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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1913
Page
5
A southbound Missouri Oklahoma and Gulf passenger train derailed three miles south of Dustin Oklahoma March 31. The tender and three coaches left the track and overturned. Several passengers were injured but none seriously. Dr. T M Noblett of McAlester tended to the injured.
Tuesday saw the Topeka Ada game end with a decisive Ada Elks victory. Manager Bobbitt and Captain Taylor led a one sided matchup, though home team supporters benefited from the game as they plan to address several defects in their play. The contest lacked balanced action, but the Ada squad showed strength in moments.
Ada faces a possible Carnegie Library deal as Mrs. Tom Hope carries a letter renewing funds for Ada if the city guarantees 1250 annually for maintenance. The city commissioners and Commercial Club are expected to back the plan to receive 12500 for construction. Local reports note support from the Commercial Club for endorsement and assistance.
The Ada city column lists residents and visitors from Dan, Jones, Short, Morton of Roff, Hopson of Horseshoe ranch near Hickory, and others on various trips. Marriage license issued for C W Hager of Galveston and Delia Mc Connell of Ada. ages 4 and 25. Governor Byrd and Bobford discussed Indian land titles. several locals journeyed to Stonewall, Kansas City, Hobart, Pauls Valley, Wynnewood, Holdenville, Dallas, and Texan towns.
Mrs. Senie May Willis, wife of W. T. Willis of Dorsey’s barbershop, died Wednesday afternoon from tuberculosis after a lingering illness. She was 32 and a Baptist. The funeral will be held today at 4:30 p.m. at the family home on South Stockton with Rev. C. Stubblefield officiating.
Stock and assets of the Ada Trading Co were sold at auction to Ss. M. Fields of St. Louis. Total realized $9,076 with liabilities about $21,000. After expenses a payout around 30 cents on the dollar. Store to reopen here as soon as possible.
The criminal court of appeals admitted Jim Rogers to bail of 5000 dollars. He posted the bond Tuesday and was released from jail where he had been held since the killing of Mrs. Lon Harrison near Knox on February 18.
W. K. Chaney has let the contract for his new two story brick residence to W. M. Cooper of Ada. The home will sit on the crest of the hill on South Broadway just north of Harraway’s and is expected to cost about $10 000 making it one of Ada’s finest and most desirable locations.
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