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Newspaper
Ada Weekly Democrat
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1910
Page
5
Public notice from Ada Oklahoma marks entry under the 1879 act revisions indicating second class mailing status. Admitted June 17 1906. Includes a payment of 1.00 dollars for a listed item or fee.
The Democrat publishes a slate of candidates for the forthcoming August Democratic primary. Names listed cover Judge 7th District, State Senator, Representative, Flatorial Representative for Pontotoc and Seminole, County offices including Judge, Attorney, Sheriff, Clerk, District Clerk, Register of Deeds, Superintendent, Treasurer, Weigher, and local Ada Township positions, with multiple nominees per office.
The Democrat supports Lee Cruce for Oklahoma governor, arguing he is the strongest candidate to defeat Bill Murray and avoid a Republican victory. The piece urges Democrats to win state offices to shape district maps after the census and predicts long-term outcomes for both parties.
Record shows convicts housed in Lansing Kansas under Republican rule and in Oklahoma under Democratic rule. It notes $140,000 saved by keeping funds within Oklahoma and cites education department figures on land money for education during 1907 under territorial government.
Figures show state allocations from identical lands across 1909 and 1910. The speaker argues the data reveal which party supports public education, urging readers to judge political parties by their school funding choices.
The article argues that Oklahoma's course of study aligns with Illinois’ model, is used in fifteen states, traces its origin before statehood, and notes criticism comes from those who have not seen or compared it, often tied to political views.
A big basket picnic is scheduled for June 9 at the county demonstration farm three miles south of town. Farmers and leading agriculturalists in the state will share experiences. Further particulars next week.
Dr. Rolla G. Sears departs from New York June 11 aboard the Baltic for a Europe tour lasting until October. He attends the Passion Play at Oberammergau July 22 and will represent Oklahoma as a delegate to the International Congress for Home Education in Brussels August 21-26. Sears travels with Prof. F L Black and plans visits across major European and western Asian cities.
Hayes residents note crops small due to cool dry spell. Oats look poor but recent rains may improve them. Judge A H Hayes recalls a South Canadian river trip with Geo Collins Leonard Loman S S Newton Ben Newton and Billy Hayes as fishing companions.
Dean's Kidney Pills are advertised as curing backache and urinary disorders. A testimonial from Charles Luther of Sulphur, Oklahoma says fifteen years of heavy work left him with kidney pain, sleep issues, and nervousness, but relief came within a week after using Doan's. Sold by dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo, NY, sole agents. Remember the name Doan's.
Lee Eddleman returned Monday from Durant where he visited his brother.
A graveyard work party at Oakman Cemetery will be held on May 30. All interested residents should attend to help clean and improve the yard. Volunteers are asked to bring good tools such as weeders hoes and shovels. a dinner is provided. Committee.
Robert Madsen of West Burlington Iowa appeared beyond hope after seven weeks in hospital and four doctors gave up. Eight months of liver trouble and jaundice were ended by five bottles of Electric Bitters, guaranteed for stomach liver or kidney troubles and sold for 50 cents at Gwin and Mays Co.
The Democrat's job department has produced most of the stock bills for several seasons, evidence of reliable quality and price. Come in to view samples and obtain prices.
Guardian K C Parks petitions to sell the real estate of Emma Kil crease a minor. Hearing set for June 4 1910 at 1 30 PM in Ada Oklahoma with notice to kin and interested parties and publication in the Ada Democrat for three weeks. Joel Terrell County Judge dated May 7 1910. 5 13 4
In Oklahoma Pontotoc County County Court guardianship of Ola Owens a minor Neely A Owens guardian petitions for sale of the ward s real estate. The court orders a hearing for May 28 1910 at 10 a m and requires kin and interested parties to appear or publication in the Ada Weekly Democrat for three weeks. Joel Terrell County Judge dates April 26 1910.
In the matter of W. W. Spence a guardian petitions to sell the ward's real estate. The hearing is set for May 28 1910 at 10 a.m. at which kin and interested parties must appear to show cause. Publication ordered in Ada Weekly Democrat for 3 weeks. Joel Terrell County Judge dated April 27 1910.
In the matter of the estate of Mary Johnson deceased J C Chapman applied to Pontotoc County Court Ada Oklahoma for appointment. The hearing is set for June 6 1910 at 10 oclock AM in the county court room any interested party may appear and show cause why the petition should not be granted. Joel Terrell County Judge seals May 25 1910.
In the guardianship of Caroline Prewett and Richard Q. Prewett minors, sale by private bid with court confirmation on May 11, 1910 at 10 am in Ada Oklahoma. Real estate in Pontotoc County includes Ada blocks 104 and 128. Cash in hand terms. bids in writing filed in county court or with guardian Mrs Willie Mae Prewett.
On May 24 1910 Stone Wesley filed an affidavit for an estray taken up April 20 1910 a sorrel horse about 15 hands tall twelve years old branded HL on both shoulders residence NE quarter section 7 township 3n range 7e Ada Okla clerk S Kerr seal Taker Up Stone Wesley place of residence Ada Oklahoma
A limited time deal offers eight months of the Democrat and Dallas News for one dollar to new subscribers and to current up to date subscribers. The promotion is described as the best campaign offer and will not last long.
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