Ada Post Office Notice Under Act of Congress
Entry states the Ada Oklahoma post office was entered as second class matter under the Act of March 3 1879 and admitted July 17 1906.
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Ada
Oklahoma
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Newspaper
Ada Weekly Democrat
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1910
Page
4
Democratic primary slate announced for county offices
The Democrat announces candidates for the upcoming primary. Sheriff candidate is J. B. Chapman. County Treasurer nominees include J. W. Westbrook J. K. Scruggin and R. H. Rit Erwin. Ada Township Justice of the Peace candidate is H. J. Brown.
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J. B. Chapman
J. W. Westbrook
J. K. Scruggin
R. H
Rit) Erwin
Justice of the Peace
Ada
H. J. Brown
Frisco Interest Spurs Ada Growth and Prospects
The Frisco railway shows strong interest in Ada's growth through frequent investor inquiries and official cooperation to attract a major industry. Industrial agent A L Klank noted plans to advertise for suitable ventures and pledged ongoing Frisco support during a Houston stopover.
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Frisco
Ada
A. L. Klank
Houston
Texas
Tate Brady Defends Courage Against Tulsa World Attacks
Brady, Oklahoma national committeeman, responded to Tulsa World attacks by recounting a past rescue of a proprietor from a mob and recounting aiding an editor in a chain gang episode. The World issued clarifications and is expected to ease pressure on Brady.
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Tate Brady
Okahoma
Tulsa World
Tate
Missouri
the World
Brady
Veterans protest Lee statue in Virginia niche
In Chicago, six G. A. R. veterans object to a Virginia statue of Gen. Lee placed in a national hall of fame niche. They mock those who refused to fight and praise mutual respect between soldiers from both sides, criticizing ongoing sectional animosity.
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Chicago
Virginia
Gen. Lee
National Hall of Fame
Johnny Reb
Immigration Tide Aims at County Homes and Farms
A survey of county residents shows all houses filled and more land to be tilled as newcomers from other states settle here to make this their permanent home. The town reports similar conditions and the secretary of the 25,000 club notes rising inquiries, signaling a prosperous immigration trend.
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W. L. Douglas
W. G. Jones
Howard Ave
Utica
N. Y
Brockton
Mass
W.L. Dowglas
Divekton
Ada urged to adopt commission government reform
The piece argues cities like Oklahoma City McAlester and Tulsa have adopted the commission form and Ada should follow to keep pace with progress. It criticizes the aldermanic system as theoretically appealing but practically weak and calls for modernization.
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Oklahoma City
McAlester
Tulsa
Ada
Museum of Antiquities
Bible school head jokes about afterlife pardon board
The Chickasha Express quotes Rev. E. D. Cameron stating no Oklahoma newspaper man will walk the golden streets after death. The column quips about appointing Cameron to administer spiritual consolation below and forming a board of pardons with him as chairman.
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E. D. Cameron
Oklahoma
Golden
Bro. Cameron
Chickasha Express
Republicans Attack Democrats Over Oklahoma Territory Taxes
The text accuses Republicans of attacking Democrats for government spending while omitting that under territorial rule the national government funded a large portion of territory expenses and that the Democrats levied much lower rates despite that aid.
Wagoner Record Critiques Oklahoma Republican Editors
The Wagoner Record voices strong Republican criticism of Oklahoma editors as the party faces unified efforts and internal strain amid current political disputes.
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Wagoner Record
Oklahoma
Split in Party as Standpatism Clashes with Progressiveism
The factional split within the party widens as standpatism and progressiveism clash openly, signaling internal strife and a struggle over direction and strategy. The conflict underscores deep disagreements over policy and leadership.
What would Roosevelt say, asks anxious party men
The piece notes how both standpatters and insurgents seek guidance from Roosevelt. It highlights his perceived flair for predicting public sentiment and the desire for another oracle from the former president to guide the party.
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Roosevelt
Teddy
State Capital man praises Col Roy Hoffman as honest
A State Capital resident declares Hoffman an honest man, marking the first Democrat to admit such praise. The confession comes amid tension and surprise regarding political loyalties and integrity.
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Col
Roy Hoffman
Court rules governor alone may pardon. board deemed nonfunctional
The criminal court of appeals states the board of pardons has no legal existence and that pardon power rests solely with the governor. The ruling is praised as a landmark decision by supporters.
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Criminal Court of Appeals
Board of Pardons
Farmer Wins As Cotton Market Stabilizes
The cotton market has fluctuated wildly but now the farmer reports relief as prices stabilize and worry eases. The article notes strong demand and improved selling conditions benefiting growers.
Candidacy Call Encourages Democratic Readers to Speak Up
The notice urges readers considering a run for office to announce intentions to Democrat readers and emphasizes timely action with the saying early birds catch the worm.
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Democrat
Ardmore Daily Democrat Suspends Publication
The Ardmore Daily Democrat stops publishing citing a small town market unable to support the newspaper. The decision ends a long local paper run and leaves residents without a daily news source.
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Ardmore Daily Democrat
Population Rise in Pon totoc County Census Forecast
The 1907 census recorded Pon totoc County at 23 057 residents and projections for the current year indicate the population will top 30 000, signaling significant growth.
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Pontotoc County
A Rural Editor's Dream in a Kansas City Journal
Osborne Farmer editor Bert Walker recounts a surreal dream where a generous reader praises the paper before waking to the newsroom bustle as the conference minutes crash to the floor and reranking work begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Journal
Bert Walker
Osborne Farmer
Bert
Tobin Plans Business Building with Opera House Project
Tobin on 12th Street will mix sand for a new business house and start construction by early March. He offers a liberal proposition to the town to convert the second story into a modern opera house.
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R. S. Tobin
12Th Street
Ada Oklahoma Promotes Growth and Modern Homes
Ada Oklahoma promotes growth with solid rock foundations and cement sidewalks. The town highlights well maintained streets, strong schools at the state normal, many churches and lodges, and attractive modern architecture. Listings offer cash draft or check purchases to secure lots on North Side South Side Capital Hill Donaghey Addition Portland Park Sunrise with F J W West at 7th Street Ada Oklahoma.
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North Side
South Side
Capital Hill
Donaghey Adition
Portland Park Square
Sunrise Still
County paper praises its corps of country correspondents
The Democrat lauds its field of country correspondents for improving readability and notes a desire for more contributors to extend coverage across the county.
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the Democrat
Roff Eagle Briefs Aged Man Die Typhoid Near Roff
Herbert N Angelly of three miles east of Roff dies at 26 from typhoid fever. Burial at East Hill Cemetery. Land sale: W L Hutcheson sells 90 acres near town to P H Hamer of Renner Texas for 40 dollars an acre. Colonel John G James returns from Dewey Oklahoma. T Spencer selects jurors for Ada term. over 400 chosen. He notes efficiency in juror selection.
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Herbert N. Angelly
Roff
East Hill Cemetery
W. L. Hutcheson
Will Roff
P. H. Hamer
Renner
Texas
Hamer
John G. James
Dewey
Oklahoma
Ross
T. Spencer
Ada
Mr. Spencer
Those Pies of Boyhood Electrifies a Digestive Toning Pitch
Piquant ad claims modern digestion is weaker than boyhood and attributes this to changed stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It promotes Electric Bitters as a complete toning remedy to restore appetite strength and vigor, urging purchase at Gwin & Mays Co for 50 cents.
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Boyhood
Gwin & Mays Co
Ada notes on local business and infrastructure changes
J. W. Bolen returned Wednesday from a professional trip to Guthrie. Lateral sewer work is progressing rapidly and nearing completion. W. H. Clark, a noted cotton man, has returned to Ada and intends to settle here. H. X. Howell, formerly of New York, has moved to Ada to join George and Shrewsbury in real estate.
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J. W. Bolen
Guthrie
W. H. Clark
Ada
H. X. Howell
New York
Messrs. George and Shrewsbury
Hyomei Complete Outfits Cost One Dollar
Hyomei promises to cure catarrh or money back with a complete outfit for one dollar and extra bottles at fifty cents. The simple inhaler delivers antiseptic medicine to ease sore throat coughs colds croup and bronchitis with relief in about two minutes. Ramsey Drug Company and druggists nationwide carry the guaranteed remedy.
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Ramsey Drug Company
Otis Weaver Attends Guthrie Legislature Opening
Otis Weaver is present at Guthrie this week for the opening sessions of the legislature.
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Otis Weaver
Guthrie
Oklahoma Cotton Ginnings Reach 460000 Bales in 1909
The Oklahoma state agriculture board reports 460,461 bales ginned by December 31 1909 with 763 gins reporting for the season. December 15 totals stood at 451,511 bales, suggesting under 500000 bales for Oklahoma in 1909 once the season ends.
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Guthrie
State
Rct of Agriculture
Oklahoma
Sheriff Sale Notice of Land Foreclosure in Pontotoc County
Sheriff T. J. Smith of Pontotoc County Oklahoma issues sale to satisfy a judgment in Pontotoc District Court against J L Sheckels. Property includes various quarter sections totaling 40 acres in Pontotoc County with sale at the Ada courthouse front door on February 12, 1910 for cash to highest bidder.
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District Court
Pen County
Oklahoma
C. M. Witter
J. L. Sheckels
Pontotoc County
Seeton 35
Township 3
Fast
Okahoma
Cour
Ada
Notice of Sheriff Sale Foreclosure in Pontotoc County Oklahoma
Sheriff T J Smith announces a foreclosure sale in Pontotoc County Oklahoma to satisfy a 1909 judgment of W C Rollow against A T Taylor guardian for Char ey Blue et al. Sale set February 12 1910 at 1 30 PM at Ada Court House for the described land in Section 11 Township 3 North Range 8 East.
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District Court of
Pontotocounty
State of Oklahoma
W. C. Rollow
A. T. Taylor
Charey Blue
Cornelius Blue
Benjamin Colbert
Agnes Collier
Amanda Cummings
Henderson Blue
Mary Blue
Oklahoma
Ada
T. J. Smith
Pontotoc County
Okla
A. L. Miles
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Peiniisdietine
Pawels
C. H. Rives
M. B. Donaghey
J. W. Davis
B. H. Mason
Merchants & Planters
State Bank
Tobin
Pontotoc
West 7Th St
Ada, Okla
Ada Electric & Gas Co
South Broadway
Hyomei
Wldouglas
EA Shoes
Ramsey Drug Co
I. Harris
A. L.miles
Sherif
Geo. A. Harrison
West
A. Shsarrison
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