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Newspaper
Farmers Champion
Location
Elgin, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1915
Page
1
The Elgin Hotel shows a general upturn in prosperity as harvest season boosts activity. Mrs E D A and an assistant are kept busy tending customers while prices for most articles rise and meals are in high demand.
On a Sunday a postal card arrived at the Elgin post office. It was addressed to the postmaster con canine the message urged mail to be sent to Cement, Oklahoma. No name was signed. The writer promised compliance if the name was provided.
A ball game was scheduled for Saturday afternoon with two focal teams. The visitors appeared while James Sawyers pitched for one side and Arthur Roberts pitched for the other, but the game did not proceed.
Elgin reports limited housing for newcomers as most houses are occupied or spoken for. About 16 more families beyond eight present are expected in two months, with 24 plus lots sold to adjoining neighbors. Town officers have graded streets and blocked cross-traffic to curb lot damage and encourage orderly development.
The Star class of the Methodist church held a social at Miss Dott Wolcott’s home Friday evening. It drew a good crowd and refreshments of cream and cake were served. The notice mentions Champion ads pay beat.
Local residents report route changes out of Elgin and Fletcher starting August 2 with some service changes. People visit relatives in Lawton and Chickasha, a horse is killed, and a large wheat shipment heads to Lawton. Exporters refuse bids as tensions affect American commerce. farmers urged to hold wheat.
The Mt Scott notes report Friday night rain boosting crops and ready wheat. Local families, including McGuire and Cannon, visit relatives while others attend church events and social gatherings. Preaching planned at Stony Point on the 8th Sunday.
Monday evening E. West sold the meat shop to J. P. Kennemur who opened for business Tuesday morning in the same stand. West continues in the ice business. The ice box changed hands several times through local firms ending with J. P. Kennemur.
On July 1 several Elgin families will move up to new residences to make room for others. J. P. Kennemar transitions from pane to a residence. W. Brunskill moves from the Kennemur property to a house purchased from J. M. yet. Sawyers moved and sold into an adjacent dwelling near Mra Atehley. Cremer is mentioned in the record.
A garbled line notes F. Gamble involved with a Ford car or maker in law, mentioning a new Fort car. Readable fragments suggest a local notes item about an individual tied to automobile manufacturing or trade, but details are unclear.
List of unclaimed mail dated July 1 1915 in Elgin Oklahoma includes Miss Mable Boone Will Johnston Mr Anna Barly. Postmaster WerTeNcEL notes in calling for the above please en y Advertised.
J P Ballou bought a new hay baler and plans to start baleing hay and straw. Rainy days Sunday and Tuesday delayed him, but he expects dry weather ahead to do steady business.
A local cattle deal centers on Clyde Merryman offering cows mostly with calves at about 100 per head, or a similar price, as buyers evaluate the herd and terms. The item notes the average value and potential condition of cattle, with emphasis on calves and per head pricing.
The Elgin Oklahoma post office plans to resume Sunday and holiday opening for one hour after the arrival of mail Tra il No 9 west bound due at 12 35 pm the change prompted by a prior complaint. First Assistant Dania C Roper says patrons may arrange after advising distant residents to suit the service The general delivery remains open only once after the afternoon mail and not past 6 pm The notice includes a civic message urging residents to improve their town and community efforts.
A male quartet announces a tonight performance with songs in a light program for the people free of charge. Three singers recently performed at nearby venues and promise enjoyable music for all attendees.
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