Democratic slate names candidates for August primary
The Democrat party announces candidates for several offices pending the August primary. Names listed include McKeown, West, Rainey for Judge. Davis and Roddie for State Senator. Wimbish for County Attorney. Thompson, Sam McClure, Mitchell, Fusell, Chapman for Sheriff. Dew and Kerr for County Clerk. Cox and Lindsey for District Clerk. Hargis and Wilmer Jones for Register of Deeds. Pierce for County Superintendent. Westbrook, Scroggiin, Erwin for County Treasurer. Hill for County Weigher. Brown for Ada Township Justice of the Peace. Bunch for Ada Township Constable.
Encouraging Outlook Builds Towns and Attracts Business
The Wetumka Gazette urges towns to avoid doubt and complaint. By fostering hopeful spirit and active effort, communities attract home seekers and investors, inspiring residents to invest themselves and help their towns grow.
Grandfather Clause sparks Republican Socialist protest
The article cites Oklahoma election law barring non readers from registering while protecting descendants of those eligible before 1866. It notes Republican and Socialist opposition to the provision and centers on its historic roots and linguistic protections for some voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Governor Patterson Pardoning Cooper Sparks Outrage
The Tennessee governor faces harsh criticism for a swift pardon of Cooper, the Carmack assassin, issued even as the Supreme Court ruled. The piece likens such clemency to tyrants rewarding dangerous foes, arguing it imperils governance and public safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patterson
Tennessee
Cooper
Carmack
Supreme Court
Turkey
Russia
Atoka group seeks extra passenger train on Katy line
The Commercial Club of Atoka promotes a plan to secure another passenger train over the Oklahoma branch of the Katy. They expect active support from along the line as the two-cent rate cited by the Katy is blamed for failing to meet the needs of a fast growing region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atoka
Oklahoma
Katy
Ada Prompts Action to Secure Added Service
The speaker notes success has removed a key excuse and urges Ada to take action toward securing the extra service.
Oklahoma capi tal fight heats up as rivals unite
The contest to locate the state capital pits Guthrie and Shawnee against each other while Oklahoma City launches a bold bid. The allied towns hope to delay, but the metropolis advances, urging rivals to act quickly or risk losing the prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Guthrie
Shawnee
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma Retailers Association Report Aims at Advertising Grafters
The Democrat notes a communication from the Oklahoma Retailers Association detailing the group's work to weed out fake advertising schemes. It praises efforts to curb grafters who prey on unsuspecting Oklahoma business men and undermine advertiser confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Grain shipment costs spark Oklahoma rail concerns
The decree from a St Louis federal judge prompted the Commission to allow higher grain rates within the state. The shift makes distant Kansas sources cheaper than nearby Oklahoma points, causing frustration over higher intra state train costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Kansas
Oklahoma
Vinita Leader shifts on Article Nine Section Nine repeal
The Vinita Leader, like the Ada Democrat, initially favored repeal but now reverses after the St. Louis decision. It suggests the ruling may backfire on the roads, returning as a boomerang in several ways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinita Leader
Ada Democrat
St. Louis
Exhibition of nerve in political card self promotion
A description notes a candidate loudly announces in one paper, prints cards there, then visits the rival office to show the same cards and seek support from the staff, highlighting bold campaigning strategy.
Not the Cuss But the 45 in His Pocket
A terse line from the Oklahoma City Times hints that violence often comes not from loud cursing but from the concealed threat of a pistol. The remark suggests a broader comment on how intimidation factors into confrontations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Oklahoma City Times
Patterson Seeks Third Term as Tennessee Governor
The speaker notes that Patterson, Tennessee governor, appears undeterred after releasing Cooper and openly states he desires a third term. The remark suggests political momentum may invite strong opposition and potential backlash.
Devil and marksman duel in firefight saying
A quoted line notes that fighting the devil with fire often yields the devil as the better marksman, suggesting the danger and futility of heated confrontations.
Awnings for Stores and Windows and a Politician's Address
W. Murray of Stillwater delivered an address to Normal students and friends Friday evening. While attendance was missed, reports say the lecture was good and Murray a well read man capable of engaging any audience when occasion demands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. H. Murray
Tishomingo
Murray
Morgan horses and Angus cattle for sale in Texas
Registered Morgan horses and Angus cattle offered by Mountain Vale Ranch in Roche Texas. Includes several fine two year olds. At head of stud Admiral 4871 A. M. R. 15 12 hands 1200 lbs sired by Jubilee De Jarnett. Mention this paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan
Admiral
Jubilee de Jarnett
R. Sellman
Mountain Vale Ranch
Roche
Texas
Doan's Kidney Pills Back Ada Sufferer to Health
Ada resident Mrs. H L Sadler of Coalgate reports long kidney disease symptoms including backache dizziness and blurred sight. After trying remedies she used Doan's Kidney Pills and quickly found lasting relief. price 50 cents, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
H.L. Sadler
Coalgate
Doan
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Pontotoc County Roffs Tax Equalization Revisions 1910
County commissioners rescind June 1909 action raising Roff real estate values and adopt April 1910 equalization as the basis for 1910 taxes. Clerk to calculate levies. treasurer to collect per the new assessment. Also notes several small claim allowances and adjustments for Ada, Oklahoma, April 1910.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Pontotoc County
Okla
Oklahoma
Roff
W. S. Kerr
G. M. Short
J. F. Price
Ada
Oklo
T. J. Smith
C. E. Lawson
A. L. Miles
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promote Health Cure Constipation
An old advertisement proclaims Dr King’s New Life Pills defeat constipation and related ailments by gentle stimulation of the stomach liver and bowels. The copy claims prevention of disease and lists symptoms cured with a 25 cent price at Gwin and Mays Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Gwin & Mays Co
Electric Bitters Heralded as Health Builder by User
Reaching the top in any calling demands a vigorous body and keen brain. Electric Bitters is praised as the greatest health builder, claimed to purify blood and improve digestion. W M Sherman of Cushing Mo says three bottles cured months of kidney trouble, 50 cents at Gwin and Mays Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Sherman
Cushing, Mo
Gwin & Mays Co
Wanted cash for large clean cotton rags
Ada Democrat says a cash payment is offered for large clean cotton rags. The notice seeks rag donors and specifies payment on pickup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Democrat
Democrat
Notice of Settlement of Account in Hawkins Estate
In Pontotoc County Oklahoma the estate of John Hawkins deceased reveals Humphrey Colbert Special Administrator has filed his final account and report and seeks distribution of the balance. A settlement hearing is set for May 11 1910 at 10 AM in the Ada County Court room where interested parties may appear and show cause. Judge Joel Terrell signs the notice with the court seal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hawkins
Humphrey Colbert
County
Ada
A.D
Joel Terrell
Stomach Health Ad Promises Quick Relief and Strength
An advertising item touts Miona stomach tablets as fast relief for indigestion and a rundown stomach turning it into a “sweet, energetic, perfect working” system within two weeks. It claims to banish sourness, gas, nausea, and other symptoms, with a money back guarantee and 50 cents a box. Also promotes Booths Pills for constipation at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miona
Ramsey Drug Co
Booth
Also Mentioned on This Page
ADA Weekly Democrat
Byron Norrell
Pinarchiecemi
Tom D. McKeown
A. T. West
R. M. Rainey
J. W. Davis
Reuben M. Roddie
Conway O. Barton
A. M. Croxton
E. S. Ratliff
Robt. L. Wimbish
George Thompson
Sam McClure
L. E
Lem) Mitchell
J. E. Fussell
Andy Chapman
M. F. Dew S. W. Kerr
W. T. Cox
L. C. Lindsey
C. C. Hargis Wilmer B. Jones
T. F. Pierce
J. W. Westbrook
J. K. Scroggiin
R. H
Rit) Erwin
Sherwood Hill
Ada Township
H. J. Brown
E. L. Bunch
J. R. Lambert
Commissioner Dist
J. M. Eaton
Cc. W. Floyd
G. W. Montgomery
Wetumka
C. H. Rives
M. B. Donaghey
B. H. Mason
State Bank
M. Levin
Bright
the County Commissioners
State of Oklahoma
Ross
Jno
D. Rinard
Pres
Lee Daggs
V-Pres
C. T. Angel
Sec
Treas
Pontotoc County Abstract Co
DR. Ligon & King
First National Bank
DR. J. M. Vaden
Duncan Building
Ada, Okla
W. H. Enloe
Duncan Bldg
Stone & Maxey
Attorneys AT Law
National Bank
J. R. Craic
Ada National Bank Ofvicee
John J. M’coole
Francis, Okia
C. A. Galbraith
Tom D. M’keow
Galbraith & M’keown Lawyers
Citizens National Bank
Currie & Duncan
Reed-Douglass Building
B. H. Epperson
Attorney AT Law
Reed-Douglas Building
DRS
Granger
Faust & Hartman
Physicians and Surgeons
J. R. Runyan
Frisco R. R
Rollow Building
H. T. Saffarrans
Ada Nation Bank
J. M. Stanfield
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!