July 4, 2020 Issue, Page 8 of 8

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Page 8 The Elk City News, Elk City, Oklahoma Saturday, July 4, 2020 One Hundred Years Ago: July 1920 Benjamin D. Griggs and back to OKC so he had his and by the time the fire was tic Socialist meeting held in invested $300 ($4,078, to- his balance and fell on the his wife hosted a family re- ‘own family, as well as Mrs. discovered, it was impos- this part of Western Oklaho- day’s value) into 24 instru- doubletrees. The horses be- union on the Fourth of July, Markham, on his hands. sible to get into the building. ma ina long time. As proof, ments. They rented the old gan kicking and he received which included all of their Described as “one of the The child’s charred body $400 cash was raised within Pullen grocery on Jefferson severe cuts to the face and children and grandchildren - worst accidents that ever was found after a crowd of minutes to defray the meet- Street as a practice room and chest and bruises on his 36 in all with a total weight happened in the town of men extinguished the fire. ing expenses. A large street hired a “competent director” body and limbs. He fell from of 3,615 pounds. Carter,” 3-year-old Ray Al- At the time of the accident, parade was staged after the at $100 ($1,359) per month. the doubletrees in front of An__ investigation con- len, son of Mr. and Mrs. the mother and a 12-year- rally with several hundred Mrs. M. M. Brown, an the wheels, which passed firmed a rumor that two Frank Magness, lost his life old son were confined to marchers led by the Miner’s employee of the Diamond C over him. Fortunately, he Sayre railroad men had when their barn was de- bed with severe burns on Union Band from Krebs, Dry Goods Co., completed survived as the wagon was swapped wives. Ben F. stroyed by fire. their feet. A few days earlier Oklahoma. classes at the Gossard Train- empty. Markham was living with In an attempt to get the they were carrying a tub of The Story Theatre installed ing School and was a “grad- The above items were the wife of George W. Thorn child to take a nap, Mr. Mag- hot lye water to the chicken an auto vent fan on the roof uate corsetiere.” Ladies, you summarized from the Elk in Sayre, while Thorn and ness had lied down with the house. Some of the liquid that was 48 inches in diam- remember corsets, don’t Mrs. Markham were living boy. When the father had splashed on the boy’s hand eter, required a 2 HP motor you? City News-Democrat, The at the same house in Okla- fallen asleep, Ray arose and causing him to drop the tub, and exchanged air every Reuben Callioutt was Elk City Press and Carter homa City. The latter two found the matches that led to severely burning their feet minute. The fan cost $1,000 injured when his team be- Express and written by Lu- were charged with adultery. his tragic death. He set fire and lower limbs. ($13,596 in today’s values) came frightened as a pass- anne R. Eisler. Supplemen- A muse by Sheriff Robert to some straw near the barn The Socialist Party hosted including installation. This ing car struck the wagon’s tary information was taken Francis induced Thorn to door and the flames cut off a rally in Elk City at the end new gizmo supplemented single-tree. The team bolted from wwwadollartimes.com. return to Sayre. All parties his exit, causing him to climb of the July, which was their the dozen fans on the walls and the hard pull broke one Come check out the micro- admitted their guilt and were atop some feed in the rear of largest attendance since theand large vacuum fan in the of the lines. In attempt- filmed newspaper collection released on bond. Thorn the crib. The vigorous winds beginning of WWI. It was, basement. ing to regain control of the at the Elk City Carnegie Li- took his wife and children quickly burned the dry hay, by far, the most enthusias- The Elk City Band boys horses, the young man lost brary. DAR member receives surprise luncheon DAR members are, seated, Gloria Hargrave, Mareen Hallmark, Ev- elyn Hart, Marci Grant, Ellena Womack and Virginia Reid. Standing are Nancy Lisle, Doris Minor, Carol Batterton, Lu Eisler and Marilyn Wilson. Nancy Lisle was given a surprise She has served in positions in past year’s work that were given her work in Patriot Records Project Attending the luncheon were luncheon June 25 at the Dove to the Oklahoma SDAR andNational out at the mini conference. and Mareen Hallmark for her par- Evelyn Hart, Marci Grant, Ellena honor her of being chosen as the SDAR and is the retiring chap- Evelyn Hart was given recog- ticipation in the area of honoring Womack, Virginia Reid, Lu Eisler. “Outstanding Chapter Regent” at ter regent of the Washita Chapter, nition for her contribution to the and distribution of information in Doris Minor, Marilyn Wilson, Glo- the recent meeting of the Oklaho- DAR stated in a news release. ma Society Daughters of the Amer- Lisle reviewed awards that had meeting with handmade wall quilts, the area of the flag of the United ria Hargrave, Carol Ann Batterton ican Revolution. been given to the chapter for the Luanne Eisler was recognized for States. and honoree Nancy Lisle. Christmas in July coming soon By Neva Pyatt, Advertis- course, great food. Force Color Guard present- across the dam starting at 7 a.m. Saturday. Entry forms lighted boats, go to Face- ing director This festival is one of the ing the colors and music a.m. at the Foss State park can be downloaded from the book and access “Foss Lake There’s a buzz around largest outdoor events in by Casey King. Col. Tom Office. Information about Foss Lake Christmas in July Western Oklahoma as orga- ‘Western Oklahoma and is a Ivester will be the speaker. the 5k can be found on Face- Facebook page. Christmas in July Light Pa- nizers for Foss Lake Christ- time where families can en- This year’s program will be book at “Foss Lake 5K Fun Visitors can enjoy a free rade.” For park information, mas in July are preparing for joy time in the water, music live-streamed on Foss Lake Run. concert Saturday evening call 580-592-4433, For ven- 30th annual festival, to be or browsing thru the vendors Christmas in July on Face- The Kayak “Trail Ride” from Northwest Passage dor information, call Neva held July 10-11. who will be ready for busi- book. begins at 10 a.m. at Chi- starting at 6:30 p.m. The Each year, vendors come ness at 1 p.m. on Friday. Ben Brock Music will do naberry with check-in at evening will be complete Pyatt at 580-497-6217, Fes- from several states to share The veterans program a free concert in the main 9:30. It’s not too late to en- with the Lighted Boat Pa- tival attendees will be ex- their wares, bringing every- will begin at 6 p.m. in the stage area from 8-11 p.m. ter your child in the Little rade and a spectacular fire- thing from handmade jew- main stage area at Cedar Saturday kicks off early with Foss Lake King and Queen works show. empt from paying the state elry to arts and crafts to, of Point with the Altus Air the Sth Annual SK Fun run Contest, which is at 10:30 For information on the fee upon entry.