Pritchard Named United States Marshal for Indian Territory
President Roosevelt appointed Charles K. Pritchard of North Carolina to fill the U S marshal vacancy in the central district of Indian Territory, succeeding Benjamin F Hackett. Pritchard, a former senate doorkeeper and brother of Judge Peter C Pritchard, is known for law enforcement work in North Carolina and a reputation for honesty.
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Washington, Feb. S
Roosevelt
United States
Central District of
Indian Territory
Benjamin F. Hackett
Charles K. Pritchard
North Carolina
Pritchard
Washington
Senate
Peter C. Pritchard
Supreme Court of
District of Columbia
A. W. Machen
Postal Service
J. Roosevelt
Spencer Adams
North
Jeff Garland
Garland
Nan
News from Franks: Rain lifts plow prep and social notes
Health is good in Franks after a rain that will aid plowing. Annie Wood visited Annie Driver at Franks and rode to Ada with Nannie Driver. Annie made friends and may return. Mr and Mrs Byrd hosted a party with music by McKee Hays and Mrs Byrd. all enjoyed it. George Driver recovers from a severe bout of the measles.
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Annie Wood
Nannie
Franks
Ada
Stonewall
Annie
Byrd
Messrs McKee and Hays
George Driver
Muskogee's Oil Gusher Sparks Townwide Oil Boom
In Muskogee the Muskogee Oil and Gas Company brought in a gusher after a long, troubled history. Early investors fell ill, stock shifted hands, and a contractor mortgaged his property to push the drill. Now the first Muskogee district gusher draws excitement, stock prices rise, and eight acres owned by William Robertson may see leases and higher real estate values as oil development expands.
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Muskogee, L.T
Muskogee Oil and Gas Company
Muskogee
Lodge
E. H. de Vore
Fred Wiswell
William Robertson
Dawes Commission
What Doctors Make
About 200 000 doctors work in the United States roughly one per 350 people. The average yearly income is estimated at 750 dollars with the public paying 150 million annually for medical attendance. Expenditures to enter the profession amount to about 4000 dollars for four years of medical school plus 1000 for two years of hospital service and another 1000 to set up in practice. A year or two in Europe is helpful.
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United States
Europe
Small Volcano at Work in Arbuckle Mountains
In Mill Creek Indian Territory on February 6 reports tell of a small volcanic eruption from a high cliff in the Arbuckle Mountains about ten miles west. Fire and sulphurous flames are emitted regularly and fumes extend over a mile. Many visitors come from across the Territory and Oklahoma to view the disturbance, with local livery houses strained to provide transport. Aldrich & Rivard offer seeds and tin and granite ware for cash sale at their East Main Street stand.
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Mill Creek
I. T
Arbuckle Mountains
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Rie
R. N. White
Ada National Bank
Ind
Ter
Marshal
Central District
E. L. Steed
Burch
Territory
Oklahoma
Aldrich & Rivard
Old K. C
East Main Steet
Joe Deckert
North Side
Ada Furniture & Coffin Co
J. W. Lane
Prop
Hollifield
Main Street
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