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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1907
Page
2
An agricultural plea stresses saving high quality cottonseed for next season, selecting acclimated seed, and not relying on others. It advises storing tools and equipment dry, protecting Bermuda grass with light manure, and smoothing lawns before winter. A class of seventy five earned degrees this week.
The piece describes the State University college paper The Umpire, edited by students since 1897. It notes its shift from a magazine like bi monthly to a twice monthly sheet with a literary supplement. It highlights its value for early Oklahoma history and the romance of prairie settlement.
Attorney N. Sweet of Oklahoma City fled Guthrie asserting state wide prohibition was not legally adopted by convention and ratified by the people. He vows to contest the prohibition and argues it was properly ratified while Citizens' State League supports the ruling. A shooting affray followed a domestic dispute leaving Sewell jailed.
One of the negro members of the president’s hunting party killed a bear in the cane brakes near Bear Lake on Oct 17. The bear attacked young dogs trailing it, forcing a shot to save the hounds. The Osborne dogs joined the camp and headed out with the president this morning.
The women's Christian Temperance Union in the new state convenes in Tulsa for October 16 to 20 as the first state convention under Indian Territory supervision. Amalgamation of Oklahoma and Indian Territory branches may be effected with Abbie Hillerman and Mable Southerland presiding. Mrs. Hutchinson of Kansas will speak.
J. H. Webster and H. B. Webster of Dallas bought forty acres of land adjoining Sulphur townsite. Most of the tract will be surveyed into lots and sold as the Webster addition, located northeast of the business center with views of the city and Platt National Park.
Attorney General Cromwell, citing evidence from striking telegraphers, has filed suit in the district court of Enid county against the Western Union Telegraph Company. The action alleges failure to properly deliver messages and that some messages were sent via the mail, seeking to revoke the company charter in the Territory.
More than 500 Holdenville residents gathered at Guthrie as the canvassing board recessed to press for certifying election returns to President Roosevelt. They criticized State Chairman C. E. Hunter for opposing statehood, insisting the proclamation be issued and Oklahoma declared a state. The meeting voiced strong support and enthusiasm.
Clarence A. King of Orr Illinois was instantly killed when a shotgun placed in the front of a buggy discharged as he and a neighbor were transporting a prisoner to the jail near Ryan. The accident occurred as they crossed a ditch in the road.
In Holdenville Indian Willie Sewell, described as wealthy, fatally shoots his wife and her alleged lover amid a sensational incident reported from Holdenville Oklahoma Territory. Details are scant as the tale ends mid-sentence.
The article surveys famous literary and historical figures and their devoted letters to wives, highlighting the enduring power of love. It cites Charles Kingsley Daniel O Connell Robert Browning Tom Hood C J Matthews Lord Collingwood the Duke of Marlborough and others in affectionate correspondence expressing longing and fidelity.
The Winfield Daily Courier notes George W. Sickles, long time Cowley resident and deputy postmaster for eight years, has resigned from the Ada Title and Trust Co. abstract office to join Ada Oklahoma’s abstract department. Friends regret his departure but wish him success in his new role.
Ada opens a new general merchandise house operated by Harry Chapple with a spacious store room and rock bottom cash prices. J A Biles joins as salesman renowned for his popularity and connections, signaling a promising startup in Pontotoc County.
An odd ad from South Bend Indiana promotes a purported absorption treatment for bleeding and itching piles. It promises instructions by mail and asks for a return address and money, noting state senate politics and a suggested daily pay of six dollars during a session.
The judge of the United States Court for the Southern District of the Indian Territory sitting in probate at Ada has appointed and qualified J. R. Lawrence as the legal guardian of the person and estate of Nancy Neal a Chickasaw incompetent residing about five miles west of Ross Indian Territory.
Robt. O. Demming of Oswego Kansas president of the Demming Investment Co and three Vermont capitalists touring the Territory paid Ada a short visit. They expressed immense pleasure with Ada and the surrounding country saying observations were reassuring.
Two youths fled after disorderly conduct in Avon Arkansas. Marshal chased them about 112 miles, capturing them and delivering to police. One defendant’s attorney posted appearance. the other gave horse and saddle as surety. Both pleaded guilty and received a modest fine.
The U S Commissioner's court heard the Erwin versus Kiersey case over cow title. Plaintiff identifies the animal by brand and a hollow tail claiming the cow bought two years ago at a pound sale remains the same.
Ada merchant T. J. Chambless, a pioneer in the trade, filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition on Thursday and shut the doors of his general merchandise store, drawing community sympathy for his financial distress.
The article extols cheerfulness as a powerful healing factor in care settings. It argues mental attitude drives recovery, warns that a nurse’s uncontrolled emotions ruin usefulness, and stresses calm, orderly observation as essential to successful nursing.
By order of the judge in the Southern District of the Indian Territory, the probate court at Ada appoints and qualifies a guardian for Chilli Nelson, a Chickasaw incompetent living about four miles southwest of Ada. The guardianship begins October 17.
In the Southern District of the Indian Territory sitting in probate at Ada a guardian has been appointed and qualified to act for the person and estate of Ilematona a Chickasaw incompetent who lives about four miles north of Roff Oklahoma Territory beginning Oct 17 27w3t.
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