Some Items in The Davis News, Oct. 1925
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Some Items in The Davis News, Oct. 1925
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The Davis News
Davis, Murray County, Oklahoma
October 8, 1925
Baby Dies
RUTH MARIE SANFORD died October 3 at 9 a.m. at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. GEREN. She was born in Oklahoma City December 29, 1924. Those left to mourn her going are her mother MRS. MILDRED SANFORD of Davis, her father JACK C. SANFORD of Tulsan, her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. GEREN, her aunts MRS. GLADYS CRUTCHER and MARIE GEREN of Davis besides numerous other relatives and friends.
Twentieth Century Club
The Twentieth Century Club met Sept. 30 with MRS. R. C. KAY as hostess. After the business meeting, an interesting lesson on ‘Exploring America’s Mystery Land’ was led by Mrs. T. H. SLOVER. Mrs. C. W. HUTCHINS gave the Carlsbad Caverns. The pits of Rancho LaBrea was by Mrs. REEDY. The hostess assisted by MISS EMMA VAUGHN served a tempting salad ice course to the club. The club adjourned to meet with MRS. TOM FRAME Tuesday.
Deputy Sheriff Buys Homes in Sulphur
Deputy sheriff BOSE JOHNSON traded his residence in Dougherty to Mr. and Mrs. HOLDSCLAW for the residence on West 12th and Mr. and Mrs. Johnson will occupy it as a home in Sulphur.
J. F. SHORT Found Dead in Home This Morning
JOHN F. SHORT was found dead about 9:30 this morning at his home about 1 ½ miles south of Davis. An inquest was held this afternoon; the jurors found his death was due to congestion. The deceased, a bachelor, lived in a house near the home of his brother, C. D. SHORT. He was in town yesterday afternoon and appeared in good health. Mr. Short had lived in this country about 50 years and followed ‘cow punching’ until a few years ago. He was born in Missouri and was 71 years of age. He was a good citizen and had a wide acquaintances here.
He is survived by five brothers, DAN SHORT of Colorado, IKE SHORT of Oklahoma City, RUFUS SHORT of Binger, R. P. SHORT of Sulphur, C. D. SHORT of Davis; and one sister, MRS. CHEATHAM of Brownwood, Texas.
Burial will be in Green hill cemetery at Davis Friday afternoon. Services will be held at the grave at 2:30 p.m.
Cotton Pickers Wanted
Have two sets of houses for families or could haul pickers to and from town. Pay $2 per hundred. GEORGE CROSS
Proceedings in County Court at Sulphur this Week
States vs:
CHARLEY HUGHES
ALVIS HUGHES
GROVER EUBANKS
BILL GARLAND
BOB HINDMAN
JIM TONDEE
H. G. FRANCIS
PAT BOLAND
TROY KELLY
JOE CAWLEY
TOM HAYS
ELMO HENRY
C. G. HOLLAND
C. C. BEARDEN
Euterpean Music Club
Attending: MRS. W. C. BOLLINGS, MRS. SAM ADE, MRS. TOM HOWELL, MISS LOIS HENDRICKS, MRS. MRS. HALDE, MRS. NORMAN, MISS HARTNESS, MRS. W. C. HUTCHINS, MRS. R. C. KAY, MRS. O. C. FRANCIS, MRS. T. W. FRAME, MRS. HOWARD MARTIN, MRS. D. F. ELLIS, MRS. A. P. BROWN, MRS B. WOLF, MISS OLIVE ELLIS, MISS THAMAZIN PETERMAN, MRS. DODSON, MRS. TALLEY, MRS. HALE, MRS. KEY WOLF, MISS MARY FAY CROSSETT, MISS EMMA VAUGHN of Kentucky, MRS. JIM REEDY, MRS. C. W. HUTCHINS, MRS. R. B. HUTCHINS
Marriage licenses
OLLIE CONWAY 21, MISS IBRA RIDER, both of Sulphur
R. L. EWING 21, MISS HATTIE BARNES, both of Hickory
Posted
Notice is hereby given that the GEORGE PIERCE home place occupied by me is posted and hunting, pecan gathering, and trespassing of any kind is forbidden. C. B. PULLEN
Posted
The SEYFORTH farm occupied by me is posted. No pecan gathering allow. O. H. PEASTER
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October 15, 1925
Fire Truck Arrives
JAMES REEDY and PAT RAWLS went to Oklahoma City and drove the Davis fire truck here, arriving this morning.
For Sale
Good baled oats and JOHNSON grass hay. B. F. BURNETT
There was sorrow among the baseball fans Tuesday when a grounded electric light wire interfered with receiving the returns of the world series over radio. After several hours search, the ‘ground’ was found in the north part of town.
Card of Thanks in memory of their son, grandson and nephew, Mr. and Mrs. TRAVIS SMATHERS, Mr. and Mrs. ALFRED SMATHER, HUBERT SMATHERS.
Death of B. F. RAMEY
B. F. RAMEY died at the Confederate Home in Ardmore last Friday, Oct. 9. Heart trouble was given as the cause of his death. Mr. Ramey was born in Alabama about 80 years ago. He lived in and around Davis for many years and entered the Home at Ardmore about 3 years ago. He fought with the Confederate Army throughout the Civil War and made an enviable record as a soldier. He had many friends here and everybody called him a good man. He is survived by his wife, one son at Oklahoma City and a daughter, MRS. JULIA GARGIS at Ada.
Marriage Licenses
ELBERT O. WOOD 22, MISS SYLVIA STARNES, both of Mill Creek
WAYNE HAMBRICK 22 of Snyder, MISS ROSA COLSON of Sulphur
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October 29, 1925
Man with $1000 in Gold about Him Dies
MR. MCCONKEY, who with his family resided on West 12th Street, died Saturday night and around his body was found $1000 in 50 or more $20 gold pieces, sewed in a belt around his waist. He had saved this money for many years, a son stating that he had put it here more than 20 years ago and had saved it all these years. He is survived by his wife and son. Printed in the Sulphur Democrat.
Mrs. J. W. WALLIS Called by Death
The death angel again visited Davis--this time taking one of our city’s most noble mothers, Mrs. SUSIE E. WALLIS, wife of J. W. WALLIS. Her death was not unexpected. She had been ill for some time and had been confined to her bed more than 3 months. The end came at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, 1925 which was Mr. Wallis’ birthday.
The funeral will be at the Methodist church at 3 p.m., services being conducted by her pastor, REV. A. E. WATFORD. Interment will be in Green Hill Cemetery.
MRS. WALLIS was born in Dent County, Missouri January 31, 1878. On Jan. 16, 1894, she married J. W. WALLIS and to this union four sons and four daughters were born, all living except ZELMA who died here several years ago. The sons are MARVIN WALLIS of Elgin, Illinois; ORVELL WALLIS of Oklahoma City; JOHN and ARLEIGH WALLIS of Davis; her daughters are MRS. OTIS VERNON, LOLA and MARGARET FAY. She is also survived by three brothers, E. B. FUDGE of Fort Worth; G. W. FUDGE of Milford, Texas and T. J. FUDGE of Salem, Missouri, and a half-sister MRS. G. W THOMASSON of Bridgeport, Texas.
She was a constant Christian, having a member of the Methodist Church since 14 years of age. The Wallis family has lived in our city about 10 years and in Oklahoma 19 years. The city mourns the departure of a good woman.
The Davis News
Davis, Murray County, Oklahoma
October 8, 1925
Baby Dies
RUTH MARIE SANFORD died October 3 at 9 a.m. at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. GEREN. She was born in Oklahoma City December 29, 1924. Those left to mourn her going are her mother MRS. MILDRED SANFORD of Davis, her father JACK C. SANFORD of Tulsan, her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. W. A. GEREN, her aunts MRS. GLADYS CRUTCHER and MARIE GEREN of Davis besides numerous other relatives and friends.
Twentieth Century Club
The Twentieth Century Club met Sept. 30 with MRS. R. C. KAY as hostess. After the business meeting, an interesting lesson on ‘Exploring America’s Mystery Land’ was led by Mrs. T. H. SLOVER. Mrs. C. W. HUTCHINS gave the Carlsbad Caverns. The pits of Rancho LaBrea was by Mrs. REEDY. The hostess assisted by MISS EMMA VAUGHN served a tempting salad ice course to the club. The club adjourned to meet with MRS. TOM FRAME Tuesday.
Deputy Sheriff Buys Homes in Sulphur
Deputy sheriff BOSE JOHNSON traded his residence in Dougherty to Mr. and Mrs. HOLDSCLAW for the residence on West 12th and Mr. and Mrs. Johnson will occupy it as a home in Sulphur.
J. F. SHORT Found Dead in Home This Morning
JOHN F. SHORT was found dead about 9:30 this morning at his home about 1 ½ miles south of Davis. An inquest was held this afternoon; the jurors found his death was due to congestion. The deceased, a bachelor, lived in a house near the home of his brother, C. D. SHORT. He was in town yesterday afternoon and appeared in good health. Mr. Short had lived in this country about 50 years and followed ‘cow punching’ until a few years ago. He was born in Missouri and was 71 years of age. He was a good citizen and had a wide acquaintances here.
He is survived by five brothers, DAN SHORT of Colorado, IKE SHORT of Oklahoma City, RUFUS SHORT of Binger, R. P. SHORT of Sulphur, C. D. SHORT of Davis; and one sister, MRS. CHEATHAM of Brownwood, Texas.
Burial will be in Green hill cemetery at Davis Friday afternoon. Services will be held at the grave at 2:30 p.m.
Cotton Pickers Wanted
Have two sets of houses for families or could haul pickers to and from town. Pay $2 per hundred. GEORGE CROSS
Proceedings in County Court at Sulphur this Week
States vs:
CHARLEY HUGHES
ALVIS HUGHES
GROVER EUBANKS
BILL GARLAND
BOB HINDMAN
JIM TONDEE
H. G. FRANCIS
PAT BOLAND
TROY KELLY
JOE CAWLEY
TOM HAYS
ELMO HENRY
C. G. HOLLAND
C. C. BEARDEN
Euterpean Music Club
Attending: MRS. W. C. BOLLINGS, MRS. SAM ADE, MRS. TOM HOWELL, MISS LOIS HENDRICKS, MRS. MRS. HALDE, MRS. NORMAN, MISS HARTNESS, MRS. W. C. HUTCHINS, MRS. R. C. KAY, MRS. O. C. FRANCIS, MRS. T. W. FRAME, MRS. HOWARD MARTIN, MRS. D. F. ELLIS, MRS. A. P. BROWN, MRS B. WOLF, MISS OLIVE ELLIS, MISS THAMAZIN PETERMAN, MRS. DODSON, MRS. TALLEY, MRS. HALE, MRS. KEY WOLF, MISS MARY FAY CROSSETT, MISS EMMA VAUGHN of Kentucky, MRS. JIM REEDY, MRS. C. W. HUTCHINS, MRS. R. B. HUTCHINS
Marriage licenses
OLLIE CONWAY 21, MISS IBRA RIDER, both of Sulphur
R. L. EWING 21, MISS HATTIE BARNES, both of Hickory
Posted
Notice is hereby given that the GEORGE PIERCE home place occupied by me is posted and hunting, pecan gathering, and trespassing of any kind is forbidden. C. B. PULLEN
Posted
The SEYFORTH farm occupied by me is posted. No pecan gathering allow. O. H. PEASTER
-----------------------------------------------
October 15, 1925
Fire Truck Arrives
JAMES REEDY and PAT RAWLS went to Oklahoma City and drove the Davis fire truck here, arriving this morning.
For Sale
Good baled oats and JOHNSON grass hay. B. F. BURNETT
There was sorrow among the baseball fans Tuesday when a grounded electric light wire interfered with receiving the returns of the world series over radio. After several hours search, the ‘ground’ was found in the north part of town.
Card of Thanks in memory of their son, grandson and nephew, Mr. and Mrs. TRAVIS SMATHERS, Mr. and Mrs. ALFRED SMATHER, HUBERT SMATHERS.
Death of B. F. RAMEY
B. F. RAMEY died at the Confederate Home in Ardmore last Friday, Oct. 9. Heart trouble was given as the cause of his death. Mr. Ramey was born in Alabama about 80 years ago. He lived in and around Davis for many years and entered the Home at Ardmore about 3 years ago. He fought with the Confederate Army throughout the Civil War and made an enviable record as a soldier. He had many friends here and everybody called him a good man. He is survived by his wife, one son at Oklahoma City and a daughter, MRS. JULIA GARGIS at Ada.
Marriage Licenses
ELBERT O. WOOD 22, MISS SYLVIA STARNES, both of Mill Creek
WAYNE HAMBRICK 22 of Snyder, MISS ROSA COLSON of Sulphur
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October 29, 1925
Man with $1000 in Gold about Him Dies
MR. MCCONKEY, who with his family resided on West 12th Street, died Saturday night and around his body was found $1000 in 50 or more $20 gold pieces, sewed in a belt around his waist. He had saved this money for many years, a son stating that he had put it here more than 20 years ago and had saved it all these years. He is survived by his wife and son. Printed in the Sulphur Democrat.
Mrs. J. W. WALLIS Called by Death
The death angel again visited Davis--this time taking one of our city’s most noble mothers, Mrs. SUSIE E. WALLIS, wife of J. W. WALLIS. Her death was not unexpected. She had been ill for some time and had been confined to her bed more than 3 months. The end came at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, 1925 which was Mr. Wallis’ birthday.
The funeral will be at the Methodist church at 3 p.m., services being conducted by her pastor, REV. A. E. WATFORD. Interment will be in Green Hill Cemetery.
MRS. WALLIS was born in Dent County, Missouri January 31, 1878. On Jan. 16, 1894, she married J. W. WALLIS and to this union four sons and four daughters were born, all living except ZELMA who died here several years ago. The sons are MARVIN WALLIS of Elgin, Illinois; ORVELL WALLIS of Oklahoma City; JOHN and ARLEIGH WALLIS of Davis; her daughters are MRS. OTIS VERNON, LOLA and MARGARET FAY. She is also survived by three brothers, E. B. FUDGE of Fort Worth; G. W. FUDGE of Milford, Texas and T. J. FUDGE of Salem, Missouri, and a half-sister MRS. G. W THOMASSON of Bridgeport, Texas.
She was a constant Christian, having a member of the Methodist Church since 14 years of age. The Wallis family has lived in our city about 10 years and in Oklahoma 19 years. The city mourns the departure of a good woman.