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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1909
Page
4
The Ada Okla newspaper urges Senator Robert L. Owen to vote for a crude oil duty unless advised otherwise. It argues the consumer’s interest should guide his action during tariff debate and dismisses the need for formal guidance from the legislature.
Decoration Day activities were held statewide in Oklahoma with G A R led programs and graveside decorations. Notable speakers included Rev T L Noblit in Guthrie ex Gov C M Barnes in Ponca City Walter Warren Pawnee Col Tom Soward Guthrie and many others at Stillwater Okmulgee Perry Enid Chandler Hobart Watonga Vinita Tecumseh and more.
State Bank Commissioner Young defends Oklahoma bankers before the Oklahoma Bankers Association in Enid. He touts eighty million in deposits and predicts up to three hundred million within five years, urges consolidation over new banks, and praises high reserves of Oklahoma banks compared with New York and Illinois.
The passage condemns agitators and excitement seekers who spread lynching prospect rumors. It notes that since the Scribner Putnam murders there has been no real basis for believing lynching violence was imminent, and emphasizes informed opinion by discerning leaders.
Willie Tarkenton eight year old son of Mr and Mrs W T Tarkenton of this city died in Sherman Texas after an appendicitis operation. His remains arrived home and were interred at Rosedale with funeral services led by Rev Wilson of the Methodist church.
An old advertisement touts Ballard's Herbine as a cure for headaches and liver issues with vivid phrasing. It claims rapid relief and urges purchase through G. M. Ramsey.
Shawnee Oklahoma May 20 The acquittal of Judge Maben on bribery prompts claims that he and allies will probe a conspiracy behind the prosecution They deny West involvement but seek to prove individuals conspired to ruin the judge and force resignation Eight indictments remain but trial timing is uncertain West says further trials would be passion and prejudice Prusett for Maben says immediate trial should follow if more prosecutions are pursued Biggers could retain office despite bribe admission and was deposed pending trial
Notices announce private sales of real estate for minors Ida Bond Levicy Peters Jeff Latta and ward Cora Neal. Hearings and court confirmations set with terms cash or staged payments. locations Atoka Ada and court offices with dates in May June 1909.
Multiple public notices from Pontotoc and Johnston counties announce estate private sales for Lillie Williams and Willie McSwain minors, and bankruptcy stock sale of M. L. Walsh. Guardian and trustee appointments detail sale dates June 12 and June 30 1909 in Ada Oklahoma with cash in hand on court confirmation.
Advertisement notes that infant weight loss and poor health are often due to worms. White's Cream Vermifuge is claimed to expel the worms and nourish the child safely. Price 25 cents. Sold by G. M. Ramsey.
State of Oklahoma in district court Etna Young plaintiff sues L H Young defendant No 280 defendant must answer before July 16 1909 or default judgment will be entered Dated May 29 1909 Crawford Bolen attorneys for plaintiff Attest W T Cox district clerk First pub June 3 3t
Our piece urges shoppers to compare prices and seek the lowest cash price as the true test of cheapness. It touts one uniform price for all and promotes Brown Shoe Shoes as the option.
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