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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1908

Page

2

Oklahoma Suit Seeks 195062.19 From State Capital Co

The State Capital Company and named individuals are defendants in Logan County district court in a suit filed by the state of Oklahoma to recover 195062.19 for allegedly fraudulent overcharges on public printing in Oklahoma Territory. Governor Haskell comments that more such actions will follow to reclaim money unjustly taken from taxpayers.

Logan County State of Oklahoma State Coital Company Territory of Oklahoma Haskell State Capital Company Dennis Flynn Byrd McGuire J. H. Burford Treas

Haskell vows libel suit over accusers and Roosevelt

Gov. C N Haskell fierce in resolve to sue for libel against his accusers including President Roosevelt after resigning as treasurer of the Democratic National Committee. He leaves for Oklahoma promising to return to “stir things up” but offers no details.

Mittee Roosevelt Gov Haskell Oklahoma Bryan

Squire Denies Bribe Charged in Ohio Oil Suit

New York Sept 26 A statement signed by C B Squire an insurance man of New York City denies any bribery in connection with a half million dollar offer to halt the Standard Oil suit in Ohio He also denies the involvement of C N Monnett in the matter and asserts the governor was not part of any bribe scheme.

Haskell Charles Squire Frank Monnett Ohio Gov Standard Oil Mr. Monett F.B. Squire Frank Rockefeller Squire Standard Oil Company Monett Mr. Haskell

Bryan defends Has kell in reply to Roosevelt letter

William Jennings Bryan traveling from Madison to Milwaukee releases a published reply to President Roosevelt on charges against Oklahoma Governor Charles Haskell. Bryan claims Haskell won despite Taft campaigns and accuses the steel trust of absorbing rivals with presidential consent. He disputes any link between Haskell and Standard Oil, praising Oklahoma constitutional leadership and a Republican backed majority.

Milwaukee Wis Haskell William Jennings Bryan Madison Roosevelt Bryan Oklahoma Taft Steel Trust Standard Oil Company

Cholera Reaches Upper Classes in St Petersburg

Cholera outbreaks spread to Peterhof and St Petersburgs upper circles as 24 cases appear in Peterhof with royal and noble individuals affected. The Preobrazhenskoe cemetery reports 92 unburied bodies and 146 more brought by mortuary train while canal traffic is halted. Authorities allocate 125000 dollars for four cholera wards in anticipation of spring renewed spread.

Ing Catherine Canal

Burglar in Town Cautions Readers About Cough Remedy

Local alert warns of a thief called bad cough who targets health rather than treasure. Advertises Ballard's Horehound Syrup as a cure for coughs colds and chest troubles priced 25 50 and 1 00 per bottle sold by G M Ramsey.

Ballard G. M. Ramsey

Cleveland letter fraud debate heats Democratic claims

Chicago dispatch reports Democratic leaders led by Mr. Bryan defend Grover Cleveland’s memory against a Times publication letter they call a crude forgery. Josephus Daniels cites New York Times coverage, says Republicans used a fake Cleveland letter to attack Bryan and the Democratic party. Congressman Ollie James denounces the alleged deception and accuses Republicans of using trust funds to fund further forgery. The item ends noting travel and health updates from Katy to Clovis and local social news.

Chicago Ill Bryan New York Times Grover Cleveland United States Josephus Daniels Democratic Committee Cleveland Republican Committee New York Daniels Times New York Herald New York World Ollie James Kentucky Illinios Indiana Ohio Kansas Nebraska Mr. James Republican Party Harriman

Dr King’s New Discovery Cures Winter Coughs

Mr John White of 38 Highland Ave Houston Maine praises Dr King’s New Discovery for banishing his winter coughs after trying many remedies. He reports the medicine heals after a few doses and provides a free trial bottle, with full sales at F Z Holley and G M Ramsey drug stores priced 50c and 1.00.

John White Highland Ave Houston Maine Dr. King F. Z. Holley G. M. Ramsey Drug Store

Rain Falls Hard Amid Cotton Damage and Travel Notes

Flooding rains have damaged cotton crops while residents report poor road conditions hindering travel. Mrs J Neal visits her ill mother in Southern Texas. Mr William Stice and wife of Fletcher Oklahoma tour Southwest Texas visiting relatives and scouting a future location. They plan to return Monday the 28th.

Byrd Returns to City Aboard With Mrs Byrd and Father

J. W. Byrd arrives in the city this morning escorted by Mrs Byrd and her father Mr G L Carroll. The trio travelled from Monday’s Daily coverage confirming Byrd’s return to local life.

J. W. Byrd

Local Residents Proceed With Daily Errands

Reverend T B Harrell visited Shaw nee this evening. Elizabeth Mallard, visiting Mrs R E Haynes, returned to Fort Worth today. Gwin and Taylor return to Ada public schools. W H Clark moved to Dallas cotton headquarters. R W Ellis sells hardware in Centrahoma. L E Mitchell on business to Stonewall. M L Steed to Centrahoma. D E Price to Atoka. M D Steiner south on Katy. Manzan Pile remedy with nozzle shown for piles relief. product promises no surgery and 50 cents. Gwin Mays & Co sells it.

Elizabeth Mallard R. E. Haynes Fort Worth Gwin-Mays & Co

Red noses not tied to drunkenness says Medical Press

The Medical Press and Circular of London states a red nose does not prove intoxication and is common among teetotallers. Indigestion is a major cause and excessive tea can harm overall complexion. Congested noses may signal heart issues or be worsened by puffing nostrils.

Circular of London

Little v Little divorce suit in Pontotoc County Oklahoma

Lizzie Little sues James Little for divorce in Pontotoc County Oklahoma No 118. James Little must answer by November 1 1908 or petition will be taken as true and a divorce judgment will be entered. Attorneys Crawford Bolen file date August 26 1908. District Clerk W T Cox.

State of Oklahoma Pontotoc County Lizzie Little James Little A. D Crawford & Bolen W. T. Cox

Land for Sale by Heirs of J R Lawrence in Ada Oklahoma

Administrtor of the estate of J R Lawrence will sell at public auction to the highest cash bidder at the Ada county courthouse front door Saturday October 3 1908 between 9 in the morning and sunset. The property is the allotment of J R Lawrence in Pontotoc County consisting of described portions in Sections 35 and 36 including multiple fractional tracts in NW SE and NE quarters.

Pontotoc County Oklahoma J. R. Lawrence Ada

Land Allotment Listing for Ada Property Sales by Lawrence Heirs

Administrator John C. Chapman notes all heirs of J R Lawrence will join in a general warranty deed conveying multiple parcels in Ada including several sections and blocks in Daggs Addition to a single purchaser. Legal action attaches to the transfer with administrator oversight.

Daggs Ada J. R. Lawrence John. C. Chapman

Sale Notice of Minor Estate Property in Garvin County Oklahoma

Guardian sells at public sale to highest bidder under County Court order dated Sept 10 1908. Sale on Oct 17 1908 at 10 am at Purcell McClain County courthouse. Real estate in Pontotoc County described as N half of NE quarter and N half of SW quarter of NE quarter and SE quarter of NE quarter Sec 22 T5N R5E. Cash on delivery of deed subject to court confirmation.

State of Oklahoma Purcell McClain County Oklahoma Pontotoc County

Sale of Real Estate Guardianship Progress in Pontotoc County

Guardians of Stannarty Killcrease Filmore Killcrease and Agnes Killcrease announce a private sale of their estate in Pontotoc County Oklahoma by order of the County Court dated September 14 1908. The property includes portions of Section 26 and Section 24 Township 2 North Range 7 East with life estate and minor interests. sale to highest bidder subject to court confirmation on October 12 1908 at Ada Oklahoma. Cash bids must be written and filed with the County Court or delivered to Webb Ennis Ada Oklahoma.

County of Pontotoc State of Oklahoma Stannarty Killcrease Filmore Killcrease Agnes Killcrease St Court Ada Okla Stamarty Killerease Filmore Killerease Agnes Killerease Pontotoc County State of Oklahoma C. C. Ry Township Eastman Killcrease Webb Ennis

Ligon Sues Gotchy Over Real Estate Dispute

Plaintiff M W Ligon sues Lyman M Gotchy for possession of property and cancellation of leases and deed. Defendant must answer by November 6, 1908 or petition deemed true and judgment issued. Dated September 24 1908. Attn W T Cox district clerk.

State of Oklahoma Pontotoc County M. W. Ligon Lyman M. Gotchy A. D Crawford & Bolen W. T. Cox Jerk

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Capital Printing Co Flynn, McGuire and Burford Evening News Guthrie, Ok The Dennis T. Flynn Byrd 5S. McGuire Joan H. Burford Gov. Haskell Shellueta Cinetapia Chicago, Ill C. N. Haskell Ship of the Democratic National Com Mr. Bryan Headquar Ters C. B. Squire F. 8. Monnett C. N St. Petersburg Asiatic Peterhof Peterhof Palace Finnish Alexander Oldenburg Nechiporenko Min Istries Preobrazhenskoe Katy Clovis N. M Byrd H. B. Roach Washita Presbytery T. B. Harrell Shawnee Gwin and Taylor City W. H. Clark Dallas R. W. Ellis Centrahoma L. E. Mitchell Stonewall M. L. Steed D. E. Price Atoka M. D. Steiner William Hendrix Stamnarty Killcrease Filmorecrease
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