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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1909
Page
1
Jury finds the defendant not guilty in a four member murder trial moved to Coalgate on change of venue. The case drew sharp contest from both sides and occupied the court for a week before the verdict this morning.
Brooklyn political figure Patrick H. McCarren state senator dies after days of illness following appendicitis surgery He opposed Tammany Hall and Murphey and fought the Greater New York Democratic machine He supported Judge Gaynor in a mayoralty campaign friend Martin Littleton noted as a former Brooklyn borough president
The Oklahoma Annual Conference closes with stationing results detailing pastors and assignments across numerous charges and missions in the state. Notable placements include William Harp at Oulestee, H E Maggart at Lone Oak, J F Phipps at Dil, W H O Kelley at Com mande, and many unsupplied posts noted for future appointment.
The State Board of Agriculture fixes a one day Pontotoc county meeting on December 15 at Ada rain or shine. State lecturers discuss forage crops cereals and livestock dairy topics with special attention to domestic science for women. Officers and delegates to Stillwater Institute will be elected.
The article notes readers should see the News man on streets or at the office to obtain updates. It mentions advancing content for the public and encourages engagement with the newspaper staff. The piece emphasizes accessibility of information through in-person contact.
Memphis Tennessee felt a slight earthquake shock early today with no damage reported. The event was centered in the Memphis area and was described as minor by local observers.
Brazen scene as the frandies beat stoves and cause a stir in Texas Department Store showcasing only the best cooking items, drawing shoppers and attention to a chaotic display.
The Oklahoma Annual Conference Methodist Protestant Church expresses gratitude to Ada residents for hospitality. Special thanks go to Rev C C Earnhardt and the Asbury M E Church South for use of their house, Rev Y Coleman for organizing, Rev Wilson of First M E for the welcome, Senator Roddie for kind words, and Ada papers for publicity.
Ada has grown from a village to a city of six thousand in eight years. The article argues Ada sits in the heart of South Central Oklahoma’s best agricultural district with cement and asphalt deposits ample for the nation, predicting a population near 25,000 in eight more years.
Washington Oct 25 half a million dollars in Cherokee Choctaw and Chickasaw tribal funds is involved in a decision by the comptroller of the treasury authorizing disbursing officers to pay claimants who prove entitlement to money for minors or deceased allottees without judicial guardianship or administrator expenses.
The paper lists arrears and amounts owed and asks subscribers to settle at once. It directs readers to the News office in the Weaver Masonic block at Broadway and 12th, with Mollie Jernigan or Carlton Weaver handling receipts and circulation.
As New York politics enter the final week before the November election, Republicans claim likely wins for Controller and other posts while Democrats push Gaynor for Mayor and fusion nominees. Bets show Gaynor favored at around two to one, with Wall Street money wary due to odds disputes.
Holdenville Times reports petitions circulating among Round Prairie and Citra taxpayers to transfer a four mile by eleven mile strip of land, including Citra, from this county to Pontotoc county. Few signatures seen. movement appears limited and likely impractical.
In district court Saturday the docket disposed many divorce cases including Mattie Rollins v E M Rollins G W Barnett v Annie Barnett Chessie Franklin v R S Franklin Minnie Porter v Ben Porter and Safronia Rich v John Rich Decrees granted. This morning the motion for new trial in State v Craven Brown was overruled and the defendant sentenced to two years in the penitentiary.
Governor Haskell releases a formal statement denying state officers’ involvement in reorganizing the Columbia Bank and Trust Company. He notes only State Treasurer Menefee owed the bank two $10,000 notes, with one paid and the other secured for future payment. The statement outlines guaranty fund use, future assessments, and says no independent accountant is employed, while criticizing Wall Street practices and stressing that Oklahoma reorganization must be solid and substantial.
Monday afternoon at a homestead three miles north of Lanham school house a dispute between M. N. Mays and son-in-law A. N. Gibson ended with Gibson firing a Six-shooter. A flesh wound was caused to Mays. Constable Bill Adair arrested Gibson, who posted $1,000 bond in Ada. May’s injury considered not serious.
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