Republican convention set for Tulsa August first
Oklahoma City reports chairman J L Hammon calls a Republican convention in Tulsa on August 1 at 10 oclock to decide on constitution adoption, declare party principles, elect a state central committee and nominate state officers if needed. Taft day plans include a political address by Secretary of War on August 24 with a master flambeau parade and broad regional representation. L M Holcomb named permanent chairman for Taft event arrangements.
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Oklahoma City
J. L.hamnon
Republican Central Committee
Tulsa
Lanham Picnic Draws Ada Notables And City Crowd
Geo A. Harrison and Delegate Carlton Weaver attended the Lanham picnic at Lapham neighborhood along with Mr and Mrs Scott Lanham. A crowd of over a thousand enjoyed a noon barbecue with five heifers slaughtered and a festive program including speeches by Weaver and F P Ohare, plus music and dancing. Eli Morris kept order while Dr Chadwick Sam Hargis and Mr Statts also joined the event and the day was deemed a success.
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Geo. A. Harrison
Ada
Carlton Weaver
Lapham
Scott Lanham
George
Weaver
F. P. O’hare
Vinita
Butler
Eli Morris
Dr. Chadwick
Sam Hargis
Mr. Statts
Prominent Chickasaw Leader C A Burris Dies at 85
Gov Byrd reports the death of C A Burris of Stonewall a venerable Chickasaw citizen aged 85. A Methodist minister for 40 years he was famed as an Indian orator and educator advocate. he held public posts in the nation and served as Confederate captain in a key battle near Conway. He leaves a large family. Also notes Ladies Day at the 25 000 Club in Ada with family hours and bachelor events highlighting social and business roles.
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C. A. Burris
Stonewall
W. L. Byrd
Conway
Ada
Five Year Old Bitten By Rabid Cat Near Town
John Sweney's five year old son was bitten Thursday by a cat believed rabid. Sol Moss applied his famed mad stone to the wound and it clung, indicating poison. Moss notes this is the 66th case to gain relief from the mad stone since his possession. The stone has gained national fame.
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John Sweney
Sol Moss
Moss
Berkenbine Finishes Steel Work at Cement Plant
Mr and Mrs J B Berkenbine completed steel work on the cement plant. A similar contract awaits them in Independence. Accompanying him were his crew including Don Maxey of Ada.
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J. B. Berkenbine
Independence
Another Girl in Town Brings News of a Baby
A 3d Hunter shares joy as a daughter arrives at his home last night. The household is busy and grateful with the newborn, a welcome addition to the family.
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3D Hunter
Sheriff’s Deputy Arrests Man at Outlying Picnic
Deputy Marshal Ed Brants, uninvited, attended a colored picnic beyond the cement works Thursday evening. He returned to town with a six shooter three bottles of booze and a negro prisoner.
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Ed Brants
Remarkable Sixfingered Baby in Ada Family
A Ada couple Mr and Mrs Charles Norton welcomed a healthy boy Wednesday night. He has six fingers on each hand and six toes on each foot. Despite the extra digits every finger and bone is fully formed with perfect articulation, showing no deformity.
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Ada
Charles Norton
Fourth Street
New Discovery Cures Coughs and Colds Says Mrs Paine
Mrs Julia Ryder Paine of Truro Mass extols Dr Kings New Discovery claiming it quickly relieves and cures coughs and colds, a sentiment echoed by many Americans. The remedy is guaranteed and sold in bottles for 1.00 dollars with trial offers advertised.
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King
America
Dr. King
Julia Ryder Paine
Truro
Mass
G. M. Ramsey
Nabbed in Transit Bootlegging Suspect Caught En Route
Richard Pool, wanted on bootlegging charges, bought a ticket at Tyrola for Atoka but was intercepted by Deputy Brents before departure.
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Richard Pool
Tyrola
Atoka
Brents
Price Sold by G M Ramsey
Price sold by G M Ramsey at 26c 50c and 1.00 shown in local market notices.
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G. M
Ramsey
K. of P s at Stratford initiation
Stratford lodge of the Knights of Pythias held a Wednesday night initiation with W. J. Reed and Milton Blackburn among the charter members. The event featured a festive gathering and general good time.
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W. J. Reed
Milton Blackburn
Instar
Abraham Lincoln Reaches Highest Honor in Bal
A fragment notes Abraham Lincoln as a man who, despite odds, attained the highest honor possible. The text references Lincoln and a victory or recognition in a balance of context.
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Abraham Lincoln
Bootlegging Charge Leads to Bond for Four Men
Deputy Marshal John Chapman brought in from Tyrela four men charged with bootlegging Willis Watson a joint keeper Arthur Butler a barber Lark Hurndon a railroad man and Tom Kellar formerly in Tyr ola now in Seminole Nation All posted bond for a preliminary hearing Tuesday Officers vow to stamp out liquor traffic across South Canadian territory.
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John Chapman
Best Medicine in the World for Colic and Diarrhoea
Mr C L Carter of Skirum Alabama calls Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy the best. He says he suffers from colic and diarrhoea and credits the remedy with ending his episodes after taking half a bottle. For sale by G M Ramsey.
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Chamberlain
G. M. Ramsey
Returned Missionary Speaks at Methodist Church
Miss Ruth Roach a returned missionary from Japan will lecture at the Methodist Church tomorrow night at 830. She will exhibit curios from the sunrise kingdom and some of the gods the Japanese worship. The subject is Japan and Present Conditions Obtain There. The lecture is free and promises rare insight from a missionary directly from Japan. All are urged to attend.
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Methodist Church
Ruth Roach
Japan
Sunrise Kingdom
Smile-Worthy Vermifuge Claim Attracts Oklahoma Mother
Mrs S of Blackwell Oklahoma writes that after giving White's Cream Vermifuge to her fretful baby he became well and has not had a sick day since. The ad touts the medicine as a must have for healthy babies and promises continual smiles. Sold by G M Ramsey.
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Baby
Blackwell
Okla
Party at the Couchs New Home Delights Guests
A pleasant entertainment last evening hosted by Mr and Mrs Doc Couch at their new Eighth street home delighted young friends. Mr Frank Sleet and Miss May Mahan of Sasakwa attended with others as games amused guests and Mrs Couch along with Misses Couch provided refreshments.
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Doc Couch
Eighth Street
Frank Sleet
May Mahan
Sasakwa
Couch
Albert
William Flinn
Purcell
Henry
Ola
Lulu Henry
Purcell Register
Bees Laxative Cough Syrup Promoted For Coughs
Summer coughs and colds yield to Bees Laxative Cough Syrup containing honey and tar but no opiates. Children like it and find it pleasant. Laxative qualities recommended for mothers. Croup and coughs yield quickly. Sold by G. M. Ramsey's drug store.
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G. M. Ramsey
Anniversary celebration for R. O. Wheeler turns 39
R. O. Wheeler celebrated a 39th birthday with a six o'clock dinner. Guests included A. H. Constant R. H. Simpson Otis and Carlton Weaver who helped honor the occasion with royal entertainment. May he have many more.
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R. O. Wheeler
A. H. Constant
R. H. Simpson
Otis
Carlton Weaver
Mel Davis Begins Territory Advertising Tour
Mel Davis starts this afternoon on his tour advertising for Arthur Peters & Co manufacturing chemists Louisville Kentucky. He has purchased a team and wagon and will travel to towns inland or otherwise. His first week itinerary includes Katy to Atoka then South McAlester and back.
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Mel Davis
Arthur Peters & Co
Louisville
Katy
Atoka
South
McAlester
Cherokee citizen David Muskrat dies in Arkansas
David Muskrat a well known Cherokee citizen died of pneumonia at Evansville Arkansas on July 9 A revival at the Lawton Christian church resulted in sixty five converts with many more seeking belief and reform.
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Kansas City
David Muskrat
Evansville, Ark
Lawton Christian Church
Convention snubs Colonel Crow as Quarles stands out
Delegate J. J. Quarles of Fairfax led opposition, voting against every amendment at the constitutional convention. Rumors swirled that Jake Hannon was defeated, while Republican papers praised Quarles’ consistent stance amid the political chatter.
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J. J. Quarles
Fairfax
Tulsa native Gilbert Forgue visits Quebeck and Montreal after 36 years
Gilbert Forgue of Tulsa travels to Quebeck and Montreal where he once lived, not returning for thirty six years. President Murray appears vigorous at the convention session. Q B Brown of Braman defeats Sylvester Seldam for the Democratic at large nomination in Kay County Osage Nation, while Republican papers push the convention to amend the constitution.
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Gilbert Forgue
Tulsa
Quebeck
Montreal
Murray
Pennington
Q. B. Brown
Braman
Sylvester Seldam
Kay County
Oklahoma and national notes mix in chaotic column
A jumble of references mentions Lemert and Skeedee names, C N Haskell and Murray debates, a $50 000 opera house plan in South McAlester, and Geronimo’s life through 1890s era commentary. The column also relays a Mulhall wildcat tale, Purcell marriages, and tobacco spending facts from the era.
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William Busby
South McAlester
Oklahoma constitution bound for removal of sheets
The official sheepskin copy of the Oklahoma constitution, bound in red Russian leather, allows removal of a sheet or set without damage. The back is gold lettered Constitution of the State of Oklahoma 1907. Copying was done by C. C. Clothier L. S. Mosher Miles Lassater and Joseph E. Johnson.
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Guthrie
State of
Oklahoma
C. C. Clothier
L. S. Mosher
Miles Lassater
Pauls Valley
Joseph E. Johnson
Alva
Taft to Visit Oklahoma City August 24
Gov. Frantz received Secretary Taft’s message naming August 24 for a major political gathering in Oklahoma City. Republican leaders expect the event to be the campaign’s biggest meeting, with the state convention likely held around August 1 in Tulsa if schedules permit.
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Oklahoma City
Guthrie
Frank Frantz
William H. Taft
Oklahoa City
Frantz
Mr. Taft
Tulsa
Robbery at Spaulding Store In Broad Daylight
Spaulding Oklahoma Territory reports J. F. Evans store held up Thursday morning. T. A. Barnett alone at the counter was threatened with a revolver as two unknown negroes demanded change. They took $60 and a revolver and escaped.
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Holdenville
I. T
Spaulding
Here
J. F. Evans
T. A. Barnett
Barnett
Not Room Enough in Ground
S B Bradley brought a curiosity to the Eagle office that carried off the blue ribbon and showed Chickasaw soil fertility. A potato vine bore about forty small spuds growing on top and bottom, hanging on limbs like fruit from a noted peach tree, suggesting Oklahoma could become a top potato producer.
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S. B. Bradley
Eagle
Oklahoma
Union
Roff Eagle
Beggs Fire Burns Town in Cherokee Nation
Beggs, east of Muskogee in the Cherokee Nation, was nearly wiped out by a blaze. The fire caused about $10,000 in losses with little insurance. the post office burned, though most mail and stamps were saved.
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Muskogee
I. T
Beggs
Great remnant sale of photos at one third off
Remnant sale offers photos at one third off with examples such as 12 photos priced at 3.60 from a 3.00 dozen. Limited stock means early buyers get first selections. N. B. Stall, Photographer. Henley & Biles' Building.
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N. B. Stall
Henley & Biles
Notice to appear in court against Citizens National Bank
The defendant R. J. Lewis is warned to appear within thirty days to answer the complaint of Citizens National Bank. Witness the Hon. J. T. Dickerson, judge, with seal dated July 11, 1907.
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United States
Indian Territory
Citizens National Bank
Plaintiff
R. J. Lewis
J. T. Dickerson
Revised Constitution Pamphlets to Be Printed
Guthrie July 18 convention officers expect the revised constitution pamphlet to be ready in two weeks. Seventy five thousand copies will be printed and distributed to political parties delegates state officers and other officials. Each delegate gets 500 copies for district distribution and copies go to governors secretaries of state and members of Congress.
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Guthrie
United States
Congress
Murray
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Quay
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Haskell
C. N. Haskell
New State Tribune
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the Tribune
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Tishomingo
New York Times
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W. W. Fitzpatrick
Mulhall
Fitzpatrick
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