The Wapanucka Press Dec 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, 1 December 1904 DIES FROM SHOT Another Brave Goes to the "Land of Promise" The Indian by the name of Alexander who was shot during a row with Simpson Dick, another Indian, east of the city Wednesday evening of last week, passed to the happy hunting grounds on Friday evening. He refused to allow the wounded leg, which was almost torn to fragments, to be amputated and the mortification which followed caused his death. Sampson Dick, who is alleged to have done the shooting, is still in the woods. A BOY KILLED Chester Lewis Falls From His Horse Chester, the 12 year old son of S. T. Lewis, living north of town, while riding over to the home of a neighbor on an errand last Monday morning, was thrown from the horse and killed. The little fellow was found by an older brother in a dying condition. When found by the roadside his brother asked what was the matter but received no answer. He then expired suddenly without speaking a word. The horse ridden by the unfortunate boy had evidently stumbled and fallen with him, as marks in the sand road proved. When the horse scrambled to his fee the bridle-reins caught up a small snag in the road, and when found the animal was standing by the boy's side. TWO MARRIAGES On Sunday, the 20th instant, in the public road near the home of C. M. Ridley in the Byrne community, Emmet Henegar and Miss Roxie Shipley were joined together in the holy bonds of wedlock. Mr. Henegar is a promising young man who came here a year or so ago from Tennessee, and the bride is the beautiful and charming daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Shipley. At the same time and place, Oscar Tuggle, a prominent young man, and Miss Myrtle Taylor, the beautiful and accomplished daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Taylor of Byrne were married. Rev. Baine of Byrne performed the ceremonies. The Press joins the large number of friends of the young people in wishing them a long life and happiness together. Bill Risley, who was convicted of the killing of Munsey Vaughn, in Lawton, received a sentence of for years in the penitentiary. BODY WAS FOUND Remains of W. W. Slatterly Found in the Wichitas R. A. Wright Held On Murder Charge Some Indications of a Lynching - The Sheriff Summons Fifty Deputies - Body of Dead Man Bore Unmistakable Evidence of Murder Hobart: After a week's search the body of W. W. Slatterly, who is supposed to have been murdered by a companion in the Wichita mountains, was found at Little Tepee Mountain, twenty miles southwest of Hobart, in the reserve. The body bore unmistakable evidence of murder. As a result of the murder the intense feeling against R. A. Wright, the suspected murderer, has been intensified, and fears that an attempt would be made to lynch him caused the sheriff to summons fifty deputies to guard the jail where Wright is confined. Armed guards are watching the building, while several hundred men have gathered and talk of mob violence is heard on every hand. Sheriff Morrison is using every effort to induce the crowd to make no attempt at violence, and the mayor, Mr. Holland, addressed the people, pleading that the law be allowed to take its course. The finding of the body seems to confirm the theory of a brutal murder. Two weeks ago Slatterly, who was a respected farmer living six miles from Hobart, went to the mountains for a hunt, accompanied by Wright. A few days later Wright returned to Hobart alone, with the team and two or three stories in reference to the absence of his companion, all of which disapproved. Suspicion of foul play led to the arrest of Wright, and he produced what purported to be a bill of sale for the team and cotton owned by Slatterly. He was detained in custody of the offices and searching parties began a hunt for Slattery. Public feeling against Wright was so intense that he was removed to the jail at Anadarko for safe keeping, but brought back here for a preliminary trial on the charge of larceny of domestic animals, pending the result of the search for Slatterly. THREE MINERS ARE DEAD Accidents in the Mines at Wilburton Causes Three Deaths Wilburton: A few evenings ago this place was aroused by a heavy explosion at the Busby Coal Mines. A sheet of flames was seen to shoot out over the mouth of the slopes to a height of over a hundred feet. William Jeffreys and Walter Mathews, who were firing blasting shorts, were in the mines at the time, and both were found to be dead by rescuing parties. One was burned to a crisp and the other smothered. Two lumps of coal, either one weighing over one hundred pounds, were blown from the mouth of the steps a distance of 300 feet. Later in the night an alarm of fire was sent in from the Ola mine, which proved to be on fire. One man is thought to have perished in this mine. The loss will be several thousands of dollars. SEARCH FOR MISSING BOY Guthrie: A party headed by United States Marshal Preshour of Bristow are dragging the streams and scouring the woods for Charles Williams, the twelve year old son of George Williams of Stroud, who has not been seen since last Saturday morning, when he started to the pasture for the cows. CHANGE OF VENUE FOR RUSSELL Lawton: L. T. Russell, former editor of the State Democrat, was arraigned in the district court on a grand jury indictment, charging him with the murder of J. W. Hawkins in this city April 14, last. He pleaded not guilty, and by consent of counsel for both sides a change of venue to Caddo County was granted and the case will go to trial at Anadarko December 19. A BIG WOLF HUNT One Thousand Participants In a Great Chase and Roundup Lawton: The wolf hunt in the big pasture reserve near Chattanooga Thanksgiving day far surpassed the one of a year ago. One thousand persons participated in the chase, under charge of J. W. Williams, assisted by H. Hood, Matt Lee and W. C. Cuddenback. The hunters assembled on the four sides of a township and proceeded to the center. The chase began at noon and ended at 2:30 o'clock. At the center the hunters began to capture the coyotes without the aid of guns. Ten wolves were captured, two being taken alive. There were thirty cowboys in the chase, two of them whom succeeded in roping coyotes. About one hundred dogs participated in the sport. "Carrie Nation," a wolf hound, owned by B. F. Robinson of Cattanooga, won the prize for killing three coyotes. LOCAL Rev. H. P. Hook was down from McComb, O. T., last week to help his sons move. Hiss Hattie Goben of Lehigh was here several days this week the guest of the Misses O'Neal. Miss Annie Lancaster of Wilson School House is visiting friends in the city this week. Mr. and Mrs. L. Fountain and (?) Franc were guests of Mr. and Mrs. B. Statler at Byrne last Sunday. G. M. Stobaugh of Copeland was shaking hands with friends in the city Friday. He is suffering with a sore eye. Cashier J. M. Dickinson of the Wapanucka Banking & Trust Co. visited friends in Shawnee Friday and Saturday. N. Adams was in town from Salt Springs last Saturday. He will move to his new home at McComb, O. T. within about two weeks. Through the effort of J. B. Wyrick and others a gun club has been organized here and the boys are having a good time shooting at the target. Hon. C. A. Skeen of Wapanucka was here yesterday on his way to Dallas, Texas. He is one of the best known men in the B. I. T. - Ravia Tribune L. P. Agnew was down from Oconee, Tuesday. He has the Jamerson house upon which he has been working for the past six months, about completed. D. T. Smith, manager for Ellis & Elliot tie company, was in town Monday looking for tie cutters to go to the Midland Valley. Capt. A. A. Faulk is beautifying his beautiful dwelling in west end now occupied by R. C. Tate, by setting out flowers in the yard and fruit trees in the vacant lot adjoining Capt. Faulk has a very nice home. W. J. Harris of Ashland was in town last Saturday shaking hands with his old friends. He says he had made a fairly good crop and has no cause to complain. C. E. Hook and brother R. P. Hook and families departed Monday for their new home at McComb, I. T. They have many friends in this section who wish them well in their new Oklahoma home. J. H. Hurst, who has been living in Wells Valley for several years, has moved to Morris, O. T. Mr. Hurst is a splendid citizen and has many friends here wish him well in his new home. Miss Bessie Smith entertained a number of friends Thanksgiving. Among those present were: Misses Ela Nixon, Ida Hall, Edith Walton; Messers Climer Williams, Edgar Walton, F. E. Sadler, Elmer Pyle, Hayden Creekmore and W. W. Williamson. J. L. Bayne was down from Tyrolla Saturday and Sunday. He reports everything going along nicely at Tyrolla. Mrs. Bayne is in Illinois with her son who is attending school. The years subscription to the Press, given by the T. A. Creighton Mercantile Co. to the person guessing the nearest number of seeds in a large pumpkin grown by William Howell, was won by William Ervin. Messers Channel and Wilson counted the seeds and there were 718. Mr. Ervin's guess was 725 whice won the years subscription to the Press. Mr. W. C. McCulley and Mrs. Birdie Culler of Caddo spent Thanksgiving with Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Booker. Mr. F. L. Booker of Caddo was in town Monday on business. W. F. Caple and a cattleman by the name of Allen played the Corbet- Fritzsimmons act Tuesday at noon on Main Street in from of the Model Restaurant for which they had to pay five dollars and costs. They had a row about some cattle. R. J. Hensley, manager for the new store of Hensley & White at Kittie was attending to business in the city Tuesday. He reports good business. W. W. Golden one of the leading farmers of Ego community, was in the city Tuesday selling cotton. VIOLA ITEMS - November 29 Our new merchant, Mr. Henry is succeeding well. Mr. J. L. Voyles is still improving slowly, but not yet able to be out among his neighbors. Mr. Mot Voyle has just returned from Texas and is waiting on his brother. KITTIE NEWS - November 28 Revs. Baine and Ray preached at Kittie last Sunday. Rev. Ray says he can't be with the Kittie people until next spring, if then. We regret to lose him a he is an intellectual giant in the ministry. Mr. Tom Mate, who is a brother-in-law of the hustling merchant of Kittie, with his family is visiting from Durant. Mr. Sparks is attending court at Atoka this week. Messrs Bee and Will Tolar will leave this week. We regret to lose such good neighbors and friends. HUNTON NOTES - November 29 W. Y. Moran, who has been very sick is reported much better. O. Simmons had his ankle sprained one day last week. Mrs. Ed Anderson returned home Sunday from Texas where she had been attending the funeral of her mother, Mrs. Hobbs Claude Nix was transacting business in Wapanucka yesterday. Mr. R. Phares of Ego has rented the Hammons place and will move shortly. Mr. W. Posten of Hillsboro, Texas was in our midst Saturday and Sunday. OCONEE NEWS - November 28 Marshal Criswell and Ducket came up Sunday and arrested A. Duford on a charge of assault and took him to Atoka. Mrs. Green, who has been sick for some time is up again. John Rankin will go to Arkansas next week to see his wife's people. COATSWORTH ITEMS - November 29 Mr. S. B. Jones is attending court this week at Tishomingo. The Wapanucka Press, 8 December 1904 OPENS LAW OFFICE We learn that Col. W. L. Richards, after years spent in promoting Wapanucka's interests, developing the country adjacent, and looking after some ranch interest of his and family, has accepted the banner fall business which our city has enjoyed as sufficient proof of its substantial future, and has arranged his affairs so as to give his undivided business attention to the practice of law here. The Colonel's ability as a lawyer especially in all Indian land matters, conveyances, and department of the Interior practice, is well known and we are glad that he has concluded to resume the work. He has opened his office for the present in the rear of the room occupied by the Farmers Bank. Lawton: A sensational kidnapping took place at Allie, in this county. Two mounted men galloped up to the door yard of John Brown, a farmer of that locality, and seizing his four-year-old grandson, threw the child on behind one of the riders and made off with him. It is said Brown's daughter, a Mrs. Hambleton, has trouble with her husband, and went to her father's house with the boy. The old man gave the kidnappers a hot chase, but to no avail. It I supposed the child's father was one of the mounted men. LOCALS Mr. Gross of Kittie was in the city Friday. R. C. Murphy, the prominent farmer from Jesse was transacting business in the city Tuesday. Willie, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Dewberry living west of town on Salt Springs is very sick. A. B. Crist one of the best farmers of Byrne community, has moved to Choctaw City, O. T. Mr. Statler and family have moved down from Byrne into the rooms above the store. Judge C. A. Skeen has bought him a fine male colt horse. The colt weighs 1000 and is only two years old. We understand that Dr. McRae has moved from Coalgate and has located at Deerwood, between Randolph and Ardmore. The six month old baby of Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Dewberry died Sunday evening. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Dewberry deeply sympathize with them in their sad bereavement. W. J. Bond is preparing to open a store at Byrne. Byrne is a good location for a store, surrounded by a prosperous set of farmers and Mr. Bond with his energy and business ability, will no doubt do well up there. Having closed out to C. L. Attaway who will be assisted by his brother S. A. Attaway, I want to say to my old customers that they are good business men and will do an honorable and straight-forward business. W. J. Bond A CARD TO THE PUBLIC I have bought the Bond store and now being in charge of the business, I want to say that we will sell goods as cheap if not cheaper than any body in Wapanucka. Mr. Bond enjoyed a good trade and if fair and honest dealings will do it we will hold that trade and get as much more. C. L. Attaway Dr. Gray visited friends in Oklahoma City Sunday. Mrs. H. M. Pyle is visiting in Colbert this week. W. T. Cameron, mail carrier from Hunton to Wapanucka, leaves next week to visit his son at Wolf City, Texas. J. E. Walkup has moved to South McAlester. Capt. W. H. Ritchie of Mexico, Missouri is in the city the guest of L. Fountain. COUNCIL MEETING The city council met in regular session Monday night, all members being present except Alderman Wade, who is absent from the city, and Recorder Moore. The minutes of last meeting could not be had. No minutes have been read and approved since some time during the summer. Report of city marshal show $20.50 collected in fines and occupation tax, and $896.87 advalorem taxes collected. The report was accepted and officer allowed $20.00 salary and $91.73 commission on tax collection. The city treasurer made a report showing $430.90 now to the city's credit. $670.63 school funds were turned over to school board as fast as collected. The school board has paid out this money, excepting about a hundred dollars. There still remains about nine hundred dollars to be collected and Marshal Johnson says that those who have yet failed to come across with the eal skin are warned to do so before January 1st if they do not want to make trouble for themselves and the city. The may called the attention of the members to a petition presented by ladies of the city sometime last spring pertaining to the grave yard which had never been considered, and called their attention to the necessity of some action on the matter. It just being after the election and not wanting to discuss dead issues or tell grave yard stories, members sat silent as the grave on this subject. Following bills were allowed: A. J. Roberts, team, $3.00. City Drug Store, journal and oil, $1.50 F. J. McKeen, hauling off three dead dogs, $3.00. O. E. Simmons, one of the leading land owners of the Hunton community, was transacting business in town Friday. Mr. Simmons is one of those progressive citizens who believes in providing good houses for the men who till his land and is putting his beliefs in practice. This country would not have more good farmers if all the land owners were of the same mind. B. B. Freeman and his estimable family has moved down from Jesse. Mr. Freeman has bought the property just south of H. L. Nixon's home and will live there. He is a believer in education and has came to Wapanucka where his children will get the superior advantages offered here in the public schools. The people of Wapanucka heartily welcome so good a family to their midst. The body of William Slatterly, the man murdered in the Wichita mountains by a companion, was taken to Chillicothe, Missouri for burial. Mr. Slatterly resided at that place before moving to Oklahoma. Lawton's mayor has ordered that all gambling halls, dance halls and houses of ill repute be closed. He has also declared war on the police force. At Forney Spur a large barn belonging to Tom Jester was destroyed as a result of a prairie fire. The barn was filled with hay and grain, and the contents were a total loss, as there was no insurance. The Oklahoma building at the World's Fair has been sold to the Elks Lodge at El Reno for $2,000. The building will be produced at El Reno exactly as it now stands at the fair grounds. The structure at St. Louis cost the territory $15,420.10. VIOLA ITEMS - December 6 Mr. Hobbs has sold his blacksmith shop to C. E. Chapman. Bro. Adams was in town this evening. He just returned from Oklahoma yesterday evening, where he carried a load of household goods. He will move next week. We are sorry to see so many of our good citizens leaving but hope we will get good people in their places. Mont Voyles and G. V. Langford, while riding through Boggy last Sunday evening, collided with a horse upon which a young man by the name of Chester was riding, upsetting the buggy and resulting in a considerable smashup, but no bones broken. Able Miles commenced school at Coatsworth yesterday. Mr. Miles is a good teacher. Mr. Rutherford was attending to business in Viola today. J. B. Chapman will start to Oklahoma on a visit in a few days. NEWS FROM EGO Mrs. J. S. McAnulty is spending the week with her daughter, Miss Longinghouse. William Stanford of Lehigh was one of this weeks visitors. Bob Bibles of Fitzhugh spent several days of this week in our town. Mr. Phares expects to move to Iron Mines in about a month. Ego community loses a good citizen. The enrollment of the school is now 55. The house is sadly in need of repairs. It should be ceiled and a new stove and blackboard should replace the old ones. A house that is used as a schoolhouse, church, and as a hall for the W. O. W. and Farmers' Union should certainly be kept comfortable. Mrs. Bebee visited Mr. and Mrs. Adam Birchfield this week. Luke Snider returned Saturday from a visit to relatives in Arkansas. Mrs. Tyler and mother were among Wednesdays shoppers. Mrs. McAnulty, Mrs. Maurer, Will Bryshears and Jack Barton were visitors at the school this week. Robert Freeney and Will Hadox spent Tuesday and Wednesday here attending to business. Miss Bessie Davis left Sunday to attend school in Texas. Will Harris had forty dollars stolen from him while trading in Wapanucka one day last week. Allen Davis has gone to Whitewright, Texas to attend business college. Among the week's visitors are Robert and Joe Simms, Will Ford, Jim Ross, John Blunt, Harry Carpenter, Luther Williams. Harvey Barton, Tom and Curb Drain and others. The Wapanucka Press, 15 December 1904 DICK SURRENDERS To Officers and is Placed in Jail at Atoka Sampson Dick, who shot and killed another Indian by the name of Alexander, about three weeks ago, seven miles east of the city, came in last Saturday morning and surrendered to the officers. He was carried to Atoka and placed in jail. His friends are endeavoring to make bond for his release from custody. From what can be learned Dick claims that Alexander was advancing on him with a knife and that he shot him in self-defense. Dick is a son of Martin Dick, has always borne a good name, and has a large number of friends, both Indians and whites in this section. WHITE - KENNEY Last Sunday afternoon at 3:30, at Cope, occurred the marriage of Mr. O. D. White and Miss Rosa Kenney, Rev. W. C. Clark, pastor of the Methodist Church South of this city, performing the ceremony that tied the two hearts together and made them man and wife. The marriage occurred at the Cope Methodist Church, a large number of friends being present to witness their nuptials and to bid the happy couple good wishes. The bride is a beautiful and accomplished young lady, possessing those loving traits of character endearing her to all with whom she has met, while the groom is one of the prominent business men of the Wapanucka section, being connected with the large mercantile establishment of W. R. White, at Cope. Besides the friends of the neighborhood present to witness the marriage, were the following from the city: J. E. Gillmore and wife, C. L. White and family, Mr. and Mrs. Mac Workman, Mr. Morton and Miss Waltom, Mr. Williams and Miss Smith, Dr. Sadler and Mr. Williams, Edgar Walton and R T. Ball, Haden Creekmore and Lewis Warren and others. The Press joins the many friends of Mr. and Mrs. White in extending congratulations and best wishes. Mayor Turner of Lawton last week dismissed his entire police force and will, he says, appoint men who will enforce the anit-gambling and disorderly house ordinances. LOCALS B. F. Stroud and wife visited Ardmore Tuesday. Will Henegar and family have moved here from Shawnee, O.T. J. M. Thornton of Marrietta has bought a half interest in the Rice Barber Shop. J. P. Henegar is doing some fine finishing work on the interior of the Farmers Bank this week. Lewis and Roy Stewart are spending the week at Sherman, Texas, looking at the sights. Mr. Whiteside an old Confederate veteran of Hunton was attending to business in town Tuesday. N. Adams, of Salt Springs, moved to Burnett, O. T., this week. Mr. Adams has many friends in this section who wish him well in his new home. W. H. Morgan and family have moved to Mena, Arkansas. Mr. Morgan and family are good people who our citizens regret losing but who wish them well in their new home. Dr. McRae came up from Deerwood Sunday and spent the day with his family here. The Doctor says he has a good location at Deerwood, W. T. Copeland has bought out the small stock of groceries of Hunt in the White Building. He has moved his stock to the White Building and consolidated the two. Mr. Copeland carries a good line of groceries and confectioneries and will no doubt do well in his new location. W. T. Cameron, mail carrier from Hunton to Wapanucka, left yesterday for Wolf City, Texas, where he goes to visit for a month with his son. Mr. Cameron is one of the Press' valuable solicitors and will work for subscribers while in Texas. Sheriff Dave W. Hodges was over from Lehigh Saturday. Miss Martha Longinhouse of Ego was shopping in the city Saturday. J. F. Headrick of Cope returned this week from a trip to Fannin County, Texas. J. O. Surrell sold some of his fine red breasted game chickens to Wilson Greenwood Saturday. S. C. Parker has moved down from near Kittie to his new place on the Dunn farm two miles north of Wapanucka. Lee Richards came in last week from Foreman, Arkansas, where he has been working for sometime. He will remain here with his family until after the holidays. J. P. Henegar has just completed the fine dwelling house for C. W. Howell on his farm west of town. It is one of the prettiest dwellings in the Wapanucka country. J. H. Thomason and family of Jesse came down Saturday evening and spent Sunday and Monday with friends and relatives in the city. Mr. Thomason attended court at Tishomingo Monday. Mrs. M. G. Meadows of Fort Worth, Texas, Deputy Supreme Guardian of the Woodman Circle, was in town this week, the guest of Miss Treacy Hightower. She was given a warm reception by the W. O. W. Camp Thursday night. Y. K. Pool, one of the prominent citizens of Nail and his family were in the city last Friday the guest of E. J. Ball. While here Mr. Pool took advantage of the bargains now being offered by W. A. Franc and bought $35.00 worth of jewelry. Mr. Pool is one of the big men of Nail community, who owns a fine farm and stands high in financial circles. J. W. Watterson of Cope was in town Tuesday. Ross Foust of Putnam, O. T., came in Tuesday, to bring his two little children who will reside with their grandfather, A. Y. Casey, in the future. Mr. Foust's wife died a few weeks ago. Mr. Casey was in Tuesday from near Viola to meet them. NEWS FROM EGO - December 14 Dr. Morgan is erecting a new dwelling on the lot adjoining Mr. Hoover. This house is to be occupied by Mr. Morehead. Robert Pharis and family have moved to Hunton. Miss Dasie Morgan was shopping in Wapanucka Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Morgan have returned from a trip to Caddo. Hiram Morgan was in Wapanucka Monday. Charles Goodwing and family have returned from a visit to Atoka. Guilford Drain of Boggy Depot visited relatives here this week. Mr. John Morgans team ran away with him Monday afternoon, throwing him out of the buggy and bruising him up considerably. Mr. Lon Maurer and mother have moved back to their home at Boggy Depot. Mrs. McRae of Wapanucka visited friends here this week, W. D. Goodner of Oden, Arkansas, Mrs. Luke Snider's father, has just returned home after spending a week very pleasantly with his daughter and granddaughter. Tom Drain of Boggy Depot was traibing with Luke Snider Thursday. Dr. and Mrs. Loomis of Wapanucka visited Mrs. Maurer Sunday. D. C. Crosslend is moving this week near Coalgate. HUNTON NOTES - December 13 Mr. C. B. Hathaway ahs sold out lock stock and barrel, and moved to Choctaw, O.T. The people here regret losing him. Jeff Howard and family visited relatives at Blue Springs Prairie Saturday night and Sunday. M. Y. Moran is improving fast and will be up soon. W. Hobbs of Viola visited his sister, Mrs. Ed Anderson, this week. W. T. Camern started today for Wolf City, Texas, to visit friends and relatives. The Wapanucka Press, 22 December 1904 MILBURN TRAGEDY A. J. Milburn Shot And Killed by Charles Bunch At Milburn At Milburn, twelve miles west of Wapanucka, last Friday night during a row Charles Bunch, a livery man of Milburn, shot and fatally wounded A. J. Milburn. The weapon used was a 44-caliber pistol and the ball took effect in the stomach, passing through the liver. It is alleged that the trouble between the two men, which caused the tragedy, grew out of some differences between Charles Renfrow, proprietor of a hotel, and an Indian by the name of Pitthland. However, there are two stories about the shooting, one that Milburn struck Bunch before the latter pulled his gun and shot him; and another says that Milburn did not strike him at all. Dr. Bacon Saunders of Ft. Worth and Dr. Walter Hardy of Ardmore were called at once to attend the wounded man. Bunch was immediately arrested and held under $2,000 bond to await the result of Milburn's injuries. Later on, when Milburn died Monday morning, Bunch was again arrested, and taken to Ardmore where he was placed in jail. A J. Milburn, the dead man, was founder of the town bearing his name, and possessed considerable enterprise and energy. DESTRUCTIVE FIRE At Iron Mines on Sunday Night - Burns Considerable Property Fire broke out near the Iron mines on the Jackson and McLish places Sunday night in which several thousand fence rails around the farm a large amount of hay and other property was destroyed. But for the heroic effort of the laborers the houses and other property at the mines would have been lost. The fire furiously raged all Sunday night and Monday before it was finally subdued. While fighting the flames Tom Carnahan was seriously burned on the hand. COUNCIL MEETING The city council met in regular session Monday night. All members of the administration were present except Aldermen Wade and Juhan and Recorder More. Recorder being absent Alderman Riley was selected to act in his place. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. W. H. Ball allowed $3.80 for expense in carrying election returns to Atoka. This work was for the general election last spring. W. H. Ball, A. M. Williams, John Howell, Abe Wolverton and J. T. Hightower allowed $1 each for serving as clerks and judges in the school election. T. T. Knight allowed $2.60 for lumber to build street crossings. The question of taking the census and preparing for issuance of bonds for the building of a school house was discussed and the city attorney together with president of school board and Col. W. L. Richards were instructed to look up the law and necessary steps to be taken in the matter and prepare a statement of same and present to council at next meeting. The returns of the school election held last Saturday were canvassed and J. G. Riley and F. M. Jackson having received 40 votes each were declared elected. The council then adjourned. LOCALS R. C. Tate has moved to Norman, O.T. where he has entered the insurance and abstract business. Gov. P. S. Mosely is very sick at his home six miles north of town with pneumonia. J. B. Enfield handles everything in the hardware line, wagons and buggies. R. C. Murphey, one of the Jesse neighborhood, was attending to business in town Friday. Marshal Johnson has put down the long needed walks across Main and Choctaw from the Riley building. Miss Inez Creekmore and Master Herbert Guy of Madill, is here the guest of her borhter, L. E. Creekmore. President Boon Williams, of the Lehigh National Bank, was attended to business in the city Wednesday of last week. J. C. Calvert and family of Lott, Texas, came in last week to look at the country. Mrs. Calvert is a sister to Capt. W. N. Barker. Mrs. A. B. Davis, who came down from South McAlester, a few days ago and joined her husband, has took charge of the Square Hotel. Robert Hearndon, the Kingston merchant and a member of the popular firm of Statler & Herndon, was in the city Saturday visiting Byrne Statler and family. Our good friend, O. D. White, of Cope was in town Saturday. Not having reached the wood chopping state he cannot yet give an opinion on married life. He was roundly congratulated by his many friends in town. Mr. Goss, connected with the popular mercantile firm of Hensley & White at Kittie, was looking after matters of business in town Monday. Col. C. M. Crowell transacted legal business at Milburn Friday. A boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Billis yesterday. Miss Nellie Roff of Coalgate was the guest of Miss Ida Hall Friday. Mrs. Wilson, who has been visiting her sister, Mrs. W. H. Ball, for several days, returned to her home at Corsicana Monday. Dr. McRae was over from Deerwood Monday to spend the day with his family. His family expects to move to Deerwood during this week. Deputy Criswell broke a lot of Christmas booze at the Depot Sunday evening, in the presence of a congregation of thirsty on lookers. Its simply awful! W. T. Copeland has completed moving his stock from the post office to the White building next to L. C. Attaway. Mr. Copeland has a first class stock of goods and will get a good share of the trade. L. H. Heed, a prominent farmer, who has been living near Coatsworth, has moved to Keneda, Seminole Nation. Mrs. B. T. Boytt and children of Pauls Valley are here visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Williams, Come unto me, all ye who want the best blacksmith and woodwork, blacksmith's coal, wagon and buggy timbers, new buggy timbers and second hand buggies. I will give you what you want. H. L. Nixon J. B. Farris, formerly at the head of the Farris McGrew Lumber Co., and who disposed of his interest in that concern some months ago, has bought out the hardware business of John B. Enfield, the trade being closed Saturday to take effect the first of the year. Mr. Enfield contemplates moving to New Mexico where he recently invested heavily in land and other properties. J. F. Fowler, living on the Mosely place north of Rock Academy brought to this office Monday morning the largest turnip ever exhibited in Wapanucka. It measures about six inches in diameter and weighs about 10 pounds. Mr. Fowler is a good farmer and knows how to live at home, C. S. Walden, the prominent Coatsworth merchant, was transacting business in town Tuesday. H. E. Anderson, prominent farmer of Hunton, was transacting business in town Monday. Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Farris will leave this week for a trip through South Texas. H. C. Harper has just returned from a trip to the Kiamitch mountains where he bought a lot of furs and hides. J. P. Henegar is building a nice two room cottage for Dr. Stephenson on Main Street, opposite the home of J. W. Riley. J. W. Ince of Blum, Texas, after a pleasant visit with his brother, Henry Ince, here returned Tuesday to his home. R. H. Jennings and family of Wells Valley, left Tuesday morning for Trenton, Texas, to visit his brother. W. S. Reeves, a fireman on the Rock Island, was killed in the yards at El Reno last week by being struck by an engine. His home was in Glasgow, Kentucky. Bela Hinkle, a Rock Island railroad conductor who was arrested at Chickasha as one of a gang who had been connected with the wholesale robbery of cars, has been found guilty. Henry Smith of Louisville, Kentucky, pleaded guilty at El Reno to stealing two circulating libraries, and was sentenced to one year's imprisonment. He represented himself as an agent of the library and secured the libraries at Yukon and Union City. The jury in the case of the territory against Joe Willoughby at Oklahoma City found the defendant guilty of murder in the first degree, and recommended a life sentence. Willoughby is the bartender who last spring shot a negro porter for failing to take off his hat when entering the saloon in which he was engaged. Sam McCoy, a full blood Choctaw Indian, was burned to death in the South McAlester hotel which was destroyed by fire last week. He was a guest at the hotel at the time of the fire. PRISONER BURNED TO DEATH Chandler: The jail at Wellston was destroyed by a fire of mysterious origin and Will Hill, a negro, its only occupant, perished in the flames. Hill had been arrested on a charge of grand larceny, and placed in the holdover for the night, the marshal intending to bring him to Chandler. ONE MAN FOUND THE WEEVIL Lawton: J. A. Walker, a merchant at Altus, had during the cotton season a standing offer of $10 to the first person who found a boil weevil in Greer County. Recently J. N. Brooks, a farmer living in that locality, found an insect that proved to be a boil weevil and the reward was paid. Secretary Thoburn, a member of the board of agriculture, who examined the find, states that it was a genuine weevil. This is the first known insect of its kind to appear in southwest Oklahoma. CHILD RECEIVES SERIOUS BURNS Cache: The two year old child of Mr. and Mrs. Tom Shelton fell into a stove and received serious burns which may result in her death. Mr. Shelton was holding the child when it fell out of his arms into the stove. The stove was overturned and the child fell upon it the second time. OCONEE NEWS - December 19 L. Smallwood has removed to Coalgate. Hamp Greene and R. Starnes will leave for Coalman County, Texas, next week. S. A. Whiteside bought Mr. Greene's property. Mr. Lenley, the blacksmith, is billed to leave for Oklahoma tomorrow. Misses Emma Hampton and Ethel Whiteside went to Coalgate last week. W. P. Jemison's house is completed and it is one of the best structures in the Nation. Soe Jemison was in town today helping to move some cattle. John H. Scott won the fine set of harness raffled here by J. H. Harrigan. Lane Cecil found his pocketbook which was lost last week. Frank Allen of Ego is moving here today. Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Harrigon will go to Texas in a few days to visit Mr. H's mother. John Armstrong will run their business in their absence. Miss Frye is decorating the school house today for Christmas. FROM EGO - December 21 Clint Lee had his house with all its contents burned last Thursday. Mr. Rigsby and family have removed from Boggy and are now located on Francis Jones' place. Gordon Simms left for Oklahoma Wednesday last, to be gone indefinitely. George Jackson was in town on business one day this week. Guilford Drain of Boggy attended to business here the first of the week. Claud Nobles was among the week's visitors. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Moran went to Milburn Saturday. D. S. Moran has gone to Madill and will not return for several days. Mrs. Will Bryshears is on the sick list this week, Mrs. D. S. Moran and Miss Docia Wilder were shopping in Wapanucka Thursday. Wilburn Wimberly left Thursday for Stringtown, J. H. Bright and wife have come from Mount Vernon, Texas, to spend the holidays with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Bright. Mrs. G. W. Day of McKinney, Texas, is the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Bright. Misses Maude and Tennie Gribble of Weston, Texas, are guests of their cousin, Miss Emma Bright. Miss Nannie Williams is spending the week in Durant with relatives. Mrs. Jack Barton has been quite ill but is now better. Mr. Reynolds and family left on Tuesday for Boggy, where they will make their home. We are sorry to lose them from our midst. We shall all miss little Orphie who is a bright, attractive child, and has won the hearts of all who know her. WILSON SCHOOL HOUSE - December 20 John Riley is building a tenant house on his farm near here on Boggy River. Mrs. E. S. Bond is quite ill with typhoid fever. J. D. Ward gave a sleight of had show at this place last Monday night, which was very interesting. Judge Murphy was elected over John Underwood and John White as the ugliest man in the house and was given a nice cake of soap. A. J. White of Butler, Oklahoma is visiting relatives here. Mrs. Frank Attaway was shipping in Wapanucka Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Smith of Byrne, I. T., were visiting relatives at this place last week. Lee Robinson is very sick with pneumonia. John Underwood is moving to the Dr. Taylor lease on Boggy. TO THE OLD STATES A number of our people left Tuesday to visit their former homes in the old states. D. H. Pittman, who has been away twenty odd years, goes to Greenville, South Carolina, where he will visit his father, now 97 years of age. S. J. Shipley, Messrs Harry Gordon and M. L. Mowrey and family go to Bradley County, Tennessee. The Press wishes them all a pleasant trip and safe return to God's country. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Return to Johnston County Archives: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ok/johnston/johnston.html