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Newspaper

Ada Weekly Democrat

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1910

Page

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Candidates Must File For County And Township Offices

Candidates for county and township offices must file with the county election board in a window of thirty days before the primary, which is set for August 2 1910. Petitions must include residence address party and candidate name and date of election, plus a detailed expenditure statement naming every individual or entity contributing funds. If a candidate does not authorize any agent to spend on their behalf they must notify the board and will personally account for campaign expenditures.

County Election Board John Crawford

Call for Warrants and Funds Presented for Payment

Warrant payment requested across multiple funds including Court form 1 to 1050 Poor and Insane, Bridge, Sep. School, and salary and contingent. Funds numbered 1 to 159 for Sep. School, 1 to 15 for Bridge, and 1 to 156 for Poor and Insane. J Cates, Treasurer, by J W Westbrook, Deputy.

J. C. Cates Co J. W. Westbrook

John P Crawford Seeks Pontotoc County Representation

John P Crawford announces his candidacy for Representative of Pontotoc County. A prominent Democrat and lawyer, he is praised for leadership and fighting spirit, tempered by humor. He pledges to advance local interests and join the state council in hard fights if elected.

John P. Crawford Pontotoc County Crawford John Crawford

Murder at Allen Adds to Pontotoc County Crime

Sunday afternoon Henry Prentiss killed his wife with a shotgun at Allen. He then wounded himself and was brought to Ada for a preliminary trial. Domestic differences are suspected as the motive in this latest Pontotoc County crime.

Pontotoc County Allen Henry Prentiss Ada

Key Viewed as Unifying Democratic Choice for Attorney General

Party leaders and voters nationwide see Geo D Key of Lawton as a unifying Democrat for Attorney General. He is described as a capable, conservative lawyer aligned with state and national platforms and free from entrenched political antagonisms. Opponents are criticized for records and long incumbency.

Geo. D. Key Democratic Party Key

Awnings for Stores and Windows by M Levin

Store and residence awnings offered by M Levin detailed in a brief notice. The item highlights shop and home window coverings with emphasis on durability and shade. The ad reads as a simple catalog style promotion from a local provider.

Democrats of Ada Convene to Plan Campaign Rally

A meeting of the Democrats of Ada and vicinity elected Otis Weaver chairman and P H Deal secretary to plan a county rally set for Friday May 6 1910 in Ada. The group discussed registration and campaign duties ahead of the July voter registration under the new election law. Committees were named for arrangements finance and general duties with Judge J W Bolen Judge C A Galbraith and others assigned.

Ada Pontotocco Otis Weaver P. H. Deal Allen Texas Arkansas Roddie C. C. Hargis Geo. Thompson Robt Wimbish Robt. Wimbish City Democratic Club J. W. Bolen C. A. Galbraith Miller W. Ligon Col Wister Hays Shed Chapman W. H. Ebey Old City Club O. B. Weaver

Ada Oil Well To Be Shot Today

T A Winks of Tulsa has been employed to shoot the Ada oil well and it is probable the charge will be fired today.

Ada T. A. Winks Tulsa

Fishing trip leads squad under Captain Ligon

Dr. Ligon, Matt Walsh, Doug Lasater, L. Rosenfield and Mr. Scott departed Tuesday for a fishing trip to Blue. The squad remained under the command of Captain Ligon.

Dr. Ligon Matt Walsh Doug Lasater L. Rosenfield Mr. Scott Blue Capt. Ligon

Lindsey for Clerk of District Court in Pontotoc County

Advocate explains L C Lindsey's candidacy for Clerk of the District Court. Details his six-year Pontotoc residency, prior Ada water project work, Abbott neighborhood and Fitzhugh home, farming success, enforcement support, Sunday School leadership, and past offices including Deputy Sheriff, Deputy Assessor, County Clerk and County Treasurer in Independence County Arkansas.

L. C. Lindsey Pontotoc County Ada Abbott Fitzhugh Lindsey Anffice Independence County Arkansas

J C Farmer Enters Rage For Sheriff

J C Farmer a well known county resident between Roff and Franks declares for sheriff authority to announce his candidacy. A fuller notice will appear in next week’s edition.

J. C. Farmer RAGE Roff Franks

Weekend Market Haul Sparks Unusual Water Pails Sale

I have just returned from my trip to market in Chicago with a large lot of low price goods including enamelware and galvanized water pails. Saturday extra special features a heavy sale on 10-quart galv pails and hotel or family goblets.

Chicago

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