The North Enid Weekly Tribune. (North Enid, Okla.), Vol. 1, No. 8, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 7, 1893 Page: 3 of 4
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J. W. Byrr s,
vV. L. Lock ridge,
Proprietors of
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THe COLUMBIA.:
DEALERS IN
FINE WINU, LIQ^RS
ZiNbCi^RS.
Southwest ( < hi km- (fklaliotiia Avenue and ;
Worth of [jiunl)er in stock and
we want lo reduce lliis one-half
in llie next Thirty Days. Spec-
ial indueeinents to jiarties want-
ing large I>ill>. We have the
largest and best assortment of
Lumber ever brought to I his
(jouiifit. < 1all and see us and
gel our prices. Stock at both
Knids. ....
hong-Bell Lumber Co.
A. W. FRANK.
G. C. GRAY.
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THE WEEKLY TRIBUTE.
si BSCKIl'TION I'Kli K.
. (>m* Cop.v • >ne Yeai
OneC<>p\ si\ Months.
Three Months.
in vakiahi.v in advanck.
WI1ITAKKH UKl's., Manatrers and K lii.
W aukornis.
One of the Pretty Towns of
O County.
Her Citizens are Live, Progres-
sive and Pushing.
, and the Alex
a yard there
doing a good
Last Saturday a representative of
the Tkiui m visited the town of Wau-
komis. which until about ten days ago
had no building in it except the Kock
Island depot. Hut now there is a
bustling, busy class of people, and the
hammer and saw are heard on all
sides. Mr. W. K. Worden, the gentle-
manly agent for the townsite com-
pany met us at the depot, and to him
we are indebted for a great deal of the
information we gathered.
Waukomis is charmingly and desir-
ably located. It is on a high and roll- Mr. Moore
and we have no doubt but thev will, the hot interests<hi
They certainly are deserving. thorough-going business man and
Mr. Frank Bentley has just finished treat you right ii th matter
a nice business house and he, too, will and good goods.
put in a stock of groceries and queens- Mr. (Jet Fletcher, niao.i r«l tin-
ware. Mr. Bentley is a young man Hlock Euuiber Co., is putting up a
vl §9 thoroughly posted in his business and business house which he ha- air ad)
,ni is possessed of a disposition to make rented. He recognizes the fact that
friends with all whom he meets, and Waukomis is going to make a good
we feel confident that he will receive a town and that a business house to
good patronage from the people of rent would be a good investment. He
Waukomis and the .surrounding vi- is full of push and and i-- i hustler,
cinity. His goods are all fresh and Trekell & Rounds also have a luui-
clean and will be artistically displayed ber yard in Wauk
at all times. He has been doing busi- .mder Lumber Co.
ness in a tent until his building was and they are e
finished and has worked up a nice business.
trade. When spring time comes ami farni-
With an eye to business, and know- ers he^in to think about feneing thc\
ing that no place is wholly exempt will wai t their lines located. They
from aches and pains. I)r. May berry will only have togo to Waukomi and
has cast his lot with the people of call upon Mr. E. K. Sproul. who i- a
Waukomis and will administer to the I civil engineer and he will do their
sick. The doctor leaves a pleasing work well ami at reasonable figures,
impression upon all a very good trait There i^ a good opening in Wau-
iu a physician and is a graduate of komis for a boot and shoe store and
! one of the best tnedi al schools of this j for a clothing store. Aside from those
country. He has built a neat little of- whom we have mentioned there are
lice and residence on Euclid avenue several other business house ., but as
and may be consulted at an\ time day the proprietors were out of town we
or night. will say something of them at a later
Chas. Moore is also busy at work on date. The people who have srttled
bis new building and when finished it j there have every reason to be proud of
will be one of the best in the town, their new home and the Triiu m will
He is a worker and a good man to 1 alwaye be found saying a good word
have in a new town. His building for them. Waukomis will be the best
will probably be occupied by a stock and only trading point on the line "f
! of general merchandise, but whatever! the Kock Island between North I'.nid
oncludes to engage in the and Hennessey, a distance of twenty-
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DF:AUBf?f.3 IN
COAL.
ing point and has a natural drainage
in every direction. It is located eight
miles from the southern line of the
Cherokee Outlet, and is the only town
that has railroad facilities between
North Enid and Hennessey in old
Oklahoma, being ten miles front the
former and thirteen miles from the
latter and is located on the Kock Is-
land railway. Five utiles to the west
of Waukomis is Turkey Creek, and
two miles east is the Hackberry. It
has a large scope of fine country both
east and west of it and will make one
the best trading points in O county,
for as far as the eye can see in every
direction may be seen good houses go-
ing up on claims, and other improve-
ments are being rapidly made.
people of Waukomis will always find three utiles, for a nutuhc
him in the front rank. least, and will alw ays
There is nothing that speaks so well
for a new town as a place where one
can get a good meal and a good bed.
Mr. M. C. McMains is just completing
his hotel building, and the Tniiu nk
man can testify to the good quality of
the bill of fare. The town is vet an
infant but Landlord McMaiti's house
has a number of regular boarders and
they get all they want to eat. and it is
put up in a way that makes one hun-
gry when they seethe tables. He will
have everything in ship shape in a
few days.
There is another gentleman who
will cater to the wants of the inner
man at Waukomis. We have refer-
Waukomis is an Indian name and nice to Mr. J. A. Randolph who will
we are told means "Spirit Land," and operate a restaurant and lodging
certainly it is delightfully situated, house in his new building. Although
It lies on the west side of the railroad, very busy when we called on hint yet
and the ground gradually slopes back he found a few minutes in which to
and upward from the railroad until talk with us. He has a part of Flis
you arrive on Main street which is the furniture in and in a few days will be
highest point in the town. Pure, cool in excellent shape to do the right
and sparkling water and plenty of it thing by people who call on liiin.
is found at a depth of forty feet, and Traveling hand in hand with hotels
m some places at a less depth even and restaurants you will find meat
than that. Two weeks ago Waukomis markets. Messrs. (lift Bros, are put-
was known only by name, today there ting up a new building, and although
are some sixty buildings in course of one can now get a nice steak or a good
erection — some finished, and others roast from them, yet iu a few days
that are contracted for. The popula- they will be in much better shape to
tion of the town is now about 150, but cater to the wishes of their customers,
when the families arrive of some who They are thorough butchers and will
are going into business it will prob- handle at all times meat from the best
ably reach above 300 and in a very cattle that can be bought.
short time. Business lots are selling The furniture man is necessary to a
at from $100 to $200 and residence lots new town for upon bint we depend for
from $30 to $(M). The people who have a great many of the necessaries and
settled there have the push to them to luxuries of this life. Waukomis will
make a lively little town and that is have an excellent establishment of
what Waukomis is destined to be. this kind, and Mr. A. Gibson is the
They are liberal and progressive and proprietor. He will put In a good
are imbued with a determination that stock throughout and will do under-
knows not fail. A postoflice has been taking also. Mr. Gibson is a f
located and will be established in a cabinet maker and is just the man to
few days. A good bank is one of the operate a first-class furniture estab-
probable enterprises of the near lishment, and the people will find hint
future, and arrangements are being a good man to deal with.
perfected for building a good church. The numerous substantial buildings
that have been put up in Waukomis
and are in the course of construction
speak well for the contractors. Among
those whom thcTmnrNK man met was
Mr. W. W. Montgomery. He has his
hands full and will be kept busy
long as there is anything to do. His
work speaks for him and he could have
no better recommendation. He
good workman and the people of
In the near future a school will be in
operation and then it will be a full-
fledged village.
The business of the town has cen-
tered on Euclid avenue running east
and west front the depot, and on M/in
street running north and south. Some
three or four lumber yards are in op-
eration and a great deal of it is being
sold in the town and to parties who are
located on claims. The business men Waukomis know it. If
of Waukomis are made up of that class house to build give hi in a
.f years at
one of the
Cherokee
scope of
best trading points in th
)utlet. She has a large
ountry from which to draw trade and
her people are made up of that kind
that believe in helping themselves and
they are bound to succeed. \n\ in-
formation regarding the town will be
hcerfully furnished by addressing
the town-site agent, W. E. Worden or
any of those mentioned above. The
Tkiiu nk will from time to time have
a good word to say for our Waukomis
friends and that the town will prosper
there is no doubt, situated as it is in
otic of the most fertile countries under
the sun.
Among other enterprises that will
probably locate in North I'.nid early
in the spring will be a cement plant.
There is nothing too good for our lit
tie city. North Enid booms and we
rejoice.
ond Street.
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coal a specialty.
I < in; r ukhhoiiu Avenue and Sec-
NORTH ENID.
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WAUKOMI-
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Blinds, Lime and Cement.
talk
t he
grand ball for S
eeds to be for
There is
New Yean
charitable purposes.
The Tkim ni will issue a holiday
edition between Christina- and N< w
Years that will be printed on rose-
tinted paper. It will contain a po-
etical write up of the city and our bus-
iness interests. It will be a nice souv-
enir to send away to friends.
A number of our business firms are
buying and putting in street lamps,
and the idea is a good one. It won't
be long until North Enid will look like
a city after night sure enough.
ASPLUND
AND
CONNER'S
DINING HALL, >
short order & oyster house
\W e;iter to th' • • uifort and wishes < f the trade.
\Sm.M> A CONNER.
C. Y. Mai tin
L. If. Martin.
Major Shuinway of the Kock Island,
vas in town Monday. North Knid i
W H Keatimr & Co.
Ottumwa, la.
booms and ^
rejoice.
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Push fite county sea
North Enid booms and we
petit ion .
rejoice.
Only the PUREST and BEST
drugs dispensed at the Colunbia drug
store.
/*,v Buy your STATIONERY .it the
Columbia drug store.
- - Take your PRESCRIPTIONS
to the Columbia drug store.
BEST CIGARS ill town at the
Columbia drug store.
Diesetu has opened a bra
office in the south town.
DEALERS IN
- Hardware, Farm Machinery. Stoves. Tinware.
The Alexander and
Lumber Coinpanie ar
he i am ron
putting up
ha ve
•all.
substantial office
nit the west side.
and lumber sheds
Hot ice.
On account of private affairs at home 1 will
oiler 111\ entire stock <>l (ieueral Merchandise
and Boots and Shoes al><> fixtures and lease
cheap for cash if taken al once. Call and see
me for a soft snap.
HACKKT
STORK.
North Knid. O. I
p. w. ti/wueeK,
t- A+.m .A L.A i i l-J-
DEALER IN
Furniture, f ndertaking.
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wim srndes. Gloss, Piciure frames Mouldings, tic
MA AVI. , - - NORTH KNIIt. R
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(>KLAH< M
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who extend the hand of welcome to all
strangers and will walk over the town
with you, pointing out the many ad-
vantages that the town has over many
others iv. the Strip, and a word of
them and their business we do not
think will be out of place.
The Camden Drug and Supply Co.,
of which W. E. Worden is the manager,
is putting up a good building and next
week xvill see it stocked with a full
and complete line of drugs and patent
medicines. Mr. Worden is the town-
site agent and is a town builder of the
western kind there are none better.
He will have in his employ a compe-
tant pharmacist and being the only
druggist in the town at present will . , T.
' dry goods and notions. It goe
certainly enjoy a good trade.
Mr. L. P. King is putting up a good
building and when finished it will be
filled with a complete stock of hard-
ware and implements making prob-
ably one of the best stores of the kind
in O county. Mr. King is an energetic
business man full of vim and push,
and a perfect gentleman both in social
and business circles. He will prove a
| strm.K factor in building up tin- town. k ,,f„.r th(.
and certainly his building and stock
of goods are a credit to himself and
the town.
Win. Cameron & Co., lumber deal-
ers. have a large yard located at this
point, and it is in charge of Mr. S. L.
Downmau. The yard is doing a good
business and Mr. Down man treats all
customers with uniform courtesy and
Mr. Oxley, of the Columbia drug J
store is having contractor Brotherton
put up a cottage in the west end for
him.
Dr. Pairgrieve
commenced.
The
school opened up Monday on
r* Leave your order for gro
with the North Enid Grocery < •
ny. They are now open for bus
(oklahoma Ave.
fresh and
quality.
will find
clean and <
Another contractor of Waukomis is
Mr. H. K. Lillibridge. He, too, is
busy as a bee from early morn till late
at night and if he works for you once
you are sure to look him up if you
want anything more in his line. Sev-
eral nice buildings in the town are the
result of his handiwork and are a
credit to him. As to his ability—he North First street. There
simply refers you to work that he has forty pupils in attendant e.
done and it always prove- satisfac-
tory. He will give you an estimate on
work at any time.
Mr. J. C. Davis is the only dry
goods man that Waukomis has at the
present time and his new building will
soon be ready for his -large stock of
with-
out saying that Mr, Davis' place will
be a favorite one for the ladies, for
dear to their eyes is the sight of a nice
lot of dress goods. He will make it a
point to keep in stock all of the latest
styles in dress goods and cassimeres
and will profit by doing so.
Mr. Robert Little is at present op-
erating an excellent boarding house
nd has about as much as he can at-
iiifort of his
guests. He sets a good table and a
quarter of a dollar pays for an excel-
lent meal. The hungry are well cared
for at the house of Mr, Little, and in
this western country it is a luxury to
get a good meal.
Messrs. Capper & Ward are op-
erating a e< al, wood and feed yard and
idence has been
Oklal
( j.ilvanized Iron Work and Tin Rootling
\ sim:< i ai/r\ .——
all work guaranteed.
;i \\iv, - - North Knid, ()k.
CO.
•el's best
NoKTII Kmi> (. i ■ a i , . t <
are busy all the time. Thev are ad-
noliteness and he is certainly a good , , . . ..
1 i t t , , ding to their already quite commodious
quarters and «:re in shape to sell you a
ton of good coal, a cord
man for the place he fills. He is real
pleasant and the Tkiiii ni; man en-
joyed an hour's chat in his cozy office.
In all gatherings of people, or in
tiie nrttking of a town the grocer plays
a prominent part, and among those in
Waukomis are Messrs. Wild iV Muttn.
These gentlemen are located in their
new building on Main street and have
on the shelves a first-class stock of
groceries fancy and staple. They
ill endeavor bv fair treatment of
\i. Remember,
ready for busitics
right in prices,
< fklahotna Ave.
NORTH ENID OKO. IKY t'<>.
and will tre;
eights and
TO BOOM THE TOWN.
Nkxt spring is going to be a linn
iner, and North Enid, if we can possi
bly spare the time from the big boom
we now have on our hands, inn-t pr-
pare oodles of printed matter f<>r «1 i
trihution on the trains and in eastern
states to attract the eyes of horn
seekers. The Tkimim; will soon com-
mence the publication of a descriptive
DEALERS IN
We a re in our new store east of the
K. R., Oklahoma Ave., w ith a com-
plete new stock. All t;i ods clean and
fresh. We meet competition in pri-
ces. Uoods I'lomptlv delivered.
north enid,
oklahoma.
pamphlet of North Enid, Kremlin,
Waukomis and County < >, for free di
tnbution early in the spring. The
book will be printed on the finest cal-
ender book paper, iu elaborate
f good wood ' 511,(1 the Ko( U Inlutid having e n.e
, toco-operate iu thoroughly distribu-
or feed your horses, rhev are picas* ting them, it will do the wftole county
ant gentlemen and will make friends ;it, immense amount < f good. To
if given half a chance. help defray the cost of so huge an uh-
..... dertaking the merchants and business
1 he day the 1 kihi m man was in men g.cneraijy will be solicited t<. take
Waukomis Mr. J. W. M< Clanahati be- advertising in the book, thus doing a
gun the erection of a business house a double work, and at the same tinv
and which he will stock, when flnUh- "hem-in*;tlie world what we li.iv. \V«
, . believe that even business man will
ed, with a (food line of general iner- ,.,mic,t|v ,rt ti,;. ,,, .it s,
hamlisc. He has his family with him reaching the most extensive system of
F~. A £3 USE,
DliVIJU l>
.ft,,i ALL GRADES Of
EL RENO
their customers to do a good business and will always be found pulling for advertising.
loin and Milling Goods. WHOLESALE AND RETAIL.
OPPOSITE HUBBARD HOUSE.
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Whitaker Brothers. The North Enid Weekly Tribune. (North Enid, Okla.), Vol. 1, No. 8, Ed. 1 Thursday, December 7, 1893, newspaper, December 7, 1893; North Enid, Oklahoma Territory. (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc110099/m1/3/: accessed April 20, 2024), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.