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Newspaper
Ada Weekly Democrat
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1907
Page
1
Gov Frantz issued a proclamation declaring September 17 as the vote date on the constitution for the new Oklahoma statehood. The move ends long distance rule in the Indian Territory and signals a new era in the Southwest. The constitution is expected to be ratified by a large margin and approved by the president.
Gov. Frank Frantz formally opened his bid for governor before a large Ada audience in the district court room. He criticized Democratic convention actions and high government costs while praising Republicans and touting his expected railroad litigation wins.
Three thousand delegates from Oklahoma and Indian Territory will gather in Shawnee in August 2022 to greet and hear Mr. Marion Lawrence, reputedly the greatest Sunday school worker. Other notable speakers will also participate and rail rates have been set low for attendees.
The fifth annual district convention gathered in Ada at the First Christian Church for three days with delegates attending. Acting president Mrs M E Russell led sessions in place of district president Mrs Josephine Carr as Mayor Barton welcomed delegates and praised the W C T U. Eugenia St John of Salina Kansas fell ill and could not address the meeting.
Miss Annie Lee Smith and sisters hosted a Forty-Two gathering at Byrd hotel with guests Presnal Sugg Raymond Barton Don Tolbert Miles Grigsby Rebecca Tolbert Alleyne Shands and Alma Ingram. Refreshments were served as the evening provided pleasure to hostesses and guests.
The Chickasaw brigade of Confederate veterans at the Sulphur reunion accepted the invitation by the 25,000 club to hold the next reunion at Ada.
Early yesterday morning Coffman & Owen hardware store on Main Street was entered during the night. Pistols and knives valued near three hundred dollars were taken, while cheaper weapons remained. Suspects were questioned but released after investigation.
For sale a black stallion offered by P. J. Foster. Stock located at the old Ligen place south of the Katy depot.
U S marshal Ed Brents and deputies staged a drag-net in Sulphur catching seventeen liquor sellers gamblers and disorderly suspects. Those arrested include S W Brewster W W Trail Ed Givens W H Clayton and many others with bonds set and jail terms pending. One case involved carnal knowledge and another assault to kill. Mrs Owens suffers intermittent fever at home.
Yesterday afternoon about 3 o clock Harve Wilson and his two sons were two miles from town when a team ran away. Wilson was thrown and injured, the older boy tried to throw the younger clear but the child's head was crushed by the front wheel and neck broken. Mrs Henderson witnessed the tragedy and helped transport the body to Mun Lanier’s nearby home for burial preparations.
The city cannot supply water to the cement plant as agreed and still provide for street sprinkling. With two weeks of no rain and a reduced water supply, streets are turning to dust and merchants suffer customer discomfort.
H M Parkhurst the Pioneer Telephone trouble shooter has let the contract for a new two story residence on 12th street. J B Giles secured the contract and work on the foundation has begun. The building will cost a little over 1400 dollars and should be finished by September 10.
Dr N B Shands and his son have bought the drug store at We-woka and are preparing to move to that town.
Dr. Love I Wymore L T Walters and Rev Kirtley pooled money yesterday to buy 20 cents worth of fishing tackle and went fishing at Sandy. The sporting editor regrets missing the outing but wishes them regulation fisherman's luck.
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