Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Ada Weekly News in Ada, Oklahoma

We have 1,673,976 pages in Oklahoma

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 28 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1907

Page

2

Advertising Rates on Application One Dollar Per Year

Advertising rates are listed as one dollar per year on application. The notice indicates pricing details are available upon request from the publication.

Coggins Arraigned in Warrren Murder Case at Ahloso

Coggins appeared before U S Commissioner Winn for an examining trial on the March 2 murder of W H Warren at Ahloso. Ten government witnesses, mostly railroad gang members, testified with the defense likely to call an equal number. Joe King the gang cook testified that after supper Coggins went through the kitchen car then a pistol shot and screams were heard followed by three more shots.

Gins U. S Winn W. H. Warren Ahloso Joe King Coggins Poe

Trial on Sidney Cog murder case continues this afternoon

The examining trial in Sidney Cog’s murder case proceeds as about twelve witnesses have testified. The defense foregoes calling witnesses. A gruesome pistol exhibit shows the weapon used, its stock broken and detached from the barrel after the fatal shooting.

Sidney Cogwins

Coggin Trial Delayed Then Proceeded in Ardmore Jail

The examining trial of Sidney Coggin for the Warren killing at Ahloso was adjourned to this afternoon after a collapse from hemorrhages linked to carbolic acid intake and exposure to bad weather. The hearing ended with no defense testimony. Coggin was held without bail and moved to the U S jail at Ardmore for care.

Sidney Coggins Warren Ahloso U. S Ardmore

Ballard's Snow Liniment Praised By Hempstead Local

A Hempstead Texas businessman commends Ballard's Snow Liniment for easing rheumatism and neuralgia after damp weather. He reports relief and credits the product, noting it is sold by G. M. Ramsey.

Ballard Hempstead Texas G. M. Ramsey

Ada Station Gets New Frisco Switch Engine

The Frisco assigns a switch engine to Ada Station to handle increasing cement plant traffic. A five man crew began work on Thursday morning and reports busy days ahead due to expanded shipping and switching needs.

Ada

Quandary over mandatory primaries in first Oklahoma election

Guthrie March 9 The constitutional convention debates its authority to impose mandatory primaries for the first state election. Reports from the legal advisory committee split on extending existing Oklahoma law, canvassing board limits, and creating election machinery for Indian Territory and Oklahoma. The committee favors conforming to applicable machinery and enacting full election structure, with endorsements for mandatory primaries for offices created by the constitution.

Guthrie Oklahoma Indian Territory Oklahoma Territory Kane Leahy Williams Durant United States Election Committee Ham Bee Ardmore House of Representatives

City Democratic Primary Judges and Clerks Named

The city executive committee lists the appointed judges and clerks for the Democratic primary on Tuesday March 12. In the 1st Ward are J. T. Higgins, Joe Biles, Lee Eddleman, J. B. Ingram, K. Jeter. In the 2nd Ward John McKinley, R. H. Nixon, L. H. Woodward, Doc Couch, Zack Henderson. In the 3rd Ward James Looper, W. C. Castleberry, Joe Lawrence, Lem Little, Mel Davis. In the 4th Ward Geo. Thompson, E. W. Hardin, Barber Dorsey, Jim Perry, S. H. Hargis, J. P. Woop, J. T. Conn, W. D. Lowpen, Jack Shirley, Duke Stone. Executive Committee.

1St Ward James Looper W. C. Castleberry Joe Lawrence Lem Little Mel Davis Geo. Thompson E. W. Hardin Barber Dorsey Jim Perry S. H. Hargis J. P. Woop J. T. Conn W. D. Lowpen Jack Shirley Duke Stone

Roosevelt May Visit Middle West For Speeches

President Roosevelt contemplates touring the Middle West to accept invitations to speak in Indianapolis on Memorial Day for Gen Lawton's statue unveiling and at Michigan Agricultural College. He will not address ship subsidies on those trips, but remains firm in support of the subsidy.

Roosevelt Middle West Indianapolis Gen. Lawton Michigan Agricultural College

Alice Roosevelt Wedding Noted in Historic Ledger

An antiquated item extols Herbine as a liver regulator and cure for bilious headaches, constipation, chills, fevers, and liver complaints. J. C. Smith of Little Rock Arkansas praises it as the greatest liver medicine, with availability through G. M. Ram Bey.

J. C. Smith Little Rock Ark G. M. Ram- Bey

Break Down Halts Ada Cotton Mill Operations

For two days the Ada Cotton O21 mill has been shut by a machinery break down. The management seeks new appliances from Kansas City on every train to reopen the large mill at the earliest moment.

Ada Cotton “O21 Kanas City

Third ward caucus selects Webb and Deaton for alderman

Democrats of the 3rd ward met in North Ada to nominate James E Webb and A J Deaton for alderman. A misprint inviting all voters drew Republicans, but the caucus remained harmonious and expects no opposition in the primary or April election.

North Ada Third James E. Webb A. J. Deaton

Ada Candidates Highlight James E Webb and A J Deaton

Ada voters hear endorsements for two local men. James E Webb, a young lawyer and ward advocate, pledges city minded service and ward attention. A J Deaton, resident of five years and minister, champions clean government and prudent finances.

James E. Webb Ada A. J. Deaton Brother Denton

Initiative and referendum provision finally signed in Oklahoma

Guthrie Oklahoma March 7 The initiative and referendum provision passed finally and signed in the convention Tuesday becomes a fixed part of the constitution and cannot be reopened. A reconsideration motion was ruled without warrant and tabled. Some delegates fear the provision carries more danger than Jim Crow, while others claim it remains to stay regardless of opposition.

Guthrie Murray Kornegay Baker

Laurence of Rosf Seeks Pontotoc Oklahoma Representative Seat

The News announces Hon Randolph Laurence of Ross as a candidate for Pontotoc county Representative in the Oklahoma Legislature, subject to county primary. He is Rosf mayor and head of a leading bank, with prior service as chief clerk of the Texas treasurer’s department. The paper, noting late submission, endorses his candidacy and promises a future write-up including his platform.

Randolph Laurence Ross Pontotoc County Oklahoma Laurence Rosf Department of the State of Texas Lawrence

White's Cream Vermifuge Promises Sunshine at Home

An advertisement extols White's Cream Vermifuge as the cure for worm problems and a permanent household fixture. It claims mothers with children cannot get along without a bottle and asserts purity and value, sold by G. M. Ramsey.

G. M. Ramsey

Ada Democrats Endorse Alexander for City Council

The article notes Mr. Alexander, an long time Ada settler familiar with municipal affairs, would be a conscientious city council member and the News commends him to the democrats of Ada ahead of next Tuesday's election.

Irman Alexander Ada

Mrs. D. Huddleston Dies After Illness

After a four month illness Mrs. D. Huddleston died Wednesday at midnight. Survived by husband and five children, she was daughter of Jack Price and sister of D. E. Richard and Jim Price, all Ada residents except Jim. The remains were laid to rest in Rosedale this afternoon.

Democrats caucus noms for 2nd ward aldermen ticket

Democrats of the 2nd ward held a caucus last night and nominated several citizens to represent the ward as aldermen on the ticket. The result favors T. J. Chambless and W. Markham as the choices for the ward.

T. J.chambless W. Markham

Oklahoma women may vote in school matters nationwide

Guthrie Oklahoma March 7 all female citizens meeting male electors qualifications are qualified to vote in school matters across Oklahoma. The supplemental suffrage report submitted to the constitutional convention confirms women can vote on school issues as instructed by the convention.

Guthrie Okla Oklahoma Committee On

Archie Roosevelt's illness worsens. antitoxin given

Washington reports Archie Roosevelt son of the president, ill with diphtheria since Friday. Dr. W Alexander Lambert arrives from New York to take charge. Early evening consult precedes another antitoxin dose. by 1 30 a.m. his condition remains serious with no change noted.

Washington, D. C Archie Roosevelt W. Alexander Lambert New York Roosevelt Washington Rixey Kennedy Braisted Lambert White House Pryor Archie

Muskogee Officials Say City Election Held Under Arkansas Law

City officials in Muskogee state that the upcoming election will be conducted under Arkansas law rather than Oklahoma law. They note the Arkansas act extends Oklahoma laws over the territory, and expect court challenges after the vote.

Muskogee I. T Arkansaw

Soldiers Benefit Dinner Draws Crowd Raises 45 Dollars

A Daughters of the Confederacy benefit dinner drew a crowded, joyful audience. The event, centered on dietary and social support for old soldiers, raised 45 dollars. No veterans paid for their meals, and no supper was served due to unforeseen circumstances.

Daughters of the Confederacy

Taken by Surprise in Ada Land Trouble

Katie Jackson a freedman allottee living near Maxwell faced a land dispute with neighbors. She went to U S commissioner Winn in Ada to seek relief but was informed the case was not within his scope and a warrant was issued for disturbance of the peace. She was taken by surprise and bonded for later appearance.

Katie Jackson Maxwell U. S.ommissioner Winn Ada Katie

Bucklen Arnica Salve Heals Foot Wound in Louisa VA

Editor D N Walker of the Enterprise reports applying Bucklen’s Arnica Salve to a nail wound in the foot with immediate healing and no inflammation. Salve advertised to heal sores burns and skin diseases with a 25 cent price at G M Rameey’s Drugstore.

D. N. Walker the Enterprise Louisa G. M. Rameey’s

Coal Discovery at Sulphur Delights Local Officials

Coal discovery in Sulphur I T arouses merchant N Gold berg interest from C P Pollard of South McAlester and Coalgate after a well dig in the east part of the city. Pollard examined samples and called it a valuable find. Immediate steps will be taken toward development.

I. T

Found at Last Perfect Pill for Liver and Constipation

J. A. Harmon of Sizemore West Va says he found a pill that never disappoints and urges others with torpid liver and chronic constipation to take Dr King's New Life Pills. Guaranteed satisfactory, 25c at G M Ramesey's Druggist.

J. A. Harmon Sizemore West Va Dr. King G. M. Ramesey

Double Barreled Trouble In Sulphur Arrest

Lee Smith faces arrest on a whiskey selling charge in Sulphur with a $500 bond. Deputy Aaron Braswell, Pottowatomie County, serves a warrant on a complaint alleging Smith bought liquor in Shawnee and paid with a bogus check.

Lee Smith Aaron Braswell Pottowatomie County Shawnee Bend

Also Mentioned on This Page

Bitch New Commonwealth Court Town Job Printing Department Pineule Medicine CO Chicago J. T. Higgins Joe Biles Lee Eddleman J. B. Ingram K. Jeter John McKinley R. H. Nixon L. H. Woodward Doc Couch Zack Henderson Alice Roosevelt Arkansas
Search Courier

Search the Ada Weekly News Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Ada Weekly News?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication