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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1903
Page
2
Farmers institute held two meetings in Ardmore last week as Custer City moves forward with a new tees factory project. Local officials and agrarian groups discussed modernization and rural development potential.
Hal Earl of Temple was struck by a broken lighted lamp causing a severe cut behind the left ear and an artery severance. Quick medical aid saved him from what could have been fatal injuries.
A new four member young men's club has been organized at South McAlester with growing membership and intent to engage in community activities.
An additional rural route will be established October 1 at Dover. The plan outlines new mail delivery coverage for nearby communities and may include postings for residents along the route.
Pdof Ewing of the Edmond normal school has been selected superintendent of Oklahoma City schools.
Deputy Marshal Harrison arrested three men at Purcell last week on the charge of possessing counterfeit money. Purcell has seen a flood of five dollar gold pieces, with a mintage of 1589.
A Frisco line wreck occurred near Bristow when a derailed engine struck stock, derailing the engine and two cars. No serious injuries were reported.
Frank C. Churchill United States Indian inspector will be assigned to Indian Territory to represent the Indian department in an investigation of alleged irregularities among federal officials. He will serve as an assistant to the lead investigator in charge of the inquiry.
The town of Snyder received its first bale of cotton brought in by J F Bynum from twelve miles west. The seed sold for $62 with $52 in premiums paid as money and newspaper subscriptions for one year.
Mrs. John Rhodes of Wood, Washita County, was struck and killed while milking. The bolt also killed two cows and a calf, a grim farm accident reported from the area.
The annual Osage and Delaware smoke dance is scheduled to begin September 15 and run for fifteen days. The event will be held on Coon property or site, as announced by tribal representatives.
The supreme court is in session at Guthrie this week with cases expected to be heard. Local observers anticipate rulings on several pending matters affecting regional governance and public policy.
A gambler named Kim assaulted a woman in Kaw City Kay county. Officer Kenner tried to intervene and was fatally shot when Kim drew a pistol. The incident followed a violent dispute during the altercation.
G W Ebersole of the Canadian valley reports fifty acres of corn expected to yield about sixty five bushels per acre. He displayed a remarkably long ear in El Reno a twelve inch stalk with two additional ears ten inches long.
A fifteen year old named Roy Calvery attempted to Rob the postmaster Al Woolsey. He produced a gun but found no funds and fled the scene without taking anything.
The executive committee of the single statehood committee issues a call for a general convention in South McAlester on October 26 to elect a delegate to represent Indian Territory in Congress.
A watermelon raised at Tempie farm weighed eighty five pounds, showcasing an extraordinary fruit size. Local growers note the impressive harvest as a notable horticultural feat.
A terse note reports Secretary Mitchcock unable to locate a single official who agrees with the stance, hinting at internal disagreement. He expresses frustration over the lack of support and hints at continued pressure from allies seeking alignment.
The piece reports on ongoing federal investigations into Indian Territory graft and land fraud. Francis E. Leupp returns to Washington to review topics in Kiowa country. Assistant Attorney General George W. Russell leads the inquiry, with Reynolds promising thorough, impartial scrutiny and possible exonerations for those cleared. Secretary Hitchcock cites enemies’ schemes yet acknowledges a forthcoming investigation and notes funds allocated for public improvements have lain idle.
Jet notes people are grateful for the present oil inspection law. They say it replaces the old need to keep three lights burning as oil is now clearer and brighter, making a single lamp unnecessary.
In Pickens county Byrd representatives ignored a written summons from County Judge Colbert to appear at Oakland and show cause why the election should not be contested. They protest their certificates of election and insist they will be seated, fearing a new Moseley-backed judge could upend the certificates and the Byrd camp aims to be counted in.
The local Salvation Army, authorized by the national manager, asks Governor Ferguson to approve a plan to erect a reform school for incorrigible youths in Guthrie. The project aims to provide custody and guidance under Salvation Army supervision.
Ardmore reports Dawes commission head Tams Bixby is visiting Tishomingo in connection with negotiations with the Five Civilized Tribes. The visit is linked to ongoing federal efforts to resolve tribal land and citizenship questions.
Governor Ferguson announced that James J. Houston, former secretary of the school land board, was never exonerated from charges tied to leasing school lands while in office. He resigned under pressure and was not cleared, with no embezzlement alleged. Further action was not foretold.
Oklahoma City will host the territorial convention of the Christian Church from September 15 to 17. Local congregations prepare programs, speakers, and community outreach events for the gathering.
Chickasha faces a pending appeal after Dan Garland was fined for slaughtering outside the city. The first conviction under the new meat inspection ordinance, aimed at preventing cattle theft and misbranding, may be taken to higher courts to test its legality.
Work at the Cherokee land office in Tahlequah progresses slowly. Totals show 10 857 admission cards issued to date while only 160 filings occurred in the past week.
Oklahoma U S attorney Horace Speed reports indictments against contractors and county officials over misused town lot funds for public improvements in Kiowa Comanche counties. He cites rotten conditions in commemorated bridge projects and uncompleted or unbuilt work amid interior department delays.
Governor Ferguson disclosed that a prominent political figure was allegedly promised $1000 by a school book company to secure his signature on the uniform school book bill vetoed earlier. The claim arose after a teachers meeting in Apache condemned the governor’s veto and prompted a resolution.
A French farmer reports his cattle along a roadside graze fearfully and thin out instead of fattening, claiming the motor traffic frightens them. Local farm owner cites stress from passing vehicles as the cause of weight loss.
A suit against Territorial Auditor Baxter ended in favor of the petitioners. Judge Burford ordered warrants issued to equip the Edmond Normal School with 26000 dollars. Charlies H. Woods and A C. president of the A. and M. College led the petition. John Shartell of Oklahoma represented the Normal School. Mr Easter argued for the petition at the hearing.
CHICKASHA Secretary Price of the Pickens County Agricultural and Fair Association is upgrading the fair grounds for the Kansas Oklahoma Indian Territory Racing Association meet. The half mile track is rolled banked sixty feet wide and fenced. Sixty stalls are under construction and eight horses are training with a dozen more arriving next week. The meet opens September 28 with entries due September 12.
Secretary J B Thoburn of the territorial board of agriculture received a letter from H M Brandt owner of a Garber creamery asking about forming a territorial dairymen association in Oklahoma. Thoburn favors the move and will name a date for a preliminary meeting to organize. he notes Oklahoma consumes large butter and cheese imports from Kansas Nebraska Iowa Michigan Wisconsin and Illinois and urges local dairy cooperation.
After Governor Stanley's return from the Dawes commission meeting in Muskogee the land office enforces strict allotment rules. Indians under the influence or funded by grafters lose filing privileges, must prove independence, and are told to return home and reappear unpressured.
A severe blaze on Main Street in Ada pulls down J W Lane & Company hardware, E F Pugh & Company confectionery, K C restaurant, D Lamb confectionery, and Little Brothers Reed & Johnson grocery. Five allied buildings burn, including Reed & Johnson’s brick structure. total losses around 18000 with less than half insured.
The long eight month dispute between Snyder and Mountain Park ends with both sides agreeing to join bands to build a town. The leaders say the merged effort will bring credit to southern Oklahoma.
The Reliance secured two race victories by seven minutes three seconds and by one ute nineteen seconds. America retains the cup as Sir Thomas Lipton mourns defeat and vows to return with plans for Shamrock boats. Lipton thanks Americans for their generosity and contemplates future yacht ventures.
Negotiations ending May 1 between the Illinois Central Railway and telegraphers yielded a modified yet favorable agreement. Schedules for over 1,500 offices were reviewed individually, extending reduced hours and raising the payroll by more than $100,000 annually. The overall salary increase averages 15 percent.
Theopolite L. Petit, a French chef at Newell's Hotel in Pittsburg, offered a $1,000 side bet to W W D Dewét of the Hotel Florence in Missoula after a disputed challenge over using liquors in meals. Dowst started the controversy by issuing the first challenge, later modified and accepted.
Ritzville Washington declared the largest local wheat market in the United States. The town with about 2200 residents ships an average of 1 750 000 bushels of wheat annually from the Lalouse and Big Bend country.
Four year old son of Gus Mindeman of Mindeman farm three miles east of Union was badly injured when a mowing machine nearly severed both feet. His mother, driving while Mindeman worked hay, had the boy sit beside her on the seat when he attempted to release entangled lines and the mower moved unexpectedly.
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