Proclaims Harmon County Formation Amid Contest for Seat
Oklahoma Gov. Haskell proclaimed Harmon County created from Greer County after the May 22 election. Hollis named temporary county seat with Dryden and Gibson as rivals. 1,519 signers backed Hollis. Officials report 545 square miles, 2,000 population, and cotton, corn, alfalfa economy. Governor denied delay for a census.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollis
Dryden
Gibson
Greer County
Roswell
Texas Panhandle
G. W. Hollis
A Peti
Harmon County
Oklahoma
Texas
Judson Harmon
Ohio
United States
United States Supreme Court
Oklahoma Territory
Haskell
Henry
Mangum
Henry and Tisinger
District Court of
Greer
Newton Abernathy
Madge
John Overton
Vinson
L. W. Burnett
Supreme Court
Burnett
Jackson County
Judge Davenport Narrowly Escapes Train Death
Judge W H Davenport narrowly avoids being struck by a train while en route to meet his blind son. The incident occurred as he traveled to visit family, with officials noting his quick reflexes and the close call near the rail line.
Blind Oklahoma merchant visits Ada brother as near tragedy strikes
Oscar Davenport, once a West Point athlete and leading Tishomingo merchant, travels to Ada to visit his brother C K Davenport. The elderly Judge W H C Davenport hurries toward the depot, a near disaster averted when Lee Smith pulls him from the tracks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar E. Davenport
Mt. Vernon
Pex
Tishomingo
Oscar Davenport
West Point Entiie
Mercantile Busi
Ada
C. K. Davenport
W. H. C. Davenport
Oklahoma
Charlie
Scribner
Oscar
Judge Davenport
Judge
Lee Smith
West Main Street
R. E. Davenport
Chickasha
Putman
Oklahoma City
Senator Gore Attacks Cotton and Woolen Earnings
Washington June 2 Senator Gore challenged the cotton and woolen industry earnings, citing long lists of companies and their capital, surplus, and profits. He claimed many firms show large earnings, questioned labor share, and mocked real estate driven gains cited by Lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Senate
Gore
Oklahoma
Troy Cotton and Woolen Company of
Massachusetts
Ada Normal Chooses Chas H Briles as President
Friday's Daily reports Prof Chas H Briles president of East Central State Normal Ada has ended his term as Muskogee public schools superintendent and arrived in Ada to take the post. His household goods follow and locals seek housing for the new Ada Normal president as no vacant houses are available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. H. Briles
East Central State Normal
Ada
Muskogee
Briles
Ada Normal
A Day of Darkness Eclipse Spreads Over Oklahoma
Beginning at dusk on June 16 Oklahoma will experience nearly thirty six hours of night as a total solar eclipse starts early June 17 and lasts until after dark. The eclipse will be visible as a partial event in the United States and Canada with no eclipse south of a line from San Francisco to Corpus Christi Bay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
United States
Canada
San Francisco
Tucson
Ariz
Corpus Christi Bay
Texas
Botanic Blood Balm Ad Promises Blood and Skin Cure
An Ada Oklahoma advertisement for Botanic Blood Balm claims to purify blood and heal skin diseases including eczema and ulcers. It cites a large bottle price, a free sample offer, and lists Druggists who carry the product in Ada through G M Ramsey. It targets chronic cases and notes availability in Atlanta Georgia and Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Express
Blood Balm Co
Atlanta Ga
Ada
Okla
G. M. Ramsey
Oil Mills Prosperous in Oklahoma declares booming state
J. B. Alford of Shawnee tells the Oklahoma oil mill superintendents convention in New Orleans that all mills in the state are thriving. About forty Oklahoma owners attend as delegates are welcomed by Mayor Berkman. The 1910 session may be held in San Antonio, Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Oklahoma
J. B. Alford
Shawnee
Okla
Berkman
San Antonio
Tex
Sulphur Republicans Seek Park Superintendent Post
In Sulphur Oklahoma a contest for superintendent of Platt National Park arose after Col. A. R. Greene resigned. Candidates include Forest Townsley George Boland H C Hinckley J T Brink S Y Leeds and Dan Norton with public support for a local appointee. Greene plans to issue a statement this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Townsley
George Boland
H. C. Hinckley
J. T. Brink
S. Y. Leeds
Dan Norton
Chandler
Col. Greene
Trouble Makers Ousted By New Life Pills
A sufferer from stomach trouble reports relief from dyspepsia and indigestion after taking Dr. King s New Life Pills. He praises improved appetite, stronger nerves, and healthier vigor as stomach liver and kidneys begin functioning properly. Price 25c at G M Ramsey s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
G. M. Ramsey
How Bert R Lean's Narrow Escape From Death
Bert R Lean of Cheny Washington tells how a hard cold led to dangerous lung trouble baffling a local doctor. After costly visits in Spokane and California he found relief with Dr Kings New Discovery, which cured him. The remedy covers lung trouble bronchitis coughs colds asthma and related illnesses. 50 cents and 1.00 trial bottle free guaranteed by G M Ramsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
California
G M. Ramsey
Detectives narrowly buried in Bronx excavation pit incident
New York reports that on a Wednesday effort aimed at burying two central office detectives in a Bronx excavation pit failed as the officers attempted to arrest a contractor for dynamite blasting. Workers attacked them and loosened earth, trapping the detectives briefly before reserves and arrests followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Central Office
Bronx
McGee's Baby Elixir Promises Bowel Health Aid
An 19th century ad touts McGee's Baby Elixir as a cure for diarrhoea dysentery and bowel ailments in infants. Sold by G M Ramsey, the copy warns that infant bowels are the most delicate target of disease and life is at risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGee
G. M. Ramsey
Slogan proposal sparks business party idea in St Louis
E C Simmons president of the National Sunshine Society of Prosperity Association urged creating a Business Men's Party at the American Institute of Sackineg banquet in St Louis. He called for rest and sunshine, fewer laws, eight year presidencies, and mass cooperation of 100000 commercial clubs during the centennial celebration to influence national affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
United States
E. C. Simmons
National Sunshine Socety
Prosperity Association
American Institute of Sackineg
National Prosperity Association
Simmons
Women Who Are Envied by Their Charm and Health
Describes how attractive women are envied while weak sickly women suffer nervous irritability. Notes constipation of kidney poisons causing pimples blotches and a poor complexion. Claims Electric Bitters work wonders for such conditions.
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Proclais Greer
Guthrie
Haske
Savage
W. B. Groves
CC. K. Davenport
Adaite
Oscar Daven
Ness
East
Ginning
Southwest
Lodge
Ada State Normal President
South
First National Bank
F. F. Brydia
Pinsule Medicine CO
Chica , Gwin & Mays CO
Bert R. Lean
Cheny, Wash
PhoLuvongl
Drs. Raust & Hartman
Ipsi
Sérsery
Conn
Edgar
Ratliff
B. H. Epperson
J. W. Dea
BK H. Epperson
Attorneys-at-Law
Reed-Ibouglas Building
J. E. Webb
Hl. Ennis Webb & E
LAWY
Ridg
T. W. Chadwick
Story & Clark
Hoffman
Carlisle
Howard
Strauch
Marshall & Wendall Cabinet Grank
Estey
Figin
Farrand
New York City
New England
Boston
Norfolk
Katy
W. S. ST. George
Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway
ST. Louis, MO
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