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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1909
Page
4
A Taft critique from the Ada Okla newspaper expresses disappointment with his campaign education approach. The editorial claims two kinds of tact exist and Taft's is wrong, risking contempt from supporters and opponents alike. It accuses him of wavering on tariff issues and aligning with reactionary forces for political gain.
The News invites land owners guardians and agents in Pontotoc County to mail or visit with descriptions and locations of land proposals suitable for farmers seeking relocation. Proposals will be published weekly for sixty days in both the Daily and Weekly News with Tuesday deadlines.
A comment urges Pontotoc to push for inclusion at the State Fair, arguing the town’s exhibit would rank among the first if properly represented and asking readers if it is too late to act.
The Indian land sale process in Eastern Oklahoma will be helped by a Interior Department ruling. Appraisements of lands sold under district Indian agents will now be published with land advertisements. This change ends the dark purchases and helps buyers judge value before bidding. The Times-Democrat idea is echoed and the impact will be watched.
Alfred Henry Lewis argues popular respect for the presidency steadies Western reaction to Taft’s tariff remarks though crowds think the president makes blunders. The Wellstreet Journal also voices frank criticism as even in the eastern home region concerns grow about political posturing.
The Hagenbeck-Wallace Shows display trained wild beasts in a massive steel arena on October 5. The act features lions tigers leopards bears and dogs performing complex stunts with a trainer inside a cage. Also a legal notice: Notice of Sale of Real Estate under court order in Pontotoc and McCurtain counties Oklahoma with private sale pending October 4 1909 and detailed parcel descriptions.
J E Fussell as guardian announces private sale of Paul Fussell minor’s real estate in Pontotoc County Oklahoma. Sale subject to court confirmation, to be held after October 9 1909 at Ada Oklahoma, listing described parcels in section 20 and 29 township 3 north range 5 east. Public notice dated September 16 1909 with first publication September 23 1909.
The Enid Wave Events quotes criticism of modern pulpit preaching. It argues that sermons must return to Christ and hellfire as taught in the Bible to draw crowds. Also printed are 1909 legal notices for Marie Andrews estate sales in Ada and Roff Oklahoma with guardians and sale terms.
Residents living near Ada should inform Father Gillen of Holdenville Oklahoma of their address so Mass can be organized in Ada.
In the matter of the Estate of Monie Fus D the Guardian of the estate of Monie Fussell is set to proceed in Ada Oklahoma at 10 o clock A M on a stated date. The notice concerns all the right title and interest of Monie Fussell in and to the described real estate situate in Pontotoc County Oklahoma.
Guardianship of Elmerina Goer and Henderson Goer in Pontotoc County Oklahoma returns sale of undivided interest in Mary Goer heirs lands totaling 160 acres for 1000 dollars. Hearing set October 2, 1909 at 9:00 am in Ada County Court to file exceptions. Guardian J E Fussell and others named. First published September 23.
A probate notice concerning the estate of Charley Fus- outlines jurisdiction, filing dates, and appointment of a personal representative. The notice requests interested parties appear to contest or claim rights, with deadlines and court details.
Calvin C. Perry Jr. petitions the Pontotoc County District Court to grant him majority rights by next friend Calvin C. Perry Sr. The request, dated October 22 1909, aims to allow the minor to conduct contracts and general business as an adult. attorney B C King represents the petitioner. The notice is the first publication dated September 23 1909.
Guardian will sell at private sale to the highest bidder on or after October 9 1909 at 10 am in Ada Oklahoma subject to court confirmation. Sale covers all rights and interests of Lola Francis Fussell a minor.
In the County Court on September 21 1909 guardian William Goer seeks court order to sell the real estate of Doney Goer a minor. Hearing set for October 16 1909 at 9 AM with kin and interested parties required to appear or a publication notice in Ada Weekly News may suffice.
The Oklahoma crim inal court of appeals denied Ce cil Mingle of Oklahoma City a use of habeas corpus. His lawyers argued Judge Carney’s pre verdict action nulled the trial. The court upheld confinement during appeal and rejected the constitutional challenge.
An indictment from Hughes county grand jury charges George Wilson deputy sheriff with accepting bribes from bootleggers. W P Langston county attorney is accused of failing to collect bonds in liquor cases where defendants failed to appear. Langston to face hearing in November term. Wilson to be arrested.
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