Duchess' NW Corner...
 Well!
Here I am again! Filling in for my Oakie. Not that she thinks I
am pushing her out and moving in on her territory. BUT.... she has
been awfully good to me for the last four months or so. Keeping
me fed, safe and cool during these 'Dog Days' of Summer. The humidity
with the heat here is in triple digits and stuffy. So... I just
thought I would help Oakie out a bit.
The other day Oakie stuck me in a cool cage with my toys and bed
while she ventured to the Historical Society newspaper archives
to do a little sleuthing around the year 1914. I guess they don't
allow dogs there, but I am not complaining. I was in a cool place
taking a nap while she was away for three hours. She's the one that
had to get out in this heat and drive... Not me!
Oakie did find some 1914 archives for information on the David
C. Oates that was the Woods County Sheriff during 1900-1904 - Deputy
Sheriff during 1895-1898 - Assistant Deputy Warden at McAlester
Penitentiary during 1909 -1914. The same D. C. "Pat" Oates
that died in the line of duty, January 19, 1914 at Oklahoma's State
Penitentiary. you can read more about D. C. Oates by Clicking the
link in the right column - The
Death of D. C. "Pat" Oates.
Oakie found some other interesting tidbits that happened around
NW Oklahoma during 1914...
Tidbits dated 23
January 1914...
Veteran Hardware Man - Mr. H. E. Noble, cashier of the Central
State Bank, returned Friday from Kansas City, where he attended
the 26th annual meeting of the Western Retail Hardware and Implement
Dealers' Association.....
R. A. Sisco Resigns - Mr. R. A. Sisco, who has been manager
of Share Bros. Big department store the past two years, resigned
his position and last Saturday morning left with his family for
eastern Oklahoma, where he feels there is a larger field for usefulness.
Mr. and Mrs. Sisco made many friends in Alva during their stay here,
who wish them success in their new home.....
Tidbits from 30 January
1914...
Brutality In Supply Asylum Alleged - F. S. Pomeroy, an inmate
of the Oklahoma Hospital for the insane, at Supply, died Saturday,
January 17, (1914), and it has since been charged that he died form
the effects of brutal treatment at the hands of C. O. Pollard and
two other attendants employed at the asylum. It is alleged that
the three attendants knocked the unfortunate man down and then jumped
upon and stamped and kicked him in consequence of which he died
a few hours later.....
Back To The Simple Life - Hugh Martin, who has been in partnership
with Mr. Rebber, in the grocery business the past four or five months,
sold his interest in the business to William Helmer, of southeast
of the city. Mr. Martin only went in the business to have employment
for the winter, his farming interests being his chief employment
and he now wants to devote his entire time to the farm.....
W. R. C. Notes (What was WRC?) - Alva, Okla., Jan. 26 -
The W. R. C. met in regular session, with a good attendance. The
new officers did their work beautifully. The president, Mrs. Needs,
showed her patriotism by expressing her views that "Old Glory"
should remain "Old Glory." The president appointed a committee
of three to arrange the resolutions against the changing of the
flag. A committee was also appointed to confer with the cemetery
association about carrying the water to the cemetery. - Euphrosine
Webb, Corps Press Correspondent.
Cattle Stolen - Some 12 head of calves were stolen from
Mr. Skripsick and other parties last week and seven head of the
stolen cattle were recovered in Woodward county.
Free Seeds Furnished Farmers By Santa Fe - H. M. Bainer,
agricultural demonstrator for the Santa Fe System, was in Alva Wednesday
from his headquarters in Amarillo, Texas, and stated that the Agricultural
department of the company will take up active personal co-operation
with the farmers of all this portion of the state during the present
season.....
 Oakie
was unpacking some Johnson Bros China for England that her grandmother
brought back. At least I think her grandmother brought it back.
It could have come back in 1938 with Oakie's Uncle Bob. Anyway,
on the back of the four (4) small bowls and three (3) slightly larger
bowls is the marking... Warwick, Johnson Bros., England with a crown
of some sorts. Each has its own little number, also. Click the photo
to view larger image of the Warwick bowls. Do you suppose they were
made for the Warwick family?
Does anyone out there recognize this Johnson Bros. - Warwick -
England pattern? It is NOT for Sale, but would love to find out
more about these dishes with the Warwick name on the back.
Oakie and I will see you next weekend! Keep Cool and comfortable!
'Til next week.
~~ Duchess
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Dog Days of Summer 2003
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David C. Oates
1900-1904 WDS Co., Sheriff
About
D. C. "Pat" Oates
Death of...
Daily
Oklahoman - 1/20/1914
Daily Okahoman
- 1/21/1914
Renfrew's Record
- 1/23/1914
Renfrew's Record
-1/30/1914
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Mailbag & Links Corner....
D. C. Oates... One of my weekly
Okie Legacy ezine readers found this information about a David C.
Oates at the following website - http://nleomf.com/
- when he did a search for fallen officers in the line of duty. This
D. C. OATES listed at http://nleomf.com
was listed as a Deputy Warden, Oklahoma Department of Corrections.
Oklahoma City, OK, Date of Death: 01/19/1914. I looked at my webpage
that has the Sheriff of Woods County lilsted - http://okielegacy.org/woods/wdsctysheriffs.html
- to see when exactly David C. Oates was sheriff of Woods County.
This is what I found ... Sheriffs of "M" (Woods) County 1900-1904
-- DC (David Cannon) Oates, sheriff; JW Huntington, undersheriff;
JW Murphy, deputy; JJ Hughes, Probate Judge; CH Mauntel, county attorney.
Coy Phillips Descendant... "I received a copy of Wilma's
Fairvalley Story. Enjoyed it and will really look over your web
site. I am the youngest of five children of Coy Phillips, mentioned
in this story. My mother was also related to the Ickes and was raised
by a Knox family after her parents passed when the children were young."
-- Jo Retta Phillips Doctor - E-mail: jo_doctor@hotmail.com
From Sweden Reader... "It's all so wonderful about Oklahoma!
I'd love to know more!" -- Sara- Stockholm, Sweden
Turnbow Family... "My name is LaResa Turnbow. I am the
daughter of Billy James Turnbow. I am quite sure we are the same family.
(Conover / Turnbow
Connection) You can contact me if you like. Thank You." --
L.Turnbow - Email: turnbowla@msn.com
BETH's at Denoya & Whizbang, Oklahoma... "Wonderfu!
Was searching for the town of Denoya .. Whizbang. I found thru a copy
of my uncles birth certificate my grandparent's had lived there in
1924. I plan to visit the site soon.Thank you for so much information
on this now ghost town. Great site! So exciting to read. Oh! If there
is anyone out here who knew any of the BETH's, please contact me at
- TundraKitty@aol.com. Thanks again for sharing this with everyone.
-- Patsy R. Beth-Smith - E-mail: TundraKitty@aol.com
More Info on David C. Oates... "I found all of this by
going to Google..Maybe this will tell you
something of what you want to know - boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/JcB.2ACI/517
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Samuel Oates, Mulberry
Greens Estate and David C. Oates... "....Samuel Oates,
a wealthy planter from Lawrence County, bought 1207 acres of land
including all of Section 28, land along the river, and other tracts
of land in the area some time before 1840. He established his home
in section 28 and named it "Newport Plantation". The Manor
house was located 1/2 mile due south of Mulberry Greens just off Mulberry
Lane. Little evidence of the old plantation home is visible today,
however the family cemetery still exists on land TVA acquired to construct
Pickwick Reservoir. The cemetery is in disrepair and is not maintained.
Samuel Oates died in 1854 leaving Newport Plantation to his son, David
C. Oates. David was appointed the first postmaster in the Cherokee
area in 1854 and established the Post Office on "Newport Road",
most likely what today is referred to as "Mulberry Lane".
David operated the plantation until the late 1870's when financial
difficulties forced him to sell....."
Sons of Samuel K. Oates... "I am seeking information on
the sons of Samuel K. OATES Sr. and Amelia GRIFFIN. They had nine
sons one son died in infancy. The sons were Samuel K. Jr., Wyatt C.,
William C., David C., James C., Henry Harrison, John T., and Oliver
Hilliard. John T. and Oliver Hilliard are buried in The Confederate
Cemetery in Helena, Phillips County, Ark. The others family members
believe are interred in the OATS Cemetery near Barton. John T. Oates
served in the Monroe County Homeguard. His tombstone shows no unit
designation but does show his rank as Colonel. His brother began in
the Monroe County Homeguard, but he became Captain of Company A 25th
Regt Ark Inf. Samuel K. Jr. served in Green's 12th Tenn Cav Co. F
and Henry Harrison was 1st Lt. in Co. L Roddey's 4th Regt. AL Cav.
His company transfered from the 1st Confederate Cav. Houston's Co.
H., William C. was in Co. A 2nd Ark Inf., and Wyatt C. in Co. C Crockett's
Rifles 1st Ark. The family is not certain what command David C. and
James C. were in. One relative has David C.'s pardon papers, so he
did serve but what unit, and from what State is the mystery. We feel
the remaining six are buried in the OATS cemetery near Barton. Someone
told me the TVA has destroyed the graves, or let the cemetery be destroyed
from vandals and looting of the graves. Any help on this would be
appreciated." -- from Ancestry
messageboard by Jacob L. Bateman, III - Email: LeBateman@netzero.net
Alva Cemetery Listings... "Whoever found the listing for
the Alva Cemetery, did me a favor. It was something I could go back
and see if any of my classmates have passed or friends I lost track
of over the years. I graduated in 1965 and have been gone since 1967.
I haven't been able to keep in touch with many people. As I read the
names, though, many returned in my memory. It's not much fun reading
a cemetery list to find old friends but it did bring back good memories."
-- Genevieve
Carmen
Home Plate on Ebay... "I was reading your past newsletters
(cause it has been a busy summer and I just got to them) and noticed
your pictures of the Carmen Home. The big beautiful building has always
intrigued me. I can remember when I was bery young thinking the big
slide (fire escape) on the east side looked very fun. I have found
a plate commemorating the Carmen Home and am selling it on EBAY. Would
love for a former resident or interested party to end up with it.
Asking only $2.00 starting price. Thought that might interest someone
out there. keep up the informative letters. Thanks."-- DIXIE
Harrover Genealogy Info... "I am the daughter of Ben and
Mary Harrover. My father and Pat Treece had a hardware store on the
North side of the square for about 25 years, next door to Beegle's
Drug
Store. I was searching for Harrover genealogy, when I found
your site. My brother, Benny Harrover, was in the picture of the boys'
marching group. During WWII I met my husband, who was in a cadet squadron
at Northwestern. We married in 1946, and both graduated at Northwestern.
He spent a year at OU, and then entered the Air Force. We retired
in Colorado. We go back to Alva when we can -- especially occasions
at First Presbyterian, Alva High and Northwestern. We'd love to make
contact with old friends. This is so interesting and well researched.
Are you still interested in adding Alva weddings? Earle and I were
married on May 18, 1946 in the First Presbyterian Church, with Rev.
Roy Truesdale officiating. Our attendants were Jack Graham and Maxie
Allin. Dorothy Ann Hoch and Bette Ward lighted the candles, and Phyllis
Davis played the organ. Guests were my parents, Ben and Mary Harrover
and some of our college friends. Earle is the son of Mr. and Mrs.
W.D. Beasley of Four Oaks, North Carolina." -- Betty Harrover
Beasley - E-mail: eandbbeasley@earthlink.net
Fauna
& Flora... "I found your photos of NW Oklahoma fauna
and flora. I am over in Gage. I lived in Dallas 22 years till recently.
I was born over in the panhandle of Texas, 90 miles due west of Gage.
I was searching for NW Oklahoma gardening hints on the web. - Fire!
Gage 1st Christian Church - The garden in the photos is mine.
Its on the church property behind my house." --LD Pierce - my
photo page - genealogy stuff
Brochures on Ghosttowns... "I am planning on coming to
Oklahoma in October. I would like some information on ghosttowns.
Any information you have would be greatly appreciated. Thank You."
-- Misti McDaniel, West Monroe, Louisiana - Email: mmcdan3@bellsouth.net
Alva Cemetery Records Online & David C. Oates... If you
look in the Alva
online cemetery records for the name of OATES
at this LINK, you will find a David C. Oates listed In Block 09-Lot
011-Plot 08 (09-011-08) with a date of death as January 19, 1914.
This date is the same date as the Deputy Warden that died in the line
of fire at the Oklahoma Department of Corrections in McAlester, Oklahoma.
The Alva Cemetery records also has a map
of the layout of the Alva Cemetery.
Alva Newspapers... "Where do you find the old newspapers
such as you quoted in this week's newsletter? Does the Historical
Society have these materials or are they all in Alva?" -- Linda
PUGH & Lahoma, Oklahoma... "I asked recently for information
about Lahoma, Oklahoma and gave information on My Grandparents Charles
Lincoln Pugh and Rebecca Belle Ferrel Pugh and W. E. Swiggett and
Anna Rebecca Gifford Swiggett and failed to give my E Mail address
which is - Neenaw1@msn.com - Just in case someone might have information.
I enjoy reading about Oklahoma." -- Geneva Pugh Shoemaker - E-mail:
Neenaw1@msn.com
 Anton
Hurt picture... "I'm a NESIBA, from Nebraska... the pic on
this site is of Anna Nesiba, who was my grandpas 1/2 sister-in-law...
Joe Nesiba, being my grandpas 1/2 brother. I 'beleive' that that Anna
Nesiba was married to my grandpas 1/2 brother... (same father FRANK,
and different mothers)... that's where my family tree gets weird...
Frank Nesiba had 3-4 wives, and children with all of them...... and
for a big number of years... ! I also knew Frank Hurt, who was married
to my Grandpa's niece, Venus Nesiba... (a daughter of one of my grandpa's
1/2 brothers). It's like a big soap opera! Amazing what you'll run
into on the internet. -- Russ Nesiba,Denver CO., USA - E-mail: Uncruss@yahoo.com
Looking for Relatives... "I was wonderin. I didn't see
a Charlie Paris born in 1931 on your family tree. Do you know if you
are related to a Charlie whose dad would have been Sameul Paris. They
all spelt there last name different so I am having a hard time finding
some of my relatives...lol. Some spelt it Parrish, Parris, Parish,
Paris. My Papa spelt it Paris believing that to be the correct way.
His mom was a Maynard, and he had I believe 7 brothers and sisters.
If you have any information it would be most appreciated. Thank you."
-- Brandi - Email: CharliesAngel128@aol.com
Looking for online Oklahoma Fort Lists... "My great grandfather
Jacob 'Jake' Dietz enlisted in the Seventh Cavalry and was sent to
the plains to guard supply trains. He was stationed at Old Camp Supply
and Fort Sill. I am looking for more information concerning the dates
he was located at the two forts and under who's comand. I do know,
he enlisted in St. Louis Mo. Is there a site on the web where one
can search lists of men stationed at the forts?" -- Bill Riphahn
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