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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1908
Page
6
The text notes W. J. Bryan for vice president MO W. Kern for senator THOS P Gore for congress C D Carter for representative Pontotoc County FRANK HUDDLESTON, with farmers moving toward the republican party while union labor and wage earners defect nationwide, possibly worse in Ohio than elsewhere.
Guthrie Oklahoma October reports allege the initiated school land bill to be voted November 3 violates the enabling act and state constitution by setting sale rules not prescribed by the legislature. Attorneys cite Nebraska precedent and warn that approval by voters would yield no effect without legislative rules.
Cincinnati reports a three week contest over Ohio's 21 electoral votes. Republican managers see risk in Ohio not being as safe as expected, signaling a tougher campaign amid campaign tour efforts.
Miss Lottie McNair, long a resident here with her parents, married Monday to Frank Wright of Fredonia Kansas. Her father, local Frisco agent, attended the ceremony. A new cottage awaits the couple, and friends join the News in offering hearty congratulations.
Vague notes reference sickness and headache complaints amid tense reactions. The brief mentions a person named Clexion and an escort tone indicating unease or disagreement.
The Democrat National Committee through Treasurer Ridder released a campaign fund update up to Oct 9 showing $90,172.36 from $100+ contributors and $115,355.22 from smaller donors. Disbursements reach $225,960.88 with $22,604.60 on hand. Officials warn an extra $100,000 is needed to sustain the campaign and urge prompt contributions.
Sunday afternoon at 5 p.m. Thomas Harlow and Miss Georgie Cooks of Stonewall were married in the courthouse with Justice Brown performing the ceremony.
New York records show more than 2 700 children aged 14 sought employment certificates in September and October, over twice last fall's figure. Health department notes likely winter hardship prompts parental reliance on young workers and a drop in marriages, though clergy reports may skew data.
The list shows contestants with towns and vote counts led by Miss Mary Waldy Bebee 25412, followed by Viola Bailey 20751. Other names include Mrs Lula Frost Elmore 4063 Miss Lillie Stephens Oakman 1832 and Miss Mittie Taylor Francis 1359 with smaller figures for Ada Maxwell and several towns across the region.
Notice in the Eastern District of Oklahoma details a discharge petition by bankrupt H. C. Sprinkle. The hearing before Special Master A. H. Constant is set for October 9, 1908 in Ada. Creditors and interested parties must receive ten days’ notice and a weekly Ada paper publication.
In Pontotoc County Oklahoma State district court Richard Mills is named as defendant in a divorce action filed by Kary Mills. He must answer the petition by November 11, 1908, or the petition will be deemed true and a divorce judgment rendered. Date Sept 30, 1908.
Citizens of Kiowa county form a school land preservation league in Hobart Oklahoma to oppose the sale of state school lands. E V Rake shaw Cooperton is president J E Williams Hobart vice president E M Stringer Roose secretary John R Atkinson Gotebo treasurer.
The Citizens National Bank at Ada Oklahoma is closing its affairs and all note-holders and creditors are notified to present notes and claims for payment. J W Hays President dated Oct 10 1908. Slightly Colder With Snow. Also includes ads for Ballards Snow Liniment and Dr Shoop Health Coffee and Dr Shoops Cough Remedy. Anted One dushel of
Lizzie Little sues James Little for divorce in district court No 118 with a response due by November 1 1908. If unanswered the petition may be taken as true and a divorce judgment will be rendered. Dated August 26 1908 W T Cox District Clerk. Manzan Pile ramedy comes ready.
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