County Meet Planned by Elgin Schools Leader
John H. Willhite, principal of Elgin city schools, visited Lawton to discuss Comanche County track meet to be held in spring. He said teachers recently agreed to add athletics to rural school curriculums and that a date will be set for county students to compete in athletics and debating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Willhite
Elgin
Lawton
J. S. Crosby
Comanche County
Willhite
Hoya
Lawton Newa and
Star
McAnaw Williamson Case Ends in Lawton Verdict
The McAnaw Williamson case was tried at Lawton last week for the third time. The jury gave G. BE Williamson a verdict for 1424 against D. E. McAnaw. Of this amount 640 was for stock taken by McAnaw and 784 for depriving Williamson of use of the stock for 40 days. No word on an appeal.
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McAnaw-Williamson
Lawton
G. BE. Williamson
D. E.mcanaw
McAnaw
Williamson
Suit for Slander Seeks Five Thousand Damages
Sarah E. McAnaw sues D. McAnaw for slander claiming a defaming remark was made while she served as a Sterling Public Schools teacher. She seeks $5,000 in damages as stated in the Lawton Constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah E. McAnaw
D. 4. McAnaw
Sterling
Lawton Constitution
New Subscribers Additions to CHAMPION List
The CHAMPION list gains several new subscribers since the last report. Names include John Elsase Flynn T Bmith L H Shack BW Golden E Rehwalt GO W Compton Jos aa ra Fletcher Lawton Ira Craw Sadovis Ti J H Whalen Greely Neb J A Whalen Brayton T P Willhite Madena S S Putney Oklahoma City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Elsase
Flynn T. B. Bmith
A L. H. Shack
Madena
Mex
S. S. Putney
Oklahoma City
Way to Shine in Ruskin Quote Note
A reflective line asserts that true shine comes from modesty and truth will out, despite a world of falsehood. It frames time as the courtroom that tests honesty and perseverance against a thick crust of deceit. The quote echoes Ruskin’s call for virtue and lasting integrity.
KE M B Club Entertains at Fitzgerald Home
The KE M B Club entertained husbands and friends at Mr. and Mrs. Fitzgerald's home with hearts and flowers decor. Musical entertainment and games filled the evening, followed by refreshments. Guests departed in the early morning praising the club ladies as royal entertainers. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Frank Wolcott.
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KE. M. B
Fitzgerald
Frank Wolcott
Elgin School Teeta Night program and reading circle
The Elgin School invites parents and friends to an auditorium program Friday night. A short program will be followed by a debate on whether Ington deserves more national honor than Lincoln. The Teachers Reading Circle met Tuesday night with lively discussions and many present including Miss E Hasenbeck and teachers from Dist. 18 BE Hamilton Beaver Valley and Elin.
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Elgin
Feques
Ington
Lincoln
Tuead
Misa E. Hasenbeck
Dist
Hamilton Beaver Valley
Elin
Sterling Men Arrested for Alleged Malicious Mischief
Deputy sheriffs arrested Frank Bridewell in Sterling after a report that Linden Gregory and Bill Carter cut Mr Sparlin s harness and turned loose his team causing damage to the harness and buggy. The defendants pled not guilty. bonds set at 200 each and they jailed for lack of bond. Carter arraigned for peace bond hearing. Judge Whalin presided county court Friday.
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Ike Summers
Finis Berry Oy
Sterling
Frank Bridewell
Linden Gregory
Bill Carter
I Spahin
Mr.Sparlin
Whalin
Carter
Justiceor
Peace
Lawton Civil Service Postmaster Exam and Local News
County notices report a Geronimo postmaster civil service exam set for Lawton on March 14. Local cases include Herbert Keck pleading guilty to assault and battery and paying a $10 fine. Lawton box cars looted of groceries last week. Comanche County January births and deaths total 11 and 13. Indian Commissioner Cato Sells awards the Indian hospital contract north of Lawton to a Minneapolis firm, work to begin soon. Lawton officials hear about enforcement. Attorney General aide 8.1. McElhoes plans a bid for district judge in August primaries. Nine candidates seek the Democratic nomination for sheriff. A major fire destroys Fred Spensler’s Lawton stock, partly insured. Hobert Judge Tolbert holds a short district court session in Lawton. Congressman Ferris informs Senator Thomas funds exist to improve Gore Boulevard in Lawton.
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Geronimo
Lawton
Mar
Herbert Keck
Comanche County
Cato Sells
Minneapolis
McElhoes
Attorney General's Office
Fred Spensler
Tolbert of Hobert
Scott Ferris
J. Elmer Thomas
Gore Boulevard
Big Dance Monday Night at Kell Hall
Invitations go out for a big dance Monday night in Kell Hall with good music and all are welcome. The notice emphasizes a friendly, inclusive event and reminds attendees to save the date.
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Kell Hall
Weather bulletin notes light drizzle today
A slow, steady drizzle is falling today across the region. Residents are advised to carry umbrellas and expect damp surfaces. Local forecasts show little change through the afternoon with cool temperatures.
Fire Escapes Placed At Eigin School Building
Lon Morton J Abbott and C L Hainline install fire escapes as Oklahoma law requires all public schools taller than one story provide exits. The measure makes school boards liable if injury occurs from lack of egress.
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Eigin
Lon Morton
J . Abbott
C. L. Hainline
Oklahoma
Missives From Sistletor Community Notes
J.T. McCraw hauled hog to Fletcher on Monday. A new schoolhouse bell rings clearly across the district. Many neighbors sowing oats. Mrs. Jones ill with pneumonia not improving. The Bentley baby very sick but somewhat better. Mrs. Jessie Sperling recovering after two weeks. AnnaElsass visited home folks weekend. Jesse and Bessie Townley Ruth King Blanche Richard Son and Emmogene Montgomery are mentioned.
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Jones
Claud Bently
Jessie Sperling
Mike Anna Elsass
Jesse
Bessie Townley
Ruth King
Blanche Richard
Nmagene Montgomery
Call For School District Warrants Notice
Hereby given that all warrants of school district sued and registered prior to Feb 10 1914 are payable and interest will cease after Mar 10 1914 All retiring school district treasurers must file their settlements with County Treasurer warrant be paid Very at Coilly Jd Porter Co Tr
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Coilly
Jd. 1
Porter,Co
Sick List From Local Community
Mrs. R. C. Choens confined to bed during past week. H. P. Wettengel laid up in bed after poisoning from vines. Tom Elliot remains in dangerous condition with measles and pneumonia. Miss Elzena Rose suffering from appendicitis. Lewis Higgins reported on the sick list.
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R. C. Choens
H. P. Wettengel
Tom Elliot
Elzena Rose
Lewis Higginss
Bankers Meeting in Lawton Feb Twenty Third
Group One of the Oklahoma Bankers Association will meet in Lawton on February 23. The Frisco Dairy Train will be in Lawton that day with a ten o’clock demonstration car showing lectures on dairy cattle testing breeding and feeding by A J McDowell Frisco Dairy Agent. Afternoon sessions at the Court House begin at one with Jno Fields T P of Dalene City and W L English Frisco supervisor joining. It will be worth while for every farmer to attend.
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Oklahoma Bankers Association
Lawton
Bankers
Frisco
A.J. McDowell
Court House
Jno
Fields
T. P
Dalene City
W. L. English
Insurance for horses on and off premises rates same
iH. P. Wettengel, agent, advertises insurance for horses in Columbia, offering the same rates as other companies whether the horses are on the premises or away.
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Columbia
P. Wettengel
Lawton Visitors Attend Sunny Sunday Lesson
A fragment reports Lawton visitors on Wednesday with a sunny Sunday lesson at a local school. The note invites a larger crowd next Sunday and mentions Rev. check.
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Lawton
Suundene
Rev
Let Us Do Job Work For Van Money
A brief note offers to perform job work in exchange for payment for a van. No names or locations are provided. The message seeks a financial deal for vehicle-related labor.
Elgin Methodist Cheese Sunday Meetings and March Beavers
Rev C L Hinckley plans Elgin Methodist services across multiple Sundays with Beaver Bend and Beaver Band appearances at Beaver Bend Mountain View and other local locations. The schedule lists the second and fourth Sundays of each month with March events and the band lineup.
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C. L. Hinckley
Elgis
Beaver Bend
Beaver
Elgin Sth
Beaver Band
Mountain Tiéw
Emai
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Indiana State
H. P.wettengel
County News
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Gale
J. E. Weber Howe Co
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J.T. McCraw
Fletcher
Bankers Meeting
Jerry Ashley
Omee
Fletcher Hotel
Oklthoma
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