Ada Personal Column Highlights Local and Visiting Figures
A collection of brief notices from Ada listing visitors and residents in town. Names include Joe Sloan, Bill Little, J. F. McKeel, Babe Cliffton, H. C. Krieger, W. H. Clark, W. M. Freeman, Sid Tolbert, Mrs. Bart Donaghey, Bert Hahn Construction Co., J. C. Byrd, Prof. Maluf and sister, Miss Leclaire Woodward, Col. Roy Holcomb, Miss Grace Holley, Sheriff Smith, J. J. Whiteside, Chas. Whiteside, Leone Chauncey, and Rev. Dr. Smith with various movements and engagements noted.
New Construction Firm Arrives in Ada to Seek Contracts
Me and Mrs A B Meyer and M H Shackleford arrive from Tulsa as Sharpe Meyer Construction Company representatives. They plan to secure Ada street paving contracts and build concrete sidewalks while settling as permanent community members. Their Ada office is in H C Evans store on East Main Street, phone 108.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
H. C. Evans Harness and Saddlery
East Main Street
Ada Reed Furniture Company planned in Ada
Promoters Johnson and Christenson close land deal adjoining Ada city limits to build a concrete or brick factory on Huddleston land. The Ada Reed Furniture Company will raise $800000 in capital with stock offered to local investors and plan to ship ratana from India Japan and China while using oak from Pontotoc County forest. Lennard Bunley of Shawnee to join the corporation. organization expected tomorrow.
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Donaghey Bros
Frank Huddleston
Huddleston
Katy
Ada Reed Furniture Company
India
Japan
China
Pontotoc County Forest
Ada
Lennard Uunley
Shawnee
City Council Acts on Tax and Sidewalk Orders
The council passed an ordinance levying a one dollar poll tax on able bodied men aged 2 to 50. Ordinance 156 requires sidewalks when ordered and imposes a 25 percent extra cost for noncompliance. Resolutions mandate new walks on Broadway, Townsend, Rennie, 13th and 12th streets, and a walk to the north side school.
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Broadway
Frisco South
Townsend
Frisco
Rennie
Main Street
17Th Street
13Th Street
12Th West
North Side
North Ada Aid Society Forms Aid Group
The North Ada ladies met on Thursday October 15 to organize an Aid Society for Ada’s poor. Officers include Mrs Mac Holman president Mrs W W Rader vice president Mrs R E Kemp secretary and Mrs J C Jordan treasurer. Next meeting is at Miss Minnie Chisler’s on Wednesday October 21. Ada ladies invited to join and help.
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North Ada
Ada
Mac Holman
W. W. Rader
R. E. Kemp
J. C. Jordan
Minnie Chisler
Court House Filled for Prof Maluf Entertainment
Prof Maluf and his sister presented a high class show at the court house last night before a full audience. Proceeds from the event were shared with the Home Mission Society.
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Maluf
Court House
Prof. Maluf
Home Mission Society
City Clerk Warns Unregistered Voters to Check Status
Officials urge anyone without registration or receipts to contact the city clerk immediately to avoid delays in voting. The warning stresses prompt action to ensure eligibility at the polls.
Inside Nerve Theory Behind Stomach Ailments
Dr Shoop explains stomach trouble stems from tiny inside nerves that govern and strengthen the stomach with a branch to the heart and another to the kidneys. When these nerves fail, organs falter. Restorative targets these nerves and claims relief within 58 hours. Sold by G M Ramsey. 156 1mo
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Shoop
Where Bullets Flew Daw S Parker of Fayette Civil War Veteran
Daw S Parker of Fayette New York veteran of the Civil War who lost a foot at Gettysburg credits Electric Bitters with curing his stomach troubles and keeping him strong. He spent fortunes on doctors before trying the tonic, which he now uses as a daily tonic. 50c at F Z Holley and G M Ramsey drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker
Fayette, N. Y
Gettysburg
F. Z. Holley
G. M. Ramsey
Marriage License Issued Since the 10th
Marriage license records show issuances to E. M. Harris, Theo Jones, and Tyrola since the 10th, indicating new unions recorded by local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Harris
Theo Jones
Tyrola
Heads Up Ada Boys Return From Sulphur
Roy Adair and Bennie Wade left Ada to rough it but their mothers pursued the search. By Wednesday evening authorities located them in Sulphur and the Chief of Police brought them back to Ada. Roy Adair has served as a News carrier for route four for several years.
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Roy Adair
Bennie Wade
Ada
Route Four
Ballard’s Horehound Syrup Promoted for Coughs
Warning about coughs and colds leading to pneumonia and consumption. Ballard’s Horehound Syrup described as the standard cure for lung diseases. Available in 25c 50c and 1.00 bottles from G. M. Ramsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
G. M. Ramsey
Also Mentioned on This Page
Joe Sloan
Bill Little
Stonewall
J. F. McKeel
Oklahoma City
Babe Cliffton
Roff
H. C. Krieger and
Wife
From Center
W. H. Clark
Weleetka
W. M. Freeman
Pauls Valley
City
Sid Tolbert
Holdenville
Bart Donaghey
Bert Hahn Construction Co
J. C. Byrd
James E. Webb
H. F. Adsit
Girard, Kan
Stratford
Kansas
Leclaire Woodward
Durant
W. C. Moody
Guthrie
Col
Roy Holcomb
Atoka
Grace Holley
W. S. Aker
J. J. Whiteside
Nashville
Ft. Smith, Ark
Chas. Whiteside
Congressman Craven
Ft. Smith
Sherman Concrete Co
Freeman Corner
Dorland Hotel
Dr. Smith
Whitesboro
NEW Construction Firm
Evan’s Saddlery and Harness
A. B. Meyer
M. H
Shackleford
Ana
Tulsa
Gaged
Sharpe-Meyer
Messrs
Johnson and
Christen
Furniture Fac
Tory
Council Proceedings
North Ada Aid Society
Register
China Hall
S. Mi
Prep
Ramsey
ZEMO
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E. W. Rose Medicine Co
St. Louis
Gwin-Mays & Co
J. W. Hays, Pres
H. Ebey
Pres
Oklahoma State Bank
Citzens National Bak
Citizens National
Guaranty Funa
State of
Oklahoma
Main and Townsend
Citizens National Bank
W. D. Hays
Mason Drug Store
People’s Pharmacy
Hubert H. Pearce
Ada Furniture and Coffin Co
Gwinn-Mays & Co
Zemo 5
ADA Drug Company
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