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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1908
Page
8
Daily notes record numerous residents and visitors in Ada including B F Bostick R F Miler Mitchner and J R Lucas. Movements include trades, business trips and visits with relatives across nearby towns with several residents moving or returning home.
Sheriff T J Smith and County Attorney Wimbish were summoned to investigate a store fire in Frisco last night though the store name and loss are not known. Ada city scene includes many residents and visitors from nearby towns with daily movements and notices.
Shawnee Herald reports Pontotoc Senator Roddie is arrested on embezzlement charges. Ada residents and the district press face calls for proof of innocence while Okla City officials note the warrant and $400 bond posted by Roy H. Stafford of the Oklahoman.
The Dallas News profile mentions E. B. Holman, brother of Ada Drug Co. pharmacist E. W. Holman, as immigration inspector in charge at Galveston. It notes his Texas water line role, past service on Ellis Island boards, and Mississippi origins. The article describes routine passenger processing with numbered badges matching ship records.
Distinguished Ada legislators led by chaperone W. H. Ebey returned from Oklahoma City where a swell banquet celebrated the first anniversary of statehood. Old members of the first legislature gathered around the banquet board.
The school bond election carried almost unanimously proving the community's support. It will fund improved schooling and better surroundings for Ada's children, a duty the current generation owes to future generations.
Rev C C Barnhardt and wife arrived in Ada Monday night to lead the North Ada Methodist church. A warm welcome greeted them at the depot with members gathering at the Wilbanks home for hospitality.
Friday afternoon social hosted by Mrs J W Beard featured twenty four attendees. Mrs Beard was assisted by Mesdames Higgins Mays and Hardin in entertaining the guests.
Pontotoc district court adjourned today after nearly three weeks of session. Wooten, who sued Frisco Railroad for damages, obtained a new trial following a verdict against him. County Treasurer Cates was granted 300 for six months clerk hire, reversal of county commissioners’ disallowance.
Earnest Hannis son of J H Hannis at the cotton seed mill stepped onto a conveyor and his right leg below the knee was severed half. Dr Browall attended and hopes to save the limb.
Tom Edwards, longtime employee of the Ada compress, died last Saturday from heart disease. He was described as honest, faithful, courteous, and respected, with a “white heart” despite being a Negro.
Filed for Record. Deed affirmed for Alice Stick. H A Keeger transfers S E 1-3 of S E 1-4 sec 1 to 4 N R 6 E for $1. Allotment patents granted to Lula Francis and family. Allotment patents to Benj F Primm Wm R Tucker Carlton M Primm Wm C Wallace and Christopher C Gillespie. Christopher C Gillespie Choctaw freedman sells to 2 E Chariton 40 acres for $300.
Local piano store advertises its location two doors east of the post office and invites prospective buyers to visit for new and used instruments. The note emphasizes friendly service and immediate demonstrations.
J. H. Cantwell of Ada brought sample Irish potatoes to the News office, illustrating a second crop in one season. The note emphasizes soil fertility and a mild climate that support truck farming and fruit growing, urging more growers to follow Cantwell’s example.
Oklahoma City recently approved a third of a million dollars in extra bonds and Ada awarded a 300000 dollar high school building contract to Layton and Smith architects. Bribery allegations surged in the Ada city council as board members accused offers from 500 to 5000 dollars amid prosecutions pledged by the county attorney. The Ada board, led by President A. M. Croxton and members Duncan Torbett and others, enjoys broad confidence as they prepare to issue and apply the bonds for school improvements.
Mrs Mary Dowling of San Francisco reports relief from stomach trouble using Electric Bitters. She credits the tonic with aiding digestion and liver functions, praising its general health benefits and blood purification. Sold at Holley and Ramsey drug stores for 50 cents.
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