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Anadarko Daily Democrat

Location

Anadarko, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1908

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Bids Sought for bonds to fund Washita river power project

City council action calls for sealed bids on 100000 in 20 year 5 percent bonds to raise funds for a cheap water power dam across the Washita river. Bids due Oct 20 with 500 dollar certified check. After award, election on bond sale to proceed. house numbering plan also advances with Herman Franz authorized to number property hollows enabling free city mail delivery for numbered houses.

Washita Herman Franz post+ office department

Routine matters and bills approved in monthly session

The court disposed of several routine matters and paid the usual monthly bills, noting all were owed.

Fulton helps secure rural route 6 for Apache area

Congressman Fulton aided approval of a new rural route out of Apache post office after a bridge on Cache creek was assured. The route will serve a needy population with nearly ninety mail boxes and about ninety-nine residents relying on the new service. Supporters say Fulton actively advances mail service improvements for his constituents.

Campbell Congressman Fulton Cache Creek Fulton

Brakeman Badly Hurt in Oil Tank Explosion

Chickasha Okla Oct 6 By the explosion of a tank car of oil in the Rockleland yards George Westenberg a brakeman was blown about 40 feet and seriously injured His leg was broken and his face and hands were burned It is supposed that owing to a leak the gas escaped from the tank and was ignited by the lantern in the hands of the brakeman.

Chickasha Okla Rockleland Yards George Westenberg

Marriage License and Local Business Visited

Elmer W. Lierle of Lookeba and Ida Martin received a marriage license. J. A. Tyson called at the Democratic office today. Ora Jones of Apache was in the city on business. B. B. Dietrich conducted business in Chickasha and planned a trip to Oklahoma City to visit the Fair.

Elmer W. Lierle Lookeba Ida Martin Ora Jones Apache Ian Thesity Business Today B. B. Dietrich Chickasha Oklahoma City

Ribbons Triumph in Oklahoma Caddo County Rally

In Anadarko in Caddo County a large political rally is planned with Senator Robert L. Owen and Congress man Scott Ferris expected to speak. The event aims to close Gore campaign meetings with support from the Bryan and Kern Democratic club and county committees.

Caddo County Bryan McAninch Opera Bry‘ap Club Anadarko Senator Gore Oklahoma Judge Bailey Widaman R. B. Campbell Judge Widaman J. E. White Bailey Mr. Roosevelt

Auctioneer sale dates for Gracemont area farms

Multiple farm auctions listed with dates from October 13 to October 20. J W Johnson, J T Clark, Jack Allen, Wm Gordon, A Slimp and Lone Wolf area sales announced. Items include horses, cattle, hogs, mules, farm implements, wagons, and household goods. Free lunch noted at all sales. Public invited.

Roberta & Chrisman Gracemont J.T. Clark Cox Post Office Jack Allen Cogar Wm. Gordon Cox Anadarko Lone Wolf J. W. Johnson

Paul Meeting Sends for Sick Baby in Tucumcari NM

Paul Meeting, visiting his mother in Tucumcari New Mexico, received a telegram noting his baby is very sick. He boarded the eastbound train last night to return home.

Paul Meeting Tucumcari N. M Meeting

Died Frank Buzan After Spleen Tumor Three Months

Frank Buzan died this morning at five o'clock after a three month illness from a tumor of the spleen. The funeral is set for tomorrow at 10 o'clock. J F Brown and wife are in Oklahoma City visiting the fair and old Missouri friends, C L Oth and wife. Jeff Ford's grocery and meat market advertises fresh goods and first class treatment. 214 tf

Frank Buzan J. F. Brown Oklahoma City Missouri Mra C. L. Oth J. F Clinton, Mo Jeff Ford

Must Pay Up in Muskogee Campaign Pressure

Government offices in Muskogee Oklahoma face a Republican fundraising push targeting about 600 civil service employees. Campaign solicitors enter Indian Agency and five civilized tribes commission offices to pressure contributions, with some employees from both parties contributing under fear of retaliation.

Muskogee Okla Doora Indian Agency Commission Five Civilized Tribes

Large Farm Trades Listed Across Kansas Missouri

Baldwin Gibba Co Ltd and Ltw Anadarko Oklahoma list many farms in Kansas and Missouri for trade for Oklahoma property. Trade offer targets ranch and farm assets instead of cash, reflecting cross state agricultural exchange.

Kansas Missouri Oklahoma Baldwin & Gibba Co. Ltd Ltw Anadarko, Okle

Oldham Couple Return After Guthrie Visit

Mr and Mrs J Oldham returned from a short visit with their daughter Mr Litle in Guthrie last night. Misses Knox Stacy Lower Stabler and Huntsinger will entertain the Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church at Mrs J W Stabler's residence tomorrow from two to five in the afternoon. Everyone is invited to attend.

Mrs. J. Oldham Mr. Litle Guthrie Knox Stacy Lower Stabler Huntsinger Ladies Aid Society of the Christian Church J. W. Stabler

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