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Newspaper
Ada Weekly Democrat
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1907
Page
1
The Democrat is authorized to announce candidates for the Democratic primaries. United States Senate bids include Furman Turner Hoff man Root Owen. Congressional hopefuls include Linebaugh Hilu Cuas McPherren. State Senate includes Reuben Rodie Otis Weaver. County officers list many names for sheriff district judge representative and more.
John D. Rinard announces his candidacy for county commissioner in the Democratic primary. A longtime Territory resident and Ada businessman for six years, he is praised for integrity, public spirit, and sound judgment. He has long advocated good roads and contributed three months of unpaid work to county road improvements last year.
Last Saturday night about 8 30 a freight train on the Katy ran over Will Hayes an Indian near the water tank south of town. He is said to have been drinking and may have Dozed on the track. The wheels crushed the skull and severed toes as another wheel passed over his feet. Hayes lived about six miles southeast of town.
Col R L Owen born Lynchburg Virginia educated at Washington and Lee University he earned the presidents scholarship the MA degree the gold medal and the class valedictory He served as principal teacher at the Cherokee Orphan Asylum secretary of the Cherokee Nation Board of Education lawyer editor and owner of Indian Chieftain U S Indian Agent for the Five Civilized Tribes and adviser in banking law and territorial legislation He backed independent statehood and land reforms and has spent years in Washington building a national reputation The leader noted is Theo F Brewer
W. D. Lowden announces his candidacy for District Clerk. A twenty year resident of the Indian Territory with ten years in Ada he chairs the Ada city council’s first term and now serves as school director. His business record and long Pontotoc county residence are cited as qualifications.
Mrs Brooks released on a $3000 bail after a preliminary in Chickasha in the Davenport murder case at Francis. Judge Dickerson set the bond. she returns home to Francis claiming innocence and maintaining no knowledge of the assassin.
Gary Kitchens is described as a capable business man from Stonewall with a history in Wood County Texas. He moved through Colberg Conway and Stonewall and resigned a position at Stonewall Trading Co to actively pursue his campaign. He is portrayed as genial and courteous to all constituents.
C. N. Haskell declares entry into the race for governor leading a likely early clash with Lee Cruce as opponents maneuver for early advantage.
Hon Charles E McPherren of Caddo running for Congress will address Ada voters Saturday at 2 PM at Francis venue. The candidate will also speak at night at Francis.
The Tomb: G M Anglin died Sunday at 7:30 p m and was buried Monday at Rosedale Cemetery by the W L Byrd camp of Confederate veterans. Rev E L Kirtley led services. He was about sixty one, served in Freeman's Arkansas regiment, and was a respected local citizen.
Otis B. Weaver asks readers to publish his candidacy for State Senator from the 23d District representing Pontotoc and Seminole counties. He vows to share his platform of principles in the paper’s next issue.
The state Democratic committee met in Tulsa and set May 23 as the date for state and county primaries. Each present district will have a U S Senator berth, with the highest vote getter from each side of the line to be the nominee.
Hon C N Haskell addressed a large audience at the courthouse on Saturday night. He reviewed key features of the new constitution and defended his pre-election pledges by reading his platform from the New State Tribune. Afterward, Hon Robert Williams of Durant gave a brief address.
The writer visits Francis a railroad town of about 1000 people planning a dispatch office with 20 clerks, a new superintendent to arrive in April, and a $10 000 school bond issue. Citizens approved electric light franchises a handle factory and a possible paper plant while preparing to host new prosperity and a cordial welcome.
Chas E McPherren of Caddo candidate for the Democratic nomination for Congress argues for scrapping federal restrictions on allotments and taxing all land. He backs removing protections for minors when needed and urges prompt payment of government debts to each Indian tribe member. He contrasts his plan with opponents who favor maintained federal control.
Last Tuesday afternoon Charlie Baldwin was badly hurt while charging soda bottles at the Ada Bottling Works. A bottle burst, glass fragments cut his forearm, severing tendons and causing a painful, serious wound that will disable him for two to three weeks.
Beard and Blanks advertise with offerings in insurance loans and real estate sales. They handle buy and sell transactions and operate from the Harris Hotel Building.
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