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Newspaper
Ada Weekly Democrat
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1910
Page
4
In Ada on Friday and nearby towns residents report a light rain that was welcomed. The column lists locals visiting Roff Fitzhugh Stratford and Rosf with notes on school progress and attendance certificates awarded to pupils including Larah Dasson and Maudie Page.
Ed Fussell of Roff enters the race for sheriff of Pontotoc County. A long-time resident within Ada area, he touts experience in maintaining law and order, cool judgment, and familiarity with the county’s people and needs as key qualifications.
G W Dodson and wife arrived from Cookeville Tennessee and will live in Ada. Dodson is an expert miller and will be employed by Ada Milling Co.
Mr Tobias plans to relocate his stock from across the street and take over the premises previously occupied by Messrs Cox and McDonald. The move signals a change in tenancy at the site.
Mrs Geo McCoy and her son Brown travel from Stonewall to visit relatives in the city, staying for a short time.
The April issue of Human Life highlights an all star cast featuring Rufus H. Gillmore's tale of a clever fool protected for life by a New York manager, Charles Edward Russell's new light on Dreyfus, Alfred Henry Lewis on Traveling with Taft, Leigh Hunt’s Roosevelt anecdotes, J. K. Turner and LaVerne A. Barber's profile, and richer illustrations.
Extra Early anti boll weevil cotton seed described as good sized bolls and very prolific. Marketed as a sure crop for farmers in boll weevil districts. For more information contact Jones Bros. Kingston Oklahoma.
County court has sat all week handling the criminal docket with several dismissals. Special judges presided at times as Judge Terrell was disqualified. Defendants include Matt Lancaster and Joe Landers acquitted on booze selling charges while Jno Franklin E Herrera and Geo Buckhart pleaded guilty. Fines range from 5 to 10 dollars for various offenses.
A historical document shows a cash balance line total of 45 08483 with several figures 210 00549315 63666 and 800000 recorded for B H Mason as cashier. The document bears a notarization dated April 5 1910 with a notary public J B Gilbreath and a commission expire date in 1913.
Local notices list residents traveling to Ada and Cedar Grove for visits. Names include Jim Lillard S J Smith R L Starr M L Hunt and others with several trips to Ada Allen and Egypt. Community members report illness and religious gatherings with visits from Denny Dennis and Misourri connections.
The Grand Leader continues the big sale for ten more days to give Pontotoc county residents a full chance at low prices. A double page advertisement in the Democrat highlights the offers and invites readers to examine the deals closely.
The Guest boys wear smiles as they measure a man for a tailored suit. The lingering rain explains the scene and mood in a quiet town storefront.
The April Sturm's Oklahoma Magazine features Frank H. Greer's Guthrie opening day article based on on the ground experience and J B Thoburn's piece on '89ers who prospered. It notes a broader historical mix, growth of the publication, and pride in Oklahoma institutions.
The Vinita Leader urges using World Almanac figures to compare Oklahoma tax rates with other states and to publish actual county tax rates in Republican counties like Logan Kingfisher Blaine Grant and Democratic counties such as Craig Cleveland Kiowa for a factual test of fiscal efficiency.
Cox MacDonald Co. sell their dry goods store to S. S. Tobias. The retiring merchants have been in town nearly from the start and were longtime boosters of the community and its progress.
Rev Simpson preached Saturday and Sunday with no regular next Sunday appointment. Rev Peck to speak on the third Sunday. Preaching planned at Wesley’s house next Saturday night and Sunday. Rain finally arrives and planting will rush. Road overseer Grindstaff repaired high ways. Lonnie Johnston of Imboden Arkansas visiting the Crusons and plans to stay in Oklahoma. Sunday School held an hour early for Jones Chapel meeting. children’s day events being arranged. Samuels of Coalgate visiting sister Mrs Charlie Vaughn. engineer for Southwestern Coal plans to return to Pickett soon.
An old newspaper ad touts Miona stomach tablets claiming relief within five minutes and two weeks of use. It lists symptoms like sour stomach heartburn and gas and promises a transformed digestion and energy. Also promotes Booths Pills for constipation at 25 cents, sold by Ramsey Drug Co.
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