Davis News 1924 - Murray County, Oklahoma Submitted by: Nita 06 Nov 2005 Return to Murray County Archives: http://www.usgwarchives.net/ok/murray/murray.htm ========================================================================== USGENWEB NOTICE Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ========================================================================== Originally posted at: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/UaB.2ACI/1247 Some Items The Davis News Davis, Murray County, Oklahoma Thursday, February 7, 1924 Vol. XXX, Number 19 FRANK BUCHANAN for County Assessor WE take pleasure in presenting the name of Frank Buchanan to the consideration of the voters, as a candidate for the office of county assessor, subject to the democratic primary. … He was county assessor five years 1912 to 1916 inclusive. Death of W. J. BRASHEARS W. J. BRASHEARS passed away at his home six miles northwest of Davis last Saturday, Feb. 2, 1924 at 9:30 a.m. after a long lingering illness. He had the flu in 1918 and the disease settled in his lungs and he was never able to overcome it. Mr. Brashears was one of our most best and most successful farmers. He was born at West Point, Tennessee April 25, 1873, and would have been 51 years of age next April. At the age of 15, he moved to this country and spent the remainder of his life here. He lived on his home place past 18 years. He was twice married--first to MISS KATHERINE WILLIAMS, and of their five children, two sons and two daughters survive: DOUGLAS V. BRASHEARS of this community and EARL BRASHEARS of Shawnee, MRS. BANNER BROOM and MISS MAY BRASHEARS. His second marriage was to MISS VICTORIA BROOM, and of their two children, one survives, MISS ORA BRASHEARS. A sister, Mrs. BANNER BAXTER, lives at Lexington and a brother, LONZO BRASHEARS, lives at Old McGee. A striking co-incidence is that his brother's 15 year old son died last Saturday morning. The deceased was a good citizen, well liked, and had a large circle of friends. He had been a member of the Woodmen of the World about 10 years. Burial was in Green Hill Cemetery at Davis last Sunday at 3:00. Funeral services were conducted by REV. A. E. WATFORD, Methodist pastor. E. W. FAGAN for County Attorney JUDGE E. W. FAGAN of Sulphur has made a splendid record as county attorney of Murray County and has a host of friends throughout the county who are glad he is to stand for re-election… V. P. KELLY, Pioneer Citizen, Died This Morning V. P. KELLY, familiarly called ‘Uncle Puce' by his friends, a resident of this vicinity since 1894 and a well known and highly respected citizen, passed away at his home in this at 1:20 this morning Feb. 7, 1924. He had the flu five years ago and never seemed to fully get over it, and had two attacks of the same disease since that time. He has been confined to his bed or room most of the time the past year, and the past month his health and strength failed rapidly. Though the end was not unexpected, his death has caused some sorrow and sadness throughout the community. MR. KELLY was born in West Point, Tennessee and would have been 73 years old on the 12th of March. He lived in his native state until he moved to his section 30 years ago. He was a farmer all his life until the last few years when he had to give up the work on account of health. Fifty-three years ago, he married MISS BETTIE CAPERTON, and of their ten children, two died in childhood. His wife and eight children survive: JAMES C. KELLY, mayor of Davis and assistant cashier of Oklahoma State Bank; B. E. KELLY, business man of Yakima, Washington; C. H. KELLY, cashier of the Drovers National Bank at Kansas City; PAYNE KELLY, manager of Mays Lumber Co. at Davis; MRS. E. E. BAGWELL of Humble, Texas; MRS. D. R. JOHNSTON of Los Angeles, California; MRS. BERTHA HARDY of Great Falls, Montana; MRS. ALEX ANDERSON of Parson, Kansas. All were present at his death except MRS. JOHNSTON and MRS. HARDY. A brother, ED KELLY, lives at Wetumka and a sister, MRS. LIZZIE CAMPBELL, resides in Tennessee. Mr. Kelly was man of high character and had a host of friends. He possessed strong moral courage and was ever on the side of morality and good government. He was a life long Mason and the Masonic fraternity will conduct its ritualistic burial service at his funeral. For many years he has been a member of the Presbyterian Church and he lived an upright Christian life. The funeral will be held at the Presbyterian Church Friday afternoon at 2L00, the pastor, DR. H. O. MOORE, conducting the service. Interment will be in the Green Hill Cemetery. MR. HENDRICKS for Re-Election S. P. HENDRICKS, county superintendent of schools, authorizes us to announce that he is a candidate for re-election. Innocent Children Succumb to Dread Influence of Dope In ‘Human Wreckage,' Mrs. WALLACE REID's great anti-narcotic photoplay, the distribution of dope among school children is revealed in all its terrifying story of dope in this country… ‘Human Wreckage' coming to the Strand Theatre. REV. WATFORD Is Secretary of C. of C. Having removed to Ardmore, CHARLES S. VAWTER tendered his resignation as secretary and REV. A. E. WATFORD was selected to fill the vacancy of the Chamber of Commerce. Sanitary Barber Shop, W. A. STRICKLAND, prop. Fro Sale--my place in north Davis including house, block of land and all improvements, also my farm adjoining city limits. MRS. H. J. DEEL of Sulphur City Locals OLANDER WARE is ill with pneumonia. ROBERT L. TALLEY made an auto trip to Dallas. For hemstitching, see MRS. J. T. HILL The Benevolent Society will meet Feb. 11 with MRS. B. F. BURNETT. Barley for sale, see A. S. CRIPPEN. B. WOLF left Sunday for market to buy spring and summer goods for his store here. MRS. H. GERARD of Temple, Texas was here a couple of days ago looking after her property in this city. The Ladies Aid have decided to postpone the box supper that was to have been given Friday night. So much sickness the reason. We have some more of those 2 lb. Boxes of Sunsweet Prunes at 20 cents. STEDMAN Bros. For sale--incubator, 240 egg capacity, in good condition. MRS. F. J. KENNEDY On account of the severe weather, the meeting to have been held at Dougherty by REV. ABATON assisted by REV. WATFORD has been postponed. For sale--Rhode Island Red eggs, 1st pen, $2.50, yard run, 75 cents per setting of 15. MRS. W. I. SPRINGER REV. J. S. FERGUSON preached at Calvary Baptist Church at Sulphur last Sunday morning and evening and will preach there again next Sunday. C. H. KELLY came in yesterday from Kansas City to attend the bedside of his father, V. P. KELLY, who passed away this morning. MRS. E. E. BAGWELL arrived from Humble, Texas Tuesday. Grain drill for sale; used one season. A. A. MCADOO Enroute to Shawnee where he will preach next Sunday, REV. W. F. FERGUSON stopped off here for a few days' visit with his parents, REV. and MRS. J. S. FERGUSON. He will preach at the Baptist Church here tonight. Single comb Rhode Island Reds, well mate, pen eggs $2.50, range $1.25 setting. W. I. MEYER N. H. WHITE of Mill Creek has moved to Davis and is opening a stock of dry goods, shoes, and notions in one of the HALE-HOWELL new buildings. Part of his stock has already arrived and he expects to open for business next week. To make good biscuits like mother used to make, try Made-Right Flour, it is made right and sold by A.J. PETTY of Davis and E. L. MORTON of Hennepin. MRS. JACK OAKLEY of Ardmore visited homefolks Sunday. She has a position in the ladies' ready to wear department with J. C. Penney Co., located across the street from the post office. She will be pleased to meet her Davis friends when shopping in Ardmore. Special sale price on a lot of Star Brand shoes. FRANCIS Brothers REV. HOLDER, a Baptist preacher, died Monday at his home four miles north of Davis. Neuralgia of the heart is given as the cause of death. He was about 55 years of age and leaves a wife and several children. Burial was in a graveyard near his home. The deceased was well spoken of by those who knew him. ALBERT RICHARDSON, colored, who lived on Wild Horse, was arrested a couple of weeks ago by Constable LOONEY. He was charged with stealing 7 hams from the 101 Ranch packing plant. C. L. RUSSELL left Tuesday for his home at Dexter, Texas after spending several days here with relatives and friends. He recently returned from California where he spent the past two years. He says more people are going to California these days than there is employment for. Mr. Russell is an old time citizen of this community, having lived here about 17 years. He has made his home in Cooke County, Texas a number of years. First National Bank of Davis, T. P HOWELL, pres.; CHARLES HUTCHINS, cashier Hennepin Items The Community Booster Club met Saturday evening. The district cotton growers' man, MR. GARLIN, gave an interesting talk in regard to farmers' organizations. BROTHER SIMMONS of Brady was over Sunday morning and evening. A good many attended Sunday school. The Community Boosters expected to work on the school ground Monday, but the cold weather made it too disagreeable. The boys and girls' basketball teams are making preparations to enter the tournament to be held at Pauls Valley. BASWELL KIMBRELL of Washington, D. C. is visiting his mother, MRS. N. M. KIMBRELL. D. D. FRENCHMAN was called to Sulphur to be with his brother, MR. PARKER, who is ill. Mr. and Mrs. ALFRED LOW are the proud parents of a fine son born Wednesday, Jan. 30. V. E. MARTIN and family of Wynnewood visited homefolks last week. Mr. and Mrs. B. F. LOONEY of Pauls Valley visited relatives here Sunday. Born to Mr. and Mrs. LUKE FOSTER, Tuesday, Jan. 29, a fine boy. RAYMOND CHRONISTER is on the sick list this week. Announcement has been received of the arrival of a fine son at the home of Mr. and Mrs. CLAUD JOHNSON who live near Wynnewood. Mrs. Johnson is better known here as MISS ODE NICHOLS. PROF. E.C. FREDERICK will attend the teachers' convention at Oklahoma City this week. Mr. and Mrs. R. D. L. MEEKS were in Sulphur Sunday visiting Mr. FINDLEY who is in the Williamson Hospital. He is improving. The Band boys are arranging to put on a play soon, the title is ‘Out in the Street.' VIRGIL MCNEIL of Wynnewood visited homefolks Sunday. JOE B. POE visited homefolks Sunday. Chigley News WALTER HUDSPATH from Turner Falls visited his brother-in-law, MR. HAMILTON Sunday. The Wheeler boys and girls came over Friday to play us a game of basketball. The girls greatly outsized us both in height and weight but our players were full of courage and pep and played with vigorous spirit all through the game, but got defeated. Chigley ball team went to Iona Sunday and defeated them. School is progressing fine. We have a new pupil, MISS VIOLA RIDGE, whom we think will be a fine basketball player. There was a singing at WILLIE CLARY's Friday night. A few games were played and all reported a fine time. There was a party at SIM NELSON's Thursday night. All reported an enjoyable time. WALTER STONE and his brothers will entertain the congregation Saturday night with songs. M. W. JOHNSTON is blue today. He's out of R. J. R. and broke the stem of his cob pipe. J. Y. WITHERSPOON and family are leaving for Texas. MRS. CARRIE AUREY, MRS. LIZZIE KENNEDY and MISS MINNIE JOHNSTON visited the school last Friday. MISS LENA GARRETT visited MISS LELA JOHNSTON Sunday. MISS MINNIE JOHNSTON visited MISS LENA GARRETT Sunday afternoon. Everybody was surprised when they arose this morning. We saw some snow for the first time this year. Sunshine News REV. and MRS. H. D. LOW entertained quite a crowd of young folks by giving them a candy-breaking and a singing class was organized. We had fine singing and enjoyed the candy also. REV. and MRS. H. D. LOW and family, Mr. and Mrs. H. S. LOW and family, Mr. and Mrs. SMATHERS, Mr. and Mrs. M. A. GARREN and family all attended church at Davis Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. WITT and MRS. RHODA SMITH were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. T. RAMSEY Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. ODUS GARREN were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. R. T. RAMSEY Thursday night. Mr. and Mrs. SMITH and son visited with Mr. and Mrs. WOODS Sunday. MISS HENRYE RAMSEY was the guest of MISS WINNIE WOODS last Wednesday. JEWEL GREEN took supper with COLEMAN KING Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. WILLIE CARLISLE are visiting Mr. and Mrs. R. A. SMATHERS this week. There was preaching and singing at the school house Sunday. WILLIE CARLISLE preached and we had a fine singing. Mr. and Mrs. C. E. GREEN made a business trip to Russell last week. Although he has to ride a long way, JOHN ROBINSON seems to be very interested at Sunshine. Wonder why? Dougherty News Last Friday evening the Berwyn high school basketball team came up to play the Dougherty team. The game was called at 1:30. The first team to play was the girls, the Dougherty girls began playing with their ‘old pep' and the first half ended 20 to 2 in favor of the local team. The final score was 25 to 6 in favor of Dougherty. Much praise is to be given to ALLDAY who made 13 of the 25 points and to our guars, ROSS and HAYS, who held the victorious score down. The boys played a hard game from the beginning, the scores at the final whistle were 33 to 26 in favor of the Dougherty boys. THORNTON, NEAL and TOMLINSON played a good defensive game while GARDENHIRE, ROSS, and JAMES played a great offensive game. JACKSON was high point man for Berwyn while Gardenhire won the high points of the game by scoring 25 points. After the games, both teams were entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs. LEE HOWELl until almost train time. The Nebo girls' basketball team was here Friday and played the Dougherty grade team, winning the game by a couple of points. Price Chapel and Nebo played basketball on the Dougherty court, Price Chapel winning 18 to 2. REV. ALSTON, pastor of the Methodist Church, started a revival meeting last Thursday. Mr. and Mrs. EARL THORNTON returned to Dougherty to make their home. Mrs. P. C. HOLDCLAW from Sulphur is visiting here. Mr. and Mrs. L. D. GRIFFIN, MISS OPAL PARKER, and MISS LOIS BARRETT were in Sulphur. MRS. EFFIE MILLER of Ardmore visited here. P. M. COX was in Sulphur. MR. HODGES visited his sister, MRS. EFFIE LOWRANCE, at Hickory. Mr. and Mrs. TOM MCGIBONEY spent Sunday in Wynnewood. MRS. SIM LANSFORD was in Woodford visiting relatives. Mr. and Mrs. BRUBAKER and daughter NELLIE were in Davis on business. Mr. and Mrs. ALLEN CONWAY from Ardmore visited relatives here. A bunch of young folks took their lunch and spent Sunday at Crusher, taking pictures and hiking. Mr. and Mrs. L. D. GRIFFIN were the chaperones. MRS. JOHN SHULAR, after a long illness, died last Thursday night. Mrs. Shular had undergone an operation and failed to recover. She was brought to Dougherty for burial Friday afternoon. Mrs. Shular has made Dougherty her home for the past few years and the citizens regret her loss. She was known to be a clear, upright Christian. Have moved my business to my residence in the east part of Davis where I will continue to buy produce, hides, turkeys, etc. Will also buy old junk. See me for the best prices. D. L. MOONEYHAM. For sale, S. C. Rhode Island Red cockerels and cocks, prize winners, $1 to $5, eggs in season, stamp for reply. Also turkey toms, MRS. J. E. 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