Death of J C Rhea in Ada at 75
J C Rhea died of pneumonia Saturday afternoon at 2 25 at the home of his son D J Rhea in North Ada. He was 75 years old and had lived in Hartseille Alabama for over fifty years. He was an elder in the Presbyterian church of his former home and a long time member who attended Ada First Presbyterian regularly. D J Rhea accompanied the remains to Hartseille. The Democrat extends sympathy to the relatives.
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D. J. Rhea
Hartselle
Hyde Guilty in Swope Murder Case
Kansas City May 16 jury finds Dr B C Hyde guilty of murdering Col Thomas H Swope. Judge Lathan imposes life imprisonment and will sentence Thursday or Friday after possible defense motion for a new trial.
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Kansas City
B. C. Hyde
Col
Thomas H. Swope
Lathan
Hyde
Auction sale at Vanoss expected May 22
A. D. Powers & Co. conducts an auction of 800 lots and 263 acres at Vanoss on Monday May 22. The sale offers free special trains from Lehigh Purcell and stations between. High bidder takes lots with terms of ten dollars down and five dollars per month and a special train leaves Ada at 10 55 AM.
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Vanoss
A. D. Powers & Co
Oklahoma Central Railroad
Lehigh, Purcell
Ada
Hughes County Sheriff Kills Police Chief in Holdenville
Monday morning in Holdenville James K King sheriff of Hughes county shot and killed Assistant Chief of Police Gillard. One shot fired. bullet entered Gillard’s face from his right hand. The two had been enemies for over two years. District Judge John Caruthers granted bail to King of fifteen thousand dollars after a special session.
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Holdenville
James K. King
Hughes County
Gillard
John Caruthers
King
Governor Haskell to Speak in Ada This Afternoon
Governor Chas N Haskell will address Ada today at 2 oclock under the Pontotoc County Organization. He arrives on the 1110 Katy and departs on the 504 Frisco. Citizens are urged to attend and welcome him for what should be an interesting visit.
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Chas. N. Haskell
Pontotoc
Katy
Our
City
Supreme Court to Decide Water Question
The water issue in Ada centers on condemnation of a spring at Byrd's Mill and about ninety surrounding acres to secure water for Ada. Attorney Webb sought appraisers in Coalgate, opposed by McKan na Power and Development Co. Hearings were paused as the Oklahoma Supreme Court granted a temporary injunction and set hearings for Tuesday, May 24.
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Webb
Byrd’s Mill
Ada
Coalgate
West
Apraise
McKanna Power and Development Co
Supreme Court of Oklahoma
Union Valley Notes Show Local Visits and Socials
Sam Calhoun and R. F. Stevens shopped in Ada while Lon Stephens and other residents traveled nearby. A box supper and a Farmers Union picnic are planned, crops look well after rain, and several social visits and health updates are noted.
LIGHTNING RIDGE COMMUNITY NOTES
Roy Gish travelled to Roff on business while farmers stay busy and crops look good. J C Childress went to Bebee and back. Osborn Hennigan is ill with appendicitis but improving. Local singers planned for Vaness and Green Hill events. Children Day services may draw attendees. writer returns after a delay and sends best wishes to readers.
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Roy Gish
Roff
Confederate Memorial Services Postponed To June
The Confederate Veteran Memorial services at the Presbyterian church were postponed due to stormy weather. Veterans plan to hold the memorial on the first Sunday in June at 3 o'clock, with the U D C preparing a new program. J C CATES Commander W L BYRD Adjutant.
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Presbyterian Church
Barham Announces Candidacy for Flo torial Representative
J S Barham of Wewoka announces his bid for Flo torial Representative of Pontotoc and Seminole counties subject to the Democratic primary. A fuller notice will run in next week’s paper.
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J. S. Barham
Wewoka
Flotorial
Pontotoc
Seminole
W A Wingo Dies After Illness in Ada
W A Wingo of Ada died Tuesday morning after several months ill. Funeral held Wednesday at 10 at the family residence Donaghey addition with Rev Stubblefield. burial at Rosedale cemetery. Born 1841 in Spartanburg South Carolina he served four years in the Confederate army. Survived by a wife seven children. five in Ada. Daughter Mrs Hamilton Merritt Texas and son W H Wingo Tulsa were with him. The Democrat extends sympathy to the family.
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W. A. Wingo
Stubblefield
Donaghey Addition
Rosedale
Mr. Wingo
Ladonia
Texas
Spartanburg
S. C
Ninth Texas Cavalry
Baptist Church
Ada
Hamilton
Merritt
W. H. Wingo
Tulsa
Rev Caves Filling His Appointments
Organizer of the Farmer's Union is in the field filling his appointments He will speak at Owl Creek May 20 Frisco May 21 Byrd's Mill May 23 Laxton School House May 24 Oliver Taylor School House May 25 Lightning Ridge May 26 Vaness May 27 All speeches will be at night
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J. M. Caves
Farmer's Union
Owl Creek
Frisco
Byrd’s Mill
Laxton
Oliver Taylor
Lightning Ridge
Vaness
Byron Norrell Sends Post Card From Texas Visit
Byron Norrell, visiting Texas, writes to the Democrat from San Angelo recounting travel plans to Sherwood and hoping to send fish tails tomorrow.
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Byron Norrell
Themocrat
Texas
San Angelo
Sherwood
Notions Offer Wide Bargains Across apparel and accessories
The ad touts a broad Notions line with many low priced items including molding cups tin boxes lacing pins and Pearl Buttons. It highlights shoes like three strap patent Oxfords and Cravenett Oxfords with deep discounts plus gift-value ribbons fans artificial flowers and a variety of brushes pins and laces.
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Washington
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DU. Haskell
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Patsey
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Green Hill
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