This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1913
Page
5
Teletype style notice lists Otis Weaver Byron Norrell a B Yeager as president editor and notes entry at the Ada Oklahoma post office as second class mail matter.
Judges Russell of Ardmore and Hatchett of Durant plan to run for the supreme bench to replace Justice Williams. The field may grow, aiding Judge McKeown in the race. The Coalgate Courier returns to an eight column folio format, drawing attention to editorial space. Mexican federals report the NM revolutionists dealt a lethal setback, while rebels appear outmatched in casualties.
Letter decries tax favoritism for married men, arguing bachelors face unfair exclusion. Urges Judge Bob Williams to address the issue, warn of political consequences for party leaders and demand a platform plank to end the disparity.
A dramatic wartime film recounts the three day battle with Lee Pickett and heavy artillery. Shown at De Soto Theatre on October 15 with 25 cent coupon price or 35 cents without, Ada residents urged to attend for a rare reproduction of a famed conflict.
One 1 acre lot on Sixth street with southern exposure, well located near Normal with potential for a large boarding lease at 550 dollars. Two 50 by 146 foot lots on 8th street between Center and Francis avenues priced at 275 dollars each. F C Sims Real Estate Ada Oklahoma.
New York won the second game of the series 3 to 0 in the 10th inning at Philadelphia. Matthewson and McLean pitched for New York while Plank and Lapp handled Philadelphia.
An old newspaper item announces a Wednesday October 15 event tied to a Special Farmer's Coupon and 25 Cents admission.
The paper says creditors demand money and asks subscribers in arrears to pay the small outstanding amounts. It notes no one owes much individually, but the total could be substantial if paid together and invites readers to settle when bringing the next bale of cotton to town.
Oliver W. Taylor president of the Farmers Union for Oklahoma is urged to enter the race for a seat on the state board of agriculture. The unsigned editorial endorses him and pledges union support to secure a win. Also appears a classified line offering full blood Rhode Island Red cockerels from Mrs J A Biles in Ada with 24wtt.
Governor Cruce appoints W. C. Crow, Guymon attorney, to fill the Nineteenth judicial district seat left by Judge Robert H. Loofbourrow who joined the state supreme court. The move follows political maneuvering among Doolin Williams and others. Crow to open court at Alva Monday.
Governor Cruce accuses Oklahoma lieutenant governor of overstepping authority in penal reforms. He contends the criminal court of appeals aligns with the lieutenant governor and warns of unilateral power when he leaves the state. A read letter at the Colorado Springs conference alleged unfounded assault by Oklahoma’s governor.
Miss Jannie Holland daughter of Rev C H Holland wed Mr J C Martin in Temple Texas on Wednesday a boiler explosion injuring him just before the date triggered the ceremony. The couple's families and friends in Tishomingo and Tyrola send well wishes for his recovery and a long life together. The Ada Weekly News notes the real estate delinquent tax list will be published next week and mentions reader J F Hooper's visit.
Wednesday night county yard receipts reached 3558 bales with 698 from the round bale gin, counted as 349 half-bales, totaling 3907 bales for the season.
Ode Morris and Josia Cap man both of Maxwell, ages 20 and 19, obtain licenses. J W Reed of Roff and Ethel Wade of Roff, ages 22 and 19, also licensed. Joe W McNair of Ada, 76, with Mary Dal houser of Ada, 56, receive licenses.
Judge Henry M. Furman, resting at the Battle Creek Sanatorium for his health, shows steady improvement and expects to return to Oklahoma City in better condition than in years.
Sept. W. T. Melton announces the next teachers examination for certificates will be held Thursday and Friday, October 30 and 31.
W B Gay relocates his meat market from the north side of Grand avenue to the Dagegs brick building on the south side, previously home to J M Stanfield's grocery store.
Notice to the public from John D. Rinard announcing a cash basis for his business after November 1. Customers may use coupon books for convenience. Readers are invited to place ads in the Ada Weekly News for selling or trading.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.