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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1907
Page
2
Letter from United States Marshal G A Porter notes Ada Indian Territory loses federal court town status with future felon cases to Ardmore. April 29 1907 grand jury terms and bail returnable to Ardmore affect defendants awaiting felony indictments.
Mr Greenlees states the company aims to start gas drilling soon once enough mineral leases are secured. The delay is to protect a potential paying fund, with an installation and rig expected within a month. Legislative district changes alter Senate counts and district composition for Pontotoc and Seminole counties, with a flotorial seat as a definer.
Prof Bascom T Lawson is nominated as candidate for Pontotoc county superintendent of education. He was born in Texas and educated at the State University of Oklahoma, teaching to finance his studies and gaining broad teaching experience. He is described as a capable, practical educator with knowledge of school betterment and strong democratic principles.
Notice sets election in Ada Indian Territory on Tuesday April 2 1907 to fill Mayor Recorder Marshal Treasurer two Aldermen per ward and other officers. Polls at four ward locations with specified streets and buildings opened as per territorial law signed by Mayor J P Woop March 1907.
Yesterday U S Commissioner Winn held a postponed preliminary trial of Bob Freeney and Fred Morris of Ross County. They are charged with a systematic horse stealing operation. Testimony suggests horses were taken from the county and sold at Wapanucka, with some brought back to be sold locally. The defense offered no testimony. Both men were bound over to the grand jury on bonds of 1000 each.
Ada residents hear from R F King of Muskogee who holds the contract for furnishing ties and timber for the Lawton to Joplin line. He says surveying and construction will begin soon with Ada as the starting point. The project, tied to the KC L P line, faces skepticism but gains credibility from King’s statements and past assurances by E A Hill.
Frisco Railroad officials announce that all passenger engines between Springfield and Kansas City will be equipped with a new oil storage tank built by May 1. The upgrade, part of a broader system modernization, aims to improve fueling efficiency and reduce refueling stops on the line.
Mrs. Steiner resigns after two and a half years with The News in various roles to attend to household duties. The paper expresses gratitude for her energy and past contributions.
Meren R. S. Potts and Adelia M. Parrish married by Deputy Clerk Constant on Thursday. Ada L. M. Bandy and Mollie E. Fuller, ages 30 and 19, also listed with their partners W. A. Brown and O. C. Bryant, ages 21 and 18, in the brief notice from the records.
Maj J C Cates from Stonewall appeared in Ada on Thursday as a prominent candidate for County Treasurer and met with local residents to discuss the race.
An unusual entertainment comes to the opera house next Tuesday night March 5 featuring Witherell's scenic prison show Twin Hells. The act has played in major western houses for three seasons depicting convict life behind penitentiary walls and has earned praise. Prices are 10 20 and 30 cents.
Dr Chadwick warns glanders are alarmingly prevalent among livestock in the territory. He notes no law compels killing infected stock and cites three Ada horses whose owners refuse to euthanize, despite the disease risk.
A Guthrie telegraph reports a five county district will include Pontotoc Seminole Coal Atoka and Johnston. The plan covers rail and mine interests and keeps district court busy two to three months yearly. Delegates expect to finish work by late next week before final style and arrangement adoption.
W. W. Norton has directed delivery of The News to D. E. Mann of Walcott Arkansas. The shipment instruction reflects a standard subscriber request for address change or new address receipt.
Howard Parker of the News editorial staff reports the death of Maj. A. L. Smith, father of the Baptist divine W. R. L. Smith of Richmond Virginia. The patriarch is praised for Christian character, intellect, and inspirational life. He is survived by several daughters and a son.
In Ardmore Indian Territory on February 27 burglars entered the Bussett post office during the night and stole all valuables including stamps and several letters. The loss is about $200 and no clue to the burglars is known.
Five miles east of Stonewall a 55 acre tract available at three dollars per acre in advance. Includes good water. Contact O. B. Weaver, agency. Negro? 294-6th-lw-pd.
A fine girl was born on March 2 at the residence of J J Dodd to Mr and Mrs Walter Owen.
Rock Island engine 1896 exploded while pulling heavy freight six miles east of Shawnee Oklahoma killing engineer James Schmidt and brakeman Herbert Cook instantly. Fireman Will Barnes Anderson of St Louis home was badly hurt and likely fatally injured. Lack of water said to have caused the blast.
Ada Title & Trust Co. offers loans to farmers on their stock and crops of 1907. Located at the rear of Citizens National Bank in Ada, Indian Territory.
A U S marshal announces a court ordered sale of Ada real estate Lot Nos 10 11 12 Block 40 to satisfy Bruner judgment against Bowler. Sale February 28 1907 at noon in front of Ada courthouse on three months credit with security, subject to federal and tribal townsite payments.
W. M. A. Fertwell of Luncama North Carolina reports after taking under three bottles he feels revived and believes Electric Bitters will cure his Bright's disease in the diabetes stage. He notes the tonic has halted long standing liver and bladder issues. G. M. Ramsey druggist guarantees the remedy priced 50 cents.
Courtseyed note states Chamberlains Pain Balm gives quick relief from rheumatism sciatica lame back rum and muscle pains. For sale by G M Ramsey.
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