Post by Eric Standridge on Nov 14, 2011 23:19:05 GMT -6
This thread doesn't focus on one specific person or family, but rather, contains small bits about many families.
The Brehm family has been in Poteau since 1896. Alton Brehm established the Brehm Bakery. The Brehm Bakery was also a confectionary and was located along Frisco Street.
Sam Lloyd, Sr. and his wife, Isabelle, were the owners of the Poteau Steam Laundry. They arrived in Poteau around 1905. After they arrived in Poteau, they took over a laundry that was owned by Benjamin McDonald in 1911. After purchasing the laundry, the Lloyds lived in the same building where the laundry was operated.
J. A. Huddleston moved to Poteau from Waldon in 1907. Shortly after arriving, he started a cotton gin business in 1908. J. A. Huddleston and his wife, Betty Huddleston had five children; Irvin, Ella, Lula, Frank, and Carl. Frank and Irvin served in the armed forces during World War 1. Just a short time before the armistice, an outbreak of measles in Irvin's group kept them from leaving. After closing down the cotton gin business, in 1926, J. A. Huddleston opened a store in the 200 block of Dewey Avenue.
James M. Harvey was the fourth mayor of Poteau. He was orphaned at a young age, and recieved little schooling. He moved to Poteau from Waldron. After he arrived in Poteau, he purchased the Poteau News from R. S. Bridgman, and along with Mr. Villmoare, he owned the paper until he sold it to R. L. Kidd in 1902.
Among the ordinances passed during his term include: one purchasing spittoons for the city, one that required people to keep their dogs at home, and one instructing the city marshall to keep cattle off the streets and sidewalks.
C. Dixon Hill served one term as the 15th mayor of Poteau. Additions were made to the town during his term of office. He blacktopped portions of Clayton, Harper, McKenna, Bagwell, and Parker streets with suitable curbing and gutters.
The Brehm family has been in Poteau since 1896. Alton Brehm established the Brehm Bakery. The Brehm Bakery was also a confectionary and was located along Frisco Street.
Sam Lloyd, Sr. and his wife, Isabelle, were the owners of the Poteau Steam Laundry. They arrived in Poteau around 1905. After they arrived in Poteau, they took over a laundry that was owned by Benjamin McDonald in 1911. After purchasing the laundry, the Lloyds lived in the same building where the laundry was operated.
J. A. Huddleston moved to Poteau from Waldon in 1907. Shortly after arriving, he started a cotton gin business in 1908. J. A. Huddleston and his wife, Betty Huddleston had five children; Irvin, Ella, Lula, Frank, and Carl. Frank and Irvin served in the armed forces during World War 1. Just a short time before the armistice, an outbreak of measles in Irvin's group kept them from leaving. After closing down the cotton gin business, in 1926, J. A. Huddleston opened a store in the 200 block of Dewey Avenue.
James M. Harvey was the fourth mayor of Poteau. He was orphaned at a young age, and recieved little schooling. He moved to Poteau from Waldron. After he arrived in Poteau, he purchased the Poteau News from R. S. Bridgman, and along with Mr. Villmoare, he owned the paper until he sold it to R. L. Kidd in 1902.
Among the ordinances passed during his term include: one purchasing spittoons for the city, one that required people to keep their dogs at home, and one instructing the city marshall to keep cattle off the streets and sidewalks.
C. Dixon Hill served one term as the 15th mayor of Poteau. Additions were made to the town during his term of office. He blacktopped portions of Clayton, Harper, McKenna, Bagwell, and Parker streets with suitable curbing and gutters.