M E T Railway Plans Coalgate to Oklahoma City
Denison Tex Aug 11 Plans confirm immediate construction of the M E T line from Coalgate to Oklahoma City with seven months for completion. Work will start at Coalgate and be coordinated from Denison. Surveys near done and track laying to begin at Coalgate, meeting crews from Stevens Kansas at Oklahoma City. The line serves top coal mines around Coalgate and Indian Territory.
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Denison
Tex
Coalgate
Oklahoma City
Frisco Road
Stevens
Kans
Stonewall Man Predicts Byrd as Next Governor
Marvin Burris of Stonewall said in the city Monday that Byrd will be the next governor, asserting his view as a strong political forecast.
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Marvin Burris
Stonewall
Byrd
Henley and Miss Day Wed in Austin and Honeymoon to St Louis
Mr Geo M Henley former partner of Henley and Biles leaves Ada for Austin Texas with Miss Maude Day where they marry at Prof Henry Day's home. They depart to St Louis for the main part of their honeymoon. Henley is a leading dry goods dealer respected in the Chickasaw Nation and the couple are praised for their character and future happiness.
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Geo. M. Henley
Austin
Tex
Miss Maude Day
Prof
Henry Day
St. Louis
Henley
Henley & Biles
Chickasaw
Miss Day
Ada
Sterling Worth
Mr. Henley
A Venerable Citizen Dead in Local Pasture
Mr. J BR Wilson father of Joe H Wilson of the prominent mercantile firm Wilson and Fullerton was found dead in a pasture east of town Monday evening. He appeared in usual health and had gone out on horseback to round up cows when he died presumably from heart trouble. He had attained a ripe old age.
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J. BR. Wilson
Joe H. Wilson
Wilson & Fullerton
Aging Chickasaw pioneer Grandpa Wilson dies at 75
Acknowledges the death of a longtime Chickasaw Nation resident aged 75. Describes him as a Christian and exemplary veteran of the frontier who lived in the region for many years. Extends condolences to the family and mourners, noting his release from earthly cares and hope for peaceful afterlife.
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Ile
Grandpa Wilson
Blackburn's Gin and Local News Briefs
Heavy rains and winds caused damage to crops and fences in the area. An Indian named Fulsom was murdered near Newton Johnson's while traveling to meet his fiancé next Wednesday. Nearby residents James Adams, William Tomlinson, and Green Greer plan to locate here. Protracted meetings led by Hughes and Burns face weather interruptions at Martin school house. New arrivals from Oklahoma visit. Rich Sanders welcomed a newborn son. Allen Blackburn prepares his gin for business and cotton buying. Black JACKER.
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Fulsom
Newton Johnson
Johnson
James Adams
William Tomlinson
Oklahoma
Green Greer
A. J. Ball
Hughes
Burns
Martin
Joe Martin
James Cochran
Walter Martin
Allen Blackburn
Blackburn
Negotiations Fail for Local Wholesale Grocery Venture
Mr. F. K. Nance reports that J. M. Milloway has backed out after talks to establish a wholesale grocery business. Nance expresses mortification over the negotiations’ collapse and notes the project will not proceed at present.
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F. K. Nance
J. M. Milloway
Mr. Nance
Byrd Wins Narrow Victory Across Counties
Byrd secures a close but safe majority winning Pontotoc and Pickens counties while losing Panola and Tishomingo. The result reflects a swing in regional support and confirms Byrd as the statewide winner.
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Panola
Tishomingo
Pontotoc
Pickens
Crazy Snake Admits Defeat and Local Election Roundup
The election in Chickasaw Nation area went smoothly with Byrd supporters jubilant. Mosley wins majorities in Tishomingo Pontotoc and Pickens Byrd total leads, 256 votes cast in Pontotoc County. The result hinges on anti treaty stance.
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Byrd
Mosely
Pontotoc County
Unveiling of Woodmen of the World Ceremony
The unveiling ceremonies at the grave of the deceased sovereign Ritch were well attended with a thoughtful service. Sov. John P. Crawford Rev. Isom and Sov. J. D. Crawford of Stonewall camp spoke with eloquence. Con. Com. McKeown and officers led ritualistic rites that were regarded as very pathetic and impressive.
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Ritch
John P. Crawford
Isom
J. D. Crawford
Stonewall Camp
Con. Com. McKeown
Moseley Campaign Downturn and Local Bets
Vague chatter suggests Moseley did not select Byrd yesterday and little money will return to Moseley funds with coal interests. Rumors claim Hamrick dislikes a sharp remark, blame placed on Gibbs. Dr. Yarbrough attended several events, and Dick Floyd and P. B. Moseley reportedly lost the race.
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Moseley Campaign Fund
Hamrick
Pershofa
Gibbs
Dr. Yarbrough
Dick Floyd
P. 8
Mosely
Edwards Opens Law Office in Johnsonville
Mr. W. C. Edwards has opened a law office in Johnsonville after teaching there for two years. He began practicing law in Alabama ten years ago and has since moved to the Territory four years ago. He resumes his legal career while continuing to teach, now fully devoted to Blackstone and the law. Sherwood Hill went to Dallas last Friday and closed a cotton purchasing contract with Ralli Bros for the season, securing one of the territory’s top buyers for the firm’s needs.
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W. C. Edwards
Johnsonville
Alabama
Territory
Blackstone
Sherwood Hill
Dallas
Ralli Bros
Sherwood
Change for a Fortune Contest Offers Cash Prizes
A historical Ada News promotion advertises 1084 cash prizes totaling 20000 dollars with monthly specials and a chance to win a Convention Hall Concert Ticket. It links Kansas election figures and offers a one year Ada News plus Kansas City Farm Journal for 1.50. Respondents must mail in a guess and $1.50.
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Kansas City Farm Journal
Ada News
Convention Hall
Kansas
Secretary of State of
Journal
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Fish Brothers
T. J. Chambless, Ada, J, T
W. A. Loman
Tri-State Nursery Co
Katy
M. E. & T. Company
Indian Territory
Yies
Duce
Henley Day
Blackburn's
Rich Sanders
Crazy Snake
Mosley
the Unveil
Moseley
Clark
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