Once upon a time in Ada
Once upon a time in Ada
Things you didn’t know about your own hometown
By Lee Crouse
June 1918 a fire destroyed the entire east half block of South Main Street bounded by East Lincoln and alleys.
E.N. Lowman’s undertaking parlors were a total loss of about $7,000 to $10,000. Others suffering losses in the blaze were: John Baransy, baled hay: Cap. Rhonemus, and Prof. Armstrong, household goods in storage; it is stated that Prof. Armstrong’s law library of hundreds of volumes was destroyed. Spellman’s harness store, Wm. Ream’s bicycle shop and Mrs. Davenport suffered minor losses. The buildings are almost a total loss.
Stories Posted This Week
Saturday, May 31, 2025
- Ada’s Jolliff advances to state track
- Bulldog softball edged in extra inning regional final
- Jeni S. Hall worked for Keybridge Medical Revenue Care
- Weekend Doctor: A day in the life of a primary care physician
- Ohio Sales Tax Holiday announced for August 1-14
- 142nd annual Ada High School Commencement mints 50 new alumni
- Six Lions scholarships awarded to Ada seniors
Friday, May 30, 2025
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- Roy V. Rogers worked for Allen East Schools
- Pope and Wagner are Ada Rotary scholarship recipients for 2025
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- Upcoming APL events, May 26-31
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- Pope and Wagner are Ada Rotary scholarship recipients for 2025