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The Cornish News
Cornish, Jefferson County, Oklahoma
Published every Friday.
A. MCCRORY, owner; W. C. WOOD, managing editor.
March 6, 1914
Literary Society Program
1. Opening song
2. Washington, the greatest American by D. F. SPRADLING.
3. Lincoln, the greatest American by J. W. MURRAY.
4. Bryan, the greatest American by W. C. HOGAN.
5. Music
6. Recitations
7. Recitation ‘The Curfew shall not ring tonight’ by MISS PEARL CROW
8. Debate topic ‘Resolved that the Negro has been treated more cruelly than the Indian.’
9. General discussion
Program for March 13
1. Opening song
2. Opening address by D. F. SPRADLING on the ‘margins of time,’
3. Debate topic ‘Resolved that nature is more beautiful than art’ with affirmative by RAYMOND HELMS, GOLDER STEVENS, LOUISA SPRADLING and negative by THOMAS MURRAY, LOYAL ADDINGTON, MISS OMA CORNISH.
4. Recitations by JOE ADDINGTON, RAY ADDINGTON, MISS MALLIE JOHNSON.
5. Music
6. Sparticus, the Roman Gladiator by W. J. DOSSEY
7. Review of exercises by PROF. ROLES
The Herd Law Situation article
RA. A. CHAFFOR has bought out the interest of M. D. LONG in the City Barber Shop and is now sole proprietor of same. He has employed a good barber and is ready to take care of his entire trade as before. MR. LONG has started a barber shop in the oil fields.
Article about ‘Charged with Offering Bribe’
ROSS CROW, who has been attending A.&M. College at Stillwater, is visiting his parents here.
I will pay $5.00 for every sack of sifted chops found which was sold out of my store. Bring tag and half of the sack of chops. W. R. SPARKS of Waurika.
W. P. HARWELL was a business visitor to the county seat.
Article on ‘Textbook Adoption Held Void.’
MRS. BENNETT of Joiner spent Saturday and Sunday as the guest of MISS BLANCHE DULANEY.
Article ‘News of the Oil Field’
Postoffice Examination
G. L. TYSON of this place will be an applicant.
Indian Agent LOWELL was in Cornish looking after business pertaining to his office.
MRS. W. J. A SMITH spent Saturday in Ardmore.
DR. W. A. WILSON attended court at Waurika.
RICHARD HOGAN, OLEN THOMPSON, accompanied by MISSES LELA and OMA CORNISH and ADA CROW, were visitors in Wilson.
MRS. MATTIE PRUITT who is teaching school at Lone Grove visited friends here.
MRS. PINKNEY TURNER went to Lawton Saturday with her daughter BONNIE where the child will be operated on for tonsillitis.
Strayed or stolen from my place about ½ mile south of Old Chagris Friday morning February 20th, one dun mare, one small bay mare, one year old colt, likely in company with mules. $15.00 reward for the return of the three horses. M. D. MAYRHOUSFEN at Healdton.
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March 13, 1914
Sells Furniture Store
A deal was closed here Monday whereby the ownership of the furniture store of C. M. ELDER passed to A. W. HAMMOND (also spelled as Hammons) and Mr. Elder will retire from the business for the present. Mr. Elder tells us, however, that he will remain in the store for a short time until the new owners become thoroughly acquainted with the stock. WILL HAMMOND will assist his father in the management of the store. Since purchasing the stock from W. C. DOWNING at 77 cents on the dollar in July 1912, Mr. Elder has sold the old stock entirely out and the store contains nothing but new goods of high quality. The price paid by Mr. Hammond was 100 cents on the dollar.
During his stay in business, Mr. Elder has proved himself to be a business man of exceptional skills and has been a great factor in the up building of the town and community…
Mr. Hammond is entering the field at a time when the future of the furniture business is very bright and we wish him every success.
F. C. PARKER, who has been ill in Ardmore for the past ten days, is able to be up and returned to Cornish Monday. Mr. Parker has some valuable holdings in the oil fields and is having a well drilled on his property.
MRS. W. E. MUNDELL Dead
At the family home six miles northeast of Cornish, MRS. W. E. MUNDELL died last Friday night after a lingering illness. The body was buried at Dixie Saturday. Besides her husband, she leaves her father, J. B. SKINNER, and other relatives to mourn her death. The News offers sincere sympathy to the husband and others bereaved.
S. H. DORN, the field representative of the Gypsy Oil Company, was in Cornish. Mr. Dorn makes his headquarters here part of the time.
JAKE HAMON Here article
HARVEY ALLRED is spending the greater portion of his time in the Healdton oil field where he has installed a telephone exchange. Harvey states he is doing a good business.
Pioneer Telephone Company are making extensive improvements in their local office and within the next week will have the facilities for giving excellent service.
N. E BROOKS transacted business in Ardmore.
Mr. and Mrs. W. W. WOODWORTH attended court at Waurika.
Z. L. BOLES was a business visitor in Dallas.
Young Mr. DUNLAP was here soliciting for the Wilson News.
G. W. PERRY of the Claypool community was transacting business here.
E. E. EVANS of Temple and J. R. MCLEMORE of Lawton were here Tuesday en route from Waurika to Ardmore.
R. O. DULANEY transacted business in Waurika.
J. J. CLOUGHLEY and A. A. MORRIS were visitors in Waurika.
WADE ADKINS of Waurika, president of the Waurika National Bank, was here seeing the oil fields.
VIRGIL DAVIS of the sheriff’s force and JOHN SPIVEY, clerk of district court, were here seeing the oil fields.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. JOHN CARTER, Monday morning, a nine pound baby girl. Mother and child doing nicely.
A newcomer arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. B. JACKSON, a twelve pound baby boy.
MRS. PINKNEY TURNER returned home from Lawton where she went to take her daughter BONNIE for an operation. The little girl returned with her mother and is doing nicely.
BILL EVANS of Temple was here on business.
Attorney J. T. COLEMAN of Ardmore was here en route to Waurika to attend court.
JOE BRYAN of the City Drug Store was a business visitor to Ardmore.
MRS. M. J. WEAVER accompanied by her two grandchildren HENRY PRUITT and G. C. MORRIS Jr were visiting in Lindsay for two weeks.
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March 27, 1914
Good Roads Meeting to Be Held here Tonight
J. H. GRIFFIN of Chickasha was in Cornish looking over the new townsite.
County Superintendent J. P. SCOTT Died Last Friday
The report reached here last Saturday morning of the death of County Superintendent, J. P. SCOTT, at his home in Waurika… He is survived by his wife and two children.
Card of Thanks from A. M. DULANEY to the community support with the deaths of his wife and child…
BEN F. SAYE a Candidate for Office of County Judge
‘I was born in Fannin County, Texas in 1880 and grew up on a farm in the counties of Fannie, Hunt and Collin. I received by A.B. degree from Westminster College at Tehuacana….’
Fire in the Oil Fields
A fire in the oil fields early Sunday morning threatened much of the property in the oil field which has never been named yet. One of the bunk houses belonging to the rig and tank building firm of SYKES, SMITH & MCDONALD was destroyed, lost 16 beds. …
J. L. ADAMS of the J. L. ADAMS Lumber Company of Wilson transacted business matters here. It is Mr. Adams’ intention to open a lumber yard in the new town of Ringling as soon as that town is opened for business.
HON. CHAM JONES a Candidate for District Judge
Oil Company Endeavors to Compromise Damage Suit
A. M. DULANEY, whose home was burned Wednesday night of last week, burning his wife and child to death, has employed the services of Attorney JOHN HARPER at Waurika and will sue for damages in the sum of $50,000 each against the Purcell Grocery Co. charging that sold to W. F. MCQUAID, a barrel of gasoline which was shipped to him under an order for kerosene. Mr. McQuaid sold this oil to Mr. Dulaney, thinking it was kerosene. Several other persons in Cornish had explosions of their lamps last week on account of this oil…
Work Progressing Rapidly on the Ringling Townsite
ED PARSONS, one of the leading merchants of Waurika, transacted business here.
JOE LONDON, representing the New York Mutual Life Insurance Co., was here. While here, he wrote several thousand dollars of insurance.
Citizens to Consider Issuance of School Bonds
J. CORNISH, P. H. CARTER, and D. MCKASSON were visitors to the county seat.
ELMER EVANS of Temple was in town again. He stays around Cornish quite a bit watching his property adjoining the new town of Ringling, turn into bank notes.
P. H. CARTER, C. M. ELDER, and A.W. HAMMONS were business visitors to Ardmore.
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April 3, 1914
Ringling Property Will Be Placed on Market Monday
One of the chief grading crews in the employ of the Ringling road promoters moved their camps and working crews to the new townsite of Ringling Monday afternoon and have resumed work on the grade between the townside and Red Oak Creek. …
Cornish Businessmen Employ a Night Watchman
Considering the fact that practically all the business men of our town and a majority in the residential section are without fire insurance on their homes and stocks of merchandise, the citizens have subscribed a fund of $50 per month to be paid for the services of a night watchman. F. F. WILLIAMS has accepted the position as night watchman and began his duties Wednesday, April 1. It is his duty to patrol the town between the hours of 5 p.m. and 6 a.m., keeping during these hours a vigilant lookout for fire and any condition which might result in the outbreak of fire. Every citizen should assist in the protection of their property by obtaining water barrels or tanks and keeping a good supply of water near at hand so that, should fire break out in their residence or place of business, it could be instantly quashed.
MARION FORE’s Home Burns
Last Saturday night about 8:30, fire broke out in the property belonging to Z. L. BOLES on eighth street, which was occupied by MARION FORE and the house was completed destroyed by the flames. The weather was very cloudy and fearing a storm would come up during the night, the entire family of Mr. Fore’s had retired to the storm cellar with the intention of sleeping there during the night. They had just entered the cellar, when one of the children looked out and discovered the fire. Alarm was instantly given and help arrived on the scene at once, but it was impossible to save the building on account of the lack of water. Practically all the household goods were saved however. It is reported that Mr. Boles’ loss on the building was partly covered by insurance. It is thought the fire caught from a defect in the flue.
For County Clerk--CLAUDE EASTERLING
Card of Thanks from the BROWN family…
County judge J. M. ADAMS visited the Cornish Orphan’s Home.
Bitumen from Liquid Asphalt
The DOWNARD Asphalt Company has just completed the construction of a plant for the manufacture of the solid paving bitumen from the liquid petroleum Asphaltum that is being produced from eh wells recently bored in the Healdton and Wheeler fields. …
All members of the Chickasaw Brigade of U. C. V. will please take notice that the regular brigade reunions will take place at Davis on the 21st and 22nd of July and all are invited to be present and take part in the services. SAM H. HARGIS, commander of the Chickasaw Brigade
Making Progress on Ardmore Western Interurban
To take the postmaster’s examination: MISS MARTHAN BIFFLE, G. L. TYSON, D. L. DENNIS, MR. CORNELIUS who resides a few miles west of town.
W. P. HARWELL Running for County Commissioner
E. BROWN Dead
After an illness lasting over a year, during which time he suffered from Bright’s disease, E. BROWN, a citizen of this place, died at this home Sunday morning at 4:00. He leaves a wife and several children to mourn the loss of a kind and loving father and husband. For more than a year. Mr. Brown has been unable to follow any gainful occupation and for several months, he has not even been able to turn in his bed. The remains were interred in the Cornish cemetery Monday afternoon at 3:00.
R. O. DULANEY, G. C. HARRIS, and MARION STIDHAM were in Waurika on business.
Estate of AARON ODOM with S. G ODOM as administrator
S. RUSSELL BOWEN vs. FAYETTE COPELAND, SALLIE M. COPELAND, A. W. THORNLEY, O. B. HART, W. J. THOMPSON, JOHN P. MCCONAHEY
Grady News Items
W. C. SAPPINGTON and W. H. STAFFORD were visitors at the Atlee oil well.
The Atlee base ball team played the Atlee amateurs Sunday with a score of 12 to 2 in favor of the latter.
R. P. BROWN of Ryan was visiting his family here.
FRANK CRAWFORD came a business trip to Ryan.
F. S. LEBEAU is contemplating the installation of a garage in connection with his blacksmith shop.
Saturday night two gentlemen used the hospitality of UNCLE JOE BORWN, who allowed them to spend the night. When the night was somewhat advanced, one awoke to the sad fact that $155 had been taken from the other. In the midst of the confusion, the loser produced a revolver and swearing vengeance, soon recovered the cash. SHERIFF BIFFLE arrived but made no arrests.
DR. A. G. CRANFIL left for points in East Texas where he was called to the bedside of a sick sister.
MRS. T. F. CALVERY is spending the week with her son at Sugden.
REV. SMITH preached an interesting sermon.
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Z. L. BOLES transacted business at Ardmore.
CHARLES HURD of Antlers, County Clerk of Pushmataha County, was a business visitor to Cornish.
ED HAMMONS made a trip to Wilson.
MISS PEARL WILSON, who has been in the employ of the Pioneer Telephone Company for the past few months, resigned her position as local operator Monday.
J. H. MEEK of Cornish has Barney, a dark bay stud, and Dexter, a black Percheron stud weighing 1400 pounds, available for service.
For County Treasurer, J. C. ‘COLLIE’ WINTER of Hastings… He resided in Nocona, Texas for 15 years, at Ryan 1 year and is not making his home at Hastings…
Woman Burns to Death
While kindling a fire with a can of kerosene oil Tuesday evening at 6:30, the clothing of MRS. JOHN SPENCER of Wilson was ignited and she was so badly burned, she died Tuesday night about midnight. As reported in the News, Mrs. Spencer was pouring the oil on live coals in the cooking stove so much gas was generated as to cause the oil in the can to catch on fire and explode. Three little children were in the house with her and the item and they were all rescued unharmed. Her husband, a merchant in Wilson, was at his store when the accident occurred. The flames were extinguished and the house and contents were saved.
E. F. KENNEDY of Eldorado is in Cornish this week. Mr. Kennedy states, that as soon as Ringling opens, he will there permanently and go into the real estate business.
MR. GRANT of Stratford is in Cornish looking over the new townsite. He states he will put in a wagon yard at the new town as soon as it opens.
Killing at Oil Field
As a result of a quarrel, the cause of which no one is able to learn, the lady proprietor of the ‘Oil Men’s Café’ at the oil fields northeast of town shot and killed a gentleman patron at the café Tuesday afternoon. (no names listed) She was immediately arrested and taken to Ardmore where her examining trial will be held.
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April 19, 1914
MRS. J. H. MORRIS Dead
After an illness of pneumonia lasting about three weeks, MRS. J. H. MORRIS died at her home in Cornish Tuesday morning at 10:45.
Mrs. Morris was 52 years of age and for many years, she and her family have resided here in Cornish. She was much loved by all who knew her and with her death, the community lost one who will always be remembered and mourned.
Mrs. Morris leaves a husband and five sons to mourn her loss and was the mother of one daughter who is dead. The News and scores of friends of the family offer our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family.
Tuesday morning when the white angel of death entered the home of J. H. MORRIS and took therefrom the wife and mother who had for years completed the family unite, the community lost one of our best and noble women. More than 17 years ago, Mrs. Morris together with her husband and family cast their lot with the people of Cornish and since that time, has filled an important place in the community… Mrs. Morris was born November 24, 1862...
JOHN WESLEY HORN
… J. W. HORN as candidate for the democratic nomination of sheriff of Jefferson County… Mr. Horn came to Waurika at the opening of the town and served the people in some official capacity since that time. He has been deputy sheriff, city marshal, constable, chief of police of Waurika and chief of the fire department. He was born in Estill County, Kentucky and came to Texas in 1894 and in 1896, he came to the Territory and has lived here since…
R. J. CREEL Sells Store
A deal was closed Monday afternoon in which R. J. CREEL, who has been in the mercantile business here for the past three years, sold his store to J. O. SNIPES and others of Sugden. … Mr. Creel came into possession of an excellent piece of producing oil land in the center of the Healdton oil field and now finds that the possession of a grocery store is very worrisome.
Next Monday Good Roads Day
Strayed to my pasture several days ago, one black mule about 16 hands high, in excellent condition, no marks or brands, about 12 or 15 years old. Owner please call and pay for this notice. E. H. STOCKTON of Cornish.
Lots Sell Readily in New Townsite
On last Monday morning, the lots in the new town of Ringling were placed on the market, JAKE L. HAMON and FRANK KETCH coming out in person to supervise the sale.
PROF. J. M. DYER of Hastings was successful applicant for the county superintendent position to succeed PROF. J. P. SCOTT who died.
MARION STIDHAM of Atlee was here on business.
DR. SUTHERLAND of Waurika was here on business.
BILL EVANS of Temple was here on business.
F. C. PARKER attended to business at Ardmore.
MRS. J. O. MURPHY of Ardmore is spending the week in Cornish as the guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. T. J. DULANEY.
R. C. BERRY and H. W. STUBBLEMAN, both of Norman, were visiting here.
MISS FLORENCE CLOUGHLEY, who is attending school at Oklahoma City, is spending the week with her parents here.
E. E. EVANS of Temple established a wagon yard at the new town.
ANDY HARWELL, who has been attending to business in Arkansas, returned home.
D. D. DENNIS was a Waurika visitor last Saturday to take the examination as postmaster.
BEN M. TAYLOR of Dallas visited his parents Mr. and Mrs. F. M. TAYLOR. He is a Western Union telegraph operator in Dallas.
GEORGE TYSON took the examination as postmaster.
D. C. DENAWAY of Edmond, Texas was here looking after business.
AUSTIN TAYLOR of Asphaltum visited friends and relatives here.
GEORGE CROOM, the merchant of Hewitt, visited here.
EARNEST HORTON of Hewitt transacted business here.
P. H. CARTER transacted business at Ardmore.
TOM LEVERETT of Ryan was here assessing taxes.
P. W. DENNEY/DENNY of Waurika was here looking over the Ringling townsite.
MISS VIDA JACKSON, who is attending school at Oklahoma City, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. JACKSON here.
MISS MARTHAN BIFFLE took the examination for postmaster.
Two Infants Buried
Wednesday evening, April 8, an infant girl was prematurely born to Mr. and Mrs. W. C. WOOD of this place, the infant lived only one hour after her birth. The little body was buried Thursday afternoon at the Cornish cemetery.
On the same day, an infant was prematurely born to Mr. and Mrs. W. A RACHEL living a few miles north of town. The infant lived a short time. Burial was also made at the Cornish cemetery Thursday afternoon.
MRS. W. R. HARPER of New Wilson spent Sunday with friends here. BOB came over Sunday evening and both returned home.
MR. HOLLOWELL of the firm Hollowell & Co. accompanied by his wife is spending the week at Duke.
J. L. ADAMS and son of New Wilson were in Cornish Sunday for the purpose of selecting a lot in Ringling. He will open a lumber yard here. He also owns a lumber yard at New Wilson.
JESS ROBERTSON and J. F. STOTTS of Loco were here looking over Ringling townsite. Mr. Robertson will probably have a business in the new town.
A. L. WALKER of Waurika stopped over a few hours returning from Ardmore.
W. A MCMILLAN of the Reck community was here on business.
SHERIFF J. W BIFFLE was here on official business.
A. J. HOPKINS who resides a few miles south of Cornish was here.
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April 17, 1914
Several Will Move
A number of business men of Cornish are preparing to move to Ringling within a short time. … among them: W. F MCQUAID with general merchandise, Z. L. BOLES with general merchandise and hardware and implements, G. C. HARRIS with general merchandise, JOE REID of the drug store, J. H. MORRIS & Son with furniture and harness, The Bank of Cornish, A. W. HAMMONS & Son with furniture and undertaking, L. FISH with the Cottage Hotel, Mr. ANDERSON of the restaurant and bakery, BUCK ANDERSON as barber, G. H. BAUCOM & Son with groceries and confections, J. C COX with groceries and feed, HARVEY ALLRED as contractor and lumberman, The Cornish News, BROOKS & ELDER in real estate, HOLLOWELL & Co.
Road Hands Scarce
Last Monday was set apart as road working day when the people of Cornish and those along the route of the road from Cornish to Waurika were to have turned out in a body and work the road. Only a few volunteers put in their appearance…
City of Ringling on Great Boom…
… command the largest and most fertile trade territory in southern Oklahoma, being the nearest railway point …
Double Tragedy at Ardmore
Name in article: BOB PRYOR
J. S. ROCHE of Claypool was in town and placed his name on the mailing list for the News.
Postmaster F. M. TAYLOR spent Wednesday in Wilson on business.
DR. S. O. TAYLOR went to Dallas where he purchased a new automobile. He was accompanied by V.A REYNOLDS who brought the car back. They returned Monday.
MRS. A. S. WOOD of Soper is spending the week with her son, W. C. WOOD and family.
HUGH TREADWELL of Ryan was here, shaking hands. He is a candidate for county treasurer.
JACK REED of Waurika was here going over the Ringling townsite with a view of opening a barber shop.
Mr. and Mrs. W. C. DOWNING and family, Mr. and Mrs. ROY DOWNIN and baby, all of Ardmore, spent Sunday with relatives and friends.
I make your old clothes and hats look as good as new. My work is the best and my rates the most reasonable. BUD HARRIS
A Family Affair
On Saturday night, April 25, the home talent opera troupe will put on the play ‘A Family Affair’ at the public school auditorium.
RUBE BROWN of Grady was here attending to business matters.
GEORGE ALLMAN, BILL DIVERS, ED PARSONS, all of Waurika, were here looking over the new townsite.
DAVE BRIDGES of Waurika was a Cornish visitor, looking over the new townsite.
BEULAH AIKEN of Petersburg was a Cornish visitor Sunday.
PERCY MORRIS is still on the sick list.
D. F. SPRADLING was a business visitor to Wilson.
G. L. TYSON is assisting TOM DORSETT of Ryan in assessing the property.
BILL CLIFT of Lawton was here on business.
E. T. STEPHENSON of Petersburg spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. W. C. WOOD.
J. L. MORGAN of Waurika was here and visiting the new townsite.
ROYAL SPRADLING of Claypool was here.
T. H. DUNLAP of Wilson moved to the new townsite where he opened a grocery stock. He enjoys the distinction as the first business man in the new city of Ringling.
The little seven year old daughter of BERRY SESSIONS is on the sick list.
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April 28, 1914
CASTLEMAN-WILSON
JACK CASTLEMAN and MRS. PEARL WILSON were united in marriage last Tuesday night, REV. F. M. TAYLOR officiating. The marriage ceremony was at the home of REV. TAYLOR. Mr. Castleman is the son of Attorney Castleman, who has have resided in Cornish since last summer. Mrs. Wilson came here several months ago and until recently, was in the employ of the Pioneer Telephone Co.
J M. ROBBERSON here
J. M. ROBBERSON of Loco was here Tuesday. He purchased a desirable corner lot in Ringling and has secured the charter for the First State Bank of Ringling. J. F STOTTS, present cashier of the Loco Bank, will have charge of the new bank …
Ringling to Be Junction Point (Joiner City loses out)
Ringling May Get Refinery
The Healdton Refinery Co. has been organized for the purpose of building an oil refinery at Ringling…
Mr. and Mrs. JOHN GRIZZELL of Orr were here and renewed their subscription to the News.
SID SMITH of Loco spent Tuesday in Cornish, shaking hands with friends and attending to business matters. He will probably move back to Loco.
R. O. DULANEY went to Duncan to deliver a new Maxwell car which he sold here recently.
BROOKS & ELDER have their real estate office in Ringling and are now maintaining an office here and in Ringling.
MISS CLYTIE INGRAM of Oklahoma City visited friends here.
SHERIFF J. W. BIFFLE was here on official business.
VIRGIL DAVIS of Waurika, recently a deputy under Sheriff Biffle, was here on business.
W. L. BEAVERS, FRANK BEANMAN, D. M. BRIDGES, and ED V. PARSONS, all of Waurika, visited the oil fields and the new town.
L. FISH is having a new hotel erected at Ringling and will move as soon as it is completed.
COMER and BEN DOSSEY, who have been visiting with relatives in Rhome, Texas and attending school, returned to Cornish and will spend he summer with their father, DR. W. J. DOSSEY.
W. E. CONNER of Waurika was looking after business here. He has some valuable holdings in the oil fields.
Ringling Will Have Gas… gas main from Healdton to Ringling…
H. M. KIDWELL Sr. of Oklahoma City visited his son H. M. Jr. and transacted business here. While here, he purchased 5 acres of land of W. W. WOODWORTH between Cornish and Ringling.
Deputy Sheriff GANN JOHNSTON is here getting witnesses and jurors for the county court here.
JUDGE P. D. MITCHELL of Stillwater, formerly county judge of Payne County, was here looking over the situation with a view of locating.
Attorney L. P. SHAW, lately of Duke, has located here.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. G. C TURNER, Sunday, April 19, a twelve pound baby boy. Mr. and Mrs. TURNER lived at Tolar, New Mexico and are here visiting Mr. and Mrs. P. B. TURNER.
Many new faces are in evidence in this community. Carpenters and contractors galore are here in answer to the demand of builders.
Mr. and Mrs. MCDONALD of Davis were in Cornish and looked over the new townsite. They were the guests of her brother, H. M. KIDWELL Jr and his wife while here.
MINIS F. RAY of Waurika, candidate for county treasurer, was here seeing the voters.
L. MOODY, who was in the employ of R. J. CREEL before the latter sold out, left Monday for the Arbuckle mountains where he will spend a few weeks for the benefit of his health.
W. L. BEAVERS, C. D. SNIDER, and F. DUNKIN, all of Waurika, were in Cornish to visit the new town and oil fields.
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May 1, 1914
City of Ringling Alarms Ardmore
Protests against oil items under Ringling date line, Ardmoreite calls Oklahoma City a Hog
Apparently Ardmore is panic-stricken and her people living in grave anxiety lest Ringling steal her laurels as headquarters fro the oil fields. Mass meetings and get-together movements appear to have aroused the impulsive of that city and some of them are losing heads in the melee and confusion, and cool-headed leadership seems to be sadly lacking. The Ardmoreite, usually conservative and diplomatic, loses its head and makes an unwarranted attack on Oklahoma City, calling the metropolis bad names, such as HOG and so forth. In the meantime, Ringling is pushing forward and the aggressive and wide-awake who have come there from all parts of Oklahoma propose to build a city. JAKE HAMON proposed to build a railway from Ringling to Oklahoma City, build water works, light plant, and secure refineries and other valuable industries for Ringling.
For the amusement of the public, we’re printing some letters alleged to have been written by FRANKLIN WIRT, President of the Ardmore Oil Producers Association, one to the Ardmore Commercial Club and the other to the Daily Oklahoman…
Shotgun Runs Preacher Back
REV. J. M. KEMP, pastor of the Cornish Methodist church, was called several miles south of town last Monday night for the purpose of officiating in his legal capacity in the ceremony that makes two souls one. The wedding was to have taken place at a tie-making camp. When Brother Kemp approached the place, he was greeted rather abruptly by the father of the bride to be. The old gentleman was carrying a shotgun and wanted to know of Brother Kemp if he was the preacher that was supposed to be doing the marrying and finding he was the man, the irate father informed Brother Kemp that no marrying would take place about the camp in range of his shotgun.
Failing in his endeavor to persuade the father to become reconciled to the fate of his daughter, Brother Kemp returned to Cornish. Brother Kemp states that he was treated kindly by the father of the girl, but that the old gentleman was nevertheless very firm and determined in his decision not to permit the marriage. The News is informed that the couple came to Cornish about 2:30 Tuesday morning and were married by REV. W. C. HOGAN and went on their way rejoicing. (no names for the couple given)
W. H. DIVERS of Waurika and EARL MORRIS of Cornish have formed a partnership under the name of ‘Ringling Wallpaper, Paint and Glass Co.’
‘A Family Affair’ Great Success
Performers in the play: D. F SPRADLING, RICHARD HOGAN, M. C. WALDROP, MISS MALLIE JOHNSON, Mr. and Mrs. FRED GILLEY
E. P. KENNEDY of Ringling can sell your land, make you a farm loan or insure your life or property.
GEORGE CROOM of Hewitt was here on business.
J. T. CROOM is reported ill.
Married Last Sunday
In the presence of a few relatives and close friends of the contracting parties, SAM HAWKINS and MISS MYRTLE BROWN were united in marriage last Sunday afternoon at 4:00, ELDER F. M. TAYLOR officiating. Miss Myrtle has resided in Cornish for the past two years and is one of the prettiest girls in the community and enjoys a wide circle of friends. Mr. Hawkins is a prosperous worthy young farmer who resides five miles south of town. The News extends congratulations and wishes them success and happiness.
BOB HARPER of Wilson was here on business and visiting his old friends.
R. O. DUNLANEY and R. J. CREEL were in Ardmore on business.
J. W. WHITE of Strong City was here this week assisting R. A DUNN in launching their business at Ringling under the name of Ringling Grocery Co. Mr. White is in the general mercantile business at Strong City and returned home early this week. Mr. Dunn will have charge of the business here.
AUSTIN TAYLOR of Asphalutm visited friends here.
Dies from Stroke Apoplexy
ANDY HOOD, a man about 60 years of age until recently a citizen of Lawton, died suddenly in Cornish at noon as a result of a stroke of apoplexy. He came here from Lawton in the employ of DR. BREWER who will have a moving picture show in Ringling. He was stricken Wednesday morning just after he had eaten a hearty breakfast, and while he was preparing to go to Wilson for a load of lumber. He was carried to a restaurant and rooming house where he expired. He was attended by DR. W. A. WILSON.
J. H. MORRIS returned from Mineral Wells, Texas with his son PERCY who has been dangerously ill for several week. Percy is in dangerous condition and not expected to live.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. TERRY MORRIS Tuesday night, April 28, a 12 pound boy.
BOB GIBSON, a prominent merchant of Addington, transacted business here.
Z. L. BOLES Moving
Z. L. BOLES has his business house on trucks this week and the same is being moved to Ringling. He already moved his grocery and hardware stock and by the end of the week, will be located and doing business in the new town. Other business men are preparing to move.
To Establish Jewelry Store
W. L. KEMP of Waurika, a partner of P. W. DENNY, arrived in Cornish and will open a watch repair shop in the City Drug Store. Later, after the drug store is moved to Ringling, Mr. Kemp will put in a large stock of jewelry, cut glass, etc. suitable for the increased trade at the new town.
MISS SOFA/SOFIA HALLE of Gainesville is spending the week with her sisters MISS ANITA and MRS. JOE BRYAN.
W. B. EAGLE of Ardmore transacted business here.
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May 8, 1914
Ringling May Get Ice Plant
E. J. MANTON of Ryan, owner of the ice plant there, was here investigating the conditions of the new town…
Hotels Galore for Ringling
Three new hotel buildings are nearing completion at Ringling…
School Closed Friday
The Cornish public school closed for the term Friday.
OTTO MCCARTY Returns from Mexico
OTTO MCCARTY, who for the past three years has been a resident at Tampico, Mexico, is at home with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. O. J. MCCARTY who reside three miles west of Cornish. Mrs. McCarty, who had been in Mexico with her son, reached home some time, Otto remaining to look after their interests there. Otto remained until April 22, the day after the battle of Vera Cruz and the capture of that city by American Marines and Bluejackets. He was working in the oil fields thirty miles west of Tampico on the Panuco River. After the news was spread abroad in Mexico, that the United States had seized the customs house and had taken the city of Vera Cruz by a force of arms, the war spirit of the Mexicans was aroused and mobs were formed in Tampico, crying ‘death to Americans.’ The American citizens and the U. S. consul took refuge on the warships in Tampico harbor and a barge was sent up the river to rescue the American citizens in the oil fields and it was on this boat, that Otto secured passage to the Gulf. He with other Americans were transferred to an oil boat nine miles off the coast and it was not until then that they were advised they would be brought home.
Otto states that he and other refugees on the boat landed in Galveston five days, left all their in Mexico, not even having time to get their clothing and personal effects. They had no idea that they were to be brought to the U. S. but once on the boats, they had no means of retreat and no alternative but to come. Otto states that he will return to Mexico as soon as the differences are adjusted.
DON LACY, president of the First National Bank of Ardmore, POKE ANDERSON and T. H. THURMAN, all of Ardmore, were here on business.
LEWIS SUTHERLAND came over from Waurika and accepted a position with the Chickasaw Lumber Co. of Ringling.
TOM STEWART of Orr, formerly of Cornish, was a visitor here.
MISS BERNICE DULANEY returned from her school at Center Point which closed.
CHARLES STUARD of Waurika passed through on his way to the oil fields.
First National Bank of Ringling Organized
Stockholders; C. C STROUD, W. W. WOODWORTH, A. W. HAMMONS, P. B TURNER, C. L. SMALLEY, T. F. MORRIS, A. A. MORRIS, N. E . BROOKS, R. O. DULANEY, J. J. CLOUGHLEY, DON LACY, T. THURMAN, L. H. LOVE, J. SPRAGGINS, D. C. FITZGERALD, POKE ANDERSON, L. BUCHANAN. Officers: J. J. CLOUGHLEY as president; POKE ANDERSON as vice-president; A. A MORRIS as cashier.
Moving This Week
This is the last issue of the Cornish News. Our plant is being moved to Ringling and we will print the first issue the Ringling News.
EARLS-WILLIAMS
W. P. EARLS of Cornish and MISS ADA WILLIAMS of near Claypool were married in Waurika, Thursday, May 1. The marriage ceremony was performed by County Judge J. M. ADAMS in his office. Mr. Earls is a pioneer citizen of Cornish and one of our most prominent and respected citizens. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. F WILLIAMS who formerly resided here, but now reside at Claypool. The News extends congratulations and wishes them happiness and prosperity.
Article about a killing in Ardmore. The brother of the victim was FRANK EPPERSON who resided a few miles south of Cornish. Other names in article: ALCE EPPERSON, A. P. EPPERSON. ALCE EPPERSON was buried at Cornish; his slayer in the Ardmore jail.
JOHN P. LOGAN, lately of Ardmore, has located at Ringling and will have a real estate and general brokerage business.
W. H. DIVERS of Waurika was here.
G. L. BENNETT, who formerly resided at Cornish, but now at Joiner, was here.
ELLA REDMAN of Wilson was here.
MRS. W. R. HISER, who has been ill for several months and was a in a critical condition, is reported as improved. Mr. and Mrs. HISER live five miles north of Cornish.
M. SELLERS of the Asphaltum community was here.
REV. SWIFT, pastor of the Baptist Church, filled his regular appointment.
LEE ELDER of Greenville, Texas spent a few days with his brother, C. M. ELDER. He is traveling out of Dallas for a clothing house and returned to his work.
T. J. NOLEN of Asphaltum was here on business.
DR. L. B. SUTHERLAND, who formerly resided in Cornish and has lived in Waurika for the past five or sic years, was here arranging for an office building in Ringling and will move soon. He will build a sanitarium.
W. C. PARKER left for Waurika then for Hot Springs, Arkansas where he will spend a month for the benefit of his health.
MISS ALMA SUTHERLAND of Waurika is spending the week with MISS ERCHEL CREEL and other friends.
F. C. DORSETT and MISS LILY MITCHELL, both of Ryan, were married in Cornish Tuesday, May 5. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. TOM DORSETT.
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