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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1907
Page
5
The column reports James Westard family’s return after sixty days away and Jim’s plan to stay home for two weeks. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Joe Morse of Francis and Dr Presnell and family newly located at Oakman. Town events invite vocal music attendees and a county convention slated for April 27 28.
To the voters of Ada and Postoto. At a recent meeting of the Roff City School Board I was unanimously elected superintendent of the city schools of Roff for next session. This does not affect my race for superintendent.
Local notes report Rev Colwell preaching last Sunday night with a return visit planned for late April and early May. Rebee shows improvement as lumber lies for a new bridge. Mrs J J Goodson on puay list while W J Bumpers and Cope land visit Center area. Rosa Seay recovery after illness and Sabbath school led by Bro D M Pope.
Ed Smith and Miss Belle Archer of Allen were issued a marriage license and wed yesterday in Allen. The contracting parties are respected in the community and will begin housekeeping on a farm. The News extends congratulations.
J L Rainey, long time Ada blacksmith now Morse resident, seeks Okfuskee County sheriff. Supporters say his qualifications would make him a good sheriff and that voters would not err in choosing him.
T. M. Hughey the blacksmith broke a collar bone when a horse kicked him during shoeing. The impact threw him against a wall and he is resting easy after the accident on Monday.
The Woodard Hardware Company did not open for business Tuesday morning in Ada. Attorney J. F. McKeel filed an involuntary bankruptcy petition Monday night against the firm, composed of H. Woodard and H. C. Sims. Friends hope matters are adjusted and the company resumes business.
L. J. Pierce was brought in from west of Wynnewood on a charge of obtaining about $165 from the First National Bank under false pretenses. He appeared before Com. Winn and was bound over to await the grand jury on April 23 with a $500 bond, and was later jailed in Ardmore after default.
J B Carleton and A P Roberts serve as justices of the peace with W G Collier as constable and Joe Terrel as county judge. The notice lists their addresses following the court officials.
A two day convention will be held at Oakman on Saturday and Sunday April 27 and 28. Dinner on the ground is planned and all are invited to attend.
The Atoka lawyer James H. Chambers native of Collin County Texas born 1870 seeks the Seventh district judge nomination. A Democrat active in local politics since residence in Atoka since 1895 he has served as commercial club secretary and president city council school board and on the state Democratic executive committee. He helped lead the constitutional convention campaign and would reflect credit on the counties if elected.
Under a United States Court order the sale of Clarence Crummey's minor interest in Tennie Crummey's allotment is set for May 10, 1907 at Ada Court House. The property covers 170 acres in Chickasaw Nation with specific quarters and sections described and will be sold for at least 75 percent of appraised value on a three month credit with bond and lien.
The Midland Democratic club met on Thursday night April 11 1907 chaired by Chas M Long. Hon W W Byer spoke on organization and the club endorsed J B Carleton for justice of the peace and Will Collier for constable in Midland precinct.
William C. Randolph acts as curator for the estate of Clarence Crummey a minor. Dated this 10th day of April. The document references acres more or less and a probate style notation.
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