Where can you get a 5 cent hamburger in Ada?
CLICK ON IMAGE TO ENLARGE
Here's an interesting "ink blotter" advertising piece from Ada. It's from Barney's City Cigar Store, first door north of First National Bank.
The owner, H.M. "Barney" McGonigle, of Ada, offered all kinds of hot sandwiches, home made pies and soups, smoky goods and pool.
The store's "instant service" offered the best coffee in town. Here's the question that ages you: Can you explain the purpose of an ink blotter?
(From the collection of Leland Crouse)
Stories Posted This Week
Monday, April 28, 2025
- Anabel R. McBride worked for Ada Exempted Village Schools
- Trash to Treasure STEAM program on May 3
- Student entrepreneurs compete in 2025 Polar Innovation Exchange
- Lifesaving AED installed at One More gym on E. Buckeye
- St. Mark Community Meal is April 30
- Alfes wins Medalist honors at OAC golf championships
- Wilma A. Willeke worked at Ohio Northern
Sunday, April 27, 2025
Saturday, April 26, 2025
Friday, April 25, 2025
Thursday, April 24, 2025
- UPDATED Ada Police Department assists U.S. Marshal's Service with April 21 arrest
- Honda honors Ada Technologies, Inc. for performance
- Meet the 2025 Ada High School Prom court
- Bad Dreams: Health implications
- Bulldog softball run-rules Van Buren
- Bulldog baseball loss to unbeaten Van Buren
- Ada Board of Education to meet May 15
- ONU sports roundup, April 16-22
- Garage Sale season has started on the Icons!
- Ada Gators summer swim registration is open