Muskogee Grand Jury Indicts Five in Corruption and Murder
In Muskogee Oklahoma on December 21 the grand jury returned five indictments. Arch Wright faces bribe charges to deputy constable C E Minugh who is accused of protecting resorts. H T Walker a negro lawyer indicted for embezzlement aiding Elijah Mucker. Gladys Davis indicted for allegedly murdering her infant at the Elite rooming house. Evans guardian embezzlement charges against Alex Evans. Ebner Hussey indicted for perjury from the Barney Call murder case. Additional subpoenas issued as probe widens into county killings and intrigue dating years back.
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Muskogee
Okla
R. C. Allen
Arch Wright
C. E. Minugh
Minugh
H. T. Walker
Elijah Mucker
Mucker
Gladys Davis
C Street
Alexvans
J. A. Evans
Ebner Hussey
Barney Call
Charley McClure
Muskogee County
Children Prefer Ballard's Horehound Syrup for Coughs
Children take Ballard's Horehound Syrup willingly because it tastes pleasant. A popular remedy for coughs hoarseness and bronchitis, it is sold by Ramsey Drug Co with bottles priced at 25c 50c and 100 per bottle.
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Ballard
Ramsey Drug Co
Patterson to enter journalism as editor in Nashville
Ex Governor Malcolm R. Patterson plans to relocate to Nashville and edit a weekly newspaper. Friends say he will express views on state and national government problems and issues, with initial cost and maintenance considered. The move signals acceptance that he is out of the senate race and intends Nashville as a permanent home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Malcolm R. Patterson
Senate
Herbine Promises Quick Relief For Indigestion
Advert shows Herbine as a remedy for heartburn and indigestion with instant pain relief. It claims faster bowels, feeling fine and cheerful, priced at 5 cents and sold by Ramsey Drug Co. adv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsey Drug Co
Wr Wilson on Righteous Anger at Southern Society
Governor Wilson exhorts righteous anger and wholesome enthusiasm as drivers of progress. He warns against overpolite restraint and cites a jurist’s impeachment defense example to illustrate pointed rhetoric. Also lists for sale a 14 inch sulky running plow with contact Jeff Reed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wr. Wilson
Governor Wilson
Southern Society
New York
Jeff Reed
Troubles at Jay May Be Settled Soon
Oklahoma City reports settlement of disputes over Delaware County records between Old Jay and New Jay. Gov. Cruce received a report noting old-town support for moving records to Creekmore building in New Jay if the new town consents to a temporary courthouse after Jan. 7. Creekmore’s attorneys drafted a compact, awaiting assent from other interested parties to transfer records without opposition.
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Oklahoma City
Jay
Delaware County
Old Jay
New Jay
Cruce
Adjt
Canton
Creekmore
Hickey Convicted of Murder in Second Degree
In Buffalo on December 21 J Frank Hickey was found guilty of murder in the second degree for the killing of Josephs a Lackawanna youth after a 26 hour jury deliberation. Hickey faces 20 years to life with sentencing set for 10 a m Monday Justice Brown thanked the jury while noting the verdict was not a just one in his view.
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Buffalo
N. Y
J. Frank Hickey
Joseph Josephs
Lackawanna
Hickey
Brown
Hoyt
Foster
Advertising That Fails To Pay In The Brownwood Bulletin
A Brownwood Texas brief notes that circulars discarded in yards or hidden under bridges reveal advertising efforts that do not pay. The writer observes merchants complain and concludes such advertising yields little return.
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Brownwood
Tex) Bulletin
White's Cream Vermifuge Ad by Ramsey Drug Co
An advertisement touts White's Cream Vermifuge as a worm destroyer and stomach tonic. It claims to strengthen the stomach and bowels and priced at 25 cents per bottle. Sold by Ramsey Drug Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsey Drug Company
Oklahoma City Egg Mail Case Approved for Parcels Post
The Shelton egg case, invented by J. W. Shelton of Oklahoma City, has been approved by the post office department as a proper container for eggs shipped via parcels post starting in January. The ruling enables large scale manufacture and distribution plants in one city per state. Eggs must be marked and handled carefully in transit.
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Oklahoma City
Washington
J. W. Shelton
Cty
Post Office Department
Parcels Post
Shelton
Prisoners Knock Out Jailor Then Escape
Hugo December 23. County jailer Larry Langan was knocked unconscious by prisoners and locked in a cell after Dallas Williams shot at him with a revolver. Langan lost his keys. Williams and another inmate escaped from the county jail.
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Hugo
Larry Langan
Langan
Dallas Williams
Williams
Pecans Shipped From Shawnee As Firefly Narrowly Escapes Wreck
Shawnee shipped seventeen cars of pecans this season. The Rock Island Firefly train near Minco was halted two hours late after saboteurs moved a rail and removed spikes. Section men spotted the tampering in time to signal the train. Earlsboro beat Seminole in a joint school debate. Tulsa voters will decide two bond propositions on January 20, asking 125000 for a convention hall and 50000 to enlarge the park system.
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Rock Island
Minco
Earlsboro
Seminole
Tulsa
Ballard's Horehound Syrup Advertises Phlegm Relief
An old advertisement explains wheezing from phlegm and promotes Ballard's Horehound Syrup to loosen mucus for coughing up. It lists bottle prices at 25 cents 50 cents and one dollar and notes Ramsey Drug Co. as the seller.
Cherokees Must Divide With Freedmen
Judge Anderson of the District of Columbia supreme court sustained the government demurrer and dismissed a suit by the Keetoowah society to block freedmen from sharing in Cherokee lands and funds. The court ruled freedmen are entitled to equal rights with native Cherokees in the assets believed to total from 5 million to 50 million dollars. The Keetoowah Society may appeal.
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Washington
Anderson
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Tis Court
Keetoowah Society
Secretary of the Interior
Oklahoma
Advertising Gets Bebee Man Into Trouble
R. L. Rollins of Bebee complains to government agent A L Kennedy that publicity about his potato raising and storage ventures has brought him trouble. He receives many letters from Texas Oklahoma Arkansas and Louisiana from farmers seeking methods and details of his cellar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Rollins
Bebee
Ada News
Texas Farm and Ranch
A. L. Kennedy
Texas
Oklahoma
Arkansas
Louisiana
Christmas Eve Cash Heist Tale In A Little News Office
A clerical scam in a small paper office recounts $24,000 in uncashed First National Bank bills that could have fled as they were unsigned. The tale notes pawned Sun papers and a warning left by T. A. Scott in Newport Arkansas during a return visit. W. J. Coffman heads to Putnam Texas to join his wife while joking about a messy home.
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First National Bank
T. A. Scott
Newport
Arkansas
W. J. Coffman
Putnam
Texas
Bill
Young Democrats Plan February State Capital Gathering
The Oklahoma City newspaper notes a February 22 general jubilation at the state capital by Young Men's Democratic clubs of Oklahoma to celebrate Wilson's victory. Orel Busby of Konawa leads the state organization and Bailey Bobbitt of Ada heads the fourth district.
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Oklahoman
Oklahoma
Wilson
Orel Busby
Konaiwa
Ada
Bailey Bobbitt
Fourth
The
Wasomig Lodge Elects Officers
Ada Lodge, A. F. and A. M. at its regular meeting elected M. F. Manville as W. M. and M. Levin as S. W. The appointive posts went to L. A. Ellison S. D. A. C. Henderson J. D. C. D. Tanner S. 5 RK. FL Wright J. D. wit. Rogers Tiler. Installation set for December 27.
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Ada Lodge
A. F
A. M
M. F. Manville
W. M
M. Levin
S. W
W. D.little
J. W
D. Ww. Swaffar
Sec
S. M. Torbett
Treas
L. A. Ellison
S. D
A. C. Henderson
J. D
C. D. Tanner
RK. FL Wright
J.D. Wit. Rogers
Bristow Challenges Creek County Seat Election Result
Bristow files original case in the Oklahoma Supreme Court challenging Creek county seat vote between Sapulpa and Bristow. Petition alleges fraud across Sapulpa precincts, disputes certified totals 2937 to 2692 plus 51 mutilated ballots, and seeks a ruling that Bristow held 271 vote lead.
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Oklahoma City
Supreme Court
Bristow
Sapulpa
Creek County
Bistow
Cruce
Big booze haul reported at Roff by deputy sheriff
Saturday deputy sheriff from Frisco found 149 pints and 13 quarts of liquor in a cellar at Roff and seized the consignments. W. Oh. Chism was arrested and posted bond for court appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Frisco
Roff
W. OH
Chism
Marriage Licenses Listed for Ada and Surrounding Towns
License records show couples from Ada, Stonewall, Francis, Antioch, and Roff obtaining licenses. Notable pairs include W L Dooly and Cassie Coch ran both of Ada, and Virgil Qualls of Steedman with Nettie Ricketts of Francis. Others include L W James with Eva Moore, Egbart Burton with Sadie Tarwater, and W H Mack with Kate Hardin.
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W. L. Dooly
Ada
Cassie Cochran
L. W. James
Stonewall
Eva Moore
Elbert Jenkins
Francis
Bertha Winters
Egbart Burton
Sadie Tarwater
Virgil Qualls
Steedman
Nettie Ricketts
A. T. Watson
Antioch
Ethel Riddle
W. H. Mack
Roff
Kate Hardin
W. L. Pendleton
Cleta Hardin
Navy in New York for Christmas voyage with battleships
About 15 000 to 20 000 U S navy personnel from ships Utah Florida Delaware North Dakota Michigan South Carolina Vermont Louisiana Connecticut and other Atlantic fleet vessels anchor in New York for holiday revels. They plan shipboard dinners entertainments from sparring to vaudeville and moving pictures with crew contributing to the spreads.
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New York
United States Navy
Utah
Florida
Delaware
North Dakota
Michigan
South Carolina
Vermont
Louisiana
Connecticut
Bluejackets
Uncle Sams
Shawnee Defeats Holdenville in Narrow Court Tilt
Shawnee basketball team won against Holdenville 26 to 10 on Shawnee’s home floor. The game was rough due to a very narrow court and Earl Fauble led Shawnee with the most baskets. The matchup followed a closer Pawnee game from a week prior.
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Shawnee, Okla
Holdenville
Earl Fauble
BALLARD'S HOREHOUND SYRUP OFFER WITH PLASTER
A dollar bottle of BALLARD'S HOREHOUND SYRUP promises two remedies for persistent coughs with a free HERRICK'S RED PEPPER POROUS PLASTER for the chest included. Sold by Ramsey Drug Co. adv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramsey Drug Co
Adv
Prof A C Bray Visits City From Hanna School
Prof A C Bray, principal of Hanna public school, was in the city today for an official visit and meetings with local educators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Bray
Hanna
Publisher's Report of Farmers' State Bank of Fitzhugh Okla 1912
Bank condition report for the Farmers' State Bank of Fitzhugh Oklahoma dated December 5, 1912 shows total assets of 42 583.65 with loans 29138.96 and deposits 42426.45. J A Hart as cashier attests to the accuracy before notary F. J. Merritt. Directors L South P Reeny J W Hattix.
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Farmers’ State Bank of
Fitzhugh
Oklahoma
Homa
State of Oklahoma
Ponto
J. Merritt
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L. T. Walters
W. Grand Ave
First National Bank OF
United States
U. S
P. A. Norris
W. C. Duncan
Geo, Frierson
Charles H. Frierson
FE. S. Harraway
A. G. Adams
J. C. Cates
Gov. Patterson
Sary
Bebee Man
Young Democrats
Wasomig Lodge
Jacktars
Campbell Russell
Board of Agriculture
Ada Electric & Gas Company
Publisher's
CO Boo
Toc
I. J. A. Hart
J. A. Hart
L. South
Preeny
J. W. Hattox
Pontotoc County Abstract Co
the Land Title Historians
Incorporated
T. Angel
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