The Amateur Gardener Seeks Rad Fishes in His Garden
A whimsical note from a local gardener describes misadventure in his yard. Neighbors' chickens dig up seeds just minutes after planting. He reports a thriving weed crop despite the disruption.
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Newspaper
Checotah Times
Location
Checotah, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1917
Page
2
Invitor of the machine gun inspired by wife talk
A curious anecdote claims the inventor’s idea for a machine gun came from watching his wife converse. The tale adds that church excitement peaks when the collection plate passes around with a bill on it.
The Advertising Man Promises Your Business Attention
A trade note urges buyers to recall that advertisers seek customer patronage. The message emphasizes the seller’s intent to win business and urges readers to consider this when making purchases.
Pirates Within Germany's War Make Internal Clashes
A report notes that the German forces in the ongoing war face internal strife among their leaders. The prevailing rule or ruin stance appears unsustainable and may collapse as tensions rise and power struggles intensify.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Government Talks Lag as German Spy Activity Rises
Government debate over counterspy measures drags on while German espionage efforts intensify. Officials promise action, but concrete steps remain elusive amid ongoing spy operations and heightened security concerns.
War end dates and small-town moves in Checotah
A quirky 1917 wartime science trick is shared alongside social notes. Mr and Mrs Mose LaFayette depart Checotah for Galveston to reside indefinitely. Edna Ruth Westall and Neal Westall return from Arkansas visits. Mrs LT Rudd returns from guest visit in Muskogee. Millard Courtney and Mrs Courtney visit Muskogee for Millard's recent operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mose LaFayette
Checotah
Galveston
Texas
LT. Rudd
Albert McAkinney
Muskowee
Notice to Creditors of O J Beardsley deceased
Creditors of O J Beardsley deceased are notified by McIntosh County Oklahoma County Court that W M Duffy is administrator of the estate. Claims must be presented with vouchers at his Checotah office within four months from June 29 1917 or they will be forever barred. Dated June 29 1917. A H Tavingston of Muskogee transacted business in the city Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McIntoin
Oklahoma
Checotah
Okla
Local residents and visitors fill Muskogee week
A flood of notes lists Dr J H McCulloch, N B Daley, Criss Grimes, John DePuy, Bill Murray, Miss Helen Murray and others visiting Muskogee or from nearby towns. Travelers, teachers, and shoppers stop by, with several taking part in sales at Hutchinson's and White & Co. excursions and family visits wrap the city’s social week.
Time to buy remedy for summer colic and diarrhoea
Now is the time to buy a bottle of this remedy so as to be prepared in case that any one of your family should have an attack of colic or diarrhoea during the summer months. It is worth a hundred times its cost when needed. Owing to the fact that I am soon to be called into the service of the United States army all those indebted to me are requested to call and settle their accounts with me at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Army
Liberty Loan Bond Club
Cause of Despondency and Relief by Chamberlain’s Tablets
Despondency is linked to indigestion and constipation and vanishes with Chamberlain’s tablets. The pills aid digestion and promote bowel movement, offering quick relief for unsettled spirits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Poultry and Produce Wanted at Farmers Market House
Farmers Market House on east side seeks poultry and produce at highest market price on arrival. Hens 13 cents per pound, Springs 18 cents, Turkey 10 cents, old cax 20 cents each, geese 20c each, ducks 20c per pound. Also eggs 20 cents per dot. Phone 11CC Hood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CC. G
Hood
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Claim and Price Offer
There is more Catarrh in this section of the country than all other diseases put together and for years it was supposed to be incurable. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is a constitutional remedy taken internally to affect the blood and mucous surfaces. One Hundred Dollars reward is offered for any case that Hall's Catarrh Medicine fails to cure. Sold by druggists for 75 cents. Hall's family pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
J. Cheney & CO
Locally advertised Huffman offers prompt service
Huffman located on south and east of Chetoah offers prompt fulfillment of all orders from home or Wakom. Phone 2995.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheeotah
Wakon
Oklahoma divorce notice in McIntosh County court
Rozzellah Davis sues Carey Davis for absolute divorce on grounds of extreme cruelty gross neglect of duty and habitual drunkenness. Plaintiff seeks restoration of maiden name Rozzellah Adamson. Respondent must answer by August 25 1917 or petition to be treated as true and judgment awarded. Claude A Niles attorney. Clerk seal date July 13 20 27 Aug 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Oklahoma
McIntosh County
Said
Rozzellah Davis
Carey Davis
Rozzellah Adamson
Claude A. Niles
Piano for Sale by Strong Music Co in Delshuys City
Customer near Council Hill cannot finish piano contract payments. Piano will be turned over to the first satisfactory party paying the balance, cash or five dollars per month. Written by M. B. Arm. Strong Music Co. Delshuys City Ohio Ot
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council Hill
M. B. Arm
Strong Music Co
Delshuys City
Oklahoma
Farm for sale or trade in Logan County Arkansas
For Sale or Trade. 120 acre farm, well-improved, located in Logan County, Arkansas, will trade or sell for a farm in this section. M. D. Hunter, Cheeotah, Route No. 1. 7t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Logan County
Arkansas
M.D. Hunter
Cheeotah
Missing horse and ponies near Checotah Oklahoma
On June 12 a brown male horse about six years old weighing 850 pounds with brand 8 on the left jaw may be reclaimed by paying property and expenses to Mrs. N. C. Witty. Also reported two months ago from Dick Martin place, 11 miles southwest of Checotah, a blue roan pony age three weighing about 800 with no brand and a bald face bay horse age ten weighing 600 to 700 with white side spots and a brand. Reward five dollars for information leading to recovery. Contact Henry Overbey Route 1 Box 72 Checotah Oklahoma or Mrs. Rippeteau and Misses Kate Huddleston, Ganeath Crane, and Martha Crane who were Muskogee visitors Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. C. Witty
Dick Martin Place
Checotah
Henry Overbey
Box 72
Okla
Sanol Eczema Remedy Promoted at Drug Store
An old remedy named Sanol Eczema Prescription is advertised as a famous cure for eczema and skin diseases. The note claims Sanol is a guaranteed remedy and promotes a 350 bottle sale at the drug store.
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Roy
Huffman
United States
G. O. Leach
Checotah Hardware. Co
Edna
Ruth Westall
Neal Westall
Millard Courtneys
J. T. Courtney
Muskogee
Millard
O. J. Beardsley
W. M. Duffy
A. H. Tavingston
J. H. McCulloch
N. B. Daley
Tamhaw
Criss Grimes
John DePuy
Tlusa
Bill Murray
Okmulgee
Helen Murray
Milliard Courtney
Kansas City
T. T. Byars
J. S. Swartz
Eufaula
F. R. Granger
Mildred Henseley
Hutchinson's
I. S. Hinshaw
TL. White & Co
Wesley Acker
Onapa
Jewel Enochs
Oklahoma City
E. D. Cameron
R. H. Gaines
FE. L. Rankin
Ruth Helvenston
Tahlequah
W. T. A. Harrison
Salina
White & Company
White & Co
Qur
Hazel Jones
Jlenryetta
Oleta Stidham
Mrs. Ennis Ury
Mary Banowett
Kingston
L. White
New York
Hunt Dunaway
Italy
Juanita Cowell
Rosce City
R. R B. Cowell
Miss Cowell
Danaway
J. H.’ McCulloch
Electro-Therapeutics
Oldfellows Building
A. B.” Montgomery
A. L. Walters
G. B. Moore
Gentry
A. J. Snelson
J. R. Watkins
John T. Cooper
Attorney At Law
Oval
Uncle Sam
Liberty Loan
Tmne
First National Bank
J.d.price Hardware Co
G. V. Forrester
Jos. O. Stith
W. B. Young
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