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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1903
Page
4
The text lists religious activities across several churches. J. B. McDonald and E. A. Wesson serve as pastors with Sunday services at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m., Sunday school at 9:45, and midweek meetings on Wednesday and Thursday. Presbyterian, Christian, and B Y P U programs are noted with varying schedules.
A worker named Jorse Lynch faces heavy workloads on the Illinois circuit amid claims of discriminatory treatment likening NeGuo in Illinois to those in Texas. The report notes labor concerns and calls for oversight.
A terse question about whether you advocated for your town yesterday, prompting reflection on local civic effort and community engagement in recent days.
The first bale of cotton sold in Galveston brought 28.93 dollars per pound, indicating strong early demand. Market observers note the high opening price may influence futures and regional trade.
A man stated he prefers Ada because he likes the town’s lack of African Americans. The remark reflects racial prejudice and highlights social attitudes in the area.
The American National and Oklahoma City Savings Banks announce a merger creating a single banking institution. Officials say the combined bank will expand services and branches while maintaining local roots and customer support.
A controversial editorial asserts that the idea of inherent brute nature in Black individuals is proven daily, reflecting stark racial prejudice and provoking debate on race and morality.
The fragment notes a confrontation where C B DovuG Lassays seeks an explanation from Hitchcock, asking why he acted as he did, with emphasis on justification and motive.
Several East Texas counties voted wet in a rain soaked Monday. The change involves local liquor laws with no prohibition election, just a practical weather related note.
The Tur. Caddo Herald notes readers who enjoy water-mellows will soon see patient medicine advertisements in local newspapers.
In the court town of Tuts, the town clerk declines to supply the newspaper with a list of licenses issued. The action raises questions about transparency as the clerk withholds records.
Ada, Oklahoma shows strong development with booming growth. While some towns face stagnation, Ada advances with new businesses and expanding infrastructure, signaling a bright economic outlook for residents and investors.
A concise line notes that Texas would not expand further if all home seekers must pass through the territorial region on their way to the state, implying limits on growth and movement.
Hetchins argues for expanded school construction across territories, urging access to facilities and resources for all communities. The plea emphasizes expanding educational infrastructure to improve regional schooling.
The News notes receipt of an invitation and season ticket form for Eugene E White to attend the Chautauqua at Sulphur from August second to tenth. Preparations are underway and a successful event is anticipated.
Notice is given that the co partnership Patton & Weaver printers and stationers is dissolved by mutual consent on July 25 1903. E C Patton retires and C Weaver continues the business, collecting all debts and assuming all indebtedness.
The partnership between the writer and C. Weaver in the Ada News is dissolved by mutual consent. The retiring member thanks patrons and urges support for the successor, noting Mr. Weaver will provide good service.
Public notice announces semichange of ownership from Patton to Carlton Weaver & Co. New proprietors pledge an enhanced paper quality with added machinery including a cylinder press and 10 by 15 jobber engine to serve Ada city and surrounding region.
The Dawes Commission announces Van Smith disbursing agent and H S Risten law clerk will lead a special Mississippi effort to enroll indigent Choctaws not yet on the rolls. A $20,000 appropriation funds the commission, which will bring several hundred individuals for enrollment by the end of August.
Ardmore I T July 27 The Dawes Commission reopened the land office at Tishomingo and has been overwhelmed with business. Only a limited number of allotments can be made daily causing some Indians to go home without filing. The rush has caused inconvenience but there were no complaints.
A. H. Childress of Greenville Texas has bought the Byrd stock and becomes sole owner and proprietor of the Byrd Store. He is described as a clever enterprising businessman and is expected to boost local commerce. his family plans to follow soon.
Notice to Chickasaw Nation and Choctaw Nation leaders and interested parties that Hosea presides under U S authority to condemn property and assess damages. The document lists Moe ly ver and various named individuals and corporations as parties involved in the condemnation proceeding.
Describes multiple land tracts in Section 23 Township 2 North Range 4 East Indian Meridian Chickasaw Nation Indian Territory. Details include metes and bounds for railroad right of way parcels near St Louis and San Francisco lines with specific offsets and acreages 1.53 and .059. Contains bounding lines, track center distances, and place of beginning for each tract.
Public notice sets July 11 1903 as the date for a hearing at Roff Indian Territory to assess damages for several described tracts in Section 23 Township 2 North Range 4 East. Referees will determine compensation for appropriation of land by the railroad and related rights of way.
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