Caddo- My Home Town

Entertainment

The Caddo Herald

February 25, 1910

Clubs and Social Events

Perry Club Entertained

Easily the most gorgeous affair of the season in Caddo society was the entertainment of the Perry Music Club of Durant by the Thursday Musicale Club of Caddo last Tuesday evening, Washington’s birthday.  The members of the Perry club who attended the reception, Mesdames Haden, Parker, Johnson, Hilton, McKinney, Hunter, Nicholson, Kendall, and Misses Woody and Gooding, were met at the depot by the members of the Thursday Musicale, and after a delightful carriage ride over the city the guests were driven to the Williams House where a delightful six o’clock dinner was served. It is unnecessary for us to expatiate at length upon the dinner for Mrs. Williams is well known for her splendidly appointed dinners and this one is no exception; the dining room was appropriately decorated in white and gold, the Club colors.

The visiting club ladies were then entertained at the beautiful home of Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Dunlap on West Buffalo Street. Upon entering the reception hall which was tastily decorated, the guests were met by Mrs. Edwards and Miss Cobb, they were then ushered into the cloak room by Miss Neva Ray, thence into the library which was handsomely decorated where they were received by members of the Thursday Musicale. In the receiving line were Mesdames Dunlap, A. F. Manning, A.K. Bass, and H. W. Wells, each dressed in colonial costume. It was in this room that the splendid program which the Thursday Musicale had prepared for the occasion was rendered and each number was a gem. The program follows:

Address of welcome- Miss Cobb

Piano duet- Mrs. Rappollee and Miss Allen

Vocal solo- Mrs. Tanner

Piano solo- Miss Allen

Vocal solo- Mrs. Manning

The guests were then ushered into the dining room which was decorated with club colors and cut flowers, where they were served with delicious orange ice and cake by Misses Lillie Maytubby and Grace Dunlap.

During the entire evening strains of the sweetest orchestral music furnished by an orchestra from Sherman which was secreted in the hall, was thoroughly enjoyed by all.

After the reception at the Dunlap home the visiting ladies were escorted to the McCoy hall where a delightful dance was given in their honor by the young men of Caddo. The hall was decorated in the national colors and with pictures of George Washington. Punch was served at the hall by Misses Neva Ray, Mattox, and Malone.

Woman’s Club

The Woman’s Club met with Miss Wallace last Saturday afternoon. There was a large attendance. It being the day for election of officers, there was no program, but it was a very interesting meeting nevertheless.

The following officers were elected”

President, Miss Ethel Cobb

Vice Pres., Mrs. Clower

2^nd vice Pres., Mrs. Dodd

Secretary, Miss Peters

Treasurer, Mrs. Brewer

Critic, Mrs. Wells

Parliamentarian, Mrs. Hogan

Those elected delegates to the District Federation at Tishimingo in May were Mrs. Hogan and Miss Wallace, and Miss Hall and Mrs. Welles, alternates.

Delicious refreshments were served by the hostess.

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Quite a number of the young people were pleasantly entertained Friday evening at the home of Miss Jo Clower. The evening was spent in dancing and dainty refreshments were served at a late interval in the evening’s amusement. Those present were: Mr. and Mrs. Milton L. Tanner, Misses Allen, Phyllis Hancock, Madge Mattox, Emise Folsom, Beatrice Ray, Jessie Ronan, Messrs. Henry Bass, Jim Goddard, Roy Riddels, Joe Carraway and Ernest Bass.

August 1911

The Caddo Herald

August 11, 1911

W. R. Bowman is building a handsome residence on the lot just north of the Presbyterian manse. It will contain some eight or nine rooms and add much to the appearance to that part of town.

Mrs. Andrew Bloom died in a hospital in Kansas city Monday and was buried at Limestone Gap Wednesday, Peter Bloom and Mrs. Henry Bloom, from Caddo, attending. Andrew Bloom was raised in Caddo and is well known.

L.E. Joseph has been appointed assistant agent for the Katy at this place; A. M. Smith of Eufaula taking his place as freight man. Mr. Joseph has been with the Katy at this office for seven years and is a valuable man. The business of the station requires additional help so he was advanced.

Chain hitching posts have been placed in appropriate places in town to take the places of the awning posts which were formerly used for that purpose. Caddo is fixing up for the convenience and welfare of her friends.

The Methodist revival meeting which has been in progress at Freeny’s Chapel for the last ten days closed on Tuesday night. There were seven conversions and eight additions to the church and the membership greatly revived. The Pastor, Rev. G. E. Holley was assisted by Rev. W. V. Teer, of Bokchito.

The Woman’s Home Mission met last Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. John Ray. The ladies are figuring on some improvements to the church, among them being the repapering of the inside. Mrs. Ray served elegant refreshments assisted by her daughter, Miss Neva.

At the Corner Drug Store you can get anything you want from a ten cent tooth brush to a diamond ring. The most complete stock of everything supposed to be kept in a drug store to be found in Oklahoma. Don’t forget to come to see us when you come to Caddo and if you don’t want to buy anything, we have a nice place for you to rest, and will entertain you to the best of our ability. W. F. Dodd

The Music club met in regular session with Mrs. Henry Edwards. The president being ill, Miss Allen took the chair. After all the business was attended to a very much enjoyed program was given. There were six new members enrolled:  Misses Hodges, Miss Hancock, Miss Bell, Mrs. Charles Semple, and Mrs. Taryer. The Club is very glad to have these much accomplished ladies for members. We then adjourned and were served with delightful refreshments.

 

Masons 1910

The Caddo Herald

April 22, 1910

Of Local Interest

About thirty of the local Woodmen went to Nail last Monday night where the Caddo lodge degree team exemplified the work for the benefit of the camp at Nail. Eighteen new members were initiated. The Caddo boys are loud in their praise of the good people of the community for the royal manner in which they were entertained. After the work was almost finished along toward midnight, a recess was taken and the Nail people turned the lodge room into a banquet hall, everything imaginable that is good to eat was spread before the visitors and they were bade eat to their hearts content. We would like to publish the menu but that is impossible, for if they served as lavishly as one man from here says they did it would take an entire edition of The Herald to tell all about that supper. Cap. I. S. Powell, of the local degree team, deserves much praise for the efficiency of the Caddo degree team which is by the way, one of the best in the state.

Y. W. A. Party, 1931

The Caddo Herald

May 15, 1931

Y.W. A. Party

Saturday night May 9, Mrs. R. H. Harris entertained a group of girls at her home in honor of Bessie McGraw, who is leaving Friday for her home in McKinney, Texas. Of course we hate to see her go, but our loss is someone’s gain.

The honoree received many dainty gifts, and delicious refreshments were served to the following:

Bessie McGraw, Helen Choate, Doris and Irene Kennedy, Mary Hill, Lou Britlinger, Unice Wilbur, Lila Mae Briggs, Mollie Alexander, Margaretta Killabrew, Ada Rice, Mary Dow, and Dorothy Harris, Carrol and Anita and Mrs. R. H. Harris, Mrs. Gurley.

J. M. Nolen

The Caddo Herald

May 15, 1931

J. M. Nolen Dies

Monday afternoon at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Ron Sargent, J. M. Nolen died after an illness of two months. Deceased was 78 years of age and had been ill for the past two years but had been confined to his bed the past two months.

The funeral was held at the Sargent home Tuesday afternoon with Rev. Geo. E. Tyson in charge. Burial was in the Caddo Cemetery.

Deceased is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ron Sargent of Caddo and Latha Johnson of California; one sister, Mrs. Ellen Taylor of Arcadia Kansas and one brother of Siloam Springs, Missouri. He was a life time member of the Christian Church.

Caddo Folks 1912

The Caddo Herald

September 6, 1912

Local Items

 C.W. Binion and daughter, Fay, were visiting Mr. and Mrs. Lake Brewer last week.

Miss Mary Clinkscales was here from Atoka during the Carnival visiting with friends.

The very latest in jewelry at the Corner Drug Store. Everything to select from.

Miss Margaret Hogan was up from Durant visiting homefolks during the Carnival.

J. A. Vowell returned Tuesday from a month’s trip to his old home at Fulton, Kentucky.

New line of fall hats, shoes, hosiery, shirts, and dress goods just arriving at Huffman’s.

News comes from Mr. Ed Walters in San Antonio that Mrs. Walters is rapidly recovering.

Miss Mary Bell has returned from her vacation and resumed her classes in piano and voice.

Miss Olga Phillips left yesterday for Mounds, Okla. where she will teach school this year.

Mrs. Paul England of Durant, visited her sister, Mrs. R. H. Grassham during the Carnival.

Mrs. P. J. Howe of Denison, visited the family of her son P. W. Howe, in Caddo last week.

We sell Steffins cream, delivered to your home, any part of the city. Bryan County Drug Co.

Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Harris of Durant, visited Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Semple during the Carnival.

Mrs. Beula McGuire is visiting her son, Robert and family at Granger, Texas this week.

Post Office Store for school tablets, magazines, stationary, candy, cigars, novelties, pencils.

Ed Howe of Denison was the guest of his brother P. W. Howe in Caddo during the Carnival.

 Mr. and Mrs. Jake Amsel of Durant were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Siegel during the Carnival.

Miss Mary Bell returned Monday from a most delightful trip to Ft. Worth and other Texas cities.

When it comes to farm loans, A.C. Chaney has the best proposition and gets them through quickly.

Miss Vivian Allen visited relatives in Denison last week. She has begun her fall class in voice and piano.

Mrs. J. O. Hartzog returned Tuesday from spending the summer at Palacios and other Texas points.

J. W. Clark democratic nominee for county attorney of Atoka County, was in Caddo from Caney Tuesday.

W. F. Blakney and B. S. Ellis left Wednesday for Ada to attend the State reunion of Confederate veterans.

Mrs. Will Garner was here from Bokchito during the Carnival visiting her sister, Mrs. W. R. Bowman.

Do you want to borrow money on your farm? See the Oklahoma State Bank. Long time, low interest.

Miss Louis Hays and Miss Vista Slack have returned from their vacations to take charge of their school rooms.

Money! Money! Money to loan on farms, long time, low interest, favorable terms. Robbins & Bennett

Mrs. A. C. Risner was here during the Carnival from Durant visiting her sisters Mrs. Franks and Mrs. Meadows.

Sam Jed left Monday on No. 6 for New York City, where he will spend a few days visiting friends and relatives.

Jas. B. Nelson from Pueblo, Colo. was visiting his sister, Mrs. E. E. Joseph, during the Carnival last week.

If it’s groceries you want we have it. Everything pure and good. Bass Co.

Miss Audra Phillips left last Saturday to take charge of her school at Hanna.

Dr. R. H. Grassham has returned from a two weeks visit to New Mexico.

The W. H. M. Society meets next Tuesday afternoon at the big tent after service. Every member is urged to be present.

Miss Edith Bowers has returned to her home in Lehigh after a two weeks visit to her sister, Mrs. C. C. Semple.

Mrs. A. E. Folsom and Mrs. Josie I. Pate came up from Corpus Christi last week to visit the Carnival and relatives in Caddo.

Miss Phyllis Hancock returned last Friday form Minnesota where an operation was performed on her foot. She is now able to use that member naturally, of which fact her many friends are glad.

 

 

To Your Health

I usually don’t copy advertisements from the paper unless they pertain to a family I’m researching. However, this week I noticed a couple of interesting ads and I thought I would round up some more so you can have an idea of how our ancestors tried to stay healthy.

May 10, 1910

Never hesitate about giving Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy to children. It contains no opium or other narcotics and can be given with implicit confidence. As a quick cure for coughs and colds to which the children are susceptible, it is unsurpassed. Sold by Corner Drug Store.

August 11, 1911

Many a Suffering Woman…Drags herself painfully through her daily tasks, suffering from backache, headache, nervousness, loss of appetite, and poor sleep, not knowing her ills are due to kidney and bladder troubles. Foley Kidney Pills give quick relief from pain and misery, a prompt return to health and strength. No woman who so suffers can afford to overlook Foley Kidney Pills. Corner Drug Store

September 6, 1912

An Ounce of Prevention...a long time ago was said to be worth a pound of cure. Nearly everyone has had one or more serious illnesses that never would have occurred if they had received a little attention at the start. It is safer when you have any slight indisposition, or a cut finger, or a bruise to come in and get something that will prevent any chances of serious trouble, or better still to always have a few simple remedies on hand. We are always glad to give you any information or assistance within our power. Wm. Malone, Druggist

If you knew of the real value of Chamberlain’s Liniment for lame back, soreness of the muscles, sprains, and rheumatic pains, you would never wish to be without it. For sale by all dealers.

"I was cured of diarrhea by one dose of Chamberlain’s Colic, Cholera, and Diarrhea Remedy", writes M. E. Gebhardt, Oriole, Pa. There is nothing better. For sale by all dealers.

May 29, 1931

Sleepy Feeling After Meals Due to Poison- A dopey, tired feeling is ALWAYS a sign that waste food matter stays too long in the bowels. It ferments and forms gas. It breeds germs. It is sure to poison heart, kidneys, brain.

Adlerika washes out BOTH upper and lower bowels. It brings out poison which causes gas, nervousness and a dopey, sleepy feeling. It contains no harmful drugs. Get Adlerika today; by tomorrow you feel the wonderful cleaning effect of this German doctor’s simple remedy. W.E. McIntosh.

 

The Many Mrs. Murrows

First of all, I have to make a correction. The earlier article from the Caddo Herald listed Mr. J. S. Murrow’s wife as Jennie Kurgie, or perhaps Kurgle. However, the book “Baptist Women in Oklahoma” lists her as Jennie Ragle.  What I found interesting was that Jennie was not only 87-year-old Rev. Murrow’s fifth wife, but was married to him for nearly eight years! And I know you were wondering- Jennie was fifty when she married Rev. Murrow.

 Here is a brief recap of Rev. Murrow’s life and wives from the book:

“When one speaks or writes of Mrs. J. S. Murrow, some qualification of the matter is in order.  That is because there were five Mrs. J.S. Murrows.

Joseph Samuel Murrow (1835-1929)became a legend in Okalahoma long before his death at 94 years of age. After graduation from Mercer University in Georgia, he came in 1857 as a missionary to Indian Territory. He was supported by the Rehoboth Baptist Association in Georgia. Murrow wore many hats. He was a preacher, educator, editor, historian, teacher, denominations statesman, and the “father of Freeemasonry” in Oklahoma.”

…he married Nannie Elizabeth Tatom on October 8, 1857. She was a beautiful woman as indicated by an early photograph. She died August 18, 1859.

He married Clara Burns, daughter of missionary Willis Burns, on October 27, 1859. “Clara endured the gruesome ordeal of the Civil War, went then with her husband for a time to Texas, and returned with him to Boggy Depot, near the present town of Atoka, in 1867.” Clara began a school for the Indian children. After months of failing health, Clara died October 7, 1868.

Rev. Murrow married Jane Henrietta Davidson in December of 1869. Jane was a Scotswoman who came to America as a young woman and became a teacher at the Goodwater Choctaw Mission School in 1859; she was well acquainted with the work needed in the area. “She was the first Mrs. Murrow to be lovingly called ‘Aunt Row’ by those with whom she labored.”  She died in 1888.

Later, in July of 1888, Rev. Murrow married Kate Ellett. Kate had been a teacher and was on the faculty at Bacone College (known then as Indian University) in 1881. Then she became the assistant editor of The Indian Missionary where Rev. Murrow was editor. “The wedding was performed in the chapel at Bacone immediately after commencement in July of 1888.” This description of Mrs. Murrow was given in the report of the Northern Baptist Convention of 1915: “Out in the desolate places, into the by-ways and Godless new towns, among the Blanket Indians, in summer heat and winter’s cold, she went forth telling the old, old, story.”

Kate was a very active woman. She devoted most of her time and energies to the orphanage founded by Rev. Murrow. She was the first president of the Woman’s Baptist Missionary Society of the Indian Territory convention. She become Corresponding Secretary of the Baptist General Convention of Indian Territory at Durant in 1900 and held the position for five years. She died on January 7, 1915. “She was loved and respected almost as much and as widely as was her famous missionary husband.”

“The fifth and last Mrs. J.S. Murrow was the former Mrs. Jennie Ragle. She and Murrow were married in 1921. She labored with him as a faithful companion until Murrow’s death in 1929.”

The 1930 census shows Jennie Morrow living in Atoka. I haven’t yet found a death date for Jennie. The 1910 census shows Jennie Ragle as the wife of David Martin Ragle in Parker, Texas with eight children. However, sources list her as Mr. Ragle's second wife and the children as those of his first wife. Much more research to be done if we want the rest of the story...

New Steeple

Here is a quick update on the Presbyterian Church renovation:

Mr. Murrow Marries

The Caddo Herald

September 10, 1921

Father Murrow Marries

Atoka, Okla. Sept. 12- The marriage of Father J. S. Murrow, 87 years old, to Miss Jennie Kurgie, took place in Atoka on Sept. 6. Mr. Murrow is one of the best known citizens in Oklahoma. He has been active in the Baptist church. Miss Kurgie came here from Texas as a nurse for her present husband.

The ceremony was performed by J. M. Humphrey and was witnessed by a large number of friends.

 

Elsewhere in the paper is this editorial comment: It is stated that Father J.S. Murrow of Atoka, age 86 years, was married Sept. 6. This item revives the old question: “When does a man get too old to marry?”