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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1910
Page
3
Ada secures Byrd's Mill spring twelve miles south to provide an unlimited flow of clean water. The 15,600,000 gallon daily source powers a dual 900,000 gallon per day pumping system with 500 psi pipe, offering strong fire protection and low costs. City irrigation and beautification benefit from the cheap supply as new consumers join.
The piece honors Ex Governor W L Byrd highlighting his 1888 and 1890 electoral wins, long service to the Chickasaws, and progressive administration. It notes his roles as financial agent, multiple Chickasaw representative terms, and lasting respect in Ada's financial and social life.
The Hooks Brothers operate a large Franks Oklahoma store offering dry goods ladies wear men's clothes shoes notions hats caps groceries and more. Their well priced lines attract economical buyers and their long residence and community ties bolster a strong patronage.
Ada resident L J Little arrived in 1900 after a coin flip decision and built one of the county’s best named business blocks at 107 109 and 111 West Grand Avenue. His two story brick structures house groceries, dry goods, shoes and racket goods with a large stock and delivery system. He previously served as alderman and mayor during Ada’s modernization. Little came from Cooke County Texas.
A five acre park at the end of We Man street in Ada was donated by J. W. Hays and W. H. Ebey. The city funded an artificial lake, fountain, pavilion, walks and expanded water mains at a cost of 3500 dollars to support summer irrigation and plantings. Citizens quickly use the recreation area for leisure.
Ada's biggest and best barber shop owned by L J Crowder at 105 East Main Street features a sanitary well lighted shop with baths. Special Edition priced at 10 cents per copy.
Shaw's Nickel Store in Ada has expanded into a modern multi department building opened in 1912. The store offers dry goods millinery ready to wear clothing and a large basement stock with a 50 by 100 foot main room and 60 by 40 foot basement while employing fourteen salespeople to serve a growing Eastern Oklahoma trade.
Williams transferred from Lawton Oklahoma to Ada to head the Pontotoc county branch of the Singer Sewing Machine Company. He has sold over 125 machines since taking charge, setting new sales records. He is described as reliable and honest in all dealings, offering durable machines and a square deal.
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