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Newspaper
Farmers Champion
Location
Elgin, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1913
Page
4
A fragment from Elgin Oklahoma includes a 1912 publication line, subscription notice, advertising rates, a buried child incident, and a divorce involving Dr Farrar. The readable items mention the weekly paper and local notices amid archival text.
The article cites views on character and reform, noting outcast figures like Al Jennings may not win political trust due to past marks. It reports a suit against Senator Gore with depositions revealing the plaintiff Minnie Ballinger Farrar Bond and past rumors of her marriage and alleged improprieties tied to Dr Farrar and a military wedding, including behavior observations from Choc taw teachers and residents.
Winter Solstice fell on Sunday December 21 marking the year's shortest day and likely explaining the snow. Frisco trains near Anadarko may incur high rent to Rock Island as routes run around town. Mrs E Stone traveled to Oklahoma City Monday returning via Wichita Anadarko and Lawton Tuesday. J H Harrison bought a school quarter near Elgin, with the seller Lon Schell planning to move to Texas. A shooting match Monday produced turkey prizes for attendees. Several locals, including Dr J F Gamble and Mrs Wells, conducted business in Lawton while teachers planned an institute and holiday visits.
Local items report residents like J E Weber G H Evclesfield T Ryan and family traveling for business and poultry showing. Ads promote Young & Wolcott hardware and furniture with prices and sales including sale events by G H Beckonfield and D B McAnaw. Notifications mention marriage license Oscar Goodin Nora Franklin and farm rental listings at Bank of Elgin.
Community notes mention J. H. Willhite speaking on Rural Schools at a Lawton meeting. Visitors include Mrs. DL Way and her Kansas City guest. A social event celebrated Miss Dott’s 11th birthday with a gold ring, and a Christmas Eve wedding is planned southeast of Elgin. A State Poultry Show is lined up in Enid late January.
A brief notice notes a singing event at Coffin's store with photographs from the channel. Hasenbeck items are available at 25 cents each, priced reasonably for their size and quality.
An old style advertisement urges readers to buy groceries now to save money, listing items like flour, baking powder, sugar, kerosene, canned corn, tomatoes, pink salmon, tobacco, hominy, and various staples with quantities and approximate prices. The tone is promotional and aimed at regular customers.
The Bank of Elgin holds the tax lists for Riehetda and Changler townships and the town of Elgn. Special care will be taken to avoid errors in property descriptions and to provide a strict account for all taxes collected. Come in and be treated ready.
Elgin Methodist Circuit notes indicate activity at Mo rhe wetornd during the month with references to local church matters and scheduling uncertainties. The fragment suggests routine church business and calendar adjustments within the circuit.
Post office hours appear garbled but show afternoon closing around 6:00 pm on weekdays and 1:15 to 2:15 pm openings Sundays. Mentions holiday closures and inconsistent the figures.
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