The Caddo Herald
September 20, 1912
Vestal Baby Dies
The two-month-old girl of Mr. and Mrs. J. T. Vestal died at the home of its grandparent, Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Easley, Thursday noon and was buried in Caddo Cemetery Friday morning at 10 o’clock.
We desire sincerely to thank those kind friends who ministered to us during our recent affliction. May the heavenly Father so minister to you in time of trial. Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Easley.
John Hill
At Ardmore last Wednesday night John Hill was killed by a Rock Island passenger train, the train severing both legs from the body. A. D. Hill left here Thursday to look after the burial, etc. John Hill is a brother of Doc Hill and Wood Hill, formerly lived in Caddo, and leaves a wife and two children, who were at Coalgate at the time of the accident. John had gone to Ardmore to get work and while crossing the tracks was run down and killed.
Local News
Capt. B. S. Ellis went to Medford, Okla. Sunday for a few days.
Miss Esther Heath left Monday to become a student in Kidd Key College in Sherman.
Frank Nelson of Chockie, Okla. was down to see his sister, Mrs. L. E. Joseph, Tuesday.
A.E. Richey and family left for Sleeper, Missouri on a Kansas City special Tuesday night.
Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Carr from Wynnewood are visiting the family of their daughter, Mrs. A. B. McCoy.
Born: Last Friday a girl came to make her home with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Johnston.
Born: Last Sunday twin girls were born to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Stickler who live southeast of Caddo.
Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Tanner have bought the McGregor home on Henderson Avenue and moved into it last week.
Miss Joe Clower left on No. 6 Wednesday for Nashville, Tennessee, where she will resume her studies in Belmont College.
Dr. and Mrs. J. R. Allen and Mr. and Mrs. W. F. Semple returned Sunday from Michigan. It was found that an operation was unnecessary in Mr. Semple’s case.
The case of W. J. Moon, who was convicted of adultery, was dismissed in the higher court. The defendant decided to accept the sentence, which was a fine of $250 and costs.
G.S. Greenlee is establishing an eating house at the corner opposite the Security National Bank. The building will be completed this week and he will be ready to serve the people who want something to eat. Mr. Greenlee is an experienced man in this business and will be able to supply short orders or chili, soup, sandwiches, etc.
Mr. J. H. McCalman this week sold his half interest in the Wilson & McCalman Gin to L. H. Rowsey of Coleman. Mr. Rowsey also bought the residence property of E. O. Shaw. Mr. Shaw in turn bought the residence of Samuel Walker.
1915 map
Work has started on the new post office building. It is just west of the pool hall and will be brick with cement floor. Another building 25x100 feet is being erected adjoining and will be occupied by a mercantile concern. Craghead Bros. have the contract.
There will be a big box supper at the Midway School house 4 miles southwest of Caddo Saturday night, September 28th for the benefit of the Midway singing class. There will be a cash prize given the young lady that brings the prettiest box and a large cake voted for the prettiest girl.