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Newspaper
Ada Weekly Democrat
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1909
Page
4
Ada Oklahoma imprint lists post office filing as second class matter under federal act. Subscription terms shown: per year one dollar, six months fifty cents, three months one dollar.
A reader questions the purpose of cussing the idle rich for extravagance and argues they should be encouraged to invest their money into circulation and charitable acts rather than ostentatious displays.
A fragment asserts that possession under tariff law can secure job security for Aldrich Cannon and their allied trusts, implying comfort and protection in current positions amid legal interpretation.
A local craftsman who spends time making goods boxes is the loudest in cursing the town, and he is the man businesspeople most often complain about.
A columnist warns that a man who assumes his business will run itself is headed for bankruptcy. the remedy is aggressive newspaper advertising as the most effective method to push sales and visibility.
The Texas Ranger force, created to guard the border against desperadoes, has begun tackling violations in large cities. Governors sending rangers signal public concern about local police competence or integrity, prompting officials to respond to avoid further ranger deployments.
An editorial remark suggests strategies used in Texas may succeed in Oklahoma, implying cross state applicability of successful business or civic approaches. The passage discusses adaptability and potential for shared methods across regional contexts.
The piece notes widespread talk about candidates from governor downward as 1910 campaigns loom. It predicts a more lively primary and a fierce Republican race to regain control of the state government. It also mentions capital location and prohibition as potential issues signaling a heated public contest.
Ada presents a new institution Mer chants and Planters Bank opens with C H Rives as president. B H Mason and Roy Donaghey in charge. First day deposits total $3000 with T O Cullins making the initial deposit. The bank aims for strong prospects under conservative capable leadership.
A French scientist is said to have found a blood related secret of longevity while a longer standing claim credits Electric Bitters with prolonging life. The ad quotes W M Sherman of Cushing Missouri praising cures for kidney trouble and promotes 50 cent bottles at Gwin and Mays Co.
Report on the W O W picnic at Fitzhugh last Saturday notes excellent crowd control and ample food with about 1000 attendees. The Democrat and Roff Eagle distributed papers while Will Felter mingled. A Hickory versus Fitzhugh ball game ended with the home team losing.
An eyewitness recounts a trip to a Fitzhugh W. O. W. picnic where W. B. Jones and D. Rushing flirted with two county women, leaving the narrator and others mocked and later warned that the editor may publish the tale. Jones and Rushing complain of bachelorhood and lost wives, while friends observe their behavior and vow to publish.
W Y Littlefield of Ada Oklahoma reports prompt relief from back ache and reduced kidney distress after using Doan's Kidney Pills bought at G M Ramsey's drug store. He says the remedy stopped frequent kidney secretions and avoided pain, endorsing it to others. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY is listed as sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
Ed Gwin the druggist says his half page Democrat ad yielded clear results and plans another soon. He believes Democrat readers absorb and benefit from what they read in the paper.
Notice of sheriff sale issued from Pontotoc County Oklahoma courts against R M Cummings to satisfy J H E Moorehead judgment of 195 dollars plus costs. Property: Lots 2 3 and 4 in Block 39 Ada Oklahoma appraised at 350 dollars. Sale set for September 1 1909 at 2 PM at the Ada courthouse front door. Court approval required.
In Pontotoc County Oklahoma on September 6 at 2 PM the sheriff will sell at Ada Court House front door the Oakman Gin property including mill gin plant and fixtures to satisfy a foreclosure judgment of 2795.90 with interest and costs. District court order issued July 22 1909 directs sale of Block 4 Lot1 and part of Lot2 Oakman.
Effie Jones is sued for divorce in the named court. She must answer the petition by September 23, 1909, or the petition will be taken as true and a divorce judgment will be rendered. Dated August 12, 1969. Stone & Maxey, Attorneys for Plaintiff. Attest, W. T. Cox, District Clerk. 813-3
County Judge Terrell orders guardian J H Wright to present petition for sale of ward Isaac Kowey’s real estate. Hearing set September 3 at 10 am. kin and interested parties must appear to show cause. Publication required for three weeks in Ada Weekly Democrat.
The Pontotoc county Oklahoma Court appoints K M Wilson administrator of Annie Wilson estate. Creditors must present claims with vouchers to Barton and Roland in Ada within four months from August 1, 1909. Dated August 12, 1909.
An advertisement lists remedies for wire cuts sprains bruises sore throat kidney troubles tooth ache rhumatism and neuralgia priced at 25¢ 50¢ and $1.00 with a note to see Druggists.
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