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Newspaper
Ada Weekly Democrat
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1909
Page
2
Local reports indicate five to six new stone or brick buildings will rise in Fitzhugh in coming months. A bank plans a new structure while private parties add others. A large mercantile establishment is moving in with a big stock, signaling swift town progress.
L. J. Little thanks friends and customers for liberal patronage during the past year. He expresses appreciation for the support and hopes to receive a share of holiday business in the coming season.
The Daily Oklahoman announces a holiday subscription sale from December 25, 1909 to January 1, 1910. Rates: $3.95 per year for daily seven days. $2.95 for rural route daily except Sunday. All payments in advance, no commissions, arrears must be paid, rates valid December 25 to January 3.
C S Norman plans a grain elevator in Francis, has ordered machinery, applied for a site, and will start construction soon. The project aims to create a steady cash market for corn and other small grain for farmers in Francis and nearby areas. Town trustees discussed a cow ordinance, with roaming cattle to be banned after 30 days.
The W. O. W. of Lawrence met for a regular election on Saturday night and elected W. J. Witcher as C C, R. K. Mitchell as A L, Sam Maines as Banker, W. M. Haines as Clerk, W. R. Ventress as Escort, W. F. Blalock as Watchman, T. J. Whitfield as Sentry, M. L. Emry as Manager, with Drs. R. F. King and Hill serving as Physicians.
The Allen Public School records for December 1909 show 258 total enrollment with 219.3 average attendance and 85 percent attendance. Absences reached 124 and tardies 83 while 51 were neither absent nor tardy. There were 37 certificates of award and 96 students reached the honor roll. corporal punishment occurred in 14 cases. 37 certificates of award noted. Superintendent T. B. Liner signs report.
J Wesley Parker died at his Sulphur home Tuesday evening. About 69, he was a well known Indian leader educated in Bonham and Paris Texas and at Drury College. He held key tribal council positions and achieved business success. He was the first Indian Odd Fellow in the world and a Mason Golden Link and Woodman of the World member.
I. B. Dye left Monday to spend the holidays with his family in Nebraska. Miss Rebecca Tolbert is among the home visitors during the holidays.
Stillwater Oklahoma December 22 1909 Mr D Ward King renowned Good Roads lecturer and expert horseman will speak during the Agricultural and Mechanical College Short Course week starting January 17 His talk How to Manage a Wild Horse Without Touching Its Head will be followed by a horse breaking demonstration with an unbroken horse in a prepared enclosure where he will master the animal without headgear Harnessing and driving it without a halter or bridle Crowds have attended his lectures at fairs and chautauquas in Canada and northern states He appears to attract audiences wherever he goes
An advertisement extols Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the perfect remedy for cuts burns bruises sores ulcers eczema salt rheum sore eyes cold sores chapped hands and even piles. The factory salve is advertised at 25 cents and sold by Gwin & Mays.
In the notice Ligon and King list office hours from 2 to 5 pm and provide residence and office phone numbers. It references the First National Bank building and lists contact details for both doctors including morning hours 8 to 12. The fragmentary text indicates a small classified notice of professional offices with location and phone data.
Rex Oil advertised for wire cuts sprains bruises sore throat kidney trouble toothache rheumatism and neuralgia priced at 25c 50c and 1 00 see druggists.
Pittsfield attorney N H Brown says they have used Dr King’s New Life Pills for years as family medicine and would not be without them. The pills aid chills constipation biliousness and sick headache and cost 25 cents at Gwin & Mays Co.
Citizens of Francis celebrate the reopening of the Red River division with the superintendent's office returning to the town. The Viewam notes the move will bring at least twenty more families to Francis, boosting the community.
Farmers are urged to act now to purchase a farm with help from Farmers State Bank offering support and financing options. The message emphasizes timely action for agricultural buyers.
Ramsey the druggist guarantees Hyomei will cure catarrh by killing germs. The ad attacks sprays and douches as ineffective and promotes inhalation with a hard rubber inhaler. Complete outfit costs $1 and promises relief with regular use over weeks.
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