Caddo- My Home Town

Mrs. Stracener, 1940

This item bothered me because I could not find any mention of this couple anywhere. I finally contacted the church for records and learned that the name is misspelled. This is the wife of Rev. Rubie Ray Stracener from Hopkins County, Texas. I don't know why they were in Caney or for how long. Her name was Jewell Mae Hammond Stracener and she is buried at Greenview Cemetery in Hopkins. 

 

The Caddo Herald

May 10, 1940

Caney Woman Dies of Rifle Bullet Wound Tuesday

A .22 rifle bullet intended to kill a snake struck Mrs. Ruby Strachner in the left ear and killed her instantly at her farm home four miles west of Caney shortly after noon Tuesday.

Mrs. Strachner was shot by her husband, Rev. Strachner according to reports, after he had warned her he was going to fire at a snake under the barn and asked her if she was out of the way. The two had killed one snake at the barn, the Baptist minister said, and she had gone to the other side of the barn and called to him that she had found another reptile under the barn.

When he inquired if she was out of range she called back that she was according to the account Rev. Strachner gave. She evidently was leaning over with her head below the floor of the barn which was about two feet off the ground.

The whole community was saddened by the occurrence. 

Golden Jubilee, 1925

The Caddo Herald

May 15, 1925

Odd Fellow’s Resolution

We, your Committee on Resolution, beg to report as follows:

That the officers and members of the Southeastern District Association in regular session extend to the officers and members of Caddo Lodge No. 1 and Rebekah Lodge No. 24, located at Caddo, Oklahoma, our sincere appreciation for their cordial reception and entertainment; for the great hospitality that they have extended in our behalf. We especially thank each and every citizen of Caddo for the splendid barbecue and bounteous feed given for our benefit. We desire also to extend our heartfelt appreciation to the members of the Lion’s Club for their many courtesies; the Press for many acts of kindness; the Grand Lodge officers for their presence and inspiration; to the members of the School Board for the use of their splendid building and to the entire citizenship, both individually and collectively; for the many efforts made to make our visit one to be long remembered and each and every one that their many acts of kindness will always be remembered and cherished by the officers and members of the Association. Earl Ward, Geo. A Marshall, Mrs. E. C. Clark, committee

Rev. Hotchkin, 1940

The Caddo Herald

May 10, 1940

Ebenezer Hotchkin is a Candidate for Representative

This is good news to people who want good government.

Ebenezer Hotchkin has been a powerful influence for righteousness in this county for 40 years; he served many years as president of Oklahoma Presbyterian College; worked as a mission secretary among Choctaw Indian boys and girls; he has served as pastor of Caddo Presbyterian Church fifteen or more years, at Colbert a like period, and served Matoy and Bennington, carrying the Gospel in season and out to many who otherwise would not have hear of the Savior of men.

Ebenezer Hotchkin has been faithful through the years to a trust imposed in him. None can doubt but that he will be faithful if this important trust is put into his hands.

Rev. Hotchkin knows Bryan County people better, perhaps, than any man in the county. He is familiar with their toils and joys, with their intimate lives, and with their needs. He can be depended upon to vote in the legislature for their best interests. He will not be amenable to blandishments of political tricksters; the lust for gold or power, or the fleshpots will not control his acts.

I have known Bro. Hotchkin forty years. I have heard him preach many times and have talked much with him in the privacy of home; and never in all these years have I known him to be off color, nor seem to be actuated by other than the highest motives. He has through all the years sought to lift men, women, and children to a higher plane of life.

Bryan County people are fortunate to have such a man to represent them in the legislature where laws are made.

Hotchkin says of his race: “I should like to represent my people with whom I have lived so long, in the legislature, not for any selfish purpose, but to make living conditions better if it can be done by law.” 

Locals, 1917

This is a great set of locals!! Lots of information here: from the weather to family information, employment, school, military service, and illness. Even a couple of surnames I hadn’t seen before. And people must have paid close attention to the locals, as there are a couple of event announcements included in the middle of everything else.

 

The Caddo Herald

July 27, 1917

 

Bill Kuschke was in Caney Saturday.

H. T. Chiles was a Hugo business visitor Monday.

Ben Siegel had business in Durant Wednesday.

Fred Slack had business in Durant Wednesday.

Ike McCoy and Bud Manning were in Durant Tuesday.

Miss Rose Rogers visited friends in the country Sunday.

Miss Ruth Smith spent a few days here with friends this week.

For sale or trade- Five or six good brood mares, some with colts.

 Bud Hill was working on the roof of his new blacksmith shop Thursday.

Mrs. Cumings was here from Atoka visiting her sister, Mrs. J. K. Bass.

Little Miss Annie Laura Muckleroy visited her aunt in Durant this week.

Miss Jewel Folsom and John Dennibey were over a few hours Tuesday.

Mrs. R. C. Freeny and children are visiting Will Watson, daughter of Mrs. Freeny.

Mrs. John R. Smith of Durant visited her father and mother in Caddo this week.

Mrs. H. F. Malone, mother of Mr. Wm. Malone, is visiting her son in Caddo this week.

W. W. Boone, Jack Moore, and Henry Cossart were in Durant Tuesday attending court.

M. Wilkowisky returned Monday from a five weeks’ business trip to New York and Brooklyn.

Little Miss Maggie Braudrick and Evelyn Sargent visited in Caney Saturday and Sunday.

Mrs. Charley Gibson was carried to Durant Wednesday to have an operation performed on her.

Sam Maytubby Jr. was here a while last Friday. He is now with the Indian office at Muskogee.

Misses Helen and Mary Lee Styron left Saturday for Cleburne, Texas to visit with relatives.

Miss Alice Bass left Saturday for Cleburne, Texas to spend some time there with relatives.

Mrs. E. L. Powell was called to Norman, Okla. to the bedside of her sister Mrs. Lawrence Heitz.

The Red Cross Society will give an ice cream supper on the lawn of Mrs. Locke, Friday evening.

Miss Mary Cornet of Hitchcock, Ok. is visiting the family of her brother, George Cornet in Caddo.

Will Kennedy was here Wednesday from Roberta on business. He states that cotton and corn are good.

Dr. C. D. Dale was in Durant Wednesday to help perform an operation on one of his patients of this place.

R. K. James, W. W. Boone and W. W. Kelsoe of Caddo are attending the grand jury in Durant this week.

Mrs. A. B. McCoy left Tuesday for Wynnewood where she will spend several days attending to business.

Misses Christine and Mamie Keeling from Temple, Texas are this week visiting the family of Wm. Malone.

The rains this week interfered somewhat with threshing. There are some two weeks more of this work to do.

Registered Berkshire sow and ten pigs for sale, cash or terms. Papers furnished. R. H. Carraway.

Have several cook airy bed rooms and rooms for light housekeeping for rent. Mrs. Bilbo

Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Rogers have returned from Denison having resigned his position at Tony’s Palm Garden.

Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Ray are here this week from Oklahoma City, visiting his sisters Mrs. Chiles and Mrs. Boxley.

The Baptist Ladies who served cream and sandwiches at Dodd’s Wednesday cleared a neat sum to the amount of $15 from this.

Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Dodd and Clarence Dodd went to Savoy Sunday afternoon and spent the night with Mr. Dodd’s parents.

Dewey Goodman left Tuesday for Milwaukee where he will spend the remainder of the summer with this brother, Gus Goodman.

Tom Smith, Payne Hogan, and Jim Grewell, all Caddo boys, went to McAlester Wednesday to join the  U. S. Army. There were not examined as the examining officer was not there, but they received orders to report next week to be examined.

Miss (?) Malone is in Caddo this week visiting her brother Mr. Wm. Malone. She will have charge of the music in our public school next year.

The Civic Club will meet August first with Mrs. Lake Brewer. All members are requested to be present as there is business of importance to come up.

Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Looney, from Hobart, stopped a while in Caddo Wednesday with her sister, Mrs. M. G. Brown. There were on their way to Texas.

Mr. and Mrs. H. T. Styron left Sunday for the east to spend three or four weeks. While gone they will visit their son, Jim Styron, who is a cadet at West Point.

Mr. and Mrs. Ed Benton from Oklahoma City are in Caddo this week visiting the family of her father, W. G. Hatcher. From here they will go to Denver, Colo.

St. Clair Homer has returned home from Sherman, Texas, where he has been in the employ of an Electrical Co. He now has a position with the M. F. Haralson grocery.

Phillip J. Byington returned home Thursday from attending Haskell Institute at Lawrence, Kansas to take his vacation. He likes the school fine and will return there next year.

Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Wood, Erick Holliman, and Mrs. E. T. Hamer, visited Mr. Wood’s parent in Coleman, Sunday. From there they went to Wapanucka, visiting relatives, returning Sunday night.

I.Schaffer will leave next week for St. Louis to buy his fall and winter stock of goods. He has had a fairly good business and will in his new purpose have in mind the desires and tastes of his customers.

Mrs. J. C. Brigance and children will leave Saturday for Okmulgee to make their home, Mr. Brigance already being there in business. The best wishes of Caddo people go with them to their new home.

L. Rothbaum was here a while Tuesday and Wednesday visiting the family of Ben Siegel. Mr. Rothbaum was formerly in business in Caddo and married Mr. Siegel’s sister. They now live at Hartshorne.

Judge and Mrs. John. L. Boland and children and Charles Turnbull visited Norman last week, making the trip in Mr. Boland’s Ford. He reports the roads in fair shape most of the way- when it doesn’t rain.

V. J. Booth, manager of the Mebane Cotton Seed Company, has just returned from a trip to Stillwater where he attended an Agricultural meeting. While gone he visited an agricultural farm at Porter, Okla.

Lost- two pairs of men’s pants, either in Caddo, on the road home, or in another wagon. Pants were light cashmere and broadcloth. Finder please notify John Flynn, Route 2, Caddo. Or bring to Herald office and get $1 reward.

Mr. Mansell, Oklahoma manager of the Woodmen of the World, will be in Caddo today (Friday) and that night will deliver a lecture to the Woodmen in their hall. Mr. Mansell requests that members be out to hear him as he has something to tell men. REFRESHMENTS will be served.

We are paying $4.00 per ton for Bois d’ Arc dye wood. It’s a good time to clean off those rough Bois d’ Arc trees and be well paid for it. See us about it at once. Lingo-Leeper Co.

One night next week the Daughters of the Confederacy will entertain at the Electric Theater. In addition to the regular picture show there will be a program of old time songs and …..(can’t read the rest) 

School News, 1940

The Caddo Herald

May 10, 1940

School News

This is a big week in the lives of Seniors. Monday evening Mrs. Roy L. Cochran, Mrs. Charles C. Semple, and Mrs. Earnest Pitchlynn served a lovely 6 o’clock dinner to members of the class at the Cochran home. Favors were miniature caps and class diplomas. After dinner officers and several members of the class made impromptu talks. They then adjourned to go to the auditorium where a class night program was given.

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This week marks the end of the school year. Examinations will be given Thursday; teachers will prepare grades Friday. Students will return Saturday for report cards. Sic transit gloria mundi!

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Junior-Senior banquet last Friday night was well attended and enjoyed to the fullest. Gail Hodges, president of the junior class was toastmistress.

Mrs. E. E. Pitchlynn, guardian emeritus, loved by all former students, gave the invocation.

JoAnn Bailey, Oklahoma City, danced and sang School Days; Sid Freeny did a tap dance; Mrs. Alga McCalman sang the Roses of Picardy, accompanied by Miss Adams; JoAn danced a ballet, The Evening Star; Mr. McKinnis was head gardener; Mr. Power, the Fertilizer; Mr. Sharp, the Coachman; Bill Semple, senior president, responded to the welcome by Shannon Cochran. The old auditorium, site of the frolic, was decorated with crepe paper, a white fence that went around the room; flowers were profuse, as were foliage and trees.

The Civic Club had charge of serving, which was performed by six sophomore girls clad in distinctive colonial styles.

Favors were fans and boots. So another famous banquet is gone into the annals of historic remembrance, sweet with intimate association and dear to the hearts of pupils who are privileged to attend and finish the course at Caddo High.

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Seniors feel highly honored. Many have told us we were the best marchers they have ever seen. Maybe it is because so many members of the National Guard are in the class.

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Large audiences viewed the closing exercises of the Caddo schools this week, beginning at Baccalaureate services Sunday night when Rev. T. J. Edmunds delivered the sermon. There was plenty of room for all in the auditorium.

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Mr. Power is taking a step up in the world this summer. He is going to teach physics at Southeastern this summer.

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Those bewildered boys and girls you see running around here and there are seniors who did not have to go to school after Monday and they do not seem to find anything to do.

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Somebody with a dwarfed sense of humor and a moronic mind has been having a lot of alleged fun popping firecrackers in the school basement. It may seem funny to them, but why do this kind of cattle invariably have to endanger a building and perhaps many of the lives of children and have to exhibit their lack of sense by these silly antics? It will not be so funny or amusing even to a simpleton when they are apprehended and have a day of reckoning. The perpetrators soon will be caught, and goodnight!

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Monday night after a class night program, dress rehearsal of the Senior play was had. The play was presented on Tuesday night to a large audience.

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Word has come that Henry Tidmore, a student in Caddo in his freeman year, is graduating from Mountain View High School this year and is salutatorian of his class.

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Home Economics Girls Hold Open House

Monday night at the high school the Home Economics Department of Miss Haggard and girls held open house to school patrons, the girls displaying their home projects and sewing for the year.

Punch and cakes were served to the guests, Margie Sue Powell presiding at the guest book and Louise Hale poured the punch. Assisting in the dining room were Matilda Smith, Charlene Adkins, Joyce Ballard, Marjory Ellen Head. Assisting in the exhibit rooms were Blanche Armstrong, Mary Elizabeth Boydstun, Jean Cochran, Loyce Choate, Dorothy Gipson, Mary McNatt, LaRuth Hodges, Leta Freeman, Frankie Lou Hodges, Minnie Lee Nation, Leona Rush, Gertrude Sims, Gladys Simpson, Donnie Lee Slade, Eunice Speers, Elisabeth Smith, Glenna Martin, Mary Smith, Doris Jean Tomlinson, Ann Lou Stuart, and Kathleen Harris.

Some sixty guests registered during the evening. 

News Bits, 1925

The Caddo Herald

February 27, 1925

Athletics

Friday morning the boys’ basketball team was eliminated by Hendrix by a score of 25 to 9. It seemed that the boys could not get together and as a result played their worst game since the season opened.

 

Boyd Williams Dies

Boyd Williams, aged 38, died at Stigler Wednesday and was buried there Thursday. C. A. Bilbo attended the funeral. Boyd Williams was raised in Caddo, being adopted by Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Bilbo, and was well known to older residents. He was in the drug business at Stigler.

 

Church Services Sunday

Rev. Hardin will conduct regular preaching services Sunday morning and evening at the Baptist Church. New members will be received into the church. Everyone is cordially invited to be present.

 

Rev. Hotchkin will preach morning and evening at the Presbyterian Church. His regular Sundays in Caddo are the first and third of each month.  

 

Regular services at the Methodist Church. This ought to be a great day, a home coming. Every member is urged to come. Others are cordially invited.

 

The Sunday Schools need you and you need the Sunday Schools.

 

Meeting at Freeny

Rev. J. H. Miller, the pastor, began a meeting Monday night at Freeny Chapel eight miles east of town. Ever since the start there has been a good attendance and much interest in the revival. Rev. Miller is liked very much by his people and he is in earnest about the work he is called to do. Everyone is cordially invited to attend these services.

 

Depot Robbed

Unknown thieves entered the Katy depot some time Sunday night and removed several express packages, one containing a watch of some value. The room was ransacked, papers being strewn everywhere. Entrance was gained by boring a hole near the night lock, by means of which a hand could be thrust through and the latch turned. County officers and railway detectives are on the job.

 

Car Wreck

Last Friday evening about 7 o’clock Jim Goddard’s Ford truck and a Ford touring car belonging to Earnie Freeman of the Pleasant Hill neighborhood, collided on the highway in front of D. M. Wilson’s home.

Occupants of the car were five members of the Freeman family and the truck contained only Mr. Goddard. The only injuries received by occupants was a slight cut on Mrs. Freeman’s upper lip.

Damages to the machines were not serious- a broken windshield and small injury of radiator on Freeman’s car and demolished left front wheel, fender and tire on Goddard’s truck, It seems that the collision was an accident. 

Benton Boys, 1902

The Caddo Herald

March 28, 1902

Preston City- Clem and Charlie Benton are very sick.

 

April 4, 1902

A Noble Youth

In memory of Clem Benton who died March 27, 1902, aged 17 years. Once more the cold hand of death has crept into our midst and claimed for a victim one of our most beloved boys. That happy home that was bound by the tender cords of love is torn and wrecked with mourning for the dear one that has gone. Clem was a pupil of the Preston City School and was loved by all who knew him. (rest of article unreadable)

Preston City Items

On last Thursday night Clem Benton died from pneumonia. He was a son of Mrs. Mary Benton and was a young man full of promise. We extend sympathy to his bereaved mother and brothers.

 

April 18, 1902

Owing to the death of one of his pupils, over whom he preached the funeral oration, Prof. Francis Preston did not fill his engagement in Caddo Sunday at the Presbyterian Church.

 

Preston City

Charles Benton died last Friday at his uncle’s, Turner Turnbull. His twin brother, Clem died just two weeks before. As they were both pupils of the Preston School, by request Col. Preston delivered the funeral oration.

 

In Memoriam

To the memory of Charles Benton, who died April 11, 1902, at his uncle’s, Turner Turnbull, aged 17 years. There are some lives so adorned with excellences they cannot be forgotten. Such was that of Charles Benton. He was a grand and noble youth, always full of sunshine and happiness, and more especially for his noble mother. Charles’ brother, Clem, died only a few days before him. They were twin brothers and well known as grand and noble boys and pupils of Preston City School. There is a vacant desk in the school room; alas he is gone to be missed by his teacher, schoolmates and mother. Prof. Preston conducted the funeral service. With mingled sorrow relatives and friends bowed their heads to pay the last tribute of respect to the deceased. Timothy Turnbull, Joe T. Cobb, Walter Turnbull. 

Please Help Save Our Museum

I promised you that I would climb on my soapbox at some point. Today is the day. And if I step on toes or insult your relatives or make you feel guilty that is not my intention. My intention is to call on the best brains I know to help solve a serious problem.

I ask you as a friend, family member, history lover, or even casual blog reader to please read all of this. I am posting it on both of my blogs this morning because I think it is that important. If you are a Caddo resident or former Caddo resident you need to read it carefully because I believe this problem is not only serious, but indicative of several problems affecting the future sustainability of our community.

I will start with a quote from Erma Taylor, known, loved and yes, feared, by many of us. I knew her as a music teacher, friend, Sunday school teacher, and boss. She was kind and generous, but also outspoken in her beliefs. She worked for years on many projects which benefitted Caddo citizens. This is from her history of Caddo:

 “Caddo is a quiet town with her own private problems.  She may not big in numbers, but is big in heart, as has been proven over the years when the deep needs of many people have been met by the kindness and generosity of her citizens.”

 

I pray that she is correct.

The Indian Territory Museum has had financial and employee problems for years. It was first managed privately and now is owned by the city. And the city is apparently tired of its problems. It is seeking to find a person or group to manage it or close its doors.

The museum must not close! It is a public trust. It is a valuable part of our community. It is a testament to the fascinating history of our community. It is a source of documents and photos that are precious to genealogists and those seeking their Indian heritage. And if managed properly it could be a valuable asset for our future. Small museums in other communities have become popular tourist attractions. Tourists bring in money that is spent on gas, refreshments, lodging, and souvenirs. Other communities seem to realize that the population of the entire country is aging and many baby boomers are interested in their family’s history. Also, the interest in “cowboys and Indians” has never waned and is a draw for many other museums.

One statement in that previous paragraph is the root of the problem. The museum has not been managed properly for several years. And interest in it has declined as a result. There have been legitimate complaints about the hours and days that it is open, as well as the fact that the people managing it know very little about Caddo’s history. The museum is not “user friendly” and has very little information posted that clearly traces and explains Caddo’s beginnings. Questions are then asked, but not answered.

Caddo’s museum was the dream of Beulah Markham. She worked tirelessly to promote it and to gather artifacts for it. Many others in the community gathered together to make it a reality:

The Bryan County Star

July 1, 1976

Plans for Caddo Museum Continuing

Caddo Bicentennial committee met Thursday, June 24, at 7:30 in the high school library.

Mrs. Erma Taylor presided, and asked Representative Guy Davis to discuss house bill 1745, which provided some help in financing the purchase of a building for preservation of items pertinent to Caddo history.

Mr. Davis gave tips on the formation of a Historical Society. He offered to ask a member of the State Historical Society to meet with citizens of Caddo and explain formation of a historical society.

Billy Miller was elected to choose two other members to help him search for a building to purchase for the Society. Bill Ammons and Ben Karnes have been chosen to aid Mr. Miller.

 

December 29, 1977

Caddo Museum

Caddo I.T. Museum and Library will very soon be a reality. The open house will probably be some day in January.

All citizens are encouraged to give artifacts to the museum. The library can also use books, magazine subscriptions, etc.

Watch for the official opening date and everyone is encouraged to come by. The museum is already being visited by many guests. Janet Jenkins

 

The museum was intended to be vital and changing and expanding. Mrs. Markham sought out new items and exhibits. She talked to people and engaged their interest in our town. Other curators followed in her footsteps…for a while. Now the museum is more of a storage warehouse. But that can change.

I am not in the museum business. I am not an authority or even very knowledgeable in this area. But someone out there is or could be. So I am offering some suggestions based on my limited experiences in our museum, other museums, and online. It is my hope that YOU will be interested enough to talk to your friends, pass this on to someone you know in Caddo, talk to a city council member you know, talk to members of your church or community organization, attend the next city council meeting, and help find a solution to this problem.

1. The museum should be managed by a governing board of five to seven people, in cooperation with the city.
2. Expenses should be managed by the city. Donations should be solicited by the board and there should be regular fund raising activities. The city should also apply for grants to maintain and improve the museum. Citizens might even be willing to have $1 added to their water bill for support of the museum. Creative thinkers find creative solutions to problems.
3. A specific and professional job description should be written for the curator position and if the current one does not meet the criteria she should be given a “grace period” for either compliance or termination.
4. For the safety of the staff and the security of the artifacts the museum should have one paid and one volunteer worker on duty each day. The museum board should recruit at least ten to fifteen volunteers to commit to two days of service per month. More is always better in order to be prepared for illness and absences.
5. The hours of the museum should be more accommodating for tourists, especially in the summer. It should be open from 9am to 3pm. The museum should not be closed during the lunch hour and the two staff members should alternate lunch breaks. The days that the museum is open should be at least Tuesday through Saturday.
6. The museum should have signs that briefly explain more of the displays and highlights of Caddo’s history. A tourist should leave with at least a basic idea of why Caddo exists.
7. There is plenty of reading material available on Caddo’s history and those who work at the museum should be required to read at least some of it or be familiar enough with it to look up the answer to a tourist’s question. “I’m not from here” is not an appropriate response.
8. The museum board should seek out support, training, and advertisement through sources such as the Oklahoma Museums Association and Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department.

I have made suggestions in the past, but they have fallen on ears that have not agreed with my belief in the value of the museum.  

No, I do not wish to be on the board. I do not have the time to give such a position the time and effort it would deserve. But there are MANY retired people in our community who could do so. There are many citizens who are employed part-time who could add this to their life. I would be willing to help with some of the writing required for advertising or for grants. I would be willing to provide any historical information needed by the board. I would be willing to help with fund raising events.

I have spent the past twenty years researching and promoting Caddo. Many of the websites that mention the museum link back to the website I created and maintain for TRAC. Many of the people who have sought my help with genealogy have later visited Caddo in person and stopped at the museum. Some have been happy with it; others have been disappointed. Some didn’t get to see it at all because it was closed.

I’m counting on YOU to help solve this problem.

“Caddo is a quiet town with her own private problems.  She may not big in numbers, but is big in heart, as has been proven over the years when the deep needs of many people have been met by the kindness and generosity of her citizens.”

 

School News, 1925

The Caddo Herald

February 27, 1925

The Cat’s Paw

Beth Moore, editor

Reporters:  Senior, LaRuth Cassidy; Junior, Thomas Ray Coffey; Sophomore, Lucile Folsom; Freshman, Beth Moore; Eighth Grade, Hardenia Ellis; Seventh Grade, Mabel Geter; Sixth Grade, Edward Davis

 

Daily High Lights

Monday-  We wonder who the guilty person was that turned those mice loose in the study hall.

Tuesday- Devotional services given over to Eugene Lewis. Illustrated lecture on South America.

Wednesday-  All the girls have blossomed out in summer dresses.

Thursday-  Everyone was unusually studious.

Friday-  Boys’ team attends tournament. George Washington Program.

 

Senior Doings

We are very glad that Leuda Mae is back in school again.

Horace made several business trips to Durant last week.

MagEdgel, a senior of ’24 is taking a post graduate course. We would not be very glad to have her join our class.

Everyone is studying for six weeks exams as they will be given Friday.

We have not yet decided on our graduation exercises, but it is almost a settled fact that Pocahontas will be valedictorian.

 

 Chapel

Tuesday morning the devotional services were turned over to Eugene Lewis, a member of the Sophomore class who has chosen the ministry as his life work. He delivered a brilliant sermon, his subject being, “Loyalty to God and Country”. We are very proud of Eugene and are sure that the future holds great things in store for him.

Immediately after this sermon Alga Moran rendered a number of vocal selections. She plans to enter the track meet and it seems that nothing stands between her and first place.

Columbus Wood played a number of popular songs on the French harp. He is quite an artist and we enjoyed his music very much.

Tuesday afternoon Dr. Manning, a lecturer of the University of Oklahoma, gave an interesting talk on South America. He had about forty curios which he exhibited. After the lecture he showed us a number of South American animals and reptiles. Among them were the whirling mice, coati mundi, and a blue racer. His lecture and the exhibition were very interesting and we enjoyed them very much.

 

Note:

 Class of 1925

1. Kyle Blanks

2. Margarette Boland

3. LaRuth Cassidy

4. Lucille Downing

5. Pocahontas Ellis

6. Ray Pace

7. Permelia Rice

8. Horace Sargent

9. Fred Thompson

10. Leuda Mae Ware

The Class of 1925 had 10 graduates. The class play was "Peg of My Heart". The class motto was "The elevator to success is not running: Take the stairs."  The class colors were Red and White. The class flower was a red rose and the class sponsor was Mrs. Edith Moore.

Court, 1925

The Caddo Herald

February 27, 1925

No Murder Cases in Dist. Court

According to the printed docket the spring term of district court will start Monday.

The civil non-jury docket will be taken up first. A jury will be called for March 3, and civil jury cases will be taken up on that day and run through the week.

On Monday, March 9, the criminal docket will be taken up and will be completed that week. The civil jury docket will then be taken up again March 23 and last until March 25.

A feature of the criminal docket is that not a murder case is to be tried. This is the first time in the history of the county that a regular term of district court has been held without a murder case on the docket. Two cases of assault with intent to kill are scheduled for trial. Seven rape cases will be tried and there will be a number of robbery and grand larceny cases.

Editorial

We read in the papers of murders without number; later we read in the papers of little or no punishment for those same murderers. And we wonder what the world is coming to. Application of the punishment as meted in England would have a good effect.

Cowardly assassins who give their victims no chance are let loose again to commit murder. Juries get sympathetic for the living, forgetting the dead, forgetting the cries of widows and orphans. And we wonder why the people sometimes want to take the law into their own hands! Give a reasonable assurance of punishment for crime and we shall not have so many crimes.