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Newspaper

Ada Weekly Democrat

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1909

Page

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Union Thanksgiving Service Thursday at Presbyterian Church

The Ministers' Association schedules a union Thanksgiving service at the Presbyterian church at 15th and Johnson in Ada. Rev. J. O. Needham presides, Rev. E. C. Smootz preaches, with special music planned. The service starts promptly at 10:00 a.m. All are invited.

Ada Ministers’ Association Presbyterian Church 15Th and Johnson J. O. Needham E. C. Smootz

First Passenger Train Reaches Town on Sunday

The first passenger train over the D. C. reached town Sunday and regular service will continue. A box car serves as a temporary depot until a handsome station is built, promising increased traffic and convenience for travelers and shippers.

D. C

Ada plans land purchase to lure factories and railroads

A 25 000 club meeting approved acquiring about 400 acres north of Ada to create factory sites and a railroad bonus fund. Land priced around 34000 dollars, with a mass meeting planned to urge citizen support. Richard Flood praised the venture and the plan aims to fund bonuses from sale proceeds.

W. H. Ebey Richard Flood Ada

Ada Poised to Become Center of Manufacturing

The passage notes Ada’s expected rise as a hub for manufacturing after collective community effort, suggesting that within a few months the town will house multiple manufacturing enterprises. The statement emphasizes local unity and impending industrial development.

Ada

Oklahoma City Tax Lists Show High Earners and Exemptions

Income tax assessment list for Oklahoma City published by State Auditor M E Trapp includes seventy eight citizens with yearly income above 3500 and all exemptions. The report reflects local earnings and exemptions as of December.

Oklahoma City M. E. Trapp

Allen Hustler Reports Cotton Shipments

The Allen Hustler states that up to November 11, 1,897 bales of cotton had been shipped out of Allen via the M. O. and G. Railroad line.

Allen Hustler

Chickasaws Elect Their Senator Quincey Appears Winner

The Chickasaws held an election in Frisco on Wednesday to choose their Senator. Hubbard Quincey won the vote, defeating opponent Wm. Underwood.

Chickasaws Frisco Hubbard Quincey Wm. Underwood Quincey Stonewall News

Monthly Report of Roff Public School

Month ending Nov 5 1909 enrollment numbered 328 with 167 boys and 161 girls. Average attendance totals 273 with 139 boys and 134 girls. Average attendance percentage reaches 96. F L Norton Superintendent.

Francis Public School Second Monthly Report

The Francis High School records for the second month ending November 12 show enrollment of 125 males and 113 females, total 238. Attendance averages are 108 males and 95 females, total 203, with 51 tardies, 709 absences, and 60 students neither absent nor tardy.

the Francis High School

Treasurer Cates Enjoined From Selling Lands

Federal court orders Treasurer Cates and other treasurers to refrain from selling lands of allottees for taxes. The injunction applies regardless of removed restrictions and sets January as the final hearing date in Muskogee.

Cates Muskogee

Shotgun Prize Offered For Correct Grain Count Guess

A $25 Remington pump shotgun will be awarded to the person guessing nearest the grain count on a corn ear displayed in a sealed jar at the Democrat office. Each dollar subscription yields one guess. both coin and gun are on display.

Remington Democrat ADA Democrat

Dry Spell Probed as Rain Helps Ellis County

The Democrat man traveled to Ellis county Texas last week and found conditions drier than his area. A good rain fell Saturday afternoon improving the drought situation.

Ellis County Texas

First Meeting Held in Davenport Bankruptcy Case

Al Constant, referee in the Davenport bankruptcy, conducted the initial meeting in Seminole on Tuesday. Witnesses were questioned and the session adjourned for about fifteen days. Constant, on his first Seminole visit, praised the town’s growth and prosperity, noting he lives in Ada.

al Constant Davenport Constant Seminole Ada Seminole News

Marriage of Earl Dyson and Le lie Groves by Squire Grandel

The couple Earl Dyson and Le lie Groves wed on Tuesday night with Squire Grandel officiating. The bride teaches at McCall's and is well liked. Her parents opposed the match loudly, but the event proceeded amid family tensions. Allen Hustler offers congratulations.

Earl Dyson Lelie Groves Squire Grandel McCall's Danid Allen Hustler

Editor's witty claim on wide paper circulation

In interior Pennsylvania editor Jim Sweeny explains the reach of The Trumptown Sentinel to a hesitant advertiser. He boasts the paper circulates worldwide including Europe Asia Africa and both American continents while humorously noting his struggle to keep it from hell.

Interior Pennsylvania Jim” Sweeny Sweeny Trumptown Sentinel

Women Notions Line Offers Wide Range at Low Prices

Local shop advertises a broad stock of women accessories and sewing goods. Side combs back combs at 10 cents, hair pins, spools of thread, embroidery silk, crochet thread, needles, stockings for all ages, wrist bags and purses, and talcum powder sold in 5 and 10 cent lots.

Clarks N. T Richardson Brooks

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Serres Becker Bart & Packard W.L. Douglas W. L. Douglas I. Harris John B. Stetson Hart, Schaffner & Marx Clothes Widow Jones School UNION Ron Nolen Gwin & Mays CO Rexall Oklahoma Masonic Lodge of Stratford Ardmore John Black Holdenville Wynnewood Pauls Valley Debs New York City Oklahoma State Bank Allen Roff Public School F. L. Norton Francis Public Okla Nickel Store China S. M. Shaw Ramsey
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