Once upon a time in Ada

Things you didn’t know about your own hometown

By Lee Crouse

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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.