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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1906
Page
9
The News praises Mr. Dew as an ideal candidate for county clerk praising his integrity as a Christian gentleman and long service as a farmer. He has served as justice of the peace, taught school, and is a lifelong Democrat.
American forces landed in Cuba with 500 men of the Fifth Infantry and 350 engineers setting up at Camp Columbia aided by 400 sailors aboard the cruiser Brooklyn. General Funston and Col. Walker established headquarters as regulars report for duty under Funston until General Bell arrives to direct island operations.
A fragment quotes Stonewall Jackson describing daily pious practices. He says he prays before drinking water or sealing letters and asks God's blessing on tasks and cadets, reflecting his habitual religious demeanor.
In Omaha two twins Gertrude and Agnes Lynch, telegraphers for the Western Union, confound colleagues by their resemblance. Their mother once lost their distinguishing marks and humorously tied a pink ribbon to the first child she touched, leaving the sisters unsure which is Agnes or Gertrude.
In Findlay Ohio on October 8 the Standard Oil Company of Ohio and its alleged constitutents Buckeye Pipeline and the Manhattan Oil Company face trial in Hancock county probate court on a trade conspiracy charge. John D Rockefeller remains a party but not a defendant or witness until the case proceeds, with defense challenging jurisdiction and method of action under the Valentine law of 1898.
J J Burton a Republican candidate for déléguation has become a proud father of a boy. Dr Nolen asserts the infant is a democrat while Burton jokes the baby arrived “a yel lin’” and leans toward that view.
C P Little celebrates arrival of a 101 2 pound Democrat at his home Sunday morning. Father predicts the newborn will grow into a powerful stump speaker judging by its lung power.
Judge Dickerson returned to his docket on a belated train and the court opened at 2 pm. In the afternoon pleas of guilty were entered by Will Sweatman in two cases, plus Brumley for disturbance Cope for land and Newt McClure, Jack Sett, Jim Underwood for disturbances.
Juries found Will Otey and Will Buchanan not guilty. Five divorces were granted. Andrew pled guilty to aggravated assault and was fined 350 with ten days to pay. Fay Chambers pleaded guilty to running a bawdy house, fined 100 and 30 days. Andy Porter case, disposing of liquor, went to the jury.
I McNair, Agent, Ada, I T offers a $5.30 round trip fare to the state fair in Dallas Texas. Tickets go on sale October 11 12 15 17 19 22 and 24 with a return limit of October 29 1906.
A mob of about 45 men hanged Richard Robinson and a African American known as Thompson after abducting them from Sheriff Powers while en route to Mobile for trial. The killings occurred near Prichards Station on Holt road in a quiet, organized method with no shots fired.
The Panama canal will be completed by contract the commission plans to publish its reasons and a sample contract. President Roosevelt supports contracting as satisfactory alternative to direct government work. Chinese labor arrangements remain transferable to contractors and protected. Taft’s Cuba trip may delay bid decisions with a Roosevelt isthmus visit planned this fall.
De Pendable little pills sold by Crescent Drug are promoted as reliable for results. They do not gripe or sicken.
The Oklahoma Portland Cement Company under President Beck and Secretary Wintersmith pursues a west Daggs addition track site, half a mile west of the 18th street terminus. An office is established there and workers are sought as excavation for a large water storage tank begins.
City council in a called session heard engineers Earl & Green of Muskogee and O Neal Engineering Co of Dallas present designs for a water works extension. Costs ranged from 32000 to 39000 dollars for dam height and materials, with decision postponed to next Tuesday when one firm will be hired.
Judge Galbraith and F. O. Harriss recently toured the country and reported an exceedingly prosperous condition. Galbraith said he did not see a poor piece of cotton, and he expected yields from three quarters to a bale per acre, calling the trip a revelation.
The Ada Electric and Gas Co will double dynamo capacity from 400 to 800 horsepower and make improvements to the electric light plant. Officials vow to keep the town informed as progress continues.
An advertisement claims Dr King s New Discovery cures coughs and colds and prevents pneumonia with testimonials from Mrs Gee Walls of Forest City Maine. It promotes trial bottles at drug stores and lists prices 50 cents and 1 00. The notice also advertises a chicken pie supper by the Ladies Aid Society on Oct 11 at the old Star building with a 5:30 pm serving.
Te konsha resident G. J. Welch says Bucklin’s Arnica salve eases pain from burns and skin injuries. Advertises quick pile cure and best healing salve, 25 cents at Dr. F. Z. Holly and G. M. Ramsey drug stores.
An advertisement claims Kenedy's Laxative Honey and Tar opens bowels and drives the cold from the system in young or old. Sold by Crescent Drug Store.
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