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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1906
Page
5
A full car load of Crockery arrived at the Nickel Store. The sale features Milk Pans and Crocks at 12 cents for two gallons, tall jars up to 6 gallons at 6 cents per gallon, Ball Mason fruit jars at 85 cents per dozen, extra rubbers 5 cents per dozen, extra tops 25 cents per dozen, and jelly glasses with tin covers at 25 cents per dozen.
Sole agents for the Red Band Brand announce a New York City factory product line. The shop sells Cocoanut Bon Bons and Chocolates at 12 cents per pound, with a daily factory output touted at 20 tons.
The store highlights its stationery department as a long standing success selling pens ink mucilage wine composition books ledgers journals day books tablets and school supplies including state pencils and school boxes.
Gale Statler and B E Sattlefered visit Ada from Jessie and Honey Grove while H L Byrne stays with Mrs H B Roach. Many Adaites travel to Shawnee for an excursion. Revival services gain support as Rev French E Oliver leads the tabernacle meeting and praises his learning and devotion.
The Reff three day reunion of old soldiers ends with an average of about four thousand visitors daily and hearty meals. Friday features speeches by Williams Gore Furman Skeen and Saturday by Weaver Giddings Franklin McKeown with masters of ceremonies Hyden and Otis Weaver. The Ada and Roff teams split ball games 8 5 Ada wins 3 2 Roff wins 7 6 Ada also victorious Saturday.
J. L. Payne of Shawnee visits Center along with numerous neighbors and visitors from Kiowa to Weleetka. The town notes include deaths, sales, a possible new law office, camp meeting plans, a Bryan tour hint, and a Sunday school picnic slated for August 9 with political remarks and community invitations.
J. W. Hays is back at his office after several days of illness. His return marks a normal routine resumption for the local businessman and civic figure.
Dr. N. B. Shands arrived this morning and guided the News reporter to a van yard on North Broadway. The territory yields a remarkable abundance of delicious fruit, with vines groaning under the juicy burden. We took away as much as we could carry.
Little Lee, son of S. O. Watson, residing two miles southwest of town, fell from a horse this morning and broke the lower part of his right arm. He was taken to a local surgeon's office and soon fixed up.
Otis B. Weaver announces the Indian Territory division reunion of the United Sons of Confederate Veterans July 26 to 28 in Ardmore. Camps are urged to send delegates and all Sons of Confederate Veterans in Indian Territory are invited. Oklahoma division commander Gen. Brant Kirk will attend. union of divisions to be decided at the reunion.
The Democratic Club of Allen I T endorses W W Barnett as candidate for Delegate to the Constitutional Convention. Cited as a citizen of sterling worth and a trustworthy representative, the group urges support for his candidacy. Dated July 16, 1906, with B F Cunningham president and O W Ross secretary.
From July 26 to 28 Ardmore plans the biggest old soldiers reunion yet in the Territory with a 20 000 visitor goal. Veterans from Ada will attend as statehood celebrations accompany the event. Principal speakers H H Howard of Oklahoma City and H M Furman promise a festive program with illumination and carnival amusements.
Durant Oklahoma July 24 The Stonewall Jackson Camp U S C V of Durant selects Mrs T B Wilkins as sponsor for the camp with Mrs N T White as maid of honor The brigade sponsor is Miss Ella Green Gilmer with Miss Lula N Pierce as maid of honor for Ardmore Confederate Reunion activities.
Mr and Mrs S M Torbett and Miss Gladys left this morning for Ardmore to attend the reunion. Mrs Torbett will represent the U S C V of the Indian Territory as chaperon and Miss Mildred Timberlake will represent the U S C V of the Chickasaw Brigade.
The Democratic campaign committee schedules a meeting of the Democratic Press Association in Oklahoma City on July 30.
Indian Agent Kelsey will supervise hearings on removal of restrictions starting August 1 with H C Casey collecting testimony. Applicants must bring homestead and allotment deeds and lease copies. Full bloods are excluded. Scheduled towns and dates span Ada to Chickasha from Aug 24 to Sept 14. W Barnett of Allen is named unanimous Democrat delegate choice for a district including Allen.
Upton Sinclair told Princeton audiences that powerful corporations mislead themselves about being public benefactors while squeezing workers. He mocked their logic as jumbled and illogical, likening it to a boy fearing a toothache before a dentist.
Indian Agent John P. Blackman and his surveyors entered the big pasture at Lawton Oklahoma to allot lands to Kiowa and Comanche Indians. They will survey landmarks plat townsites and finalize agricultural leases ahead of fall home stead openings. They will oversee all allotments.
In South McAlester I T on July 24 Eugene V. Debs said he would visit the new state to stump for the socialist party if required. He noted conditions seem easy now but will grow harder, akin to older regions.
Citizens of Ada consider sending a representative as the districting commission announced an open session in Muskogee from July 24 to 28 to hear town representatives. The notice invites local input on district boundaries and representation.
G. C. Freeman of the Y M C A Denison Rev J D Edwards Waggoner Rev McGaha M E Church Denison and T W Pitt Denison arrived on the Frisco meteor Monday afternoon to hear Mr. Oliver the great Evangelist conducting the meeting at the tabernacle.
The News records a high praise for Mr. W announcing his endorsement by supporters. The note underscores positive reception and optimism about his leadership prospects.
A group of Ada merchants and business men sign an agreement to close their shops from 10 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday through Friday to support ongoing revival services at the tabernacle. Names listed include Sledge & Tolbert Duncan Chambless Hardin Powers Lowden & Shirley Steed Scott-Heard Co Westcott's Jones & Meaders Chapman Hollifield Crowder Doss & Son Farmers Loan & Trust Reed & Johnston Ada National Bank Reed & Harrison Brents Pharmacy and others.
Saturday night deputy Brent's arrested Hugh Maxwell three miles west of town after Maxwell was shot over the shoulder blade by contractor Mr. McAdams on the Oklahoma near town. Maxwell says he rode off when pursued for whiskey. Both men await examination trial.
City Marshal R J Skinner of Francis brought in Jno Sullivan in custody after arresting him Saturday evening at Francis. The examining trial is held today with witnesses Dave Patterson J A Sutton and Grant Scroggin present.
The late James E. Scripps once spoke to a stiff audience in a reformed Episcopal church. He teased them for warmth in a lighthearted way and told a tale of a young minister staging an evening with magic lanterns recitations and Shakespearean selections. The deacon’s shy reply underscored mixed reception.
Lost item announced with liberal reward. The notice lists contact option 104-2 ind Ae Fred Seibert for recovery.
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