10 Dec 1913
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Newspaper
Farmers Champion
Location
Elgin, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1913
Page
1
The monthly freight summary shows 61 carloads shipped in November at Elgin depot with about two cars per day. Tax notices will be available at county banks for residents to pay taxes, requiring full legal deed descriptions and property locations. County Treasurer L Porter notes mail delays during tax rush and urges exact inquiries.
A brief local notice reports a quiet Sunday wedding in town between Lewis D Studyvan and Elva Kirkley of Elgin with the editor officiating. The couple is wished peace and prosperity through life in the account taken from last week's Sterling Ledger.
To The Tax Payers Of Comanche County announces the 1918 tax rolls are not yet ready for collection. The notice states no penalty can attach before January 1 and that rolls will be published through the papers once in hand for taxpayer convenience.
Fletcher high lost the hard fought game to Elgin 2 to 0 Saturday evening. Elgin showed better teamwork after two weeks of coaching while Fletcher struggled with coaching gaps. Lineups listed: Fletcher Updike center. Hamilton Henson forwards. Ashley Bryant guards. Elgin Hagle center. Bennett Winneins forwards. Weber Kitamil guards. Referee Willhite.
Mistletoe Correspondent reports Miss Mable Lee and neighbors visiting relatives near Lawton and Apache. Sunday school attendance reached 47 amid cold weather. Thanksgiving passed quietly with local families hosting meals. News includes community visits, renovations, and a bridge completion over Tony Creek. Certificates awarded for Perfect Attendance. rain prompts reflections on daily routines. Joe Herber sells a farm and plans another purchase in Gregory eighty area.
The class will not meet on Friday and Monday evenings but has two lessons left this term the coming Friday and Monday evenings. The class will meet at 8 o clock Friday to allow time for the basketball game. A group photo is planned Friday evening with about 60 members expected to attend.
A promotional blurb invites readers to subscribe to the Farmer's CHAMPION to receive comprehensive local news coverage. It emphasizes access to community updates, events, and timely reporting for residents and supporters.
Multiple listings describe 160 acre farms within miles of Elgin with bottom land, broke acres, fair improvements, wells, a house, barn, orchard, and fencing. Banking references appear, indicating sales through Bank of Elgin with varying distances and condition notes.
A man visiting Monday displayed a rare animal captured in southwestern Texas. The creature resembled a jackrabbit in head and eyes, a horse in its mane, porcupine bristles along its back, a raccoon’s build, and weighed 85 pounds with a 29 inch height.
Dr Hitch of Lawton locates at Sterling and about 1800 head of cattle fed in Lawton yards. A P Shroyer of Mt Scott water bound in Lawton last week. A fire caused a defective flue nearly destroying A B Carpenter’s home east of town. Indian land sale at Lawton yields 1.26 to 3.00 per acre. some higher. County A Orr instructs sheriff to arrest loafers around Lawton. Ike Love, 16, of Lawton breaks leg riding a Sellinet house. Dr Hood of Indianola sues Frisco railroad for 1999 damages after a buggy accident due to escaping steam.
John and Mary Skacel of Fletcher enter a second marriage in Lawton on Monday after a prior divorce about four years ago. The couple, aged 43, previously separated, pursue remarriage amid hints of renewed happiness.
The report notes 1,000 sales of distilled gin in the United States. Last year there were 11,864, and 64? pans ned up to the same.
Fragmentary OCR notes the Lawton sale of a farm at 97.60 per acre with a buyer named in the fragment. Details are unreadable but indicate a land sale event and price per acre. Entities readable include Lawton and a farm transaction.
Young and Wolcott announce a turkey shoot on Monday in Section 22. The event invites local shooters and spectators, promising a competitive match and prizes.
Last week two dinners were held in honor of Mr A Wolcott of Monday at Mrs Jennie’s. Attendees included Mr E McAnaw with Nolcott and family.
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