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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1908
Page
9
The piece describes county court proceedings in eastern Oklahoma to sell Indian land for minors under guardianship and court approval. It outlines bidding, advertisement, and safeguards to ensure minor heirs receive fair value, noting many allotments are held by guardians or trusts and that state laws shifted to include late-identified Indian children under the rolls.
Thursday morning standings show Miss Mary Waldy Bebee leading with 22 748 and Miss Viola Bailey trailing at 18 1360. The Ada team edged Purcell 8 6 after late Ada scoring, with J Ellis McCluckey McDivitt delivering three base hits and Conklin making a running catch.
An advertising piece explains kidney function and symptoms of kidney disorders. It features W. Y. Littlefield of Ada Oklahoma praising Doan's Kidney Pills for relief of backache and urinary issues, claiming the remedy cured burning sensations and improved overall symptoms. Sold by dealers, 5 cents, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents.
Senator Gore of Lawton arrived in the city Wednesday afternoon from Sulphur and attended an informal reception at the club rooms hosted by M. W. Ligon. He stayed with Dr. Ligon and mingled with residents before boarding the Katy to Caddo for a speech the next day. He praised Mr. Bryan’s acceptance speech and said he will spend much of September on the national campaign. A baby weighing 18 pounds was welcomed by J. Van Meter.
Deputy Sheriff Bob Nestor of Ada pursued a mule thief from July 27 across Allen Ashland and into South McAlester. The animal was traced to Cox in Old Town and recovered within four hours after officers and the Anti-Horse Thief Association joined the case. The thief is believed to be identified and captured.
Pennie at Stonewall announces a Friday educational rally for county teachers and school patrons to discuss mutual educational interests. A special train is reportedly running from Ada. O. Bills marketed three wagon loads of melons at 35 cents each, with some melons weighing over 54 pounds, showcasing local soil productivity and farmer Bills' industry.
M. W. Jones of Ardmore with a long running machine and repair shop plans a new Ada site. He has bought a complete foundry outfit and will install it if Ada residents show support. He will discuss the project at a Friday evening club meeting for a free discussion and possible town benefit.
An advertised booklet titled Book No 4 for Women promises guidance on women’s health and routines. The fragment mentions a doctor figure but provides no further details.
Guthrie Oklahoma August primary returns suggest United States Senator nominees Dennis Flynn Republican and Thomas Gore Democrat. In Congress races First District B I McGuire runs Republican while Richard Morgan is Democrat in Second District. Third District candidates C E Crager Republican and James Davenport Democrat. Fourth District B L Hackley Republican and Charles Carter Democrat. Fifth District Scott Ferris Democrat with no Republican candidate.
Purcell won the third day ball game by a score of five to three.
National bankers in Guthrie Oklahoma discuss using a state savings bank charter as an adjunct to national banks to keep state funds and deposits. The idea would let depositors choose between a national bank and a state savings bank within one institution while avoiding direct conflict with regulators.
Evangelist from South Carolina Rev R G McLees and his wife arrive in the city and begin ten days of services at First Presbyterian church. A large tent on the church lot offers two daily services at 10 am and 7 15 pm with a strong choir and sermons inviting attendance. The piece ends with a medical stated claim about stomach heart and kidney nerves and a warning against drugs or stimulants.
M B Donaghey announces a new fifty acre addition east of Ada spanning nearly two miles of street grading with culverts and a water diversion plan. C S Young serves as adviser while J F Russell handles construction. Hardin and Blanks promote sales in the Ada real estate market. The project features abundant water 25 to 40 feet deep, a bearing orchard, and a location overlooking the town near the business district. Lots go on sale after grading completes.
A Chicago meeting with Chairman Mack and Gov. Haskell discussed financing the Democratic national campaign. No firm fund total set. discussions referenced a possible half million dollar target. Haskell noted $19,000 already received and that funds must come from common people, not corporations or officeholders. Col. Wetmore pledged quick finance committee action.
A Vogt of the Ada Pressed Brick and Tile Co. reports the seventeenth child was born to Mrs. Vogt. The Vogts plan a silver wedding anniversary on the 21st. Also mentions Sulphur reunion attendees and praise for Dr. Shoop's Restorative remedies with mixed editorial notes.
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