Mail service improved on the Frisco line with four trains carrying mail
Over the past year the Frisco railroad has enhanced mail delivery with four passenger trains carrying mail, creating two mails daily except Sundays. Most towers along the line can be served the same day, with Elgin Fletcher and Cement receiving a night lock pouch from Chickasha and 3 p.m. letters sent to Chickasha on the afternoon train and returned on the night train. Cyril still has only one daily mail from here to Cyril.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frisco
Elgin
Fletcher
Cement
Chickasha
Cyril
Arm Fracture Reported for Local Worker Near Sterling
Francis Snyder, a resident near Sterling employed by T. P. Fenton, broke his right wrist while handling a mule last Wednesday morning. A small forearm bone fractured and the larger bone dislocated, described medically as a collie fracture. Dr Hilameyer treated him and he stayed for care through Saturday before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Snyder
Sterling
T. P. Fenton
Hilameyer
Champion Handles Your Job Work With Fair Prices
Champion offers economical job work services with reliable turnaround. Prices are reasonable, aiming to meet client needs without compromising quality. Enable projects to progress smoothly with dependable service and clear pricing.
Bought Indian Lease Near Elgin by Buckley
E H Buckley purchased a quarter section of Indian land about five miles west of Elgin from Jess Kunte. He takes possession with 50 acres of corn, 3d acres of kafir, other feed crops and two horses. He already had eight head cattle and will now be Farmer Buckley, not Carrier Buckley, and plans to skip the rural carrier examination next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Buckley
Jess Kunte
Elgin
Buckley
Bey
One On John and the Curious Conversation
A woman asked J Fitzgerald about his wife and baby. He claimed no one believed him guilty of any wrongdoing. Bystanders laughed at his perplexed explanation and speculated about his true identity amid talk of a marriage and a clever advertising line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Fitzgerald
John
Inds
George Malvern
Stanley Green Alma Green wed in quiet Fletcher ceremony
Clifford Stanley of Chattanooga married Alma Green at the bride’s parents home north of Evia, with Rev. C. Rock of Apache officiating. The couple, after the ceremony, left for a honeymoon trip to Oklahoma City amid well wishers. The bride, Fletcher high school graduate, and groom, Chattanooga pharmacist, are both well regarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Stanley
Chattanooga
Alma Green
H. S. Green
C. 4. Rock
Apache
Fletcher
Oklahoma City
Fletcher High School
Corn Condition Improved in Oklahoma on Aug 1
Government crop estimates show corn in Oklahoma rising from 80 4 million bushels on July 1 to 106 million on August 1 an increase of 25 69 million. Wheat Falls to 38 8 million while oats hold near 86 1 million bushels with minor changes. Angles and peaches also show small increases in their estimates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Big Haul At Fletcher Sparks Sheriff Raid
Friday night Sheriff Richard son and two deputies raided Pletenar seizing 20 quarts of alcohol, whiskey and a cask of heat before it could leave the depot. They returned to Lawson by midnight with the seized goods and planned another trip for the beer. They did not land the purchaser but claim to know who it is.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richardson
Pletenar
Lawson
Metro
Death of Infant Jewell Braddy at Rush Springs
Last Wednesday J H Braddy was called to Rush Springs due to his ill daughter Jewell Braddy who died Saturday from congestion of the train. Funeral services were Sunday. Jewell born Sept 14 1914 was 10 months and 23 days old. Mr Braddy returned to Blain Tuesday reporting his wife worsening.
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J. H. Braddy
Rush Springs
Jewell
Hiram Quizzey Prepares Peaches for Shipping
On Friday Hiram Quizzey hauled 500 empty peach baskets as prep for shipping 600 bushels of peaches. He expected 1600 bushels on his trees but anticipated a canner arriving soon to process many more, and did not expect to ship more than 600 bushels.
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Hiram Quizzey
Anon
Ean
Mt Scott farmers prepare sow wheat and church notes
Mt Scott community reports busy land breaking for wheat, rain delays threshing, corn looks fine, and praise for recent rain. Sunday School attendance strong at Mt Scott church with a new member leading prayer. Local visits include Mrs Charley Farmer, Mrs Grant, Curtise Wade, and G W Wade. Mt Scott guards pledge loyalty to God and country, denouncing alcohol and tobacco, proclaiming the town’s moral stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Scott Church
Charley Farmer
Little Son
Grant
Lorge
G. W. Wade
Curtise Wade
Guy Peader
Cement
Perry Cannon
George Wade
Chastine
Lawton
Tom Cannon
Lawton Hospital
Reading papers, a woman seeks guidance on matters
A Thursday call to the office reveals a woman, away from home, was advised to consult a specific newspaper issue for explanations. She remarks that one cannot know anything without reading the papers, underscoring reliance on print sources for information.
On The Move In Local Housing Shuffle
Dr. J F Gamble moved to his new residence this week previously occupied by Byron Vaughn Vaughn bought the J M Hinds house once occupied by Dee Studyvin and moved in Studyvin has moved to the Mrs J B Shacklett house in the south part of town near Raymond Hartman who had just vacated the property
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Gamble
Byron Vaughn
J. M. Hinds
Dee Studyvin
J.B. Shacklett
Raymond Hartman
Tillman County News Briefs Cover Grapes Debates and Accidents
Tillman county reports abundant grapes while a Democrat from Washington and a socialist from Texas debated in local towns. A 10 year old girl near Tipton died after jumping from a bale of cotton and a 14 year old boy was knocked unconscious after falling from a Frederick theatre balcony. The Davidson News notes a tacky party with two watermelons and water. First melons shipped from Rush Springs. Upcoming events include fairs and carnivals across multiple towns such as Comanche Carnival August 19 to 21 and Tillman County fair in Frederick September 21 to 23 with several other fairs and reunions listed.
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Tillman County
Washington, D.C
Texas
Tipton
Frederick Theatre
Frederick
Davidson
Davidson News
Rush Springs
Elgin Methodist Circuit Meet Next Saturday Evening
The fourth quarterly meeting of the Elgin Methodist circuit will be held at the church in Elwin next Saturday at 8 30 p m with Dist Supt Colin Guthrie presiding The conference will address important business as it concludes the current term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Elwin
Colin Guthrie
Funeral service for Mrs. Artie King shifted to Fletcher pastor
Rev. Maupin conducted the funeral last Wednesday afternoon replacing Rev. Poe who left Apache for El Reno on business. The service was led by Rev. A. C. Maupin of Cuche, pastor of the Christian church at Fletcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artie King
A. C. Maupin
Cuche
Christian Church
Fletcher
Poe
Apache
el Reno
Arm Injury Near Elgin From Fall
A two or three year old girl of Mr. Kitsmiller living east of Elgin fell from a swing Sunday evening and injured her arm badly enough to require a physician’s treatment.
Elgin Route Households Report Social News
The Elgin Routes column records local visits and family news from Route 2 to Route 8 including Ella Jorgensen of Lawton visiting at Mrs. G. C. Crawford’s home, A. A. Duckworth’s household, and trips by J. H. McCraw, L. L. Long, and others. It notes a serious runaway involving O. P. Clark on Route 2 and various moves and visits among neighbors and kin across Elgin areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Duckworth
Ella Jorgensen
Lawton
G. C. Crawford
Bill. Hunt
G. M
de Adams
D. Foster
J.T
Snyder
J.H. Harrison
Edmond
L. C. Rankin
Rankin
Hazel
Elgin
W. C. Holt
R. 2
Coldwater
Cromer
Carrier Lasley
Lottie Ridley
Rush Springs
W. F. King
O. P. Clark
Spider
L. L. Long
L. P. McCraw
Rankin, Oxla
Revival begins in Sterling led by Rev D L Hite ley
Rev D L Hite ley starts a revival meeting in Sterling with Rev Manning of Guthrie assisting. Heaver Bend service paused until after Sterling events as farmers thresh, jog, make hay, and pull broom corn. Next Sunday Rev B Mee son, Fletcher pastor, to lead at Fletcher with strong sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.L Hiteley
Sterling
Manning
Guthrie
Heaver Bend
Patna
B aMee
Fletcher
Bon
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Hunter
Elgin Merc. CO
H. P. Rosacker
Stanley
Init Ia
Jewell Braddy
Mt. Scott
MT. Scott Guards
Bettter
Mt. Scotts
D. E. McAnan
Neighborhood News
South Caddo
Bridgeport
Kiowa
Hobart
Tillman
Caddo County
Anadarko
Rev. Maupin
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