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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1908
Page
5
The house of legislature passed bills related to court criminal appeals. The measure aims to streamline appeals procedures and set new standards for appellate review. Details on sponsors and effective dates were not provided in the fragment.
Guthrie Oklahoma April 8 The house passed a bill creating a three member Court of Criminal Appeals to handle criminal cases statewide with sessions at the state capital and judges paid four thousand dollars annually. The measure includes a 35 thousand dollar appropriation and allows the Supreme Court to refer civil matters to the new court.
Governor Haskell signs a measure affecting first class cities. The action clarifies powers and duties for urban governance. Local officials anticipate changes in oversight and funding allocations following the signing.
The governor ratifies elections in Muskogee and Ada, finalizing steps to elevate both cities to first class status. The cities had previously held elections on the matter, and the governor’s action completes the formal process.
A delegation led by former Attorney General C. A. Galbraith of Ada Otis B. Weaver and W. H. Ebey arrived yesterday morning to appear before the committee on public institutions tonight. They seek a normal school for Ada, an enterprising city.
The Thursday morning tally lists contestants led by Mary Waldby Bebee Bailey and Lillie Stephens Oakman with scores from 1720 down to 200. Names include Lula Frost Elmore Myrtle Smith Spangler Konowa Hettie Dial Maxwell Allie Fain Carnes Stonewall Leona Morper Ada Lula Spraules Frisco and Essie Myers Tyrola Sasukwa.
This morning at the courthouse Squire H J Brown united Alf Blanken ship 24 and Gracey Campbell 18 of Stonewall in marriage. Earlier marriage licenses list L H Braley 23 and Margery Stephenson 17 both of Stratford.
A letter from Robert M. Johnson expresses readiness to support Mr Byrd and Ada, praising its location and suitability as an ideal site. Johnson offers his service and support for any town-oriented needs.
Mike A Cassidy arrives in Ada from Little Rock via Oklahoma City and mingles with friends who welcome him. He plans to stay for the big banquet Thursday night.
The note is addressed to former Governor W L Bird who leads the Farmers State Bank. Mr Johnson represents Grady county and is described as an able member of the state House of Representatives.
Mr. E. C. Vanderlohr longtime manager at Ada for Waples-Platter Co. is transferred to Fort Worth Texas. Will Moody of Greenville Texas will succeed him at Ada. Ed will be missed by his many friends who wish him luck in his new home.
Mrs J E Bills left for Sherman this morning and Mr Bills will go tonight to stay with little Loma during her illness. She had a difficult operation some time ago and a second operation will be necessary. Parents have been informed and a recovery is hoped soon.
Twelve members held a Tuesday call session with Mrs. Le Fevre. After business, they dispensed with care and enjoyed 42 nut fudge afternoon tea and wafers.
Mrs Tom D. McKeown will serve tea Thursday afternoon at her home to benefit the Baptist Ladies Aid.
E. E. Mathews, a veteran music man, has struck a deal with the Oklahoma Commercial School management to recruit students. Prof. Norton expresses optimism, predicting a significant rise in attendance.
John Terrell and F. W. Bradshaw were arrested in Francis for selling whiskey and brought to Ada under a $750 bond. Sheriff Smith and deputies receive credit for enforcing the law.
F C Hand general superintendent A J Phillips G W Reder and F M Dunlap of Purcell and Frank Fitzhugh and H B Carter of Oklahoma City visit Ada to discuss installing a crusher on the O C south of Ada. Miss Elizabeth Mallard returns home to Fort Worth after weeks with the Haynes family. She is accompanied by Miss Amanda James Haynes who will stay in Fort Worth briefly.
G. W. Green trainmaster at Fort Smith visits his brother C. F. Green a clever and congenial Katy agent.
The Frisco switching crew now carries passengers from Ada to Laurence Cement Quarry for 15 cents. Officials including W H Bates of King Candy Co Fort Worth and J D Brunner of South McAlester visit the city. 10000 cattle move north from Southern Texas to Morris as morning trains stop at Ada. Dick Floyd goes to Lehigh and other locals include Bob Denton in Ada and Lee Arnold on the Kety.
Professor A L Fentom left for Stone Wall this morning. The move appears tied to ongoing duties at the regional institute.
I M King traveled to Lehigh this morning to attend to legal matters.
Mrs. Dr. L. M. Burch departed this morning for her old home in Blytheville Arkansas for an extended visit.
B. A. Carter of Calvin who had stayed in the city several days returned home this morning.
W J Scott of New York, president of the Oklahoma Ballast Co., is in Ada for undisclosed business and meetings.
Gay and Harris ship a fine car of hogs by the Frisco railroad to Fort Worth. John Maynard Jr, C. W. Heard, S. F. and W. V. Sherred of Tishomingo are in Ada prospecting.
Notice from Shawnee Oklahoma dated April 4 1908 appoints J M Raney as county organizer for Pontotoc County to convene all constables at the county courthouse for forming a state association to influence legislature on behalf of Oklahoma constables Ada Township Constable J M Raney named by C M Arthur President of the Constables Organization of Oklahoma.
In Oklahoma City debates arise as socialites resist a proposed gambling measure. Mrs Henry Overholser and Mrs C B Ames defend prize giving in bridge and card games, arguing home and church gatherings resemble gambling and should be exempt from the law.
A resident laments a proposed law that would tax or restrict card parties saying it would force players to pay points just to play. Mrs Turner voices doubt the law will stop harmless contests for prizes.
Jesse P. Morris of Skippers Virginia recalls a 1906 pneumonia scare and a quick recovery after using Dr King s New Discovery which he credits with curing coughs and lung disease After two and a half bottles he was well and the medicine is sold at local drug stores with a trial bottle free.
Poetic meditation on prayer describing it as the soul’s sincere desire a sigh a tear and the simple form of speech. It portrays prayer as the Christian’s vital breath guiding faith through life and death with a reverent tone.
An advertisement touts McGee's baby Elixir promising rapid weight gain for infants. It claims to cure stomach and bowel troubles, aid digestion, reduce fretfulness, and ease teething discomfort. Price 26c. Sold by G. M. Ramsey.
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