New Doctor For Elgin Arrives From Weleetka
Dr L H Hilsmeyer a Weleetka physician with twenty years of experience visited Elgin last Thursday to inspect the town and plans to return midweek to practice medicine He is a middle aged graduate described as moral and Christian His wife is deceased he has three daughters one teaching in Wolestk one at the University of Norman and the youngest in Weleetka high school He speaks some German and is pleasant in manner but notes land ownership in Indian territory as a concern
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L. H. Hilsmeyer
Weleetka
Elgin
Hilsmeyer
Decease
Buthe
State University
Norman
Weleeka High School
Antil
Moira
Not Our John in Local War Tale
A muddled OCR fragment references a John and a Tawton area, mentioning the Royal Irish Linen Mill and Lawton. It hints at mistaken identity with a townsman of the same name and a note on a writer’s name resembling an old Yule name.
Horse fright at depot injures Jos Goetz
Jos Goetz was bruised after his horse bolted at the depot Saturday afternoon when the horse became frightened by a passenger train. The animal dragged him down and sat on him briefly before he managed to drive it home the same evening.
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Jos. Goetz
Dates in Cottianche County Public Notices
A fragmented list notes events and holidays in Cottianche County including Good Road Holiday on Wednesday March 18, Lincoln's Birthday February 12, Valentine Day February 14, Banker meeting in Lawton February 25, Frisco Dairy train in Layton February 23, a revival meeting at Elin Methodist Church about March 12 led by evangelist JB Cole, and Washington's Birthday February.
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Cottianche County
Bankera
Grou No
Lawton
Frisco
Layton
Elin Methodistechurch
Seute
JB. Cole
Washington
Farm For Rent At Elgin 160 Acres
160 acre farm for rent with 125 acres in cultivation. Corn and cotton land, a room house, barn for 12 horses, grove orchard, good running water, and pastures. Tight cash rent. Location Elgin.
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Elgin
Simpson Barker Wedding Near Fletcher and Elgin
Fred Simpson of near Fletcher married Miss Lila Barker of near Elgin in Lawton Saturday. County Judge Whalin performed the ceremony. The couple, accompanied by the bride’s father R. J. Barker, and Mrs. T. O. Miller of Elgin, plan to relocate to a yet undecided field of work.
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Fred Simpson
Near
Fletcher
Lila Barker
Elgin
Lawton
Whalin
R. J. Barker
T. O. Miller
Elgin Public
Express Business Good in January Despite Higher Purger Weights
Agent Fitzgerald reports that express business here in January matched January 113. The minimum weight for purgers post pickares was raised to all pounds on January 1, 11d. Most business was in butter and eggs due to warm weather and the wet goods that cannot be sent by express post.
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Fitzgerald
Try Feterita Seed Offers At Elgin Bank
Last Thursday six packs of feterita seed arrived at the Bank of Elgin for subscribers of the Farmer-Stockman paper. The seed is promoted as a fine Oklahoma crop and offers a trial opportunity to local farmers. Recipients listed include F Miller, H BE, A Duckworth, S Spiller, N Dillberg, and John Reimers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of Elgin
Oklahoma
F . Miller
H. BE
I A. Duckworth
Spiller
N Dillberg
John Reimers
Runaway Goes Missing After Brief Sightings
A runaway incident is reported with confusion over the location and timing. Initial notes indicate the subject left the area abruptly and authorities are tracking possible sightings and routes. Further details are unclear due to fragmented text.
Clean Up At Lawton Tour Houses Of Fame Couto
Four members of the Law and Order League report on a cleaning drive in Lawton targeting rooms and house fronts. They say the effort will continue until the area is cleared of nuisance dwellings and disorderly rooms.
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Lave and Order League
Traded Property In Elgin Building For Apache Goods
On Tuesday a trade closed between G W Temple and Ed Kell of Apache. Kell received the large Temple building in Elgin while Temple took a stock of Apache goods valued at about 1200 or 1300 dollars for his equity in the building. Temple will move the goods to his store at once and dispose of them. Kell promised to place about 1400 worth of infant wear and a shipping line at One Al yer ve building from Moby 2, 1 ot! pote Me Kell, 1 Wet 1. k aft the building an oe flow of the rent.
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G. W.temple
Ed Kell
Kell
Elgin
Temple
Mr. Kell
A. P. Wettenhe
Moby 2
Gin Closed Down The Elen Gin Ginned For Season
The Elen Gin closed dawn fay the season on Beb 1 with a total of 102% bales ginned for the season. Last year the total was Aq bales, making an increase of LM bales for the season in a good showing given the crop was wet.
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Elen
Beb
Towigios
Sunday school and community notices from Mistletoe correspondent
Local notes describe upcoming spring events, Sunday school plans, and visitors. Mentions Miss Chad Myras improving, Miss Mandhe Richam, Bessie Towseley, and Rev Pitzgersld preparing preaching next Sunday. Various local visitors and teacher Miss His report 62 scholars enrolled with around 60 present regularly.
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Mra
Chad Myras
Mandhe Richam
Bessie Towsley
Sven
Rey, Pitzgersld
Marlow
Misa Ruthe Kine
Mias
Maud Baker
Tom Lake
Mira Neva Lake
Kitamilier
Elin
John Hangen
Mitard Richardgan
School Notes Show Growth and New Features
School notes report growth in Jeverest with new features and a revived seriol paper. A male quartet has been organized, boosting school interest. Examinations are over and relief is felt, especially by those finished with their papers. aim to publish by week’s end.
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Jeverest
Col Sneed Appointed Park Superintendent at Sulphur
Secretary of the Interior Lane appoints Col R A Sneed of Lawton as superintendent of Platt National Park at Sulphur Oklahoma to begin service February 15.
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Secretary of the Interior
Lane
Col. R. A Sneed of
Lawton
Platt National Park
Sulphur
Okla
Changed Judges In Rural Court Case
Lawton objects to Judge Whalin while J E Michalson is chosen to try the case. Law violators receive little sympathy from Judge Whalin as locals prefer another judge for the trial.
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Lawton
Whalin
J. E. Michalson
Sapp Turmoil Sparks Legal Showdown in New York
In a high profile clash, Sapp faces a legal battle with Attorneys Ames amid mounting tensions. The matter unfolds in New York as implications ripple through courts and public attention rises.
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Hani
Sapp
New York Press
Insurance on Horses by Wettengel Agent Ady
A note states you should insure your property in the Columbia area and have insurance on your horses whether on or off the premises. Rates are the same across all other companies. A P Wettengel, agent.
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The
Columbia
A. P. Wettengel
Ady
Wednesday Elgin Markets Cotton and commodity prices
Market notes show cotton bales valued from 12.00 to 12.80 per unit and cotton seed steers around US to 785. Prices for corn are listed with figures 600,62 and 785. Chickens quoted from .08 to .12. Other entries mention Torkeya and assorted items with unclear context.
Reward Paid for Deserter in Fort Silli Case
Deserters from the U S Army were involved in a reward incident. Marshall Crawford W F Wolcott and Chester Crain escorted the deserter to Fort Silli. The officer recorded their names. Chester Crain later went to Fort Silli, signed vouchers without Crayford or Wolcott’s knowledge, and received the $50 reward.
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Trasemawe
U. S. Army
Marshall Crawford
W. F. Wolcott
Chester Crain
Ft. Si
Crayford
Wolcott
Ft. Sili
Pie Supper For Lincoln Birthday Debates And Bell Fund
The Methodist Sunday school plans a supper on Lincoln's birthday February 22. A young folks’ debate on Washington and Lincoln is in preparation with additional entertainment. Proceeds will be used to pay for the new bell.
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Methodist Sunday School
Lincoln
Washington
Forfeited Bond For Mischief in New Mexico Case
Arthur Nestitt of New Mexi cho failed to appear for La Lie slate set and his bond of $590 was forfeited. Efforts to collect the bond and apprehend him were noted, with authorities seeking to detain the individual.
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Arthur Nestitt
New Mexicho
Ferta
Toe Cade
Fringe
New Bell Installed for Meth Services
A new bell was shipped to the Meth church location and is planned for setup this week. On Thursday and Sunday a designated time will ring the bell 80 minutes and again a few minutes before services begin, allowing attendees to reach the church after the bell rings.
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MM Innation
Wan
Three Men Arrive by Afternoon Train and Go to Oil Derrick
Derrick Down reports three men arriving on Tuesday afternoon were taken to the oil derrick by W P Wolcott. They said they would stay to watch or possibly help until others decide whether to drill, leaving the derrick idle in the meantime.
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W. PF. Wolcott
Manning Sperling Pair Granted Lawton Marriage License
A marriage license was issued in Lawton to James Manning, 46, and Henrietta Sperling, 40. The couple shares a name with a Sperling who relocated from Klein to Lawton that summer, with public notes indicating plans for nuptials in the state.
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Lawton
James Manning
Henrietta Sperling
Sperling
Klein
Manwrn's CHAMiiON Subscription Offer
Local notice invites readers to subscribe to the Manwrn's CHAMiiON publication, promising access to top stories and exclusive content. Includes advertising appeal and a call to action for early sign ups.
Warrant Notice for Redards Township Funds On Hand
Redards township reports funds on hand to cover warrants. Citizens and vendors are advised that payment of all warrants up to a specified number and total amount should be made promptly with the treasurer to settle accounts.
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Redards Township
Wowcort
Treas
Dissolution of Ribelin, Stone & Walker Firm
The firm Ribelin, Stone & Walker has been dissolved and business will be conducted at the old stand by B Stone. The entire stock and fixtures were invoiced last week and on Saturday G W Walker began moving his one third of the stock to a vacant room in the Temple building. A large shipment of new dry sods arrived Saturday addressed to FE Stone.
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Ribelin, Stone & Walker
B. Stone
G. W. Walker Bean
Fe, Stone
Freshmen Basketball Lose In Friday Evening Match
Freshmen suffered a defeat by a score of unknown margin on Friday evening. Key players listed include Dinner Kitemiller Walling Har el Wettengel with Wiggins and Rosephiying in the zone. Opponents featured Hagle Sawyers J Weber Pugh Ernest Kitsmill.
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Mito
Kitemiller
Walling
Harel
Wettengel
Wiggins
Rosephiying
Hagle
Sawyers
J, Weber
Pugh
Ernest Kitsmill
Bell For Mistletoe School Receives New Instrument
A new bell arrived Saturday for the Mistletoe school building signaling board and district patrons focus on school business. The sizable bell, if crafted with proper metal and cast, should be heard over the entire district.
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Mistletoe
Pastor D L Hinckley Preaches at Terent Appointments
Pastor D L Hinckley of the fettodia circwit will preach at Terent appointments at the and hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. Hinckley
Fettodia Circwit
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Tome
A.p.harney
John
Simpson Barker
Express Business
Feterita
B.A. Muryas
Clenstng
MVS
Letor
Col. Sneed
Lagain
Elgin Markets
New Bell
Derrick
Manning
Lotice
Jack
Bank. of Elgin
Moline
Gale Sisters
J. E. Weber Howe Co
Dr, Jerry Ashley
Fletcher Hotel
Rev
Sunda
Mountain View
Sterling
J. FP. Gamble
Dlgin
D. A. Myers
J.C. Diss
Avenue D
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