Revolution is threatened in Mexico.
The Russian parliament has been dissolved and a bloody revolution seems eminent.
The switches at Walling (New McGee) are being graded. The depot will be located north of the creek and half a mile nearly due east of the bridge.
THE LAST PICNIC
McGee's last picnic was great. 1000 to 1500 people assembled in the shady grove south of town for a day of enjoyment. They had it. Mr. Terrell of Ada, speaking for Judge Furman was the first orator. He was followed by Robert Wimbish Esq. of Ada, speaking as a citizen, in a fine address, full of good sense and well delivered. The Band from Wanette then gave us some fine music. After dinner, C.C. Ross of Ada spoke for the socialists. He made a fairly good presentation of his subject; but spoiled some of its effect by uncalled for aspersions of the bankers and businessmen.
Sen. Gore, candidate for U.S. Senator followed in one of his inimatable speeches. Wit and burlesque were so mingled with sound logic and eloquence that the crowd seemed never to tire. He is a Jeffersonian Democrat of the old school and will make a worthy senator. Claude Weaver, of Pauls Valley, candidate for congress, followed. Mr. Laseter of near Pauls Valley, candidate for delagate to the constitutional convention, closed the speaking. All the democrat speakers dealt out sound Jeffersonian doctrine.
The Republicans made no application to be heard.
No drunkeness or disturbance marred the occasion.
Curtis Jandreau went to Byars Wednesday.
R.L. Barnes of Seven Shooter, was in McGee Wednesday. He informs us that Eld. W.U. Goodwin of this place, and Eld. J.L. Barnes closed out a meeting there Tuesday night with two additions to the church. Mr. Barnes tells us he has blooms on his sweet patato vines. They are not quite so large and shaped like a morning glory and pink in color.
John Keef says the question is, where was W.B. Quillian when he dropped the melon?
Arthur Hayes who lives two miles south of McGee, went out Wednesday and killed twelve opossums, and it rained most of the morning too.
R.L. Barnes, who attended the Confederate reunion at Roff, tells us the old soldiers are getting to be very few in number. Only 68 mustered at Roff.
HART
We had a fine rain Sunday night. Quite a number of the people of Hart attended the Confederate Reunion at Roff.
Will Walls has returned from his visit to the Choctaw Nation. He says crops are generally in good condition between here and where he was.
Singing school is to start at Hart Monday.
The base ball team at Midland came up to play Hart last Saturday. There was only one of the Hart team here but he picked up a team and beat the Midland boys just for fun.
Everybody is invited to take part in the literary.
The Hart Gin Co. have ordered a sawmill.
R.P. Griffin is digging the well eight feet larger for the Hart Gin Co. making it fourteen feet across.
Tom Tattler
Erwin Laughlin, of Center, was the guest of A.C. Cromer last week.
J.M. Yingling, who took the census in township No. 3, found 713 people there.
D.M. Hyden, who took the census of township 4 North, range 3 East, reports 1,416 inhabitants.
L.G. Huddleston says they had a big rain last week 5 miles south of McGee.
Prof. Brandon tells us he has an average attendance of about 56 out of 57 pupils enrolled. Good school.
J.R. Byford and family went to Carbon, this week to visit relatives.
S.S. Lee and W.T. Hayes went to Oklahoma City Thursday to buy goods.
Jess Laughlin and family, who were visiting at A.C. Cromer's last week went to Johnston for a visit with relatives there.
A.J. Brumley and family returning from a trip to Bebee Friday, were caught in a hard rain.
The Methodist at this place closed a successful meeting Thursday. there were eight additions to the church.
FOR SALE - Two fresh milch cows. Cash or credit. E.W. Good 1 mile south of Burney Jones school house.
J.A. Thedford and Frank Burleson have returned from Caddo Co., O.T., where they both bought land near Anardarko. Mr Thedford got 160 acres with 50 in cultivation and a good improvement for $12.50 per acre.
J.W. Isaacs and family got back already Monday from their extended trip to Oklahoma and the Seminole country. He had to leave his wagon on the north side of the Canadian river on account of high water.
Mrs. Lee Yeager and little son returned Monday from Fedrick, O.T.
Charley McCarty informs us that he is now making brick right along at the new townsite. We have seen a specimine and it looks good to us.
The Protestant Methodists we are informed, by D.C. Renfro, have had a fine meeting at Sand Flats. Rev. B.G. Burns preaching. Several unexpected conversions were made.
Miss Susie Hart of Springtown, Texas is visiting her brother, L.C. Hart this week.
Nat Heimer of Ada, we understand, is trying to buy property in McGee.
G.F. Carter tells us a good rain fell five miles north of McGee last week.
G.L. Griffin says this is the best crop he has seen in the thirteen years he has lived here.
Miss Hattie Wood, of Marion County, Ark., is visiting her brother, A.J. Wood and other relatives here.
Whitt Hyden, who attended the Confederate reunion at Roff 3 days last week, says they had a grand time. He heard some very fine speaking by several able speakers from the Chickasaw Nation. Messrs. T.P. Gore. the blind orator, and Claude Weaver of Pauls Valley promised him certainly to be here at the McGee Barbecue. Judge Furman promised conditionally to be here.
TRADE DAY AWARDS-
We were prevented heretofore, from publishing the trade day awards through various mishaps, yet, though late, think they ought to be published. The awards were as follows:
HORSES-Best Jack, Joe McDonald; best mare, J.A. Daniels; best mule, B.L. Tucker; Committee, J.A. Sheppard, Prof. R.J. Brandon.
Best two year old horse colt, W.L. Jones. Best colt under one year old, J.A. Daniels. Best mule colt under one year old, J.A. Daniels. Best matched team, two year old mules, Blue Loyd.
HOGS-Best male "Beauty'e Chief" 40427, owned by J.R. Gilliland & Son. Best year old sow "Lula Combs" 96573, also best pig. Committee N.C. Bowie, W.R. Hall and Bud Blevins.
AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS-Best stalk cotton, W.F. Garner. Best stalk corn, Dock Blackmore. Best head cabbage, Dock Balckmore. Committee, Prof. R.J. Brandon, Joe Tucker and H. Hayes.
THAT SHOOTING
Boys will be boys as long as watermelons continue to be as lusterous and tempting as they are. And boys are not always as strict in their ideas of the rights of property as they ought to be. But a few of them came suddenly to a realizing sense that the aforesaid melons are private property Sunday night. Beguiled by the delightful picture of juicy, red meat, painted by their fervent imaginations, they made a foray on a certain well fruited garden in McGee, after the shades of night had fallen to veil their depredations from the eyes of the owner. But their were others. A succession of shots rang out on the night air and the boys went. They were not very careful to avoid stepping on the corn stalks and the next morning the roasting ear patch resembled a wreck made by a herd of stampeded cattle. Stop and think boys. The watermelons belong to those who go to the trouble and expense of raising them, and you have no more right to take them than you have to take corn out of a crib or goods out of a store.
Dan Dryden and Miss Olla McKnight were married Thursday evening at Mr. Kimbrew's. The match was rather a surprise, as the parents of the young lady objected and the young couple stole a march on them.
The Missionary Baptist Revs. Abney amd Tabor preaching, have been holding a successful meeting last week at Jones' Chapel with several conversions. The meeting closed Sunday, with dinner on the ground and an all day meeting. There was plenty to eat and to spare for all, and everybody enjoyed the day. The meeting was moved to the Byford school house and was to continue the week.
Rev. J.M. Foster filled his regular appointment at McGee Sunday.