Democratic slate lists county and state election candidates
The Democrat announces candidacies for multiple offices ahead of the August primary. Names include TOM D. MEEKEOWN and A. T. WEST for the 7th District judgeships, J. W. DAVIS and REUBEN M. RODDIE for State Senator, JOHN P. CRAWFORD for Representative, J. S. Barham for Flatorial Representative of Pontotoc and Seminole, and many others for County offices such as Clerk, District Clerk, Register of Deeds, Superintendent, Treasurer, Weigher, Justice of the Peace Ada Township, Constable Ada Township, and two Commissioner districts.
Grandfather Amendment Criticized as Threat to Oklahoma Voting
The piece accuses Republicans and press outlets of hiding the Grandfather Amendment’s aim to preserve white rule. It argues the measure targets educated Blacks while accusing immigration appeals of turning Oklahoma into a Republican stronghold. It urges readers to scrutinize the amendment and oppose it to back white and Indian voters against disenfranchisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Oklahoma
Frank Greer
Texas Trails Oklahoma in Regional Progress Claim
In Texas the Democrat observer argues the state deserves no special credit for progress. He asserts Oklahoma leads, and Texas must follow in self defense to keep pace.
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Texas
Oklahoma
Capital fight settlement urged by all parties at Ada
The statement proposes a compromise by all contestants to join hands and locate the capital dispute settlement at Ada as the best path forward. It emphasizes collaboration and a neutral venue to resolve the conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Whitmore Buys Stratford Tribune From McCue
R. J. Whitmore has purchased the Stratford Tribune from B. L. McCue. The Democrat wishes the new owner success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Whitmore
Stratford Tribune
B. L. McCue
Democrat
Ada County Commissioners Proceedings 1910 May 2 and 38
Ada Okla May 2 1910 notes approve and disbursements on supply salary road and contingent funds. Claims paid include Dascomb Daniels Lbr Co Warden Ebright Ada Ice and Fuel Co and others. Also bonds approved for J R Smith Francis township depository First National Bank and P H Deal county clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Okla
Board of County Commissioners
J. D. Rinard
G. M. Short
Dascomb Daniels Lpbr. Co
Warden-Ebright Printing Co
Katz and Rosenfield
Ada Ice and Fuel Co
Kontinental Compound Co
Geo. D. Barnard
J. W. Westbrook
J. T. Reed
J. W. Lohden
Grant Hampton
L. E. Franklin
Dascomb Daniels Lbr. Co
Jim Adair
T. J. Smith
C. W. Floyd
W. M. Chambers
J. H. Roddy
W. B. Crowder
W. M. Welch
R. E. Haynes
J. W. Renfrow
J. R. Smith
Francis Township
First National Bank
P. H. Deal
Allen
F. F. Bridia
County bridge bids accepted and tax assessors named
The county accepted bids for constructing bridges. W B Crowder led with a trestle rate of 0.90 per lineal foot and 1.10 for suspension work. A. P. Sebastine O J Cottle Waples Platter J H Gray and W H Cope submitted bids. R M Nash and J F Kehoe were appointed tax ferrers for the county. Attest W S Kerr County Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Sebastine
O. J. Cottle
Waples-Platter
J. H. Gray
W. H. Cope
W. B. Crowder
R. M. Nash
J. F. Kehoe
Shall Women Vote Dr King’s New Life Pills Ad
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a remedy for women energizing the system. It claims benefits for dull feelings backache headache constipation cold appetite and tone. Sold for 25 cents at Gwin & Mays Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
New Life
Gwin & Mays Co
Dean's Kidney Pills Advertise Back Pain Relief
Dean's Kidney Pills claim to ease work with a constant aching back and urinary disorders. A Sulphur Oklahoma man, Charles Luthey, reports relief within a week after using a box, saying the pills improved sleep and overall health. Sold by all dealers 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Dean's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Charles Luthey
Main St
Sulphur
Okla
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Estray Notice in Pontotoc County Oklahoma 1910
W C Chandler filed an affidavit noting a red and white spotted two year old heifer branded AD on the hip taken up April 19 1910. The animal rested on the SW quarter of section 26 township 5 north range 6 east Francis Oklahoma. Witness W S Kerr county clerk and W C Chandler taker up.
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W. C. Chandler
Francis, Okla
Stomach Relief Claim From Webster Hotel Landlord
Max M. Hoffman of Webster New York reports six years of stomach misery until Mi o na offered relief within days. He says the treatment cured pain restored appetite sleep and overall health. The ad promotes Mi o na stomach tablets 50 cents a box and Booths Pills 25 cents with guarantees and druggist availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max M. Hoffman
Webster, N. Y
Ramsey Drug Co
Booth
Electric Bitters Cured Iowa Man After Doctors Gave Up
Robert Madsen of West Burlington Iowa survived seven weeks in a hospital as four physicians lost hope. Eight months of liver trouble and yellow jaundice ended when he took five bottles of Electric Bitters, which the ad claims cured him. It is guaranteed for stomach liver or kidney troubles and sold for 50e at Gwin and Mays Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Robert Madsen
West Burlington
Gwin & Mays Co
Local Job Department Delivers Quality Stock Bills
The Democrat's job department has produced most of the stock bills for several seasons, signaling reliable quality and price. Visit to view samples and obtain prices.
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Democrat
Guardian petitions sale of Emma Kil crease real estate
Notice of hearing in guardianship of minor Emma Kil crease. Guardian K C Parks petitions sale of ward's real estate. Hearing set for June 4 1910 at 1 30 PM at County Court Ada Oklahoma. Kin and interested parties must appear or publication may suffice. Joel Terrell County Judge May 7 1910. 5 13 4
Guardian seeks order to sell ward real estate in 1910 Oklahoma
In Pontotoc County Oklahoma in county court guardian Neely A Owens seeks approval to sell real estate of Ola Owens a minor. The hearing is set for May 28 1910 at 10 AM with notice to next of kin and interested parties and publication in Ada Weekly Democrat for three weeks. Judge Joel Terrell presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Dodds
Pontotoc County Abstract Co
Ada
Oklahoma
State of Oklahoma
Pontotoc County
Order for Hearing on Guardian Sale of Ward Real Estate
In the matter of W W Spence minor guardianship, W A Spence guardian, the court orders a hearing on May 28, 1910 at 10 am to consider selling necessary real estate for the ward. Next of kin and interested parties must appear and show cause, with publication to Ada Weekly Democrat for three weeks. Judge Joel Terrell, county judge, dated April 27, 1910.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Kilcrease
K. C. Parks
Ward
Ada Democrat
Ada
Oklahoma
Joel Terrell
Ola Owens
Neely A. Owens
Ereby
Ada Weekly Democrat
W. W. Spence
W. A. Spence
W. A. Spen
Also Mentioned on This Page
Byron Norrell
Amisltio
Tom D. Meekeown
A. T. West
R. M. Rainey
J. W. Davis
Reuben M. Roddie
John P. Crawford
Pontotoc and
Seminole
J. S. Barham
Conway O. Barton
A. M. Croxton
E. S. Ratliff
Robt. L. Wimbish
R. C. Roland
George Thompson Ae McClure
Lem
E Fusse
Andy Caprien
J. C. Farmer
M. F. Dew
W. S. Kerr
W. T. Cox
L. C. Lindsey
Register of Deeds
C. C. Hargis Wilmer B. Jones
T. F. Pierce
J. K. Scroggin
R. H
Rit) Erwin
Sherwood Hill
Ada Township
H. J. Brown
J. R. Lambert
Commissioner Dist
C. W. Floyd G.W. Montgomery
C. H. Rives
M. B. Donaghey
B. H. Mason
Merchants & Planters
State Bank
the County Commissioners
Ada Fee and Fuel Co
Ccal
W. S. Ker
W. C. Threlkeld
Gwin, Mays and Co
J. H. Blackburn
C. L. Lea
Ada Drug Co
Medicine
Daisy E. Taylor
E. S. Collins
Scavenger
John Sneed
W. M. Felter
Pioneer Tel. Co
Zayda Campbell
IF. R. Laird
H. I. Moore
J. M. Townsend
J. P. Baize
J. R. Runyan
T. M. Rye
Ada News
Gregg & Chapman
Robert Wimbish
Dallas Telegraph College
Dallas
TLAAS
W.S. Kerr
Jno
D. Rinmard
Pres
C. T. Angel
Sec
Treas
Guardian
State OF
Studebaker
Springfield
W. C. Rollow
South End Rollow Bldg
DR. Ligon & King
DR. J. M. Vaden
Duncan Building
Ada, Okla
W. H. Enloe
Duncan Bldg
Stone & Maxey
Attorneys AT Law
Ist National Bank
GR. J. R. Graig
Ada National Bank
Ohh
M'Coole
Francis, Okia
A. Galbraith
Tom D. M’keow
Galbraith & M’keown Lawyers
Citizens National Bank
Ada, Okia
Currie & Duncan
Reed-Douglass Building
B. H. Epperson
Attorney AT Law
Reed-Douglas Building
DRS
Faust & Hartman
Physicians and Surgeons
Frisco R. R
Rollow Building
Ada, A
H. T. Saffarrans
Ada Nati’n Bank
J. M. Stanfield
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