Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Ada Weekly News in Ada, Oklahoma

Page 1

We have 1,673,976 pages in Oklahoma

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 24 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1910

Page

1

Murray to Speak in Ardmore Campaign Hearing

Murray announces a July 2 speech in Ardmore with Lee Cruce, urging Carter County voters to attend for a respectful hearing on reform and public questions. He warns of counter campaigns and plans earlier talks in Love and Marietta, and calls farmers to unite for progressive administration.

Will Lee Cruce Murray Tishomingo Okla Bill Murray Cruce Carter Opp Sindé ”Nder Cruce Club Ardmore J. G. Buchanan A. C. Cruce Carter County Goveror Oklahoma Love County Bob Marietta

Ebey Seeks Democratic Nomination for Insurance Commissioner

Will H. Ebey announces as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for state insurance commissioner. Ebey, an Oklahoma pioneer and Ada businessman, serves as president of the Ada Title and Trust Co and has held public roles including chief clerk of the 2nd Oklahoma Legislature.

Will H. Ebey Ebey State Election Board Insurance Commissioners Milas Lasater Pauls Valley T. A. Ballard Coyle Jas. W. Martin Gray Seth Cordon Gore Oklahoma Territorial Oklahoma City Cleveland Ada Ada Title and Trust Company Oklahoma State Bank Ada Commercial Club Oklahoma

Ada Picnic Proposal Ties Crop Payoff to Celebration

The Ada community considers a summer 1910 picnic or barbecue funded by farmers as crops are paid. With gubernatorial candidates debating at Ada after July 4, organizers weigh holding the event on July 8 to blend civic pride with political discussion while keeping farm politics out of the celebration.

Ada

Memorial services and unveilings at Francis

Yesterday at Francis a Confederate memorial service and W O W and M W A unveilings drew a large crowd from nearby and distant towns. R S Roper of Lula and J P Crawford of Ada gave orations. Robt L Wimbish Robt C Roland and Tom D McKeown delivered principal addresses in the heat intensified ceremonies.

Frisco R. S. Roper Lula J. P. Crawford Ada Francis Robt. L. Wimbish Robt C. Roland Tom D. McKeown

Allen Public School Honor Diplomas Awarded

From Wednesday's Daily the county superintendent awarded diplomas of honor to several Allen Public School pupils for not being sent or traded during the nine months term. Recipients include Mary Cunningham Janie Gray Herman Pegg Butler Gray Annie O Day Robert Morrison Ethel O Day and Hattie Compton.

The Allen Public School Trady Mary Cunningham Janie Gray Herman Pegg Butler Gray Annie O'Day Robert Morrison Ethel O'Day Hattie Compton

Regents Elect Misses Case Stegall and Overstreet

The state board of normal regulators met at Holmond and filled vacancies. Gertrude Case became piano instructor at Central Normal Edmond, Stegall chair of art at Northwestern Normal Alva, and Overstreet chair of modern sciences at Southwestern Normal Alva. Mildred Timberlake likely to be offered a critic post. If Mrs Ganong had been placed the atmosphere would be clearer.

State Board of Normal Regents Holmond Gertrude Case Central Normal Edmond Stegall Northwestern Normal Alva Overstreet Southwestern Normal Mildred Timberlake Ganong

Officers Find More Bottled Goods

County officers searched Luke Jenkins place on Twelfth street yesterday evening and recovered about a dozen and a half bottles of suspicious drink. Jenkins was away when the search occurred but did not deny ownership upon his return. It is not known whether the bottles were illicit.

Luke Jenkin Twelfth Street Jenkins

Turnip and Radish Dish Reported in Ada

Roy Tyler of Ada brought in a 6 1 2 pound turnip with 21 inch circumference from his farm. A rad dish measured 14 1 2 inches in circumference.

Roy Tyler

Robertson withdraws from race for Oklahoma governor

Chandler Oklahoma June 18 Judge J B A Robertson who quit the district bench to seek the Democratic nomination for governor announces his withdrawal. He says he has spent nearly all allowed under law and would not violate it to continue the campaign and plans to run again in the 4 year primary.

Chandler J. B. A. Robertson Oklahoma Robertson

Harris Sues Over Defamatory Hotel Article for 30000

Sam Harris owner of the Harris hotel sues Otis Weaver publisher of the Daily and Weekly News for 30000 damages. The suit cites a 15th issue article alleging organized crime at the Harris hotel and a police raid led by City Officer Charlie Brady and Chief George Culver that resulted in arrests and guilty pleas.

Sam Harris Harris Hotel Otis Weaver Daily and Weekly News Charlie Brady Brady George Culver Culver

Socialist Encampment to Draw Massive Ada Crowds

Ada will host the Socialist Encampment on July 4 5 and 6 with speakers of national reputation addressing the crowd three times daily about the revolution from poverty to plenty. For stand privileges contact J M Daggs.

Ada J. M. Daggs

Woman pleads guilty in justice court for carrying a gun

Mrs Ida Bailey of Bebee appeared before Justice Brown and pleaded guilty to carrying a weapon. The court imposed a fine of thirty two dollars amid rumors and community tension surrounding the incident and a prior altercation involving Tob Bailey.

Ida Bailey Near Bebee Justice Court Justice Brown Bebee Bailey Tob Bailey

City Not to Blame for Paying Delay

Ardmore attorney R M Lester told the city council a resolution rescinding prior measures from 1909 and 1910 would keep payment terms as of December 1909. Spitzer & Co. bond buyers and Shelby Downard & Co. later sought another rescinding resolution. If they win the bid on July 2, pavement work would begin immediately.

R.M. Lester Ardmore Shelby Downard Asphalt Co Lester W. H. Harris Toledo Ohio Spitzer & Co Asphalt Co Shelby Downard & Co

B O Broughton Arrested On Fraud Charge

Sheriff Smith traveled to Wapanucka to bring B O Broughton to Ada on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses and a reported more serious charge of kidnapping a horse.

Smith Wapanucka B. O. Broughton Ada Broughton

Three Men Fined For Drunkenness At Police Court

Three white men appeared before the Police court this morning on drunkenness charges. They pleaded guilty, paid fines, and left rejoicing.

Greenville businessman plans Townsend avenue warehouse

F. J. Philips of Greenville Texas visited Ada to finalize plans for a new concrete block building on Townsend avenue. The structure will serve as a warehouse for R. E. Haynes.

F. J. Philips Greenville Tex Ada Townsend Avenue R. E. Haynes

Call for Civic Reform and Temperance Dominate Brotherhood Meeting

The Brotherhood of the Disciples of Christ met at Christian church for a monthly session. Speakers urged a Christian legislature and civic reform including law enforcement and city cleanliness. Emphasis on temperance, sobriety for public trust, and unity with officers marked the event. The next gathering is slated for the third Monday evening in July.

Brotherhood of the Disciples of Christ Christian Church Geo. Thompson G. Leroy M. Anderson I. Wymore Ada le" T. “Walters Apostle R. W. Allen

No Third Party Talk Crops and Community News

Ada area notes report crops in good condition and social visits by Walter Floyd and local families. Mrs Maggie Yancey improves after illness. Grandma Wellington laid to rest at Egypt cemetery age eighty four. Ada visitors and sermons by Brother Nettles and Brother Huckleby. Arbor planned for Children’s Day program. all welcome. Idea of division hooted by insurgents and regulars.

Walter Floyd Ada Maggie Yancey Floyd South Herman Binion Konowa Grandma Wellington Egypt Roxie South Ora Palmer Maud Smith Reece Palmer Tyrola Brother Nettles Clara Bonnie Wallace Lynn Griffith Home Margaret McKay Bertie Roberts Miss Baker Estill Peay Grover White Will Clark Brother Huckleby Asher Okla

Washington Feels Third Party Idea Fades in August Banquet Echoes

In Washington the push for a third party after the St Paul Roosevelt club banquet is seen as unlikely to gain traction. Officials dismiss moves and focus on existing politics while Democrats weigh potential gains if insurgents split from Republicans. The talk centers on conservation, opposition to monopolies, and political realignment.

Washington Roosevelt Club St. Paul Gifford Pinchot Chief Forester Roosevelt James R. Garfield Jimmie Secretary of the Interior Conservation

Remanded in Jail After False Pretenses Charge

REMANDED 10 JAIL B O Broughton brought from Wapanucka by Sheriff Smith to answer a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses. He waived examining trial, failed to make bond set at 500 dollars, and was remanded to jail before Justice Grandell of Allen.

B. O. Broughton Wapanucka Smith Grandell Allen Broughton

Deputy Miles Returns From Dalton With Felon Wanted

Under Sheriff A L Miles returned from Dalton Georgia today after bringing back F J Ford who is wanted in the county on a felonious charge.

A. L. Miles Dalton F. J. Ford

Pryor Post Office Robbed in Oklahoma Heist

Burglars blew the Pryor Oklahoma post office safe early today and took 3600 in stamps and 15 in money before fleeing east of the Grand river. A nearby resident sighted a burglar, a volley fired, rain hampered the chase, and a posse hunts the thieves with bloodhounds ineffective.

Pryor Okla Grand River A. C. Hadley

Dr Enloe family moving to Sunrise home

Dr. W. H. Enloe has found a suitable home in Sunrise and his family are moving. His wife and two daughters have arrived, with the rest expected this week. The three younger children are accompanying them.

W. H. Enloe Sunrise Ardmore

Mr. Lowery Harrell Visits Ada From McAlester

Mr. Lowery Harrell of McAlester son of Rev. T. B. Harrell is paying his many friends in Ada a visit.

Mr. Lowery Harrell of McAlester Rev T. B. Harrell Ada

Also Mentioned on This Page

WM. H. Murray DR. Lahoman Will Ada Demos Miles Dalton, GA DR. Enloe
Search Courier

Search the Ada Weekly News Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Ada Weekly News?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication