Pipe line of leases to spur oil in Sequoyah county
Tallman of Van Buren visited to secure leases in Sequoyah county and at Roland. About 1500 acres in each area obtained. two wells to be drilled as soon as leases secured. W M Blackard reports 520 acres lease secured. drills aboard car at Fort Smith ready for shipment. Operations expected by April 1. Community urged to support the project to bring oil money and growth to town.
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Sequoyah
Tallman
van ‘Buren
Au: Foil Company
Roland
Tallin
W.m.blackard
Fort Smitha
Owill
New Store Building Contract Awarded Near Bates Hicks Office
The contract for a new store building was awarded this week by Drs Bates and Hicks to G F Ford and Son. The structure will stand on the lot north of Bates and Hicks, measure 57 75 by 20 by 95 feet with a 20 by 95 ware room at the rear. Ground was laid out yesterday and all materials ordered. The building will be completed and occupied soon by Kuiseley Brothers.
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Kuiseley Brothers
Public library receives first installment for Muldrow School
The school board approved the first installment of a book program for Muldrow Public School. The arrangement includes funding for 850 pads to be used by students, with the project advancing this year.
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Muldrow
Waa
Bridge collapse delays project on Bayou section
A ruined railroad bridge over Bayou Stir threatened by a flood damaged the structure, leaving workers and contractors facing delays. The assistant, identified as Doctor, reported danger as water rose higher than ever seen, threatening further collapse and extending the completion timeline.
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Ne ‘Creek
Ton
Stir Bayou
Wielt
Experience in chase brings Kaweley and Blackard home
The report recounts Professor J W Blackard and V V Kaweley enduring a cold wet hunt from Monday night through Tuesday morning. They waited by a fire in a hut to dry clothes and returned in time for class, having been away only twenty eight hours. The text notes the boys have caught up with their hunting.
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J.W. Blackard
V.V. Kaweley
Beat Hert re in] er Thor imal Hee weds the 2 Chas
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a wedding between two men named Charles and Nak. The readable portion hints at a ceremony but provides no clear names, dates, places, or organizations to confirm details. More legible material is needed for a proper card.
Man Struck By Sledge Hammer Near Camp Creek
Ed Cole, a young man near Camp Creek cemetery, was struck on the head with a sledge hammer last Wednesday. He and his wife escaped serious injury by a miracle as his brother drove the weapon onto a post while he held it.
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Ed. Cole
Camp Creek Cemetery
Mr. Cole
Waa
Richling Reports Prospecting in Rough Country
A rough country east of here yields rich mining prospects. Experiments over the past year uncover splendid outcroppings. Rhinck and others describe a sinking shaft with depth, high grade zinc assays at 40 percent and ore averaging 50 percent. A company formed with capital $500,000 and paid-up capital $150,000. Machinery has been ordered for installation.
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Morkow
Rhinck
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Richling
Poul Re
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