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Newspaper
Ada Weekly Democrat
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1910
Page
1
City council debated a Byrd's Mill water piping project estimated at about $100,000. A large public meeting was held to gauge taxpayer support, and attendees pledged business backing if the council decides the Byrd's Mill plan is best.
A quantity of fine cotton seed for sale offers the very best improved seed. Interested buyers are advised to call at the Ada Milling Company to inquire and purchase.
Judge A T West seeks re election as District Judge. Ed Fussell campaigns for Sheriff. Sherwood Hill aims to become County Weigher. S W Kerr runs for re election as County Clerk. Andy Chapman plans to announce for Sheriff next week.
A ten day revival at North Ada Baptist Church yields twenty five conversions twenty one church accessions including thirteen baptisms. Attendance and interest rise in prayer meetings and Sunday School. Rev W J Shipman to begin revival at Stonewall Monday with Rev O E Fowler assisting.
L E Mitchell known as Uncle Lem enters the sheriff race in Ada. A longtime Ada resident, he served as city marshal in early years and after a narrow 16 vote defeat seeks the office again. He has since worked as constable and night watchman and is described as fearless and capable.
Local residents visit Ada and nearby towns with frequent travel by F E Moore Elvie Bonds Pat Grigsby and families. School to close April 14. Many residents share time with friends and relatives including Jobe Grigsby Comstock Stout and Sneed families in Ada Byars Stratford and Frisco.
Rev. Leroy Anderson of Texas has been called to the pastorate of the Christian Church. He and his family arrived Tuesday and will preach his first sermon as pastor Sunday. He comes highly recommended and is expected to be a valuable addition, strengthening the church's moral leadership.
George Thompson, a Democratic candidate for sheriff, is noted for strict law enforcement and party work. He helped close blind tigers, aided the Gus Bobbitt murder case, and served as Grayson County deputy sheriff, bringing experience and self reliance to the office.
F E Bowman hatches 88 of 112 eggs and 40 of 43 eggs set. Nine pullets laid 220 eggs in 30 days. Two pullets were twelve and eight months old. Limited egg sets for sale at 1.50 dollars. Ada Electric & Gas Company office.
The death of J. P. Eddleman Thursday evening removes one of our oldest and most respected citizens. He was more than eighty years old and had been ill for a long time. The community expresses sympathy to the bereaved family. M. B. Donaghey returned Tuesday from Fort Worth and Sherman.
F. E. Herring announces for governor of Oklahoma as a Democrat. He advocates clean politics fiscal restraint tax equity merit-based appointments and development of schools while supporting corporate regulation bank protection and homestead land sales to settlers. Elk City March 31 1910.
A F Scifres & Son announce readiness to take contracts for concrete blocks and building work including columns plain or ornamental. Located south of Byrd hotel or at Star hotel. Power outage slowed operations Tuesday, reducing the Democrat’s size this week but full issue promised next week.
Ada Democrat reports a local ad seeking cash for large clean cotton rags from readers and businesses. The notice emphasizes prompt payment for rug and textile shop waste.
A reader notices newly arrived items from New York City described as the latest and priced to save, promising 25e value on the week’s selection.
One new iron bed mattress and springs offered for sale. Call at Democrat office for details.
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