26 Mar 1903
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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1903
Page
1
The Trades Display concert organized by Miss Mollie E. Jackson and the ladies of the town featured about 75 women in symbolic costumes representing local trades and businesses. The two hour program of drills tableaux and recitations filled the Christian church fully and pleased attendees.
The event pleased attendees and greatly benefited the church financially. Business leaders who served on stage and helped organize felt they received value and were satisfied with the results of the entertainment effort.
On Sunday afternoon at 3 30 Mr B P Gibbs and Miss Olive Thomas were married by Rev J B McDonald at the Ada Methodist church. Gibbs is a noted Ada attorney and gentleman of honor. Thomas is respected for accomplishments and character. The couple left that evening for a stay in St Louis and were wished happiness and continued success.
The Queen and King with Princess Victoire, Prince Charles of Denmark and Prince of Wales children attended the Olympia Wild West Show in a special box. Ambassador Choate and Mrs Choate and Secretary Henry White were among the attendees.
Mrs White and embassy members sit in the royal box as the King and Queen receive tea after performances. Col Cody and Maj Burke escort the royal party through the Indian camp where Cody is praised for horsemanship. Indian children present bouquets and clay pigeons to the Queen and Princess.
Notice to Post Masters announces the annual meeting of the Indian Territory Post Masters Association in Muskogee on Wednesday April 14 1903. Post Masters are urged to attend and bring receipts for ticket purchases. railroads may grant reduced rates.
A late evening gathering of Cherokee Creek Choctaw and Chickasaw leaders in Ada I T discusses the four nations treaty and the continued validity of the four mothers treaty. Delegates planned to present documents from Washington and fund an attorney to pursue the case. The meeting adjourned after supper with about 60 attendees amid rain and a long night ahead.
A four year old red cow branded SS on left side with a white facial streak strayed from G. B. Deemukes. Reward offered two dollars for information leading to recovery.
Located just east of Ada, a nursery lists fruit and ornamental trees and shrubs. Pie plants are 10 cents each or a dollar per dozen, grape vines and gooseberries at one dollar per dozen. call at the nursery for details.
The Democratic primary was held on Tuesday with a quiet day and more than 300 votes cast. Several first choice candidates were nominated for the April 7 general election. Official counts were provided by clerks C. Weaver and M. L. Brown, with judges J. W. Collins H. J. Yarbrough and O. T. Fiddle.
A reader recaps a man who replied to cheap story paper ads and learned mixed lessons. He sent money for cures and tips, receiving odd, often unhelpful responses about sobriety, turnips, impressions, and quick riches. The anecdotes show the gullibility and impatience of seekers.
A tale notes a man urged to work like the devil then stumbles into quirky instruction from his brother who asks how to write with no ink. He pays a dollar to learn to live without work and is advised by a postal card to fish for suckers as they do.
Referees appointed by Judge Josiah Townsend will assess compensation for the St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad Company condemnation of land in the Chickasaw Nation Indian Territory near Francis. The public meeting is April 24 1908 at 10 oclock am, with opportunities for all interested parties to appear and be heard and the report will name payees and their interests.
Mrs Sinclair announces the private school will reopen on April 6 at 12th street. She is described as a splendid teacher and the article hopes for good attendance.
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