Two Negroes Hanged in Sherman Texas
Wood Maxey and Sellars Vines, both Black men, were hanged in the Grayson County jail at Sherman. Maxey dropped at 2 07 p m and life ended eight minutes later after a neck breaking drop. Vines followed at 3 00 p m with a neck break and nine minutes of death delay. Sheriff Lee McAfee and deputies performed the execution. both men spoke and prayed, blaming bad associations for their downfall. Maxey, born in Sherman, shot Ernest Johnson in 1910 over his marriage plans. Vines, a Dallas man, had escaped from Dallas jail and killed a guard in a Houston and Texas Central yard box car incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Tex
Wood Maxey
Sellars Vines
Maxey
Vines
Lee McAfee
Grayson County
Ron Roberts
Ben Brandenburg
Dallas County
McAfee
Ernest Johnson
Ross Stark
Dallas
Fred Mounger
Houston
Texas Central
Megro
Oxngndhanntie Ewig
Morning capture near Sherman nets suspect
The next morning a suspect was captured six miles south of Sherman by Sheriff Lee McAfee, Chief of Police Henry De Spain, and Patrolman Will G. Corder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Lee McAfee
Henry de Spain
Will G. Corder
Indian Killed on Track Near Rochelle Illinois
A native Indian sleeping on a railroad track was struck and killed by a fast express near Rochelle Illinois. The incident is followed by an advertisement for Dr King s New Discovery claiming to cure coughs colds and lung trouble with a testimonial from J R Watts of Floydada Texas who reports weight regain after treatment. Ramsey Drug Co offers a 50 cent and 1 dollar bottle with a free trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochelle
Ill
Fast Express
Dr. King
J. R. Watts
Floydada
Texas
Ramsey Drug Co
Primary candidates reminded to file expense reports by Aug 16
Ada A Brugg, Secretary of the Pontotoc County Election Board, directs all candidates on the primary tickets except precinct committeemen to file their campaign expense accounts with the election board by August 16. Reports may be mailed to Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Election Board
Ada
Konawa Sister Visit Tours By Incoming Silsbee Guest
Mrs. J. M. Watkins of Konawa met in the city with her sister Mrs. I. B. Manley of Silsbee who plans to visit Konawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Watkins
Konawa
I . B. Manley
Silsbee
Statewide school apportionment totals 1.96 per child
The figure 1.96 per pupil makes up a $528,977.10 statewide apportionment for the year. Of this amount fifty cents comes from the school land department revenues and forty-five cents from the regular school fund, benefiting 666,818 state school children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fer
Fsnt
School Land Department
Direct Election of Senators Wins in Pontotoc County
A large victory, 1692 to 257, passed a constitutional amendment in Pontotoc County allowing direct people’s election of U S senators under the Oregon plan. The legislature would choose the winner only if no candidate gains a majority, effectively ratifying the people’s choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Oregon
Pontotoc
Gov. Chamberlain
Senate
Nevada
Malaria Warning Prompts Quick Action and Liver Medicine
A dated medicinal advertisement urges immediate action at the onset of malaria symptoms describing an achey dull feeling as warning signs. It promotes Dr M A Simmons Liver Medicine claiming to destroy the malaria germ regulate bowels and boost vitality priced at 25 cents per package and sold by Gwin and Mays Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Simmon
Gwin & Mays Drug Co
Powers Named Ada Precinct Justice of the Peace
County commissioners accepted J F M Harris resignation as Ada precinct justice and appointed C A Powers to fill the vacancy. He qualified and assumed duties immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Powers
J. F. M. Harris
Ada
Digestion Miracle Told With Chamberlains Tablets
An advertisement asserts ill health stems from bad digestion and claims Chamberlains Tablets will strengthen digestion invigorate the liver and regulate the bowels. It promises a cure for faulty indigestion and urges readers to buy from dealers.
Col Wood and Family Leave Wapanucka for Heber Springs
Col J P Wood and his family depart Wapanucka for Heber Springs Arkansas to establish a future home. Residents lament the loss of one of the town’s best families after four years of residence including Col Wood’s three year tenure as Police Judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
J.P. Wood
Heber Springs
Ark
Wapanucka
Col. Wood
Wapanucka Press
Glectric Bitters Boosts Health Says Ramsey Drug Co
Flying Wen Fall victims suffer stomach liver and kidney troubles with low appetite back ache and fatigue. T D Peebles of Peebles Tennessee declares six bottles of Glectric Bitters gave him strength and appetite after other remedies failed. The ad claims quick relief for all and notes the price is 50 cents at Ramsey Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wen
Peebles
Henry
Tenn
Ramsey Drug Co
Seminole County Democratic Ticket Nominations
Seminole County election returns show the Democrats nominated for contests: A Ed Norvell for county judge, C L Hill for county attorney, Henry Moore for sheriff, W B Byford for county clerk, W H Dunaway for register of deeds, L L Sturgeon for county superintendent, and W A Bishop for the legislature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seminole County
A. Ed. Norvell
C. L. Hill
Henry Moore
Byford
W. H. Dunaway
L. L. Sturgeon
W. A. Bishop
Private Money Lend On Five Year Mortgages In Pontotoc
Advertisement offering private loans on five year mortgages for lands and farms in Pontotoc County. Lenders help buyers purchase homes, reduce rent, and may lend nearly full land value on unallotted lands bought at government sale without requiring full payoff. Encourages writing with full details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
Local Professionals and Offices Listed in Bank Building Directory
A historical directory lists attorneys at law physicians and surgeons and a dentist with office locations and phone numbers. Notable entries include Sanders and Duncan at Reed-Douglass Building Epperson and Roddie in Steed Building Ligon and King at First National Bank Building and Gaston in First National Bank Buffing Office with various residence lines and phone numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z. B. Sanders Attorney-At-Law
First Nationa Bank
W. Ligon
First National Bank
Currie & Duncan
Reed-Douglass
Epperson
J. L Gaston
First ‘National’Bank
Res
Excise Board Sets Tax Levy After Meeting
The county excise board approved most estimates from the commissioners but cut road and bridge and poor and insane funds. They set the tax rate at 61.6 cents per $100 valuation to cover the total 62,445 dollars plus sinking fund and school needs, with 1911 rate at 50.5 cents after state valuation changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Excise Board
Excise Board
More Equipment Received for Normal Manual Training
The Normal school received $2,000 worth of machinery for the manual training department. Prof. Cox leads the program, and the added gear will enable splendid work. Manual training is highlighted as an important educational element for developing both brain and hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Normal
Cox
Ada Citizens Endorse Doan's Kidney Pills
Ada residents report Doan's Kidney Pills ease backache and kidney trouble. Mrs J H Baker of Ada Testifies the remedy helped her, urging others to try it. Sold by dealers for 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Dean
Doan
J. H. Baker
Sixteenth St
Okla
Foster-Milburn, Co
Buffalo New York
United States
Desire to Serve as County Superintendent of Public Schools
A candidate appeals to voters for support in the November election. He emphasizes the county’s future citizenship and the vital role of the superintendent and teachers in shaping boys and girls into tomorrow’s adults.
Hounshell Endorses Democratic Ticket After Primary
R N Hounshell tells the News he will support the ticket nominated at the primary. He explains he is a dyed in the wool Democrat and will work for its success if needed. He entered the primary in good faith and remains on the firing line for the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. N. Hounshell
Arnica Salve Claims Quick Piles Cure at Ramsey Drug
An 19th century ad touts Buekien's Arnica Salve as a universal healer for piles and skin ailments. It promises rapid relief from itching irritation inflammation and swelling and claims comfort and joy after use. Available for 25 cents at Ramsey Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buekien
Ramsey Drug Co
Carter County Nominees for Local Offices in Carter County
Ardmore Oklahoma reports official primary returns with Tucker leading Jordan for state senate by 878 votes and Rexroat defeating Darden for representative by 30 votes. County nominees listed include Freeman judge Bileakmore attorney Garrett sheriff Duke clerk Clarkson assessor Frame register of deeds Thurston superintendent Redman weigher Yell treasurer Haynie district clerk Edwards surveyor Taylor member state committee. County commissioners named Young Kirkpatrick and Taliaferro.
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Ardmore
Carter County
Tucker
State Senate
Jordan
Rexroat
Darden
Freeman
Bileakmore
Garrett
Duke
Clarkson
Frame
Thurston
Redman
Yell
Haynie
Edwards
Taylor
Young, Kirkpatrick
Taliaferro
Farmer Endorses Chamberlain’s Remedy Near Fleming
Mr W H Kunsaulus of Fleming Pennsylvania reports fourteen years of use of Chamberlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy in his family and praises its effectiveness He recommends it and notes it is for sale by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. 8. Kunsaulus
Fleming
Curtis trail in Kansas primary as Stubbs leads
Topeka Kansas, Aug 9 United States Senator Charles Curtis faces an apparent loss in his bid for re nomination with Governor W R Stubbs carrying 90 of 165 legislative districts under Kansas law senators win by majority of districts Curtis camp contends the count is not final warning of a possible official tally shift remains. The Democratic gubernatorial race remains unresolved with J B Billard and Geo H Hedges claiming leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Kan
United States
Charles Curtis
Senate
W. R. Stubbs
Kansas
Stubbs
Curtis
J. B. Billard
Geo. H. Hedges
Work Begun on New Compress Construction
The Webb people awarded the contract began clearing the old press site and will install a modern new press. It should be ready to operate in about thirty days, in time for the new cotton crop.
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Webb
Madox Drug Company Buys Ponayo Drug Stock
The Madox Drug Company has purchased stock in Ponayo Drug Co of Kansas City Missouri and East Orange New Jersey for 75000 dollars. Ponayo operates as a cooperative with one stockholder per town who gains exclusive sale rights. They offer a full line of remedies with a money back guarantee and claim years of experience from experienced druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madox Drug Company
Ponayo Drug Co
Kansas City
East Orange
N. J
New Jersey
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W. C. Rollow
Fred F. Brydia CO
State
Farm Loans Mk
Ada, Okla
Stonewall
Dee Ge
Bebee
Notary Public Prancis
J. W. Wimbish
Drs. Ligon & King
DES
Granger
Granger Dentists
Steed Bldg
Wallis Hartman
Conn
W. D. Faust
J. Be, Webb
C. H. Manis
Webb & Ennis
W. B. White
Hounshell
la ’Si
Kkes
Sime Mons
C.f.simmons Medicine CO
ST. Louis, Missouri
E. L. Steed
East Main
Rhode Island
Ada Nursery
Oklahoma
Rofs
C. W. Zorn
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