Hardware men election and local court notes in Sapulpa
Sapulpa July 18 Deputy United States Marshal Job Beerry led a raid at a betting site during a gathering of prominent citizens in Judge Sam P Jennings court. Oklahoma City July 14 Hardware and Implement Dealers Association elected officers with W S Petto as president and J N McNabe as first vice president.
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O'slahoma City
Berdware and Implement Dealers’ Association
W. S. Petto
Osklahome City
J. N. McNabe
Wewoke
O. A. Smi
Single Statehood Petition Circulated in Oklahoma Territory
Be Oklahoma City Oklahoma July 15 Hugh Scott private secretary to Delegate Bird S McGuire stated today that he would circulate a petition in Oklahoma and Indian Territory for signatures in favor of single statehood He expects to present the petition hoping the list covers all states Also mention of a United States marshal attacked at the home of R M Cummings on Welch street in Ada Oklahoma.
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Oklahoma City
Hugh Scott
Bird S. McGuire
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Ada
United States
Saharea
R. M. Cummings
Wlech Street
Ferguson Confident on Statehood for Oklahoma and Indian Territory
Governor Ferguson of Oklahoma spoke at Carthage chautauqua amid claims that a poll of the U.S. Senate and House indicates the single statehood bill admitting Oklahoma and Indian Territory is likely to pass. He predicts statehood as soon as December, citing workers’ views and legislative momentum.
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Joplin
Ferguson
Oklahoma
Carthage Chautauqua
United States Senate
House of Representatives
Thic Ot
Indian Territory
Fergu
Message of Gratitude From Mrs Prewett
Fragmentary note from Mrs R M Prewett expressing heartfelt thanks and appreciation for sympathy and sorrow shown to her and her family. The letter mentions gratitude for support and kindness received during a difficult time.
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R. M. Prewett
Midnight Roff Couple Weds In Bold Elopement
A young couple from Roff eloped at midnight to wed in a night ceremony shocking local officials. License man Carmean, the knot tier T. L. Rippey, and hotel man Roland assisted as Ralph Stewart and Miss Martha Wooldridge slipped away.
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Roff
Carmean
T. L. Rippey
Roland
Tie Nias
Pais Iuritt
Ralph Stewart
Martha Wooldridge
Chickasaw Nation Brigade Visit Noted At Sorent Vetarang
Mrs. Tom Hoe and Miss Julia Blage served as sponsor and chief maid of honor during a Chickasaw nation brigade visit to Sorent Vetarang. The event highlighted community ties and ceremonial roles among attendees.
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Tom Hoe
Julia ‘Blage
Arapd
Mi Nak Reerioe
Chickasaw Nation Brigade
Sorent Vetarang
Wood
Goier
Eareeh
Union
Alice Arris
Floy Morris
Clay.Etter
N. B. Breckenridge
Four New Stone Buildings Planned on West Main Ada
Promoters J. W. Hays R. W. Flemming and N. B. Haney announce four stone buildings to rise on the north side of West Main Street near the Hay's building. The project signals growth and confidence in Ada’s future development.
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West Main Street
Hay
J. W. Hays
R. W. Flemming
N. B. Haney
Presbyterian Picnic Postponed Notice
A Presbyterian picnic scheduled for tomorrow is postponed to July 18. Sunday schools will join in the event. Members should meet at 2 PM at the designated place. wagons will transport those who need it. Bring dinner baskets, appetite, and light refreshments for a pleasant gathering.
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Eecemay
Cumberland
Morg
Ada Welcomes Confederate Veterans in Memorial Gathering
In Ada a large crowd of about 5,000 rose to bid a hearty welcome to veterans of the Confederacy. Citizens spoke of shared heritage and honor as they recalled battles from Manassas to Appomattox and praised the sacrifices of the old soldiers.
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Ada
Ada Is Five Years Old Says Utterance From Reunion
A garbled reminiscence recalls a five year old Ada as a precious lass. The speaker warns against overbearing guardians and insists her privacy must be respected, noting her home is a private space from parlor to pantry and yard.
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Ada
Fidence
Outlaw Bill Miller Shot by U S Marshals Near Wilburton
United States Marshals J. Davis and Trew killed Bill Miller also known as Bill Smith alias Marta bers alias Bill Bryant near Wilburton after receiving tip he headed toward towns with about twenty horses. Miller, a reputed murderer and horse thief from Jacksboro, was shot in the road while resisting arrest.
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Wilburton
J. T
United States
Mr Miller
Jacksboro
Talibine
Bill Miller
Bill Smith
Marta Bers
Bill Bryant
User
Few
Miller
Davis
Colt
Trew
Grisboro
Texas
Mur
Ati
Ferguson Writes on Corner Saloon Action in Oklahoma
Ferguson states the matter will be taken up immediately and all steps to remedy the evil will be pursued. Governor Brents notes support from influential Oklahoma leaders. Guthrie reports the July 19 issue of Carrie Nation’s Hatchet debuts with Nation as editor and Chestnut and Barnett in management. Ada Confederate Sons camp elects leaders for the reunion. Miss Scott and Miss Hendrix praised. Also includes a local sale notice for a house, lot, furniture, and a milk cow.
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T.E. Brents
Ferguson
Qkighoma
Guthrie
Carrie Nation
The
Hatchet
Misgin Beott
Worthy
Oes
Ada Commercial Club Proposes Fifty Dollar Reunion Aid
The Ada commercial club met Monday with president absent. W L Reed presided and a $50 donation toward the old soldiers reunion was approved contingent on a committee’s determination after consulting the reunion committee. Appointed were Shed Chapman Dick Simpson W W Higgins and Otis Weaver. The club urged merchants to decorate their buildings for the reunion and picnic.
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Shed Chapman
Dick Simpson
W. W. Higgins
Otis Weaver
Oolite Quarry Revival Near town with new siding planned
Six miles south of town, oolite deposits are being developed with derricks and machinery to be installed in days. Frisco plans a siding beyond the big trestle bringing shipping facilities within a mile. Orders for stone are rising, one report cites a six thousand dollar shipment. A commissary at the site is run by Mr. Brady of Ada.
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Brady
Ada
Revival closes in South Part with 75 joins
The revival on the south side ended Sunday night after a powerful sermon by Rev Rippey. The unpardonable sin message drew a large throng and the town witnessed the greatest service of the series. About seventy five conversions joined the Methodist church.
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Rippey
Methodist Church
Court house Friday night social invites updated
An old soldier and veteran day event invites sponsors, maids and chamberlains to an entertainment with refreshments in the adjoining chamber. A reception follows from 9:00 to 1:08. Robert Y Willums, Democratic National Committeeman.
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Court House
Chamber SF
Robert Y Willums
Ada Reunion Draws Indian Territory Visitors
A Ada citizen invites relatives to a reunion drawing many visitors from Indian Territory beyond veterans. The note mentions a large extended family planning to attend and that Hon. W Bolin cannot attend. J M Doss, Manager, signs the invitation.
Man Falls Into Dam Waters Near Sandy Day Morning
John Jones nearly drowned while watching a turtle on a log when he fell into raging waters at the dam. He was saved by a soap bought from Moss & Scriby, which kept him afloat until help arrived. The note ends with an unrelated boast about low grocery prices and the motto Honest goods at home prices.
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John Jones
Beth i
Moss & Scriby
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