Ada Celebrates Independence Day Picnic Event
Residents of Ada gathered for a community Independence Day barbecue and picnic drawing people from every quarter. The event featured food, games, and local camaraderie as families joined in festivities.
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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1909
Page
1
Ada Independence Day Celebrations In High Grove Park
A hot Ada Fourth of July festival drew county residents to High Grove Park for a day of amusements. Fifteen beef carcases vanished quickly as the crowd enjoyed music, shoots, swings, and booths. The amusement highlighted a mounted tournament race with twelve rings won by Walter Barringer,Jim Ellis, and E C Hunter earning top prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
High Grove
Walter Barringer
Jim Ellis
C. J. Warren
E Ilis
E. C. Hunter
Tariff measure moves toward final Senate action
The tariff bill neared the Senate after completion in the committee of the whole with plans to consider tobacco tax amendments next. Debate covered a contested finance committee amendment on tobacco duties and a withdrawal for full discussion. Also approved were exemptions for labor organizations and charitable groups from the corporate tax, and Curtis signaled a countervailing duty proposal on foreign oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Smoot
Finance Committee
Daniels
Virginia
Committee On
Finance
Utah
Aldrich
Curtis
United States
Safe and Sane Fourth of July: Law and Order Reduce Carnage
Chicago and other cities report fewer deaths and injuries over a three day Fourth of July period in 1909. Strict licenses, restrictions on toy weapons, and policing cut fatalities. Oklahoma reports two deaths, nine serious injuries, while New York saw four deaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ill
Wation
New York
Washingon
Nature
Oklahoma
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Judge Furman Speaks at Pontotoc County Picnic
Judge Henry M. Furman addressed hundreds at Pontotoc county’s Ada celebration returning home from Guthrie to speak for one day. He praised the nation’s history and Oklahoma’s deeds, weaving eloquence with anecdotes despite dust heat and a nearby merry go round. The event showcased his strong public standing and hopes that he remains in Guthrie as presiding judge of the criminal court of appeals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
Ada
Henry M. Furman
Pontotoc
Guthrie
Criminal Court of Appeals
Furman
Roddie
EY At Home Say The Bankers Cities In Oklahoma Are Large Enough
The article argues Oklahoma cities have grown enough to qualify as reserve cities for bankers. It notes financial centers in the state and contemplates potential economic shifts and regional development opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Trials and banking resolutions stir Muskogee notes
Washington reports unofficially that Governor Haskell and five Muskogeeans face trial in Vinita next March over a suspected conspiracy to defraud the government in town lot scheduling via dummies. It mentions M L Mott may lead prosecutions and Gregg handling 23,000 civil suits against Creek residents. A Monte Ne meeting of Interstate Bankers yields resolutions urging Southwest reserve banking ties and homegrown insurance patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Haskell
Gregg
Chickasha
H. G. Baker
Muskogee
Monte Ne
Oklahoma
Kansas
Arkansas
Texas
Louisiana
Missouri
Kansas City
St. Louis
Chicago
New York
Southwest
Bankers’ Summer Club
Ark
Eastern Exchange
New York Exchange
Nebraska governor defends bank guaranty law in letter
Omaha July 4 Gov Shallenberger condemns federal restraining order on Nebraska bank guaranty law. He says the Legislature spoke for the people and urges nonpartisan judges. He reserves right to call a special session to defend the people's will and constitutional powers. He stresses preserving political power for the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
Nebraska
Shallenberger
Konawa Celebration Attracts Noted Visitors
Konawa hosted a well attended event on Monday with a forenoon train arrival and 4 10 p.m. return. Guests enjoyed barbecue and praised Ada as a superior picnic host. The Konawa party included W H Nation editor Chief Leader C H Rose Gordon Rose T P Swan First National Bank Homer Zingery Hugh Rammage Edgar Hyde Boyd Taylor Orlan Dallas Jess Walker Jon Foley and Miss Susie Chisler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Konawa
Ada
W. H. Nation
C. H. Rose
Gordon & Rose
T. P. Swan
First National Bank
Homer Zingery
Hugh Rammage
Edgar Hyde
Boyd Taylor
Orlan Dallas
Jess Walker
Jon Foley
Carmel Dallas
Jennie Yates
Willie Woodward
Susie Chisler
Fine Held Up In City Court Arraignment
Tom Birdwell was arraigned before Judge Powers in the city court today on a charge of swearing and disturbing the peace. He was fined and given a good lecture by the judge who held up the fine subject to his behavior in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Birdwell
Judge Powers
Hon W L Chapman Visited Ada For Celebration
Hon W L Chapman and family visited Ada for yesterday's celebration. The secretary to the state corporation commission was warmly welcomed by locals who recalled his past good deed to Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Chapman
Ada
Chapman
Milton Bryan
Ory
The
State Corporation Commission
Oklahoma Dispensary Agency Report Finds No Misappropriation
The special committee from Guthrie reports no misappropriation or misuse of funds in the state dispensary agency. It says conduct outside lax bookkeeping by Superintendent Lozier was above reproach, and criticizes Auditor Taylor's report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie
Okla
Lozier
Taylor
Abstract Company Change in Pontotoc County
The Pontotoc County Abstract Co now operates under a new name after acquiring the Graham- Pyeatt Abstract Co last fall. Mr H P Reich has managed the business in recent months and now leads the office, located over the Surprise Store, in the abstract trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc
Horse Wanted to Buy for Farm Use at News Office
A safe healthy farm horse is requested by the News office. Applicants are invited to bring their horse to the News office for inspection and possible sale or purchase.
Government opens three reservations to simultaneous registration
Spokane reports James W. Witten says about one in 100 will win a homestead as 100 000 registrations are planned at Flathead Coeur d Alene and Spokane reservations from July 15 to August 5. Drawings begin August 9 at Coeur d Alene for lands to be distributed by lottery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
Flathead
Coeur d’Alene
James W. Witten
Flaynead
Montana
Coeur d'Alene Reserve
Idaho
Washington
Coeur d’ ‘Alene
Coeur d’ Alene
Washington, D. C
Witten
United States
Canada
Mexico
Middlewestern
Pacific Coast
Spectacles Left Behind in Office
A reader reports a pair of gold rimmed spectacles found in the office last Monday. The finder asks the owner to call to reclaim the glasses.
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Mo Eras
George Culver
Gifford Hardin
Ee Paws
P. R. Young
Nem
Begus” Amedment
Chicago, Ill
Judge Furman
State Criminal Court OF Appeals
Vinita
Konawa Friends
Fine
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