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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1913
Page
6
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After a lively campaign led by the Stonewall News the town decreed all livestock must be kept in inclosures. The council enacted the measure at Tuesday’s meeting. Citizens praising the move say it curbs stray cattle and supports a tidier town.
Tuesday afternoon the trial of Bob Rogers on a whiskey charge resulted in conviction with 60 days in jail and a $100 fine. Today Paxton was acquitted on a similar charge. Ben Kiersy faced a gun tot ing charge and received 15 days and a $40 fine.
Ada and surrounding areas report a flurry of activity. J W Davis from Roff plans 60 acres of alfalfa near Roff and east of Ada. Crane of Garvin visits after grandchild’s death. Oil men move derrick, aim 2500 feet, optimistic on outlook. Farmers expect more cotton and wheat acreage to triple next season.
It is reported that R P Ford has withdrawn his proposition to sell the east side park site to the city. If correct, the commissioners will likely not act on the petition for a referendum vote, relieving them from water issues in their charter amendment attempt or mandamus proceedings.
A group of men and women from United Charities toured the city collecting clothing and funds. Additional promises of clothing are expected, with requests to deliver at Gwin & Mays drug store.
Miss Irma Matthews resigns as superintendent of the woman’s auxiliary to the farm demonstration department of the state board of agriculture effective immediately. Her work has earned commendation and the department will remain vacant for now as a replacement is sought. Lost between Ada and Tyrola a black leather folding purse containing two checks and some money. Leave at Rock barn livery stable.
Notice in Pontotoc County Oklahoma outlining a hearing on November 3 1913 for payment of two fifty dollar claims from the contingent fund to support agricultural interests. Also a guardians sale of Morris Stick minor estate real estate in Carter County to be auctioned privately after October 27 1913 with bids in writing to guardian A N Davis Ada Oklahoma. Local notices include residents G M Ramsey and family moving to East 12th Street and All Erwin and family relocating.
Sledge Lumber Co posts special October prices on lumber urging customers to see them before buying. The note includes a stray line 24 wtf.
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