Ada ordinance restricts bearing weapons within town
The Ada town ordinance prohibits wearing or carrying dirks bowie knives swords spears brass knuckles razors or pistols within town limits except for military use or on journeys or premises. Violators face fines from five to twenty five dollars and officers on duty are exempt. The ordinance takes effect after passage and publication dated September 24 1902.
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Camela
Ada
United States
H. T. Drury
S. W. Hut
Ada Town Firearm Ordinance Prohibits Discharge
The Ada town council enacts a ordinance barring firing cannons guns fowling pieces pistols or any firearms within city limits except for necessary work with written mayoral approval. Violators face misdemeanor conviction and fines up to 25 dollars. The ordinance takes effect after passage and publication dated September 4 1902.
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Ada
H. T. Drury
S. W. Hitt
Ada Ordinance Prohibits Obstructing Streets Sidewalks
The Ada town council enacts Ordinance No. 20 to prevent blocking streets and sidewalks. It forbids riding or driving bicycles wagons or horses on sidewalks and prohibits leaving vehicles to obstruct streets crossings or sidewalks within Ada’s corporate limits. It also bans obstructing railroad crossings by locomotives cars or other obstructions.
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Ada
Cara
Ada Ordinance Defines Petty Larceny Penalty
Ordinance Mo 21 defines petty larceny within Ada town limits. It states theft of items valued under ten dollars from any person or premise is a misdemeanor and may incur a fine up to twenty five dollars. The ordinance takes effect September 30, 1902.
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Ada
H. T. Drury
S. W. Hitt
Ada Ordinance Defines Vagrants Penalties in 1902
Ordinance No 22 prescribes penalties for able bodied Ada residents found loitering begging associating with lewd persons or otherwise deemed vagrants. Convicted individuals face fines up to 25 dollars or street labor at one dollar per day with credits. women may be imprisoned at the same rate. The ordinance repeals conflicting rules and takes effect after passage on September 30 1902.
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Ada
H. T. Drury
S. W. Hix
Ada Ordinance Curbing Nudity and Lewd Conduct
Ordinance No 24 prohibits public nudity lewd dress and indecent performances or notices in Ada limits with penalties of 5 to 25 dollars. It also bans male solicitation with prostitutes in streets and alleys, establishing misdemeanors and fines upon conviction. Passed and approved Sept 30 1902 by Recorder S W Hu.
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Ada
Ada Ordinance Bans Fast Riding Within Town Limits
Ordinance number 23 prohibits fast riding and driving of horses in Ada streets and alleys beyond an ordinary trot or pace. Exceptions apply only to emergencies. Violators are deemed misdemeanants and subject to fines upon conviction.
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Ada
Ada Ordinance Regulating Trains In Town
Ordinance No 25 limits railway speed to seven miles per hour within Ada limits and restricts unpowered cars, dark trains without headlights, and requires an engine. Violations carry fines up to 25 dollars. Repeals conflicting ordinances and takes effect after passage and publication. Dated 80, 1902.
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Ada
Ada Ordinance Regulating Cotton Yards and Offenses
Ordinance No 29 prohibits solicitation for cotton yards within Ada limits and forbids lighting matches or smoking in cotton yards or platforms. Violators are deemed guilty of misdemeanor and may be fined as prescribed. Passed and approved September 30.
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Ada
R. R
H. T. Devry
S. W. Hm
Ada Town Ordinance Prohibits Train Trespassing
An ordinance forbids jumping on or off moving trains within Ada town limits. The rule does not apply to railroad company employees, passengers, or helpers boarding trains. Penalty for violations not to exceed $25. Section 2 extends trespass prohibition to any person on the railway property.
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Ada
Ada ordinance regulates depot crowds and smoking on platforms
Ordinance 27 restricts crowds on depot platforms within Ada to employees and authorized personnel. It bans lighting matches and smoking on depot cotton platforms. The measure repeals conflicting ordinances and takes effect after Sept 30 1902. It details swine impounding, sale procedures, impounding fees, and fund handling by the marshal and treasurer.
Ada Enacts Swine at Large Ordinance
Ordinance No. 31 prohibits hogs running at large within Ada limits and imposes penalties. It makes owners liable for swine at large, with fines up to $25 and daily offenses. The marshal must impound any swine found roaming in the town pound.
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Ada
Ada Town Ordinance Prohibits Dogs Running At Large
Ordinance No 32 restricts dogs and bitches from running at large in Ada town limits. Untagged animals may be captured and placed in the pound. after three days, unclaimed animals may be killed. Licenses and collars with fees are required for each animal. exemptions apply to dogs accompanying people entering town from outside limits.
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Ada
Ada Ordinance Cites Nuisances From Dead Animals to Bawdy Houses
Ordinance No 33 defines nuisances in Ada Oklahoma including dead animals on streets or vacant lots to be removed within hours, abandoned timber and rubbish in streets, standing water from digging, unsightly closets near sidewalks, hog pens in business areas, and bawdy houses to be abated with fines up to 25 dollars. The act sets enforcement by the marshal and penalties for noncompliance.
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Ada
Turide
Marsal
Ordinance Fee and Enforcement Details Published
The document notes fines up to 25 dollars for violations and states the ordinance becomes effective after passage and publication on the 30th day of September, 1602. Recorder S. W. Hixz signs as the official.
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H. T. Drury
S. W. Hixz
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