14 May 1902
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Newspaper
Anadarko Daily Democrat
Location
Anadarko, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1902
Page
1
A new $35,000 hotel project moves forward with confirmation of funding and site plans on the northeast corner. Developers anticipate construction soon, citing firm financial backing and local interest. The project promises occupancy and economic activity in the area.
Plans outline a three story brick hotel at the northeast corner of Sixth Street and Divers Avenue with modern water, steam heat, electric lights, and a hydraulic elevator. The adjacent lots will host a two story brick opera house, carpenters, iron work by John Pail & Sons, and a forthcoming expansion by local businessman partners. Construction aims to begin immediately with occupancy targeted for October 1.
A fourth night alarm sounded as fire demons struck Anadar head again at Cand Street. Nightwatchmen Henry Alp and Dad Hoover halted flames in minutes, saving a building near the Plat National Saloon. Hoover found a blaze on the floor, pouring oil scent. swift water buckets cooled the fire. Three fires in consecutive days blamed on an arsonist, with threats of severe punishment for the culprit. A separate early Saturday blaze damaged Chauncy Rhodes’s building, and Florence Hotel tent fire burned a baby rag doll owned by Miss Roth Rodman.
America’s Greatest Shows advertises a May 26 event in Anadarko described as the biggest show yet. The notice urges borrowing a girl or elf’s girl to attend, while promoting F J Callahan’s cheap doors and a sale at Gannts Feed Store and Wagon Yard. Also selling Lot 8 Block 26, Anadarko. For details write Jas W Wilson Box 099 Portland Ore.
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