Caddo- My Home Town

Father's Day

Durant Daily Democrat

July 12, 1910

Red Roses May Bloom for Father

Nominal House Head May be Real Thing Once a Year

Kansas City, Mo. July 11- Dad may have his day in Kansas City as well as in Spokane, Wash. For Mrs. J. B. Hood and some other women are planning to have June 3 set aside on which to treat the nominal head of the house with respect, love, and veneration due his position.  

Mrs. Henry N. Ess, former president of the Athenaeum women’s society here, is one of those who will push the idea in her club circles. She announces that she is not only willing to go to the front for father, but that if the holiday becomes locally recognized she will do all she can with word and deed to make it popular.  

“Why not have a father’s day?” inquired Mrs. Ess over the telephone last night in answer to a query. “Certainly, every man, woman, and child with a male parent living and a spark of filial devotion, would recognize such a proposition as one filling a long felt want.

The idea of pinning a big red rose on father’s lapel, and then planting a kiss, which is more to the point, on his lips at least once a year, is so new as to be attractive and desirable for that reason alone. This is an age of fads. Most of them are useless and devoid of sentiment, but here is one which, if it went into vogue, would be a fit subject for poets to dilate on. At the same time, it might help to recall the old-time family affection now being educated out of existence. I want to say that I am in favor of the plan. Aren’t you?”

“Here is the situation, as it appears to me,” Mrs. Ess continued, “Father, because he is the head of the family, is a much imposed upon person. He gets his three meals, like as not, but what else does he get more than the law allows or habit requires? Mother takes the brood to Atlantic City, or the Pacific Coast, or the mountains in the summer time. Pa gets an embrace from his wife, a handshake from Billy, and maybe a chance to kiss Mayme through the powder- if the train is late. That’s because he pays the bills and is an all around good fellow, don’t you know.

Now what I would like to see is a revolution so far-reaching and of such import to humanity that the future granddaughters and grandsons of those taking part in it might look askance at the charter of the D.A. R. and kindred societies.

I certainly will take up the matter at the next meeting of the Athenaeum,” said Mrs. Ess. “I have tried to communicate with Mrs. H. T. Wright, the president , today, but failed to find her at home. When I see her, I will ask her to make space for a discussion of a father’s day measure at the next meeting.”

The Father’s day plan has been much talked of here in the last few days and it is to be considered at least by one women’s society at the next meeting in a week or so. What will be done with it then is, of course, a conjecture, but judging from the popularity with which it has been received in the state Washington, it seems safe to predict that it will carry and be strictly observed.

In fact it has been discovered that every class of public benefactor from mother down to the dog have their day, with the exception of father. No notice has been taken of him at all. And this, prominent club women of the city say, is a downright shame.

The proposition Mrs. Hood has introduced in Spokane and which is finding favor here, is that on a duly appointed and set aside holiday each member of the family shall go to father, tell him how much he is appreciated and pin a big red rose on hm. Mrs. Hood has taken her plan to the ministers and that is the way a campaign for a new holiday may be begun here in a few days.

American Women, 1923

The Caddo Herald

April 27, 1923

What the New Alien Law Does

Expatriation No Longer Penalty

for Marriage for American Women

Gives Right to Citizenship

Hereafter a Married Woman Neither Gains Nor

Loses Citizenship by Marriage or her Husband’s Naturalization

            Washington- Expatriation will no longer be a penalty for marriage as far as American women are concerned, and the marriage of foreign born women to American citizens will no longer be a royal road to citizenship in the United States.

            Boiled down to its essence, this is essentially what the Gable bill for the independent citizenship of married women does. The legislation sponsored by the National League of Women Voters, endorsed in the Republican and Democratic conventions, has passed both houses of congress by overwhelming majorities, has received the signature of President Harding, the pen with which he signed having already been presented to Mrs. Maud Wood Park, to whose tireless efforts the passage of the measure is largely attributed.

Retains Citizenship

            Heretofore when an American woman married a foreigner in the United States, she automatically lost citizenship in the republic and all the advantages, legal and political, which was her right as an American. Under the new legislation she retains her citizenship, unabridged and only on her own initiative can she lose it.

            The reverse of the shield was equally important if not more important from a political standpoint. Foreign born women who married Americans automatically became citizens without as much as the signing of the formula of allegiance to the Constitution. The bill requires independent action of such women, but makes the way to citizenship easier by providing one year of residency instead of five.

            It was not the purpose of the bill to take away citizenship lost through marriage. It has therefore no retroactive sense. At the same time, it makes it possible for those American women who have lost citizenship to restore their right by the simple process of naturalization, after one year.

School, 1947

Upcoming Caddo Event

Caddo Oklahoma

Sesquicentennial Celebration

July 2, 2022

10 am to 2 pm

Pavilion in Downtown Caddo

Bring your lawn chairs! Food trucks available.

 

A guest post by Vesta Baker:

An informal gathering at Caddo Dairy Queen, in November 2021, has resulted in raising awareness of the Caddo community history and prospects for the future.  Caddo’s Sesquicentennial Committee selected the slogan “Tradition Makes the Future,” as inspiration to not only look back in remembrance but to reach forward to a great future.  The committee has gone to great lengths to provide a meaningful year-long celebration for the young generation, and being selected to host the U.S. Army Brass Quintet, on July 2^nd, has surpassed their dreams.

The 77^th Army Brass Quintet, stationed at Fort Sill, plays a variety of repertoire ranging from standard classical and patriotic tunes to popular film music. Since its inception in 1972, the U.S. Army Brass Quintet has gained a reputation as one of the most highly respected and sought-after groups of its kind.  The ensemble has appeared before audiences and dignitaries in 48 states and 14 foreign countries.

The U.S. Army Brass Quintet has performed on NBC’s “Today Show,” the Food Network’s “Emeril Live,” “NPR’s “A Prairie Home Companion,” CBS’s “Sunday Morning,” ABC, FOX, CNN, TNN and internationally on BBC.  The group also appears regularly on local and regional broadcasts throughout the nation. 

The group’s repertoire includes over 500 selections from all eras and genres of classical and popular music, including patriotic tunes, popular film music, and works for children’s concerts.  The Brass Quintet’s library also includes historical musical selections from the American Civil War, which the ensemble enjoys performing on authentic instruments.

The U.S. Army Brass Quintet continues a long tradition in support of music education.  These soldiers’ outreach activities include frequent appearances at the Midwest Band and Orchestra Clinic, the International Trumpet Guild Conference, the U.S. Army Band’s annual Tuba-Euphonium Conference, and at high schools, universities, and conservatories throughout the United States and around the world. 

There will be no admission charge for the July 2^nd concert.  It will be held at the easily accessible Pavilion in downtown Caddo.  Seating is limited, and spectators are urged to bring lawn chairs.  The concert will be an integral part of the Sesquicentennial Proclamation Ceremony, and will be followed by other entertainment, as well as the viewing of a time capsule from 1972.  Food trucks will be on site, so visitors can enjoy the day, from 10am to 2pm. Questions may be addressed to civcem.caddo@yahoo.com or by texting 580 367-0358. 

Summer Fun

If your ancestor often went to Colorado for summer vacations, this may be why:

Manitou, Colorado was founded in 1872 by General William Jackson Palmer and Dr. William Abraham Bell and quickly became so popular that Oklahoma, Texas, Missouri, and Kansas visitors established Manitou colonies. In 1909 the Colorado Springs Gazette reported that the 400 Oklahoma families, comprising 1,500 members, who were annual visitors, were considering purchasing home sites there. Some visitors spent a week in Manitou; others spent up to four months.

In addition to the scenery, hiking, and social life, the resort area boasted local healing waters touted by the Ute Indians. And of course, fishing and hunting were popular. In 1904 Miss Tennessee Dosler of St. Louis became “the envy of the Manitou Colony” by killing a female black bear and her two cubs.

Abner England of Durant visited Manitou in 1910, as did Judge John Olliphant of Tulsa, a dozen couples from Altus, Helen Dudley of Tishomingo, and ten people from Muskogee.

R.D. Weir and T. J. Sandford had 60 rustic cottages planned, as well as a reservoir to meet their water needs. Tony Abbott purchased eight acres to add to the 22 lots he already owned. There were several grand hotels, with more planned. Jeanette E. Bromley, James G. Kezeler, Mrs. Ardilla Hughes, and Mrs. Inez Taylor invested in property and hoped to make the summer of 1911 the most profitable ever.

            William Bliss wrote a lengthy article about the Manitou colonies for the August 5, 1911 issue of the Denver Post. He seemed particularly impressed by the “Oklahoma Club of Manitou” which boasted 2,350 registered members. (Kansas, 1,500; Missouri, 1,000; Texas, 300 registered, 700 not registered.)

            There were many millionaires among them. As proof of that…Oklahoma City was in danger of losing a new terminal for two railroads because they couldn’t raise the bonus money required by the railroads. Lacking $25,000, they sent Frank A. Stone and George B. Stone to the colony to ask for help. They quickly and easily procured the money and assured the OKC Chamber of Commerce that the funds were on the way. 

Colony residents were great boosters of their home states. They socialized together, attended carnivals, entered parades, and enjoyed local attractions. There were 200 Oklahoma automobiles in the 1911 colony and 162 of them participated in the opening day parade. C. M. Crawford of Shawnee, president of the Oklahoma Club, was happy to accept the gold cup for the “largest state representation”. Colony leaders met at the Soda Springs pavilion every Tuesday to discuss activities.

The “nearly perfect” condition of the roads between Oklahoma and Colorado were a major factor in the number of Oklahomans making Manitou their summer home. Frank Stone drove the 645 miles from Oklahoma City in three days, without having to “use a wrench for repairs at any time.”

The Oklahoma colony boasted fifteen bankers, including A. B. Dunlap, president of the Lawton National Bank. Other prominent Oklahomans registered in 1911 included:

W. W. Kendall, G. B. Stone, F. A. Stone, Mrs. George C. Naden, Mrs. H. L. Stronah, Oklahoma City.

S. C. Blessing, Mrs. S. D. Blessing and Mrs. Warfield Parks, Muskogee.

Mrs. Pike Baker, Shawnee.

T. H. Rogers, Oklahoma City.

Miss Aloysius Larch-Miller, Shawnee. (Major suffrage leader.)

J. W. Harreld, Mrs. J. W. Harreld, Ardmore.

Miss Helen L. Crawford, Miss Ruth L. Crawford, Miss Mary C. Crawford, Shawnee.

J. D. Scott, M. H. Scott, H. R. Saum and wife, Muskogee.

Mrs. W. B. Dennis, Pauls Valley

Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Sharkey, Enid.

Miss Kate Knight, Ada.

Ellis, 1950

Civic Club, 1948

The Caddo Herald

February 27, 1948

Caddo Womens Clubs Dine for Golden Jubilee Fete

 

The Caddo Civic Club and the Caddo Woman’s Club celebrated the Golden Jubilee Thursday last with a luncheon at one p.m. in Community Hall, honoring the pioneer women of both clubs.

Tables were beautifully decorated, showing the progress of the clubs thru the 50 years.

Mrs. J. H. McCalman introduced the Mistress of Ceremony, Mrs. H. F. Bass, who in a most gracious manner introduced these honored guests: Mrs. M. A. Cassidy, Mrs. R. L. Pace, Mrs. T. I McGraw, Mrs. H. I. Meadows, Mrs. C. C. Robinson, Mrs. C. C. Semple, Mrs. Luther M. Wood, Mrs. V. W. Slack, Mrs. V.N. Locke, Mrs. Lake Brewer, Mrs. Mary Wilson, Mrs. J. H. McCalman, Mrs. Hugh Huddleston, Mrs. Oscar Nail, Mrs. J. E. Bass, Mrs. Sadie Goddard, Mrs. Joe Brown, and Mrs. Irene Dodd.

Charter members present:

 Mrs. Barlow Roberts, of Sherman, who responded with reminiscences of pioneer days in Caddo.

  Mrs. Mary O. Locke, the clubs singing the song “Mary”. Mrs. Locke reponed with a nicely chosen remark.

Mrs. C. A. Hancock, the oldest member of both clubs, the clubs singing “When I Grow Too Old to Dream”. She responded with a piano solo rendered as only she could render.

Mrs. Georgia McCoy, was referred to as “Faith, Hope, and Love”. The clubs sang “Georgia Dear”, to which she graciously replied.

Mrs. R. L. Cochran, an honor member, paid tribute to deceased pioneer members: Mrs. W. H. Ainsworth, Mrs. C. A. Bilbo, who organized the Czerny Club (a junior music club), Mrs. Belle Sims Walter, Miss Fannie Lyle, and Mrs. Sims Lowe. As a tribute to these deceased members, Mrs. J. D. Maytubby sang “Going Home”.

Mrs. G. A. Crossett, who served as district treasurer, district vice-president, now president of the Seventh district, was introduced, and responded, expressing appreciation of all club members for being as acorns, and now were large oak trees in the forest of women. The clubs have grown into one of the largest state organizations and are now celebrating their fiftieth anniversary.

Mrs. Crossett introduced district committee chairmen: Mrs. Hugh Huddleston, Mrs. Joe Brown, Mrs. J. C. Hogan, Mrs. C. D. Robinson, Mrs. T. B. Killingsworth, Mrs. Horace Power, Mrs. Mary Locke, vice president of Pioneer Clubs. Mrs. Roy L. Cochran is corresponding secretary. Special tribute was paid Mrs. J. C. Hogan who is seriously ill.

Mrs. C. L. Wood read a poem, “Pioneer Woman” written by her mother, Mrs. W. L. Guthrie.

Present were: Mesdames M. A. Cassidy, R. L. Pace, Oscar Nail, T. I. McGraw, R. L. Cocharn, Mary Wilson, R. P. Dickey, Mary Locke, Henry F. Bass, G. A. Crossett, C. A. Hancock, J. H. McCalman, J. B. Kirk, W. Driver, Irene Dodd, Eleanor Slack, L. M. Wood, H. I. Meadows, Joe Brown, J.J. Gecks, Jess D. Maytubby, C. C. Semple, Vivia N. Locke, R. T. Hutchens, and Hugh Huddleston.

Out of town guests were: Mrs. C. D. Dale, Atoka; Mrs. J. E. Bass, Mrs. Sadie Goddard, and Mrs. Georgia McCoy, Durant; Mrs. Barlow Roberts, Mrs. Joe Riddels, Sherman.

Presiding at the tea table were Mrs. Vivia Locke, Mrs. R. T. Huddleston, Mrs. J. J. Gecks and Mrs. Joe Brown.

As a closing number, the clubs sang “Sweet Hour of Prayer”.

Killed in Action

Confrontation, 1919

Durant Weekly News

July 18, 1919

Caddo School Row Results in Shooting

As the result of a shooting over a school election held at Caddo Wednesday, Dr. H. E. Rappolee, influential citizen of Caddo and well-known here, is under bond of $2,000, charged with assault to kill and carrying a pistol, the assault alleged to have been made on Jim Moore Thursday morning.

It seems that Dr. Rappolee and Mr. Moore took opposite views of an extra school election to be held here and that unfriendliness resulted from the contest. The decision was held Wednesday. Thursday morning Mr. Moore had started down town to the hotel to his breakfast and when he passed Rappolee’s house, the doctor called to him and went out to the walk. The men talked and it seems that Dr. Rappolee said hard things, anyway, Moore is said to have slapped his face when the doctor retaliated and Moore struck him again.

At this juncture Dr. Rappolee is said to have run into the house saying that he was going to get his gun and shoot him. Moore started away and when about fifty yards off, Rappolee came out of the house and shot three times, but none of the shots took effect and witnesses to whether or not the shots were meant for Moore were lacking altogether when Sheriff Wright and County Attorney Phillips investigated the affair later in the day.

In Justice A. P. Brauderick’s court Rappolee was bound over on two charges, one of assault to kill, the other with carrying a pistol. His bond of $2,000 was promptly furnished.

Both men are prominent. Mr. Moore is a member of the county election board.

Note: Dr. Rappolee paid a fine for the charges, and in August he sold his home to J. A. Moore and moved to Madill. H. G. Huffman filled his unexpired seat on the Board of Trustees and J. A. Moore moved up to his position as Chairman. Dr. Rappolee left Mrs. Lula McGee in charge of collecting from his debtors. In later years B. F. Maddox collected for him. Dr. Rappolee died in 1927 after two years of “ill health”.

Decoration Day, 1910

The Caddo Herald

June 3, 1910

U. C. V. Decoration Day

Camp Cooper No. 1431 U. C. V.  and the members of the G. A. R. of Caddo met at the Court room the evening of the 30^th and together with relatives and friends proceeded to the Caddo Cemetery with baskets of flowers and decorated the grave of all the Confederates they could find and the four G. A. R. Graves that were pointed out by relatives and friends.

June the 3^rd had been set aside as decoration day by the U. C. V. of Oklahoma, but Camp Cooper voted to join with the G. A. R., their decoration day being the 30^th, National day.

Although the public had been asked to join us in these sad but loving acts, only a few turned out to do honor to the dead. Two Confederate graves were left unhonored because they could not be found, no one being present to point them out.

There lies buried in the Caddo cemetery four Federal soldiers- W. W. Hibbard, Richard Moffattt, Hopkins, and Watkins.

And of Confederates- Maj. Aaron Harlan, Walker, Capt. W. L. Woods, B. C. Phillips, Arch McRussell, David Blakney, Dr. Manning, J. W. Banister, I. H. Meadows  and Woodward.