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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1907
Page
6
The excerpt urges youths to seize the best path by saving a fixed portion of income, no matter how small, and to follow Carnegie's example of starting life in poverty and opening an account to build wealth.
Thursday and Saturday items note visits from Mrs. D. E. Price to San Angelo Texas and many Ada residents traveling to nearby towns. Mentions include M. J. Walsh in Kona wa, Rev. Ripley’s return from South, Miss Thadie James visiting Irene Eddieman, and F. Z. Holley buying a lot for 2500 dollars to build. Also records Lawrence Rodke in Pauls Valley, Harmon Ebey visiting Fort Worth, and Judge Hilton campaigning east of the railroad.
Ada notes show numerous visitors and residents in town. Figures include T. West of Lehigh visiting Ada for judge candidacy, J. Baylock of Madill on business, W. H. Harkin en route to Antlers, and Reed returning from Ardmore. Local events mention Epworth League gathering May 23 and renewal of community commerce with machinery deliveries.
Crowder's barber Arch Dark received a serious operation for bowel obstruction and appendicitis yesterday performed by Drs. Browall and Faust. He passed through the ordeal safely and is recovering as well as expected. Several doctors attending the state medical association in Oklahoma City traveled to Ada to witness the procedure.
B C Berry formerly of the K C Tailor shop forms a partnership with BE Wright of Springfield Missouri. They open a first class tailor shop in the building just east of the Post Office. The News predicts success for the new firm.
Ada chief of police Dick Couch and Deputy U.S. Marshal John Ward of Ada enjoyed a day off at Platt Nation al Park and drank the mineral water. Col Jeff Reed of Ada is in Sulphur negotiating real estate deals, trading Greer county lands for business houses and improved realty in Sulphur.
Mr and Mrs J T Conn last night entertained the Forty Two club and a few friends about thirty guests attended. Twenty games were played with pink and white decor and refreshments. Miss Susie Higgins assisted in receiving and serving.
The couple are praised as gracious hosts, with Mr. and Mrs. Conn lauded as royal entertainers for the evening. The attendees note their hospitality and charm throughout the event.
The News announces the marriage of Miss Lora Mae Bullard to Mr. Perry Lester Jones in Stratford on May 12. Jones, former Stratford Chronicle editor and a popular state senate candidate, is joined by a bride celebrated as Stratford’s charming young woman. heartfelt felicitations are extended.
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