Masseys escape lightning strike at Hinton home
The Massey residence three miles north of Hinton on the old Boards wine place was struck by lightning Tuesday night. The bolt hit the root down the window and struck the bed post, setting the post on fire and tearing plaster but left Mr and Mrs Massey unharmed as they slept on a feather bed. The incident followed the recent barn fire that claimed several valuable horses in the same area.
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Elare
Fred Mawnoy
Ehuels
Mra
Maesey
Auction Notice Promises Sale of Remaining 75 Lots
The notice states remaining 75 lots will be sold at auction next Tuesday at Bil ofelonk. Otto Wella audition referenced as the selling entity.
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Otto Wella
Counterfeit Bills Circulating From Prewar Bank Mystery
A civil war era counterfeit scheme surfaces as William Browning is arrested for passing notes from the defunct Merchants and Plaster Bank of Atlanta. Police seek origin and time of circulation after authentic bills lose their value due to the bank's dissolution. Notes appeared in drug stores and among local residents, raising questions about discovery and distribution.
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Ued
Morehants’ and Plaster’ Bank
Atlanta
William Browning
Wee
Atete
Browning
Paseod
Buea Reeveo
To Close a Partnership Sale of Otto Wells Addition Lots
Announcement: to close a partnership by selling the remaining 75 lots in the Otto Wells addition next Tuesday. The lots must sell at the sale.
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Otto Wells
Informal Dance Honors Mies Gertrude Haskell Before Departure
About twenty couples attended an informal dance at the Eagles Club Roome in this city in honor of Mies Gertrude Haskell who leaves for Mangum to begin a sales position. Music was by Mrs. Burnham and Mesers Kroning and Denton. Haskell has been here three years and was a favorite in local society.
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Eagles Club
Mies Gertrude Haskell
Mangum
Wanted at the Bryan Hot
Classified short notice seeks waitresses cooks and dishwashers at a Bryan restaurant. The ad lists positions available including waitress and kitchen roles with unspecified hours and contact instructions.
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Bryan Hot
Poisoned From Canned Goods and Sudden Incidents Reported
In the week a Bowman area note describes Daniel Read falling ill after eating tainted meat and remaining in bed but not in danger. A copperhead bite incident near a boy stepping barefoot is reported as promptly treated with a good recovery. MD Miller is among Bath Addition buyers planning a 47 room primary house and related construction has begun.
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Rowan
Icy
Daniel Read
Ringer Journal
M. D. Miller
Low
Bath
Injustice Report From Oklahoma Hospital Amputation Debate
A report describes Dr Bates at a hospital where an arm amputation was performed under opiate influence. The patient Bates suffered pain, sleeplessness, and extended recovery. The account questions necessity and calls for better care and future improvements.
Reverend Ballinger to Preach at M E Church in Guymen
The M E Church hosts Rev. James Ballinger of Guymen Oklahoma for Sunday services. Morning sermon titled Methodism to be followed by an evening program. A movie screening is planned and a special invitation is extended for all attendees.
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James Ballinger
Guymen
Oklahoma
Will Peewch
Avion
Miss Grace Perry Hosts Sixteen Friends for Cousins Visit
Miss Grace Perry entertained about sixteen friends yesterday afternoon in honor of visiting Miss Kendall. The gathering featured cards tea cream and cake, and the guests praised Perry as a model entertainer.
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Grace Perry
Kendall
Miss Perry
Our Grace Topic for Services at Opera House Sunday
Our Grace Topic for services Sunday 11 a m at opera house. No services Sunday night due to Children s Day exercises at other churches. Christian Endeavorer meets at 7 p m. Sunday school at 10 a m.
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Opera House
Christian Endeavorer
Court Note Territory ve Sjoberg Assault Case Hung
Court note reports Territory v. Sjoberg where jury hung three for conviction and three for acquittal on an assault and battery charge involving his wife.
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Territory
Ve. Sjoberg
Weather Forecast for Washington Sunday
Forecast confirms fair weather across Washington on Sunday. No precipitation expected with light winds and mild temperatures.
Oklahoma National Guard marksmen prep for annual shoot
Teantol and Jouve T report the Port Sill target range hosting the Oklahoma National Guard and Southwestern Division contest amid fine conditions. Officers and men from Lawton Engineering Corps under Captain King spur interest as the guard competition closes in days and state teams prepare for the Sea Geel trial. Lieutenant Melthous Monroe and others join the preliminary guard shoot, with the competition date noted around mid July.
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Lawton Engineering Corps
King
Oklahoma
Melthous
Vant Monroe
Othira
Prowl
Townsite Bid Secures Land Promise for New Settlement
A group led by E. S Pierceon won an eighty acre townsite parcel on Monday bidding 251 above rivals. The purchase, near rich agricultural land, aims to anchor a growing town with plans to attract residents and build a substantial city in the new country. The site lies in township 20, range II, and Pierceon’s bid was filed at the agency on the cited date.
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Tieih
Fat
Gillleple
Plereoin Ri
Crabb
M. Th. Hilo
Orjeleihe
Ununay
Ingtunt
Pieraon
Third Annual Recital at the Christian Church
Mrs Popejoy presents the third annual pupil recital with two pianos and four performers. Admission 2 cents, proceeds go to the church building fund on South Boundary as the program aims to support the new structure and encourage music lovers.
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Christian Church
Poraker Convention Hisses At Foraker in Dayton
In Dayton Ohio on June 7 Mayor Wright welcomed the Ohio United Commercial Travelers convention. He suggested Senator Foraker should be the next U S president. The crowd hissed and several travelers left the hall. When the mayor called Foraker one of the nation's greatest statesmen more hisses followed.
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Dayton
Wright
Ohio United Commercial
Foraker
United States
Tia
Poraker
Must Cut Salaries or Stay Out of Missouri
Jefferson City Mo June 7 Attorney General Hadley concluded a Missouri law banning any insurer from paying an officer more than 50000 salary is constitutional and bars the company from doing business in the state.
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Missouri
Jefferson City
Hadley
Gaynor Addresses Money Wealth and Public Highways
Judge W J Gaynor of the New York appellate division speaks at the Knife and Fork club in Kansas City on May 23. He condemns wealth acquired infamously while defending distributive justice and warns against railroad rate favoritism that breeds monopolies and threatens democracy.
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W. J. Gaynor
Appellate Division
Allprame Court of
New York
Knife and Fork
Kansas City
Gaynor
Mike Absurtini
Chari Uy
Tem Ag
Railroads and Favoritism Change the Oil and Freight World
A historical critique argues railroads fostered favoritism that harmed oil producers and kept top rates. It notes 1870s Pennsylvania oil booms reduced to few owners, linked to railroad manipulation and price control. The author calls for government action to curb rate favoritism and ensure fair transport costs.
Birthday Surprise for Mr Goss At Home
Last evening about twenty five friends and relatives surprised Mr Goss for his birthday. The gathering featured games and refreshments. Despite the surprise, Mr Goss proved a gracious host and all present enjoyed the evening.
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Gary
Mr. Goss
Knox Will Run New York Jane Unites Staten Senator Pillantert
Senator Knox signals willingness to be a presidential candidate in 1908 if the Republican party nominates him. He responds to Harrisburg endorsement praising Roosevelt era policies. Knox, at the Waldorf Astoria, plans Valley Forge return with wife Mrs Knox. Washington reaction mixed with optimism from Senator Foraker and silence from Secretary Taft.
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New York
Jane
Staten
Pillantert
Knee
Pennsylvania
Anedd
Knox
Harrisburg
Waldorf-Astoria
Associated Prove
Bam
Mpoe
Pheodore Roovevelt
Roosevelt
Pensylvania Republlicana
Valley Forge
Washington
Senator Knox
Foraker
Sam Pot
Taft
Agreement Reached Shifts Support to Gilbert Camp
Bailey appears to have joined the Gilbert side while Riley is left out.
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Bailey
Gilbert
Riley
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Binger Journal
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Learm
M. E. Church
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Jude Gaynor
Thorn
Becauay
Raunoy
Ohice
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