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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1906
Page
3
The narrator recalls a Virginia tour where Dennis the educated ourang outang became the show’s centerpiece. A tail misfit triggers a heckling riot, disguises fail, and a fierce scene ends with persimmon throwing, peppered coffee, and a chastened cast.
The 1906 court order in Ada Indian Territory declares the Incorporated Town of Ada advanced to a city of the second class. The document outlines council powers, continuation of prior ordinances, and the city’s legal transition under U S Court authority. The narrative also contains a long anecdotal segment about a circus show and escape incident with no further official action.
A Denver editorial lauds reporters as soldiers who die at their posts, noting the risk and sacrifice of gathering news. Also printed is a 1906 bankruptcy petition for Thomas A Holman of Oakman, with a court hearing set for Ada and notices to creditors.
Maj. Frank Foote of Swanston Wyoming notes bears are common and roam freely as there is no bounty on skins. He reports encountering 59 large bears in secluded areas, all unruffled and strolling away. The item ends with a light joke about education and marriage.
Frisco System offers daily service from February 15 to April 17 with $25 to California points and reduced fares to the Northwest. Maps schedules and information available on request from I McNair Ada Kets L C Ferrington Oklahoma City F E Clark Wichita Kansas agents.
Daily sale continues until May 31 with greatly reduced round trip fares to the above point. Tickets limited to May 31 and May sales limited to thirty days. For full information consult Frisco agent Ada or I McNair, Agent, Ada, I T D C Farrington, T P A F E Clark, D P A.
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