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Newspaper

Ada Weekly Democrat

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1907

Page

8

Local Ballot Theaters Detailed Political Roster

A historic slate lists United States Senate candidates Henry M Furman M L Turner Roy Hoffman Rost Owen for Congress D H Linebaugh E P Hin Cras E McPherren for State Senator Reuben M Ropie Otis B Weaver James W Dean for District Judge A T West H C Tuompson James E Grigsby J H Chambers for County Attorney Robert Wimbish for Sheriff A A Gus Bogpie L E Mitchell for L Tuomas Jas D Gaar J Cann on isd Russell for County Judge A M Croxton Joel Terrell for District Clerk W T Cox W D Lowpen for Recorder of Deeds C C Harris Gary Kitchens T F Pierce for County Commissioner R L Walker John D Rinard C W Floyd for Constable Ada Precinct Cons A Thomas for Justice of the Peace Ad Precinct George Davidson H J Brown W H Fisner

Brass Band Plans Reorganization And Local Engagements

The brass band plans to reorganize with Prof Stevenson possibly moving to town and bringing two new members. They aim to fill engagements next year and may offer one or two free outdoor concerts weekly if town support is strong.

Stevenson

Removal of Restrictions in Territory Hinders Development

Article discusses land restrictions blocking town progress in the Territory. It notes 75 percent of lands belong to mines, tax impact on property and town lots, and the need to remove restrictions to cultivate the land. Robert L. Owen of Muskogee campaigns for the U.S. Senate, presenting himself as deaf but capable to push removal efforts through Washington.

Robert L. Owen Muskogee United Senate Washington City Washington Interior Department

Midland social notes and local visits highlight week

Atty W W Pryor of Ada guest of cousin Dr H A Kiles over the weekend. W J Walker traveled to Purcell on business. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Frank Billar on May 10. W J Lindsey of Hart conducted a business call. Josie White visited cousins Ida and Bertie White. Young people enjoyed a fruit upper gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs John Autin for Marshall Townsend. Dr Bean and Gus Carleton visited Roff on business. X X Beard Blanks Loan advertises city property and farms via Harris Hotel Building office.

Atty W. W. Pryor Ada H. A. Kiles J. C. Wade W. J. Walker Purcell Frank Billar W. J. Lindsey Hart John Autin Marshall Townsend Marshal Townson Dr. Bean Gus Carleton Roff Beard. & Blanks Harris Hotel

A New Firm But an Experienced Undertaker

A former W. C. Duncan salesman announces a new undertaker and embalmer business on South Broad way at the Mosman stand with stock of undertaking goods. He offers special attention to all cases and lists office and residence phones. Also notes Attorney W. W. Pryor has moved to Konawa to practice law, with praise from The Democrat.

W. C. Duncan’s South Broadway Mosman W. W. Pryor Konaway Mr. Pryor Konawa American Cigar Company Cuba United States

Ada Bank appoints Mrs Snead as territorial notary public

Mrs. Orville Snead succeeds Mr. Cannon as assistant bookkeeper at the Ada National Bank and is appointed a notary public. She is reportedly the only lady notary in this part of the territory.

Orville Snead Cannon Ada National Bank

Teachers Question Shows Wide Range of School Related Books

An advertisement asks teachers and institutes whether they want a good school with easy teaching methods or related books for report cards drawing entertainment and examination questions while promising good money for institutes.

TEACHERS CO-OPERATIVE Co Nashville asks for school supplies

A Nashville based cooperative invites patrons to contribute to classroom needs including desks blackboards and other supplies. The notice suggests a threshold of 80 units or items for support and identifies the TEACHERS CO-OPERATIVE Co as the organizing body.

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United States Senate Henry M. Furman M. L. Turner Roy Hoffman Rost. L. Owen Congress D. H. Linebaugh E. P. Hin Cras. E. McPherren Jas. W. Dean A. T. West H. C. Tuompson James E. Grigsby J. H. Chambers Randolph Laurence Frank Huddleston G. W. Hilton Robert Wimbish A. A Gus Bogpier L. E Lem) Mitchell L. Tuomas Jas D. Gaar J Isd Russell A. M. Croxton Joel Terrell W. T. Cox W. D. Lowpen C. C. Harris Gary Kitchens J. C. Cares Superintendent of Public Instruction T. F. Pierce R. L. Walker John D. Rinard C. W. Floyd Cons A. Thomas Justice of the Peace George Davidson H. J. Brown W. H. Fisner Aline Shands Christian Endeavor Society Oklahoma City U. S Midland Vaness Josie White Ida and Bertie White W. T. Nolen Hrisco San Francisco Los Angeles Cal Norfolk Mexico City Mex I, McNair, Agt Ada, I, T Pioneer Tel. & Tel. Company Eliable ADA Milling Co Pioneer Telephone & Telegraph Company
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