28 Jan 1904
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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1904
Page
1
An open letter condemns Os M Stevens of the Tupelo Times for publishing a private letter. Weaver denounces Stevens as a breach of manhood and a hireling, recounting past encounters and accusing him of duplicity and untrustworthiness.
The News will relocate to the Ada Star old stand at the rear of the Ada National Bank building next Monday. Part of the adjoining Weaver and Hardin office will be used, providing ample space. Readers and patrons are invited to visit the new location.
Oris B. Weaver voices strong criticism of the Indian Territory press arguing a lack of precedent propriety and a flawed distinction between friendly and unfriendly acts, calling for higher professional standards.
Mrs. Mabel Baker died last Tuesday evening at her Ada home after marrying J. A. Baker about ten months ago in Arcadia Louisiana. Her infant child will be cared for by her aunt Mrs. M. Smyth of Arcadia as relatives attended the bedside. Funeral services were at the Methodist church in Ada, and the body was embalmed and sent to Arcadia for interment with lodge members coordinating arrangements.
News from Muskogee Oklahoma Territory reports renewed revolt by Snake Indians and Creek allies. Ketowahs of the Cherokee Nation have abandoned homes and supplies and moved to the Green Leaf Mountains to hold war dances. They vow to kill whites upon return. Couriers from Texana, Texas relay the alarming plans.
Representative Dinsmore of Arkansas introduces a bill to appoint an extra judge for the Southern district of Indian Territory for a four year term with standard US district court pay and authority. The bill redraws the district into Northern and Southern divisions and sets residence and venue rules for suits, while preserving current federal officers and functions.
The notice lists papers and talks by C. Weaver W. C. Duncan and others on women’s work. It names B. Y. P U leader Mrs Akers Bro Tucker Dr Akers and E L Steed in a committee. It also mentions paying high prices for chickens and eggs.
The Pastor's Alliance of Ada met at 10:30 a m with Revs. K E A Wesson John A Williams and G P Howard presiding. Devotions by Wesson followed by brief weekly work outlines and a pledge to back U S deputy marshals in enforcing gambling laws. Meeting adjourned for February 15 with a call for all city ministers to attend. I will trade Birdswell wagons and Canton Clipper implements for good work stock.
Deputy Bob Nester brought in three accused of assault to kill Joe Rob erts near Maxwell on January 3. Ellis Stevenson Turner Moses and John Bruce jailed. A Turner charged with murder of W C Moss and son Al near Purdy released on bond after posting five dollars.
Local barber shop advertises a five cent reduction on each shave, inviting customers to visit for lower prices today.
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