Byrd for Governor of Chickasaw Nation Advocated
An article from Ada on May 26 presents an unnamed observer praising W. L. Byrd of Stonewall as a trustworthy candidate for governor. It outlines Byrd’s Chickasaw lineage, war service as a Confederate adjutant, business leadership, and steady loyalty to Chickasaw interests, urging voters to honor his past and elect him to lead the nation.
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Ada
Wm. L. Byrd
Stonewall
Chabor Academy
Tishomringo
Unis
W. L. Byrd
Masonic
Oda
Wene
Vernor
Adarn
Pastas
Ihfis
Delia Love
Henry
Bea
Sloan
Isaac
Hubert
Samuel Love
Soas
Calvin Grant
Wolmes Willis
R. B. Willis
J. O. Lewis
Frank Godding
Richard McLish
Holmes Colbert
Ben H. Colbert
Lilis
Congress
Byrd
West
East
Het
Yours Fools That Marry
A diatribe against impulsive young men who marry before stable finances and love are clear. It laments green suitors, calls for restraint or confinement, and mocks haste, birth faults, and marriage consequences with vivid, satirical imagery.
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High Heaven
Excessive land holding faced in Cherokee allotment bill
The Indian appropriation bill sets individual allotments of 100 acres for Cherokees 60 for Creeks 320 for Choctaws and Chickasaws and aims to end vast land holdings by adopters. Dozens of cases may shift as courts rule how much bad actors may hold with penalties including imprisonment and daily offenses.
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Cherokee Nation
United States
Tragedy at Madill Claims Lem Phillips in Night Shooting
Lem Phillips was shot and killed in Madill last Sunday night around 1 o'clock. The shooter is unknown. Phillips had an altercation with a man as Madill marshal T. J. Whitehead, with J. R. Dunehoo and Frank Vadeen, attempted to arrest him when the fatal shot occurred.
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Lem Phillips
Madill
Dust
Phillips
T. J. Wiitehead
J. R. Dunehoo
Frank Vadeen
Canadian River Recedes Allowing Frisco Trains to Run
An Oklahoma City dispatch reports the Canadian River water level began receding Sunday for the first time in four weeks. This enables Frisco passenger trains to resume service through the city after soft tracks had blocked entry.
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Oklahoma City
Frisco
Ada News Snippets Mixed With Local Updates
Ada area notes report sports results and social visits including a 13 to 3 baseball score, players and merchants moving locations, church meeting conclusions, and local travels to Whitewright and Fort Worth. Mentions Center court town pasts, depostions, and quirky lines about pants and laundry blueing.
Advertised Letters List for Week Ending June
Postmaster JR Young lists advertised letters for the week ending June for the poor. Names include Blackburn, DW Bramley, Mrs Birdie Brown, Mrs WM Carroll, Noramion Coley, Lee Dickerman, DW Davis, Mrs Mary dhe Lamb, Sirs ME Miller, Mrs WOOP Miller, Mrs Mollie Malone, Mrs Eva Mcluinn, Ed Reams, RD Roberts, Mrs Emme Stages, HLT Wilson, Mrs 5 EF Wells, Mrs Jo Williamson, FoF Walker. Call for the above letters.
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Dickerman
DW Davis
Mary Dhe Lamb
ME Miller
Woop Miller
Mollie Malone
Eva Mcluinn
Ed Reams
RD Roberts
Emme Stages
Hlt Wilson
EF Wells
Jo Williamson
Fof Walker
JR Young
Bridge Collapse Injures Worker at Chickasha Site
A new Oklahoma City and Western bridge over the South Canadian River near Chickasha gave way under a Frisco engine Tuesday forenoon. The engine sank with the engineer escaping and tireman William Wilson suffering a crushed spine and likely death.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City and Western Railroad
Chickasha
William Wilson
Jersey cows for sale and missing cow notice
MiLis COW FOR SALE three fine Jersey cows for sale cheap. Davenport Ada, IL. LOST One year cow branded AM B on left side brindle and white with white head. Prolly with young calf. Left my home three miles north of town Liberal Ard. A. T. Lee Ada, J. Fine candies at F Z. Hollow's.
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Liberal Ard
Frisco Time Table ADA Illinois East and West Bound
East bound trains include No S08 St Louis passenger at 6 00 PM and No 510 Worlds Fair special 6 00 PM No 542 Local Freight 2 00 PM West bound No S07 Texas passenger 6255 PAN No 6u8 Meteor 7 5 AM No S41 Local freight 6 45 AM Local freights may carry passengers when permitted Ten percent saved on round trip tickets McNair advert
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St. Louis
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Kit Gist
Gi. &. Taylor
Lois Ween
I. T. Kiser
Dr.Phreldkeld
Allen
Metrie Hall
I. Sinclair
Wetumbka
G.S. Taylor
Duffy & Keels
Ada News
Copeland
Charlestons
Bailey's Inn
Dan Voorhees
Comanche Country
Tr. W. Phillips
Fort Worth
Texas
Christian Church
Tie
P.G. Lanham
Whitewright
Charles McKenon
Grayson County
Jimmie
W. G. Currie
Wynnewood
Andrews
Steed
Kansas City
Ine City
HOTEL
Mayfel
Hack
West Main Street
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the City Bakery
J. A. Islinger, Prop
Twelfth Street
MiLis
Davenport
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Ada, IL
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