June 28 – Last Tuesday one of the most terrific hai storms passed 15 miles south of this place, damaging the growing crops of Isaac Goodel to a considerable extent, and breaking all the windows in the north side of the house. Hail was picked up some hours after as large as quail eggs.
THE LITTLE ROCK AND
FORT SMITH RAILROAD
It has been heretofore stated that the L.R. & Ft. Smith R.R. Co. were rapidly pushing the construct of their road beyond the Arkansas State Line into the Cherokee Nation, so as to have its terminus opposite the town of Fort Smith. This the Company have done without any authority whatever and have thus committed a trespass upon the rights of the Cherokee Nation.
TEACHERS FOR THE CREEK SCHOOLS Persons desirous of appointment as teachers in the Public Schools of the Creek Nation will do well to bear in mind the following: Notice – The Board of Examination will meet at Eufaula, on the 20th instant. All persons wishing to obtain schools in the Creek Nation are respectfully requested to attend.
Wm. McComas, Superintendent Schools, etc.
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120 YEARS AGO
Friday, February 13, 1903
Eufaula to Be County Seat of Biggest and Richest County in Indian Territory
Mr. C.E. Foley received a message yesterday from Washington informing him that his bill making the district court at Eufaula a court of record had passed both houses of congress and was now a law. This bill was drafted by Mr. Foley and pushed through by his friends in congress.
This settles the county seat question and gives Eufaula the biggest and richest district in Indian Territory.
Good Showing
The statements of the financial condition of the First National and Eufaula National banks will be noticed by our readers elsewhere in this issue. Both banks make a good showing and are doing a prosperous and an increasing business.
WILL NOT BE CHIEF
Col. Roley McIntosh of Fame was interviewed recently by a Journal representative as to the truth of the rumor being circulated throughout the country that he is to be a candidate for Chief at the next Creek election.
His reply to our query was a positive denial of the rumor.
“I am done with Creek politics,” said he, “and do not wish my friends to shove me forward for anything. I desire the fact to be generally known and therefore speak for publication. I appreciate the loyalty of my political friends, and am grateful that I can say for the honors they have conferred upon me in the past, but that will not cause me to yield to their importunities in the coming champaign for the Chieftaincy.”
100 YEARS AGO
Thursday, November 22,1923
WALTON REMOVED AS GOVERNOR; GUILTY OF 11 CHARGES OKLAHOMA CITY, Nov. 19 – J.C. Walton, fifth governor of Oklahoma, was removed from office tonight by unanimous vote of the state senate court of impeachment after conviction on charges of corruption in office, neglect of duty, moral turpitude and general incompetence.
A formal verdict ordering the removal was returned after the executive had been found guilty of 11 of the 16 charges presented. The vote was 41 to 0.
Never before in the history of the nation has an impeached official been convicted and removed by unanimous vote of the trial body, legal authorities declare.
Cowboy Actor William S. Hart Coming to Checotah
William S. Hart, the small boy’s idol of movieland, is coming to Checotah.
The little town is all excited because when Christmas holidays approach, “Bill” Hart will arrive from Hollywood to spend the holidays with his cousin, W.C. Hart, proprietor of a cafe at that place.
Checotahans expect to make the visit a real treat for both “Bill” and his quiet cousin. “Cousin” is going to show “Bill” the sights of Muskogee, too, you bet.
A Small Blaze At Ford Garage Wednesday A small fire, caused by a cigarette smoker who set fire to a stream of gasoline that was being drained from a Ford car when he attempted to light his cigarette with a burning match, caused some excitement here Wednesday morning abo 10 o’clock, when a fire alarm ws turned in that the Ford Garage was on fire.
The fire boys made a quick run and was soon on the scene with a stream of water that in a few minutes had the flames under control. The Ford car was badly damaged by the fire.
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80 YEARS AGO Thursday, November 18,1943
America’s First War Trophy Captured After The Attack On Pearl Harbor JAP SUBMARINE COMING THROUGH EUFAULA NOV 23
When the two-man Japanese suicide submarine passes through Eufaula at 4 o’clock Tuesday afternoon, Nov. 23 on its nationwide war bond tour for the United States Treasury Department, the symbol; of savage ruthlessness will be making history in more ways than one. As a stimulant for the purchase of war bonds and stamps it has no peer – and as a submarine it has traveled overland much farther below sea level than its quarter-inch hull could stand under water.
The submarine was captured intact after the attack on Perl Harbor. It was sighted on a reef near the Island of Oahn across from the Harbor also captured.
MAYOR’S PROCLAMATION Food conservation for war effort
Our government, having requested us to produce and conserve food for ourselves and our allies both on the war front and on the home front that our fighting men might be able to carry the war to a successful conclusion at the earliest time possible, and knowing that every red-blooded American living is anxious to do his or her part in giving their fullest cooperation to this great cause.
I proclaim all the month of November in Eufaula and this community “Food Fights For Freedom” month and by the request of those in power who face the tremendous job of feeding this nation, our allies and the conquered nations of Europe, urge that we produce and conserve all the food possible.
SIAH HILL TRAINING AT CAMP WALTERS Siah Lee Hill, well known McIntosh County boy, has arrived at the infantry replacement training center at Camp Walters, Texas to begin his basic training as an infantryman.
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75 YEARS AGO
Thursday, December 2,1948
Engineers Give Formal Notice Of Hearing On Reservoir
Proposed 2 Dams To be Discussed Here Dec. 21 Formal notice of the public hearing on the North and South Canadian River sites of the Eufaula Reservoir, was issued this week by Col. C.H. Chorpening, district engineer of the Corps of Engineers, Tulsa.
The hearing will be held in the McIntosh County courthouse starting at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 21. At that time representatives of the Engineers Corps will be on hand to explain the proposed flood control project in detail and hear statements of all interested persons.
The project report has been completed over a two-year period and considers the building of the two alternate dams, and possibly a third in lieu of the one large dam located 12 miles east of Eufaula.
Colonel Chorpening reported that the original project would cost about $130 million of which $50 million would be for relocation of railroads and highways alone.
Sewer Action Postponed
City officials have delayed any further action on a bond election to finance sewer expansion in Eufaula pending outcome of the current move to have Congress appropriate funds to commence work on the Eufaula reservoir.
Still Operators Plead Guilty
Claud Grider and Allen Free, charged with unlawful possession of a still in northwest McIntosh County, changed their plea of not guilty to guilty this week and began serving a 30-day sentence in the county jail.
The two men, arrested by Sheriff Clarence Douglas and his deputies in a remote canyon where the elaborate copper till was in operation, were all fined $100 and costs.
50 YEARS AGO
Thursday, December 6,1973
SELMON DAY TO BE BIG EVENT
Lt. Governor George Nigh has confirmed that he will leave his conference in New Orleans early in order to arrive in Eufaula at approximately 2 p.m. to participate in the Lucious Selmon Day festivities.
Senator Dewey Bartlett has advised that he will be unable to attend the event personally but will be represented by Luther Woodard of his staff.
Lake Eufaula Association Elects 1874 Officers Arthur Miller accepted the presidency for another year of Lake Eufaula Association. With a large attendance at the meeting held at Arrowhead Lodge Thursday, Nov. 29. The following officers were unanimously elected for 1974:
• President: Arthur Miller, Rolling Oaks.
• Vice President: Merlin Ditmer, Lake Eufaula United Ministry.
• Vice President: Bill Jordon, Farmers Bank, Quinton.
• Vice President: Bill Torbett, Lake Eufaula World.
• Treasurer: Lee Stidham, Peoples Bank, Checotah.
Council Approves Rodeo Arena For Jaycees The Eufaula City Council met Monday, Dec. 3 at the City Hall for the regular monthly meeting.
Fred Wendel, representing the Eufaula Jaycees, along with Johnny Powell produced plans for a rodeo arena and a proposal for leasing land from the City for the arena.
25 YEARS AGO Thursday, December 3,1998
Council holds special session
Approving leases for the city’s two advertising signs was the only item of business accomplished by Eufaula City Council meeting in special session Monday, Nov. 30.
Love’s Country Store submitted the high proposal for the sign located on Birkes Road, offering to pay $305 per month on a 24-month lease. Lake Eufaula Queen, Inc., submitted high proposal for the sign located at Main Street and Lakeshore Drive, offering to pay $450 for the first year.
Chamber dinner serves 383 for Thanksgiving Eufaula Chamber of Commerce members met Monday, Nov. 30, in the Eufaula Home Care office of Chamber President Maggie Adams, to wrap up details on last week’s citywide Thanksgiving Dinner.
According to a combined report from John Dodd and Don Wilkerson, a total of 383 dinners were served.
Christmas Parade set for Saturday
Eufaula’s Christmas Parade is set for 2 p.m. Saturday.
According to Stan Kelley, who is parade marshal along with Gordon Pennington, those planning to participate in the parade should meet at Eufaula High School at 12:30 p.m. so the parade may be organized and ready to start by 2 p.m.
