City Council Orders Concrete Walks in Checotah
Checotah undertakes concrete sidewalks on Broadway from Jefferson to the Orphans Home with 10 feet width from Jefferson to Spaulding and 5 feet for the remainder. City Attorney J B Lucas resignation sought. Street Commissioner Harding resigns. Marshal Boynton fines and fees tallied. Lincoln Neb tragedy recalls Mercer, once Checotah resident. Checotah teachers attend state meeting, two days vacation for pupils. James Rountree dies after long illness. funeral held. Times office moves to Price building on Broadway.
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Checotah
Broadway
Jefferson Avenue
Orphans Home
Jefferson
Spaulding
Harding
Marlin
Hughes
J.B. Lucas
Boynton
W. R. Richardson
Dr A F Crume Moves Dental Office to New Building
Dr. A. F. Crume moved his dental practice this week into quarters on the second floor of the Kniseley and Long building. The relocation places the office within a newly opened medical and professional complex.
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A. F. Crume
Kniseley & Long Building
Press Disaster Forces Temporary Pact With Neighbors
The Times reports its big press fell down stairs during moving last Saturday, wrecking the machine and halting publication. Neighbors the Democrat and the Enquirer offer use of their presses while a new one is sought, with a projected $600 cash outlay. The paper asks subscribers to settle arrears at once and to extend subscriptions by a year or two, promising a bigger, better paper in return.
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Times
The
Democrat
the Enquirer
In Our New Home At Price Building
The Times announces relocation to the Price building on south Broadway first floor rear. Readers are invited to visit or call as to why the issue may be light on news.
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Times
New Price Building
Broadway
the Times
South Broadway
Shoe Palace prep under way on Broadway
The first shipment of shoes for the Shoe Palace arrived yesterday and others will follow daily. Shelving and fixtures are in place and Mr. Moreland hopes to be ready for business within a few days. The establishment will be one of the handsomest and up to date in town on Broadway.
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Shoe Palace
Siri Cleo Holloway Went To Yes On
A fragmentary note records Siri Cleo Holloway going to an event referred to as yes on with unclear context and missing details, leaving the exact action and participants undetermined.
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Siri Cleo
Holloway
Gustavus and Miss Harry Wed Amid Checotah News Visit
In Muskogee at Rev Rippey home near midnight on Saturday C L Gustavus and Mrs Clara Harry were married after traveling on the 9 o clock train and obtaining papers. They then visited Ft Smith for several days and are well known in Checotah. Gustvus leads Gustavus Steen Buford firm. Clara has been a stenographer in Checotah offices. The Times offers congratulations. D N Scott left for Arthur City Texas after visiting Checotah relatives. Mrs Geo Odom and son Ray Vann accompanied him home for two weeks. Mrs Troy Cantrell and Miss Gertrude visited Muskogee yesterday. Mrs Cora Taylor, Miss Clara Hoehn and Mrs J L Luman with children visited Muskogee yesterday. Monday's rain raised city reservoir water about a foot and a half prompting Superintendent Rinnert to keep the supply flowing.
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D. N. Scott
Arthur City
Texas
Checotah
Rinnert
Saturday Night Club Hosts Whist Night at Free man Home
Mr and Mrs Chas R Freeman entertained the Saturday Night Club with whist last week. Refreshments of brick ice cream and cake were served. Dad Courtney bought the McIntosh Cafe and will run the business at the same stand. Dad plans to reopen the cafe with usual vigor amid the community crowd.
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Chas. R. Freeman
Courtney
McIntosh Cafe
Muskogee Triumphs 3 2 as Checotah Team Falls
Muskogee’s R. M. Jones team edged Checotah 3 to 2 after a 10 inning pitchers’ duel. Carr and Dunlap starred on the mound, with Checotah’s offense limited to two runs and Gossard the lone reliable bat for Muskogee. Nearby, Jones and Noble plan a billiard hall, and Majestic Stock Co. plays at the Gem with Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde on the bill.
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Muskogee
Checotah
R. M. Jones
Carr
Dunlap
Dad”’ Gossard
Vandiver Family Relocates to San Antonio Texas
Mrs. R. E. Vandiver and child ren left Friday night for San Antonio Texas where they will make their home. J. W. Steen accompanied them. H. J. Miller of Carthage Mo was the guest of his brother W. T. Miller Sunday and Monday.
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R. E. Vandiver
San Antonio
Texas
J. W. Steen
H. J. Miller
Carthage, Mo
W. T. Miller
Checotah Gun Club Elects Officers and Plans Shoots
Members of the Checotah Gun Club elected Dr. A. L. Walters president and E. C. Julian secretary treasurer. The constitution was adopted and by laws are being prepared. The club has about 30 members and will hold weekly shoots with a future tournament. Grounds lie in the Merrick addition just north of the ball ground.
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Checotah Gun Club
A. L. Walters
E. C. Julian
Merrick Addition
Melette man visits Checotah with subscription wheels
C. H. Wilson of Melette visited Checotah on Friday and stopped at the Times office to apply wheels to his subscription. He is noted as a leading young Republican of McIntosh county and described as a mighty fine fellow.
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C. H. Wilson
Melette
Checotah
Times
Wilson
McIntosh County
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Walter Henry
Jeir- Home
Danville
Til
Jim Rountree
James Rountree
DeWitt
Chenault’s Store
Rexall
IRA
Sayt Rexall
Harry Gustavus
Troy Cantrell
Gertrude
Cora Taylor
Clara Hoehn
J. L. Luman
Geo. Jones
Harwood Noble
Price & Moncrief
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