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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1909
Page
2
An essay sternly condemns miserliness of the soul and constant scolding. It argues dis disciplined temper and worry ruin lives, urging calm, industrious habit and active measures to dispel gloom. It cites church observations on criticism corroding faith and community.
Okmulgee reports two new gushers this week. Ardmore to Chickasha interurban talk gains steam. Davis sells first bale of cotton at 12 1 2 cents. Muskogee receives 65000 dollars for post office site. Railroad fare changes hinted for Missouri. Chickasha builds knitting plant and high school at 20000 dollars. A Texas escapee Worthy Bibles roams Oklahoma. Oklahoma City prairie fire fuels caution. Local politics in Muskogee and Shawnee bustle. State law updates and health official moves noted.
The Vera State Bank suit against the Santa Fe was dismissed. The commission held the railroad is not in the telegraphic service business and cannot be compelled to provide such service, comparable to not being forced to install electric lighting or waterworks.
Wm. H. Reynolds district Indian agent and Deputy Jackson Carnes held a full court session in Atoka on their weekly trip. Reynolds says workloads will rise with future cases especially probate disputes over inherited lands. He predicts many heirs will hire attorneys to challenge sales, delaying proceedings and boosting legal work.
Justice Mills rules Harry Thaw insane and discharges the habeas corpus writ. Thaw is remanded to state authorities at Matthewan asylum. The reopening controversy is set to subside for a time.
The quotation from the senator at Pilot Point declares he will not vote to give manufacturers free raw materials and will not leave a tax on finished goods. The speech outlines the platform for his next campaign, anchoring on his 1900 senatorial election.
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