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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1909
Page
4
All men impressed by the revival meeting as ministers and congregations work together. The readers note the powerful recital by strong intelligent men sharing heart's experiences and the scenes affecting both sinners and Christians.
A St Paul Pioneer editorial discusses Thomas S Platt and argues a young politician should place the public first. It critiques Platts career as self serving and urges new leaders to serve the public before friends and themselves.
Kansas City Journal argues the West must withhold its youth and wealth until the East curbs marauding outlaws. It laments train robberies on the Pittsburgh Express and urges Eastern growth under Western protection.
The Roff Eagle defends the Ada News against accusations of bias in criticizing the sheriff’s office. It denies personal animus toward Tom Smith, condemns mudslinging, and urges voters to decide next summer after facts are reviewed.
A large fire in Stratford Wednesday morning destroyed the Stratford hotel, Bailey general store, and a meat market owned by Massengale and Phillips. Total business building value was about 3 000 dollars. Insurance on the hotel and Bailey stock ranged from 1 500 to 2 500 dollars. the meat market carried no coverage. The blaze began in a tailor shop from a gasoline can explosion, injuring Andy Byford and injuring Mr Plumber while fighting the flames.
Rev. Sid Williams and his daughter Miss Stone Williams and son Sid Jr. departed Ada after strong local attendance and affectionate goodbyes at the depot. The Ada public underfunded his evangelistic work despite broad turnout, and the News notes his unique personality and impact on the community with many hearing him on Sunday night.
In the county court of Pontotoc County Oklahoma the guardianship of Charley Fussell Lola Fussell Monie Fussell and Paul Fussell requests approval to sell the wards real estate. A hearing is set for September 16 1909 at 10 a m to determine if the sale should proceed and a notice is ordered to be published for three weeks in the Ada Weekly News.
Guardians announce private sale of minor estates Ida Bond and Levicy Peters with court confirmation required. Real property includes described sections in Pontotoc Atoka and Coal counties Oklahoma. Cash bids in writing due by sale after Sept 18 1909 with court confirmation. Next notice to Walton Harris guardianship in Pontotoc County Ada Oklahoma calling appearance Sept 30 1909.
Henry E Asp formerly Santa Fe general attorney for Oklahoma is elected vice president and general solicitor of the Oklahoma Central railway. He will maintain offices in Guthrie and Purcell with headquarters in Guthrie and will focus on reorganizing the line while Mr Sharp remains chief counsel and Carter stays president.
The Ada church faced debate over funding for Rev Sid Williams and his children. The News argues for generous compensation, noting past mixed support from subscriptionists and urging readers to respond adequately when appealed privately.
The Ada meeting with evangelist Sid Williams under Baptist auspices drew a modest offering of just over one hundred dollars. The News notes Williams seemed unwell and questioned his utterances while acknowledging pulpit prerogatives and broad subscription efforts by local ministers and supporters.
Pontotoc County Truck and Fruit Growers Association calls members to meet at the 25 000 club rooms next Saturday September 11 in the afternoon at 2 30 o clock. Jail members should not fail to be present. If you are not a member come and join. Carlton Weaver president George Thompson secretary.
In pursuance of an August 23 1909 County Court order in Johnston County Oklahoma the guardian of Franklin Maytubby a minor will sell at public court confirmation on September 24 1909 at 2 pm at the courthouse door in Tishomingo Oklahoma the minor's undivided one fifth interest in the northeast quarter and north half of the north half of a described parcel located in Pontotoc and Johnston counties Oklahoma.
John Embry United States Attorney for the Western District of Oklahoma will resign to start a law partnership in Oklahoma City with G. Black. The move follows a pay reduction to 4000 and the resignation will be filed after the Enid federal court term ends.
Announcement calls members to attend the Truck Growers Association meeting Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o clock in the 25 000 club rooms.
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