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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1907
Page
4
The Ada News announces a subscription drive with large premiums including a piano and prime real estate. It explains the contest aims to expand its reader base across Ada County and distant counties, inviting solicitors to join and promising monthly prize drawings for top contributors.
President Roosevelt's November 19 letter to Cabinet members instructs officials not to participate in a third term movement. The White House released the document after today’s Cabinet session, warning that advocacy of renomination or accepting delegates would be a serious breach of official propriety and will be dealt with accordingly.
The Oklahoma paper mocks public spitting rules, telling readers to carry a spit box when visiting Ada and comparing Ada sidewalks to Chicago and Indianapolis. It notes spitting on walks is not allowed and suggests following local etiquette by bringing a container for saliva.
A large Ada firm plans to cease operations with a quit business sale offering everything at low prices. The notice emphasizes significant savings and broad discounts across all items.
The Ada News announces weekly homegrown reporting for Pontotoc county starting this year. It will publish official county proceedings and neighborhood items, offering voting coupons with paid subscriptions and inviting readers to discuss business plans with the editor.
In the Eastern District of Oklahoma D P Harrison of Stonewall was adjudicated bankrupt on Nov 21 1907. The first meeting of creditors will be held at Ada Oklahoma at 10:00 AM on Dec 21 1907 to prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and conduct other business. A H Constant Referee in Bankruptcy issues this notice Dec 11 1907.
The Pontotoc County Commissioners met in Ada Oklahoma in November and December 1907 approving bonds for county and township officers Dr M W Ligon named County Physician and Robert Wimbish as deputy County Attorney with 720 dollars annual salary. Several bonds for clerks constables trustees and justices of the peace were approved and the Ada Weekly News was named official paper for 1907 and 1908.
On December 3 1907 the Pontotoc County Board met at 9 am with all members present. They leased the courthouse from Haney and Phillips for one year starting November 16 1907 for 1320 in script paying 110 monthly with present value 100 and 10 percent interest. The District Court room was rented to Harry Parks until January 1 1908 for 20 cash. B L Bunch was appointed janitor with a 20 monthly salary. Officials include C H Stephens treasurer Municipal Township No 3 bond 2000 J O McCloud clerk Township No 8 bond 200 J W Mercer justice of the peace J C Cates treasurer Pontotoc county bond 75000.
On December fourth, the Pontotoc County Commissioners met at Ada Court House at nine in the morning. They re approved the Ada Title and Trust Co bond of six thousand dollars, designated The First National Bank of Ada as county depository, appointed M A Sharp as Justice of the Peace for Township No 2, approved bonds for C H Rives Treasurer of municipality No 1 and A Sharp for Township No 9, and noted I W S Kerr as County...
Disjointed OCR fragment notes the proceedings of the Pro Commissioners Court with unclear items and potential agenda references. Key names, dates, and actions are not fully legible, leaving only a skeletal record of formal meeting activity.
The Republican National Convention is set for Chicago but the city has not guaranteed cash to cover all convention expenses. Chicago boosters claim they have thirty six votes pledged though this is unconfirmed. A market of testimonials and remedies is also advertised in the text, including Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills with promotional language.
Chicago residents argue the item merits a discount, while evidence suggests the city still holds a majority position. The discussion weighs perceived value against political or civic support in the local context.
William Jennings Bryan began his 1908 campaign after a Chicago reception in which all party elements joined. He spoke in Freeport praising unity and outlining policies that aligned with the next Democratic platform. He endorsed Roosevelt on several ideas including postal savings banks as prompt relief for those in need.
Mr Bryan preached party harmony and direct unity, with remarks accepted in many quarters as firsthand proof that differences be resolved within the ranks.
Five men attempted to blow open the Carney Oklahoma bank with nitroglycerin and fired on bystanders as they fled into the night. A large posse with bloodhounds pursued the robbers but found no trace, leaving investigators to comb the district for the criminals.
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