Democratic slate announced for August primary races
The Democrat announces candidates for August primary in Ada Township and county offices. State Senator candidate is J. W. Davis. Sheriff candidate is J. B. Chapman. County Treasurer candidates are J. W. Westbrook, J. K. Scruggin, and R. H. Rit Erwin. Justice of the Peace Ada Township candidate is H. J. Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Westbrook
J. K. Scruggin
R. H
Rit) Erwin
Ada Township
H. J. Brown
Federal Court Halts Two-Cent Freight Rates in Oklahoma
A Federal judge enjoined the Oklahoma commission two cent fare and freight rate orders. The decision marks a rare state defeat against railroads in federal court and raises questions about federal authority versus state regulation. The attorney general led a decisive fight, claiming the case showed the railroads earned more under the new rules than ever before, while opponents argued federal backing shielded their defiance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma Commission
Patrick Henry
Ada and Katy Clash Over Local Tax and Charters
The dispute centers on Ada and Katy in a regional feud over charter limits and taxes. The Katy group leads opposition while Frisco gains influence after a court decision. Ada residents have mixed views as taxes, development, and regional aid are debated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katy
Ada
Inquirer
Frisco
Republicans Take Tax Record Showdown in Bristow
Bristow records indicate total taxes of 43.5 mills per thousand with 33 dollars of the 43.50 levied by Republican units. The breakdown shows Democrats controlling state and county portions, while Republicans head the city township and school district levies. Taxpayers are urged to question Governor Haskell about the figures.
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Bristow
Republcans
Haskell
Ada's Rise From Pessimism to Prosperity
Three years after pitching a permanent settlement in Ada we faced doubters who predicted decline. The Democrat’s praise seemed empty to sour critics, yet prosperity has silenced the naysayers as growth transformed the town and region.
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Ada
Ada Responds Amid Political Clamor and Cold Facts
The piece portrays Ada moving past critics as the Democrat’s rhetoric is proven by facts. It contrasts empty yells with solid evidence, arguing that the predicted calamities fail to materialize.
Oklahoma City boom spurs $300000 bonus for new packing plant
The city’s boosters celebrate a rapid $300,000 bonus in under an hour for a second large packing plant. Advocates urge Ada to mirror the approach and invite opportunity, signaling Ada’s rise toward leading Oklahoma cities as the boom continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Ada
Roff Fights Tax Rise as Commissioner Action Moves Forward
Roff residents press a tax increase challenge with a representative sent to Guthrie to seek legislative relief. A special bill is drafted but must be published four times before consideration. The legislature may adjourn before that window closes, risking the bill’s fate.
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Roff
Guthrie
Oklahoma Republicans Split Over Cannonism Says Wichita Eagle
The Wichita Eagle notes a rift between Oklahoma Republicans Bird McGuire and Dick Morgan. McGuire supports Cannonism while Morgan wavers, described as a death bed repentance with little credibility. The paper leans that McGuire is the stronger ally and Morgan has deserted his benefactor.
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Bird McGuire
Dick Morgan
Oklahoma
McGuire
Morgan
Wichita Eagle
Let the people eat grass and cheaper meat
A biting reflection on class from a French nobleman and a modern meat packer. The first prophecy about starving crowds ended with the mob displaying the nobleman’s grass stuffed head. The second jab about cheaper meat follows a rising price protest as the narrative hints at further developments to come.
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Paris
Democrats Plan Brass Tags For Socialists Speakers
The Democratic Campaign Committee debates tagging speakers with collars and brass tags but opts to tag those with no right to speak, ensuring Socialists will not recognize any Democrat wearing a brass tag.
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Socialist Party
Democratic Campaign Committee
Order for Hearing Petition to Sell Real Estate by Guardian
State of Oklahoma Pontotoc County in County Court orders a hearing on March 10 1910 at 10 o clock AM for the guardianship of Elemen tower an alleged incompetent. The order requires publication for three successive weeks in the Ada Weekly Democrat Ada Oklahoma and is signed by County Judge Joel Terrell dated February 9 1910.
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State of Oklahoma
Pontotoc County
J. C
Ada Weekly Democrat
Ada
Oklahoma
Joel Terrell
Wanted large clean cotton rags for cash
Advertiser seeks large clean cotton rags and is willing to pay cash. The notice notes ironed and hemmed fabrics preferred and invites respondents to contact the advertiser directly for pickup or delivery arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Rat
Guardian to sell minor real estate in five counties
L E BAKEN guardian of Nelson Christie and Adeline Christie will sell at public sale on February 21 1910 at 10 AM at the Idabel Court House McCurtain County Oklahoma all minors interest in described real estate across McCurtain Pontotoc Marshall Choctaw and Grady counties. Sale subject to court confirmation and cash only. Spaulding Carr Garvin attorneys. 1 28 4
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Nelson Christie
Adeline Christie
McCurtain
State of
Oklahoma
Idabel
McCurtain County
Pontotoc
Marshall, Choctaw and
Grady
State of Oklahoma
Pontotoc County
Soutwest
Northwest
Norhwest
Marshall County
Choctaw County
L. E. Baken
Guardian
Spaulding & Carr
Garvin
Attys
Notice for Publication in District Court No 413
Maud S. Venable sues for divorce from J M Venable in district court. J M Venable must answer the petition by March 16, 1910, or the court will grant divorce to Maud S. Venable. Attorneys n & Roland represent the plaintiff. District Clerk W T Cox seals notice. Feb 4, 1910.
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Maud S. Venable
J. M. Venable
N & Roland
W. T. Cox
A. P. Rhea
Notice Disclaims Debts for Agnes Allen and Sons
To the public I declare I will not be responsible for any debts or obligations incurred by Agnes Allen or her sons David and Bill Aubry.
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Agnes Allen
David
Bill Aubry
Local Democrat Job Department Delivers Quality Stock Bills
The piece notes the Democrat job department has supplied most stock bills for several seasons, claiming proof of quality and price. It invites readers to inspect samples and obtain pricing.
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Democrat
Struck a Rich Mine by S W Bends on King’s Life Pills
S W Bends of Coal City Alabama claims Dr Kings New Life Pills cured 12 years of liver and kidney trouble. He says the pills are best for constipation malaria headache dyspepsia debility. 25 cents at Gwin Mays Co.
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S. W. Bends
Coal City
Ala
Dr. King
Gwin Mays Co
Indiana and Ohio Live Stock Insurance Agent Named
Dr. T. W. Chadwick serves as the agent for the Indiana and Ohio Live Stock Insurance Co., representing the firm in local operations and policy distribution.
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T. W. Chadwick
Indiana and Ohio Live Stock Insurance Co
Notice of Settlement of Final Account and Hearing Petition
State of Oklahoma Pon totoc County county court notices the administrator L T Walters presents final account and report for John Leader deceased with petition for distribution and discharge set for February 26 1910 at 9 00 am in Ada court room any interested party may file written exceptions ahead of the hearing testimony formal seal and date.
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State of Oklahoma
Pontotoc
John
Leader
L. T. Walters
Walters
John Leader
Ada
A. D
Joel Terrell
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Union Shop
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Ada, Okla
Stone & Maxey
Attorneys AT Law
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J. R. Craic
Ada National Bank
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Tom D. M’keow
Galbraith & M’keown
Citizens National Bank
Currie & Duncan
Reed-Douglass Building
B. H. Epperson
Attorney AT Law
Reed-Douglas Building
Ada, Oklahoma
DRS
Grander & Granger
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