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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1913
Page
5
The Ada Weekly News imprint from The News Publishing and Printing Co. shows the paper’s masthead and post office designation as a second class mail matter in Ada Oklahoma.
McAlester News Capital critiques the policy of teaching Indians to swim without access to water, calling it entrenched and noting it would pauperize anyone. The piece also mocks legislative investigations as often yielding only stale results like digging into an old grave with bones and stench.
A murky editorial note questions whether those who never fought in Gettysburg will accept that the war is truly over. It suggests veterans honor demands a final reckoning and warns against premature conclusions about peace.
The report notes a string of veteran deaths during the Gettysburg reunion as survivors who faced peril in earlier battles return to the field for what was described as the most historic gathering on record.
A fragmented quote contrasts the pessimist and optimist views on hearing news with a humorous misquote about being hauled into court. The source notes Farm and Ranch as the attribution.
Paris hosts Jack Johnson and his wife who have moved in and seek social prominence, likely to impress the city’s aristocracy unless the government acts to remove them.
An editorial argues voters should approve the August 5 amendment to Article IX, Section 9 of Oklahoma’s constitution, saying it tightens protections with initiative and referendum and would lower county taxes as the D C is absorbed by a larger system. railroads oppose it while Rock Island case coverage continues.
Survey notes favor extending the Asher branch through Pontotoc county as the OK cement plant traffic would boost road use and tax revenue. The plan aims to attract thousands in taxes for the county treasury, despite opposition from local politicians.
Classified note offers an E M F 30 five passenger car barely used and in top shape. Will trade for land or sell cheap for cash. In care of Ada News for contact. 75-daf-11-wtf
Capital stock, surplus and undivided profits are reported with expenses paid. Rediscounted bills and deposits figures appear, showing 14,573.97 in deposits, 16,835.10 in another line, and total deposits of 286,174 with 71 additional items listed.
Testimony concludes with witnesses detailing events after a fatal shooting involving Jeff Pirtle and Johnny. Prosecution and defense present expert medical and character witnesses as jurors consider verdicts, with impact on Hart Stratford and surrounding town figures.
Guardian announces private sale of Simon Johnson minor's real estate in Pontotoc county Oklahoma. Sale to highest bidder with court confirmation on August 8 1913 at 10 00 AM in Ada. Property described as The S half of the N half of the NW quarter of section 9 in township 3 north range 8 east. Cash in hand with bids in writing to guardian at Ada Oklahoma Merchants and Planters Bank.
This week the newspaper notes a sparse correspondence page with only two letters. The editor hopes writers return soon with fresh news as the region enjoys unusually warm weather and little stir remains.
Sulphur Oklahoma July 15 Methodist from across the state converge for the annual ten day encampment of the Methodist church South Bishop Houton of San Antonio presides over the gathering in this regional meeting with participants from many locales in attendance
In Jefferson County Oklahoma the county court on June 30 1913 ordered a private sale of the minor Clarence Crummey s real estate in Pontotoc County subject to court confirmation on July 21 1913 at 10 o clock AM at Waurika Oklahoma The sale requires cash on confirmation and deed delivery bids to the undersigned at Waurika Oklahoma. Post 3rd July 1913.
Oklahoma postmasters face civil service exams under new rules after Burleson agrees to move up the testing period. Oklahoma was tenth on the department schedule for fourth class exams, with quotas and state-wide quizzes already underway in several states.
Joe Rushing presented a sack of the Mamie Ross peaches, described as the finest of the season, though few remained due to frost. He also touts successful apple growing with a sprayer, claiming five sprayings nearly exterminated worms and produced good fruit.
A charge meeting begins Saturday night at the Church of Christ in North Ada and continues until further notice. Two daily services at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Elder Nelson of Texas will preach, regarded as a leading preacher of the denomination. Public invited.
Bartlesville oilman George C Priestly was announced as the Progressive party candidate for Oklahoma governor next year at a meeting of party leaders. Priestly serves as National Committeeman for the Oklahoma Progressive party.
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