Some Items from Davis News, Feb. 14, 21, 1924
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Some Items from Davis News, Feb. 14, 21, 1924
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The Davis News
Davis, Murray County, Oklahoma
February 14, 1924
Engaged by Wednesday
The Juniors, under the direction of their sponsor, will present one of the most interesting plays of the Friday night, Feb. 15, at the high school auditorium. This play with all-star case is to be given in order to raise funds for the Junior-Senior banquet.
C. H. KEITH for Treasurer
C. H. KEITH seeks to be the next treasurer of Murray County. Mr. Keith, familiarly called ‘Chess’ by his friends, was born in Georgia, but has lived in Oklahoma the past 17 years. Fifteen years of that time has been spent on his farm one mile south of Sulphur… having assisted his father who served four terms as tax collector in Georgia…
Methodist Men’s Club Organized Monday Night
The organization of the Methodist Men’s club was effected Monday night by the election of O. M. WOODWARD as president, PROF. D. H. SMITH, vice president, and R. C. KAY as secretary and treasurer.
Laff-a-Club
A delightfully evening was spent at the home of MISS LAURA TURNER, Tuesday, Feb. 12 with Misses TURNER and RAMSEY as hostesses. Roll call was answered with an interesting event of the cinema world. After a short business meeting, bridge was played throughout the evening and MRS. TOM GREER received favor for high score. The club was glad to have MRS. E. B TURNER as guest.
Twentieth Century Club
The Twentieth Century Club met with MRS. CARL KAY on Feb. 6 with 12 members present.
J. T. HARDIN for Tax Assessor
JOHN T. HARDEN is in the race for tax assessor. More than 25 years ago, Mr. Harden came to Davis from Clarksville, Texas where he served four years as county weigher and four years as assessor.
W. K. CRIPPEN to Run
W. E. CRIPPEN, county commissioner from this district, will run for re-election.
Dougherty News
W. C. HERRING of the East Central State Teachers’ College will visit our school this week.
The Dougherty girls will play a basketball game with the O. S. D. girls on the local court, Feb. 18.
J. J. HODGES and MISS BEULAH COOKE attended the teachers’ association at Oklahoma City.
Mr. and Mrs. L. D. GRIFFIN, LOIS BARRETT, and OPAL BARKER motored to Sulphur Saturday.
MRS. J. R. RISON of Gainesville spent the weekend here.
MISS MILDRED CARTER and MRS. W. B. CRAWFORD spent the weekend here with their sister, MRS. TOM MCGIBONEY.
ROY MAYS, FRANCIS GRAVES, and EARNEST RAY of Berwyn were here Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. LEE HOWELL were in Sulphur Saturday.
JOICE COX and WALTER DOGGITT who are employed at Ardmore were in Dougherty Sunday.
MRS. FANNIE GRADY spent the weekend in Davis.
TOM MCGIBONEY and J. H. SAMPLES made a business tri0p to Sulphur.
The Davis town team played a game of basketball with Dougherty on the local court. Dougherty won 33 to 12.
Mr. and Mrs. P. M. COX and daughters were in Bethany Sunday.
Hennepin Items
It has been announced that BRO. JOHN FERGUSON of Davis will preach for us next Saturday.
MISS ELLYN FREDERICK returned Sunday after visiting home folks at El Reno.
MRS. MARVIN PETERMAN returned Monday to Davis with a pleasant visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. LANNOM.
H. L. LOONEY has his new store building almost completed and will soon be ready for business.
Mr. and Mrs. MATT RUSSELL of the Russell community visited homefolks Sunday.
ANDREW LANNON moved Wednesday to his new home in Wynnewood.
PROF. F. E. FREDERICK and wife returned from Oklahoma City where they attended the teachers’ association convention. They made the trip overland in a new Ford coupe purchased while in the city.
B. J. JOHNSTON will move next week to his farm recently purchased near Maysville.
Chigley News
There was a pie supper here Saturday night, well attended, having 27 pies which brought $23.60. We have our new song books ordered and will have them Saturday night.
ABLE BROWN and his friends were here last Saturday and sang for us. He is going to teach a singing class here in about two weeks.
MR. ELLSWORTH and his daughter MISS ANNIE MARIE ELLSWORTH from Wynnewood came to the pie supper.
If any one knows where JAP LANDERS is, will you please tell him he is wanted at Chigley to fix the organ.
There was a party at JESS HUCKS’ last Friday night. All reported an enjoyable time.
MISS TEDDY MORRIS left Wednesday to attend the teachers’ meeting at Oklahoma City, but MR. CLEMMONS taught school in his room.
Iona came down Sunday to play basketball and got defeated.
W. T. ROZZELL and BILL STONE entertained the congregation Saturday night with music.
Sunshine News
There was Sunday school Sunday evening. A large crowd attended.
REV. and MRS. H. D. LOW and family spent the weekend with relatives at Lindsay.
MISS RUE SMITH was the guest of MISS JOHNNIE RAMSEY Saturday.
MISS WINNIE WOODS was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. STEVE LOW Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. HENRY SEAL are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. ROWE this week.
WILLIE GREEN visited relatives at Russell Saturday and Sunday, but something or someone caused him to be back for the singing Sunday night.
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. WOODS were guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. GREEN Saturday.
We are kindly inclined to believe WILLIAM LOW is thinking of tying his horse at LIGE SMITH’s gate on Sunday evening, but we don’t know the exact reasons, yet.
Fairview Items
The pie supper at Fairview last Friday night was a great success.
MISS THELMA ELMORE of Rocky Point spent the weekend with her sister, Mrs. GETTLE of Fairview.
M. H. TURNER and family of Davis visited MRS. HENRY HARRELL Sunday.
MISS CLARK spent Sunday with Mrs. MARCUS THOMAS.
FLOYD HICKS and family visited Mr. and Mrs. HENRY HARRELL Sunday.
MRS. CROW and MRS. HICKS were visited the home of MARCUS THOMAS’ Monday.
Little J. B. THOMAS is quite ill with whooping cough.
MRS. WELLS has been quite sick this past week.
THOMAS BRISENDINE is improving.
MRS. JOHN FRANCE was ill last week.
Mr. and Mrs. JOHN DURHAM spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. JOHN FRANCE.
MISS VELMA CHADWICK of Mill Creek spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. N. A. CHADWICK.
Of Local Interest
The residence of ROY TIGERT was destroyed by fire about 6 p.m. Monday. The fire started when Mrs. Tigert was filling a gasoline lamp. The flames spread so quickly that none of the household goods could be got out and the house and contents were a total loss with no insurance. The house belonged to H. D. SMITH, whose home is in the same block. Mr. Tigert is employed at the Harper garage.
Mr. and Mrs. WALTER COX of Stroud are here to visit his sister, MRS. R. B. HUTCHINS. Mr. Cox went to Sulphur for treatment and an operation at the Williamson hospital.
Monday night of this week, the Dougherty basketball team came to Davis and decided to take care of the Davis Pierce Arrows, but they soon found out it was too big a job. At the close of the game, the score stood 18 to 58 in favor of the Davis Pierce Arrows.
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February 21, 1924
MRS. EDNA SWEARENGIN seeks re-election as court clerk.
Death of S. P. HUNTER
Through a letter to friends here the death of S. P. HUNTER at Childress, Texas on Feb. 12th became known. Mr. Hunter was a citizen of Davis for many years and was engaged in the saddlery and harness business. He left here 12 years ago, going to Dallas where he remained a couple of years, and has lived in Carlsbad, New Mexico, the past ten years. He was a good citizen, a fine man, and Davis citizens are sorry of learn of his death. He was a Presbyterian and was active in church work here. Bad health overtaking him, he left Carlsbad and went to his former home, Childress where he passed away. He is survived by his wife and one daughter, MRS. LAWRENCE MCADOO.
Notice to Our Friends and Customers
Starting March 1, 1924, we, the undersigned garages of Davis, will put our places on a cash basis… Harper’s Garage by S. B. HARPER; Davis Garage by PETERMAN Bros.; Palace Garage by T. H. HORTON; SAM P. HALE Motor Co. by SAM P. HALE.
Basketball
Next Saturday night at the Davis gym, the Davis Pierce Arrows play the team from the Deaf School at Sulphur.
Childers Co. Brings in 3 New Wells
Within the last three weeks, three new oil wells have been brought in in the Homer field by the Childers Oil & Gas Co. Mr. Childers resides in Davis.
F. S. HUNT for County Commissioner
BRYAN WILSON died Feb. 11th in Arizona
A telegram received by MRS. C. O. WARREN announced the sad news of the death of BRYAN WILSON at Desert Inn Hospital, Phoenix, Arizona, Feb. 11th. Bryan, as he is known by Davis friend, had the flu in January of last year which settled in his lungs. He went to Arizona in August of last year…. Three brothers and one sister, A. C. WILSON of N. M., LOYD of Texas, HOMER of Rodeo, New Mexico, and a sister Mrs. Inez in St. Louis, Missouri.
Cards announcing the marriage of VERNON H. FIELDING and MISS ROSE KIRKPATRICK at San Diego, California last Thursday have been received by Davis friends. The contracting parties are employed in the railroad office at Dodge City, Kansas and were married while on a vacation in California. The groom was born and raised in Davis, a son of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. FIELDIGN of Sulphur and grandson of Mr. and Mrs. O. M. WARE of this city.
W. S. BELL for Constable
Mr. Bell has been a nightwatchman here for years.
C. L. STONE returned from a few days business trip to Oklahoma City.
MESDAMES SLOVER, RICHARDSON, and REEDY, accompanied by Mr. Slover, motored to Ardmore yesterday.
G. M. DODSON laid the foundation yesterday for a five room bungalow on his lot in west part of town.
W. M. FINDLEY, who was operated on at Sulphur about a month ago, was brought home Sunday. He seems to be rapidly improving.
Next week, O. C. FRANCIS will begin remodeling his dwelling. He will change it into a bungalow and modernize it inside and out.
MRS. SAM P. HALE left for Sherman, Texas to attend an alumni reception at the Kidd-Key college.
WALTER COX, who was operated on at Williamson Hospital, is reported as doing nicely and will probably be brought to Davis in a few days. He is the brother of MRS. R. B. HUTCHINS.
For rent--my home place, the W. H. RICHARDSON place, and the second place of my home. R. L. FREEMAN
W. L. SPRINGER, Santa Fe agent, attended the loss and damage conference of railroad men in Fort Worth last Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. JOHN JOHNSON, who live on the GEORGE Pierce place near Davis, gave a big turkey dinner last Sunday in honor of the 83rd birthday of MRS. JOHNSON’s father, ‘UNCLE JOE’ WARREN. The families of JULIAN DICKSON, G. W. PULLEN, CECIL PULLEN, C. M. CREWS, WILL HARRIS and JOHN HARRIS of Sulphur were present and enjoyed the dinner and the day with Uncle Joe who is an old Confederate soldier and a fine old gentleman. He has lived in and around Davis the past 18 years.
A Ford car belonging to T. G WARNOCK of Oklahoma City, which has been stored in the Palace Garage for some time, caught fire about midnight last Thursday and caused the fire department to be called out. The car’s upholstery was burned off. There was a camping outfit in the back of the car and it is presumed that mice got hold of the matches and started the fire.
Hennepin Items
The county superintendent MASON HART visited the school.
MRS. E. R KING, LOYD W. KING and MRS. H. G. LOONEY returned Sunday from Dallas where they were called the first of the week on account of the illness of NATHAN ROSS whose condition when they left was improved.
B. F. LOONEY of Pauls Valley was a business visitor last week.
The band boys will render a play on Tuesday night, March 4th,, the title of which is ‘Out in the Street.’ The proceeds will be spent for general expenses of the band.
MISS ANNIE WINGO entertained the young folks with a party Friday night. All reported a nice time.
MRS. JOE MARTIN of Davis is visiting relatives here.
OLIN WILSON was a visitor here Friday. He was on his way to WILSON to take his position there after being transferred to Shawnee for several weeks.
The Hennepin basketball girls will play a matched game with the Woodland team on the Woodland court next Friday afternoon.
MRS. V. E. MORTON and MRS. V. MCNEIL of Wynnewood visited home folks last week.
JESSE SHORT and MISS CLARA MARTIN and MISS PEARL SHORT visited friends at Hennepin Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. R. D. L. MEEKS were in Davis Sunday visiting Mr. FINDLEY who was brought there from the Williamson hospital Sunday.
The Christian Endeavor Sunday night under of the leadership of MISS RUBY WINGO was well attended.
A. D. JOHNSON and family moved to their new home near Maysville.
WLATER MORTON and family left Saturday to reside at Graham.
MRS. W. F. MCNEILL leaves this week to visit relatives at Drumright.
JOE B. POE was a visitor here Sunday.
Fairview Items
There will be a Literary at the school house Friday night, Feb. 22nd. Everybody invited.
MISS BEULA CLARK spent the weekend at Sulphur and Hickory.
Mr. and Mrs. JOHNIE FRANTZ spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. JOHNIE DURHAM.
MRS. MAUDIE FRANTZ spent Sunday with homefolks.
MISS MYRTLE GARGIS spent Sunday night with her sister at Davis.
Mr. and Mrs. GARGIS and family visited the family of E. G. HOLLAND Sunday.
J. H. BUCHANAN and family of Sulphur with Mr. and Mrs. W. M. BUCHANAN Sunday.
HERBERT BUCHANAN spent Sunday with J. T. HARRELL.
MISS EUNICE CHADWICK was the guest of MISS DORA VERNON Sunday.
There was a party at Mr. and Mrs. PITCHFORD’s last Thursday. All reported a good time.
MISS BESSIE CARPENTER spent Sunday with MISS BERNICE Wells.
MISS IDA CHADRICK spent Sunday with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. TRUITT.
MISS BERNICE Wells, MISS ERA CHAFFLIN and FOSTER Wells attended the singing at Sunshine Sunday night.
MISS MYRTLE GARGIS was the guest of MISS ATTIE SELPH Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. JOHN BOUNDS and family spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. PERRY THOMASSON.
Chigley News
The new song books came in Saturday and there was fine singing Sunday night.
WALTER BOREN and wife from Iona cam Sunday night to help sing.
BROTHER ABSTON preached an interesting sermon Sunday.
MRS. R. A WEBB, who has been down for 10 weeks, is reported to be showing a small improvement,.
Chigley basketball team went to Wheeler last Friday to challenge a game. The scores were 23 to 20 in Favor of Wheeler.
ABLE BROWN is going to teach a singing school here beginning Monday night.
VIRGIL GREEN and wife moved from Ardmore to MR. BRISTOL’s farm.
Mr. and Mrs. NORT MOSES and family are preparing to leave for Texas this week.
Mr. and Mrs. MORRIS went to visit their son, WELCOME MORRIS, who lives in Tulsa and is very ill with flu.
We are expecting Sunshine to come and play basketball.
MISS TEDDY MORRIS spent the weekend at Sulphur.
ARTHUR HOFFMAN and KENNETH ROSE from New Hope and OSCAR REED and RAYMOND Dougherty from Iona were here Sunday.
MRS. L. D. CLARY is visiting her daughter at Calvin.
Dougherty News
The following boys played for the Dougherty basketball team: THAD GARDENHIRE, J. T. NEAL, ‘KID’ ROSS, BILL JAMES, THOMAS THORNTON, JOHN T. TOMLINSON, HUNTER TOMLINSON, DOE NEAL, and BUSTER LEWIS.
The girls won their game easily and were at no time threatened by opponents.
Points during the game with Berwyn:
Dougherty boys, GARDENHIRE, 5; JAMES 6; THORNTON, 1
Girls--HOOPER 20, ALLDAY 8, BRUBAKER 4.
MRS. VELMA MORGAN of Thackerville spent the weekend here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. THORNTON.
LEE JONES made a business trip to Davis.
MISSES VERA JAMES and EDNA MCCLURE and Messrs. DRANNON, OWENS and ROY WILKINS were in Dougherty Saturday night.
Mr. and Mrs. TOM MCGIBONEY and Mrs. SIM LANSFORD were in Sulphur Saturday.
ROY MAYS, ERNEST GUESS, and ERVIN JAMES of Berwyn were visitors here Sunday.
SAM JONES and LEE JONES who have been visiting in Duncan and Ardmore returned home here.
MRS. P. C. HOLDSCLAW of Sulphur has been here nursing her son ROY HUNTER who is seriously ill.
LOYD SAMPLES and CLAUDE WILLIAMS were in Ardmore Sunday.
MRS. N. B. BRUBAKER and daughters were in Davis Saturday.
MRS. LOCKETT and little daughter were in Davis Saturday.
OLLIE MOORE has moved to Dougherty from Crusher.
JACK HERRING made a business trip to Davis.
Mr. and Mrs. L. D. GRIFFIN and Mr. and Mrs. J. J. HUNTER motored to Sulphur Sunday.
WLATER JONES is racing the streets of Dougherty in a red racer and GENE CALL is not far behind in a new Ford roadster.
A birthday party was given Saturday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. OLAND DEEL in honor of their son CLARENCE’s 17th birthday. The entire evening was enjoyed with card games and dancing, after which refreshments were served.
Euterpean Music Club
The student recital with CORINNE ADLER and THELMA CRIPPEN as leaders, given at the home of MRS. SAM ADES, Feb. 13, was one of the most enjoyable affairs given this season. Mrs. Ades’ home was beautiful, a profusion of cupids and hearts added to the decorations of the room. Guests for the afternoon were Mesdames ADAMS, GANT PETERMAN, CROSSETT, JIM KELLY, IKE ADLER, TOM GREER, W. A. SMITH, T. H. SLOVER, MOSE CHIGLEY, BURGESS, and MISS LUCILLE HUTCHINS. A splendid program given by student members was as follows:
BERNICE NORMAN--Piano solo
JIMMIE RUTH and MARY JO KELLY--Piano duet
GENEVIEVE GREER--Piano solo
BESSIE JOHNSON and GRACE HARRIS--Piano duet
EDITH SLOVER--Reading
MARGUERETE DRAUGHON--Violin solo
THELMA CRIPPEN--Voice solo
LILLIAN WOLF--Piano solo
MARY FAY CROSSETT and GRACE HARRIS-Piano solo
MARY LOUISE SMITH--Voice solo
MARY LUCILLE WOODWARD, CORINNE ADLER, WAHNETA CHIGLEY--Piano trio
The Davis News
Davis, Murray County, Oklahoma
February 14, 1924
Engaged by Wednesday
The Juniors, under the direction of their sponsor, will present one of the most interesting plays of the Friday night, Feb. 15, at the high school auditorium. This play with all-star case is to be given in order to raise funds for the Junior-Senior banquet.
C. H. KEITH for Treasurer
C. H. KEITH seeks to be the next treasurer of Murray County. Mr. Keith, familiarly called ‘Chess’ by his friends, was born in Georgia, but has lived in Oklahoma the past 17 years. Fifteen years of that time has been spent on his farm one mile south of Sulphur… having assisted his father who served four terms as tax collector in Georgia…
Methodist Men’s Club Organized Monday Night
The organization of the Methodist Men’s club was effected Monday night by the election of O. M. WOODWARD as president, PROF. D. H. SMITH, vice president, and R. C. KAY as secretary and treasurer.
Laff-a-Club
A delightfully evening was spent at the home of MISS LAURA TURNER, Tuesday, Feb. 12 with Misses TURNER and RAMSEY as hostesses. Roll call was answered with an interesting event of the cinema world. After a short business meeting, bridge was played throughout the evening and MRS. TOM GREER received favor for high score. The club was glad to have MRS. E. B TURNER as guest.
Twentieth Century Club
The Twentieth Century Club met with MRS. CARL KAY on Feb. 6 with 12 members present.
J. T. HARDIN for Tax Assessor
JOHN T. HARDEN is in the race for tax assessor. More than 25 years ago, Mr. Harden came to Davis from Clarksville, Texas where he served four years as county weigher and four years as assessor.
W. K. CRIPPEN to Run
W. E. CRIPPEN, county commissioner from this district, will run for re-election.
Dougherty News
W. C. HERRING of the East Central State Teachers’ College will visit our school this week.
The Dougherty girls will play a basketball game with the O. S. D. girls on the local court, Feb. 18.
J. J. HODGES and MISS BEULAH COOKE attended the teachers’ association at Oklahoma City.
Mr. and Mrs. L. D. GRIFFIN, LOIS BARRETT, and OPAL BARKER motored to Sulphur Saturday.
MRS. J. R. RISON of Gainesville spent the weekend here.
MISS MILDRED CARTER and MRS. W. B. CRAWFORD spent the weekend here with their sister, MRS. TOM MCGIBONEY.
ROY MAYS, FRANCIS GRAVES, and EARNEST RAY of Berwyn were here Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. LEE HOWELL were in Sulphur Saturday.
JOICE COX and WALTER DOGGITT who are employed at Ardmore were in Dougherty Sunday.
MRS. FANNIE GRADY spent the weekend in Davis.
TOM MCGIBONEY and J. H. SAMPLES made a business tri0p to Sulphur.
The Davis town team played a game of basketball with Dougherty on the local court. Dougherty won 33 to 12.
Mr. and Mrs. P. M. COX and daughters were in Bethany Sunday.
Hennepin Items
It has been announced that BRO. JOHN FERGUSON of Davis will preach for us next Saturday.
MISS ELLYN FREDERICK returned Sunday after visiting home folks at El Reno.
MRS. MARVIN PETERMAN returned Monday to Davis with a pleasant visit with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. R. LANNOM.
H. L. LOONEY has his new store building almost completed and will soon be ready for business.
Mr. and Mrs. MATT RUSSELL of the Russell community visited homefolks Sunday.
ANDREW LANNON moved Wednesday to his new home in Wynnewood.
PROF. F. E. FREDERICK and wife returned from Oklahoma City where they attended the teachers’ association convention. They made the trip overland in a new Ford coupe purchased while in the city.
B. J. JOHNSTON will move next week to his farm recently purchased near Maysville.
Chigley News
There was a pie supper here Saturday night, well attended, having 27 pies which brought $23.60. We have our new song books ordered and will have them Saturday night.
ABLE BROWN and his friends were here last Saturday and sang for us. He is going to teach a singing class here in about two weeks.
MR. ELLSWORTH and his daughter MISS ANNIE MARIE ELLSWORTH from Wynnewood came to the pie supper.
If any one knows where JAP LANDERS is, will you please tell him he is wanted at Chigley to fix the organ.
There was a party at JESS HUCKS’ last Friday night. All reported an enjoyable time.
MISS TEDDY MORRIS left Wednesday to attend the teachers’ meeting at Oklahoma City, but MR. CLEMMONS taught school in his room.
Iona came down Sunday to play basketball and got defeated.
W. T. ROZZELL and BILL STONE entertained the congregation Saturday night with music.
Sunshine News
There was Sunday school Sunday evening. A large crowd attended.
REV. and MRS. H. D. LOW and family spent the weekend with relatives at Lindsay.
MISS RUE SMITH was the guest of MISS JOHNNIE RAMSEY Saturday.
MISS WINNIE WOODS was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. STEVE LOW Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. HENRY SEAL are visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. ROWE this week.
WILLIE GREEN visited relatives at Russell Saturday and Sunday, but something or someone caused him to be back for the singing Sunday night.
Mr. and Mrs. W. H. WOODS were guests of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. GREEN Saturday.
We are kindly inclined to believe WILLIAM LOW is thinking of tying his horse at LIGE SMITH’s gate on Sunday evening, but we don’t know the exact reasons, yet.
Fairview Items
The pie supper at Fairview last Friday night was a great success.
MISS THELMA ELMORE of Rocky Point spent the weekend with her sister, Mrs. GETTLE of Fairview.
M. H. TURNER and family of Davis visited MRS. HENRY HARRELL Sunday.
MISS CLARK spent Sunday with Mrs. MARCUS THOMAS.
FLOYD HICKS and family visited Mr. and Mrs. HENRY HARRELL Sunday.
MRS. CROW and MRS. HICKS were visited the home of MARCUS THOMAS’ Monday.
Little J. B. THOMAS is quite ill with whooping cough.
MRS. WELLS has been quite sick this past week.
THOMAS BRISENDINE is improving.
MRS. JOHN FRANCE was ill last week.
Mr. and Mrs. JOHN DURHAM spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. JOHN FRANCE.
MISS VELMA CHADWICK of Mill Creek spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. N. A. CHADWICK.
Of Local Interest
The residence of ROY TIGERT was destroyed by fire about 6 p.m. Monday. The fire started when Mrs. Tigert was filling a gasoline lamp. The flames spread so quickly that none of the household goods could be got out and the house and contents were a total loss with no insurance. The house belonged to H. D. SMITH, whose home is in the same block. Mr. Tigert is employed at the Harper garage.
Mr. and Mrs. WALTER COX of Stroud are here to visit his sister, MRS. R. B. HUTCHINS. Mr. Cox went to Sulphur for treatment and an operation at the Williamson hospital.
Monday night of this week, the Dougherty basketball team came to Davis and decided to take care of the Davis Pierce Arrows, but they soon found out it was too big a job. At the close of the game, the score stood 18 to 58 in favor of the Davis Pierce Arrows.
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February 21, 1924
MRS. EDNA SWEARENGIN seeks re-election as court clerk.
Death of S. P. HUNTER
Through a letter to friends here the death of S. P. HUNTER at Childress, Texas on Feb. 12th became known. Mr. Hunter was a citizen of Davis for many years and was engaged in the saddlery and harness business. He left here 12 years ago, going to Dallas where he remained a couple of years, and has lived in Carlsbad, New Mexico, the past ten years. He was a good citizen, a fine man, and Davis citizens are sorry of learn of his death. He was a Presbyterian and was active in church work here. Bad health overtaking him, he left Carlsbad and went to his former home, Childress where he passed away. He is survived by his wife and one daughter, MRS. LAWRENCE MCADOO.
Notice to Our Friends and Customers
Starting March 1, 1924, we, the undersigned garages of Davis, will put our places on a cash basis… Harper’s Garage by S. B. HARPER; Davis Garage by PETERMAN Bros.; Palace Garage by T. H. HORTON; SAM P. HALE Motor Co. by SAM P. HALE.
Basketball
Next Saturday night at the Davis gym, the Davis Pierce Arrows play the team from the Deaf School at Sulphur.
Childers Co. Brings in 3 New Wells
Within the last three weeks, three new oil wells have been brought in in the Homer field by the Childers Oil & Gas Co. Mr. Childers resides in Davis.
F. S. HUNT for County Commissioner
BRYAN WILSON died Feb. 11th in Arizona
A telegram received by MRS. C. O. WARREN announced the sad news of the death of BRYAN WILSON at Desert Inn Hospital, Phoenix, Arizona, Feb. 11th. Bryan, as he is known by Davis friend, had the flu in January of last year which settled in his lungs. He went to Arizona in August of last year…. Three brothers and one sister, A. C. WILSON of N. M., LOYD of Texas, HOMER of Rodeo, New Mexico, and a sister Mrs. Inez in St. Louis, Missouri.
Cards announcing the marriage of VERNON H. FIELDING and MISS ROSE KIRKPATRICK at San Diego, California last Thursday have been received by Davis friends. The contracting parties are employed in the railroad office at Dodge City, Kansas and were married while on a vacation in California. The groom was born and raised in Davis, a son of Mr. and Mrs. H. W. FIELDIGN of Sulphur and grandson of Mr. and Mrs. O. M. WARE of this city.
W. S. BELL for Constable
Mr. Bell has been a nightwatchman here for years.
C. L. STONE returned from a few days business trip to Oklahoma City.
MESDAMES SLOVER, RICHARDSON, and REEDY, accompanied by Mr. Slover, motored to Ardmore yesterday.
G. M. DODSON laid the foundation yesterday for a five room bungalow on his lot in west part of town.
W. M. FINDLEY, who was operated on at Sulphur about a month ago, was brought home Sunday. He seems to be rapidly improving.
Next week, O. C. FRANCIS will begin remodeling his dwelling. He will change it into a bungalow and modernize it inside and out.
MRS. SAM P. HALE left for Sherman, Texas to attend an alumni reception at the Kidd-Key college.
WALTER COX, who was operated on at Williamson Hospital, is reported as doing nicely and will probably be brought to Davis in a few days. He is the brother of MRS. R. B. HUTCHINS.
For rent--my home place, the W. H. RICHARDSON place, and the second place of my home. R. L. FREEMAN
W. L. SPRINGER, Santa Fe agent, attended the loss and damage conference of railroad men in Fort Worth last Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. JOHN JOHNSON, who live on the GEORGE Pierce place near Davis, gave a big turkey dinner last Sunday in honor of the 83rd birthday of MRS. JOHNSON’s father, ‘UNCLE JOE’ WARREN. The families of JULIAN DICKSON, G. W. PULLEN, CECIL PULLEN, C. M. CREWS, WILL HARRIS and JOHN HARRIS of Sulphur were present and enjoyed the dinner and the day with Uncle Joe who is an old Confederate soldier and a fine old gentleman. He has lived in and around Davis the past 18 years.
A Ford car belonging to T. G WARNOCK of Oklahoma City, which has been stored in the Palace Garage for some time, caught fire about midnight last Thursday and caused the fire department to be called out. The car’s upholstery was burned off. There was a camping outfit in the back of the car and it is presumed that mice got hold of the matches and started the fire.
Hennepin Items
The county superintendent MASON HART visited the school.
MRS. E. R KING, LOYD W. KING and MRS. H. G. LOONEY returned Sunday from Dallas where they were called the first of the week on account of the illness of NATHAN ROSS whose condition when they left was improved.
B. F. LOONEY of Pauls Valley was a business visitor last week.
The band boys will render a play on Tuesday night, March 4th,, the title of which is ‘Out in the Street.’ The proceeds will be spent for general expenses of the band.
MISS ANNIE WINGO entertained the young folks with a party Friday night. All reported a nice time.
MRS. JOE MARTIN of Davis is visiting relatives here.
OLIN WILSON was a visitor here Friday. He was on his way to WILSON to take his position there after being transferred to Shawnee for several weeks.
The Hennepin basketball girls will play a matched game with the Woodland team on the Woodland court next Friday afternoon.
MRS. V. E. MORTON and MRS. V. MCNEIL of Wynnewood visited home folks last week.
JESSE SHORT and MISS CLARA MARTIN and MISS PEARL SHORT visited friends at Hennepin Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. R. D. L. MEEKS were in Davis Sunday visiting Mr. FINDLEY who was brought there from the Williamson hospital Sunday.
The Christian Endeavor Sunday night under of the leadership of MISS RUBY WINGO was well attended.
A. D. JOHNSON and family moved to their new home near Maysville.
WLATER MORTON and family left Saturday to reside at Graham.
MRS. W. F. MCNEILL leaves this week to visit relatives at Drumright.
JOE B. POE was a visitor here Sunday.
Fairview Items
There will be a Literary at the school house Friday night, Feb. 22nd. Everybody invited.
MISS BEULA CLARK spent the weekend at Sulphur and Hickory.
Mr. and Mrs. JOHNIE FRANTZ spent Saturday with Mr. and Mrs. JOHNIE DURHAM.
MRS. MAUDIE FRANTZ spent Sunday with homefolks.
MISS MYRTLE GARGIS spent Sunday night with her sister at Davis.
Mr. and Mrs. GARGIS and family visited the family of E. G. HOLLAND Sunday.
J. H. BUCHANAN and family of Sulphur with Mr. and Mrs. W. M. BUCHANAN Sunday.
HERBERT BUCHANAN spent Sunday with J. T. HARRELL.
MISS EUNICE CHADWICK was the guest of MISS DORA VERNON Sunday.
There was a party at Mr. and Mrs. PITCHFORD’s last Thursday. All reported a good time.
MISS BESSIE CARPENTER spent Sunday with MISS BERNICE Wells.
MISS IDA CHADRICK spent Sunday with her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. C. TRUITT.
MISS BERNICE Wells, MISS ERA CHAFFLIN and FOSTER Wells attended the singing at Sunshine Sunday night.
MISS MYRTLE GARGIS was the guest of MISS ATTIE SELPH Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. JOHN BOUNDS and family spent Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. PERRY THOMASSON.
Chigley News
The new song books came in Saturday and there was fine singing Sunday night.
WALTER BOREN and wife from Iona cam Sunday night to help sing.
BROTHER ABSTON preached an interesting sermon Sunday.
MRS. R. A WEBB, who has been down for 10 weeks, is reported to be showing a small improvement,.
Chigley basketball team went to Wheeler last Friday to challenge a game. The scores were 23 to 20 in Favor of Wheeler.
ABLE BROWN is going to teach a singing school here beginning Monday night.
VIRGIL GREEN and wife moved from Ardmore to MR. BRISTOL’s farm.
Mr. and Mrs. NORT MOSES and family are preparing to leave for Texas this week.
Mr. and Mrs. MORRIS went to visit their son, WELCOME MORRIS, who lives in Tulsa and is very ill with flu.
We are expecting Sunshine to come and play basketball.
MISS TEDDY MORRIS spent the weekend at Sulphur.
ARTHUR HOFFMAN and KENNETH ROSE from New Hope and OSCAR REED and RAYMOND Dougherty from Iona were here Sunday.
MRS. L. D. CLARY is visiting her daughter at Calvin.
Dougherty News
The following boys played for the Dougherty basketball team: THAD GARDENHIRE, J. T. NEAL, ‘KID’ ROSS, BILL JAMES, THOMAS THORNTON, JOHN T. TOMLINSON, HUNTER TOMLINSON, DOE NEAL, and BUSTER LEWIS.
The girls won their game easily and were at no time threatened by opponents.
Points during the game with Berwyn:
Dougherty boys, GARDENHIRE, 5; JAMES 6; THORNTON, 1
Girls--HOOPER 20, ALLDAY 8, BRUBAKER 4.
MRS. VELMA MORGAN of Thackerville spent the weekend here with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. THORNTON.
LEE JONES made a business trip to Davis.
MISSES VERA JAMES and EDNA MCCLURE and Messrs. DRANNON, OWENS and ROY WILKINS were in Dougherty Saturday night.
Mr. and Mrs. TOM MCGIBONEY and Mrs. SIM LANSFORD were in Sulphur Saturday.
ROY MAYS, ERNEST GUESS, and ERVIN JAMES of Berwyn were visitors here Sunday.
SAM JONES and LEE JONES who have been visiting in Duncan and Ardmore returned home here.
MRS. P. C. HOLDSCLAW of Sulphur has been here nursing her son ROY HUNTER who is seriously ill.
LOYD SAMPLES and CLAUDE WILLIAMS were in Ardmore Sunday.
MRS. N. B. BRUBAKER and daughters were in Davis Saturday.
MRS. LOCKETT and little daughter were in Davis Saturday.
OLLIE MOORE has moved to Dougherty from Crusher.
JACK HERRING made a business trip to Davis.
Mr. and Mrs. L. D. GRIFFIN and Mr. and Mrs. J. J. HUNTER motored to Sulphur Sunday.
WLATER JONES is racing the streets of Dougherty in a red racer and GENE CALL is not far behind in a new Ford roadster.
A birthday party was given Saturday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. OLAND DEEL in honor of their son CLARENCE’s 17th birthday. The entire evening was enjoyed with card games and dancing, after which refreshments were served.
Euterpean Music Club
The student recital with CORINNE ADLER and THELMA CRIPPEN as leaders, given at the home of MRS. SAM ADES, Feb. 13, was one of the most enjoyable affairs given this season. Mrs. Ades’ home was beautiful, a profusion of cupids and hearts added to the decorations of the room. Guests for the afternoon were Mesdames ADAMS, GANT PETERMAN, CROSSETT, JIM KELLY, IKE ADLER, TOM GREER, W. A. SMITH, T. H. SLOVER, MOSE CHIGLEY, BURGESS, and MISS LUCILLE HUTCHINS. A splendid program given by student members was as follows:
BERNICE NORMAN--Piano solo
JIMMIE RUTH and MARY JO KELLY--Piano duet
GENEVIEVE GREER--Piano solo
BESSIE JOHNSON and GRACE HARRIS--Piano duet
EDITH SLOVER--Reading
MARGUERETE DRAUGHON--Violin solo
THELMA CRIPPEN--Voice solo
LILLIAN WOLF--Piano solo
MARY FAY CROSSETT and GRACE HARRIS-Piano solo
MARY LOUISE SMITH--Voice solo
MARY LUCILLE WOODWARD, CORINNE ADLER, WAHNETA CHIGLEY--Piano trio