Local Election Ballot Slates Names For Durant Area
Voters see candidate slate headed by Governor Williams of Durant and R H Wilson for State Superintendent. Other listed posts include District Judge Tom D McKeown, State Senator R H Chase, Representative Sam H Hargis, Sheriff Bob Duncan, County Clerk A L Miles, County Weigher Oscar J Lee, County Treasurer Lee Daggs, County Attorney Arden L Bullock, Court Clerk A D Tanner, and Commissioner Dist 1 Henry Krotr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Williams
Durant
R. H. Wilson
Tom D. McKeown
A. L. Miles
Oscar J. Lee
Lee Daggs
Beating Back and Cotton Outlook Highlight County News
The Dallas News editor urges optimism for cotton as Allied naval strength could open European markets. The piece argues Britain France and Russia would dominate trade, with reduced demand during war but steady spread of spinning needs at home and abroad. Also described is the Thanhouser film Beating Back starring Al Jennings as a reforming outlaw and gubernatorial candidate with a six reel screen presentation at the DeSoto Theatre August 28. Auction notes detail Oklahoma land sales in Pontotoc and Johnston counties with cash on confirmation and bids in writing.
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France
Austria-Hungary
Germany
Russia
Great Britain
Atlantic
Mediterranean
Europe
Austria
England
Belgium
Italy
al. Jannings
Thanhouser
al Jenning
Saturday Evening Post
Jennings
Jenning
Tulsa
Tucson
Oklahoma
For Good
New York City
al. Jennings
DeSoto Theatre
County Fair
Adv
Oklahoma primary law sparks debate on party voting
The Tishomingo Capital Democrat laments weak Oklahoma primary law and asks how to prevent cross party voting in the general. It notes existing strict registration and ballot-swear requirements but questions proving general election votes and suggests a need for a straight-ticket solution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Tishomingo Capital
Pontotoc County Farming Prospects Evoke Regional Pride
A local observation extols Pontotoc counties farming capacity noting cotton, hay, grains and produce can be raised in vast quantities. The piece argues Pontotoc will become the Southwest’s banner agricultural region and ends with a note on visiting Mrs Turknitt of Asher visiting her brother John Ward.
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Pontotoc County
Southwest
Mrs. Turknitt of
Asher
Brother
John Ward
Dr. Simmons Squaw Wine Ad
Pale sickly girls nearing womanhood are urged to try Dr Simmons Squaw Wine to regulate and strengthen. The ad claims it cures languidness dull eyes bad breath weak digestion and nervousness aiding during the critical period and restoring strength appetite and rosy complexion. Price one dollar per bottle sold by Gwin and Mayes Drug Co.
County Fair Track Nears Completion Attracts Exhibitors
Finishing touches go to a half mile race track at the county fair grounds making it a popular resort for horsemen and auto drivers. Exhibits will begin arriving as the fair nears completion with heavy expected attendance and generous premiums to draw exhibitors.
Legal Publications Order Setting Time for Hearing of Final Accounts
Court in Ada Oklahoma sets final account hearings for minors guardians and estates listed Case Nos 1177 1011 1255 1307 731 1154 991 1215 1046 511 Judge I M King orders hearings for Sept 11 1914 at 10 00 AM in County Courtroom Ada with two weeks notice in Ada News.
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Charles and
Blanch Rushing
Kate Rushing
Guardian
Iva Sallee
A. Fishbeck
Edna Bowling Minor
H. J. Conley
H. A. Hodges
R. E. Hodges
Benjamin Gillispie
H. L. Norman
J. M. Bradbury
W. H. Bradbury
Admi
John Pitcherland
Ada
Oklahoma
Ada News
I. M. King
Notice of Sale of Real Estate in Louisa Tyubby estate
Notice is given under an order of Johnston County Court Oklahoma that guardian will sell at public auction to the highest bidder on September 8 1914 at 10 oclock A M at the front door of the courthouse Tishomingo Oklahoma. The sale is of the minor Louisa Tyubbys interest in the described real estate in Johnston and Pontotoc counties the east half of the northwest quarter minus 2.75 acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa Tyubby
County of
Johnston
State of
Oklahoma
Court House
Tishomingo
Oklo
Johnston & Pontotoc County
State of Oklahoma
Estate of Hallmark minors to be sold at private sale
Guardian John J. Hallmark announces a private sale of Ottie Henry and Sarah May Hallmark minors real estate in Stevens and Pontotoc Counties Oklahoma. Sale subject to Coal County Court confirmation after September 9 1914 with cash in hand on confirmation. Bids to Lula Oklahoma or West and Threadgill Coalgate Oklahoma.
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Township
Range
Pontotoc County
Oklahoma
Twoship
Range 6
Johnston County
Farmers National Bank
Tishomingo
Oklo
County Court of
Coal County
Okla
Guardian’s
Lula
West & Threadgill
Coalgate
A Word From Gen Pontotoc County Candidate
Gen pleads unity and clean politics after nomination to state legislature. He vows to serve all people, urges Democrats to set aside dissension, and stresses equal rights and dedication to the greatest good. He asks good men of all trades to help in the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
Eneies
Center Notes and Community Happenings From Walnut Grove Egypt
Local notes report pleasant weather after recent rains, visits among Stratford, Egypt, and Ada residents, school additions underway, a Pentecostal meeting at East Lanham, and a family tragedy with the Snipe infant. Lumber firm Sledge Co. advertises wood stock and self-owned timber advantages, urging local patronage.
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Walnut Grove
Egypt
Ward and
Néal
Stratford
Jim Ward
Center
Angie Wright
Oakman
Irine Moss
Stringer
Fields Walpole
Sam Viney
Granny Mitchell
Blanchard
Ethel Viney
Myrtle Evans
Curtis Nicholas
Griffith
Lighting Ridge
Thanking supporters after county weigher campaign
John Ward extends heartfelt thanks to friends who stood by him in the county weigher race. He notes the effort was unsuccessful but expresses appreciation and goodwill with no ill will.
Lightning Oil Promises Instant Pain Relief
Headache relief claimed by rubbing Hunt's Lightning Oil on the affected area. Advert says neuralgia and rheumatism respond quickly and urges readers to buy at their drug store.
Simmon's Liver Purifier Medicine Ad
The mild and pleasant liver medicine named Simmon's Liver Purifier claims thorough action without griping. It is advertised as not sicken like other medicines and sold in 25 cent boxes by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simmon
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Byron Norrell
Otis B. Weaver
Miles C. Grigsby
WM. D. Little
Enna Eee
ADA Weekly News
Adams
News Publishing and Printing Company
Vor
R. H. Chase
Seminole Co
Sam H. Hargis
Bob Duncan
Arden L. Bullock
A. D. Tanner
Henry Krotr
I. R. Gilmore
Ada Township
H. J. Brown
Dallas News
R. T. Looney
Pontotoc
Baker
Matty
Bee Dee
Bee Dee Stock Medicine Company
Chattanooga
Tenn
Legal Publications
Ottie Hallmark
Henry Hallmark
Sarah May Hallmark
County of Coal State of
Stevens and
R. W
John J. Hallmark
Isexplelele
Leela
Jim Wards
Waldby
Palmer
Rebee
Clint Palmer
J. B. Corvin
Glen Vaden
Vanda Black
Centraloma
Sloan Palmer
Lou Corvin
Walter Corvin
Holdenville
Gregory
Oscar Hopkins
Tyrola
Tom Franklin
Egypt Cemetery
Walter Westbrook
Egypt School House
J. L. Stephens
New Mexico
Edminston
D. T. Sloan
Bob Garret
Irba McCulloh
Walpole
Mrs. Jordan
Ralph Beller
G. B. Beller
Sledge Lumber Co
AL Jennings
Desota Theatre
Kodak
Ramsey’s
Kodak Army
Ramsey Drug Co. Home OF Courteous Treatment
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