Ada County Commissioners Meet in Regular Sessions 1908
Ada Oklahoma in early July 1908 the county board approved numerous claims across funds. Wages for jail and clerk staff were set, road and bridge expenditures authorized, and numerous juried and witness payments approved with multiple reductions. Quarterly reports for county officers and justices of the peace were approved.
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Ada
Okla
Board of County Commissioners
Edwin A. McCoy
T. J. Smith
Self
Joel Terrell
Sledge Lumber Co
Justices of the Peace
W. H. Nettles
Dispensary Report Shows Limited Whiskey Exports
In Guthrie Oklahoma on July 20 a state agency report by Superintendent Kezier details $12,408.08 worth of liquor assigned to local agencies with $344.07 in 10 percent commissions. Total sales since April reach $4,811.88 and $190.08 spent on confiscation expenses plus $450 on enforcement. Initial month stock includes 2,233 gallons whiskey and 951 gallons alcohol. About $3,000 worth of confiscated beer not included.
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Guthrie
Oxia
Kezier
West Returns to Guthrie After Oil District Probe
Attorney General West reports sentiment in the oil district shifting after his trip. He says a third of the people now support him and he would not comment on James Kirkwood's appointment as special agent, noting the governor may act if he sees fit. West emphasizes the attorney general answers to the people who elected him.
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Guthrie
Okla
West
Indian editor Alex Posey found dead after drowning
The body of Indian author and editor Alex Posey, who drowned May 28 while crossing the North Canadian River during high water, was recovered near Sand Rock nine miles south of Eufaula. Identification came from Posey’s ring and watch. Mrs Posey was notified and will travel to Eufaula to arrange the funeral. The body was partially decomposed.
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Muskogee
Oklo
Alex Posey
North Canadian
Sand Rock
Eufaula
Oklahoma statute threatens buyers in Oklahoma land title cases
In Muskogee July 20, government suits to clear title on Indian lands reveal an Oklahoma statute making it a misdemeanor to take conveyances when the grantor is not in possession and a suit is pending. Penalty includes one year in jail and a $500 fine.
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Muskogee
Oka
Oklahoma
Wool growers for Bryan meeting in Lincoln
F S Monett of Ohio conferred with William Jennings Bryan at Fairview in Lincoln. Monett said if elected president he would use government power to destroy the wool monopoly and claimed the monopoly has driven wool prices below free trade levels, raising costs for buyers.
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Lincoln, Neb
F.S. Monett
Ohio
Bryan
Fairview
Monett
Notice in Bankruptcy and Divorce Actions in Ada Oklahoma
Notice orders creditors and parties in interest to show cause why discharge should not be granted in J. M. Welborn bankruptcy case. Referee to hold hearing August 3, 1908 in Ada. Also Dora Berry divorce suit requires answer by September 3, 1908. otherwise petition may be granted. District Clerk attests.
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J. M. Welborn
A. H. Constant
District Court of the United States
Oklahoma
Ada
A. D
Pontotoc County
State of Oklahoma
Carl H. Berry
Dora Berry
W. T. Cox
Notice of Real Estate Sale Under Guardianship
Guardian of William Hamlin estate announces public sale of 298.66 acres in Garvin McClain and Pontotoc Counties Oklahoma. Sale set for August 14 1908 at 10 00 AM in Ada with terms one half cash one fourth in one year and one fourth in two years secured by mortgage at 8 percent. Attorneys Ishrael Welch Cruthis Talthina Oklahoma note. First publication July 23 1908.
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William Hamlin
LeFlore
Oklahoma
Ada
Garvin
McClain
Pontotoc
State of Oklahoma
Towi
McClain County
East Chickasaw Nation
Israel
City of Muskogee Steamer Arrives Ahead of Schedule
The steamboat City of Muskogee arrived in Muskogee Oklahoma on Saturday with an early arrival that surprised local fans. The vessel completed its voyage smoothly despite light traffic and current river conditions.
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Muskogee, Oklo
Muskogee
El Reno barber kills wife and lover after unwritten law claim
James Leusby believed to be Charles McClain shot and killed Rosa Leusby and W. T. Woods in Leusby’s El Reno home. He had warned Woods about the affair and later surrendered calmly, invoking the unwritten law. Woods was 25 and unmarried. Rosa Leusby’s history ties to Kansas City and Topeka relatives.
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el Reno
Okla
James Leusby
Charles McClain
W. T. Woods
Leusby
Claremore
McClain
Rosa Vain
Kansas City
Woods
Lensby
Wood
Ohio Wool Growers Back Bryan If He Slashes Wool Trust
The wool growers of Ohio will support William Jennings Bryan if elected President on condition that he prosecute the so called wool trust. Local leader Mr Monett states the stance aims to curb price manipulation and restore industry balance through firm government action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Monett
Bryan
Wool Trust
Ants Cause Child's Death in Anadarko
A Kiowa Indian family near Anadarko Oklahoma reports that red ants crawled into the eyes ears nose and mouth of three year old Tonie daughter while alone in the house. The child died from wounds and convulsions that night.
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Anadarko, Okla
Tonie
Here
Ingalls Sees Little Market Flurry Either Way
Melville E. Ingalls former Big Four president and Bryan supporter says Bryan’s election would not cause a lasting Wall Street flurry. He argues whether Bryan or Taft wins the outcome in a month would be practically the same.
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Ingalls
The
Big Four Railroad
Bryan
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