19 May 1915
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Newspaper
Farmers Champion
Location
Elgin, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1915
Page
1
Teachers and pupils of Elgin schools organized a Saturday outing drawing a large group of patrons. The day featured picnicking sports and swimming with two minor cramps among Ernest Kitamilier and Buel Wolcott. Conveyance was provided to most children aboard two large land vehicles.
In a fast 880 yard race and a pivotal relay, Elgin runners led by Fletcher outpaced rivals. Scott Walling chased the leaders with a steady effort as Elgin forged a strong relay split between teammates Fieteher and Elgin, while others trailed.
Fat stock is scarce around Elgin making full carloads difficult. To move the supply a mixed car of cattle and hogs was shipped to Oklahoma City on Tuesday by Ryan & Wolcott.
The Winners, The class contests for prizes offered by H. P. Wettengel superintendent of the Methodist Sunday school, were decided last Sunday. The Star class taught by J. W H. Willhite wins for largest membership and the Gleamers taught by Mrs. Alvia Howe wins for best attendance average. There are 20 in the Gleamers and about 25 in the Star class. One of them will receive ten cents worth of candy next Sunday after the preaching service.
Mrs. G. H. Ecclesfield and her youngest child fell sick after meals, diagnosed as stomaine poisoning likely from canned meat. Other family members showed symptoms, but one child who refused the meat remained unaffected.
The social hosted by the ladies of St Anthony's Church on Wednesday evening May 12 proved successful both socially and financially. Sterling and Cement groups were well represented. After games, refreshments were served and guests departed, praising the Elgin Indies as royal entertainers. The Champion 3 months 25e.
The piece notes James Hagle earning a silver medal for the high jump from Prof. Hayes of Fletcher, with Elgin winning both athletics and intellectual contests. It mentions Elgin’s large crowd, Ernest Kite miller’s running, a near-winning run by James Linigle, and Judge Sutton’s hat salute as Scott Walling near the 880 finish.
The school east of Ijrin taught by Mrs Harry Cremer will close Friday and pupils and patrons will hold a picnic in the grove near Ed Newcomt. Plenty of tables will be ready for a grand wood time. All are invited to attend.
On June 1 changes will occur in the management of the Bank of Elgin. W W Brunskill plans a summer rest due to poor health and will likely spend time at Medicine Park. A L Rubrets from Bank of Cache will lead the Elgin operation, while C E Price takes Roberts' Cache duties.
The Methodist church ladies will serve cream and cake for ten cents on the lawn at the home of Mrs. H. J. Willhire on Saturday evening of this week. A proud time is expected and everybody is invited.
Shay Hont and others on route 1 to Lawton conduct business trips. Route 3 spokesman notes wheat in fine condition while a severe hailstorm hits routes 1 and 2. A pupil school on route 1 closes Friday. deliveries, missing mail and late train influence Lawton newspaper arrivals.
A newly completed 20 page directory for the bi vin Purinera Telephone Co lists vendor ads and the names of 48 individuals including Aime and RoCielies. The directory maps busipem lines for a town and features ads from five persons selling food items from chickens to shave offerings, reflecting operational interest in the line.
A rider found a mule left along the road west of town and the animal was found in bad condition. The mule was killed and buried after efforts to aid it. Mr Walker sent ten dollars to cover the burial costs and to show he intended to do right by the situation.
G M Wolcott of Oklahoma City reported to T Ryan that the three year old steer he shipped weighed 1380 pounds and sold for 4.85 per hundred pounds, bringing a total of 116.23 at the stock yards.
Mrs Geo Fuson suffered two broken ribs and bruises when a wagon jolted on a bridge five miles north of Geronimo while moving from a farm near there to a farm near Apache. She was carried to her sister Mrs James Gibson’s home east of town with husband and child.
Weather Bureau forecast for Louisiana Arkansas Oklahoma and Texas calls for a week of generally fair conditions. Cooler Thursday followed by rising temperatures Friday or Saturday and then moderate temperatures thereafter.
A letter from Guthrie Oklahoma dated May 14 1915 encloses one dollar for a subscription to the Champion. The writer A Walcott signs as advertiser and praises the paper as the best Elgin ever had.
The Elgin school year closed with a literary program Friday night. Despite limited prep time for the county contest, the event pleased attendees and showcased capable singing by several girls. Certificates for perfect attendance were awarded to Horatmann Wiggins Abbott Choens.
Rev. A. Peyton of Chickasha preached a good sermon to a fair sized congregation at the Baptist church here Thursday evening. He will return to preach Sunday morning and evening June 6 and on Saturday night before. His topic is The Ability of Christ to Save. All are invited to attend.
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