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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1908
Page
8
Joe Porter an Indian was arrested for adultery after living with his brother Ben's wife. Judge H J Brown bound him over for $300 to the grand jury but later discharged him amid conflicting evidence. Wife's whereabouts are unclear. dispute persists between brothers over the affair.
S. W. Hill reports the boiler moved from the old city well to Sandy Creek and installation begins today. Indiana shipped pipeline sections expected daily. once arrived, connection to the Big Sandy stream and city water system will take only a few days. Ditch work starts. temporary pump to be placed in the creek bed. wells will be tested this week as water supply efforts continue.
J C Rushing, the assessor in Pontotoc County, takes pride in being the first to finish township tax assessments. The News congratulates him for setting a productive pace in public service and urges others to follow his example.
Guthrie Oklahoma July 14 Gov Haskell returned from Denver and was shown The Dallas News with J C McNealus secretary of the State committee and a Texas delegate complaining Judge M M Brooks was ignored in the subcommittee on platform though Bryans request Texas delegation be recognized The governor smiled and refused to discuss the incident or interview
A debate is scheduled in Tyrola Oklahoma on Saturday July 18 1908 between Hon J W Bolen a Democrat and Ada lawyer and Stanley J Clark national organizer of the Socialist party The event runs from 1030 am all day with invitations extended and participants urged to bring dinner
This morning at about three o'clock a fire destroyed the general store owned by M. D. Chaple five miles east of town. Chaple was away visiting Clint Palmer and learned of the blaze after dawn. Loss is set near 900 dollars with cause unknown as the building burned to the ground. Friends express regret.
Guardian of Elsie Johnson minor will sell at private sale on July 28 1908 at 2 pm in Ada Oklahoma to the highest bidder subject to court confirmation. Property includes 320 acres described as parts of sections 10 and 11 township 4 north range 5 east with one third undivided interest. Terms: half cash, balance due in six months with 8 percent interest and mortgage for deferred payment. Bids due in writing by July 28 1908 2 pm.
Mr Tom Holt, formerly Ada city attorney and assistant clerk of the county court, resigned today to devote more time to city business. The report notes his departure from the county post and his intent to focus on municipal affairs.
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