The Wapanucka Press Aug 1904 - Johnston County, Oklahoma Submitted by: Mary Achterhof 5 May 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 August 1904 HURT IN A RUNAWAY Last Monday evening a team with which Lue Pittman and Byron Lents were hauling baled hay on the Ream Valley farm south of town, became frightened by the falling of the front bales from the wagon, resulting in a general run away and smashup. Pittman fell and was fun over by the heavy loaded wagon, cutting an ugly gash on his right ear, dislocating the collar bone and bruising him otherwise considerably. The Lents boy jumped from the wagon in time and was not hurt. Fortunately R. J. Lents, father of one of the boys, saw the team running a break-neck speed and succeeded in stopping it before further damage was done. Pittman, while severely hurt, will recover. Deputy Criswell and Johnson brought in a man by the name of Langly last Thursday from north of Kittie for horse stealing and landed him in jail. They also recovered two horses. AT REST Our community was saddened Thursday, July 28, on hearing of the death of Mrs. Virgie Rodgers, wife of Mr. John Rodgers, who had been a sufferer with consumption many months , and while her death was expected, and not so sudden as it might have otherwise been, yet to have her young life go as it did, leaving a devoted husband, father, mother, brother and sisters to mourn her loss, is very sad. Mrs. Rodgers was born May 22, 1879. She was married to Mr. Rodgers January 18, 1903. It was a happy union that only death could separate. Mrs. Rodgers had a large circle of friends. Everyone who knew her had the highest respect for her and among her nearest and dearest she was all they would have her as a friend. She was warm hearted and kind to all, but the secret of her sunny life lay in her close companion with her Savior; for she was a true Christian. She never murmured nor complained through all her sufferings, seemingly forgetful of self. She constantly strove to bring sunshine into the lives around he and all who were blessed with her friendship felt that every day she was among them was a help Heavenward, for she said a few days before her death that she felt the presence of Jesus all the time and that she was ready to go. Let us not grieve for her, but think of her as resting at the feet of Jesus, with the smile of Heaven upon her face; think of her spirit as it hovers around and watches over us while we follow our daily occupations; and now since such is the will of God, let us echo back the voice of Angels in welcoming her home, for her work is done, her pilgrimage is ended. The funeral services were held in her home by Bro. James of Boggy Depot, after which a large concourse of people followed the remains to their last resting place. Yes, dear friend, thou as left us, Here the loss we deeply fee, But 'tis God who has berieft us; He can all our sorrows heal. A Friend BOY CHARGED WITH THEFT Lawton: Ernest Neely, a boy about 12 years old, was arrested here charged with the theft of a diamond and a gold ring. The boy had been hired to work in the cotton fields, and was told to stay in the house that day as the owners were going away. He will be given a hearing in a few days before Probate Judge Hussey. BROUGHT BACK FROM TEXAS Lawton: Deputy Sheriff Elrod has returned from Texas with A. Savell, who was turned over by the governor of that state on requisition of the governor of Oklahoma. Savell is under indictment in this county for shooting with intent to kill J. A. Hale in Lawton some two years ago. LOCALS J. B. Farris is at Stigler this week. J. L. Bayne was down from Tyrola this week. R. C. Tate is very sick this week with fever. W. A. Farmer attended Citizenship court at Tishomingo last week. Miss Eda Walton left Sunday for Conway, Arkansas, where she will visit relatives for a few weeks. V. Stevens, one of the leading farmers living near Byrne, was in town Friday on business. J. T. Hoover, the popular Ego postmaster, passed through the city yesterday en route home from a visit to relatives at Lehigh. J. G. Kimbrough, living on the Maytubby farm north of town, has one of the finest corn crops in the Delaware bottom to be found in the Wapanucka country. It will make 50 bushels to the acre or more. R. H. Johnson, who lived near Wapanucka last year but now living near Atoka, was visiting H. F. Richardson near town Friday. Mr. Johnson is a good farmer and he is seriously thinking of moving back to a good farming country. A. I. McAlister and Eli Roberts left Saturday evening for St. Louis to take in the fair and to buy their fall stocks. W. F. Hargrove is now working at his old trade with Lum Carter in the blacksmith shop, where he would be pleased to do the work of all his old patrons and many new ones. W. N. Shofner left Monday for Justin, Texas, where he has become interested in the banking business. Mr. Shofner is a splendid citizen, and while his friends here regret very much of losing him from among them, he has their best wishes of success in a new home. CARD OF THANKS The members of the entire family extend their heart-felt thanks to our kind friends and neighbors who so nobly assisted us in our great troubles and sad bereavement of our precious darling, Virgie. J. F. Rodgers, G. M. Street, N. R. Street CITY COUNCIL MEETING The city council held its regular meeting Monday. All members at the post. Chief Johnson handed in his monthly report which showed $33.50 collected in fines, dog and occupation taxes. The following bills were allowed: W. S. Johnson, one month salary and commission on tax collection. $23.50. Press, publishing ordinances, $9.00. Two petitions, signed by a large number of voters, both asking the council to not pass the stock law, were read. The proposed stock law ordinance was next taken up for consideration. A number of anti-stock law people were present to see a scrap, but it didn't materialize. Juhan moved and seconded by Wade that the ordinance go over to next meeting, which carried. The mayor urged the early disposal of the stock law matter as it had worked up quite a stir and excitement and appealed to the council to be careful. He strongly advocated submitting the proposition to be settled by the vote of the people if it was to be settled at all. The council then adjourned. Walter Skeen returned yesterday from Chillicothe, Missouri, where he has been attending college. Marshall Johnson and A. R. Fields of Ego received a fine pair of bloodhound pups this week from Iowa. They paid $90 for the pair. A REMARKABLE FAMILY Thirteen Boys, All In Good Health, and Ten Married Mill Creek: Marion Suddeleth, who lives here, is the youngest child of a family of thirteen boys, all of whom are living and in good health, and all but three are married and raising families of their own. Another peculiarity of this remarkable family is that there are not sisters, and there has never been a death or serious sickness of the members. The parents, though quite aged, are still hale, and reside on the home place in Texas. The boys are somewhat scattered, and now represent nearly all the leading professions and trades. AN OLD MEDAL FOUND It Dates Back to 1809 and was Dug Up In a Corn Field Lindsay: A silver medal, apparently of considerable historical value, was found a few days ago in a corn field four miles west of Lindsay by a little daughter of a Mr. Taylor. It is a round piece of silver and weighs about two ounces. On one side are the words, "James Madison, President of the United States, 1809," and on the obverse side are clasped hands and a tomahawk, with these words: "Peace and Friendship." Since being found the medal has changed hands several times, and is now in the possession of T. D. Wagoner, a real estate dealer and vice president of the Lindsay National Bank. SPILLED TWENTY CASKS OF BEER Ardmore" News reached Ardmore that Marshal Colbert and deputies at Tishomingo smashed and spilled twenty casks of pale beer, known as Long Horn. The marshal issued orders two weeks ago that he would not allow "Tin Top" to be sold in this district. BURNED WITH POWDER Two Men Injured by an Explosion Near Lawton Lawton: A. Brown, a young farmer living near Cement, while in town purchased a quantity of giant powder, which was tied up in a bundle and laid in the first of the wagon bed. Brown dropped a lighted match on the bundle containing the power and it was exploded. He was terribly burned about the face and hands, and his clothing was almost torn from his body. Thomas Melton who was on the wagon with Brown, was also badly burned about the face, and will likely lose his right arm, which was seriously injured. FREIGHT BRAKEMAN KILLED South McAlester: J. H. Morley, a freight brakeman, fell under the wheels of a freight train here and was instantly killed. His body was badly mangled. Murley's home was in Denison, Texas, to which place his body was taken for burial. The dead man recently inherited $30,000 and at the time of his death was making his trip over the road as a brakeman. VIOLA ITEMS - August 1 Mr. Nichols of Tishomingo will build some new houses in Viola soon. Mr. Nichols and wife of Tishomingo were in Viola yesterday. Mr. Chester is putting logs to the saw mill preparing to build a house and barn on his new place. Mr. White of Cope is cleaning out and putting in shape the old Provine storehouse preparatory to putting in a stock of goods about the 15. Notice - Jane Ananatubby is here by notified to appear at the land office at Tishomingo, the 12th day of August, 1904, as plaintiff in contest case. This July 28, 1904, Lankford Ananatubby, Isom Springs, I. T. HUNTON NOTES - August 2 Claud Nix is sick this week. Levi Rickey has sold out his crop here and gone back to Arkansas. Mert Simmons and family of Celeste, Texas, have been visiting relatives here. He expects to move to this country next fall. Mrs. Harden is the mother of a fine girl. Dr. Ellis, our popular physician, reports considerable sickness in the community at present. The Wapanucka Press, 11 August 1904 A KILLING NEAR WILBURTON Wilburton: At Godan post office, a few miles west of Wilburto, William Newborn, a negro, was shot and instantly killed. Three shots were fired, two of which took effect. Joseph Hatton, a negro, was arrested and brought to Wilburton for a preliminary hearing. ATTEMPTED TO HOLD UP THE PAYMASTER Durant: A bold attempt was made to hold up and rob Paymaster Moore of the Durant Water Works System. While en route to camp in a buggy an unknown person appeared at the side of the road a mile north of town and commanded Moore to halt. Instead of complying, Moore gave whip to his horse. The would be robber fired two shots after him, one bullet entered the buggy while five inches of the occupant. This is the fourth attempt within the last three months to rob Mr. Moore. WRITES OF HIS BROTHER Editor Press: My brother, J. W. Ausbrooks, the man who was killed near Wapanucka by W. D. Black, was born and raised in Sumner County, Tennessee, and had lived there all his life except the few months in the Indian Territory. He was raised by a widow mother, our father dying when we were very small. There were seven children, three girls and four boys. The three sisters have gone to their sweet home to meet the father gone on before, and now one of the brothers has fallen by the hands of a cruel, blood thirsty murderer. O, how could any body have been so cruel as was Black, after going out there and writing back for Ausbrooks, his father-in-law, to go to him from us all than then blow out his life, leaving the poor helpless wife and girls without husband or father to look to. O. God pity any wretch of a man. The tragedy has left here a heart broken mother, 77 years of age, to mourn and weep the remainder of her days. He said to the dear old mother, as the tears were streaming down from those eyes that had watched over his so long, "Mother I will come back and see you all," and now the sad, sad news comes that he has met death by the hands of a villain. Mother taught us from childhood "To do unto others as we would have them do unto us." Brother John had lived in Cumberland Presbyterian Church since he was a boy. He received his letter upon leaving here with the intention of affiliating himself with the church there. He had lived a quiet life, and when we bade each other good bye at Portland, Tennessee, when he left for the Territory, he says, "Sell my stuff, crop and tools and pay every cent I owe, and if I never see you on earth again meet me in Heaven." These were the last words spoken to me. He wrote to me that he was liking the country well and that there were plenty of fine people there, and now, while I am several hundred miles from there I say may God's blessings be upon you good people for your kindness towards his family and my He ever be with the Indian Territory people in executing the law, and may the slayer's punishment be meted out as he deserves. A. W. Ausbrooks, Purdue, Tennessee LOCALS Mayor Skeen is confined to his bed this week with rheumatism. W. S. Wyrick who was very sick last week us up again. Dick McLish, Jr. was in the city from Viola Monday. J. G. Attaway and Lon Jones attended to business at Tupelo Monday. A girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. Turner James, living near Byrne Thursday night. Harry Byers, of Wilburton, was shaking hands with old friends in the city Tuesday. W. L. Lee has opened a pool hall in the Keller building or Choctaw Avenue next to the bowling alley. Miss Mollie Powers is now assisting Mrs. Taylor in looking after Uncle Sam's business at the post office. Dr. McRae attended the meeting the Choctaw-Chickasaw Medical Society at South McAlester Tuesday. Miss Annie Lancaster has returned her position in the post office and gone to stay with her parents on the farm. H. B. Gray is sick this week. C. F. Forester, wife and little son are all sick with fever. W. T. Sissom was up from Ego Tuesday. Miss Ethel Whiteside, one of Oconee's beautiful and popular young ladies, was the guest of Miss Trecy Hightower last week. Our good friend S. N. Sparks was in the city from Kittie Saturday. He gave the Press a appreciated call. Miss Ruthie Stewart, who has been visiting relatives at Hope, Arkansas, for several weeks, returned home Monday. She was accompanied home by T. C. Crossland and family who will visit Mr. Stewart's family. Our esteemed friends, Sam Whiteside, of Oconee, in company with G. R. McPherson, of Paris, Arkansas, were in the city Friday. Mr. McPherson is visiting Mr. Whiteside and looking at the garden spot of creation. A. I. McAlister and Eli Roberts returned Monday from St. Louis where the took in the World's Fair. While up to the Metropolis Mr. McAlister purchased one of the finest fall stocks that will be put in any store in Wapanucka the coming season. Last week Bud Johnson opened at his new place on Main Street the best restaurant that Wapanucka has ever had. It is up-to-date in every respect and is not only a credit to Wapanucka but would be worthy of a town three times the size. B. B. Freeman, of Jesse, came down Monday to meet Rev. J. C. Read who came in that evening on the east bound train from near Ardmore where he had been attending a meeting. Mr. Freeman reports fine crops of everything in the Jesse section. Mr. Kirkpatrick and friend, J. M. Appleby, came in Saturday from Mountain View, O. T. Mr. Kirkpatrick is visiting old friends here while Mr. Appleby came down to look at the country with a view to locating. J. H. Hurst and family of Cope were at the picnic yesterday. J. F. Milligan and family of Viola were at the picnic yesterday. Miss Martha Longinghouse, of near Lehigh, is the guest of Mrs. J. P. McRae this week. Col. W. M. Howard of Salt Springs took in the picnic here yesterday. R. C. Murphy of Jesse and D. C. Parker of Lancaster, Texas, were down to the picnic yesterday. J. W. Warren has purchased the interests of P. A. Martin and W. P. Dudley in the Wapanucka Hardwood Lumber Co. Three mechanics commenced the work yesterday of overhauling Dr. Taylor's gin machinery, making ready for the fall season. Everything is being put in fine shape and this gin will be well prepared to handle the big cotton crop. The Doctor would be pleased to gin the first bale of the season. OCONEE SIFTINGS - August 12 Our school is progressing very nicely under the management of Miss Frye. Misses Redwine and Ema Hampton are visiting Mrs. Watts at Tire this week. Billy Wilson and A. Hilburn have completed their ice cream parlor and are waiting for customers. Mrs. John Armstrong and children, who are visiting in Texas, writes home that the children are all sick. James Smart and Dr. Fortner were visiting her Saturday. Grandpa Armstrong wants everybody to know he is done work and is ready to join the Billy Barlow brigade. G. R. McPherson, of Blaine, Arkansas, is here visiting his nephew and niece, Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Whiteside. He is an old war vet and an all wool Democrat. W. F. Taliant and wife of Hartshorne are visiting relatives here this week. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Harrigan and W. A. Austin are attending the World's Fair. Mrs. W. P. Jamison will go to the World's Fair next week. A. J. Lowe the big wheat and corn raiser, has commenced to plow for another crop. Charles Addison, of Hunton, was attending church here Sunday. HUNTON NOTES - August 8 Mrs. Lula Howard and son, Eugene, returned home Friday after a four weeks visit in Texas. Clide Hamilton and family from Wolf City, Texas, are visiting relatives at this place. Claud Nix who has been on the sick list is improving. J. Whizzenent has sold out and is going to return to Arkansas soon. Six of Mr. Blanchett's family are down with measles and his wife is reported in a critical condition. George Thompson and family of Jesse were the guests of Mr. Nix Sunday. The Wapanucka Press, 18 August 1904 YOUNG FARMER DROWNED Mountain View: While attempting to force his horse into a pond, in order to water him, Alonzo Greene, a young farmer, was thrown, and, became entangled in the stirrups, was drowned. LOCALS Col. John T. Bailey, of Chicago is here on business. R. E. Wade was quite sick last Sunday, but is now better. Miss Annie Lancaster is visiting in the country this week. Miss Hattie Lloyd, of Bennington, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. A. A. Taylor this week. Mrs. L. N. Turman, of Lebanon, is visiting her mother, Mrs. Adington, this week. Miss Carrie Thurman of Ardmore, is the fair guest of her sister Mrs. F. N. Juhan. C. W. Plummer and family were down from near Olney Sunday evening, visiting Dr. and Mrs. A. A. Taylor. Mrs. B. W. Carter and family and Miss Frye, all of Ardmore are the gests at the home of Mrs. A. A. Adington. Capt. W. H. Ritchie, of Mexico, Missouri, was in the city this week looking after business interests around Wapanucka. Mr. and Mrs. Byrne Statler, their daughter, Miss Clay and Mrs. Robert Herandon, of Kingston, all left Friday for St. Louis to see the fair. Miss Georgie McSpaden, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. Witte, departed Friday for Waco, Texas, for a visit. J. W. Justus was in the city from Viola Tuesday. F. M. Jackson attended to business at Hunton Saturday. A. B. Crist of Byrne was in town yesterday. A girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Barnes yesterday. Mrs. P. Jones, aged mother of I. C. Jones, left this week for Hope, Arkansas, where she goes to visit the summer and fall with her daughter. T. C. Crosnoe and family, who have been visiting at the home of J. M. Stewart, returned Monday to their home at Hope, Arkansas. Mrs. Jargensen and children, who have been visiting her sister Mrs. J. F. Renegar, returned Friday to her home at Memphis, Tennessee. Mrs. Renegar returned with them to be gone about two months. Rev. R. F. Kirkpatrick, formerly past of the First Presbyterian Church, but who now resides at Austin, Texas, was in the city several days this week, visiting friends and looking after his property interests here. F. M. Jackson's son who lives out in the eastern part of the Choctaw Nation, was in town recently and while here he purchased lots upon which he expects to build a dwelling and home. Editor Hickman and wife, of the Coalgate Courier, were in Wapanucka last Tuesday looking at the sights. Of course our streets were crowded with farmers, which is an uncommon sight in Coalgate, and Mike wanted to know if it was mill day. J. W. Garrett and wife, of Milburn, were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Creekmore Saturday and Sunday. Col. R. L. Breedlove, of Tupelo and Miss Rosa Beach of Kansas City were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. L. Fountain last week. J. H. Monday, a prominent young man living near Jesse, died last Sunday with paralysis. He leaves a young wife and two children. Miss Inez Creekmore, who has been visiting her brother, L. E. Creekmore, returned Saturday to Madill, her home. L. A. Hightower, a prominent real estate man, of Eastland, Texas, was here a few days ago, looking at the country with a view to locating. J. H. Thomason, of Jesse, is in the city this week visiting friends and looking for a place to lease. Mr. Thomason is a good farmer and a most excellent citizen and the Press would be glad to have him to locate near the city. Vernon Hortenstine, brother of Mrs. J. G. Buchanan, is here from Washington County, Virginia, with a view to locating. Dan Bosley and wife, who now live in West Texas, were here this week visiting relatives. C. L. Witte handles Pianos and Organs. Deputy Criswell arrested Dixie Williams, colored, Wednesday for disposing of mortgaged property and also on charge of larceny and landed him behind the bars at Atoka. Dixie was arrested about two weeks ago and put under bond. It now begins to look as though he is getting his business with h is Uncle Sam in rather bad shape. Right at the time when watermelons are in their prime sweetness, new 'lasses coming in, and the weather hot as the country down below, it is too bad for Dixie to have to stay in jail. Just think of it kind hearted people! KNOCKED FROM THE RAILROAD TRACK Lawton: While driving over the railroad track near Cache a man named Clark and his little boy were severely hurt, as the wagon was knocked from the track and demolished by the train. The boy was not seriously hurt, but his father has five crushed and broken ribs and it is also thought he sustained internal injuries from which he may die. IN SELF-DEFENSE Two Brothers-in-law Have an Encounter - One Was Killed McLoud: This city is wrought up with excitement over an encounter between brothers-in-law, which resulted in the death of one of the principals. The men involved wee J. A. Gilliland, proprietor of the Florence Hotel, and Sam Cavett, a drayman and dealer in real estate. According to the information, the men were enemies because of family troubles of long standing. Gilliland, it is alleged, became partly intoxicated and armed himself with a revolver. He came to town and, while passing the Florence Hotel, of which he is the proprietor, met Cavett. A word or two was passed, and before the passerby could realize the situation, Gilliland drew a revolver and leveled it at Cavett. Cavett, it is said, before Gilliland could use his revolver, drew a knife and cut his brother-in-law's throat from eart to ear and also stabbed him in two places. Cavett was placed under arrest and was released on a bond of $5,000. NEWS FROM EGO - August 17 C. A. Goodwin, J. T. Williams and families of DeKalk, Texas, are visiting relatives here. They report a good crop in their part of Texas and say we have a nice country here. Grandma Price has been very sick for the past few days but is reported some better now. Mrs. Penny who has been sick for the past few days is some better. Sherley Izard is also reported better now. Small child of Mr. and Mrs. Snider, who have fever last week, is better now. Judge Joe Goforth, who has been sick for several months, died last week, he having been carried to the All Saints Hospital at South McAlester for treatment which proved a failure. OCONEE SIFTINGS - August 16 Some sickness in the community at present. W. P. Jamerson's children are sick, and Dr. Seaborn and wife are up from a long spell of sickness. Mr. Howell's little child was buried at Wilson Cemetery last Thursday. There were two weddings here last Sunday. Just at nine a.m. Clarence Moore and Miss Florence Orr were married. Rev. Wickwire and Mrs. Brown, a widow lady, were also married. Lee Lampkin, a young man 19 years of age, while going to church the other night, was running his horse at full tilt and collided with a bunch of cattle. His horse fell over a cow, and in the crash he was so badly hurt that death followed within 48 hours. He never spoke after being hurt. He was a good boy, worked hard to help support his father's family. This should be a warning to boys who recklessly run their horses. Frank Allen and brother of Ego have rented land from W. P. Jamerson and will move here this fall. Mrs. Jones of Jesse, is visiting her daughter, Mrs. W. P. Jamerson. John Scott's brother Lewis, of Arkansas, is visiting him. The way John entertains his friends and relatives is to take them deer hunting. VIOLA ITEMS - August 16 A. B. Sanders and family of Roff are attending the big meeting. Bro. Holliday and family at attending the meeting. Rev. H. P. Hook has gone to Texas to hold a big meeting. Bro. Johnson and better half and Gov. Mosely and others took dinner with ye scribe Sunday. Following are the additions to the church up to date: George Harris and wife J. L. Voyles and wife Walter Mitchel Clyde Chapman Miss Ema Chapman Miss Fannie Matlock Mrs. Provine Mrs. Sinthy Jones Mrs. Ben Richardson Mrs. Ingram Miss Sidnie Dickson and others to follow A B. Sanders will return to Roff as soon as his children are well enough. They both have been sick but are getting better. COATSWORTH ITEMS Mr. Miles of Roff is visiting here this week. C. S. Walden, our enterprising merchant, is doing a good business. HUNTON NOTES - August 17 The little child of Jim Morris was badly burned Sunday night but not serious. Claud Hamilton and family have returned to their home in Texas. The Wapanucka Press, 25 August 1904 OUR FIRST BALE Brought in by Mr. Humbart and Sold For The Sum of $95.05 Wapanucka received its first bale of new cotton for the reason Tuesday morning. It was raised and brought in by I. A. Humbart, a prosperous and enterprising Reames Valley farmer living a mile west of the city. The bale weighed 530 pounds, was ginned by the Williamson gin, classed as good middling and was bought by E. J. Ball of the Wapanucka Trading Co. for 12 1/4 cents. The business men made up a premium of $30.25 also an presented to Mr. Humbart. Mr. Humbart is one of the best farmers in this section. He came to the Territory some years ago from Texas and is one of those men who never fail to make a plenty of everything. He is not a farmer who can be seen hanging around town three days out of each week chewing and spittin' the filthy weed, arguing the race question or the hog question, but is one of those men who is always putting the licks where they are calculated to do the most good for himself and his community. And would that we had many more such farmers as Mr. Humbart. DEATH OF MRS. FORESTER After a lingering illness of several weeks with typhoid fever, Mrs. Ida Forester, wife of C. F. Forester, passed peacefully away at 10 o'clock Tuesday morning at her home in the west part of town. The deceased leaves two little children and a devoted husband to mourn her demise. The remains were laid to rest Tuesday afternoon in the city cemetery. The deceased numbered among her friends many people of the city who deeply sympathize with the bereaved family. FOR SWIPPING SADDLES Deputy Criswell and posseman Duckett went out after fame last Thursday and landed the goods. They lassoed Rolland Williams, colored, a brother to King Dixie, and Susia Nail, a dusky damsel - a leader in society, and landed them in the sweat-box at Atoka on a charge of swipping two saddles. Thus the work of filling up the jail goes on. A. C. Adams, Master mechanic of the Rock Island shops at Chickasha, has been transferred to Trenton, Missouri. His successor at Chickasha has not yet been appointed. Miss Bessie Brown of South McAlester, daughter of Assistant United States Attorney Brown, has been selected to represent her town on Oklahoma day at the World's Fair. James Beryl, aged 89 years, died at Stroud last week. He had lived the life of a hermit for years, being a persistent pioneer, hunter and trapper. John Green, arrested last week in the Chickasaw Nation upon the charge of horse stealing has been bound over in the sum of $500. D. Butler, charged with receiving stolen horses, was bound over and his bond was fixed at $200. MAY DIE FROM WOUND South McAlester: Judge Hamilton of Indianola, who was accidentally shot by City Marshal Montgomery at Crowder City, recently is no better, and will likely die. The bullet passed through the skull causing a part of the brain to ooze out. He has not regained consciousness since being shot and his left side is paralyzed. Lawton: The authorities of Comanche County are determined that cattle stealing near Cache, in the cattle grazing district, shall stop. Charles Poole and Knox Bealoo of Cache were arrested and are being held on the charge of receiving stolen property, which, it is alleged, they knew had been stolen. The property are the cattle that Jasper Banks and James Herrold are charged with having stolen. Banks gave bond and Herrold waived a hearing and his bonds on four charges were fixed at $14,000. BAKER - GOFORTH On Sunday, August 14, at 11 o'clock, William Baker of Stigler, I. T. and Miss Charlotte Goforth were united in marriage, Rev. Mr. Doyle, of Wapanucka, officiating. The ceremony occurred at the pleasant home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Goforth. Fillmore Cor. Milburn Mirror LOCALS W. J. Bond left Friday for St. Louis where he will see the fair. A girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Barton near Ego Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. Lon Edge have returned from a pleasant visit to Lehigh and Coalgate. Miss India Lindsey and Miss Lula Ball have returned form a pleasant visit to Sulphur. J. E. Harrison who use to run the Square Hotel is now selling medicine in Arkansas. W. M. Freeman of Pauls Valley was in the city Friday visiting relatives. E. A. Durham and J. N. Walton left Monday for St. Louis to buy their fall stocks and see the fair. W. O. Salmon and W. W. Patten and wife returned Saturday from a months visit in Iowa the old home. J. L. Herrell and J. H. Estell, two prominent citizens of Utica, were here last week visiting F. M. Jackson and looking at the country. They were highly pleased with our section. J. E. Gillmore is about the busiest man in town these strenuous days. He looks after the depot business, carries the mails to and from the post office and at the some time nurses a new baby. Mrs. A. A. Taylor left Monday for Bennington, where she will visit her parents, Rev. and Mrs. W. J. B. Lloyd, for several days. Her sister, Miss Hattie Lloyd, who has been visiting here, returned with her. During the absence of Mrs. Taylor this week the post office is in the competent hands of Misses Mollie Powers and Annie Lancaster. They are selling stamps as heretofore at the low price of one and two cents as desired. W. J. Scott who used to live at Kittie but now residing at McCurtain, was in the city on a visit last Thursday. F. A. Riner returned Monday from Norman, Oklahoma, where he attended a reunion of his brothers. He reports having a very nice time. Albert Forester and wife of Atoka attended the funeral of his sister- in-law, Mrs. C. F. Forester, Tuesday. We understand that a strenuous effort is being made by friends of Bill Black, who now rest behind the bars of Atoka jail, facing the charge of cold blood murder, to secure council to work in h is behalf. Court convenes at Atoka, for this division, the first Monday in October and this will be one of the most important criminal cases to come up for trial. Dr. McRae visited the bedside of his aged mother at Direct, Texas, this week. She is near the century mark and is very feeble. A boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Gillmore Saturday. Elbert Williams visited relatives at Pauls Valley this week. A. A. Faulk attended the Confederate reunion of the Indian Territory at Checotah this week. Miss Edith Walton, who has been visiting relatives at Conway, Arkansas, returned home yesterday. Mrs. E. O. Loomis and little girls returned this week from a pleasant visit of several weeks in Missouri. Miss Mertle Williams, who has been visiting her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Williams, for several weeks, returned to Pauls Valley Sunday. A lively scramble was engaged in this week between several enterprising farmers for the honor of selling the first bale in Wapanucka. At 12 o'clock just 2 hours after Mr. Humbart had carried off the prize, Mr. H. C. Stone, that solid and substantial farmer living just west of the city, brought in the second bale. The bale weighed 540 and was sold to A. I. McAlister for 11 cents. Mr. Stone is another one of those men who does not find time to idle but is a man who always has work to do around his farm. He does not depend upon so-called luck, but good judgment, business management, pluck and energy are instruments with which he farms. He came here two years ago from Arkansas and is one of the best men that grand old state has furnished the Indian Territory. Mrs. William H. Bock, of Tecumseh, Nebraska, is in the city, visiting her daughter, Mrs. M. P. Skeen. Her little son came with her. HUNTON NOTES - August 24 John Whisenent has sold out and gone back to his old home in Oklahoma. Young Mr. Faister and sister were in Wapanucka Saturday. M. C. Mosley returned a few days ago from a trip back to Arkansas. He reports a good time. HELD FOR KILLING BOY Some months ago Gibson McClure, a cripple Indian boy, was found dead in Boggy River near the Hohubby crossing about seven miles east of the city. While no signs except a small wound in the head, could be found indicating foul play, yet the authorities believed then that such brought about the death of the boy, and they have been working on the case quietly but persistingly since, with an effort to get at the bottom of it all. On Wednesday of last week Deputy Criswell and Posseman Duckett arrested Willie Folsom, a negro boy, on clues that strongly implicate him as the principal in the deal whereby McClure was killed. There are several other negroes who it is believed had a hand in the deal also, and it is now believed the whole matter is in good shape to be unearthed. Folsom is in jail awaiting committal trial August 30. CARD OF THANKS I take this method to thank my good neighbors and friends for their kindness in helping me pick out the bale of cotton for which I received the premium at Wapanucka. I also thank the ginners for their good work of making the cotton third itself and for ginning it free of charge. I also thank the business men of the city for their liberal premium and the buyer for high price paid. I am perfectly satisfied and am forced to say that here are the best all around people I have ever lived among. They have treated me right from first to last and I am proud of such a community of people. I. A. Humbart. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Return to Johnston County Archives: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ok/johnston/johnston.html