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Newspaper
Ada Weekly Democrat
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1910
Page
17
Murray W Ayers of Transit Bridge New York narrowly escaped death from virulent liver trouble and drastic weight loss. He credits Electric Bitters with restoring his health, regaining 40 pounds, and curing stomach liver and kidney troubles. Sold for 50 cents at Gwin Mys Co.
A compact boast from a supplier offering versatile hauling services. The speaker promises strength to handle any load, from heavy to light, and invites potential clients to share in the business.
On June 6 1910 I took up two black and white spotted cows branded A on the right side both with crop and two splits on the right ear and a split in the left ear one is hornless and about 7 years old the other about 12 kept on the southeast quarter of section 5 township 4N range 6E Ada Pontototoc county Oklahoma postoffice Ada June 25 1910 G W Donaho taker up
The Democrats of Knox organized a club with Ben V. Hampton as president and Jno Stewart as secretary after a Friday meeting. A following Monday gathering welcomed Judge C O Barton and the writer, and plans were made for another meeting with C O Barton and Jno P Crawford invited to speak and all candidates urged to attend and announce.
Gwin and Mays Co install an ornate onyx and marble soda fountain praised as one of the most beautiful and expensive in the state. The firm is commended for its enterprise and high achievement in design.
The Woodmen of the World and Woodmen Circle held memorial services Sunday afternoon at area cemeteries and decorated the graves of deceased sovereigns. J A Edwards acted as master of ceremonies with Geo Thompson delivering a brief address and then Edwards recounting the order’s history and work.
Miss Montague a critic teacher in the Normal announces she will open her model primary school Tuesday for the benefit of teachers attending the summer school.
A terse note reports an unnamed Democrat keeping oil lease blanks in stock. The item lacks dates or locations but implies political involvement with oil property documents.
The itemized notes report school starts next Monday with Mr. John Steward as teacher. Farmers mention corn needs rain while cotton grows well and is larger than last year. Five smallpox cases reported between Pickett and Center amid churchgoing and social visits. Community events include Sunday school at 10 a.m. and singing before evening service. Local visits recount family travel and church speakers with Rev. Simpson and Rev. Peck.
The New Bethel community reports farmers are nearly done with crops and corn may need rain. A Bible class formed at the new schoolhouse has about forty members with J L Roberson as superintendent and Miss Birthel Flowers as secretary. Attendees include J L Robinson and J D Walker with their wives at Colbert church services Sunday.
Geo. H. Morris died suddenly Friday in Tupelo likely from heart failure. He had lived on West Street in North Ada for years and helped shape the area. Survived by his wife and fourteen children.
The Socialist State Encampment will be held on July 4 5 and 6 in Ada and promises the largest aggregation of attractions yet. Nationally known speakers from various states will discuss a transformation from poverty to plenty. Steam swing and other attractions are planned with stand privileges available.
J E Fussell of Roff and Lew Lynn visited Oakman while Ada guests included Clifton Hearse H E Garner and Will Ragland Delly Nutt and Tom Charmichael traveled to Ada John Steward and W J Sloan also stopped in Ada Friday Saturday and Monday Rev Tripp held services Oakman saw a singing convention on July 23 24 and local teams played Francis and Oakman with Oakman winning Ice cream for the youth and a clearance sale of men and boys clothing marked by I Harris.
J. S. Coley receives thanks for a large collection of the season’s finest beans and onions. The note praises the editor for recognizing a generous feast and the enjoyment of a hearty dinner.
The Model Millinery Parlor on South Broadway offers a sale on hats and flowers at sacrifice prices. Call early to view stock and custom make any item in the hat line.
Minutes show adjustments to township and municipal valuations including Francis, Ross, Maxwell, Stonewall, Chickasaw, and Allen townships. Cattle, hog, mule, wagon, and land values shifted. Moller lots reduced to five dollars each. Approved abatements and commissions totaling 238.16 with attest by County Clerk W S Kerr.
A testimonial from W A Barem of Silver City NC claims relief from piles after using Bucklin’s arnica salve. The ad notes it also heals burns fevers sores eczema cuts chilblains and similar ailments and lists a price of 25 cents at Gwin and Mays Co.
Two Ada romances end in marriage as W H Clark weds Nell Gwyn and C H Ennis weds Moyna Taylor. Both brides taught in the city public schools for four years, Clark engages in cotton trade and real estate, Ennis is a rising state attorney.
A replacement fly-wheel has been shipped to the cement plant after the previous one was torn apart. The plant reports all systems are running smoothly and no shipments have been delayed during the interim while awaiting the new wheel.
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