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Newspaper
Ada Weekly Democrat
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1910
Page
2
Pontotoc County is urged to exhibit at the Ohio Valley Exposition in Cincinnati from August 29 to September 24. The offer covers free return freight under the Interstate Commerce Act, no floor space charge, but a 1.00 per square foot installation and maintenance fee for booth equipment and services.
Byron Norrell faces potential charges after an Ada census enumeration misstep raises questions about accuracy and privacy. The item notes that violating confidentiality could cost a thousand dollars and three years in jail, underscoring the risks of improper data handling.
C. M. Long a leading Vaness businessman was in Ada on Tuesday for business. Charley visits Ada often and always finds a hearty welcome when he comes to town.
The Oakman Singing Club of Oakman Oklahoma records in memory of Willie Wright who died April 6 1910. The resolutions praise his role as a respected citizen son and brother and extend sympathy to the bereaved, with copies to Mr and Mrs P M Wright and to the press.
Bramshank sows half acre with mixed seed and lets grass grow to thicken for next year. Vegetables sprout across the lawn including tomatoes carrots corn and cucumbers attracting neighbors and turning the yard into a local garden. In fall the lawn is gone and Bramshank plans to sod this spring to avoid repeats.
The Bulletin of the Geographical Society of Italy announces a new Arctic expedition led by Baldwin, who commanded the 1901 1902 expedition. The plan aims to explore polar regions and reach the pole by following Nansen’s Fram route, with an expected four years of exploratory effort.
The Oklahoma's contest closed Saturday and Miss Addie Tanner, of this city, won a free trip to Colorado with over 800,000 votes. She beat a field of more than 100 candidates and earned congratulations for her heroically strong showing.
The Halley’s comet can be seen with the naked eye for early risers as it climbs above the horizon about an hour before dawn. In about three weeks it will brighten in the western skies, and on May 18 the Earth will pass through its tail with no danger expected from the rare vapor.
The first week of census enumeration in Ada closes with promising progress Acknowledges courteous treatment by citizens in first and second wards and anticipates a healthy population increase Ada asks residents to report anyone missed in the count to ensure a complete tally.
The prize apple measures 17 percent inches in circumference and weighs 31 ounces. Bronze casing and thick gold plating display its value. The exhibitor received the prize as part of a show with over five million apples exhibited and $35,000 in prizes. Displayed across the United States with some shipments to London Berlin and Paris.
Miss Ethel Shumate of Pauls Valley visits cousin Mrs Leslie Maxey. Dorris W. dies of measles at six. Supt T W Kennedy of Collins Institute seen in Ada. J F McKeel learns of his father's death in Salisaw. Ben McKinley visits Ada from Stratford. Local children ill with measles. Ramsey Drug opens confectionery stand at Airdome run by Ben Thompson. Jersey cow for sale at Frisco depot Fitzhugh. R D Knight of Ardmore works to reorganize the Improved Red Men. County clerk W S Kerr and deputy treasurer Jim Westbrook busy with duties. Dr T W Chadwick attends post grad in NY. practice covered by Dr C A Thomas and Dr J W Chadwick. Roing contest set for Apr 28 2 30 at Ada with $400 in prizes. One day contest at Rofs May 2. Hole drilling accident injures J Cragin. he improving. Christian church service Sunday 11 am by Leroy M Anderson on Americas Greatest Need. Sunday school 9:45. no evening service. Christian Endeavor 7 pm.
A Mexican maguay tree is said to yield a ready to use needle and thread. The tip of each dark green leaf bears a slender thorn that must be drawn from its sheath while unwinding attached fiber capable of long length.
Description praises chores for frost season including manure teaming breaking soil to let frost in burning rubbish and screening ashes for various uses as good healthy labor. The passage outlines practical tasks tied to cold months and agricultural cycles.
A large Ada crowd attended the banquet for the Donaghey hotel opening at Allen Thursday evening last week. An elaborate spread and program highlighted the event. The Donaghey family has contributed much to Allen and the article hopes for splendid returns on the investment.
R. L. Walker reports a new townsite company in Vanoss will open a bank by May 2. A substantial brick bank building will be erected immediately to house the institution.
The Lachman company brings high class attractions to Ada for a fire department benefit week starting Monday April 25. Vermeltoe the king of high wire will headline with free afternoon and evening performances and a concert band will entertain.
Pontotoc County Teachers Association, after the Francis program, will hold a call meeting at Ada on April 23 at 1 p m. Topics include personal training, geography of history, rural school course essentials, and school room decoration. Executive committee members listed.
County treasurer announces warrants payable from multiple funds including Court Salary Poor and insane Road and bridge Supply Contingent Sep school and other accounts. J Cates treasurer and J W Westbrook deputy list ranges of warrant numbers ready for payment.
In Rochester New York on April 19 James S Havens a Democrat won the thirty second congressional district seat defeating George W Aldridge by about 5000 votes. Havens overturned a strong Republican machine in Monroe County once a GOP stronghold. The special election followed James Breck Perkins death. Foss victory cited as historic parallel.
The Francis school reports total enrollment to date 345 with average attendance 246 and attendance rate 85 percent. Tardiness cases total 121 and absences 338. Source fragment labeled Francis Wigwam.
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