Yearling steer tops Oklahoma sale at $10972
Last Thursday M Wolcott bought a near two year old steer from KE J Garlaon in Oklahoma for 10972. The animal weighed 1245 pounds in Elgin and 1330 in Oklahoma City, bringing per hundred or a total of 1. Carlson also sold two bulls on the same day weighing 1720 and 1490 pounds in Elgin and 1440 in Oklahoma City, fetching 93.60. Carlson recently married, making three cattle sales a generous wedding gift.
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M. Wolcott
KE. J. Garlaon
Oklahoma
Elgin
Oklaho City
Carlson
Oklahoma City
Rural carriers meet in Lawton applaud Gore suit
Cotton Co manche and Jefferson counties rural carriers held a meeting in Lawton Monday with Elgin carriers present. E H Buckley was named to the resolution committee. Resolutions praised Senator Gore for his damage suit win and urged petitioning Congress to levy a tort tax on Indians aged 18 to 60 for township road work and school fund relief.
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Comanche
Jefferson
Lawton
Elgin
E.H. Buckley
Gore
Confess
Bad Oklahoma Roads Delay Marriage Ceremony Tale
An Oklahoma bank convention speaker recalls a colored man who got a marriage license and sought a preacher. The parson noted the license looked old and asked about the delay. The man explained the ceremony was overdue by over a year because the roads were so bad, delaying travel.
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Oklahoma
Bankers’ Convention
Origin
Held Dance at Kell Hall Draws Pleasant but Sparse Attendance
A Kell hall dance Monday night drew a pleasant time for many youths though attendance was lighter than expected due to competing events in nearby towns. The event was organized by a committee of T.P. Fenton J. E. Byrd W. F. Wolcott AP Harney and I. Stone. Music came from Ft. Sill band members. Departures home occurred around 2 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kell Hall
T.P. Fenton
J. E. Byrd
W. F. Wolcott
Ap, Harney
I. Stone
Ft. Sill
Painter Township Man Found Dead In Rain
William Crawford a 50 year old single man living alone in the rain wetted western part of Painter township was found dead in his home by a neighbor around 10 oclock Sunday evening. He was last seen alive working in the rain about 6 oclock Friday and when found he still wore his rain coat and gloves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Crawford
Rath Weat
Painter Township
Infant Conway Dies After Pneumonia and Illness
Three month old daughter of Mr and Mrs John Conway died early Tuesday from complications of pneumonia whooping cough and indigestion. Mrs R B Lasley an aunt attended the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Conway
R. B. Lasley
Mistletoe Missives Report Cold Weekend Events
Sunday and Monday were cold as Tom Sperling hauled hogs to Fletcher. Several families visited relatives and attended church, with plans for a Sunday school contest next week.
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Tom Sperling
Fletcher
J. T. Dotson
A. B. Sprling
Blarrow
J. T. McCraw
Charley Sperling
Fami
Springs
Will Banney
Big Beaver
Millard Ricardson
Mistletoe
Society Meeting Honors Mrs Wolcott as Hostess
A Navy society meeting held Thursday afternoon featured usual business, music, and an elaborate three course luncheon. Attendees praised Mrs. Wolcott as an excellent hostess.
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M. Wolcott
Bankers Meeting at Lawton Ends With Social, Tour
Oklahoma bankers meeting in Lawton drew a large crowd with a hearty noon meal in Pioneer building. They toured firing maneuvers on a Rock train to RL Sill and enjoyed a Metropolitan Theatre party and a free ball before adjourning. The next gathering plans a move to Elie Ci.
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Apnkers of Oklahoma
Lawton
Iun
Pioneer Building
Lawton Cafe
RL. Sill
Ie Metropolitan
Enna
Elie Ci
Washington Side Won At Elgin School Literary Program
A large crowd attended the Friday evening event with a lively debate on Washington versus Lincoln. Rev Inckley, R Choens and OH Putney formed the panel and rendered a unanimous affirmative decision. The program featured vocal and instrumental music selections.
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Elgin School
Washington
Po Nation
Lincoln
I Hine
Rev
Inckley
R. Choens
OH Putney
An Old Ladies Tea Celebrates Polly Ryag’s 78th Birthday
Friday marked Mrs Polly Ryag’s 78th birthday with a gathering of LADIES at Mrs 4 F Shirk’s home. Nineteen attendees shared ages and weights, average ages 52 and total 732 years, weight average 165 pounds, then enjoyed cake and coffee.
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Polly Ryag
Messames Polly C. Ryan
Fannie Coffin
Jessie Fitzgerald
Alice Jads
Sarah J. Willhite
Ony
Putney
Sue Wigeine
4. Crawford
Dora Glidewall
Aannie Hoffer
Mary E. Hainline
Myrtle M. Wettengel
Man Seeks Marriage License Chooses Partial Payment
A Cache County man applied for a marriage license and was informed a fee of six dollars was required. He could only pay three dollars and twenty-five cents, claiming he would pay the remainder later, saying money was tight.
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Cache
Sudden Cold Wave Hits Sunday Dry Spell Ends
A sharp cold wave struck Sunday afternoon continuing into today with temperatures near zero. Ground moisture is damaged but the deep freeze may improve soil for crops and future planting.
Twins Born to Mr and Mrs John E David
Mr and Mrs John E David announce the birth of a boy and a girl on Monday. The proud parents note the twins are slightly bigger than average and hope for good health and happiness.
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John E. Davidson
John
Elgin Methodist Circuit Preaching Schedule Published
Rev. D. L. Hinckley will preach at Elgin and nearby appointments on listed Sundays and times. The notice invites lay members to announce their name for offices in the Fanwens' Cham-Ld.
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D. L. Hinckley
Elgin
Beaver Bend
Sterfing
Beaver
Sterling
Beaver Head
Lawton News Highlights Local Events and Incidents
Robert aeagey of Lawton sails for a visit to his old home in France. A half mile of poles for the Lawton to Ft. Sill street railway was installed. A three week revival began at the Lawton Methodist church. An automobile bicycle collision knocked Attorney Swift unconscious briefly. Frank Stackhouse and Edna Burch obtained a marriage license. Sheriff Nix sent James Anderson to the Pauls Valley reformatory. The Benbow Horton building in Lawton sold for 8000. A hay rack broke near Cache. J A Collins residence in Lawton burned, estimated loss 500.
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Robert Aeagey
Lawton
Mar
France
Ft. Sill
Ugin
Attorney Swift
Frank Stackhouse
Marlow
Edna, Burch
Fletcher
Nix
James Anderson
Reformatory
Pauls Valley
Benbow-Horton
Neat
Ee Creditura
Wisa Ae
Cache
J. A. Collins
Revival Meeting At Methodist Church In March
Revival meeting announced at the Methodist church with support from State veterans group March event. Attendees urged prayer and community outreach during the gathering.
Farm For Rent 160 Acres With House Barn Orchard
160 acre farm for rent with 125 acres cultivated for corn and cotton. Located on low land with eight room house and barn for 12 horses. Includes good running pastures and an orchard. Cash rent offered. tengel Elginee.
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Tengel
Elginee
Moon Bros Expand With Seed, Furniture Annex in Fletcher
Collier Bros of Fieteher announce new offerings at Fletcher store including bulk garden seed and a furniture annex as part of a broader expansion. The note lists supplies such as corn, line field gear, and a growing line of furnishing goods, alongside mentions of local school teachers meeting at the school last night and adopting a book by M. V. fina.
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Collier Bros
Fieteher
Ton, Gale, Dempster
Moline
Mae Aes Moon Bros
Fletcher
M. V. Fina
TH Harrison
Elia Hasenbeek
Ra Ray
John H. Will
Oor Carter
Hite
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Twine
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Vannetiet
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Frey
Hickens
John F. Thomas
J. Ray
Attorney At Law
L. H. Hillmeyer
Elgin Hotel
J. PF. Gamble
Lamoma
D. A. Myers Lawton
Jerry Ashley
Fleteher
Nigat
Sasha
The
Bank OF Elgin
W. W. Brunskill
F.M. English
B. M. Brunskill
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