Colbert Sports and Social Notes Highlight Weekend
Rev Tarwater filled his regular appointment. Voters went to hear the governor and farmers visited the city. Colbert beat Ada 8 to 1 with Welcher on the mound. Colbert and Francis cross bats next Saturday. The Baptist and Union Sunday schools plan Iren's Day on the first Sunday in July with a community dinner.
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Tarwater
Lowery Lea
John Lea
Frank Jones
Bazemore
Minnie Barnest
Mamie Rich
Minta
Ada
Ezra Knight
Jim Boyd
Warner Laster
Francis
Coleman Lea
Mossman
Colbert
Viola Jones
Joe Richmond
Tyrola
Dorothy Wilson
Ella Covington
Welcher
Baptist and Union
Iren
Yeager
Ellsworth
Governor Haskell Speaks at Ada Campaign Rally
Governor Haskell and several state office candidates arrived by train in Ada and addressed residents at the depot and later at the Airdome. Capt. Fisher led the meeting, Leslie Maxey introduced candidates, each spoke three minutes, and the Holdenville band provided music for the event.
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Pontotoc County
Haskell
Ada
Airdome
Capt. Fisher
Leslie Maxey
Carlton Weaver
Death of S. S. Rains An Ada Honorary Citizen
S S Rains died Friday May 22 at age sixty four from erysipelas. He came from Tecumseh a year ago and lived on 10th street Sunrise Addition. Rev Leroy M Anderson officiated at his home funeral service before the burial in Rosedale cemetery with Masonic honors.
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S. S. Rains
Ada
Tecumseh
10Th Street
Sunrise Addition
Leroy M. Anderson
Rosedale Cemetery
Masonic
State meeting of Ladies Home Mission society set here
The state meeting of the Ladies Home Mission society will be held in this city next day. About 100 delegates are expected.
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Ladies Home Mission Society
Allen Hustler Seeks Oklahoma Candidacy in August
The Mississippi native and Oklahoma newcomer outlines his Democratic fidelity to Jefferson and Jackson. He cites five years in Oklahoma with two in county business, leadership as Hughes county Democratic chair in 1907, and long party work since statehood. He pledges to back laws for the public good, defend against corporate pressures, support a Grandfather Clause, oppose Article 9 9 repeal, advocate free text books up to a point, and push strict economy with targeted educational funding.
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Allen Hustler
Mississippi
Thomas Pryor Gore
Oklahoma
Jefferson
Jackson
Hughes County
Democratic Party
Latesania
Corporation Commission
Orville Snead Attends Bankers Convention in McAlester
Orville Snead attended the Bankers convention held in McAlester this week, gathering with industry peers and discussing financial matters and industry trends.
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Orville Snead
Banker’s Convention
McAlester
Bolen to Debate Socialist Champion in Texas Speech
The Socialist party offered the Democrats 25 to finance a speaker against Ed Hart of Texas who was billed to speak in the afternoon. J W Bolen agreed to meet the challenger as plans centered on discussing the current Republican monetary system. Democrats declined proposed partisan framing and prepared for the encounter.
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Ed Hart
Texas
J. W. Bolen
Barham Seeks Flotorial Nomination From Wewoka
J S Barham of Wewoka declares candidacy for Flotorial representative. A Tennessee native, Barham grew up on a farm and later worked in a store. He moved to Coal and then Konawa, served county in the past as a public worker, and has been active in Democrat campaigns. He notes Pontotoc County held the office for two terms and expects likely no opposition.
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S J. S. Barham
Wewoka
Tennessee
Mr. Bar
Coalie
Konawa
Eee County
Barh h. _ Po
Barham
Iman
Semifide County
Pontotoc County
Death of Eula Gladys Hargis at age one
Eula Gladys Hargis aged one year seven months, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Crocket Hargis, died Saturday morning after a relapse. Funeral services were held at the Baptist church and the body laid to rest in Rosedale cemetery. Sorrow fills the home as relatives extend sympathy.
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Eula Gladys
U G V Memorial Services Planned at Cedar Grove Cemetery
G Duncan of Francis announced that memorial services will be held at Cedar Grove Cemetery northeast of Francis on Monday May 30. Arrangements will provide transportation for all visitors and everyone is invited to attend.
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G. Duncan
Francis
Cedar Grove
Revival Meeting at First Baptist Church Ada
A revival began Monday evening at the First Baptist Church led by Dr. A. J. Harris of Ft Worth. Sermons are well received and the meeting is expected to continue past the first Sunday in June with strong community interest.
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First Baptist Church
A. J. Harris
Ft. Worth
Equipment for Pontotoc County Abstract Co
The Pontotoc County Abstract Company has closed a deal for the latest improved photograph machine and the right to use it in this and another county. It cost several hundred dollars and will be complemented by a 1000 candle power Cooper Hewitt light for around the clock operation in any weather. The device copies records of deeds mortgages leases probate and court documents to place the firm among the state’s most progressive.
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Pontotoc County Abstract Company
Cooper & Hewitt
Pickett News Notes and Local Wrap
Tommy Cantrell had friends from Ada Sunday. A heavy rain with little hail left corn ragged. Cruson and Kilpatrick traveled to Sulphur last week. Mrs. Holloway of Lawton Oklahoma visits with Vaughn family. Kilpatrick of Ada visits and teaches croquet. Rev Colwell preached, first time in over a year. community glad he’s back.
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Tommy Cantrell
Ada
B. Kilpatrick
Rev.Colwell
Miss Eloise Shell Wins Popular Ladies Voting Contest
Miss Eloise Shell is the successful candidate in the popular ladies voting contest, which closed Friday night at the De Soto Theatre. Miss Ruby Engleman won second place.
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Eloise Shell
de Soto Theatre
Ruby Engleman
Come Here to Trade Offers Low Net Cash Prices
The store advertises priced-to-sell items with a low net cash policy. It touts bargains on galvanzed wash tubs at 25c, ladies Oxfords at 1.95, men work shoes 1.48, and 5c hosiery and handkerchiefs, plus Haviland china and a wide line of goods with a return privilege for satisfaction.
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Crescent Drug Store
Duncan
North Side
Main St
Colbert Cullings
Oakman
Governor Haskell
Holdenville
Gwin & Mays
Gwin & Mays Co
D. W. Bolen
Little Eula
Gladys Hargis
Cedar Grove Cemetery
FIFA
Second Baptist Church
Pontotoc CO. Abstract CO
Pickett News Notes
R. A. Cruson
Dr. Holloway
Lawton, Okla
the Vaughns
Oxfords
China
Haviland China
Shaw's Nickel Store
S. M. Shaw
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