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Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1912

Page

4

Democratic nominees list for Wor County offices

The notice lists Democratic candidates for Wor County positions including County Attorney R C Roland Register of Deeds D W Swaffar Clerk of District Court A D Tanner County Clerk A J Miles County Treasurer Rit Brwin Sheriff L E Mitchell County Assessor Nick Heard County Superintendent W T Melton Weigher Sherwood Hill State Committeeman W H Braley County Commissioner Dist 1 Henry Krot County Commissioner Dist 2 Geo W Montgomery Justice of the Peace Ada Precinct H J Brown C A Powers

Wor R. C. Roland D. W. Swaffar A. D. Tanner A. J. Miles Rit Brwin L. E. Mitchell Nick Heard W. T. Melton i Sherwood Hill W. H. Braley Henry Krot Geo. W. Montgomery Ada H. J. Brown C. A. Powers

Duke Stone Predicts Democratic Win in California for Wilson

Duke Stone argues California will be close but Democrats will carry the state for Wilson. He says he is doing all in his power to aid in the good work.

Duke Stone California Wilson

Buckhorn Bill’s Anti Socialist Meetings Draw Praise

Rev W D Ingram known as Buckhorn Bill returns to Coalgate for a few days then resumes his Pon totec county circuit. Reports from anti socialist meetings at Maxwell Vaness and Fitzhugh describe large, enthusiastic attendance and local Democrat support.

W. D. Ingram Buckhorn Bill Coalgate Pontotec S. M. Dial Maxwell Vaness Fitzhugh

Oklahoma Campaign Echoes State Issues in Taft Tie

A national campaign is used to push a Taft aligned position, but the organized opposition to the Democracy of Oklahoma concentrates on state issues. Politicians who claim support for Taft avoid public endorsement of their presidential choice.

Oklahoma Taft

Oklahoma politics show chaos in opposition to Democracy

The piece rails at Bull Moose and Republican factions in Oklahoma for not taking clear stances in the presidential contest. It claims Republicans sacrifice Taft and Bull Moose followers avoid defending Roosevelt. It argues Morgan and McGuire’s election would mark a Republican stand and a rebuke to Roosevelt supporters, with Democrat gains tied to Progressive votes.

Oklahoma Taft Roosevelt United States Congress Morgan McGuire

Bull Moose Electors Claim Republican Ticket backing

State progressive managers circulate a claim that all presidential electors on the Republican ticket were chosen by the Roosevelt convention and pledges to vote Roosevelt and Johnson if elected. The message names several local organizers and urges progressive voters to stamp the slate.

Bull Moosers Teddy Wilson State Bull Moose Organization Chicago Roosevelt Johnson G. E. Flick L. L. Long W. A. Williams M. Pp. Howser H. W. Hinch H. L. Hix G. E. Nickel W. L. McWilliams Ret Millard J. G. Ralls Alva L. McDonald Orvel J. Johnson State Progressive Committee

Oklahoma Votes Solidly Democratic in 1912

The article asserts Oklahoma will stay in the Democratic column as the party aims to carry every state in the union. It warns against overconfidence and urges maximum Democrat activity before the November 5 election date.

Union Oklahoma

Limited airplane capacity cited as advantage in travel notes

The article notes that the present aeroplane’s restricted passenger capacity offers a distinct advantage by aiding in some unspecified aspect of operations or safety. It emphasizes a practical outcome tied to smaller passenger loads.

Decisive battle being fought near Adrianople

London reports a large-scale clash southeast of Adrianople as Turkish and Bulgarian forces contend along a front extending about forty miles. Nazim Pasha asserts Turkish resolve to die rather than surrender while Bulgarians press toward Sofia and Monastir.

London Adrianople Turkey Bulgaria Constantinople Nazim Pasha Chorlu Ku-Lule-Burgas Vienna Saraz Sofalar Cherkesskeni Strandja Uskub Visa Sofia Belgrade Monastir Salonica Macedonia

District Court Schedule For The Week

District court will convene Monday to handle a fair docket. Monday is motion day. Tuesday has no court due to election. Wednesday through the rest of the week covers non jury civil cases. The following Monday the criminal docket will be taken up.

Roland Cancels Speaking Dates Due to Illness

Mrs. R C Roland’s illness requires Mr. Roland to stay at her bedside, forcing him to cancel speaking dates announced in various parts of the county.

Roland R. C. Roland

Wetumka Gazette reporters attend trick funeral

Wetumka lodge members W. C. Farmer and G. C. Bolin visited the News office during their trip, making a brief, appreciative call on the staff.

Wetumka Lodge W. C. Farmer G. C. Bolin The Wetumka

Lanham Center Happenings and Local Notes

Community notes record visits and travels of residents including Mr. and Mrs. Davis and families, a wedding of Mr. Jim Revels and Miss Fuller, shopping and work trips to Ada and Atoka, church services by Bro. Dupree, and school progress. Election day approaches with socialists lamenting and locals urged to attend.

Lanham Center Joe Davis Scott Lanham Joe Statts Saunders Ada Mr. Saunders Jim Revels Miss Fuller Mabel Smith Arkansas Belton Parker Lee Parker Griffith Guy Atoka I. Harris Stephens Rost Glennie Garnet Griffith Bro. Dupree Erica MccCulloh Stratford

Knox Tales and Weekend Outings In Knox County

Mr L D Harsom assists S B Ethredge in Fitz Hugh barber shop every Saturday. A large crowd gathered from Adapecan for hunting Sunday. The Barringer sisters and friends visited Mr Barringer ranch for opossum hunting Saturday evening but caught none. The Knox boys tried polecat hunting and were chased off. Storie Cope vows never again though Sherman hints at interest in a local girl. Lovelady asked to write more.

L. D. Harsom S. B. Ethredge Fitzhugh Adapecan Alta Netta Clemmie Barringer Jessie Rogers Dollie Stanfield Mr. Barringer Knox Carl Storie Cope Sherman Lovelady

Road and social notes from a rural community

Road Overseer Brumley builds the Boggy bridge approach north of the school house today. James Berger and wife host relatives from Eureka Springs Arkansas this week. Buckhorn Bill failed to appear at the Monday night event. Sunday convention attendees enjoyed a good time but the dance Saturday night was better. Grandpa Brumley moves to the Carney farm now owned by Will Brumley. Mr Goss hag returned to town. We advocate voting for Woodrow Wilson.

Brumley James Berger Eureka Springs Ark Buckhorn Bill Grandpa Brumley Carney Farm Will Brumley Goss Hag Woodrow Wilson

Alla Trading Co Promises Free 42 Piece Dinner Set Giveaway

A notice invites readers to participate in a free giveaway of a 42 piece dinner set by the Alla Trading Co on Thursday November 7. No purchase is required.

Alla Trading Co

Croxton to Address Voters at Center on Wilson Rally Day

A. M. Croxton has accepted the county committee invitation to address Center voters Saturday afternoon. The rally aims to energize Democrats across the county for a strong turnout in November.

Croxton A. M. Croxton Center Wilson

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