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Newspaper
Oklahoma Ada News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1902
Page
4
Notice proclaims devotion to Ada and its people, advertising rates on application. Readers urged to subscribe for $1 per year in cash. Dated Thursday June 12, 102. Mentions promotion of a steam laundry man.
Henry L. Dawes is 50 years old. Questions arise about the slow work of the commission as the coal strike widens. About 25,000 went out in West Virginia Saturday.
Denison lauds a new development as two Marcona factory plants come to the area. Local officials press about jobs for men and growth in Texas wheat industry.
A fragment recalls the War Department and Senator Culberson with Gen Miles regarding St Pierce when the city was overwhelmed by lava and ashes recently.
The Tur Katy railroad plans a $25,000 investment to construct an independent electric light plant in Denison and discontinue service from the Denison Light and Power Co. The move follows the railroad’s need for direct power supply.
A quip warns against judging by appearance, noting a shabby editor might hide behind worn trousers and a slouch hat while a well-dressed man could be a delinquent subscriber. The contrast highlights perception versus reality in a community newspaper.
A local note extols the Denison Herald for its prompt delivery and strong Texas and Territory news coverage. The writer hails it as the best daily for the town’s size and wishes the paper long prosperity.
Alabama congressman Richardon denounces Roosevelt in Arlington speech comparing it to McKinley’s Huntsville address, urging reconciliation and condemning politics that revive Civil War era tensions. The remarks recall a Confederate veterans reception after McKinley’s Huntsville speech.
A Washington dispatch notes Purcell Indian Territory’s Purcell Commercial Club, via Rep Fitzgerald of New York, opposes the Flynn and Moon bills to establish territorial government. The piece mocks Purcell leaders, calling for using the site as an asylum to prevent a decayed town future.
Ada School Board meets in regular session. Building committee reports on old town project and Scarborough proposal to staff and equip two buildings for public schools. Nominees selected including Prof Brandon and several Misses Reed Killingsworth Smith Skow Olney. School to open September 6, 1902.
Arrangements are set for a large Ada Fourth of July event hosted by the Ada camp of the Woodmen of the World. The grounds offer shade and water, with amusements, a fats vs leans ball game, sack and foot races, wrestling, a greasy pole, and a ground dinner. Woodmen invite all to attend and bring baskets for a crowd expected to reach about 5000 visitors.
Holdenville and Haileyville met in a sharp baseball contest at Holdenville last Sunday. Holdenville won 6 to 1 with standout support from O. D B. Berry who assisted in the game.
Mrs MecDonal of Kansas City organized a W C T U at this place with officers elected Miss Long president Mrs MecMillian vice president Mrs Johnson recording secretary Miss Rollow treasurer Meetings are Thursdays at 4 pm at the Methodist church All ladies interested are invited to attend The group aims to educate youth about alcohol narcotics Mothers urged to join Froy Morris Supt of Press.
Gov. W. L. Byrd has purchased The McFarlin hotel now renamed Hotel Byrd. Mrs. Bomford, a respected local landlady, will oversee operations in the reopening, with expectations of improved service and better records. Drug sundries and toilet articles advertised at I. Z. Holley’s.
For sale two wagons and a buggy offered for quick sale. A 3 inch Luedinghaus wagon used about a year and a 23 inch Rushford wagon nearly new. Also a good buggy available for trade or sale. Call to view.
The Dallas Semi-Weekly News presents what it calls factual reporting with careful editing and thoughtful composition. It promises brains over haphazard coverage and aims to hold readers’ attention.
A reader is advised to subscribe to two papers, Ada WS and Dallas News, for local and Indian Territory coverage. The ads promote a one year subscription for 61.50 cash in advance.
A bold notice announces the largest line of trousers in town at Steeds Prites. Shoppers are urged to browse the new stock and find fittings for men and boys.
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