Justice of the Peace Ada Precinct Announcement
Henry J. Brown is named Justice of the Peace for Ada Precinct in this notice. The announcement lists the official appointment and references local government procedures.
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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1910
Page
7
Judge Henry J. Brown Announces Re Election Candidacy
Henry J. Brown J P declares his run for re election as Justice of the Peace for Ada precinct. The announcement touts his court verdicts and appeals record as praiseworthy and notes his popularity with the bar and people as a Democrat and civic leader. The piece also mentions he is father of Marvin Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry J. Brown
Office of Justice of the Peace of the
City of
Ada
The Beauty and Burden of Tariff Taxes Explored
A Sales Agent critiques tariff effects by illustrating how the same value of imports triggers vastly different duties. Diamonds or yachts incur modest taxes, while items like blankets, champagne, woolen dress goods, or clothing face much higher rates, revealing tariff distortions and revenue dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Custom House
New York
Steam Kills Man At Chicago Manhole Incident
An unidentified homeless man died after falling into a steam vent near Polk Street railroad station. He opened the iron grate to gain more heat and was suffocated by escaping steam while shivering and thinly clothed on a cold January day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Polk Street
Unemployed to Get 400000 From Arkansas Land Gift
George M. Jackson of Piggott Arkansas announced he will give 4000 acres of rich bottom land near Piggott valued at 100 dollars an acre to the unemployed of the United States. The offer was made in St Louis Missouri on January 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis, Mo
George M. Jackson
Piggott
Ark
United States
New Prohibition Plan Proposed in Oklahoma
Guthrie January 17 A circular letter from State Prohibition Enforcement Attorney Fred S Caldwell to all county judges outlines a plan approved by Governor Haskell. It urges using the maximum penalty of 500 dollar fine six months imprisonment and costs and then parole if the offender does not appeal. The scheme aims to deter bootlegging while saving court costs and avoiding appeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie
Okla
Oklahoma
Haskell
Fred S. Caldwell
Caldwell
Zola Bagley files divorce suit against J W Simpson
Tulsa reports Zola Bagley also known as Zola Bag ley sues for divorce from J W Simpson alleging desertion after a brief marriage begun in Arapahoe in 1905 when she was fifteen. The filing follows her breach of promise suit against C A Bowen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Okla
Zola Simpson
Zola Bagley
C. A. Bowen
J. W. Simpson
Arapahoe
Bottle Does the Work in Hulbert Killing
Newton Gassaway, 21, was killed when struck on the head with a beer bottle by Herbert Rogers, 18, at Hulbert eighty miles east of Muskogee. Gassaway skull crushed during a pool hall confrontation set off by a long-standing grudge. Rogers jailed at Tahlequah. his father a Hulbert merchant. Rogers nearly lynched after the murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hulbert
Rogers
Lancaster acquitted in Oklahoma murder trial
Pawnee Oklahoma January 17 Jackson Lancaster was acquitted in district court of the murder of Estephen Marcia a Mexican at Skedee last March This was his second trial with the first ending in a hung jury The defense was Eagleton and Biddison and the accused was said to be protected by County Attorney Mc Neill and William Blake
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pawnee
Okla
Jackson Lancaster
Estephen Marcia
Skedee
Lancaster
McNeill
William Blake
Eagleton
Biddison
Louisville woman buys Muskogee corner lots in bid to shape city
Mrs. J. H. M. Helm of Louisville Kentucky is the largest woman real estate holder in Muskogee. In two weeks she bought fifty thousand dollars of unimproved Muskogee property, concentrating on corner lots as part of her city development plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskogee, Okla
J. H. M. Helm
Louisville, Ky
Muskogee
Los
Oklahoma farmer found shot dead near home
Alva Oklahoma January 17 William Allen a farmer twenty miles west of town was found with the back of his head blown off. He had been dead several hours and murder is suspected as no weapon was found and the body lay about a mile from the house. An inquest will be held tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alva, Okla
William Allen
Here
Constitution Club forms to oppose liquor interests in Oklahoma
Paid Okla Jan 15 reports the formation of the constitution club by attorney A J Jones. The group aims to resist liquor interests and others seeking a resubmission of the prohibition question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okla
A. J. Jones
Constitution Club
Mquor
Mrs Johns Injured in Buggy Accident at Chickasha
Mrs Ed F Johns prominent tuberculosis suppression worker was thrown to the pavement when her buggy broke. Injuries described as very painful but not serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chickasha, Okla
Ed F. Johns
Guthrie Parole Revoked in Kay County Outlaw Case
Governor revokes parole of outlaw Clyde Maddox after his arrest in Ponca City following a brutal assault that left a rival with a broken arm. Maddox, held on a 600 dollar bond for violating the prohibitory law, had been sought by Sheriff Rader of Kay County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie
Okla
Clyde Maddox
Kay County
Ponca City
Brok
Rader
Maddox
Dalton Blames Politics For Naval Officer Test Failure
Washington January 17 reports say trouble looms for 100 naval officers who failed last year’s physical tests and were not excused. Secretary Meyer plans to make the tests cumulative, according to the circulation of the news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Meyer
Dalton pardon papers under review amid political tensions
Emmett Dalton commented that Governor Stubb ordered Attorney General Jackson to examine Dalton's pardon papers from ex governor Hoch. He warned rivals, offered $1,000 for proof of irregularities, and insisted he faces no wild west show links while defending his moral lectures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Kansas
Emmett Dalton
Stubb
Jackson
Hoch
Stubbs
Dalton
Ommet Dalton
Mr. Jackson
Kapens
Notice of Meeting on Discharge in Walsh Bankruptcy
In the matter of M. L. Walsh bankrupt No 260 a discharge application is before Special Master H Constant. Creditors and interested parties are ordered to appear at 10 o clock in Ada Oklahoma on January 20 1910 to show cause why the discharge should not be granted. Publication to Ada Weekly News January 18 1910.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King & Currie
M. L. Walsh
U . H. Constant
Bankrupcy
Oklahoma
First National Bank
Ada
Pontotoc County
Bankrup‘cy
A. D
A. G. Constant
Maddox Seeks To Evade Arrest As Lawmen Close In
Sheriff Rader warns Oklahoma City officers to arrest Maddox carefully as the fugitive haunts bands and past sentences. Maddox, once sentenced for murder and later pardoned, is expected to be moved to Ponca City with plans to prevent his escape amid a potential Mexican attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cording
Maddox
Oklahoma City
Rader
Grover Cleveland
McKinley
Hank Sweeney
Ponca City
Haskell
Sweeney
Mexico
Mrs Annie McGuire Arrives in Washington for Dispute
Mrs Annie McGuire, former wife of Oklahoma Representative Bird McGuire, arrived in Washington today from Pawnee and checked into the New Wizard hotel near her ex husband's palatial suites. She refused to speak with visitors on arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Annie ‘McGuire
Representative Bird McGuire
Oklahoma
Pawnee
New Wizard Hotel
Meteor of 65 inch diameter buries itself near Carrington
A meteor measuring 65 inches across and weighing many tons buried six feet underground near Carrington at dawn. It illuminated the countryside for a full minute before impact, and the collision produced vibrations like an earthquake across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Forks
N. D
Carrington
Night Rider Fehringer Takes Poison in Tennessee Jail
Nashville reports Frank Fehringer, a confessed night rider and star witness in the Union City murder trial of Captain Quentin Rankin, attempted death by taking poison in Dresden jail. He is described as dangerously ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Tenn
Frank Fehringer
Union City
Quentin Rankin
Dresden
Animals Souls Debate Sparks Paris Crusade
A Paris talk by Lucien Millevoye promotes humane treatment of animals, especially horses, arguing all creatures deserve souls. He likens himself to Saint Francis and aims to curb vivisection and harsh practices, drawing support in the Chamber of Deputies and influencing future school books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Lucien Millevoye
M. Millevoye
Saint Francis of
Monsieur “Millevoye
Francis
Cardinal Newman
Juacie
F Faure-Kayon
Lucie Faure
Felix Faure
John D. Rockefeller
Institute
Chamber of Deputies
Francis town notes show growth and local activity
Francis residents report new roundhouse work with twelve stalls and a hotel planned. Mrs. Golightly and Miss Edna Galyean are among locals ill or traveling, while schools ease after a diphtheria scare. businessmen raise about 250 dollars to spur home enterprises and attract county teachers' meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roundhouse
Francis
J. F. Hicks
Frisco
Sherman
Sam Richey
Allen and
Calvin
Tennie
Edna Galyean
County Teachers’ Association
Honor to Lee s Memory Birthday Office Closure
Washington observes a limited tribute to General Robert E Lee with a customs office closure at Newport News on January 19. The Treasury Department authorized the action noting it is rare for public offices to shut for a birthday tribute to a noted American.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Robert E. Lee
Treasury Department
Newport News
Lee
Wagon Axles Repaired by W. C. Rollow
Local notice states axles in a wagon are worn and best they can be had. W. C. Rollow is cited as the maker or provider for obtaining new axles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Rollow
Bonds Passed For Water Works In McAlester Okla
Grebs Vates reports an issue of 50000 dollars in bonds for water works in McAlester Oklahoma on January 15 with a two thirds vote approving the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAlester
Okla
Farm Land Wanted Trade for Pontotoc County Land
A brief notice offers to trade $3,500 worth of city property for improved farm land in Pontotoc County. The Weaver Agency is listed as the contact point for the exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
Weaver Agency
Divorce Notice in Pontotoc County Oklahoma
The defendant Laura fe Klennegp is sued in Pontotoc County Oklahoma in a divorce action filed January 3, 1910. The petition seeks a dissolution of marriage with a judgment for the plaintiff. The deadline to answer is after January 10, 1910 with the district clerk’s record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. P. McKinnerry
Laura Fe Klennegp
Ivoree
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Simpson
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Galey Chapel
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Max Fowler
J. B. Wall
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Calon Bray
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