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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1909

Page

5

Guardian to Sell Minor’s Oklahoma Lands in 1909 Private Sale

Guardian John L. West of Durant announces a private sale of one half the minor’s interest in several Oklahoma lands described in Township 2 North Range 5 East. Bids must be in writing and delivered in Durant or to the Bryan County Court. sale subject to approval by the Bryan County Court.

Jane Jeffe Bryan County Oklahoma Southeast Northeast Atheast East Southwest Indian Base Meridian Pontotoc County Durant Hatchett & Ferguson Duurant John L. West Guardian

Notice of Private Sale of Guardianship Real Estate

Guardians of Ruby May McKinney Chester Cecil McKinney and Bessie Jewell McKinney will sell by private sale after May 31 1909 in Ardmore Oklahoma under Carter County Court order. Real estate includes multiple described parcels in Pontotoc County and ranges with sections 2 3 and 1 in Township 3 North Range 7 East. Bids must be in writing and cash terms.

District Court of the United States Oklahoma E. P. Bryant Rofs A. D F. H. Grubbs Ruby May McKinney Chester Cecil McKinney Bessie Jewell McKin Carter State of Bessie Jewell McKinney Ardmore Pontotoc County State of Oklahoma Towit Township 3 North Range Pontotoc Nannie Ford County Court House Okla Nannie Ford Io Pontotec County Thutheast James E. Webb Ada Jim Carney

Pickett Socials and church notes fill Ada area column

Ada area notes describe Mr D C Hampton fishing trip and a Minnie and Bessie Gish hosted party. Local ministers preach and praise singing. Pickett Center baseball set for next Saturday. tomato acres, canning plant plans, and upcoming June events noted. Socialists active. legal planks for sale at News office.

D. C. Hampton Ada Minnie Bessie Gish Mary Burrows Maud Okla Pickett and Center G. S. Gish Junior Medlock Center Delpha Davis Mrs. Burrows Maud, Okla

Booze Detectives Face Court Over Ada Licensing Case

City case against Edith Davis on improper conduct unfolds as Bracken a deputy sheriff and detective linked to whiskey raids testifies. Defense cites Bracken and Rev Smootz with support from Frank Jackson and Mrs Sanders. Ada council meets May 17 1909 approving park deed terms and sewer inspection bids while handling water extension finances.

Edith Davis Davis C. W. Bracken M. M. Sanders Broadway McKeel Chas William Bracken Pontotoc County Smootz Christian Church Bracken Sanders Frank Jackson Braken Rev Ada Law and Order League of Ada Little Chapman Sims Shirley West Crowder Evans Hill Hope Messrs Hays

Gore Proposes Free List Tariff Amendment for Farm Goods

Washington May 17 Senator Gore offers an amendment to the tariff bill to place cotton bagging ties and barbed wire on the free list arguing they are indispensable to farmers. He notes some manufacturers set retail prices and cites high mill profits, while Republicans defend tariffs and retailers. Also mentions Oklahoma GOP leaders seeking a National Bank Inspector post for Mr. Butcher of Tonkawa.

Washington, D. C Gore Senate Flint Hale Smoot New England McGuire Norris Oklahoma Republican Committee National Bank Butcher Tonkawa Republican Party Oklahoma First Congressional District

Shawnee Doctor Wilson Sets Monthly Office Hours

Dr. Wilson of Shawnee will hold in office hours at Harris hotel on the fourth Monday of each month.

Will Harris Hotel

Edith Davis Found Guilty in Police Court

In Wednesday's Daily, Edith Davis, claimed half sister of booze detective C. W. Bracken, was found guilty of improper conduct. Attorney J F Mc Keel gave notice of appeal to the county court, status of perfection unknown. Bracken's case scheduled for this afternoon was continued.

Edith Davis C. W. Bracken J. F. McKeel Bracken

Act Cuts Down Schools in Indian Territory

Vinita Oklahoma May 17 According to a statement by Superintendent Benedict supervisor of Indian schools one half of the country schools now funded by congressional appropriation will be discontinued this year Instructions have gone to boards of trustees of the affected schools The reduction comes from a maintenance budget of 150000 instead of 300000 in 1908 Congress says once a state can fund its own schools federal aid ends

Vinita Benedict Congress

Ada Terminal Railway Formed to Build Oklahoma Central Line

Hon Dorset Carter, chief executive of the Oklahoma Central Railway, arranged the Ada Terminal Railway Company in Ada to construct the Oklahoma Central Railway through the city’s manufacturing district. The charter articles will be filed with the secretary of state tomorrow. Directors include Adam Beck, Tom Hope, A. K. Thornton, P. A. Norris, H. T. Douglas, with Carter and a OC Ry proxy representing the two interests.

Dorset Carter Oklahoma Central Railway Ada Ada Terminal Railway Company Carter Adam Beck Tom Hope A. K. Thornton P. A. Norris H. T. Douglas Dorset O. C. Ry

Guthrie Ruling Upholds Tax Ferret Law's Validity

Judge Sandlin of Logan county Superior Court held the tax ferret law legally and constitutionally passed by the First legislature. He vacated a temporary injunction in the Adler case against county officials restraining back tax collection lifted by the ferrets. This marks the first Oklahoma ruling on the law's enactment amid repeal attempts.

Guthrie Sandlin Logan County Superior Court Felix Adler Logan County

Oklahoma state institutions face near funding cliff this year

Guthrie Oklahoma May 17 state institutions using First legislature appropriations for maintenance through June 30 must operate within limits. The state Board of Public Affairs will not exceed the current fiscal year funds and new appropriations begin July 1 1909. Existing specific-purpose funds cannot be diverted, leaving some institutions well supplied and others nearly exhausted.

Guthrie State Board of Public Affairs

Want Ad Etiquette Urges Readers to Place Classified Ads

The note advises readers who truly desire items to insert a WANT Advertisement at the top of the want column, guiding how to express needs and attract responses from the paper’s classifieds. It emphasizes clarity and placement for effective results.

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Bryan Muskogee Fiat Harreld & Ward Charley McKinney Ada News Peck Barnhart Ord Pickett Frank Coley G. S. Sheperd Pickett S. S. Goddard Holdenville Pickett School House West Crowder B. C. King Thos. P. Holt Aves Noes Hill Hope Central Foundry Company E. A. Hammond Universal O. K E. C. Gant S. W. Hill DR. Wilson Act ADA Terminal Railway Gwin & Mays Rexall Logan Superior Court Ada National Bank Ben Gil Kettle Quart Berlin Choice Nickel Store China S. M. Shaw Prop Memphis Reunion VIA Ade Jackson Oklahoma City
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