Elsie's parents were:
Marion Thomas Cagle (1865 - 1946)
Josephine Mathis Cagle (1864 - 1908 )
Elsie had one brother and two sisters: Barney, Birdie, and Ethel.
She had some memories of her mother smoking a corncob pipe. Her father worked in a coal mine. Each day he would take his lunch to work in a bucket that served as a lunch pail. When he came home, the bucket would be filled with beer, which they drank like iced tea.
Elsie's mother died on 14 Dec 1908, from Peritonitis when she was a little over 10 years old. Her father had been gone from home since that August. Perhaps to Texas.
After her mother's death, Elsie and her siblings went to Texas. She traveled by train and took her pet dog, Mabel, with her. Pets weren't allowed on trains with passengers, but the conductor felt sorry for her because her mother had died, and she was so upset.
On April 13, 1910 (Federal Census)
Elsie, age 11, lived with her widowed father, Marion, on Broions Ferry Road in Gainesville, Cooke Co, TX where he was renting a farm. He did general farm work to support the family.
Household Members:
Marion Cagle 44 - born in IL
Birdie Cagle 16 - IL
Barney J Cagle 13 - TX
Elsie Cagle 11 - TX
Ethel Cagle 3 - IL
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Elsie met her future husband, James Calvin Dodson, at a meeting she and her sister, Birdie, attended in Altoga, TX. James, known as Jim, lived in Altoga with his parents. His cousin, Luther Vance, were staying with them.
Church meetings were held at Vineland on Hackberry Creek in Altoga. During the week, the building was used as a school house and was called Hackberry School. On Sunday, it became Vineland Church. The church was used by preachers of different denominations, and everyone went to the meetings no matter who was preaching. Elsie and her sister, Birdie, had come all the way from Sivells Bend to play music for the church service. Elsie played the guitar, and Birdie played an accordion. The meetings often provided a way for adults, as well as young people, to get together and get acquainted. On this occasion, the meeting was being conducted by a Holiness preacher.
Jim and Luther attended the meeting, hoping to meet some new girls. After the meeting was over, they wasted no time in getting acquainted with Elsie and Birdie. They were immediately taken with the girls, but only Jim and Elsie's relationship lasted.
Jim and Elsie had a short courtship. Her father obtained their marriage license in Marietta, Oklahoma, on April 10, 1915. They were married in Marietta the next day by Rev. R.A. Crosby. Jim was 23 years old, and Elsie was 16. He and Elsie went to his home to live with his parents.
The Marietta Monitor (OK)
Friday, April 16, 1915
"MARRIED
The marriage of J.C. Dodson and Miss Elsie Cagle of Sivills Bend, Texas, occurred in this city Sunday at 12:30 o'clock, at the Methodist parsonage, Rev. R.A. Crosby pastor of the Methodist church officiating."
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Jim & Elsie's children were:
Lillian Geneva Dodson (Lindsey) 1916–1997
Lavinia Georgia Dodson (Love) 1918–1991
Loveta Lucille Dodson (Vernon/Miley) 1922–2000
James Calvin Dodson Jr 1929–2008
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Jim and Elsie moved into a place of their own after their daughter, Lillian Geneva, was born on January 2, 1916. In 1918, they moved to Yarnaby, where they rented a house on his parent's farm. Jim farmed there until they moved in 1925.
Washita River Days
In 1925, Jim's parents helped finance his new business called "Jim's General Store" near Mead, Oklahoma. The back of the store was supported by long pilings buried in the bank of the Washita River. Their house, a short distance from the store, was built on stilts on higher ground to protect it from flooding. Blue Ribbon School was located nearby and was also used for church meetings.
More later
Ardmore Daily Ardmoreite
Friday, January 10, 1936
"SERVICES ARE HELD AT SMYRNA
Mrs. Elsie Dodson, Delivers Sermons Every Other Sunday.
With Mrs. Elsie Dodson delivering ? sermons, church services and being held every other Sunday evening, it was announced Friday. Services will be held next on Jan. 19. Mrs. Dodson announced. The public is invited to attend."
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Ardmore Daily Ardmoreite
Friday, September 30, 1938
"SMYRNA TO RESUME CHURCH SERVICES
Church services will be resumed Sunday, Oct. 9, at the Smyrna school, it was announced Friday by Mrs. Elsie Dodson, who will be in charge."
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Ardmore Daily Ardmoreite
Thursday, November 15, 1945
"FOR SALE
Boston Terrier pup, Mrs. Elsie Dodson, 12 miles southeast on Hoxbar route."
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Ardmore Daily Ardmoreite
Monday, January 16, 1956
"TRIO INJURED IN ACCIDENTS ON WEEKEND
Smashups Here Send Three to Hospital; Driver is Charged
Three persons were injured in two accidents in Ardmore over the weekend. ...
Sunday at 9:50 a.m., Mrs. Elsie Dodson, 57, 1004 Carter St., was taken to Ardmore hospital after the car she was riding in was struck by a car driven by Raymond Marks, 55, 706 12th Ave. NW.
Police reported that Marks, driving a '52 model car, failed to yield the right-of-way at the intersection of South Washington and Hinkle and struck a 1955 car driven by James C. Dodson, 64, husband of the injured woman. Mrs. Dodson was taken to Ardmore hospital, but her injuries were unknown.
Marks posted $20 bond on charges of failure to yield right-of-way. The case was continued in police court session this morning."
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Ardmore Daily Ardmoreite
Tuesday, March 9, 1971
MISC. FOR SALE
"FOR SALE: Pixy & granny dolls, Crystal rain fountains, wall plaques, bird cages.
Elsie Dodson, 1004 Carter S.E. 223-1561."
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Ardmore Daily Ardmoreite
Tuesday, September 12, 1972
Marion Thomas Cagle (1865 - 1946)
Josephine Mathis Cagle (1864 - 1908 )
Elsie had one brother and two sisters: Barney, Birdie, and Ethel.
She had some memories of her mother smoking a corncob pipe. Her father worked in a coal mine. Each day he would take his lunch to work in a bucket that served as a lunch pail. When he came home, the bucket would be filled with beer, which they drank like iced tea.
Elsie's mother died on 14 Dec 1908, from Peritonitis when she was a little over 10 years old. Her father had been gone from home since that August. Perhaps to Texas.
After her mother's death, Elsie and her siblings went to Texas. She traveled by train and took her pet dog, Mabel, with her. Pets weren't allowed on trains with passengers, but the conductor felt sorry for her because her mother had died, and she was so upset.
On April 13, 1910 (Federal Census)
Elsie, age 11, lived with her widowed father, Marion, on Broions Ferry Road in Gainesville, Cooke Co, TX where he was renting a farm. He did general farm work to support the family.
Household Members:
Marion Cagle 44 - born in IL
Birdie Cagle 16 - IL
Barney J Cagle 13 - TX
Elsie Cagle 11 - TX
Ethel Cagle 3 - IL
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Elsie met her future husband, James Calvin Dodson, at a meeting she and her sister, Birdie, attended in Altoga, TX. James, known as Jim, lived in Altoga with his parents. His cousin, Luther Vance, were staying with them.
Church meetings were held at Vineland on Hackberry Creek in Altoga. During the week, the building was used as a school house and was called Hackberry School. On Sunday, it became Vineland Church. The church was used by preachers of different denominations, and everyone went to the meetings no matter who was preaching. Elsie and her sister, Birdie, had come all the way from Sivells Bend to play music for the church service. Elsie played the guitar, and Birdie played an accordion. The meetings often provided a way for adults, as well as young people, to get together and get acquainted. On this occasion, the meeting was being conducted by a Holiness preacher.
Jim and Luther attended the meeting, hoping to meet some new girls. After the meeting was over, they wasted no time in getting acquainted with Elsie and Birdie. They were immediately taken with the girls, but only Jim and Elsie's relationship lasted.
Jim and Elsie had a short courtship. Her father obtained their marriage license in Marietta, Oklahoma, on April 10, 1915. They were married in Marietta the next day by Rev. R.A. Crosby. Jim was 23 years old, and Elsie was 16. He and Elsie went to his home to live with his parents.
The Marietta Monitor (OK)
Friday, April 16, 1915
"MARRIED
The marriage of J.C. Dodson and Miss Elsie Cagle of Sivills Bend, Texas, occurred in this city Sunday at 12:30 o'clock, at the Methodist parsonage, Rev. R.A. Crosby pastor of the Methodist church officiating."
-----
Jim & Elsie's children were:
Lillian Geneva Dodson (Lindsey) 1916–1997
Lavinia Georgia Dodson (Love) 1918–1991
Loveta Lucille Dodson (Vernon/Miley) 1922–2000
James Calvin Dodson Jr 1929–2008
-----
Jim and Elsie moved into a place of their own after their daughter, Lillian Geneva, was born on January 2, 1916. In 1918, they moved to Yarnaby, where they rented a house on his parent's farm. Jim farmed there until they moved in 1925.
Washita River Days
In 1925, Jim's parents helped finance his new business called "Jim's General Store" near Mead, Oklahoma. The back of the store was supported by long pilings buried in the bank of the Washita River. Their house, a short distance from the store, was built on stilts on higher ground to protect it from flooding. Blue Ribbon School was located nearby and was also used for church meetings.
More later
Ardmore Daily Ardmoreite
Friday, January 10, 1936
"SERVICES ARE HELD AT SMYRNA
Mrs. Elsie Dodson, Delivers Sermons Every Other Sunday.
With Mrs. Elsie Dodson delivering ? sermons, church services and being held every other Sunday evening, it was announced Friday. Services will be held next on Jan. 19. Mrs. Dodson announced. The public is invited to attend."
-----
Ardmore Daily Ardmoreite
Friday, September 30, 1938
"SMYRNA TO RESUME CHURCH SERVICES
Church services will be resumed Sunday, Oct. 9, at the Smyrna school, it was announced Friday by Mrs. Elsie Dodson, who will be in charge."
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Ardmore Daily Ardmoreite
Thursday, November 15, 1945
"FOR SALE
Boston Terrier pup, Mrs. Elsie Dodson, 12 miles southeast on Hoxbar route."
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Ardmore Daily Ardmoreite
Monday, January 16, 1956
"TRIO INJURED IN ACCIDENTS ON WEEKEND
Smashups Here Send Three to Hospital; Driver is Charged
Three persons were injured in two accidents in Ardmore over the weekend. ...
Sunday at 9:50 a.m., Mrs. Elsie Dodson, 57, 1004 Carter St., was taken to Ardmore hospital after the car she was riding in was struck by a car driven by Raymond Marks, 55, 706 12th Ave. NW.
Police reported that Marks, driving a '52 model car, failed to yield the right-of-way at the intersection of South Washington and Hinkle and struck a 1955 car driven by James C. Dodson, 64, husband of the injured woman. Mrs. Dodson was taken to Ardmore hospital, but her injuries were unknown.
Marks posted $20 bond on charges of failure to yield right-of-way. The case was continued in police court session this morning."
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Ardmore Daily Ardmoreite
Tuesday, March 9, 1971
MISC. FOR SALE
"FOR SALE: Pixy & granny dolls, Crystal rain fountains, wall plaques, bird cages.
Elsie Dodson, 1004 Carter S.E. 223-1561."
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Ardmore Daily Ardmoreite
Tuesday, September 12, 1972
Elsie's parents were:
Marion Thomas Cagle (1865 - 1946)
Josephine Mathis Cagle (1864 - 1908 )
Elsie had one brother and two sisters: Barney, Birdie, and Ethel.
She had some memories of her mother smoking a corncob pipe. Her father worked in a coal mine. Each day he would take his lunch to work in a bucket that served as a lunch pail. When he came home, the bucket would be filled with beer, which they drank like iced tea.
Elsie's mother died on 14 Dec 1908, from Peritonitis when she was a little over 10 years old. Her father had been gone from home since that August. Perhaps to Texas.
After her mother's death, Elsie and her siblings went to Texas. She traveled by train and took her pet dog, Mabel, with her. Pets weren't allowed on trains with passengers, but the conductor felt sorry for her because her mother had died, and she was so upset.
On April 13, 1910 (Federal Census)
Elsie, age 11, lived with her widowed father, Marion, on Broions Ferry Road in Gainesville, Cooke Co, TX where he was renting a farm. He did general farm work to support the family.
Household Members:
Marion Cagle 44 - born in IL
Birdie Cagle 16 - IL
Barney J Cagle 13 - TX
Elsie Cagle 11 - TX
Ethel Cagle 3 - IL
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Elsie met her future husband, James Calvin Dodson, at a meeting she and her sister, Birdie, attended in Altoga, TX. James, known as Jim, lived in Altoga with his parents. His cousin, Luther Vance, were staying with them.
Church meetings were held at Vineland on Hackberry Creek in Altoga. During the week, the building was used as a school house and was called Hackberry School. On Sunday, it became Vineland Church. The church was used by preachers of different denominations, and everyone went to the meetings no matter who was preaching. Elsie and her sister, Birdie, had come all the way from Sivells Bend to play music for the church service. Elsie played the guitar, and Birdie played an accordion. The meetings often provided a way for adults, as well as young people, to get together and get acquainted. On this occasion, the meeting was being conducted by a Holiness preacher.
Jim and Luther attended the meeting, hoping to meet some new girls. After the meeting was over, they wasted no time in getting acquainted with Elsie and Birdie. They were immediately taken with the girls, but only Jim and Elsie's relationship lasted.
Jim and Elsie had a short courtship. Her father obtained their marriage license in Marietta, Oklahoma, on April 10, 1915. They were married in Marietta the next day by Rev. R.A. Crosby. Jim was 23 years old, and Elsie was 16. He and Elsie went to his home to live with his parents.
The Marietta Monitor (OK)
Friday, April 16, 1915
"MARRIED
The marriage of J.C. Dodson and Miss Elsie Cagle of Sivills Bend, Texas, occurred in this city Sunday at 12:30 o'clock, at the Methodist parsonage, Rev. R.A. Crosby pastor of the Methodist church officiating."
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Jim & Elsie's children were:
Lillian Geneva Dodson (Lindsey) 1916–1997
Lavinia Georgia Dodson (Love) 1918–1991
Loveta Lucille Dodson (Vernon/Miley) 1922–2000
James Calvin Dodson Jr 1929–2008
-----
Jim and Elsie moved into a place of their own after their daughter, Lillian Geneva, was born on January 2, 1916. In 1918, they moved to Yarnaby, where they rented a house on his parent's farm. Jim farmed there until they moved in 1925.
Washita River Days
In 1925, Jim's parents helped finance his new business called "Jim's General Store" near Mead, Oklahoma. The back of the store was supported by long pilings buried in the bank of the Washita River. Their house, a short distance from the store, was built on stilts on higher ground to protect it from flooding. Blue Ribbon School was located nearby and was also used for church meetings.
More later
Ardmore Daily Ardmoreite
Friday, January 10, 1936
"SERVICES ARE HELD AT SMYRNA
Mrs. Elsie Dodson, Delivers Sermons Every Other Sunday.
With Mrs. Elsie Dodson delivering ? sermons, church services and being held every other Sunday evening, it was announced Friday. Services will be held next on Jan. 19. Mrs. Dodson announced. The public is invited to attend."
-----
Ardmore Daily Ardmoreite
Friday, September 30, 1938
"SMYRNA TO RESUME CHURCH SERVICES
Church services will be resumed Sunday, Oct. 9, at the Smyrna school, it was announced Friday by Mrs. Elsie Dodson, who will be in charge."
-----
Ardmore Daily Ardmoreite
Thursday, November 15, 1945
"FOR SALE
Boston Terrier pup, Mrs. Elsie Dodson, 12 miles southeast on Hoxbar route."
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Ardmore Daily Ardmoreite
Monday, January 16, 1956
"TRIO INJURED IN ACCIDENTS ON WEEKEND
Smashups Here Send Three to Hospital; Driver is Charged
Three persons were injured in two accidents in Ardmore over the weekend. ...
Sunday at 9:50 a.m., Mrs. Elsie Dodson, 57, 1004 Carter St., was taken to Ardmore hospital after the car she was riding in was struck by a car driven by Raymond Marks, 55, 706 12th Ave. NW.
Police reported that Marks, driving a '52 model car, failed to yield the right-of-way at the intersection of South Washington and Hinkle and struck a 1955 car driven by James C. Dodson, 64, husband of the injured woman. Mrs. Dodson was taken to Ardmore hospital, but her injuries were unknown.
Marks posted $20 bond on charges of failure to yield right-of-way. The case was continued in police court session this morning."
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Ardmore Daily Ardmoreite
Tuesday, March 9, 1971
MISC. FOR SALE
"FOR SALE: Pixy & granny dolls, Crystal rain fountains, wall plaques, bird cages.
Elsie Dodson, 1004 Carter S.E. 223-1561."
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Ardmore Daily Ardmoreite
Tuesday, September 12, 1972
Marion Thomas Cagle (1865 - 1946)
Josephine Mathis Cagle (1864 - 1908 )
Elsie had one brother and two sisters: Barney, Birdie, and Ethel.
She had some memories of her mother smoking a corncob pipe. Her father worked in a coal mine. Each day he would take his lunch to work in a bucket that served as a lunch pail. When he came home, the bucket would be filled with beer, which they drank like iced tea.
Elsie's mother died on 14 Dec 1908, from Peritonitis when she was a little over 10 years old. Her father had been gone from home since that August. Perhaps to Texas.
After her mother's death, Elsie and her siblings went to Texas. She traveled by train and took her pet dog, Mabel, with her. Pets weren't allowed on trains with passengers, but the conductor felt sorry for her because her mother had died, and she was so upset.
On April 13, 1910 (Federal Census)
Elsie, age 11, lived with her widowed father, Marion, on Broions Ferry Road in Gainesville, Cooke Co, TX where he was renting a farm. He did general farm work to support the family.
Household Members:
Marion Cagle 44 - born in IL
Birdie Cagle 16 - IL
Barney J Cagle 13 - TX
Elsie Cagle 11 - TX
Ethel Cagle 3 - IL
-----
Elsie met her future husband, James Calvin Dodson, at a meeting she and her sister, Birdie, attended in Altoga, TX. James, known as Jim, lived in Altoga with his parents. His cousin, Luther Vance, were staying with them.
Church meetings were held at Vineland on Hackberry Creek in Altoga. During the week, the building was used as a school house and was called Hackberry School. On Sunday, it became Vineland Church. The church was used by preachers of different denominations, and everyone went to the meetings no matter who was preaching. Elsie and her sister, Birdie, had come all the way from Sivells Bend to play music for the church service. Elsie played the guitar, and Birdie played an accordion. The meetings often provided a way for adults, as well as young people, to get together and get acquainted. On this occasion, the meeting was being conducted by a Holiness preacher.
Jim and Luther attended the meeting, hoping to meet some new girls. After the meeting was over, they wasted no time in getting acquainted with Elsie and Birdie. They were immediately taken with the girls, but only Jim and Elsie's relationship lasted.
Jim and Elsie had a short courtship. Her father obtained their marriage license in Marietta, Oklahoma, on April 10, 1915. They were married in Marietta the next day by Rev. R.A. Crosby. Jim was 23 years old, and Elsie was 16. He and Elsie went to his home to live with his parents.
The Marietta Monitor (OK)
Friday, April 16, 1915
"MARRIED
The marriage of J.C. Dodson and Miss Elsie Cagle of Sivills Bend, Texas, occurred in this city Sunday at 12:30 o'clock, at the Methodist parsonage, Rev. R.A. Crosby pastor of the Methodist church officiating."
-----
Jim & Elsie's children were:
Lillian Geneva Dodson (Lindsey) 1916–1997
Lavinia Georgia Dodson (Love) 1918–1991
Loveta Lucille Dodson (Vernon/Miley) 1922–2000
James Calvin Dodson Jr 1929–2008
-----
Jim and Elsie moved into a place of their own after their daughter, Lillian Geneva, was born on January 2, 1916. In 1918, they moved to Yarnaby, where they rented a house on his parent's farm. Jim farmed there until they moved in 1925.
Washita River Days
In 1925, Jim's parents helped finance his new business called "Jim's General Store" near Mead, Oklahoma. The back of the store was supported by long pilings buried in the bank of the Washita River. Their house, a short distance from the store, was built on stilts on higher ground to protect it from flooding. Blue Ribbon School was located nearby and was also used for church meetings.
More later
Ardmore Daily Ardmoreite
Friday, January 10, 1936
"SERVICES ARE HELD AT SMYRNA
Mrs. Elsie Dodson, Delivers Sermons Every Other Sunday.
With Mrs. Elsie Dodson delivering ? sermons, church services and being held every other Sunday evening, it was announced Friday. Services will be held next on Jan. 19. Mrs. Dodson announced. The public is invited to attend."
-----
Ardmore Daily Ardmoreite
Friday, September 30, 1938
"SMYRNA TO RESUME CHURCH SERVICES
Church services will be resumed Sunday, Oct. 9, at the Smyrna school, it was announced Friday by Mrs. Elsie Dodson, who will be in charge."
-----
Ardmore Daily Ardmoreite
Thursday, November 15, 1945
"FOR SALE
Boston Terrier pup, Mrs. Elsie Dodson, 12 miles southeast on Hoxbar route."
-----
Ardmore Daily Ardmoreite
Monday, January 16, 1956
"TRIO INJURED IN ACCIDENTS ON WEEKEND
Smashups Here Send Three to Hospital; Driver is Charged
Three persons were injured in two accidents in Ardmore over the weekend. ...
Sunday at 9:50 a.m., Mrs. Elsie Dodson, 57, 1004 Carter St., was taken to Ardmore hospital after the car she was riding in was struck by a car driven by Raymond Marks, 55, 706 12th Ave. NW.
Police reported that Marks, driving a '52 model car, failed to yield the right-of-way at the intersection of South Washington and Hinkle and struck a 1955 car driven by James C. Dodson, 64, husband of the injured woman. Mrs. Dodson was taken to Ardmore hospital, but her injuries were unknown.
Marks posted $20 bond on charges of failure to yield right-of-way. The case was continued in police court session this morning."
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Ardmore Daily Ardmoreite
Tuesday, March 9, 1971
MISC. FOR SALE
"FOR SALE: Pixy & granny dolls, Crystal rain fountains, wall plaques, bird cages.
Elsie Dodson, 1004 Carter S.E. 223-1561."
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Ardmore Daily Ardmoreite
Tuesday, September 12, 1972
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