yesterday visiting Mrs. Leflore’s sister, Mrs. S. A. Attaway. Prof. Dixon and sister, Miss Gertrude are attending the fair at Shawnee this week. Mr. Porter is now driving the delivery wagon for W. A. McAlester & Co. P. K. Wall was in the city from Belton Monday. Press says he has a fine crop. G. T. Auston, a prominent farmer of Viola, was transacting business in the city Tuesday. Hiram Morgan, of the firm of Morgan & Son at Ego, was transacting business in town Tuesday. C. C. Beene was in the city from Boggy Depot Monday. Mr. Beene says that crop prospects in his neighbor hood where never better. Mrs. M. P. Robertson has leased the Square Hotel to Mr. Joseph Harrison, of Missouri. Mr. Harrison too charge the first of the month. Last Sunday Mrs. Burns, proprietor of the Ohio Hotel, served an elegant dinner in honor of Messers. E. A. Durham and Edgar Walton. The table was laden with beautiful flowers, and delicious eatables which were served by Miss Nora in a way pleasing to the guests. Those present were: Misses Addington and Rudd; Messers Durham, Walton, Bradly, Cunningham and Dixon. Dan Bosley is sick this week, J. R. Hancock was down from Byrne yesterday. Mr. Johnson was here from Jesse Saturday to see Dr. Stephenson. Two fine horses were stolen from Jack Taylor near Byrne last Friday night. One of them was branded in the C brand. Miss Frony McCrary left Tuesday for Wichita Falls, Texas, where she will visit relatives. She took little Frony Witte with her. Two fine black mares were stolen from J. N. Teafatiller near Hogan post office Monday night. Mr. Teafatiller offers a reward of $25.00 for the horses. Henry Fisher who has been catching fish and bringing to town by the wagon loads and peddling them out was arrested Tuesday for refusing to take out a license. He finally fished down into his pocket and dug up the tax and was released. HUNTON ITEMS Nat Adderson was in Wapanucka last Saturday and bought a riding cultivator of E. J. Ball. Ray Kindred lost a good horse last week. John Hastings is the proudest man in this country. It’s a boy. Bob Stratton went to Lehigh last Saturday on his bicycle. It rained and he had to walk home. LOCAL ITEMS T. J. McCurty was in from Wiley Monday. Dr. E. N. Wright was in the city from Olney Monday. James B. Farris attended to business at Coalgate Monday. A fine baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Will Barbee last Friday. J. W. Williams of Purcell is here this week visiting Dr. R. W. Roach. Mrs. T. B. Murphey has been very sick during the past week. J. C. Fahrney was in from Boggy Depot last Saturday on business. A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Attaway Monday morning. Lee Richards came down from South McAlester Monday. He is laying brick at that place. J. G. Allison and family have moved to Coalgate. The Press will keep them informed about Wapanucka. N. Adams came in Saturday from Salt Springs and took the north bound train for Coalgate to attend the bedside of a sick son. A new post office, by the name of Coatsworth, has been established four miles west of Viola. The mail is supplied three times a week from Viola. C. S. Walden is postmaster. S. A. Attaway was sick this week, W. J. Bond and family visited relatives at South McAlester Sunday and Monday. Mr. and Mrs. M. W. White’s baby has been very sick during the past week. J. O. Surrell and wife, of Jesse, spent Sunday with Mrs. Surrell’s parents, Judge and Mrs. C. A. Skeen. From Dr. Stephenson we learn that a pair of fine girls, weighing 8 1/2 each were born to Mr. and Mrs. Jim Watts last Saturday. Mother and babes are getting along nicely. Mrs. J. R. Coffman left Friday for Denton, O. T. where she is visiting relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Eli Roberts returned Tuesday from Ladonia, Texas where they spent a pleasant week with relatives. Mrs. S. H. Musgrave is visiting her relatives near Ardmore this week and the :Old man” is doing the young man act. Zeak Fuller was up from Ego Friday shaking hands with friends. Mr. Fuller says he has a very fine corn crop. He has 15 acres of early corn now in tassel. Miss Blanch Robinson, a beautiful, accomplished young lady of Denton, Texas, came in on the noon train Monday and will spend the summer here with her sister, Mrs. J. B. Farris. Mr. and Mrs. D. C. Coffman left Friday for Sterling, O. T. where they will spend the summer. A fine boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Albird, who live some miles south east of town, Monday morning. Dr. M. P. Skeen is attending the meeting of the Indian Territory Medical Association in session at South McAlester this week. J. B. Enfield and Miss Dixon spent Sunday in Tishomingo the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Dudley. Luther Fountain has moved from the Read farm west of town into the P. K. Wall residence in old town. Jack Nixon has bought the confectionery business of M. C. Bledsoe on Choctaw Avenue. Mr. Bledsoe will leave Wapanucka in the near future. He has many friends here who are sorry to see him leave from among them. The Wapanucka Press, 11 June 1903 SALT SPRINGS BRIEFS – June 9 Mr. Kirkpatrick was in this community the first of the week selling out some beef. He was gladly received. Mr. Springer is on the sick list this week. We hope to soon see him out again. COPE ITEMS Our blacksmith, R. H. Kimbrugh, happened to a very painful accident last week by getting a piece of steel stuck in his hand. A DOUBLE HANGING In the United States court at South McAlester last week, Charles Barrett convicted of the murder of John Hennessey, at Calvin, and Dora Wright, a negro woman convicted of the murder of her adopted daughter, a Wilburton were sentenced by Judge W. H. H. Clayton to be hanged on Friday the 17th of July. The following is the proceedings of the court in the Barrett case as appearing in the South McAlister Daily News: The court room was packed Wednesday afternoon when the death sentence was passed by Judge Clayton on Charles Barrett and Dora Wright. There was a silence as of the tomb throughout the solemn proceedings. According to the shorthand notes of Stenographer Dubois, the following was the exact language used” The Court: “Barrett, you stand convicted of murder. You were defended by a lawyer of your choice and tried by a jury substantially of your own selection, and the jury has found you guilty of murder. Have you anything to say why the sentence of the law should not be pronounced against you? (No response) “The sentence of the law as pronounced by the court against you, Charles Barrett, for the crime of murder, of which you stand convicted in this court, is, that the marshal of this district shall now take you to the United States jail, located at South McAlester, in the Central district of the Indian Territory, and there safely keep you until Friday, the 17th day of July, 1903, on which day, on peril of what may befall him, between the hours of sunrise and sunset, he shall cause execution hereof by taking you to some convenient place within the Central district of the Indian Territory to be selected by him and there cause you to be hanged by the neck until you are dead. And may God have mercy on your soul. I think, Barrett, that perhaps I ought to say something to you. In all human probability, the sentence that has just been pronounced against you will be carried into execution. I cannot see that there can be any ground for executive clemency in your case. And, therefore, my advice to you is that you prepare your soul to meet your God; that you utilize a few remaining days of your life in preparing for the great change that will undoubtedly come to you upon the 17th day of next July. We are taught by the Bible, and as Christian people we believe that no matter how black or damning the sin may be of which we are guilty, that it may approach the Great God of Mercy in a proper way, He will forgive us. My advice to you is to call to your assistance some minister of the gospel in whom you have confidence, and to listen to his words and take his advice. That is all I have to say to you. Of course you may go on, recklessly if you desire. It is entirely with you, and I do it kindly. I do not want to add anything to your present lamentable condition, but simply say to you that if I were you I would make all preparation for the great change that will shortly come to you.” HUNTON NOTES - June 9 Oscar Wood says he has sold out his crop and will leave. M. Y. Moran attended to business in Jesse Saturday. Dr. Ellis’s brother, of Wyoming, is here visiting the doctor. Marsh Jamerson bought most of the steer calves in this part of the country, paying seven and eight dollars per head. Louis Rickey has given up his crop and will go to hunting bee trees. FIGHT WITH HORSE THIEVES Marshal Johnson ran amuck with a gang of horse thieves in Boggy bottom near Olney, Tuesday morning and a pitched battle resulted, but Johnson being alone and having the odds against him had to retreat. Several shots were fired and their bullets came very near getting Johnson. Johnson came to Olney and telephone to Wapanucka for assistance and about 25 young men armed themselves and hastened to the scene, but upon their arrival, which was near dark, the gang had escaped. A negro woman was killed by unknown parties just across the river from Olney soon that morning and it is believed that the desperadoes did the killing. It is believed to have been the Whiteherst gang who is operating in this section and the eastern part of the Choctaw Nation. McKinley, the son of H. C. Pearrigen, is holding down the position of messenger boy at the Choctaw railroad depot. LOCAL ITEMS F. N. Juhan and family are spending the week on Blue, fishing. Miss Mary Dyers is visiting Mrs. J. O. Surrell at Jesse this week. Dr. French of Milburn is in the city this week, the guest of Dr. E O. Loomis. T. J. Chamberlin and family, J. E. Walton and family and Will Walton and sister, Miss Edith, went fishing on Blue yesterday. Pope Burton, a prominent merchant of Kittie, was in the city yesterday transacting business. Tony Keller, of Ada, was in the city Tuesday the guest of Mayor Barker and family. Martin Smith who has been working at Tulsa for several months, returned home last week. Charles Morgan the merchant price of Ego, was attending to business in the city yesterday. Miss Anna Jinkins who has been visiting relatives in Dallas, Texas, the past two months returned home Tuesday. W. W. Patten and J. T. Hulsey made a drive through the country yesterday, looking at the crops and surveying out future trade territory. R. C. Tate who was here during last year managing the Round bale gin, returned yesterday and will take up his old position. Mr. Tate’s many friends are glad to have him back with them. B. F. Hargrove, one of the leading farmers of the Cope neighborhood, and his two beautiful daughters were in town Saturday and gave the Press a pleasant call. All efforts of the doctors to heal the wound in the leg of Tom Webb, son of Hough Webb, caused by an accidental gun shot about two months ago, proved fruitless and last Sunday the leg was amputated just below the hip joint. Dr. A. W. Burton performed the operation and was assisted by his wife, Dr. Laura E. Burton, and Dr. M. P. Skeen. From Dr. Burton the Press learns that the young man is getting along nicely since the operation. Marshal Criswell and possemen raided a joint at Olney last Friday morning and found a large supply of whiskey. The booze consisting of over a hundred pint bottles was spilt. John Clevinger killed himself at Alva by hanging. He climbed upon the barn manger, tied a rope to a rafter, the other end around his neck and then jumped off. His neck was broken and death is supposed to have been instantaneous. LOCAL ITEMS Miss Perkins is sick this week with fever. The many friends of Mrs. Bud Johnson will be pleased to know that she is better. Mrs. C. A. Skeen attended the closing exercises of Hargrove college at Ardmore last week. Walter Skeen and sister, Miss Cora, returned Monday from Ardmore where they have been attending Hargrove College. Mrs. A. M. Williams is sick this week. Mrs. Barnes sends the Press to Paul Jones at Ardmore. W. J. Scott, one of the best farmers of the Kittie neighborhood, was looking after business in the city Monday. He reports good crops in his community. J. W. Riley was sick last week but is now better. F. Finnes Fox of Ardmore past through the city Thursday en route to McLish’s ranch where he spent the week fishing and hunting. W. O. Salmon, cashier of the First National Bank, has been sick during the week. J. M. Taylor, one of the best farmers of Salt Springs prairie, was transacting business in the city Saturday. J. F. Milligan, one of the prosperous planters of the Viola country, was attending to business in the city Saturday. M. C. Bledseo, left for Atoka Monday where he will work. Will Henegar, of Haileyville, is here this week visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Henegar. J. B Henderson was here from Oconee last Friday night after a coffin for a boy who died in that neighborhood that day. Dr. Renegar, Lee Richards and Mac Workman caught 125 pounds of fish in the Deleware River Friday evening. E. J. Ball and Attorney Charles M. Crowell were transacting business with the commissioners court at Atoka Thursday. Rev. R. F. Kirkpatrick transacted business at Coalgate Monday. E. J. Ball of Wapanucka was in the city the first of the week, transacting business with Hale-Halsell. Coalgate Courier. The Wapanucka Press, 18 June 1903 TOOK A SHOT AT HIM Old man Spencer and old man Anderson who live in the settlement about four miles east of town had a difficulty Saturday morning, in which the former took a shot at the later with a shotgun. It seems that one of Spencer’s daughters had been staying at old man Anderson’s house and that was the cause of the fracus. It is said that Spencer started to Anderson’s house after the girl, carrying his gun, and on his way met old man Anderson, who also had a gun and a row between them arose. Spencer shot at Anderson but failed to get his game. Marshal Criswell arrested Spencer Saturday evening and in a trial before Commissioner Ralls at Atoka Monday he was acquitted. Both are old men. KILLED HIS FATHER J. A. Laster was shot and instantly killed by his son, C. J. Laster, at Mannsville last Saturday evening. Trouble had been brewing between these two men for a long time and Saturday they met at Mannsville, where the son drew a shot gun and emptied both barrels in his father's body, killing him instantly. The young man has been placed in jail at Ardmore. DOTS FROM COPE – June 16 There is a great deal of sickness in this locality now, as Dr. Hardy seems to be up and going all the time. J. H. Arnold and S. R. Talkington, two prominent merchants from Mill Creek, were in our town last week. VIOLA ITEMS – June 16 We are sorry to state that Mrs. Cribbs, of Salt Springs, is very sick. We understand that Mr. Springer is very sick. Messrs. Long and Lenley of Franks were in Viola yesterday. A B. Sanders and family of Stonewall, were visiting Pa and Ma at Viola Saturday and Sunday. As a result of a quarrel at a rural dance near Stroud, Oklahoma, Riley Minds, an onlooker, was shot and instantly killed and Tom Reynolds was fatally stabbed. David Cook also received serious stabs. PREPARING TO DIE Charles Barrett, the Condemned Murderer Getting Ready to Meet His God South McAlester: Charles Barrett, condemned to die on the scaffold July 17 for murder, has been taken from main federal jail building where he has been since his arrest, and placed in the small barricaded hospital building within the jail stockade. He is the sole occupant of the building. Barrett stated to his minister that he desired to get away from the great throng of prisoners in order that he might give study to the preparation he is making to die a Christian. When told that he was to be moved to the hospital building in order that he could have more privacy and receive better accommodations both in matter of food and bedding, the prisoner was much pleased and made the change without a word of protest. Barrett has informed the guards that he does not desire to red the newspapers. He wants to be left alone with his Bible. CHARGED WITH RAPE Ardmore: J. W. Sykes, a physician has been placed in jail here, charged with rape upon his fourteen year old stepdaughter. In the examining trial the girl testified that he had made numerous assaults for the past five years, and that he had threatened her with instant death if she informed anyone. The mother of the girl became suspicious, but was afraid to tell the officers. A few days ago, while Sykes was absent, an officer happened to pass the home and the mother told him and Sykes was put under arrest, and bound over to the grand jury without bail. LOCAL ITEMS Mrs. W. C. Branham is sick this week. F. N. Juhan made a business trip to Ardmore Tuesday. Miss Georgia McSpadden, of Wichita Falls, Texas, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. C. L. Witte, on First Street in East end. HUNTON NOTES – June 17 Jim Rickey and Charles Holt had a scrap today over a chew of tobacco, O. E. Simons lost two cows and a hog this week which were bitten by a mad dog. There is a great mad dog scare here. Seveal have been killed buy many more needing to go to the chop-block. Levi Ricky says he doesn’t want any cotton anyhow. He has planted three times and has not yet secured a stant. Mr. Cameron, our worthy mail carrier, is pleasing the people by the way he delivers their mail at their doors. Addison Bros. are building an addition to their store. We have elected Dr. Ellis dog killer and he is certainly onto his job. Nat Addison has stopped his hands from chopping his cotton to wait to see what the worms are going to do with it. COATSWORTH NEWS – June 14 The web worms are devastating the cotton crops and the farmers are no very well pleased over the outlook. We are all very proud of our little post office. Mr. Walden the postmaster has a nice stock of goods and is gaining a host of customers. Lon Heed has stopped his hands with chopping cotton on account of webb worms. Burch Miller of this place went fishing Saturday night and caught 30 lbs. Prof. Vauters of Connersville, lectured at the school house one mile from here last Saturday night. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Heed, of Ardmore, was visiting his brother, Lon Heed last week. Robert Gray killed a huge rattlesnake on the mountain near his house this week. It had four rattles and a button. Mr. Drummons, of Galveston, was here this week. ADMINISTRATOR’S SALE By virtue of an order of William H. H. Clayton, Judge of the United States Court for the Central District of the Indian Territory, made in vacation, undersigned administrator of the estate of Alinton Telle, deceased, will on the 8th day of July, 1903, at the hours of 10:00 o’clock in the forenoon of said day at the “Talle Ranch” about two miles east of Byrne, Indian Territory, in said district, expose for sale at public auction, to the highest bidder, the personal property of said deceased, a list of which will be seen at the post office in Wapanucka, Indian Territory. Terms of sale. – Purchases of less than fifty dollars to be paid in hand; for that amount and over, a credit of four months, the purchases giving bond or note with good or approved security. James H. Chambers, Administrator Lee Taylor authorizes the Press to state that he would not sell his ground for cemetery purposes for any consideration. LOCAL ITEMS T. J. McCurdy was in from Wiley Monday. Mr. Deford who lives north of town is sick this week with fever. Mrs. M. A. Williams who was very sick last week is better. A baby of Mr. and Mrs. Williamson, who live in town, is sick this week. Mrs. Attaway who has been sick for several weeks is better. Col. C. L. Herbert, a prominent Ardmore lawyer, was attending to business in the city Friday. Messrs. Don J. Sowers and J. D. Enfield left for Iowa Saturday where they will visit home folks. Dr. Renegar reports the little boy of Bill Watts who has been quite sick with fever as better. Little Froney Witte has been very sick during the past week. W. J. Foster, one of the prominent Viola farmers, was in town Saturday. A. E. Nichols and son came down from Haileyville, on the excursion train, and spent Sunday with J. E. Benson, his brother-in-law. Contractor Schnider began work Monday morning on the stone building of Emery Walton on east side of Choctaw Avenue. The work will now be pushed to completion. Rev. G. W. Day who has been living on his farm east of town a few miles has moved to the M. P. Skeen house in Old town. He will build him a residence sometime next fall. The people of the city welcome Mr. Day and family among them. Last Friday Marshal Criswell arrested Jack Carnes and sister Maggie, on a charge of incest and in a trial before Commissioner Ralls at Atoka both were bound over in a bond of $1,000 each to await the action of the grand jury. The Carnes live about 6 miles east of town. The Wapanucka Press, 25 June 1903 JESSE NEWS NOTES – June 22 Miss Maud Thompson of this place is visiting Rev. Martins family at Wapanucka this week. Tom Attaway is at Ada on business for a day to two this week. Mr. and Mrs. Sid Attaway were visiting here the first of the week. MISS RUDD ENTERTAINS One of the most brilliant social events of the season occurred Wednesday evening when Miss Clara Rudd entertained in honor of her sister, Mrs. Wood.The order of the evening was Flinch, that most fascinating and deservedly popular game. We do not remember who carried off the consolation prize but think it was Dr. Cunningham. After delicate refreshments consisting of two courses were served, the rooms were cleared for dancing most of the music being furnished by Mr. Tate and Miss Jenkins. The party broke up at one o’clock and all those present voted the hostesses and the evening charming. Those present were: Misses Daisy and Lillie O’Neal, Miss Thurman of Ardmore, Misses Ruth and Lucy Loomis, Messers Walton, Tate, Dickerson, Summerfield, Bradley, Drs. Cunningham and Skeen. CHARGED WITH MURDERING HIS FATHER Ardmore: Eli Julian has been arrested at Bennington charged with the murder of h is father Solomon Julian, a well known citizen living in the Choctaw Nation. Later he was given a hearing and remanded without bail, Mrs. Julian, widow of the dead man, who was detained by the officers, was released, having proven she had no connection with the crime. Mrs. Judge Brooks and children, of Dallas, Texas, Mrs. L. H. Peters of Waxahachie, Mrs. Wells of Tishomingo and Mrs. Price of Rolf are spending this week with the family of W. A. Jenkins. John M. Hodges, of Atoka and H. C. Wilson, of Wapanucka, would represent Atoka County in the Choctaw legislature in a fearless and able manner. LOCAL ITEMS Dr. Laura E. Burton reports the baby of Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Williams as convalescent. Ed Crutchfield, of Sherman, was visiting friends in the city the first of the week. Dr. Burton reports that Tom Webb, the young man whose leg was amputated about two weeks ago as getting along nicely. A. I. McAlester and Mr. Kelley made a business trip through the country up around Hunton and Kittie last week. They report fine crops in that section of the country. T. J. Ball, of Lehigh and Mr. Delanney of Atoka were here last week. Mr. Ball was visiting his father, W. H. Ball and Mr. Delaney was buying cattle. Deputy Criswell brought in Henry Harrison, a young negro buck, Monday evening, for getting too gay with a sixshooter at the negro church across Boggy during a blowout time the colored brethren were having there Sunday night. Alvin Ervin and Mrs. Chesier were married last Thursday evening. The ceremony took place at the home of Will Ervin in the east part of town and was performed by Rev. J. A. Trickey,, Pastor of the M. E. Church South. Dr. Provine, of Viola, came in Tuesday and took the north bound train for north Texas points, in search of recreation. The doctor has been in very feeble health for several months but he is now looking well again. He promises to write us about his trip. Mrs. M. J. Curry and daughter, of Butler, Missouri, are visiting Mr. Curry, our popular road master, this week. Misses Wheeler and Wolverton of Ardmore, who have been visiting relatives in the city the past few weeks, returned home Tuesday. F. M. Curry, of Olney, spent Sunday in the city visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Curry. Mr. Curry is the C. O. & G. agent at Olney. Mrs. Byrne Statler, of Byrne, gave a dinner party last week in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Fountain, their parents Mr. and Mrs. Gabel, and Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Reams. Miss Clay also entertained Miss Myrtle Driggers of Jesse and Misses Allie O’Neal and Lucy Loomis of Wapanucka. J. C. Quarre, of Mena, Arkansas, has accepted the position as day operator at the C. O. & G. depot. Mrs. Quarrer will move to Wapanucka and make this her home. DOTS FROM COPE – June 21 Charley Wallace’s baby was quite sick a few days but glad to say it is improving. Mrs. White has been on the sick list but better today. Dr. Hardy says sickness is letting up some. LOCAL ITEMS B. F. Stroud attended to business at Ardmore last week. S. C. Williams sends the Press to J. B. Dorsey, at Ashland, I. T. J. O. Surrell and wife, of Jesse, were here Sunday visiting relatives. Misses Indian Lindsay, Dora and Lula Ball left Friday for Sulphur Springs, where they will spend several days with friends and relatives. Mrs. J. L. Bayne, and son, of Peoria, Illinois, are visiting Mr. Bayne. E. J. Ball was out west of Tishomingo last Friday on business. Judge C. A. Skeen made a business trip to Sherman, Texas, last Friday. Gov. P. S. Mosley has completed arrangements to erect a Presbyterian church at Wide Springs, 5 miles north west of town. Twelve wagons were sent to Coalgate Monday where the lumber was purchased for the building. Mrs. T. B. Murphey is very sick this week. C. E. Hook of Salt Springs was in town Saturday on business. Master Charles Patten, little son of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Patten, is very sick this week. Miss Fannie Epperson, of Ego, was in the city the first of the week visiting her sister, Mrs. R. F. Jones. J. W. Thompson, of Jesse, was trading in the city Saturday. He reports the worms almost completely destroying the cotton crop in his locality. W. A. Snellgrove and R. F. Keys were in the city Thursday on business. Mrs. F. M. Jackson is at Bokchito and Utica this week visiting her children and friends. S. N. Sparks living about six miles east of town, and who has been very sick with fever, is better. Eli Roberts is having plans made out and will soon begin the erection of a dwelling house out in East end. Gov. Mosley in company with N. C. Waddill paid this office a pleasant call Monday morning. Mr. Waddill is an old newspaper man. ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Return to Johnston County Archives: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ok/johnston/johnston.html