At Clinton, Ill. a negro by the name of Alex Johnson 44 years of age married a white girl 20 years of age. What the people of that city did to Jackson was a plenty.
[This was the first article on page one. Thank God we have done better than this in America. MW]
The 13 year old boy of John Belvin, living eight miles east of Pauls Valley was drowned in a pond near his home last Friday. He was playing with his younger brother around the edge of the pond, when he fell in.His younger brother tried to help him out, but being too small couldn't save him.
Three people were drowned in the water spout at Mill Creek last Friday. The unfortunates were: Mrs. R.H. Wilson and baby, and Miss Fay Davis. Their house was in the Three Mile Bottom just west of town. Searching parties recovered their bodies next day, the baby being wedged in betwee two trees about one half mile below where the house stood - Mr. Wilson can not be located, as he had left two days before to work in the Kansas wheat harvest.
Cashier H.H. Watkins of the wrecked Citizens Bank of Enid, OK. has been arrested on the charge of forgery.
Tony Jones lost five children drowned in the flood near Talihina last week. He saved himself, wife and one child by climbing trees.
Twelve men have been arrested at Madill for trying to run negroes out of town. More arrests will follow.
A freedman living near Boynton sold his land the other day and came to town and entered a drug store and called for a cigar. The clerk handed him a Henry George, which he refused saying he wanted a ten-center. The clerk tore the wrapper off abunch of a three for 5 and laid 'em out. the negro picked up a cigar and gave a dollar, saying that he didn't want any change as a silver dollar was the smallest piece of money that he would carry - Boynton News
If there is anything pleasing to the people of the U.S. it is the way the Japs are licking the Russians.
[1904 use of the word "Japs" and an attitude of dislike for the Russians. I didn't think they became "Japs" until WWII. MW]
Dr. Stanfield, and Misses Blanche and Vera Cullum paid a visit to Byars Thursday.
J.W. Wisdom of Center was a pleasant caller at this office Tuesday.
Atty. B.W. Mitchel left Tuesday for Lindsay on legal business.
If you want to see a good play, come to the new Woodmen Hall evening of June 23rd.
Married - Sunday June 12th at Wanette Okla. Fulton Harris of Byars and Miss Kate Lee of this place. The bride is the beautiful and accomplished daugter of S.S. Lee of the firm of Lee & Goodwin at place. The groom is the son of J.A. Harris at Byars and is an industrious, hard working young man. Their many friends at this place whis them much happiness along life's rugged pathway.
Here are some bargains we are offering you, for the next few days,
Flour, $2.30 - $2.40
Rice, 80lbs $1.00
Beans, Lima, 18lbs $1.00
.......Navy, 22lbs $1.00
Yours for business, Lee & Goodwin
W.J. Taylor and family are visiting relatives and friends in McGee.
Chas. Goodwin and Miss Ella Rotenberry attended the singing at Byars, Sunday afternoon.
Z.Y. Griffin was in Byars Monday, superintending the shipment of a car load of potatoes to St Louis.
The great drama, Louva The Pauper, in five acts, at teh Woodmen Hall, evening of June 23rd.
At a meeting of the City Council last Thursday night A.L. Adams was elected City Attorney to succeed W.B. Mitchell, resigned.
Joe Griffin of Texas is visiting his uncle C.L. Griffin at the Griffin Hotel.
W. Merrell of Roff was in this section of the country on business this week.
Mrs. J.A. Harris of Byars was visiting friends and relatives here Wednesday.
J.T. Rycroft of Chism was in town Wednesday.
S. Richards and daughter Miss Sarah of Byars were visiting here Tuesday.
Miss Lula Cromer will begin a select school in the new church house, the first Monday in July. She asks the patronage of all who wish to give their children and education.
Miss I.A. Burris and daughter, Miss Maynie, paid this office a pleasant visit Monday afternoon. Miss Maynie has just returned from Lynchburg, VA where she has been attending college.
Rev. R.A. Goodwin held interesting services in Byars Sunday.
The Epworth League had an interesting meeting Sunday.
Mrs. A.C. Cromer is on the sick list this week.
J.H. Cox, one of our efficient blacksmiths, has been very poorly for some time. We trust he will soon be out at his place for business.
J.B. Finley has returned home from an extended business trip to Tishimingo and other points.
Arch Leeforce and happy bride were in town Saturday on business. The NEWS extends their congratulations and wishes them a happy life.
Mrs. F.E. Bales, who has been visiting Dr. Cullum and family, has returned to her home aaat Wanette Oklahoma where Mr. Baales is editor of the Wanette Journal.
Pastor P.A. Smith will have services in the new Methodist church Sunday.
W.T. Price was a pleasant visitor Friday, and had his name enrolled on our subscription list.
Mrs. Small, and Mrs. T.H. Watson of Chism, were in town Saturday.
John Loyd was in town Saturday, looking well after being serenaded by the boys of his neighborhood. Boys did you ever get left!
T.J. McPherson was in town Saturday.
H.L. Potter of Lindsay and our fellow townsman, A. Potter left Saturday for Nashville Tenn. to attend the Confederate Reunion. They will also pay a visit to their old home in Tenn. before coming back. The NEWS goes with them.
Miss Pearl Cottingham has returned to her home in Wanette, after a pleasant visit to friends and relatives aat this place. Bert has been looking as sour as pickle every since.