The Daily Ardmoreite June 5, 1910 ESCAPES FROM THE COUNTY JAIL Charles Huffaker a prisoner in the county jail, charged with murder, made his escape Friday night sometime between the hours of nine and ten o’clock. The escape was affected by digging a hole under the wall at the northeast part of the building. It is customary for the deputies to make a round of the premises along about ten o’clock every night to see that all is secure. Last night when Deputy Bishop made the round as usual, he discovered the hole and upon investigation it was found that Huffaker had escaped. No trace of the man has been found so far but the sheriff is exercising every effort to round up the fugitive. Huffaker killed a man in the vicinity of Baum and has been in jail awaiting trial for some time.
The Daily Ardmoreite July 27, 1910
Ten Cars Peaches Are Being Shipped
Thirty thousand dollars will be derived by Carter county this year from its fruit crop. For the first time in its history, commercial shipments are being made. The crop is of enough importance to induce a buyer to come here and take the crop f.o.b.. Ardmore, which insures the grower a price for his fruit. Felix J. King says close observations have been made as to the quality of the land that produces the best fruit and red clay hills that matures and colors the crop beautifully will be in much greater demand from this time on.
The new Lone Grove City Limit lines.
I’ve been busy this month searching for Oklahomans with unclaimed insurance
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From this week’s Mailbag
QSL Butch not a problem at all I can help you tonight in my time as well to configure your Allstar/SuperMon node. Thank you for the contact hope to catch or hear you again soon,
73,
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Below is from my newsletter archives dated
January 25, 2007 – Issue 522
Price Wagon Manufacturing Company – Durwood, Oklahoma
Ruben Price work as a farmer and a blacksmith in Grayson & Cooke County Texas before moving to Indian Territory. He settled in the Yellow Hills area east of Ardmore. He became the first postmaster of Yellow Hills and operated a wagon manufacturing company there. This was about the year 1889. He later moved to Ravia where he farmed, raised cattle and made wagons. In 1909 Ruben move to Marlow, and spent his remaining years there until his death in 1920.
–Indian Territory and Carter County Pioneers book 1982
Ramsey and Hardy Drug Store
This firm is composed of F.J. Ramsey and Dr. Walter Hardy, the former being an experienced chemist and thoroughly qualified, while Dr Hardy is one the the leading physicians of the southwest and enjoyed a decidedly extensive practice. Mr. Ramsey starting business here five years ago having previously resided in Quanah, Texas. The location of Ramsey and Hardy Drugs was in the northwest corner of Caddo and East Main Street. The Ardmore Sanitarium was above and the Dew Drop Inn was in the basement.
In describing the business of his firm it is only necessary to state that the stock of goods carried is as large, complete and fresh as in any city and the amount of sales each year has proven very satisfactory to the persons most interested.
A word concerning the prescription department: Theodore Huffman, who is in charge of this, the most important branch in a pharmacy, is admitted by the local physicians to be one of the most powerful as well as skillful prescriptionist in the county.
–Indian Territory and Carter County Pioneers book 1982
January 1959
Royce Gauntt, Lone Grove telephone mogal, says his company is ahead in this area in dial phones. All his exchanges in Lone Grove, Springer, Woodford, Dougherty and Baum have a dial system.
January 1935
Charles L Parker, Carter County Superintendent of Schools, said most schools have elected to remain open, even though funding has run out. Teachers have agreed to teach for another month. We realize that we stand a chance not to get our pay. Some schools will be able to operate a seventh month including Equal Rights school, Rocky Point, Glenn and Plainview school. Wheeler and Smokey Valley have already closed, and Fox faces immediate closing. There are 48 Independent Schools in Carter County employing 105 women and 54 teachers men. Total enrollment at the 48 schools which include 12 high schools, 5,450 students in 1934. Male teachers received an average pay of $777 and females $580.
January 1935
Burns received Thursday afternoon when her dress caught fire as she sat in front of an open stove at her home proved fatal late Friday to Mrs. John Grizzle. She died without regaining consciousness. Funeral services the next day were officiated by Reverend J.W. Oden. Her husband and a daughter, Mrs Madge Hunt, are recovering from severe burns received when they tried to extinguish the burning clothing of Mrs. Grizzle.
Q. Where in Oklahoma is a delightful general store close to the Oklahoma/Texas border in a town of 90 people, that offers home cooked meals, freshly baked pies, friendly hospitality and all the goodies travelers could wish for?
A. The small town of Elmer is located in southwestern Oklahoma, just north of the Texas/Oklahoma border. It may only have a population of just under 100 residents, but it’s home to one of the most charming general stores and and home cooked foods. CLICK HERE
This is a photo of the old Carter County Sheriffs emergency bus. circa 1998
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Below is from This and That newsletter archives of January 11, 2007
“Butch…………. Here are three 1929 post cards of Prices Falls & Turner Falls.” -Grover Wells
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“Good to read your letter each week. I’m 70 years old and have lived in this area forever. Have went down Plainview Road for years and have wondered what the half of a cement building is. You go South from the school about a mile and it is on the east side of the road. We had heard it was a fort at sometime but I don’t know, Hope to hear from you. Thanks.”
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A. The concrete building used to be a dairy and is located on Don Bostwick’s land.
Ads from 1915, Wilson, Oklahoma
DeWitt’s Hand Made 5 cent cigar (made in Ardmore).
Meals 25 cents and quick lunch at all hours at the Cosy Cafe.
Edwards Bros. We buy all kinds of furs. Live Young Coyotes, Wolves, Raccoons, Red and Gray Foxes: Coyotes $1.50. Wolves $2.50 Raccoons $1.00. Red or Gray foxes $1.00. Will pay above prices at any RR express office in AR, MO, KS, OK or TX.
“I was wondering about Durwood, Oklahoma. Was it ever more than a cluster of people living in that area? Was it ever a town? The reason I ask is…….. back in my Carter County Sheriff days (1960) a resident of Durwood was murdered. I went out there to notify the next of kin. all I found was some dugouts. several and most were about 30 feet wide and 60 feet long. I entered one and asked if anyone knew the dead man. It appeared to me that the dugout was divided into about six groups (families) no one spoke up. I could not get anyone to acknowledge that I was even there. Guess they didn’t want to talk to a hat, uniform, badge and gun. with no response I left with the comment that if anyone knew his relatives tell them he is dead. still, not a word. Is Durwood still there???” –Gerald Cobb, Las Vegas, NV
Durwood, Oklahoma – Formally Yellow Hills. In Carter County 7 miles east of Ardmore. Post office named changed to Durwood September 11, 1891. On April 8, 1913 another post office was established a few miles east in Marshall county and designaed the New Durwood. Its name was changed to Durwood on October 11, 1913; in 1926 the post office was moved to Carter county. The name was intended to be Deerwood but through error the Post Office Department established the post office under the name Durwood. –Oklahoma Place Names by George H. Shirk
I go through Meers, Oklahoma twice every day. It seldom ever looks like this anymore.
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This is a 1955 map of Lake Murray showing the best fishing spots and what type of fish is located in that area of the lake. -Robert Hensley
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“To serve the public trust, protect the innocent, and uphold the law” -Robocop 1987 Movie Trailer
Butch and Jill Bridges
Ardmore, Oklahoma
580-490-6823
