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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1906
Page
5
A School for Voting Led by Quanah Parker
Chief Quanah Parker promotes a plan to open a voting school for all Indian men over 21 in Lawton. The piece notes thousands of Native men unfamiliar with voting and urges white readers to attend, insisting experienced politicians can coach new voters through the ballot process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quanah Parker
Lawton
Quanah
Newspaper Reading to Beed State School System in Indian Territory
An editorial advocates making newspaper reading a core part of the future state school system in Indian Territory and Oklahoma. It argues reading papers builds practical knowledge, contrasts newspaper literacy with old schooling, and calls for a legislative provision to include it in the curriculum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Terriory
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Press Association of
Two Territories
Territorial Press Association
America
Strong Man Sought as Delegate to Constitutional Convention
Citizens seek a capable figure to represent the district at the constitutional convention. The candidate should demonstrate leadership, experience in public service, and commitment to drafting durable, inclusive foundational reforms for the state. Nomination processes proceed with formal filings and eligibility checks.
Newsroom Seeks Large Flow of Candidate Copy
The publication states it can accommodate substantial candidate material and invites submissions at high volume. It signals openness to many entries and immediate processing for timely inclusion.
Weaving Old Clothes Into A Jolly Parade Pace
In a modest scene the group notes outfits remain in use not discarded to avoid pride. Within days the team will complete joggery more than ever before, signaling progress and continued effort.
Poem Reflects Midyear Shift and Hidden Woes
A reflective verse marks midyear as morning light wanes into noon and roses shield life from glare. It muses on the year’s second half bringing blight to be hidden in the night, ending with a sense of concealed burden as time passes.
Secrets Of Success: Quips From Everyday Objects
A Baltimore Sun quotation wittily lists advice from common items. The Sphinx asks for success and the Button Pencil Window Ice Calendar Barrel Fire Chimney offer brief maxims urging action calmness andAdaptability in work and life.
Potential Democratic Candidates for Congress in the 4th District
The report lists several potential Democratic contenders from the 4th district including C. A. Sheen of Wapanucka Hayden Gimebaugh of Atoka Clint Graham of Marietta Chas E Mc Pherrin of Caddo and Frank Sprawls. Ardmore South McAlester Tishomingo Madill and other towns are expected to contribute candidates while Ada's Jumbo Democratic county plans no candidate unless a U S senator is first sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Sheen
Wapanucka
Hayden Gimebaugh
Atoka
Clint Graham
Marietta
Chas. E. McPherrin
Caddo
Frank Sprawls
Ardmore
South McAlester
Tishomingo
Madill
Ada
Judges' Credentials for Oklahoma Districting Pending
Washington reports Attorney General Moody stated that credentials authorizing Judges Clayton and Gill to apportion Indian Territory into districts for the delegates election would be mailed soon. McGuire left for home and urged haste in Oklahoma districting. Copies of the statehood bill were exhausted as requests continued. Delegate Andrews of New Mexico introduced a resolution for 75,000 additional copies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Moody
Clayton and
Gill
Indian Territory
McGuire
Oklahoma
Andrews
New Mexico
Twain on Advertising Story of a Hog Farmer Ad
Mark Twain cites a Iowa man who advertised free barrel of apples in a local paper. The ad cleared his 200 tons of leftovers after offering freight paid, proving the power of clever advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Twain
Iowaway
Aged Lovers Wed In Simple Oklahoma Marriage
Mrs. Nancy Ann Herrell and R. M Brinlee wed here on Wednesday. The bride noted she was sixty four and the groom sixty nine. She says he needed a cook and she agreed to marry him. His home is near Roff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Ann Herrell
R. M Brinlee
Roff
Konawa Forms County Seat Drive as Statehood Near
In Konawa Monday night a town meeting organized a county seat contest for statehood. J. B. Ford was chairman with Vernon Harris as secretary. Harris, M. P. Mathews and W. H. Hoffman named to plan the drive, map a prospective county, arrange funding, and liaise with state authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Konawa
J. B. Ford
Vernon Harris
M. P. Mathews
W. H. Hoffman
Marriage Licenses Issued in Past Few Days
Dennis Sam 29 to Alice Austin 18 Roff. Nelus Russie B. 18 to Sarah F. Anable 16 Choctaw Nation. Brinlee R. M. 69 to Nancy Ann Herrell 64 Roff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis
Sam
Alice Austin
Roff
Nelus
Russie B
Sarah F. Anable
Choctaw Nation
Brinlee
R. M
Nancy Ann Herrell
Negro intruder on porch prompts neighbor to fire warning shot
Mrs. Cummings confronted a tall unknown negro at her doorstep asking who was inside. She fired a Winchester after being urged by her husband to search the area, but the intruder fled and could not be found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. W. Cummings
Williams Will Run for Oklahoma Governor
Durant Oklahoma June 25 Hon R L Williams of this city said he would be a candidate for Governor of Oklahoma when asked about his intentions on Saturday.
Senate approves name change for Sulphur Springs to Platt National Park
The Senate passed a bill renaming Sulphur Springs Indian reservation in Oklahoma to Platt National Park in honor of the late Senator Platt of Connecticut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Sulphur Springs Indian Reservation
Oklahoma
Platt National Park
Senator Platt
Connecticut
Steved Richardson Given Peace Bond After Shooting Charge
Steve Richardson, a man described as a half breed, faced jail on a shooting and disturbing the peace charge involving his sweetheart’s guardian. He was fined 50 dollars plus costs and placed under a six month peace bond of 300 dollars. He and the girl plan to marry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve$Richardson
Prisoners in Federal Jail by June Seventeenth
From April 1 to June 18 a total of seventy inmates were confined in the federal jail. Of these, fifteen faced murder charges, ten assault with intent to kill, seven grand larceny, thirteen liquor offenses, eleven liquor manufacturing, two adultery, six vagrancy, three nuisances, two burglaries, one destroying enclosure, three petit larceny, one slander, three carrying weapons, and one disturbing the peace.
Frisco Fourth of July Fare Cut Delivers Round Trip Tickets
Frisco will sell round trip tickets at one and one third fare for any pair of stations where a one way fare is 7.50 dollars or less. Tickets go on sale July 3 and 4 with return by July 6, 1906. I McNair, Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frisco
I.mcnair
German Perfume Industry Grows in Prestige and Output
Vice Consul Fuller reports from Hanover that Germany rivals France and England in perfume making. Leipste and Berlin lead factories with Hamburg and Karlsruhe key centers. Distillation uses many plant varieties and imported oils. costs run about 227 dollars per pound or more depending on scarcity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuller
Hanover
France
England
Leipste
Berlin
Carlsruhe
Hamburg
New Sasakwa Hotel to Open July 1
E. F. Pugh, arriving from Sasakwa, plans to open the Sasakwa Hotel on July 1. The modern hostelry aims to serve travelers with up to date facilities and attract regional visitors. He also ordered News stationery and subscribed to the great weekly for the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Pugh
Sasakwa
Property owners in Indian Territory face forfeiture penalties
All property owners who had not Tuesday by 6 o clock paid the government's back payments on lots forfeited their rights and holdings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Territory
No Sunday Bails Judge Upholds City Ball Ordinance
Judge Dickerson sustains the city ordinance prohibiting Sunday ball games. Going forward, lovers of the national game must witness them during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickerson
Ada Band Boys Concert At Opera House June 29
The band boys will present a concert in the opera house on Friday evening June 29 after months of practice. The entire Ada community is urged to attend and support with encouragement appreciation and financial help to ensure the success of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Opera House
Ada
Bob Nester Files Candidacy for County Sheriff
Robert Nester has authorized the News to announce his candidacy for Sheriff of the county. He plans to reveal his platform at a later time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Nester
Nester
Lecture at Presbyterian Church Draws Large Sunday Night Audience
T P Holt delivered an engaging lecture at the Presbyterian church on Sunday night to a full house. Special music enhanced the program with a fine duet by Miss Case and Miss Gallaher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T .P Holt
Presbyterian Church
Miss Case
Miss Gallaher
Following the Flag Soldier Praises New Discovery
Willis T. Morgan a retired U S A sergeant from Concord New Hampshire recounts service in Cuba and the Philippines. He credits Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption with keeping him healthy and praises it for coughs colds bronchial troubles and lung diseases. The medicine is advertised as guaranteed at M Ramsey s and Dr F Zen er Druggist priced 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Philippines
Willis T. Morgan
U. S.A
Concord
N. H
Dr. King
New Hampshire
At . M. Ramsey’s
F. Zener
Scene in the Catskills at the rural post office
Alberta Arndt notes a dreamy return to the road in the Catskills village, where locals gather for a noon rite as the rural mad man arrives with his white horse, drawing curious onlookers to the barn like store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Alberta Arndt
Blacksmith Tim Carney Fights Fever Then Asks For Leather Apron
In Sandown New Hampshire blacksmith Timothy Carney felled by a fever neared death. His wife Mary pleaded with him about heaven as he asked to fetch a large leathery apron to have ready by his side in case of error. He later rallied and remains active in Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandown
N. H
Timothy Carney
Mary
New York News
Tim
Maine
A Man's Friends. A Good Man Is Distinguished By His Friends
A proverb from the Atlanta Journal notes a good man is defined by the number and quality of his friends, suggesting virtue shows in choosing company. The saying reflects moral judgment based on associations rather than deeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta Journal
The Bakers Windows Tell His Trade Quality
A broker’s clerk explains that window displays reveal a baker’s business. Bare windows signal a wealthier clientele with famine-lean offerings, while rich displays tempt common customers with large pies and seven layer cakes, indicating prosperous trade.
Everyday Linen Dresses for Children Highlight Fashion
Children wear durable linen for daily outfits this season. Linen is praised for long wear and comfort. Embroidered bands in white or colored threads add fashionable detail to everyday dresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stiaren
Also Mentioned on This Page
Otis B. Weaver, V. D. Stiener
BusiNes
F. H
the Sphinx
Baltimore Sun
Congress
Twain
L. L. Domestic
Williams
Germany
Bob Nester
The
Catskills
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