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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1909
Page
4
A Chickasha Express letter argues Ada business leaders must support the daily News to sustain its operation and growth. It contends commercial job grants and broad ad patronage are essential to city development and newspaper effectiveness, while criticizing novice editors and Roosevelt.
The Ada community credits Republican lawmakers for a critical vote enabling Ada State Normal's milestone. Judge Tate of Seminole and Ada allies including C. G. Jones, Guy Carney, Hales, and Guthrie votes organized strong GOP backing, while local Republicans Jno. W. Beard and C. M. Chauncey are praised for steadfast work.
A local editorial by Theodore Roosevelt outlines Ada's potential rise to city status. The piece urges collective effort, pride in past achievements, and perseverance, arguing Ada can match Oklahoma City within ten years if residents work together.
No man worked more sincerely and untiringly for Ada's success than W. J. Reed.
March 16 report notes the executive office mail nearly triples since legislative adjournment due to applicants for newly created posts. The ad highlights kidney health remedies claiming a 30 day trial offer and urges readers to consider Pinules for kidney care sold by Gwin-Mays & Co.
The City Council met in regular session March 15 1909 with Mayor Harrison presiding. Aldermen present were Chapman Sims Hill Little Crowder Evans. Hope and Sutton absent. Stokes resigned as City Engineer effective April 1. A petition to sidewalk Main street from Broadway to M E and T right of way east line was granted and sidewalk resolution No. 4 adopted. The M K T Ry Co open 106th street right of way resolution adopted. Laidlaw property bought for city hall site. Street Commissioner ordered to open 18th street west of the school. Council adjourned to March 17.
At the opening of the U S Court in Vinita Oklahoma Governor Charles N Haskell C W Turner Walter R Eaton A Z English Frederick B Seavers Jesse Hill and Wm T Hutchings filed motions to quash the indictments in Muskogee town lotter cases They cite alleged grand jury misconduct by Sylvester R Rush Special Assistant Attorney General and improper testimony by Interior Department inspectors The motions set for hearing April 5 in Tulsa and expect a two week consideration with possible demurrers and trial dates for May for Haskell and others
Judge Joel Terrell writes Governor Charles N. Haskell from Guthrie to state his candidacy for the Seventh Judicial District added district judge post. He notes rumors Ada might lose the Normal School if his appointment affects Ada, and offers to withdraw if that jeopardizes Ada’s interests.
A merchant reports returning from Chicago and St Louis with many lines at low prices. Highlights include Graniteware for ten cents, Richardson embroidery silks four cents a skein, heavy shoe laces ten cents per dozen, pins and hair pins at reduced rates, plus bargains on baseball goods hammocks fishing tackle and bamboo poles. The note invites customers to visit and patronize the store.
The Ladies of the Maccabees held a Saturday night installation led by Mrs. Mamie Vaugh of Chickasha, Deputy Supreme Commander. Officers installed included Steiner as Commander and McKeown as Secretary with other posts filled. Banquet refreshments followed. regular meetings are the 2nd and 4th Saturdays each month.
The Kansas legislature adjourned at 5:40 PM after the governor signed all bills around 5:00 PM. Final messages indicating no further communications were prepared and sent to both chambers, marking the session's end.
For rent 80 acre field four miles north of Ada by the Katy Railroad near the section house at 120 dollars per year. Also 90 acres joining for lease in timber. Address T. Okla or see News Office. Night, Valliant, a caller at Ada weekly.
Antlers failed on a technicality as the three readings of the bill were not completed. The Barris appropriation of $11,000 to improve land for the Tonkawa school passed with emergency status. the land, valued at about $60,000, was granted by congress before statehood.
The Lurid Glow of Doom shows in the Henrietta Pa child of H M Adams as eczema plagued him five years. His mother reports seven bottles of Electric Bitters cured the eruption and blood disorder claiming lungs saved. Ends with price 50 cents and guarantee by G M Ramsey.
Deputy C L Lee brings Bill Watson Will Foley and J R Bevel to Tyrola custody on gambling charges. They posted bond and face trial Friday March 19. Also an Ada Oklahoma pardon hearing notice announces an April 12 pardon consideration for Bart Smith with public notice in Ada Weekly News.
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