114 YEARS AGO McIntosh County Democrat Thursday, October 13, 1910
Strayed or Stolen
Light bay mare will weigh about 900 pounds, between 12 and 14 hands high, braded J.P.G. on left shoulder and C on left jaw and D on right shoulder. $10 reward. Notify J.H. Roby, Pierce, Okla.
For Rent
Residence, close in, sidewalk, $10 per month. See Lew Thompson.
Taken Up
One bay mare mule branded LD connected on left shoulder. Owner can have same by proving property and paying expenses C.E. Helvenston, six and one-half miles southeast of Checotah.
Strayed or Stolen
One mouse colored mule, about 14 hands high, about 8 years old, branded on left shoulder, leaving large scar but not distinguishable, white-collar mark. A reward of $15 will be paid for the recovery of animal.
John Timothy, Pierce.
FIRE AT GIN
A bad fire was only averted at the independent gin Monday about noon by the prompt action of both the fire department and the employees at the plant.
The fire boys set a new record for prompt response for the wildcat had hardly ceased its screech when they were coupled to the plug and ready for action.
The blaze was discovered in the warehouse adjoining the gin on the north and more than likely was the result of carelessness on the part of the driver who had dropped a match in the load, or possibly some person had dropped it while loading.
Double Affliction
One night recently after having removed her shoes Mrs. J.A. Wicker had occasion to go into an adjoining room when she stepped on a needle in a rug, the sharp instrument penetrating the foot and snapping off. A pair of tweezers was required to remove the part imbedded in the flesh, but no serious results are anticipated.
The following morning the little son was operating the sewing machine when a finger was caught under the needle foot and before it was stopped the needle had passed through both finger and nail. The little fellow suffered considerable for a time and more than likely will never again try to run a sewing machine.
••••• 100 YEARS AGO McIntosh County Democrat
Thursday, September 11, 1924
National Defense Day to be Observed in Checotah
Arrangements are hastily made for the proper observance of National Defense Day – Friday, Sept. 12 – in Checotah and according to the committee on arrangements the parade and a program will do credit to a city much larger than Checotah.
Schools Show Gain: 654 Pupils First Day Monday morning marked the end of the summer vacation for the children of school age and for the next nine months “Readin’,Writin’ and ‘Rithmetic” will occupy their attention.
Warning
The traffic and speed ordinances have been constantly violated during the past few months and this notice should serve as a warning to the offenders.
The license numbers will be turned into the mayor and the owners of said car will be notified to appear before the city court.
The city ordinances provide fines for the violation of this ordinance and the city officials intend see that the streets are made safe.
••••• 90 YEARS AGO McIntosh County Democrat
Thursday, September 6, 1934
CITY HOSPITAL TO BE FOSTERED BY LIONS CLUB
Plans for a city hospital, modern in every detail, were discussed by members of the Checotah Lions club at the regular luncheon held here Wednesday noon.
The unit is intended for use mostly for charity cases, however all other citizens of the community needing hospitalization can readily gain admittance.
SOAKING RAINS HIT CHECOTAH
Soaking rains which at times reached cloudburst proportions hit Checotah and eastern Oklahoma last weekend and brought belated relief to the farmers and lower temperature throughout this section.
At least four inches of rainfall was recorded here according to unofficial figures released by the local weather prophets and was the first precipitation of any benefit for more than two months.
TEXANS ROBBED BY TWO CONVICTS SOUTH OF CITY Waterfilled Underpass Scene of County Hijackings The underpass, three and one half miles south of Checotah, was the scene of two robberies about 8 o’clock Monday night when a pair of bandits believed to be escaped convicts from the state penitentiary hijacked four Texas tourists of $50 cash and several hundred dollars’ worth of jewelry, clothing and luggage.
Heavy rains had filled the underpass with nearly one foot of water forcing cars to slow down before passing through, enabling the bandits to jump on the running board of the cars.
••••• 80 YEARS AGO McIntosh County Democrat
Thursday, March 30, 1944
Missionary to Tell of Jap Atrocities
Stories of atrocities in Japanese concentration camps will be told to Checotahans in a series of special programs at the Baptist church on April 9 to 13 by Rev. and Mrs. John A. Abernathy, missionaries for 24 years in China, who recently returned from the Orient.
Frozen Food Locker Store To Open Here Installation of a frozen food locker store in Checotah to provide year around refrigeration of meats and fresh vegetables is expected to start within the next few weeks.
••••• 75 YEARS AGO McIntosh County Democrat
Thursday, September 8, 1949
CITY COUNCIL WILL ENFORCE CURFEW LAW Teenagers Said to be Running Wild Here
Curfew laws will be enforced in Checotah starting next Thursday night members of the city council decreed at the meeting Monday night.
The ordinance was invoked after it was brought to the attention of city officials that groups of teenage boys were roaming the streets at all hours of the night and were creating a lawless element which was beginning to give trouble to city police.
Under the law all boys and girls under 18 years of age must clear the streets after 10 o’clock unless they are accompanied by their parents.
State Polio Fund Plea Paying Off
The state Tuesday was promised more money by the National Foundation of Infantile Paralysis.
A month ago, Gov. Turner with other state leaders appealed for $75,000 to care for Oklahoma polio patients.
••••• 25 YEARS AGO McIntosh County Democrat
Thursday, September 12, 1974
New Superintendent to Speak
Mr. Patton, the new school superintendent, will be the featured speaker at the first PTA meeting of the new school year on Sept. 16 at 7:30 p.m.
••••• 18 YEARS AGO McIntosh County Democrat
Thursday, January 26, 2006
Arson suspected in fires
Wildfires, suspected of being deliberately set, sparked to life in seven or eight spots along SH9 in northern Pittsburg County on Thursday, Jan. 19.
Farmers eligible for federal drought relief Due to the recent drought, the Emergency Conservation Program (ECP) has been implemented in McIntosh, Pittsburg and Latimer counties.
••••• 10 YEARS AGO McIntosh County Democrat
Thursday, September 25, 2014
Eufaula Dam in the spotlight; 50th anniversary celebration
When President Lyndon Baines Johnson arrived at the newly constructed Lake Eufaula Dam on Sept. 25, 1964, to praise the project to the world, some 30,000 folks turned out for the event.
The 50th anniversary of the event on Sept. 25, 2014, won’t draw a crowd that large, but what it lacks in size may be made up for in enthusiasm.
