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Newspaper

Ada Weekly Democrat

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1909

Page

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Joint Installation Of WOW And Woodmen Officers

The Woman's Order of Wow and Woodmen Circle plan a joint installation at City Hall on Thursday night January 6. After the ceremony refreshments may follow as the ladies host a gathering for the sovereigns. Speakers include Billie Hughes of St. Louis, supreme lecturer, Mrs. M. G. Meadows Oklahoma state manager, and J. L. Forgan Oklahoma City state manager for the W O W.

Woodmen Order Billie Hughes St. Louis Supreme M. G. Meadows Oklahoma The Circle J. L. Forgan Oklahoma City

Felter and Duran Visit From Roff

Wm Felter and John Duran came up from Roff on Tuesday and spent most of the day in town.

Wm. Felter John Duran Roff

Large Oklahoma City Teachers Gathering Reaches 4000

About four thousand teachers have occupied Oklahoma City this week leaving scarce room in private homes. The event marks possibly the largest teachers organization in the United States. Superintendent Taylor of Oklahoma City is expected to be elected president for the coming year without opposition.

Oklahoma City United States Taylor

Local residents visit and merchants move stock in town

Jerry Collins and his wife arrived Monday for a short visit to Mrs. T. J. Worthington, mother of Mrs. Collins. W. C. Rollow moves his stock of general merchandise to Stonewall, recalling his early role as a pioneer merchant in Ada.

Jerry Collins T. J. Worthington Mrs. Collins W. C. Rollow Stonewall Mr. Rollow Ada

Oklahoma Fruit Growing Shows Strong Growth and Diversity

Oklahoma statistics show 10,928,355 fruit trees on March 1 1909 with about half bearing. Apples lead with 4,257,932 trees, peaches 5,191,775, pears 419,664, plums 616,278 and cherries 442,706. Total orchard value in 1908 reached 899,388 dollars, while bearing trees yielded 1,371,123 bushels. Small fruits cover 3,842 acres of strawberries and 9,779 acres of blackberries in 1909.

Oklahoma Board of Agriculture Oklahoma Kingfisher County

Confederate Veterans call meeting at Camp 1588

The Old Confederate Soldiers at W. L. Byrd Camp No. 1588 are reminded to meet next Sunday January 2 at 2 30 p m to elect officers for the year and hear Capt W L Roddie address the camp on the historic and legal claim We Knew We Were Right All sons and daughters and all others are invited to attend.

W. L. Byrd W. L. Roddie

T. J. Bond Commits Suicide in North Ada

A despondent T. J. Bond visited his son in North Ada on Christmas morning and drank carbolic acid from a milk glass after requesting sweet milk. He died the following day despite a physician’s efforts. No motive is known beyond prolonged despondency.

North Ada T. J. Bond Mr. Durham 6Th Street Bond

Allen doctor faces grand jury in shooting death of Dave Gray

Dr A C Stewart shot and killed local businessman Dave Gray in the Allen office after a confrontation at a pool hall and office scene. Witnesses dispute exact sequence but say Stewart fired, Gray died shortly after. Stewart surrendered and was bound over to await grand jury. bail sought. County attorney Wimbish and Roddie staff for the state. Anglin defends Stewart.

A. C. Stewart Dave Gray Stewart Newt Smith Aonby Avenger Swetman Gray Smith Ada

Grigsby Family Holiday Visit With Ingram Kin

Miles Grigsby and his wife spend the holidays with J. B. Ingram and wife, Mrs. Grigsby’s parents. Grigsby remains in Italy Texas with the News-Herald and is thriving in his position. We regret losing him from the Democrat but celebrate his success in his hometown.

Miles Grigsby J. B. Ingram

John Duran Sells Interest in Roff Eagle

John Duran who has been connected with the Roff Eagle from the start has sold his interest in the publication to partner Wm. Felter. Felter will steer the paper and the Eagle is expected to continue steady publication in this part of the state.

John Duran Roff Eagle Wm. Felter John Eagle

Oklahoma Livestock Values and Stock Totals March 1 1909

Oklahoma reports total livestock valued at 52526882 on March 1 1909. Year end sales include poultry 713171 eggs 1415041 butter 41024 milk and cream 1002582 and animals for slaughter 13506313. Butter production 12069647 pounds worth 2537864. Wool sales 14826. Animal counts and values fixed: horses 416210 value 23738635 mules and asses 161835 value 11913959 milch cows 400085 value 7095565 other cattle 564439 value 6118684 sheep 28405 value 70817 swine 968272 value 3589143. Average values per animal given. Deaths: horses 26793 mules and asses 4093 milch cows 15564 other cattle 28115 sheep 4405 swine 194649.

Oklahoma Board of Agriculture Agricultural Department

Greeting It Is Not the Lowest Priced Goods

A brief note suggests that the cheapest items are not always the best value, implying quality or service may outweigh price in purchasing decisions.

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