A Few Flowers for Uncle Bill Cross
A tribute to William M. Cross secretary of state detailing his lively personality, generosity, and influence in Oklahoma politics. The piece notes his Confederate past, humble education, and enduring human warmth that endears him to both Democrats and Republicans alike. It also discusses Dallas News coverage of Bryan Bailey politics in Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William M. Cross
Bill Cross
Oklahoma
Dennis Flynn
Mr. Cross
Billi Cross
Bill Crosses
Bill
Earth
Cross
Shiloh
Dallas News
Bryan
Bailey
Texas
Dallas
Representative Carter Frames Cross-Party Speaker Idea
Representative Charles D. Carter of Oklahoma's Fourth District urged at the Durant fair that Democrats align with insurgent Republicans to elect a speaker who would loosen House rules and allow broader lawmaking. He implied politics should sometimes pause for common welfare, opposing the stance of Oklahoma’s three GOP representatives McGuire Creager and Morgan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles D. Carter
Fourth
Durant Fair
Cannon
House of Representatives
House
Oklahoma
Carter
Congress
Sale of Minor's Real Estate in Pontotoc County Oklahoma
Guardian J E Fussell announces private sale of Monie Fussell minor's real estate in Pontotoc County Oklahoma. Sale subject to court confirmation on or after October 9 1909 at 10 AM in Ada Oklahoma. Property described includes portions of sections 17 and 20 township 3N range 5E with cash in hand terms. Bids must be in writing filed with County Court or delivered to the guardian at Roff Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roff
Okla
J. E. Fussell
Guardian
Guardians and guardianship notices in Pontotoc County
Notices of guardianship and estate matters in Pontotoc County Oklahoma from 1909 including J E Fussell guardian estate of Paul Fussell and Charley Fussell minor, sale petitions and notices to creditors with hearing dates and publication in Ada Weekly News.
Bouquet to Bill Cross from Guthrie State Capital
Readers express admiration for Bill Cross as he lies ill, praising his humanity over power and appearance. The tribute laments his sickness and hopes his smile endures, sending comfort to him and to the writers who value his genuine spirit.
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Bill Cross
Boquet
Bill
F. H. Greer
Guthrie State Capital
Count Your Kind Words Editorial Note in Paris Tex Advocate
A Paris Texas Advocate column urges readers to list good deeds done daily and resolve to improve. Mention notes that many would fall short. cites W C Moody and wife departing for Denison Texas where he will manage the Waples Platter house.
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Paris
Tex
W. C. Moody
Denison
Mr. Moody
Waples- Platter House
Notice of Hearing Return of Sale of Real Estate
Guardian William Goer presents return of sale of Elmerina and Henderson Goer real estate in Pontotoc County Oklahoma for 160 acres at 1000 dollars. Hearing set for October 2, 1909 in Ada County Court. Also Lola Fussell minor estate sale set for October 9, 1909 at 10 AM in Ada Oklahoma. private sale subject to court confirmation. J E Fussell guardian. First pub Sept 23.
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Ada Weekly News
Ada
Oklahoma
Joel Terrell
Minor seeks majority rights in Pontotoc County Oklahoma
Calvin C. Perry Jr through his father petitions the Pontotoc County District Court for the right of majority on contracts and business dealings. The filing, dated October 22 1909, names Calvin C. Perry Sr as next friend and B C King as attorney.
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State OF Oklahoma
Pontotoc County
Calvin C. Perry, Jr
Calvin C. Perry, Sr
A. D
Calvin C. Perry
Pontotoc County Court Hearing for Minor Doney Goer
In Pontotoc County County Court a matter involving Doney Goer a minor is listed for hearing. The filing notes a guardianship matter or similar protective proceeding concerning the minor with the court oversight.
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Doney Goer
Potter divorce suit against Harrie Potter in district court
Notice for Publication in district court states Mollie Potter sues Harrie Potter for divorce. Defendant Harry Potter must answer the petition by November 15, 1909 or the petition will be taken as true and a default judgment issued. Dated September 30, 1909. Attorney J. Q. Adams and District Clerk W. T. Cox. First publication Oct 7.
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Mollie Potter
Harrie Potter
Harry Potter
A. D
J. Q. Adams
Sheriff to sell lands for Akers judgment in Pontotoc County
In pursuance of a writ issued July 26 1909 from the district court in Pontotoc County Oklahoma J M Perry defends failed to satisfy a $151 65 judgment plus $3 75 costs and interest. The sheriff will sell 35 acres described as parts of sections 19 township 3 north range 6 east at the Ada courthouse Nov 10 1909 at 1 PM. Sale subject to court approval. J T Smith Sheriff. First pub Oct 31. New industries for Guthrie and Enid report cotton textile mill project 150 000 in Guthrie with city land donation 20 000 stock. Enid to receive 100 000 refrigerator plant with 100 ton daily capacity. promoters listed.
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District Court
Pontotoc County
Oklahoma
H. L. ‘Akers
J. IM. Perry
J. M. Perry
H. L. Akers
Township 3
Range 6
Guthrie
Notice of Private Sale in Walton Harris Minor Estate
Guardian of Walton Harris a minor will sell at private sale with court confirmation to the highest bidder on or after October 22 1909 at Ada Oklahoma Court House. Property is the south half of the northeast quarter section 26 township 5 north range 6 east Pontotoc County. Terms cash or one third cash with balance up to two years on notes bearing 10 percent interest secured by mortgage.
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Monie Fussell
County of
Pontotoc
State of
Oklahoma
Ada
Okla
Pontotoc County
State of Ok
Paul Fussell
State of Oklahoma
Towit
Township Three North
Range Five
Newton Johnson
Lola Francis Fussell
Lola Francis Fussel
Allo
Township
Range
Roff
J. E. Fussell
Guardian
Walton Harris
Pontotoc County Court
Court House
Chile pepper crop destroyed across Mexico by frost
News from Mexico City reports the absolute loss of the Chile pepper crop due to a cold wave that spread frost from Chihuahua to the hot country. Four major producing states Pueblo Zacatecas Aguascalientes and Guanajuato are hit as Chile proceeds to a world market, with dollar losses not yet estimated.
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City
Mexico
Camara Agricola
Chihuahua
Pueblo
Zacatecas
Aguascalientes
Guanajuato
Chile
Cotton Market Advances with Prices Rising
The cotton market has steadily advanced with local buyers paying 13.10 to 13.25 cents. Offerings are well ahead of last year and indications point to a rise toward 15 cents as the crop prospects look strong and gathering may occur within three weeks.
Normal School Enrollment Surges in State
At the opening of the State Normal school Supt Briles announced enrollment already surpasses other new normal schools from the last legislature. Ada school ranks third in attendance in the state and Briles noted the Ada institution leads in efficiency of work.
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Sriles
Ada
Briles
Water Scarcity Hits Chickasaw County Farmers
Sulphur Oklahoma October 4. A prolonged drought in Chickasaw county has farmers hauling water from Sulphur into the country. An investigation shows no drop in flow from wells and springs in Sulphur Platt National park. Buffalo and Antelope Springs yield 5,000,000 gallons daily while artesian wells and springs provide 2,000,000 gallons daily.
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Chickasaw County
Chickasaw
Platt National Park
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Ada News
Weaver-Masonic Block
12Th and Broadway
Otis B. Weaver
J. M. Watkins
Billy Cross
Representative Carter
Legal Publications
Lahoma
Paul
Charley Fussell
County of Pontotoc
J. E. Fuss
A. H. Chapman
Barney & Croxton, Attys
J. E. Grigsby
Elmerina Goer
Henderson Goer
William Goer
Mary Goer
Section
North Range
United States Survey
Adam
B. C. King
Plaintiff
W. T. Cox
J T. Smith
Guthrie and
Enid
Rock Island
W. J. Trousdale
Newton
Kan
E. B. Hooser
Charles Phillips
J. H. Hill
J. E. Reece
W. H. Phillips
Wichita
W. A. Graves
Mexican Republic
Cotton
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