Major Andrew Drumm...
by Bonnie Haas -- I was interested in the bit about
Major Andrew Drumm since my friend Dr. Joyce Bender and I have researched
his contribution to the development of Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri.
(Major Andrew Drumm: Cowman, Businessman, and Visionary in "THE
CHRONICLES OF OKLAHOMA", Spring, 2001, pages 18-35.)
We found references to Drumm or Drumm City as a part of Burlington. Some
even stated that the name was changed from Drumm to Burlington. In the
1906 Woods County Atlas the Drumm post office was located in Burlington!
Just recently I found three references in area newspapers that prove
to be interesting, however. The first is from the May 11, 1906, Ingersoll
Reveiw -- "Drumm City, the proposed new city on the D.E.& G.
R.R. about 11 miles south of Kiowa, will soon boom up on the map of Woods
County. The foundation of an elevator is dug and work on the superstructure
will commence as soon as building material can be procured. J.R. McGinnis,
the Ingersoll merchant, has contracted to have one of his store buildings
moved from its present location to the new town and will open a good store
in same."
"Another business firm of Ingersoll also contemplates to move to
Drumm City. The Metz Lumber Co. shipped two cars of lumber to Burlington,
but it is said will establish a permanent yard at Drumm City, so as to
get the business at that point and not be too close to their yard at Ingersoll.
Several of the wealthy farmers in the vicinity of the new town contemplate
to invest money in houses in the new town."-- quoted from Kiowa News
Review.
Another article from the Byron Review, May 25, 1906 -- We understand
that the new towns Burlington and Drumm have consolidated the D.E. &
G. people taking the Drumm townsite. The business men that were to locate
in Burlington are against the consolidation and will now move
into Driftwood and will try to do up the Drumm town."
And from the Ingersoll Review, May 18, 1906 -- (From a collection
of news from Driftwood, Burlington, Keith and Drumm.) "...James
M. Young, president and general manager of the new R.R. has been in Drumm
recently, conferring with those people and has had a switch surveyed.
J. B. McGinnis of Ingersoll, has his store building at Drumm about completed.
The Burlington Bank building has been moved into Drumm, and the work on
the depot goes on. Now if you know where the town will be tell us, it's
up to you. We have been mingling with the town boomers and R.R. officials
for the last two weeks and know less all the time, and have about decided
to call a convention of little boys and let them settle the matter."
According to the 1906 Woods Co. atlas -- 11 miles south of Kiowa
would be right at the Salt Fork River. One hundred years ago the river
could have been on either side, since the course frequently changes. Few
witnesses are around to give us a true account. At any rate, Drumm City
(wherever it was) is a disappointing legacy for a man who truly
was ahead of his time. His lifetime of adventures exhibited a talent for
being in the forefront in the industries of railroading, cattle and banking.
I find it amazing that after eighty years the children's home (Drumm
Institute) which Major Andrew Drumm established is still in existance
in Independence, MO. But, that is another story.
Oakie's NW Corner...
 With
everyone having Thanksgiving thoughts on their minds and family gatherings...
A New NW Okie makes her debut for the coming Fall Thankgiving Holiday.
It couldn't have come at a better time! Another something special to be
thankful! A New Life Beginning!
This Wednesday David and I became one of those "Great-Great Uncles
& Aunts" that so many people are doing research and finding in
their genealogy records. But... Hannah Brooke want have to look too far
in the history books and papers to find us. Hannah Brooke made her run
into NW Oklahoma at 2:30 PM, November 14, 2001. The Grandparents say,
"She's beautiful, weighs 7 lbs. 14 oz. and is 22 inches long. She
has dark hair and a little dimple in her right cheek (sometimes). Courtney
is a little tired, but doing well. Lance changed the first diaper, so
maybe the new dad is off to a good start. They had Hannah at a new birthing
center in Enid and they are already at home in Carmen."
Hannah's parents are Lance and Courtney Leslie, Carmen, Oklahoma. The
Oklahoma grandparents are Larry and Beth Leslie, Dacoma, Oklahoma. Yep!
Hannah's Family will be gathering this coming Thanksgiving, November 22,
2001 with her parents, grandparents and other relative in this NW Oklahoma,
in Alfalfa and Woods County. Welcome, Hannah! May your light shine bright
and bring good times to all that surround you and come in contact with.
What else is going on this weekend? Meteors... Don't forget to keep your
eyes to the skies late Saturday evening and early Sunday morning. They
say that the meteor shower should produce 30 meteors per-something. I
guess I'm going to have to set my clock for 4:00am EST, huh? Wonder how
far my camcorder will focus?
 As
to my horses... I have ridden my 2-yr-old gelding three times now.
He hasn't thrown me yet. This short-legged-little Oakie (that's me) uses
a 10 inch stepping stool to help get the spring she needs to mount the
saddle (on Moon, that is). I need to get a picture of that mounting procedure.
He seems to be really gentle natured. He stands completely still while
I put on the bridle, padding, blanket and saddle... and when I am messing
with him. Right now we are just walking out in the pasture. He is really
a black beauty of a horse.
I remember way back in elementary school and walking to the town library
which was about a half a block east of the Southeast corner of the downtown
square on Barnes Ave. in a two-story frame house. One of my favorite books
I ever checked out was the book "Black Beauty." After
that, I have always had this thing for horses and black horses at that.
The memories of that book have always stuck with me. I just treat my horses
with a quiet patience, respect and understanding and ease into and around
them. They follow me everywhere when I get into the corral or pasture
with them. It has really been a learning experience... besides a calming
experience. What else can I say! Here I've gone and written you a whole
novel, huh? Sorry about that.
As to Thanksgiving.... I suppose you all have been busy making
plans to gather all your Pilgrims for a feast fit for a King. I love the
smell, aroma that fills the home during this time of year. Just thinking
about it is making my mouth water. Pumpkin, cherry and pecan pies -- homemade
chicken noodles -- turkey & dressing -- saurkraut & wieners --
Macy Thanksgiving parade -- Aunts, Uncles, cousins gathering for a heated,
friendly game of cards, pitch -- the laughter that fills the air. If you
want to search through my ParisTimes Pioneers Cookbook for some
old ParisTimes recipes, pecan pies, or other recipes, just click on ParisTimes
Cookbook.
Let us NOT Forget... To give thanks and remember all the great
things we have to be thankful for... Independence, Liberty, Freedom, family,
friends, etc... just to get started and name a few. I'm sure there are
lots more. Hope you all have a good one with family and friends surrounding
you. Sounds like Sunday, Monday and Tuesday will start off the week with
some freezing temps in this part of Oklahoma... so dig out those long
handles and dust them off. Curling up, cuddling by the fireside with someone
special ain't a bad thought either. (((hugs)))
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!.... I am thankful for all of you out there
that let me come into your life each weekend. Thanks for sharing your
legacies and stories! God Bless Y'all! Have a safe, great holiday!
Every nation has a stake in this cause! Knowledge, Understanding
and Attitude, are everything!
-- Linda - "Oakie"
Mailbag & Links....
ABCs of Patriotism...
author unknown -- "Don't let the eagle shed another tear. Be
a patriot! Do your part to keep the American spirit alive.
A--Accept that you're not alone. The people
of the United States will stand strong and united through any crisis.
B--Buy America. Help the wounded economy
make a full recovery.
C--Celebrate today, because you're
part of one of the greatest nations beneath the sun.
D--Don't panic because of what you hear on
the news or read in the paper.
E--Embrace the ones you love and cherish
family values.
F--Fly the flag proudly. Many people have
fought and died for it.
G--Greet each dawn with optimism. Remember
President Franklin Roosevelt's words: "The only thing we have
to fear is fear itself..."
H--Honor the constitution and all the liberties
it grants you. Honor the liberties it grants other Americans as
well. Many have fought to give you these privileges! .
I--Instill a sense of American pride in your
children. Teach them the many reasons why they should be glad to
be part of this great nation.
J--Join the ranks of those who refuse to
be bullied or frightened by foreign aggressors. Do your part to
help your nation and your neighbor.
K--Know the Pledge of Allegiance and treasure
the meaning of the beautiful words: "I pledge allegiance to
the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for
which it stands: one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty
and justice for all."
L--Love your neighbor with all of your heart.
M--Measure the United States by all of the
privileges and opportunities it grants you every day. Unlike the
citizens of many other countries, you can do anything you want,
become anyone you want to be.
N--Never lose faith that this country will
succeed in the face of adversity. God will always guide this nation
and keep each star on the American flag shining bright.
O--Offer hope. Everyone could use some.
P--Pray that God will continue to richly
bless this country, and remember our motto is: "In God is our
trust."
Q--Quit d! welling on the negative. Instead
focus on making this nation even better tomorrow than it is today
in the spirit of the founding fathers.
R--Remember those who have fought for this
country and honor them.
S--Support our troops overseas. Keep their
morale up.
T--Think about how lucky you are to be part
of this great nation.
U--Use your skills and talent to the best
of your ability in order to make this country a great place to live.
V--Vote. Don't throw away one of your greatest
rights.
W--Wear a smile instead of a frown.
X--X-ray the heart of the nation, and you'll
find that it's beating stronger than ever. The eagle has grown new
wings and is taking flight.
Y--Yield to the overwhelming feeling of national
pride that's all around.
Z--Zealously treasure you! r freedom,
and do all you can to defend it with the heart of a true patriot.
"
DAR Messageboard Search...
Some volunteers from the society of the Daughters of the American
Revolution (DAR) have established a wonderful new program for users
of Rootsweb. These volunteers will do lookups in their database and
records if you think one of your ancestors served in some capacity
during the American Revolution. These volunteers have more databases
that are available to them than the ones commonly used by the search
engines.
The process is fairly simple...
Go to the DAR
message board -- Address your message as follows: subject:
DAR Lookup > surname> location > dates --In the body
of the message put the information regarding the person. Be sure to
fill out the surnames box at the bottom since the new search engine
will be keying on that item. Leave the email response box checked
and you will be notified when the DAR volunteers respond. Give them
a week or so to get to your request.n We really appreciate their efforts.
This info can be key for... (a:) joining these prestigious
organizations (DAR & SAR); (b:) sending a request for the
copies of the files that were submitted and the information they have
available."
Long Island News... "Hi, Linda! Your description
of Northwest Oklahoma is absolutely beautiful. You are a gifted poet
in words as well as on a horse! I feel bad that I never rode a horse
freely-- just on the 'pony rides' when I was a child. May you have
many joyous rides with Moon! We too are experiencing a lack of rain.
This is unusual for the season— it hasn't rained in about a month—
but the lawn is still 'autumn green' that is, in the process of darkening.
It is covered with leaves which I haven't raked because they are still
falling and blowing and we STILL haven't had the November storms which
blow leaves (and small branches) down. But that will come."
Riding Horses... "I note that you have successfully
ridden your horse (Moon) - I presume it was a successful venture.
The first time I rode my colt, after he was allegedly broke to ride,
he threw me way out yonder near where I mounted him. Later, he made
a great cow pony and I loved him greatly. (1939) Good luck and take
care." |
New Mexico Veterans...
"Linda, Having served in the military,
I guess I am technically a veteran. However, while my time served
included a few tense moments, my service doesn't qualify as a veteran
in the WW I, WW II, Korea, Viet-Nam, and other actual times of conflict.
There are a group of veterans, much more familiar here in New Mexico,
who deserve more recognition outside of New Mexico. They were the
200th Coast Artillery, which became known as 'The Battling Bastards
of Bataan' during World War II. I have been priviliged to meet, two
survivors and several children of persons who lost their lives in
service during that episode of World War II.A Google search will turn
up numerous sites about Bataan, but here are four interlinked sites
I have found of interest concerning the Bataan Death March.
The first two showcase local efforts to honor these men and women,
while the last one is more historical
in listing names, and the stories of New Mexicans who were involved.
Thanks again for your newsy ezine." -- Marvin
H.
Batann
Memorial Death March
Home of the Battling
Bastards of Bataan
Comanche
Pool... The following is from Mary Einsel's
"Kansas, the Priceless Prairie." Each western state has
its early history a famous cattle spread that overshadowed all others.
Kansas had the Comanche Pool, which was located near Medicine Lodge,
the largest cattle ranch in the state's history. The ranch was started
by four men: Jess Evans, Wylie Payne, Richard Phillips, and Major
Andrew Drumm, after an Army order, isued from the Indian Territory,
stated that no more Texas cattle drives were to cross the Oklahoma
Strip.
The
Cherokee Outlet (1835-1893)... "The Cherokee Outlet,
known generally today as the Cherokee Strip, was a part of lands exchanged
by the Cherokees living in North Carolina, Tennessee and Georgia for
lands in the West. The Treaty of New Echota, signed in 1835, defined
it as a perpetual outlet west and gave them free and unmolested use
of the buffalo hunting lands in the west. But the Cherokees were not
hunters. They had lived among the European settlers for 200 years
and had adopted many of their ways. The real buffalo hunters were
those tribes who lived on the plains and depended on the buffalo for
their very life. The Cheyenne, Arapaho, and Comanche recognized no
boundaries or treaties, considering the lands in the Cherokee Outlet
as their hunting preserve. They had no concept of land ownership any
more than they thought they could own the air they breathed or the
water in the rivers and streams. They were not friendly to the white
men or to any Cherokees who might venture out on the plains to hunt.
The lands of the Cherokee Outlet lay relatively unused until after
the Civil War. In other treaties, the government settled other tribes
on parts of the Outlet which in effect cut the Cherokees off from
their hunting land in the west."
Last weeks eZine Vol. III, Iss. 45... "Linda,
this weeks news letter should be added to ever history teachers notebook
and be presented to all students - better yet, I think it should be
added to the 'text books'. You do good work, always. Bless you!"
-- Ernest
Salt Plains Crystals... "I hate be contradictory
about the rose shaped minerals found on the Salt Plains. They are
hour glass shaped Selenite Crystals and are dug out of the sand at
the crystal dig area located 3 mile south of Cherokee to the
sign then turn east until you get to the dig area located on the Great
Salt Plains, Alfalfa County. The area is open from April 1 through
Oct. 15. A Crystal Festival is held each year, usually the first week-end
in May. For more information about the crystals contact cherokeeoklahoma.net."
-- Marty
 FOR
SALE... An Old Wagon in northwest Oklahoma, Alfalfa County. If
you are interested in this old wagon, then you need to contact Bud
or Lovina Clark, P.O. Box 803, Alva, OK 73717. OR... Phone area code
580-327-3529 for more information. Let them know that you saw the
AD in Linda's Okie Legacy. As to the wagon,... All parts are
there. It just needs some or most of the wood replaced. It even has
a seat that attaches to the front. MORE VIEWS of WAGON....
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interesting news? I am enjoying my new subsciption from the first
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Hurt Family Genealogy... "My Dad's older
sister [Kathleen Dee Rutherford ] married 'Bud' Hurt -- I don't know
if these are any relation to you or not -- but the Rutherfords came
here in the late 1800's or early 1900 's, from Tenn. She was born
7-15-1903 in Ala. They settle in a small mining town East of McAlester
, Okla. There are some Rutherford's [my dad's kin] and some Hurts
buried at the Addison Cemetery. Their children are my first cousins.
One of them still live in the town here where I live. Another lives
in Mounds, Okla and three live in Calif. Maybe there might be a connection.
If any of these ring a bell with you just e-mail me and I'll see what
I can find out." -- June Nickle, usernc4913@aol.com
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