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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1908
Page
9
A long discourse urges a school superintendent to inform the public, handle complaints without bias, and keep board relations professional. It warns against self promotion, stresses fairness to teachers, and advises reporting and cooperation with the school board for unity. A separate note from Chickasha reports Grady county opposition to selling Oklahoma school lands, arguing for stable funding and taxpayer interests.
Bailey heads to Temple tonight following a telegram announcing the death of his sister's husband, Dr. Rucker. He will resume campaign in Sulphur Springs Wednesday morning and continue with the planned itinerary, canceling appearances in Atlanta Pittsburg Mineola and Tyler.
The Canadian County Medical Association adopted a resolution condemning the state liquor dispensary system as proposed in the new booze bill. They argue it jeopardizes the medical profession and will hold physicians responsible for the dispensary's prosperity, pledging to withhold support and refuse prescriptions. A separate item recounts Jesse P. Morris of Skippers Virginia crediting Dr King’s New Discovery with curing a severe lung illness after pneumonia fears, with a trial offer at local drugstores.
Last night all aldermen were present as rules of procedure were adopted from amendments. The council adjourned half way through due to lateness and will reconvene Friday night to resume items including water well improvements and street sprinkler plans.
J. J. Thompson dispenser inspector announces the district will open in Oklahoma City on May 1. He notes no liquor limit but estimates a $300 supply for three months and warns that supplying the district to capacity would exhaust stock quickly.
A newspaper blurb urges parents to compare their infant’s weight to a standard of 1 to 8 pounds weekly gain. It recommends McGee's Baby Elixir as a remedy for poor digestion and weight gain in babies.
N B Hays former Kentucky attorney general during Beckham’s term and McCreay governor candidate in last summer’s Democratic primaries will move to Tulsa to practice law. He resides in Frankfort and is regarded as a top Bluegrass lawyer. It is reported Judge Sager, recent Democratic governor candidate and Hays’ strong prior opponent, may also relocate to Tulsa area.
An old catalogue style note touts DeWitts Carbyrized Witch Hazel Salve for piles soreness and itching. It also promotes Kodol for dyspepsia indigestion sour stomach belching of gas and nervous headache. Sold by G. M. Ramsey.
Judge Terrell sentenced Bruce Polk to 500 dollars and 30 days in jail. G W Newton received 500 dollars and 36 days. Cc C McAdoo had two cases 350 dollars and 30 days plus 100 dollars and 30 days. Will Arnold 500 dollars and 30 days. Ollie Lancaster 500 dollars and 60 days. J Dougherty 200 dollars and 45 days. Shorty Carter 200 dollars and 30 days.
Fragmentary item notes a DeWitt drug store named Little Early Risers near a fa cent reference. Reads like a local business notice or advertisement fragment from a historical page.
News from Sasakwa reports Jess Dolan was shot and killed by Humphreys after an alleged assault this morning. The longtime dispute between the men, who lived west of Sasakwa a few miles, led to the fatal shooting.
The district court heard the Tom Birdwell murder trial this afternoon with the jury not yet secured. It is expected to require Friday and Saturday to finish. Dr. Breco of Stonewall is postponed to Monday April 27 with witnesses discharged until then. Ardmore council authorizes 565 blocks totaling 87 miles of street paving and petitions circulate for further asphalt paving.
Santa Fe runs a special train from Newkirk to Norman on April 25 for the High School Field and Track meet. Twenty schools enter 128 athletes. delegates and visitors from other schools will attend plus teachers meeting on April 24. Also notes spring booster ads for Dr Shoop's Restorative and Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup with local druggists.
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