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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1908
Page
2
Dr M W Ligon swore out a warrant for the arrest of Leslie Niblack on criminal libel charges. The Guthrie sheet is said to have published false statements aiming to discredit his personal and professional standing. The sheriff holds the warrant and an arrest is expected.
The Oklahoma Supreme Court unanimously holds the governor has sole authority to direct or consent to state suits, granting the writ and limiting Attorney General West from continuing the injunction action against Prairie Oil and Gas tied to Standard Oil pipelines. The decision marks a clear win for Governor Haskell. The opinion was read by Associate Justice Turner.
Ada defeated Lehigh 4 to 2 in the opener with McDole in the box and Atkins earning praise for speed and defense. Braun and Boggs sparked the hitting, while Lehigh managed only six hits. A second game is set for this afternoon with a final game to follow tomorrow at 3 p.m. Ada fans urged to attend.
Ada dominates Lehigh 14 to 2 in a one sided amateur Oklahoma baseball contest. McDole Ellis J Shirley Reed Bry Braun Courtney split pitching duties with 7 and 6 strikeouts respectively. Ada leaves 10 on base while Lehigh has 8 errors and 4 left on. Umpire Kiser. Time two hours.
City Marshal Putnam and Constable Roberts arrested Joe Shattell, Joe Adams, and Austin Smith on horse stealing. Justice Brown committed Shattell and Smith to jail while Adams posted bonds of $500 in two cases. Trial set for Sept 9. Also ads for Wood's Liver Medicine Pineules and Bees Laxative Cough Syrup promote kidney, liver, and chest relief. Sold by Gwin Mays & Co.
In Guthrie Oklahoma on August 30 Republican leaders delay deciding if Dennis T Flynn will join Gov Haskell in further joint debates. Some attendees at the McAlester meeting urge more debates while others advise against them. A Muskogee telegram from Haskell cites missed engagements and تحديات Flynn to select five large towns and dates to meet, accusing him of avoiding farmers gatherings.
Avery Shaffer, a Tulsa city water department employee, was fatally shot by a stray bullet during a morning fight. He was three blocks from the scene when the incident occurred.
Atlanta City New Jersey Aug 30 Little progress in solving the shooting of Charles B Roberts a Baltimorean aboard a closed rolling chair with Mrs W S G Williams also of Baltimore The police doubt the couple account of a masked robber as a final explanation and continue investigations
At the Democratic state convention in Tulsa on Tuesday an effort will seek to block party endorsement of the state dispensary system as the question goes to voters in November. Supporters expect a positive platform on the issue and an endorsement of the initiated bill for sale of public lands. Judge W. L. Eagleton and Fred Hardy to serve as temporary chairman and secretary.
The case before Judge Terrell on Saturday involved Nelson seeking a writ to annul his sixteen year old daughter's marriage to Louis Page a full blood Indian. The judge ruled the marriage valid and the couple should remain together. Page is on bond for forgery and the case is set for Wednesday.
Rev. E. M. Sweet, superintendent of the Oklahoma Anti-Saloon League, addressed Ada residents at the First Methodist church Sunday in defense of the State Dispensary System to be voted on in November. He delivered a strong argument and pleased his hearers.
The Duncan Dudes baseball team from Rock Island arrived in the city today for a three game set against the Ada Stiffs. The Stiffs have been unbeaten for a month and exciting contests are expected.
The board of freeholders, unhappy with Saturdays defeat of the charter, will circulate a petition tomorrow to demand another election immediately.
Ada liverymen will require cash in advance for all livery rigs from September 1. The notice is signed by Paul W. Allen Ned Rodgers and Bud White.
Davidson drew a base on balls off McDole. McDole struck out ten and Bogg six. MecDole wild pitched turned by Kiser. Quiett was hit by pitcher. Atkins and Ellis turned a double play. Umpire Bullock. Time 1 35.
In Police Court Nannie Titus was acquitted on vagrancy before Justice Powers. George Griffin remains on trial for the same offense. The text notes both defendants are Black.
A visit to Oklahoma City is planned where she will meet her father Mr. Caroll who will accompany her to see Mr. Byrd.
Last evening the Forty-Two Club met hosted by Mrs. I. M. King in a cordial gathering with refreshments of grape juice ice cream and cake. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Duncan Mr. and Mrs. Will Netherly Mr. and Mrs. Judge Furman Mr. and Mrs. Judge Galbraith Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Ebey Mr. and Mrs. Will Mays Mr. and Mrs. T. P. Holt Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Thornton Mr. and Mrs. Dr. King S. M. Torbett and Miss Torbett plus out of town guests W. P. Portwood and daughter Miss Bessie of Fort Worth Texas.
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