Ada Hardware Firms Lead Local Trade and Shipments
Ada hosts major hardware firms with J. G. Broadfoot and E. H. Mc Kendree leading the Ada Hardware Company, McRae Whiteside Hardware with R. E. Haynes, and praised merchant M. Welsh known for square dealing. Walsh reports strong holiday trade amid favorable weather, aided by clerks Sam McClure Jack McMillan Wm Adair John Hughes Vic Haley Ben Timberlake Kidd Guest. Chapman’s Shoe Store, run by Ss E Chapman, emphasizes exclusive stock and solid winter sales aided by Dick Harris and Andy Chapman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walsh
Mr. Walsh
Sam McClure
Jack McMillan
Wm. Adair
John Hughes
Vic Haley
Ben Timberlake
Kidd Guest
Oklahoma socialists meet to organize dues and state chapter
The Oklahoma socialist convention opens at the county courthouse at 10 a.m. with about 300 delegates and 200 visitors expected. Papers include Farmer's progress by Thatcher and Co Operation by Russell as talks proceed, while a 3,500-strong dues-paying state group supports a formal statewide organization. Delaware county seat election declared void under Attorney General West verdict, Jay site controversy continues.
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Oklahoma
County Court House
Oscar Ameranger
Labor World
Columbus
Ohio
Geo. Brewer
Appeal To Reason
J. ©. Snyder
Socialistic Party
Kansas
Girard
Kan
Phil Callery
Carthage
Farmer's Progress
W. L. Thatcher
Dacoma
Okla
C. G. Russell
Elk City
John Hagel
Oklahoma City
H. A. Boyce
Carmen
Delaware
Guthrie, Ok
West
Haskell
Delaware County
Spavinaw Hill
Wyckliffe Brothers
U. S
Grove
Wyckliffes
Jay
Earthquake Destruction Darkens Messina Reggio Calabrian Coast
Rome dispatch reports a catastrophic earthquake and tsunami devastates Messina Reggio Calabria in Italy. Thousands dead or missing, fires erupt, ships and vessels perish, and aid floods in from Britain France and the American Red Cross.
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Europe
Italy
Messina
Reggio
Giarre
Riposto
Borgon
San Giovanni
Calabria
Paimi
Bagnara
Messing
Regina
Elena
Re Vittorio
Emanuel
Napoli
England
France
Sicily
Catania
Messena
American Red Cross
Washington, D. C
Ada City bids for 12th Street paving contract 1908
Ada Oklahoma invites proposals for paving 12th Street from Rennie to Stockton with a 11-2 inch Portland cement mortar layer over a 5 inch Portland concrete base. Bids due January 18 1909 with bonds and certified check requirements and right to reject bids.
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Ada
Okla
12Th Street
City of
Rennie Ave
Stockton Ave
Racket Store Sees Strong Holiday Trade From C P Richardson
C P Richardson reports better than anticipated holiday trade at his Racket Store crediting well stocked stock and popular ownership for the strong sales.
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C. P. Richardson
Store Showcases Vast Gift Line With Strong Trade
The firm carried a very large and choice stock of items suitable for presents this season. Trade was very good, aided by superior stock, ample advertising, and the friendly conduct of managers.
Jewelry dealers Warren and Ross- Tipton report strong trade
C. J. Warren and Ross- Tipton report better than expected jewelry trade as they Carry appealing stock and conduct business with noted cleverness.
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C. J. Warren
Ross- Tipton
Ada merchants boast strong holiday trade
L. J. Little, president of the council and grocer, W. O. Neely who followed Rinard, and Pearson and Neal, new grocers, all report solid holiday business. The firms emphasize first class goods and low prices as Ada circulates robust trade.
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Palermo
Straits of
Messina
L. J. Little
Ada
W. O. Neely
J. D. Rinard
The Drug Stores Busy After Good Christmas Trade
Ade reports Gwin Mays Co G M Ramsey Crescent under Dr Holley People's Pharmacy with H H Ada Drug Co D W Holman all ran a very good Christmas trade and are managed by enterprising gentlemen who understand their business
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Ade
Gwin-Mays & Co
G. M. Ramsey
Crescent
Dr. Holley
People’s Pharmacy
H. H. Ada Drug Company
D. W. Holman
Ada Banks See Increased Deposits Despite Holiday Season
The Ada banks report deposits rising during the season, indicating stronger business rather than reliance on holiday trade. Named banks include First National Bank Partners State Bank Oklahoma State Bank. The text also references pearls as tears and a girl’s misplanned aims, with stray lines about children and doctors.
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Ada
First National Bank
Partners State Bank
Oklahoma State Bank
Oklahoma may gain strip dispute looms over Choctaw land
Poteau Oklahoma December 24 The trial of George Bowman charged with rape in Fort Smith is expected to raise a jurisdictional question on which state owns the Choctaw strip a narrow land tract along Fort Smith s western side The outcome could decide Arkansas or Oklahoma ownership of the strip.
Sugar King Claus Spreckles Dies in San Francisco
Claus Spreckles known as the sugar king of the Pacific coast died in San Francisco after a brief pneumonia illness. He passed away at his home in his 80th year as relatives kept vigil through the last hours of his life.
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San Francisco
Cal
Claus Spreckles
Pacific Coast
Arrest Made in Keystone Shooting After Christmas Dance
Robert Lock aged 21 was arrested in Tulsa on a charge of assault with intent to kill for the shooting of 20 year old Myron Massey last night. Massey, said to be probably fatally wounded, was taken to a local hospital after the party returned from a Christmas dance eighteen miles east of Tulsa.
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Tulsa
Robert Lock
Myron Massey
Keystone
Here
Massey
Mary J Brown Fined for Disturbing Peace in Jealous Gun Incident
Mary J Brown was fined by Police Judge Powers for disturbing the peace in a ne gro town incident. She allegedly drew a gun from under her apron and fired air shots near her husband after learning of his attention to another woman. She claimed she meant to remind him to honor his wife, not kill him.
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Mary J. Brown
Powers
Culver
Mary Jane
Child dies in horse fall near Watonga
Marie Erlenmaier seven year old daughter of Julius and Mrs Erlenmaier twelve miles northeast of Watonga was thrown from a horse while driving cattle and killed. Her neck was broken. The cattle and horse returned without her and the event was reported today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watonga, Ok
Marie Erlenmaier
Julius Erlenmaier
Watonga
Mae’s Courage Stirs Girls to Swim Despite Fear
In a community program, Mae inspires a group of girls to face water anxiety and try swimming. The event highlights personal growth, support from instructors, and encouragement to overcome hesitation around the pool.
Portable prison cells arrive for Pontotoc county jail
Herman Stoppelman representing the Pauley Jail Company of St. Louis is in Ada to supervise installing steel portable prison cells purchased for Pontotoc county. The cells can be placed in any building and require a satisfactory lease on the current jail building to be installed. cost is about $3,000. Major Wade Stevens returns from Texas towns for the holidays and remains unmarried.
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Herman Stoppelman
The
Pauley Jail Company
W. S. Kerr
Wade Stevens
Texas
Bonham, Sherman
Denison
County Commissioners Meet in Ada in Adjourned Session
Ada Oklahoma December 22 1908 the Board of County Commissioners met in adjourned session and approved several claims including J O Tipton lumber 2 90 C C Hargis statehood election cash 10 00 Reed and Harrison stove pipe 7 27. denied Daggs precinct election claim. Erroneous assessments were stricken against multiple residents and firms. G A A Smith appointed constable to fill unexpired term and bond of Pontotoc County Boarach Company approved. W S Kerr chairman. County Clerk.
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W. A. James
Calvin
Hughes County
Oklahoma
Ada, Okla
Board of County Commissioners
J. O. Tipton
C. C. Hargis
Statehood
Reed and & Harrison
Daggs
Brooklyn pastor overhears boy name preacher as encumbrance
A Brooklyn pastor finds a friend of his in conversation with a stranger near his church study. The boy Dick explains that the man asked if Doctor Blank was the preacher. the lad replies that the pastor is "the present encumbrance."
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Brooklyn
Doctor Blank
County Commissioners Bid Notice Issued
Notice states the county commissioners seek bids for a project with details to be provided in the bid package to qualified bidders. The notice invites sealed proposals and outlines submission procedures and deadlines.
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Cme
San Francisco Boss Ruef Sentenced to San Quentin
Abraham Ruef former San Francisco political boss was sentenced to fourteen years in San Quentin prison by Judge William Lawler for bribing a member of the committee board of supervisors in awarding an overhead trolley franchise to United Railroads. The trial ended December 10 and was one of the citys most celebrated in its history.
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San Francisco
Abraham Ruef
San Quentin
William Lawler
Ruef
Ccmitz Board’ of Supervisors
United Railroads
Cure Skin Diseases With Surface-Drawn Germs
An old advertisement claims a remedy called py aana pheayoganans will draw germs to the skin surface and permanently cure every itching skin disease. Marketed by E. W. Rose Medicine Co. in St. Louis and sold locally by Gwin-Mays & Co.
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E. W. Rose Medicine Co
St. Louis
Gwin-Mays & Co
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Ada Hardware Company
J. G. Broadfoot
E. H. McKendree
McRae-Whiteside Hardware Company
R. E. Haynes
M. Walsh
M. Welsh
Srasion
Rome
Co. Com
District Court of the United
D. T. Gray
McAlester
W. J. Horton
Sprague Brothers
Fr. Smith
OLD Reliable Ada Title and Trust Company
Ingram Paint Co
Mae
EEL
Louis
Pontotoc County
Ness
J. B. Roberson
Oklahoma Portland Cement Com
W. B. Dunham
J. H. Littard
J. R. Bevels
J. T. Tigner
L. George
H. L. Norman
C. C. Long
G. A. Smith
J. O. Smith
G. A . A. Smith
Pontotoc County Boarach Company
Wen Epprove
G. A. South Kal
W. 8. Kerr
Philadelphia Public Ledger
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