Cotton crop conditions improving across the belt
The Commercial Appeal summarizes a week of progress with cotton more advanced and healthier. Oklahoma's rains slowed field work, while central and eastern belts report better color and cultivation. Some southern areas show fruiting and blooming though stands remain uneven. Louisiana and Mississippi show continued improvement but drainage and grass control remain issues.
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Memphis
Tenn
Contton Belt
Oklahoma
Texas
Louisiana
New Orleans
The
Picayune
Mississippi
Campaign for Safer Railroad Travel
Roosevelt and several state governors urged to back a national union push for safer rail travel. J J Sheppard of Fort Scott Kansas calls for government or state inspection of railway tracks and accountability for track maintenance to ensure safer conditions akin to Europe. He notes existing inspections for factories mines and farming products but sees no law for railroad track inspection.
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Kansas City
Roosevelt
National Union of Railway Trackmen
J. J. Sheppard
Fort Scott
Kan
Europe
Bryan at Sulphur Chautauqua Promoted by John Casteel
John Casteel of Sulphur promotes the big chautauqua in Sulphur. W. J. Bryan speaks Wednesday to an enormous expected crowd. Frisco excursion trains will depart Holdenville 6 am Ada 7 15 and arrive Sulphur 9 30 am returning 8 30 pm one way fare one third. Bryan is to speak at 10 am.
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John Casteel
W. J. Bryan
Frisco
Holdenville
Ada
Sulphur
Bryan
Hillie Reed Resigns Opens Spots on School Board
Hillie Reed filed her resignation with the school board, leaving openings for the fourth grade and other positions. Two vacancies remain to complete the corps, with prior candidates from Mesquite and Missouri connected to the process following Superintendent Perkins recommendation.
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POL
Hillie Reed
Mesquite
Texas
Missouri
Perkins
House Notes and Endorsements From Ada Daily
A mixed Ada column reports a fine for fighting amid accusations of provocation, local moves as the Parkers and Crawford families change residences, and plans to remodel. Also covered is the Endeavorers’ return from Oklahoma City with notes on districting efforts, local visits, and a Confederate reunion traveler’s homecoming.
Ada Visitors Attract Wealthy St. Louis Agent
J. W. Bowman of St. Louis a railroad and express agent with notable means and wide travels visited Ada yesterday with I. McNair. He stated he has about 100000 dollars to the good and hopes to settle in Ada, building a home and living there. DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve is recommended for everyday minor injuries.
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J. W. Bowman
St. Louis
Ada
I. McNair
Long 49 car Frisco freight slows morning rail traffic
A north bound Frisco Freight of 49 cars drawn by one engine passed through this morning, with all cars empty. It arrived as two passengers from opposite directions were due and another freight stalled on a siding, requiring careful management to clear the right of way. DeWitt's Little Early Risers are advertised by Crescent Drug Store.
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DeWitt
Crescent Drug Store
One Year Old Trees in Ada Nurseries Bear Fruit
The Cales Brothers of Ada show two one year old budded peach trees. The Cham pion bears a dozen peaches and the Earl Rivers bears seven ripe peaches. Mr. Cales notes many young trees fruiting precociously, declaring Ada a paradise for peaches.
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Cales Brothers
Ada Nurseries
News
Earl Rivers
Cales
Ada
Lightning hits office. doctors stay put after scare
Lightning tore through the office phone of Drs. Ligon and King, leaving them nervous yet firm that lightning rarely strikes twice in the same spot. They decide to remain in their current office location despite the close call.
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Drs. Ligon
King
Marriage of Miss Frank Goldsborough and H. M. Burch
Ada friends announce the marriage at Eufaula last Saturday of Miss Frank Goldsborough and H. M. Burch. The bride formerly lived in Ada and has many friends here. Mr. Burch works in the newspaper business at Eufaula and is well regarded there. Congratulations are extended for a happy life together.
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Ada
Eufala
Frank Goldsborough
H. M. Burch
Burch
Ada Begins Oil Drilling Near Town On Local Lease
At ten o'clock Monday morning preparations were completed and drilling for oil and gas began on the Oklahoma Natural Gas Company lease one mile northeast of Ada. Chief Driller Sanders will push the work day and night, aiming for about 150 feet daily. The substantial rig drew Ada sightseers eager for a test after six years of waiting, with promising surface signs and a nearby 200 foot well suggesting potential gushers.
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Oklahoma Natural Gas Company
Sanders
Mecca
Ada
W. J. Bryan to Speak at Epworth League Chautauqua
Great preparations in Sulphur Oklahoma for W. J. Bryan's June 26 morning lecture at the Epworth League Chautauqua. Train arrivals from Santa Fe and Frisco expected. holds and cottages booked for chautauqua and Fourth of July events. Community notes include local visits, church services, and civic updates.
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I. T
W. J. Bryan
Bryan
Santa Fe
Frisco
Holdenville
Faith in KO L and P Road Returns From Ada Contractors
R F King and W A Parker, contractors formerly based in Ada, now from Muskogee, express strong faith in the K C L and P railroad project. King says construction would have begun earlier but for unfavorable conditions delaying railroad development nationwide. Mandan Pile Remedy advertised as collapsible tube treatment for piles with immediate relief, guaranteed at 50 cents, sold at Ramsey's Drug Store.
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R. F. King
W. A. Parker
Ada
Muskogee
Mr. King
K. C
Ramsey’s
Doctor Granger and Bride Arrive in Ada
Dr. T. H. Granger and his bride arrived from Cha mois Missouri after a recent wedding. Ada friends showered congratulations causing a broad smile. The couple will settle in the doctor's house in South Side Addition.
Triangular Fight Ends With Fines and Dismissal
Late Thursday a triangular sidewalk altercation occurred involving Lem Mitchell Jim Hammond and Pete Duncan near the courthouse. Mitchell and Hammond paid fines in mayor's court this morning while Duncan's case was dismissed.
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Lem Mitchell
Jim Hammond
Pete Duncan
Duncan
Mr. Carmean Resigns to Become Lawrence Police Chief
S. H. Carmean, four years with the U S District clerk office in Ada, resigns to accept the post of chief of police in his home town Lawrence Kansas to which he was recently appointed. During his Ada stay he made many friends who wish him well back home.
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S. H. Carmean
U. S
Ada
Lawrence
Kansas
Mexican Accused of Grand Larceny in Labor Camp Theft
Manuel Neoni faces grand larceny charges for stealing clothes, a watch, opera glasses, and bric-a-brac from a laborer’s camp at Lawrence the Cement Company quarry. Witnesses Leopoldo Ararella and Ramon Sanchez testified. He was committed to Ardmore jail in default of a $1,000 bond after a hearing before Judge Winn. apprehended by U S Deputy Ed Brents in Ross after fleeing with the goods.
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Manuel Neoni
Leopoldo Ararella
Ramon Sanchez
Manuel
Ardmore
Winn
Lawrence
Brinson Bros. to Open New C O D Grocery Saturday
Brinson Bros. announce a new C O D grocery in the former Evan's harness shop building opening Saturday June 15. They promise a line of staple and fancy groceries and plan to keep the best market offerings in stock and invite customers to call and get acquainted.
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Brinson Bros
Evan
Revival Tent Blown Down In Ada Revival Goes On Under Pastor
A big Baptist revival tent in North Ada blew down Friday night in high winds but the revival continues under pastor G W Jefferson. Rev W R Chandler withdrew from preaching and joined his wife in Tecumseh as Rev C W Hampton of Pauls Valley now leads. Despite weather, good is done and various locals are noted visiting or returning from recent trips.
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North Ada
G. W. Jefferson
W. R. Chandler
Tecumseh
Jefferson
C. W. Hampton
Pauls Valley
Gasoline Stove Explosion Damages Window
Mrs. C. M. Chauncey experienced a stove explosion today leaving a damaged window. She bravely tossed the flaming portion of the stove outside, and no serious damage occurred.
Fishermen Weathered Rainy Choctaw Trip
Mayor C. O. Barton Robt Kerr and Geo Thompson returned Friday night from a five day fishing excursion near Citra in the Choctaw area. Heavy rain ruined the trip and they did not have to go hungry, though it was not a success.
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C. O. Barton
Robt. Kerr
Geo. Thompson
Choctaw
Citrasport
Honor Roll of Pupils at Miss Fleetta Smith School
The roll of honor lists students achieving high marks at Miss Fleetta Smith's school. Named pupils include Ernest Cassidy, Marvin Cassidy, Mac Anderson, Annie McDaniel, John Chapman, and Pearl Little among others.
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Fleetta Smith
Ernest Cassidy
Bailey Lovett
Lillie Perryman
Byrd Chapman
Bertha Cassidy
Claudie Cole
Marvin Cassidy
Annie McDaniel
Blaine Cole
Venus Vaughn
Rubie Ross
Phyllis Steiner
Annie Cutts
Mac Anderson
Luther West
Byron Little
Edith Adams
Mildred Adams
Tmildred Steiner
Fred Morris
Loyd Little
Daphine Nichols
Bonzie Coleman
John Chapman
Sadie Moss
Virdie Lowery
Ree Coleman
Pearl Little
Man Roughly Handled Before Masonic Initiation
E. F. Fullingame of near Knox waited on a sidewalk Saturday night for initiation into the Masonic lodge when a drunken assailant attacked him. Fullingame shows a badly chewed thumb after the encounter, possibly confusing him with another man, and proceeds to face initiation despite injuries.
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E. F. Fullingame
Knox
Masonic Lodge
Fullingame
Mr. Fullingame
Blue Lodge
Cassidy to Preach at Ada Revival
Rev. Mike Cassidy of Temple Texas closed a revival in that city and will arrive in Ada today to assist Rev Rippey in the local Methodist revival. Six conversions were noted yesterday with a large evening turnout. Cassidy is expected to bring strong doctrine and a sermon on And Lot Pitched His Tent Toward Sodom. Fras Fenton led the song service and offers his services for the week.
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Mike Cassidy
Temple
Texas
Ada
Rippey
Bro. Cassidy
Lot
Sodom
Fras. Fenton
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Dave Hybargar
Maxwell
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Endeavor League
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Mr. Carmean
Mexican Insurance Vile
Ed Brents
Weleetka
Jess Welch
Mrs. W. A. Guest
Wynnewood
R. D. Love
North Bend
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W. A. Wimbish
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Midland
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