Ada Public Schools Elect Faculty for Coming Year
The Ada board elected teachers for Northside Southside and East side as principals and staff. Prof Robison was re elected superintendent and several positions remain to be filled with expectations of a complete faculty soon.
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Ada Public Schools
Northside
A. Floyd
Misses Bartley
Sims
Edmiston
McKay
Kathleen Grant
May Grant
D. J. Austin
Southside
D. A. McCurry
Misses Timberlake
Robinson
Rebecca Tolbert
Brown
Janie Smith
East Side
Miss Reese
Misses Currie
Wingo
Robison
Ada
Delinquent Taxes Listed for 1909 Rail Co Delinquencies
Delinquent personal and property taxes for 1909 itemized by school districts show totals for Den Sax ee De Sey MOR Co and St. Louis & San Francisco Railroad Co. Amounts listed include 1 156.06 total. J. Cates, Treasurer, with Deputy J. W. Westbrook.
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St. Louis & San Francisco Railroad Co
den Sax Ee de Sey Mor Co
Ssahs
Premes-Arty
J. ©. Cates
J. W. Westbrook
Maxwell Siftings Notes Community Life and Local Issues
Local notes report good school attendance and rain delaying cotton. Singing classes from Westel and Summers Chapel joined Maxwell’s class for a large turnout. C A Thomas family recovers and moves toward Roger Mills Oklahoma. a mule killed by lightning. Judge Barton visits Maxwell amid political campaigning. Bootleg activity blamed for underage drinking. revenue enforcement questioned. A bridle found at Ritter’s and claimants urged to identify it. Sallie Ann supports Grandfather amendment but opposes railroad amendment. Jack Love and commissioners praised for serving the masses against big capital.
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C. A. Thomas
Roger Mills County
Oklo
Sallie Ann
Jack Love
R L Walker Seen On Streets With His Usual Smile
A brief street sighting notes R L Walker on the pavement Wednesday wearing his familiar smile, adding a light moment to the day.
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R. L. Walker
Indian boarding schools in Five Civilized Tribes to close
Muskogee Oklahoma April 19 nearly all Indian boarding schools in the Five Civilized Tribes will close after the current school year. Only a handful remain across the Choctaw Chickasaw Seminole Creek and Cherokee nations with reorganized administration under a Sixth School District led by supervisor RE Allen and an Oklahoma Muskogee assistant.
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Muskogee
Okla
Five Civilized Tribes
Wheelock Academy
Armstrong Academy
Tuskahoma
Wheelock
Chickasaw Nation
Collins Institute
Friseo
Harley Institute
Tishomingo
Mekuskey
Emahaka
Creek Nation
Eufaula
Euchee Mission
Sapulpa
Nayka Mission
Orphan Home
Okmulgee
Cherokee Orphan Home
Tahlequah
Kansas
Oklahoma
RE. A. Allen
Allen
A. S. Wyly
Calvin Ballard
Indian Schools of
Civil Service
Robert G. Valentine
Commissioner of
Indian Affairs
University of Oklahoma Regents Meet Adjusts Programs
The Board of Regents met in an all day session in the President Evans office on April 13. Attendees included Lydick Rowsey Hackett Perry Betty Gordon Linebaugh and Nelson. The medical curriculum expands to four years with the last two in Oklahoma City. Epworth Medical School may be absorbed by the University. The Law School gains another year and an additional professor. A student librarian and stenographer to Dean Monnet are recommended. Psychology chair changes appoint Erwin as educator Brockawiy from Ohio as two year professor.
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Board of Regents
The
University of Oklahoma
Evans
J. D. Lydick
W. E. Rowsey
C. C. Hackett
J. W. Perry
R. T. Betty
J. M. Gordon
N. L. Linebaugh
Flowers Nelson
Oklahoma City
Epworth Medical School
Law School
Monnet
Erwin
M. S. Gardner
T. J. Brockawiy
Professor Brockawiy
University of Ohio
Murray Opens Campaign for Governor at Altus
About 600 of Jackson county's 4000 Democratic voters attended William H. Murray's Altus rally for governor. The event drew 500 visitors from other towns and featured a speech on rural education, economy, and governance with focus on state judiciary and banking policies, while Cruce supporters anticipate victory in the county. The gathering reflected differing factional support within the party.
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Altus
Ukla
Jackson County
William H. Murray
Murray
Rct
Cruce
Olustee
Ardmore
Full blooded Jersey ball at my barn
J. W. Davis of Ada advertises a Jersey cattle offering a full blooded Jersey ball to finish the season at his barn inviting buyers or bidders to visit and inspect the animal in Ada.
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J. W. Davis
Ada
Organize Commercial Club At Roff
In Roff business leaders formed the Young Men's Progressive Club at city hall with W. P. Casey as president S. B. Bennett as secretary and J. P. Jones as treasurer A membership drive quickly formed nearly all local merchants as members A meeting Monday will perfect organization and by laws plus an aggressive trade day campaign for May premiums by the old trade day committee.
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City Hall
W. P. Casey
S. B. Bennett
J. P. Jones
Young Men’s Progressive Club
Committee On
Roff
Roff Eagle
Davis Denies Rumor of State Senate Withdrawal
J W Davis declares he will stay in the race for State Senator and fight to the finish, denying circulating reports that he plans to withdraw in favor of another candidate. The letter reiterates commitment until votes are counted.
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J. W. Davis
New Home Sewing Machine Ad by M Levin Ada
Ada dealer M Levin promotes the New Home sewing machine with cash or easy payments options. Local sales pitch emphasizes affordable terms for home sewing equipment.
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Ada
M. Levin
For Sale Iron Bed Mattress and Springs
One new iron bed mattress and springs offered for sale with contact through Democrat office.
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Democrat
Teachers Institute Highlights Coal County Activities
Prof. Rolla G. Sears lectured to teachers in Coal County while Misses Hardin and Hemphill visited Tecumseh and Wetumka. William H. Murray gave an educational address to students. A four week review course by the E. C. N. begins May 9 with an end exam for teachers. President Briles, Profs. Matthews and Fentem attended the Tupelo Teachers Institute.
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Rolla G. Sears
Coal County
Hardin
Hemphill
Tecumseh
Wetumka
Briles
Matthews
Fentem
Tupelo
Normal
Weather and farming report and local notes
A cold wave hits the area with wheat and oats looking good. Mr. Lewis of Holcombe Lewis Co. relocates from Atoka. Farmers plow corn and plant cotton. Merchants report satisfaction and smiles. Josiah Turner is ill at Mr. Shunmard's. Local candidates show willingness to run again. Branstetter bets Tom Ferguson can beat Bill Murray for governor. Odd Fellows and Rebekahs plan an anniversary celebration next Thursday. School closes Friday with a strong program led by Prof. Davis. Homer Thompson and C. Joel Baugh ride the county. Lee Charley died suddenly Saturday and was buried by the W O W with large attendance.
PrickLy ASH BiTTers Promote Digestive Health
An advertisement claims indigestion causes many deaths and urges using PrickLy ASH BiTTers to strengthen the stomach and aid digestion to prevent disease.
Fine Cotton Seed for Sale at Ada Milling Co
A quantity of fine cotton seed is offered for sale. For very best improved seed, contact Ada Milling Co.
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Ada Milling Co
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Oklahoma State Bank
W. D. Hays
Cashier
Studebaker
Springfield
W. C. Rollow
South End
Rollow Bldg
Es Eee
Maxwell Siftings
Westel
Summers Chapel
Maxwell
Barton
Mr. Dial
Board OF Regents OF the University
Bill Murray
Benefit Fire Department
Gertrude Thompson
Pres. Briles
Bills
Jesse
Mr. Lewis
Holcombe Lewis Co
Atoka
Josiah Turner
Mrs. Shunmard
Mr. Shunmard
Branstetter
Tom Ferguson
Geo. B. Thompson
W. J. Laugh
Frank H. Flippen
IL. O. O. F. Grand Lodge
Rebekahs
Odd Fellowship
Odd Fellows Hall
Prof. Davis
Homer Thompson
C. Joel Baugh
Lee Charley
Henley & Biles
Ada, Okla
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