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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1909
Page
6
Guthrie reports Senator Campbell Russell backing State Question Initiative No. 2 to create a New Jerusalem District. He aims for 20,000 signatures by May with a $119 heifer prize to boost effort. Gov Haskell tours, insurance revenue climbs, and code revisions continue as Oklahoma strengthens public service valuations.
The Southwest Interstate Commission on Country Life will hold its first interstate convention in Guthrie May 5 and 6 with delegates from states including Louisiana Arkansas Arizona Kansas Missouri New Mexico California Utah Nevada Colorado and Texas Oklahoma will send representatives from all 75 counties. Governor Haskell and the National Guard will welcome visitors as Guthrie officials plan events and educational exhibits for about 3000 delegates.
In Muskogee Oklahoma on April 3 the Commercial Club approved a unanimous resolution to support a commission form of city government. C L Jackson introduced the measure as President Fink spoke in favor and backed the recall provision as part of the platform.
Colds treated with Bees Laxative Cough Syrup promises instant relief for coughs colds croup whooping cough hoarseness and bronchial troubles. The product is pleasant to take mildly laxative and guaranteed for home use. Sold by Win Mays & Co. Mrs Ethel Shanafelt returned from Oklahoma City Sunday evening.
An application by B A Mason of Ada asks the Oklahoma Board of Pardons to commutate a 30 day jail term and $50 fine for unlawfully possessing intoxicating liquor. Hearing set for April 12 1909. notice to interested parties and Ada Weekly News publication required March 18 to 25 1909.
The City Council met in adjourned session on April 1 1909 with Mayor Harrison presiding. Bids for sanitary and storm sewer construction were ordered to be advertised until April 15. The Metropolitan Engineering and Construction Co was given until April 5 to file papers for paving 12th street. A park committee of Little Hill and Chapman was appointed. Plans for a city hall were reviewed and Macklemurry's design adopted. The meeting adjourned to April 2. An ad for ManZan Pile Remedy urged immediate relief and was sold by Gwin Mays & Co.
Oklahoma will conduct an official state census every five years under Senator Franklin's bill. The 1910 Federal enumeration remains, with 1915 as the first state census, followed by decennial counts thereafter. Enumeration will be by the state board of agriculture via township and city assessors during tax assessment visits, with additional compensation for each premises visited and for each person listed. The 1907 Federal census remains the official Oklahoma census under previous law.
William Jennings Bryan lectured at the Fort Worth city hall in support of the Children’s Home Society and the Jeff D. McLean monument fund. The crowd of about 900 heard his talk on “The Price of a Soul” as he prepared for Texas visits and a move to Brownwood tomorrow.
Organizers defend the Ada banquet arrangements as overflow seating and last minute demand caused some patrons to be accommodated in club rooms or the second tables banquet. E H Lucas accepts responsibility and offers apologies for any dissatisfaction while noting receipts will only cover expenses. Rings Little Liver Pills promote health and are sold locally.
The 500 Club met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs J. T. Higgins’s residence with Mrs Charles Frierson as hostess. Absentees Beck Neathery and Rodarme were represented by substitutes. A salad course followed for members and guests including Watersmith Mays Conn King Tobin King Lefevre Galbraith Mooney Hart Higgins and Miss Jeanie Epperson.
The State Board of Normal School Regents in Guthrie Oklahoma postponed its meeting set to select staffs for new state normal schools. The event now runs April 5 to April 7 amidst thousands of applications from all states plus entries from Europe Porto Rico and the Philippines. About seventy five positions remain to be filled.
In Durant, Oklahoma, M B Harrison, a Bryan county farmer east of Caddo, stands to gain over 11.5 million dollars from his uncle who died March 10. The uncle, who prospected in the Klondike, left Harrison as the sole apparent heir.
In Sulphur Oklahoma on April 2 Mrs. William Lee wife of a local physician horse whipped H C Redman a respected resident after an alleged slanderous remark. The attack drew a crowd and Dr. Lee says he will sue Redman for $10 000.
Chief of Police George Culver brought Jim Miller to the county jail from Fort Worth on a murder connection charge. About five hundred residents gathered at the depot and crowded Townsend avenue as the train arrived. Miller, about forty five, slender with a dark complexion and mustache, appeared well dressed and gave the impression of a businessman rather than a farmer. Preliminary hearing details were not known at press time.
Hunter Wantsons of Muskogee claims dissatisfaction with Joe Norris as state GOP chairman and says he has formed a coalition with Creager allies to challenge Norris. In Muskogee he meets leaders while Norris aligns with Taft administration efforts in Washington. Sheriff Tom Smith and Deputy Oscar Collins arrested Dave and Ed Johnson in Mount Vernon Texas for complicity in Marshal Putnam’s murder, and they are jailed in Pontotoc County after waiving preliminary hearing.
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