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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1909
Page
4
The Oklahoman argues socialism is impracticable and chaotic, citing historical failure and the presence of violent rhetoric among some socialists. It notes that while some ideas align with republican government, true socialism as organized now includes anarchy and lawlessness, reducing its appeal to thoughtful citizens.
The passage notes Ton Smith refused a reporter access to prison records, arguing discretion aligned with official conduct since the Bobbitt assassination. It cites widespread but unpublished jail terms tied to the case and criticizes Pontotoc’s sheriff for misjudging relevant versus trivial details.
It is likely the district will gain an additional judge with swift Senate passage. Ada, central in the district with the strongest bar, is suggested as the home man’s origin from among capable local attorneys.
The year 1909 is seen as the construction year for Ada with paving planned in the business district water and sewer extensions school buildings a city hall and county court house enlarged cement plant and new private and public buildings. The Oklahoma Central will build a new station within city limits and M O and G road may tap the city on its line from Kansas City to the Gulf. A prosperous era is foretold for Ada.
A call urges immediate water and sewer extensions to finish ditch digging and pipe laying before street paving. The aim is to avoid tearing up freshly paved streets for storm sewers and mains, arguing the cart should not run before the horse and that delaying paving wastes city funds.
Hosea Townsend, federal judge of the Southern district of Indian Territory for ten years before Oklahoma statehood, died suddenly at his Ardmore home from heart trouble. Appointed in 1897 by McKinley, reappointed by Roosevelt in 1901 and 1905, his office ceased with Oklahoma’s statehood. He earlier served as U.S. congressman from Colorado. His son Barnes Townsend is a Philadelphia newspaper man. No funeral arrangements announced.
The act governs primary elections in cities towns and villages with party and independent candidacy rules. It details executive committee selection, ballot printing for school board members, registration of female voters for school posts, emergency declaration, and repeal of conflicting sections to take effect after passage.
Mrs. M. E. Fisher of Detroit Michigan suffered severe rectal trouble. Doctors advised an operation as her only hope. After using Dr Kings New Life Pills she was wholly cured. The pills prevent Appendicitis cure Constipation and Headache. 25 cents at G. M. Ramsey's 43 room.
Advertisement notesBackache rheumatism and lumbar pain may signal kidney trouble. Pinules for the kidneys described as a tonic and regulator for kidneys and bladder, purifying blood. Thirty day trial priced at $1.00, sold by Gwin Mays & Co. 14-Ww-3 mo.
Pete Durant of Durant Bryan county dies at home after three weeks with paralysis and typhoid fever. He is brother of W A Durant Oklahoma legislator and nephew of Dixon Durant founder of the city. Funeral set for Durant. Col Thomas D Taliaferro dies at his daughter’s home aged 77. Confederate veteran commanded the Twentieth Texas Cavalry and served through the war. native of Virginia and Military University graduate. He came to Texas in 1856. Remains to be shipped to Madill for Saturday burial.
The Ada entry offered a weak challenge in the state normal contest, drawing sharp critique from readers. The commentary questions the vigor of Ada's fight and laments the outcome and its implications.
A haughty customer bristles as the salesgirl upsells a ridiculous item, revealing that outward airs meet with unexpected disappointment in a shop setting. The incident underscores how pride can be dented by a simple purchase.
The News questions the right of Sheriff Tom Smith to deny reporter Miss Worthington access to names of prisoners recently incarcerated in the county jail.
Mrs. L. Rosenfield and Miss Adams have returned from visits to St Louis and Chicago, reporting travel without incident and noting engagements attended during the trips.
Mrs. Marvin Brown and their children return from Girard Kansas to Ada where they resume residence in the old home. Marvin Brown plans to join the Ada Daily and Weekly News as business manager following a few days. He is noted for his prior publishing work and will live with his father-in-law, Judge Brown, on 17th street until arrival.
President of the council and future mayor L J Little will depart this evening for his regular semi annual visit to his mother in Gainesville. Lem's mother has now reached sixty three years. He will return home Monday.
In Creek county near Newby a colored farmer, Redmord Davis, captured a buck deer in his cow lot. The deer pulled him from a hay mow window after he lassoed its horns. Davis suffered a broken leg and his wife found him hanging by the rope. The deer is kept in a stockade adjoin the scene. Also noted is a pardon hearing for Bart Smith of Ada, Oklahoma with public notice of the Board of Pardons hearing and publication dates in the Ada Weekly News.
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