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Newspaper
Ada Weekly Democrat
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1910
Page
5
Local notes report Ada residents including Miss Irene Mason returning from Texas and Dr Vinette back at work. Other items cover a big political debate, campaign travels, a picnic, rainfall aiding crops, a new daughter for C H Rives, and planned medical visits by Dr Runyan and Dr Gallaher.
Ada Oklahoma endorses Hall's Texas Wonder as the best kidney bladder and rheumatic medicine sold for 60 days treatment at $1.00. Signed by G M Ramsry Druggist.
A dated love letter from Rit Erwin to a Miss reveals a humorous campaign for her hand. He proposes fair means to win her, jokes about a caucus with her mother as temporary chair, and asks for an early convention date to cement a marriage plan.
Fine rain Saturday night so crops look well and farmers smile. Visitors include Mr H Ferguson and wife, Bro W J Shipman of Ada, Frank Walker and wife from Sasakwa, and G N Shahan and spouses. Bible class held, preaching on first Sunday and Saturday before, Sunday school at ten, prayer meeting Sunday night.
Joe Richman left for Texas Thursday. Miss Florence Bazemore is among this week's sick list. Singing at Colbert every Thursday night. Mrs. Allie Maryman and Mrs. Lertie Jones visited Mrs. Sirdie Mullens Sunday. Miss Dorothy Wilson dined with Myrtle Earnest. Mr. and Mrs Trush McNally spent the Fourth with Mr. W U McNally. Elbert Moss dined with Miss Omer Treadwell Sunday. Karl Moss dined with Ethridge Wright Sunday. Minta Lea dined with Jewel Johnson and Jewel Johnson dined with Minta Lea Sunday night. Earnie Brumley spent Saturday night with Ida McNally. Laura and Lydie McClure returned from Sacred Heart. Nannie and Mollie Johnson, Karl Moss, Ethridge Wright spent Sunday evening with Omer and Rosa Breadwell. Mrs. Carrie Hardway of Sherman Texas and Mrs. Addie Lowery of Cisco Texas visited their brothers John and Trim Lea last week. Ben Covington returned home from Oklahoma City Monday. Polly a
Mangum Star editor Gies W Farris promoted for State Printer in Ada. Geo Henshaw and Senator Landrum spoke at the court house backing their bids, with Henshaw praised for his legal work and Landrum commended for aiding Ada in the Normal fight. Judge Rainey promised an address later.
J. W. Davis of Ada offers a full blooded Jersey ball for the season to be kept at his barn, inviting interest from local buyers or buyers seeking livestock.
George Thompson and a Democrat delegation visited Stonewall on Saturday to help form a Democratic club. N. T. Heard presided while Geo Thompson spoke on the grandfather clause. The new club elected Geo Burris president I. H. Van Eaton vice president and J. W. Denton secretary and to enroll members.
A strong rainstorm hit Pontotoc County on Wednesday night damaging crops. Farmers report corn stands were damaged but cotton and other fields may still recover as the rain helps late-season growth.
An advertisement claims Dr King’s New Life Pills improve digestion and liver and kidney health, easing constipation and bowel disorders. The pills are sold for 25 cents at Gwin & Mays Co.
Notice is given that in pursuance of a Pontotoc County Oklahoma County Court execution the sheriff will offer for sale on August 1 1910 at 2 PM in front of Ada Oklahoma court house the Lot 3 Block 161 Rofs town to satisfy a 1908 judgment in favor of the State of Oklahoma against Joe Belt totaling 300 plus 37 75 costs with costs accruing. Witness T J Smith sheriff.
All persons having claims against the deceased Calvin Johnson must present them with required vouchers to the administrator at the law office of Sanders & Roddie Ada Oklahoma within four months from the date hereof or be barred. Dated June 25 1910 B. O. Fry Administrator
Local notices report land dealings in Pontotoc County Oklahoma and insurance services offered by W H Ebey and W H Braley. Social events includ e singing, socials, and a party hosted by Miss Grace Lillard with several visitors from Ada and Sasakwa. Occasional visits by families and a sermon by L H Davis are noted along with mumps illness of Miss Sadie Duvall.
H M Brand of Antlers visits this week to see his brother in law Prof R Y Kidd and to prospect for a new location. The note hopes he will be well enough to settle here.
Local notes show J D Moore and Will Carter visiting Ada on Saturday. Rain updates are recorded. T A Holman Stevens J Smith and I W Lynn are noted in Ada on Tuesday. Several residents from Oakman and nearby towns are listed with weekend visits.
A wild blizzard invades winter and spring bringing sickness and death risk to thousands. Grip signals include stuffed nostrils sore nose chills fever backhead pain and cough. Dr Kings New Discovery promised relief with a testimonial from A L Dunn of Pine Valley Mississippi and is guaranteed by Gwin & Mays Co for 50 cents or 1.00.
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