1. Teacher’s Training College
A few nice Melvin Residence Guest House images I found:
Teacher’s Training College
Possibly around 1907?
Excerpts from Johnston Co., OK – The Wapanucka Press, July 1907
July 1-
"MISS NOVA BALL ENTERTAINS
Miss Nova Ball entertained a number of her friends last Saturday night at her
home. Music and contests formed the chief amusements of the evening. In the
representation contest Miss Mollie Robinson was given the favor and Roxie Ball
was given the booby favor. Alta Nixon was given the favor in the literary
contest, and the booby favor, a box of stick candy, was given to three boys
and all the guests partook of the contents. Covers were laid for Misses Genie
Wallace, Jennie Wyrick, Mollie Robinson, Flora and Ferril Benson, Inz
Williamson, Roxie Ball. Neta and Mettie Ball, Ethylene Booker, Alta Nixon,
Lizzie Beard, Mary Hancock, Dora Pearigen, Ola and Myrtle Hunt; Messrs Bob
Wyrick, Claud O’Neal, Will Walton, Will Hickman, Henry Kennon, Ed White, Ed
Clark, Henry Channell, Tom Taylor, Guy Fowler, Will Marton, Gerard West. Miss
Ball as assisted in receiving and entertaining by her sister, Mrs. R. T. Ball."
"LOCAL NEWS
J. M. Taylor was over from Springbrook Friday."
July 6-
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2. "Bird Pearigen entertained about 30 of his young friends Monday evening at the
home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Pearigen, the occasion being the
celebration of his 14th birthday. Tom Cornell was there with his graphophone
and played a number of selections which was very much appreciated by the
children. Bird received a number of presents from his little friends, and
those present report a very pleasant evening, and wish for him many more happy
birthdays."
July 22-
"J. M. Taylor is the happy father of another fine boy born Friday.
Miss May Dodd is visiting J. M. Taylor’s family this week."
April 4, 1907
"Misses Maggie Johnson and Pearl Parker, of Coalgate, were visiting their
cousin, Miss Dora Pearigen Saturday and Sunday."
August 3, 1905
"H. C. Pearrigen has opened a first class news stand, cigar and confectionery
store in the post office building."
August 9, 1906
"H. C. Pearrigen has bought out the laundry business of Workman & Co. Mr.
Pearrigen represents the Sherman Steam Laundry, one of the best in the
country."
Byrd, Melvin, and Dora listed as attending Wapanucka School, 1905-1906.
August 5, 1907
"B. A. Kuhn of Russellville, Arkansas, is here, visiting Postmaster A. A.
Taylor."
December 28, 1905
"POST OFFICE FIGHT
The Press erred last week in stating that Dr. A. A. Taylor had been appointed
postmaster for the new term under the third calls arrangement.
It now comes to light, so the Press learns from town talk, that J. D. Ball is
a candidate for the office and that he is making a vigorous campaign.
The Republican club is to have the matter up for consideration tonight. A hot
fight is predicted. The appointment is expected to be made by the president
immediately after the holidays."
December 1906-
"C. A. Taylor a farmer was held up Friday near Ardmore by highwaymen and robbed
of . cash. After the robbery the highwaymen cut the telephone wire leading
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3. to Ardmore."
December 1907-
"Dora Pearrigen who is attending school at Belton, Texas, writes that Rev.
Holland and family have moved from there to South Carolina."
February 23, 1905
"Card of Thanks – I wish to thank those who have been so kind to me during my
recent illness. My father and mother as well as myself certainly appreciate
your kindness. Yours thankfully, Eldora Pearigen"
January 5, 1905
"Ernest and Fred Taylor, sons of Dr. and Mrs. A. A. Taylor, who are attending
Durant College, spend the holidays at home. Here are two exceedingly bright
boys who are making rapid stride in their college work."
17 January 1906
"Last Wednesday the President sent the name of Alva A. Taylor to the senate to
be postmaster at Wapanucka for four years."
"Miss Lula Taylor is now assisting Mrs. Taylor in the post office."
January 1907-
"Miss Dora Pearigen is visiting Miss Emma Bond at Stringtown."
"H. C. Pearigen left Saturday for a visit with his sister in Missouri."
"The following are the new officers of the local Rebekah Lodge installed Friday
night January 18:
Mrs. A. A. Taylor, Noble Grand
Mrs. Minnie Ross, Vice Grand
Miss Cora Skeen, R.S.N.G.
Mrs. L. E. Creekmore, L.S.N.G.
Mrs. E. J. Johnson, L.S.V.G.
Miss Bessie Dumphrey, Sec.
Miss Willie Smith, Warden
Mrs. O. M. Workman, Con.
K. T. Kelly, L.G.
L. E. Creekmore, O.G
Mrs. Jessie Stroud, Chaplain"
July 1905-
"H. C. Pearigen, agent for the Wapanucka Press, Dallas News and Sherman Steam
Laundry, is now located in the Post Office building, where in connection with
his agencies, he will carry a small line of tobacco, cigars, pipes,
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4. stationery, novels, papers and magazines; in fact everything in the good
reading line."
July 1906-
"Mrs. A. A. Taylor, of Wapanucka, is visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. J.
B. Loyd. Benington Tribune"
June 1905-
"Mrs. A. A. Taylor is visiting her parents at Bennington this week. She will
also attend the commencement exercises of Durant Presbyterian College while
away."
"Ernest, son of Dr. and Mrs. A. A. Taylor, returned from Durant Friday
where they have been attending Durant College."
"Fred Taylor, the brilliant young son of Dr. and Mrs. A. A. Taylor, graduated
in the high school class at Durant College last week. He was recognized as
the best student in the class and was awarded the scholarship to Washington
Lee University."
June 1906-
"Ernest Taylor come home from Tecumseh Thursday where he has been attending
school."
March 2, 1905-
"BREAKS HIS LEG
Henry Pearrigen Meets With Serious Accident In Runaway
While he was unloading trunks on Main Street, in front of Mr. Franc’s jewelry
shop yesterday evening about 1 o’clock, the mule team of H. C. Pearrigen
became frightened and ran-a-way, and by jumping out of the wagon Mr. Pearrigen
happened to the sad misfortune of breaking his right leg. It seems that Mr.
Pearrigen has just gotten in the wagon without holding the lines, when the
team began running. He saw that he was in imminent danger and not being able
to secure the lines he jumped out falling on his leg and breaking it fearfully
in two places just above the ankle.
Mr. Pearrigen is a very hard working, industrious man, and his sad misfortune
is much regretted by all."
"H. C. Pearrigen, who happened to the misfortune of getting his leg broken by
jumping from a wagon last week is getting along nicely. Dr. Skeen set the
broken limb back into place and no fear is apprehended as to it giving
trouble."
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5. May 1905-
"H. C. Pearigen, who got his leg broken about two months ago, is now able to be
out on the crutches. Mr. Pearigen is soliciting subscriptions for the Press
and any favors shown him will be highly appreciated."
May 1907-
"Henry Pearigen has rented the Commercial Hotel and will open it for business
soon."
"A letter received here Monday morning by Dora Pearrigen announced the death of
Mrs. W. J. Bond, which occurred at Stringtown at 4 o’clock Sunday morning.
She had been sick only a week. Pneumonia was the cause of her death."
October 1905-
"Rev. and Mrs. W. J. Lloyd, of Bennington, who were her visiting their
daughter, Mrs. A. A. Taylor, returned home Thursday."
"On last Thursday W. S. Wyrick bought out the interest of Dr. A. A. Taylor in
the saw mill on Boggy. Those holding the other interest in the mill are Baily
Powers and J. H. McClendon of Atoka. We understand that the mill will be run
right along at its present location."
"COURT CONVENE
Mill of Justice Commence Long Grind at The Courthouse
Fall term of United States Court for the Atoka division, Central District,
convened at Atoka Monday, Justice Thas. C. Humphy presiding and Hon. Frank Lee
looking after the interests of the government.
The following is the Jury serving:
Pettit Jurors-
A. A. Taylor, Wapanucka"
September 1905-
"Fred Taylor has gone to Norman, Oklahoma to attend the State University."
October 1907-
"NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE OF REAL ESTATE
By Virtue of the Powers conferred on me, the undersigned Mortgagee, by the
terms of a certain Real Estate Mortgage, executed by Henry C. Pearigen and his
wife, Sarah Pearigen, to secure the payment of a certain promissory note for
five hundred dollars, also executed by them and payable to me, in the payment
of which default has been made; I will now therefore in accord with the terms
of said Mortgage, at the hour of two o’clock, p.m., on the ninth day of
November, 1907, at the “Pearigen Residence,” on Block number one hundred and
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6. thirty-one, in the town of Wapanucka, in the Central District, of the Indian
Territory, expose for sale and sell at Public Auction, to the highest bidder
for cash, the following Real Estate conveyed and described in said Mortgage,
to wit:
Lots numbers (3) three, (4) four, (5) five and (6) six in Block number (131)
one hundred and thirty-one together with a certain five room house situated
thereon and known as the Pearigen residence. Also Lot number (4) four in
Block number (70) seventy, all of said Real Estate being situated in the town
of Wapanucka, in the Central District of the Indian Territory.
The Proceeds of said Sale will be applied to the satisfaction of said Note and
interest thereon and the cost of this trust and the residue if any will be
paid to the Mortgagors.
Witness my hand this the 3rd day of October, 1907. W. S. Wyrick, Mortgagee"
September 2, 1907-
"Fred Taylor left Tuesday for Rocky Fort, Colorado, where he has accepted a
position."
January 1902-
"TO MY PATRONS AND FRIENDS
I have made arrangements to have a competent man to run my corn mill
each Saturday, and I assure my friends and patrons that they will be
treated right when they bring their corn to my mill. Thanking one
and all for past patronage, I am. Yours Truly, A. A. Taylor"
February 1902-
"DIED
Mrs. Aries Pearrigen, aged mother of H. C. Pearrigen, died at her
home in this city Tuesday morning. The deceased was 76 years of age,
was a member of the Methodist church of long standing, and was loved
and highly respected by all who knew her. Remains were interred in
the cemetery in this city Tuesday evening amid a concourse of heart
broken relatives and sorrowing friends. The Press join many friends
in extending condolence to the bereaved family."
"Dr. A. A. Taylor left for Atoka Sunday where he is this week serving
on the federal grand jury."
STEPHENS TAYLOR DEAD
"Stephens Taylor, one of the best known and highly respected men of
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7. this country, passed away at 10 o’clock Saturday night. Mr. Taylor
had lived to the ripe old age of 82 years. He was the father of A.
A., A. W. and W. A. Taylor, of this city, and J. H. Taylor, of
Tecumseh, Oklahoma. He has lived in Wapanucka many years and was
loved by all who knew him. Remains were quietly interred at the
cemetery in this city Sunday evening."
"A meeting was held at the schoolhouse Monday night for the purpose of
deciding upon some way in which to get grounds set aside for grave
yard purposes, as the government surveyors overlooked this important
thing when platting the town. A committee of five was appointed to
look out a suitable place and to confer with the Indian department in
regard to the matter. The committee consisted of the following: W.
J. Bond, A. A. Taylor, T. A. Creighton, H. L. Nixon and L. B.
Rutherford. The Brown grave yard south of the city is a favorable
location and the committee will select it for the grounds."
March 1902-
"We are informed that our postmaster, D. A. A. Taylor, has order lock
boxes and new fixtures for the office. We are glad to know of the
improvements soon to be made as it is much needed; owing to the
recent quick growth of the city."
April, 1902-
"George Pearrigen has sold his gin to Stanphil & Been who expect to
put in new machinery."
May 1905-
"Dr. A. A. Taylor informed us that he is arranging to put in
additional machinery and will make many improvements to facilitate
his gin plant."
July 1907-
"Dr. Taylor on Monday began to haul the stone for his building on
Choctaw Avenue. He also informed us the postoffice would soon have a
new home."
"Dr. A. A. Taylor and city Recorder R. O. Rose went to Ardmore today.
Dr. Taylor goes to meet representatives of the factory to buy
additional machinery for his ginery, and Mr. Rose goes down to take
in the reunion."
August 1902-
"Fred, the 15 year old son of Dr. Taylor, was thrown from a horse last
Friday evening and severely but not dangerously hurt."
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8. October 1902-
"MR. ROSE HAS PASSED AWAY
Last Sunday evening at the home of George Pearrigan, in Boggy Depot,
at the hour of two o’clock, Rufus O. Rose, one of the most prominent
and promising young men of our city, passed through the gates of
death, to abide in peace with God."
September 1903-
"Rose and H. C. Pearringen were visiting here last Sunday week"
October 1903-
"H. C. Pearrigen is behind the counters at Riley Bros. store this week."
December 1903-
"R. C. Hickman, Jim Longwith and Mrs. W. A. Taylor all left Monday
evening for Cleveland, Tennessee where they will spend Christmas with
old home folks."
January 28, 1904-
"TAYLOR MILL BURNED
Last Thursday night, during the rage of a severe snow store, the
engine shed and corn mill of Dr. A. A. Taylor caught fire and was
burned to the ground. The engine had not been fired up for three
days and it is a mystery where the fire originate, Supposition,
however, have it that some of the wood around the engine caught fire
some days ago and had never been put out and from that the fire
originated.
Through the heroic work of the citizens who rushed from their warm
beds to the fire the gin plant was saved.
There was no insurance on the property and the total loss is
estimated as about ,200."
February 1904-
"Dr. A. A. Taylor is making arrangements to begin the erection of a
new corn mill soon. He will put in a better plant than the one
recently burned."
May 1904-
"W. M. Rigsby has sold his blacksmith shop to G. W. Pearrigen"
July 1904-
"H. C. Pearrigen is now running a delivery hack in the city. Mr.
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9. Pearrigen is a good man and will no doubt get plenty of work to do."
August 1904-
"Three mechanics commenced the work yesterday of overhauling Dr.
Taylor’s gin machinery, making ready for the fall season. Everything
is being put in fine shape and this gin will be well prepared to
handle the big cotton crop. The Doctor would be pleased to gin the
first bale of the season."
"Mrs. A. A. Taylor left Monday for Bennington, where she will visit
her parents, Rev. and Mrs. W. J. B. Lloyd, for several days. Her
sister, Miss Hattie Lloyd, who has been visiting here, returned with
her.
During the absence of Mrs. Taylor this week the post office is in the
competent hands of Misses Mollie Powers and Annie Lancaster. They
are selling stamps as heretofore at the low price of one and two
cents as desired."
September 1904-
"Ernest and Fred, two sons of Dr. and Mrs. A. A. Taylor, left Monday
for Durant where they go to attend the fall session of the Durant
Presbyterian College."
October 1904-
"H. C. Pearrigen is authorized to accept and receipt for subscriptions
for the Press. Mr. Pearrigen is a hustler and is rolling up a big
list of new subscribers. Any favors shown Mr. Pearrigen will be
appreciated by the Press."
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