Thanksgiving Dinner Shines in Community Effort
The Macabee and Woodmen Circle organized a generous Thanksgiving meal for over two hundred with a donated dining space by Mr. Joe Foster. A prize drawing awarded a candy box to Mrs. Middleton as thanks for support from R. S. Tobin and Little Bros. Cox-Greer-McDonald Co. moved to a new 25 by 130 foot building on West Main Street, expanding stock and welcoming Miss Lessell the milliner who remains with the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macabee
Woodmen
Joe Foster
Middleton
Foster
Cox- Greer-McDonald Co
West Main Street
Cox-Greer-McDonald Co
Miss Lessell
Miliner
Ada inmate Bruce Polk in critical self-inflicted wound
Bruce Polk, formerly jailed in Ada for selling intoxicating liquors, shot himself last night in Francis and is not expected to live. Authorities report no further danger to the public.
Socialists of Pontotoc County meet in Ada
Announcement of a mass meeting of the Socialists of Pontotoc County in Ada at 2 p m on Saturday the 5th May of December. A. Walker chairs the executive committee. Also notices a business sale and transfer of Rinard’s grocery to W O Neeley with assurances of continued patronage and honest handling of accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
Ada
A. Walker
Chm
W. O. Neeley
District Stewards Meet at Ada M E Church South
Ada district stewards of the M. E. Church South held a business session in Ada with Rev. 8S. F. Goddard presiding. Due to delayed trains attendance was small. Revs Moss Weaver Witt and Wilmore Kendall attended with several laymen to plan the year’s district work and league activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
M. E. Church
South
F. Goddard
Acood
Moss Weaver
Vinita Ave
Sulphur
W. A. Witt
Firstchurch
Wilmore Kendall
Konawa
J. T. Taylor
Roff
C. C. Shaw
Mill Creek
J. B. Hammond
E. Riddle
Maud
qAda
Dis
Neeley Returns From Collinsville Venture
W O Neeley, formerly of Ada with J D Rinard, moved to Collinsville years ago to start a business with Mr Stephenson and has recently disposed of the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O. Neeley
J. D. Rinard
Ada
Collinsville
Stephenson
Local Pageant Standings Reported On Thursday Morning
Before press time on Thursday morning the contestants listed include Miss Mary Waldby Bebee 212, Viola Bailey Bebee 270, Mrs Lula Frost Elmore 4270, Miss Mittie Taylor Francis 1559, Miss Little Stephens Oakman 1852, Miss Mary Duke Ada 1013, Miss Hettie Dial Maxwell 0, Miss Pearl Spangler Konawa 634, Miss Myrtle Smith Stonewall 675, Miss Sallie Matt Carnes Stonewall 608, Miss Leone Moper Ada 493, Miss Allie Fain Ahloso 300, Miss Lula Spraules Frisco 250, Miss Essie Myers Tyrola 200, Miss Hary Mahan Sasakwa 100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Waldby
Bebee
Viola Bailey
Lula Frost
Elmore
Mittie Taylor
Francis
Little Stephens
Oakman
Mary Duke
Ada
Hettie Dial
Maxwell
Peal Spangler
Konawa
Myrtle Smith
Stonewall
Sallie Matt Carnes
Stone
Hary Mahan
Sasakwa
City Council Rejects Brick Street Bids and Sets Bid Plans
Monday meeting led by Mayor Harrison with Aldermen Chapman Sims Little Crowder and Evans. Brick paving bids from D A McCormick and J W Stokes & Co. were rejected and their certified checks returned. Action on the school bond issue was deferred to Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison
Chapman, Sims
Little
Crowder
Evans
D. A. McCormick
J. W. Stokes & Co
12Th Street
Santa Claus House Toy List Moments in Christmas Store
A Santa Claus House display features an assortment of toy items including dolls beds cake plates cuff buttons pictures salad dishe toys and other novelty goods. Shaped boxes teddy bears and drum cases appear beside toy horses pistols and shaving mugs in a bustling holiday section.
Boiler Blast Harming Ada Resident Brought From Holdenville
E M Ralls brother in law of Lee Eddleman was rushed to Ada Monday with severe burns after a boiler exploded at the Texas Oil pumping station near Holdenville. The blast killed a black worker and scalded E M Balls, injuring another and blinding his right eye. Ralls faces lifelong disfigurement while his family seeks medical care.
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E. M. Ralls
Lee Eddleman
Ada
Texas Oil Company
Holdenville
E. M. Balls
Chapman Hotel
Lee Eddieman
Ralls
Fort Worth
Ada voters approve bonds for public improvements
Ada held a Tuesday election to approve bonds for various public improvements. The vote carried by a large majority but was small overall, due to property holders only voting and it being December first, a busy time. Ward results show Third Ward, and mentions Park Improvement and Farmers Telefranchise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Prohibition Enforcement Unit Reorganized in Guthrie
Guthrie Oklahoma November 29 The Prohibition Enforcement Department to be reorganized effective December 1 by Enforcement Attorney Caldwell. Inspectors to be reduced but tasked to deliver improved results. Ted Warden of Oklahoma City will remain with the department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie
Caldwell
Prohibition Enforcement Department
Ted Warden
Oklahoma City
Postmaster General Reports Record Postal Deficit
Washington November 29 The annual report for the year ended June 30 1908 shows total receipts of 191 478 663 and expenditures of 208 351 886 creating a deficit of 16 873 222 the largest in the department's history with an extra loss from fire burglary and other causes of 37 056.
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Washington
Meyer
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertisement and testimonials
A 100 dollar reward offer for an incurable catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Endorsed by Walding Kinan Marvin of Toledo and F. J. Cheney & Co. claim honesty and financial reliability. Cure taken internally, price 75 cents per bottle. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
F. J. Cheney
Walding, Kinan & Marvin
Toledo
O. Hall
Farmers' Union leader to speak at multiple town meetings
J. A. West former president and state lecturer will lecture at Hays school house on December 7 Homer on December 8 Union Valley on December 9 Jones Chapel on December 10 Egypt on December 11 a General Mass Meeting in Ada on December 12 Frisco on December 14 and Jesse on December 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. West
Farmers’ Union
Hays School House
Homer
Union Valley
Jones’ Chapel
Egypt
Ada
Frisco
Jesse
For Sale Poland-China pigs by W T Shockly
For sale registered Poland China pigs. Write or come for details. W T Shockly located at 32w4t Ahloso Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poland
China
Farmers State Bank Organizes Under State Depository Guaranty
The new bank established about six months ago becomes the first to organize under the State Depository guaranty law. Officers and directors are listed as part of the founding group.
Deeds Filed Wednesday In Ada and Roff Areas
Bonnie Brown transfers SE 1 4 NW 1 4812 and 3 5 for 200 to Wm Brundie and Samuel Tatum. Robt E Blanks sells lot 3 block 81 Ada for 85 to J E Jones. C A Cushman conveys lot 37 block 74 Roff for 500 to G W Hunt Jr. Ida Eldridge deeds lots 15 16 block 121 Ada without consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnie Brown
Wm. Brundie
Samuel. Tatum
Robt. E. Blanks
J. E. Jones
Ada
C. A. Cushman
G. W. Hunt, Jr
Roff
Ida Eldridge
F. R. Harriss
Bank wedding in Eddy Texas draws crowd and train
A B Smith of Oklahoma and Miss Bessie Penta cost, who lives near Bell Falls, were married at the Bank of Eddy at 2 p m. Rev M M Morphis officiated. The ceremony occurred as the depot and stores filled for a northbound train. The couple left for Ada Oklahoma to start their marriage.
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Cost
Bell Falls
Here
Bank of Eddy
M. M. Morphis
Mr. Smith
Morphis
Hotels Required Rope in Rooms and Fire Card Notice
A historical notice announces a law requiring each hotel room above ground floor to contain a coiled rope secured inside the room and to display a printed card instructing guests to unwrap the rope, throw it out, and climb down in case of fire. Cards are available for sale at the News office.
Legal Banks of All Kinds Kept tock at This Office
A fragmentary notice indicates various banks kept tock at a single local office. The readable text is sparse and does not reveal full details or dates.
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News of the
R. S. Tobin and
Little Bros
Bruce Polk
Santa Claus
Disste Gel Soe Ome
Sean
the Nickel Store
China Hall
S. Shaw, Per
Park Improvement Farmers
Eagle A
Farmers Telephone
Second Ward
City Hall
Farmers
Fourth Ward
Park Improvement Farmers Tel
Sprague Bros
Toledo, O
Wlmo
Geo. P. Stonum
Pres. Ramsey’s Drug Store
W. T. Shockly
Ahloso
Okla
Farmers State Bank
Alva Ferguson
Jno
Sweney
First National Bank of Ada
W. L. Reed
Pres
H. T. Douglas, V. P
C. H. Rives
M. D. Timberlake
The
Jackson Loan & Trust Co
West Capitol St
Jackson, Mississippi
Oklahoma
Miss Bessie Penta
Philippines
Cravenette
Hart, Schaffner & Marx Spero
Michael & Sons
Ada Douglas
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