School Notes and Growing Enrollment at Local School
The school notes report enrollment rising to 57 with hope to reach 100.7. New entrants include Archie Hayle Estelle Humphries Grace Humphries Merl Strother Marvin Murray Arthur Murray Waldo Wettengel Elbert Cline Karl Weber. Intermediates show perfect attendance while other rooms improve. students anticipate basketball gear and games as the circus arrives Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archie Hayle
Estelle
Grace Humphries
Merl Strother
Marvin
Arthur Murray
Myr
Waldo Wettengel
Elbert Cline
Karl Weber
Lawton News Briefs Highlight Local Events and Anecdotes
Congressman Scott Ferris returns home to Lawton from Washington. The Lawton High School Lyceum opens October 20. County clerk Sandy W. Gregory was summoned to Missouri by his ill father. Septembers saw only a few deaths and reports to the county health commissioner. The Attic Anti Horse Thief association met in Teeveton with next year’s venue chosen. County Judge Whalin performed nine months of 1918 marriages at $8 per couple, funds given to the county. Stock pens east of Rock Island and south of Frisco tracks at Lawton fatten cattle. Senator J Elmer Thomas named as delegate to the National Conservation Congress in Washington, November 18–20. D W Boyer bought Colton County Abstract Co. business at Walters for 6500, plans to move Jan. J A C Boren, near Lawton, lost a finger to snake bite August 5, amputation saved his life. Geronimo school district split vote on division 21 yes 42 no. district not yet split. Lawton switcher Pinley Osbourne injured in a derailment near Lawton with a broken rib.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Ferris
Lawton
Washington
Whalin
Rock Island
Dnd
J. Elmer Thomas
Gay, Cruce
National Conservation Congress
Washington, D. C
D. W. Boyer
Colton County Abstract, Co
Walters
J. Roy Williams
H. J. Cassin
J. A.C. Boren
Tia
Grand Jury Probes Anadarke Former Mayor Pain
In Lawton last week a resident of Anadarke said the Caddo county grand jury is investigating former Mayor Pain of Anadarke. Two grand juries met since Pain returned home, but no complaint was filed until the third jury in session. Western Oklahoma recalls his exit for parts Unknown and the creditors he left, with hope he may repay if possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton
Anadarke
Grant
Caddo
Stuck In Mud Delays Elgin Morning Train
J. D. Davis and Jos. Kitchen of Sterling rushed to catch the east bound passenger at Elgin but found it had gone. Davis recounted getting stuck in a mud hole en route from Sterling and needing a team to pull the car free, with the vehicle later stopping on a high center and taking ten minutes to move again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Davis
Jos. Kitchen
Sterling
Elgin
Mr. Davis
Figure disputed on opening of reservation debate
On Tuesday Dra, Pe Gamble and H P Wertenkvelelle discussed Colonel Adama at Fs. They would consider whether to recommend opening the action of the reservation with newer Bile and a war dept plan. The legal team to review a two strip layout and possible gun considerations were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dra
Pe Gamble
H. P. Wertenkvelelle
Adama
Sidy
Fenine
Pirines
Gunsider
Tion
Railroad Crossing Proposal Near Depot Sparks Local Action
Rail users urge Prises Railroad to install a grade crossing at the Mathetrey street approach to the depot. The blocked crossing forces many travelers to detour one extra block west. Community presses for immediate construction to ease traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tromote
Delegates named for Oklahoma Conference in Enid
O H Putney has been appointed as lay delegate from the Canadian Methodist church to attend the annual Oklahoma conference in Enid on Wednesday October 15. C Winn is appointed at Sterling and John Garwood from Lis Beaver Bend church.
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O. H. Putney
Asay
Tigin Methodist Church
Oklahoma
Enid
C. Winn
Sterling
John Garwood
Lis Beaver Bend
Quinette Lost Case Against Pullman Co In Fort Sill Suit
A Federal Court jury in Lawton sided with the Pullman Company in a suit filed by J P Quinnette who claimed damages after being injured stepping from a train at Fort Sill. The verdict found no liability against the railroad entrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton
Pullman Co
J.P. Quinnnette
Ft. Sill
Soldiers Return From Muskogee Trip At Stator Fair
Soldiers from Ft. Sill Thunder marched through Elein on their weekend return from Muskogee where they performed at the new Stator Fair after playing in Oklahoma City.
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Ft. Sill
Elein
Muskogee
Oklaioma City
School Troubles Roil West Oklahoma District Meeting
Patrons in a school district seven miles west of Lawton confronted County Attorney Orr and Superintendent Crosby after a meeting in which three attendees who had not long resided in Oklahoma voted. The board set a seven month term from Nov 1 with one teacher, then added two teachers starting Dec 1 and Jan 1. A petition for a longer term followed, but the attorney advised against challenging votes and urged local decision on term length and staffing. Multiple local notes follow about residents and school activities.
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Lawton
Orr
Onanty
Crosby
Patrona
Cour
Work Completed at Beaver Bend Baptism and Admission
A report notes Tey W. PL Roberts traveled from Lowton Priesday evening to attend a religious service in Beaver Bend. He preached three terms, baptized four by tin remot, and received six into the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts
Lowton
Bite
Anual Pouferendi
Beaver Bend
Comanche Iseand Art Exhibit Winners Crowned
At the Michater fair Patra and Walothiy Gourity led the art and culture exhibits with Patra taking first prize and Comerele finishing second in the competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walothiy Gourity
Prin
Comerele
Begins Singing Class With About Fifty Attendees
About fifty people of different ages gathered Friday evening to form a singing class in Ble gin. Eighteen orders were placed for new books expected to arrive for the first lesson. Extra books were ordered to accommodate absentees. The class aims to help children and others learn to sing with dedicated practice and lessons.
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Organi
Blegin
Chivven
San Antonio Winter Plans for Antonia Family
Teo Sen Antonio Mew TR Lasley and son Willie will spend the winter in San Antonio Texas for health reasons. The trip aims to ease asthma symptoms previously worsened by nights away from home. If the stay proves beneficial the family plans to locate there long term.
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Lasley
Willie
San Antonio
Tex
Hee Hentia
Doroine
Bank of Elgin Offers Farms For Sale Or Rent
The Bank of Elgin lists farms available for sale or rent with no charges unless an option is exercised or a lease is signed. Contact the bank for full terms and property details.
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Bank of Elgin
Old Timely Reunion On City Street
On a Monday morning H. P. Wettengel met a lifelong acquaintance from Macomb Illinois. He asked for the name and learned it was Charles Anderson, son of Macomb. After nine years apart the chance meeting proved a welcome surprise to both men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Wettengel
Macomb
Ill
Anderson
Charles Andersson
Wettengel
Oklahoma events list spans October to January regional fairs
The notice lists upcoming events including Peanut Carnival in Duncan on October 16, Ringling Bros Circus in Lawton on December 17, International Dry Farming Congress in Tulsa on October 22, and a Poultry Show in Enid slated for January.
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Duncan
Ringling Bros. Circus
Lawton
Tulsa
Enid
Local Market Price List for Produce and Household Goods
Potatoes per bushel 1.15 Cranberries per quart 10 Peroxide 402 10 Cabbage per pound 0.08 Sugar per 18 pounds 1.00 Matches three boxes 10 Compound 10 pounds pail 1.30 Kraut 25 two cans No 3 Louis Tomatoes 2h Best Red Salmon 20 Oats Aa White Kare Syrup 50 Knit wrist gloves per dozen 0.90 Eggs 24 cents and chickens 9 to 13 cents Ribelin Stone Walker
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ribelin
Stone & Walker
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D. E. McAnaw
McAlester Nut
County News
Asoclatias
Teeveton
Thome
Geronimo
Lawton Verde
Pinley Osborne
Chattarooka
Grand Jury
B. V. Hamilton
Prises
Mathetree
Enel Or
Quinette
Mable
Ruthie Keenes
McCrew
Jak
Clawl Bontloy
Mii
Nicheedson
Aid Deat
McChaey
Wil
Telson
Mie
Waller Walker School
Cole
Weber Howe. Co
Elgin, Oklahoma
Teo Sen Antonio
Huis
Gamble Oklatoma
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