Not Guilty Says Jury In 1908 Oklahoma Murder Trial
Otto Rogers was acquitted by a district court jury in a murder case over the death of his stepfather Rev. Byours near Cullen on April 19 1908. The defense argued that Byours had previously abused Rogers family and that Otto acted in self defense. The trial featured Otto and his brother and mother as key witnesses with testimony about the stepfather’s conduct and a revolver exchange.
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Beto Rogers
Rev. Byours
Cullen
Byoars
Utha Rogers
Otto
Waugh
Rev. Byoars
Tennessee
Otto Rogers
Lexington
Tenn
Rogers
Oklahoma
Byoure
Rev
Byours
Gan
Thia
Pruett
Hiv
Court benches shuffled as judges swap districts
Court adjourned to meet again Monday with Judge G A Grown of Mangum and Judge Bailey assigned to Sayre. Both judges face disqualification in separate cases in their jurisdictions, prompting a temporary reshuffle of duties.
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G. A. Grown of
Mangum
Bailey
Sayre
Henew
Booze Case Sparks Debate Over Officer Actions
A district court case alleges misapplied whiskey and beer seizures tied to Jackson Crows. Officers contend they named the brand while the Express boy lost the lot to capture before delivery. Trial scheduled for March 22.
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Jackson Crows
C. Rhoads
Chauncy Rhosda
Express
Express Company
The
Express Co
Lawton High Faces Anadarko In Record Crowd Showdown
Lawton high school prepares for a high turnout as the crowd reaches record sizes for the city with Anadarko high school in a pivotal game. Officials anticipate a strong home support aiding Lawton toward a state championship as interest grows.
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Lawton High School
Anadarko High School
Tragic Death of Mia Spivey Reported in Local News
Mrs. L. M. Spivey learns of her niece Mia Spivey's death near Kansas City after a coal oil explosion started a morning fire. Dr. R. K. Dodge notes severe burns. several children and her husband survive. Community extends sympathy to the grieving aunt.
Town Topics Briefs Reach Across Town on Friday
Cleve McAbee visited Chickatal while W S Tucker went to Gracemont on business Friday. Rev E B Tein traveled to Vernon on business. Deputy Armstrong to Carnegie. M A Urquhart from his ranch Saturday. Jury discharged until Monday. H W Dunbar heads south on government business.
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Cleve McAbee
W. S. Tucker
Gracemont
Rev. E. B. Tein
Vernon
Armatrong
Carnegie
Fire scars and stove blast injure bystanders near Kaiser's
Report of a stove explosion outside Paul Kaiser's building left Willie Haves Mont Carnutt and Sam Roberts with facial and head injuries while Willie Haven and Mont Carnutt show severe disfigurement. In England a medieval amphitheater excavation reveals a carved stone and deduced history going back to 110 A.D.
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Paul Kaiser
Chief Slemp
Mont Carnutt
Willie Haves
Sam Roberts
Willie Haven
Roberta
Arthur
Menmorthhshire
England
Archeological Society
Morey Stock Co Presents Nightly Theatricals This Week
The Morey Stock Company performed Wife in Name Only Thursday night to good houses and strong reception. Tonight they stage St Elmo and Saturday features The Whole Dam Family, delivering solid entertainment in a favorable venue.
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Morey Stock Co
St. Elmo
Dam
Thoughtless Child Questions How Americans Defeated Brits
A small English boy at a public school asks his mother how the Americans defeated the British in war. The mother explains the painful reality with gentle clarity as the child tears his hair and demands why British soldiers allowed the defeat and what they were thinking.
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Britiah Soldlore
Lena Rivers Play Sparks Church Turmoil At Opers House
In a quaint Southern setting two plotting women clash with Rastus who sticks to Lena Rivers through troubles. The comic drama elicits tears and laughter as the cast performs Lena Rivers at the Opers House next Monday night.
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Rastus
Caroline Livingsta
Graham
Lena Rivers
Lena
Opers House
McElhaneys Plan Move to Colorado Ranch
Friends regret the departure of Mr and Mrs W W McElhaney to a Colorado ranch. He previously belonged to Beall and McElhaney then Beall Plubarty, built ties in their nature ventures, later worked at Stocker before buying 640 acres in Colorado. They visited R M Pell and family Thursday evening and left Friday for the new home.
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W. W. McElhaney
McElhaney
Beall and McEhaney
Beall & Plubarty
Stocker
Colorado
R. M. Pell and
Humble Inn Stay On Road To Danube
A traveler, Everett Wetter, describes a stay at the Sign of the Lamb inn near Rothenburg on the way to the Danube. He pays twenty pfennigs for a room, finds it clean enough, and receives a light-inclusive charge. A hay bundle dispute arises over a cow in the stable, with the landlord explaining the hay was to quiet the animal.
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Rothbburg
Danube
Everett Wetter
Scribner's Magazine
Palace Bakery Ad Promotes Fresh Pastries
An agate-style bakery notice touts fresh daily pastries at Palace Bakery. It lists pineapple turnovers cream puffs whipped cream puffs chocolate eclairs ladyfingers macarons and related treats with informal misspellings.
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Palace Bakery
Walker names bid for First Ward councilman seat
J H Walker announces candidacy for councilman First ward subject to Republican primary decision. Concludes with a note about The Murey Stock Co. performing tonight.
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J. H. Walker
First Ward
Commercial Club Urges Members to Attend Tonight
All members of the Commercial Club are earnestly urged to be present this evening to attend to important matters.
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Commercial Club
Salesmen Wanted for Poultry and Stock Powders
The Grant Co offers 300 dollars monthly salary plus all expenses and extra commission for introducing poultry and stock powders. No cash deposit or bond required. Dept. 34 Springfield Ill. 24 Gtd.
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The
Grant Co
Dept
Springfield
Ill
Telephone bill reminder with service discontinuation notice
Public notice warns readers to pay their telephone bill by March 15 to avoid service interruption. Present card for receipt and subscribe for The Democrat between the 25th and 31st.
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Maroh
For Sale Plymouth Block Eggs at 75 Cents
For sale Plymouth block eggs offered at 75 cents per unit by W. Small located at 210 West N Boundary. Contact details not fully readable.
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Plymouth Bock
W. Small
West N
Powers Motor Car Demonstration Climbs Hard Sand Hill Near Anadarko
Ralph Powers of Lawton demonstrated the EM FP touring car to Anadarko businessmen traveling with Dr. D. H. Boyd Henry Sutter and Dr. Brent Mitchell. The car climbed a three mile south hill with five passengers in white sand with knobby tires and no chains. They completed the trip to Lawton in one hour fifty five minutes covering forty nine miles with a return call from Anadarko.
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Ralph Powers
Powers Motor Car Company
Lawton
Anadarko
D. H. Boyd
Henry Sutter
Brent Mitchell
Ralon
Fred Powers
Ralph
E. M. FP
Powers
Aand Hills
Dr. Mitchell
Powers Brothers
Lene Rivers Comes to City in Big Stage Show
A touring company with a strong reputation presents Lene Rivers in a production based on Mary Holmes works. Manager Mc Annich promises a celebrated performance and a major city appearance on Monday eight with billboards and posters highlighting the feature.
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Mary Holmes
Lena Rivers
Jol
McAnnich
Indian Life. A true story of Andre Martines
A brief note advertises Indian Life a true story by Andre Martines who was captured as a boy. His brother was killed and he was adopted by a chief growing up among the tribe with two years of experience. On sale at Pontoffiee Book Store.
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Andre Martines
Pontoffiee
D-Whky- Tate
Mrs Baily to Speak in Anadarko Churches
Mrs Baily a well known state organizer and temperance lecturer tours Oklahoma speaking at the M E Church South in Anadarko Saturday evening and in the Christian church Sunday morning at 11 o clock and in the M E Church Sunday evening. Don’t fail to hear her.
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Baily
Oklahoma
Anadarko
M. E. Church
South
Christian Church
M. EE
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C. B. Case
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Etty
Varden
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Hazlett
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Murey Stock Co
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