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H. B. FAUBLE, Kingfisher.
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and superintending the initial improvements in- stituted on the place, he removed to Galena, Kans. His wife bore the maiden name of Sarah E. Cochran, and Iowa was her native state. To this sterling couple seven sons and one daughter were born, and the family circle is as yet un- broken by death. Mrs. Casey's brother. Lysan- der Cochran, enlisted and served in the same regiment as did her husband.
James O. Casey was born in Keokuk county, Iowa, December 6. 1871. He received an excel- lent graded school education, pursuing his stud- ies for some time in the town of What Cheer, lowa. When he arrived at his majority, he ac- companied his father to this territory, and for the past eight years has been identified with local enterprises. Under his senior's judicious instruc- tion and training, he early became thoroughly versed in agriculture in all its departments, and his undertakings are usually blessed with suc- cess. He has the welfare of his country deeply at heart, like all true, sterling citizens, and he neglects none of his public duties. He uses his franchise in favor of the Republican nominees, as that party best expresses his views on the great issues of the day.
The marriage of Mr. Casey and Miss Jennie Plummer took place December 23. 1896. Her parents, Thompson and Katherine (Stetsman) Plummer. are farmers of Kay county, Okla., and of their children. three sons and four daughters are yet living. Two promising sons grace the home of our subject and wife, their names being, respectively. Russell and Ralph.
H. B. FAU BLE. As the growth of a town is Jargely dependent upon the various abili- ties of those who seek homes and occupa- tion within its borders. it also follows that certain constructive talents are more nearly as- sociated with its future and original well-being than the work evolved later on by those who prosecute their efforts within the very walls erected by their constructive contemporaries. Thus it is that the builders of houses, and the creators of material for the same. have a prior claim upon the good will and, appreciation of all who seek better conditions upon lands devoid of all improvement. and embryonic in their pos- sibilities. To Mr. Faible. more than to any other in the town of Kingfisher. is due the credit for erecting the most shelter for the greatest number of enterprises, and also for providing the most brick material of any plant in the county of Kingfisher. The magnitude of his en- terprises is surprising, considering the limited time for their completion, the promote . having come here in 1803. That the work accomplished
is of the best possible nature, and the most sub- stantial and artistic in result, is not surprising when one knows of Mr. Fauble's conscientious and painstaking methods.
Several generations of the Fauble family have devoted their energies to building and construct- ing. The paternal grandfather was born in France, and upon migrating to the United States settled first in Washington, D. C., and later carried on a large business as contractor and builder throughout the south. He terminated his useful career in Tennessee. His son, George, the father of H. B. Fauble, learned his father's trade, and in 1855 moved from his native town of Ashland, Ky., to Burlington, Iowa, where for some years he was the foremost builder and contractor of the place. In 1865 he removed to Council Bluffs, where he died November 3, 1886, at the age of nearly sixty years. His wife, Ellen (Baker) Fauble, was a native of Ohio, and a daughter of Henry Baker, of Pennsylvania, who settled in Olio, and carried on his trade of car- penter and builder. He successively lived in Chillicothe, Ohio, Saline county, Mo., Burling- ton and Council Bluffs, Iowa, where he died at the age of seventy-two years. Mrs. George Fau- ble is now living in David City, Neb. To this worthy couple were born eleven children, nine of whom are living: Mary, Mrs. William Bush- ell, of David City, Neb .; Maggie, Mrs. Durlin, of Columbus, Tex .: Jacob WV., a farmer in King- fisher township; Mrs. Ida Smith, of Omaha: Mrs. Nannie Kay, of David City, Neb .; James, a contractor and carpenter of Columbus, Neb .; Mrs. Jennie Gates, of David City, and George. living in Kingfisher. Mrs. Gertrude Harper died in David City, Neb., and Lee died when one Year old.
Mr. H. B. Fauble was born in Ashland, Ky .. December 11, 1854. In 1855 the family moved to Burlington, Iowa, and there began his studies in the public schools, which were later continued in Council Bluffs. He early displayed an enter- prising and independent spirit, and when six- teen years of age began to learn the brick- mason's trade under his father's instructions. for. in addition to being a prominent builder and contractor, his father was also a brick man- ufacturer. When twenty years of age he became his father's partner in the contracting and build- ing business, and in April, 1881, they built and started their brick manufactory in Council Bluffs. Among the many evidences of their skill may be mentioned the Danforth block and the John C. Bennett building. His efforts in Council Bluffs terminated in 1886, at which time he removed to Columbus, Neb., and built the brick manufactory there, and in connection with it engaged in contracting and building. He erected the Catholic hospital of that place, sev-
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eral stores and blocks, wholesale houses and . schools, and was successful beyond his most sanguine expectations.
In 1893 Mr. Fauble took advantage of the apparent larger possibilities of Kingfisher, and bought the location upon which his present piace is situated. The ground comprises twenty-four acres finely situated on the banks of Unele John's creek, and upon it is erected the largest and best-equipped brick manufactory in Okla- homa territory. The capacity is two millions a year. During his residence in Kingfisher. Mr. Fauble has erected nearly all of the principal buildings, and there are included among them the William Grimes block, the dormitory at the college, the Lee block, Logan & Snow, Admire, Buckingham, Dean House, Dr. Winkler's. the postoffice block and building, the Salisbury building, the Hobbs building, and nearly all others of importance.
In Newcomerstown, Ohio, March 15, 1886, Mr. Fauble married Della Bradshaw, of Ohio, a daughter of G. W. Bradshaw, who was born in the east, and was a brick contractor during the years of his activity. During the Civil war he enlisted in Company C. Fifty-first Ohio Infan- try, and served until mustered out, when he re- enlisted in another Ohio regiment, and during an engagement of the regiment was instantly killed by a fragment of a shell. His wife, Cath- erine (Mardis) Bradshaw, was a daughter of Thomas Mardis, of Pennsylvania, who settled in Ohio, and was a brick contractor and manu- facturer, contractor and builder. He died in Ohio, and his wife is now living in Newcomers- town. To this couple were born six children: Alexander, who died when young: Thomas, who is a railroad man, and lives in Decatur. Ill .; Della; George, who lives in Columbus, Neb., and is a contractor: LeRoy, who lives in Ohio. and is connected with the railroad; and Andrew. a resident of Newcomerstown. To Mr. and Mrs. Fanble have been born four children: Lulu, who died in 1889, in Omaha, at the age of eleven months; Arthur LeRoy, Laura May, Ralph Henry.
Mr. Fauble is a member of the Ancient Order of United Workmen. Fraternally, he is asso- ciated with the Independent Order of Odd Fel- lows, and belongs to the Encampment. In political affiliation he is a believer in the princi- ples of the Democratic party. His wife is a member of the Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic, and is also an ardent worker and supporter of the Methodist Episcopal Church.
In addition to his many other interests. Mr. Fauble is much interested in the breeding and culture of fancy-breed chickens, and was the first to introduce Buff Leghorns into the terri- tory. He also raises Barred Plymouth Rocks.
F RANK T. HATTER, now serving efficiently as county clerk of Garfield county, is one of the most popular citizens of Enid. His life has been spent in the west, though he has trav- eled extensively in all parts of the Union and is well posted on the resources and affairs of this great republic. Broad-minded and progressive, he favors improvement along all lines of human activity, and gives his influence to the support of our public schools and good government.
In commencing a review of the life history of our subject it should be stated that his patro- nymic was changed through the blunder of Amer- ican customs-house and other officials about half a century ago, the original spelling in Eng- land being "Atter." The explanation of the error is simple and amusing. Our subject's father, Thomas G. Atter, was a country youth of eighteen years when he arrived in the United States, his boyhood having been spent at liis birthplace in Lincolnshire, England, and his English accent led the officials to think that he had dropped the "H" from his name in pro- nouncing it, so they accommodatingly sup- plied it in making out his papers. He set- tled in Clayton county, Iowa, about 1848. and was engaged in farming in the vicinity of Na- tional for twenty-three years. From 1871 to 1882 he was a resident of Howard county, same state, where he followed his accustomed voca- tion, after which he went to Sac county. Iowa. and dwelt there about four years. Since 1886 he has lived near Pendennis. Lane county, Kans., where he took up a claim and devoted his atten- tion to the raising of live stock. His wife, Ella J., daughter of V. J. Burdick, was born in New York state, and accompanied her parents to Iowa at an early period. There the father operated a farm and carried on a mercantile business for many years, finally removing to Kansas, where his death occurred. Of the nine children born to Thomas G. Hatter and wife seven survive, three of the sons living in Kansas and one in Iowa.
Frank T. Hatter was born on the old home- stead near National. Iowa. February 20, 1867. Reared upon the farm, he became thoroughly acquainted with agriculture in all its aspects. and thus is a practical farmer. He received his edu- cation in the "little red school-house" of the dis- trict in which he lived, and like most country lads has been largely dependent upon himself since he mastered the elementary branches. Upon leaving home he spent two or three years travel- ing, and he wished to become familiar with his own country. Then, for three years, he carried on a ranch in Lane county, Kans., and in the spring of 1895 came to Oklahoma. Locating upon some school lands. he improved one hun- dred and sixty acres and met with success in his enterprises.
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In 1898 Mr. Hatter was elected on the Repub- lican ticket to the office of county clerk of Gar -. field county, receiving a majority of four hundred and fifty votes over the fusion nominee. In Jan- uary of the following year he assumed his new position, and since coming to Enid, the county- seat, has built a modern residence here for his family. Ten years ago he had quite a little ex- perience in the regular army service of this gov- ernment. Enlisting in Company H, Third United States Infantry, at Missoula, Mont., in the spring of 1890, he was stationed at Fort Snelling until the breaking out of troubles with the Sioux In- dians at Rosebud Agency. The company to which Mr. Hatter belonged was sent to Fort Sully, where it was stationed on guard duty, in charge of a band of captured warriors, until peace had been restored. In the summer of 1891 Mr. Hatter was honorably discharged on account of disability.
The marriage of Mr. Hatter and Miss Lillie M. Lee took place in 1892 in Lane county, Kans. They lost an infant, Bessie, whose short life was measured by three weeks. Two daughters, Irma Lee and Ruth, now cheer their home. Mrs. Hatter was born near Toledo, Ohio, and her father, David Lee, a successful stockman, was one of the first settlers in Lane county, Kans.
C HARLES E. HUNTER. The enterprising county-seat of Garfield county, Enid. owes a great deal to the subject of this sketch. as he has been actively associated with many of its leading organizations and has championed va- rious local improvements which have accrued to the benefit of the place. He enjoys the distinction of having been one of the famous Rough Riders, who saw service in Cuba, and his prominent po- sition in political circles is well known.
The ancestors of C. E. Hunter were English people who settled in Monongahela. W. Va .. upon their arrival in the United States. His grandfather, Daniel Hunter, a native of Eng- land, was a ship-builder by occupation, and for many years he made his home in West Virginia. His son, Daniel Hunter, father of our subject, was born in that state, became a successful civil engineer, and practiced his calling in New York and Pennsylvania. He died at his home in Brooklyn when C. E. Hunter was young. His wife, Emma, a native of New York state, was a daughter of Richard Mueler. of English, Scotch and Holland ancestry. She departed this life near Coxsackie, N. Y., and of her two sons, the younger, Henry, died in Balti- more, Md., in 1878.
The birth of C. E. Hunter occurred in Brook- lyn, N. Y., September 18, 1856. He received. public-school education, and at an early
age was apprenticed to the printer's trade in Poughkeepsie, N. Y. There he was con- nected with the "Eagle," a leading newspa- per, for some time, and in 1883 went to Kansas City, where he engaged in the publishing business. There he became a factor in political circles and won the esteem of the business men of the community. For six years he was a mem- ber of the firm of Potter & Hunter, who trans- acted a flourishing business as publishers and printers.
The third train which came into Guthrie April 22, 1889, bore as one of its passengers C. E. Hunter, who located a lot, put up a tent, and es- tablished the first exclusive job-printing office in the territory. He was a member of the pro- visional council from the first ward of Guthrie. and was elected by the Republicans to the first and second legal councils. Remaining in the city until the opening of the Sac and Fox Indian Reservations, September 22, 1890, he settled in Chandler and became one of the founders of the town as well as of the Chandler "News." April 19 of the following year, when the Cherokee and Arapahoe country was thrown open to settle- ment, he went into its borders and aided in es- tablishing the town of Okarche. There he con- tinued in business until September 16, 1893, when he came to Enid. For a year he pub- lished the daily and weekly "Eagle," a well- conducted newspaper, and then disposed of liis interest in the business.
For the past six years Mr. Hunter has given his attention to real-estate operations in Enid and vicinity and has built up an enviable reputa- tion. He handled the popular addition, Ken- wood, and others, where stand many of the hand- somest residences in the county. He also deals extensively in farm lands, selling large and small tracts. Undoubtedly more property has passed through his hands than any other real estate men of this portion of the territory have handled.
When the Cuban-American war was declared C. E. Hunter made repeated attempts to join the Rough Riders, and was twice rejected on the score that he was one inch too short. He per- sisted, and. on account of the influence of friends at Washington, received a special order from . Adjutant-General Corbin, whereby he was admitted to the ranks in May, 1898. The Rough Riders, or First United States Volunteer Cavalry, were sent to Tampa, Fla .. and thence transported to Cuba. He par- ticipated in the engagement at La Quasimas. June 24, 1898, two days after landing from the ship, and subsequently took part in the cele- brated battle of San Juan, July 1, 2 and 3. In the days of anxiety and waiting which followed. he, like many of his comrades, succumbed to the prevailing fever, and ultimately was sent to the
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north on that account, landing at Montauk Point, N. Y., August 15, 1898. He was sergeant of his company, and was mustered out in November, 1898, at Enid. In 1900 he was instrumental in securing the greatly anticipated reunion of the Rough Riders at Oklahoma City.
In 1896 Mr. Hunter was made chairman of the Free Silver Republican county convention. After the convention of the party at St. Louis he transferred his allegiance to the Democratic party, and was made chairman of the Garfield County central committee, owing to whose ef- forts every local candidate was later elected. He has been secretary of the Statehood central com- mittee, and presided at the first Free Homes League ever convened in the territory, this being nine years ago. He was one of the incorporators of the Blackwell, Enid & Southwestern road and is one of the board of directors. He also is a charter member and the present secretary of ยท the Enid Commercial Club. He was initiated into Masonry in Enid Lodge No. 19, A. F. & A. M.
The marriage of Mr. Hunter and Miss Jessie Wilie was solemnized in Kansas City in 1888. Mrs. Hunter is a native of Ohio, her birth having occurred in Washington Court-House.
J. T. DOUTHITT. Of French extraction on the paternal side, Mr. Douthitt is a native of Boston, Bowie county, Tex., and comes from an old Kentucky family. His grandfather died in that state, and his father, Ambrose Douthitt, was born in Lexington. Ky .. in 1800. During his early manhood he was engaged in the real-estate business in Kentucky until 1836. when he removed to Boston, Tex. There he became very prominent, owned large tracts of land in Lamar, Hill and Collin counties, and for years was well known as a stockman. During the Civil war he enlisted in a Texas regiment and served under Captain Dixie. In the spring of 1865, when at home on a furlough. he was summoned to the silent land, then in his sixty- sixth year. The mother of our subjeet. a native of Kentucky, bore the maiden name of Nancy Smith, and is now living near Henrietta, Tex. By her first marriage she had two sons and one daughter. George W. Boling, who was in a Texas regiment during the Civil war. though twice wounded, recovered and lived to advanced years. Sarah is deceased and Benjamin F. lives in the Indian territory. \ son of Ambrose Douthitt's first marriage, Presley, enlisted in a Texas regiment, and, though he received wounds, survived and regained his accustomed health. To Ambrose and Nancy Douthitt three sons and a daughter were born. The latter is deceased, and of the sons Lee M. is a stockman
of Vinita, I. T., and J. W. is engaged in the same 'line of business at Henrietta, Tex.
The birth of J. T. Douthitt occurred June 14. 1856, and his early years were passed upon a farm near Boston, Tex,, his birthplace. From 1861 to 1869 he dwelt in Henrietta, Clay county, Tex., and when he was a mere boy he took his first lessons in riding horses and looking after cattle and sheep on the plains. Owing to the unsettled condition of the south prior to and during the Civil war, his educational opportuni- ties were exceedingly meager, and, in fact, schools were few and poorly conducted on those Texas frontiers at that time. After herding cat- tle for his elder brothers and other men for a number of years, Mr. Douthitt went into the stock business on his own account, buying, sell- ing and shipping extensively to the Chicago, Kansas City and St. Louis markets. He trav- eled in this interest all over the Lone Star state. and drove cattle great distances frequently. During the '8os he often followed the old Chisholm trail through this territory, driving stock to some shipping point on the Northern Pacific Railroad.
On the 16th of September, 1893, Mr. Douthitt made the race into Garfield county, and located a claim in Enid township. He was not left in undisputed possession, however, as a contestant at once instituted proceedings, and the fight which followed was one of the longest ones in the county history. The case was in the local land-office court for thirty-two days, and it was not until the spring of 1895 that a final decision was rendered in favor of our subject. In the meantime he had not been idle, for he was con- fident of the justice which he felt would be meted out to him, and a fence, buildings and other im- provements were started as soon as he took up his abode on the land. By persistent energy and well-directed efforts he has transformed the prairie into a highly cultivated farm, which is enriched by a good orchard and a comfortable residence-one of the most desirable and1 at- tractive country homes in the county. Mr. Douthiitt was one of the prime movers in the matter of organizing the Garfield County Fair Association, and was delegated to lease the ground for the same. That it is a grand success 110 one doubts, and much credit is accorded to him, as he richly deserves. He is not a politician. but uses his ballot for Democratic nominees.
In 1888 Mr. Douthitt married Miss Dollie Hart, of Kingston, Tex. She was born in Hunt county. Tex., a daughter of John H. and Mattic ( Boyd) Hart, natives of Texas and Mont- gomery, Ala., respectively. The father, who now resides in Goldthwaite, Tex., is a direct de- ascendant of one of the signers of the Declaration of Independence-his great-grandfather Hart.
JAMES T. WITCHER. Canadian County.
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Ilis grandfather, John Hart, was one of the pio- neers of Texas, of the same style as Sam Hous- ton, and also a sturdy Indian fighter. He lived on the banks of the Red river for several years and at length met his death at the hands of the red-skins. His son, Capt. Martin D., father of Jolin HI. Hart, was born in Illinois, and was an carly settler on the Red river, in Texas, where he became the owner of large ranches and great hierds of cattle. He was an exceptionally able man, mentally, for that day and locality, and for years he was an attorney-at-law. Possessing Union principles, he enlisted in a Missouri regi- ment during the Civil war, and served with the rank of captain, his life finally being sacrificed on the altar of his country. His son, John H. Hart, was born on the old ranch on the Red river, and throughout his life he has devoted his attention to the business of carrying on a farm and raising live stock, besides engaging in art work. Dur- ing the Civil war he enlisted in a Texas regi- ment, and in one engagement received wounds. His wife, who also is living, is a daughter of Henry and Elizabeth (Reeves) Boyd, natives of North Carolina and Alabama, respectively. The father, who was of Scotch-Irish descent, removed to Texas at an early day and thenceforth lived upon a ranch.
Mrs. Douthitt is one of six brothers and sis- ters, two of whom are deceased. Mrs. Lulu Ayres resides in Newton, Kans .; Mrs. Emma Cole in Bristow, I. T., and Frank in San An- tonio, Tex. In her girlhood Mrs. Douthitt re- ceived an excellent education, completing her studies at the Kingston Female Seminary. Our subject and wife have two little daughters, namely : Roqua Marguerite and Loma Pearl. Mrs. Douthitt is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church South.
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JAMES T. WITCHER came to Oklahoma when it was first opened, taking up a claim in El Reno township. Canadian county, and lie has been located here ever since, engaging in general farming and stock-raising in a very suc- cessful manner.
Born in Saline county, Mo., Mr. Witcher comes of good Virginia ancestry, his forefathers locating there at a very early date. His grand- father, James Witcher, was born in Virginia and migrated to Missouri in 1833, being one of the first settlers in. Saline county, where he carried on stock farming extensively. He remained there until his death, which occurred in 1887, at the age of seventy-seven years.
Jesse T. Witcher, the father of our subject. was born in Howard county, Mo., and has been a resident of that state during all of his life, with the exception of the time spent in the service
during the Civil war. He has always been a farmer and has engaged in farming and stock- raising on an extensive scale. Though now sixty-six years of age, he is still a very active man. He was united in marriage with Nancy Gresham, a native of Kentucky, and a daughter of Taylor Gresham, a well-known breeder of horses and mules: To the union of Jesse T. and Nancy Witcher were born the following children: James T .; William H., who lives in Mis- souri; Jesse, who is farming for the government on the Darlington reservation; Walter and Em- mett. Mrs. Nancy Witcher died in August, 1874. Afterward Mr. Witcher married Ellen Gresham, a cousin of his first wife. By this union he had the following-named children: Etta; Ella, the wife of Walter Wilson; Benjamin, deceased; Mrs. Pearl Johnson; Denna, deceased; Daniel, a resident of Missouri; Virginia; Earl and Jes- sie. Mr. Witcher and his family still reside on the old homestead in Saline county, Mo., where he has lived for forty-three years.
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