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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1908
Page
9
Rev. F. S. Webster argues the Sabbath school is a powerful national force shaping youth, temperance, and peace. He cites “But God” moments from scripture to illustrate how divine aid turns despair to hope and guides individuals toward service over conquest.
Ada Oklahoma September 7 1908 board of county commissioners met in special session to estimate current expenses for the fiscal year July 1 1908 to July 1 1909. They reconvened September 8 1908 and set fund provisions including court supply contingent salary poor and insane road and bridge and interest on bonded debt. Levy of three quarters of one mill expected to fund common schools and district buildings. Claims totaling 172.50 approved and warrants drawn on the Election Fund.
Miss Elizabeth A. White, head of the Dressmakers Protective Association, spoke to 300 dressmakers at the convention about this season's trends. Corsets long enough to require ten yards of string, extreme sleeve length, and short gloves define the look, while sheath gowns fall out of style. Beards fade among public figures as beardlessness gains popularity with the rank and file.
The Pontotoc County Court in Ada Oklahoma notifies heirs next of kin and creditors regarding administration of Victoria May Brown deceased with hearing set September 28 1908 at 10 o clock a m in the county court room. Local party N T Heard seeks letters of administration. The same issue includes Mack Burris petition for court approval of a deed to Henry T Young dated September 1908 and hearing scheduled September 26 1908 at 10 o clock am with publication of order in Ada Weekly News.
Administrator Chapman announces sale of J. R. Lawrence estate lands in Pontotoc County Oklahoma on October 3 1908 at the Ada courthouse. Property includes multiple fractional sections in township 3 north range 5 east and surrounding tracts plus Daggs Addition lots in Ada. Sale is to the highest bidder in cash with heirs granting general warranty deed.
State of Oklahoma Pontotoc County. F M Wilson filed affidavit detailing a red steer branded J 1 on left side and open A on left shoulder and hip with a stripe on right shoulder, dehorned, three years old. Taken up August 23 1908 near Section 5 Township 5 North Range East Ada address. Witness Wm Kerr dated September 1908.
In County Court the estate of Amy Burris deceased is on file. Heirs and creditors of Lillie Brown are notified that an application for probate will be heard in the Ada court on September 28, 1908 at 10 o clock A M. Interested parties may appear and show cause. Witness my hand and seal.
In Pontotoc County Court a petition by W L Murrell and others seeks court approval of a deed dated July 27 1908 from Emma M Byrd and William R Underwood conveying all interest in Elsie Porter estate lands to Murrells The court sets September 21 1908 at 10 am for hearing and invites interested parties to show cause if any.
Durant captured the county seat by more than a thousand votes in the Bryan County contest. Bochito Sterrett and Blue also competed for the honor in the Sept 9 election.
Frank Lowery of Enid reports field yields in Garfield county ranging from three to eight bushels per acre. Farmers plan wheat plowing as conditions allow, optimistic about higher prices after a poor season. Wheat quotes in Enid today are 82 cents soft and 80 cents hard. Wagon receipts in Enid remain light.
El Reno Oklahoma September 10. After weeks of negotiation with Bert Pyle injured by a bridge fall the county commissioners settled for 3250 to be paid by the county. The county attorney says the county is not liable for injuries from defective bridges and that commissioners cannot settle such claims without court order since no statute creates county liability.
Judge C T Russell in charge of clearing titles to Indian lands in Eastern Oklahoma says many people are coming in to quit claim unlawful deeds. The response day has moved to October first. those who settle before October six face no extra costs. Defaults will be entered if no answer after that date.
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