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Caddo County Oklahoma - Newspapers Submitted by: Sandy Miller ***************************************************************** ANADARKO AMERICAN January 7, 1915 Thursday Changes In County Officials Made This Week New Board of Commissioners Duly Inducted Into Office First of the Week Get To Work On The Job County Judge Johnston, Sheriff Cochran, Court Clerk Gillett, County Attorney Wamsley, New Ones The new county offcials are now at their respective posts of duty, having assumed their office Monday last. the old board of county commissioners, consisting of Clyde thompson, Tom Cummings and Tom Ottinger, gave way to the new board, consisting of Tom Ottinger, republican, re-elected from district one Daniel Vollmer, democrat, from district two, and Stephen P. Ratliff, democrat, from district three. The new commssioners settled right down to the duties of their office and took up the administrative work for the county where the old board left off, and went at their tasks as though they were determined to do their very best to give the county good service. While the retiring members are republicans, and as such have been subject to criticism from the opposition party, the American believes it can truthfully say that the old board has given the county a very good dministration and that there is very little to criticise. They are mere humans like the rest of us, and liable to err, but we are sure that in all that they did they had the best interests of the county at heart. In the name of the county we thank them for their services of the past several years. To the new board we desire to extend our congratulations over their assumption of the administrative business of the county, and to assure them that __ ____over way and in whatever manner we can we will aid them to give to the county so good an account of themselves that the people will be mightily well pleased, and will see that they are returned two year hence. Allthat we desire them to do is their duty as they see it and in accordance with their conscience. We have faith in their rectitude and honesty of purpose and in their desire to serve well their county. Remember boys, you are serving the WHOLE county--not any particular part of it, and you are the servants of the PEOPLE--not the servants of any one person or group or faction. Do your duty to the people and you will find the American right at your elbow ready to support you to the limit. The American felicitates County Judge C.R. Johnston on his ascension to the county bench. We are fully persuaded that he will render a good account of himself in the coming two years. To Grover C. Wamsley we extend our greetings. We have no doubt whatever that Mr. Wamsley will prove that he well deserved that big majority he received in his race for the office of county attorney. We are cetain that we voice the pleasure of all the people interested in the full vindication of the party's ability to efficiently serve the county when we say that the re-election of Ted Vedder means just that. His first term has been a good one, and he has served faithfully and well. His coming term will be no exception to the first--unless it should be even better, were that possible While we are democratic in political faith, we are not so extremely partizan as to withhold our greetings to the republican officials who succeeded in defeating our men for office--and so we say to Sheriff Cochan, Court Clerk Gillett and Assessor McCollum and Commissioner Tom Ottinger that we feel that they will give to the county a service which we may not criticise, but be proud of. We believe that the reputation of our county is as dear to them as it is to others, and that they will do nothing not in keeping with the splendid reputation we now enjoy. Boys, you may rest assured that the American will praise your good work and condem the bad, should you wander from the beaten path. Good luck to you. NAME RATLIFF CHAIRMAN The new board of county commissioners organized Monday by electing Commisssioner S.P. Ratliff chairman. We congratulate Mr. Ratliff on his selection and we believe that he will prove right worthy of the honor bestowed. CHECKING UP OFFICE James M. Thompson, of Oklahoma City, has been in the city for some time auditing the books of the clerk of the district court. Mr. Thompson informed the American that it would be several days before the work would be completed and that so far in the audit there was nothing out of the way. JUDGE JOHNSTON AS CUPID County Judge C.R. Johnston performed his first marriage ceremony Wednesday when he married Amos H. McClure and Miss Mary Wilson, both from Gracemont vicinity. It is said that the new judge, while approaching his duty with fear and trembling, succeeded in tying the knot properly. COUNTY PHYSICIAN The board of county commissioners Wednesday appointed Dr. A.P. Anderson of Anadarko, to be county physician. JANITOR HOLDS JOB John Gaspar, who has been the court house janitor for several years, was reappointed by the new board of county commisssioners. COUNTY FARM SUPT. H.C. Rooney, a farmer living out near Commissioner Dan Vollmer was appointed superintendent of the county farm, succeeding Geo. Smith, who served in that capacity under the old board. There were ten applicants for the place. MISS McRAE RETAINED Just before going to press we learn that County Clerk Vedder appointed as his third deputy clerk Miss Mae McRae, who has been his deputy during the past year, and who has given general satisfaction. ------------------------------------------------------ JOE HENSON DISCHARGED Joe Henson, charged with assault with intent to kill a party named Mashore, was discharged Wednesday by County Judge Johnston for want of evidence. ------------------------------------------------------ Death of C.S. Hibbs Father of Madame Smith Succumbs to Attack of Pneumonia Chester Silas Hibbs, father of Madame Smith, the milliner, died at Wichita Falls, Texas Dec. 31 at the advanced age of 68 years. The body was shipped to Anadarko, arriving Friday last, and the funeral was held Saturday afternoon from the residence of Madame Smith. Rev. Farrington, assisted by Rev. Hamrick, of the Methodist church, officiating. Interment was made in the Anadarko cemetery. The widow and all the children, with the exception of Mrs. Peter Ohm, of Huron, S.D., were present at the funeral. Mr. Hibbs was a pioneer citizen of Anadarko, coming here at the time of the opening. He was a brickmason by trade and followed his line here. He was at one time a member of the city council, serving four years and proving a good member, always working for the best interests of the city. During the past three years his health has been bad and he was unable to continue active work. Mr. and Mrs. Hibbs have been living in Wichita Falls, Texas, with sons who are in the contracting business. Quite a number of former friends and present city officials were in attendance at the funeral to show their respect. The bereaved wife and children have the sympathy of the community. ------------------------------------------------------ PLUM ASKING FOR PAROLE W.M. Plum, former mayor of Anadarko, who was on April 8, 1914, sentenced to six years in the penitentiary for forgery, is giving notice that he will apply to the board of prison control on Feb 1 for a pardon or parole. ------------------------------------------------------ STARKWEATHER-KUNKEL RECEPTION Mrs. W.H. Starkweather and Mrs. Chan Kunkel were 'at home' to about two hundred of their friends Thursday of last week at the home of Mrs. Starkweather. The ladies were met at the door by Mrs. I.E. Cox, ho directed them to the cloak room where they were welcomed by Mrs. John Pfaff, Jr. and Mrs. Charles Slemp. In the lower hall, Mrs. R.L. Lawrence gracefully presided over the punch bowl, after which the guests were received by Mrs. James Giddings and presented to the receiving line--Mrs. Starkweather, Ms. Chan Kunkel and Mrs. Gideon Kunkel. They were invited into the dining room by Mrs. J.E. White and Mrs. Louie E. McKnight. Here Mrs. J.E. Farrington, Mrs. Norman Kunkel, Mrs. Dixon and Mrs. Stephenson served brick ice cream and angel food cake. As each guest ascended to the second floo she was presented with beautiful carnations as favors. Here they were met by Mrs. A.J. Morris and Mrs. Chad McKnight and Mrs. William Snyder, who served coffee, wafers and after-dinner mints. Miss Lulu Gasper, with her orchestra, consisting of Messrs. Exendine, Snyder and Ross, furnished beautiful music for the occasion. The whole interior of the Starkweather home was a bower of beauty, wearing gay holiday attire of holly, mistletoe and evergreen, which greeted the eye everywhere. The shaded windows, with large green wreaths tied with red bows, large Christmas bells, ropes of red and white satin ribbon, softly-shaded candles and soul-inspiring music, made the occasion one long to be remembered. ----------------------------------------------------- NEW COUNTY OFFICIALS ANNOUNCE DEPUTIES County Attorney Wamsley Appoints Theo. Pruett To be Assistant COCHRAN KEEPS SUMMERS Court Clerk Deputy Goes to C.W. Smith of Lookeba---D.W. Brack and W.L. Cleveland Named County Attorney Wamsley has selected Ex-Representative Theodore Pruett to be deputy county attorney. Mr. Pruett has served in the office of county attorney heretofore, and will be a valuable aid to Mr. Wamsley. County Assessor McCllum says he will not appoint an office assistant, but will do the bulk of that work himself, securing only what assistance will be needed from time to time. He has not yet appointed the field men, but will do so soon. County Clerk Vedder has selected two of the three deputies he will need during the coming term. These are W.L. Cleveland and D.W. Brack. the third deputy will be selected later. Register of Deeds Arenda is holding on to the office, claiming he will not give it up until the courts decide the constitutionality of the act consolidating the offices of county clerk and register of deeds. As a result Mr. Vedder will be delayed in securing possession of the office. Court Clerk Gillett experienced no trouble in getting possession of the office, Theo. G. Oelke relinquishing the office without a struggle. It is understood that in the event the court decides the act unconstitutional Mr. Oelke will be placed in possession of the office. Mr. Gillett has appointed as his deputy C.W. Smith, heretofore assistant cashier of the Sate bank at Lookeba. Mr. Smith is a very nice appearing and gentlemanly young man, and will make friends in his new position. Sheriff Cochran assumed his place Monday, and announced the appointment of J. L. Summers to succeed himself as undersheriff. Other deputies appointed are J.R. Cox of Binger and A.J. Blankenship, former sherifff, who will stay with Mr. Cochran for several months at least. It is believed that Mr. Cochran will name A.J. Brown of Carnegie, to be the jailer. BASKET BALL SEASON OPENS The boys' basket ball team of the Anadarko high school won their first game of the season last Friday night. the boys of the Verden high school were defeated by a score of 52 to 24. The high school athletic association has fitted up a room on Broadway between Sixth and Seventh streets, with a court and seats for spectators and games will be played there regularly. The girls' team has not played yet this season, but will match their skill with the girls of Carnegie high school Friday night, Jan. 8. On the same evening the boys will play Hinton high school. NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE STATE OF OKLAHOMA, County of Caddo Agnes Levern Davenport and Elden Obert Davenport, minor heirs of Alvin Davenport, deceased, by Zella Davenport, their mother and next friend, and Zella Davenport, Plaintiffs VS Laura A. Davenport, Amanda J. Hite, Dora E. Palmer, I.O. Davenport, Essie Barnes and C.S. Davenport, Defendents ---------------------------------------------------- January 14, 1915 Curt Bleakley Dead Curt Bleakley of Gracemont, a brother of William Bleakley, of this city, died last Saturday afternoon of Bright's disease. He was 28 years of age. The funeral services were held at 11 o'clock Sunday and interment took place in the McClure cemetery near Cullen. Deceased was engaged in the livery business in Gracemont for several years. His mother, Mrs. J.D. Bleakley, resides in Whitebread township and another brother in Shawnee, Oklahoma. ------------------------------------------------------ Stolen Horses Recovered A Long Chase After Organized Band Ends Near Cement The Hawkins gang of horsethieves if now believed to be broken up and the last of the stock recovered. Several animals stolen from near Idabel and points near the Arkansas line were disposed of in the neighborhood of Chickasha and Alex. Monday a horse sold by the gang to Louis Hines, was found near Cement and identified by the former owner, R.L. Sutton of Idabel. Hawkins and his associates , it is alleged, stole the horses near Idabel, rode them to Chickasha, sold them and proceeded to the Foster farm near Alex on the night of Dec. 19, where two horses were stolen and taken to the rendevous of the band near the Arkansas state line. Sam Hawkins, the leader, was arrested Friday at Ashdown, Ark. Sutton got all his stock. ------------------------------------------------------ COUNTY HAPPENINGS News Notes of Events in Various Sections of Caddo APACHE PAYS OFF DEBT Liquidates Bonded Indebtedness Twenty Years Ahead of Time For Maturity Good for Good Old Apache Some town, that little city of Apache--and don't you forget it. Here we read in the Apache Review that the town council has paid up and canceled $5000 of the water works and light bonds, which were not due till 1935--twenty years before it was necessary to retire the indebtedness. Do you know that this is a little out of the ordinary? The usual way is for towns to fail to meet the obligation at the time falling due, and ask for an extension. In the case of Apache the debt was canceled so long before due that the city will according to the Review, save $275 a year interest charges of a total of $5500. We believe Apache has a right _________. ------------------------------------------------------ NEW GROCERY FOR ALFALFA Clark King, according to the Gracemont Herald, has purchased the grocery stock of J.C. Harrison, and moved the same to Alfalfa where he will engage in the grocery business for himself. The American wishes Mr. King success in his new field. ----------------------------------------------------- BUSINESS CHANGE AT CARNEGIE Among the business changes this week is the dissointion of partnership of the firm of Appleby & Ture. J.M., W.O. and R.G. Appleby retain the feed, seed and oil business, while Mr. True will deal in poultry and produce. For a short Mr. True will conduct business at the old stand. The applebys will continue business at the same place.--Carnegie Herald. ------------------------------------------------------ APACHE BANK CHANGE Apache Review; The Apache State Bank passed into the hands of its new management this week. The new cashier, Mr. Hanna, arrived from Ardmore Tuesday and took charge of the affairs of the bank. Mr. Benedict, who has been chasier of the bank for several years, retiring. ----------------------------------------------------- GARAGE IN NEW QUARTERS The Carnegie garage moved Saturday to their new quarters in the Brick barn. The building has been remodeled and a new brick floor put in, and new machinery will be installed, making it one of the best equipped garages in this part of the state. Carnegie Herald. ----------------------------------------------------- CO-PARTNERHIP FORMED Binger Journal--Wm. Smith and Wm. Risch have formed a partnership as Smith & Risch and will do general blacksmithing and repair work of all kinds at the old stand of Wm. Smith, 1 door east of the lumber yard. ----------------------------------------------------- NEW STORE FOR FORT COBB Ft. Cobb Record-Mr. T.J. Driggers of Chickasha, is here to arrange and manage the Enterprise store, now moving in here from Chickasha. This store will occupy one of the VanEaton buildings lately vacated by the picture show. ----------------------------------------------------- LOTS OF COTTON AT COBB Ft. Cobb Record--About 100 bales of cotton reached here in one batch this week. One of the teamsters said there were four or five hundred there to move when the roads got better. ----------------------------------------------------- ARENDS GAVE UP OFFICE Register of Deeds Arends who at first thought it would be the proper thing to hold on to the office until the courts had decided the constitutionality of the consolidation act, thought better of it and decided that he would turn the office over to County Clerk Vedder, which he did. It is understood, believe, that in the event the courts decide the act unconstitutional that Mr. Arends will be place in possession of the office.