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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1909
Page
4
Ada considers a dairy creamery as a profitable venture for farmers with five cows, supplying year round markets and boosting dairy farming. The Oklahoma Times commentary links church sustentation to charitable support for clergy, urging pensions and noting ministers' generally low pay. It also cautions that hard times test business, urging preparation for downturns.
In Denver the general assembly voted down a resolution by Dr. J Gray Boston proposing graded pensions for superannuated ministers. Boston argued ministers do not want charity and favored a structured retirement plan.
Pon totoc county commissioners push bond issuance to cover about 15,000 in outstanding debt by June 30 and to finance interest on 25,000 borrowed. John Rinard notes countywide sentiment supports avoiding an extra heavy tax levy.
County Commissioner John Rinard argues Ponto toc county should issue bonds at a low rate to cover about 15 000 in debt plus 35 000 borrowed from the state rather than levy all at once. He urges timely construction of roads and bridges to boost future wealth and tax capacity.
President Taft accepts the resignation of Francis E. Leupp as commissioner of Indian affairs effective immediately. Robert G. Valentine is named to succeed him. Leupp cites health and desire for a mountain country rest as reasons. Taft commends Leupp and wishes recovery of health.
The speaker urged focus on county wide internal improvements and proposed a big Ada barbecue on July 5 as the next major community event. He emphasized coordinated efforts and public participation to advance regional projects.
The commissioner of Indian affairs, appointed from Hoijtis ton Massachusetts, was forwarded to the Senate this afternoon for confirmation.
John Tarkenton aged 22 died yesterday at 2 45 PM at his brother W T Tarkenton home following a several weeks illness. Physicians formerly operated on him by Dr Brow and he contracted blood poisoning which led to his death. Funeral and burial set for Rebee this afternoon.
Criminal libel proceedings against Gov. Haskell in Oklahoma county were withdrawn by plaintiff W. D. Cardwell of Ardmore. The suit grew from an article in Haskell's Muskogee newspaper during the gubernatorial campaign accusing Cardwell of character flaws. The governor retracted the article as untrue and Cardwell was satisfied.
Purcell Oklahoma hosts a mass meeting at the court house where residents unanimously nominate Purcell as the candidate for the location of the state capital. Committees are formed to handle finances and campaign operations and work starts immediately.
Bargains in city property highlighted with quick estimates and prompt closings. Farm loans offered at favorable rates with swift processing once papers are signed by Ada Title & Trust Co.
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