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Farmers Champion

Location

Elgin, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1914

Page

4

Farmers' Champion Adverting Rate Displayed Wide

Fragmentary notice notes advertising rates and placement details for Farmers' Champion publication. No clear figures or dates readable but implies regional pricing for advertisements.

Swat the Weeds and Voters Call for Intelligent Choice

Community notice urges voters to study candidates before the August 4 election. References a Lawton speech by Hon. KE Hill, a Pittsburg county prohibitionist candidate for attorney general, and notes concerns about public health and eggs. Mentions drowning at Hyle's Hole and other local anecdotes.

Lawton Hill Pittsburg

County Candidates Named for Democratic Primary

The Farmers' Champion lists candidates for county offices subject to the August Democratic primary. For Representative the nominees are Comanche and Cotton H P Wettengel. For County Judge R J Ray and Hn Whalin. For Court Clerk R B Compton and H N Pope.

Farmers’ Champion H. P. Wettengel R. J. Ray HN. Whalin R. B. Compton H. N. Pope

Bank Statement Shows 1914 Financials for Comanche Bank

Oklahoma State bank report for Comanche County shows totals of 26 780 03 with deposits 20 028 74 and time certificates. W W Brunskill president swears the figures true before notary H P Wettengel on June 23 1914 with Brunskill and Brunskill as directors.

Icashier State of Oklahoma Comanche W. W. Brunskill H. P. Wettengel B. M. Brunskill

Singers Prep for Mistletoe Sunday Chorus

Singing at the Methodist church Tuesday evening to practice for Mistletoe Sunday on July 6. Additional practices are planned next Tuesday evening and all are invited to join so a full chorus can be represented. Songs No 5 27 45 66 and 66 from Sacred Praise book are used at both churches.

Methodist Church Mistletoe

Taken Up Notice for Poland China Pig Near Section 84

Taken up by me on the 5th east of Section 84 township 4 North range west on Saturday. Poland China hog weighed about 250 pounds with left ear partly removed. Owner can reclaim by proving property and paying damages and notice to Mrs. Anna Reich.

Poland China Anna Reich

Missives From Mistletoe News Recap

Local notes report no rain yet and many on the sick list. Grandpa and Grandma Richardson visited Millard's home last Sunday. Charley Sperling and wife had dinner at the Montgomery home. Ernest Montgomery returned from the hospital and can sit up but cannot work. Relatives and friends gathered at Will Bentley's home last Sunday afternoon.

Grandpa Grandma Richardson Millard Charley Sperling Montgomery Ernest Montgomery Shome Will Bentley

Local News Briefs From Lawton and Surrounding Areas

Ed Sanders and R. J. Clark visited Lawton on Friday while P. R. Bennett of Anadarxo i stayed over Sunday. Mrs. W. J. Greer and J. P. Kennemar with spouse visited Fletcher and Lawton respectively last week. H. P. Wettenger returned from trips to Hu sen and Geronimo and offers insurance, loans, real estate, silos, and notary services. Dr. D. A. Myers of Lawton was here for professional business on Sunday and Monday. See Vaughn Hdme Co Elgin for bug–ree? idwe and bogies at right prices.

D. A. Myers Lawton Vaughn Hdme. Co Elgin, Adv

Local News and Notices From Fletcher Area

Individuals travel for business and visits to Fletcher Lawton and Elgin with notes on sales and exchanges. Early 1900s style notices include a for sale good cow and bull and a trade offer bogey for a top, plus teaching appointments and a belt offer for orders before July 4.

North Elgin G. M.jean

AS OTHERS SEE US IN ELGIN POLITICS

H P Wettengel editor of the Champion at Elgin is the only candidate for the legislature the Frederick Enterprise notes. He has taught school, run a business, attended the University of Illinois, and is active in church work aiming to improve Elgin morally. He has supported every Democratic nominee since 1896.

Oklahoma H. P. Wettengel Champion Elgin Wettensel Kulgin University of Ilinois Wettengel Bryan Parker Frederick Enterprise

Singing convention and fraternal events across towns

Autumn dates list singing convention at Mindetae on Sunday July 6 and Singing Association at Hulen. Nearby notes include Sunday July 1 W O W celebration in Chatta nooga, Woodmen of the World encampment July 15 to 17 at Faxon, Opening Day celebration in Lawton on August 6, and late September events in Omaha City through October 8. Sea references appear fragmentary.

Mindetae Singing Association Hulen Chattanooga Woodmen of the World Faxon Lawton Chianoere Oma City Sea

Community notes on church, visits, and singing practice

A church crowd enjoyed Sunday school and singing last week. Tom Sperling and his wife had dinner at the McCraw home. A singing practice is urged at the schoolhouse Thursday night. Carter and Charley Sperling visited Lawton Saturday. Rev. Jeter was absent from church. Mrs. M O Townley returned home to the wood reserve. Florence Sheetz is home for a few days.

Tom Sperling McCraw Doe Carter Charley Sperrling Lawton Jeter M. O. Townley Wood Reserve Florence Sheetz Mistlmtor

News Notes and Advertisements From Elgin Area

Miss Albertine Peterson of Chicago visits sister Mrs Dillberg. Advertise in the Champion and subscribe for Farmers Champion. T H Spooner of Verden visits G W Walker partner in Verden store. For sale garden beets 90 cents per bushel. W G Sorrels near Elgin. Miss Crawford and Miss West return to Lawton to resume work at the institute. Rev DL Hinckley attends Summer School of Theology in Guthrie. Judge H N Whalin of Lawton visits friends. For sale Alfalfa day near Elgin phone 54 Red Line Apache. Chas D Campbell.

DL. Hinckley Guthrie Summer School of Theology Elgin Chas D. Campbell

Elgin Methodist Circuit Preaching Schedule Noted

The Elgin Methodist Circuit announces preaching by Rev D L Hinckley at various appointments on listed Sundays and hours. Attendance details mention Beaver Bend Sterling Elgin Dan Henry Ephraim J N Richie and others at a socialist debate in Lawton. George Fisher and family have left for Oklahoma City. A lost blue coat is reported with reward offered.

D. L. Hinckley Elgin Methodist Circuit Beaver Bend Sterlite Elgin Dan Henry E. D. Thurman John Davidson Richard, Ephraim J. N. Richie Lawton

Shipping Second Load Near Elgin Promotes School Book Campaign

Ziegler Bros near Mt View school house southeast of Elgin shipped a jar of hers to Oklahoma City this Tuesday. It is the second such load this year from their own raising with corn sales and about 260 hogs on hand, 800 bushels of corn and 500 bushels of kafir. Mr Wilson pledged before but will not now, resisting obligations to any bilietd al of corporation. Opponents cite book trust influence to dismiss his position. Wilton advocates open public questions and school fund revenue growth.

Ziegler Bros Mt. View School House Elgin Oklahoma City Otler Wilson Bilietdal Trusta Jbook Wilton Ayx School Land Commission Mtr Wildoo State Board of Education Binte Teet Book Commission HR. H. Witton

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