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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1910
Page
6
Pitman aged seventy and Hrima Thurlow aged twenty arrived in Ada this morning and secured joy-papers from the county clerk this afternoon.
Selling pretty Rose Blue decorated American Chin dishes at a price hint. Plain white items mentioned. items described with decorative rose blue pattern. Contact for purchase details.
Tom West, a prominent county resident for fifty years and Civil War veteran, died after a lingering illness at his home near Francis. His interment was held today at Cedar Grove Cemetery with a large gathering. His son James West resides in the city.
J M Bruner of Fayetteville Ark former Ada citizen now residing in Arkansas back in Ada area to look after local city and farm property interests. He expects to spend time this year locating Arkansawyers and promoting the region's advantages while aiding home prosperity.
U S Marshal Ed Brents arrested near a dozen men in Coalgate on charges of unlawfully disposing of intoxicants and docketed about 24 cases for the state. A Denison wholesaler was among those detained as federal and local officers push enforcement and threaten criminal activity in the prohibition era.
The January term of county court opened the civil docket this morning. Gertrude Case versus Duke Stone is being tried this afternoon. The case was heard in the last term but the county judge disqualified himself, and attorneys selected Judge A. L. Bullock of Roff to preside. The county judge is busy with probate matters today.
Holdenville Oklahoma January 11. A special grand jury will convene Monday morning to investigate the official conduct of county officials. District Judge Carruthers indicated he cannot appoint counsel but offered the governor’s office to hear citizens' requests for non resident counsel. About 500 citizens signed the petition. The petition urges action amid concerns over law enforcement. Crowd awaits next week's grand jury outcome.
At a recent stockholders meeting of the Merchants Bank, officers were elected and directors named. The committee reported balances and overdrafts, with cashiers and directors signing the official statement as correct. Executives listed include B. H. Mason, C. Y. Semple, T. W. Davis, M. B. Donaghay, C. H. Rives.
F. O. Harriss cashier of Farmers State Bank received commendation from stockholders for his role in organizing the bank and guiding its early growth. The institution aims to extend usefulness in 1910 with conservative, sound banking to satisfy a critical public.
New York reports a broad pullback in special stocks as prices slide on January 11. Heaviest losses hit Wheeling and Lake Erie first preferred, Wabash certificates, Rock Island and Reading second preferred, with several others down 2 to 4 points amid generalized selling.
Oklahoma State Bank held its annual stockholders meeting on Tuesday with unanimous approval of the year's business. The board added Tom D. McKeown as a director. Current directors include J. W. Hays president and W. H. Ebey vice president.
At the 11th stockholders meeting held Tuesday the Ada National Bank directors unanimously elected Tom Hope as president and Frank Jones as cashier with Orrville Giéad as assistant cashier. The old board including M Copeland Z Copeland J F McKeel Miss Efla Scales and J B McDonald was re elected. The bank, established in 1900 in a field, remains at its longtime location pursuing city building business.
A report states Birdwell, who attempted to end his life with carbolic acid in the county jail Saturday, is recovering satisfactorily today.
Gulfport Mississippi reports State Revenue Agent Adams filed suit in chancery court to control oyster packing tones in Mississippi. The action targets Dunbar Lopez and the Dukato Company alleging penalties exceeding 2,000,000 for forming a combination.
Denning operating a Grove to Afton mail stage has been ordered to abandon Echo as a mail hub. The Echo postoffice, oldest in the state, will be abolished with residents possibly served from Needmore and Grove offices or star route boxes. Rural free delivery may replace the service.
A fragment from Guthrie Oklahoma notes Nesta Ommidete discussing the state election board secretary and a candidate sale in Salem. The text references the state democratic process and participation by Chickasha. Further readable details are unavailable.
Nurses walked out in New York today over disrespectful treatment from management. They complain workers are not addressed with proper names and feel devalued by being nicknamed Lucy or Jane. The protest centers on workplace courtesy and recognition of professional status.
Ada Druggists has formed Ramsey Drug Co with cash capital of 11500 dollars. The incorporated firm names G M Ramsey as president and general manager, with Frank Jackson Judge Co A Galbraith Chauncey MM and Ramsey as directors. The business, previously led by G M Ramsey, is described as strong and growing.
Neighbors found 60 year old bachelor Mer Afee dead at his Hackberry home from heart failure. He had lived as a pioneer settler and died after several hours with health and spirits reported good.
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