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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1910
Page
5
Sunday afternoon Judge Barton spoke to a fair sized audience at the Christian church on juvenile court work and handling delinquent boys. He noted the law gaps for delinquent girls and urged citizen cooperation to pass a new law.
Wednesday’s Daily reports a smaller indoor Christian revival meeting but notes rising interest as Rev. Anderson delivered a strong sermon on The Haven of Rest. The event showcases home talent and urges those absent to attend future services.
In Tuesday court Charley Curry faced theft of two cows with jury deliberation underway. Grover Marshall was found not guilty while the other two defendants in that case were dismissed. Prentice murder proceeding continued as jury empaneling began. A. N. McClurgy was arraigned in justice court for disturbing the peace on a $2000 bond.
Will Linn will submit six proposed amendments to the state board for printing ballots. Governor Haskell prepared proclamations for three elections on issues initiated by the people, including local option and high license, woman suffrage, and Campbell Russell New Jerusalem ideas. Legislature initiated measures include railroad expansion and a tax apportionment plan for public service corporations. A referendum on the general and primary election law faces approval or rejection.
Superintendent Pierce reports 8,317 pupils enumerated with 7,035 actual enrollment. White pupils total 6,583. 3,482 boys and 3,101 girls. Negroes total 419 with 199 boys and 220 girls. Ada area employs 110 teachers. salaries total 38,266. Taxes by 61 districts 34,005. bonds 32,678. 24 schoolhouses valued at 58,563. Certificates issued: first 14, second 35, third 37.
The old Committee members will continue to act and appointments will be made by the chairman on club recommendations. The forthcoming meeting is described as the most important of the campaign, with a call for full attendance. County Chairman asks county papers to copy.
The Oklahoma Supreme Court sustains Governor Haskell's position that surety companies must cover losses from public funds secured by their bank bonds. The ruling saves the bank guaranty fund $210,000 after the Columbia Bank & Trust failure, with surety firms bearing the losses they insured.
Oklahoma City dispatch reports Hon. J W McNeal replying after a three week state absence. He endorses fair election efforts, criticizes Republicans for past alleged frauds, recalls 1876 and 1896 incidents, and cites Enabling Act provisions favoring Republicans in districting for Oklahoma’s constitutional convention.
Monday sessions in the district court focused on motions and hearings. Several cases moved or were continued including I B Johnson charged with receiving stolen property and Jodie Guest charged with assault. The article notes political letters discussing election law reforms and party positions.
J L Barringer visits banks and business houses in Ada to arrange corn buyers for the fall crop. He warns Ada could lose trade if not active, noting much corn will reach elevators at Fitzhugh and Roff. Also promotes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as dependable for all ages.
Deputy John Kitchen and John Burns arrested M. P. Helm a Stonewall grocer on possessing and selling intoxicating liquor. Helm appeared before County Judge Barton with a $300 bond and was committed to jail after failing to post. Authorities found $53 and seven pints of whiskey on arrest.
Ed Chapman of six miles south of town reports two mules missing after Monday night disappearance. He suspects theft and asks neighbors to watch for the animals.
The Democratic Central Committee to meet at Aga at 1:3. The notice calls party members to attend and participate in scheduled discussions and planning.
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