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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1912
Page
5
A local note mentions the Ada gas strike and a new Ada News expected to start with its first run on Thursday. The Ada compress will likely issue shipments of cotton and wagon receipts as part of the debut.
J W Fuller of Stonewall visited Ada and paid a call to the News. Mrs Maude Johnson editor of the Hickory Journal visited Ada. Mrs Wilkinson and children arrived from Ross to visit Mrs T F Pierce. Mrs H J Brown returned from a visit to son Marvin in Aurora Missouri. Cotton arrived at a lively rate with four guns running and smoke from stacks. From Friday Daily C M Chauncey left for Holdenville and Oklahoma City. J J Patterson of Colorado Texas is staying at Mrs Moores boarding house. F D Hill and family returned from Tennessee. Don Davis back from western Oklahoma reports crops fair but much land idle this year.
The Saturday vote carried 76 to 31 for the additional school tax of 5.75 mills. Prof. C. J. Moore of Roff attended the Democratic central and campaign committees meeting. Rain since yesterday reached 1.85 inches. F D Hill reports a large reunion of his wife’s Tennessee relatives. Sol Moss reports 1500 bushels of corn with cotton lagging behind last year. Despite Saturday rain, cotton bales were received today.
Wes Hattox H S Williams J A Hart and B J Merritt were up from Fitzhugh between trains this morning observing the railway stopover and local movement.
The statement of the Farmers State Bank of Fitzhugh shows the bank in fine condition as it enters the busy fall season. In its five year history the bank has stood on a solid basis and did good work for the community.
Sunday noon at Stratford Rev Oliver of Cleburne Texas officiated the marriage of Mr Gibson Secrest Wynnewood and Miss Walsie Goodwin Stratford. The bride, a popular Stratford young lady, is well known in Ada with many warm friends.
The Farmers State Bank of Ada presents a favorable statement under president W. L. Reed. The bank has shown steady gains and is described as moving toward becoming one of the strongest state banks in the region.
Editorial argues Oklahoma City should be the state capital, praising its growth and central accessibility. It labels Guthrie as segregated by design and asserts the capital should stay in Oklahoma City.
The bank reports about 10,000 in deposits and 20,000 in loans, marking it as a key community factor. It notes solid management since inception and consistently strong statements.
In Homer the dry spell ends with open cotton ready to harvest and a short crop seen but good price prospects. Locals report a pleasant Lovelady convention trip, and prayers go to the people there. Little Cullen Black improves after illness as road work and a new county bridge project near the school proceed. School plans an entertainment to close the summer term on Friday night the 27th.
Sherwood Hill reports 160 bales of cotton received to date with about 100 more bales turned out. As fair weather returns, the receipts are expected to grow and become heavy for the Trecepts.
Weather eased by rain after heat. Ben Brundridge bought the Townsley property. J M Rainey visits in Ada and Childress. Lee Parker and Susie visit Maxwell. Earl Parker and Sue host birthday dinner for Mr Garner in Stratford. A baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Cantwell. Local men court Ada this week. Bro Hall preaches and a new pastor Charley Stringer elected. Delegates chosen for Ross association. Singing event planned at church on Sept 22 from 1 to 4 PM with noted singers.
Rev T V B Mullinax sends a personal note from Fairmount Georgia recounting loss and change at his old home place He reflects on departed family and friends and urges prayers for salvation and faithful endurance in declining years He mentions his past preaching in Oklahoma and his conviction in final perseverance of believers seeking a safe return to Oklahoma and loved ones Their editor is asked for prayers and blessings from readers.
Notice announces relocation of a store to W 12th Street next door to the post office A inviting old and new customers to call. The business offers groceries, a racket store, notions, toys, school books and tablets.
The page presents standings and voting figures for the second week of the contest ending September 18 1913. It lists numerous contestant numbers with associated vote totals percentages and monetary values, concluding with a rule that all votes not counted by the Wednesday in each month are void.
Notice warns all taxpayers that if not paid by October 7 1912 tax warrants will be issued and all personal tax and real estate sold for tax. The message asks readers to settle taxes and is signed by Rit Erwin county treasurer at 137 6th Street.
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