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Newspaper

Ada Weekly Democrat

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1910

Page

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Francis Democrats Endorse Wimbish and Pierce for Re election

A mass meeting of Democratic delegates from Francis Allen Oakman Black Rock Conway and Blackburns precincts endorsed and supported re election of County Attorney Robert Wimbish and County School Superintendent T F Pierce. The Francis Opera House was packed and a renewed meeting will be held in Ada next week to select a candidate for county commissioner.

J. H. Hudson Allen East Side Pontotoc Co Hunter Francis Francis,Allen Oakman Black Rock Conway Blackburn Francis Opera Hudson Ada Robert Wimbish T. F Pierce County

Correction Doe County Democratic Meeting Date Change

A correction notes the Democratic County Committee meeting date changes from Saturday March 31 to Friday April 2 as listed in another column. The notice clarifies the proper schedule for attendees and party officials.

Democratic County Committee

Cox Seeks Second Term as Pon to Toc District Clerk

W T Cox announces candidacy for re election as district clerk citing three years experience in Pontotoc and eight years in Collin county Texas He notes his popularity and ability to handle post statehood duties and claims to be the only ex Confederate soldier in county office He pledges continued diligent service and progressive liberal conduct.

W. T. Cox Collin County Texas Cox Pontotoc County

Daggs and Stocker Dissolve Partnership Notice

Notice from Ada Oklahoma dated February 21, 1910 announcing dissolution of the Daggs and Stocker partnership with the first named partner retaining the business and assuming all indebtedness of the firm.

Daggs & Stocker Ada, Ok

Bowen Makes Business Trip to Sulphur

F. E. Bowen traveled to Sulphur on a business trip, departing Wednesday to conduct meetings and explore opportunities in the area.

F. E. Bowen

J W Davis Campaign Promises for Senate Bid

J W Davis declares in his Senate announcement that if elected he will represent every citizen in Pontotoc and Seminole counties, work untrammeled and devote his efforts to constituents' interests rather than any single faction. He critiques long platforms and notes Oklahoma's 153 legislators limit bold promises.

Oklahoma Senate Pontotoc Seminole J. W. Davis

Croxton Announces for County Judge in Ada

A. M. Croxton declares candidacy for County Judge in the Democratic primary to be held in August. He pledges strict enforcement of state laws, economical administration, and no more than 200 in campaign spending. Ada, Okla dated March 22, 1910. Rev. E. L. Kirtley and wife traveled through town en route to Marlow.

Pontotoc County A. M. Croxton Ada, Okla E. L. Kirtley Marlow

McAteer Family Visit Ties Louisville Kin

Col and Mrs Jno McAteer visit daughter Miss Emily and sister Mrs Wintersmith. They reside in Louisville Kentucky.

Jno. McAteer Fmily

Sam McClure Citizen of Pontotoc Seeks Sheriff Post

Sam McClure, a well known Pontotoc County figure, is a candidate for sheriff. He arrived from Kentucky and held various Democratic roles, including County Clerk during statehood, member of the Democratic Central Committee from Roff, and State Central Committee member for Pontotoc. He served as under-sheriff when county government formed, later resigning willingly with public respect. He invites scrutiny of his record.

Sam McClure Pontotoc County Old Kentucky Democratic Central Roff State Central Committee McClure

Floyd seeks re election as District 2 commissioner

Chas W Floyd announces his candidacy for re election as commissioner of District No 2. His candidacy will receive further notice next week.

Chas. W. Floyd

R. M. Roddie Seeks Re‑Election To State Senate

R M Roddie announces his candidacy for re election to the State Senate with plans to provide further details next week.

R. M. Roddie State Senate

Local Happenings For Sale Corrugated Iron Store House

Bids requested for a corrugated iron store house. Allen visitors to Ada include W. H. Gray Dr. C. M. Means R. E. Brians A. M. Cummings E. F Adams and G. W. Giles. J. P. Trout of Ada celebrated his eightieth birthday with twenty or thirty friends and a dinner praised by J. W. Davis as the best west of Tennessee. wishes for many more birthdays follow.

W. H. Gray Dr. C. M. Means R. E. Brians A. M. Cummings E. F. Adams G. W. Giles Allen Ada J. P. Trout J. W. Davis Tennessee Mr. Trout Davis Mr. Davis

Box Supper at Colbert Supports Local Baseball Team

A box supper will be held at Colbert school house three miles north of Ada on Thursday night March 31. Proceeds aid the baseball team and fund decorating the school house.

Colbert Ada

Three New Candidacies Enter County and District Races

E S Ratliff enters the race for County Judge with a late announcement carried over to next week. Geo Thompson authorizes placement of his sheriff candidacy with extended mention next week. Tom D McKeown enters the race for District Judge of the 7th District covering Ponootoc, Seminole, Coal, Atoka and Johnson.

E. S. Ratliff Geo. Thompson Tom D. McKeown Ponootoc Seminole Coal Atoka Johnson

Key of Lawton for Attorney General

Geo. D. Key of Lawton is presented as the logical Democrat for Attorney General. He is described as bright, able, energetic with a clean record and no factional entanglements, a skilled lawyer fit for strong leadership and judicial temperament. The ad argues he would bring credit to himself and the state.

Geo. D. Key Lawton Bright

Ada Feels Relief as House Passes Education Appropriation

Ada rejoices after the House passed a bill previously approved by the Senate to fund support for the Ada Normal School. The appropriation aligns with earlier Senate action and completes the funding measure for the institution through state aid.

Ada House Senate

Every Day Bargains At Shaw’s Store Event

Shaw’s advertises daily bargains offering white granite ware at 10 cents off per piece and Easter items including eye dyes and red band candies. The notice highlights household goods, china and glassware, hammocks, croquet sets, fishing tackle, and 1910 seeds sold in bulk or two for 5 cents.

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