Ada City Council Accepts Lowest Paving Bid
The Ada Oklahoma City Council approves bids for paving Main Street from the M K T to Frisco, Broadway from 12th to Frisco, and Townsend from 12th to Frisco. They will select the lowest bid that conforms to plans and specifications, as adopted July 1910.
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Shed Chapman
State OF Oklahoma
County OF Pontotoc
Ada
Oklahoma
Main Street
Frisco Railroad
Broadway Street
12Th Street
Townsend Street
Frisco Rail
Ada Oklahoma paving bid dispute ends with Dallas bid chosen
Mayor Little declared the Chapman resolution out of order as bids for paving were opened. Dallas Municipal Paving Co. bid $75,758.70, under Shelby Downard Co. at $81,684.44. Chapman seul supported the Dallas bid while the rest opposed. Irregularities cured, paving work to resume soon with further write up planned.
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Ada
Okla
Chapman
Little
Shelby Downard & Co
Dallas Municipal Paving Co
M. E. Carmack
Shelby Downard Company
Levy
Shelby Downard Co
Carmack
Mr. Chapman
Judge Grigsby
Grigsby
House Committee to Open Indian Contracts Inquiry in Oklahoma City
The House committee will begin its investigation into Indian contracts with J F McMurray in Oklahoma City on August 8. McMurray offers to fully cooperate and denies charges by Senator Gore, stating Col Cecil Lyon has no interest in the contracts and that he will disprove related accusations.
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House
Oklahoma City
Washington
J. F. McMurray
McMurray
Senate
Gore
McAlester, Ok
Mr. McMurray
Murphy
Missouri
Cecil Lyon
Col
Col. Lyon
Texas
What the Candidates Heard at Lightning Ridge
A fragmentary ballad style piece notes local figures and their prospects in an election. It mentions candidates Mitchell Fussell Farmer Thompson Chapman and hints at sheriff races and prohibition themes amid a rural community setting.
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Lightning Ridge
Estrada Proposes Prisoner Exchange at Pearl Lagoon
Bluefields Nicaragua June 31 General Estrada leader of the Liberal forces offers to surrender Colonel Salamanca, captured at Pearl lagoon, in exchange for American engineerWilliam P Pittman held by the enemy at Bluefields Bluff. Salamanca former Greytown governor wields influence in Nicaraguan politics.
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Bluefields
Nic
General Estrada
Provisional Forces
Madriz
Salamanca
Pearl Lagoon
William P. Pittman
Bluefields Bluff
Greytown
Estrada
Pittman
United States
Infant of East Main Street dies. funeral held
The three month old infant kept by Mr. Spangler of East Main Street died early yesterday morning. Funeral services were conducted at the residence at 5 15 p m by Rev Stubblefield. The remains were interred at Rosedale at six o'clock.
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Spangler
East Main Street
Rev. Stubblefield
Rosedale
Normal Building Practically Completed in Ada
The new one hundred thousand dollar normal building is nearly finished with only finishing touches left. Laying the cornerstone may be delayed until the fall term opening, which will be a significant event for Ada and visiting students. A reception for summer normal students is planned, with details to follow, highlighting Ada citizens’ pride in the project.
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Ada
Surprise Farewell Visit For Mrs Emory At Chauncey Home
A group of about twenty five Home Mission society ladies surprised Mrs J B Emory at Mrs C M Chaunceys home on a Wednesday afternoon. The visit honored her farewell before she moves to Essex Missouri. Fruit punch and angel food were served during the hour.
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Home Mission Society
C. M. Chauncey
J. B. Emory
Essex
Emory
Mrs Emory Farewell Noted by Home Mission Society
Social chat and piano entertainment hosted by Mrs. W. H. Parks. Members express sincere regret at Mrs. Emory leaving, praising her faithful and efficient service as an officer in the Home Mission society.
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W. H. Parks
Mrs Blinn and Miss Janie Epperson Return Home
Mrs. Nannie Blinn and daughter Miss Janie Epperson have returned home after a six week visit to Jefferson Dallas and other points. The article notes her long association with Texas social and political figures and mentions her relation to B H Epperson of Ada and U S Senator Charles Culberson as a nephew.
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Nannie Blinn
Janie Epperson
Jefferson
Dallas
Texas
U. S
Chas. Culberson
Blinn
Big picnic at Allen July 14 with political speakers
The Allen Commercial Band hosts a July 14 picnic in Allen with free ice water and amusements. A candidates reunion features speakers including Judge Furman Ada Ben Harrison Calvin Senator E M Landrum Tahlequah and others. Governor hopefuls Haskell Murray Cruce and C G Jones are sought. Music by the band invites all to enjoy a cordial day.
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Allen
Furman
Ada
Ben Harrison
Calvin
E. M. Landrum
Tahlequah
W. H. L. Campbell
West
Coalgate
Tom Mc
Oklahoma Shows Greatest Population Gain
Washington reports Oklahoma leads five southern states in population gains according to a census hint. The 1910 census is expected to show Oklahoma ahead with a gain near 1.25 million, reaching about 2,040,391 residents, reflecting rapid growth since statehood in 1907 driven by agriculture and development.
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Census Department
Oklahoma
Southern Commercial Congress
Commercial Congress
Texas
Missouri
Georgia
Alabama
Indian Territory
Union
New York
America
Revival at Mill Creek Ends in Many Conversions
The Mill Creek Oklahoma revival closed June 30 with 23 accessions. Pastor E Fowler reports Bro. L A Robertson of Howe preached a forceful and musical ten day meeting that moved the town to higher life. two approved for baptism and liberal offerings at the close.
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Bro. Robertson
Oo. E. Fowler
Indian fined and jailed for drunkenness
Amon Walker, an Indian, pled guilty to public drunkenness in justice court. He was fined ten dollars plus costs totaling 34.50 but could not pay and was placed in jail. Walker on June 14 allegedly caused a disturbance frightening Mrs. Johnson and her children, prompting the family to flee their home.
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Amon Walker
Justice Court
Walker
Johnson
Lavorers
Holiness Camp Meet At Homer Near Ada
Community camp to be conducted by G. O. Crow and wife starting July 15 three miles east of Ada. All are invited to attend and participate in the religious gathering.
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Homer
Ada
G. O. Crow
Bank cashier shot by former deputy marshal in Tahlequah
Tahlequah Oklahoma June 30 C L Pratt cashier of the Bank of Kansas Oklahoma was shot and fatally wounded by Hubert Terry a former United States deputy marshal in the collector booth Pratt was unarmed Terry was wounded while pursuing the Wyckliffe outlaws in 1906 this follows an old grudge and occurs during the Indians big payment period
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Tahlequah
Okla
C. L. Pratt
Bank of Kansas
Kansas
Oklahoma
Hubert Terry
United States
Pratt
Terry
Texas Department Store Files For Bankruptcy
Creditors and attorneys returning from McAlester report a bankruptcy adjudication for the Texas Department Store. The group led by B. H. Epperson agreed to confess bankruptcy and a trustee may be appointed while the referee assembles creditors. Receiver A. G. Thornton remains in charge of assets with potential offer of trusteeship.
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Texas Department Store
McAlester
B. H. Epperson
District Court
A. G. Thornton
Thornton
Captured in Oklahoma City Forgery Suspect Apprehended
Undersheriff Miles returned from Oklahoma City with L. L. Mosher who is wanted on forgery charges here after an eight to ten day search. A Shawnee arrest earlier turned up a false match. the Oklahoma City capture proves the man sought is in custody awaiting legal action.
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Miles
Oklahoma City
L. L. Mosher
Mosher
Chas
Brady
Shawnee
Oklahoma’s Best Speller Heads to Boston
McAlester Oklahoma June 29 accompanied by Miss Anne Stratton a Pittsburg county teacher and Miss Bessie Oliver of McAlester left for Boston where she will represent Oklahoma in the national spelling contest July 2 County Superintendent Mrs Mary D Couch arranged funds to defray Miss Oliver’s expenses while Miss Stratton was sent by the teachers of her county
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McAlester
Okla
Anne Tratton
Pittsburg County
Bessie Oliver
Boston
Oklahoma
Mary D. Couch
Oklahoma County
Miss Oliver
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Sheriff's Office
Mr. McClure
Mr. Cox
Mr. J.inp
Sey, Too
Mr. Candidates
Mr. Davis
Mr. Roland
Mr. Wimbish
Grace
Didates
McKurray
Mr. Mitchell
Fussell
Mr. Farmer
Mr. Thompson
Mrs. Emory
Miss Janie
Big Pignie
First National Bank
Mill Creek
Shot
Cashier
Wyckliffe
Texas Dept
Harmonius
Thorton
Oklahoma State Bank
W. D. Hays
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