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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1906

Page

2

Bryan Promotes Democratic Ticket in Wisconsin Speech

W J Bryan spoke to about 5000 people in Madison praising Democratic candidates and honoring Senator R M LaFollette for standing up for popular rights. He contrasted LaFollette with railroad senators and urged Roosevelt to mirror his courage on rail rate reform.

Madison Wis W. J. Bryan Wisconsin Bryan R. M. LaFollette LaFollette Senate Roosevelt

Pure Feed Law Changes Labels Across Grocers

The Pure Food Law, now in effect in Oklahoma, prompts grocers to retire old stock and adopt compliant labels. Many products will bear new markings such as Pepper and Pure Cereals, and cans reveal adulteration risks like corn flour in pepper and corn syrup in sorgum.

Oklahoma

Interstate Commerce Commission Upholds Free Transport Rules

The ICC issues orders clarifying Section 6 of the rail rate law. Free tickets and transport apply only to bona fide employees dedicating most work to the carrier. Land agents and certain outside representatives are excluded unless genuine employment applies. Carriers may still provide necessary free transport for business duties and household moves.

Interstate Commerce Commission Ial

Nine Candidates Knocked Out in Territorial Election

Guthrie Oklahoma October 19 election board disqualified eight independents and one socialist for delegate to constitutional convention citing petition deficiencies. Notables include William D. Fossett former U.S. Marshal in Guthrie and several prohibitionists. Henry Treadway and John Shields under other rules secured spots. Fossett plans district court appeal to compel enrollment in the Twenty fifth district.

Guthrie Territorial Election Board William D. Fosett United States John C. Peters John D. Bilby William Mahan J. E. Disch Ira Holbrook A. L. Vidden B. B. Bane E. O. Whitewall Robert Chowing Fossett Baine Henry Treadway Oklahoma City John Shields Beaver Sis Asp B. Herod Fossett Henry Asp Santa Fee 25Th Constitutional District

Ladies Vote in Ada Band Carnival Contest

The Ada Band Carnival committee has set up a popular vote for the most popular lady. Ballot boxes are at the post office confectionery Mason's drug store Ramsey's drug store Agee's clothing store and the Daily News office. Voting costs one cent per blank and can be cast for any contestant, with results published daily in the Daily News. The contest closes Thursday evening November 1 at 10 o'clock and the winner will receive a diamond ring displayed at Mason's drug store.

Ada Post Office Mason’s Drug Store Ramsey’s Dregs Agee’s Clothing Store Daily News Masoh

Payment Party Coming

From Sulphur this afternoon reports reach Ada that the government party paying Indians will arrive in Ada next Tuesday.

Ada Jim Ada

Remains of Mrs Jefferson Davis Arrive in Richmond

The body of Mrs. Jefferson Dawvis died in New York arrived in Richmond and was met by a military and Confederate Veteran escort. Services were set for 3 PM at St. Pauls Episcopal Church with interment at Hollywood Cemetery beside President Davis. The procession will feature military and Confederate groups and veterans will guard the body. no lying in state per Mrs Daviss wishes.

Richmond Jefferson Dawvis New York St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Hollywood Cemetery Davis

Funeral for Mrs. Jefferson Davis Held in New York

A private funeral service for Mrs. Jefferson Davis was held at the Hotel Majestic in New York. Rev. N A Seagle officiated with assist from Rev. Dr. George S. Baker and Rev. Henry Lubek. Family, UDC representatives, and a small circle of intimate friends attended. Wreaths included one from President and Mrs. Roosevelt and tributes came from southern governors and societies connected to Mrs. Davis.

New York Jefferson Davis Hotel Majestic N. A. Seagle St. Stephens’ Episcopal Church George S. Baker Southern Society Henry Lubeck St. Timothy’s Church Roosevelt Davis

New York Central Convicted for Sugar Rebates

A federal jury in New York found New York Central Railroad company and Frederick L. Pomeroy guilty of granting rebates on sugar shipments. Sentencing is deferred to Friday as defense motions are filed. Conviction carries potential penalties up to $120,000 per count and $2,000 maximum fine.

New York United States New York Central Railroad Company Frederick L. Pomeroy Austin D. Fox Accor Elkins Frederick Bs. Pomeroy

Tragic Santa Fe Wreck Near Manzanola Colorado

Three men died and over twenty injured in a head on crash of two Santa Fe express trains near Manzanola. Engineers mostly escaped. W T McMurray was hurt staying at his post to avoid the collision. Victims include Harry Murdock Kansas City express messenger and an unknown man found riding a train.

Puebelo Colo. Get Senta ‘Fe Manzan Olphi Path W. T. McMurray West Bound McMurray Santa Fe Harry Murdock Kansas City

Warning Order in Indian Territory Court

The defendants J W Carter and J K Mosby are to appear within thirty days and answer the complaint filed by Effie Gift by Johnson Gift. The case is in the United States Court in the Indian Territory Southern district with Judge J T Dickerson presiding. Also note an unrelated rental ad for a three room house on East Main Street by R O Wheeler.

East Main Street R. O. Wheeler United States Indian Territory Southern District Jim Gift

Gift v Carter and Mosby civil suit filed

Jim Gift sues J W Carter and J K Mosby in a civil action. The defendants are warned to appear as required by the court. Clerk M Campbell signs and the seal attests. The record shows a October 1906 date in the state court.

Court notice in Johnson Gift vs Carter case in Indian Territory

In the United States Court in the Indian Territory Southern District Johnson Gift files against J W Carter and J K Mosby. They are warned to appear in the complaint in No 873 before Judge of said Court. Seal dated October 1 1906. Clerk C M Campbell. Deputy A H Constant. Non resident attorney W C Edwards.

J. W. Carter J. K. Mosby Effie Gift Johnson Gift J. T. Dickerson Isfeal C. M. Campbell A. H. Constant B. C. King W. C. Edwards Jim Gift Witnes M. Campbell

For Sale English Berkshire Pigs from Prize Line

For sale registered English Berkshire pigs four months old at 1000 dollars each. Sired by Headlight 2nd winner of first prize at Dallas state fair. Dam Lill King 79990. 23 width. Address R. Walsh Sherman Texas.

Headlight Add. R. Walsh Sherman Texas

Poland China hogs for sale near Ada

Joseph Rushing advertises Poland China hogs for sale two miles north of Ada Oklahoma. Each pig comes with pedigree and satisfaction guaranteed.

Poland China Ada I. T Joe Rushing

A Vote Winner Card Solicits Support Reminders

A public notice urges candidates to print cards asking friends and acquaintances to support them. The card method is praised as effective for making connections and winning votes through personal solicitation.

Open Air Oratory by Hon E G McAdams on Main Street

Democratic speaker Hon E G McAdams delivered a strong open air address Saturday on Main Street to a large crowd of farmers and citizens. He spoke from a wagon, praised by supporters and criticized Republican governance and infidelity to the people.

E.G. McAdams New State Main Street McAdams

Mill Creek Bonds Disapproved for School Financing

The secretary of interior disapproved Mill Creek Oklahoma's plan to issue bonds for a school fund. The action cites the town's population under 1,000 and the bond amount exceeding what the town can legally issue based on assessed valuation.

Muskogee I. T Secretary of Interior Mill Creek

Brewers Ready For Fight Over Whiskey Import in Indian Territory

A St Louis brewery representative in South McAlester says Earlsboro on the Choctaw division of the Rock Island will become a key depot as breweries plan to oppose anti Oklahoma imports into the Indian territory. They argue the enabling act should prohibit imports from all points not just Oklahoma.

South McAlester I. T St Louis Earlsboro Rock Island Indian Territory Breweries Oklahoma

Prickly Bitters Promotes Kidney and Liver Cleansing

An advertisement touts Prickly Bitters as a tonic to strengthen tired kidneys and purify the liver and bowels with a few doses. It frames the product as an admirable kidney tonic.

Bargain Houses on West Main and North Ada Listings

Two homes on West Main street each with 100 feet front offer cash options and flexible terms. A fire choice residence in North Ada near school and church features 4 rooms and orchard. A two room house near Katy depot also offered as bargain. Multiple 2 3 and 4 room houses for rent. We sell insure and rent property with prompt care.

Roth West Main Street Ada Katy Depot

Waiting Order in Indian Territory Court

In the United States Commissioner's Court in the Indian Territory Southern District, J. W. Bailey files suit against Oklahoma Oolite Stone Co. The defendant must appear in thirty days and answer the complaint. Witnessed by A. G. Winn on September 22, 1906. Crawford & Bolen and B. C. King appear as attorneys.

United States Commissioner’s Court Indian Territory Southern District Oklahoma Oolite Stone Co J. W. Bailey A. G. Winn United States Crawford & Bolen B. C. King

Republicans Bask In Muskogee Teapot Feud Over Fairbanks Reception

Tempest brews as Muskogee Oklahoma Republicans debate the guest list for Vice President Fairbanks arrival on October 23. Col George A Murphey heads the reception committee and includes several African American members, provoking southern Republicans who threaten to offer Democrats the honor instead.

Muskogee I. T Fairbanks George A. Murphey

Mandamus action sought against elections board in Guthrie

Promoters of temperance in Guthrie Oklahoma plan a mandamus suit to force the territorial board of elections to accept nomination petitions for Rev. J E Disch independent candidate in the twenty fifth district and Rev Ira A Holbrook independent candidate in the twenty sixth district. Disch is pastor of the First Baptist church and Holbrook of the West Guthrie Congregational church.

Guthrie Okla Territorial Board of Elections J. E Disch Twenty-Fifth Ira A. Holbrook Disch First Baptist Church Holbrook West Guthrie

Arthur Shirley Dies After Short Illness

Arthur, eldest son of Jim Shirley and his wife Tyrola, died after a brief illness of only a few days. He had been considered not seriously ill until about three hours before his death.

Arthur Jim Shirley Tyrola

Frisco Low Rate To State Fair

Travel from Dallas to the State Fair offered at 5.30 for round trip. Tickets go on sale October 11 12 15 17 19 22 and 24 with return by October 29 1906. I McNair Agent Ada I T.

Dallas Texas I. McNair Ada I. T

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Tains Herod Ane Burfeed Election ‘Board N. Y. Central Colorado Johnson Gift, Father & Natural Guardian J.W. Carter Hon United States Court In J.A. Fitch Farm E. G. McAdams Brewers Fairbank Mandamus Board Election Board Frisco Rat Evans Shimioat Co Draggicts LUNDS Dr. King Rina Chamberlain E. P. Meigs Ada National Bank
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