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Newspaper
Farmers Champion
Location
Elgin, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1916
Page
1
Thursday December 21 marked the shortest day of the year as the sun reached its southernmost point before turning northward. A usual storm period accompanied the date, colder than in prior years, with a mild spell and a night with no frost.
A young man from Chickavia rode a train to Chickasha and slept at the home of JJ Willy Kite, who provided aid. He had visited Oxlabona City to see his mother at the hospital and woke up in Elgin with Mr. Willhite, continuing his journey the next morning.
Leaders of the Qsark Traile r movement along the Ozark terrain plan to attend a conference on Friday December SY in Ostaboraa City. They aim to push the completion of the link to create a unified route between El Louie and the Santa Pa trail in New Mexico, stressing representation of all proposed routes. Col Harvey seeks to avoid obstructing progress or bias that could hinder the project.
A light snowfall Thursday evening marked the first snow of the season. The precipitation blanketed the area briefly, with low visibility and minor street slickness noted by local observers.
Residents on routes 2, 3 and A relocate farms and homes with moves to Apache, Lawton, Marlow and Oklahoma City. Students and relatives visit for holidays while university attendees return home. A community Christmas program and a deer hunt border a week of travel and seasonal events.
Aaron Sorrels and Mies Ia Morris were united in marriage on a Wednesday at Anadarko. Both are well known locally. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Sorrels living south of Elgin, and the bride is Nenly Morris’s sister who lives north of Elgin. They will establish a home near the groom’s parents as friends offer best wishes.
The Eastern Star lodge of Kile gin recently elected officers for the coming year. Mra Ida Compton, W. M. B. V. Hamilton, WP. Mra, Niha Hinds, A. M. L. C. Goffin, Lee, Mrs. Laura Staffer, Treas, Mist Mattia Hamilton, Cond. Mes, CM. Goffin, Asatt Cond.
The Masonic Indee has elected officers for the ensuing year. W. W. Brunakill is WM and C. W. Compton serves as WM. F. Stone is JW, WD. Pugh, Lee, T. FP. Harney, Treas.
Pupils presented a Christmas program in the auditorium this afternoon to much enjoyment. Kehoo was dismissed Friday for the holidays and classes resume Tuesday morning after New Year’s Day.
A local notice describes an Apache GAP gathering planned for Varsday night. The event aims to install new officers and distribute invitations to attendees.
Oil derricks rise on all sides around Borin as reports describe new exploration activity. Fragmentary lines suggest directive changes and shifting operations but lack clear dates, teams, or precise locations.
Yeomen Lodge lists re elected officers for the year including T O Miller Foreman Wm Vawter Correspondent W F Wolcott M O H Patney Overseer Mrs Maud Wolcott R A A Hagte Chaplain J B Davidson Watchman FE Stone Guardsman.
In a Mistletoe gathering last Friday night, the Indies won a debate on woman suffrage. The upcoming week’s Friday night session will tackle the issue of freeing the Philippines.
The pastor will lead preaching services at the Methodist charity on the fifth Sunday, with morning and evening gatherings scheduled. This note announces outreach worship for residents and supporters in the community.
Quiet district Christmas report notes Olive Bowman attending Shawnee High School with family. Tom Sperling and wife visit Danes with brother. Grandma Nickell in fragile condition. Mrs. J. T. McCraw returned from Oklahoma City after nose surgery. Local youths celebrate at the George home. Ray and Clara McCraw visit grandma in Snyder. A. B. Sperling learning to drive Dr Crandle’s car. CHAMPION ads get results.
Estray notice reports a light brown saddle horse weighing about 900 pounds taken December 2. Owner must pay all expenses for ad to recover by contacting Aakren in Elgin, with phone number 2001.
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