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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1909
Page
2
The jury foreseen Wednesday morning predicted a not guilty verdict in the Mack Lee trial, basing opinions on money and board influence rather than proof. The Stonewall News condemns such miscarriages of justice, warning they embolden mobs and erode public safety.
The State Christian Endeavor convention closed in El Reno with Rev. Dr. Francis Clarke of Boston delivering the closing address at the theater. Muskogee will host the next meeting. officers include President Rev. W. S. Simmons and Vice President W. F. Richards. About 250 delegates attended, marking one of the organization's most successful gatherings with focus on evangelization and missionary work.
A fictitious exchange advertises openings for one hundred saloon keepers in four state dispensaries. Applicants must judge whiskey well and know Sunny Brook medical qualities. Apply to the State Liquor Department Guthrie Oklahoma.
Oklahoma faces a funding gap to cover costs of the Crazy Snake uprising two months ago. Adjutant General Canton estimates 5 000 to 7 000 dollars needed, while only 3 000 dollars is appropriated and not available until July 1. The governor, attorney general, and Canton seek funds, hoping horse thief rewards can cover expenses.
The issue highlights local display advertisers reflecting town business. June and July are dull months but this issue presents a wide list of Ada area merchants and services, including banks, drug stores, grocers, fuel firms, and abstract companies.
Gregg Will Plead Guilty Reported as U S Attorney Gregg arrived from Muskogee in McAlester Oklahoma and discussed speedy trial motions. Judge C B Stuart indicated motions may not be filed before mid September. Clerk Marshall’s return unclear. In court today William Bolerus pleaded guilty to postal law violation with sentence deferred. Alfred Whaley guilty of revenue law, 30 days. Alba Leetka from Wetumka pleaded guilty to larceny of a money order, sentenced to one year Leavenworth.
An old advertisement asserts poor infant growth is caused by intestinal worms and promotes White's Cream Vermifuge as a safe remedy. The product claims to expel worms and nourish the child, priced at 25 cents and sold by G. M. Ramsey.
Allen Townsite Company transfers lot 2 block 25 and lots 7 and 1 block 21 of the Com Addition to J. O. Drake in Allen Oklahoma for $300 and $250 respectively.
In Nowata Oklahoma on June 18 District Judge T L Brown had County Treasurer J W Forsythe arrested for contempt after a dispute over paying a court issued order for a stenographer's salary. Forsythe paid with his own funds claiming county funds could not be used. Brown said district court warrants differ from regular county warrants.
The notice extols the printing department as without superior in South Oklahoma and urges patrons to patronize the daily paper due to superior printers and service.
The executive committee of the school land lessees organization meets Governor Haskell and the school land board in Guthrie to discuss correcting last year’s appraisement. The board delays action on the new appraisal while lease extensions rely on the old figures. Lessees favor sending referees to counties, pairing a Democrat and a Republican to depoliticize the process, with Governor Haskell pledging a square deal.
The night’s program featured precocious Ada children, drawing lively crowds of relatives who paid high admission to support Baptist missionary aid. Most receipts went to the organizers who produced the event for charity.
Professor Gould notes Oklahoma clay potential while lamenting imports from Kansas and Missouri. He cites abundant fuel and markets, urges clay product plants to keep wealth in state. Government labs in Pittsburg test Oklahoma clays to guide future local industry.
A note argues that a man with a $50 bull dog keeps it cared for while a boy is turned loose and becomes part of a growing army of tramps and troublemakers. It warns that the boy’s upbringing creates a societal issue and ends with a social call. Miss Minnie Garrett travels to Oklahoma City to visit friends then returns home to Senatoria.
Bert R. Lean of Cheny Washington describes a severe lung illness that baffled a Spokane doctor and resisted California treatment before Dr Kings New Discovery cured him. The medicine is promoted for lung trouble bronchitis coughs colds asthma croup and whooping cough with a trial bottle offer.
Former President Roosevelt argues in this week’s outlook that national problems stem from corporate power and that business must endure punishment for exposing corruption. He says punishing crooks is essential even if it harms business until wrongdoing becomes unprosecutable without triggering defensive backlash.
A sufferer with stomach trouble reports relief from dyspepsia and indigestion after using Dr King’s New Life Pills. He also notes improved appetite stronger nerves and healthier vigor as stomach liver and kidneys begin to function properly. Price 25 cents at G M Ramsey’s drug store.
Hon E S Ratliff relocates today to a new residence in Hast Sunrise, marking a fresh start.
Shawnee physician Dr. Wilson will hold office hours at the Harris hotel on the second and fourth Mondays each month.
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