Confederates Hold Memorial Service at Local Church
Sunday afternoon at 2 30 the annual memorial service of the Confederate veterans was held at the Methodist church. Less than twenty veterans marched in, some on crutches, showing aging frailty yet enduring courage. Evangelist L P Law preached a moving sermon linking the battles to spiritual warfare. Mr Dees spoke briefly. no deaths were reported in the local camp for twelve months.
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Methodist Church
L. P. Law
Dees
Mecklenburg Declaration Tablet Unveiled at Capitol
A tablet commemorating the Mecklenburg declaration of independence was unveiled at the Raleigh capitol. The North Carolina Society of Colonial Dames presented it, Chief Justice Walter Clark gave the principal address, and Governor Kitchin accepted the tablet for the state.
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Raleigh
N.C
Capitol
North Carolina Society of Colonial Dames
Walter Clark
Kitchin
Wanted Ad in the Evening News Sparks Local Interest
A brief want ad in the Evening News draws community attention to a desired service or item. Readers report responses from residents and local shops, with hints of prices and availability mentioned in the small classified note.
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Evening News
Million Dollar Fire Destroys Houston Retail District
A morning blaze in Houston caused nearly 1 million dollars in damages. Two large office buildings, a major furniture house, Goggan Music Co store, and three drugstores were ruined. Dozens of shops along the retail strip suffered, but no serious injuries were reported. Firemen faced close calls as they battled the flames.
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Goggan Music Company
Okmulgee Booms Attract Visitor Says City Surpasses Ada
J. W. Bolen returned from Okmulgee and noted it is the only town he has seen that approaches Ada due to a booming oil industry. He adds the next big strike is due to take place at Ada.
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J. W. Bolen
Okmulgee
Ada
Exciting Friday Ball Game Between Ada Elks and Traveling Men
Ada readers are promised a thrilling free game next Friday at 4 30 on the Normal field as the Elks face the traveling men of Ada in a clash seen as a championship decider for 1912. Fans are urged to split support and back both sides. Lineup to be announced.
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Ada
Elks
Man Who Stood Still D. W. Stockwell Dies in Aurora
D. W. Stockwell, longtime Aurora merchant famed as "the man who stood still," died in Ha ward en Canada after a Civil War era career. He kept no advertising, ran a vast stock valued around ten thousand dollars, and closed as a curiosity shop with antiquated goods and few customers. He was 77.
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Aurora
D. W. Stockwell
Hawarden
Canada
Ilinois
Illinois
Chicago
Fine oat crop in hopeful prospect for local farmer
L. C. Lindsay sent a sample of oats from his Ah-lo-so farm to the News office showing a promising crop. The stalks are three feet high and he manages twenty acres with no finer prospects. Neighbors report similarly good oats. Wheat looks good. corn and cotton lag slightly behind.
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L. C. Lindsay
Ahloso
Lindsey
Prominent Visitors From Ada Visit Shawnee Friend
Major J. C. Cates and Mrs. Cates of Ada visit daughter Mrs. L. J. Green near Shawnee. Major Cates, a prominent Pontotoc county citizen, resides in Ada with substantial business interests and active in church affairs.
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Major
J. C. Cates
Ada
L. J. Green
Shawnee
Major Cates
Pontotoc County
Otis B. Weaver
Three Mexicans Die in San Diego Texas Gun Battle
In a morning gun battle in San Diego sixty miles west of Corpus Christi three Mexicans were killed and three others arrested after a dispute over incorporation of the town. Victims include Pedro Esmal, Antonio Anguiano, and Candelario Saenz. deputies, a ranchman, and Dr. Roberts among the wounded or detained.
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San Diego
Tex
Corpus Christi
Pedro Esmal
Duval County
Antonio Anguiano
Candelario Saenz
Dr. Roberts
Frank Robinson
Charles Gravis
Court House
Mike Wright
Tobin
Neuces Coun
Neil Robinson
Democrat Committee
Duval
Frank
Hinnant
Jim Wells County
Alice
Robinson
Democratic Party
John D. Gray
Saenz
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Want Column Promises Clear Leads for Readers
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P. A. Norris,’ Pres
Mecklenburg
Houston
Texas
J. R. Runyan
Florida
R. J. Rosso
W. Main
L. T. Walters
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