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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1909
Page
7
Robinson the dentist finds himself in a comic tangle when Amos Whitehouse seeks a discreet fix for a doomed plans predicament. A dramatic misdelivery of letters and a jealous fiancée lead to a farcical rescue involving disguises, a cloak, a table cover, and a departing suitor boarding an ocean liner with a grateful payment.
New York report outlines plans after Harriman death with Judge R S Lovett poised to lead for now. Banking controls stay with National City Bank and Kuhn Loeb & Co as Union Pacific operations close for the funeral.
Chickasha business men pledged 2500 to help operate the State Girls Industrial Institute as it plans to open next Tuesday. State Superintendent Cameron announced the offer to the board of public affairs, which applauded. The site of the school will be selected after a land title is examined and a building contract awarded.
Attorney General West filed an amended answer in the Kansas Natural Gas Company suit against Gov. Haskell and state officers. He denies Oklahoma gas shortage justifies outbound piping and moves to dissolve the injunction as unconstitutional.
Sapulpa Oklahoma reports recall a gruesome 1887 atrocity where infant Mary Coker now Mrs Grayson survived as wolves fed on her parents Coker family hired man John Postoak killed them with a hatchet then hanged later Postoak executed at Fort Smith Arkansas Jim Levinsky drowning link unsettled while merchandise valued at 68900 dollars awaits sale by Texas Dept Store observer notes.
Henryetta Oklahoma September 8 a lariat in the hands of an Indian boy led to the capture of Sam Hatcher a negro murderer wanted in Hillsboro Texas for killing a white woman three years ago and the attempted murder of another. He jumped from a southbound Frisco train near Henryetta were he was being returned to Texas but was caught by Lewis Bland an Indian youth and delivered to county officers after a long chase. Rewards of five to seven thousand dollars were offered for his apprehension.
Pontotoc County Supt. T. F. Pierce calls trustees and patrons to uphold Article 17 on compulsory school attendance for ages 8 to 16 for a three month term, urging appointing a truant officer and strict enforcement to elevate local education and set a county example.
M Turner aged 89 longtime father of Mrs J Jackson and Mrs J F M Harris died about 6 am after congestive illness. His wife died weeks ago in Georgia and he lived with Mrs Jackson. Funeral at 3 pm Sunday at Mrs Jackson's home 12th and Rennie conducted by Brother Stubblefield. Interment in Rosedale Cemetery.
The advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only known cure for catarrh urging a constitutional treatment. It offers 100 dollars to any case it cannot cure and invites testimonials, with Toledo Ohio as the address for inquiries. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills and a daily want ad price list.
Frank Jackson, described as son-in-law, shows deep interest in the elf soldier and pleads for a proper burial of all that remains of the old Georgian as preparations for a future residence continue while his son is busy today.
Ada prepares for the opening of a new normal school as the community is urged to support teachers and students. Citizens are reminded that local backing, not state funds, will determine the opening’s success and morale as the school begins.
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