Caddo- My Home Town

Harry Boydstun, 1943

The Caddo Herald

March 11, 1943

Harry G. Boydstun Receives Silver Wings

Panama City, Fla.- Harry G. Boydstun, son of Mrs. Ola Boydstun, Caddo, Okla. is almost ready now to start blasting enemy fighter planes out of the sky.

He has been graduated as an aerial gunner, promoted to the rank of Staff Sergeant and received a pair of silver wings at the Army Air Forces Flexible Gunnery School at Tyndall Field.

After advanced training with a combat unit the new sergeant will be ready to take his place as a key member of a bomber crew, one of the men upon whose marksmanship depends the lives of the plane and its crew and the success of its mission. 

George A. Moody

The Caddo Herald

March 11, 1943

George A. Moody Buried Saturday

George A. Moody, aged 88 years, died at his home in Caddo Friday afternoon at 2 o’clock, after a long illness. He was a retired farmer of that community and lived thus for the past 30 years. Besides his wife he is survived by two sons, Henry of Durant, and Dave of Amarillo, Texas and three daughters, Mrs. Gertrude Morris, Okmulgee, Mrs. J. D. Owens of Blue, and Mrs. Bertha Haddock of Caddo.

Funeral services under the direction of Holmes funeral home were held from the Caddo Baptist church Saturday afternoon at 3 o’clock with interment in the Caddo cemetery. Rev. Walker officiated. 

Deaths, 1899

The Caddo Herald

August 11, 1899

Died: Lizzie Austin, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. D. Unsell, died Wednesday evening of consumption. Deceased was in her 15^th year and had a host of loving friends who mourn her early demise. Funeral services were conducted at the Methodist church at 5 o’clock yesterday afternoon. Interment was in the Caddo Cemetery. (The Aug. 18 issue also has this item: John J. Curtis, of Durant, has been in the city this week visiting the family of his son-in-law W. L. D. Unsell.) (Caddo Cemetery- Lizzie Austin Unsell, CS2, lot 75, space 5, born-1/10/1884, died-08/09/1899) Another note: Buried next to Lizzie is William Dewey Unsell, 05/12/1899-09/03/1899.)

Died: Mrs. Jane Moore, aged 66 years, died at Durant Tuesday.

Died: Mrs. W. N. Hudson died Monday at Colbert after a long illness.

Died: Little Richard Boydstun, the 10 month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Boydstun, died Friday night.

A number of persons in and around Caddo have been sick recently and the physicians have had their hands full with calls.

Miss Cora Ward is convalescing from a severe spell of sickness.

Little Ruby Tarpley, who has been quite sick for several days is recovering.

Mrs. Calvin Robinson, who has been very ill for some time is convalescent.

J. P. House was slightly in an accident Tuesday. His horse fell with him. 

Ads, 1925

Museum Update

The Caddo City Council will meet tomorrow night, but discussion of the museum has been postponed until further notice. 

Politics, 1930

The Caddo Herald

July 25, 1930

Next Tuesday is the first primary election day. It is the duty of every qualified man and woman to vote and to vote intelligently, not as someone else says. The primary is the legal means whereby nominees of the several parties may be made. In several races there will be no second primary for the reason that only two are running. In the others a second primary will be held August 12^th to select nominees from the two high persons in each office. This is a good law as nothing but the first election can convince those who had no chance that they had none. But every democrat should vote, and having voted should stay by the nominees made in the primary. The republicans also have a primary but their races are attracting little attention. Ira Hill and Jim Harris for governor, Pine will be the nominee for senator.

 

Owing to an extra large amount of political and legal matters this week and extra printers were not to be had, The Herald is a day late and a large number of local items are omitted.

 

Sam Lyon has Statement for County Voters

To my many friends and voters of Bryan County:

Sometime ago I made my announcement in this paper for the office of County Clerk of Bryan County. As it is impossible for me to see each voter personally I am taking this means of asking your support on July the 29^th. Will give you a little history of myself. We moved to Bryan County about 19 years ago. I have received practically all of my education in this county, having graduated from Calera High School in 1917, and have had quite a bit of clerical experience. Have also had more than two years of actual experience as chief deputy in this office, having served all during Earl Ward’s administration and about four months under Walter Mills, the present county clerk. I thoroughly understand the duties of this office and can go in there and do the work.

It has been the democratic custom for any official to have a second term if he makes good, but Mr. Mills is asking you people to elect him for a fourth term and at the  expiration of the term he will have served you for eight years. As no other county clerk of this county has ever asked for more than two terms prior to Mr. Mills I don’t feel that I am infringing on anyone’s right for asking your support on July 29^th.

If I am elected I will consider it my duty to run this office as economically and efficiently as it can be done in order to save the tax payers all that I possibly can. Yours respectfully, SAM LYON, Candidate for County Clerk, Bryan County.

 

Lewis for county Clerk

To the People of Bryan County:

You already know that I am a candidate for county clerk of Bryan County on the democratic ticket, but as the election approaches I feel that I should make a statement concerning my candidacy.

I have lived in Bryan County for more than a quarter of a century. This is my home and what property interests I have are here. I pay taxes to help pay the expense of running the government. I received my education in the public schools of the county and Southeastern State Teachers’ College. I have been engaged in the teaching profession for the last thirteen years. I feel that I am qualified to perform the duties of county clerk in an efficient and faithful manner.

It may be of inters tot the votes of this county to know something of the office of country clerk. The first county clerk, Sam E. Swinney, held it for two terms. John Finney then held office for two terms, followed by Earl Ward who held the office for one term. In keeping with theses customs heretofore established by those who held the office of county clerk, no one has ever asked for a their term with the exception of the present incumbent who has already held it for two two-year terms and one four-year term making a total of eight years at the close of his present term and is now asking the voters for a fourth term, which is contrary to well established democratic principles. His predecessors filled the office with credit to themselves and the people of Bryan County and returned it to the people, having confidence in them that they would select their successors, equally competent and worthy. I approve of this policy and if you shall see fit to elect me County Clerk of Bryan County I will carry out the custom established and not ask for a third term.

No doubt you have been solicited as many others have, to support the present incumbent in order that the present employees might hold their jobs. I consider this manner of soliciting your support as unfair to myself and the voters of this county.

I am making this race on my merits alone; I have not tried to appeal to the people in any other manner. If I am elected I will not be under obligations to give any certain person or persons employment in that office as a reward for service rendered me in this campaign. I will be free to select assistants who are competent and suitable for the positions and then take my place with them and render the services for which I am compensated.

I ask you to look into this matter and give me your most careful consideration. I assure you that I will appreciate your support in casting your vote for Charles Lewis for county Clerk of Bryan County. My motto is “service, efficiency, honesty, and a square deal to everyone alike”. Respectfully, CHARLES LEWIS

April, 1925

I underlined one item so you don’t miss it. Someone please tell me how you go home from anywhere without your teeth. lol

The Caddo Herald

April 24, 1925

Locals

 

Few more garden seed and plants at Hancock’s.

Fresh meat at Hancock’s is cheaper than salt meat.

J. P. Washburn from Buffalo was in town Saturday trading.

Rev. J. H. Miller and family from Caney were in town Saturday.

For picnics and fishing parties we are prime outfitters. Hancock Grocery.

Bennet Cottonseed- a few bushels for sale. See G. A. Crossett.

Mrs. I. C. McCoy, I. C. McCoy and H. T. Styron went to Dallas Tuesday.

Mr. and Mrs. L. M. Wood visited Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Wood at Coleman Sunday.

Mrs. Mumpower was here form Caney Wednesday visiting Mrs. Roy Barber.

Mr. and Mrs. Ben Siegel were up from Durant Wednesday visiting old friends.

Miss Francis Wood was able to be brought home from Durant Hospital Saturday.

Mr. Joe Clement, former high school athletic director here was in town Saturday evening.

Please have your laundry on the porch by 9 o’clock a.m. each Tuesday. H. V. Westmoreland, agent.

When you think of the table comforts, think of Hancock. That is where the tables are supplied.

Hancock solves the problem of the quick home lunch. All sorts of prepared meats, cheese, etc.

Hancock keeps everything sanitary in his meat market. You may be sure of the best. Phone 12.

Miss Bonnie Dale was at home Wednesday from Oklahoma City where she is attending commercial college.

Remember the dead. Let me sell you a nice monument. Prices reasonable. See H. V. Westmoreland

LOST, a set of teeth on Boggy about a month ago. Finder please notify Mrs. W. P. Fryer, Caney, Route 1.

Mrs. S. S. Sessions, Mrs. J. W. Overstreet, and Mrs. W. E. McIntosh were Durant visitors last Saturday.

Bromide water for health.

Mrs. Lloyd Rogers and two little daughters were in Caddo Tuesday from Durant visiting relatives and friends.

Mr. and Mrs. Claude Glasscock arrived in Caddo Wednesday to make their home after a prospect to the west.

Mrs. Fuller Mason of Caney died at her home Friday and was buried Saturday in Caney Cemetery. She leaves a 16-day old baby.

Bromide water from Bromide Springs delivered anywhere in town for $1 per 5-gal. bottle. Leave orders at Guthrie’s Drug Store.

Rev. M. A. Cassidy went to Hugo and other eastern places Monday to endeavor to entice denizens of the deep to be pals with him.

Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Chiles, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hauer and daughter, Jasmine, Misses Zola Willis and Iona Rogers, and Mr. Robert Harris spent last Sunday at Devil’s Den.

Last Sunday afternoon Judge Maddox united in marriage Mr. Roy Nickhols and Miss Birdie Mitchell of Blue Postoffice. The young people will make their home at Blue Postoffice.

Claude Glasscock is planning to put in a garage and filling station on Buffalo Street next to Rohde’s store. This will be eight for Caddo and insures the autoists of being fully supplied with every necessity during the season.

Since the talk of the big Odd Fellows Jubilee in Caddo May 8^th there has been a revival of interest in that splendid lodge to the extent that every lodge has put on new life. Wednesday evening Walter Lambert and Clinton Rogers of Caney lodge and Jim Foster and R. H. McGraw of Caddo lodge went to Milburn where they helped in degree work, had a big feed there, and each enjoyed the trip. Colbert lodge instituted a lodge of Rebekahs this week. Odd Fellowship means friendship and good citizenship. Caddo is glad that a bunch of such good fellows are coming to see us.

Next Tuesday night at the Methodist Church the Normal Glee Club will render a program of song and music. No admission will be charged. Next week at the Royal Theater the Music Club plans to give a minstrel; the net proceeds to go toward buying reference books for the high school library.