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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1903
Page
4
A Pontoffice Ada notice from May 10 states dedication to Ada and Indian Territory. It hints at potential amendments to improve conditions and time to open betterment, acknowledging possible grant or opening of paths forward.
Snow fell in Ada yesterday as Apa seeks cotton with high prices. Falk could train on talking up the cover. An official report notes 1902-03 U S cotton crop at 10 727 559 bales versus 10 680 680 the year before.
The note advocates a congress member for Axvaska, contrasts with Indian Territory's status, praises Tishomingo News and editor, and mentions a Sapulpa incident where Deputy T. T. Fullerton quelled a disturbance after an excursion.
Attorneys across Chickasha and beyond advocate legislation to divide the Southern District and appoint an additional judge. The piece notes congested civil and criminal dockets and hopes reform will prevail. It also comments on crop weather desires in Louisiana Texas and Indian Territory.
Andrew Thornton, noted Ada merchant and vice president of Chickasaw Loan & Trust Co, wed Elizabeth Fowler in Cookeville Tennessee. The groom's public spirit and social standing are highlighted along with his two years of residence in Ada and nickname Ward McAlister.
The groom Mr Thornton has chosen a bride described as beautiful intelligent accomplished and of noble birth from old Tennessee aristocracy. The couple plans to visit several leading U.S. cities before returning to Ada.
Thousands of acres in the Red River Valley are offered for settlement adjacent to Kiowa and Comanche country. Frisco System trains run to Vernon Texas with low round trip fares from St Louis and Kansas City. Write R S Lemon, Secretary, Frisco System Immigration Bureau, St Louis for arrangements.
Fragmentary OCR shows the Royal and meets monthly on Thursdays on or before the full moon. W. O. W. W. M. Mrs. Breckenridge is secretary and union of America R. O. Wheeler a Master of Past. A. H. Constant appears in the ranks.
Correct Attest: a W Beard and Tom Hope subscribed and sworn to before me this 15th day of Sept 1908 Otis B Wester Notary Public.
Christian church announces Sunday services at 11 and 8 with Sunday School at 9 45. Prayer meeting held each Wednesday night. W O Breeden is the r.
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