Caddo- My Home Town

March news, 1936

The Caddo Herald

March 13, 1936

Buck Dalton is Held Charged with Death of Richard Gould

J. M. Dalton, accused slayer of Richard Gould, aged 27, in Durant Monday, was arrested at noon Tuesday by Deputy W. O. Taylor at the home of Dalton’s father-in-law, Charles Belt, in Durant.

Dalton, who is accused of fatally shooting Gould about five o’clock Monday afternoon, fled but returned to the city during the night while officers and a posse of citizens scoured hills and vales northeast of town in a vain search for him.  

Orphan’s Home Man to be at Baptist Church Monday

Rev. Dan Curb, representative of the Baptist Orphan’s Home, will speak at the Baptist Church Monday evening March 16^th. Rev. Curb operates the produce truck for the Home. This is the opportunity for friends of the Home to contribute foodstuffs for the Home. Bring or send your offering to the church between now and Monday evening.

 

Music club Meets at Boland Home Saturday

Caddo Music Club met Saturday with Mrs. Jack Lilly as the hostess at the Boland home. Business meeting was led by Miss Boland. The program of Radio City Musical numbers was given by Mary Lilly, Mrs. C. A. Hancock, and Mrs. Edw. Walters. Refreshments were served to eight members and to three guests. 

War News, 1918

The Caddo Herald

October 18, 1918

News of the Boys

Mr. and Mrs. G. L. Williams have received a letter from their son, Stanley, at Camp Taylor, Ky. stating that he had finished his course in the Officers’ Training Camp and would receive his commission in about two weeks and would be home then on a short furlough. His friends here will be glad to know that Stanley made good.

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A letter from Mrs. June Robinson states that her husband left (presumably for France) and that she would be home in a few days. The departure of Mr. Robinson had been delayed several weeks on account of influenza at the camp in New Jersey.

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Following are the Caddo boys who will leave next Tuesday for Camp Cody, new Mexico, they being among the forty-two from Bryan county called: Charley C. Pope, Caddo; Walter E. Wilson, Caddo; Newel D. Mahana, Caddo.

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His folks here have received a letter from Dave Peters, who is in France with the troops. Dave is another graduate of Caddo High School, and is a young man everyone liked.

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Because Caddo or Bryan County raises its quota of Liberty Bonds does not excuse the individual who has refused to do his part. Saturday is the last day of grace for you. If you can buy and don’t buy you are the worst kind of slacker and now that victory is borne upon the banner of our boys are you going to be one of whom it can be said, “he lets other people do his fighting for him- he is a slacker.”?

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Well, Germany has heard the American eagle scream and felt its talons; now she wants peace.

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You can’t do too much for the Red Cross. It never tires of doing things for our soldiers.

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It should be no surprise if on some fine morning the Kaiser went out to sea on board an electric or motor boat, pulled alongside an American Battleship, and made an unconditional surrender to the captain. 

Baxter Children, 1936

The Caddo Herald

April 24, 1936

Granville Baxter’s Children Have Good School Record

 

Miss Corene and Lorene Baxter, twin daughters of Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Baxter, who live four miles southeast of Caddo, have the remarkable record of both going through four years of high school in Caddo without being absent nor tardy. Prior to coming to Caddo High these twin girls went five years to the Robinson school near home and were neither absent nor tardy during that time. A spell of measles prevented a perfect attendance record in the other years of their schooling.

An older brother, Thomas, has a slightly better record in his favor. He is now in his third year of college and has yet to be absent or tardy.

A younger sister, Helen, is in the seventh grade, and Agnes is in the fourth and these two know not what it is to be tardy or absent from school.

Thus five children of one of Caddo’s farm families have proven that the almost impossible is possible if there is the requisite will and determination to overcome hazards.

First the element of health is a vital factor, then there is the mother who sees to it that the children are clothed and fed, then the father has seen to it that transportation is always available. Snow, cold, ice, mud, and rain have caused inconveniences, but these were all overcome by determination upon the part of father, mother, and children to get the job done.

There were days of biting blizzards, roads of miry mud, rains of flood proportions, there was heat and cold, yet none of these were able to daunt the spirit and will of this family to go to school.

The Herald doubts if there is a similar record in the United States and we think this is a time to commend such spirit. 

Summer, 1916

The Caddo Herald

July 14, 1916

Of Local Interest

Gee Hatcher was in Durant Sunday.

Claude Glasscock was in Atoka Thursday.

Clinton Rogers went to Denison Monday.

Floyd Maytubby was a Durant visitor Sunday.

J. D. Nickles was in town from Matoy Monday.

J. D. Nickles was in town Friday from Matoy.

Rev. O. C. Fontaine was here Friday from Durant.

Clarence McCoy had business in Sherman Friday.

Morris Overstreet had business in Atoka Wednesday.

Shearl Shofner came up from Durant Tuesday on business.

Jewel Hicks was here from Durant Tuesday on business.

Judge R. C. Freeny and son, Homer, visited Durant Monday.

Mrs. and Mrs. Nat Bryant went to Durant last Friday night.

Miss Mable Hauer is visiting her brother in Atoka this week.

Sam Maytubby was up from Durant Sunday visiting homefolks.

Judge Rappolee was up from Durant Wednesday between trains.

Miss Alma Hauer has returned from a visit to friends in Atoka.

Audra Hipp, Clarence Dodd, and Elmer Jeanes were in Durant Sunday.

Miss Juanita Rogers left Monday for Commerce to spend a few days.

Miss Maurine Pirtle is visiting her aunt Mrs. H. G. Huffman this week.

Shearl Shofner was up from Durant Saturday and Sunday visiting homefolks.

Miss Nina Johnson came home from school in Durant Saturday and returned Sunday.

Miss Laudie Hipp, who is attending the Normal at Durant, spent Saturday and Sunday with homefolks in Caddo.

Mrs. E. G. Baxter returned Saturday from a week’s visit to relatives at Hugo.

Mrs. H. W. Braudrick and children have returned from a month’s visit to Soper.

Misses Nina Hauer, Monnie Wells, Isaac and D. McCoy were in Durant Sunday.

Jeff Early who is a candidate for sheriff was in town Wednesday campaigning.

Miss Bonnie Jeanes came home from the Normal Friday to spend the weekend with homefolks.

H. B. Deaton, candidate for county clerk, was here Saturday in the interest of his campaign.

Misses Rose and Juanita Rogers returned last week from a visit to friends at Soper and Durant.

Miss Margarete Sargent returned to Caney Saturday after an extended visit to relatives in Caddo.

J. V. Spell Jr. was here Friday in the interest of the candidacy of his father for county treasurer.

John Folsom is here from Oklahoma City this week looking after business matters and visiting relatives.

Mrs. Tony Goodman returned to her home in Sherman Sunday after a visit to friends and relatives in Caddo.

R. E. Merritt, wife and daughter, from St. Louis, arrived Tuesday to spend some time with his father, M. E. Meritt.

W. H. Yeats and sons were in town Friday from Matoy. They were making preparations for the big Sunday Singing to be held Sunday.

Misses Maud Clower and Edith Moore, who are attending the Normal at Durant, came home Friday to spend Saturday and Sunday with homefolks.  

Rev. W. H. Horn will begin a revival meeting at Pleasant Hill church Saturday night, July 15. Everyone is cordially invited to attend and assist in the meeting.

Sargent Bros., the Draymen, can haul anything anywhere. Call 84 when you want something moved. Always ready for work. It’s worth something to know that it will be done right.

Quite a number from Caddo attended the all day singing at Matoy Sunday, among them being Dr. Rappolee and Jim Moore. They report an enjoyable time.

Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Solomon motoring from Dallas in their Cole Six were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Frazier for the weekend. Mrs. Frazier returned to Dallas with them.

Claude Smith was in town the first of the week in the interest of his campaign for county attorney. Claude is making a deserving effort and is receiving much encouragement.

W. H. Yeats was here Friday looking after business and electioneering for tax assessor. Mr. Yeats has served one term as assessor and asks re-election upon the record he has made.

J. C. Brigance at the Oklahoma State Bank wants your fire insurance.

Nice line of ladies waists, sport and wash skirts just in at Huffman’s. We want you to see them. Just the thing for summer wear. Prices right. H. G. Huffman

Lewis Paullin was here Wednesday looking after his campaign for county judge. Mr. Paullin reports much encouragement over the county. He is making the campaign thoroughly and if he has missed any voter it is not his fault.

The bank statements appear this week. These statements show a healthy financial condition. When the banks are in good condition the people are also. The Indian payment coming soon will put everybody in still better financial condition.

Sheriff Phillips was here Wednesday on official business. John has been kept so busy lately with his duties that he has not had much time for campaigning and John is such a good officer that he will not neglect his duties for any purpose.

The financial statements and estimated needs of the town school district and township are published in this issue. This is done that people may know just how the money has been spent in the past and how much is needed for future work.

We wish to extend our thanks and our appreciation to our many friends for kindness shown us during our sadness and bereavement in the death of our son and grandson. Mr. and Mrs. A.M. Smith, A. B. McCoy and family

Al Ray left yesterday for McAlester where he will take charge of a gang of convicts to work on the Jefferson Highway in Atoka County. They will begin at the north boundary and work south. If there is a county that needs the work of the prisoners any more than this we don’t know of it.

Quite a number from Caddo visited Freeny Chapel Sunday, it being the occasion of the quarterly conference of the church. Among them were Mrs. and Mrs. H. G. Huffman, G. B. Moran, R. A. Beaty, Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Crossett and children. Presiding Elder Peterson conducted the services.

Last Monday afternoon little Miss Doris Maytubby gave a party to a number of her little friends. It was given in celebration of her sixth birthday and quite a number of young folks came, most of them bringing a remembrance. Each guest was supplied with souvenir baskets trimmed in pink and white. Ice cream and cake were served.

 

Flu, 1918

The Caddo Herald

October 18, 1918

Deaths from Influenza

Mr. L. O. Davis, who lived just west of the high school building, died Wednesday. Funeral Thursday in Caddo Cemetery.

Bessie, the 2-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Lamb, died at the family home Tuesday and was buried Wednesday.

Wm. Lotspiech, who lived five miles southwest of town, died Tuesday and was buried Wednesday. 

Oct. 25, 1918

Influenza Deaths

Mrs. Anna Peddy, aged 26 years, died at the family home Caddo, Monday morning of influenza, she having been ill with it for about a week. Funeral Tuesday in Caddo Cemetery. Burial beside A.W. Peddy, who died two years ago.

 

Eula May Gibson died Monday evening at the family home of influenza. She was ten years of age, a sweet little girl, daughter of Mrs. Nita Gibson. Funeral was held at Caddo Cemetery at 4 o’clock Tuesday afternoon.

December 13, 1918

Flu comes Back to Durant and Kenefick

The flu situation again became serious in Durant and Kenefick last week so that the public gatherings were again closed. Schools, churches and theatres were closed since Sunday in Durant and other meetings forbidden.

While the situation is alarming, it is not beyond hope or control, it is thought. Health authorities are obeyed everywhere the order has been promulgated.

In Caddo the situation has not grown so serious since re-opening schools and other public gatherings. There are some few cases of course, but not many and the epidemic does not seem to be so fatal here as at other places.

At this writing no public gatherings have been abandoned. There is a respectable authority which believes not much good is accomplished by closing schools and churches. Many cases of influenza have been found among people who went to no public gatherings, who were never in crowds, and therefore were never exposed. It seems that the air is laden with the germ and if the person’s general health is not good the germ is more likely to take hold and multiply. If the person is healthy the germs are thrown off and no ill effects are experienced.

The best advice we know is to keep the general health good by exercise and cleanliness. Avoid persons coughing or sneezing; and keep the system well open by the use of salts if necessary.

 

Schools Will Not Be Closed Account of Flu

The county health officers in consultation with the city authorities has decided not to close the schools and other public meetings in Caddo.

There seems to be a serious question as to the wisdom of such closings.

On the contrary, the health officers recommend the quarantining of all flu cases and sending home all children who are ill and keeping them there. Grown people the same way. If you have a cough or cold or are the least bit fluish, you must go home and stay until well. It is thought this means will be really more effective than closing public meetings.

In the country it is recommended that all public socials and dances be abandoned for the while or at least that persons who feel unwell stay away from such gatherings.

In other words the sick person must stay away from other people.

The Herald, while not posing as an authority, thinks this a wise plan, and that if adhered to will restrict the ravages of the disease more than closing of all gatherings.

 

Royal 1918

The Caddo Herald

October 18, 1918

Theatre to be Enlarged

 

A deal was made Wednesday whereby Mr. Walter Baxter is to remodel the building occupied by the Royal Theater and the one west, whereby a model theater will be established. This will give a room 50x100 feet and will give ample seating capacity for any show that may be brought to Caddo. Manager Kuschke of the Royal has had this in mind for some time. 

Thomas Stewart, Wapanucka, 1934

The Caddo Herald

December 14, 1934

Wapanucka Postmaster Killed by Hi-Jackers Thursday Evening

Last Thursday evening as he was going home, T. O. Stewart, postmaster of Wapanucka, was shot by two young hold-up men and died the next day in the Durant Hospital.

He stated that two youths accosted him, commanding that he “hold up his hands”. He, thinking it a prank, did not obey. Upon his hesitancy one of the men shot him through the neck, then fled without taking anything from his person.

Officers are working on the case and it is thought the criminals will soon be caught.

Stewart was a fine man and one of the most popular in all Johnston County.

 

1930 Census, Wapanucka, Johnston County

Tom O. Stewart, 51, Mississippi, agent, refined oil

Minnie S., 48, Arkansas

Mary A., 20, Mississippi

Basil O., 18, Oklahoma, salesman, refined oil

Geraldine S., 14, Oklahoma

 

U. S. Postmasters, Johnston County

Thomas O. Stewart, acting postmaster, 08/01/1933

Thomas O. Stewart, postmaster, 05/22/1934

January 1902

The Caddo Herald

January 3, 1902

Dr. W. R. Bowman and children are visiting relatives in their old Tennessee home.

W. F. Blakely is spending several weeks with the old folks at home in Tennessee.

Miss Emma Faben of Boggy Deport spent the week here, the guest of Mrs. L. C. Booker.

J. H. Franks and family spent Christmas day with relatives and friends in Oklahoma.

Miss Birdie Carroll came in from Tuskahoma and spent the holidays with home folks.

C. A. Bilbo and two sons spent part of Christmas week in Sherman, the guests of relatives.

W. P. Wood will move his stock of drugs and sundries into his new brick early next week.

T. A. Alexander has moved his restaurant and grocery to the new building on Buffalo Street.

A social was given the young people at Mrs. Russell’s Wednesday night.

A.C. Joyce and wife returned Friday from a visit to Mr. Joyce’s old home at Franklin, Texas.