Caddo- My Home Town

Silver Anniversary

The Caddo Herald

February 20, 1925

Silver Anniversary 

One of the nicest social events of the season ws the Silver Anniversary of the Woman’s Club held Monday afternoon between three and five o’clock at the home of Mrs. Carl T. Johnson.

The beautiful home was tastefully decorated in colonial scheme, the idea being further enhanced by those of the receiving (line) being dressed in Martha Washington style and seem were so considerate as to say the old styles were prettier than those of today.

Fifty guests responded to invitations. They were received by Mrs. Johnson, Mrs. Crossett, president, and Mrs. Lake Brewer, Mrs. W. F. Clower, Mrs. J. H. Goddard, and Mrs. Bilbo, past presidents. They were ushered to the guest book by Mrs. Duncan. Mrs. McCalman and Mrs. Boland had charge of this book. Mrs. Pierson and Mrs. Harve McGraw seated the guests.

Mrs. Crossett called the club to order and after a few welcome remarks turned the program over to Mrs. Bilbo, who was the second president of the club. Mrs. Cossart and Mrs. Thos. Craghead offered a piano, which had been played at the organization of the club. Mrs. Hancock and Mrs. Bilbo sang “Whispering Hope”, which also had been used as a program number at the early date. Mrs. Hancock’s “Cradle of Music in Caddo” was much enjoyed. She told of many peculiar incidents of the early times- how she and Mrs. Bilbo vied with each other to get to church first to play the organ. Mrs. Bilbo read a history of the club which started 25 years ago with only six members and one book. Now there are twenty-five members and a very large library.

The cutting of the Birthday Cake was interesting. Mrs. Bilbo blew out the candles.

The refreshments also were suggestive of Colonial times.

The High School Orchestra furnished enjoyable music for the occasion.

Several cards of regret were received from out of town folks who formerly had been members.

The Guest Book was sent to Mrs. E. Walters a former president of the club, at San Antonio.

Gins

People often ask me about the gins that used to flourish in this area. Here is an ad from 1925.

 

Lions

The Caddo Herald

February 20, 1925

Lions Boosting Many Good Town-Builders

At Tuesday’s luncheon the Lions were entertained by Ramsey Seago with his harp and piano. His several numbers were very much enjoyed by the members. Mr. Seago is remarkably proficient in “tickling the ivory” being in fact a one-man orchestra.

Reports of committees were had. The Education Committee was given charge of the proposed district track meet which may be held in Caddo if proper arrangements can be made.

The Agricultural committee was given charge of the Free County Fair and will make more definite reports.

The Education committee announced that Lions Boland and Crossett would appear on the Washington Birthday program at the high school Friday afternoon. All Lions were urged to be present and many promised to do so.

Lee Hancock was chosen to represent the Club at the meeting March 9^th in Oklahoma City of the Clubs of Oklahoma.

The Welfare committee was appointed to confer with the Civic Club regarding additional ground for the Cemetery.

Dick Bilbo

The Caddo Herald

July 4, 1919

To His Old Job

Dick Bilbo went to work Tuesday for the Oklahoma State Bank as assistant cashier.

Prior to going to war Dick was with the old Security National Bank and served 22 months with Uncle Sam. Then when he came home his old place with the old organization was waiting for him.

Dick is very glad to be back in his work and would be glad for his friends to call and see him there.

The Herald congratulates the Oklahoma State on two of its policies: one, to employ home folks in their work. It is a home institution, officered and run by home folks. Another policy is giving back to the boys who went to the war their old jobs.

Audra Hipp already has resumed his old job with them. These two young men, with Misses Bloom and Manning form the clerical force; with A. F. Manning as vice president and Edw. D. Bennett as cashier, form the home combination.

Locals, 1902

The Caddo Herald

February 28, 1902

Locals

P. L. Rogers has opened up the Blue Front Wagon Yard on Main Street in the old Lingo Rice stand and has prepared everything in a most excellent manner. He has a lunch counter and rooms in connection.

Born: Two boys were born to Mr. and Mrs. Matt Damron last Saturday. One was an eight pounder, the other nine.

Born: A fine boy arrived at the home of W. F. Russell yesterday morning. Both child and mother are doing well; Walter is happy.

Born: Noah Arrington, who lives east of the Caddo Hills, is the proud father of twin boys; came Monday, both boys are lusty fellows.

Married: Albert Lamb and Miss Delia Suddith were married last Sunday at the home of the bride’s father, seven miles east of Caddo, Rev. J. A. Trickey officiating. Mr. Lamb is a brother of J. F. Lamb, and is a promising young man. Miss Suddith is the charming daughter of J. M. Suddith, well known here, and both are admirable people.

1902

The Caddo Herald

January 17, 1902

Locals

Born to Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Carroll, a ten pound boy Wednesday night.

Dr. Green was able to be up, after a severe siege of pneumonia.

Miss Robbie Travis left Monday for Mexico, Missouri, where she will enter Hardin College.

V. C. Trout, one of those excellent farmers, was here Tuesday with four bales of cotton.

J. W. Willison, of Jackson, was a pleasant caller at our office Tuesday.

We are glad to report the children of W. P. Arnold able to be up and about after severe sickness.

Attorney J. L. Rappolee and Dr. H. E. Rappolee are having offices arranged in the new Dunalp & Roberts building.

Mrs. Wilson N. Jones and Mrs. Cooper, from Sherman, were in Caddo a short time this week enroute to the Jones farm.

Will Hill has recovered and is now mingling among his friends. He had a pretty tough siege, but we ar glad to see him again.

E. W. Corley has recovered from a serious attack of pneumonia. He is not yet able to get downtown.

The colored Church of Christ of Caddo met Sunday and took the loaf for the first time in Caddo.  S. S. Hill, Pastor.  

 

Banking 1922

Mr. Huffman owned a dry goods store and grocery store in Caddo. In 1917 he sold the dry goods stock to Ben Siegel, but remained in the grocery business.

The Caddo Herald

July 21, 1922

Liquidating Agent for Insolvent Bank

H. G. Huffman has been appointed liquidating agent for the Oklahoma State Bank of Caddo, being checked in Tuesday and Wednesday by a representative of the Bank Commissioner.

Mr. Huffman is proceeding at once to the liquidating of the bank’s affairs. He is well known to Caddo people, having lived here 24 years, so (he) knows the people pretty well.

Quite a number have asked what a “liquidating agent” is and what he does. He simply takes charge of all the bank’s property, money, notes, and disposes of them to the best interests of the depositors. The money, as it is collected, is held for the depositors and is distributed to them at various times as the collections justify- to all alike. In some cases it requires quite a lot of time to do this. The matter of paying depositors depends upon how fast the collections come in. Under the Oklahoma law if the notes and effects do not pay the depositors in full, then the stockholders are liable to the amount of the stock, and the guaranty fund for the rest.

Thus it may take some time to close up these affairs, but in the end the depositors are reasonably sure of getting all their money.

 

First Public School

The Caddo Herald

May 23, 1902

Caddo Public Schools Closed

The Caddo public schools closed Friday evening. This was our first year of free schools and the expenses were necessarily greater than those of any following year should be in proportion to the number of pupils. New supplies had to be purchased: books, desks, blackboards, and many minor things, besides the building of a room to the Methodist Church. At present we cannot ascertain the exact amount expended, nor how much the town is in debt from the school. One thing is certain; the benefits accrued have far exceeded the expenses. Many children were given an opportunity to learn something and our town has a better reputation for progress.

September 5, 1902

Our public school starts Monday. Every child in town of school age should be on the ground Monday morning when “Books” are called. We have every promise of a successful year, and it is necessary that every aid be given the teachers to make this promise good.

September 12, 1902

The public school opened last Monday with about 150 in attendance. The higher grades are taught in the Methodist Church building and the others are taught in the Choctaw courthouse. Prof. Abbott is principal and is assisted by Mesdames Abbott and Underwood and Miss Ita Wallace. They are a most excellent corps of teachers and the success of the public school is assured. Prof. Abbot was appointed by Supt’s. Ballard and Mitchell as teacher for the Choctaw children this term, as before, so the two schools are united. Public school opened up with more pupils than at the same time last year. The 1^st, 2^nd, and 3^rd grades are taught at the Choctaw Court House by Mrs. Underwood and Miss Wallace. The other grades are taught at M. E. Church north*, by Mr. and Mrs. C. P. Abbott. All pupils are at work and seem interested.

*The paper refers in other articles to a South Methodist Episcopal Church and a North Methodist Episcopal Church.

September 19, 1902

There has developed in our school a deplorable muddle. At present the blame cannot be correctly placed. Heretofore there has been an arrangement between the school board and the Choctaw authorities by which the two schools are united. From the Choctaw school fund a certain sum per pupil was given to the public school fund. Nearly all the Choctaw citizens this year were dissatisfied with the arrangement, claiming it was too crowded, and every pupil could not receive the attention needed; therefore they petitioned Supt. Ballard to alter the plan. He was down a day or two last week and the result is now that Choctaws will soon have a separate school, which will be held in the Presbyterian Church and for which the superintendent will appoint a teacher as soon as possible. The other school is running along with a full attendance. It is very much regretted that this should occur. Blame is laid on several local men because they petitioned Supt. Ballard to come here and make other arrangements other than which prevailed before. It is regretted that this should occur; it is deplorable; but it cannot be remedied otherwise than a separation, the change must be made the best of. It would have been much better could the old arrangement have been held and more teachers employed.

The school board met Tuesday evening and accepted the resignations of W. W. Hunter and A. B. McCoy. Mr. Hunter resigned because he could not give the required time to it, he being a member of the townsite commission. Mr. McCoy resigned because of the difficulty about the Choctaw children; he being a Choctaw and their children withdrawing placed him in a delicate position. The board elected Messrs. B. F. Maddox and W. P. Wood as members in their places. Mr. Maddox was chosen secretary of the board. It is sincerely hoped and believed that the public school will continue with success. The board will lend all their aid toward making a good school.

 

 

 

Joe Lambert, 1920

I’m posting this today for two reasons. First, because I know that people are always looking for more information about their ancestors and this might not have been in too many other papers. Second, after thirty years on the train I’m sure Mr. Lambert must have had many friends in Caddo. 

The Caddo Herald

February 20, 1920

KATY Engineer Loses Life on His Last Run 

Muskogee, Ok. Feb. 16.- the last run of Joe Lambert, a Katy engineer for thirty years, ended in death. He had already arranged to retire and live on a farm he owned in Texas. It was his last trip in the service of the company, when death came a few miles south of Muskogee this morning. Pulling a passenger train out of Muskogee during a heavy fog, the engineer, who was said to be one of the most careful on the road, failed to see a section hand trying to flag him down and crashed into the rear end of a freight that had been derailed.

The engine and a number of freight cars, including the caboose, were a twisted mass of iron and wood from the wreck.

Engineer Lambert’s body was taken from beneath his overturned engine. Lambert’s body was taken to his home at Denison for burial.

His fireman jumped and was uninjured. No one else was hurt, but the passengers on the passenger train, a through fast train from Kansas City to Dallas, were severely jolted.

1920

The Caddo Herald

October 29, 1920

Locals

Mr. and Mrs. Lamar Costley were up from Durant Sunday.

Groceries- it’s something good we have them. Moran & Meadows

Mrs. Dave Woodward and children visited relatives in Caney the first of the week.

Don’t forget the dinner Saturday given by the Baptist ladies. Bring the whole family.

Mrs. R. W. Braudrick spent last Saturday and Sunday with her brother C. L. Rogers.

LOST- Pair of gold-rimmed eye glasses on way to school. Finder notify Bud Manning.

A.F. Manning has returned from Washington where he attended a meeting of bankers.

Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Braudrick have returned from Mena, Ark. where they visited relatives.

Take your sewing to Mrs. Powell at 419 Ainsworth St. Reasonable prices. Satisfaction guaranteed.

Miss Juanita Rogers spent the week end here with homefolks. She is one of the teachers at Platter.

The Civic Club will meet November 3^rd with Mrs. Isaac McCoy. Let the members please take notice.

The Baptist ladies will serve regular dinner downtown Saturday Oct. 30^th and will appreciate your patronage.

Keep your health, eat the best foods. Tell us what you want. Moran & Meadows.

Have a good wood heater that I will sell or trade for coal heater. Only slightly used. Dick Glasscock

Our delivery service is a genuine pleasure to housewives. Moran & Meadows

If you want to see a good picture, or spend an hour pleasantly, drop in at the Royal any night, or when a matinee is on.

Mrs. F. E. Rushing returned Monday to her home in Coalgate after a week end visit here, the guest of Miss Alma Hauer.

The Presbyterian Aid Society will meet November 2^nd with Mrs. A.F. Manning. All members are urged to be present.

Mrs. Frank Naylor is visiting her brother in Dallas and while there was taken very ill. She was getting along nicely at last account.

Prof. and Mrs. Shearl Shofner have moved to town, having sold their crop. They are teaching though at Carroll School, going out each day.

If it’s first class coffee you want, we have it. You are invited to inspect our high grade coffee. Moran & Meadows

Rev. W. S. Maddox, a brother of B. F. Maddox, of Caddo, will preach at the Baptist church Sunday morning and night, October 31^st. You are cordially invited to hear him.

The Baptist ladies will serve chicken dinner at the building recently vacated by Ewd. Bennett. Dinner served next Saturday. The price is 50c for all you can eat. Patronize the ladies and get a good dinner too.

Mr. and Mrs. G. R. Smith and Dottie, C. O. Markham, Mrs. H. W. Braudrick and children, and Mrs. P. L. Rogers went to Folsom Tuesday to attend the funeral of the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Rogers.

Quite a number of Caddo folks went to Durant Friday to hear Vice President Marshall, among them being Mr. and Mrs. D. B. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Robinson, Guy Crossett, Jr., J. P. Harmon, Bert Fryer and Tim Galvin.

 The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Rogers died Monday evening at their home near Rock Springs. The funeral was held Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. Naylor. The little rose lived but three weeks in this home, and its sudden departure caused great grief to the fond parents.

Rev. Frank Naylor left Tuesday afternoon for Wagoner to attend annual conference of the Methodist church. He goes with a good record of his charge. It will not be known until Sunday who will be his successor. There will be no preaching services at Methodist church here Sunday, but there will be Sunday School as usual.

Registered Duroc males for sale- have three nice make pigs, 6 months old, weigh about 160 pounds each, exceptionally good length and bone. If you wish to improve your herd, it will pay you to see these fellows. H. T. Chiles

Notice- All persons who are indebted to Dr. Rappolee will please call at B. F. Maddox’s office and settle.