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Newspaper
Ada Weekly Democrat
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1910
Page
8
Murray W. Ayers of Transit Bridge New York recounts near death from liver trouble with yellow skin sunken eyes and weight loss. He credits Electric Bitters with restoring health and the 40 pounds lost. Medicines claimed to cure stomach liver and kidney troubles are advertised for 50 cents at Gwin & Mys Co.
An assertive bid to handle all transportation tasks offers strong reliability for light and heavy freight. The speaker promises not to shy from brittle or delicate shipments and seeks a share of local business moving goods.
On June 6 1910 I took up two cows described as black and white spotted with A- brand on the right side. One is 12 years old with horns cropped ears. the other is 7 years old hornless. They are kept on southeast quarter section 5 township 4N range 6E. Ada Oklahoma is the post office. Dated 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. A follow up meeting was held with Judge C. O. Barton and the writer in attendance. The club plans another gathering and invites C Q O Barton Jno. P Crawford and other candidates to speak.
Gwin and Mays Co. installed a superb onyx and marble fountain, described as one of the most beautiful and expensive in the state. The firm is praised for its enterprise and achievement.
School starts Monday with Mr. John Steward as teacher. Five smallpox cases reported between Pickett and Center. Churchgoers enjoyed Ada visits and a lively speaking event at Center. Local families and visitors from Arkansas and Oklahoma referenced with various social activities and clerical appointments noted.
The W. O. W. and W. C. held memorial services Sunday afternoon in area cemeteries and decorated the graves of deceased sovereigns. J. A. Edwards served as master of ceremonies and Geo. Thompson gave a brief address before Mr. Edwards spoke on the order’s history and deeds.
Residents report a good crop season with corn needing rain and several visits from relatives in Ada Clint Palmer and Colbert areas. New Bethel forms a Bible class at the new school with about forty members led by Bro J L Roberson and secretary Miss Birthel Flowers, inviting everyone to participate.
Miss Montague, critic teacher in the Normal, announces the opening of her model primary school on Tuesday for the benefit of teachers attending the summer school.
Oil lease blanks occupy attention as the Democratic contender shows control of the documents in stock. The report notes party figures and the political impact in local dealings.
George H. Morris of North Ada died suddenly Friday in Tupelo, believed from heart failure. An early settler who helped build the area, Morris is survived by his wife and fourteen children.
The Socialist State Encampment will be held July 4 5 and 6 in Ada. It promises the largest aggregation of attractions with speakers of national reputation from different states. The event aims to educate attendees about the transition from poverty to plenty and offers steam swing and many other amusements.
Local notes record residents and visitors in Oakman and Ada from Thursday to Friday. Names include Fussell, Lynn, Wilburn, Hearse, Garner, Ragland, Bowers, Charmichael, Nutt, High, McVey, Sloan, Steward, and Tripp. A singing convention set for July 23–24, with local diamond games and an ice cream social for youths.
I Harris states the entire stock of high class clothing for men boys and children is at clearance prices to avoid carrying over for another season.
The writer thanks J S Coley for a large mess of onions praised as the finest seen this season. The editor notes enjoyment of a big inner as a rare sentiment in the piece.
The Model Millinery Parlor on South Broadway advertises a big sale of hats and flowers at sacrifice prices. The shop invites customers to call early to view stock and notes it can make anything in the hat line.
The board met in adjourned session and altered assessed values across municipalities. In Francis township cattle and land values rose. Ross and Stonewall saw changes in mules buggies and wagons. Maxwell and Chickasaw towns altered cattle hogs and land values. Stonewall and Moller values adjusted to five dollars per lot. Allowances were granted for erroneous assessments and tax commissions to Nash, Kehoe, and others, with attest by W S Kerr.
A Silver City, North Carolina resident, W A Barem, credits Bucklin's arnica salve with ending his piles after a single box. The ad notes relief from burns, sores, eczema, cuts, chilblains, and fever, urging readers to purchase at Gwin & Mays Co.
Two Ada marriages unite W H Clark with Nell Gwyn and C H Ennis with Moyna Taylor. Both brides served four years as city public school teachers admired for efficiency and character. Clark works in real estate after cotton dealings. Ennis is a rising young state attorney. The community congratulates the couples and wishes them long, happy lives.
A large fly wheel to replace the torn unit at the cement plant has been shipped and is expected to arrive soon. Operations report all runs smooth with no shipment delays.
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