Debate on constitutional action and political figures sparks debate
The Ironton Register cites comments on the Oklahoma enabling act and a constitutional convention idea. It references Roosevelt as author and discusses party politics, credit for authorship, and the climate of optimism for a good crop amid army worm concerns. It also notes crime reports in Poplar Bluff and hospital board elections in Farmington with personnel changes and retirements.
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Ben Democratic Party
Madison County copper tale sparks nationwide chatter
A visiting engineer from Battle Mountain, Montana, arrived this week to inspect copper operations in Madison County. Local sources note expert Siewert and others engaged in discussions at the site, with details limited by the fragmented report.
Muskogee’s boom as oil and population surge rise
From Indian Territory a reader notes Muskogee’s rapid growth into a metropolis. About twenty five to thirty thousand residents and expected oil wealth attract old and new settlers, with brick and building material visible on many streets. The city may reach sixty thousand by 1910 as construction expands.
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Muskogee
America
Our Correspondents Caer Creek_caer creek listing
Our correspondents report on social visits and church events around Union church. Wilson Knowles and wife visited their parents and attended services. H M Aulsbury and family from Oran are visiting relatives here. Miss Nannie Stinkard works for Mrs Whitener at Marquand. Dora and Ethel Mabuce returned from Louis Inst Fe in Fredericktown for a wedding. Mrs Hawn Sr. is sick. Henry Pogue and family went to Flat River.
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Caer Creek
Union Church
Wilson Knowles
Patton
H. M. Aulsbury
Oran
Nannie Stinkard
J. Q. D. Whitener
Marquand
Dora
Ethel Mabuce
Louis
M.fiwwn
Fredericktown
Thomas Lee
Daniel Hawn, Sr
Henry Pogue
Flat River
Jay
Local Notes Highlight Visits and Weather in Dongola Area
Hahn and Wheat reports show good conditions while farmers resume crop work after a rainy Friday. John Winchester from Dongola visited relatives here early in the week. Gaira Null and Bertha Shell wed on June 2, 1907, and P. W. Wilkerson now runs the sawmill full time as Alfred Hughes leads Farmers Mercantile Company. John Fee and Walter Key returned home from Dongola.
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John Winchester
Dongola
Alfred Hughes
John Fee Wit
Walter Key
GanaLm
Local Gossip and Summer Visit Notes
Huskey family and relatives report warm summer weather and illness. Aunt Mahala Cashie is ill while Uncle Henry Ramsey hosted a singing event for young people. Miss Hattie Kinder of Gravel visited cousin Alpha Tessley and returned home. Misa Anna Herainger from Burfordville visited cousin Iona Jones. George M. Jones from Orrick visited his parents. F Jones and son George traveled to Jackson for business. Children’s Day exercises planned at Gravel Hill on the fourth Sunday in June. W T Lessley and wife with Minnie Clippard visited Everette Ketes's Sunday.
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Huskey
Mahala Cashie
Henry” Ramsey
Hattie
Mis Alpha Tessley
Alpha
Misa Anna Herainger
Burfordville
Iona Jones
George M. Jones
Orrick
F. Jones
George
Jackson
Gravel Hill
W. T. Lessley
Minnie Clippard
Everette Ketes
Weather and farming delays as rain hampers work
The district reports heavy rainfall delaying farm chores. D. E. Bollinger and wife shopped in Latesville last week. A. J. Beal attended Liberty church. Rev. Kenner preached at Millers Chapel with dinner on the ground. Henry Haynes and wife also visited Iatesville. Kinder's Chapel Children’s Day was postponed from June to July. Forest Bollinger visited relatives near Glen Allen. Welker Sitse’s infant son is seriously ill with typhoid fever. Mrs. H. B. Whitener returned from Marquand after visiting her daughter.
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D.E. Bollinger
Latesville
A. J. Beal
Liberty
Rev. Kenner
Millers Chapel
Henry Haynes
Iatesville
Kinder’s Chapel
Forest Bollinger
Glen Allen
Welker
H. B. Whitener
Marquand
Weather and Parish News From a Rural Indiana Nearby
Rain hampers farm work while crops look healthy in the region. Health is good with slight ailments. Nora Wilkins, daughter of John Wilkins, underwent surgery but is recovering well. Church attendance rose at Glennce, and school closed for a short period as teachers prepared for upcoming events.
Local News Briefs From Albright Area
Hustling merchants plan to ship cattle to the city soon. Debates last Sunday featured young men showing lively discussion. The brass band progresses, delivering solid music. John Breinnord sold fine sheep at Whitewater. The Globe creek stove factory is reportedly moving but may stay at the old stand. Strawberry season ends with Moe Fowler leading. Farmers plowed corn for the second time as work pushes on. Harry Hollis and Albert Boss farm together this year. Sherman Abernathy has been in St Louis for a short trip and hasn’t returned. Hiram Ford is employed by George Fowler. beware bachelor tendencies. John Mortis of Albright visited relatives here last week. August Fowler and Monroe Nall contract Harwood timber for Pioneer Cooperage. Lettie Boa is mentioned.
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John Breinnord
Whitewater
Guxenxo Gaue
Globe Creek
Moe Fowler Uw
Harry Hollis
Albert Boss
Sherman Abernathy
St. Louis
Hiram
Ford
George Fowler
John Mortis
Albright
August Fowler
Monroe Nall
Harwood
Pioneer Cooperage Company
Drunk Branch Community Notes and Local Updates
Fine rain last Sunday night raised creek levels and the dewberry crop looks good this year. Andrew Stevens of tear Scopus visited grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Masters. W H Huffman and daughter Miss Clarkie attended church and the baptism at New Salem. Mary Masters old on puny list. Hickory handle outfit in heavy use. Mrs. Charles Oswald improving after illness. Lee Simpson of near Laflin passed through. Price Cobb of near Glen Allen visited sister Mrs. Mary Masters and family. Mrs. Estes visiting daughter Mrs. J Seabaugh in vicinity. W H Cobb attended church and baptism at New Salem and enjoyed the time.
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Andrew Stevens
Charles Oswald
Lee Simpson
Laflin
Price Cobb
Glen Allen
Mary Masters
Estes
J. Seabaugh
W. H. Cobb
New Salem
Rural Families Attend Children's Day at Union
Ira Welker and wife returned from Fredericktown while Will Moore recovers from a painful accident last Friday. A large group from Fredericktown Patton Mount Carmel Rock Point Glen Allen and others gathered at Union for Children's Day with a full program and orderly conduct. Local residents L C Griffith G A Venable Lena Venable Grace Gross Hayden Huffman and others were noted in attendance or visits.
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Ira Welker
Fredericktown
Mr. Welker
Marvin College
Will Moore
M. B. Whitener
Abraham
Doot
Avery
Marvin Watts
Andrew
Ben Whitener
Amanda Whitener
Mr. Durley
Gale
J. F. Berry
Marquand
E. W. Beas
Miles Sandora
Sam Shetley
John Snider
Sam Lanpher
Whitewater
Patton
Mount Carmel
Rock Point
Glen Allen
Union
L. C. Grifith
BR. Caprad
George Venable
Lena
Mies Grace Gross
G. A. Venable
Hayden Huffman
Rainy weather and church Children’s Day noted
Health described as fair in this region with persistent rain and cold. Sunday June 9 marks a Children’s Day at Hickory Grove church led by Rev. W. B. Heys, presiding elder.
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Hickory Grove Church
W. B. Heys
Sermons and social notes from the day at Lattin
A large crowd gathered for sermons and a substantial on ground dinner. Visitors include Mrs. Katie Nordhart and daughter from Los Angeles. Local residents and guests, including A J Poston family, Herman Lubbers family, G E Binder family, and Robert Kinder, were seen visiting. Fred Clippard plans to move back in July. Dr. John Wilkins of St Mary attends Nora Willens after limb amputation. Marble Hill fishermen were in town and will serve catfish per orders.
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Lattin
Katie Nordhart
Los Angeles
California
A. J. Poston
Barks
W. J. Poston
Herman Lubbers
Cramp
PF. Lubbers
G. BE. Binder
Joseph Simpson
Robert Kinder
Buchanan
Fred Clippard
Fred
Lattle Nora Willens
John Wilkins
St. Mary
Marble Hill
Win. Reahn
P. R. Robinson
B. Lv T
Summer farm activity and local trades noted
Scopus reports summer arrival is visible as preparations begin. H. J. Lincoln and son secure a contract to build a residence for Jacob Ridings on Hurricane. John L. Nanney constructs fences and sells merchandise while Francis Bridges and sons travel to Lutchville and return with a Deering binder. Wheat crops are abundant this season and Dania Stevens purchases a cultivator. Zenis plans fishing time, Uncle Bill Walker recovers, Jonas Marka visits Shram for business, and Clarence Walker visits friends.
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H. J. Lincoln and Son
Jacob Ridings
John L. Nanney
Francis Bridges and Sons
Lutchville
Dania Stevens
Zenis
Bill” Walker
Jonas Marka
Shram
Clarence Walker
Local notes report visits and small town updates
Grover Limbaugh of Tilsit visits relatives on his way home from Lutesville. T A Fulton’s singing class at Nichols Chapel is progressing. Leo Mayfield and family visited here last Sunday. Hamilton Mayfield and Moves Causey of Mayfield were in town buying stock. William Estes of Shrum visited friends Sunday. Asa Brown is breaking his span of young males. Eli James and family visited Mrs James’s mother and other relatives. William Eates and Jonas Barks dissolved their mail route partnership from Scopus to Rossville. Mr Haves accepted a position in Flat River driving a delivery wagon. George Davault moved near here to Flat River. Francie Stevens will reside on Davault’s farm. Miss Susie Jackson visited here then returned to Millerville. H A Tallent accompanied her. Henry Lincoln, Denis Stevens and families fished on Whitewater and reported a large catch. John Henley of Latesville sought support for a rural route. A J Lincoln returned from near Millerville after erecting a large barn for Arthur Limbaugh. Uncle Jacob James cut his ankle badly while making tea and cannot walk. Robins Brothers run their sawmill full time. Everett Upchurch and wife of Flat River visited his mother here. Rev Yount preached at Cole’s Chapel the first Sunday. If this misses the waste basket we will come again. Twoxay and Sawwry.
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Lutesville
Grover Limbaugh
Tilsit
Presant
T. A. Fulton
Nichols Chapel
Leo Mayfield
Hamilton Mayfield
Moves Causey
Mayfield
William Estes
Shrum
Asa Brown
Eli James
Henry Lincoln
Denis Stevens
Whitewater
John Henley
Latesville
A. J. Lincoln
Millerville
Arthur Limbaugh
Jacob James
Robins Brothers
Notice of administration for Lindway Murdoch estate
Letters of administration granted by the Bollinger County Probate Court on June 1907 to Many Murpocn Administrator. Creditors must present claims within one year for allowance or be barred. failure to do so within two years from publication will release their claims.
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Lindway Murdoch
Bollinger County
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