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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1903
Page
5
Partial text shows Ada in Indian Territory with ads and opinions. Mentions Ter Co entered at the line yomeerineg on commerce matter and advertising rates. Notes about market questions and community fire fighting and newspaper retaliations with editor commentary.
The Denison Herald mocks Territory ad culture claiming boss worms fill every Indian Territory paper. The Ardmorite retorts that no ads exist in Ardmorite and urges the Herald to try a dose itself. A Sidney voice defends the Herald as a faithful Territory friend.
Senator Carmack says it is too early to nominate a Democratic presidential candidate or outline a national platform. He favors Judge Alten Parker of New York as a possible candidate but notes Parker may not satisfy all Democratic factions. Parker’s stance on silver and Wall Street popularity are seen as potential obstacles.
The Mosely Johnston faction faces blame for defeat due to leaders’ alleged interests in Indian lands. Reports from Wapanucka Press and Chickasaw Capitol conflict on party control of the legislature, with claims of mixed allegiances and possible ties.
In the United States court in the Indian Territory Southern District Laura Kenodell sues J S Kenodell for relief. The defendant must appear within thirty days and answer the complaint. Hon Hosea Townsend presiding. Sept 1903. Clerk C M Campbell by B P Gibbs Deputy Clerk. J W Bolen attorney. W C Edwards named nonresident attorney.
A duck laments praise gap as a rooster advises advertising. The tale contrasts a busy worker’s silence with a boastful rooster’s crowd knowledge and suggests self-promotion as key to recognition.
In the United States Commissioners court in Indian Territory Southern District Sixth division at Ada Gus Kleim and W E Gibbs are named parties. Gibbs is warned to appear in thirty days and answer the complaint filed by Gus Klein. September 1 1903 B F Talbott US Commissioner West and Wimbish Attorneys T E Faust appointed attorney for non resident.
Branham Texas August 25 The State Boll Weevil Commission experiments with devices and drugs to exterminate the boll weevil. They have not found an effective remedy and will likely wait a year before reporting on the $50 000 reward offered by the state.
A bargain sale offers a big black horse guaranteed to have no physical defects. Also offered is a good saddle horse suitable for heavy draft work.
A clothing dealer skeptical of ads learns their reach after two hidden lines in a newspaper prompt a flood of customers. Seventeen boys and three girls bring cats and dogs to his shop, crowding the store until it must reopen via a rear exit. The merchant signs a yearlong ad commitment and plans expansion.
J D Benedict, Superintendent of Schools for Indian Territory, says summer normals improved teachers and exams weeded out incompetents. Cherokee Seminary opens. Cherokee day schools and other Nations’ Indian schools start Sept 7. Irregular attendance remains the main challenge without compulsory laws.
A Beardstown boy recounts a remarkable cow that loves apples. He recalls milking the cow after she ate neighbor apples, churning milk into three quarts of apple butter. He also mentions another incident where the cow ate a rooster tail and produced a gallon and a half of cocktail-like milk.
Third National Bank of Gonzales Texas and partners visited Ada to merge Bank of Commerce into a Citizens National Bank with a 50 million dollar capital. Officers of the new bank not yet elected but expected to be strong. Dr J W Hays, a recent Ada resident, sold his corner lot and will be identified with the bank and build a new building on remaining frontage.
A notice states the business will reopen with a first class stock of groceries as soon as a suitable building is secured and respectfully solicits ongoing patronage from customers.
The Katy Flyer wheels turn for travelers with Sleepera service between Texas points, Mexico City, Kansas City, and St Louis. Crews promise top-notch employee service on this elegant line.
Business thanks helpers after this morning fire and notes doors may stay closed a day or two while insurance matters are settled. Owners invite old friends and customers to visit again once resolved.
Presbyterian services on the 2nd and 4th Sundays with Sunday school at 9:45 and the pastor S. S. Williams. Christian church holds Sunday services at 11 and 8 with Sunday school at 9:45 and prayer Wednesday night led by pastor W. O. Breepe n.
Notices list meeting days for Opp Fellows J B McDonald Noble Grand J F McKeel Secretary W O W Alex Rogers Council Commander C W McMillan Clerk Ada Lodge No 95 meets Saturday night on or before full moon Ada Council No 10 meets Saturday night after each full moon Eastern Star meets monthly on Thursday Fraternal Union of America meets Friday night K P s meet Tuesday night with caretakers list included.
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