14 Dec 1906
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Newspaper
Ada Weekly Democrat
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1906
Page
1
The piece recounts William Douglass's century old verse about Annie Say of Maxwelton Castle, noting its later musical setting and the way soldiers and lovers drew inspiration from the ballad through wars, despite a broken romance ending without marriage.
Engagement was broken off and Annie married Alexander Ferguson, a gentle man living about five miles away.
Within the last few days the following subscribers have paid the sums mentioned for the Democrat. The notice urges others to check their names on the roll and make payment if overdue, listing names and amounts in a concise update.
The M. K. and T. railway company is leveling and ballasting the road bed with a large force. The work is described as a much needed improvement that will place the line in fine condition.
Charles A. Chappell of Minden Nebraska and H E Johnson of Quincy Illinois, two young attorneys, visited Ada on Wednesday to survey opportunities. They subscribed to the Democrat to stay informed and received an invitation to settle as citizens of Ada.
The Statesolan plant was moved to Stratford on Wednesday to be used in producing a paper titled the Chronicle under the guidance of PB. L. Jones.
Voters are urged to select able men for Ada School Directors despite limited knowledge of local schools. The piece stresses the office yields no monetary return, yet requires sacrifice and holds great importance for educational affairs in the town.
By 9 am the Farmers yard reported 4670 bales received for the season while the compress yard logged about 4000 bales, indicating strong ginned output and active handling at two facilities.
Community notes announce licenses to wed Ira Bean and Lela Crabtree Sasakawa and Charley Smith and Maud Man Jey Ada. Blotter distribution offered free. R R Johnson injured at pil mill recovering. Marvin L Brown aided at Statesman plant move. Weather turns cold with King Boreas in field. Cotton prices around 9 1 2 cents, seed cotton up to 3 cents. J W Jones acquitted of cattle shooting. M Caywood of Osawatomie Kansas visiting town. Judge Furman returned from eastern tour. T B Wilkinson of Francis Bulletin visited. Jupiter Pluvius dominates the scene as we go to press.
The week brings continued arguments over the Oklahoma constitutional convention boundaries while the preamble is adopted. Officials report no final boundary decision yet as towns push to be county seats, risking overtaxed counties. A Georgia observer criticizes Roosevelt as king, and local notes mention a Pittsburg institute banquet preempted by prankish schoolchildren. Randolph Lawrence visits Guthrie. E C Sullivan subscribes.
At the regular Woodmen Camp meeting on Monday night officers were elected for the ensuing year. C. C. Norton and Warren A. L. Couch and Fimbieh Fok reportedly filled key roles with McMillan and Martain listed as managers. The camp plans to organize soon and set a full team for effective work ahead.
At its last gathering Ada lodge No 82 I O O F elected Sol Moss as Noble Grand Biest as W Grand Foxton as Secretary Shirley as Treasurer.
North Ada residents announce candidacy for the school board to ensure representation after term ends. They emphasize public service, lack of pay, and focus on progressive school conditions for the next year. Sprague Bros. jewelers install flashing window lights by H. M. Parkhurst, noted as the leading electrician.
Mayor Wood reports Chicago buyers have accepted the water works bonds. The money will be in the bank by January 15 and work to clear the reserver site will begin immediately.
Our columns invite reader opinions on topics of interest while excluding personal remarks that could cause hard feelings. The policy aims to maintain civility and respect in public discourse.
Claude Kohl, the man who killed W. P. Dilworth in Oklahoma City on Thanksgiving Day, pleaded guilty on Tuesday and received a life sentence in the penitentiary.
J W Morrow of Paoli visited Monday and Tuesday returning to his hometown after living here before the town formed and moving away when the railroad arrived.
Readers appreciate correspondence from each community where the Democrat appears. These letters enrich the paper and heighten local engagement.
Former Democrat editor Joe Simpson was in town Monday marking his new role traveling for the American Type Founders Co of Dallas.
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