Caddo- My Home Town

Mrs. McCarty, 1919

The Caddo Herald

March 7, 1919

Mrs. McCarty Dies

At her home in Durant Saturday night, Mrs. C. M. McCarty died after several days’ illness; in fact Mrs. McCarty had not been well the past several years. The funeral was conducted from the family home Sunday afternoon, by Rev. Herman Jones, pastor of the Presbyterian Church, of which she was one of the early members.  It was attended by a large number of friends, some from Caddo and elsewhere.

Mrs. McCarty was the mother of Mrs. Walter J. Turnbull, was well known in this county, having lived here may years. She leaves five daughters.  Mrs. McCarty was loved by all who knew her for her splendid Christian character, for her kindliness and administration, and her death is sincerely mourned. 

 

March, 1920

The Caddo Herald

March 19, 1920

Local News

The Woman’s Club Library has some new books available for the general public: “Mother Goose, complete, donated by Mrs. Bilbo; “Recreation of Brian Kent”, by Harold Bell Wright; 12 volumes of American Classical Romances; several Encyclopedias; Ridpath’s Library of Universal Literature; and Musicale Biographic. School pupils will find these useful for reference work. Mrs. J. C. Hogan, Librarian

 John Finney was here a while Wednesday. He is a candidate for county judge. He has been county clerk the past four years. He is a lawyer by profession. He has a large number of friends wherever he goes.

County Agent Dunlap was here a while Wednesday. He was looking after the Boys’ Pig Club and seeing their animals here. He expressed himself as being well pleased with the way the boys are taking care of their pigs.

See me for good sound early ginned cotton seed at $2.00 per bushel, sacked. J. W. Crutchfield.

Rev. Turner and family were here from Dewar last Friday until Monday. Rev. Turner held services at the Baptist Church last Sunday morning and evening. He produced a favorable impression upon the congregation. It is likely that he will soon be called to the pastorate of this church.

Lost- Man’s folding pocketbook, March 10^th, on Caddo highway between Sugar Loaf and Buffalo school house, containing Caddo National Bank draft, registration card; also between $30 and $34 in money- one $20 and on $10, remainder in silver; also some valuable papers. Finder please notify W. B. Rose, Banty, Okla. star route and get reward.

The town is full of strangers every day now. The news of the oil strike has spread until people everywhere are interested in this field. Several from Durant were up Wednesday evening; seeing for themselves what we had. Perhaps Caddo’s time has come. At any rate to take care of our visitors we shall soon have to open our homes for we have not other accommodations sufficient.

Quite a bit of moving took place this week. Joe Black and family moved into their home recently bought from Will Harrison on Choctaw avenue; H. W. Braudrick and family moved into their home on Ainsworth street; P. L. Rogers and family moved into the home of Shearl Shoffner; C. O. Markham and family moved into their home on Buffalo Street, which they recently bought of G. W. Phillips.

 

 

Pace-Dale, 1926

The Caddo Herald

April 23, 1926

Pace-Dale

At Royse, Texas, last Friday morning, Mr. Harry Pace and Miss Bonnie Dale were united in marriage, after which they went to Dallas, coming home Sunday afternoon. They now are temporarily making their home at the bride’s home.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Pace, is a Caddo boy, born and raised here, being a graduate of Caddo High School. He is a manly young man of fine character and good habits. The bride is the accomplished daughter of Dr. and Mrs. C. D. Dale; is also a graduate of Caddo High School. She is now employed in the county treasurer’s office.

While the wedding at the time was a sort of surprise to the many friends of the young people, it was not unexpected as they had been sweethearts for a long time.  

 

Caddo News 1937

The Durant Daily Democrat

December 17, 1937

Caddo

Fern Sims, Winona Nation, Joe Meadows and Nan Sherwood, who are attending school at Murray State College, Tishomingo, spent the past weekend at home with their parents.

Miss Dorothy Park of Durant spent the last weekend with her uncle and aunt, Rev. and Mrs. A. S. Eggner.

Mr. and Mrs. Edwards and family visited in Howe, Texas last Sunday.

Miss Marinell Kuschke was in Durant last Thursday shopping.

Mr. C. A. Hancock, a resident of Caddo since 1872, died last Thursday evening in the Durant hospital age 80 years, one month, and 26 days. Funeral services ere conducted Saturday afternoon at the Methodist church by the pastor Rev. A. S. Eggner. Interment in the Caddo Cemetery. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. C. A. Hancock of Caddo, six children, Phyllis Hancock of Oklahoma City, Paul Hancock of Tulsa, Ida Hancock of Oklahoma City, Mrs. Russell Faudree of Atoka, Mrs. Harold C. Parker, of Shawnee and Jack Hancock of Caddo. Also ten grandchildren.

Mrs. Walter Carlson, Miss Mary Louise Callahan and Miss Helen Park of Durant visited Rev. and Mrs. A. S. Eggner last Sunday afternoon.

Miss Phyllis Hancock of Oklahoma City has been visiting her mother Mrs. C. A Hancock.

Mrs. J. N. Nation, who has been ill for several days, is able to be up now.

Mr. Jack Hancock, who has been in Washington, D. C. for some time is at home now.

Mr. U. S. Markham, who has been confined opt his bed for the past week, is able to be up and at the variety store now.

Miss Caroline Moore is home form Murray college, Tishomingo on account of illness.

Mr. and Mrs. W. O. Danford, of Oklahoma City, were dinner guests at the Methodist parsonage last Saturday.

The American Legion Auxiliary held their annual Christmas party last Monday night at the Legion hut.

Through a WPA project the streets of Caddo are being graveled. This is a great improvement to the town and should be highly appreciated by the townspeople.

Don’t forget the standing invitation of the ministers of Caddo to attend church. 

 

To The Seniors of '26

The Caddo Herald

April 9, 1926

Seniors of ’26, by Mark Davis

Just think of a class of twenty-two,

And each one full of tricks—

A brighter bunch you’ve never seen

Than those Seniors of ’26.

 

First to my mind

Comes little Mary:

Although she’s tiny,

She’s awful contrary.

 

Oscar is a football star,

And captain of his squad;

To watch him make a touch-down,

Would make you wink and nod.

 

President of the Society,

Also a football boy;

Somewhat of a ladies’ man—

That’s Jake.

 

Eugenia is a basketball star,

And forward on her team.

To watch her pitch that ball,

Would make a fellow scream.

 

Margaret Jayne is mysterious.

Her eyes drift from earth to above—

Oh! Now I have it—

She must be in love.

 

Opal and Zora

Are bright as can be.

Isn’t it a pity

There aren’t three?

 

Madge, the actress

Has a dimple in her chin.

She is very jolly

And never cares about anything.

 

There’s Grady, Oh! Gee!

He’s rather small,

But that doesn’t hinder him

From playing football.

 

Willie is very shy,

But soon becomes acquainted.

A girl one day winked at him,

And they say he fainted.

 

To be sure there’s Charles:

Never looks uneasy;

Takes things as they come—

Fast and breezy.

 

Richard is silent,

Not much of a dude;

Seems to be thinking

Always of solitude.

 

Clovis, Caddo comedian.

Has won stage fame.

No doubt Caddo some day

Will be proud of his name.

 

Allene, the blonde of the class,

Is studious as can be;

She is one of the leaders,

That’s plain to see.

 

Dow is a bashful boy,

The girls make him feel shy—

Never mind: that will grow old

In the sweet bye-and-bye.

 

Oh, yes! There’s Lucille,

Full of wit.

When you tease her

She doesn’t carp a bit.

 

Alton is the funny boy,

Flowing over with fun;

Always up to something,

Keeps the teachers on the run.

 

Permelia studies much,

And is a geometry scholar.

In her footsteps,

Others ought to follow.

 

Thomas Ray likes basketball,

And also likes his books—

Seems as though some of the girls,

Rather fancy his looks.

 

Lillie Mae is little,

But—oh, my!—

She could be valedictorian

If she’d try.

 

Dadia’s always smiling,

People love to see her face,

And watch her walk about

With such bewitching grace.

 

William Mark, the big boy,

Who is six feet plus,

Takes life easy

And never gets in a rush.

 

Seniors, may you prosper

As you go through life.

And may your search be victory

For a husband or a wife.

 

Class of 1926

1. Richard Briggs

2. Mary Cochran

3. Charles Cobb

4. Thomas Ray Coffey

5. Mark Davis

6. J. C. Davison

7. Alton Downing

8. Lucille Grassham

9. Oscar Henninger

10. Lillie Mae Hickenbottom

11. Dow McCalman

12. Margaret Jayne McGraw

13. Madge Richey

14. Dadia Robinson

15. Eugenia Sargent

16. Grady Sargent

17. Allene Sessions

18. Zora Smith

19. Opal Smith

20. Willie Taylor

21. Clovis Wood

 

P. T. A. 1927

The Caddo Herald

February 11, 1927

(from the Cat’s Paw)From the standpoint of activities last week was quite a success. The P. T. A. program was presented to the largest crowd that a school attraction has drawn this year. We were bitterly disappointed that the O. B. U. Glee Club failed to arrive, as we had counted so strongly on the pleasure and entertainment to be derived from the performance.

(from the locals) Ceph Shoemake, county superintendent, attended the Parent Teacher Association meeting at the high school auditorium last Thursday.

P. T. A.

The Parent Teacher Association was entertained by a varied and interesting program in the regular session last Thursday night. The home economics department presented a style show of garments made by the members.

The first and second sections were wash dresses, modeled by the first and second year classes in domestic art. In the brief intermission Edith Adair, Virginia McGraw and Ava Joe Wright each played a short piano solo. The third section, an apron parade, was followed by a vocal duet by Mr. and Mrs. Van Meter. The fourth section was a kimono parade by the second year class. Following this Lucille Coffey and Sewell Barber, costumed in colonial dresses, sang a group of popular songs. The last section was a series of outfits for every occasion, demonstrating the latest styles and furnished by the local merchants. The first was a street dress of tan felt crepe trimmed in bright red and modeled by Doris Maytubby. A beautiful Spanish shawl was displayed by Marilee Styron and a pink georgette evening gown by Zuleika Boland. The concluding display was a white knit sports dress modeled by Frances Wood.

After the style show Dr. Muerman gave an illustrated lecture on the U. S. Capital. His lectures are always interesting and never fail to please his audience. He gave vivid descriptions of the pictures thrown on the screen. Some of these lantern slides, especially scenes of Washington white with snow, were very beautiful. His life in Washington gave him a knowledge of that city which makes his lecture very colorful. 

 

Locals 1938

The Durant Weekly News

May 4, 1938

Caddo

The Methodist Missionary Society met last Tuesday afternoon at the church annex in their regular business session.

The Epworth League Union held their monthly meeting last Monday evening at the Methodist church of Durant. The following churches are grouped in this union: Achille, Bennington, Bokchito, Colbert, Caddo, and Durant. After a religious program given by the Durant League, games were played and refreshments were served to about 75 members and guests.

D. S. Smith, 17-year-old son of Oscar Smith, was drowned in Blue River just below the Armstrong Bridge last Saturday afternoon. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at the Nazarene Church by the pastor, Rev. Thomas Edmonds, assisted by Rev. Lee Smith. Interment was at Pleasant Hill cemetery six miles southeast of Caddo.

Edith Craighead, Jessie Guthrie, Edna Owen, Bille Marie Claiborn, Mildred McGraw, Margaret Snipes, Rudell Sawyer, and Rev. and Mrs. A. S. Eggner attended the League Union at Durant last Monday nite.

Mrs. S. A. Whale of Durant was in Caddo on business last Thursday.

Mrs. Fred Washington visited in Durant last Saturday.

Mrs. R. L. Pace and Mrs. Guy Crossett were Durant visitors last Thursday afternoon.

Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Nation visited their daughter Winona at Murray College, Tishomingo last Sunday afternoon.

Caroline Moore of Murray College, Tishomingo, spent last weekend at home with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Jack Moore.

The Caddo Herald has moved to the Drake building just west of the City Hall.

A tuberculosis survey will be held at the Caddo high school on the morning of May 6^th and at the grammar school on the afternoon of the same day. The tuberculosis test will be given free to all children who may desire it.

Rev. D. M. Gentry of Durant preached last Sunday morning and evening at the Baptist Church and the pastor, Rev. A. J. Ward, preached that Baptist church at Gatelo, Oklahoma. 

 

Wesley L. Robertson

I know that long-time readers of this blog may think there is nothing “new and exciting” to learn about Caddo. I sometimes have that feeling myself. I have been reading about Caddo for many years and have over 4,000 items in my files related to Caddo history. But just when I think I’ve read all there is to read…I stumble across something wonderful! I’m sure there are Robertson descendants who know all about this, but it was a pleasant surprise to me, and I hope you enjoy reading it.

 

The Caddo Herald

October 2, 1925

Caddo Boy Makes Good

Mrs. Vivia Locke and daughter, Bunnie, and son, Wesley Robertson, returned last Friday from spending the summer at Santa Monica, California. They report a most enjoyable season.

Wesley Robertson spent a part of the time in the movies, he working in four pictures. He had spent the winter and spring in New York City where he was in the productions of the Century Theatre, where he sang second tenor in musical light opera.

At the same time he continued his studies in voice as a protégé of Madam Clara Novello Davies, a noted voice culturalist and through whose influence Wesley was enabled to meet many celebrities including the Prince of Wales on the prince’s recent visit to America.

He made the trip from New York by water route, which was novel and enjoyable.

That Wesley has made good in this work is something to be proud of. He is just turned 22 in age and has passed many men much older than he. This fall he goes back to New York, continues his work and studies and next summer will spend several months travelling and studying in Europe.

Wesley is a Caddo boy, a graduate of Caddo High School and his friend here are very glad of his progress in his art. He has attained this success so far by hard work and expects to attain other success by the same route.

 

(Note: Clara Novello Davies was a famous Welsh singer, conductor, and teacher. She died in 1943 and is buried in London.)

 

I also found this in my files:

 

June 19, 1931

Wesley Robertson, of Oklahoma City, visited his mother, Mrs. Vivia Locke the past week. His sister Bunnie accompanied him home for a short visit.

 

Wesley is in the 1930 census as a boarder in the Lipscomb household in OKC. He lists his occupation as “singer”.

 

He must have continued to do well because he traveled from Liverpool to NYC in 1932 aboard the Scythia. He is listed as a passenger on the Monarch of Bermuda, traveling from Bermuda to NYC in 1939. And in 1951 he traveled from Italy to NYC on the Italia.

 

Wesley’s step-father was Choctaw Chief Victor Locke.

The Daily Oklahoman

September 10, 1913

Caddo, Okla., Sept. 9,--(Special)--Victor M. Locke, Jr., principal chief of the Choctaw nation and Mrs. Vivia Nail Robertson of Caddo were married at the home of the bride by the Rev. Luther Roberts, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church, South. Only a few intimate friends were present at the ceremony. Chief and Mrs. Locke have gone to Palmer Lake, Colo., to be with Mrs. Locke's brother, who is very ill. They will reside at Antlers. 

Wesley died in 1970 and is buried in Gethsemane Cemetery in Caddo. (EB 1, Lot 4, space 2)

 

If anyone has any more information about Wesley or his career, I would love to hear from you!

 

Club Women

The Caddo Herald

April 23, 1926

Clubwomen Meeting to be of Their Best

Citizens of Caddo will do everything in their power to entertain the clubwomen of the seventh district of the state federation when they hold their third annual convention her April 28, 29, and 30.  The three hostess clubs- Civic, Women’s and Music- will have the cooperation of the Lions’ club, all civic organizations, and of the people of the town generally, in making the convention a success.

Among the social affairs which are planned for the meeting will be a reception for the visitors on the evening of April 28 and a dinner at the high school on April 29. The delegates to the convention and all convention visitors will be entertained in the homes of the Caddo clubwomen.

Caddo can be reached easily from this district. Katy trains arrive from the north at noon and at 2:40pm and from the south at 1pm. Buses come from Durant and Atoka hourly. Caddo is on the Jefferson Highway and King of Trails; and a great many visitors probably will drive here if the weather is favorable.

Caddo’s three women’s clubs are pioneers in the district. The Women’s Club was organized in 1900 and federated in 1902. It is a study club and shortly after its organization, established a library. This library today is a splendid one and is of much benefit.

The Music Club was organized and federated in 1905. The organization promotes interest in the study of music, sponsors a junior music club, and aids in the extension of public school and community music.

The Civic Club, organized in 1905 and federated in 1910, has fifty active members working for civic and charity interests. The care and improvement of the cemetery is one of this club’s special projects. Recently a number of tree and flowers have been planted in the school yards. 

 

Spelling, 1927

The Caddo Herald

February 11, 1927

Spelling Contest

Friday afternoon at the high school building a spelling contest was held between the junior high students of Caddo and Midway, those five having the highest grades to enter the contest to be held at Durant.

Three hundred and seventy words were given. Montie Brown of Midway won first place, missing only nineteen words. Second place went to Mary Adleine McGraw, who missed twenty-four words. Sam Moore and Mary Adeline Boland tied for third place, each missing thirty words. Fifth place was won by a Midway student.

Contests of this sort are very beneficial. Their importance cannot be stressed too much. To succeed in any scholarly endeavor one must be able to spell correctly. These students are to be commended for the very evident time and study that they have given this subject.