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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1909

Page

4

Ada Primary Quietly Clears City Council Lineup

Ada news reports a calm Democratic primary with few contests and a high standard of candidates. L. J. Little becomes mayor as J. T. Sutton does not seek re election, while Geo. W. West is nominated to join a council seen as capable and fiscally prudent. The paper praises the new administration's integrity and business sense.

Messrs. Little and Sutton Third Ward L. J. Little Cowmeil J. T. Sutton Geo. W. West Little Ada

Republicans Back Ribbon Ballot Referendum In Oklahoma

The Oklahoma Republicans met at Guthrie to push a referendum on the new election law adopting the ribbon ballot. They argue the form requires literacy, reduces party designation, and promotes intelligent voting, citing Taft and Lincoln in support.

Guthrie Massachusetts Oklahoma

Oklahoma economy praised for lean state government

The governor in his address notes Oklahoma public expenditures for the year ending June 30, 1909 at 1,928,288 against Kansas’ 3,073,202, a saving of 1,144,914. He credits the legislature for economy, especially in building costs, and commends Governor Haskell and lawmakers for prudent spending.

Ada Kansas Oklahoma Haskell

Ada Banks Harmony Over City Deposits in Election Result

The Ada city election results show broad harmony, with local banks agreeing on a fair distribution of public funds deposits among the institutions. The consensus reflects a cooperative financial stance across the Ada banking community.

Ada

Hurrah for Jimmie Webb the promising attorney

A brief note hails Jimmie Webb as a standout young man with a bright future in law, praising his character and ambition to become a skilled attorney.

School Land Lessees Seek Referendum on Oklahoma Rent Law

Guthrie Ok April 5 A committee of school land lessees reported that a rent law set at four percent of appraised value lacked an emergency clause in the house journal. The enrolled bill approved by the governor carries an emergency, delaying final passage until June 12. Lessees plan county conventions April 17 and a state convention April 22 to pursue a referendum, arguing appraisals are too high and rents will rise.

Guthrie House Journal Oklahoma

Haag Railroad Shows Parade Promises New Street Feats

The Mighty Haag Railroad Shows conduct a daily free parade along public streets one mile long. They promise unprecedented features never before attempted by any street show. The Haag Show will exhibit at Ada on April 15.

Mighty Haag Railroad Haag Ada

How the Sunday School May Help the Home

R L Davidson argues the home is the battleground where heaven and hell clash and the Sunday school must engage parents, visit homes, aid in sickness, raise parental responsibility, inform families of duties, enroll parents in departments, and lead them toward Christ to strengthen family religion and the church’s mission.

R. L. Davidson Heaven Hell Christ

Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets Offer Cure Guarantee in Ada

The Gwin Mayo Drug Co in Ada Oklahoma promotes Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets with a cure guarantee to anyone not satisfied. A 25 cent package covers 15 days of treatment and larger sizes cost 50 cents and one dollar. The ad urges readers to visit West Main Street store for relief from indigestion and dyspepsia.

Chen Ada Gwin-Mayo Drug Co West Main St Okla

Legal Notice Blanks For Sale At This Office

All kinds of legal blanks offered for sale at the office. Includes forms for notices orders and filings. Available in assorted sizes and weights for immediate pickup or delivery to law firms and individuals.

New Railroad Assured Extends From Kansas to Gulf

William Kenefick, builder of the Oklahoma & Gulf railway from Wagoner Oklahoma to Calvin Oklahoma, says a new line to the Gulf will be in operation within three years. He has French capital support and bonds abroad to extend to Denison Sherman Texas and plans a Wagoner to Joplin link to Kansas City. If no connection exists he will build Joplin to Kansas City independently.

Kansas City Kansas Gulf of Mexico William Kenefick Oklahoma & Gulf Railway Wagoner Okla Calvin France Kenefick Denisoner Sherman Tex Joplin Texas

Doan's Kidney Pills Credited For Cure

A testimonial from Ada resident W F Jones claims Doan's Kidney Pills cured a severe kidney complaint after a year and a half of symptoms including dull loins ache and frequent urination. The ad lists Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY as US agents and notes price at 50 cents.

Dean Ada W. F. Jones E. Eleventh St Adla Jkla G. M. Ramsey

Asbury Methodist Church Services Schedule

Asbury Methodist Church holds services on the first and third Sundays at 11 a m and Sunday evening, plus a formk Sunday evening each month. Sunday school meets every Sunday at 9 46 a m with W J Roddie as superintendent. Prayer meeting occurs each Wednesday at 8 pm. Junior League meets Sundays at 2 36 pm, and Senior League Sundays at 7 pm. Woman's Home Missionary Society gathers first and third Wednesdays monthly.

Asbury Methodist Church W. J. Roddie Woman's Home Missionary Society

Sunday School at First Presbyterian Church

The First Presbyterian Church schedules Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. with J. T. Higgins serving as superintendent.

Church Service and Sunday School Schedule

Sunday morning service at 11 o clock and evening service at 8 o clock led by Pastor J D White. Sunday School at 9 45 with Orville Sneed as superintendent. Junior Endeavor Society meets Sundays at 2 30 and Ladies Aid Society meets Mondays at 2 30.

Orville Sneed Junior Endeavor Society Ladies Aid Society

Church announces Wednesday prayer meeting and Sunday activities

No pastor at present. Prayer meeting every Wednesday evening at 8 00. Sunday school 9 45 am with W A Duncan as superintendent. B Y P U on Sunday afternoon at 6 20.

W. A. Duncan

Church Services and Activities Schedule

Sunday morning and evening services listed with Reverend Smotz leading the morning sermon. Sunday School at 10 a m with L Walters as superintendent. Ladies Aid meets first and third Wednesdays and C W E M on the first Thursday. Prayer meeting at 7:00 p m. The Christian Endeavor Society meets at 3 p m.

Church Activities Schedule With Weekly Meetings

Rev W M Wilson pastor holds services Sundays at 8 00 and Sunday School at 10 00 supervised by T F Pierce Wegerintendent Prayer meeting Wednesdays at 8 00 Senior League Sundays at 7 00 Intermediate and Junior Leagues Sunday afternoon Home Mission Society Mondays at 3 00 except 3rd Monday Foreign Mission Society 3rd Monday 3 00 Teachers meeting Tuesdays at 8 00

W.M. Wilson T. F. Pierce Home Mission Society Foreign Mission Society

North Ada Baptist Church Weekly Schedule

North Ada Baptist Church announces Sunday School every Sunday at 9 45 a m with A N Harrison as superintendent. Prayer meeting is Tuesday at 7 p m. Ladies Aid Society meets Wednesday at 3 p m.

A. N. Harrison Ladies Aid Society

Train schedule fragments for westbound and others

No. 508 due 9 15 a m No. 510 due 4 10 p m Westbound No. 509 due 9 40 a m No. 507 due 9 00 p m

Train arrival times for eastbound and westbound services

No. 3 due 10 32 a m eastbound. No. 2 due 4 07 westbound.

Lodge Directory for Ada Camp No 568 Woodmen of the World

Ada Camp No 568 Woodmen of the World meets the first and third Monday nights at the I O O F hall. Visiting Woodmen are welcomed.

Ada Woodmen of the World I. O. O. F. Hall

Ada Aerie Meets Weekly in South Townsend Hall

Ada Aerie number 1746 holds Wednesday evening meetings in a hall on South Townsend. Members gather for group activities and community fellowship in the local lodge.

Ada Aerie Hall South Townsend

Ada lodge No. 82 I O O F meeting notice

Ada lodge No 82 I O O F invites members to attend Thursday evening meetings led by N G A T Deaton and C M Chauncey as secretary.

Ada Lodge No I. OO. F. Meee A. T. Deaton N. G C. M. Chauncey

Ada Rebekah Lodge Meeting Schedule Card

Ada Rebekah Lodge No 146 meets the first, third and fifth Saturday nights of each month. Noble Grand Mrs C M Chauncey and Secretary Mr Olive Baker are listed.

Ada Rebekah Lodge No Noble Grand C. M. Chauncey Olive Baker

Also Mentioned on This Page

The Ada News Re. Wee Ming Editon X Publication Weaver-Masonic Block Otis B. Weaver Enviror Ingity Oy Uslahoms Congress CONIO Lincoln Taft Abraham Lincoln Charleston Douglas Jimmie Webb Earth Gwin-Mays Drug Co Nature First Presbyterian Church J. T. Higgins Presbyterian Church J. D. White First Baptist Church Christian Endeavor Scater North Ada Baptist Church Frisco Oklahoma Central Lodge Directory W. C C. F Coon Beatty Akin Gwin-Mays
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