Oklahoma Territory News Highlights from Lawton to Potawatomi
A broad set of notices from Lawton, Holdenville, and surrounding areas reports bank deposits, office openings, and public works. Updates include a new post office name change at Ceegee Elgin, a failed mining accident, a jail and city hall plan, a cotton seed oil mill offer, a three day reunion at Pontatoc, and multiple local incidents and agricultural notes emphasizing the potato crop boom in Potawatomi county with production figures and cultivation guidance.
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Ceegee
Comanche County
Elgin
Geary man loses leg in Rock Island train accident
J. W. Blackburn of Geary was run over by a moving Rock Island train and had one leg amputated below the knee. The incident follows cautionary words about the dangers of moving trains and loaded guns.
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J. W. Blackburn
Geary
Rock Island
Potawatomi County Leads Nation in Potato Production
A Shawnee based Kansas City Star report credits Pottawatomie County growers with the nation's largest potato output. It details shipments totaling about 800 carloads for the spring season with yields around 350000 bushels and nearly $150000 in earnings, plus note of high profits per acre and strong prices for both spring and fall crops.
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Oklahoma
Pottawatomie County
S. D. Heal
Shawnee
Fletcher
Dale
Fort Smith
Arkansas
Kaw Valley
Ewers White
Canadian
Texas
Pottawatomie
Dakotas
United States
Kansas City
Choctaw City
Choctaw Railroad Company
Tecumseh
Earlboro
Harrah
McLoud
Pearson & la Boskqua
Oklahoma posse pursues Bert Casey gang in Creek country
Shawnee reports Sheriff Smith leading a posse of officers toward the Creek country to hunt the Bert Casey gang of outlaws. Deputy Tate joins the group here and will be away several days. Officers expect an easy trail to the gang if located, with determined action if they meet.
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Smith
Creek Country
Bert Casey
Tate
Horse thieves strike near Ponca stealing horse and farm gear
C E Hall reports theft six miles west and north of Ponca. A bay gelding, a John Deere plow, a buggy, and a set of single harness were taken. Local residents urged to report any information to authorities.
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Newkirk
C. E. Hall
Ponca
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