June 29, 2006             Circulation over 5,000             Vol 10  Issue 492

I think my Olympus D-510 2.1 megapixel camera is about to bite the dust.  The viewer window comes and goes.  Most of the time now I can't preview anything on the mini screen before taking a pic. It still takes a picture using the View Finder in the upper left hand corner, but I must have a working digital preview window too.  In fact, all the pictures I've took of the markers in the Confederate section of Rose Hill, I took using the preview window. So I do use that preview screen and I use it a lot.  Anyway, if some one has a good digital camera they dont need anymore, let me know, I'm in the market for one.  Got a lot of pictures to take for T&T.  lol

Workers started today, June 29th, to tear up the asphalt paved street in front of the courthouse on 1st Street SW in preparation to lay a new layer of asphalt. Going to be nice when its all done in about a week.  Also I see they started removing the asphalt on Stanley SW, starting at South Washington street and going east out Stanley Street.

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I appreciate those of you who looked for records on my cousin Samuel Murphree who was killed in action on the beaches of Normandy in 1944. Through your look-ups I found out he was born in 1916 not 1926. That would make him 28 when he died in WWII.

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I have pictures of every marker on  rows 1 through 12 of the Confederate veteran section now online. Below are links to the names/photos.

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SOME LETTERS FROM THIS WEEK'S MAILBAG

"About the Burris family. My fathers name is Claud Oren Jr, his siblings are: George Lee, Pamela Fay, Mary, Rita, Chris, Max, Jerry (Boom-Boom) and James. Their parents were Claud Oren Sr and Mary Agnes (Hoffman) Burris. Claud Sr siblings were: Earnest (Fat), Cleo, Everret, Edith, Fleta Mae, Pam (Ditty) and Edna. I know that Claud Sr.'s parents were Charles Lee and Pamela Burris but that is as far as I have been able to trace the Burris's down. Claud Sr. worked in the oilfield around Wilson and Healdton building oil tanks. He also had "wolf hounds". I have been told that some time in the late 40's or early 50's he was in a bar on Caddo street in Ardmore when he got into a dispute with another patron. The other patron drew out a pistol and shot Claud Sr in the chest. Claud Sr then proceeded to chase this other gentleman three blocks down the street and beat him up. Afterward Claud Sr returned to the bar, had another drink then collapsed. He later died of his wounds. I would like to find out exactly when this happened. Here is a picture of the Burris's: Back Row UNKNOWN, EARNEST (FAT), UNKNOWN, CLEO, FLETA MAE, EVERRETT, TINCE (EVERRETT'S WIFE), EDNA, DEWEY (EDNA'S HUSBAND) DEWEEY FREDERICK Front Row ELIZABETH (EARNEST'S WIFE), EDITH, PAMELA(MOTHER), CHARLES LEE (FATHER), PAM (DITTY), Sitting CHARLES, GAYLE, FAYE

Anyone having  information on any of these people please contact me flashburris@cableone.net
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"Regarding Elvis, my sister lived less than 5 minutes from Elvis of EP Boulevard for 35 years, I was at Graceland 2 weeks after they flew the Lisa Marie in. My sister later moved to just outside of Olive Branch, Mississippi and lived less than 5 minutes from Jerry Lee Lewis's place. Here is some pics of Jerry Lee's gate. Take care my friend." -John Trusty in IL

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"I learned a week or so ago that a B-26 with a crew of seven crashed in Louisiana on the way from MacDill Field, Tampa, Florida to Ardmore. The 394th had just been transferred to Ardmore and the aircraft were being flown here. The crew had never been here as far as I know, but the unit had been assigned and the crash was credited to Ardmore. We will add their names to the monument at some point but I want to be sure that there aren't others of which we have no knowledge. Still know of two people who said they were in air crashes (in separate aircraft) but I have no evidence of those crashes as yet. Still looking! I don't have the home towns but maybe they can be found later." -Gary Simmons

Date of Crash           Type of Aircraft
July 12, 1943           Martin B-26C Maurader

Those who died:
Capt. Sheldon M. Pierce
Lt. William M. Lester
Lt. Joseph E. Murphy
Cpl. Paul W. Banks
Sgt. Austin M. Foley
Sgt. William C. Williams
M/Sgt. Estel B. Johnson (WWI Vet)
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"How jealous everyone must be over the water. Only those of us raised on well water can appreciate it. I could almost taste it, looking at the jar. Thanks for the memories. Hmmmm Seems we've heard that before." -Tomi
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"Hi Butch, Just read about a reader's query concerning the quail she had photographed. I can't tell a great deal of detail from the picture but, they are likely Gambel Quail. We live in Nevada (Arizona's next door neighbor) and these little quail are thick over here. I have also seen them in Arizona. They have a little feather plumage on top of their heads, if that is what they are. Tell your reader to click on Search and go to University of Arizona and ask for Gorsuch's Life History of the Gambel Quail in Arizona. We love birds and this might answer their question. Thanks for all your good work. We hope you keep sending out T&T FOREVER!" goody2shu@nvtel.net

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150th Anniversary of the Chickasaw Constitution 1856 - 2006.
August 30th, 2006 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Tishomingo, Oklahoma
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"If you "good food" people ever come up to the big city (Ok C.) you can get a great burger, chicken fried steak, chicken fried chicken, etc at a little restaurant called Soda Pops.  It's next to the SW corner of SW 119th and Western. It is owned by the son of the original Del Rancho owners so his crisp breading is the same as theirs. Because of construction in the Moore area, it's best to turn west on the 4th street exit in Moore and go to Western and turn north to 119th in the city. Turn left at the corner of 119th and you'll see it on the left side of the street. 119th is 12th Street in Moore. I was also glad someone finally mentioned the Brown family and Hamburger Inn. All of us 50's kids spent a lot of time there at both the little one and the new one across the street. Their son Jerry was in debate class with me and became a Merit Scholar and Harvard graduate." -RF Helms

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"Butch, Thank you for posting the Picture of the tombstone for A. M. Appleby at the Rose Hill Cemetery. Augustus Morgan Appleby was my gg-grandfather. I had sent off for his Civil War Records, and all I needed was a picture of the tombstone. You have made my day. Thank You." -Reta

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"Boy are those cheese fries I see in the background of the Gene Autry burger? YUM YUM YUM. When I was in college in Durant around 1994 there was place called "The Snack Shack" they used to serve a plate of hand cut fried with pies of cheese and chili on them with a side of Ranch dressing. Talk about a good meal! I wonder whatever happened to Rhonda and her famous "Volcano plate" -Jayson Pruitt Dallas/Madill JHP@airmail.net

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"Butch I recently purchased an "interest" in some land in Caddo county. All I know about it is it legal description. I wonder if you have any readers out in that area that might be familiar with Caddo county, specifically 36-8-10?" -Jayson Pruitt Dallas, TX/Madill, OK JHP@airmail.net

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"Hey Butch, I think I'm sending you a picture from a web site on quail. The quail picture I sent I think are of Gambel's or Gambles quail -- very well represented here in the Phoenix area and sometimes called "Blues" I read. I'm not an expert at all -- but the ones we have here have this forward-leading "flag" on the top of its head. I see them as only gray/brown -- but then, we don't get too close or they run like crazy." -Claire Hamilton

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"What kind of snake??" -Newman
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""Oklahoma Place Names," by George Shirk, a noted historian of the state, says Grandfield was named for Dr. Charles P. Grandfield, assistant postmaster general under President William Howard Taft."

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"I am looking for any descendants of Sallie Laverna Pettit Baker & Daniel Arthur Baker. They moved to Ardmore area about 1907 or early 1908. They lived in Ardmore area until about 1911 or 1912 and then moved to McCurtain County. I am not sure at the time of this writing where McCurtain County is in relationship to Ardmore and need to see a map. I am hoping that maybe one of your readers might share these ancestors, as well." -Licia Babb in FLA gsdmoonshadow@aol.com

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"I got VERY thirsty looking at the mason jar of pure clean water!! I have lived on well water all my adult life and I have had the worst of well water and the best of well water. Unfortunately I have the worst now here in Florida and no city water hookups nearby yet. My water is so bad I can't even boil pasta in it. It turns everything a nice burnt orange color (including my hair!) and leaves horrible calcium buildup on everything. Fortunately it does NOT smell like sulfur like other wells just a mile or so away. I enjoy your publication SO MUCH!!!!" -Licia Babb in FLA gsdmoonshadow@aol.com

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Butch, I have a kingsize bed, 7 years old, Simmons mattress and box springs with brass head board for sale. If anyone is interested, they can email me at wsblalock@prodigy.net, or call 580-223-6712 Ardmore

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"Scheryl and I drove down old Rt 66 today and did not realize that part of the original highway still existed." -Doug
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Do you watch Dr. Who on the SciFi channel?  What we get "over here" is last year's season in Britain. The latest season, which you can get over the internet, continues in the fine tradition with a new Doctor. In the fourth episode, "The Girl in the Fireplace", Rose Tylor is wearing an interesting t-shirt. It says "Wichita Falls Fighting Tigers". You can see the shirt here

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and here
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A friend from across the pond tells me that there is a fad for wearing "made up" t-shirts and teams; I don't think WF has a "Tigers" team in any sport (but I could be wrong).

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"Hello Butch, A note from Raymond Cox, originally from Gene Autry now living in Salt Lake City. The building in the Gene Autry picture is Haney's grocery. About the ziploc omelet, we were in Idaho this past weekend for my wife's family reunion and they were doing these omelets but they added an ounce of milk to them. I don't know which way is best but I will try each way to decide for myself. Thank you for my weekly dose of news from home."

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"I have a large tomato plant upside down. some of the leaves start with some black edges and then turn yellow and then dry up. Any ideas what causes this?" -Al marine103@comcast.net

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"Butch I am Looking for a picture of the old county barn and cellar that was located next to the train tracks on Myall and C street. The old cellar still stands. The Slowpokes car club used to meet there and I would like to find a old photo if anyone has it.Still looking for pictures of the lake murray drag strip from 1955. Thanks." -Rob Ragland

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"Trying to get information of my Grandfather, Mr. Wirt Franklin. Have little info and fairly sure he lived in Ardmore Okla, may have past in the 50's. Turn of the century I think he was an attorney, then involve in the oil business in carter county and founder of Independent Petroleum Ass. of America. Met only 4-8 times as a kid, was always busy. My mother was Betty Jean Franklin. Thank you." -Jerry jwelch48@comcast.net

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"Is it possible that the 4th man from the left (on the front row) is Bill Tilghman who was the first City Marshal (Chief of Police) of Perry, Oklahoma? The photo looks somewhat similar to the photo of Tilghman published in Volume III Number 1 (Spring 2006) of OKOLHA. I know also that Heck Thomas was his first deputy but do not see a man in this picture that I think might be him. Thanks for any information you might have on this." roykendrick@oklahomahistory.net

"The man in the white hat leaning on his winchester is indeed the infamous Mr. Tilghman, on his left is his boss Charles Colcord. Another deputy U.S. Marshal is standing on the far right leaning on his winchester, Heck Thomas. Picture was taken in front of the U.S. Land Office sitting in "Hells Half Acre", about a half block south of Mr. Kendrick's antique store.   Most of the gentlemen sitting in chairs were Land Office employees. Glad I could help." -Steve

"Wow, thank's Steve! Can you identify any others? My great-grandfather William Harvey Burdick rode with Charlie Colcord and sold him his claim in downtown OKC (for about a year's wages, $100) and when Colcord became a land developer, he built the Colcord Building (which still stands) on that land. Colcord lived about 3 blocks from my great-grandparents for awhile (I found them in an early census). W. H. Burdick was also a drinking buddy of Bill Tilghman (according to family stories I heard as a youngster) at the Blue Belle Saloon in Guthrie. I have no knowledge of him ever being in the Perry area and have never yet seen his name in any listing of Deputy Marshals. At one time my uncle, Carl Kendrick, who was a deputy sheriff in Needles, California; and then later was on the police force of Riverside, California (about the time of the Watts riots) had W. H. Burdick's badge. I have no idea what happened to his guns." -Roy

Perry, Oklahoma's U.S. Marshals
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Sulphur, Oklahoma I.T., Here is an early photo of Sulphur before the Artesian Hotel was built. This photo shows going east on Muskogee Ave., near 2 second St. The buildings on the left hand side are New York Misfit Parlor, Baily Building, First State Bank, etc. On the R/H side are Second Hand Goods, Sulphur Meat Market and The Fant Building etc.

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You have to love a nation that celebrates its independence every July 4, not with a parade of guns, tanks, and soldiers who file by the White House in a show of strength and muscle, but with family picnics where kids throw Frisbees, the potato salad gets iffy, and the flies die from happiness. You may think you have overeaten, but it is patriotism. -Erma Bombeck

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