20 May 1914
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Newspaper
Farmers Champion
Location
Elgin, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1914
Page
1
Elgin public schools close Friday with a Tierary program in the auditorium. The literary society presents four one act comedies including Taming A Lion. The year’s work is praised and patrons are urged to attend and support the students.
Rain continues for three days leaving farmers debating crop damage while cotton planting proceeds. Millard Richardson recovering, Lois Bentley injured her foot on a needle and had it removed by Dr. Gamble at Fletcher. Friday and Saturday visits to relatives, measles recovery, and a fishing trip to Big Beaver with Dolph Sperling and the King boys.
Heavy rains began Friday and continued through Saturday and Sunday, with rainfall easing only Sunday morning. The saturated ground delays field work and endangers the early wheat in bloom, while a stretch of dry weather is needed to salvage crop condition.
The firm of Young & Walker has dissolved partnership and the business is now being conducted by G. W. Walker. The stock was invoiced Thursday.
The CHAMPION announces Sandy W. Gregory as a candidate for renomination for County Clerk of Comanche County subject to Democratic voters at the August primary. Gregory, in his first term, seeks a second term, citing economy in deputy hire and reduced supply costs, asking voters to evaluate his record, including low expenses and purchasing role.
Lawton author Chas Ewan has released a 150 page volume titled Success and Failure of a Minister's Son. The book traces his life from humble farm beginnings through varied roles including music teacher salesman inventor clerk collector life insurance agent and political candidate. It presents a life history with successes and failures up to his present time.
A man named Uncle Tom Richardson passed W. E. Murray’s home and spoke to a woman in a truck patch he thought was Mrs Murray. She gave no response, he wondered why, then realized it was an unusual woman, and he told himself it must be so.
In a Friday night high school debate at Lawton the question of abolishing the trusty system in the state penitentiary was decided two to one in favor of Lawton. Judge J. H. Willhite sided with Elgin. the other two judges from Lawton declined to be named, and the chair lacking after the meeting. The Elgin team comprised Wal Wettengel John Stauffer and Scott Walking with age gaps of 14 and 15. Lawton speakers were John Ferrin Ned Shepler and Leroy Armstrong. total speaking time favored Lawton. The officials limited Elgin rebuttal to five minutes, while Lawton faced no limit on closing remarks.
All trains on the Frisco line are back to full operation after a Friday evening restart. The service resumed and is running on schedule with no disruptions reported.
Comanche County officers include County Judge County Attorney County Clerk District Clerk County Treasurer and Sheriff. Elgin Post Office Postmaster At F Bhirk Carrier Route 1. MH Buckley Route 2. RB Lasley Route 8. A J James Substitute Carrier J L Cromer. School District No 16 trustees W F Wolcott Clark R C Choens Treasurer T Ryan Principal H Willhite teachers Cora Ray Mae Carter. M W A Camp No 11840 meets first Saturday. Eastern Star second and fourth Tuesday. Miss Cleo Harney Worthy Matron. Yeoman meets Tuesday night. AF A M meets second and fourth Saturday night.
The paper endorses H P Wattengel for state representative from Cotton and Comanche counties. It outlines his farming Illinois birth, 40 years old, teaching in rural and high schools eight years, normal and college training, Life Teacher’s certificate, past roles as bank cashier and postmaster, residence in Nebraska and Oklahoma, and attendance at sessions of the legislature. The editor cites his platform of morality, economy, efficiency, and tax reduction, noting his long farming interest and public service background.
Rain continues over Stony Point with weeds thriving on farms. Mrs M L Stites is ill with appendicitis. Rev L H Shockley from near Sterling will preach at Stony Point next oriar day slot and Sunday at 11 am. Pearl Fross on Lawton business Monday. T A Marras and Pearl Frossa installing telephones at home. Mrs Purdue and Mrs Fitzgerald shopped in Lawton. Lon Gibson and Marie Morris shopped in Lawton last Wednesday. Ladies Aid at B J Franklin’s reported good time. Wayne Perdue visited Billy and Louis Fitzgerald. Elgin Gospel team postponed due to rain. Rev Clinton A Rock of Amache has regular Wednesday night appointment. Everyone come next Wednesday night. WW Fitz attended his last appointment at Stony Point Sunday night. Ollie Gilliland and Merl Gilliland were Lawton visitors.
A crew of workers proposes tearing away the church facade on the north side near the entrance on the east to begin remodeling. The project aims to update the structure and improve access, with safety and preservation considerations guiding the work.
Injunctions closed two Lawton rooming houses for harboring prostitutes the La Grand and another run by H F Lewis a woman. A big Lawton jubilee and street car service celebration are planned for the first of the month. A revival by Evangelist Buwards of Vernon Texas is in Lawton. The Oklahoma State Medical Association to hold 1916 convention at Medicine Park. Lawton dogs increasing in Happy Hunting Grounds. J W Moffitt of Lawton acquitted at Claremore for killing Lewin at Collinaville. Prof Dickson and wife of Faxon to attend Norman teachers summer term. Derrick man Frank Somers injured his right hand at a Lawton well. A Clark family in destitute condition mother near death. Lawton school board elects teachers. high school instructors’ salaries raised five dollars per month.
The May 3 Grandfield Enterprise lauds Congress member Scott Ferris as chairman of the public lands committee. It notes Tilman County left his district in apportionment and fears Ferris 86, with few younger colleagues, still guides peers and officials including Secretary Lane and President Wilson. It compares his influence to Owens in the Senate and says Oklahoma is fortunate to have two such men in Congress.
Rev E D Jeter pastor of the Baptist church informs readers that the revival meeting at the church will begin on the first Sunday in June, June 7.
Cimerton advertises affordable labor services with reasonable prices for a variety of home and minor commercial jobs. The notice emphasizes value, reliability, and prompt service to meet customers’ project deadlines.
editors casting 25 votes among Democrats and Republicans show Bob Williams leading. RL Williams tops among other Democratic editors on the slate, with John Fields and George Prieatly among supporters. The tally suggests Williams would dominate statewide race as rivals attack him.
A compact notice promoting a subscription offering access to the F Champion publication and the Neal News. It highlights the benefit of receiving current sports coverage and local reporting through a paid subscription.
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