Reward Offered After Bank Robbery Capture
At a Brate Banking Board meeting resolutions promised rewards for anyone aiding in bank robbery arrests. Two armed men robbed Wynona State Bank, a merchant fired, and both robbers were killed by return fire. Deputies and assistants captured the surviving suspects, who pled guilty and received a $100 reward from the bank.
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Brate Banking Board
Banking Board Tn
State Bank of
Wynona
Hominy
Capons and Roosters Sold in Manitou Oklahoma
Geo. Wyatt, an assistant cashier at the Bank of Manitou, caponized 29 Barred Plymouth Rock cockerels last summer weighing about two pounds each. At the time forty cents a pound was a high price. Kept for April 1916 they weighed nine pounds and could fetch 22 cents per pound. The uncapons would have sold at six cents per pound, weighing about six pounds.
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Geo. Wyatt
Bank of
Manitou
J. EB. Pavge
Friscott
A Regular Pourdown Bridges Blown Open by Floods
A heavy downpour yesterday evening lashed the town and drowned many young chickens sheltering indoors. Rain fell heavier to the south east and lighter northwest. Two bridges south of T J Myers place were washed out and the county bridge near A L Bincot’s priser was swept by floodwaters taking off two planks. Much cotton and kafir washed out. planting of ace disrupted.
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T. ‘J. Myers
A. L. Bincot
Selling The Roosters In Hard Times
Farmers around Eigin are selling roosters to prepare for a campaign of infertile exes. Eyes opened to new feed and eggs to sustain prostera. Merchants may refuse to buy fertile eggs, demanding return of goods to feed to the hews. No one will buy rotten produce or ration wees that rot in shipping.
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Eigin
Mud Keeps Hay and Meeker from Beaver Bend Appointment
In rough weather, Hay and Meeker attempted to reach Beaver Bend for a scheduled appointment but could not proceed due to heavy mud. After abandoning the trip, they returned to Rain and reported the detour and delay.
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Meeker
Beaver Bend
Rlain
State Roads in Comanche County Face Narrow Path
State Engineer Danford told Lawton business club he will urge the state highway commission to withdraw approval of all state roads in Comanche County except the Meridian road and a route east and west through Lawton. If adopted, county roads funding and status could revert to near the original condition, with limited prospects for new state roads soon.
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Danford
Business Men's Club
Lawton
Sdahwer Comminston
Comanche County
Meridian Road
State Commission
Thie County
State Commisnion
Fruit Prospects Improve After Freeze Weather
A scrambled report notes April frost damaged most fruits but peaches survived. Strawberries and cherries near market readiness, with others soon to ripen. The writer anticipated peach crops but expresses disappointment as hopes were dashed by timing.
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Pope
Cable Leads Race for Appointment After Exam
Julius Himes achieved the highest grade in the recent examination while Joss Cable earned the second highest. Himes prefers not to pursue the route, opening Cable as the likely candidate.
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Joyoatiter
Julius Himes
Joss Cable
Himes
Cable
Bid Awards For County Road Grading Contract
Submitting bids to grade county roads, J W Dod at Grund Jer township offered 259900 dollars and 1 Walildae bid 600. Mead was awarded the contract as the lowest and best bidder.
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Cvan Ly Gunitites Tonerd
Beeilon
J. W. Dod
Grund Jer
Walildae
Mead
Look Out For Them Lawton Businessmen On June 7 9
A fragment warns neighboring towns of a three day trade excursion by Lawton businessmen starting Wednesday June 7. It urges securing valuables in bank vaults and cleaning shotguns, says some candidates may travel, and invites friendly reception from public. The announcement references June 9 as the excursion ends.
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Lawton
Vanile
Elgin Routes Visitors and Road Notices
Reuben McCourtney from Marlow visited his grandparents CB Walling and wife on route 3 last Wednesday night. Noah Loftia of Viei visits cousin Oto Sime on route 3. Sobetituia Cremer catered the mutch for Joh Goss on route Wonday. Some formers on route 2 harvested wheat, damaged by tension My. Corrier Lasley reports four bridges washed out of his repty by rain Saturday evening.
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Reuben McCourtney
Marlow
Cb, Walling
Noah Loftia
Viei
Oto Sime
Sobetituia Cremer
Joh Goss
Corrier Lasley
Bridger
Building A House Near Brink Man Report
John Cost reports A J dames is constructing a fine elx room house after returning from Brink man. He notes last year Mr Jxees bought and used on all his spocherstts Brown Leghor and a!, which sold at maturity for 23 cents per pound, averaging $1 983 per head. Cost found Coman dounty in the lead on ort ment and said the area looked neat but very poor with dry weather.
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Brinkman
John Cost
J. Dames
Jxees
Cost
Hety
Allen Arrested On Town Charges
A man named Allen was arrested in town after leaving work and taking away tools. The incident occurred at A. A. Williams place and involved a colored individual. Details of the charges were not learned at press time.
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A. A. Williams
Kitchen Cabinet. Content at E. Stone's.
R. A. Harrel receives 129,840 votes while C. E. Sallars gains 195,866 in a highball contest at E. Stone's, reflecting regional electoral activity and local political interest.
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E. Stone
Motgodiet Church Sunday Service Notice
Ee ey Oe a nurs ie every Epworth Langue every Sunday Aid avey two weeks fer pis other on Friday night.
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Epworth Langue
Wet tor ga Bile prinerd at DORAN HN oth
Wet tor ga Bile prinerd at DORAN HN oth.
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Doran
Frisco Bridge Burned Causes Mail Delays
Early Monday morning a bridge on the Frisco line between Tillahoma and Snyder burned, forcing trains to transfer mail at the ruined span. The eastern division redirected traffic, and by Tuesday morning the line was repaired enough to allow limited passage.
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Prise Betwein
Tillahoma
Snyder
Advertised List Post Office 1915 Notice
Public notice lists advertised letters for June 1 1915 at the logging post office. Names include Roger B Moore and Dina In. Call for J P Wervennen postmaster to claim items or for further details.
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Oklo
Roger
Moore
Misa Dina
J. P. Wervennen
Light Prospects Reported From Enid Visit
B West returned Saturday from Enid where he attended the high serious commencement exercise. He says wheat prospects in the northern part of the state are very poor and there are no oats at all. Other crops are not very promising.
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B. West
Enid
Trains Annulled Between Here and Fort Sil
Trains canceled after a freight wreck between here and Fort Sil early this morning. Officials warn of continuing delays and advise passengers to seek alternate routes or check schedules for updated service.
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Here
Ft. Sil
Oklahoma State Pair and Exposition Premium List
The tenth annual Oklahoma State Pair and Exposition runs September 23 to 30. The premium list covers twenty three departments with new features such as a Cotton Show Milk and Cream Show and government dairy displays. Crop rotation and breeding records gain emphasis with prizes in livestock. New clubs join Boys and Girls clubs. Amusement features include horse races football bands a midways show a spectacular Last Days of Pompeii and a large 1000 person pantomime.
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Okleoma
Mobay
Oklahoma City
Government
Rate Dairy Departments
Hoya
Ecorda
Oklahoma
Extra Leaflet Printing for Oklahoma Oration Demand
The article notes that Wolto Wettengel’s oration on Oklahoma has been printed as leaflets due to demand for copies. People wanting free copies to share with friends and relatives may obtain them at Marya.
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Oklahoma
Wolto Wettengel
Marya
Laborers Scarce Halt Printing of Envelopes in Washington
The Elgin postmaster reports a temporary disruption in producing printed envelopes for route 3 return cards and the Washington department cites heavy demand and staff shortages as the cause. The requisition is canceled but officials say the stoppage is temporary and patrons are advised of the situation.
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Elgin
Artment
Washington
Opers
Elgin School Board Rehires Principals and Teachers
The Elgin school board re employed J H Willhite as principal for next year with a $100 salary raise, marking his fourth year in that role. Misa Cora Ray is re employed on the same terms, continuing her tenure. Miss Jeneie Hamilton of near Letitia is hired to teach the grammar grade, joining 12 years of teaching staff.
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Elgin
J. H. Willhite
Misa Cora Ray
Doing Nicely After Operation at Guthrie
Friends report from T. Q. Ropes and wife at Guthrie that she underwent surgery two weeks ago today and is recovering well. They expect to return home in a few days.
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T. Q. Ropes
Guthrie
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Advartiae
Brunskill Elevator
H. G. Smith
Allen Arrested
Eig
Martets
Motgodiet Church
Frisco Bridge
L. C. Coffin
McAlester
McAnaw
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