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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1912
Page
8
The Christian Sunday school organized a picnic at the city park with about 100 attendees. Rey James of Rof Was the guest of the Picnickers. Amusements included a ladies race won by Mrs. Man ville, with Mrs. Browall second.
W. J. Boyer of St. Louis for the American Refrigerator Co. has arrived in Ada to oversee the fruit shipping season. He predicts a large crop and a bright future for the area. He notes the company’s policy to support patrons with good service and assistance.
M. D. Chapel a former county resident now residing at Castle visited Ada today in a brief appearance noting his local ties and travel.
Semi annual report presents assets including overdrafts furniture and fixtures cash and light exchange totaling 689.06 3495.84 71956.25 and capital stock 30000 surplus and undivided profits 10345.26 deposits 150647.94 totaling 190993.20. Directors C H Rives M B Donaghey R W Allen J W Davis F F Brydla H P Reich certify the statement.
At 2 o'clock this afternoon 711 voters of Ada had registered with 219 in First Ward, 141 in Second, 198 in Third, and 213 in Fourth. Many still have not registered and must do so by 9 p.m. Saturday, July 27 to be eligible to vote for the next two years. G. P. Carney oversees registrations at Jones Drug Store around the clock.
Gov. Haskell will visit Ada on Saturday July 27 and address voters at 8 p m in support of his Senate campaign. He will also speak in Roff in the afternoon.
Dallas July 22. Ranchmen line up scores of touring cars for a cross state tour from Dallas to San Antonio and back. Cars must carry at least four passengers, with two for runabouts. Prizes include trophies and $1000 in cash. The event forecasts the decline of the pony in favor of motor cars among ranchers and farmers.
A joint ad promotes a one year mail subscription for both the Tulsa World and the Ada Weekly News at a combined rate of $3.00, lower than the separate prices of $4.00 and $1.00. Readers are urged to mail a payment today to receive the papers by mail for a year.
The memorial service for Mitchell Katz, a beloved Ada resident, featured Judge T D McKeown delivering a tribute at Elks funeral services. The eulogies praised Katzs gentle character, wide community affection, and commitment to family, friends, and the citys youth, reflecting on his untimely death and enduring memory.
On good lands and farms in Pontotoc County. Will help you buy home and stop renting. Can lend nearly full value of land if borrower is acceptable. Loans made on unallotted lands bought at government sale and do not require full payoff. You save taxes and interest. Write with full details.
Ada news recounts a bold theft attempt by two youths who planned to steal into the penitentiary using a case of eggs in a grocery store. A farmer and storekeeper noticed the missing eggs, but couldn't provide descriptions. Police watched, yet the pair escaped.
Yard and well conditions described in a North Ada listing. Includes a nearby cottage on a well maintained site with fenced yard and an orchard. Also offers purebred Rhode Island Reds and Buff Orpington hens for sale at 1.50 per setting or 15 for 1.50 respectively. Contact Mrs Sibson 714 E 8th or Mrs RKO Wheeler 409 West 14th.
A roundup of Oklahoma items: Judge Campbell lacks jurisdiction over mandamus in the grand father clause cases. Michigan Bull Moose party severs ties with Republicans. Congressman Scott Ferris injured by broken car door glass and cancels dates. Epworth League plans a Chau tauqua and camp meeting at Bandauqua. application made to dissolve Continental Trust Company. state Democratic convention to ratify August primary nominees in Oklahoma City. Stock Yards State Bank assessed for state bank guaranty fund dues. State Farmers Institute meeting set for Stillwater August 13 with two term expirations. Attorney General refuses election questions citing board duty. West rules independents cannot vote in August primaries. progressives registered as independents may vote Democratic primary in August.
Gubin-Barack Co. leases the Higgins building on West Main Ada from S. M. Shaw and will move in once renovations are finished. The firm, operating over a year, promises a larger display and stronger growth in its new location. A sweeping sale will run to reduce stock before the move as announced in this News issue.
The M. and P. bank is named the city's depository by the commissioners. Its bid was the only one submitted, securing custody of municipal funds.
Candidate Lindsey pledges meticulous adherence to statutes if elected Clerk of the District Court. The brief statement emphasizes strict legal compliance and careful record keeping.
Oklahoma City reports the Supreme Court upholding a ruling on courthouse location for Sulphur county. The decision confirms the power of county commissioners to relocate a courthouse and endures until a new building is completed or a tax is levied for one. Chidsey of West Sulphur and Ellis, chair of the Board of County Commissioners, are noted.
The Central Singing Convention invites all interested singers to attend the next session at Lightning Ridge on July 20 and 21. Delegates are requested to be elected by classes and meet Saturday July 20 at 2 30 p m. Non members may join in. Geor ge R Page President.
Mrs C M Howell died early Sunday. her body was taken to Tishomingo for interment. She is survived by her husband and three children, the youngest less than two days old at her death. The community offers sympathy to the grieving family in their sorrow.
Clay D McKee and Fitzhugh Lillie Emmerson both aged 19 obtained a license. Will Johnson and Lilly Stick from Steedman, ages 20, also secured a marriage license.
The ADA Electric and Gas Co urges readers to adopt electricity for home tasks beyond lighting. It highlights using electric washing, sewing, cooking, baking, heating, and ironing as key advantages, framing electricity as essential, not luxurious.
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