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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1909

Page

4

Week's News: Ada Occupied by Business Travel and Local Visits

Will Allen of Roff transacted business in Ada. Prof. T. F. Pierce visits Francis School in Ada. Dr. Wilkinson of Roff and others make business trips. Mrs. Foster Simpson of Konawa and Mrs. Lula Hutchinson visit Ada. Roy Donaghey goes to Holdenville. Walter Donaghey to Des Moines to enter college. M. J. Williams of Ward en-Ebright visits. Royal Neighbors supervisor Florence Harris departs Muskogee. Tornado insurance offered by O. B. Weaver Agency. B B Burwell case postponed awaiting Judge Bolen.

Will Allen Roff Ada T. F. Pierce Francis School Dr. Wilkinson B. F. Frick Konawa Foster Simpson R. W. Simpson Lee Eddleman First Methodist Church Walter Donaghey Des Moines M. J. Williams Warden-Ebright, Printing Establishment Oklahoma City Rev J. B. McDonald Tulsa Lula Hutchinson Nashville Ark Donaghey W. A. Guest Stonewall Florence Harris Royal Neighbors Muskogee O. B. Weaver Insurance Agency B. B. Burwell Brown Bolen Guthrie

Local Notables and Visitors Reported Around Ada Friday

Friday reports list residents and visitors including Frank Smith in Calvin and Miss Myrtle Smith en route to Oklahoma City. Many others like Mrs. McClure, Rev. S F Goddard, and J S Armstrong were noted as transacting business or visiting Ada. Gambling case pledges and a medical amputation of a child’s finger were also reported.

O. D. Wright Francis Ethel Shanafeli Oklahoma City C. H. Pinnell Rofs Our City S. F. Goddard Holdenville P. G. Ingram Calvin Susie Taylor France Ruth Myrtle Smith J. S. Armstrong Ada

Local notes and visits in Ada and nearby towns

Saturday column items show F R Harris and others transacting business in Atoka Yeager and Stonewall and Sasakwa Ada and Roff. Visits include Prof T B Liner in Ada and Mrs Culver from Shawnee. A colored man, Junius Rickard, is jailed in Ada for theft. Chicago Cabinet Co representative W T Glass displays a kitchen cabinet at Harris drug store.

W. T. Glass Chicago Cabinet Co Harris’ Drug Store Glass

Ada and area residents visit towns Sunday

Sunday visitors and travelers are listed from Ada and nearby towns including Deni son Roff Sasakwa Francis Stonewall Guthrie and Guthrie Eureka Kansas. Names mentioned include J. Beard E. Bills J. L. Miles H. Thompson Onie Merritt W. Phillips C. Barney A. Croxton and Rev. McFarland, Fulsom, Bell, and Atoka visitors.

Local residents and visitors noted in Holdenville area

Wednesday notes show Howard West and others traveling to Holdenville while Sprouce goes to Stonewall and King makes a business trip. Several residents return from Guthrie or Guthrie-related trips and visits to Sapulpa, Sapulpa and Ada. The community records a funeral for G L Clement in Ada and a local job change for Clifton Mason at the county scales.

Land Department Loans and County Court Docket

A compilation lists land department loans to individuals across Oklahoma counties with total funds $32900. It includes names, towns, counties, and loan amounts, followed by a county court docket note for Pontotoc County April 1909 listing cases set for the term and trial dates.

Pontotoc County Oklahoma A. D R. Roach Frisco Rock Island R. R. Cos Spaulding Mfg.Co Eli Folsom J.A. Woolfe J. D. White W. C. Rollew W. L. Ander

City Council votes to hire city engineer and discuss sidewalk, gas franchise

The council met in adjourned session March 22 with Mayor Harrison and Aldermen present to form committees for hiring a city engineer and conferring on a downtown drinking fountain. The street crossing, sidewalks on West 12th, and a gas franchise were also on the agenda with actions planned for March 23.

Harrison Chapman Sims Hill Hope Little Crowder Evans Sutton Hope R. O. Wheeler Hill, Sims and W. L. Reed

Ada Citizens Sign Petition For Ada Normal Bill

A large petition from Ada citizens was sent to the governor urging him to sign the Ada normal bill. The notice warns that those not presented for signature may not be against the bill. Also dates show April 1 1909 as motion day with cases listed for April 6 to April 10 1909 in county court.

A. D Joel Terrell

Indefinite delay to spring term of district court due to Judge West illness

The spring district court term is postponed indefinitely after Judge A. T. West fell ill. He arrived by Frisco and left by Katy, spent about thirty minutes in court but signed many papers and handed down several sentences. Lawyers say the docket could have been cleared in two days if he had stayed.

A. T. West District Court Frisco Katy

Farmers Finish Planting Corn and Hope for Rain

A field report notes farmers near Cresco have largely completed breaking and planting corn. The writer praises Cresco’s progressive school and good teacher and urges rain as it is badly needed.

Cresco

Mr Meigs Seeks Sale of Plumbing Division at Cost

Mr EB P Meigs a dealer and manufacturer of plumbing and tinware says he must either sell his plumbing division or hire an experienced plumber to manage it. He directs the News to announce the sale at cost and carriage due to his failing eyesight. The move follows expected sewerage and water works extensions, making this a strong bargain.

EB. P. Meigs

Girl and the Wolf to be staged by Ada fire department crew

Ada residents will see The Girl and the Wolf next week under Ada Fire Department auspices. Directed by O S Davis and Earl Maxwell both noted for metropolitan productions. Rehearsals begin tomorrow with local talent. cast to be listed in Tuesday March 23 edition.

Fire Department Ada Ada Fire Department O. S. Davis Earl Maxwell Isle of Spice Eastern Company

Weaving Enthusiasm for Public Drinking Fountain Effort

Mrs. Weaver hosts a W C T U meeting with Mrs. Carlton Weaver and Mrs. Chambers. Attendance was strong despite distance. The group anticipates Zehner's April visit to begin fundraising and work toward installing a drinking fountain in the city. Public support urged for this improvement project.

Carlton Weaver

Royal Neighbors Entertainment Honors State Supervisor

An evening program at 1L O. O. F. hall features remarks by State Supervisor Mrs. Florence Harris of Muskogee. Performances include music by Mrs. Shana Felt, quartette Wymore Bowman Walters and Guest, duets by Mrs. Shanafelt and Ingram, solos by Mrs. Shanafelt Jones and a song by Pau line Jones. The group thanks those who assisted with the program.

Royal Neighbors of America Florence Harris Muskogee Mrs. Harris Mra Shanafelt Messrs. Wymore Bowman Walters Guest Mesdames Shanafelt Ingram Jones Little Miss Pauline Jones

Ramsey Installs Elegant Liquid Iceless Fountain

Ramsey Abreast G M Ramsey installs a Liquid Iceless soda fountain by Liquid Carbonic Co a leading national maker. The fixture features a perfect filter system an elaborate buffet and other beauty enhancing appurtenances that evoke Waldorf Astoria luxury in the local lobby setting.

G. M. Ramsey Liquid Carbonic Co Waldorf Astoria

Sheppard Denies Reports of Gubernatorial or Senate Run

Congressman Morris Sheppard of the First District denies circulating rumors about seeking the state governorship or Senator Bailey's seat. In a Washington statement he says he plans to run for re election when his term in Congress ends.

Morris Sheppard Bailey Washington Sheppard Congress Denison Herald

Accident Ends Five Year Old Child’s Life At Home

Early morning at Francis Mr and Mrs John Rushing suffered the loss of their five year old child from an accidental shotgun discharge. An older brother reportedly knocked the gun causing it to go off while the child slept on a nearby bed.

Francis John Rushing

Also Mentioned on This Page

News of the Roy Donaghey C. A. Galbraith Ernoon Frank Smith Mrs. McClure Ada Today R. H. Gambell Sasakwa L. J. Crowder Stone Wall Mannuel Merritt Luther Hill Ft. Smith Bart Donaghey Denison Bill Watson Will Foley A. A. Bobbitt Little Warren Beck Rice Geo. L. Rice F. R. Harris Atoka Alma Baker G. H. Keen Yeager Duke Stone Dr. Bartley J. W. Dean T. B. Liner Bo Ford West Main Street J. E. Fussell Herbert Turner Geo. Culver Shawnee Junius Rickard Joe Holden Texas Lee Heathman Otis Weaver Guthrie Sun Arney Harbert B. C. King J. W. Bolen W. A. Alexander Billy Harison of Ahloso Ruby Baker Truett Merritt Onie H. C. Thompson Seminole Walter Clayton O. J. Collie Ross E. W. Harlow Minnie Garrett J. B. Hord Shelbyville, Ind Jno. Beard Miss Ruth Taylor Mrs J. M. Taylor A. K. Thornton Quinton Oklo J. E. Bills Sherman L. Merritt Onie Merritt John Beard Eureka Kansas Mrs. Ward A. G. Winn Lucy M. Carnes Waco, Texas Mesdames CC. P. Barney A. M. Croxton A. T. McCormick Mesdames C. P. Barney Dallas Geo. H. Phillips Roff Eagle Leader Frederick Okla Phillips Frederick Leader I. Harris Harris Aad J.L. Miles Brother Austin Oakman Co. H. Rives H. A. Kroeger Ruth McClure W. H. Freese Tupelo R. C. Roland E. E. Matthews Charlie Thompson E. F. Gregory Andy Mashow M. R. Maxwell Wetumka Ben McKinley Stratford John McKinley W. C. Duncan R. E B. Haynes Mesdames Blanchett and Christers00 Mesdames J. P. Lathrop J. H. Bean Cassidy Childress, Tex Fort Smith, Ark J. F. M. Harris C. D. Price W.H. Wilson R. G. Thompson McAlester Geo. W. Bell Tuskahoma Silas McFarland Atoka, Okla Alford Fulsom Howard West J. S. Sprouce Semeinore A. H Iness I. M. King Mice Ek. E. Matthews R. E. Haynes A. M. Neal Hird Sapulpa J. O. Robertson Tishomingo W. O. Neely Gertrude Thompson W. S. Staggs Hugh Harrell Claude Seales N. B. Shands Wewoka Clifton Mason Harris Drug Store G. L. Clement Rev. Wilson Rosedale J. R. Hord Sapuipa Beard N. A. Bailey Land Department Loans Commissioners State Land Department Cooley D. C Owasso Rogers Coun le Flore Chas Limestone Gap Atoka County Smoot, E. M., Wyanet, Harper Coun Annie R Waynoka Woodward County Leslie Mary Madill Marshall County McDaniel A. J Oolagah Muskogee County Alberty Jacob Westville Adair County Holland Thos. E Stilwell F. N Adair Coun Davis Jas. B Wilzetta Lincoln County Bites Wagoner Wagoner County Alberty, Ellis Adair Barnes H. M Jennings Pawnee Emma L Ft. Gibson Cherokee County Wynne R. P Lexington Pottawatomie County Burns A. L Beaver Beaver Coun Oliver Nannie L Hastings Comanche County James George Kingfisher Kingfisher County Lyles, H. P Graham Carter Coun Thompson Jesse Vian Sequoyah County Hart A. F E. C J. M Sparks A. C Cornish J. H. Cornish Jefferson County Stratton May Guymon Texas County Tapp Clothing Co M D Chappell, Waples Platter Gro Co Int M K & T Ry Co A Bobbitt Frisco Ry Co Crawford and Bolen R L Eaton Bel Eaton J H Cox Gregg Bros J C Roff & Son Cochran & Roff S E Chapman and Wife O E Lancaster State Bank of Okla Gattis Roff Grain Co Oklahoma Moline Plow Co Hobson & Fussell American Investment Co H McElroy R L Rollins Et al W B Jones R Tolbert J W Northcut R Pierce Jasper Dunn A Martin Et al T H Williaams T H Williams Scott W. Lanham R J Mole O Harris W S Thompson J A Vanderer First National Bank of Stonewall Frisco Co Otis B Weaver Mary Coon J Reed & Co S. Wymore West 12Th Street Ito T M Turner Jim Hill W T Meaders Will Davis Bill Brinlee Andy Blevins Luke Tinsley Liquor Luke Thompson Gam Thomas Thompson Gaming Bud Hoggard Frank Murphy Nealt McClure Bob Stephenson S R Tolbert G M Ramsey R S Tobin William Bruner Jim Dodgins Clarence Evans Sturman Wax W. C. Henry Ross Reynolds Elias Mr. Ebey W. H. Ebey Ebey Cresco News MR. Meigs Mrs. Weaver Ramsey
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