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Newspaper
Ada Weekly Democrat
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1910
Page
4
The notice records Ada Oklahoma post office handling as second class matter under the 1879 Act revisions, with an admission date of July 17 and a monetary amount noted as $1.00 50 95.
The Democrat announces candidates for county offices in the August Democratic primary. County Judge nominees are Conway Barton Croxton and E S Ratliff. Sheriff nominees include George Thompson Sam McClure L E Mitchell J E Fussell. County Clerk nominees M F Dew S W Kerr. Peon Clerk W T Cox. Register of Deeds C C Hargis Wilmer B Jones. County Superintendent T F Pierce. County Treasurer J W Westbrook J K Scruggin R H Erwin. County Weigher Sherwood Hill. Ada Township Constable E L Bunch.
The speaker lauds Harmony for lacking factions. Ada should be proud there are no internal divisions. The town risks fading like other promising communities when citizens engage in petty bickering rather than uniting.
The Ada community credits local newspapers for three years of cooperative spirit, noting that cross firing has ceased since a paper change in ownership. Residents boast Ada’s growth and predict it will become a significant Oklahoma city through united efforts in promoting the town’s welfare.
Ada considers two water options after a town meeting: deep wells or a Byrd's Mill pipeline. The group favors a reliable, low cost plan, pending council study to avoid unnecessary expense, with support for Byrd's Mill if groundwater proves insufficient.
Candidates sent their acards to Shawnee three years ago citing the Union label on them. The article notes the current Democrat is a Union shop and can produce work quickly, making the previous excuse ineffective this time.
Ditching for the lateral sewers is finished but the crossings remain incomplete. Work has proceeded on sewer lines while crossing structures await installation or completion. Contractors have not yet finished connecting the crossings to the new system.
The fragment notes that if a good rain occurs on one of the spring days, it would affect missing bricks. It mentions anticipation of rain and its impact on a construction or street scenario without a clear event or location.
The Democrat acknowledges receiving a Clayton New Mexico News edited by Jnc Duran formerly of the Roff Eagle. It praises the paper as newsy and well edited and wishes Duran abundant success.
Thursday afternoon at four at the bride’s parents home in Ada the marriage of Leslie Maxey and Du relle Cullins was solemnized Rev J D White officiating. The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs T E Cullins and has long been a social favorite. The groom is an aspiring attorney with a bright future.
The Texas Department Store is in the hands of a receiver appointed as A. K. Tornton. The store is closed for an inventory and no asset or liability details have been released. The business opened last summer and has conducted heavy trade most of the time.
Ada Oklahoma listing by G M Ramsey druggist praising Hall's Texas Wonder as the best kidney bladder and rheumatic medicine. Claims a 60 days treatment for $1.00 in a historical product ad.
The notice calls Pontotoc County singers to honor T. L. Eiland and J. P. Love after their deaths. It urges observing the second Sunday in April as Eiland and Love day with singing, reading papers, and harmony with Southwest singers.
A testimonial ad touts Dr Kine s New Discovery as a home remedy for lung troubles and coughs. W N Nelson of Calamine Arkansas claims a 47 pound gain after use, praising its effectiveness for coughs colds la grippe asthma and croup. Trials offered with 50 cents to 1.00 and a free bottle at Gwin Mays & Co.
Congressman Carter introduces a bill to fund a federal building in Ada with 100000 dollars. He campaigns hard, hoping to secure the project for the city. He also opposes Taft's plan to relocate about 12900 freedmen to the Chickasaw and Choctaw lands with the bank.
Reuben M. Roddie announces his candidacy for re election to the Oklahoma State Senate. He campaigns on his record, highlighting support for the state bank guaranty law, an insurance measure driving out untrustworthy companies, the Ada state normal, and education funding. He portrays himself as a leading legislator pushing educational improvements.
Pontotoc County educator Prof T F Pierce campaigns for re election after two years of school outreach. He has seen eighty new districts formed and fifty new schoolhouses built at about a thousand dollars each with furniture costs. Pierce holds A M from Normal University Lebannon Ohio and studied at the University of Chicago.
In County Court Ada Oklahoma Amos Hays administrator of the William Hoclochubbee estate presents final account for settlement and distribution. Court sets Friday April 15 1910 at 1 pm in Ada for interested parties to appear and show cause why the account should not be approved. Judge Jorl Terrell presiding.
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