Fatal Shooting at Bebee Involving Tom Birdwell and Jim Goodson
Ada reports a fatal shooting at Bebee where Tom Birdwell killed Jim Goodson in front of Hinkle's store two hours before sundown. The men had an ongoing two month dispute with Goodson as tenant on Birdwell's property. Birdwell reportedly traveled to Ada to surrender to officers as investigators prepare to pursue the case.
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Ada
Bebee
Tom Birdwell
Jim Goodson
Hinkle
Goodson
George Hill
Dormer
Birdwell
Goodsom
Hill
Brents
Good Roads Move From Center To Stratford
Ada residents urged action on improving the Ada Center road after Stratford started a road project. Stratford raised 250 dollars for a Center to Stratford highway, with B F Peck leading a twelve man crew. The letter from an Ada well wisher warns Ada must act now to protect its trade and growth. The notice also promotes The New Cash Store on East Main Street.
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Ada
Center
Ada- Center
Ada News
Stratford
B. F. Peck
Ardmore Club Backs M O G Ry Line Shift Ambitions
Ada residents and leaders pressed for a proposed deflection of the Missouri, Oklahoma and Gulf line from Calvin through Allen, Ada, and Sulphur to Ardmore and then Sherman, with Torbett Hope Rice and Lucas appointed to push the plan and secure Ardmore Sulphur and Allen support. A Frisco mortgage recording in Ada highlighted a 18 million dollar lien on the system, pending county fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardmore Commercial Club
Ardmore
Calvin
Allen
Ada
Sulphur
Sherman
Texas
Denison
Torbett
Hope
Rice
Lucas
Wm. Herring
Muskogee
Frisco Railroad Company
Frisco
Indian Territory
New York Banking and Trust
Great Frisco and Rock Island Company
Middle West
Southwest
New Cash Store Promises Savings in Hast Main St Ad
C. S. Aldrich invites shoppers to save money at the New Cash Store on Hast Main St. The brief notice promotes low prices and local shopping options.
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Hast Main St
C. S. Aldrich
High cash offer for chickens eggs and hides
Advertises the highest cash price offers for chickens eggs and hides. Provides contact as phone 303 and names Aldrich on East Main Street with a 22-tf listing.
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East Main Street
Aldrich
East Main St
Ardmore Jail Transfers Three Prisoners
Deputy John Chapman moved three prisoners to Ardmore jail this morning. Dr Breco, accused killer of Dr Coffey, was transported after bond of 5000 was posted but release orders were late. El mira Jones and Charles Taylor face adultery charges, Wilbur Benight released after bond of 300.
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John Chapman
Ardmore
Dr. Breco
Coffey
Elmira Jones
Charles Taylor
Durance Vile
Wilbur Benight
Quick Sales and Short Profits Motto Advertising
C 8 Aldrich offers quick sales and short profits as its motto. Phone 303. 149 22 tf.
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Aldrich
Woodmen of the World group travels from Center to Konawa
A large party of Woodmen of the World from Center passed through Ada today en route to a major initiation at Konawa tonight. The group included A Herran J W Mayes F M Smith J W Beller A Granes Sam Bergham R Mann G Sanderson W R Goforth J W Holmes J S Mahan J J Copeland Geo Pate W R Underwood Geo Moore Joe Davis Joe Basinger Mr Robertson. Bring in light weight pocket books to the New Cash Store and save money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodmen of the World From Center
Ada
Konawa
A. Herran
J. W. Mayes
F. M. Smith
J. W. Beller
A. Granes
Sam Bergham
R. Mann
G. Sanderson
W. R. Goforth
J. W. Holmes
J. 8S. Mahan
J. J. Copeland
Geo. Pate
Aldrich
Wimbish and Smith Dominate the Boards in Solid Play
R Wimbish and T J Smith controlled the game on the boards with strong rebounding and inside defense. Their effort helped secure a clear win as the team matched energy on both ends.
We Buy Hides and Produce
Local buyers CG and partners advertise purchasing hides and produce with potential margins noted. The brief mentions Mt location and an expectation of 2 percent yield or commission.
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Ean
Aivent
Youn
The Man With Dandruff Finds a Cure
An ad promotes a bottle of ZEMO claiming it destroys the germ causing dandruff and stops itching instantly. It also prevents falling hair and leaves the scalp clean and healthy. Sold by GWIN, MAYS & CO through druggists.
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All Druggiste
Gwin, Mays & CO
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Claim
An 19th century health ad promises to cure deafness caused by catarrh with Hall's Catarrh Cure and offers $100 for any unrecoverable case. It notes a rumbling tube and potential permanent hearing loss if inflammation is not treated, with circulars available from J F Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio and retail price 75 cents. It also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
J. F Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Prohibition Debate Flares In Center As Camp Scene Recaps
The article notes widespread Prohibition fever in Center with debate and opposing views. It recounts cheerful fellowship at the Freewill Baptist Association meeting at Center church last Thursday night, and mentions Woodmen of the World return from Konawa praising hospitality. A rain fell Sunday night, followed by cold weather and health hopes, with Ke J Snodgrass the village blacksmith ill at home.
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Freewill Baptist Association
Center Church
Konawa
Center
Bro. Nettles
KE. J. Snodgrass
For Sale 19 Acre Farm near Ada Road
Property features a fenced 19 acre tract with a three room frame house a good barn a well and storm house a nice young orchard and fresh land located 2 1/2 miles southeast of Bebee on Ada road by W H Long.
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Ada Road
Bebee
W. H. Long
U G Winn Seeks State Senate Seat in 28th District
U G Winn announces candidacy on the Republican ticket for state senator from Pontotoc and Seminole counties in the 28th district. He appeals for votes from all citizens who favor sound government, economy, and a square deal, citing thirteen years in Indian Territory and knowledge of regional needs.
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Pontotoc
Seminole
Indian Territory
U. G. Winn
Center Graded School Opens With Sixty Six Pupils
The Center graded school opened September 2 with 66 pupils enrolled for an eight month term. Principal Prof. C A Brown is an experienced educator who recently moved from Arkansas and has earned a strong reputation as a teacher in his prior posting.
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Center Graded School
Center Graded
C. A. Brown
Arkansas
Unclear court date mentioned for upcoming proceedings
Fragmentary OCR text notes parties and production of evidence with a court case pending, two weeks hence. readable details are limited and no specific names, places, or actions are clearly identifiable.
Gas Well Advances as Driller Reports 800 Feet
Driller Sanders says the gas well is now 800 feet, progressing in easy dirt blue shale. Abundant water remains a concern, with work suspended Tuesday due to a broken pump.
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Sanders
Sour stomach cures and obituary notice in West Virginia and Center
Sour stomach remedy claims cure for twenty years and kidney pills advertised by Crescent Drug Co. Mrs Ollie Medlock of Center West Virginia dies after six months illness at age unknown. funeral by Woodmen Circle with speeches by Bro Scroggins. Survived by husband and daughter. Personal tribute from Kittie Kreiger Center L T.
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Ollie Medlock
West Medlock
Woodmen Circle
Bro. Scroggins
Center
Medlock
Kittie Kreiger
Marriage Licenses Listed in Local Record
The marriage license column lists several couples with ages and surnames including Boyd and Oliver from Scullin and Thompson and Truitt from Jesse. Other entries show Mercer and Edith Coffee from Arkansas and Francis, Norman and Farley from Stonewall with various ages.
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C. A. Boyd
Phonie
Laura Oliver
Scullin
J. A. Thompson
Bertha Truitt
Jesse
J. C. Mercer
Arkansas
Edith Coffee
Francis
Frank Norman
Mable Farley
Stonewall
A. W. Nye
Etta Hunn
Two Arkansas Teens Break Into Box Car and Jail
Two youths claiming Arkansas origins attempted a night break into a Frisco box car on Monday and entered the city jail. Night Watchman Gotcher halted the break in, and the boys convinced the mayor they sought a ride, then were released on their own recognizance until Saturday.
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Arkansas
Frisco
Gotcher
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First National Bank
M. O
Mammoth Mortgage
Chapman
ON Earth
Shee
New Cash Store
Court House
Democrats
Sunshine
R. Wimbish
T. J. Smith
Curtis
Stanfords
Livison
Shaw
The
Ada Nationank
Cuy
ADA National Bank
Che Hardware Merchant
Harris
Clothier
Mt. S. S. Ball
Raverswood
W. Va
Kose
Kidusys
Crescent ‘Drug Co
L. T
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