John B. Stewart Named for Pontotoc County Commissioner
The News announces John B. Stewart as a candidate for Pontotoc County Commissioner. Stewart moved to Ada recently after twelve years nearby, is one eighth Choctaw, and has deep ties to the Indian country. He is a progressive Democrat, with a cowboy past, farming and stock raising for two decades, and broad local familiarity.
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Pontotoc County
Board of County Commissioners
Sagacionus
John B. Stewart
Stewart
Ada
Territoy
Louisiana
Mr. Stewart
Roddie Runs for State Senator in 23rd District
The News profiles Reuben M. Roddie a Democratic candidate for state senator from the 23rd district. Born in 1874 on a North Alabama cotton plantation and educated at Vanderbilt, he moved to Texas in 1900 and Ada in 1904 to practice law. He now works in insurance and seeks to serve Pontotoc and Seminole counties in Oklahoma's first legislature.
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Reuben M. Roddie
Mr. Roddie
Democratic Party
North
Alabama
Tennessee
Army of the Confederacy
Roddie
Vanderbilt University
Nashville
Texas
Ada
Pontotoc
Seminole
Oklahoma
Roppie Promotes Principles For Oklahoma Statehood
Reuben M. Roppie pledges democratic ideals from Jefferson to Bryan, endorses the new state constitution, backs Henry M. Furman for U.S. Senate, and proposes reforms in public schools, roads, taxation of utilities, insurance protection, and a blanket primary. He emphasizes virtuous citizenship, local self government, and statewide education as core priorities for Oklahoma’s first legislature.
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Jackson
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Henry M. Furman
United States Senate
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Oklahoma
Mississippi River
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Bryan Praises Labor Unions at Industrial Exhibit
William Jennings Bryan praised labor unions, saying they did more good for society than any other force. He noted wage gains, shorter hours, and improved working conditions, lauding union support for women’s organizing and reforms like the Australian ballot system. He cautioned against child labor and urged citizen protest against its continuation.
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Chicago
William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Fort Worth Bar Endorses Furman for Oklahoma Senate
Texas esteemed judge Henry M. Furman receives Fort Worth bench and bar endorsement for United States senator from Oklahoma. Meeting chaired by W. P. McLean lauds Furman’s Democratic loyalty, legal ability, and service while Texas resident. auction notices follow for Bocher’s next week at 2:30 and 7:30 pm.
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Texas
U. S. Senate
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Col
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W. P. McLean
United States
Oklahoma
Auotion
Bocher’s
Walker Seeks Pontotoc County Commissioner Seat
Robt L Walker known as Bob Walker of Midland runs in the Democratic primary for county commissioner. Born in Louisiana and raised in Arkansas, he has lived in Pontotoc County over ten years and is 41. Endorsed by Midland Democratic Club he is described as reliable, practical and ready to serve voters.
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Robt. L. Walker
Bob Walker
Midland
Bob
Louisiana
Arkansas
Indian Territory
Walker
Democratic Club
Pontotoc County
Croxton Calls for Pause in County Judge Choice
A. M. Croxton, bedridden by rheumatism, asks readers to suspend judgment on the county judge candidate. He plans a personal canvass as soon as he can travel again.
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A. M. Croxton
Carmackle v Carmackle Warning Order in Indian Territory Court
First published March 21 in the United States Court in the Indian Territory Southern District. Eric M. J. Carmackle sues J. H. Carmackle and the defendant is warned to appear within thirty days and answer the complaint. Hon. J. T. Dickerson presides. Case No. 986.
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United States Court
Indian Territory
Eric M. J. Carmackle
J. H. Carmackle
J. H. Carmack
Sit Carmackle
M. J
J. T. Dickerson
Notice of Sale of Stonewall Property in Ada I T
Real estate mortgage dated February 6 1906 by William Quick and Pearl Quick to Otis B Weaver Ada I T covers lot 21 block 32 Truett survey Stonewall I T with a 20 by 50 wood store building. Mortgage secures two notes of 200 each. Sold to highest bidder cash April 22 1907 in front of Ada U S Court House to satisfy notes interest and costs.
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William Quick
Pearl Quick
Otis B. Weaver
Ada
I. T
Truett
Stonewall
United States Court House
Inadvertence Corrects City Ticket Nominees
An error in the Democratic city ticket announcement column omitted one alderman nominee per ward. The notice now provides the complete ticket with all names correctly listed.
Marriage Licenses For Haley Holden Browning Jones
T W Haley aged 55 and Mrs Mary J Holden aged 35 in Beebe. Jesse Browning age 31 and Mrs Annie Jones age 26 in Mill Creek.
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T. W. Haley
Mary J. Holden
Beebe
Jesse Browning
Annie Jones
Mill Creek
Woodcraft Hosts New Members After Muskogee Meet
Jap Copeland and Mrs. F. C. Krieger of Center returned from the Woodmen convention at Muskogee. Center remains a Woodcraft stronghold with a fine meeting held Thursday night initiating nine new members.
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Jap Copeland
F. C. Krieger
Center
Muskogee
Woodcraft
Maud Man Killed by Train in Guthrie
Guthrie Oklahoma March 18 John Hart man alias Morrison aged about 60 years was killed by a train here He had receipts from the Woodmen lodge at Maud in his pocket but authorities have not located his friends yet.
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Guthrie, Okla
John Hartman
Morrison
Woodmen Lodge
Maud
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Heals Wound Quickly
Mr. D. N. Walker of the Enterprise in Louisa Virginia reports applying Bucklen's Arnica Salve to a nail wound and seeing immediate healing with no inflammation. The product is claimed to heal every sore burn and skin disease and is guaranteed at G. M. Rameey's Drugstore for 25 cents.
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D. N. Walker
the Enterprise
Louisa
Bucklen
G. M. Rameey
Horse Kicks Carriage. Baby Not Seriously Harmed
At the cotton oil mill on Wednesday morning a loose horse turned a buggy over overturning a baby from its carriage onto a pile of cotton seed. The child screamed briefly but was not seriously hurt. a physician was summoned and deemed the injury minor.
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Dan Smith
Colonel Roy Hoffman for U. S. Senate in Oklahoma
An announcement advocates Colonel Roy Hoffman of Chandler as a strong Democrat and state builder for the U. S. Senate. He is praised as a lawyer and public spirited citizen with long service to Oklahoma’s development. The News will publish later reader testimonies from Lincoln County commending him to voters.
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Roy Hoffman
Chandler
U. S
Hoffman
Oklahoma
Colonel Hoffman
Uni
Ted
Congress
Col. Hoffman
Commonwealth
Lincoln County
Oklahoma Republicans oppose constitution in push for statehood
Oklahoma City reports show the Republican central committee united against adopting the proposed Oklahoma constitution without reservation. Indian Territory sentiment split. leaders warn the campaign will be fiercely contested as party lines blur over statehood and apportionment. Judge Dickinson defends Indian Territory interests while urging joint effort with Democrats.
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Oklahoma City
Republican Central Committee
Oklahoma
Southwest
Old
T. N. Robnett
Ardmore
Henry E. Asp
Guthrie
Indian Territory
Hannon
A. J. Seay - Kingfisher
J. T. Dickinson
Federal Court
Chickasha
Road to Ada Fenced. Travel Abandoned on Conway Route
A leading Conway citizen notes the wagon road from Conway to Ada has been fenced and travel halted. The claim is the route cannot handle hauling 500 pounds, while Stonewall’s road is good and grapes are reaching its area.
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Ada News
Conway
Ada
Stonewall
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