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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1906
Page
2
Voters are urged to consider J A Menefee for state treasurer and Eugene E White for circuit judge in upcoming elections. This notice emphasizes their candidacy and accountability to the public.
County Tax Assessor C C Hargis W Nettles is listed in records amid county offices. The document notes administrative details surrounding tax assessment procedures and staff positions.
Ada and surrounding townships including Hickory and areas east of Stonewall faced a strenuous push for boundary changes. Carlton Weaver supported the committee despite outward opposition, as Ada relies on favorable political recognition and commercial gains from the proposed map to be published tomorrow.
Ada, I T, officials receive official notice that the Department of the Interior has approved a $40,000 water works bond issue for Ada in the Chickasaw Nation. The Interior Secretary’s letter, dated December 12, 1906, commends Ada’s municipal leadership and confirms the bond authorization.
The document notes total indebtedness of 85 000 with a 40 000 water works bond issuance for Ada Indian Territory. It states the town can support the debt burden and that papers have been returned to the Indian office. E A Hitchcock signs as Secretary through the commissioner of Indian Affairs.
Guthrie December reports show W H Moore of the National Good Roads Association addressing delegates. The boundaries committee is expected to present its report, with some factions seeking adjournment while President Murray resists. Ada's county boundaries remain as outlined in last night's messages.
Greater Oklahoma will be divided into 74 counties with 39 in Indian Territory and 35 in Oklahoma. The boundary committee works toward a rapid completion and plans to report today. Rumor suggests Woods Comanche Kiowa Beaver Greer and Woodward counties may be subdivided.
Guthrie advices place Ada in a new recording district minus lower townships ceded to Tishomingo. Hickory township is lost after a lively contest but the eastward gain compensates. The county will have 19 townships totaling a sizeable area.
The Old Dodger interrupts a Sit and Argue club session asking if any reformer was truly fat. Dr T W Chadwick arrives with his family from Sarcoxie Missouri to Ada and will have a office at City Livery Barn. Registered English Berkshire pigs four months old priced at $1000 each, sired by Headlight 2nd 96506 and dam Lill King 79990.
The Ada city council adjourned without a quorum leaving gas franchise action to a regular meeting. Mayor Wood Recorder Warren and councilmen Timberlake Nettles Ebey present as Okla homa Natural Gas Co proposes reducing exclusivity from five to two years.
Mrs. Ann M. Tolbert mother of S. R. Tolbert and the late J. R. Tolbert died Thursday at Judge J. R. Tolbert home in Hobart Oklahoma at 66. S. R. Tolbert rushed to Hobart and will take the remains to Granville Tennessee for the family home. The community extends its deepest sympathy.
Warning order issued in the Mayors Court of Ada Indian Territory. The Whitehead Coalmining Company sues Jno N and Jack Manns. defendants must appear within thirty days and answer the complaint. Witness Hon. J. P. Wood, Mayor and Judge, dated December 14 1906. Thomas P. Holt attorney for plaintiff. J L Anderson attorney for non resident defendants.
In the United States court in the Indian Territory Southern District U G Winn plaintiff No 907 E C Felty defendant Felty is warned to appear in thirty days and answer the complaint of the plaintiff Witness the Hon J T Dickerson Judge of said court and the seal thereof this 20th day of November 1906 C M Campbell Clerk By A C H Constant Deputy U G Winn Attorney Attorney for non resident J W Bolen
C. H. Ennis of the Ada Bar Association returned from Guthrie where he met with constitutional convention committees about judicial district matters. He said heat over county boundaries cooled somewhat since he left Wednesday night.
Nonresident defendant T. E. Browder is warned to appear in the United States Court in the Indian Territory Souththe District within thirty days to answer the complaint filed by plaintiff Hettie K. Browder. Dated November 26 1906, before Judge J. T. Dickerson. Crawford & Bolin attorneys.
Notice in the case before Mayor J P Wood of Ada Indian Territory. Varsing M H Ayers is defendant and must appear within a specified period. Gaibraith McKee attorney for plaintiff and W C Edwards for non resident defendant. Dates show October 29, 1906.
Deputy Marshal Cummings served attachments on the stock of goods owned by John Patton at Francis. Telephone messages described a tense scene with a rush and wagon loading as papers were served, indicating a notable effort to gain custody of the property.
Help wanted advertisement seeks a lady to promote goods locally over several weeks. Salary twelve dollars weekly plus one dollar daily for expenses. Saunders Co. Dept. W at 46 48 Jackson Boulevard, Chicago Illinois.
The News encourages printing campaign cards to announce candidacy and solicit support. The card method fosters acquaintance and is described as effective for winning votes.
Advertiser seeks cash in advance rental for one year or longer. Two quality farms, each about 65 acres in cultivation with good improvements. Land is top quality and located only four miles from Ada.
A fragment lists train numbers and times including No. 512 Eastern Express No. 510 Meteor 5 02 p m No. 504 St Louis & K C Pas 11 50 p m No. 542 Local Freight 3 45 p m.
Officers Chapman and Adams chased a suspect from Stratford to the district's west side Thursday. The man, who went by the alias Blue and gave his name as Thomas, was jailed last night on gambling charges.
One hundred dollars reward for an incurable case of catarrh. Hall's Catarrh Cure, taken internally, claims to cure by acting on mucous surfaces. Toledo and Topeka druggists endorse the product with testimonials, price 75 cents per bottle, with hall’s Family Pills for constipation.
Notice filed in the United States Court Southern District of the Indian Territory by Isaac J Bailey of Tyrola seeking a full discharge of debts proven against his estate. The petition notes adjudication of bankruptcy on May 10 last and compliance with all bankruptcy acts and court orders. A hearing is set for January 25, 1907, before Judge J T Dickerson.
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