Hottest Day Yet Records 99 in Rade at 2 P M
The day saw 99 degrees in the Rade at 2:00 p m near The News office and reached the hundred mark at M M Sanders residence as a heat peak reported locally.
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Sander
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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1907
Page
5
Card of Thanks to faithful friends for support
Mrs. Richard M. Prewett expresses heartfelt gratitude to those who offered faithful kindness during her daughter's affliction. She says she will always hold them in grateful memory. The note also mentions The News completing a large printing job for the 25,000 Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard M. Prewett
Ada
Rusticate at Sulphur and slow recovery report
Walter Goen and family along with Abe White and B C Berry families left today to spend a week recuperating in Sulphur. They sent a wagon and outfit and will camp as weather permits. W L Reed reports son Gilbert improving slowly in Oklahoma City while Mrs Reed stays at his bedside in Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Goen
Abe White
B. C. Berry
Gilbert Reed
W. L. Reed
Oklahoma City
Gilbert
Ada
Mrs. Reed
Marriage License Report Listings
Marriage license notices show F. D. Hearle of Thackerville and Jennie Moss of Ada. Henry Cannon of 23 and Callie Neal of 17 of Conway. Ben D. Locke of Antlers and Mianor Maye Davis of Sasakwa. J. R. Brewster of Kingston and Es ter Martin of Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. D. Hearle
Thackerville
Jennie Moss
Ada
Henry Cannon
Callie Neal
Conway
Ben D. Locke
Antlers
Mianor Maye Davis
Sasakwa
J. R. Brewster
Kingston
Ester Martin
Center
Kokomo Smith Becomes Town Figure in Indiana
In Kokomo Indiana the man known as Kokomo Smith is noted for his medical visit and frequent identification confusion with other Smiths. Locals adopted the nickname after repeatedly mixing him with others, and he accepts it as his traveling identity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kokomo
Smith
Indiana
Rev Cassidy Returns From Wetumpka Revival
The Rev M A Cassidy and his son Ernest returned today from Wetumpka where he led a revival. He reports a splendid meeting with twenty five additions. The gathering was disturbed Wetumpka days ago and Cassidy notes that prohibitionists are active there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Cassidy
Ernest
Wetumpka
Bro. Cassidy
Artesian Water Suspected in Gas Well Drift
Since Saturday the gas well progress has been very slow as it drills into a hard rock believed to cap an artesian water store. Driller Charles Thomas, experienced in artesian wells, thinks artesian flow may be struck. If so, the well will be cased and drilling resume for gas or oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Thomas
W. C. T. U. Convention Adjourns at Sulphur
The W. C. T. U. convention adjourned today at Sulphur after sessions. Rev. Mrs. St. John was unable to deliver her address during the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John Wen
Locke Davis Nuptials Tie Antlers and Sasakwa Kin
Ben D. Locke of Antlers married Elinor Mae Davis of Sasakwa in a ceremony officiated by Rev. D. J. Austin. The bride, a Kidd-Key College graduate and niece of Gov. Brown of the Seminoles, is popular in Sasakwa. The couple departed via Sherman for the groom’s home. Pearl and Irene Davis, sisters of the bride, attended. Chas. Long arrived from Midland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben D. Locke
Antlers
Elinor Mae Davis
Sasakwa
Antler
Miss Davis
Gov. Brown
Kidd-Key College
Sherman
Misses Pearl
Irene
Chas
Long
Midland
Reunion bound for Sulphur hosts Ada attendees
A group from Ada heads to the Confederate reunion in Sulphur this week including Judge J. P. Wood and Misses Bessie Warren and Adair, Mrs. Sarah White and children. Judge Wood is scheduled to speak. Also traveling Sunday were Sam H. Hargis Mr. and Mrs. Jove Lawrence G. W. Chisler Dick Huff and Joe Rushing with his son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sulphur
J. P. Wood
Bessie Warren
Art. Adair
Sarah White
Judge Wood
Sam H. Hargis
Jove Lawrence
G. W. Chisler
Dick Huf
Joe Rushing
Orphan Home Leader Appeals for State Care
Rev W D McKinney head of the Orphans Home at Oklahoma City preached at Second Baptist Sunday morning and at First Church Sunday evening. He spoke touching words for the state’s helpless children. A collection of 81 at Second Church, with more to follow, and 100 at the First Church were reported for the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. McKinney
Oklahoma City
Second Baptist
G. W. Jefferson
Ada Rail Route Talk Prompts Feasibility Committee
At a 25 000 Club meeting a rumor that Ada could lure the M O G Ry Co to divert a proposed southward line near Ada led to the appointment of a three member committee W C Duncan C H Ennis and Miles Grigsby to contact the company and study feasibility of changing the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Here
W. C. Duncan
C. H. Ennis
Miles Grigsby
Dispute at Katy depot leaves injuries and legal trouble
Alton Kile and Oscar Lewis fought over stands for their backs at Katy depot. Oscar received a black eye while Alton suffered a sprained wrist and pleaded guilty later. Bill Watson, Frisco hotel proprietor for colored folk, faced marital issues and paid $11 to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton Kile
Oscar Lewis
Katy
Oscar
Alton
Bill Watson
Frisco Hotel
Five Frisco ballast cars derail near Fitzhugh blocks passenger train
Five cars of a Frisco ballast train jumped the track about a mile south of Fitzhugh on Monday night. Gravel spread across the rails delayed the 8 23 south bound passenger to Ada until 2am. No injuries were reported as the caboose and front cars left the track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzhugh
Ada
Local Elberta Peaches Exhibit Impress News Office
John McKinney of 216 West Fifteenth Street delivered a small Elberta branch to the News office this morning. Ten ripe peaches, luscious and closely clustered like grapes, illustrate Elberta crops growing in the area and their growing importance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McKinney
West Fifteenth Street
Frisco to Improve Station Room, McNair Says
Frisco Improvement Agent McNair announces forthcoming upgrades to the station room to keep pace with the town's growth and progress. Ada is growing as well, reflecting regional expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frisco
McNair
Fituss
Ada
New Home In Sunrise Completed By J B Giles
J B Giles completed a seven room two story house for M L Lower in Sunrise. The project marks a new home addition in the town as construction continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanrie
J. B. Giles
M. L.lower
Sunrise
Love Demands Respect in Writing Paper Ad
A vintage ad extols respect in letters to friends, promoting stylish writing paper. It highlights a Medan teaser range from 10c to 26c on tablets, and boxes of stationery priced at 35c and 36c.
W C T U Session Opens Oklahoma Convention
The fifth annual fifth district Oklahoma W C T U opened at the Christian church with Mrs. Mary E. Russell presiding. The program included readings, songs, prayers, welcomes, St John remarks, and committee appointments followed by reports and an annual address. A stray paragraph mentions a $100 reward and a reference to a health cure ad, plus a brief note about a boy who walked five miles from a railway track after an accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John
Lalu B. Wheeler
Ada
Ada Hosts Chickasaw Brigade Reunion Leaders Named
Ada people returning from the Chickasaw Brigade reunion of the United Confederate Veterans held in Sulphur July 21 22 23 report a joyful event Senator T P Gore spoke cap tain Sam H Hargis elected brigade commander and J W Gollidge Ardmore named adju tant general Next year Ada will host the reunion on July 21 22 and 23 marking Bull Run anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chickasaw Brigade
United Confederate Veterans
T. P. Gore
Sam H. Hargis
J. W. Gollidge
Ardmore
Ada
Bull Run
Wedding Bells Reach Central Office Couples in Union
The News predicted the ceremony would occur at seven on Monday. Rev. T. L. Rippey officiated as Miss Jennie Moses, a beloved central operator, wed Mr. F. D. Hearle, once Frisco night operator now town agent at Thackerville. Their honeymoon train was delayed about six hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central
T. L. Rippey
Jennie Moses
F. D. Hearle
Frisco
Thackerville
Real estate broker seeks land buyers in Ada region
Seeking Over the Land. W. P. Bunch of Fairfield Illinois nephew of John Rinard visits Ada to scout settling lands for buyers. He has guided East farmers to Southwest plots and today he and Mr. Rinard toured Stonewall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. Bunch
John Rinard
Fairfield
Ill
Ada
Mr. Rinard
Stonewall
Telephone Improvement Mission by Pioneer Executive
President E. D. Nims of Oklahoma City toured Ada to inspect facilities. An extra switchboard and more operators will be installed in the Ada office to handle expected heavy rail patronage during the cotton season, the peak money period for telephone firms.
Sulphur Court Hears Record of Gaming and Assault Cases
Judge Winn's court hears Sulphur cases with fines totaling 245 dollars for a gaming house. E W Trail is held for assault to kill. Jne Jones faces 1509 dollars bond for carnal knowledge and seduction. Several defendants charged with introducing and selling liquor await trial, including Watson Crane and Janeway. Grand jury action pending for Buchanan. Officers Brents and Chapman report a wide liquor sweep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Otey
W. S. Janeway
Bill Knox
Otis Palmer
Houston Madden
Charley Crane
H. H. Casaday
Willis Watson
Henry Sanders
Joe Vaughan
Doc Kerr
W. G.buchanan
Crips Eastwood
Wesley Balin
Egypt
Buchanan
Watson
Crane
Janeway
Watson's Pool Hall
Brents
Chapman
Courthouse Notes From Sulphur Jail Brought to Court
Deputies Brents and Chapman brought a large group of prisoners from Sulphur. Two pleaded guilty to running a gaming house and were fined 100 dollars plus costs totaling 140 dollars each, paid and they were released. J P Jones charged with seduction was released on bond. Another defendant faces an assault to kill charge. Nine with whisky charges remain jailed awaiting bond hearings Wednesday. Five Tyrola bootleggers hold preliminary hearings before Commissioner Winn. Deputy Brents questioned witnesses for the government while Crawford and Bowlen defend. Deputy Chapman and Constable Morris bring in a violent suspect from Tyrola who shot at and battered another man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brents
Chapman
J. P. Jones
Tyrola
Winn
Ed Brents
Crawford & Bowlen
Morris
Singing Convention at New Bethel North of Town
A singing convention will be held at New Bethel eight miles north of town next Sunday. Dinner will be served on the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bethel
Notice of Canning Factory Purchase and Continuation
The signatories announce they have purchased the Canning Factory of D. J. Austin and will continue the business under the same contracts. They offer canning for peaches tomatoes grapes and all fruits and vegetables and will buy or pack on shares. They also grant cucumbers for pickling. Signed by M. B. Donaghey W. M. McDaiel and M. P. Donaghey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Austin
M. B. Donaghey
W. M. McDaiel
M. P. Donaghey
Drunken Sailor Ejected After Car Door Confusion
Four sailors rode a Brighton Beach train toward Brooklyn Navy Yard. A drunk companion staggered to exit at the front door but was redirected to the rear after a shouted command. The guard and passengers grew anxious as the late train progressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton Beach
Park Row Terminal
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Brooklyn Terminal
Spouting a Fortune Daily From Gas Fields Near Town
Government reports show Red Fork and Glenn Pool gas output over 600 million cubic feet daily. At 8 cents per thousand cubic feet the value is about 15 000 daily, 3 cents for manufacturing. In St Louis the same gas could bring 500 000 daily and in Kansas City 45 000. The output equals 35 000 tons of coal mined daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Fork
Glenn Pool Field
St. Louis
Kansas City
Vacuum Brake Tested On Austrian Trains Across Amberg Pass
A Pall Mall Gazette report describes vacuum brake tests on good trains on the Austrian state line across the Amberg pass near the Swiss frontier. Foreign observers watched as trains from forty five to seventy five wagons, up to 1,200 tons, were controlled and stopped on grades from six to twenty seven miles per hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amberg Pass
Pall Mall Gasette
In the King's Pockets
A brief sketch notes King Edward’s pocket contents a gold pencil case cigar cutter pass key gold watch a note book gloves and lozenges while his nephew the Kaiser repeats a Roosevelt submarine stunt and prepares a dramatic air race reference in Newark terms
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Edward
Greenwich Time
Kaiser
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L. J. Ross
Chelsea
Carlton’ Weaver
A. H. Constant
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C. O Barton
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