Embezzlement Charge Shocks Ada Senator Roddie
Oklahoma City report says State Senator R M Roddie of Ada, last legislature member and Oklahoma bank guaranty law auditor, is under a warrant for embezzling 97.50. W H Merchant, his former employer in insurance, filed the charge. Roddie not yet arrested or locatable for comment.
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Fort Worth
Roddie
Ada
Oklahoma City
R. M. Roddie
Oklahoma Bank Guaranty Law
W. H. Merchant
Senator Roddie Responds To Prosecution Claims
Senator Roddie says he wrote insurance notes for W H Merchant last year and may be guilty if that is embezzlement. He notes cancellation certificates and an affidavit, questions timing of arrest, calls Merchant's actions political maneuvering, and doubts the severity of the charges.
Oklahoma Trial Schedule Changes Prompt Early Wednesday Start
Unclear OCR fragment notes a defendant or party going to Oklahoma in the afternoon and preparing for a first thing Wednesday morning trial session.
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Oklahoma
White's Creem Vermifuge advertised for infant worms
An 19th century advertisement argues that a pale, weak, or peevish baby signals worms and promises White's Creem Vermifuge will expel them and restore health. Sold by G.M. Ramsey at 291mo.
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G.M. Ramsey
Real estate and loan partnership opens in Dorsey’s stand
Howard West and George Harrison form a partnership to deal in real estate, insurance, and farm loans. They have opened a neat office on Main Street and solicit the public’s business, promising a live and prosperous venture.
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Howard West
George Harrison
Dorsey
Main Street
Ada Voters Expect Return of Wise Local Officials
Wise Ada residents celebrate the return of Judge Furman Swamp Campbell Howard Parker as they prepare to vote. Ada folks express pride in their local leaders and look forward to their homecoming to cast ballots.
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Wise
Judge Furman
Swamp Campbell
Howard Parker
Supreme Court
Fifteen years of Bucklen’s Arnica Salve praised
A. F. Hardy of East Wilton Maine declares Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cures sores boils ulcers and burns and saves doctor bills. The product sells for 25 cents at F Z Holley and G M Ramsey drug stores.
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Bucklen
A. F. Hardy
East Wilton
Maine
F. Z. Holley
G. M. Ramsey
Stone Wall Heroic Speaker Promotes Bryan in Ada
H E Thacker, farmer near Ada, spent the day on the street addressing voters about democracy and Bryan. Crowds cheered as socialists and Republicans clashed with his factual defense of public affairs and prosperity, while supporters raised funds for a hat and suit.
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H. E. Thacker
Ada
Oklahoma
Bill Bryan
W. J. Bryan
Seven Years of Proof of Dr Kings New Discovery
W V Henry of Panama Mo touts seven years of proof that Dr Kings New Discovery cures coughs and lung ailments. The product claims thirty eight years of proof as a remedy for coughs colds grippe asthma hay fever bronchitis pneumonia prevention. Sold with guarantee at Holley Ramsey drug stores 50 cents and 1.00 trial bottle free.
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Dr. King
W. V. Henry
Panama
Jf.z. Holley and
G. M. Ramsey Drug
Illinois court hears death claim against coal company
The district court in Wilburton considers a $10 975 suit by Cany Seeu fatan husband’s death in a mine explosion against the Missouri Kansas and Texas Coal Company. Another case, Minute Phillips v the same firm for $35 000, is on trial. Also noted are federation meetings and a schedule of events for Indian Territory organizations with notes on credentials and lodging.
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Seeu Fatan
Missouri, Kansas and Texas Coal Company
Wilburton
Minute Phillips
Reed & Co. Demand Accounts and Cash Sales Policy
All debtors are urged to call and settle promptly. On November 10th the books will close and sales will be cash only. W. J. Reed & Co. announces a final opportunity to satisfy balances before cash terms become mandatory.
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W. J. Reed & CO
Two Orphans at Air Dome November 11
The Fred G. Conrad Company presents the romance in play form at the Air dome on November 11. The production stars experienced actors using Kate Claxton's authorized version of the drama. The show includes complete scenery and equipment for a full staging.
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Airdome
Fred G. Conrad
Conrad
Kate Claxton
GUILTY ONES KNOWN IN RANKIN MURDER CASE
Governor Patterson says investigators know who fired the shot and who placed the rope on Rankin's neck as a night rider case unfolds with a special grand jury in Union City. He notes the killing involved about ten to thirty five men and promises further prosecution with ample evidence for conviction. Also announces the Fifth Annual Convention of the Indian Territory Federation of Women's Clubs in Ardmore November 3–6, 1908 with a joint Oklahoma Federation meeting and welcome by Hon. Lee Cruce.
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Reelfoot Lake
Tenn
Rankin
Gov. Patterson
Union City
Guinten Rankin
Capt
Col
Taylor
Women’s Clubs of
Indian Territory
Indian Territory Federation of Women’s Clubs
Ardmore
Oklahoma Federation
Lee Cruce
Oklahoma
Guardianship Sale Hearing for Gipson Wards in Pontotoc
In Pontotoc County Oklahoma a guardianship matter for Abner Gipson and Eddie Gipson set a hearing for November 30 1908 at 10 AM to consider an order approving the sale of the wards real estate. Next of kin and interested parties must appear and provide cause. A notice will be published in Ada Weekly News for three weeks.
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State of Oklahoma
Pontotoc County
Abner Gipson
Eddie Gipson
William Gipson
Ada Weekly News
Ada
Oklahoma
Is a Crime to neglect your health
Health warning urges against constipation biliousness liver and bowel trouble as risk for chronic disease and promotes Ballard's Herbine for stomach liver and bowels Sold by G M Bafsey. Also recruiting laborers for sidewalk work by Sherman Concrete Co at Free man corner next week call at Dorland hotel for details.
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Ballard
Herof
G. M. Bafsey
Sherman Concrete Co
Freeman Corner
Dorland Hotel
Ieeniee
Central school adapts after fire with four church classrooms
After the Central school building burned Saturday evening, Prof. Perkins and the school board secured use of four churches to host high school classes. Christian Baptist and two Presbyterian churches will serve as temporary learning sites while students attend class in turn. Teachers organized a Reading Circle with Ada and neighboring schools, using Hatch and Hazelwood Agriculture, Barrett Pedagogy, and Vincent texts.
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Reading Circle
Perkins
Ada
Central
State
Teachers’ Reading Circle
State Reading Circle Board
Hatch
Hazelwood
Barrett
Vincent
Burglars Hit Dispensary But Leave Liquor At Coalgate
Burglars blew safes at Cardwell and Son and Joe Bogy Co stores in Coalgate Oklahoma taking about 200 dollars from Cardwell and 7.50 from Bogy but left the dispensary liquor untouched. The fire at Central School in Stockton and 14th streets burned beyond saving causing an estimated loss limited to building equipment and books while rumors blamed Halloween celebrants.
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Central School
14Th
Stockton
R. T. Castleberry
Coalgate
Okla
BTC- Cery
Cardwell & Son
Joe Bogy & Co
Bogy
Cardwell
Lumber Foreman Found Dead Near Stanley Oklahoma
The mangled body of W. F. Davie foreman of the Stanley Lumber Company was found one mile south of Stanley Oklahoma. Authorities believe he fell from a train while returning from a trip.
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Antlers
Okla
W. F. Davie
Stanley Lumber Company
Stanley
Davis
Aj Ters
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M. Roddie
Guaranty Law Author
State Senate
Senator Roddie
Oklahoma City Party
Rice
Guthrie
Toll
Mosely Bead
Oes
of Oklahoma Federation
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
C. L. Steele
Indian. Territory
G. B. Longan
Presbyterian Church
Miss Sue
Frame
Miss Frame
Utes
I. T
Federation A
D. A. McOugal
Depositors Guaranty Funa
State of
Main and Townsend
One Sales National Ban
W. D. Hays
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