Territory News Notes From Indian Territory T
Kiln details of Pryor Creek ballast work and Ardmore deserter Nat Cook. Ramona plans to bridge Cane. Central district of Indian Territory to hang two murder convicts. Roy Miller drowns crossing swollen Mill Creek with stolen horses. Mill Creek rainfall 6 to 10 inches. Washita bridge at Chickasha collapsed under heavy load. Henrietta to get a national bank with 95000 capital. officers named. Oklahoma school land lessees may establish loon under license law. Ardmore Coal & Power seeks electric franchise. Baker Book Company now publishes the Pauls Valley News. Various towns celebrate July 4 despite weather. Investigations into Indian Agent Muskogee halt Creek Nation land sales. Cherokee Nation campaign between National and Downing factions heats up. First National Bank of Beggs authorized with 25000 capital. P I Brown president, Earl Brown cashier. Tackabatchhee Creek Indians hold annual stomp dance at Wewoka.
Eight New Buildings Rise on East Main Street
Eight new stone and brick structures will rise along east Main Street within 66 days. Reed & Douglas of the First National Bank will build two on the south side, M L Walsh and I M King two on the south side, with other builders on the north side. The project aims for solid stone blocks with no frames by fall, signaling a substantial town growth.
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East Main Street
Reed & Douglas
First National Bank
M. L. Walsh
I. M. King
Ada Steam Laandry
Henley & Biles
J. W. Beard
J. D. Rinard
Big Picnic and Barbecue Planned by Commercial Club
The Commercial Club adopts plans for a city hosted picnic and barbecue on July 2. A committee led by J D Rinard and others will choose grounds, sell privileges, and arrange entertainment. Members are urged to contribute funds and support to ensure a memorable event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Rinard
F. Z. Holley
Frank Jones
P. T. Pegues
W. W. Higgins
Lightning strikes Bolen Darnall camp killing horses
A lightning bolt at the Bolen Darnall mining camp in South McAlester killed several horses. Carpenter Dave Wilson was badly shocked, fell from a roof, and is believed to die. Stephen H. Taylor of Wisconsin arrives in Muskogee to lead the Indian Inspector office after Guy P. Cobb resigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolen Darnall
South McAlester
Dave Wilson
Stephen H. Taylor
Wisconsin
Muskogee
Guy P. Cobb
Mr. Taylor
Waterspout Strikes Colbert On Independence Day
A waterspout passed over Colbert Oklahoma on July 4 causing flooding. Bridges and culverts washed out and railroad traffic halted as Red River levels rise. Property and crops sustained heavy damage across area.
Currie Couple Head to Memphis for Family Medical News
W G Currie and his wife left Tuesday for Memphis Inn after a message said his mother was very ill. Mrs Currie plans a visit to her parents in Livingston Tennessee before returning.
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W. G. Currie
Memphis ‘Inn
Mr. Currie
Talks with Exchanges and scattered commentary in rural papers
A garbled collection of brief excerpts from Oklahoma papers covers farm department scandal talk on seed dilution, a Shawnee gathering, Milburn fish successes, and trivia about the Liberty Bell and European royalty, with a final quip from the Dallas News.
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Agricultural Department
Ardmorelle
Ada Steam Laundry Firm Forms and Plans Expansion
Ada Steam Laundry owners J D Rinard Joe Mason R F Blanks and E C Hunter have bought the plant elect Rinard president J P Mason vice president and R E Blanks secretary treasurer Blanks will manage the plant moving in two weeks to east Main Street to a new one story building with stone basement 24 by 70 feet on Rinard lots near a flowing well with paid up stock of 6000 dollars and water assured.
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J. D. Rinard
Joe Mason
R. F. Blanks
E. C. Hunter
Ada
Jno
Rinard
J. P. Mason
V. P
R. E. Blanks
Treas
Mr. Blanks
East Main Street
Dr McMillen Leaves Oklahoma Family Dust Message
Dr McMillen notes his family has been in Oklahoma for about 11 weeks and writes in dust on furniture that they are tired of keeping up and will leave on this evening.
Grand Lecture Course By Central Lyceum Bureau
The Christian church women and board have arranged a six month lecture series through the Central Lyceum Bureau of Kansas City. October opens with H W J Hamm Georgia wit and humorist and Thos M McClary platform lecturer followed by Leonard Garver John Temple Graves T Caveny and other noted speakers and a musical turn. One attraction per month begins in October.
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The
Christian Church
Central Lyceum Bureau
Kansas City
H. W. J. Hamm
Georgia
Thos. M. McClary
Ladies Harmony Co
Boston
Leonard Garver
John Temple Graves
T. Caveny
Is He Bossie Francis Captured at Poteau
William Francis, known as Bossie Francis, captured at Poteau Indian Territory by City Marshal Burton. Suspected in the August 27, 1901 murder of Miss Mary Henderson near Columbus, Johnson County Missouri, with a $2750 reward. He denies guilt but is believed to be the suspect. The arresting marshal reports he wore two revolvers and carried papers claiming private detective credentials. A photo of a white woman was found on him. He will be held in Johnson County for verification.
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William Francis
Bossie Francis
Poteau
I. T
Burton
Francis
Mary Henderson
Columbus
Johnson County
Missouri
Smith & Wesson
Town Hints Lead to Local Business Buzz
The Arkansaw Store Kerr Lowden and Clark Drug Co promise pond stock and fishing at 25 cents per hour. A local resident recalls meeting someone for the first time. Baptist preachers praised for chicken dishes. Baker E L Steed and James Shaw named in light anecdotes. Tom Hope forecasts a six weeks brouth starting July 2.
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Arkansaw
Kerr &Lowden and Clark Drug Co
Sulphur Defeats Ada Nine on College Campus
Sulphur's second ball nine fanned by Ada second nine last Monday on the college campus south of town. The home team opened strong and pulled away early, producing an easy win from the start.
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Sulphur
Ada
Terms of U S Court Dates and Ada Tishomingo Chickasha
Ada begins September 2 1903 for two weeks and February 15 1904 for three weeks Tishomingo begins October 19 1903 for two weeks and March 1 1903 for three weeks Chickasha begins November 2 1903 and March 12 1904 for two weeks each Ryan begins November 19 1903 and April 5 1904 one week Purcell begins November 23 1903 and April 12 1904 one week Pauls Valley begins November 30 1903 and April 19 1904 three weeks Ardmore begins December 21 1903 and May 10 1904 seven weeks Miss Ora V Eddleman editor of the Twin Territories visited relatives here then Sulphur and Muskogee before returning
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Ada
Tishomingo
Chickasha
Ryan
Purcell
Pauls Valley
Ardmore
Ora V. Eddleman
Twin Territories
Muskogee
Reuben Visits Town Questionedly Stirring Newsroom
A rural youth barges into the News office asking about wagon tongues then another ore arrives asking for gum boots. The dialogue hints at a quirky visit and a wary reaction from staff toward locals and neighbors.
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Islinger
Frisco Livery Barn Man Injured in Pasture Accident
Last Tuesday afternoon F. M. Huddleston of the Frisco Livery Barn was unseated when a frightened horse jerked free a rope. He landed on his left arm and sustained a fracture midway between the wrist and elbow.
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F. M. Huddleston
Frisco
Mr. Huddleston
Purse Found in South Town Seeks Owner
Last Monday a ladies purse was found in the south part of town containing money. The owner may recover it by paying for this advertisement at the News office.
Warning Order in Burleson v Burleson Court
Warning to Jane Burleson to appear in the United States Court in the Indian Territory Southern District within thirty days to answer the plaintiff A Burleson. Hon Hosea Towns presided July 6 1903 with Clerk C M Campbell and nonresident attorney Faust & Stone appointed for Rebt Wimbish.
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United States
Indian Territory
A. Burleson
Jane Burleson
Hosea Towns
C. M. Campbell
B. P. Gibbs
Faust & Stone
Wimbish
B Y P U PROGRAM ON THE HOLY SPIRIT
The program lists speakers and topics on the Holy Spirit including regeneration sanctification consolation and guidance. Leaders include W H Braley Dr Akers and Miss Mabel Warren with papers by Graves Weaver and Swafford. E A Wesson chairs the committee.
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W. H. Braley
Dr. Akers
Bro. Graves
Mabel Warren
C. Weaver
Bro. Swafford
E. A. Wesson
Peaches From Lee Nettles Orchard Impress Editors
Lee Nettles brought peaches to the News editors last Monday. The fruit, grown in his Broadway orchard, is of fine flavor and proves the area is a superior fruit country.
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Lee Nettles
the News
Broadway
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