21 Aug 1902
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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1902
Page
1
A hostile, sensational letter condemns Denison Texas for corruption and immorality, calling it a “Black Hole” and urging Indians to avoid the city. It cites a contested Pontotoc county election and disputes Byrd vs Mosley vote tallies reported from Tishomingo.
Officials including Gov. Dukes and Gov. Johnston issued proclamations for a supplemental election under treaty terms. The document outlines that within 120 days after ratification, proclamations must be made and elections held within 66 days, with voters choosing the precinct closest to residence.
Savulps patrons learn Miss Kienora Skow has resigned her public school post to take a better offer elsewhere. She led a difficult school year last winter amid trying circumstances and earned the lasting esteem of Sepulpar residents.
Reporters spoke with Katy surveyors about a proposed road from Kinhom City to Coalgate. They indicated Ada is the most practical route and that the road would cross the Frisco at Ada, a development locals generally support though its impact on Ada remains undecided.
W I Broadfoot of Perry Texas plans a Sta stock hardware store with wagons wheels and implements while the Commercial Hotel receives a new paint job and renovations. Plankton Andrews Currie announce a new library and office suite in the Alexander building with Judge Currie overseeing local operations.
Farm and stop for sale including acres of tillable land cotton and corn in a four year lease bottom land. For details contact K F Pugh at Pugh Johnston's Confectionery.
The Ada News is paired with several papers including The Dallas News Bryans Commoner and the Kansas City Farm Journal in varied yearlong subscriptions. Offers include farm and political news packages with prize chances in contests and cross-paper access for general, home, and farm news.
A reader criticizes the daily papers for misreporting Chickasaw county election results. The letter asserts Byrd led Mosley by a wide margin as polls closed, notes correct county figures were known, and praises Gibbs & Hamrie for their law partnership and future prospects.
The firm states it will open in the Rinard building on Maine Street after its 10 000 stock of hardware arrives. They invite the public to call and see the new establishment.
Holdenville won a high scoring ball game against Denison Sunday with a 10 to 6 victory. A Frisco special train carried fans to Holdenville as the town celebrated a solid win over the noted Texas team.
An Ada News contest offers 1084 prizes totaling 20000 dollars along with two papers Ada News and Kansas City Farm Journal at 1.50. A Convention Hall Concert Ticket grants entry to vote estimates for Kansas governor candidates on November 2. Submissions cost 1.50 plus entry.
Special summer tourist rates to Cleveland Sandusky Put-In-Bay Detroit Port Huron Harbor Beach and Point Aux Barques offered through Sept 10. One fare plus 82.00 for round trip tickets. Get particulars from McNair, Agent, Adal IL.
Office notices advertise names including bee Barber, Mr M C Brown, Mr Albert Russell, Mr CL Ee Cleveland, JohnL Himilton, Mrs John Howell, Mrs Jeliza Lankford, Mrs CC Wright, Mr Fred. Call for above letters saying advertised and re charged for ernie.
Market notes report cotton arriving and notes that several bales have sold at premium in the Territory this season. The piece highlights the prominent seller who brought in the first date this week and remarks on higher prices versus other towns.
Frisco system offers round trip tickets at one fare plus 32.00 to points in Ohio and Indiana and west of a line through Sandusky Columbus Dayton Springfield and Cincinnati plus Louisville. Valid 80 days for return. I McNair, Agent, Ada Illinois.
A ten year old blue mare, fifteen hands high, with a missing left eye and a chain on the left fore foot was last seen. A reward of 35.00 is offered for her recovery as details are reported by Mrs. Shands.
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