Roads and bridge hopes drive county progress report
A late 19th century progress summary notes renewed push for road and bridge work. Delegations from across the river and north of town urged improvements, with county funds matched by farmer contributions to build or upgrade several miles of sand roads and a new bridge supply. The effort highlights local cooperation and a wave of road fixes already underway benefiting travel and trade, including a vote to finance improvements with private donations. The piece also references a Lyceum theatre event featuring The World and Kempton Ayington’s company.
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Friant Maguire
Cov
Myer
Arkansas
Yoder
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Haven
Phim
Fruit Nickerson
Milan
Fourth Street
Wolcott Bridge
Arkanaad
Tris
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Sal Mieksecker
Chester O'Neil
Marks
Hateh
Kompinn & Avingian
Lyceum
Howe
Securc
Withoe
Kempton & Ayington
Visturst
Leadyite Daily Heralds
Damoetat
Shaw Theatre
Holland dynasty heirs amid a large Oklahoma to New York transfer
A convoluted 18th century like tale centers on Cronk family heirs from Oklahoma City and Lincoln Territory, with Edward, Eugene, Arthur, and others tied to a will that disperses an estate valued near eighty million. The Cronk lineage traces to a Holland fortune and Continental Army era property held in trust, with three copies of a promissory will among influential locals. The Cronk brothers grew up in a close community, educated and popular, while a cultured matriarch is highly esteemed.
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Indy
Savitr Cronk
Ter
Eugene
Arthur God
Edward Cronk
Buslold
Oklahomia City
Ok Hanon
Clin
New York
Fan Thal
Chilliney
Pepew Yanil Hite
al Belleyi
Hedland
Sieoby
Dive Por
Dames Choukhife
Ofanie
Dasper
Talia
Lily Brothers
Toll
Holland
Amorien
Jicoh
Janes
Jacob Twa
Davoh
Dace
Alfonse Cronk
Sark Cronk
Dames
Thand Jiang
Jimong the
Hoi
Gene
Arb
Ned Cronk
Two Little Girls Found in Salt Creek Township Case
A distressed notice recounts two girls from Salt Creek township who disappeared with no parents. One girl, Dora, aged about ten, was moved between families until placed with a local home. The other, about thirteen, also changed guardians, with authorities later placing both in homes and pursuing custody through private legal action.
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Salt Creek
Wawagel Wal
Che Hotton
Lt Hs
Tt Hoy Foundation
Senin Mivee Jr
Smithers
Queen Chiy
Tre Ables
Part
Ridge
Dora
Hekett
Danny
Claypool
Arrest report stirs debate over guilt and a prison fate
A man named Parker faced multiple accusations amid a chaotic scene at a lumber yard quarrel. Police traced him from Sylva to Great Bend, with reports he moved westward before arrest. Prosecutors consider charges including larceny and burglary. a penitentiary sentence looms if convicted.
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Neresta
Viplit
Gentiomii
Cole
Kory Wu
Shirk
Sylva
Utfi
Great Lend
Lin
Wouthin
Spradley Sentenced in Northern County Robbery Case
The Spradley brothers face prison after convictions tied to a county robbery and accomplice offences. Mike Spradley, linked to Mise Trowlin’s robbery, received a lengthy term while Johnson’s plea brought a lighter sentence. Prosecution and defense notes reflect on justice in a troubled case.
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Vile County
Hivre
Tien
Jill
Mike
Namie
Maier
Tahini
Mather
Missoud
Johnson
Spradley
Chin Jolson
Bobbery
Jone
Elroumstanken
Ladunta
Columdo
Muaeli
Bum Hatch Fined and Parker Arrested in Local Quarantine Incident
Report describes Parker arrested for involvement near a hotel site and accused of violating quieting rules. A separate case mentions a man returning from Oklahoma with smallpox exposure, triggering quarantine and subsequent legal action, while locals fear penalties and prison crowding.
Fragmented Tale From The Caron Press Clarifier
A rough, stylistic snippet describes the Caron Press editor teased by youths over a peculiar article of elastic web used as a belt or sleeve holder. A young woman later asks for the article, the editor blushes, and she thanks him before noting a biblical verse about peace and the Book of Life.
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Uie Caron Press
Hint Smilies
Tiron Press
Tim
New Proprietor Renames Clipper to The Independent
Sheridan Moughe proposes purchasing the Clipper and moving its office to state lines while shifting to theatrical posting. The change aims to reflect a new mission and representation, with The Independent name under consideration. Reduced Rock Island fares to Topeka spur Kansas Midwinter Exposition travel January 20 to 30.
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W. A. Lon
Ploughe
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