Caddo- My Home Town

September 1912

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 28^th 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.

Officers, 1858

Some of the earliest records you will find at the Bryan County Genealogy Library are those of the churches and courts of Blue County. This is a fine example. This particular book contains pages and pages of “oath of office” records.

Court Records

Blue County, Choctaw Nation, 24-1

1858

Tandy Walker, governor of the Choctaw Nation.

(Each entry contains the legal terms “I do certify” and the judge doing so. To simplify matters I have just recorded the basic information. These pages also contain the bonds, who put up the money, and in some cases, how much.)

John Folsom, probate judge, by J. Wade, county judge.

S.S. Fisher, county clerk, by John Folsom, probate judge.

Rufus Folsom, county treasurer, by John Folsom, probate judge.

Ishkitini Homma, constable for Blue County, by John Folsom, probate judge.

Calvin Robinson, Ranger for Blue County, by John Folsom, probate judge.

James A. Robinson, (office not listed- just says “duly sworn”), by J. Wade, judge.

Adam Nicholas, Justice of the Peace, by John Folsom, probate judge.

Edward Bohanan, Deputy Sheriff, by David Cochnauer, Justice of the Peace.

Cyrus Byington, Justice of the Peace, by John Folsom, probate judge.

Edmond Bohanan, Justice of the Peace, by John Folsom, probate judge.

Steven Cochnauer, Justice of the Peace, by John Folsom, probate judge.

Texas Money, Deputy Sheriff, by Cyrus Byington, Justice of the Peace.

Nakintoya, Sheriff of Blue County, by Jerry Wade, circuit judge.

James Beams, constable, by David Cochnauer, Justice of the Peace.

Samuel Houston, constable, by Adam Nicholas, Justice of the Peace.

Joseph King, Deputy Sheriff, by Edmund Bohanan, Justice of the Peace.

Solomon Belvin, constable, by Edmund Bohanan, Justice of the Peace.

Easter

The Caddo Herald

March 20, 1925

Lions to Stage Egg Hunt Easter Sunday

At their Tuesday luncheon the Lions Club decided to stage an Easter Egg Hunt the afternoon of Easter Sunday at the Park, to which every child in town is invited. It is planned to thus celebrate the day. Four Sunday School Superintendents, J. C. Davison, Roy Riddels, Brat Moran, and Henry Edward and J. L. Boland were appointed as a committee to bring this about. (Another report says they hid 1,800 eggs.)

 

The Caddo Herald

April 10, 1925

Union Easter Service in Caddo Churches

Easter will be observed in Caddo by three Union Services: the first at 7a.m., will be conducted by Rev. Siville of the Christian Church. Music by juniors.

Usual Sunday Schools will assemble at 9:45. Each in its own place. Men’s class downtown.

Morning services at the Methodist Church, led by Judge C. C. Hatchett. Music by joint choirs.

Easter Egg Hunt, 3p.m. at the park. Those who are to arrange this party will be there at 2, sharp.

Regular Young People’s societies at their several places.

Evening services at the Baptist Church, conducted by Rev. M. A. Cassidy. Music by joint choir.

Everyone is cordially invited to attend.

 

April 6, 1928

At Methodist Church

The League will conduct service at sunrise Easter morning. All are urged to be present and on time.

 

April 13, 1928

The Easter Egg Hunt given by the Lions Club Sunday afternoon was much enjoyed by the large number of little folks who participated.

W.O.W. 1913

 

W.O. W. Officers for 1913

I.S. Powell- C. C.

J.C. Brigance- V. C.

J.A. Beaird-Clerk

J.W. Smith- Banker

Art Wright- Escort

E.C. Beaty- Manager

T.M. Pherigo- Sentry

Garfield Dawson- Watchman

All physicians in town- Physicians

 

The Caddo Herald

March 28, 1913

I.S. Powell, J. C. Brigance, J. A. Beard, and J. W. Smith left Sunday for Hobart where they attended the Head Camp meeting of the Woodmen of the World. They arrived home today.

May 23, 1913

W.O. W. Unveiling and Decoration

Sunday, June 1^st, the local camp of W.O. W. will unveil the monument erected to the memory of J. G. Pair and will also decorate the graves of deceased sovereigns in the cemetery. The members of the camp will assemble in the hall at 1 o’clock and be ready to leave promptly at 1 and march to the cemetery where the ceremonies will take place. All members of this lodge are requested to attend. The relatives and friends of all deceased Woodmen are invited to come and the public will be given a hearty welcome. Appropriate committees have been appointed to have charge of the work and the occasion promises to be one of solemnity and remembrance.

 

October 17, 1913

Woodmen Supper

On Thursday night, October 23, the local camp W.O.W. will give an Oyster Supper and entertainment at the Rockwell Lumber yard. The committee is preparing a nice program in addition to the eats and every member is expected to come. Only Woodmen and their families or sweethearts will be invited. It was necessary to get a large space because of the large membership of the lodge.

 

October 31, 1913

Woodmen Entertain

Last Friday night the W.O.W. Lodge entertained themselves, their families, and the Woodman Circle. The entertainment feature was held at the Opera House where about four hundred assembled. There were talks by Scott Powell, Rev. Crane, and Prof. Chestnut and Mrs. C. E. Thompson; music by the Caddo Band and a Negro Minstrelsy by members of the lodge. Every feature of the entertainments was hugely enjoyed. After these exercises the company adjourned to Rockwell Brothers yard where Oyster Stew was served to all present. These lodge entertainments serve to bind closer together the members in mutual friendship and to point out just what the lodge is doing.

Thaten obituary

The Caddo Herald

May 9, 1919

Mrs. Ernest Carroll and daughters, Misses Eleanor and Ernestine, Mr. and Mr. J. C. Davison, J. C. Jr., and H. W. Thaten made a business trip to Kenefick Monday evening.

February 5, 1932

H.W. Thaten is Dead

H.W. Thaten died last Thursday at the home of a son in Childress, Texas, aged about 81 years. Funeral and interment took place there.

Mr. Thaten was the father of Mrs. J. C. Davison and had lived here during 1918 and 1919 and was favorably known to many of our people. For a while he was connected with The Herald and we found hi to be a prince of a man, always reliable, a man of wide information and who was a distinct addition to any community.

Between Mr. Thaten and the editor a pleasant and lasting friendship was formed that lasted until death. We formed a liking for this grand old man and knowing him was a distinct benediction upon our life.

He was past eight years of age and had lived usefully, raised sons and daughters that were a credit to any people. We shall miss his kindly admonition and advice. That there is a better world for such as he there can be no doubt.

Appraisements, 1901

The Caddo Herald

November 8, 1901

The Appraisement

Hon. T. W. Hunter, having been approved as Choctaw Townsite commissioner, arrived in Caddo Saturday morning with the appraisement papers for our town and Monday morning began delivering the appraisements to the property owners…A few of the values are here given.

The business lots on Buffalo Street were placed at $12 and $12.50 a front foot, making $300 for mid-block lots and $312 for corner lots. Further west the lots were placed some lower.

The first residence lot, that of W. P. Wood on Buffalo Street, was placed at $650, which the owner thinks is rather high. In the middle of that block west, the appraisement was lower, and the corner lots were valued at from $300 to $500.

The corner lots on Manning Avenue and Buffalo Street were placed at $250 and the lots of J. L. Rappolee and W. T. Smith at $225 and $250. These lots are at the extreme west end of town.

The two lots of R. T. Lynch were placed at $150, that of A. C. Joyce at $140, inside lots $130. Capt. Lyle’s were placed at $150 and $130.

The lots belonging to O. S. Cobb, C. E. McPherren, Barlow Roberts, H. E. Rappolee, W. F. Dodd, J. M. Goddard, J. L. Honsinger and others in northwest part of town were from $150 to $200…(can’t read the rest)

Locals, 1931

The Caddo Herald

June 12, 1931

Locals

 

Mrs. Bob Pace visited Mrs. Shofner in Durant Friday.

Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Booth were here form Matoy Saturday.

Mr. and Mrs. Theo Smith of Banty were in town Saturday.

C.O. Markham was transacting business in Atoka Tuesday.

Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Embry of Atoka were trading here Thursday.

James Manning is here from Dallas visiting relatives and friends.

Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Shofner attended the fish fry Tuesday evening.

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Grewell and children of Ada spent the weekend here.

Miss Mildred Guthrie and Mr. Max Meadows were Dallas visitors Sunday.

Mrs. Carl Johnson and Mrs. John Hogan were Durant visitors Wednesday.

Mrs. C. A. Hancock has returned from a visit in Tulsa and Oklahoma City.

Mrs. Clay Anderson of Milburn was visiting with relatives in Caddo yesterday.

Miss Marinell Kuschke left Sunday for an extended visit with her sister in Shawnee.

Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hancock are here from Oklahoma City visiting relatives and friends.

Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Sessions are here from Guthrie visiting Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Sessions.

Mr. and Mrs. Cobb Trout, Mrs. Maxine Trout, and Arthur Trout spent Sunday in Denison.

Ocie Faudree came home Thursday from Shawnee where he has been attending O. B. U.

Gale Downing and Thelma Hall, students in Ada, were visiting homefolks over the weekend.

Mr. and Mrs. Jess Trout and children were here from Denison Saturday visiting Mr. Cobb Trout.

Misses Inez, Rose Mary, and Maxine Gardner of Ada are visiting their aunt, Mrs. Ralph Evans.

Mr. and Mrs. H. F. Bassett and son of Weleetka are visiting Mrs. Bassett’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Barney Wood.

Mrs. Bill Smith and little daughter, Mary Nell Sargent, and Doris June Wilson were visiting in Atoka Thursday.  

Mrs. H. T. Chiles was a visitor in Oklahoma City last week. She and her daughters are moving there next Saturday.

Miss Beatrice Beck returned to her home in Durant Thursday after a pleasant week’s visit with relatives and friends.

Mr. and Mrs. Lake Brewer and Mrs. D. O. Nail left Tuesday for the state game reserve near Talihina where Mr. Nail is manager.

Mrs. P. L. Rogers and son of Milburn and Mrs. Roy Lievsay and two sons of Chickasha visited Mr. and Mrs. O. R. Smith last week.

Jack Hancock came in Friday from Oklahoma City where he has been for some time. Jack will be at home for a while with his parents.

Mrs. Tom Stanton of San Antonio is here to be at the bedside of her father, W. H. Markham. His many friends will be glad to know he is improving.

Mrs. Cora Brodie is the guest of her sister Mrs. Johnson this week. She was formerly employed in the Caddo Motor Co., but now resides in Denison.

Mrs. J. A. Moore has been selected as collector for the water rent in Caddo and all water bills should be paid to here at the Smith, Moore, and Williams store.

Mrs. Irene Whitney, formerly of this city, now with the Boone and Styron store of Konawa, spent the weekend visiting friends and relatives in and near Caddo.

The members of the Senior league elected officers Sunday as follows: President Oscar Henninger; vice-president, Lillian Owens; secretary-treasurer, Edna Earle McGraw. The appointive officers will be selected next Sunday.

Last Wednesday afternoon the Caddo Civic Club members motored to Durant where they enjoyed a most delightful meeting at the home of Mrs. H. W. Thompson, with Mrs. Ivan McGraw and Mrs. M. H. Taylor and Mrs. Thompson as hostesses.

Last Friday evening the Boy Scouts and their friends enjoyed an outing and steak fry with their scoutmaster, Guy G. Crossett as host. They hiked out form town and after numerous games had been played, the delicious steak was enjoyed.

His many friends will be glad to learn that Jack McNast, who was severely injured some time ago in a fight with Allen Brauderick, is rapidly improving and regaining his health. He has been visiting with friends here for the past few days from Greenville, Texas.

Mrs. Clarence Sams of San Diego, Calif. has returned home after a week’s visit here as the guest of her sister, Mrs. W. Adair. Mrs. Sams will be remembered as Miss Suzie Pherigo, formerly of this city. She was accompanied home by her mother, Mrs. Pherigo of Bokchito.

Mr. and Mrs. Vest Cleburn have installed a tailor shop in the Droke building just west of City Hall and are now ready to take care of your cleaning and pressing. They have an announcement in the paper this week. Read it and take advantage of their low prices.

John R. Allen

This is interesting because John R. Allen has several puzzling variations in his census records. A family tree on Ancestry also lists children that are not listed on the census and omits others. I’ll have to do a bit of research this week. Anyone reading this related?

The Caddo Herald

February 20, 1931

J.R. Allen

Saturday evening J. R. Allen, 63 years of age, died at this home near Liberty, after a lingering illness. The funeral was held at Caddo Baptist church Sunday at 2 pm, conducted by Rev. G. A. Gurley. Internment in Caddo Cemetery.

Mr. Allen was a good citizen, a good neighbor, and a consistent, devout member of the Baptist church, and his departure sincerely mourned by all.

Liberty News

Mr. Allen, age 63, died at his home four miles north of Caddo at 8:45 pm Saturday after an illness of about ten weeks. He leaves a wife, twelve children, and several grandchildren, two sisters and two brothers.

He became a Christian early in life and was a member of the Caddo Baptist Church at the time of his death. The funeral was held at the house Sunday afternoon 2:00 pm, Rev. Dick Taylor and G. A. Gurley had charge of the service. The remains were laid to rest in Caddo Cemetery.

Mr. Joe Allen returned to his home in Paris, Texas after attending the funeral of his brother, J. R. Allen.

Women, 1931

The Caddo Herald

June 12, 1931

 

Civic Club

The Civic Club hosted Mrs. H. T. Chiles, who is moving away to make her home, with a handkerchief shower Wednesday afternoon. Some seventy ladies were present for the occasion and the honoree was the recipient of many tokens of the esteem in which she is held by her co-workers in Caddo. Mrs. Chiles and daughters, Bebe and Harriet Ray are planning on moving to Oklahoma City the latter part of this week to make their home, having rented their home to Mr. and Mrs. Bevens, the new superintendent of the schools for Caddo.

Last Wednesday afternoon the Caddo Civic Club members motored to Durant where they enjoyed a most delightful meeting at the home of Mrs. H. W. Thompson, with Mrs. Ivan McGraw and Mrs. M. H. Taylor and Mrs. Thompson as hostesses.

 

The Woman’s Club

The Woman’s club met with Mrs. Crossett as hostess. Meeting was called to order by the president. Twelve members were present and two visitors, Mrs. D. O. Nail, Sr. and Mrs. R. L. Pace.

Ways and Means committee reported quilt sold; proceeds being used to purchase trophy case presented to the high school.

Mrs. McCalman was appointed as Parliamentarian in place of Mrs. Crossett, who has resigned.

Mrs. Miller called and expressed her appreciation for the quilt.

An interesting program on Nevada and Utah was led by Mrs. Bilbo and assisted by members of the club.

Club adjourned to meet June 20^th with Mrs. McCalman and Miss Ward.

The hostess served delicious refreshments. While the club was enjoying the social hour Mrs. Bilbo brought in a basket of gifts for Mrs. G. A. Crossett, who is leaving. It was a surprise to her, but she thanked them very sincerely.

 

W.M. Society

The Women’s Missionary Society met Tuesday afternoon at the Annex at 3 o’clock. The meeting was called to order by the president, Mrs. Carl Johnson and was opened with a song followed by a prayer by Mrs. L. M. Nettleton. The minutes of the last business meeting were approved and the reports of the officers were given.

The resignation of Mrs. Johnson was accepted, which automatically made Mrs. Crossett president. Mrs. McIntosh was then elected to this position and Mrs. Propps, secretary.

Mrs. Propps read the Bible lesson and Mrs. Johnson led in prayer.

After the meeting adjourned, Mrs.  Johnson was surprised by a shower of beautiful gifts presented by the members of the society who regret her intended departure.

A delicious salad course consisting of pineapple salad, crackers, iced tea, and angel food cake was served.

Commencement 1932

The Caddo Herald

May 20, 1932

Last Friday marked the annual closing of our public school for the year of 1931-32 with the commencement exercises of the eighth grade being held on that date. The commencement of the high school was held on Thursday evening.

Thus closed one of the most successful years in the school’s history. Much progress was reported by the school itself the student showed marked improvement in the interest of the schools and in work done. Awards were made to the following students:

Charlotte McCalman (whose scholastic record shows a straight “A” report through the year)

Jane Moore

Lois McIntosh

Doris Jane Wilson

James Goddard

Irene Kennedy

Nadine Guthrie

Lila Mae Briggs

Alma Sue Ware

Carroll Yeats

Rachael Womble

Miss Charlotte McCalman was awarded valedictory honors of the senior glass and Mss Lois McIntosh the salutatory honors.

Miss Irene Kennedy was awarded the Gorgas Memorial Medal.

Perfect attendance records were made by the following students:

Thomas Baxter

Irene Kennedy

Lila Mae Briggs

Inez Hogan

Orel McPherson

Neva Calhoun

James Blanks

W.E. McIntosh

Virginia Hogan

Ralph Adair

M.C. Bevens, who has been at the helm of our schools this year has been re-elected again for the coming year and this news will come to his many friends here with enthusiasm and we only wish for the schools here the success and improvement it has shown in the past