Muldrow Road Day Aids 150 Men Despite Heat
The Muldrow to Hanson road project drew 150 workers amid extreme heat. About 85 teams and 300 men labored on Sallisaw Hanson road while Muldrow stores closed and the town paused. A second day of work followed with farmers leading efforts across two miles of rough ground as county court trials proceeded and a reform school sentence was handed to a local youth.
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Muldrow- Hanson Road
Hanson
Linzy Dickey
Muldrow
Pleasant Grove Good Roads Move Sparks Challenge
The good roads movement reaches Pleasant Grove with progress on the road to Muldrow. Muldrow is challenged to work the unfinished section. Report lists men and days worked by J E Ditlender, J B Shamblin, M L Montgomery, Sam London, W B Shamblin, George Howell, J Pi gawf, M G Jackson. A united work day was set for August 6 but no report yet.
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Pleasant Grove
Mul‘drow
Muldrow
J. E. Ditlender
J.b.shamblin
M. L. Montgomery
Sam London
W.b.shamblin
George Howell
J.pigawf
G. Jackson
Ang
Brogdon Arrested on Second Rape Charge
Ned Brogdon, previously charged with first degree rape, was arrested again Saturday evening on a similar charge filed by Mildred Ellis. Alleged assault occurred about two years earlier when she was around 12. He was jailed in Sallisaw, waived preliminary hearing, could not post bond, and remains in jail as the December term of court approaches.
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Ned. Brogdon
Ildred’ Ellis
Brogden
Sallisaw
First bale of cotton expected this season
J W Goodman, a leading ginner and cotton buyer in the county, says he expects to gin the first bale for this season late this month. He plans to install a $500 offloading system and repair his gin while noting higher bagging and ties costs. He will charge 60 cents per hundred for ginning, despite others seeking higher rates due to rising ad and ties costs.
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J. W. Goodman
Goodman
Made a Good Hand by County Clerk Blackard on Road Visit
County clerk 5.V. Blackard Jr came from Sabligan Wednesday and donned a jumper and overalls making a splendid hand on the road. Vint says he naturally likes Mul drow people anyway.
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V. Blackard, Jr
Sabligan
Vint
Muldrow
Press urges readers to pay subscriptions promptly
The notice from the Press appeals to readers to settle outstanding debts and pay subscriptions, emphasizing that overdue payments hinder the paper’s ability to cover its bills. It contrasts courtesy with urgency, urging cooperation.
Capture Horse Thief Frank Banks Arrested Near Moffett
Frank Banks colored was arrested by constable John Tate Wednesday on a horse stealing charge two hours after allegedly stealing a house from Lack Capps near Moffett. Sheriff Johnson took charge and rode him to Sallisaw jail. Banks, who said he was born in Georgia, claimed a life of travel and hoped to retire at MeAlester. He resisted a search with a knife but was subdued by officers.
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Muldrow
J. G. McCombs
McNabb
Oklahoma
Elmer Cook
E. W. Harwell
State of Oklahoma
Chas
Davenport
Ed Gault
Howard
Clarence Henson
Henry’ Toon
J Juve
Nile
Vaughn
William Vaughn
Reform School
Young Vaughn
Frank Banks
John’ Tate
John E
Alester
Banks
Town council Sunday closing rule draws strong comment
Citizens protest the councils Sunday closing order while criticizing sanitation and street conditions Waterways abandoned watermelon mines are noted as dirty and unclean The writer argues better to have some stores open Sunday morning than endure ongoing odors from neglected closets
City Mill in Muldrow Promises Fresh Meals and Quick Service
Notice from W G Mathews inviting friends and patrons to the City Mill in Muldrow. Claims no delay or waiting, offers fresh meals and quality goods, and invites customers to visit the wagon yard for ready corn cash.
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Muldrow
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McCombs
House of Correction
Magruder Bros
Brogdon
D. Ward King
Poplins
India
Seatch
Woolen Mills
Oda An
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