18 Jun 1903
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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1903
Page
1
The narrator compares animals to human traits, describing the dove as innocent, the owl as night prowling thieves, and the hawk as a prowler who preys upon chickens. He links these birds to similar human behaviors and critiques town patience with vice, ending with a call for hawk and owl-like vigilance by officers. Sam Sidney Likes.
The Shawnee Statehood Convention gathers leaders from Indian Territory and Oklahoma to chart early action. Delegates from these regions will craft plans to unite the territories into one state and set a careful, prudent course for the future commonwealth.
The Stonewall Camp of the Woodmen of the World marks its eleventh anniversary on the 27th with a basket picnic. Sovs. Tom D. McKeown and John VP Crawfrd address attendees. Lehigh Band provides music. attendees are promised a cool, enjoyable day.
Deputies Nester and Cummings assisted by Morris raided three gambling houses on Tuesday evening seizing furniture and fixtures and making six arrests. Officials pledge a relentless pursuit until gambling is stamped out, signaling a broader crack down on illicit venues.
M D Chapel, once of Add, writes to the News from Garner I T claiming current employment in a general merchandise store and requests notice of his status.
C B Reese aged 32 and Maud E White aged 20 both of Fitzhugh were united in marriage at the Byrd last Sunday at 2 pm with Rev E A Wesson of the First Baptist Church officiating. They remained in the city until Sunday then returned to Fitzhugh for their future home. The notice wishes them happiness.
C. Thompson of Kaufman Texas takes over as manager for the Ada Cotton Oil Mill for the coming season. Thompson arrived last Friday and assumed duties, described as a courteous young man with evident capability.
The note extends a warm welcome to the new manager of the Cotton Oil Co. in the city. It expresses strong belief in his ability and hopes he will be satisfied with the new home and leadership.
In a convention with Marshal Colbert this morning he announced orders to deputies to stop sale of bitters ciders grape and blackberry juice in the territory saloons and drug stores. The ban covers Tintop Peruna AmericanQuinine Elixir Dr Bull's Stomach Bitters Wild Cherry Bitters and more. only soda water coca cola lemonade and similar drinks may be sold.
Web worm damage spreads around Chickasha Oklahoma as farmers report fields scorched by the infestation. A farmer from twenty miles south says a forty acre field has been nearly cleaned and others suffer varying losses with farmers powerless to stop the pest.
The Georgia Magnet Miss Annie Abbott astonishes observers by resisting the force of up to 12 men with 2500 pounds of pressure, lifting eight large men by a chair, and performing feats beyond her bills. Local oddities and pashofa tales follow in a collage of scenes and dialogue, reflecting regional vernacular.
The Holdenville Tribune notes Ada residents vow no more gambling while Deputy Cummings holds marshal duty. Citizens praise Cummings as a courageous officer risking his position to enforce his duty and integrity.
Ada News notes some residents still refuse to pay debts, while Shickasaw Enterprise echoes the issue. Mill Creek Times announces Apa's grand 4th celebration with nationwide invitation and special invitees from the Gibbs of the Times.
Mrs F K Nance and her daughter Avis of Ada Oklahoma toured with Mrs Annie Nance from Sunday to Tuesday, then traveled on to Winsboro.
Ada officers raided the dives and joints destroying gambling machines and arresting numerous gamblers. They confiscated and burned house paraphernalia and warned gamblers their last game had been played in Ada. The report reflects local pride in law enforcement.
Local chatter touts Rorr as the top town along the Frisco line between Pulpa and Denison. Wit and humor surface as residents speculate how Fitzhugh and Hickory would respond.
Ada News claims ridding the area of low down trash and high flying scams will let the town clear debts and shine. The Holdenville Tribune notes communities suffer from skin flints, urging action locally and beyond.
A theft of 70 head of cattle near Holdenville is reported involving owner James. Heavy rains and high waters delayed discovery of the loss. The article references a man named Nicarr and notes the theft impacted Mr James's holdings.
Bill Parker was tried before Judge Talbot in the evening and fined 500 and costs for gambling. The defense had able lawyers on both sides with special attorneys for the defendant, but the penalty stood.
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