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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1909

Page

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Harriman Issues Statement On Health At Arden

Edward H Harriman released a brief, firm statement from Arden New York saying he is all right after days of press scrutiny He asked reporters to withdraw not for him but for friends and said he would inform if anything serious occurred The press circulated a Dexter note and Harriman dictated the statement with Miss Harriman assisting and his own hand signoff Following the note the stock market buoyed with gains and residents welcomed the clarification

Arden N. Y Edward H. Harriman Rghess Harriman New York Munich Guthrie Okla Oklahoma J. C.mahr

Genial Frisco Agent Ira McNair Maps Wide Travel

Ira McNair, Frisco local agent, returns home after two months touring the United States and Canada. He traced an itinerary through twenty two states and territories, visiting Quebec City and Montreal, British Columbia, the Pacific coast, and parts of Mexico. He followed a planned schedule, lost one day at St Paul, gained one entering Dakota, and arrived home early to reunite with his daughter in Kansas. He resumes Frisco duties on his return.

Ira McNair Frisco United States Mr. McNair Ada Friscov McNair New Orleans Quebec Montreal Canada British Columbia Pacific Mexico St. Paul Bismark Dakota Lotte Fradonia Kans McNait

Corn Loss Heaviest In Oklahoma In Years

Oklahoma faces severe corn losses after a devastating drought. Rail officials project no exports this year, with yields far below 1908 levels and state wealth down by about 20 million dollars. Cotton and alfalfa also shrink, while early rains may help fall pastures.

Oklahoma

Merchants and Planters Bank Receives New Burglar Proof Safe

The Merchants and Planters Bank, led by President Chas. H. Rives and cashier B. H. Mason, received a splendid new Ely Norris manganese screw door burglar proof safe this morning and is using it for cash in sight. The bank building has been painted and, with fixtures to arrive soon, promises a sturdy, handsome institution.

The Merchants and Planters Bank Chas. H. Rives B. H. Mason M. & P. Bank

Marriage Licenses Reported in State Listings

Marriage licenses issued for L J Bray 23 Maxwell to Lela Harris 18 Chisholm Hubert Mays 22 Lula Mulder 18 Roff Claude Oliver 20 Cassie Lee Riley 19 Roff Charlie Nero 21 Maxwell Bertha Albert 19 Rebee J C Moore 34 Ada Anna Launsford 22 Lehigh Martin Davault 22 Minnie West 18 Asher.

L. J. Bray Maxwell Lela Harris Chisholm Hubert ‘Mays Lula Mulder Roff Charlie Nero Bertha Albert Rebee J. C. Moore Ada Anna Launsford Lehigh Martin Davault Minnie West Asher

Ella Scott Sues for Divorce after Ten Years of Marriage

Oklahoma City, Sept. 1 Ten years of married life with H. H. Seow a traveling salesman led Ella Scott to file for divorce in district court asserting extreme cruelty dissatisfaction and neglect. She claims his drinking and conduct caused weight loss and seeks equitable property division custody of two children and alimony of 50 monthly.

Oklahoma City H. H. Seow Ella Scott Scott Scot

Major Tom Phillips Targets Ada For Investments

Major Tom Phillips, a Fayetteville Arkansas capitalist, makes Ada part of his rounds in search of good investment. His business eye suggests a permanent stop in the city of Ada.

Tom Phillips Fayetteville Arkansas Ada

Oklahoma crop report notes drought worsens yields

The Oklahoma State Board of Agriculture report dated September 1 shows August 25 growing conditions: corn 55.7 percent, cotton 58.2 percent, cowpeas 57.0, broom corn 49.1, Kaffir corn 55.7, Milo Maize 65.4, spring and fall alfalfa down significantly. Overall, drought and heat depressed crops, with corn and cotton hardest hit and early bolls and immature grades lowering market prospects.

Guthrie Okla Oklahoma State Board of Agriculture

Corporation Commission Rules on Ada Ice Prices

The Oklahoma Corporation Commission ruled after Ada and Mangum hearings that the Ada ice plant must sell ice at 5 cents per hundred in coupons and 45 cents per hundred elsewhere, with $3 per ton in esx loads, and standard scales on wagons. Mangum prices are limited to 50 cents per hundred due to higher manufacture costs, with readings based on contracts. Both cases fall under anti trust law regulating essential commodities.

Ada Ge Plani Commission

Minnesota Governor Predicts Democratic Congress

Gov John A Johnson of Minnesota says after touring seven Western and Plains states the next Congress will be democratic. He cites widespread anger at the Payne Aldrich tariff law and claims Republicans will owe apologies for defending it.

Chicago Ill John A. Johnson Minnesota William Jennings Berra Ilinois Iowa Missouri Wisconsin Nebraska Kansan Two Dakotas Idaho Montane

Lightning Struck Umbrella on Capitol Hill

Carlton Weaver, while tending his stock at home on Capitol Hill, was struck by a playful bolt of lightning that knocked his umbrella from his hands. No injuries reported.

Carlton Weaver Capitol Hill

Arkansaw merchant seeks Ada prospects this fall

John Linder of Fayetteville Ark a business citizen is in Ada prospecting. He could not do better than join the thousand who are coming to Ada this fall for opportunities and expansion in the area.

John Linder Fayetteville, Ark Ada

Ambitious Act Citizen Offered Guthrie Secretary Post

Prestal Sugg, a capable young citizen, traveled to Guthrie yesterday where he was offered the position of secretary to Justice Bob Williams of the extreme court. King 28.

Prestal Sugg Acts Guthrie Bob Williams Extreme Court

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Railroad King Pss Dexter Arden House Mr. Marriman Enial Ira McNair Soes Yukon Exposition Red Rock Arkansas River Claude Oliver Cassie Lee Riley Aqman Martial Scales Weight State Board OF Agriculture Corporation Commission ADA Ice Plant A. P. Watson Ross _Tipton Guthrie, Ok Tae Mangum Desh Congress Jonnsor Tarik Law Arkansaw King
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