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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1906
Page
13
A paper counter lists items offered at a nickel price level including soaps Vaseline petroleum jelly ink sewing thread matches safety pins sewing needles brass tacks rivets and other hardware. The list imitates a 4 cent price list with assorted household and sewing goods.
Come here to buy your school books. Prices are at their lowest net cash retail value. Boys and girls, men and women can purchase at the same affordable rates.
Monday Ada column lists numerous Ada residents visiting nearby towns and returning, with names including Mays Sulphur Aker Fran Chauncey and many others. It notes health updates, travels to Denison Sherman Konawa Tupelo and Stonewall, and community business from millinery openings to bank appointments.
Carlton Weaver, former Ada Daily News editor, has announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination as delegate to the constitutional convention. Residents recall his year in Pauls Valley after moving from Texas, and Guthrie will host the convention next November.
Idus Harris is reported ill. John Andrews returned to Stonewall. W. C. Rollow was a Stonewall visitor today. Fourpaws and Sells circus will be here Oct. 12. Harry Parks went to Denison Tex on the morning train. J. F. Adams of Konawa was in the city en route to Sulphur.
A letter from F W Devoe & Co recounts painter Mr Dooley in Lancaster NH underpaying for a job by misjudging paint needs. Agent Mr L F Moore offered ten gallons Devoe to cover the parsonage, but eleven gallons were used, revealing the short measure.
I thank the people of Ada and vicinity for liberal donations in my family's behalf after our home burned last Saturday. 154-law Sam Driver.
Tuesday morning September 18 1906 at Mrs R W Simpsons residence in Ada Miss Annie Carroll became Mrs J W Byrd in a intimate ceremony conducted by Rev T L Rippey The bride a popular Ada resident over two years and the groom renowned for integrity and business acumen were seen by close relatives only with broad well wishes for their health and happiness.
Carlton Weaver of the Ada Daily and Weekly News runs for delegate to the constitutional convention from the 87th district. He has issued a declaration of principles and already stumped much of the district. The race will be decided in the Democratic primary.
Registered English Berkshire pigs four months old for sale at ten dollars each. Sired by Headlight 2nd, 86506 winner of first prize Dallas state fair. Dam Lill King 79990. 23-wlnt Add. R. Walsh Sherman Texas.
The Ada News endorses Carlton Weaver as a strong delegate candidate for the November 1906 constitutional convention. The 25 year old journalist with university training is praised for judgment ambition philanthropy public spirit and high moral integrity. The editors express belief in his qualification and would be gratified by his election.
Dick Stebbins and John Cleveland clashed at Lewis cold drinks on Main Saturday afternoon. Cleveland, a drayman, was struck with a bottle by Stebbins, crushing the eye bone and leaving him unconscious. Stebbins was arrested by U S authorities on a charge of assault with intent to kill with a $500 bond, and later by city authorities on an assault charge with a $100 bond for his appearance. Cleveland, a one arm man, had no weapon on him. Trial set for Friday.
On Tuesday September 25 Mrs W A Alexander showcases a full line of up to date millinery styles inviting the public to view. A short note praises courtesy amid daily rush and warns of minor ills mitigated by Kodol for dyspepsia sold by F Z Holley and Crescent Drug Store.
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