Thresher Explodes Damaging Syndicate Owned Machine
A dust explosion destroyed a threshing machine near Mills used by a syndicate of Roy business men while working for Wallace Chadderdon. Homer Holmes was unharmed, and the engine, grain and straw stacks were lost. The incident halted work as repairs and a replacement machine were arranged.
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Roy Business
Wallace Chadderdon
Homer Holmes
Alderson
Anderson
Variety Machine
Professor Rossel Family Move Into Floersheim Homes
Prof. J. E. Rossel and family move from the ranch into a Floersheim house in Roy. They settle in and prepare for the start of school on Monday October 5, signaling an active fall term for the family and the town.
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J. E. Rossel
Floersheim
Roy
Wheat Trade Drives Town Market Elevators Compared
For two weeks wagons bring wheat to town, loaded onto cars or into warehouses. The local market handles more wheat than many eastern towns with elevators, highlighting the town's bustling grain trade and storage capacity.
Picnic Held by Roy Union Sunday School
The Roy Union Sunday School held a picnic at Canyon Blanco two miles west of Ros Wednesday in honor of Miss Inez Hall daughter of the Superintendent. She leaves soon for Sulphur Oklahoma to resume her art teaching post at the State school for the Deaf and dumb. Attendance was small but guests enjoyed climbing rocks and a feast.
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Roy Union
Canyon Blanco
Ros
Inez Hall
Sulphur
Oklahoma
State School For the Deaf and Dumb
Remigio Lopes Arrives to Support Local Campaign
Remigio Returns with his family arriving Tuesday evening to reside for the winter so their daughter Lola can attend school. The community welcomes Mr Lopes and values his promise to aid the upcoming campaign. He is praised as an efficient, broad minded citizen who has sacrificed for reform and a better state.
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Remigio Lopes
Lola
Lopez
Meat Market proprietor joins Roy business scene
D A Tyler opens Meat Market with fresh and cured meats and canned goods. Bud Finch returns from La Cinta Canyon to harvest his feed crop and shows prized horses in town. Work on the new school building advances with lathers and plasterers, roof up, carpenters pushed by foreman Will Scott as October start nears.
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D. A. Tyler
Roy
Bud Finch
la Cinta Canyon
Bell Ranch
Will Scott
Meeting on Proposed Fair Draws Notable Local Interest
A Thursday evening gathering at the Spanish American office drew strong interest as residents discussed the proposal for a community fair. Announcements indicate a result of the meeting but do not specify details.
Mrs Davenport Dies of Typhoid at Roy Home
Mrs William Davenport died Thursday night at her Roy home from typhoid fever after a long illness. The widow leaves an aged invalid father two small children and a young husband. Known as Mrs Ucca Kobel before marrying Wim Davenport she was a noted Mesa homesteader with a wide circle of friends. Funeral plans were not announced at press time.
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William Davenport
Roy
Mesa
Ucca Kobel
Wim. Davenport
Church Notice on Violin Use in Services
A church issues a statement to correct circulating reports about violin use in worship. It says there is no objection to violin playing in most services, except Christian services alone. Denominations may decide instrument use. no effort to dictate worship practices is intended.
Embroidery Club Hosts Three Cornered Birthday Party
The Embroidery Club met Tuesday at the J. Floersheim home to celebrate a Three Cornered Birthday. M'mos. F. A Roy J. Floersheim and F. B. Brown supplied the birthdays and the full club attended. The milestone for each guest remains undisclosed, but all seem to be on the sunny side.
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J. Floersheim
M’mos. F. A
J J Cox Plans Move to Roy This Winter
J J Cox will move to Roy for the winter with his wife. They seek a simple life on a claim suited to summer use, possibly buying land and building a town home to avoid winter hardships.
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J. J. Cox
Roy
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S.S. Picnic
Remigio
Wichita
Fynsas
Tyler
Prof
Trumbull
H. Goodman
A.R. Davis
Christian Church Membership
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