Fatal shooting at Sallisaw headline shocks county
In Sulligaw at the Tandy Adair residence John Adair was shot and killed by George W. Bethell a Sheriff Johnston helper. The night dispute began over a knife attack and escalated to Bethell firing three times with one bullet striking Adair’s head ending his life. Bethell posted five thousand dollars bond for September term and was released. Eyewitnesses call the killing unavoidable.
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Tandy Adair
Sulligaw
John Adair
George W. Bethell
Johnston
George Bethell
John
McCrady
Adair Hadeen
Claud Ford
Adair
Bethell
Kansas City
Vernal Kniseley Near Blind After Eye Operation
Friends report Vernal Kniseley almost entirely blind after an operation in Muskogee to remove a bone pressing on eye nerves. The procedure aimed to restore sight once recovery progresses. He had granulated lids and is under care following treatment.
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Vernal Kniseley
Muskogee
Vernal
K. Knise
Local ball game ends with Sallisaw 10 Muldrow 8
Muldrow and Sallisaw played a ball game yesterday the final score was Sallisaw 10 Muldrow 8. Sallisaw held Muldrow to four fans until the ninth inning when six runs crossed the plate and the game ended with no outs in the last half. The contest was error prone due to lack of practice and a new lineup. Admission was not charged as the diamond is not closed and collections funded the expenses, but receipts were under $2 prompting comments on public support and threat to quit if donations do not improve.
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Muldrow
Sallisaw
Yestern
Hail and Wind Ravage Towns Orchard Damage Report
A severe Monday night storm brought heavy rain and strong winds causing extensive damage. Two miles north of town hail wiped out crops, with J. M. Raley’s peach orchard badly damaged as fruit lay ruined and bruised. The storm’s path spanned about two miles, featuring eggsized hail in places, marking a second such hail event in six weeks.
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J. M. Raley
Mr. Maley
County Seat War Enflames McIntosh County Factions
The McIntosh county seat feud between Checotah and Eufaula turns deadly. Constable F M Woods dies after being shot Sunday, General Dunlap killed in Foley hotel by Ed C Julian, and Joe Parmenter wounded. Midweek revival of the Alford Davis feud sees Tuk Thornbury assassinated by Sam Chaddick.
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McIntosh County
Checotah
Eufaula
F. M. Woods
Dunlap
Foley Hotel
Ed C. Julian
Joe Parmenter
Woods
Alford Davis
Tuk Thornbury
Sam Chaddick
Stranger Pays Price in Arkansas Labour Arrival
Monroe Watta of Searcy County Arkansas went to Muldrow last Friday to work for Everett Mize but quit after blood poisoning in his right foot. A stranger with little money, he sought cashing a check to return home, facing many troubles before finally returning Tuesday.
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Monroe Watta
Searcy County
Arkaneag
Muldrow
Everet Mize
Amoney
Trading Gathering Arrives to Town for Exchange
A small group of traders arrived in town for a brief trading gathering. The contingent sought to exchange goods and discuss market opportunities with local residents and shopkeepers. The event drew modest interest from civilians and nearby merchants.
Fishermen Postpone Illini River Outing Amid High Water
Several fishermen from here and Fort Smith faced a postponed trip on the Illinois River this week due to high water and bad weather. The group expresses discouragement over conditions and uncertainty about when they can fish again.
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Fort Smith
Plaine
Osage Townsite Sales Report Totals 424000 Revenue
The Osage agent filed a report on townsite sales in the Osage reservation. Total receipts reached 424,297.76 with expenses of 18,000 leaving a credit balance to the tribe over 405,000. Town sites sold included Pawhuska Foraker Bigheart Hominy and Fairfax.
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Hag
Muldrow Aims for Top Cotton Market This Fall
With three good gins in operation this fall, Muldrow should handle the cotton crop well and offer one of the best markets in the country. The town already has a reputation as a leading cotton market in this part of the new state.
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Muldrow
Vint Blackard Nominated for Sallisaw Official Post
Vint Blackard went to Sallisaw yesterday to accept a position in the office of register of deeds. He is described as a straightforward industrious young man the Sallisaw people can depend upon. Justice Adams of Holland was in town Wednesday on legal business.
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Vint Blackard
Sallissiv
Office of Register of Deeds
Vint
Sallisaw
Justice Adams
Holand
Bethell Retires as Midland Bank Cashier
J F Bethell and family returned from Midland Ark last Wednesday. The Bank of Midland, where Bethell served as cashier for eighteen months, changed hands last week. Bethell was well liked by pew owners who elected officers from their own members. He will take two to three months vacation due to eye trouble from the past six months.
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J. F. Bethell
Midland
Ark
Bank of Midland
Call Meeting of Republicans in Muldrow Township
The Republicans of Muldrow township are asked to meet at Raley hall on Tuesday June 16 at 7 30 pm to re organize for the coming campaign. C W Kine Township Committeeman.
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Muldrow Township
Raley Hall
C. W. Kine
Miss Leila Bates to Visit Brother in Muldrow
Will arrive Saturday to visit her brother Dr. S. R. Bates in Muldrow. Miss Bates has spent the past year teaching music in Columbia Mississippi.
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Leila Bates
Muldrow
S. R. Bates
Miss Bates
Columbia
Miss
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Victor
Hesitato
Kniseley Bros. Muldrow
Oklahoma
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Gents
Lothing
Fen’s
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