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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1906
Page
2
A list of Ada area residents and visitors details their movements to Franks Co, Stonewall, Ardmore, Tishomingo, Center, Roff, Konawa, Shawnee, and Durant. Notables include Dr. H Browall heading to Chicago for six weeks of study, Rev A J Deaton traveling for a marriage, and S F Sykes visiting from Oklahoma City.
At 4:30 pm Tuesday the city reported votes by ward: 1st 85, 2nd 46, 3rd 86, 4th 65. Overall interest was light in an overwhelmingly Democratic city with no organized opposition. The 2nd ward showed notable interest in Dr. Holley's bid against J E Bills while the 3rd ward drew independents W W Rader and A A Walker. Results expected by seven.
Last Saturday afternoon the new fire apparatus arrived from Kansas City. It includes a modern hose wagon costing 500 and accessories valued at 255 along with 1200 feet of hose arriving soon. Firemen paraded the wagon through the streets drawing public admiration as the fleet is described as up to date and adequate for town needs.
Tuesday items list movements of T. D. McKeown Kona J W Hays Stonewall Edna Fulton Sherman Duke Stone Oklahoma City A J Battle Roifs J C Ford Ada Wetumka Danville Shawnee El Reno and J B Emery family moves. U S Commissioners Court convened with Buck v Robinson replevin hog ownership. trial ongoing at 3 pm.
From Wednesday's Daily Dr Davenport from Oak and Couch remain on the sick list. B W Bolin is down from Francis today. W A Vaughn of Dallas is in the city prospecting.
J W Williams, a Backy merchant, recounts near death from hemorrhages of the lungs twenty years ago and credits Dr King’s New Discovery with his recovery. The advert cites cures for hemorrhages, chronic coughs, settled colds and bronchitis and claims it as the only known cure for weak lungs. Sold by G M Ramsay and Dr F Z Holley, with trial bottles free.
The piece recalls claims that the moon has an atmosphere enabling life in some form while noting humans could not inhabit it. It mentions Electric Bitters as a remedy for headaches and various ailments, touting its tonic benefits and sleep aid with doctor endorsements and a low price.
The grist in the Commissioners Court continues with Buck vs Johnson yielding a verdict for five head of swine. McCarroll Bros versus Jesse Jordan ends with a debt verdict of 67 dollars and attachment sustained. Smith vs Hartline ends in a hung jury on land contract damages.
A Carr Maine postmistress named Mrs aD praises Dr King s New Life Pills as the best remedy for stomach liver and bowels keeping perfect order. The pills are guaranteed by G M Ramsay and Dr F Holley and sold by local druggists for 25 cents.
Friends of U. S. Marshal Ed Brents received a telegram from Marshal Porter urging him to reconsider resignation and retain the deputyship. Brents reportedly consented to stay, having gone to Ardmore last night for details unavailable at first.
Lang Bros. Druggists in Paducah Kentucky report high sales of Dr. Mendeohall's Chill and Fever Cure, claiming over 700 bottles sold in one season. Physicians prescribe it and customers rarely switch. Sold by G M Ramsey, Druggist.
Mr. Miles the express agent relocates the Wells Fargo office from East Main Street to the rear of the Ada National Bank building. He is outfitting the quarters to be elegant and commodious. The text also mentions habitual constipation and suggests Prickly Ash Bitters as a remedy.
The midyear meeting of the Indian Mission board of the Methodist Episcopal Church South will convene in Holdenville I T on April 35. Distinguished speakers include Bishop E E Hoss Rev S A Steel Rev J W Hill Rev E W Alderson and Rev J A Anderson with local ministers James A Parks Jesse S Lamar T L Rippey and others. Ada Methodists will join attendees. several members left Ada for Holdenville on Tuesday afternoon.
The Confederate Veterans camp held its regular Sunday afternoon meeting with Commander W H Fisher presiding. New members W H Jones and S Tatum were welcomed and a called meeting for April 22 to prepare for a trip to New Orleans was announced.
A letter to Lem Mitchell explains how Devoe paint saved Cobleskill trustees 35 gallons versus rivals and estimates value at 150 dollars. The note details paint coverage of buildings, cost of paint and application, and urges choosing Devoe for efficiency and cost. The communication is from F W Devoe & Co of New York Chicago and Kansas City.
Pocahontas Ark February 17 1905 advertisement claims 24 of 25 users of Dr Mendenhall’s Chill Cure have no other remedy. W H Skinner Druggist endorses the product and notes it has sold for seven years. Sold by G M Ramsey Druggist.
Frank Lin Pierce Jolly delivered a two hour lecture at the Ada Christian church described as superb entertainment. He mixed humor with philosophy, earning praise for his jolly view of life and thoughtful insights. The event drew fair attendance and was organized by the church ladies.
The News reports the hopeless illness of Mrs N B Pool mother of Mrs H Woodward and N B Pool Jr aged 74. She has been rapidly declining for days and has been dying since Monday with death momentarily expected. Son Jim Pool is from Texas and granddaughter Mrs F K Davenport from Konawa. Relatives expected to arrive tonight.
First published notice in the United States district court of the Indian Territory. Ethel Watson, plaintiff, versus P. Wetnon. Defendants are warned to appear and answer the complaint by a specified date. Deputy attorney names appear as part of the notice.
The Williams family, led by Rev John A Williams, leave Ada for Durant after five years as the town’s pioneer Presbyterian pastor. He was beloved by his congregation and many townspeople, who extend best wishes as the family relocates with the News in support.
Leading Democrats in Francis told Ada observers Tuesday that city election officers were all Republicans and enforcing the Australian ballot system. They claimed only Republican ballots were available inside the polling place and urged Francis Democrats to present their party ballots to form grounds for a contest.
Marshal's office received a call Tuesday about a man shot Monday night at Davis railroad grading camp on the Oklahoma Central line about eight miles southeast of Ada. Deputy Chapman departed for the scene. no further details were available.
An advertisement extols Dr. Mendenhall's Chill and Fever Cure as unrivaled for malaria chills and fever. It urges use as a general tonic and guarantees a refund via G. M. Ramsey, Druggist, if no satisfaction is achieved.
Mrs. C. H. Martin has sold eggs worth 8.00 dollars and chickens worth 7.50 dollars since January 11. She has 103 chicks hatched and 11 hens setting. The item asks what this country is not good for.
Public records list five couples from Ada and Ahloso receiving licenses to marry. Steve Tousel aged 30 weds Betsy Dunford 19 in Ada area. Ahloso residents B E Herrin 23 and Corrine Stout 25. J M Hughes 28 and Mrs Allie McDonald 29. An unrelated ad cites Dr Mendenhall's Chill and Fever Cure sold by G M Rameey, Druggist, in the same notice.
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