Death removes an Ada resident George W Dismukes
George W Dismukes, born in Tennessee in 1827 and a Confederate veteran, died Friday at 7 15 p m after a long illness in Ada Oklahoma. He lived with his son G B Dismukes on Thirteenth and Broadway. He served in the Civil War and was a devout Baptist. Funeral services were held at his son's home with Rev Croxton and he was buried at Rosedale cemetery.
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Tennessee
Ada
George Williams Dismukes
Pontotoc County
G. B. Disnmukes
Thirteenth
Broadway
George W. Dismukes
Middle Tennessee
Pittsburg
N.C
Mr. Dismukes
Croxton
Rosedale Cemetery
Championship Basketball Game In City Hall Tipoff This Afternoon
A hotly contested championship game begins at three o clock at City Hall between East Central State Normal and Shawnee high school. The winner will be the Oklahoma state champion. The article lists lineups for both teams and notes officials from Ada and Shawnee.
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East Central State Normal
Shawnee High School
City Hall
State of
Oklahoma
Tulsa bootleg rings crackled as special agent detains leaders
Special Officer T. EB Brents spent several days in Tulsa docketing fifty eight liquor cases against bootleggers and joint operators. He arrested promoters of major clubs including Mission and Iroquois, noting the city was wide open and thriving.
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Tulsa
T. EB. Brents
U. S
Mission
Taft Talks Statehood and Education Pledge
A discussion on statehood mentions the pledge of state and official support for trained educators. It notes Muskogee public schools under a former superintendent, the Muskogee normal school’s growth, and broad regional support. A later letter in a French weekly mocks Paulhan, calling him capricious.
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Ieleckea
Atla. Sc
Charrles
Muskogee
Accep
da Schop Normal
Legisla
Bership
Briles
Soednin
de Cercle
Paulhan
M. Paulhan
Iself
Resignation from Pontotoc County Democratic Central Committee
Ada Okla January 2 1910 T D McKeown resigns as precinct committeeman. He recommends Otis B Weaver to succeed him and notes a policy against holding committee membership while running for office. Col George Thompson, chairman, appoints Weaver as vice McKeown.
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Pontotoc County
Ada
Okla
County Central Committee
State Central Committee
Otis. B. Weaver
Tom D. McKeown
George Thompson
Central Committee
Otis Weaver
T. D. McKeown
Democratic Central Committee
Mas. Ada
Representative of Pontotoc County Resigns From Committeeman Post
Hon. J. B. Thompson announces resignation as Pontotoc County Democratic Committeeman on January 26, 1910. He states he intends to seek the Democratic nomination for office and cannot hold the party post while running.
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Pontotoc County
Moody v. Newman and Harper Trial Ends with Verdict
A land dispute in Justice Browns court drew a full house as B R Moody sought to eject Newman and Harper from a tract. The jury, made up of local bankers merchants and retirees, found in favor of Newman and Harper. Harper protested the verdict calling Oklahoma laws queer.
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B. R. Moody
Newman
Happer
Justice Brown
Black Rock
Moody
Harper
Hanper
Brown
Oklahoma
Bob Wimbish
Maters
Any
Mr. Harper
Bob Ross to Build Bottling Works Plant
Contractor Bob Ross, who built the city hall, has accepted a proposal to construct a Coca Cola bottling plant in this city. The building will sit on East Main Street at Main and East Main. expected operation in about fifty days. estimated cost is $2000.
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Bob Ross
Coca-Cola
Main and
Consent
East Main Street
Ada girls win state championship game 18 to 10
Ada defeats Shawnee 18 to 10 to claim the state girls championship. The match ends at 3 45 p m with Ada as victors.
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Shawnee
Ada
Ada Normal Triumph Over Oklahoma Champions
The News congratulates Miss Captain Irene Ward as Ada Normal defeats the Champions of Oklahoma this afternoon in a period առաջ.
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Irene
Irene Ward
Ada Normal
Oklahoma
Frisco Railroad Faulted Over Platter Train Bulletin
Bawin C. Frost filed a complaint with the corporation commission alleging the Frisco railroad violated rules by failing to bulletin its trains at Platter Oklahoma. The filing occurred January 28 in Guthrie.
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Guthrie, Okla
Bawin C. Frost
The
Corporation Commission Today
Frisco Railroad
Platter
Okla
Representative Borland Proposes Missouri Lands Transfer Bill
Washington January 27 Representative M P Borland of Kansas City introduced a bill to turn over all public lands in Missouri to the state The land sales proceeds would fund the state school fund under the secretary of state The article notes about 14000 acres exist and improvements could make some usable for fruit growing boosting school funds Also includes a resignation note from Sam McClure expressing thanks for committee service and support for state victory.
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Washington
M. P. Borland
Kansas City
Missouri
Reid as Ambassador Forts to Verify Amor
Reid steps into the ambassador role amid ongoing efforts to verify the amor and assess related diplomatic questions as the state department navigates confirmation and policy implications.
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State Department
Coal Mines Idle At Coalgate Over Pay Day Dispute
Coalgate Oklahoma January 29 The M K and T Coal Department Mines No 10 12 14 and 17 are idle this week due to a clash between workers and operators over payday date. The company would pay next Saturday and could not do so earlier, according to Superintendent Hibbon after committees from locals met him.
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Coalgate
Coal Department
Hibbon
Hegs Wanted R B Goff Buye Fa Leat Or Atock Moet On
Fragmentary text shows a local notice style with names like R B Goff and mentions of buying stock or goods. Readable fragments suggest a classified notice about purchases or stock in a small town.
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R. B- Goff
Fresh eggs and cold storage take center stage in Wiley hearing
Washington January 29 Dr Harvey W Wiley argues that cutting the cold storage enforcement appropriation weakened protection against tainted foods at a House sub committee hearing. He warns cold storage should not exceed nine months and quips about egg freshness while Representative Pearre presses for a test.
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Washington, D. C
Harvey W. Wiley
House
Pearre
Dr. Wiley
Mr. Pearre
Dunn Declares No Governor Candidacy Despite Pressure
Guthrie Oklahoma January 27 Chief Justice Jesse Dunn says he will not seek the Democratic nomination for governor. He states he will run again for reelection to the Supreme Court, despite calls from editors and party leaders in the state.
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Guthrie
Okla
Jesse Dunn
Supreme Court
Dunn
Justice Dunn
Oklahoman
Fire Loss At Sulphur Noted In Two Story House
A blaze at the two story residence of Phil Roberts on Eleventh street in Sulphur Oklahoma destroyed part of the house but saved the structure and contents. The fire occurred Friday at one o clock and caused about 1500 dollars in damage with insurance unspecified.
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Phil Roberts
Eleventh Street
Death claims J. A. Pirtle after pneumonia illness
The Hart community mourns the death of J. A. Pirtle who died Thursday night after eight or nine days of pneumonia. He leaves a wife a son a brother and an elderly mother. Funeral services were led by the W O W and he was buried Friday at Hart Cemetery. A large crowd paid tribute as Rev Newton preached over the weekend. Hart Cor. in Roff Eagle.
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J. A. Pirtle
Hart Cemetery
Newton
Chickasaw Ridge
W. A. Blooming
Kemper
Straford
Hart Cor
Roff Eagle
Won't Need a Crutch After Arnica Salve Heals
Editor J. P. Sossman of Cornelius North Carolina suffered a severe leg wound that resisted many salves. Bucklen's Arnica Salve finally brought relief and rapid healing.
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J. P. Sossman
Cornelius, N. C
Bucklen
Supreme Judge Candidate From Oklahoma Nominating District
Judge Lemebaugh announces for Justice of the Criminal Court of Appeals from the district housing Judge Owens. It is implied Owens may not seek reelection, leaving room on the bench.
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HH. Lemebaugh
Oklahoma
Criminal Court of Appeals
Tom Owens
Owen
Tee
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Willie Faust
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Laura Fauble
Lena Schneiter
Hulett Gist
Vertie Kelley
Della Brandhouse
Florence Ratcliffe
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