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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1910
Page
3
C. C. Hargis returned from Tulsa where he attended the state association of registers of deeds meeting. About forty five members were entertained by Tulsa citizens who made them honorary Metropolitan Club members, gave a banquet, and hosted a city tour. Hargis commends the warm Tulsa welcome.
Guthrie reports 2390 births in October 1930s Oklahoma with 2329 white and 61 negro. deaths 28 from pneumonia 48 tuberculosis 91 typhoid 3 smallpox 0 scarlet fever 1 diphtheria 31. Heartburn noted as indigestion symptom. herbine marketed by Ramsey Drug Co.
Guthrie December bulletin from State Board of Agriculture estimates Oklahoma’s year cotton crop at 875000 bales of 500 pounds each yielding about 61000000 dollars gross to producers. Recognizes 1906 as possible larger bale count but notes high value.
At the General Assembly Brother Anderson, pastor of the Christian church, delivered a sermon on the Parable of the sower and barns. He cautioned that a full barn does not guarantee a rich soul and urged aligning life with God through thoughtful philosophy rather than mere sustenance. He linked education to divine connection and urged living with meaning beyond material desires.
J. H of Lima Ohio with years in oil exploration has accepted a proposal from Ada Oil & Gas Co. A rig will be brought in at once to test the Ada area for oil or gas, following a prior similar proposal by J. M. Wintersmith.
According to the state board of health report there were 38 births and 11 deaths in Pontotoc County in October, all among whites. No births or deaths among negroes. Births: 20 males and 18 females. Deaths: 5 males and 6 females. Causes include diphtheria typhoid fever and tuberculosis two each pneumonia one. There were 10 typhoid cases 5 diphtheria 2 tuberculosis and 1 pneumonia.
The signing of notes for Byrd's Mill purchase drew strong enthusiasm with many eager to sign first. Dozens would have joined if needed, showcasing a rush to secure the deal.
G. E. Warren of the state labor department visits Ada to inspect manufacturing enterprises. He reports fifteen inspections showing 365 employed, led by the cement works with 240 workers, followed by the compress, oil mill, Ada News, laundry, brick yard, ice factory, flour mill, and two bakeries. Warren praises Ada as a top factory town for its size and notes water expansion and street paving as growth drivers.
A Mason City Iowa dentist received a letter from a Floyd County writer asking to borrow a pair of false teeth until after Thanksgiving. The writer promises to care for them and return them promptly, offering to stand good for them.
John Crawford dropped in at home yesterday and will stay until tomorrow afternoon. He doubts any capital legislation will pass this session as opposition senators push to hinder Haskell’s agenda, aligning with insurgent peers who oppose his measures.
The Ada Chapter R A M announces new elected officers led by H P G H Angelly and King F C Sims as Scribe Hargis B H Ep person is Secy F S Houpt treasurer. Appointive officers include W B Johnson C of H T D McKeown R A C Couch Master First Veil G T Lancaster Master Second Veil E E Matthews Master Third Veil F Z Holiey Principal Sojourner.
Guthrie hosts the Lee Cruce club meeting in the Superior court room to outline inauguration plans for Gov Elect Cruce. Oath on January 9, 1911, at the capitol steps, with reception at the Ione hotel. Committees chosen for reception ball and luncheon. Plans assume Guthrie as state capital and avoid conflicts with legislature extra session.
A charter by a board of freeholders outlines a commission form with a mayor earning 4000 dollars annually and four commissioners at 3000 dollars each. All officials would devote full time to city duties with a recall provision and civil service rules for appointments.
An oil drilling rig valued at 3431 dollars, used by Ada Gas and Oil Co., was sold at public sale for 1000 dollars to satisfy a 2150 dollar judgment held by J. R. Greenless against P. T. Gilson. Greenless purchased the property.
A Knights Templar smoker last evening hosted by Eminent Commander Co. A Powers featured several invited guests. The informal gathering included impromptu talks by Powers, other Sir Knights, and visitors as they enjoyed cigars.
Government sale of unallotted lands in Carter County will open in Ardmore on December 23. More than 120000 acres are to be sold with minimum appraisals of 3 dollars per acre and maximum 13 dollars per acre.
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