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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1907
Page
5
At a recent meeting of the 25 000 club of Ada the members voted to invite wives daughters and friends to visit the club rooms Thursday from 2 to 5 pm and for bachelor members to host ladies that evening. No refreshments will be served and rooms may not be used by other groups.
Mrs. J. T. Higgins suffered a broken arm Sunday afternoon when a horse started as she alighted from a buggy en route to a funeral. Neighbors are caring for her and the community wishes her a swift recovery.
A Tuesday afternoon storm produced a heavy rain shower accompanied by strong winds in Ada and the surrounding area. Frisco tracks and parts of North Ada experienced damage from a small tornado, including damage to outbuildings and minor structural issues.
Deputy Brents reports three cases in progress. Lee Cahoon faces breach of peace with a $10 fine plus costs for shooting a cow and a pending charge of malicious mischief and assault. Richard Maxwel is in custody for grand larceny. J W Wesley pleaded guilty to disturbing the peace and owes $13.40. Marshal Brents handled six quarts broken at the Katy yesterday and offers a sealed suitcase to any rightful owner.
L H Woodward on 9th street in Ada has a 70 foot artesian well that flows continuously at the surface. The mineral water is believed to contain sulphur magnesia and soda and is regarded as healthful. Several families in the area rely on the well for drinking and health benefits.
Louis Raney formerly left Ada May 20 and took a job in Childress Texas. He has been promoted to assistant postmaster there at a salary of 800 dollars per year. Louis is praised as bright and deserving and will serve the community well.
F J Stafford a Blanchard resident and cashier of the new national bank visits Ada due to his baby's illness He plans to move his family to Blanchard once health allows He praises Blanchard prospects and the town gains a valued citizen family with their departure Ada laments losing such a prominent local household
Water poured into the new reservoir Tuesday afternoon after heavy rain. Contractor Lumsden, builder of the dam, feared the pressure could breach the structure though a respectable water volume collected. He estimates the depth beside the dam at ten feet.
We are grateful to the people of Ada for their kindness during our aunt’s illness and for their generous funeral contributions. May God prosper the town and its people for their honor and glory. Special thanks to the good neighbor women for their loving ministrations. John and Alice Hurt.
Oklahoma Central bridge over Boggy Creek washed away Tuesday night near Ada and Stonewall. A railroad man notes this is the third failure since operation began and predicts a steel structure will be required.
Reports say Tuesday brought general heavy rain easing drought across the area. Corn stands in fine condition and now looks ready for continued growth, signaling potential bumper yields for the sector.
Crowder's barber shop plans to occupy the full building after interior remodeling. The Brinston Bros grocery, once dominant in the west half, has moved back to Holdenville as Crowder's project progresses toward a modern, splendid establishment.
The list records students placed on the honor roll at Miss Fleetta Smith's school in North Ada. Notable names include Mac White Ruby Ross Venus Vaughan Blanche Cole Lillie Perry Mildred Steiner Phyllis Steiner Pearl Little Blaine Cole Esta Hall Edith Adams Lurline Chisler Sadie Moss Virdie Lowery Estelle Copeland Ray Lowery Theo Copeland Lloyd Little Luther West Grady Cole Marvin Cassidy Robert Edwards Bailey Lovett Byron Little John Chapman Nannie Cutts Neal Perryman Willie Hampton Lindsey Gier Fred Morris Mac Anderson Fred Chapman Berta Cassidy.
Fielding Bean was fined $7.75 for drunkenness. T. P. Norvell of New Mexico was fined $23.25 for toting a Johnston Porter and $7.75 for two charges of drunkenness.
Mr and Mrs P G Ingram express appreciation for assistance and sympathies shown during the illness and death of their young son.
Ada reports Franks or Byrd's Mill burned Tuesday night at 11. Fire destroyed three stores and a mill in the hamlet. Owners and insurance: C. E. Swor 2500, L. C. Mason 800, R. H. Fuller 2000. Fire likely started in Swor's store. waterfalls and retreats remain unharmed for visitors.
A five Pullman special arrived in Frisco territory Saturday at 3 51 featuring President A J Davidson Second Vice President C R Gray Third Vice President W B Biddle Freight Traffic Manager J A Middleton and General Passenger Agent A Hilton to inspect Oklahoma cement facilities. They toured the plant praised its size and equipment and learned output will start at ten cars daily with plans to double later. The delegation toured Ada Sapulpa and Denison corridor, left southward 5 10.
A social group including Misses Blanche and Irene Sparger Birdie Eula Clara Annie Mae Chambless Sims Ful ton Torbett Chauncey Haynes Mesdames Sims and Mrs Collins of Paris spent Thursday at Byrd's Mill Creek south of Ada enjoying a delightful day.
Driller Bodine claims the oil and gas well at 435 feet depth is near the water table with 85 and 285 foot strata showing abundant pure soft water. He asserts the water would cover Ada and Frisco with sufficient supply, criticizing city water costs and suggesting relocation of the division to Ada.
A three foot thick coal vein was struck by the drill at 365 feet depth in an Ada oil and gas well. The coal is of good soft quality but difficult to develop due to depth. Operators plan to pursue oil and gas beneath while water and other obstacles may complicate coal access. The local area remains optimistic about growth.
A calm day drew under 2000 attendees for a town picnic. Hon. Tom D. McKeown delivered a well prepared address on The Toilers and the Idlers. The day saw amusement and drinks with minor incidents including a marshal chase and a drunken arrest.
Ada’s ball team lost to Calvin by 3 to 0 on Thursday. Inexperience and lack of practice caused poor teamwork. Calvin had only two hits off LeFevre and benefited from unearned runs amid more errors by Ada. Ada hopes to redeem themselves against Sulphur next week.
Mrs. W. D. Martin aged years died of consumption at her home three miles west of town on Thursday. She was buried yesterday at the cemetery near the home.
G. W. and A. A. Wright, veteran meat market men, today opened their shop the O. K. on the north side of Main Street and cordially invite a share of your patronage.
I. D. Myers from Dustin will establish a cotton exchange at the Ada National Bank building, with plans to open soon. The move signals expansion in local commerce and a new hub for cotton traders in Ada.
In the Southern district the traffic in contraband beverages is heavy enough to require three special officers. T. E. Brents, office deputy at Ada, is named one of the appointees. He plans a summer spent suppressing the booze trade, though Ada is not a target locale for their activities.
George B. Chase has resigned as business manager of The News and accepting a key post at the State Capital Printing Co. in Guthrie. The News extends best wishes and confidence in his continued industry and success.
J W Wright, a pioneer Ada citizen, resumes business at his old stand this Saturday with his brother joining him. He had run one of Ada's first meat markets and lately returned to start building a stone business house on Main street before deciding to reopen the market.
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