Ada prospers as prospectors arrive and cows and hogs boost economy
Ada resumes normal activity as prospectors flock in daily and residents court their location. Denison Herald urges courteous treatment of newcomers while dairy cows hens and hogs are praised for lifting mortgage educating children and building bank accounts. County officials note warrants limited to 80 percent of the tax levy delaying payments until July and next January. Senator Wynne proposes a bill to allow borrowing up to the 80 percent limit to cover warrants once issued.
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Ada
Wynne
Magazine view on spanking and juvenile response
The Hobart Republican quotes a magazine writer who says spanking never stirs a boy's conscience. It notes unanimous approval from juveniles while claiming punishment raises blood and motivates actions desired by parents.
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O. K
Hobart
Advertising Never Sleeps Says Wapanucka Press
The paper argues a successful businessman must keep advertising around the clock like a watch. It says continuous ads keep a business before the public and open doors, noting the advertiser who stays visible reaps benefits.
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Wapanucka Press
Wise
Vacant Ada Lot Plans for Summer Production
Ardmorelle urges turning unused land into revenue as Ada faces rising demand for cottages and rentals. Durant News notes chickens moving from Fayetteville to New Orleans and then Panama Canal zone. Konawa Chief Leader defends compulsory education for ages 8 to 16 and school funding via taxes, warning of legislative impact on eastern counties.
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Sam
Fayetteville
Ark
New Orleans
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Durant News
Konawa
Press Comment Roundup Mixed With Civic Wit Across Papers
A mosaic of quotes and quips from editors and columnists mocks folly, praises fairness, and notes modest progress as multiple papers reflect on public virtue, statehood pace, and local commerce. Amid jokes about whiskey, gum and kerosene, the tone remains boosterish and forward looking.
Oklahoma and national notes on canal plans and public pay
Twists of national policy surface as Walter Wellman critiques the Pa canal engineering scheme while Taft plans a canal site visit. Senator Bailey opposes doubling the president’s salary, and Oklahoma discusses a capital relocation bill. A Muskogee update reports federal grand jury secrecy and indictments in land fraud probes with Roosevelt wiring support.
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Pauls Valley
Bailey
Congress
Dalais News
Two Negroes Killed in Oklahoma Farm Battle
On a Sunday morning two African Americans Were killed on Douglas Weston’s farm near Payson Oklahoma with a third mortally wounded. Deputies Miles Dunn Keys and Nichols were wounded while attempting arrest. The attackers had earlier assaulted a white boy named Nathan Nicely. Also noted Roosevelt owning old bonds tied to Norman State University and a child death in Guthrie over convulsions with funeral plans at Rosedale Cemetery.
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William Keys
Thomas Dunn
Frank Miles
L. B. Nichols
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Oliver McGlothin
Jacob McGlothin
Miles
Dunn
Negores
Hugo
Nathan Nicely
Nicely
Guthrie
Okla
Roosevelt
Cleveland County
Norman
New York
Oklahoma Statutes Sent to County Officers and Commissioners
The new Oklahoma statutes have been received by County Clerk Kerr for distribution to each county officer and twelve copies to county commissioners for apportionment among the justices of the peace. Bargains in Used Steinway Pianos offer Lyon & Healy Chicago sales of genuine Steinways at 20 to 40 percent off, including rebuilt instruments from Thompson Music Co Healy Music Co and Theatre Piano Co maintained in fine condition.
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Lyon & Healy
Adams Street
Oklahoma
Kerr
Music House
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Guardian appointment sought for Irvin and Hamilton Waters
In Pontotoc County Oklahoma Ada court. A. H. Chapman seeks guardianship of minor Irvin Waters and Hamilton Waters. Hearing set for February 12 1909 at 10 am in Ada court. Witness Joel Terrell county judge seal. Adjacent notice for sale of ward real estate set for February 23 1909 at 10 am. Public notice published in Ada Weekly News.
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State of Oklahoma
Ponatotoci
Tin County
Oklahoma
Polly Richardson
Irvin
Hamilton Waters
A. H. Chapman
Irvin Waters
Ada
Pontotoc
Said
Joel Terrell
Pontotoc County
Meggie Thom
Nelo Thom
Andy H. Chapman
Ada Weekly News
Petition for Administrator In Estate of Agnus Wolfe
Notice to heirs and creditors that A H Chapman applies for letters of administration on Agnus Wolfe, deceased. Hearing set in Pontotoc County Court Ada Oklahoma February 12 1909. See 23 January 1909 seal and witness.
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Ada
Said
State of Oklahoma
Pontotoc County
Joe Waters
A. H. Chapman
Death of H. H. Smith Aged 59 In Ada
Prominent citizen H. H. Smith dies Friday night at daughter Mrs. H Browall in Ada from an abscess on the brain. Funeral at Dr. Browalls home conducted by Rev. C. E. Smootz. burial at Rosedale cemetery. Survived by four daughters and one son, with several relatives present. The News expresses condolences.
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H. H. Smith
H. Browall
Ada
Mine Flood Drowns 160 in South Africa
Ten white miners and 150 native workers perished when Knight mine flooded after dam bursts used for gold washing. The disaster occurred near Johannesburg on January 22 as waters surged through tunnels and galleries.
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Johannesburg
Knight
Man Fired Revolver In Train Car Incident
In Omaha a passenger in a chair car drew a revolver and shot at his head. The bullet glanced off the skull and struck a negro porter at the far end of the car in the back of the head. The bullet flattened on the floor. the porter was only slightly stunned.
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Jones
Boy Cut in Two Shocking Farm Accident near Hewitt
Sam Rogers a farmer near Hewitt Oklahoma was instantly killed when his team hitched to a stalk cutter became frightened and ran away his body was cut in two pieces police indicated the incident occurred January 23 that year the report notes the dangers of normal farm work and reflects on the common man’s impact in rural life
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