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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1910
Page
3
An early promotional notice urges readers to open a bank account and obtain a passbook. It highlights depositor benefits and mentions Gov. Byrd and Pres. F. C. Harris as figures in the bank’s leadership, with a focus on facilities and management.
The East Central Normal Fine Arts Department staged a Thursday recital at the high school auditorium. The program impressed with superb music, unique historically correct costumes, and readings that drew sustained applause from a full house during commencement exercises.
Patrons were welcomed by Miss Gwyn and Miss Taylor at the North Ada public school as they attended a program showing primary grade work. In the intermediate room punch was served by Miss Sims Edmiston and McKay before viewing the grade programs, followed by Miss Rees and Miss Bartley in Prof. Robinson's room with higher grade work exhibits and refreshments. All reported a delightful evening.
James George completed his third year at the State University and returns home for vacation having passed examinations successfully and made a splendid record.
Friday's Daily reports R. S. Tobin and John McKinley went hunting for squirrels in the woods late Friday afternoon. They returned Saturday morning with no squirrels sighted, leaving the forest still containing the game.
Atoka June 7 1910 Hon Robert Wimbish Co Atty Dear Sir and Friend I have talked with lawyers and decided not to hold court in July but to convene on the first Monday in July and adjourn to the middle of August or first Monday in September. While there I will sentence any prisoners who wish to plead guilty and handle urgent matters.
Nash and Morgan unite to begin a general tailoring business. They plan fall expansion with wool lens lines and a wide range of misfit clothing. W L Morgan is noted as a genial salesman with two years in town firms. C C Nash brings five years in tailoring and cleaning, as senior partner, earning praise from friends.
Deputy E A McIntyre of Konawa brought in Ivy J Wright a noted whisky peddler who evaded Sheriff Smith and is now confined in Ada jail. Amos Sampson, a county road worker, finished a contempt sentence and was released today.
A Kile Bros transfer wagon stalled on North Broadway this morning. A crowd of men and boys urged a restart after much pulling and strong talk, and the wagon was eventually pulled out.
Carlton Weaver is referenced in relation to farm loans. The brief mentions that the farm owner Carlton Weaver has loan activity noted, but details are not provided in the readable text.
Judge M L Williams of Muskogee delivers the graduating address for the E C N class as President Briles presents diplomas. The music program led by Miss Anderson and Case delights a full auditorium with Gertrude Thompson singing the Jewel Song and remarks praising effort, progress, and duty.
Mr. Maupin Timberlake, cashier and conductor of the First National Bank, is directing the final workmen on his modern concrete home on 16th Street. With his small family, he welcomes the arrival of Miss Calista Louise, a new permanent guest, in a spacious and elaborate setup.
Saturday's Daily reports Judge Henry M. Furman meeting grateful home friends who understand his illness and recovery. Despite a string of profound decisions, he appears thinner but well, and plans to return to Guthrie tomorrow with no opposition expected for re election to the supreme bench.
Judge Tom D. McKeown returned from Guthrie where he had been since the start of the week as chairman of the examining board for the state bar examination. Of 100 applications, 65 passed the written exam, Ardmore's M. K. Cruce achieving the highest average.
P. T. Drummond, father of C. R. Drummond, moved from Shawnee to Ada and will work with his son in business. He resides on East Main Street and local residents welcome new arrivals.
Marvelous Discoveries celebrate progress with air flights telegrams and war inventions. Dr King’s New Discovery is advertised to save life from coughs colds lagrippe asthma croup bronchitis hay fever and lung trouble. It claims instant relief and is offered in 50 cent and one dollar sizes with a free trial bottle and Ramsey Drug Co guarantee. James M Black of Ashville North Carolina cites a cured obstinate cough after other remedies failed.
George Frierson Jr. entered the home of the Honorable Sr. and Mrs. George S. Frierson last Friday June 3 1910. Dear friend George is congratulated while Master Wright Frierson is commiserated. Society and Heaven bless a noble mother.
Orel C. Busby and J T Crawford completed preparatory work then attended state and Arkansas universities and plan to enter law school next fall. Mrs Perkins has taught in Ada schools and seeks more study. Kate L Robison Corinne Hardin both plan to teach in Ada Tecumseh schools next year.
Harrison Porter, an Indian man, was brought before Justice Brown on a charge of criminally assaulting his thirteen year old step daughter. He waived a preliminary trial and his bond was set at $5000. If he cannot post bond, he will be recommitted to jail.
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