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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1910
Page
9
Advertises low net cash prices on umbrellas for ladies and seats, with values 48c to $1.50 and special 1.15 for certain grades. Also offers 5c handkerchiefs, 10c gauze vests, Zion Laces 5c and 10c, extra jar rubbers 5c, and galvanised water pails at 10c. Limits one item per customer.
The remark questions whether the Guthrie convention slogan "we point with pride" ties to a territorial tax rate of 6.4 mills. The note explores local fiscal implications and historical context.
The report notes planned speeches at the court house by Senator Landrum Tahlaquah candidate for examiner and inspector Geo A Henshaw candidate for corporation commissioner with Judge Rainey delaying his address. Late notice reduced attendance as dawn of the event passed.
Chicago dispatch reports J Ardmore Armour returning from a Europe trip stating he does not believe U S hogs will again hit $10. He cites meat price dynamics, crop yields, and global competition, noting hog supply tied to grain outlook and export demand fading for U S meat.
President Briles moves into new Ada home as Frank Davis the Frisco cattle man visits. Miss Alta Drake begins secretary work for the state normal and several residents travel or relocate. The Katy depot receives a fresh coat of paint while James Lea visits family. District court opens and Ada hosts visitors from Shawnee, Wagoner, Frisco, and Maxwell.
Community updates from the Fourth of July period include visits to Whitewright and Sulphur Springs Texas by Mrs. W B Jones and family, Lida Mason and Mrs Luch Singer arriving from Up ton City Missouri to see B H Mason, and several youths visiting relatives. Local incidents include Tom Ray of Fitzhugh detained on insanity charges, Bob Lille’s severe hand injury at a grease press, and John Blocker arrested for hitting a man, with medical treatment. Campaign trail reports show Hon W H Ebey touring with Democratic gubernatorial hopefuls to meet more voters.
A group of Ada’s patriotic young people picnicked at the Johnson home west of town. They rode wagons loaded with hay, walked, sang, and played in the country. A plentiful noon luncheon and a second meal followed as the party returned home about eleven. The event concluded with a joyous Fourth celebration. Notables include Miss Epperson Alpha Sledz Della Vogl Hazel Benson Mannie Henderson Alleyne Shands Bermies Williams Lucile Wakefield Gertrude Thompson Mabel Davis Ella Greer Mattie Currie Ep person Haraway Wyatt Little Thompson Bryan Eddleman Clifford Hardin Ben Thompson Mrs Hardin and others.
Dr Gallaher of Wil son and Gallaher eye ear nose and throat specialists will be in Ada at Hotel Harris on the 2nd and 4th Mondays each month to fit glasses and provide care.
The note reports crops looking fine and a needed rain for corn. Members visited Ada for the Fourth and a picnic. People comment on candidates not visiting. Families, including Frank Walker and G W Walker, attended church and a river fishing trip with spouses. Bro Shipman filled his appointment and Bible class at New Bethel occurred.
An old advertisement claims Electric Bitters restore boyhood digestion by toning stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It promises renewed appetite and vigor, urging readers to buy at G. M. Ramsey's for 50 cents.
W C Rollow and Guy P Carney, owners in the paving district, give notice to petition for an injunction in district court on Wednesday, stopping the city from signing a contract with Shelby Downard Co to construct the paving.
L. L. Mosher Jr. was released on bond after being arrested on forgery charges. His Wagoner mother posted the bond, allowing him temporary freedom.
A fifteen year old girl from Stonewall eloped with a groom a few years older. The father abducted the bride to Ada to cancel the license. Police involvement followed with threats of perjury and kidnapping accusations, but the matter was resolved and the couple remained together.
The Presbyterian union gathering is slated to begin next Sunday morning. Committees are appointed and cooperation across denominations is assured. Rev E E Hendrick, described as non sensational yet engaging, is to lead revival sermons praised for plain homely delivery and hopeful gospel appeals.
District court in Pontotoc county at Ada opened on July fourth with Judge Rainey absent and adjourned until July fifth. Most heard cases were defaults. A September recess is likely after the next sessions. Judge West of Coalgate is expected to hear cases this evening and tomorrow.
A swain and lass asked Judge Terrell to join them in matrimony yesterday. The judge learned the girl would not reach age until September and informed them there was nothing to do but wait. The maiden sighed that it was a mighty long time.
Pills claim to gently stimulate liver and bowels to expel poisonous matter and cleanse the system. Advertised as a cure for constipation and sick headache and sold by all dealers.
The world’s most successful medicine for bowel complaints Cham berlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy relieves pain and suffering and saves lives. Invaluable for children and adults. Sold by all dealers.
A numeric line shows varied currency values and large totals with no clear context or entities. The text lists amounts like 1 782.40 17 500.00 15 587.23 7 000.00 136.10 6 920.85 241 074.39 75.00 3.00. No names, dates, places, or actions are given.
Frank Jones cashier swears the financial statement is true for the Pontotoc Oklahoma bank. It lists assets including loans and discounts and U S bonds and cash items and reserves totaling 217 358 26 dollars. Liabilities show capital stock 50000 surplus 10000 undivided profits 1141 62 and deposits 112 986 50 plus notes payable and other obligations.
Ad touts 24 hour usefulness of Dr King’s New Life Pills claiming they transform weakness into strength energy into vitality and cure ailments from constipation to malaria. Sold for 25 cents at G M Ramsey’s.
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