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Newspaper
Ada Weekly Democrat
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1910
Page
9
A reader protests the Carter amendment to Oklahoma's constitution, arguing the measure is unclear and misleading. The piece condemns railroad funding in the campaign, contends the amendment cripples the Railroad Commission, and warns against surrendering state authority to federal courts.
The Democrat announces candidates for multiple offices to be decided in the August primary. Names cover Judge Seventh District two seats, State Senator, Representative, Floratorial Representative for Pontotoc and Seminole, County Judge, County Attorney, Sheriff, County Clerk, District Clerk, Former of Deeds, County Superintendent, County Treasurer, County Weigher, Justice of the Peace Ada Township, Constable Ada Township, and Commissioner District No 2.
The writer argues against the Carter amendment claiming labor-backed leaders misrepresent union interests. He notes roads use commercial clubs to defend repeal while warning the Corporation Commission will absorb small roads without new powers. Freight-rate moves since the Hook decision show utilities lack public health. The author supports the legislative amendment allowing road consolidation while preserving state oversight.
A traveler recalls the rapid growth of Brownwood Angelo and Miles in western Texas. He notes new wealth from farms replacing ranches, and praises Texans for overcoming drought and crop failures with faith and perseverance, then contrasts with Oklahoma.
The Republicans here urge Democrats to set aside prejudice and back the best qualified men regardless of party. They also complain that Democrats lack clean men who heed such prudent advice to neighbors.
The piece compares economic development to fishing suggesting success comes from variety in strategy and patience. It notes the largest opportunities are slow to respond and require persistence beyond the first attempt.
A fragment notes an undertaker named Laughter and reflects on laughter fitting into funerals. The brief ponders humor’s place in mourning and social perception of solemn events.
A brief, fragmented comment notes that many speeches would improve if speakers remembered their key points. It mocks overlong or tangled rhetoric and suggests conciseness enhances impact.
Sheriff T J Smith of Pontotoc County will sell Lots 5 and 6 in Block 120 in Ada to satisfy a 1909 judgment of Mary McKinney administratrix for 914.28 plus costs and 8 percent interest. Sale at 1:30 p.m. June 15, 1910 at the Ada courthouse front door. Deputy A L Miles. May 12 1910. 5-13-51
State of Oklahoma Pontotoc County in County Court guardianship of Uriah Hallmark a minor John J Hallmark guardian petitions for sale of ward s real estate hearing set for June 11 1910 at 10 2 a m kin and interested parties must appear possibly served or a notice published Ada Weekly Democrat Ada Oklahoma County Judge dated May 17 1910 with 5 20 41 reference
Orel Busby came back Monday after a trip to Konowa. The article notes his return and mentions the visit as the main event.
In Pontotoc County Oklahoma J C Chapman seeks Letters of Administration on Mary Johnson deceased The hearing December June 6 1910 at 10 a m Ada Oklahoma any interested party may appear to show cause The notice is dated May 25 1970 and signed by County Judge Joel Terrell Seal.
Guardian announces private sale of minor heirs Caroline and Richard Prewett property in Pontotoc County Oklahoma. Real estate includes Ada blocks 104 and 128 lots 12 14 and 12 with cash bids due in writing and filed with the county court or delivered to the guardian in Ada. Sale subject to court confirmation and dated May 21 1910.
In district court Jeff Still as plaintiff sues Mary A Sutton R E Medford and S D York for debt 700 dollars and foreclosure of their equity of redemption in lots 7 and 8 block 57 Ada Oklahoma. Defendants must answer by July 2 1910 or judgment will be entered for foreclosure and sale to satisfy debt interest costs and attorney fees. Dated May 19 1910. J F McKeel attorney for plaintiff. Attest W T Cox district clerk.
The County Court of Pontotoc County Oklahoma appoints Galen Statler as Administrator of the estate of Robert Lee Charley deceased. Creditors must present claims with vouchers at his Ada Oklahoma office within six months from May 19 1910. Dated May 18 1910. GALBRAITH and McKEOWN Attorneys.
Ada Oklahoma druggist G M Ramsey endorses Hall's Texas Wonder as the best remedy for kidney bladder and rheumatic ailments with a 60 days treatment for $1.00.
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