Oklahoma Portland Cement plants plans big steam whistle debut
The Oklahoma Portland Cement Company received a 16 inch diameter steam whistle costing 102 dollars. It could be heard up to 30 miles away under favorable conditions. Ada residents may fear the noise at first as plant operations begin in stages with power from the electric light company. Full operation expected in about a month with limited public access after start.
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Oklahoma Portland Cement Company
Ada
Electric Light Company
Federal court sits in Ada before statehood
Judge J. T. Anderson arrived in Ada on Monday to convene a one day session of the United States district court. The purpose was to clear unfinished business before statehood, with Judge Anderson aiming to finish by the 4 o clock train. Attorneys scrambled for recognition as court officers and the judge pressed through matters without witnesses or juries. Only C G Moore deputy U S clerk accompanied the judge.
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Bose
J. T. Aaerson
Ada
United Suice Ees District Court
Federal Court
A. T. West
Lehigh
Een
C. G. Moore
U. S
Genuine Circus Day Draws Crowds and Delights Public
A large crowd gathered for Gollimar Bros. railroad caravan and parade through town. The Frisco yard unloading and Dagg's addition showgrounds attracted curious residents as the big circus impressed with a clean high class program and afternoon and night performances.
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Gollimar Bros
Big ‘Railroad Cardvancy
Bristow
Frisco
Dagg’s
Sprague Bros Jewelry Store Ad Boasts All Items
A bold retail notice proclaims Sprague Bros offers pricing on watches rings lockets bracelets necklaces and all items in their first class jewelry store promising a broad selection and guaranteed value.
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Sprague Bros
Ardmore Attorney C O Besa Seeks City Presence
Ardmore attorney C O Besa visits the city, drawing attention from local legal circles and signaling possible forthcoming matters involving his practice.
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C. O. Besa
Ardmore
Young Recruit Sought For Valued Rewards Scheme
A letter from The News Man invites a young man or woman with spare time to join a scheme promising big rewards and wonderful inducements. It urges participation for a valuable payoff and signs off as yours truly.
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Laos
Return to parental roof after wandering youth
Ed Reed, 17, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Reed, ran away with friend Floyd Jeter to ride trains. They separated. Floyd returned home, Eb went to Fort Worth, then met Arch Clark who brought him back to Ada where Eb resumed life at home. Mr. Reed searched Texas towns before reuniting with his son.
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Ed Reed
W. L. Reed
Floyd Jeter
Mill Creek
Floyd
Fort Worth
Prohibition Era Arrests in Ada Liquor Case Sweep
U S Marshals and deputies arrest Ada drink joint proprietors O E Lan caster Robert Ellis and M V Bar bruce for selling two percent beer amid a large batch of indictments from the grand jury. Bond set at 500 each. others including Dr Brady druggist Francis Andy Porter Sulphur and George Campbell Davis jailed at Ardmore for similar charges.
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U. S. Marshal’s Office
Brents
O. E. Lancaster
Robert Ellis
M. V. Barbruce
Ada
Chapman
Dr. Brady Druggist
Francis
Andy Porter
George Campbell
Davis
Hammer
Ardmore
Westcott's Millinery and Art Goods Return in St Louis
Mrs. W. B. Westcott returns from St Louis with an up to date stock of millinery and art goods. We will be pleased to show you. Prices moderate. Westcott's.
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W. B. Westcott
St. Louis
Westcott’s
Prove Up Pontotoc Men Take Election Records to Guthrie
Provisional county clerk 8 T McClure of Roff and County Election Commissioner B C King travel to Guthrie to present full Pontotoc county returns to the state canvassing board. They cite months of service and help in the Sept 17 election and hoodwinked attempts at hoodoo.
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McClure
King Gene
Guthrie
Provisional
Roff
B. C. King
Pontotoc County
King
Pontotoc
Tongue-Tied Stenographer and Ada Marriages Reported
Ada and Oakman residents are listed with ages in a tongue tied mishap and several wedding notes roll in. An Ada stenographer bit her tongue on paper clips until a jeweler freed her with pincers. J J Chapman returns home with an Idaho bride. Percy L Clinton wed Mrs Pearl Todd in Waxahachie or Shawnee and depart by M K & T for visits to Shawnee and Waxahachie with her father R W Sweat.
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Stone
Ada
Percy L. Clinton
Shawnee, Okla
Pearl Todd
E. L. Kirtley
The
Christian Church
R. W. B. Sweat
Waxahachies
Mr. Clinton
Sandy Bottom Cat Coon Opossum Hunt Draws Crowd
In Pontotoc county near Ada a famed late night chase used three hounds to pursue a elusive creature in a mint tree. Hunters Carlton Weaver and Chas Chauncey joined locals H. McDaniel and W. S. Snow with eager spectators. By dawn they quit, planning a repeat hunt.
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Pontotoc County
Chas Chauncey
Carlton Weaver
The
News Force
H. McDaniel and Son
W. S. Snow
Ada
Judge Henry M Furman Speaks to Robert E Lee Camp
Fort Worth press praises Judge Henry M Furman for an address to the Robert E Lee Camp United Confederate Veterans given last Friday night. The talk responded to a camp invitation and was delivered with Miss Florence accompanying him. The Furman party received a cordial welcome in Fort Worth, the family’s former home.
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Jadge Furman
Fort Worth
Henry M. Furman
Robert E. Lee
United Confederate Veterans
Florence
To the Texas Coast
Charles Little returns from a lengthy stay near Corpus Christi on the Texas coast and announces plans to move to Kingsville to pursue business, near the Gulf 12 miles from the coast and 38 miles from Corpus Christi, within weeks.
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Texas
Charles Little
Corpus Christ
Kingsville
Gulf
Corpus
Thither
Looper Family Relocates to Portales New Mexico
J. D. Looper and his family plan to move to Portales New Mexico to establish a home. His father has been living there for about a year and the plan is to join him.
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J. D. Looper
Portales
New Mexico
Mr. Looper
Moves Back from Mexico to Invest in Lands
S Forrest formerly resided in this country and moved to New Mexico two years ago to engage in the lumber business. He did well but has returned to the Ads country to pursue land investments. This is the end of the note about Mr. For.
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S. Forrest
New Mexico
Purcel Secures Oklahoma Central Railway Shops
The Oklahoma Central railway shops will be located in Purcel, with Ada unlikely to bid. Ada residents hope trains stop nearby and a station may be built if the Central is absorbed by a larger system, possibly Santa Fe.
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Purcel
Oklahoma Central Railway
Purcell
Central Railroad Enterprise
Ada
Central
Santa Fe
Tennessee Attor ney Jarvis Visits Territory with Fancher
Visiting Tennesseeans Hon. E Jarvis and Hon. F T Fancher tour the Territory on professional business. Jarvis authored the famous Jarvis law abolishing the fee system in public offices. They greet ex Tennesseeans and note many are present in this section.
A Graceful Surrender to Circus Day Lesson
Authorities suspended public schools today due to the circus. The decision was framed as a wise surrender to the charms affecting the young, with some children allowed to attend circus day while officials concede they cannot force study.
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Ada’s
Gollmar Bros
ON Earth
A Lee
China
Ornam'ts
the Nickel Store
China Hall
M. Shaw
A. P. Reese
Adaline Tate
N. L. Bowers
M. J. Carmackle
Oakman
E .F. Bowerman
Annie Lee
Rebee
Oscar Collin
Lottie M. Hook
Raff
J. E. Randolph
Guertie
Sallie Grayson
Citra
J. J. Chapman
Idaho
Mr. Chapman
Clinton & Ludlow
Shawnee
Methodist Church
Waxahachie
Tex
Étartig
Carlton
Charley
Carter
C. T
Charles D. Carter
Oklahoma
Atc Ee
Mexico
Oklahoma Central
ADA National Bank
Okla
Oklahoutana
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