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Newspaper

Farmers Champion

Location

Elgin, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1914

Page

4

AS OTHERS SEE US H P Wettengel runs for state legislature

The Chamion editor H P Wettengel of Elvin is the only local candidate for the legislature known to the Enterprise He runs a strong paper in a small town and has a varied background as a rural teacher high school head and businessman He supported Democratic nominees from Bryan through Parker in 1904 and remains active in his church and civic efforts

Oklahoma H. P. Wettenel Elvin Wettengel Ligio University of Ilinois Elgin Bryan Parker Frederick Enterprise

Elgin Oklahoma Notice on Republican Paper and Woman Suffrage

A damaged 1900s notice discusses a republican paper backing a Democratic candidate. It notes female suffrage history in Illinois and a Supreme Court decision affecting liquor interests, implying editor influence and public reaction. Names, dates, and exact details are obscured by the fragment.

Ilinois Supreme Court

Stack The Grain and Protect Wheat From Rain Loss

Farmers urged to stock grain after cutting to shield against rain damage. Delaying threshing risks weather harm, reducing bushel value. stacking costs less than prolonged shock storage. A threshing unit can handle only parts of the crop, so immediate stocking and early disking aid summer plowing and soil readiness.

Oklahoma Thia

Local Sheriff Candidate Recalls 3 Votes Cast

A Texas county resident who once ran for sheriff recounts promises of support in a precinct that yielded only three votes. After meeting voters he learned some claimed to support him while others lied, and a man he helped once swore his party voted for him, leading to confusion over who was truthful.

Texas

Fe It A Boost a Peculiar Incident

A brief item notes an unusual event described as a boost or odd occurrence, with limited readable context and no clear names or places available. The fragment suggests curiosity about a favorable or curious development but provides few verifiable details.

Billups Candidacy Lit by Oklahoma Prohibition Figure

Richard A. Billups of Cordell, author of Oklahoma's prohibition law, is a candidate for lieutenant governor and warrants consideration. Reports indicate Congress will adjourn mid July, giving candidates time to campaign before the primaries.

Richard A. Billups Cordell Oklahoma Congress

Laws, Niagara Falls rally cry echoing Huerta call

A Lawton speaker quips money talks but only says goodbye. The Niagara Falls crowd chants Huerta must go as a clear battle cry. The remark frames a political mood and local tensions amid a broader protest momentum.

Lawton Huerta Niagara Falls

Singing and fraternal events scheduled in July regionwide

Dates announce a singing convention at Mistletoe on Sunday July 6 and Singing Association gathering at Hulen on Sunday July 12. The W O W encampment in Chatta nooga runs July 22 to 24, with Woodmen of the World camp in Faxon July 15 to 17.

Mistletoe Singing Association Hulen Chattanooga Woodmen of the World Faxon

Farmers' Champion Names Tienan Candidates for County Office

The Farmers' Champion announces Tienan candidates for county offices subject to August primary. County Judge R. J. Ray is named. Voters are urged to announce candidacy in the Paratens' Campaign. Wednesday Elgin Markets.

Farmers’ Champion

Elgin Methodist circuit preacher schedule posted

Rev 11 Hinckley will preach at Beaver Bend Sterling Elgin and other appointments this Sunday morning and afternoon hours listed. Please pay your subscription at once.

Hinckley Elgin

Directory of Elgin County Officials and Societies

A fragmented directory lists Elgin and Comanche county officials including County Judge, County Attorney, Sheriff, County Clerk, Treasurer, Superintendent, and County Commissioners. It also names Elgin city officers, post office staff, school district teachers, Masonic and Eastern Star officers, Yeomen, and the Elgin Gospel Team with several local positions and meeting times.

D. I Johnson Comanche Whatin Orr Chirk Gregory Imerriet Compton Ah Te Porter! Co Bire Dunnett Crosby Shyriff Visecerenes W Shyriff Visecerenes W. BL Nix. Rog of Deeds, .Misa Charla Critehor N. Pope A. Joyner Bhirk Ed Hi Abbout Trepaurer Walker Marshal HL Crawford Pruttonn Elgin TF Bhirk Cartier Me Buckley Carrion K. B. Lawley James L. Cromer T. Ryan Coeceoadl Willhite Cora Ray Misa Mae Carter Long Es Het RC. Choens PL Brown Eastern Star Mise Cleo Harney L. C. Collin Yeoman C. F. Brandon Forejman Mary Putney AF AA

Local News Items Powe and Nearby Visits

A series of brief notices from Elgin area honors visitors and travels. Names include H G Smith, Joan Hansen, E Weber, Don Brunskill, H P Wettenger, George Jones, Minnie Sawyers, Mrs G W Wade, Robert McCalmant, R H Fox, Mrs S M Davis, L C Coffin, W W Brunskill, J H Willhite, Florence Young, and L C Coffin. Activities cover visits to Fletcher Lawton Norman Elgin Glenwood, school trips, caucus attendance, and a funeral. Also noted are farm and sale ads plus a lodging recommendation in Lawton.

Local Visitors and Travelers Stop In Town

J. W. Kidd of Lawton was a baller here Monday, E. W. Dilling of Fletcher was a caller here Tuesday, R. M. Young went to Okeene this week on business, Orson Bailey of near Sterling was a caller here Tuesday. Mrs. Alice Wolcott went to Lawton Tuesday on business. HP. Wettengel returned Monday from a trip to Cache. By ordering a two or three piece suit before July 4 you get a free monogram leather belt from L. C. Coffin.

Orson Bailey Near Sterling Alice Wolcott Lawton L. C. Coffin

Villa Resigns and Plans Move Against Carranza

General Villa has sent his resignation to General Carranza, head of the constitutionalists in Mexico, and the belief is that he will begin a rebellion. This could lead to a three cornered fight as tensions rise.

Missives From Mistletoe District Notes

Local corn is laid by and oats and wheat are being cut. Several residents recover from illness and attend church. visits among Sperling, King, Richardson, Worsham and Townley households. crops need rain as tasseling begins.

Henry Sperling Rush Springs Tom Sperling Millard Richardson Elgin Cland Myers Gailen Worsham Dolph Sperling Maud Beker Ruth King Charley Sperling Will Rentie

Boy Nearly Burns Amid Gasoline Fire At Ant Den

A seven year old, Garrett Ford, was nearly burned to death Tuesday evening at Lawton while attempting to burn out an ant den with gasoline. He escaped serious injury after being found and treated.

Garrett Ford Lawton Trey

Fragmentary local market note on prices and shoe fittings

A damaged OCR fragment notes price bias in a local market and shoe fittings in town. It mentions rates, shoes, fitting, and a short implication of customer interest but lacks clear names or dates.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mareh Smae A.p.harney West Sound J.C. Dias Optomet Scott Ferris J. P. Wettengel R. J. Ray Riley Hepley Ike Summers Pike Pierce John H. Edwards Frank Hall T. Brork J. B. Compton HN. Pope Charla Critcher Sandy W. Gregory J. A. Collier Fletcher J. #. WILLIAMS Sterling W. O. Weaver Elgin Markets Elgin Methodist Circuit I M. Young, M. Wolvatt Powe H. G. Smith Joan Hansen E. Weber Chickasha Mendy Don Brunskill H. P. Wettenger George Jones Minnie Sawyers Jane Robert McCalmant R. H. Fox Law and Order League May Glenwood Colo Orange Putney Oklahoma City Byron Vaughn Pauls Valley J. H. Willhite Norman The State University Misa Florence Young Ft Cobb R. M. Young W.W. Brunskill H. W. Hanna John Montgomery Ernest C. M. Stotts Geo. Kitamiller D. Ave J.P. Kennemar Chas. D. Campbell G. E. Cook Geo. Kitsmiller Lamar R. R. Rr E. Stone J. W. Kidd E. W. Dilling Okeene Villa Drayman John Fitzgerald
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