Ada City Council Discusses 12th Street Paving Plans and Resignation
The Ada city council met in regular session with Mayor Harrison and Aldermen present. A sidewalk committee representation was added for all wards. A resolution to pave 12th street with concrete was adopted despite Alderman Hope's opposition citing residential blocks. City Engineer Stokes plans and bids proceed. Street lights funding discussed with Ada Electric and Gas. Street Commissioner E S Collins submitted resignation.
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Harrison
Chapman
Sims
Hope
Little
Crowder
Evans
Hill
Sutton
Brinlee
12Th Street
Broadway
Rennie Avenue
Ada
Stokes
Electric Light
Ada Electric and Gas Company
E. S. Collins
Hand Injured In Saw Accident At Plant
Lawrence Newton, 18, suffered a severe left hand injury at a round bale gin plant Friday. Four fingers lacerated and the hand nearly severed at the wrist as he was pulled from saws. Dr Browall aided him. hopes exist to save the hand though blood poisoning or amputation remains possible. Newton showed nerve and fortitude awaiting help.
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Lawrence Newton
Browall
Newton
Prosecuting Attorney Wimbish Moves Office to Conn Building
Prosecuting Attorney Wimbish relocates from the courthouse to the Conn building seeking a consultation room. He will leave his former quarters, now occupied by County Treasurer Cates, who will use the vacated room.
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Wimbish
Court House
Conn Building
Cates
Otto Willard Bound Over on Shooting Charge
Otto Willard, charged with shooting into the house of J. H. Gilbert, was bound over to the grand jury in $500 bail after an examining trial before Esq. Brown. He has not posted bond and remains in jail.
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Otto Willard
J. H. Gilbert
Esq. Brown
Willard
False report from Drs Craig and Runyan
Doctors Craig and Runyan deny a circulating rumor that they would not make professional visits to the country. They reassure their many friends that the report is untrue.
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Craig & Runyan
Sheriff T. J. Smith Returns From Association
Sheriff T. J. Smith reports an interesting Sheriffs' Association meeting in Norman Oklahoma. A called meeting is set for January in Oklahoma City to draft legislative requests. The next regular gathering will occur in Muskogee in June 1909. Judge I. A. Burriss of Stratford, prominent Chickasaw nation figure, was among the attendees.
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T. J. Smith
Norman
Okla
Sheriffs’ Association
Oklahoma City
Muskogee
I. A. Burriss
Stratford
Local Marriage Licenses Issued For Area Couples
A list of newly issued marriage licenses shows Willie Crisp 21 and Annie Richardson 20 of Vaness Bethel Allen 24 of Conway and Ora Tripp 18 of Stonewall Will Turner 20 and Martie Perrin 15 of Stonewall J M Sawyers 48 and Maggie Hillis 22 of Stonewall J M Addison 47 of Caddo May Richards 18 of Franks Johnnie Brown 51 and Mary Caves 30 of Maxwell Henry Gilbert 21 and Lavernia White colored of Maxwell and Bill Bean 26 and Lela Isaacs 18 of Allen.
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Willie Crisp
Annie Richardson
Vaness
Bethel Allen
Conway
Ora Tripp
Stonewall
W. O. Norris
Martha Hutson
Konawa
Will Turner
Martie Perrin
J. M. Sawyers
Maggie Hillis
J. M. Addison
Caddo
May Ritchards
Franks
Johnnie Brown
Mary Caves
Maxwell
Henry Gilbert
Lavernia White
Bill Bean
Lela Isaacs
Allen
Taxes payment deadline set by county treasurer
County Treasurer Cates explains the tax payment plan. Taxpayers may pay half their taxes by January 15 with the remaining half due June 15. If the January 15 deadline is missed, an eighteen percent penalty applies to the full tax amount.
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Cates
Bebee Items Highlight Community Happenings
Health in this community remains good. Hog killing is the order of the day. A fine boy was born to Mr and Mrs Sam Bottoms last week. Will Corwin and wife moved to their Sand Creek home. A T Tilley moves to Be and C Estes moves near Maxwell. Bebee Antis met at Brother Estates last Saturday night for a social and supper. Night Hawk signs off.
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Sam Bottoms
Will Corwin
Sand Creek
A. T. Tilley
C. Estes
Maxwell
Bebee Antis
Brother Estates
Brother Antis
Night Hawk
County office shows high revenue from licenses and clerks
The county judge office is described as a money making machine with daily returns of thirty to fifty dollars from marriage licenses and related work. Col W L Cox the district clerk is praised for efficient service while Sam Kerr and Kit Irving handle bulky tax rolls. Ennis moves to Shawnee joining Stanard Wahl in a promotion tied to Katy and Oklahoma Central work. The piece notes open house for constituents and advertising notes in the Daily and Weekly News.
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Col. W. L. Cox
Sam Kerr
Kit Irving
Webb & Ennis
Ada
Shawnee
Messrs
Stanard & Wahl
Stanard, Wahl & Ennis
Ennis
Katy
Oklahoma Central
Pott County
Oklahoma
Ada area warranty deeds filed in several property transfers
A series of warranty deeds recorded transferring lots and parcels in Ada and surrounding blocks. Names include L. C. Andrews, J. Bedford, John Bruner, Louis W. Blevins, Bettie Killcrease, Fannie Wallace, Geo A Harrison, and many others with parcel descriptions and prices ranging from $1 to $4,500. Transfers cover blocks 41, 127, 131, 111, 126, 43, and additional tracts in Allen and Francis.
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John Bruner
Louis W
EB. M. Blevins
Femister Ishtenceyov
M. W. Ligon
Geo. A. Harrison
J. A
R. A. Dorsey
Ode McMasters
Ada
O. McMasters
W. L. Reed
Duke Stone
Angeline
Sam Ward
Geo. Thompson
Fannie Wallace
Jacob C. Good
Craven Brown
Bruno Mayer
Johnnie Johnson
Currie, King & Duncan
Allen
Carline Bruner
J. S. Bearden
J. J. Copeland
J. E. Sloan
W. F. McDougal
Micajah J. Donaghey
Geo. W. Cox
R. P. Ford
F. R. Harriss
Serena Wade
Pimps Targeted by Promised Cure Probe
A cryptic note hints at a guaranteed cure for pimps, triggering scrutiny of a dubious claim and potential investigation into its promoters. Officials warn against unverified treatments while readers seek clarity on safety and legality surrounding the statement.
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Bebee
Edison
Cpices Fo
Rae Cee
Hart, Schaffner
Marx
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Santa Claus
Emas
Corman
Nickel Store
China Hall
S. M. Shaw
Vertigers
L. C. Andrews
J. Bedford
J. A. Greer
C. H. Baugh
Francis
Formister Ishtenbeyon
Sippie Brown
C. S. Norman
C. M. Baugh
Albert Perry
Jordan A. Abbott
James West
A. A. Caldwell
Block
College Add
Sam
Judy Smothchey
W. C. Rollow
J. M
Inella Millhurt
Robt. L. Eaton
Southside
A. R. Sugg
W. W. Murphy
Matthias C. Heimer
H.* King
Thomas Ryan
F. O. Harris
Nettie Black Nee Perry
G. Dalley
R. M. Cummings
W. P. Chism
A. H. Constant
Alliance Trust
T. J. Denton
F. F. Faler
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