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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1913

Page

5

Address All Letters to the News Publishing and Printing Company

The notice directs correspondence to the News Publishing and Printing Company with a correction policy and management contact details. It lists the president, vice president and editor, and the secretary treasurer and business manager for official communications and corrections.

The News Publishing and Printing Company Otce Weaver-Masonic Block Breedwey Streets A Aaeeeene Sec.Treas

Arkansas Bible Students Reject Hell Myth Says Prophesy

A fragment discusses Arkansas Bible students declaring hell a myth and questions how to deal with enemies if hell does not exist. It notes the Supreme Court upholding a 2c passenger rate and Oklahoma possibly restoring it, forecasting coupon rebates and potential prizes from a court decision. A note on flirtatious bachelors adds a tangential aside with social humor.

Supreme Court Oklahoma

Salt Creek drainage contract let eyed by county paper

The county paper notes the Salt Creek drainage contract has been awarded. It jokes the paper might earn the eternal gratitude of prospective candidates if it could extend the drainage project to Salt River before the next election.

Salt Creek Salt River

Farmers Let Contracts for Thirty Six Silos in Bryan County

The Durant Democrat notes that contracts have been let by Bryan County farmers for thirty six silos. It states a general awakening among local farmers to prepare for possible contingencies and the importance of storage facilities.

Durant Democrat Bryan County

Mayes County Democrat on school funding and economy

The article argues vengeance belongs to the Lord while citizens rush to aid in vengeance against enemies. It criticizes Republicans and urges cutting salaries only away from state schools, calling to improve schools regardless of cost.

Mayes County Democrat

Let 'Em Alone: Lady Editor Responds to Tune In Criticism

A Mannsville Herald piece quotes a female editor defending women’s attire against male critics. The column ridicules the “noisy and annoying men” and mocks their stinginess while asserting women should dress as they please. The excerpt reflects gendered debate in local press.

Mannsville

Not Guilty Advertiser Hints in Old Maid Notice

A Batchelor school teacher aged 46 seeks an old maid teacher under 30 in a humorous want ad noted by Ada News and Stratford Tribune. The exchange questions disguising such wants and jokes about ad effectiveness and perceptions of handsome offers.

Batchelor Ada News Byron Norrell Stratford Tribune Bro Rushton

Suspicion, the Demon of Destruction in Daily Life

The piece warns that suspicion, a universal demon, destroys trust and unity, corrupting homes, communities, and nations. It laments how suspicion can turn friends to enemies, incite class strife, and fuel violence, urging deliverance from this enduring evil. From Wednesday's Daily J. F. Head visited G. T. Lancaster and family, then left for Wetumka.

J. F. Head G. T. Lancaster Wetumka

Rain Keeps Cotton Work On Hold In Local District

The section reports rain delaying cotton chopping while social notes recount sermons visits calls and visits from Sunday through Monday. The Baptist Meeting slated for early July remains a forthcoming event. The local column alternates between community greetings and small grievances as residents share courtship and church life updates.

Allen Area Notes Del Rio District small town update

Allen residents and visitors are listed with brief movements and events. R E Brians of Ada visits. W B Toney travels to Durant for business. C E Head of McAlester and Butler Gray of Ada stop through. Mrs Berger visits Denison. H F Mathis hosts Arkansas visitors. Corbett Story injures arm in a horse accident. X X McGee returns from Wetumka as an insurance solicitor. a seven foot rise on the Canadian River prompts rain hope. J W Jumper recovers a lodged bone with Dr Threlkeld’s help. J L Adams of First State Bank visits Ada. R A Jackson shows a moving picture in Moter. first services held at the new Methodist church. Rev J A Kenney to District Conference at Ross. Methodist women plan Old Maids Convention in Allen and Guer​tie. Miss Annie Drake returns from Ada normal. Mrs James Boren and children back from Hugo.

Threlkeld J. L. Adams First State Bank R. A. Jackson Moter New Methodist Church Allen J. A. Kenney Ross The Methodist Church Old Maids Guertie Annie Drake Ada James Boren Hugo

Jones Chapel and Springbrook Pickups

Community notes describe church activities and visitors at Jones Chapel, local singing plans, requests for a singing teacher and new organ, baseball game results, and local developments including a cement block residence plan, a new watering fountain, and railroad operations.

Publisher's Report No 1128 on Resources and Banking Totals

The report lists resources including loans and discounts totaling 928 007 04 and other items such as overdrafts 25 29 cash in bank 960 48 and checks and other cash 502 17. It references stocks bonds furniture and fixtures and other real estate assets as part of the banking house total with accompanying figures.

CIA Te Pee Banking House

Bank statement sworn by cashier McCauley

M D McCauley swears the bank's financial figures are true. The report lists capital stock paid in 10000 and surplus, deposits, time certificates, cashier's checks outstanding, notes and bills etc. Attested by J B McCauley with the oath so help me God.

M. D. McCauley

Pontotoc County Commission Minutes June 16 1913

The Pontotoc County Oklahoma Board of Commissioners met on June 16 1913 in regular session. They approved Claim No 2745 for 614.60 across Contingent Court Supply and Salary funds and reduced J J Belt 1912 assessment by 200.99. W B Wonder appointment as Justice of the Peace at Ross of Itzleigh Township was accepted. The board adjourned to the first Monday of next month.

Board of County Commissioners Pontotoc County Okla J. J. Belt W. B. “Wonder Ross Itzleigh Townshir

Will Widen Scope of Extension Work

This morning at chapel President Briles announced plans to greatly enlarge the extension course for non resident students working for credits or certificates. He said a normal faculty member would be sent monthly to organize and oversee work in counties showing interest. The plan received strong approval as 168 students indicated they wished to participate.

Chapel Briles Normal

Calshack coats in varied fabrics by I Harris

Readable note lists coat prices and materials including alpaca Mohair and Sicilian options. Prices range from $1.25 to $7.00, with I Harris as the seller. The fragment suggests a clothing advertisement from a historic newspaper page.

I. Harris

Ramsey's Bargain Store Living Up To Reputation

Ramsey's Bargain Store continues its real bargains in this page ad. The copy touts the store's reputation and urges readers to read the advertisement carefully for value and savings.

Ramsey’s Bargain Store Ramsey's

Stonewall Plans Glorious Fourth Picnic

The News learns that about 8000 Stonewall residents and nearby neighbors prepare a Fourth of July picnic. Local authorities expect a successful celebration with community participation.

Stonewall

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Ada Weekly News Otis B. Weaver B. Yeager Ison Pent Union Arkansas Bible Stud Ents Hell Elor American Life Insurance Company Des Moines Iowa M. & P. State Bank Fred . Brydia CO Ramsey Drug CO Egypt Williams Him Orbie Yancy Maud Hopper Belle Perdue Etter Bottoms Mary Powell Elsie Burgess Mrs Danley Mrs. Cox Baptist Meeting Earl Bryant Cora Lee Palmer Sloan Palmer Roy Floyd Ora Vaden Guy Griffith Garnet Griffith Glennie Corvin Glenn Vaden Joe Danley McCracken Stratford Oscar Perdue C. M. Dewoody Rena Perdue Bessie Danley East Egypt Mr. Perdue and Sons Ora Perdue Jones Chapel Il Binion Grandma Binion Ola Binion Tierten Binen Ollie Panama Mr. Isaac Mullinax Merry Widow Will Gill Arthur Mullins Claud Norton John Norton Lou Mosier Allen News R. E. Brians W. B. Toney Durant C. E. Head McAlester W. M. Pegg Calvin and Moller Butler Gray Mrs. Berger Denison H. F. Mathis Arkansas Springbrook Nip Curry Ira Perdue Ira Floyd South Mr. Yancey Moore Thomas Rushing Cairo Ill W. C. Mullinax Harvey Perdue Center John Reeves Reeves Boone Sanders Pecan Grove Bennie Sanders Rev. Mullinax Lon Mosier Lecter Mullinax Will Mullins Pickett Diay J. R. Chandler Francis Walter J Susan F Baker L. L. Edwards W. H. Hammond First State Bank of Vaness Ladies WESTS Stevens-Wilson CO Eeveneense OE Are SA Ak State of Oklahoma County of Pontotoc J. B. McCauley M. D. McCauley, J. B. McCauley Attest, A. L. Miles East Main
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