17 Aug 1921
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Newspaper
Farmers Champion
Location
Elgin, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1921
Page
1
W. P. F. Prilett a well known worker in Storting circles died after a brief illness at the city hospital. Frederick Wessel and Mrs. Ch. Raaid Mere were among the mourners. Nicholes of Westar Route attended the funeral service.
Birth notices report that W A Weaver and his wife, living northwest of Elgin, welcomed a new girl named Sanie Day. Devker and his wife near Att. Sante menghbea are also listed as parents of another newborn, born Friday.
Five carloads of stock were shipped by freight train from Md City to market night. The stock included hogs and cattle, mostly shipped by T. J. and M. C. Morris. The source notes the event as a routine shipment to market with no losses reported.
At a golden wedding in the Lane Valley area, Mev and Mes OCC celebrated with relatives including Mr and Mrs West and many named guests from Backwell and Brockimeidge. The couple was reported to be thriving, with notable attendees such as Mr and Mrs Str and Mr and Mrs AD W at the event.
League program preview lists names such as Davin Barton Sant Saal Prayer, Math Wettengel and Huet Prancis Coin. Fertshirk Hewsing and Hanel Chow Vornisola appear, with Mivs Vida Shirk and Reading doy Hargle noted. Schedules and event invitations mingle in a cryptic list of participants and activities.
Rufus C Stinnett died after illness at home. He lived near Mint and was survived by wife Matthiorn and five daughters. Funeral arrangements include services at a local cemetery and burial in the family plot with interment at the Elfin Cemetery.
The text notes a family anniversary celebration with present relatives and neighbors. It mentions Bessies, James L Brown, Mr Brown, Mrs Bod Brown, Joseph Po Browe, Rowe Beda, Master Chiat Week ly, and others as residents of OPlatolla. Ages and dates appear faintly with references to 1882 and Buckwell, plus a brief note on a wedding diamond.
A Thursday note confirms Walia Welteteel is booked to work for the coating firm in Cin da Muted and begin at the fleet part of Gerovers. He is a youngie Uf dee and may return to Okihome to publish the Hi yon Record in winter, canceling Lyceum work plans.
A civil service examination for postmaster positions has been announced, with openings at Elvin Chattaoga Hysterow My Park and Venlen. Salaries range around one thousand dollars per year for third class offices, with potential reclassification to fourth class if receipts drop. Eligible applicants may file at the Ball pistol by a specified deadline.
Events include a Methodist church gathering Wednesday night, Union Sunday School teachers meeting at home, K V Hoffer Mareday night league initial and chant concert Friday night, baiters meeting Saturday, revival starting at Fletcher Sunday, quarterly ME Church meeting in Sterling at 8 pm next Sunday with Dr. Henf Lewis preaching in Elgin Sunday at eight.
Fire tore through a five room residence near an unidentified location. Mr Morris and his wife were away at Applelec when the blaze began in the front room and spread to the kitchen. A daughter and two younger children were at home. Neighbors helped remove bedding and furniture before flames forced them back. Insurance was reported at $600 with estimated total loss around $2,500.
Cyril 8 W Nichols, longtime Elgin gin manager, is transferred to Cyril to serve as manager there as the company decides not to rebuild in Elgin this year. He and his wife may move soon. they have many friends in Elgin and hope to return if he is reassigned.
Fragmentary OCR depicts a family dispute and work at a theater, noting Batie Ax Glover of Bidsii Springs vipa his brother in some contention. Mentions Stinnett, Helen Choekasha, and various local names, with references to migration, parents, and a Beaver Valley setting amid unclear events.
A fragmented note honors TN Srinstrr Axp Faattoy and expresses gratitude for acts of bindinedt during a somber period. The message mentions a beloved husband and brother and reflects on family loss and appreciation for support received from Uje Hing.
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