Oklahoma County Commissioners Earnest at Annual Meeting
The Ardmoreite reports the Oklahoma county commissioners gathered at McAlester for their annual meeting. State Examiner Charles A. Taylor and assistant Hugh Gerner advised, and the group resolved to ask the attorney general to seek friendly proceedings in the supreme court to settle disputes with boards.
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Oklahoma
McAlester
Chas. A. Taylor
Hugh Gerner
Supreme Court
Ardmoreite
Fifteen Bushels of Corn Was Enough Rent
At a Farmers Institute meeting on Friday Hon. Bill Murray recounted telling a renter that fifteen bushels of corn was enough rent. He spoke as an advocate for good seed and Crops, delivering a careful talk to farmers.
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Farmers’ Institute
Bill Murray
Murray
Seed corn selection sparks renter debate in field
A farm adviser recalls a renter arguing for a high yielding seed, claiming forty-five bushels per acre, while the expert notes the tenant chose the seed on purpose to maximize rent. The renter moved to a different farm the following autumn.
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Murray
Judge Rainey Signs County Funding Bonds
Judge Rainey approved county funding bonds totaling about 18000 to retire outstanding warrants and restore cash footing. The move followed a large valuation cut by the state board and unpaid state and federal taxes. Officials say past delays were due to party questions over the deficit and are confident such a shortage will not recur.
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Rainey
State Board
Staty
D. C
Retail firm touts large holiday stock for quick service
A local business promotes its unusually large Christmas inventory and large staff of clerks. It promises prompt attention to customers in a rush and hints at a partial list of goods available.
Dolls and novelties fill shop shelves in wide sale.
A store advertises a vast doll collection including china dolls and dressed dolls, magic lanterns, photo albums, handkerchief and collar boxes, china cups, plush animals, go carts, post cards, books, toys, pianos and bric a brac, with prices from 1c to 50c and up. The note invites readers to visit soon to be pleased.
Dr Frank LeFevre Eye and Throat Specialist Listed
Dr Frank LeFevre is described as permanently located with 20 years of experience in diagnosing and imitat ing diseases of the eye ear and throat. Duncan Block. tf
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Frank LeFevre
Duncan Block
Revival at Methodist Church Ends as Evangelsits Leave
The revival at the Methodist church closed Sunday evening with a large congregation and many conversions. Rev. Joe Ramsey praised for strong character and presence, while Mr. Smoot led excellent music before evangelists returned home for holidays. Also notes a pardon hearing notice from the State Board of Pardons set for January, with Ada Democrat publication order.
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Joe Ramsey
Smoot
Notice of Petition for Administrator in Sippy Brown Estate
Islin Wright petitions Pontotoc County Court OK for Letters of Administration on the estate of Sippy Brown deceased to be granted to Wright. The hearing is set in Ada on January 10 1910 at 2 PM. Heirs creditors and others may appear to show cause. Dated December 16 1909. (Seal) Joel Terrell County Judge.
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Sippy Brown
Islin Wright
Pontotoc County
State of Oklahoma
Ada
Said
Joel Terrell
Guardian seeks sale of ward Henry Hallmark real estate
In Country Court guardianship of minor Henry Hallmark John J Hallmark guardian petitioned for sale of ward property. Hearing set for January 4 1910 at 9 am requiring kin and interested parties to appear or publication in Ada Weekly Democrat Ada Oklahoma for three weeks. Joel Terrell County Judge signed December 3 1909.
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Henry Hallmark
John J. Hallmark
Ward
Ada Weekly Democrat
Ada
Oklahoma
Joel Terrell
John F. Hallmark
Hearing on Guardian Petition to Sell Real Estate
Pontotoc County records show an order for hearing a guardian’s petition to sell real estate. The notice outlines the case action and directs interested parties to appear for the hearing.
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Guardian
Electric Bitters for Health and Beauty Cure
Attractive women and the envy of many are described, linking health to beauty. Kidney poisons cause pimples and a dull complexion. Electric Bitters are advertised to regulate stomach liver and kidneys, improve nerves eyes breath and skin. Sold for 50c at Gwin & Mays Co.
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Gwin & Mays Co
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W. L. Byrd
AG 1A Draw
Holman
Iag
Ligon Building
Judge Rainey
Tive
Haviland
Shaw’s Nickel Store
Methodist Church
State Board of Pardons
Luke Jenkins
Pontoiloc County
Guilirie
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Board of Pardons
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