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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1909
Page
4
Office line lists Weaver Masonic Block Ada Okla editors and post date. Columns riff on politics and curiosities mentioning Zelaya Doc Cook Frisco Rock Island depictions and a Christmas theme with light satire and winter talk.
The column quips about Uncle Joe Cannon feeling like a colt and aging, wonders where Weson is, and notes weather that outdoes July for walking. It observes women doing snow shoveling, recalls old-fashioned winters, and suggests Vice President Sherman remains the same jokey 'Sunny Jim' in local view.
Readers are advised to start early for Christmas shopping. The piece suggests buying the father’s favorite cigars now to ensure a Christmas smoke, noting it makes no difference to the writer whether done now or later.
Rayner muses about hanging Zelaya but raises doubt over recognizing the man if seen. The remark hints at uncertainty in identifying the suspect during pursuit.
A clipped remark suggests Zelaya’s downfall may be linked to his name starting with Z. The line hints at possible bias in public perception affecting reputation and outcomes.
The Evening News reports artistic Christmas editions from Crescent News 20 pages Frederick Leader 16 pages Madill News Democrat 22 pages Wynnewood News Era 14 pages showcasing holiday themed content across four papers. These seasonal issues highlight local culture and community events through festive layouts and features.
A Kansas state prison prisoner set fire to a barn in his cellblock while lighting his pipe. An ensuing order requires guards to light convicts pipes, while the author of The Twin Hells remarks on delayed writing.
The interview with State Labor Inspector Warren, published in yesterday's Evening News, offers insight into Ada's value and significance as seen by state officials.
Ada leads in factory and workshop employment with 337 workers, including 200 at a cement plant. The cement industry is the state’s largest employer aside from two saw mills and railroad shops, shaping Ada’s bright 1910 outlook. Mr Warren is expected to arrive in 1910 to boost Ada’s growth.
A northern city plans a Christmas Eve closing of its 80s stores after merchants agree. The piece argues that shorter hours and a preholiday pause benefit clerks and shoppers, noting banks stay open seven hours and still succeed. It urges public notice and earlier shopping.
A historical roundup reports weeklong rail fatalities with twenty seven dead and ninety nine injured nationwide. Dispatches blame high speeds around curves on the Southern Pacific and other lines, noting derailments and rail snaps in cold weather as factors.
Former Chicago officer BHmil Kolar testifies after being discharged for cowardice. He says he would rather be a live coward than a dead hero and questions risking death for $75 a month. The department chief argues a policeman must face danger to arrest murderers and protect the public.
The Oklahoma Teachers' Association executive committee proposes a three step plan for teachers to reach permanent status. First grade certification after three years of successful experience, then permanent listing. County boards and superintendents would assign teachers and protections would prevent salary cuts while allowing reassignment as needed.
The speaker argues a teacher facing removal should have a court of record hearing and a jury to decide if discharge falls within permissible limits. The platform, he says, would benefit teachers more than large salary raises and would secure positions against arbitrary dismissal.
The Washington Star argues that newspaper work is a simple calling open to outsiders from lawyers to actors and society figures. It notes many past editors and writers left literature for law or medicine, showing the ease of entry and perceived universal perfection in the trade.
Ed Gwin of Ada Oklahoma William N Mays of Ada and Eb Kennedy Higgins of McKenzie Tennessee form a general partnership in the Gwin Mays Company drug business in Ada Oklahoma dated January 15 1907 with no other partners. notary acknowledgments from Oklahoma and Tennessee state officials dated November 6 1909 and November 15 1909.
Missouri has debated changing its nickname from Show Me after Governor Hadley objected to the label. He urged a new cognomen, but public reaction grew as residents rallied to keep Show Me. The state house announced the nickname change plan is abandoned and the Show Me name remains.
Notice of publication in Pontotoc County Oklahoma District Court. Plaintiff Isaac Davenport sues Polly Davenport for divorce in case No 383. Polly Davenport must answer the petition by January 20 1910 or the court will grant a divorce by default. Attorneys Carr and Field certify the filing. Deputy Clerk A P Rhea signs. First published December 9.
Creditors of George Underwood deceased are notified that J. C. Chapman administrator has been appointed by Pontotoc County Court. Claims must be filed with the administrator at Ada Oklahoma within four months from the first publication, starting November 2, 1909. Dated November 30, 1909.
Cordial invitation to tour a confectionery department with guides to showcase candy products. The note mentions a vast space of about half a million square feet and is signed by T. O. Cullans.
Guthrie December 22 The Corporation commission says the hearing on telephone toll rates cases has been postponed until January 15.
To the creditors of Joe Porter deceased. The county appointed administrator publishes notice to present all claims against the estate with vouchers at Ada Oklahoma within four months from December 2 1909. This notice serves to inform all claimants of the deadline and required presentation.
In Pontotoc County District Court R L Sherrell sues Ethel Annie Sherrell for divorce with a Jan 12 1910 answer deadline. Guardian real estate actions involve Jeff Foreman as guardian seeking sale of ward’s property with hearings set for Jan 10 1910 and guardianship orders published in Ada Weekly News. Additional guardianship filings for Henry Blue et al include hearings set for Jan 24 1910 with personal service required.
Guardian seller in Oklahoma for Ruthie Peters Clara Peters and Olie Peters minors seeks private sale of real estate in Pontotoc County subject to court confirmation. Sale date December 31 1909 at Ada Oklahoma features property described by sections and townships with real estate interests of Eddie Gipson and Abner Gipson. Includes additional local wedding and community notices from Bebee Ada and surrounding areas with various births marriages and moves.
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