Jefferson Co. Okla. The Ringling Eagle Jul 1922

The Ringling Eagle
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The Ringling Eagle
Ringling, Jefferson County, Oklahoma

Some Items

The Ringling Eagle
Ringling, Jefferson County, Oklahoma

Some Items

July 6, 1922

Trades Day Satisfactory, July 31 Next Day
Monday Trades Day was entirely satisfactory as a local enterprise… Not a drunken man nor a quarrel heard’ is the official report for Monday Trades Day. Everybody seemed to find happiness in a more respectable manner.

Healdton Boosters
Both time and space forbade us making any mention in last issue of the visit made our city by the Healdton Boosters who made us a call last week. They were a fine band of lively fellows, and as usual for Healdton, they offered us the best of goods things for July 4. Judging from the number of people who were in Healdton on the Fourth, their call was not in vain.

Dixie Cemetery Working
July 8, the Dixie Cemetery is to be cleared off and other needed work to be done…M. W MOODY, Dixie, Oklahoma

MRS. DORA MOX and sons are spending the week with relatives in Fort Worth.

Mr. and Mrs. O. W. SEAY of Oscar are visiting Mr. and Mrs. J. F. JONES Friday and attending the picnic.

OSCAR GOODE and family have moved from Orr to Cornish.

MRS. J. N. RICE returned from Ardmore where she is having dental work done.

The two days picnic at Cornish on June 30 and July 1 was so good that W. P. HARWELL wants to make it an annual affair.

P. F. BUTLER and family returned from their visit with relatives in Henrietta; he says the grain crops are good.

Mr. and Mrs. PERCY JONES passed through Ringling Monday on their way to Temple to attend the Fourth with the latter’s parents, after which Mrs. Jones will return to school at Weatherford where she will finish Aug. 1.

MISS GERTRUDE POPELWELL and her aunt, MRS. A. H. MCCORD, who has been visiting with her sister, MRS. G. M. FORD, left Saturday for Wynnewood, Mrs. McCord’s home, where Miss Gertrude will spend the remainder of summer vacation.

Local News Items

HUGH ROFF is in Gainesville on business.

ARTHUR L. CROOM of Wilson spent Sunday with MISS ODA JONES.

GUY and FRED POPELWELL are taking their vacation with relatives at Wynnewood.

W. W. NEWMAN of Dixie was a business caller during the Cornish picnic.

E. P. HILL, candidate for Attorney General, was in Ringling pressing his candidacy.

J. H. MORRIS, who has been in Clovis, New Mexico, returned Friday to Ringling.

MRS. ROBERT CADY and her two daughters of Bowie, Texas are visiting relatives in Ringling.

Mr. and Mrs. O. C.CLOUGH have returned from their visit at Wyconda, Missouri and ‘O. C.’ is at his counter.

MRS. MOSS WEAVER of Waurika attended the Cornish picnic, promoting the candidacy of MRS. ORA TROLLINGER for County Clerk.

Mr. and Mrs. J. T. TRIMBLE and their daughter DIMPLE recently returned from a successful preaching tour.

MISS CECILE MOORE is attending the Summer Normal at Edmond.

H. C. RAMSEY of Corn, editor of the Wichita County Enterprise, is visiting his brother, L. R. RAMSEY and family.

MISS LOREE DENNIS of Santa Anna, Texas is spending a few weeks with her sister, MRS. F. S. GILLEY.

Mr. and Mrs. EARL EMBREY of Independence, Iowa are on an extended visit with her relatives, M. E. HARRIS and family. They will visit in Dallas before returning home.

Thursday, July 13, 1922

Prize Winners and Prizes
The following persons won prizes on July 3 Trades Day.
DR. T. F. ALLEN, $5 for largest load of chickens
H. L. TRIPP, 50 lbs. Sugar for largest bunch of old roosters
J. L. STONER, 48 lbs. Flour for best stalk cotton
WALLACE RODGERS, 48 lbs flour for best stalk corn
LUTHER WILSON, 48 lbs flour for best pair brood chickens
M. SELLERS, $5 for best Poland China pig
MISS RUTH BROCKREIDER, double aluminum roaster for best 1-2 gallon jar beets
TOSS INGHAM, $5 for best mule colt
I HARMON, flowered lamp for best bundle of oats
MRS. HAMP HARWELL, gold baby ring for heaviest baby 6 months old
MISS LOUISE BROCKREIDER, stationery for best jar of jelly
MRS. ADA DYE, 48 lbs flour for best pair of Leghorn chickens
WALLACE RODGERS, horse shod for best dozen roasting ears
HARVE ALLRED, aluminum preserving kettle for best 1-2 bushels of peaches
MRS. LUCY JONES, washboard and washtub for oldest lady registered
HENRY BROCKREIDER, $3 for heaviest hen
R. L. MAY, $5 for best Jersey cow
A. T. BLACKWELL, $1 for best peck of beets
S. R. SHULER, 1 dozen quart jars for best quart of blackberries
OTT BUTLER, $2.50 in merchandise for best 1-2 dozen Rhode Island Red frying chickens

W. D. TRIPP, A. W. HAMMONS, and ZACK STIDHAM were the judges.
No one appeared at the Liberty Café to claim the free meal for the being oldest married couple.

Precinct Registrars Named
P. F. DAWSON, County Registrar named the following for precinct registrars: W. H. ROFF for Ringling; J. L. MCKASSON for Cornish; JEP STALLINGS for Asphaltum; LLOYD SAPPINGTON for Grady; WILL FREEMAN for Union Hill; L. L. LEE for Courtney; M. BOURLAND for Petersburg; HENRY CARTER for Oscar.

N. W. MCPHERSON announces his Democratic party candidacy for constable of Earl Township. He had lived in the area since 1900, farmed most of his life, comes from Mills County, Texas to Indian Territory. He served as deputy U. S. Marshal before statehood and has considerable experience as a peace officer since statehood.

Heed This Solemn Warning
One day last week, two brothers, ROY NELL and BURNIE NELL, sons of Mr. and Mrs. L. E. NELL of Courtney, and two friends went to Red River to swim. They reached the sandy river bed and the Nell brothers challenged each other to wade a certain body of water called a ‘cut off,’ made by shifting sands of this treacherous stream, before getting ready for their regular swimming plunge. The younger, Burnie, age 13, plunged in to wade what they thought was shallow water, and stepped into water 15 feet deep. The older brother, Roy, age 17, went to help his brother who seized Roy around the neck and both sank to the bottom. A man was present, plunged to help the brothers who seized him and nearly drowned the three, only with the greatest difficulty, the man managed to survive, but the brothers drowned. We cannot bring these fine boys back to life nor heal the hearts crushed by the awful blow, but a warning may given to the hundreds of other youngsters who swim in the Red River, whose waters are not half so dangerous as the quick sands.

Hog Buyers in Ringling
E. P. REYNOLDS of Fort Worth and his nephew MARVIN DAVIS are in Ringling this week buying hogs for the Southern Live Stock Company of Los Angeles, California. Mr. Davis is spending most of his time in Fort Worth since he was granted a divorce from his wife JEWEL DAVIS in Ardmore in June. The Davis couple had lived near Ringling, but within the Carter County which accounts for the divorce decree being granted in Ardmore.

W. C. LEWIS announces his Democratic party candidacy for State Senator from the 17th Senatorial District. … I am a lawyer by profession, a graduate of a reputable law school, 34 years old, born and reared in Ardmore, practiced law since 1912, married with one child who is 10 years old, served in the office of county attorney in LeFlore and Harper Counties, served as county attorney in Harper County, served in the army and engaged in the World War, property owner, tax payer…

Read the announcement for the Orr-Grady picnic at the steel bridge on Mud Creek. W. B. STAFFORD and W. P. MOYER assure us that plenty of ice water which will be needed if these hot winds keep blowing.

Mr. and Mrs.W. E. BRINLEE and daughter VERA and GLADYS with MRS. J. WARDLOW of Ada are visiting MRS. M. F. WARDLOW and daughter, IRENE, also the family of H. M. DORSETT this week.

Local News Items
J. L. EVANS was in Comanche on business.

J. M. ROBBERSON, candidate for representative, was among the Ringling folks attending the Ryan Trades Days Saturday.

MRS. W. S. GILLEY and two children are visiting MRS. LOVIE BURCH at Lawton.

MRS. C. M. BECKHAM has been quite ill for weeks.

J. H. GILLESPIE of Wilson, the leading café man in his town, was in Ringling.

MISS ANNA ROFF and MISS INEZ ROFF returned Saturday after visiting their sister MRS. JAMES LEFTWICH at Comanche.

W. P. HARWELL’s children entertained their friends Saturday at a dance which the young guests greatly enjoyed.

JOE M. COLSOM, candidate for re-election as constable, went to Ardmore Sunday to attend the funeral of his niece, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. JIM WATKINS.

L. E. ELLISON and family of Mangum have become part of our citizenry and Mr. Ellison will have charge of the Ringling Drug Store. We are glad to welcome to our city men of Mr. Ellison’s type.

MISS VIDA JACKSON, cashier at the G. C.HARRIS Dry Goods Store is vacationing with friends in Gainesville.

Mr. and Mrs. C. W. WALLACE and family spent time on Red River in quest of the finny tribe.

MRS. RUBY HUNTER is back at her station at the telephone office after visiting her sister MRS. BONNIE WILLIAMS at McKinney, Texas.

MISS LUCILE HEIGLE of Healdton spent Sunday with her grandmother, Mrs. J. P. MCGRAW in Ringling. Mrs. McGraw returned with Miss Lucille to Healdton for a short visit then will go to Caddo.

MRS. EDGAR HARRIS, formerly owner of the Ringling Drug Store, finished loading the household goods for Shawnee where she will make her future home.

MRS. SUSIE CUMMINS and daughters MISS ALEEN and MISS JUANITA began a motor drive to Estilene, Texas to visit the HENRY MUNDELL family.

MISS VERA GILLIAM and JACK SIMPSON were married one day last week. The parents of these youngsters reside near Ringling and they have many friends to wish them well in their married life.

Quite a number of Ringling people attended the service at Mountain Home Sunday where ELDER PHILLIPS of Ardmore preached.

CLYDE HOLLINGSWORTH entertained 38 young friends last week. They played games and the host served choice refreshments.

MISS VALLIE RICE of Sherman, Texas returned from visiting with her friend MISS OWETA BETHEL of Hot Springs National park, Arkansas and she and Miss Bethel came to spend Sunday with Miss Rice’s mother, MRS. ELLA RICE in Ringling, then returned to Sherman.

DR. W. J. DOSSEY has moved a Cornish residence near his office and after making some additions, will occupy the improved building as family residence.

Thursday, July 20, 1922

Local News Items
MRS. W. J. JONES and little JOE SCIVALLY JONES of Cherokee, Texas are visiting relatives in Ringling this week.

MISS MCCRORY has been engaged as gospel singer for REV. M. A. COOK’s revival meeting at Madill.

W. B. HEDLUND of Elk City, member of the Ringling Motor Co., was in Ringling on business.

MRS. ALICE SPRADLING and little daughter LOUZELLE spent the weekend with MRS. A. L. MEANS in Wilson

MRS. WESLEY HARRIS and her children E. T., ALEEN, and LEROY, are visiting relatives in Texas.

MRS. H. J. ALLEN, sale clerk with the Kidwell Merc. Co., left Monday for her vacation with friends and relatives in Ardmore and Sulphur.

Mr. and Mrs. J. W. HINKLE of Miles, Texas and Mrs. W. E. RIDINOUR and MISS AVY HINKLE of Oklahoma City, parents and sister of our townsman, C. W. HINKLE, are visiting him and family this week.

REV. A. H. ANGLIN of Healdton and PRESIDING ELDER LAMAR of Ardmore were in Ringling.

DR. F. M. EDWARD left Saturday for St. Louis, Missouri for a course of study and lectures on ear, nose and throat troubles.

R. B. TRICE, candidate for sheriff, was in a happy mood Saturday as he shook hands and chatted with voters.

ED VANCIL of Oil City visited his sister, MRS. G. A TURNBOW/TURNBOUGH and other relatives.

E. L. DILLARD, county judge, was here Monday and presents about the best appearance of any candidate in the field. He has no opponent.

REV. J. W. BULLIS, pastor of the Baptist Church, is holding a protracted meeting at Pike City, north of Healdton, this week.

A. F. WRATISLAW comes to the front as a contractor of work. He moved the steel for the big bridge over Red Oak Creek from the depot in Ringling to the bridge in exactly 490 minutes.

Mr. and Mrs. E. C. BAXTER of Haileyville arrived in Ringling to assume charge of the R. C. BAXTER Tailor Shop during the continuance of the miners’ strike and while R. C. BAXTER is on his vacation.

MRS. C. B. PARKER left Saturday for Oklahoma City where her mother, MRS. L. T HILTON, is undergoing treatment for cancer.

DR. T. F. ALLEN loaded a car of cattle for Oklahoma City. He sold a car load in Fort Worth Monday.

G. M. BENTON, J. E. ROBISON, and W. F. SHIPP were busy among the voters Tuesday, chatting, shaking hands, and exchanging smiles for every word of encouragement.

MRS. W. H. ISHERWOOD, her daughter MISS PEARL, her son FRANK and their friend, MISS LUCILLE BOX, all of Tuskahoma, are visiting Mrs. H. M. KIDWELL.

MISS RENA MOON, who is a teacher of 14 years and a resident of Oklahoma City, is visiting her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. J. H. MOON.

BUD HARRIS, tailor, hatter, cleaner, and presser.

Thursday, July 27, 1922

Shotgun Used in Ringling
About the noon hour last Saturday two gun shots were heard on Second Street in Ringling and women seen running hither and thither in a frightened manner. The next person to attract attention was B. K. DUNCAN running away from the place of the shooting, showing signs of pain. Mr. Duncan had been shot in both hands and the thigh by JOE WEST. B. K. DUNCAN is the section foreman on the G. N. M. & P. R. R. at Ringling and JOE WEST is a section hand. The two men quarreled earlier…

HENDERSON-PARKER
A. D. HENDERSON and MRS. ETTIE PARKER of Dixie approached the court clerk’s office at the First State Bank Friday morning, in quest of a marriage license. Soon thereafter they were pronounced husband and wife. They have lived near Dixie and will make their home in the same community.

ROBERTS-FISHER
At the home of Mr. and Mrs. JOE WILLIAMS, MRS. RUBY FRANCES FISHER and WILLIAM B. ROBERTS of Ringling were happily married Friday evening July 21, in the presence of a few friends, REV. A. H. ANGLIN of Healdton officiating. Both contracting parties are well and favorably known in this city. Mr. Roberts holds a position with the First National Bank and Mrs. Fisher is a Kentucky lady who has been spending a few months with her sister, MRS. JOE WILLIAMS. During her stay in Ringling, Mrs. Fisher has taken a leading part in the activities of the Methodist Church. They will reside in Ringling.

Noel Harwell Passes Away
NOEL HARWELL, son of Mr. and Mrs. SMITH HARWELL, died in the Wilson Sanitarium early Wednesday morning, July 26, where he was taken from the family home in Ringling late Tuesday night for an operation… He had appendicitis… Noel Harwell was born at Mena, Arkansas on September 27, 1904 and came here several years ago with his family and was educated in our schools. .. He gave his heart to God and became a member of the Methodist Church several years ago. Funeral services will be held today at the pavilion at 2:00 led by REV. A. E.WATFORD of the Methodist Church and the remains will be laid to rest in the Oddfellows Cemetery.

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