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Newspaper
Ada Weekly Democrat
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1910
Page
6
The cement plant adds a $15,000 condenser as daily improvements proceed. At the quarry ten four room houses for workers were finished on the monolithic plan. Artesian water flows from a 700 foot depth via a 30 foot standpipe supplying the village. Fifty men work there and trade locally, with the cement firm known for action over talk.
Miss Beulah Havlin has returned from a visit to Texas, ending her travels and resuming daily activities.
Work has begun on two reinforced concrete buildings by Jno Rinard on East Main Street. Each structure measures 25 by 70 feet with concrete floors and metal ceilings, touted as nearly fireproof. A. J. Mosman holds the contract for four thousand two hundred dollars.
Commencement week starts with a Democrat medal debate at the Normal. The question asks whether Art 9 Sec 9 of the Oklahoma constitution should be repealed. Affirmative speakers are Orel Busby and Geo P Hall while Harmon Ebey and Roy Ethridge argue the negative. Judges named are W T Cox Otis B Weaver and Rev J D White.
The July meeting will divide the county into six to eight justice precincts with one justice elected per precinct. Currently the county has about twenty justices, a substantial reduction proposed to streamline the system.
Elk City businessman Hon F E Herring spoke to Ada voters on Saturday advocating his bid for governor. He described the state as a business concern and urged voting for a practical business man to lead. He impressed Ada residents and is expected to secure a sizable August vote.
The Democratic club of Egypt met Tuesday to select township candidates. Committee members J. K. Bottoms Jim Agee and F. M. Smith announced the slate while Ada attendees spoke on campaigns. Nominations include Constable Sam Anderson Road overseer Sam Wadeh and Clerk E B Gregory.
Rev. T. V. B. Mullinax announces candidacy for township trustee and assessor of Chickasaw, a longtime Ada area settler and preacher. He urges Democratic support, notes campaign limited by crop duties, and plans to meet voters before the primary.
R L Carroll of Fitzhugh a prominent stock dealer committed suicide by taking strychnine around 3 30 pm Saturday. He spoke incoherently at J E Smiths drug store before a doctor took him to the Lyle lodging house where he died. A note to his wife blamed no one else. He leaves a wife and five children. Funeral held Sunday under Woodmen direction.
Oklahoma City delegates led by Mrs Threadgill are highlighted at the General Federation of Women's Clubs meeting in Cincinnati. The group aims to place Threadgill on the federation directorate and to promote Oklahoma, with a notable boat trip scene and a singing of the Oklahoma song on deck. The coverage notes the Oklahoma delegation's popularity and its distinct southern representation.
Confederate veterans announce a memorial service Sunday at 3 PM at the Presbyterian church. Chaplains W L Roddie and C Stubblefield will lead with an address by Leslie Maxey. Decoration Day observance follows Saturday at 4 PM at Rosedale cemetery to decorate graves.
The senior class led by Mrs. Bills spends Tuesday afternoon in the woods. Various professors deliver graduation addresses in Holdenville Allen and at the public school. Commencement week features nightly programs, with Hon. M. L. Williams to speak and a June 5 baccalaureate sermon by Rev. Randolph Cook. Six seniors graduate: Johnson T. Crawford Orel Busby Corinne Hardin Carmel Dallas Kate Robinson and Mrs. Cora Perkins.
Shinola shoe polish 8¢ a box two for 9c. Ladies oxfords from 1.23 to 2.40. Endicott Johnsons men’s serviceable shoes 2.00 to 2.98. Novelty collars belts and hair nets 5c. Hosiery 10c and 12c. Stinthal china and glassware from 8c to 23c. Rice jar extras and fruit jars 20c a dozen caps and rubbers. Tanglefoot fly paper three double sheets 5c. Baseball gear including Reach balls 1.00 and 5c–10c balls.
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