Pauls Valley Postmaster Seeks Reappointment
Postmaster J M Dorchester of Pauls Valley Oklahoma seeks renewal after twelve years in office and a prior term at Lebanon. He plans a meeting with President Taft to press his case while facing challenger Marion Henderson backed by state and county GOP. Dorchester emphasizes patron support and merit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
J. M. Dorchester
Pauls Valley
Lebanon
Dorchester
Taft
Marion Henderson
Garvin County
Texas
Sherman
Grant
Hayes
Cecil A. Lyon
Gore, Owen
Representative Ferris
Oklahoma
Pension Plan Aims to Aid Aged Baptist Ministers
At the Northern Baptist Convention meeting in Bartlett gymnasium Chicago ministers with long service or dependent families would be supported by a proposed foundation. The goal is 1 000 000 dollars funded by individuals and state church bodies and may broaden to a general pension system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Northern Baptist Convention
Bartlett Gymnasium
University of Chicago
H. L. Morehouse
The
Baptist Mission Society
Willard School Picnic Excursion Enjoys Forest Visit
From Saturday's Daily a Willard school group led by Prof. McCurry, with chaperones Mrs. Winn and Mrs. Mathews, picnicked at Rock Crossing. Students fished played games and ate apples and candy, then returned home at 5 30 p m amid cheerful cries and thanks for Ada's schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welkin
Ada’s
Willard School
Farms Loans See Carlton Weaver
Farmers seek loan details and guidance referencing Carlton Weaver for assistance with securing agricultural financing. The note indicates a contact or advisor role held by Weaver in loan processes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlton Weaver
Ada National Bank Promises uninterrupted service since 1900
Since its opening on July 23 1900 Ada National Bank reports steady progress, claims to serve more local farmers and enterprises than any county bank, and urges customers with 1909 business to attend to it at once.
Ice Breaks on Klondyke River Jam Forms at Ogilvie Bridge
Dawson Yukon Territory reports the Klondyke river ice broke up creating a large jam at the Ogilvie steel bridge a mile below town. Ice piled ten feet high backed water over the flats and several houses floated away. Two feet of water flooded Yukon Gold Company shops and the steed bridge faced dangerous pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawson
Yukon Territory
Klondyke River
Ogilvie
Yukon Gold Company
Duke Stone Declines Senate Candidacy in Pontotoc Seminole Counties
In a note published Friday, Duke Stone thanks Democrats for urging him to run for State Senate but declines the candidacy. He cites business reasons and a belief in needing a capable representative, promising to support a good man and urging party unity in Pontotoc and Seminole counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc
Seminole
Duke Stone
Roff Eagle Profiles Tom D McKeown for District Judge
Ada resident Tom D. McKeown announced a Democratic primary bid for District Judge in the seventh district comprising Seminole Pontotoc Johnson Coal and Atoka counties. A South Carolina native and Ada attorney, he emphasizes low taxation and school funding, has chaired the Oklahoma Supreme Court bar admission, and receives strong Pontotoc County support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom D. McKeown
Ada
Seminole
Pontotoc
Johnson, Coal
Atoka
South Carolina
Indian Territory
Arkanasas
Farmers Alliance
Ben Tillman
Democratic Party
Tom
State Bar Commission
Supreme Court of Oklahoma
Pontotoc County
Time for Democrats 10 Get Busy on Constitutional Amendment
The Muskogee Times-Democrat editorial urges Democrats to push petitions to initiate a constitutional amendment to eliminate illiterate Black voters. It cites Eastern Oklahoma and Muskogee County as key areas, warns of Mississippi style migration, and asks readers to secure twenty signatures and send them to Fred P. Branson in Oklahoma City. It notes the amendment would not affect Indians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Muskogee County
Mississippi
Alabama
Georgia
Kansas
Fred P. Branson
Democratic
Oklahoma City
National Guards Score Higher Than Regular Army
Better averages were made this week by Oklahoma National Guard teams than by the regular army states officers. Lieut. Cullison of Enid leads the fifteen high men, with Capt. Taulibee second. Saturday ends eliminations. five officers and ten enlisted men join the National team to face Missouri at Kansas City in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chandler
Oklahoma National Guard
Lieut. Cullison
Enid
Miles
Taulibee
Missouri
Kansas City
Pontotoc County Tax Notice Demands Immediate Payment
Pontotoc County Okla tax payers with deeds and all allottees not in the fight are warned to pay 1909 taxes now. The county treasurer has hired tax ferrets to find delinquents and unpaid taxes will double plus penalties and costs. All freedmen are included in the notice. J. C. Cates treasurer. r 2t.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
Caterpillar Ravages Forests Around Hominy Oklahoma
A caterpillar infestation in Hominy Oklahoma on May 12 is striping oaks and other trees of foliage while avoiding corn and wheat. Experts note the worms, abundant in the creeks, may affect bass fishing as the insects provide ample food for fish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hominy, Ok
Passion Play Rehearsal Opens Amid Snowbound Oberammergau
Oberammergau in Upper Bavaria reports the Passion play season opened with a public rehearsal as Anton Lang returns as Christ. The village, swathed in snow, expects a record audience for next Monday’s refined performance. The chorus expands to forty voices and several changes follow the 1900 production, drawing notable American attendees including three Sherman daughters and Mrs Thackara with her daughter Miss Sherman Tackara.
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Oberammergau
Upper Bavaria
Ammer
Anton Lang
Christ
W. Z. Sherman
Alexander M. Thackara
Berlin
Thorndike
Miss Sherman
Miss Tackara
Results of the Recent Hook Decision
Guthrie Oklahoma May 11 Charles L Daugherty of the State Department of Labor reports Norman illustrates Hook decision impact in a paving contract. A non local company found that after the ruling freight rates for asphaltum rose sharply forcing wage cuts from two dollars to one 75 per day under law they must restore wages and absorb the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie
Okla
Chas. L. Daugherty
State Department of Labor
Norman
Daugherty
Hook
Ardmore
Miss Mathews Recital Delights Full House Audience
The Normal building hosted Miss Mathews with Misses Case Lucas Steed in a well attended program. Piano solos by Miss Mathews and songs by Miss Case drew praise, while the German class performances showed advancement. Helen Redman and Miss Baker readings were warmly received.
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Miss Mathews
Misses Case
Lucas
Steed
Miss Case
Helen Redman
Baker
Convict Newell Fatally Shot While Escaping Chain Gang
Dallas May 2 Will Newell twenty was shot and killed early yesterday near Garland as he tried to escape guards of District No 1 chain gang. Sheriff Ledbetter was notified before noon. Newell reportedly dashed toward escape during breakfast preparations and was shot when he did not halt. Body brought to Dallas yesterday evening. He had served about two weeks on the chain gang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
Texas
Will Newell
Garland
Chain Gang
Ledbetter
Newell
Ohio men begin 100 day walk from Dayton to San Francisco
C A Poling and J M Layer, walking from Dayton to San Francisco, claim a $1 000 wager on completing the trip in 100 days. They passed through Luther Oklahoma May 12 and stopped at the post office to secure a stamp proving they were there reflecting their progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther, Ok
C. A. Poling
J. M. Layer
Luther
Dayton
Ohio
San Francisco
Cal
Dr King’s New Life Pills advertised for health cure
An advertisement promises Dr King’s New Life Pills expel poisons from the system and bring hope, courage, and vigor by curing liver stomach and kidney troubles. Ramsey Drug sells them for 25 cents.
Spanish War Veterans Meet at Muskogee Encampment
The United Spanish War Veterans of Oklahoma plan their annual state encampment in Muskogee on May 23-24 with delegates from El Reno Enid Guthrie Oklahoma City Chandler Chickasha Vinita and Watonga. A department commander contest features three candidates R B Butts John Meyer and William Simms. The encampment aims to send a large delegation to the National encampment in September and to bid to host it in Oklahoma City.
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Muskogee
United Spanish War Veterans of Oklahoma
el Reno
Enid
Guthrie
Oklahoma City
Chandler
Chickasha
Vinita
Watonga
R. B. Butts
John Meyer
William Simms
Spends $10 000 A Year For Photographs
New York reports that society women invest heavily in photographs as they wear costly dresses. Mrs. George J. Gould reportedly spends 9000 to 10000 yearly, with Marjorie Gould’s wedding portrait exceeding 1000. Clarence H Mackay and Cornelius Vanderbilt also feature large photo expenditures.
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New York
Fifth Avenue
George J. Gould
Clarence H. Mackay
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Marjorie Gould
Notice from Ada Oklahoma 1910 to Whom It May Concern
Ada Oklahoma dated May 14 1910. To Whom It May Concern Chahta annopa a hollisso che. Itw Itd Nich M Woolridge signs off with formal declaration of notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada, Okla
Hollisso
Nich M. Woolridge
Chamberlain's Liniment Eases Pain Quickly
Oxon style advertisement claims rheumatism neuralgia or twinge pain relief from first use and rapid cure. Promises immediate relief and lasting cure with easy application. Sold everywhere by dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
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Oklahoma State Bank
W. D. Hays
Willard
Ada National Bank
Senate
Roff Eagle
National Guards
J. C. Cates
Pacific Coast
C. H. Rives
B. H. Mason
Oxford
Oxfords
Chapman
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