Beard elected as new councilman in city meeting
City council met led by Mayor Drury with Aldermen Jackson Bruner Castleberry and Aldredge and Recorder Hill present. Secret ballot named J W Beard 3 votes to 2 over J W Collins. Beard declared elected.
09 Oct 1902
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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1902
Page
1
City council met led by Mayor Drury with Aldermen Jackson Bruner Castleberry and Aldredge and Recorder Hill present. Secret ballot named J W Beard 3 votes to 2 over J W Collins. Beard declared elected.
Oct 5 Vinita Indian Territory to ban mild drinks claimed nonintoxicating. Pool halls and beer lookalikes cited as cause of drunkenness and crime. Dealers plan to quit. Western District officials and United States Marshal Bennett move to close remaining joints.
Dr. W. R. Threlkeld and his wife from Alma Indian Territory stopped in the city yesterday as guests of Mrs. Ig. 1.5 Watson during their travels.
The first annual XX Century Club banquet was held at the Byrd Hotel. Mrs Hope delivered the address on club work and kitchen duties, with Miss Warren and Miss McKoy performing songs. Members and guests attended, including Mesdames Beard, Mason, Higgins, Chaney, and Latta, among others.
A detailed Ada meeting recount highlights Mrs Hope and Miss McGill musical pieces entertaining the women while decorators and a festive menu impressed guests. Toasts praise progress of women and club culture as Ada’s growth story is linked to strong local banks and open financial reporting for taxpayer confidence. A Tax Payer.
Z W Byrd of Jessie Indian Territory called at the News office on Thursday during a pleasant city visit and conducted business while in town.
Miss Cardwell of Rofs led with 100 votes but opposition questioned the fairness of the carnival queen vote. After a trip by train revealed no votes cast, Miss Maud Mc Collum was chosen by the boys, who insisted the election be conducted squarely.
Last Thursday evening Cupid united Ada book-keeper B. W. Bolen and Center daughter Gertrude Farrar in marriage. Bolen works for the Ada Furniture and Coffin Co. and Farrar is with Farrar & Threlkeld, a leading Center firm. Our best wishes accompany the couple.
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