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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1907
Page
6
Andrew Carnegie urges steady saving and regular banking of a fixed income portion despite small earnings. The coin from careful accumulation builds wealth over time. the message applies to readers starting with little and seeking financial discipline.
A ten-pound boy was born Thursday morning to Mr and Mrs Lewis. The father is reported to be doing well and expected to recover soon.
W. H. Hall manager of the round bale gin system in the new state is on site arranging the local plant for extensive operations. Last season the plant saw little activity but is being overhauled and prepared for a heavy run this year.
The Roll of Honor names Nellie Moss Theo Copeland Mae Anderson Byron Little Neal Perry Bailey Lovett Fred Morris Fred Chapman Ray Lowery Blanche Cole Blaine Cole Ree Coleman Pearl Little Grady Cole Marvin Cassidy Lloyd Little Robert Edwards Edith Adams Virdie Lowery Sadie Moss Esta Hall as outstanding students praised by the Miss Fleeta Smith classroom.
The Sunday school class of Miss Mollie Jernigan surprised her with a linen shower at Mrs. C. M. Chaunceys home Friday afternoon to show appreciation for her work in Ada. Miss Jernigan leaves Monday for Bowling Green Kentucky.
G. P. Carney returns from an oil field tour in Kansas and the territory and describes the Glen Pool scene just after a wind and lightning storm. He cites burning tanks as the most impressive spectacle he ever witnessed with the heavens seemingly ablaze.
Tom Burns of the Frisco at Francis notes Ada could be division point but calls the change unlikely due to added mileage and about one dollar extra per train. He cites Francis payroll around $8,000 monthly.
In Sulphur Indian Territory on June 26 Ada residents led by Col. F O Harris Maj G O Hunter Gen John Rinard and Attorney Thomas Holt among 196 Ada citizens gathered for a day with Billie Bryan the great commoner at the resort area known as Sulphur and Plat Park, Ada’s famed Carlsbad.
The remark plays on young Mr. Tucker’s ambitions and the Uncle Sam Oil venture, suggesting mixed prospects for tangible assets as ambitions outpace concrete holdings.
Miss Ruth Roach sister of H. B. Roach has returned from Japan due to ill health. She will speak at 3 PM Sunday to the Christian Endeavor at the Presbyterian church. All are invited to hear this experienced Christian woman. women should attend the service to support her.
A gala evening at the Saddle Rock Restaurant building featured a local negro band and dancing into the early hours with minimal trouble. A planned prize fight between a local black athlete and a carnival member was scrapped when authorities discovered organizers could not be controlled.
Miss Mollie Jernigan entertained her Sunday school class of twenty five girls with a basket picnic near the Katy bridge. Despite threatening rain the day was delightful with a bountiful repast in the woods and children enjoying the grapevine swing and water.
A group of Ada’s junior society members gathered at Mr and Mrs S M Torbett home Saturday evening. They took a hay ride around town guided by Mrs Torbett and then shared a suburban picnic lunch prepared in baskets.
Rev. T. L. Rippey and Dr. H. Brow and families rode the M. K. & T. to Atoka for a week in the Kiamichi range fifteen miles east. Rippey says his flock may expect him back in time for next Sunday’s services.
The Methodist revival ends after a period of several weeks of services led by Rev. M. A. Cassidy. A large crowd attended the final service and six converts joined the church, with praise for the sermons and the enduring work for the Master.
The Ada Canning company organized last winter with tentative runs but performs poorly as several stockholders balk at further payments. Superintendent Austin plans to satisfy stockholders and take over the property to operate it himself.
A makeshift boxing bout at a local street fair ended in a knockout in the fourth round. Ada fighter Johnny Creegan defeated Dallas’ Kid Taylor in a lighthearted tent match organized by a carnival company.
Ore Sumner aged 19 of Stonewall and Cora McCall aged 18 were issued a marriage license. Also listed are William Hill aged 32 and Nannie Elliott from Ada.
Enameled Tea Kettles and preserving kettles are the best and cheapest. They wear longer and are ideal for cooking. Dish Pans 12 Quart 34c and 14 quart 45c. Milk Pans 2 Quart 10c, 4 quart 15c, 6 quart 20c. Also Queens ware Glassware Tinware Woodenware and fruit jars with caps and rubbers at right prices.
Mary Gibbs, a Black woman, was arraigned before U.S. Commissioner Winn for shooting Tom Thomas. After investigation, she was found guilty of only an assault and fined $5. It is stated they are not legally married, though they have lived together for a long time.
John Hughes, a Western Union messenger boy, was charged with disturbing the peace after he threw a brick at a carnival worker who refused him a ride. The jury found him guilty, but the verdict was appealed.
J C Cameron of New York proposes an electric street car and interurban line for Ada I T at about 12000 dollars per mile. A branch to Crystal Springs thirteen miles south is included. Three miles of the M E T between Ada and Konowa are moved to a new grade with new bridges near Tyrola. The cut off will shorten Shawnee to Ada and reduce flood dangers along the river.
The First Presbyterian Church invites congregation members to begin next Sabbath at 11 a m with sermons outlining the church and its characteristics. Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 8 15 p m and choir practice follows. Pastor C E Robertson extends the invitation to all attend.
Eastern Star officers were installed Saturday night before more than 100 friends. Rev. Kirtley opened with invocation as Miss May Couch and Miss Bessie Warren performed piano duets and quartette numbers. Grand Worthy Matron Mrs. C. A. Powers assisted in installing new officers including Mrs. Maude Brents as Worthy Matron and John Brents as Worthy Patron. Orange punch and cake were served, and attendees praised the evening’s entertainment and hospitality.
Cotton buyer J. E. Bills, famed as the oil and gas oracle, guides Tom Hope to a gas well near his crop. A sudden hiss from the engine exhaust marks the strike as Bills proclaims the hole to be one hundred feet deep and gas spurting from the site.
M. P. Donaghey and M. P. Eaton felt tingling after a lightning strike last Wednesday night. Returning home from Bryan at Sulphur, they sheltered in a revival tent by the Baptist church. The bolt tore shingles from the church, traced the electric wire, and broke all tent globes, leaving both men nervous but unharmed.
Deputy Marshal Brents reported from Ardmore that Mrs. Joe L. Thomas, who killed her daughter and attempted suicide Sunday, is improving though not fully rational. He said Pontotoc county cases will return to Ada for the September term.
A sale of a carload of paper bags to the Oklahoma Portland Cement company was completed at Pead M D Steiner. The bags are to be made of strong paper fiber to ship cement to various parts of the country for domestic use, with export demand calling for stronger bags or barrels.
Joseph Connelly of Atoka arrived on business for the American Investment Company, meeting local contacts to discuss investment opportunities and potential contracts.
Mrs. E D Lumsden returns from Dallas with Perry O Neil son of Griffin O Neil special engineer for the city in waterworks extension. He is expected by Wednesday to pass finally on the waterworks construction of Contractor Lumsden. Mr Lumsden says it will likely be a week yet before the pump house is completed. Some machinery is awaited. The dam proper was finished several days ago and is ready to hold all of the water that comes its way.
W. E. Brumley aged 32 from Baum wed Mrs. Annie Stone 31 of Stratford. T. B. Whitledge aged 47 partnered with Mrs. M. B. Hawkins of Sulphur. S. J. Prince 31 from Berwyn joined Leola Edwards 20 of Citra in matching announcements.
Insurance inspectors Ed Harter and C L Ingalls visited Tuesday to inspect fire safety at the cement plant. Harter, a stockholder in the plant, runs an insurance business in Oklahoma City. Ingalls serves as state insurance board inspector and rate compiler.
The Eastern Star thanks friends for valuable help in making Saturday night’s entertainment a complete success. A humorous note about a man dating a girl and her parents waiting. Also mentions Boise defense arguing Haywood is being persecuted, with uncertainty about persecution.
The exposition in Norfolk will draw thousands as a major naval display and showcase products and progress. It positions itself as a central event for visitors from across regions, highlighting naval prowess and technological advancement.
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