Barber Shop Sold in Elgin Transfer
G B Stackhouse sold his barber shop to A P Harney, who becomes the new barber artist in Elgin. Harney is son of T F Harney residing east of Elgin and has barber experience in Sterling and Fletcher before moving from Blain. Stackhouse left Monday to oversee a farm near Rushovings and will haul lumber from Unickashe for a new use.
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G. B. Stackhouse
A. P. Harney
Elgin
T. F. Harney
Sterling
Fletcher
Blain
Huh
Stackhouse
Rush
Program At Schoolhouse Orders Deputies Named
The district plans a Christi program in the origin building if no fire occurs and only stove lights, no smoking, and no standing on furniture. Marshall Crawford appoints J. E. Weber, G. B. Stackhouse, W. A. Strother, G. W. Walker, T. Ryan, R. C. Choens, J. H. Abbott and Lon Morton to enforce the rules and maintain order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Crawford
J. E. Weber
G. B. Stackhouse
W. A. Strother
G. W. Walker
T. Ryan
R. C. Choens
J. H. Abbott
Lon Morton
Singing Class Notes and Final Lesson Reminder
The class held a flashlight picture Friday evening taken by Hasenbeck. A short lesson occurred Friday evening and another will be given Friday end of this week, the last of the term.
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Hasenbeck
Farmer's Champion subscribers gain local news access
A brief notice promotes subscribing to the Farmer's Champion for full local coverage. It promises detailed reporting on town events, weather, and community notices.
Birthday Surprise for Rev W E G Humphries
About 100 neighbors gathered Thursday evening to honor Rev. W E G Humphries on his 48th birthday. Music, a paper puzzle with cent pieces, and partner games entertained guests. H E Cline won the prize and a $365 gold watch was presented by Rev Sam Montgomery with a gracious reply from the celebrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.E.G. Humphries
H. E. Cline
Cnanee
Sam Montgomery
Pike Pierce Resigns as Deputy Sheriff in Nix Administration
Deputy Sheriff Pike Pierce resigns after three years under Sheriff Nix. Finis Berry is appointed to replace him. Pierce plans to return to his farm and pursue the sheriff’s race in the primaries next year with bootlegger and gambler testimony lingering in the public record.
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Pike Pierce
Nix
Finis Berry
Law Shire
Pike
Barn erection to begin on T P Fenton’s farm
T P Fenton will this week begin the erection of a good sized barn on his farm just west of town. When a silo is added he will be ready to farm in earnest.
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T. P. Fenton
Change Of Doctors In Elgin And Fletcher
Reports indicate new medical assignments in Elgin and Fletcher starting January 1. Dr Joyce will locate in Cement. Dr Gamble will move from Elgin. Dr Eddie man of Gold Dust Tennessee will settle in Elgin. The note praises Dr Gamble and characterizes Dr Eddie man as highly recommended with hospital and funeral practice experience.
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Elgin
Fletcher
Joyce of
Cement
Gamble
M. Eddieman
Gold Dust
Tenn
Eddieman
Mississippi River
Community Notes From The District
The enrollment of Ovie Coward brings the pupil total to thirty. Local youth staged a musical program Sunday evening at Mr. Col. Road work occupied several days last week in the district. Schoeneboom moved his property from Barrett farm to the Kirklen farm for the coming year. Chas Campbell shipped 100 head of young cattle from Texas for feeding. Mrs Chas Coffin and children visited L C Coffins while Mrs Chas Compton and Mrs Geo Coffin visited Frank Hannon and wife in Chickasha. Henry Hasenbeck drove to Lawton. The roads are described as fierce.
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Ovie Coward
Col
Joe, Wolf i Noah Coffin Oace
Lawton
Toco
Schoeneboom
Barrett
Kirklen
Chas
For Sale—Elgin area farms listed with cash prices
A string of farm sale notices near Elgin describes 160 acre and 100 acre tracts with improved land, broke fields, wells, fences, and buildings. Prices range around 3150 to 4200 dollars, all noting transactions through the Bank of Elgin.
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Elgin
Bank of Elgin
Local basketball game ends 11 to 7 with Fletcher fans praised
Friday’s game drew a large Lie ya crowd but the tussle from Fletcher led to rough play. Officials faced criticism for biased calls against Elgin while Fletcher benefited from favorable umpiring and Poor sportsmanship from Depen drink and others. The piece urges bonafide student athletes and improved discipline for Southwest Oklahoma schools.
One Man Beats Seven in Lawton Chess Feat
F W Walker law examiner at Washington played seven simultaneous chess games in Lawton last week and defeated all seven players, moving between boards to secure victory.
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Lawton
Indian Land
F. W.walker
General Land Office
Washington
Comanche County School Notes Holiday Week Changes
No school for Xmas week with a one week vacation. The Comanche County teachers association meets Friday and Saturday of no week so no school Friday. The Literary will convene Thursday afternoon instead of Friday with an elaborate program. Basketball between Gold Black Blue White was fast though rough at times. Blue and White lost after casual disqualifications. Elgin School advocates clean athletics. Enrollment declined slightly. overall attendance last month averaged 80 percent with 83 percent of boys and 77 percent of girls. Primary room 71/51, Intermediate 90/91, Advanced 90/89 with 15 neither absent nor tardy. gains were 10 boys and 8 girls.
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Comanche County
Bys
Eral
Cisquali
Elgin School
Married Folks Barred From Xmas Sunday Treats
A general meeting voted unanimously that no Sunday school treat should be given to any married person at the Xmas program. Special emphasis was placed on ensuring all children of parents who donate to the expense fund receive a treat.
Jeffords Promoted to Agricultural Commissioner Role
T M Jeffords, formerly with the M K and T railroad agricultural office, is promoted to the agricultural commissioner position in the federal system. He will begin his new duties in January after completing current assignments.
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T. M. Jeffords
House Near Harrel Property Finished With Quality Finish
Carpenters completed work on the De house of E. P. Harrel outside town. The project features improvements and is praised for a finest inside finish compared with nearby houses.
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E. P. Harrel
Taylor meeting outlines Yeomen officer slate
An incomplete notice lists officers to be installed at a Taylor meeting. Names include V. Hamilton as Foreman and H. Hagia as Chaplain, with O. H. Putney titled Correspondent. The text is fragmented but indicates a scheduled evening installation and candidacy details.
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V. Hamilton
Irs
H. Putney
H. H. Hagia
New People Tell Me The Better Or The Worse
The brief notes new people arriving and their initial impressions. It hints at shifts in local life and potential changes in social dynamics.
Comanche County Officials Directory Snapshot
District Judge entries list county and commission districts. Elgin city officers include a mayor and route carriers. Masonic and fraternal group notes show officers and meeting nights, with YMCA and Eastern Star references.
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T. Jokionm
Comanche County
Elgin City
H. L. Cramer
Mise
Mat Carter
Lodgrs
M. W. A. Camp Mo
Marta
RK. C. Choens
J. P. Breway
Eastern Star
Laure K. Graufter
Worthy Iron
Coffin
Shooting Match Ooh Lehnert Hosts Seaford Turkey Event
A civic event titled Shooting Match Ooh Lehnert will hold a sea turkey sale on Monday December 22 at Cush. The notice lists the community gathering and timing for residents to purchase a holiday turkey.
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D. E. McAnaw
B. V. Hamilton
Bank of In
Peste Ie
Lie Ya
Johnson
Abrink
Willhite
Elin
Dependrink
Oklahome
Elgin Bank
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