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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1906
Page
8
Mrs R O Lawrence is quite sick this week. Dr Castleberry was here from wa today. H Mathews, after a day in all, returned home to Allen.
Saturday's Daily notes include Mr. Ring from Stonewall, Dan Smith of Oskman, E. E. Matthews from Roff, G. T. Shook from Davis, F. C. Dolling of the O. C. Ry., J. W. Dean on a mission to Earlboro, and Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lovett visiting relatives at Hooker. Hearden Cates of 8 was en route from Mill Creek.
Inclement wind and rain forced the tent used for the revival at the Baptist Church to be taken down yesterday afternoon. The meetings will continue inside the church and not end before Sunday night.
Doctors Akers and Yarborough returned home this morning from a trip to Dallas where they said many activities were underway. A distinguished party of St Louis businessmen led by David R. Francis was entertained there as part of a Texas tour. Dr. Akers urged Ada be added to the itinerary and the News agreed.
The revival in the large tent held Wednesday night drew a good crowd and strong interest. Rev. Key preached a powerful sermon on The Judgement, and after the service several attendees remained, resulting in three accessions to the church.
Ross McKinley a St. Joseph Missouri salesman for a local shoe house toured the town today. His sales are aided by the fact that St. Louis is the leading wholesale point in Missouri and the territories. It is fitting the town should enjoy patronage from the territories.
M C Lynde the confectioner announces a new soda fountain feature noted for beauty and practicality. The unit showcases the latest fountain manufacture with oak woodwork and porcelain lining throughout. No back bar. all service is done with face to the customer.
M. L. Perkins Ada's new superintendent of schools arrives from Mesquite Texas with Mrs. Perkins. They will stay about a month to prepare for next year's work and then return to Texas to complete other obligations. They have taken rooms with Dr. McMillan and leave a favorable impression.
Strong light rain Thursday evening tears open the big tent at Selis circus as the canvas rips and the show struggles in the weather. Spectators face delays while crews inspect damage to the canopy and resume performances when possible.
The Sells Floto Shows reached Ada in the early hours on Thursday delaying slightly from Denison. Crowds gathered as the parade and caravan rolled in from Sunrise Addition with brilliant colors, splendid horses, and fresh equipment promising entertaining performances all afternoon and night.
The Ada band group held a Tuesday meeting to finalize preparations for practice. Twenty four local musicians have paid the preliminary assessment for instruction and instruments are assigned. W R Sisson will lead as band instructor and has begun his first month’s salary, with practice set to begin next Monday. Citizens are urged to contribute for uniforms.
The Mesquite paper notes Prof Perkins and his wife left for Ada Indian Territory where he has been elected superintendent for next year His return to teach at Dallas Rockwall Normal in Garland opens in June The Mesquite high school patrons regret his departure praising his satisfactory work and wishing him well in the new role
Thos P Hail of Sulphur Springs announces a popular lady contest for the Denison Herald offering 2000 in prizes. Open to North Texas and Indian Territory with a grand European trip top prize. Ada entrants include Alice Harris.
An advertisement touts Scott s Emulsion at drugstores with guidance that many cod liver oil substitutes are offered. It asserts three decades of rising sales driven by superior quality and urges customers to choose Scott s Emulsion over imitators.
A free sample offer for Scott & Bowne chemicals is advertised with the address 409-415 Pearl Street New York and a price of $1.00. The notice targets druggists and urges sample requests.
Ordinance 109 authorizes the Ada Oklahoma Indian Territory City Attorney to file written information under oath against violators of city ordinances. The Mayor or Recorder issues warrants and brings accused persons before the mayor or court. Effective upon publication, passed April 25, 1906, approved by Mayor J P Wood with acting Recorder M D Timberlake.
The city council met after adjournment and approved a provisional $100 monthly contract with Houser Brothers to spray streets using their equipment and to house fire apparatus with a resident man and team for alarms. No bonds were set for water works or a city hall, and an ordinance allowed the city attorney to file informations on belief. The council adjourned to meet on April 28.
The 20th Century Club completed its year with a Tuesday afternoon gathering led by Mrs. Browall. Members praised a profitable year focused on the director studies and planned England Scotland and Ireland as next year’s principal study. New officers were elected: Mrs. Croxton president Mrs. Browall vice president Mrs. Bills secretary Mrs. Hope treasurer Mrs. ? agitation critic Mrs. Higgins lamentarian Mrs. John McKinley reporter.
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