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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1908
Page
5
News from Monday shows North Ada revival growing with eight conversions last night. The service featured Bro. Jordan and a late church entrance adding 13 new members before the sermon. Evangelist Jordan promises his strongest talk tonight on Two Thousand Dead Hogs inviting all to attend.
The county normal will continue two weeks longer. Magnificent work is reported and the extra time will better qualify Pontotoc teachers for their high calling.
The city school board elected Mrs. Kate Rushing 4th grade North school Katharine Edmun son 2nd grade North school Miss Julia Patrick Denison 3rd grade South school and Miss Hattie Davis Ardmore éth grade South school. Bruce Rogers of the Appeal to Reason staff has been elected to the Chicago Press Club and is an Ada native and former local resident.
A. L. Beck, president of the Oklahoma Portland Cement Co., testified before the city council on Monday night, urging water access and voicing concerns about shortages affecting operations.
A night crew will be stationed at the dam tonight until work ends. City considers extending water mains to Sandy Creek west of town to secure a vast water supply. Mayor Harrison names Sims and Evans to advance the issue. Citizens petition for better drainage on Cherry Avenue. Council rejects street grading bids and keeps bids open to July 6. Ada Electric and Gas Co. contract approved, saving about $800 annually with no lights cut. The session adjourned.
A grocery ad lists Like Magic cocoa bon bons and After Dinner Mints, Peanut Fudge, Marshmallows, Cream Chocolates, Fig Caramels, Ice Cream Kisses, Cocoanut Squares, with 12¢ per pound price. Also postcards, novelty department for the 4th, rubber return balls, firecrackers, Roman candles, and flags, all at sale.
This morning Under Sheriff Sam McClure arrested Bill Brinlee on a charge of selling intoxicating liquor. His bond was fixed at $750 which he succeeded in making.
Denison Indians face three July games at 3 30 p m and 10 a m with Flowers and Bone joining the local squad. The Ada base ball club provides equipment as schedules hype a fast visitors matchup and the July 7 game starts promptly at 3 p m with both teams ready for a hot contest.
Ada welcomes people from across the country for a large Independence Day event. Organizers plan feeding and water provisions, plus ample necessities and entertainment. Ada will do her part to ensure a smooth community celebration.
Memorial services honored Gen Stephen D Lee with praise for his roles as soldier citizen and Christian. Commemorative remarks thanked the city band chair Miss Murray Lucas Rev Ahrenbeck and speaker T D McKeown for a fitting tribute. Also notes arrests for gambling and city officials actions, plus a medicine advertisement.
Pleasant little pills easy to take sold by Crescent Drug Store with Z Holley as proprietor.
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