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Newspaper

Ada Weekly Democrat

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1907

Page

3

Political Candidate Announcements for Democratic Primaries

The Democrat announces candidates for Democratic primaries including United States Senate hopefuls Henry M. Furman M. L. Turner Roy Hoffiman Rost L. Owen. for Congress D. H. Linebaugh and others. State Senator Reuben M. Ropdie Otis B. Weaver Jas. W. Dean. District Judge A. T. West H. C. Thompson James E. Griessy J. H. Chambers. Representative Randolph Laurence Frank Huddleston G. W. Hilton. County Attorney Robert Wimbish. Sheriff A A Gus Ropeiter Lem Mitchell for L Thomas James D. Gaar. County Judge A M Croxton Joel Terrell. District Clerk W T Cox W D Lowpen R L Walker John D Rinard C W Floyd.

Plotters in Oklahoma Conspiracy Against Statehood Revealed

The Daily Oklahoma warns of a Republican conspiracy to block Oklahoma statehood. Secretary Filson refuses to file key constitutional copies, delaying election calls. Governor Frantz faces duty issues as court cases threaten the election’s legality and statehood fate.

Oklahoma Guthrie Filson Pres. Murray Territory Election Commission Frantz Murray Daily Oklahoman

Oklahoma Republican officials seek to extend hold over territories

The editorial notes a move by federal office-holders to prolong their tenure by opposing the will of the people in the twin territories. It recalls the Stuarts’ in exile and applies the idea to Republican officials in Oklahoma, arguing they learn nothing and forget nothing.

Republican Party Legality South Carpetbayers Oklahoma City Post Muskogee The Democrat Oklahoma

Opera House project eyed by Ada 25 000 club

Ada plans to submit the opera house proposal to the 25 000 club at its meeting tonight The plan aims to attract conventions and boost city growth Though some fear the five year return on investment may be low supporters argue the town gains via statewide publicity from visiting associations and editors If Ada cannot host such meetings it cannot become a convention town

Carnegie Press Association of Two Territories McAlester Ada

Commissioner Court Proceedings Summary

Court records show attachments dismissed and judgments for plaintiffs in several civil actions including J L Moore vs W B Riley for 136.82 and interpleader for May Peters. Default judgments for Wm Mosley and son of J M Langsford total 35 plus costs. Jury verdict for interpleader in Citizens National Bank vs C A Evans. U S cases: Halbrook and Cain tied to Ardmore grand jury, Cain dismissed, Halbrook bound over for 300, Frank Coffee bound over for grand larceny, Wm Emerson held for grand jury with 1000 in each case.

J. L. Moore W. B Riley May Peters Wm. Mosley and Son J. M. Langsford Citizens National Bank Ardmore

Pretty Church Wedding at Roff

On last Sunday evening at Roff the town witnessed a notable wedding as W B Crowden and Lura Spencer united in the Methodist church. The ceremony was conducted by the resident pastor in a brief, impressive service. The couple then entertained guests at a reception at the groom's home.

Roff W. B. Crowden Lura Spencer

Veterans Hold Rousing Meeting At Confederal Camp

The ex Confederates met at their headquarters Saturday afternoon. Lieut G W Chisler was accepted as a member on a Cabell letter. Memorial services were set for the first Sundays in January April July and October. A future picnic with corn bread and bacon on the bill of fare was planned to let the younger generation see how the old soldiers fared in war time.

Ren. E. Cabell G. W. Chisler

Reverend Fife to Start New Meeting at Local Church

Reverend Roger H. Fife will begin a meeting at the Christian church in two to three weeks, following a successful revival in Texarkana.

Roger H. Fife The Christian Church Texarkana

Wreck Delays Oklahoma Central Train Near Ada

A west bound Oklahoma Central train derailed about four miles east of Ada yesterday. Passengers walked into town while the split track was examined. One passenger suggested the derailment aimed to reach smoother rails.

Oklahoma Central Ada

Strawberries Grower Eyes Bigger Patch After First Harvest

W. M. Ledford reported a 27 by 28 yard strawberry patch with an $80 first harvest and plans to expand next year. He planted this year as an experiment and expects to boost production in the future.

W. M, Ledford Democrat

Ada City Council Proceedings Report

Monday night the Ada city council met in regular session with the mayor and all councilmen present except Mr Chambless. Bills from the finance committee were approved and the contract with Ada Electric and Gas Co for pumping station power was read a second time. A street obstruction ordinance was considered and various motions on sewerage, city hall rent, and the dumping ground contract were carried. The council approved bonds for mayor marshal street commissioner and nightwatch and then adjourned.

Chambless Ada Electric and Gas Co Telephone Co Ada Hardware Co Garlock Packing Co Jesse Warren H. C. Evans St. Louis San Francisco H. B. Gotcher Timberlake McKeel Harris Hotel O. H. Kiser City Hall I. N. McClure Deaton

New Undertaker Opens South Broad Way Shop

A former W. C. Duncan salesman announces his new business as an Undertaker and Embalmer located at Mosman stand on South Broad way. He offers special attention to all cases and provides office and residence phone numbers 13 and 179 respectively.

W. C. Duncan’s South Broadway Mosman

Consolation verses about Ada lads waiting September

Two Ada youths once lively now sad as school ends. The poem urges them to grow up and recall joys may return with September.

25 000 Club To Hold Meeting

Tomorrow night the 25 000 club will meet at the opera house to take up the proposed opera house measure.

Death by own action reported near Jesse

Yesterday morning a phone message to the marshal's office said Bray of Jim Ross' place four miles southeast of Jesse shot himself. The incident is described as death by own action. Local authorities are investigating.

Bray Jim Ross Jesse

Also Mentioned on This Page

United States Senate Henry M. Furrman M. L. Turner Roy Hoffiman Rost. L. Owen Congress D. H. Linebaugh FE. P. Hiuu Cnas E. M¢Pherren Reuben M. Roppdie Otis B. Weaver Jas. W. Dean A. T. West H. C. Thompson James E. Griessy J. H. Chambers Randolph Laurence Frank Huddleston Robert Wimbish A. A Gus) Ropeiter S. Ki Lem MitcHell L. Thomas Jas D. Gaar Cannon E. Sussell A. M. Croxton Joel Terrell W. T. Cox W. D. Lowpen Register of C. C. Harris J. C. CatEs Superintendent of Public Instruction T. F. Frerce R. L. Walker John ‘D. Rinard C. W. Floydd Cyns A. Thomas George Davidson H. J. Brown W. H. Fisher Electric Theatre Twige Commissioner's Court City Council Ada Town Cement Jewelry and Optical South Main St Ada, Okla ARESO Kepeteck Lnk Condiya Ramsay
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