Checotah Wins Series Over Tulsa in Three Games
Checotah took two of three from Tulsa in a weekend series at the local ball park. Smokey Joe pitched well for Checotah with Cox catching and Cox homered for the locals. Tulsa bats sparked by a former Checotah star Trapp produced 16 runs in a Sunday defeat, while Monday’s game ended 12 to 11 after late drama as Hettie Green of Muskogee pitched well earlier.
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Tulsa Boosters
Checotaly
Checotali
Smokey Joe
Cox
Tulsa
Checotah
Trapp
Kusa
Eastman Richards Honored for Charity and Local Development
Eastman Raybards donated 5000 to the Red Cross fund, the largest single county gift. He has invested 10000 of his own money to build a top county bridge, schoolhouses, and homes, and has helped develop McIntosh county. His ball team dominates amateur circuits, even trimming Checotah.
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Eastman Richards
Red Cross
Eastman Raybards
Eastman
McIntosh County
Checotah
Editor undergoes operation for kidney trouble at Baptist hospital
Herbert Wetzell, editor of the Democrat, underwent an operation at Baptist hospital in Muskogee Thursday morning for kidney trouble. He had been poorly for months and spent Sunday and Monday there for examinations. He was advised an operation was necessary and will likely be confined in the hospital for three weeks or more.
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Herbert Wetzell
the Democrat
Baptist
Wetzell Improves After Kidney Stone Removal
Reports from Muskogee say Mr. Wetzell is progressing well after surgery removing one large and five small stones from his right kidney. Mrs. Geo Wetzel and Miss Gertrude Jolngon, along with Mr. and Mrs. Everett Jolngon, arrived yesterday from Minvis.
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Muskogee
Eyes Tested and Glasses Fitted by Nimmo Optician
A note credits Misa A B Nimmo, optician, for eye testing and glasses fitting at Bleuer Jewelry store.
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Misa A. B. Nimmo
Bleuer.Jewelry
Cool Summer Wear at Chenault's Clothing Dept
Hot days demand lightweight clothing and Chenault's offers the largest selection of cool suits dresses underwear shoes hosiery hats and caps. Visit the second floor clothing department to prove our guarantee and stay comfortable all summer.
Fire Destroys Smelter Laboratory
A laboratory at the smelter burned last evening around seven, with losses estimated between five and six thousand dollars. Jets of fire in the building, kept burning most of the time, reportedly ignited by a sudden gas pressure. The city fire department responded and prevented spread to nearby structures.
Organize Local Checotah Red Cross Chapter Formed
A Checotah meeting at the high school auditorium resulted in a permanent Red Cross chapter. Rev E D Cameron presided as president with Mrs Walter Long as vice president, J B Lucas Jr as secretary, R P Rutherford as treasurer, and an executive committee including H E Hill Jo N Keeney Mrs Jennie Turk and Mrs E D Cameron.
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Cudcotah
EK. D. Cameron
The
Baptist Church
Red Cross
Polly
Checotah
Walter Long
J. B. Lucas, Jr
R. P. Rutherford
HE. M. Hill
Jo N. Keeney
Jennie Turk
HE. D. Cameron
LaFayette and Jean Paul Return From Kansas City Trip
B F LaFayette and Jean Paul arrived Saturday morning after a brief business trip to Kansas City Missouri.
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B. F. LaFayette
Jean Paul
Kansas City
Excellent Programs at the Checotah Chautauqua
The Checotah Chautauqua opened on Tuesday afternoon with engaging programs and strong attendance. Chancellor Fr Bradford gave a fine lecture Tuesday evening. The week’s schedule continues with Friday and Saturday events including Schildkret's Orchestra performances, talks by Senator Helen King Robinson, and musical recitals by Thurlow Lieurance-Woolley Co. plus Miss Ethel Hinton and Mr Recenberger.
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Bradford
Sam Schildkret
Helen King Robinson
Schilduret
Thurlow Lieurance-Woolley Co
America
Miss Woolley
Recenberger
Lieurance~ Woolley Co
Ethel Hinton
Local Nuptials at Severs Hotel in Muskogee
Frank Rand al of Muskogee and Mamie Alston of Thornton Texas wed at Severs hotel on Sunday evening in a small ceremony witnessed by relatives and friends. The groom has worked at the smelter for over a year and the bride is warmly welcomed by local residents.
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Severs
Muskogee
Frank Randal
Mamie Alston
Thornton
Texas
Richardville Defeats Morris In 8-2 Ball Clash
Richardville fired to an 8-2 win over Morris with pitcher Big Joe Jukowski starring and strong team support. A large crowd witnessed the game, and the M. O. & G. team is scheduled to play Richardville on Sunday, July 8.
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Richardville
Morris
Morris Boys
Baptiston Church Services Announced for Sunday
The Baptist Church schedules Sunday at 10 a.m. Sunday school led by A. H. Herring, 11 a.m. worship with the pastor delivering a sermon on Our Count, 7 p.m. B Y P U meeting with Mie Baits Hedges as president, 8 p.m. evening service on God’s word. Pastor D. Cameron invites all to attend.
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A. H. Herring
Tor
Mie Baits Hedges
Gemia
D. Cameron
Theatre Owner Dies Monday at 39 in Muskogee
Charles Brasch builder and owner of the Cozy theatre in this city died Monday night at his parents home in Muskogee after overwork and worry led to a nervous breakdown. He was 39, survived by a wife and three children, mother, father, and two brothers. Remains were taken to St. Louis for burial.
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Charles Brasch
Muskogee
Brasch
Atha l
St. Louis
Red Cross Meeting At Checotah High School
A Red Cross meeting is set for Monday at 8 o clock p m in the Checotah high school auditorium. Invitations extend to all. A music program will precede reports from leaders including E M Hi R B Robinson A O Johnson J F Adams W J Cook RB P Rutherford I E Gowan E L Rankin and A J Temple on the drive that raised sixteen thousand dollars to put Checotah on the map. Country representatives Vaughan Hurt Tabor Hobson will respond Jo Keeney will recount his management of the drive.
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Red Cross
Checotah
E. M. Hi
R. B. Robinson
A. O. Johnson
J. F. Adams
W. J. Cook
RB. P. Rutherford
Fincher Mooney: Marriage of Eugene Fincher and Bell Moody
Eugene Fincher and Bell Moody married last Monday at the home of Judge and Mrs H B Reuben in a small ceremony attended by relatives and friends. Fincher is a well known young man of sterling qualities. The bride is the popular daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Moody near Onapa. The couple will reside in Checotah with many congratulations from friends.
School board awards contract for new ward dock building
The board awarded the construction contract to Manhattan Construction Co of Muskogee after seven bidders. The successful bid totals 18000 dollars and work will commence as soon as materials can be placed on the ground.
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School ‘Board
New-Ward - Dock
Manhattan. Construction'‘Co
Muskogee
A8 Poon Ag
Checotah Beats Richardville 10 to 2 in Baseball Clash
Richardville defeated Checotah 10 to 2 as both teams split their games. Williams and Cox led Checotah while Jacobs and Timothy starred for Richardville. Sandy Kimothy hit a right field homer, a first for the season, and the M. C. & G. team from Muskogee is set to visit next Sunday for another contest.
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Eastman
Richards
Baseball Warriors
Checotah
Williams
Cox
Chevetah
Jacobs
Timothy
Richardville
Indians
Sandy Kimothy
Muskogee
Creamery Boss Col A C Sanders Reports Strong Upswing
Col A C Sanders markets a thriving creamery claiming daily payouts exceed $100 to farmers for cream and milk. He urges more farmer input to hit $209 daily and asks local businessmen for greater cooperation to boost the enterprise and city prosperity. The Colonel is praised as a tireless business promoter.
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A. C.sanders
Howard Carlow Enlists In U S Army From City
Howard Carlow, 19 son of Mr and Mrs A S Carla, joined a group of 400 at Rosedale Kansas last Saturday and was mustered into the U S Army. He will visit home briefly before heading to San Antonio for military training.
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Howard Carlow
A. S. Carla
Kansas City
Rosedale
Kansas
Sam
San Antonio
Carrier route fixes praised by Mrs Basil Mon rief
Mrs Basil Mon rief notes improvements on route number 1 after repairs. She says the fixes greatly add to the carrier’s sorties and she appreciates the work very much.
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Basil Mon Rief
Checotah Raises 16108 for Red Cross Campaign
Checotah and surrounding areas raised 16108.40 for the American Red Cross by Monday night with substantial gifts from Eastman Richard U S Smelter Queen Victoria Jackson Mollie Davis and many others. Local teams led by captains including A B Robinson E M Hill A O Johnson and J F Adams contributed sums ranging from 10 to 2877.00 as county lines added about 6000 more, bringing the Checotah total to 16108.40 and the county total near 22000.
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Checotah
Eastman Richard
U.S. Smelter
Queen Victoria Jackson
Mollie Davis
Jenetta Barnett
A. B.robinson
E. M. Hill
L. E. Gowan
E. L. Rankin
A. J. Temple
J. Wa. Steen
Shacy
J. A. Hurt
Fawn
Texan
Carr Creek
Onapa
John Vaughan
Hoffman
Elm Grove
Lawrence
Titchita
WW. W. Bray
Red Cross
Marriage at New Parsonage Seals First Wedding
A fragment notes the first marriage at the new parsonage on a Sunday. The pastor hopes many others will follow, marking a hopeful start for the church community.
Mass to Be Held at Cozy Theatre Next Sunday
A Mass is scheduled for next Sunday at 10 o'clock in the morning to be held at the Cozy theatre. Parishioners are invited to attend the service and observe quiet reverence during the event.
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Ie Cozy Theatre
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Checotah ‘Boys
Chautauqua
Randall Alston
Sughes Tee Tn
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