07 Jul 1915
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Newspaper
Farmers Champion
Location
Elgin, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1915
Page
1
A fragment notes a watch found near Lew Humphries on December 11, 19 late, after being missing for more than 1½ years. Friends sent it to Inet Saturday and praised the owner with gold gift while the finder remarked that the item had been planted somewhere onterie and never expected.
In a small gathering at the church, Rev. Mil es z. es Cid preached on Sunday. It was announced that a visit is planned to El Sanday iy aie 18, igi tre invited ve. Children ae named him fer a visit.
New teaching staff announced including Miss Core Ray as intermediate principal and Miss Mildred Mullin as primary teacher. Statements indicate further hires in the past two years with a primary teacher residing south of Lawton.
Fletcher store sold to F E Paige and moved to Anion. Scott Fors spoke at Fletcher W O W. John Shepler named to state board of education by the governor. A Lawton child bitten by a frothing cat. head sent to Norway for analysis. A W Broyles arrested for alleged assault on Birdie ers. first at Chickasha, last near Chattanooga. Lawton Constitution to build a new one story brick plant west of Midland hotel. Lawton buys a 60 hp six cylinder Oldsmobile for fire department. Wheat from county farm tested 63 pounds per bushel. Two negro women at Lawton fought. each posted $11 cash bond, bonds forfeited for no trial. Preston McGoodwin and family visited Congressman Ferris in Lawton. A girl near Cache, 12, bitten by an 18-rattle rattlesnake while crossing wheat field. girl improving. Municipal court fines in June $673 vs $182 last June, reflecting city changes.
In Medicine Park the 4th saw limited public celebration as residents resumed daily pursuits. Attendees included C. M. rises and son Ryoth, Byron intan Tamiy, J. W. Hansen and wife, Dr. F. Cambie, T. R. Bennett, Ora Putney, Monta Bennett, Cleo Harney, Ruth Ribelin, Edna Puta, Linda Crawford, Jay Nona Hayes, and Frank Wolcott.
The notice outlines pricing for services tied to champion work tasks. It references costs, possibly contracts or bids, and mentions responsible organizations handling the pricing. Details are fragmented but indicate a structured fee schedule and related deadlines.
The Elgin town board met in regular session Monday with all members present. A L Roberta appointed town clerk to fill vacancy. The annual town budget for the coming year was set. The town marshal was instructed to enforce the stock law and collect the dog tax of one dollar for male dogs and two dollars for female dogs. Enforced tax collection aims to curb past disturbances and protect property.
A large attendance at Fletcher Sunday for a singing convention amid steady rain that made roads muddy. Officers elected for the year include Andrew Knowles president J D Davia vice president and Jobin Pedan secretary treasurer. Delegates from Elgin named among attendees include A W Dockum C F Brandon T R Bennett and others. Next quarterly meeting voted for Fairview southeast of here.
W J Blumenshine of route 2 owns a Ford. Ray Chamberlin and W C Holt of route 2 go to Kansas for harvest. Elia Hasenbeck of route 3 visits southern states for six weeks. W J Underwood of route 1 returns from Norman where he worked. Orange Harold and Miss Edna Putnay of route 3 attend Woodmen celebration in Fletcher. Carrier Cost and family depart for Brinkman. substitute Cremer carries route 3 in his absence. D Jones leaves Dallas and south points after working for Harry Cremer. Mrs Molthan of route 1 is sick this week. L D Fite works for R C Baker on route 2. J F King of route 2 buys a new Ford. Maud Myers family of route 2 attend Medicine Park celebration. A W Dockum of route 1 leaves for Lawton and Walters on business.
A gentle rain fell Saturday with farmers busy in fields. Nat Miller and family visited G. W. Wade and family on Sunday. Will McGuire was ill last week. Mr. Mohme died Saturday evening after months of illness. T. P. Cannon and wife enjoyed Sunday evening with her parents.
oe G W Wade and wife W W Watkins spent days with daughter Mrs Ray Shoickley. Allen Gregory and wife and Cak Stevens joined A T Gregory for ice cream and lemonade. Lon Crain and family enjoyed a Fourth trip on the mountains. Wheat and oats near harvest face rain delays and possible grain loss. Thresher activity delayed by wet fields and storms. Swing's family visited A T Skroyer's and later explored Scene Park with a big time.
Advertisements and society notes from Cuan Stony Point District 124 record Henry Miller and family visiting Mrs. Miller's sister Mrs. C E Gibson in Lawton. Multiple residents travel for visits and business, with updates on Gibson family departures, Miss Rosie Winn, and Stella Harney hired to teach at Stony Point next term.
J L Tullis and C E Miller take duties at the Apache Review with Tullis as editor and Miller, from Fletcher Times, joining to oversee publishing and management. Miller will not reside in Apache but will handle Comanche county publishing duties, as part of a deal with Mr Rapes.
Saturday marked a main day of a three day celebration at Ir with many attendees including C. M. Wolcott and family John Cost and family F. Gamble and family Mrs Guada Bye Ruth Ribelin and Crawford Junior Hagle Geo West Owen Grear Buckley and Wendell among others
Voters over 21 at the Methodist church will select a lay delegate for the annual conference to be held in Tulsa this fall. Mrs Alma Howe and Mrs Teaste Fitegerald are tellers and H H Wettengel is judge of election at Bigin.
readable fragments suggest a local news item involving a person or action with dates or places unreadable in the OCR sample.
A garbled local item notes residents planning a cleanup or event in a Western district. It mentions Woodward and development efforts and a city meeting where about 1,000 people are involved. The fragment references alleged law violations and a city democracy context with poll-related aspects.
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