Clint Graham Named for Oklahoma Attorney General Hopeful
Pontotoc county readers are urged to support Clint Graham of Marietta Oklahoma for Attorney General. The editorial lauds his constitutional work and leadership in the state senate, and argues he will defeat the incumbent in the August 2 1910 election. It highlights his stance on railroads and schools and his public service record.
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Pontotoc County
Clint Graham
Marietta
Oklahoma
State of
Oklaho
Senate
Texas
Jefferson
Graham
Ada
Normal School
Prettiest Lot In Ada Facing South on 16th
Real estate notice describes a 50 foot lot for sale in Ada, facing south on 16th Street. Listing highlights a prime location and property details suitable for buyers seeking a desirable building site.
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Ada
Grandfather Amendment urged by Ada Democrat
Byron Norrell writes to Pontotoc Democrats urging strong turnout for the Grandfather Amendment. He warns that defeating it would invite a large wave of negro immigration to Oklahoma and undermine white settler interests, with Republicans and Socialists opposed.
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Oklahoma
Byron Norrell
Gillam Arrested on Two Horse Stealing Charges
H F Gillam of seven miles northeast of Allen was arrested by Deputy W B Adair on two horse stealing charges. Court records show sufficient evidence leading to a complaint and bond set at 2500 in each case. He posted bond and is to appear for trial August 6. Gillam, a wealthy stock raiser, allegedly bought the Goughs stock.
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H. F. Gillam
Allen
W. B. Adair
Gough Brothers
Gillam
Justice Brown
Gough Boys
Eye Ear Nose Throat Specialist Practicing in Ada
Dr. F. W. LeFevre, specialist in diseases of the eye and ear, nose and throat offers glasses perfectly fitted at Jim Dupcan block in Ada, Oklahoma.
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F.W. LeFevre
Jim Dupcan Block
Ada
Okla
Sheriff Recovers Suspect After Oklahoma Mob Searches
Marshall county Sheriff R Webb and Squire Allen captured after a Friday night assault on Lulu Daniels. A lynch mob roams southwest Oklahoma seeking the sheriff and prisoner as Allen is carried to a schoolhouse and gagged. Webb vanished with the prisoner amid a jailstorm.
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Kingston
Okla
R. Webb
Marshall County
Squire Allen
Lulu Daniels
Oklahoma
Allen
Tishomingo
Webb
West Here In Interest Of Reelection In Ada
Oklahoma Attorney General Charles West visits Ada to campaign for Democratic renomination. He cites recent state oil and tax litigation as proof of his office’s efficiency and notes strong support for his continuation, including in the Republican party, while delaying speeches due to a revival.
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Chas. West
Oklahoma
Ada
General West
Pullman
Western Union
Enid
Texas
Crop Prospects In Pontotoc County Stand Bright
County farmers and business leaders report the crop outlook is highly favorable with a 15 percent rise in cultivated acreage and yields 20 to 50 percent better. Corn may average 35 bushels per acre, some higher. oats 45 to 60. cotton is healthy with a potential half bale per acre, depending on weather. No land lies idle and overall prospects are described as making history.
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Pontotoc County
From Grover Cleveland to Judge Galbraith Remembered Letter
Judge C A Galbraith preserves a memory of territorial days with an 1890 Cleveland letter written in his handwriting. The ex president acknowledges receipt of notice from the first Oklahoma Cleveland Democratic club.
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C. A. Galbraith
Territorial
Cleveland
Auditing of County Judge's Books Starts Under New Law
Mr J F Kehoe begins auditing the county judge's books from Statehood to July 1 1910 after Judge Terrell transferred records to F C Sims who becomes clerk of county court. The system now treats county judge and county clerk as separate offices with the district clerk relation. Kehoe also audits the county assessor's records following Terrell's prior requests.
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J. F. Kehoe
Terrell
F. C. Sims
Kehoe
Oklahoma City Capital Site Offer Near Linwood Addition
About 30 to 40 landowners near Linwood addition propose to donate 900 acres of land to the state for the capitol buildings free of charge. The offer, valued at about 2 million dollars, includes a plan to build a direct car line by the Oklahoma Railway Company to serve the site with an eleven minute interurban service. A formal signing is planned after a Monday meeting with donors and a committee to present to Governor Haskell.
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Oklahoma City
Linwood Addition
John W. Charter
Arthur Davider
The
Oklahoma Railway Company
Linwood
John W. Sharter
Capitol Site
Shartel
May Avenue
Anton H. Classen
John W. Shartel
Homer Eller
L. D. Kight
H. R. Fisher
L. L
Ohio Republicans seek Longworth to lead fight against Harmon
Beverly Mass July 18 Congress man Nicholas Longworth may be dragged into the Ohio fight to lead the Republicans against Gov Judson Harmon. President Taft and Senators Burton and Wade Ellis discussed Ohio politics at Burgess Point with talks continuing over lunch.
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Beverly
Mass
Nicholas Longworth
Ohio
Judson Harmon
Burgess’ Point
Bar Harbor
Taft
Theodore E. Burton
Robert Bacon
France
New York
Ambassador Bacon
Walter D. Denegre
New Orleans
Manchester
Longworth
Harmon
Burton
Wade Ellis
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Quick Relief
An early 20th century ad touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as earth’s greatest healer for fractures sprains burns boils sores eczema chapped hands and lips sore eyes and corns. It claims quick relief and cure and lists 25 cents at G M Ramsey’s.
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G. M. Ramsey’s
New Ada Post Office Location Confirmed
The Postmaster General notified the Ada post office that bids for a new location were accepted. The I O O F building on 12th will house the post office after Sept 2, when the current lease ends. The new facility will feature modern equipment and improved sanitation.
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Ada
Burke to Lead Aug 4 Inquiry on Indian Land Fraud
Congress man Burke, head of the House committee assigned to probe fraud in Indian land sales, has called members to meet in Muskogee, Oklahoma, on August 4 for the start of the investigation. Senator Gore will attend.
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Senator Gere
Chairman Burke
Muskogee
Republican Judge Rules Tax Board Levies Infringe Some Local Rates
Guthrie Oklahoma July 18 District Judge Huston rules in favor of Rock Island Katy Santa Fe and Frisco Railroad in a 1910 tax suit against county and township boards. Court enjoins 20 percent delinquent tax and excess levies, allows reasonable amounts for delinquents and for districts maintaining cash basis. Some township levies overstepping incorporated towns barred. general fund levies spared. Gallohr to visit Ada at Hotel Harris on the 2nd and 4th Mondays each month.
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Guthrie
Huston
Rock Island
Katy
Santa Fe
Frisco
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James A. Patten
Chicago
Europe
Carlton Weaver
Atty. Gen
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Grandfather Chuse
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Grover Cleveland
May
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Dr. Gallohr
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Shawnee
Hotel Harris
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