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All businesses located in Wanette, Pottawatomie County, Oklahoma, United States. These are in no particular order and could be revised at any time by myself. This is a work in progress list of companies and businesses ever operated in the Wanette area.

Newspaper: The first newspaper business was owned by George Nichols.

Wanette Journal Newspaper: 1903-190?, Publisher Frank E. Bales, Editor & Publisher. D. M. Newell, Business Manager.

The Wanette Journal
Wanette, Oklahoma
Friday, July 15, 1904
FRANK BALES, who left this city (Shawnee) some weeks since to become editor and proprietor of the Wanette Journal, is in the city (Shawnee) today. He was formerly foreman for the News office and is a first class newspaper man… since he is now conducting three papers, one at Wanette, one at McGee, I. T., and the other at Violet, O. T…. reprinted from the Shawnee Daily News.

Wanette Leader Newspaper: No other information at this time.

Wanette Times Newspaper: This newspaper began printing about 25 February 1903. It was a Democratic paper and ended publication 190?.

This is the same paper that predicted Wanette would be the new state capital after statehood.

The Guthrie Daily Leader (Guthrie, Okla) 25 May 1905
Wanette Winner Newspaper: Established in 1903, this paper was a 8 page weekly newspaper. Moses M. Henderson owned the Wanette Winner, which was conducted on the same independent lines as the Wanette Standard and was edited by Moses 19 year old son Louis Henderson. M. E. Taylor was the Editor of the Wanette Winner in 1905. It ended publication in 1907.

On 28 February 1905 “The Wanette Winner” wrote an article about a visit from Carrie Nation, a liquor abolitionists and staunch member of the temperance movement to have liquor removed from all saloons. “...at once she gave evidence of her personality by slapping a cigarette from the lips of a hotel porter in Wanette.”

Unknown Newspaper: This newspaper business was owned by Jim Jacobe on about 13 March 1906. He also owned the newspaper business in Maud and half of the Pottawatomie County Democrat in Tecumseh, Okla.

Wanette Messenger Newspaper: This newspaper was in business on about 31 Jul 1909. In May 1912, Francis X. Resch was the Editor of this paper. Later this newspaper consolidated with the Wanette Progress on or about 1 Jun 1912.

Wanette Progress Newspaper: This newspaper consolidated with the Wanette Messenger on or about 1 Jun 1912. This paper ended sometime 191?.

Wanette Standard Newspaper: This was a weekly Democratic newspaper was in operation by Nov 1904 and by 1908 printed its pages with two different colors of ink. It’s 4th of July in 1909 was printed with red and blue ink. It ended printing 191?.

Wanette Enterprise Newspaper: 1911-191?. Editor was Scott Hendon.

Wanette Daily Enterprise Newspaper: This was a daily newspaper that began about 31 Aug 1912 by L. E. Brewer until 191?.

Wanette Press Newspaper: 1913-1914

Wanette News Newspaper: 1919-192?. It also printed newspapers in the 1930’s and 1940’s. (1939-19??)

Wanette Gazette Newspaper: 1950?-19??

Canadian Sands Newspaper: Nov 1996 – death of John Robinson 2014

Wanette Telephone Company: About 3 April 1905 Wanette got a telephone system. Later known as Southwestern Telephone company business office and telephone exchange.

Post Office: The first postmaster of Wanette was Frank Wright. He was appointed 1 Jan 1900 at Old Wanette, SE ¼ - 36 - 6N - 2E, SW of the present town. The Post Office was moved to North Wanette early in 1903. Mr. Wright served until 1916, when C. C. Kidd was appointed and served until 1917, at which time he resigned. Mr. Wright then served as postmaster until 1920. Virgil Wright served as assistant, he was brother to Frank Wright. Miss Faye E. Mitchell was appointed in 1920 and served until 1924. Mrs. Margaret E. Williamson was appointed in 1924 and served until 1936. Henry L. Neal was appointed in April 1936 and served until 1964. Gore LaReau was appointed 1964 and served until 1985. Linda Smith was appointed in 1985. (21)

City Marshall: First Wanette City Marshall was Jim Crabtree. Later marshall’s were John Skinner who also ran the Skinner blacksmith shop. (21)

Doctor & Physician: First physician of Wanette was J. H. Royster. Other early day doctors who served in the Wanette area were: Dr. W. A. Ball, Dr. Patterson, Dr. Harold, Dr. Allis and Dr. Weber and Dr. Bill Coltharp. A fire in the early 1920’s destroyed Dr. W. A. Ball’s office. (21)

Drug Store: Jim Couch used to run drug store at old Wanette. He was also a member of the Wanette Lodge No. 166 of the I. O. O. F. around 1913. This Jim is either James LeRoy Couch or James Washington Couch.

Quinn Drug Store: The first drug store was owned by J. J. Quinn. (21)

Quinn & Lewis Drug Store: In business in 1906. (21)

A. Petrie’s Drug Store: Their first building was burned in the fire of 1905, a fine brick two-story building was built in 1905 and finished in 1906. This bricked building was built with brick which were made at a brick kiln about ½ mile west of Wanette. On or about 22 Dec 1911 this business was partially destroyed by fire. (32) At the time of closing, this business was owned by Bedford Bates of Konawa and gone from Wanette by 1932. (21)

Wanette Drug Company: This business was in operation by 1940 (21).

Petrie Hotel: A. Petrie was seeking investors to invest in his brick hotel on about 18 Sep 1909.

Megnin Hotel: One of the first hotels was owned by Mr. Megnin (21).

This may be the George Minion (Megnin) mentioned as a successful hotel proprietor at Wanette formerly of the St. Mary’s, Kansas area in April 1904.

Cottingham Hotel: This business was located on the 300 block and doing business in the early days of Wanette. It was torn down in 1943. (21)

This 1909 photograph shows Petrie’s Drug Store and part of State National Bank (far right)

City Hotel: Located on Main Street at one time.

Wanette Hotel: This was a 2 story hotel that was nicely furnished and owned by Mr. Whittaker. This business burned in the early morning of 4 Oct 1905.

Oriental Hotel: This was a 2 story brick building and was owned by H. Williams burned in the early morning of 4 Oct 1905.

C. P. Green Saloon: Charlie Green owned one of the the first saloons in Wanette. There is an early photograph of this business with Charlie Green standing out front (21).

P. J. Stovall Saloon: P. J. Stovall owned one of the the first saloons in Wanette (21).

Smith & Smith's Cold Storage & Saloon Bar: The Smith & Smith building was a large structure, owned by the Smith brothers, formerly of the Cold Storage on 7th and Union in Shawnee. This business burned in the early morning of 4 Oct 1905 and fire destroyed the two Smith frame buildings again on 24 April 1906.

Fritz’s German Saloon: Also referred to as the German Saloon in some records. Fire destroyed this business building on 24 Apr 1906.

Bob Sparks Place: A saloon and pool hall.

John Lanthripe Pool Hall: This business owned by John Lanthripe burned on or about 22 Dec 1911. (34)

Cotton Gin: The first cotton gin was owned by R. H. Grimmit. A mill that processed wheat and corn was located ½ block North of Main Street, on the East side of Clardy Street which was operated by the Richstatter family, who lived Southeast of Wanette. M. F. Cottingham once operated this same mill. This mill was later torn down a large metal building constructed by Mr. Estes of Asher for a new business. (21)

Paris (Parrish) & Becotte Cotton Gin, Saw & Grist Mill: This company was in business by July 1904, still in business Feb 1915 but out of business by Jan 1930. In the Summer of 1915, they paid a $50 bonus for the first bail of cotton of the season. They were in fierce competition with a competitor “The Southland Cotton Gin company”, which was newer and larger gin.

Wanette Farmer’s Gin & Storage Company: This company started about 3 May 1910 with a capital of $8,000 and its invested directors were E. Anderson, G. W. Henry and S. A. Mitchell, Wanette, Okla.

Southern Milling Company: This mill was managed by Adolph Lyle. This was also served as a mill with a flour and feed business near the Santa Fe Railway tracks to facilitate unloading or loading freight cars. He milled dairy feed, laying mash for hens, chick starter, chick scratch feed, hen scratch feed, corn chops, corn meal and whole wheat flour were made at this mill. W. E. “Zuke” Laurent worked at this mill at different points in time. (21)

Adolph Lyle Cotton Gin: Adoph Lyle was the owner of this cotton gin. W. E. “Zuke” Laurent at one time worked at this mill for Mr. Lyle. A brand of flour was sold at the mill by the name of Cambric, because the sack material was cambric cloth and it had various designs in the materal, floral and other patterns. The material from these 2 - 48 lb. sacks would make a nice shirt or 4 - 48 lb. sacks would make a dress. People would buy enough of one pattern to make something to wear. Cambric flour was milled by Ada Millling Company, which was destroyed by a tornado in 1957. Adolph Lyle later sold out to Cassie LaReau years prior to the tornado (21)

Ada Milling Company: Purchased from Cassie LaReau. Cambric flour was milled by Ada Millling Company and destroyed by a tornado in 1957. (21)

Southland Gin Company: The Southland Gin was opened around 1915. In September 1943 as T. J. McPherson brought in the first bale of cotton. F. F. Clinton came in with the second batch, and McPherson was right back again in third position. Both of these farmers lived on Wanette route 2. They were still in business on Jan 1930.,

Old Beety Restaurant: This restaurant was started by Bender Baker, Laura Beety & Sally Beety. Sally married a Skinner. Mr. & Mrs. Peter Hey traded the Beety’s some horses for the restaurant, and the Heys ran the business for about a year. Peter Hey and wife were formerly of the St. Mary’s, Kansas area. The Hey’s were running this business in April 1904.,

Wanette Cafe: The Wanette Cafe was located in the corner bank building on the __ corner on Main Street which was ran by Bill Thompson.

28 Oct 1943 - A fire of undetermined origin damaged the floor in the kitchen of the Wanette Cafe late last Saturday night. Apparently the fire was automatically extinguished as the heat melted the rubber washer in the water tap, causing the water to splash in the sink and sprayed over the fire.

Unknown Business - 13 Sep 1900 Mr. Radclif and Mr. Stansberry have dissolved partnership. Mr. Radclif is now with Mr. Conley.

State Bank: First began business in a wooden framed building, this old frame building was later moved after the 1905 fire and in its place was built a new brick building.

First National Bank: Established in 6 February 1903, with a capital stock of $25,000 and surplus of $5,000. After the 1905 fire, this bank built a brick building located on the North side corner of Main Street & West of Clardy. Thomas Fleming Southgate began as a cashier at this bank. C. E. Cotton as assistant cashier and later George M. Southgate served as its President in 1909.

State National Bank: This bank was authorized for business with a capital of $25,000 shortly before 18 July 1906 in Wanette. S. R. Miller as its president, J. H. Royster as vice president and S. J. Weaver as its cashier. This business was located on the south side of Main Street and East of Clardy.

Security State Bank: On 17 Nov 1909 with a capital of $15,000 this bank opened its doors with incorporators E. Abernathy, Charles Greenon (Greemore), R. M. , Evans of Lexington, O. T.; W. O. Skinner, W. A. Ball & O. L. Beckner of Wanette. This bank later moved to the South side of Main Street, West of Clardy (21).

Mundy Hardware Store: E. B. Mundy built a 2 store brick building after the 1905 fire. This bricked building was built with brick which were made at a brick kiln about ½ mile west of Wanette. Mr. Mundy sold hardware goods, buggies and wagons. He later sold out to Mr. Way and Olive Neel of Tecumseh and was called Way - Neel until Way sold out to Mr. Neel. Neel never sold an interest to E. E. Lightner but in 1921 name changed to Neel & Lightner. Neel sold to Lightner and Lightner sold to C. O. Lacy in 1946. C. O. Lacy sold to W. R. Miller & W. E. Laurent in Feb 1951. W. R. Miller sold out to W. E. Laurent in Feb 1955. W. E. Laurent sold out to T. L. Landon on 1 Jul 1981. In the late 1980’s Tony Landon had a huge auction and everything thing was sold and never again was a hardware store in the same building.(21)

G. A. Cole Hardware Store: This hardware store was in business by 1940. (21)

L. V. Hanon’s Store: In business in 1907 (21).

Wanette Photograph Studio: This was a variety store and photography shop run by W. H. Abbott. Several known photographs are still recognizable from being from this studio, the inside studio used a specific background that is easy to spot in old photographs.

Smith & Smith General Store: This was the first general store and one of the owners was Ike Smith. After the 1905 fire, the Smiths’ building them a brick building near the Santa Fe railroad.

Smith & Summers Hardware: Ike Smith & Mathew Summers. Wanette Opera was upstairs of this business.

Beckner’s General Merchandise: This store sold clothing, shoes, dry goods and groceries. This business was located on the North side of Main Street and East of Clardy. This was usually the first place a person went when visiting the town to learn all the gossip. (21),

Pantier & Sons Produce and Feed: There is an early photograph dated about 1904 showing this business. A two story framed building with a sign “Pantier & Son Produce & Feed” Cash for your eggs and furs. Elmer and Roscoe Pantier are standing outside in front of the store.(21)

W. H. “Bill” Lackey Meat Market and Grocery: This was a two story frame building owned by Bill Lackey.

Dry goods, Clothing Goods and Notions: On 10 June 1907, W. O. Dusten Box 37, Wanette, sold his 50 x 80 building with a plate glass front window.

Grimmit Dry Goods & Grocery: This was the first dry goods and grocery in Wanette owned by Homer Grimmit.

G. E. Beal’s: This business was owned by G. E. Beal and sold groceries. Before 1926 there were no service stations, gas pumps were located in front of Beal’s store and several other stores in Wanette (21).

Kienzle’s Produce: A fire in the early 1920’s destroyed this store. (21)

W. A. Weaver Groceries: This business was owned by W. A. Weaver and sold groceries and feed from 1910 to 1918 when he sold out to L. E. LaReau (21).

L. E. LaReau’s: This business was owned by L. E. LaReau when he bought out W. A. Weaver in 1918. A fire in the early 1920’s destroyed this store. (21)

F. C. LaReau General Store: This business was located on the South side of Main Street, West of Clardy (21).

Monroe Neal Groceries: This business was in operation by 1940. (21)

Russell Appleby’s Furniture Store: This business was located West of Clardy on Main Street on the South side. (21)

Wanette Produce Company: This company was mentioned in the Oklahoma City Times newspaper on 22 November 1919. “Parties wanting pecans in 100-pound lots or more write Wanette Produce Co., Wanette, Oklahoma.”

Appleby’s Produce: This business was located in the same building that previous was the Pantier Produce. The Appleby’s operated until 1926. (21)

O. C. Kirkpatrick Produce: This business was owned by Opal Cullins Kirkpatrick and the building was located __________. They bought eggs and furs from customers and sold feed, etc. O. C. was in business until his death in 1952.

Wanette Farmers’ Union District No. 49: This charter was started about 6 Nov 1905 by incorpo rators J. N. White of Box, T. L. Douglas of Wanette and S. D. Hytle of Trousdale.

Wanette Hall Company: Territory charter began about 29 May 1905 with incorporators of George M. Southgate, John A. Keys, J. L. Adams, R. H. Grimmett, J. C. Bean, all of Wanette and B. F. Farmer of Atoka.

Vaughn’s Racket Store: This business was destroyed by fire on 24 April 1906, when the fire spread to the engine room.

Barber Shop: The first barber shop in Wanette was owned by Charles Taylor (21).

Christopher & Morrison’s Barber Shop: This barber shop was destroyed by fire on 24 April 1906.

Palace Barber Shop: 7 chair barber shop, Box 76, Wanette. Sold out on about 11 Jul 1910.

Rogers Barber Shop: This barber shop was owned and operated by E. B. “Shorty” Rogers around 1928. (21)

Frank Hiser Barber Shop: This business was in operation by 1940. (21)

W. B. Gault Barber Shop: W. B. Gault of Wanette advertised for a Barber and a Cornet player in 1912.

13 Nov 1912 Daily Oklahoman (OKC, OK)

J. C. Cromwell: This business was owned by J. C. Cromwell around 1908.

Estes: This business was located North of Main Street on the East side of Clardy. The old mill building was torn down and in 1920, in its place was a large metal building constructed by a Mr. Estes, who lived in nearby Asher. Mr. Estes and his boys did all kinds of wood work and metal work including black smithing. This building was later remodeled in early 1926 to house a Chevrolet Auto Agency, being directly across the street from the Ford Dealership. (21)

West & Keaton: The Estes large metal building was later remodeled in early 1926 to house a Chevrolet Auto Agency, being directly across the street from the Ford Dealership. The chevrolet agency was owned by A. W. "Wilson" West & Monroe Keaton. Mr. West was a mechanic and one of the first welders in the area having started in 1921 doing acetylene welding. He operated a welding shop until about 1960 in the same building the chevrolet agency was located, the agency having closed in 1939, being owned by “Lackey and West” at the time. The two West's were not related. (21)

H. A. Stewart Whippet Car Agency: In 1927 a whippet car agency was opened by H. A. Stewart which made three auto dealers in Wanette. (21) There is a picture of a building downtown Wanette that has painted on front "Stewart & West" (see Amos Wilson West profile for picture). By 1932, this business had moved to Chickasha, Okla. (21)


J. C. Cromwell and the First National Bank are two businesses shown on this 1908 postcard

Stewart & West: Owned by H. A. Stewart and Amos “Wilson” West.

Santa Fe Railroad: One of the Wanette Santa Fe agents was C. C. Phillips about February 1906. The Santa Fe Depot was located at the West end of Main Street (21).

There is one known photograph of the Wanette Santa Fe building.

Attorneys in Wanette: L. J. or J. J. Gordon was an attorney in Wanette on about 14 Jul 1909. Another attorney was William Beatty.

Blacksmith shop: This one was one of the first blacksmith shops in Wanette. It was a blacksmith shop building 22 x 50 feet and tools on two business lots which was put up for sale on 21 Dec 1909 by William “Will” Merrell.


10 Mar 1912 Daily Oklahoman (OKC, OK) For Sale:
Large Blacksmith Shop, tools & material. Box 68, Wanette, Okla."

Skinner Blacksmith shop: Located on the 2nd block and operated by John Skinner, who was also the City Marshall. Before 1926 there were no service stations, gas pumps were located in front of Skinner’s store and several other stores in Wanette (21).

Livery Barn: The first livery barn in Wanette was owned by Bill Easley (21).

M. Z. Ivey’s Livery Barn: They advertised their business on 13 Jan 1912 “Traveling Men, when driving out of Wanette, Okla., don't fail to call for M. Z. Ivey's Livery Barn with the best teams and rigs with low prices”

Wagon Yard: The first wagon yard was owned by J. C. Wright, father of Frank & Verge Wright (21).

OK Wagon & Feed Yard: In business sometime before July, 1904. Still in business on April 1908 but out of business by Feb 1915. This business was East of the present day Jail house, on the corner of 3rd & Lucas. ,,

Red Barn Wagon Yard and Stock Trading: This business was located on the Second block. (21)

Lumber Yard: The first lumber yard in Wanette was owned by T. B. Hodge (21).

Farmer’s Lumber Yard: This business was West of Clardy on the South side of Main Street. By 1932 this lumber yard was no longer in business. (21).

S. M. Gloyd Lumber Yard: This business which was owned by the S. M. Gloyd Company was later sold to H. E. Ketchum. (21) S. M. Gloyd Lumber Convention was held on about 25 Feb 1911 and Wanette Lumberman, Charles Matthews attended this conference in Oklahoma City, Okla.

H. E. Ketchum Lumber Yard: Mr. H. E. Ketchum purchased this business from Mr. S. M. Gloyd. Mr. Ketchum operated this business until about 1940 when it was sold to Pearson’s Lumber Company and later on sold out to Joe M. Schoemann. (21)

Pearson’s Lumber Company: Purchased from H. E. Ketchum and later sold out to Joe M. Schoemann. (21)

Joe M. Schoemann Lumber Yard: Purchased from Pearson’s Lumber Company and located directly across from the W. E. Laurent Hardware store (21).

Harness Shop: The first harness shop was owned by George Beal & Son (21).

Bakery: First bakery was owned by W. E. Alexander (21).

Davidson’s Bakery: Mr. Davidson operated this bakery around 1928 and had sold out or closed by 1932 (21).

G. R. Flinn Real Estate: Located East of Clardy on the South side of Main Street around 1928. (21)

Oldham Variety Store: (21)

Nathan Brewer Lunches: Owned by Mr. Brewer sold lunches and soft drinks (21).

L. E. Brewer Company: In 1910 Lennie E. Brewer was working as a typesetter in the printing office (probably newspaper office); on about 19 Nov 1910, the L. E. Brewer & Company of Wanette was advertising for “Agents Wanted”.

Ivey Brothers Restaurant: Owned and ran by two brothers, Lem & John Ivey for many years.

Henry Cossey Grocery Store: (21)

Palacine Oil Company: This filling station company was organized in 1907 in Chickasha, Okla. and had one of its 19 branches in Wanette, Okla. when it was purchased on 1 June 1919 by Sinclair Oil company according to a newspaper article printed in the Daily Ardmoreite, 19 May 1921.

Wanette Oil & Supply: This business was a distributor of kerosene and gasoline. Santa Fe had a railroad track laid to the oil storage tanks and the ice storage building so cars could be unloaded. The Santa Fe Depot was located at the West end of Main Street (21).

South Canadian Oil & Gas Company of Wanette: This business was approved for State Charter on about 30 Mar 1910 with a capital of $25,000; incorporators named were William Beatty, J. B. Deen, A. T. Barber, B. A. Tomlin all of Wanette and M. J. Mundy of Asher, Okla.

Pat Murphy Oil & Gas Company: At its beginning on about 25 January 1916 incorporators were: E. K. Allis, Wanette; A. L. Beckner, Wanette, Wm. Beatty, Wanette, C. E. Cotten, Wanette; W. H. Skinner, Wanette; T. F. Southgate, Wanette. Capital stock $15,000. Thomas Fleming Southgate served as its President. This company was first announced on 25 Jan 1916 in The Daily Ardmoreite (Ardmore, Okla.)

Wanette Ice & Cold Storage: Ice was hauled in by ice wagon with a pair of scales located on the rear of the wagon so customers could see the ice weighted to his satisfaction. The wagon was drawn by two large horses because the wagon generally contained several 300 lb. blocks of ice when it left the ice storage house. Santa Fe had a railroad track laid to the oil storage tanks and the ice storage building so cars could be unloaded. The Santa Fe Depot was located at the West end of Main Street (21).

Joe Reiter’s Groceries: This business was owned by Joe Reiter and located on the North side of Main Street, West of Clardy. On about 22 Dec 1911 this business burned down. It was later rebuilt and Joe Reiter later sold out to Joe M. Schoemann who was an early day arrival to Wanette. (21)

Joe M. Schoemann Groceries: This same business was once owned by Joe Reiter and located on the North side of Main Street, West of Clardy. Joe Reiter sold out to Joe M. Schoemann who was an early day arrival to Wanette. (21)

Butler & Pelter’s: Sam Butler and Pelter owned this business and sold clothing, shoes and hats and located on the North side of Main Street, West of Clardy. By 1932, this business had moved to Pauls Valley, Okla. (21)

8 Oct 1919 The Oklahoma City Times (Okla. City, OK)
Stock of ready-to-wear for men, women and children; shoes, hats, furnishing goods, etc. Located in one of the best agricultural towns in Oklahoma: population 1,000; stock will invoice $20,000. No trades considered; want all cash. Louis Pelter, Wanette, Okla. (Peltier?)

Tucker - Hussey Mercantile: (21)

Earl Cottingham & Jim Dike Gas Station: This was the first gas station that was built by these two gentleman in the later part of 1926. This was followed by the Illinois Oil Company Station. This is the same building that was later owned by Brian Richards. (21)

Frank Bridges Garage: Before 1926 there were no service stations, gas pumps were located in front of the Bridges Garage and several other stores in Wanette. The oil was dispensed from barrels which had a hand operated pump in them. Oil was pumped into a metal quart container or in half gallon containers and poured into the engine (21).

Burton’s Service Station & Garage: This business was in operation by 1940 but closed by 1950 (21).

Harris Service Station & Gargage: This business was in operation by about 1940 but closed by 1950 (21).

Brian Richards Service Station: Owned by Brian Richards and operated until the late 1980’s. This same building was once owned Earl Cottingham & Jim Dike. (21)

Wanette Motor Company: This Ford dealership building was constructed 1917 and operated until late 1932 North of Main Street on the West side of Clardy. This dealer sold as many as 400 Model-T Fords in one year. Before 1926 there were no service stations, gas pumps were located in front of this Ford dealership and several other stores in Wanette (21).

Wade Shoe & Repair Shop: This business was located South of Main Street on the East side of Clardy and was doing business around 1928. (21)

Mr. Cossey’s Shoe Repair Shop: There was once a shoe repair shop located South of Main Street on the West side of Clardy (21).

Jack Dawson’s Shoe Repair: This business was once located North of Main Street on the East side of Clardy and doing business about 1928. (21)

S. E. Wright’s Clothing & Groceries: This business owned by S. E. Wright was once located South of Main Street on the West side of Clardy. Mr. Wright also bought poultry & pecans and hauled them to Oklahoma City on a Model-T for resale. He was still in business by 1940 but closed by 1950. (21)

W. H. Skinner & Sons Groceries & Dry Goods: This business also had a meat market and was in business by 1940. (21)

Kugel Groceries: (21)

Ward Grocery: This business was in operation by about 1940 but closed by 1950 (21).

Poteet Grocery: This business was in operation by about 1940 (21).

Illinois Oil Company Station: This business was located near the Second block at the Southwest corner of 1st & Clardy. (21).

Denver Wilkerson Service Station: Denver Wilkerson owned a service station for awhile and sold out to someone else and later this business closed in the 1950’s. (21)

Keltner & Son’s Meat Market & Groceries: (21)

J. W. Moon Groceries: This business was located on the South of Main Street on the West side of Clardy and doing business around 1928 but by 1932 this business was closed. (21)

Tatum Produce: (21)

Shumate & Son’s: This business was located on the East of Clardy on the North side of Main Street. They sold clothing, dry goods and shoes about 1928 (21).

Earl W. Baker & Company office: This business was located East of Clardy on the South side of Main Street about 1928. (21)

Quality Cleaner’s: By 1940, this business was opened and operated by Mr. & Mrs. T. P. Cannon. (21)

Wanette Variety: This business had opened by 1940 and was operated by Mrs. G. A. Reel but closed by 1950. (21)

S. R. Stokes Furniture Store: This furniture store owned by S. R. Stokes burned on about 22 Dec 1911. The fire was discovered in the Stokes Furniture store and then spread to 6 other businesses before it could be put out.

W. H. Carter Store: This store burned on or about 22 Dec 1911. (34)

A. Alaman Stock or Stockyards: This store burned on or about 22 Dec 1911. (34)

Long Dental Company: On about 30 May 1911, Long Dental Company of Wanette was seeking a Dentist applicant. The job requirement was “Dentist Wanted; no boozer need apply.”

Dr. R. E. Henson Dentist: Dr. R. E. Henson had a practice in Shawnee and Wanette. He attended his Wanette practise on Monday and Tuesday’s of each week in 1916.

Puckett’s Appliances & Furniture: This family business was in operation by 1940. (21)

Thelma’s Beauty Shop: This business was ran by Thelma Forrester Duke and was in operation by 1940 but closed by 1950 (21).

W. E. Tucker & Son’s Groceries & Clothing: This business was in operation by 1940 (21).

Hurst & Dragoo: This company on about 24 Jul 1912 advertised land for sale in Wanette. They are believed to be a real estate company located in Wanette.

20th Century Music Chart Company: This business was advertising from Wanette on or about 17 Mar 1912; 30 lessons for $1, piano, organ, violin, mandolin or singing lessons.

Pastime Club of Wanette: An advertisement posted for the Pastime Club on about 31 Mar 1912.

31 Mar 1912 Denver Post (Denver, CO)

It is believed the following advertisement is from the same company.

26 May 1912 Daily Oklahoman (OKC, OK)

Wanette Oil Company: This company was mentioned in the Tulsa Daily World newspaper on 1 December 1914. “The Wanette Oil company in 5-6-2 is shut down and waiting for casing at 1,783 feet.” This may be the same as the Wanette Development Company.

Wanette Oil & Gas Company: This company was mentioned in the Tulsa Daily World newspaper on 5 April 1916. This company could be the same as Wanette Oil company and the Wanette Development company.

Wanette Development Company: This appears to be an oil & gas drilling company. Thomas Fleming Southgate was a stockholder of this company. It was mentioned in the Tulsa Daily World, 7 July 1915 “The Wanette Development company is fishing at 2,340 feet in their test on the W. R. Haynes farm in section 5-6-2” and on 18 August 1915 “The Wanette Development company is setting casing at 2,500 feet in the test in section 5-6-2.”

The Carey - Lombard Lumber Company: This company was in business before July 1904. James Hutchinson came to Wanette in 1904 and worked as the manager of this company.