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Checotah Stories from the past
News
November 21, 2024
Checotah Stories from the past

114 YEARS AGO McIntosh County Democrat Thursday, December 15, 1910

For Sale or Trade

Three room cottage on North First Street, practically new. Will sell right or trade for team, wagon and harness and milch cow as part payment. For particulars apply at this office.

Death of a Boy

At the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Will Robbins, five miles northeast of this city on Tuesday occurred the death of John Robbins, aged 13, following an illness of four days of pneumonia. The funeral was held yesterday and the burial occurred at Nebo cemetery.

••••• 100 YEARS AGO McIntosh County Democrat

Thursday, October 23, 1924

HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

Although many of the children of the schools are out picking cotton school has been carrying along as good as ever. The debate tryout will be next Friday, Oct. 24. The question for debate this year is “Resolved, That the child labor amendment to the federal constitution should be adopted.”

Boy Loses Both Legs in Railroad Accident Manuel O’Neal, 20, who gave his residence as Gainesville, Texas, suffered the loss of both legs Monday night at the Katy station when he fell asleep while riding the rods and fell under the wheels of a freight train.

He was given first aid by Dr. A.J. Snelson, company physician, and later taken to the Muskogee hospital where both limbs were amputated.

••••• 90 YEARS AGO McIntosh County Democrat

Thursday, October 18, 1934

Employment Officer Coming On Monday Representatives of the national re-employment administration will be at the county court room in Checotah from 8:30 o’clock until noon Monday morning, October 22, to register unemployed me in this vicinity.

All men who have never registered under the CWA set up and those who desire to renew their cards will be given the opportunity of registering at the meeting here.

Falls and Breaks Leg While Playing

Junior Hilliard, 11, son of C.M. Hilliard of this city, suffered a broken leg last week as a result of a fall while playing with school mates near his home.

In scuffling Junior fell backwards and his right leg twisted beneath him. The bone was snapped completely in two. He was rushed immediately to a physician and is now confined to his bed in a heavy cast for two months.

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80 YEARS AGO McIntosh County Democrat Thursday, May 18, 1944

DRAFT STATUS OF 26-YEARD-OLD MEN CHANGED

McIntosh county men over 26 years old, who were called in the recent drfar, have been given indefinite deferments, according to the announcement of Hugh Miller, member of the county draft board.

A high percentage of the selectees who made the trip to Tulsa for physical examination about a month ago will be affected by the new order, Miller said.

The change in draft status of the older group was ordered by the army, who already has sufficient men in this age bracket.

Soldiers are now being dropped from the U.S army at the rate of about 100,000 a month, many of whom have passed their 38th birthday.

Legion Sponsors Benefit Dance

A dance will be sponsored by members of the Checotah post of the American Legion Saturday night for benefit of the Legion Junior baseball team, Gene Parks, manager, announced.

The funds will be used to purchase equipment for the team. The admission will be 50 cents per couple. The public is invited.

••••• 75 YEARS AGO McIntosh County Democrat

Thursday, October 21, 1949

O.G.&E. Ready to Install new line into city Work is expected to get underway east of Checotah within the next few weeks on an electric line to be constructed by the Oklahoma Gas and Electric Co. to provide Checotah and Eufaula with uninterrupted service.

Cotton Ginnings Far Ahead of 1948

Cotton ginning in McIntosh County is far ahead of last year with 2,315 bales reported up to Oct. 1 by the department of commerce.

At the same date last year only 96 bales had been ginned.

This year’s crop is not expected to exceed 7,500 bales, which is less than half of normal.

••••• 25 YEARS AGO McIntosh County Democrat

Thursday, October 24, 1974

Wool Payments Are Likely

“Sheep farmers may get small payments for wool under the wool act for 1974 marketing,” said David Ogden, Chairman McIntosh ASCS County Committee. “Prices for this year’s wool will average between 60 and 65 cents per pound – below the 72cent incentive price.”

Farm prices of shorn wool now run below last year’s average 82 cents per pound; however, this year’s price stands substantially above the depressed levels of recent years.

Scout Troop is Organized

A Boy Scout troop was organized in Checotah Thursday night, Oct. 11 at the Methodist Church. They are Troop 142 and meetings will be held at the Methodist Church Fellowship hall on Tuesday nights at 7 p.m.

Robert Earhart is scoutmaster and Harold Parker is assistant scoutmaster.

••••• 18 YEARS AGO McIntosh County Democrat

Thursday, March 9, 2006

Con artist swindling cash from Checotah’s elderly

Elderly Checotah residents should be on the lookout for a local scam artist that has swindled at least three people in the last two weeks.

According to victims, a man posing as a utility company employee, complete with hardhat and tools, has conned money right out of their living rooms.

Smart kids learning with smart boards

Checotah Marshall Elementary third grade students of Mrs. Roxann Hobbs are engaged in learning.

They are motivated in the classroom by the use of interactive whiteboards, called smart boards.

These smart boards, available to Checotah students grades kindergarten through 12, were purchased through a $100,000 technology grant from the Oklahoma State Department of Education.

••••• 10 YEARS AGO McIntosh County Democrat

Thursday, November 6, 2014

K9 team helping take a bite out of crime After more than 18 months on the job, K9 Gino is working like a dog – which is a good thing for law-abiding citizens.

The German Shepherd, owned by McIntosh County Deputy Sheriff Kevin Branscum, is foiling burglaries, capturing drug suspects and helping educate students throughout the county and beyond about crime.

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Retiring McIntosh County Treasurer Betty Whisenhunt received high praise from the Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspector Cindy Byrd at Whisenhunt’s retirement party Friday. “She could give courses acros...
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Council approves water rate increase for city and rural users
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A newly adopted ordinance, passed June 9 by the City Council, increases rates for all users, including those living outside city limits. This new ordinance officially raises monthly water rates for re...
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Lightning strike kills Eufaula woman in cemetery
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Lightning strike kills Eufaula woman in cemetery
By JERRY FINK MANAGING EDITOR 
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A 57-year-old Eufaula woman was killed by lightning during a routine stroll through a cemetery Friday evening. Joy Ann Rogers was walking through Greenwood cemetery shortly before 7 p.m. when a thunde...
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Family, friends and fans bid farewell to Blues legend
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Family, friends and fans bid farewell to Blues legend
By LENORE BECHTEL 
July 3, 2025
Her casket rested below center stage at the Checotah Performing Arts Center, open for friends, fans, and family to view her precious body before her life’s celebration began. No one lingered long. Tha...
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Classmates reunite after years apart during Checotah Alumni weekend
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Classmates reunite after years apart during Checotah Alumni weekend
By LADONNA RHODES STAFF WRITER 
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Class of 1975 honor Jim Caro as 'Significant Alumni' Classmates from all over the U.S. reunited after years apart during Checotah Alumni weekend. The Class of 1975 celebrated their 50th reunion by hon...
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Killing them with kindness
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