Ada to Be Stop on New East-West Railroad
William Cullen and S H Wandell visited Ada to promote the St Louis Oklahoma and Western railroad. The line from Salisaw to Lawton would pass Ada with a 25,000 club meeting promising Ada support for favorable terms. Financing comes from Eastern capital and no upfront asks are made. The line would traverse rich agricultural and mineral districts.
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William Cullen
New York
S. H. Wandell
St. Louis
Oklahoma and Western Railroad
Salisaw
Lawton
Ada
Lucas
School Districts of Pontotoc County Listed
Sept Pierce divides Pontotoc County into forty seven districts. He assigns decent sizes per the State superintendent’s suggestion to allow easy expansion or consolidation later. Ada district number 19 spans roughly two miles each direction from Ada center, with a western boundary near Sandy. Full district descriptions to follow.
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Pierce
Pontotoc County
Ada
Sandy
Huddleston Introduces Anti Booze Bill
Rep Frank Huddleston introduces a measure to curb public drinking near trains and depots. The bill would require offenders to pay a liberal contribution to the county treasury for days with the sheriff, with little expected opposition.
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Huddleston
Frank Huddleston
Loyd Robinson Jailed for Selling Liquor and Theft
Loyd Robinson was arraigned on larceny and liquor selling charges after being brought from Roff. Due to busy civil docket his case moved to Judge Terrell's court, with bond set at 500 dollars. he failed to post and remains in jail. Reports allege he intoxicated a boy and robbed him of four dollars and several coon and opossum hides.
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Loyd Robinson
Roff
Justice of
Steed to Retire Quietly as Ada Store Goes on Sale
E L Steed announces closing his Ada general merchandise store with a retirement sale starting tomorrow at 10 o clock and continuing until January. The stage coach era merchant built a strong local business and earned a reputation for fair dealing and courteous service to Pontotoc county shoppers. After January first the building will be rented while Steed remains in Ada as a citizen.
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The
Democrat
E. L. Steed
Steed
Ada
Pontotoc County
Roddie Heads Banks and Banking Panel in Senate
R. M. Roddie is named chairman of the senate committee on Banks and Banking and serves on Legal Advisory Education Insurance Elections and Privileges and Public Buildings. His banking bill, newly introduced, draws attention across the Southwest.
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R. M. Roddie
Senate Committee On Banks and Banking
Southwest
G H Jones Taken Back to Texas
G H Jones was arrested by local officers after a Hamilton County Texas sheriff reported him wanted for disposing of mortgaged property. He had been living here for two years and worked at the Barringer ranch seven miles southwest of town. He was returned to Texas on Monday.
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Hamilton County
Texas
G. H. Jones
Barringer
Jones
Mass Meeting at the Court House
A crowd gathered at the court house Tuesday night to hear Judge Barton outline the benefits of a commission city government. Other speakers discussed the state normal location and related topics.
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Court House
Barton
Commission
Meat Inspectors Appointed Under Oklahoma Law
Under Oklahoma law an inspector shall pass upon all animals slaughtered for meat for sale. A fee of 25 cents per head is allowed on cattle and 10 cents on hogs goats and sheep. The Ada inspector post is still vacant. D A Shaw planned a musical instruments business and is moving to Roff.
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Oklahoma
Ada
County Commission Plans Cash Basis Bond Issue
The commissioners expect to meet the first week of January and move to a cash basis by issuing bonds to cover the county’s initial running costs after legislature passes required measures. Supt. Pierce will office with County Clerk Kerr. County Attorney Wimbish attended Ardmore for habeas corpus cases brought by Tom Birdwell. bail was denied.
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Rinard
Supt
Pierce
Kerr
Wimbish
Ardmore
Tom Birdwell
Bryan to Visit Oklahoma for December Address
W. J. Bryan plans another tour of Oklahoma before the holidays and will speak to a joint session of the Oklahoma Legislature on the morning of December 21. He has already announced the trip and the scheduled address.
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W. J. Bryan
Oklahoma
Mr. Bryan
Roosevelt Not Seeking Another Term Declares Stance
President Roosevelt states he will not seek the Republican nomination for a second term, ending doubts about his attitude. The move clears the path for Taft, Cannon & Co. and promises lively times in the GOP as future leadership takes shape.
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Roosevelt
Taft, Cannon & Co
Katy May Inaugurate Double Service
Katy management considers adding a through passenger train from Oklahoma City to Dallas with a definite announcement coming soon. If launched, the new service would greatly benefit residents along the branch line.
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Katy
Oklahoma City
Dallas
Banks Show Strong Performance Noted in Column Tribute
The First National Bank earns high praise for its showing, described as one of the best ever by the institution. The commendation highlights the business ability of its officers and the bank's solid standing among local banks.
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First National Bank
Marriage Licenses Reported This Week In Ada and Surrounding
Week of licenses lists Will Simpson and Lula Sasman both 21 from Ada along with several other couples in Ada Center Hart and surrounding counties. The note also records A H Constant taking office as referee in bankruptcy covering Pontotoc Seminole Coal Hughes and Johnson counties and Rev J R Browne returning from Ryan after closing a revival meeting.
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A. H. Constant
Pontotoc
Seminole, Coal
Hughes and
Johson
Financial Situation at Ada Cotton Market Improves
President W. L. Reed of the First National Bank says currency shipments have increased to pay for cotton and a large portion of sales are now cash transactions, signaling better financial conditions in Ada.
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W. L. Reed
First National Bank
Pottery Proposal For Ada Attracts Frisco Rock Island Interest
The 25 000 club has contacted two parties through the industrial department of the Frisco Rock Island lines to study a pottery plant in Ada. Investigations of clay fields and the 5 000 club proposal are anticipated. F. J. Etter is elected Sergeant at Arms of the lower house.
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Rock Island
Ada
F. J. Etter
Will Increase Subscription Rate at The Daily Oklahoman
The cost of print paper has risen drastically and newspapers nationwide face higher prices or closure. The Daily Oklahoman will raise yearly subscriptions from $4.00 to $5.00 starting January 1, with current subscribers able to renew at $4.00 for one more year.
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Daily
Oklahoman
The
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