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24 Jun 1914
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Farmers Champion in Elgin, Oklahoma
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Newspaper
Farmers Champion
Location
Elgin, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1914
Page
1
Geronimo Postmaster Appointed From Civil Service Exam
Mrs. A. Q. Dickson, a Geronimo teacher, was appointed postmaster after passing the March 18 civil service exam. She began duties last week, with her husband serving as deputy postmaster after also taking the exam. The department took about two months to finalize the appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Q. Dickson
Geronimo
Dickson
Emancipation Proclamation Anniversary Observed
On June 19 1863 President Lincoln issued the emancipation proclamation freeing all enslaved people in the United States. Last Friday Lawtenne folks marked the 51st anniversary with a scenic celebration near Ft Sill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
United States
Ft Sill
Marriage License Issued in Lawton for Clayton Parsons Pair
On Monday a marriage license was issued at Lawton to Chas. Clayton of Cleburne Texas and Miss Jennie Myrtle Parsons who keeps her mail at Elgin. Judge Halin performed the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton
Chas. Clayton
Cleburne
Texas
Jennie Myrtle Parsons
Elgin
Halin
Higgins and Hagle Families Welcome Newborn Sons
A 9-pound son was born last week to Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Higgins. Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Hagle welcomed a new son who arrived Saturday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Higgins
H. H. Hagle
Whalin Named For County Judge Nomination
The Champion announces County Judge H N Whalin as a candidate for renomination in the Democratic primary on August 4. In his 18 months in office he has cut costs, improved juror handling, cleared backlogs, and safeguarded minor and orphan interests with integrity and fairness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. N. Whalin
Whalin
Chai
Reverend Spicer resigns to pursue missions in Oklahoma City
The Rev A R Spicer pastor of the Christian church in Lawton resigns effective Aug 31 to enter missionary work with headquarters in Oklahoma City. Lawton plans a grand celebration on opening day Aug 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Spicer
The
Christian Church
Lawton
Oklahoma City
Billy Kennard
Congress
Funes
Langford
Wichita Falls
Tex
Missouri
John T. Butler
Ft. Sill
Black Miller Lumber Co
J. W. Wolverton Hardware Co
Rir
Wolcott Family Notes Ills and Surgery in Lawton
Sick list reports Fay Wolcott undergoing appendicitis surgery in Lawton with Dr Hila Meyer and W F Wolcott present. Ruel Wolcott, son of C M Wolcott, serious with spinal meningitis after sudden illness. Earl Wolcott, BE R Wolcott’s boy, also ill. others improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Wolcott
Hilameyer
Fay Wolcott
Lawton
Mr. Wolcott
Ruel Wolcott
C. M. Wolcott
Myers
Earl
BE. R. Wolcott
Vaughn Acquires Elgin Hoffer Hardware Store
Byron Vaughn bought a controlling stake in Hoffer Hardware in Elgin Oklahoma last week. The purchase expands Vaughn Hardware Co to include stores in this city Lindsay and Maysville, making four total. The community praises Mr Vaughn and his family as they prepare to relocate and continue growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron Vaughn
the Hoffer Hardware
Elgin
Okla
Vaughn | Hardware Co
Lindsay
Maysville
Vaughn
Pauls Valley
Investigation confirms A. J. James as carrier for Elgin Route 3
A report on a prior inquiry into the appointment of A. J. James as carrier on Elgin Route 3 concludes he is entitled to the position and no change will be made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Service
A. J. James
Carrier
Elgin
Bank of Elgin Statement Shows Improved Condition
In this issue the Bank of Elgin presents a statement under call of June 16 1014 showing improved condition over prior report though no transitory movement occurs at this time of year. The testile tests and run payment rediscounts indicate no money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of Elgin
Willhite letter from Norman outlines summer study plan
J H Willhite at the state university in Norman sends a note describing being in the collar again as a school boy and planning summer work in Spanish public speaking high school education and athletics. He notes early classes from seven to noon with return at three and time for tennis gym activities and study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Willhite
State University At
Norman
Aya
Latics
Skilled Workman Locates in Elgin OK Painter and Varnisher
T. E. Bills of Chicago, with twenty years in painting and varnishing, has located in Elgin Oklahoma. The article urges residents to patronize him to keep skilled labor local rather than sending work elsewhere for inferior quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
T. E. Bills
Chicago
Oklahoma
Jail Empty in Comanche County Tally
Comanche County reports an empty jail last Friday with one inmate from Cotton County, which has not yet built a jail. The count reflects ongoing changes in local detention facilities and cross-county inmate transfers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Cotton County
Unclear Text Fragment Chronicles Local Notes
Fragmentary OCR note records a dated Sunday event with schools and temps described in garbled form, mentioning Burns and Halen, and a plan for a service or meeting. No clear people, places, organizations, dates, or outcomes are deducible from readable text.
School at District No. 18 Closes With Teacher and Parents Honor
District No. 18 closed its session on Friday with Miss Ella Hasenbeck as teacher. In honor of the event the teacher and parents held a gathering on Cache Creek. The regular term ended a month ago but was extended one more month, despite warm weather 18 were in attendance during the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dist. No. 18
Ella Hasenbeck
Cache Creek
Fourth of July Celebration Planned at Indiahoma
Rev W P Roberts now pastor of the Methodist church at Indiahoma says the town will celebrate the fourth of July this year and invites everyone to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Roberts
Methodist Church At
Indiahoma
Also Mentioned on This Page
G. W. Walker
John F. Thomas
L. H. Hillmeyer
Elgin Hotel
D. A. Myers
Jerry Ashley
Fletcher Hotel
Fletcher
H. P. Wettengel
Elgin, Practical Painter
P. M
Elgin Farmers' Champion
Comanche and
Cotton Counties
Comanche
Cotten
H.N., Whalin
County News
Vaughn Hardware Co.’ OF Elgin
Renin
Burns
Hielo
Halen
el Erie
Brunskill
H. G. Smith
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