Bank of Elgin Reorganized Strengthens Town
Last Thursday the Bank of Elgin was reorganised and now promises strong banking facilities for Elgin. English and Shipley of City National are named as leaders, with H P Wettengel continuing Far Mer’s Champion while expanding fire and life insurance and real estate services. On Tuesday A L Roberts returned to Cache and W W Brunskill resumed as cashier at the Bank of Elgin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of Elgin
Echo
Bank of Cache
Ed Leckey
Elgin
English
Shipley
National
H. P. Wettengel
Farmers' Champion
A. L. Roberts
Cache
W. W. Brunskill
Elgin Sees Rapid Growth Amid New Arrivals
The article notes steady change in Elgin with six months bringing three new teachers a preacher a doctor an editor a barber new bankers and restaurant owners. Most houses are occupied and several vacant homes have been repaired and rented signaling revived commerce and a brighter future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Kaw
Lawton News Briefs: Debt, Elections, Audits
Evangelist Thacker raised a $500 debt against Beal Heights Presbyterian Church in Lawton. The Coca-Cola Bottling Works president in Lawton was elected president of the Oklahoma Bottlers Association. Shawnee based News-Diapatch Printing and Auditing Co. won a $295 contract to audit Lawton city books. Mrs Emma Brumbaugh of Lawton fined $330 and jailed 100 days for illegal liquor sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelist Thacker
Beal Heights
Lawton
Coca-cola
Oklahoma Bottlers Association
News-Diapatch Printing and Auditing Co
Shawnee
Emma Brumbaugh
Carlson Wiley Union Seals Marriage Near Elgin
F. J. Carlson and Mrs. Idal Wiley united in marriage last Friday near Elgin. Carlson, a prosperous farmer, recently completed a residence for his bride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Carlson
Idal Wiley
Elgin
Williams Seeks Eastern District County Commissioner Nomination
John E Williams of Sterling announces his candidacy for county commissioner in the eastern district ahead of the August primaries. Known as the Colonel, he is an auctioneer with long business experience and tax payer concerns, seeks the nomination though has never held office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Williams
Sterling
Williams
Register of Debts
Miss Critcher
Lawton
Lincoln's Birthday Oyster Supers Pie and Coffee Supper
Lincoln's Birthday event changed to a pie and coffee supper in the school building. Pie five cents per piece and coffee five cents per cup. High school students debate that evening asks if Washington deserves more credit for his service than Lincoln. Affirmative Scott Walling Charlie Harrell Miss Nellie Dikberg. negative Waide Wettengel Miss Audrey West Elmer Kitsmiller.
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Lincoln
Washington
Lincoln Oes
Scott Walling
Charlie Harrell
Mies
Nellie Dikberg
Waide Wettengel
Audrey West
Elmer Kitsmiller
Farmer's CHAMPION subscription offer sparks local news roundup
An advertisement for subscribing to the Farmer's CHAMPION promises access to all local news. The message emphasizes broad coverage and community updates delivered through the paper's reporting network.
Missives From Mistletoe Mirth And Ills
The Mistletomn missive reports a flu outbreak gripping the neighborhood with numerous sick listed. Residents and visitors including Mrs Jones and Mrs Sperling are mentioned alongside community happenings and school horse news. Local names include Townley Mares Carter Sperling Coursey Sperling Bowman and Fitzgerald with Sid Williams and Frank Seanor noted.
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Thie
M. O Townley
Jesse
Bessie
Lee Carter
Jones
Sid Williams
John McCraw
Jessie Sperling
Lewia Coursey
Seat Rush Springs
Charlie Sperling
Rev. Fitzgerald
Bowman
Charley Sperling
Frank Seanor
Shawnee buyer acquires Elgin farm in N W quarter
FE Hunt of Shawnee purchased the F H Leonard farm, the northwest quarter of section 19 in 23 10 near Elgin. He plans improvements and will stay away from occupying the property for now.
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FE. Hunt
Shawnee
F. H. Leonard Fare Soll Oxat
Elgin
N. W
Trade agreement signed between Weber and Frick in Oklahoma deal
A trade pact was signed between J. E. Weber of Elgin and KR. W. Frick of Apache to exchange property and stock in Tillman County. The deal, described as a long closing, is set to finalize within eighty days.
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J. E. Weber
Elgin
KR. W. Frick
Apache
Fy Minas
Reservation Road and the Government Debate
A fragment hints at conflict between a figure named Ted and the government over Reservation Road. The text mentions Tomtom and a political dispute, suggesting a public policy or land use context without clear details or dates.
Hayes the Picture Show Mystic Performs Uncanny Feats
A man named Hayes appeared with a picture show on Thursday evening. He reportedly described clothing, hand positions, and movements of people in the room, identified watch times, and revealed the return address on an envelope. In a final stunt T C Miller sealed Hayes eyelids with court plaster and a rifle shot at a card placed under a cloth cover, which Hayes supposedly hit.
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Hayes
G. W. Walker
T. C. Miller
Formed Partnership in Elgin Trade Firm
Last week ER Wolcott sold his interest in Young & Wolcott to partner R M Young. Young then formed a partnership with G W Walker of Ribeiru Stone & Walker. Walker added his stock to Mr Young and they will run the business in two rooms near the post office. Young is a pioneer from Elgin. By. Wine knows locals well and the duo likely becomes a strong trade team.
School Notes Highlight Attendance Growth and Activities
Attendance improves with many students listed as never absent or tardy. A basketball game is planned for Friday evening between local school teams. Teachers in Elgin form a local society to meet, read, and discuss daily school issues. first meeting held with J. H. Wilthite as president, J. H. Harrison vice president, Miss Ella Hassenbeek secretary treasurer.
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Mae
Gilbert Hagle
Meri Stennett
Zelma Strother
Wayne Stone
H. Brunskill
H. Choens
H. Shirk
Francis Horstman
W. Kugmiller
Briddie
Velma Abbott
Elva
Vadand Ray Stone
Mildred Strother
A. Hangy
A. Stauffer
A. Horstman
Murray CG
Dilberg
G. Choens
L. Rose
B. King
C. Harrell
Beat
J. Eee
A. West
H. King
A. Harrel
Elgin
J. H. Wilthite
J. H. Harrisson
Ella Hassenbeek
See
Treas
Evangelist Cole to Speak in Guthrie March 12
District Superintendent Bunter reports hearing Evangelist Cole in Guthrie about a month ago and calls him a greater preacher than Dr Bulgin. He praises Elgin’s selection and says Cole will be here March 12 with a first sermon sure to miss none of the others.
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Bunter
Evangelist Cole
Guthrie
Bulgin
Elgin
Cole
Hawks Trapped In Steel Haul Near Town
A local report notes Hunt has captured 70 hawks in steel traps southeast of town as the country area remains infested by birds. No further details provided.
Territorial Scope of Eastern District in County Commissioner Race
In the eastern district primary the territorial composition is defined as spanning the county’s full width north to south and running from the east boundary to the line between ranges 11 and 12. It includes Chandler Richards Brown Zella and Hulen townships plus the east half of Jety Lincoln and Eren townships, excluding the city of Lawton.
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Ranges 11
Chandler and
Lake Townships
Chandler, Richards, Brown,Zella and
Hulen
Jety Lincoln
Eren
City of
Lawton
Record Speed Sets Late Load Record to Oklahoma City
Record Speed and Wolcottah set a loading record in Oklahoma City on Thursday as a stock train arrived earlier than expected. Agent Fitzgerald notified Mr. Ryan, and the hogs were loaded with the train departing 36 minutes after the phone message.
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Rean & Wolcottah
Oklahoma City
Fitzgerald
Mr. Ryan
No Receipts Yet From Bank Of Elgin Tax Submissions
The county treasurer has not issued any receipts for taxes sent in by the Bank of Elgin, though approval is anticipated. Authorities indicate pending processing and potential receipt issuance in the near term.
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Bank of Elgin
Ikely
Epworth League Organized At Methodist Church
An Epworth League was organized Sunday evening at the Methodist church. The meeting began at 7 00 and will meet every Sunday evening. Officers named include H P Wettengel president J H Willhite first vice president Miss Jodie Wiggins Miss Nellie Dillard O H Putney fourth president Mies Alta Hoffer secretary treasurer.
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Offiesta
H. P. Wettengel
J. H. Willhite
Jodie Wiggins
Nellie Dillard
O. H. Putney
Mies Alta Hoffer
Sec-Treas
Elgin Methodist Circuit Faces Appointment Shuffle
The Elgin Methodist circuit led by Rev. D L Winckiey plans to announce the Sunday schedule of appointments for Su and houre. Details mention Beaver Band and Sterlive ard Elsie, with a note of changes in position and duties for the circuit’s congregations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. Winckiey
Peter Ata
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Young & Walker
County News
Carlson Wiley
Best Companies
Real Estate and Loans
Indiana State
H. P.wettengel
Eos Ted
Tomtom
Dr. Buster
Moline
Gale
J. E. Weber Howe Co
Jerry Ashley
Fletcher Hotel
Nout
Fletcher
Oklahoma
Epworth
Elgin Methodist Cis
Ube Weeer
Beaver Bend
Bien
Mountain View
Ena
J.C. Diss
Avenue D
The
F. M. English
E. E. Shipley
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