1910 Ada Humane Society
Once upon a time in Ada
Things you didn’t know about your own hometown
By Lee Crouse
1895 the first operation of appendicitis was performed in Ada.
Feb. 25, 1903 the First National Bank had an adding machine.
February 1910 a humane society was formed in Ada with night policeman Jamison as temporary Humane Officer.
February 1918 the Ohio Northern Service flag, World War 1, containing 225 names was unfurled during a special chapel service.
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Thursday, October 15, 2026
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
- Bluffton Icon headlines, October 14
- Jennifer Della Rae Ritcher, 48, worked in private health care
- David L. Haney, Sr., 76, owned DL Haney and Son Delivery
- Ada FFA students attend Ohio Legislative Leadership Conference
- Ada girls soccer shut out by powerhouse Woodmore
- United Way Black Flame Candle Bourbon Ball, Oct. 17
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
- Bluffton Icon headlines, October 13
- Bulldog boys soccer blanks LCC on Sr. Night
- Bulldog volleyball ends regular season with win vs. McComb
- Union workers at Wilson Sporting Goods stage lunch-hour picketing
- Bulldog girls soccer seeded 2nd
- The Ada history bug bit Lee Crouse in the 1990s
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