David Jones Dies at 64 Near Elgin Oklahoma
David Jones died at his home east of Elgin at 6 a.m. on Thanksgiving day after a week of illness from paralysis. He was 64 years, 11 months and 25 days old. Funeral services were held at the Fletcher Methodist Church with Rev. B. M. Nelson, burial in Fletcher Cemetery. Born December 1, 1840, in Jackson County Alabama, he moved to Texas at age four, later to Oklahoma a year ago near Elgin. He married Elizabeth Rozelle in 1873 in Cherokee County Texas. Survived by 11 children, several grandchildren, a brother John of Hico Texas, two sisters in Texas, and his widow Elizabeth Rozelle. A longtime member of the Methodist Church, he was described as a true Christian gentleman.
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David Jones
Elgin
Weises
Fletcher
B. M. Nelson
Pletcher
Dee
Jackson County
Ala
Texas
Oklahoma
Elizabeth Rozelle
Cherkee County
Lexas
Mollie Jones
Fannie Herrin
Bilytin
Allen
Geo
Klein
Almena Meador
Vletcher
May Burney
John
Hico
Mel
Alice Daniels
Waco
Mre
Bettie Cooper
McDade
The
Methodiat Ehireh
Elgin Route Changes and Local News Roundup
W C Henderson moves from route 3 to Lawton. Mrs Walter Walker on route 2 recovering from scarlet fever. Some at John Reimers on route 2 have scarlet fever. J K Goodin to sell property on route 1, Friday Dec 11. Mrs John Underwood on route 1 ill but improving. John Underwood and Mr Morgay held a ject sale on route 1 Friday. T A Wilkseran of route 1 rents the new firm east near Alt View schoolhouse. Staufer Richardson families on route 2 enjoyed dinner together. Mrs Geo Fischer of Oklahoma City visiting CS Walling and wife on route 4. T J Walker and H S Russell of route 2 are jurors in Porter county treasurer case. O H Patney on route 1 had two dozen fine chickens stolen last Wednesday night. Grandma Bently ill for past week. Singings planned next Sunday afternoon. Jesse Heasie and Mrs M O Townley trading in Lawton last Thursday. JT McCraw and wife and Mrs Helardeon Lawton visitors last Saturday. Millard Richardson and family Thanksgiving at Fred Stuuffer’s home. Sid Williams returned from Missouri visit with his mother. Miss Decker attended teachers meeting at Anadarko. Charley Spering and family visited Mrs Manning north of Kigin last Sunday. Mr and Mrs Jones had Thanksgiving at Frank Seanor’s new home. Mrs J T McCraw returned from Snyder. Miss Decker changed boarding place to Mrs McCraw’s home. Weather mild. most folks finished picking cotton. Miss Blanche Richardson entertained friends last Sunday. Mistletoe Ormespone ent
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John Underwood
Route 1
Morgay
T. A. Wilkseran
Alt View
Staufer-Richardson
T. J. Walker
H. S. Russell
Route 2
Porter
O. H. Patney
Charley Spering
Manning
Kigin
Ust
Jones
Frank Seanor
J. T. McCraw
Snyder
Miss Decker
Mra. McCraw
Migs Blanche Richardson
Tors Townley
Shiggie Dotson
Ann Stauffer
John Stayffer
Teese Townles
Ermine Dotson
Roy Richardson
To Elect Officers The M W A Lodge Meeting Elgin
Members of the M W A lodge in Elgin will meet on the first Saturday in December to elect new officers. A large attendance is desired and expected.
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M. W. A. Lodge
Elgin
Gusmy10n Job Work Remittance Report Noted
The report shows remittance for job work by Price rene venike with unspecified terms. Further details are not provided in the fragment, awaiting fuller context to confirm parties, amounts, and dates.
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Rene Venike
Old Will Dies After Fever and Ditch Accident
Albert Cremer recently traded for Old Will the black horse once owned by Ralph Young. The mare was last seen alive when Rev DL Hinekiew and HOD Wee Tengal cared for him before a fatal illness. Harry Cremer had driven the horse on Route 2 with the mail just days prior, and it was found in a ditch before passing Wednesday night.
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Rev DL
Hinekiew
Hod Weetengel
AL H Cremer
Albert
Ralph Young
Harry Cremer
Cotton Sale Brings Prosperity to Hollis
The Hollis area reports a conservative cotton sale reaching $350,000 through Saturday, easing financial strain. Banks hold around $190,000 in deposits as Harmon county enjoys notable prosperity. The Hollis Tribune urges a hopeful, united outlook amid improved conditions.
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Hollis
Harmon County
Hollis Tribune
Clark-Wilkerson Sale Announcement Near Elgin
N A Clark and T A Wilkerson announce a joint public sale at the Clark place about 2 1/2 miles east of Elgin on Tuesday December 8 at 10 o clock. Items include 13 head of horses and mules 4 head of cattle 6 head of hogs farm implements and household goods. Free lunch at noon but everyone must bring their own cup. See the large two colored bills printed by the Farmers Champion for full particulars.
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N. A. Clark
T. A. Wilkerson
Clark Place
Elgin
Pie Supper by Elgin Methodist Church geplanned
The Indien of the Methodist church will hold a pie supper in the Elgin school building on Saturday evening with a literary program of music recitations and readings. Pies will be sold to the highest bidder and proceeds go to the piano fund. Ladies and girls are urged to bring pies and join the event.
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Methodist Church
Elgin
R M Estes Dead Bank President Dies in Oklahoma City
Word reached Elgin that R M Estes, Sulphur born president of the Bank of Cyril and former head of the Bank of Elgin, died from appendicitis in Oklahoma City last Friday. He had served as a judge in the Egin Cyril high school debate shortly before, appearing in good health at that time.
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Elgin
R. M. Estes
Bank of Cyril
Bank of Elgin
Oklahoma City
Eigin
Cyril
Dinner A Success At Methonet Chorea Fund Dinner
A dinner for 25 was hosted by the Methonet chorea group at Prairie. Despite rough notes, the event raised real receipts totaling 40.05 dollars, with a net amount of 31.55 dollars placed toward a fund to purchase wine for the Methodist church.
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Prarie
WNL
New Time Card Changes Train Schedules
A new time card took effect on Frisey Sunday, shifting Train No 10 to arrive at 1 23 am and Train No 9 to arrive at 12 17 pm, reducing the gap between arrivals to about 54 minutes. The messenger can fetch mail from one train and return with the pouch to the other within that interval.
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Eigin
Los
Bennett Sells Pate Rooming House in Lawton
Tecently 4. P. Bennettt sold the Pate Roaming Hose at Law tor toa ai from Chickeshaan he is noon out of business. He came up from Lawton Sunday for a week's visit here with rel atives and his wife is visiting in Oklahoma City. He not discouraged howe er, with the rooming house busi ness in Lawter, and says after a rest of a month or more he will be into the business there again, locating closer to the busines part of the city.
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P. Bennettt
Lawtor
Special program of songs at Methodist church next Sunday
The church outlines a special program of songs and recitations to be held at the Methodist church next Sunday evening, inviting parishioners and the community to attend the event featuring local performers and clergy.
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Methodist Church
Supreme court holds board liable for bridge approach injuries
The Town supreme court refused to relieve the board of supervisors from responsibility when injury results from a defective bridge approach after notice of danger, even if there was no time to repair. The ruling was issued in a damage case in Davis county.
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Supreme Court of Town
Board of Supervisors
Davis County
O Brien County Roads Dragging Cost Per Mile
The average cost of dragging county roads in O'Brien Iowa last season was 10 dollars 97 cents per mile. A total of 145 miles was dragged about 14.5 times, yielding an average cost per drag of 6 cents per mile.
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O'Brien County
Iowa
Fragmented Notice on Indiana Real Estate and Notary Work
Incomplete OCR reads as a note on Indiana silos and notary work involving Sve Il and P Wettengel. Details unclear but references real estate and related official acts.
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Sve Il
P. Wettengel
Inenares
Firm Logna
Real Owmte
Indiana
Goodin's Sale At Elgin On Friday Dec 11
J K Goodin will hold a public sale at his place three miles south of Elgin on Friday December 11 starting at 10 o clock. Items include 13 head of horses and mules 6 head of cattle 9 head of young hogs about 175 pounds plus farm utensils wagon buggy harness and other articles. Free lunch at noon. See Farmers' Champion two colored bills for full particulars.
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J. K. Goodin
Elgin
Farmers’ Champion
Advertised Letters Unclaimed in Elgin Post Office
Unclaimed mail list dated December 1 1914 from Elgin Oklahoma shows letter items for J F Meeks Wilkinson Miss Mable Young and Noah. Addressee names called for in response to Advertised notices per postmaster H P Wettengel.
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Elgin
Okla
Meeks
J F Wilkinson
Mable Young
Noah
H. P. Wettengel
Pontmaster
Judge Sets December 18 Hange Date For Henry Ziegler
On Tuesday Judge Johnson set December 18 as the day Henry A. Ziegler shall be hanged. The date, chosen before Governor Cruce's term expires, may lead to a sentence change to life imprisonment.
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Johnson
Henry A. Ziegler
Cruce
Mail-mouse C S Walling resigns from Elgin post
Elgin resident C S Walling announced his resignation as mail-mouse to the post office department on Tuesday December 1 with the change to take effect within thirty days at most. He cites heavy farm duties and hog care as the reason for not moving to town. Advertise in the Champion.
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C. S. Walling
Elgin
Post Office Department
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LeEruk
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