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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1906
Page
4
The passage notes the Southern Republican aiding many and a barefoot boy at Mill Creek while Rotenberry makes the middler move at Center. The sovereign citizens of the 87th praise the Weaver boy over Rotenberry with farmers expressing mixed admiration.
A nostalgic poem reflecting on childhood memories in middle Tennessee. The speaker recalls time with family, old places, and school days, then laments losses of parents and sisters while hopeful of a reunion in heaven. Composed by Mrs. Ann M. Holleman Granville Tenn.
A Guthrie observer recalls Santa Fe railroad influence on Oklahoma statehood, claiming Henry Asp helped write the enabling act and that Greer’s paper praised him for his role. The piece accuses railroad interests of shaping election machinery and judicial appointments in the territory.
The piece alleges the Santa Fe railway and other corporations backed by Henry Asp are flooding Guthrie with money to elect a representative and shape the constitution. It claims a conspiracy to use corporate power to secure a favorable draft, criticizing Democratic prejudice and warning of a major corporate-funded fight to control state policy.
A hunter recounts asking a farmer for permission to hunt squirrels in his timber. The farmer, noting the hunter’s long experience, refuses the request saying he’d better not hunt on his land.
H C Thespeon warns lot owners under Section 12 of the five Tribes Bill Act that forfeiture may occur if installments surpass 30 days after due dates. The opinion notes no rule can override Congress, limiting extensions to already forfeited lots. A stray verse and drug advertisement follow in the text.
The first cotton gin in Indian Territory was built on Baptizing creek near Eufaula by W. C. Crabtree about 32 years ago. It operated alone, turning 350 bales its first year and 200 the next, as cotton rose to a staple crop. Mom Shields was the first engineer and Abe Kite the first gin hand. Now the same territory is expected to yield about 50 000 bales this year.
The October term of the United States court convened this morning with court officers J. F. Dickerson as judge and assistants Gale Statler Pat Duffy O. T. Medlock Ed Smith J. W. Vaden T. N. Herron Shed Chapman H. J. Brown F. J. Etter as staff. Petit and grand juries were empaneled with a list of 40 plus jurors including John Bolin C F Keith S S Lee J C Wade and others.
The Ada band boys cancel their engagement with the U S Carnival Co and arrange to take the Cole Younger Nichols Amusement Co shows as the month ends. The larger latter company offers more attractions and a later date allows extra advertising time.
M. F. Ellison, a Missionary Baptist preacher and occasional veterinary helper, sustained serious injuries when a mule collapsed on his foot five miles west of Byars while he treated the animal. He traveled to the city Monday seeking medical care.
Des Moines ministers at a weekly association meeting advocate forming a trust to control marriages and curb divorces. They call for stricter license rules, background checks on applicants, and longer delays before weddings, even seeking legislative action this winter.
A 19 year old plumber’s apprentice James Higgins and 18 year old Ella Ragan married after deciding money should not matter in love. They planned to keep the marriage secret while Higgins advances in wages. A friend revealed their elopement and now questions arise about their future.
A shy pretty girl enters a Rehoboth shop and asks to return a bottle of peroxide of hydrogen. The drug clerk agrees to take it back and she proposes exchanging it for postage stamps, lingering over shelves of bottles and glass.
Cleveland Plain Dealer recalls a quip about Benjamin Franklin in his youth making tallow candles and reforming from wicked ways. The joke pivots on a pun about reform and manners reflecting early clever wordplay from the era.
The Strain Kahoe building on South Broadway known as the old post office stand was sold today at a receiver's sale to satisfy creditors. Several bids were received and the property was finally sold to R. S. Tobin for 1410.
After a five week illness, Mrs Mary Mann wife of Jack Mann of East 9th street died at 2 50 am of typhoid fever. She was 46 years 3 months and 4 days old. The family will leave Tuesday morning at 9 45 on the Frisco for Cowie Kansas where interment will occur. She leaves a husband and five children.
Frisco Sunday trip to Fort Worth drew strong ticket sales with about eighty from the origin point. The long train crowded to the city by 11:00 a.m. and left Fort Worth at 7:30 p.m. Passengers enjoyed ample time in the city and reports say little rowdyism, reflecting credit on excursion management.
The Ada Merchants Band advances in music and equipment with two Conn clarinets at 60 dollars each and a Conn cornet at 90 dollars. Manager Sisson dedicates substantial time to instruction, earning credit for the band's progress.
In Texas near Amarillo the southbound freight plunged through a bridge into Sierra de La Cruz Creek. Two killed and three wounded by 8 PM. seventy six horses perished in the incident.
The notice urges printing personal cards to announce a candidacy and solicit support. It argues the card method aids acquaintance and helps win votes by informing friends and others a candidate is seeking office.
The Forepaugh Sells Brothers circus debuts in Ada with four special trains to move the vast show. It features three rings two stages a hip podrome and a tent seating ten thousand. Over two hundred performers perform across more than ten acts at once including educated animals playing instruments and juggling.
The Frisco System offers round trip fares to Atlanta for a Georgia homecoming at one fare plus 2.00. Tickets on sale October 8 and 9 with final return within thirty days from date sold. Open to all travelers. Contact Frisco agents or F. E. Clark Wichita Kansas or D. C. Farrington Oklahoma City Oklahoma for details.
Lowden & Shirley announce Miss Alice Sanders will manage the dry goods line. She invites friends to visit and view a complete fall dress goods and suitings selection, described as the best carried by the store.
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