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Newspaper
Ada Weekly Democrat
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1907
Page
1
The Democrat party announces candidates subject to primary. United States Senate candidate M. L. Turner. Congress candidates D. H. Linebaugh, E. P. Hill. Sheriff candidates A. A. Gus Bossitt, L. E. Lem Mitchell, Joe L. Thomas, Jas. D. Gaar, J. B. Cannon. County Judge candidate G. W. Hilton.
The Democrat offers a liberal arrangement for subscribers to send extra copies to friends in other states. Each paid-up subscriber or new annual payer may send unlimited copies outside the new state for seventy five cents per year.
The Democrat offers stock cuts and ready to fulfill orders for stock circulars and posters. M. L. Walsh provides wisdom in this issue for dry goods and groceries buyers to consider.
The U C V met February 2 in Ada I T with Capt Hargis presiding and Adjutant Byrd as secretary. After prayer, minutes were approved, crosses of honor discussed, a gavel donated by Masonic lodge No 95, and a report on comrade Hall’s good standing.
Buell Tanner died after a period of illness at his parents home in this city during the night. He had just reached his twenty first year and his death followed meningitis. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon at 3 oclock as mourners gathered to bid farewell.
Last night the Macabees and the Eastern Star hosted a kitchen shower for the couple. Guests arrived with useful articles for the kitchen and dining room and Doc thanked friends for their tokens of regard.
R L Rollins named postmaster at Bebee replacing G N Walbey who resigned.
The Democrat announces Hon. E. P. Hill of South McAlester as a candidate for congress in the fourth district. Born December 19, 1861, in Troup County Georgia, Hill is a nephew of the late Ben Hill. A lawyer, he studied Cumberland University and later practiced in Texas before moving to the Indian Territory in 1901. He previously supported Hogg for governor and served on state committees and the 1900 Democratic national convention delegation. He is the brother of Sherwood W. Hill and is well known locally.
C A Galbraith rose to speak as court prepared to adjourn. The Ada bar presented Judge Dickerson with a gold headed umbrella for his fairness and impartiality. He thanked the bar and urged statehood as he reflected on his administration and the courtesy shown.
City council in regular session approved a $22 063 bid by E D Lumsden of Georgia to build dam pumping station and lay piping to the standpipe and city limits. A ten year electric power contract at $100 monthly was also approved. A foot bridge on West 14th street was endorsed if adjacent property owners gravel the sidewalk.
The last week of Federal court in Ada focused on civil matters. W. D. Monk faced murder charges over Robert Gibson. self defense plea led to acquittal. Daniel Lee Strickland’s guilty plea was set aside. cases continued and defendant released on bond. Judge Dickerson departs amid citizen respect. Deputy Marshals Cottle and Brents depart with prisoners to Ardmore and Washington respectively.
Last Saturday night around eight o clock Nightwatchman Bailey confronted a disturbance behind the Rollows block. He faced one white man and several Indians who attacked him with a knife while he attempted to quell the racket. He drew his pistol but was restrained by another assailant until reinforcements arrived and the group was scattered.
In the Democrat announcement column the readers find M L Turner of Oklahoma City listed as a candidate for United States senator from Oklahoma. Born in Missouri he built a bank in Kansas before moving to Oklahoma Territory where he became a prominent business leader and public figure.
Maxwell correspondent notes milder weather ending a cold spell and risks to meat supplies. Cotton wagon delays, local improvements, health recoveries, travel to Byars and Sapulpa, land fencing at Summer Chapel, horse losses from blind staggers, democratic leanings, Sunday school union formation, elections of teachers, and upcoming sermon by Rev Isom at Summer Chapel.
Bay pony mare with roach mane and white on one foot. blur brand on shoulder with bar underneath. In good condition and last seen with red web halter. Reward offered by W. H. Ebey.
The Democrat and Dallas News offer a combined one year subscription for 1.75 dollars, inviting readers to sign up for home delivery. The deal highlights a bundled price likely appealing to regular readers in the Dallas area.
Editor Phillips of the Roff Eagle greets readers and notes visitors and changes. Ex-Governor Byrd provides minutes of the last U C V camp meeting. Local farmers and citizens such as J K Scroggin and Burrel Nash visit. Duke Stone seeks ads for a sold house. J B Henderson returns from federal court and joins the reader list.
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