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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1920
Page
7
A campaign paragraph promotes Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a safe alternative to alcohol. It touts the tonic as restoring stomach tone liver activity and nerve steadiness and urges readers to obtain a trial package by sending 10 cents to Dr Pierce's Invalids' Hotel in Buffalo New York.
A small quantity of mash and a sack of sugar were found near a still. MB described as a first class copper worm and other parts were recovered. Officers arrested three men near the site and took them to Holdenville before the United States commissioner.
A step by step sequence lists actions to pressure Mexico including notes, follow ups, border troop rations, arms embargo, expelling Americans, tracers, ransom with interest, and looping back to the first step. The plan repeats until demands are met.
Bartom Wright was arrested Saturday on a charge of operating the famous ring game. Turner from Stonewall was the complaining party. Wright was arraigned in police court and assessed 24.75 dollars. Ivy Wright faced mayor on a drunken charge and paid 8.75 dollars.
Mrs. C. Owsley of Moberly Missouri says rheumatic spells ease after one or two applications of Chamberlain's Liniment. The remedy relieves pain and helps rest and sleep, and she would not be without it.
Severe sand storms hit Summers Chapel area over the weekend with two sermons by Bro Coggins on Sunday. Visitors from Ada and Stratford attended church, while Rev Bond and Rev Stone plan a revival this week. Easter egg hunt Friday and eighth grade exams Friday the Sth set before. smallpox declines and planting underway. Earline Haskins and Roger Ward recover from illness. Sunday school is described as real good. Rev Moody to preach next Sunday.
A valuable dressing for flesh wounds burns scalds old sores rash chafed skin is BALLARD'S SNOW LINIMENT. It is healing and antiseptic. Sold by Bart Smith. Adv.
The article notes annual taxpayer outlays of 2 350 000 dollars for the King and Queen with a 100 000 dollar annuity for the Prince of Wales. The piece comments on the perceived comfort of such royal stipends.
Parish Chapel notes fair weather and busy crop work. Miss Allie Woods is ill. A pie supper is planned for Friday night week the 16th with all invited to bring pies. An egg hunt at Mr Roberts drew a large youth crowd. A prayer meeting is set for Saturday night. Born to Mr and Mrs Claud Pennington a big boy last Sunday. Eighth graders take exams at Summers Chapel on April 15 and 16. Community updates include MX line work and visits by Lee Griffith.
Mrs. Fred Arter of Zanesville Ohio reports hearing frequent praise for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy from friends and acquaintances. She recommends trying it for a cough or cold to see its effectiveness.
Ada city commissioners will consider an ordinance to curb auto accidents amid rising motor traffic and careless pedestrian behavior. Proposals include banning jaywalking on busy blocks and regulating parking with public input sought for a satisfactory solution.
Miss Maude Medley returns from Shawnee to Worstill with school news. Mrs. R. A. Allen and Cleo Roper are on the sick list. Edna Barker visited Lena and Viola Lee in Rebee. Ollie Sweet and Viale Medley shopped in Bebee. Liz Burks family left for Arkansas. Rosa Lee returned to Stratford. Bebee youths visited Worstill on April 1 amid harsh weather hurting farmers.
Surgeons urge prompt first treatment for cuts and burns. BoroZone advertised as the efficient antiseptic and healing agent for man or beast. Sold by Bart Smith. ady.
To stop silver silverization for bullion, Canada cuts the percentage of silver. The change does not improve the consumer’s hold or grip on the metal.
Minnie Philpot of Gonzales Texas describes years of left side pain spreading to her shoulder and back followed by weakness and weight loss. After taking Cardui she improved by the second bottle and remains well two years later praising the remedy.
The court instructed the jury to acquit W. D. Cummings of murder after he testified and the defense presented evidence. Cummings was charged with killing Tom Cagle near Allen on March 22, 1919 during a dispute over money owed to Cagle’s son.
After a long winter the system fills with impurities from a dry harsh diet. In hot weather these impurities cause sickness. Remove them now with Prickly Ash Bitters, the remedy men use to purify the blood liver and bowels and ready the body for summer work. Price $1.25 per bottle. Bart Smith Special Agent.
The Knox singing class held a pie supper to fund a 10 night singing school, bringing in about 40 pies and netting $20.50 after expenses. A box supper earlier in March added $75.18. Visitors included Mr W E Edmiston, Jesse Collins, and Mr Abney. Subscribers note the event.
A single story brick structure with a fifty foot frontage will rise on East Main Street just east of the telephone building. Work starts Monday with best quality brick and a black border for an attractive finish.
Ray Smart and Ed Harris were brought to Ada from Francis and lodged in jail last night on a box car robbery charge. They were arrested at Francis by the city marshal. It is said that the two men stole a dozen pairs of shoes from a box car and were ped dling the shoes at the time. Both claim to be nineteen years old and have claimed war service. Their home is listed as Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Notices from Pontotoc County Oklahoma In County Court and District Court include final account filing for J F Jackson executor estate of J E Jackson due April 12 1920 at Ada Oklahoma. guardian petition to sell ward real estate set for hearing April 22 1920. sheriff sale of land in foreclosure case The Cummings Oil Company vs R P Ford Sallie Ford G W Jackson with sale May 3 1920. numerous notices by publication to quiet title cancels mortgage and other probate actions across Pontotoc County Oklahoma.
Mrs. D J Shelley of Earlville New York says Chamberlains Cough Remedy cured her daughter Anna of a severe cold and cough years ago and she recommends the medicine to anyone with throat or lung troubles. The syrup contains no narcotic and can be given to children with confidence. it is pleasant so children will take it willingly.
E. R. Page and A. W. Ramsey federal engineers along with O. N. Walker secretary of the chamber of commerce surveyed the Allen road and other county routes to assess eligibility for federal aid to match funds the county commissioners plan to spend. The Allen field oil development near Ada boosts hopes the plan will be approved to build a substantial highway in the state.
The report notes more than 50,000 American farmers moved to Canada last year seeking new opportunities. It contrasts city life with farming and hints at the appeal of starting anew in Canadian agriculture.
Public notice from Pontotoc County Oklahoma forecloses a mortgage on the southwest quarter of section 31 township 4 north range 7 east to satisfy 287 dollars. The defendant must answer by May 5 1920 or face judgment. Also notice of sale of undivided half interest in south half of northeast quarter section 33 township 5 north range 7 east at Ada. Sale on May 3 1920 at 2 pm at the Ada courthouse for 1200 dollars appraised value to satisfy Bank of Francis judgment plus costs.
Ten people are reported dead after a ferry overturned on the flooded Savannah River near Lowdensville. Rescue efforts were ongoing as authorities investigated the tragedy and cleaned debris from the river site.
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