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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1910
Page
4
The notice lists Democratic candidates for August 2 primary across offices including State Senator 23rd District Lee Cruce and Clerk Supreme Court Reuben Al Roddie, with names for district judge, county judge Conway Barton, sheriff Sam McClure, treasurer, register of deeds, county commissioner West District Chas Floyd, superintendent Prof T F Pierce, county clerk M F Dew, and local roles Ada Precinct justice Henry Brown and constable E L Bunch.
Swan C. Burnette announces his candidacy for Oklahoma Attorney General in the August 2, 1910 primary. He outlines spending limits, constitutional constraints on executive power, and vows to enforce laws impartially while detailing his background from Missouri to Cordell and his Democratic service.
F A Herring of Eak City announces candidacy for Oklahoma governor under the Democratic banner. He pledges clean politics, tax reduction, support for the corporation commission and guaranty bank law, expansion of schools, and merit-based appointments while advocating white governance and sale of segregated lands to settlers.
In Indianapolis on March 28 two Marker brothers William H and Noah R prominent Northern Indiana bankers faced sentencing in Leavenworth Kansas. William H Marker was found guilty on 85 counts for embezzling about 100000 with false entries and misapplication of bank funds. Noah R Marker to plead guilty next Tuesday.
Local commentary argues for honest capable candidates in county government. The piece critiques East side nomination tactics by Francis and Allen supporters and urges Ada area unity to ensure impartial representation in the East Ada district.
Wylie Carnie of Egypt visited BeBee Sunday and several locals joined a Sacred Heart church mission. Mrs. Lamar and Mrs. Neal stayed with Mrs. Whitson. Miss Ethel Rains and Isabel Neal shopped in Bebee Monday. Miss Florence Neal dined with Miss Mary Waldby Sunday.
Sam Kerr runs for re election as Pontotoc county clerk highlighting a clean record and efficient service. The candidate, regarded as a substantial citizen and Christian gentleman, invites scrutiny to assure voters of a right choice for another term. The News notes the new mile paying contract broke ground in front of its office.
Lem E Mitchell known as Uncle Lem announces for the sheriff race in the Democratic primary on August 2. A longtime Pontotoc County peace officer and farmer, he seeks voter support again after a creditable 3 years ago bid. Dew, a capable Democrat, is also endorsed for county clerk.
M. F. Dew, living a few miles south of Ada, authorises his...
Sherwood Hill, affectionately known as Sherwood by friends, announces candidacy for county weigher. A proven public servant, he vows honest official service and campaign vigor to energize rivals. He is described as capable and deserving of public support.
Washington March 28 sweeping orders from the Indian office prepare to end licensed Indian traders in Oklahoma and elsewhere. Settlements with traders are being finalized and no new licenses will be issued letting Indians buy merchandise in open markets. In Kiowa Comanche and Apache areas stores at Cache Rainy View Mount View and Anadarko will close. Traders aim to obtain Congress permission to buy land used in their trade before closure.
Rev Dr J W Baker pastor of the First Methodist church in Tulsa has been named a delegate from the Oklahoma Mission to the world missionary convention in Chicago May 3 6. About five thousand delegates and as many visitors are expected to attend.
A morning blaze in Kingston Oklahoma destroyed the Nowlin Drug Company building and stock, the post office, and records, along with the H. H. Hornbeck and E. F. Lewis structures. Estimated total loss about 8000 dollars. Origin of the fire is unknown.
In Muskogee on March 28 Governor Haskell spoke to a large mass meeting on The Dignity and Enforcement of the Law. He said every law gains respect only when enforced and warned that failure to enforce invites contempt and social decline. The speech supported Prohibition enforcement under the Anti-Saloon League.
Mr Hurley Prince visited Ada for business on Monday and attended Sunday prayer. Mr J Lovelady traveled to Ada for work. A boy was born to Mr and Mrs Williams on the 22nd. Mrs Taylor suffers typhoid fever. Mrs Thompson is now well. Bertie Prince and daughter visited Lovelady relatives. Mr and Mrs Tom Bergus visited Homer friends. Rev Coal conducted services at Lovelady Saturday night and Sunday. Will Ballem couple moved to Arkansas. Sunday school had good attendance. Our school progresses with eager learners and a devoted teacher.
Guthrie March 28 The corporation commission fined Iron Mountain 200 dollars for failing to keep its Nowata passenger depot sanitary and Santa Fe 100 dollars for not complying with an order to furnish cars to a shipper at Stillwater.
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