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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1907
Page
5
An excerpt describes taking initial action toward achieving independence through personal finance. It notes four savings accounts as a starting point, emphasizing discipline, planning, and gradual protection of future security.
Ada area residents travel to Stonewall and Ardmore on various errands. A. L. Nettles advertises big discounts on stock until Jan 1. The Portotoe County Teachers Institute meets at the South Ada school with plans for a constitution and by laws.
Public notice warns against buying a note dated October 17 1907 due December 17 1907 for 51.31 dollars in favor of Baughman Hicks signed by Price Statler. Readers are advised to avoid the instrument and any transfers.
Information filed against six Ada jointists for violating the ordinance banning screens in front of their places. Warrants issued and cases set for Saturday. The News offers a $500 piano to the county’s most popular young lady.
Mayor Barton reports a bill to make all cities over 2500 cities of the first class upon mayor and recorder certificates. A fight over a 5000 cap was defeated by Mayors Scales and Martin. The mayor's legislative committee will reconvene in January to draft a general municipal emergency bill. Howard Parker named chief engrossing clerk to review all bills for accuracy. The News will provide live Guthrie reports and updates from the lower house.
Mrs Anna Edwards died on the seventh after years of consumption. A funeral service at her Stockton avenue home was led by Rev Massey of Holderville, assisted by Dr Rippey and the Methodist choir. Burial followed at Rosedale. The husband and children receive community sympathy.
Justice Brown disposes of cases with judgments for plaintiffs in Spaulding Mfg Co versus G M Davis and Ben Sterrett versus M M McWhert. State versus Loyd Roberson transferred to Judge Terrell with $500 bond. defendant not bonded and jailed.
Mr Geo Fobes of Bustéw is in Ada to oversee interests bought through Ada Title & Trust Co. His son L B Fobes, Ada real estate owner, will move here at year’s start, boosting Ada’s cadre of notable residents. He subscribes to the News.
J W Bill Hyatt formerly of Ada and Jesse died last Friday night from injuries in a runaway incident. His lungs were hurt and pneumonia is suspected. He was well liked and leaves a widow and several children.
The Weleetka city marshal said four burglars were captured with a complete set of tools glycerine and were wanted by county correspondents. A live wide awake reporter is sought at every post office in Pontotoc County to cover stamps envelopes and paper furnished by the editor.
Advertisement lists price ranges for a wide assortment of children toys and goods including China Tea Sets from 10c to 125, iron Stoves from 25c to 2.00, Toy Furniture 10c to 75c, Dressed Dolls 5c to 2.50, Cloth Bound Books 25c, Toy Pianos 25c to 31.25, Unbreakable Dolls 65c, Golf Gloves 25c, Toy Trunks 15c to 2.00, Magic Lanterns 75c to 1.90, French Harps 5c to 50c, Printing Press 50c to 1.50, and other items for boys and girls with varied prices.
Oklahoma City entertained a Mayors Legislative Committee group led by Mayor Barton. The officials reviewed city operations during a forty mile tour and were welcomed with two automobiles and an elegant banquet. The party then attended a theater event amid discussions noting concerns over counterfeit Chickasaw money.
Story extols a home made remedy mixing Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Karyon and Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla to cure rheumatism and kidney trouble. It claims a tonic kidney effect and blood cleansing with no diet change beyond water intake. A New York druggist notes many customers swear by it for urinary and kidney issues.
For sale or trade a Rudolph upright piano valued at 500 dollars. The seller McKay Bros offers favorable terms and is seeking stock in exchange. Located in Stonewall Oklahoma. Contact gtd lw.
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