Pioneer Citizen James Morrow Dies in Checotah
James Boyd Morrow, a 25 year Checotah resident and former mayor, died after health decline and a stroke. Survived by wife Minnie, three children, a brother, and many relatives. Born 1852 in Shippensburg, PA, he also served as city clerk, register of deeds, and held Masonic and Knights of Pythias posts. Funeral Tuesday at Presbyterian church with city officials closing businesses in respect.
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James Boyd Morrow
Checotah
Mr. Morrow
Shippensburg
Kansas
McIntosh County
Morrow
Minnie Asbell
Mary
Boyd
Samuel
Masonic
Old
Indian Territory
Oklahoma Knights of Pythias
Presbyterian Church
Church Triumphant
Hill
T. M. Hartman
Tahlequah
T. F. Brewer
Eufaula
E. D. Cameron
Greenlawn
Masonic Fraternity
Summer Wash Goods Price Basic Line Your Store
Summer Wash Goods our line of Summer Wash Goods was never more complete or a prettier line and we have them priced very moderate Beautiful Lawns in all colors and patterns at 10c the yard elegant assortment of Voiles at 15c to 50c the yard Cotton Crepes at 15c the yard White Goods 10c to 75c the yard A big line of Laces in all widths and grades Nice line of ladies Wash Waists and Wash Skirts Don t fail to see our line of house Dresses and Aprons
Masons Attend J B Morrow Funeral Citywide List
Grand secretaries and officers named attend J B Morrow funeral in Eufaula with many attendees from Tulsa Muskogee McAlester and Council Hill. The list excludes Grand Lodge officers who led the service and notes others from Eufaula.
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J. B. Morrow
H. L. Sanders
James Bowen
Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias
Tulsa
Byron Bronson
W. H. Miller
Muskogee
A. L. Hensley
Council Hill
H. R. Spaulding
S. A. Asbell
Musko
Lottery Draft Headed For Friday In Capitol
Dispatches from Washington indicate the national lottery to determine the order of liability of ten million men registered for military service could be held Friday. Details of the drawing mechanism are undisclosed, but plans place the lottery in the Capitol building with Senate and House military committee members as witnesses. The proceedings are not expected to exceed about one hour.
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Washington
Capitol
Senate
House
Not a Time to Slow Up Business Says Wilson
A business leader urges continued vigorous effort in business, citing President Wilson who says this is not the moment for slowing down. He calls for every sensible method of stimulation to be used to keep activity moving.
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Wilson
Rainy Wednesday Boosts Late Crops Prospects
Heavy rain Wednesday night eased concerns, lasting several hours and lifting spirits. Early corn suffered some damage but late corn now looks promising and cotton is reported in excellent condition.
Civilization film to be shown in Checotah Majestic
A large scale film titled Civilization will be shown at the Majestic in Checotah at 1:30, 7, and 9:15 p.m. on Thursday, July 26. The West Coast production, inspired by World War I events in the Eastern Hemisphere, was aided by the Navy Department which lent submarines for authenticity. A recreated passenger steamer scene features hundreds of swimmers and a torpedo strike, filmed to captivate audiences without real danger.
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Checotah
The
Majestic
New York
Boston
Chicago
Navy Department
Washington
United States
Majestic Theatre
Faulkner
Sharps Visit Muskogee Relatives This Weekend
Mr and Mrs Frank Sharp spent the weekend with relatives in Muskogee.
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Mrs
Frank Sharp
Muskogee
Family Reunion At Gramlich Home After 40 Years
A reunion at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Gramlich nine and a half miles southeast of the city brought together three brothers and two sisters for the first time in 40 years. Guests included N. B. Daley of Tomhaw, R. J. Holdenville, G. A. Gramlich, Mrs. E. V. Largent of Bernham Texas, and Mrs. Frances Largent of Porum Oklahoma.
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G. A. Gramlich
N. B. Daley
Tomhaw
R. J. Holdenville
Concert for Red Cross Benefit in Cheeotah
A Red Cross benefit concert in Cheeotah featured Mrs Wayman Jackson with a rare voice and Master Coleman Jackson on piano with fine support from Miss Irish. The Cheeotah Red Cross chapter sincerely thanks them for their big help in this work.
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Red Cross
Wayman Jackson
Coleman Jackson
Irish
Cheeotah
Marriage at Eufaula Unites Pres Simpson and Joy Alderson
Married at Eufaula on Monday morning Mr Pres Simpson wed Miss Joy Alderson. The Checotah couple are well known and receive many congratulations. They will make Eufaula their home.
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Eufaula
Pres Simpson
Joy Alderson
Checotah
Richardville Falls to Tulsa in weekend games
Tulsa visited Richardville for two games last weekend with crowds in attendance. Saturday ended 5 to 2 in favor of Tulsa, while Sunday saw Richardville reverse the result by winning 43 to 5.
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Richardville
Tulsa
Richardville Boys
Agent Nester Returns Home After Hospital Stay
B E Nester, agent for the Katy in this city, arrived home Monday from Sedalia Missouri where he had been confined in the company hospital for over a month following an operation. He is improving nicely and many friends are glad to see him home again.
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Nester
B. E. Nester
Katy
Sedalia
Daily Rural Route 1 Service Expanded at Checotah
Postmaster Walter Hensley announces daily service begins August 1 on rural route number 1 extending east of town from Checotah. Patrons currently on tri weekly service will welcome the new daily schedule.
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Walter Hensley
Checotah
Milliard Courtney Taken To Baptist Hospital
Milliard Courtney was taken to Baptist hospital in Muskogee Monday evening for an appendicitis operation. The operation revealed a burst appendix and his condition is serious though he is getting along satisfactorily.
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Milliard Courtney
Baptist Hospital
Muskogee
New gin to be located at Richardville
On Monday morning teams unloaded gin stands and equipment in the city for a new gin at Richardville. The building is finished and machinery will be set up at once, with everything ready as cotton marketing begins.
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Richardville
Missionary Society Dinner Supports New Church Edifice
The chicken dinner served by the ladies of the Missionary society of the Methodist sat on last Saturday was very nice, as judged by the ladies on the new church edifice.
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the Missionary Society of the Methodist
Operation For Mrs Walters In Muskogee Hospital
Mrs A L Walters underwent an operation for appendicitis at the M G A hospital in Muskogee Thursday of last week. Reports say she is improving nicely.
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Walters
A. L. Walters
Muskogee
Last chapters of Liberty. serials continue next issue
The issue will publish the final chapters of Liberty, a multi month serial, followed by The Man Without a Country in four installments. Mrs. A. O. Johnson, Junior, and Miss Lizzie Gentry visited in Muskogee Wednesday afternoon.
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A. O. Johnson
Junior
Lizzie Gentry
Muskogee
Richards Team to Play Checotah Next Sunday Afternoon
Eastman Richards and his baseball warriors travel to Checotah for a Sunday afternoon game with our team. The matchup is billed as an interesting affair and expected to draw local fans.
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Richardville
Eastman Richards
Baseball Warriors
Checotah
Checotah Party Travels to Illinois by River
A Checotah party led by Mr and Mrs R P Mann includes Mr and Mrs Chas R Freeman and Mr and Mrs Walter Hensley traveling by river to Illinois. The note records a composed group names and their destination.
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Checotah
Mra
R. “P. Mann
Chas. R. Freeman
Walter ‘Hensley
River
Orvill Lynn Goes to Muskogee for Army Examination
Orvill Lynn traveled to Muskogee on Monday to take the regular army examination. He passed the initial test and, next Monday, will depart with the remainder of the company for Port Royal.
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Orvill’ Lynn
Muskogee
Gistgerd
Port Royal
Room house for rent with utilities furnished
Five room dwelling offered for rent including gas and water. Furnished option available. No children. Related notes mention C. P. Torrans at 1017 Went Fourth Street and J. P. Faulkner visiting from Kusa on Wednesday to see his parents.
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C. P
Torrans
Fourth ‘Street
J. P. Faulkner
Kusa
Church and Society Meeting Notices Gather in City
The Baptist Aid Society will meet next Wednesday in a church business session with Mrs. Jo N Keeney hosting the Episcopal Guild this afternoon for a business session. The Methodist Missionary Society plans a Thursday meeting at Mrs. J D Foster on West LaFayette Avenue. The Missionary Society of the Methodist church convened Thursday at Mrs. G S Chenault home with Mrs E D Chatfield, Mrs John McKinney and Mrs Chenault as hostesses.
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The
Baptist Aid ‘Society
Jo N. Keeney
Episcopal Guild
Missionary Society of the Methodist Church
G. S. Chenault
E. D. Chatfield
John McKinney
Chenault
Water Works Superintendent Visits Okmulgee
Superintendent J. E. Harding of the water works department was a business visitor in Okmulgee on Saturday. Mrs. M. H. Hensley, guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Hensley at Morris, returned home Friday.
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J. E. Harding
Water Works Department
Okmulgee
M. H. Hensley
W. L. Hensley
Morris
Local visitors and family greetings this week
J. L. Kniseley arrived first of the week from Idabell and is spending a few days visiting relatives. Mr and Mrs Earl Snyder visit with Welvenday, W W C Bre in York City. They are spending time while a specialist reviews their baby's eyes.
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J. L. Kniseley
Idabell
Daley of Holdenville Visits City for Several Days
R A Daley of Holdenville arrived in the city Saturday to spend several days visiting relatives and friends. Miss Bernice Whitty left Tuesday for Harrison to visit for several weeks.
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R. A.’ Daley
Holdenville
Bernice Whitty
Harrison
Local Folk Return from Visits and Travel Notes
W F Franklin and wife return to Vian after visiting relatives in the city. Mrs R D Martin and Governor Mary Devant have come home from Sulphur. Miss Christine Sloan leaves for Warren Arkansas to visit her aunt Mrs Maggie Jater. Mrs G E Perry departs for Kansas City after visiting Checotah with daughter Mrs Elbert Watkins. Miss Eunice Long, Southeastern Normal student at Durant, visits Mrs A B C Debnam. A black sow found July 10 weighs about 150 pounds with ears cropped. owner can claim by paying costs. J C Hurt, M B Moore, and Sheriff Turney attended J B Morrow’s funeral from Eufaula.
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G. E. Perry
Kansas City
Checotah
Elbert, Watkins
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Chenault’s Store
Jesse F. Adams
W. M. Sexon
W. C. Canterbury
W. A. Plummer
A. McKinney
W. L. Blackburn
M. W
W. P. Freeman P. G.M
A. B. Montgomery
M. Y. Killingsworth
Everet Johnson
C. A. Niles
A. D. Hughes
ARMY
H. D. Kiiseley
M. E. Dinner
Illinois
Earl ‘Snyder
Welvenday
Ww. C. Bre
York City
W. F. Franklin
City
Vian
Christine Sloan
Monady
Warren, Ark
Maggie Jater
Ti Lear
J.C. Hurt
M. B. Moore
Sheriff. Turney
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