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Newspaper
Ada Weekly Democrat
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1909
Page
4
Editor and proprietor information shows Ada Oklahoma post office entry and subscription terms. The notice lists annual rate one dollar, six months fifty cents, and three months twenty five cents. It references a 1879 act and a July 17 1906 admission date.
The piece argues reforms fail due to mass distrust of leaders and the rise of four-flushers who profit from reform movements. It compares crowds in the French Revolution to modern times, notes citizen indifference and lack of competent leadership, and calls for prompt practical remedies rather than theory.
The notice appeals to subscribers who are behind on payments to settle their accounts promptly now that the cotton season is starting. It states that the paper has carried them through the summer without reminders and asks for appreciation by clearing arrears.
List of payments to numerous county officials and jurors with amounts, plus guardianship notice. Includes names such as J B Chapman, W Threekeld, R E Duncan, Fred Russell, A D Westt, P H Deal, and many others with varied pay amounts. Also notes a guardianship sale hearing for Isaac Roney set for September 1909 and publication order by County Judge Terrell.
A writer notes that individuals who seek reform face ridicule for admitting fault, and towns fear enforcing long-ignored laws. Yet the tolerance for honesty is seen as hopeful, signaling that conscience remains alive.
A prominent Ada citizen is humorously reassured by his young daughter who, while a neighbor’s child misidentifies him as “a gentleman,” corrects with the playful line that he is “just my papa.” The moment highlights family ties and local fame.
Justice Brown leads by example by adjusting bonds for older offenders to high levels, deterring reputable men from taking chances. The speaker laments some men’ s disregard for rules as long as they stay out of jail.
In the district court of Pontotoc County Oklahoma R M Atteberry files for divorce against J W Atteberry The respondent must answer the petition by October 4 1999 otherwise the petition will be taken as true and a judgment for divorce will be entered The notice is dated August 16 1999 and filed by Currie and King with W T Cox district clerk attesting the seal
Creditors of Annie Wilson deceased are notified that R M Wilson was appointed Administrator by Pontotoc County Court Oklahoma. All claims must be presented with vouchers to Barton and Roland at their Ada Oklahoma law office within four months from August 1 1909 first publication. Dated August 12 1909.
Sheriff T J Smith will offer for sale at 2 PM on September 14 1909 at the Ada Court House front door lands of R M Cummings Lots 2 3 4 Block 39 Ada Oklahoma to satisfy a judgment in favor of J H Moorehead against R M Cummings for 195 20 plus 6 costs with interest from July 2 1968. Sale subject to court approval. Under Sheriff A L Miles. 8-205
An old newspaper ad item lists ailments such as wire cuts sprains bruises sore throat kidney troubles toothache rheumatism and neuralgia with prices 25e 50e and 1.00. It directs readers to see Druggists for remedies.
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