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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1908
Page
8
A Southern businessman expresses interest in the title queen from southern Oklahoma, signaling potential local contest or sponsorship. No further details on dates or organizers are available.
A local chair and table factory hosts a meeting with promoters to discuss expansion plans and potential investment. Officials from the firm outline production goals, labor needs, and a proposed new workshop site.
The Commercial Club reviews a letter proposing a factory with 400 jobs and 400000 capital stock. Promoters demand 200 acres of land, Ada citizens to buy 12500 in stock, and starts within three months. They claim the project could boost Ada’s population by 10000 and be highly valuable. President Lucas to discuss at next meeting.
An early 20th century advertisement claims a reward for an incurable catarrh case and touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as internally acting. It includes endorsements from Walding Kinnan Marvin and others, notes price five dollars per bottle, and recommends Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
In Shawnee Oklahoma on April 3 a Rock Island shop rumor says the suspension of work stems from an effort by the old Choctaw Oklahoma and Gulf railway company to recover possession of the line. Bondholders who exchanged Rock Island bonds for the road are said to be losing confidence as interest payments are late. Bond repayments in gold are reportedly expected, but Rock Island officials will not comment.
The ad promotes Dr Shoop's Restorative as a genuine tonic for fatigue and spring lethargy. It claims the indoors life weakens nerves, liver, kidneys, and heart, and promises noticeable daily improvements after a few weeks and uses. Sold by G M Ramay.
Washington April 5 The presidential campaign of John A Johnson was launched in the capital with a ceremonial blast and early declarations from supporters. The event signaled the start of a sustained effort to secure the Democratic nomination and mobilize voters nationwide. Johnson outlined policy aims and appealed to labor groups and rural voters alike.
The piece advises wearing warm clothing and dry feet during bad weather and promotes a home medicine mix: Fluid Extract Dandelion, Compound Karyon, and Syrup Sarsaparilla to relieve rheumatism and kidney issues. It claims the remedy is inexpensive and effective for uric acid related rheumatism. A political graft note references Ada and Leslie, with editorial quips about corruption.
In Guthrie on April 7 a suit was filed in the state supreme court to decide if state warrants issued since statehood are valid without endorsements from the State Auditor and Attorney General. Treasurer Menefee refused to cash a warrant, prompting clerk A D Bryan to sue for payment. The case questions legality of warrants issued under existing constitutional provisions.
Bishop Key of Sherman Tex delivered the principal address at the State Methodist Sunday school conference in Oklahoma City. He condemned Christian Science as a Hindu form, praised Oklahoma officials for enforcing prohibition laws, and criticized a Taft Supreme Court ruling barring religious worship in public schools. About 600 delegates attended.
Hair cut 15 cents shave 5 cents shampoo 15 cents at The Farmers Barber Shop next door to Walker's Hotel in Ada Oklahoma.
Shawnee Oklahoma voters this day rejected the commission form of government in a city election that also chose aldermen school board members an arrestor and two freeholders from each ward to draft a new charter. Democrats aided by many Republicans defeated Citizens Alliance or mixed ticket candidates in a decisive result shaping local governance.
Guthrie Leader questions Ada politics noting that many legislators are brainless and Ada desires a normal school. The editorial speculates whether brains aid support for the normal school, highlighting a blunt critique of elected officials and local education aims.
Mayor Judd conducted a raid on a gambling parlor in Hot Springs and led a party of two patrolmen against police resistance. Thirty five arrests were made with ten escaping on the way to jail as the council and police department faced ongoing gambing-house concerns and a suspended chief.
Ewart Deacon of Roff age 26 weds Carrie Lee Smith of Ada age 22. J T Emery of Lawrence age 21 weds Amy Wood of Lawrence age 19. James A Cannon of Jesse age 31 weds Tennie Monday of Stonewall age 24.
Delegations from cities across the state converge on Guthrie hotels as Oklahoma legislators host visitors pressing bids for a state institution. Ada advocates claim stronger shows for securing a state normal than rivals in the Eastern district, buoyed by patriotic support and local confidence in success.
Sheriff Tom Smith requests the News to notify all Sunday ball players that he will not tolerate it. It is against state law and he will enforce it. Being outside city limits is no excuse, and he plans to keep his word.
A Saturday afternoon report states Pontoctoc County possesses an assistant superintendent of schools. The assistant is described as a beautiful young lady staying at the Pierce home. The mother is recovering and the professor has not fully recovered.
The article notes the superior early Mitchell strawberries as the finest seen in the country. Mr. Castleberry previously offered them by March 24 last year before cows damaged his patch this spring, delaying production. He cultivates about an acre and expects market supply to resume in a few days. It asserts strawberry culture could be profitable locally.
Miss Sallie J Taylor of Girard Kansas has been employed as principal of the Ads Commercial School. She is a graduate of the Business College of Kansas City Missouri.
Mr J W Phillips of Sherman Texas and Miss M E Massengale of Ada were married at the bride’s home on April 5 with Rev D J Austin officiating. Phillips works with the Sherman oil mills and Massengale is noted as one of Ada’s fairest daughters. The News wishes the couple a long happy prosperous life.
C P Richardson, longtime Ada resident, opens a first class racket store on East Main next to Evans harness shop with new stock. Predicts profitable business. Also note eye check with Dr Park on May 5 at Warren hotel. D T Gray, Allen merchant, visited Ada on Monday.
Dr Park the renowned eye specialist of Durant Oklahoma will be in Ada May 5 at the Warren hotel. Geo Thompson a prominent farmer of Jesse was in Ada Monday. The First State Bank of Stonewall will open for business about the fifteenth of this month. A M Cummings of Allen was in Ada mingling with friends Saturday. Cal Boland constable of Stonewall was in Ada Tuesday.
A crowded hotel guest manifest shows visitors from multiple cities including J. B. Kirbo and D. H. Talbott in Ardmore. Names span Oklahoma City Kansas City Boston McAlester Dallas St Louis New York Little Rock Shawnee and Chickasha with several travelers listed.
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