24 Sep 1909
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Newspaper
Ada Weekly Democrat
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1909
Page
1
Found phrase signals lumber and building materials ready for use. Mentions Sledge Lumber Co located in Ada offering lumber shingles paint cement and related stacks for construction projects.
Investors urged to buy prime Donaghey Addition land before the rush. High character property promises growth and easy financing with loan options and favorable terms for home builders.
Ada celebrates the opening of its Normal School with citywide events at the Methodist church. Leaders from the mayor's office, churches and schools address the crowd as Senator R. M. Roddie and Representative E. S. Ratliff note legislative battles over the school’s location. The faculty roster highlights long careers across several colleges and normal schools, signaling strong educational ambitions for Ada.
A compiled roster names multiple teachers and staff including G. T. Howerton and A. L. Fentem with backgrounds in geography, biology, history and economics. It notes training at Cooper Institute Meridian Mississippi Iuka Normal and other institutions and lists teaching stints in Oklahoma Texas Arkansas Missouri and Tennessee.
The meeting at the Christian church continues with strong turnout. Fourteen have united with the church and more plan to join, benefiting the entire congregation and church community.
Bank statement for Farmers State Bank of Ada, Pontotoc County Oklahoma, shows assets including loans 24961.72, overdrafts 1358.29, cash 261.97, total liabilities 54280.92, capital stock 15000, deposits 392? noted, notary verification dated September 10 1909 with signatures of directors Byrd Croxton.
The advertisement credits J Kings New Life Pills with preventing appendicitis by stimulating the stomach liver and bowels. It markets the pills as curing constipation biliousness chills malaria headache and indigestion and notes the price as 25 cents at Gwin and Mays Co.
The Criminal Court of Appeals issued a stay of execution for Dan Scribner for thirty days while the court considers his appeal. The respite delays potential execution and allows time for further legal proceedings.
The column lists two contestants for the popularity contest this week. Miss Ivey Keirsey of Oakman has 1800 points and Miss Irba McCulloh of Center has 1350 points. How many contestants will remain next week?
Local service provider urges customers to settle outstanding subscription accounts to cover heavy monthly bills. Prompt payment requested to avoid service disruption and penalties.
Pon totce County youths under fourteen may enter a 300 word essay about Nickel Store merchandise. First prize is 5.00 in gold, second 3.00, third 1.00. Register by October 2. Awards given at 3 PM Saturday October 5. contestants must be in the store or forfeit. Three teachers named as judges.
We have always made a specialty of all kinds of school necessities but never before have we shown such a splendid line of so many big bargains.
This week the store offers handkerchiefs shown in the window for Sc each, marking half their regular value. The sale emphasizes discounted pricing and limited stock.
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