Osage County, Oklahoma, History: History of Hominy Contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Sharon Hamilton sharkay@swbell.net ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ History of Hominy 1872: Indian Agencies in hands of Quakers. Southern Osage bands (Big Chief, Blackdog, Claremore, Wahtiankah) were supplied at Hominy Post. 1895: Mrs. George M. Treadway arrived in Hominy area. Other families living at Hominy were A. B. Pattison and family, J. J. Quarles and family, Mr. And Mrs. Douglas Bopst, Mr and Mrs. Richard Dixon and family, Prentiss Price, and John R. Jones and family. 1896: Dyke Maher arrived at Hominy. All listed thus far, except A. B. Pattison and George M. Treadway, were connected with Reed and Popst Trading or Price and Price Trading Companies. Mrs. Treadway had a school in her home. Mr. Quarles had an emergency kit and supplied emergency medical aide. He also became superintendent of church, but there was no minister. Mr. Pattison made coffins. Eventually, W. C. Wood replaced Mr. And Mrs. Bopst and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Pettit arrived in the Hominy area. 1902: Bank of Hominy founded on Nov. 21, 1902 with a capital of $5,000. Board of Directors were E.F. Sparrow, W.C. Wood, G.B. Pray, and Howard M. Maher. Officers were: E.F. Sparrow, President; G.B. Pray, Vice President; and Howard M. Maher, Cashier. 1903: M, K, & T Railroad came through Hominy. 1903: First Women's Club was formed about this time with Mrs. C. T. Owens, President. They raised money for first real school house in Hominy. 1903: The first doctor in Hominy was Dr. Ira Mullins. Dr. J.J. Fraley arrived later the same year. 1904: The Hominy Trading Company was incorporated on Feb. 14, 1904. It was formed by the purchase of Price and Price Trading store. President was Fred Drummond. George M. Treadway and Percy Dixon were partners. 1904: First school in Hominy was built in 1904. It was supported through subscriptions. Honorable G.K. Sutherland (from Virginia) was the first principal, serving during 1905. 1904: Mullins Drug Company, later purchased by B.L. Westbrook, was opened. 1905: Town set aside by government. 1905: Earnest Workers of the Presbyterian Church was organized August 30, 1905 with 14 members. Officers were: Mrs. Fred Drummond, President; Mrs. M Westbrook, First Vice President; Mrs. George Tredway, Second Vice President; Mrs. W.E. Gill, Secretary; and Mrs. J.E. Martin, Treasurer. Present at the first meeting were Mrs. Fred Drummond, Mrs. Chas. Pettit, Mrs. G.M. Tredway, Mrs. Chas. Shafe, Mrs. C.L. Kelley, Mrs. J.E. Martin, Mrs. John Munson, Mrs. W.E. Gill, Miss Allie E. Gentner, Mrs. H.M. Maher, Mrs. E.L. Reece, Mrs. A.J. Houston, Mrs. Wiley Haines, Mrs. W.H. Evans, Mrs. Joe Marlar, Mrs. G. F. Stohr, and Mrs. G.W. Lewis. 1905: Hominy got its first telephone exchange. 1906: The Bank of Commerce opened on Feb. 11, 1906. Officers were: V.F. Sellers, President; J.C. Houston, Vice President; and F.M. Erickten, Cashier. They were replaced by L.D. Edgington and George F. Andres on July 27, 1906. Board of Directors were Walker and Freeman. 1906: First Presbyterian Church met at the school house. They had 14 charter members. 1906: The government held a lot sale, selling lots in the town of Hominy. An account of the lot sale was in the newspaper dated Friday, June 8, 1906. Among the first to build homes in Hominy were Prentiss Price, Fred Drummond, John L. Freeman, Charles H. Pettit, Charles Martin, J.E. Martin, Dr. Ira Mullins, Howard M. Maher, George M. Tredway, L.D. Edgington, George Houston, W.C. Grobes, W.E. Gill, A.B. Pattison, Pat Harris, and Charles Pettit. 1907: Horace Mann School was built at a cost of $25,000. It boasted eight teachers, 10 rooms and an assembly room, and 430 students. The School Board was composed of Oscar Petty, Director; Prentiss Price, Treasurer; and George F. Andrews, Clerk. 1907: A.B. Pattison was named first postmaster. 1908: On March 3, 1908, Hominy became an incorporated city. 1909: Osage Gin Company was formed with Charles H. Pettit, President. 1911: The Bank of Commerce was converted to the National Bank of Commerce with L.D. Edgington, President; E.C. Mullendore, Vice President; and Carl Mullendore, Cashier. The Board of Directors were Edgington, Lockhart and S.A. Bryant Jr. 1912: First National Bank of Hominy was founded Sept. 12, 1905 with a capital of $25,000. Board of Directors were Prentiss Price, Howard M. Maher, J.E. Martin, Daniel B. Maher, Fred Drummond. Officers were: Prentiss Price, President; Fred Drummond, Vice President; and Howard Mayer, Cashier. 1916: Natural gas became available in Hominy in October. 1918: Governor R.L. Williams issued a proclamation, on April 16, 1918, declaring Hominy a city of first class. 1918: An election was held on July 5, 1918 to raise a $50,000 bond to improve the water system and supply for Hominy. 1919: On June 11, 1919, the city began paving the roads. 1920: Hominy had its first paid fire department. 1925: By 1925, Hominy had five churches: Baptist, Christian, Nazarene, Methodist, and Quaker (Mission Church for Indians). The above information was extracted from an unpublished manuscript, "The History of Hominy" written by Mrs. George M. Tredway in 1925. The history also includes additional information regarding social clubs and organizations. A copy is on file in the Hominy Public Library, 121 West Main Street, Hominy, Oklahoma 74035.