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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1908
Page
3
A report to Sheriff Smith says Geo. Garrison, Oklahoma County sheriff, was killed last night at 9 80 by a negro murderer. The suspect is at large, a large posse pursues the fiend amid intense chase. The slain official was a widely known county figure.
Washington reports Bryan's assured nomination as Democrats. Kentucky’s primaries delivered solid votes and county conventions endorsed him. all delegates to the national convention were pledged. A health tonic ad closes the piece promoting Dr Shoop's Restorative for improved vigor and appetite.
Guthrie Oklahoma June 6 the draft of the school land bill to be submitted at the November election under the initiative and referendum is complete Circulation will begin immediately The bill requires a 5 percent down payment with forty years to pay and sets a 55 percent interest rate It limits purchases to 160 acres and reserves mineral lands and burial plots It mandates public auctions and appraisals by nonresidents and outlines lessee rights and timelines The article notes a strong campaign will be needed and describes local train and safety incidents and a sermon on community welfare
A fragmentary 19th century advertisement describes ZEMO as a remedy for eczema and skin germs. It mentions Gwin Mays & Company and vague claims about cleansing the skin and producing a clear salty appearance.
The Rev E L Massey longtime pastor of the North Ada M E church died this afternoon in Ada after a battle with pernicious anemia. He will be laid to rest at Moorefield Arkansas near his boyhood homestead, with his family at his side.
Governor vetoes $1500 for eastern Oklahoma counties. Pontotoc will extend the four week normal to six weeks with two weeks of free instruction from local teachers. A $3 fee is charged for attendees to cover running costs. Certificates are extended by attendance, benefiting all teachers with valid Oklahoma or Federal licenses.
Naples resident Lester M. Nelson writes that Dr King’s New Discovery saved his life during years of coughs colds and throat and lung trouble. The remedy is touted as a preventative against pneumonia and is sold by local stores under guarantee with trial bottles available.
Severe rain storms sweep Ardmore destroying bridges and tracks. Washita River nears critical height while Red River rises rapidly. Pauls Valley inundated. long washes block Santa Fe routes. Rail operations halted as crews struggle to clear damaged line.
Reports indicate bridge work at Denison Texas washed out during heavy rain with conditions worse than before. Rail lines including Santa Fe north connections cut off while Rock Island Frisco line saw a previously washed bridge repaired and service resumed. Passenger trains operated with limited disruption into morning.
A 14 year old from Norwood Massachusetts admitted involvement in the killing of 6 year old Louise Sianey in Dedham on May 11 after authorities questioned him followingMarch events. The case remains a mystery with no definitive motive or details available.
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