Local Ada News Highlights Daily Visits and Moves
Ada residents and visitors are reported in a string of brief items. Johnson meets friends. Stall buys a Ford and learns to drive. Keller sells Hugo drugstore and searches for a new location. Ferguson oversees farm demonstrations. many locals travel for work, illness, or family matters across Ada, Okmulgee, Norman, McAlester, and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. W- Johnson
N. B- Stall
H. J. Keller
Hugo
F. F. Ferguson
Oklahoma public school funds grow with statehood gains
State Superintendent notes rapid growth in school funds from 1906 to 1914 and explains key factors. Enumerates child counts, per capita apportionments, and total distributions, citing 1908 drop, 1909 federal revenue, and 1913 enumeration reforms. Mentions forthcoming annual land program statement.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma Territory
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Congress
Resolutions on death of S A Cunningham
Resolutions from Wm. L. Byrd Camp No. 1545 U C V Ada Oklahoma mourn the death of S A Cunningham. He collected and preserved Civil War historical material and faced danger bravely in peace. His work will stand as a memorial long after monuments fade. The unit and community offer humble tribute to his life. Miss Johnnie McMinn of Homer visited Centrahoma.
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S. A. Cunnigham
Wm. L. Byrd
Ada Okla
South
W. H. Fisher
A. M. Crow
Byron Norrell
Joe Sloan for Sheriff Endorsement Announcement
J E Sloan of Center announces candidacy for Pontotoc County Sheriff in the Democratic primary on August 4. He cites 20 years in Center as farmer and businessman and pledges a square deal and law enforcement without fear or favor. He invites voters to investigate his record and support him based on qualifications.
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J. E. Sloan
Center
Pontotoc County
Sloan
Reed proposes regular hack line to Allen station
W. L. Reed suggests a daily hack service to Allen from Ada with morning departures and late afternoon returns. The plan aims to convenience oil field workers and travelers, promising high passenger demand and good earnings.
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Allen
W. L. Reed
Ada
Pecan Grove Citizens Plan Road Work Initiative
Elmo Ellis county demonstration agent notes Pecan Grove is first to pledge road improvements with more than a dozen farmers ready to turn out Monday. Additional volunteers expected as community joins effort to fix the road.
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Elmo Ellis
Pecan Grove
Agent Ellis to Vaccinate Dogs Against Hog Cholera
Pontotoc county reports hog cholera breakout and nearby areas may suffer without quick action. Elmo Ellis demonstration agent plans to vaccinate all dogs whose owners supply serum and needed apparatus, which is inexpensive. Pottawatomie county agent has operated weeks, saving farmers thousands. a letter from him urges farmers to read.
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Pontotoc
Elmo Ellis
Pontoltcc
Pottawatomie County
Merchants Advertise in the Weekly News
Advertisers in the Weekly News offer goods and services to readers, inviting purchases and inquiries. The notice hints at local commerce and merchant participation within the community newspaper.
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G. A. Truitt
Tueple
E. L Yeargan
Frank Yeargan
J. L. Rasure
L. J. Leewright
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Lee Gallaher
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Ada National Bank
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E. H. McKendree
I. Harris
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A. J. Webb
D. Hudson
Ravia
F. C. Krieger
A. M. Cummings
F. Z. Holley
Matt Walsh
S. B. Bennett
Kate Knight
Memphis
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N. T. McAlister
Frisco
R. L Rollins
Rebee
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E. J. Merritt
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I. Wymore
Grover Gaar
M. L. Halford
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Wm. Edmiston
Albemarle
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H. P. Merryman
School Fund OF Oklahoma
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