Pittsburg Trial Reveals Former Oklahoma Leader Links
In Pittsburg Kansas, John Lynch a 60 year old Oklahoma labor figure and political ally of Governor Haskell faces trial over alleged enticement of two teenage girls to Joplin for immoral purposes. The case outlines Lynch's past as Oklahoma labor secretary treasurer and newspaper editor, with insanity defense planned.
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Tispurs
Oklahoma Insurers Must Use Resident Agents Under New Law
Oklahoma insurers must issue life property and other insurance only through lawfully licensed resident agents. Direct railroad rolling stock coverage and shipments in transit are exempt. Nonresident brokers are forbidden. resident agents must receive full commission and evasion will bring heavy fines and license revocation.
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Oklahoma
Temperance and Prohibition Movements Highlight Legislation
Sparks from the wires report Idaho passes scientific temperance instruction and indeterminate sentence laws while Massachusetts delays a prohibitory amendment. Missouri considers woman suffrage. Nevada enacts a strict anti gambling law effective October 1 1910. Indiana counties move dry with many saloons closing.
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Idaho
Oklahoma Regents Name Presidents for Ada and Durant Normal Schools
The Oklahoma board at Guthrie selected Rev. E N Sweet to head the Ada normal school and M. E. Moore to lead the Durant normal. D F Redd named vice president at Tahlequah while E B Henshaw becomes vice president at Durant. The Ada and Durant faculties were announced with diverse departments and local talents recognized.
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Guthrie
Norma
East Central School
Ada
E N. Sweet
Lawton
M. E. Moore
Marietta
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State Text Book Commission
Rev. Sweet
Ada normal facility praised as best in state
Mr John Cox faced a string of misfortunes after aiding neighbors. his team ran away crippling his bow, his leg was lost, mules died, and his house burned, illustrating the heavy costs of a neighborly act. The elder man remains philosophical despite the hardships.
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East Central Normal
Ada
John Cox
Regents Elect Leaders for Oklahoma Normal Schools
The Oklahoma Board of Normal Regents finished its second session day with one confirmed appointment. A. Wily of Tahlequah was chosen president of the New Tahlequah Normal. E. N. Sweet of Lawton and C. E. Moore of Marietta are slated for the Durant and Ada normals, with possible shifts to align with Durant politicians.
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State Text Hood Comission
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Ada Normals
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Ada
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Durantt Normal
Oklahoma Governor snubs Brady hotel room number
An April 1 Daily World report says Gov. Haskell refused to stay in room 113 at Tate Brady’s Brady hotel, seeking a room with a less foreboding number. The governor reportedly laughed when shown the article.
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Tulsa
The
Daily World
Rings Little Liver Pills Ad
An old advertisement touts Rings Little Liver Pills to prevent sickness and headaches and keep users well. It promises no griping and claims quick relief, noting a price of 25 cents and sales by Win-Mays and Co.
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win-Mays & Co
Ada Normal Elects Professor Sweet as President
Durant hoped for Prohi but failed. Professor Sweet, an Eastern trained Texan and UT alumnus, renowned for scientific writing and national reputation, leads Oklahoma prohibition efforts and is expected to elevate Ada Normal to a leading state position from the start. Dr Sweet and family welcome.
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Pontotoc County
University of Texas
Oklahoma
Dr. Sweet
Ada normal School to Hire Veteran Professor Roddie
Professor Roddie steps into a senior role at Ada normal with long teaching experience in Tennessee and Texas. Captain Roddie is praised as an educator of proven worth and hoped to help Ada normal become a leading southwest institution.
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Ada Normal
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Tennessee
Texas
South
Southwest
Professor Matthews praised as a skilled mathematics teacher
The article notes Professor Matthews, a former business figure now described as a capable teacher and mathematician. It mentions his origin in a country where clever men emerge and asserts he will help make the Adahnormal the best in the state. Names like Shed Chapman P. J. Jones and Julius Meadows are cited as examples from Texas sand hoppers.
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P. J. Jones
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Mrs Bills Matren Named Ada Training Depart Matron
Mrs Melissa Bills of Ada is appointed matron of the Ada norman and teacher in the training department. The nomination is regarded as a worthy recognition of her refined character and strong influence as a resident of Ada.
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Melissa Bills
Ada Norman
Bills
Arrangement for Education of Her Little Girls
The passage notes that friends will rejoice at a satisfactory plan for the education of her two small daughters, marking a positive step in their upbringing and future opportunities.
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Tion
Perkins elected vice president of Ada normal school
Prof. Perkins, well known in Ada as an educator, was elected last evening to the vice presidency of the Ada normal. He is in his second year as head of the city schools and has earned a reputation for progress.
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Perkins
Ada Normal
Ada
Ada Welcomes Miss Gertrude Case as Music Teacher
Miss Gertrude Case returns to Ada as piano and music teacher at Ada normal. Her proven musical accomplishments should attract Ada society and boost the school’s appeal.
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Ada
Gertrude Case
Miss Case
Ada Society
Fentem Praised as Potential Ada Public Schools Leader
The article lauds Prof. F. L. Fentem of Stonewall as a man of high calibre and magisterial attainments who did not land in the state. It suggests he would make an excellent superintendent for the Ada public schools.
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Ada
Cannon Defends Standard Oil in Tariff Debate
In Washington on April 7, Speaker Cannon urged restraint as Rep Campbell of Kansas pressed protection for independent oil producers while accusing Standard Oil. Rep Cooper of Wisconsin backed the Norris amendment to cut duties on oil and attacked Standard Oil, prompting Cannon to warn against undermining American producers and letting in Mexican refined oil.
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Mexico
Hearing Finishes on Muskogee Lot Indictments in Tulsa
In Tulsa Judge Marshall finished hearings on motions to rush the Muskogee lot indictments. A decision may come by week’s end after briefs. If the demurrer fails, preliminaries end and trial dates are set. Continuances unlikely. May hearings possible.
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Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Offers Reward and Testimonials
An 19th century testimonial style advertisement promises one hundred dollars reward for an incurable catarrh and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a blood and mucous membrane remedy. It asserts credibility via endorsements from Walding Kinnan Marvin and F J Cheney Co Toledo and notes internal use and a price per bottle.
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F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
Indian uprising fears ride the rails through Muskogee
A Muskogee dispatch describes sensational panic from Indian uprising rumors affecting homeseekers on M K and T trains. An old man keeps his son from leaving the coach citing Crazy Snake reports, while the boy stays aboard until Texas.
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Okla
Texas
Bill
Denison
Stage reform and public taste critique in theater
A friend of stage actors argues reforming public taste is needed as stage content mirrors and drives morals. The piece likens drastic reform to peeling a crab, suggesting once fully reformed the stage may only leave a backstage exit for actors.
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Osborne
Ada sewerage contract let next Thursday night
The News was informed today that the Ada sewerage system contract will be let next Thursday night. Work will start within a few days and the present quietude will be temporarily interrupted.
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Ada
Opera House Delightful Kennebeck Play Delights City
At the Opera House last evening audiences praised Along the Kennebeck as one of the best plays in the city. The performance featured an excellent band and management credits go to Parks for the fine entertainments booked for the venue.
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Parks
Asbury Methodist Church Directory
Church services on the first and third Sundays at 11 with Sunday evening worship as well as the fourth Sunday evening each month. Sunday school at 9:45 with W. L. Roddie as superintendent. Prayer meeting Wednesdays at 8 PM. Junior League Sundays 2:30 PM. Senior League Sundays 7 PM. Woman's Home Missionary Society meets the first and third Wednesdays.
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Asbury Methodist Church
W. L. Roddie
Woman’s Home Missionary Society
Sunday School at First Presbyterian Church
The First Presbyterian Church conducts Sunday School at 9 45 a m with J T Higgins serving as superintendent guiding instruction and activities.
Church Services and Activities Schedule
Services Sunday morning at 11 and evening at 8 00. J D White pastor. Sunday School at 9 45 Orville Sneed superintendent. Junior Endeavor Society meets Sunday afternoon at 2 30. Ladies Aid Society meets Monday afternoon at 2 30.
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J. D. White
Orville Sneed
Junior Endeavor Society
Ladies Aid Society
Prayer Meeting and Sunday School Updates
No pastor at present. Prayer meeting held every Wednesday evening at 8:00. Sunday school starts at 9:45 a.m. with W. A. Duncan as superintendent. B Y P U meets Sunday afternoon at 6:30.
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W. A. Duncan
Church Services and Activities Schedule
Sunday morning church services at 11 and Sunday evening at 8 o clock. Sunday School at 10 with LT Walters as superintendent. Ladies Aid meets first and third Wednesdays and C W E M meets first Thursday monthly. Prayer meeting at 7. The Cate Endeavor Society meets at 3 pm.
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Walters
Ladies Aid
Church Services and Meetings Schedule
Services Sunday morning at 12 o'clock and Sunday evening at 8 00 Rev W M Wilson pastor Sunday School every Sunday morning at 10 o'clock T F Pierce superintendent Prayer meeting every Wednesday evening at 8 Senior League every Sunday evening at 7 Intermediate and Junior Leagues meet Sunday afternoon Home Mission Society meets Monday afternoon at 3 except 3rd Monday Foreign Mission Society meets every 3rd Monday afternoon at 3 Teachers meeting every Tuesday evening at 8
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W. M. Wilson
T. F. Pierce
Home Mission Society
Foreign Mission Society
North Ada Baptist Church Activity Schedule
North Ada Baptist Church announces Sunday School each Sunday at 9 45 a m with A N Harrison as superintendent. A prayer meeting is held every Tuesday at 7 pm and the Ladies Aid Society meets Wednesday at 8 pm.
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North Ada Baptist Church
Lodge Directory Entry for Ada Camp Woodmen
The Woodmen of the World Ada Camp No. 568 meets on the 1st and 3rd Mondays at 10 O. F. Hall. Visiting Woodmen are always welcome.
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Ada Aerie Meets Weekly in South Townsend Hall
Ada Aerie number 3746 holds Wednesday evening meetings in the hall on South Townsend.
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Ada Aerie
Hall
South Townsend
Ada lodge No. 82 meets Thursday evenings
The I O O F Ada lodge No. 82 holds its weekly meeting each Thursday night with A T Deaton as noble grand and M Chauncey serving as secretary.
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A. T. Deaton
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M. Chauncey
Ada Rebekah Lodge No 146 Meeting Schedule Notice
Ada Rebekah Lodge No 146 meets the first, third and fifth Saturday nights of each month. Noh e Grand Mrs C M Chauncey, Secretary, Mrs Oliver Baker.
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Ada Rebekah Lodge No. 146
Noh'e Grand
C.M. Chauncey
Oliver Baker
Train schedule lines for westbound and others
No. 508 due 9 15 a m No. 510 due 4 10 p m Westbound No. 509 due 9 40 a m No. 507 due 9 00 p m
Train Schedule Teaches Southbound Northbound Timing
M. K. and T. line No. 111 due at 11 10 a m for southbound and northbound service noted.
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