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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1909
Page
5
Advertisement states a boot and shoe maker offers first class boots and repairs with neatness and skill. Located on Main street in rear of H. C. Evans Harness Shop. Patronage solicited.
Hon B H Epperson has returned from Northeast Texas after accompanying his mother Mrs Blenn and sister Miss Epperson two weeks ago. They continue their Texas visit with relatives and property interests while he resumes business.
Miss Gladys Torbeit and the Misses Kula Claire Sims and Helen Jones, honored at Chickasha as state U C V Reunion delegates, have returned home. They regret missing Gen. Bill Cross at the reunion due to his illness confining him at Guthrie.
Durant Okla Aug 30 The Bryan County Farmers Institute plans a three day county fair in Durant Sept 17 18 19 with liberal premiums for farm products and special focus on corn and cotton.
A brief note promotes using the newspaper want ads for timely purchases and personal notices. It urges readers to check the current classified section for available items and opportunities.
A lone bandit halted a Pennsylvania express train in Lewistown Pennsylvania at 1 30 am forcing crew to move coin and bullion to the roadside. A conductor was shot in the hand as the thief escaped with pennies and currency believed to total thousands. bloodhounds and detectives pursued the bandit.
The New Pastime Picture Parlor will be one of the best ventilated places of amusement in the state. It is so arranged that the outside fresh air will pass through the house continuously without any obstruction.
In a county court case Roff Grain Co. sued Frisco Ry for 392.32 damages to a shipment of potatoes from Roff to Brownwood Texas. The jury on Monday returned a verdict for the plaintiff for 391.32 with Stone and Maxey representing the winners.
The Census Bureau announced 1500 enumerators are needed to complete Oklahoma's next census. Work begins April 15 in cities over 5 000 population, with 15 days for cities and 30 days for rural areas, under five supervisors with director Durand's approval.
Judge Terrell this week conducted a criminal session to clear the docket. Several cases were dismissed while others await disposition. State v Bill Goff liquor judged guilty but penalty pending. State v Charles Noel carrying pistol guilty with a $40 fine. State v R E Goff liquor guilty with $50 fine and 30 days. State v Luke Jenkins slaughtering and offering for sale uninspected beef guilty with $10 fine.
A letter from Guthrie Capital asks the Daily to reprint an obituary and verses about a child’s death, publish a clipping on a niece’s marriage, and note the sale of two dull calves. The writer also requests extra copies, stops subscription, and complains about times being hard.
The Guest Brothers Joe and Robert advertise in this issue noting their honest, detailed service as Ada merchants. They promote Ed W. Price clothing and emphasize growth and permanence in their business.
Hon. Fred Tucker, former editor of the Konawa Chief Leader, who has taken the principalship of Milburn schools, yesterday suffered the loss of the index finger on his right hand when it was severed by a newspaper cutter. The incident drew sympathy from The News and prompted questions about teaching without the finger.
L F Tully and John Kelley from Stratford visited the News and said a big meeting was held at Yeager schoolhouse led by Rev C Stetson. Three additions to the church occurred last night and the meeting will run through the week.
A large congregation heard Rev. Sid Williams urge confession before God as the only path to relief from guilty conscience. He warned criminals in Ada to seek forgiveness to escape Hell, and preached on Christ’s return, readiness, and the contrast between Christian joy and the sinner’s torment.
The Johnson brothers Henry and Stephens are closing on a new home built on the site of the old fire-damaged house. Their mother Mrs W B Johnson buys the household goods in Cincinnati while visiting. She travels to Philadelphia and Atlanta City and plans a family reunion in Cincinnati in September with daughters returning from summer homes. Stephen and Bonnie will join them, with Bonnie to enter school there. Crossley accompanies Bonnie from the farm for the trip. Mrs Johnson and Stephen expect to return mid September to open the home.
At a revival service Rev Williams noted a family in urgent need. Rev Needham vouched for their worthiness and townsfolk respond with aid. Men arranged food for the tent camp east of town while women sew garments and supply clothes for the wife and children as the sick family stays home.
The Asbury charge held the fourth quarterly conference Saturday at 3 pm with Rev. S F Goddard presiding. Elections named stewards for Fitzhugh and Asbury, Sunday school superintendents, and trustees including a full Fitzhugh board for the new church.
Pioneer physician Dr. C. W. McMillian departs Ada with Ralph for Colorado to start a new residence. Mrs. McMillian and Claude stay through November to adjust the practice before joining him. His departure brings broad regret as he battles a serious lung ailment and is noted for ethical conduct and strong business integrity.
Indications of heavy immigration to Oklahoma this fall appear in inquiries to the Department of Agriculture. Letters from Kentucky West Virginia and Virginia seek details on Oklahoma agricultural conditions rainfall and crop values and mention the state's proposed sale of school lands.
Mr. G. M. Ross arrives from Lone Oak Arkansas to settle in Ada with his family and household goods en route. He owns lots in north Ada and plans to build a house since no vacancy exists in the city. The News endorses his move.
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