Local Team Steamrolls Fletcher Visitors 81 to 16
A Fletcher squad visited the local court Saturday but the home team dominated to win 81 to 16. Spectators praised fair play and teamwork, noting Cecil Cantley from Fletcher officiated well. Local players list includes H. Hagle, R. C. Choens, J. H. Willhite, R. M. Young, and A. P. Harney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher
Peaeaby
Cecil Cantley
Elgin
H. H. Hagle
R. C. Choens
J. H. Willhite
R. M. Young
A. P. Harney
No Rebates Yet In Oklahoma Railroad Refund Case
Federal Judge Cotteral in Guthrie last Friday denied the Attorney General West motion to dismiss railroad rebate petitions. He said the railroads hold about $6,000,000 in citizens money as rebates and will not be paying them soon.
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Cotteral
Guthrie
Oklahoma
West
Missouri
Comanche County Dates and Local Meetings Listed
Comanche County events include Good Roads Miday on February 18 and Lincoln's Birthday on February 12. Valentine’s Day on February 14. Bankers meeting Group No 1 in Lawton on February 23. Frisco Dairy train in Lawton on February 23. Revival by State Evangelist E B at Elgin Methodist Church around March 12.
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Comanche County
Farm For Rent 160 Acres Near Elgin
160 acre farm for rent with 125 cultivated acres for corn and cotton. Eight room house, barn for 12 horses, good orchard and running water. Fenced pastures, rent 300 dollars cash. See H. P. Weteng el, Elgin.
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H. P. Wettengel
Elgin
Railroad timetable snippet shows departure times
The text lists train numbers and their leaving times including No 408 at 6 58 am No 9 at 1 53 pm No 407 at 9 16 pm and references to other No trains in the west bound section.
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M. West Hound
Migin School Literary Society Discusses Abolition of Agricultural Schools
At the regular meeting last Friday the society heard recitations from Porter Brandon Nona Barnie Ballou Zelma 8 Arthur Murray Merl Sten Ruth Brandon and Lucile Atchley A debate followed on the prompt Should local agricultural schools be abolished The affirmative won two to one with Waldo Wettenger Scott Walling and Audrey West presenting the case Charley Harrel Elmer Kitsmilier and Dott Wolcott opposed
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Migin School Literary Society
Porter Brandon
Nona Barnie Ballou
Zelma
Arthur Murray
Merl Sten Ruth Brandon
Lucile Atchley
Waldo Wettenger
Scott Walling
Audrey West
Charley Harrel
Elmer Kitsmilier
Dott Wolcott
County Officials Attend Good Roads Meeting at Lawton
O H Putney trustee John M Lodes Seaton of Chandor township M Wolcott treasurer and Vic Sparlin trustee Richards township attended the county Good Roads meeting at Lawton Friday. The meeting was profitable and the county commissioners designate Wednesday Feb 18 as a Good Roads Hall urging turnout to work the roads.
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O. H. Putney
John M. Lodes
Chandor Township
M. Wolcott
Vic Sparlin
Richards Township
New President Ousted at Cameron Rural School
Last Saturday the state board of agriculture ousted Prof. E. M. Trost who had served as president of the Cameron rural school at Lawton for about four months. Prof. Robert Short was selected to fill the vacancy.
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E. M. Trost
Cameron Rural School
Lawton
State Board of Agriculture
Robert Short
Death of Mr Dunn near Elgin prompts obituary note
Mr Dunn who lived three miles west of Elgin died today. The remains will be taken to Maywood, Missouri for interment. More particulars will be reported next week.
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Dunn
Elgin
Maywood
Horse Thief And Deserter Report From Fort Sill
A deserter and horse thief tale unfolds as Chester Crain helps identify the man. The suspect tried to buy Crain’s horse in Elgin but failed to cash a check. Sheriff notified, Marshall Crawford arrested the deserter and delivered him to Ft. Sill guard house. A $50 reward applies for deserter return after 24 hours. no likely payout. The horse, unbranded, remained with local officers and was later claimed by Fort personnel.
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Wolcotae
Chester Crain
Crain
Elgin
Donte
Taree
Rber
Sphone
Sheri
Marshall Crawford
Crawford
W. F. Wolcott
Ft. Sill
Anti-Horse Thief Association
Property Insurance Rates Now Available From Wettengel Agency
A local notice states that property insurance rates in Columbia are offered by H. P. Wettengel as agent, with terms matching those of other companies. The message urges customers to secure coverage either on or off the premises.
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Columbia
H. P. Wettengel
Lawton News Briefs Highlight Local Incidents In 1914
County commissioners act on starvation cases found in Lawton while a Texan Oil Co. worker is robbed there. Judge Oscar Simpson spoke to Law and Order League. Brick layer wages rise after April 1 1914. Homer Atcheson injured by a live wire and 13 year old Clyde Wright bruised after a horse accident. Ground Hog social postponed due to revival at the Presbyterian church.
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Lawton
Wilson
Texan Oil, Co
Oscar Simpson
Grady County
Law and Order League
Lafe Owen
Homer Atcheson
Clyde Wright
Christian Church
Presbyterian Church
Robbery at Drug Store Yields Rings and Cash
Thief taps the drug store Thursday night entry and steals $50 in cash two gold rings four small checks and the balance. The thief used a skeleton key and left the safe unlocked. Mr. Hagle can identify the rings and knows check details, aiding suspect identification.
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Hagle
Mr. Hagle
First Sowing Reported Near Town
On Saturday T. O. Miller finished sowing 16 acres of oats for D. BE. McAnaw just west of town. It is the first oat sowing reported this year and the ground is well filled with moisture. Early sowing may prove advantageous.
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T. O. Miller
D. BE. McAnaw
Elgin Methodist Circuit Holds Second Quarterly Meeting
The Elgin Methodist circuit will hold its second quarterly meeting at Beaver Bend on Monday February 9 with District Superintendent Easter preaching on Sunday evening February 8.
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Elgin Methodist Circuit
Beaver Bend
Easter
Face Burned Dee Studgvin in Stove Polish Accident
Dee Studgvin has a swollen burned face after a stove polish accident. The incident left him hardly recognizable and under medical care.
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Dee Studgvin
Warrant Notice for Richards Township Funds
Richards township reports funds on hand to pay all warrants up to No. 72. C. M. Woucort, Treasurer.
Meeting Closes After Special Service in Glencoe
A special meeting at a Methodist church closed Sunday night under Rev. E. H. Shipman and T. A. Wilson of Oklahoma City. Shipman was sent here as a substitute after a plan to hold a meeting at Glencoe, Oklahoma could not proceed. The service lasted about an hour with ungloved activities described as unusual.
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Methodist
E. H. Shipman
T. A. Wilson
Oklahoma City
Revival Opens at Beal Heights Church with J. Ernest Thacker
Evangelist J. Ernest Thacker of Norfolk begins a revival at Beal Heights Presbyterian church in Lawton last Friday evening. Boston musicians Mr. and Mrs. Geo. A. Fisher assist in the work. Thacker is said to preach able, instructive sermons and convicts attendees to hear him.
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J. Ernest Thacker
Norfolk
Beal Heights Presbyterian Church
Lawton
Geo. A. Fisher
Boston
Mass
100 Barrel Well Flow Records in 24 Hours
A well named 100 Barrel Well produced about 45 barrels in 24 hours under test. The entry notes high output and mentions the location JC. Dian 10 is referenced as a measure or tag within the report.
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Oanea, JC. Dian
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Elgin Markets
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Gale
J. E. Weber
Howe
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D. A. Myers
Jerry Ashley
Fleteher
Niout
Pieteher
Oklahom
Bank of Elgin
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