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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1906
Page
4
Postmaster Young and Andy Thorn ton return from Tennessee trips with contrasting views. One finds prosperity, huge bank deposits, and abundant resources while the other claims he saw no cash, noting barter trade and even an old maid with a domi naker hen negotiating for snuff. Both plan to stay in Ada.
Reports allege superintendents at Chickasaw Nation boarding schools have left with all available furniture. W. B. Butz, formerly with Indian Territory schools, is sent by Superintendent Benedict to tour Bloomfield seminary Lebanon and Ti Shimingo to verify and arrange refurnishing. He will report back after one to two weeks.
The Ada jail is now empty after Judge Winn freed Charley, a Francis boy, who was accused of passing a Confederate $10 bill and receiving $11.15 in return. The trial showed conflicting evidence, with a younger witness claiming Charley handed over the money, while Charley said he sold it for the silver and candy. The jury found Charley not guilty.
C A Powers is in the country today. Guss Pool came up from Konawa today. Mr and Mrs H Woodard returned from Konawa today. J O McMinn of Francis was in town on business today. Ada Band boys led by Prof Sisson went to Owl today for a picnic. W A Alexander moved into T T Fullerton residence on South Broadway. Miss Mary Houghton left today for Marlin Texas for a few weeks. Miss Daisy Reed takes a three week vacation. Gus Angelly from Stonewall in the city. J B Giles contracted to build a $2000 residence for M C Lee, 21 Cit ra, 26 miles east of Ada. Look out for malaria and Prickly Ash Bitters as a preventative. Mr and Mrs James Shaffner of Searcy Ark visiting D W Swaf far and family on west 14th street. Miss VO Snead left for Rockwall today. T E Davis came from Brands Texas Wednesday and left today for Frisco to visit his brother. A K Thornton returned from a month's visit in Tenn. His wife stays there several weeks more. George Frierson, Ada citizen, visiting Texas relatives views cotton conditions. Mrs Frierson is reported in good health.
Mrs. Mattie Croyd leaves for Muskogee. Miss Clara McReynolds from Paris Texas visits Miss Birdie Sims. Local guests include Mrs. S S McDonald and Mrs. T L Rippey bound for Tennessee, and Mrs. C T Kline returning from visiting parents. Oklahoma Central Railroad men H G Finch and T C Alley stay in Ada. An Ada lecture for men at the tabernacle is announced. A lost pearl handled knife is sought with note by Carlton Weaver. Mrs. J H Dorland's party travels to Konawa for illness. Mrs Gray dies later that evening.
Doniphan Missouri July 16 1904 testimonial from C H Martin druggist praising Dr Mendenhall's Chill Cure and noting that more people stay with the Chill Tonic than any other sold by G M Ramsey druggist.
Ex-Governor W. L. Byrd of the Chickasaw Nation declares he aligns with the Democrats after weighing party principles. He cites strict construction of federal law, Republican treaty violations, land confiscation for homesteads, and the preferred outcome of ethnic citizenship.
E H Wolfe of Bear Grove Iowa credits Electric bitters with curing kidney trouble and general debility after two years of suffering. The ad claims relief for stomach liver and blood complaints and dizziness with a 59 cent price and guarantee by Ramsey and Holley’s drug store.
A young widow seeks $2,500 in personal property including crops and livestock alleged taken by a prominent district physician six miles west of Ada. The petition, deemed absurd by readers, says the doctor denies ever knowing her. Deputy Clerk Constant has referred the case to Judge Dickerson for possible appointment of an administrator or guardian.
In a contemporary testimonial a Waco man says Dr King’s new discovery for consumption kept him well for five years after a long cough. The ad claims it cures chronic coughs la grippe croup whooping cough and prevents pneumonia with guaranteed results at local drug stores. Trial bottle offered free.
Choctaw nation farmers in Cedar Jack Fork Kiamichi and Towson counties intend to build a large warehouse to store cotton for higher prices. Each farmer buys stock at $25 a share with half sold. Warehouse site to be at Antlers Hugo or Grant.
Ardmore impressed visitors during a recent reunion with large hearted hospitality. Residents praise the city, calling Ardmore a superb host and saying the town covered itself with glory. Local people report a strong sense of Ardmoremania after the event.
John N. Pleasant of Magnolia Ind claims the pills end periodic bilious attacks and constipation. The advertisement promises guaranteed satisfaction or money back and sells for 25c at G M Ramsey and F Z Holley drug stores.
A group of young people enjoyed a delightful evening at the Rock Cross on Boggy Tuesday. Attendees included Jno Chauncey Luther Hill Oral Busby Gilbert Reed Don Tolbert Rayburn Barton andMisses Ala Clara Sims Annie May Sims Aline Shands Fawn Chambless Mozelle Parrish and Alza Rogers. Mrs Chambless and Mrs J M Shaw served as chaperones.
A druggist G M Ramsey promotes Dr Mendenhall’s chill and fever cure for children. The ad asserts the remedy is pleasant to take and backed by a signed guaranty that it will be better than any other.
A groom has secured and paid for a marriage license and even prepaid the magistrate to perform the ceremony. The determined suitor says the wedding will proceed next week, and the News believes it will.
The sneezeland tree, a South African curiosity, makes craftspeople sneeze from fine dust when cut or planed. Insects avoid it, the wood tastes bitter, and the tree sinks when placed in water.
Eminence editor Major Hamm recalls an attack four years ago in which Buckler's Arica salve cured his piles in ten days with no trouble since. The salve is touted as the quickest healer of burns and cuts and costs 25 cents at G. M. store.
J. L. Anderson recently from Lancaster Kentucky has set up practice in Ada after a Territory tour. He graduated from the literary department of Washington and Lee University Virginia and completed law at Cumberland University Tennessee. Ada welcomes him warmly.
Ed Brents was arrested at his Bebee area home on a criminal assault charge involving a 16 year old girl and is held on $500 bond after a judge's morning hearing. Ed Easly of Sulphur faces assault and attempted homicide charges with a $500 bond and $1,000 peace bond. Nellie Alphire, also in Sulphur, is jailed on two false pretense charges with $600 bond on each.
Ben Collins an Indian police sergeant at arms for the Chickasaw house of representatives was shot and killed near his home eight miles east of Tishomingo while returning from placing an allottee in possession. His wife and a boy found the body about 100 yards from the house. Marshal Jones investigates.
A young man was found dead on a Baton Rouge street reportedly from a congestive chill. The story mentions Dr. Mendenhall's Chill and Fever Cure as a preventive measure and notes it was sold by druggist G. M. Ramsey.
Friends mourn the death of Cale P Jones at his Okemah home on August 1. Former Ada resident and longtime farmer manager of the Floyd Huddleston farm near Ada, he left many friends in both communities. Buried in Okemah cemetery. surviving family includes Mrs M G Jones Berry Jones Mrs Jnc Gann Hiram C Jones Mrs Lee Hodges Mrs Mel Davis Furman and Riley Jones.
An old article notes travel times comparing a man walking around the earth, an express train, sound, light, and electricity. It states electricity through a copper wire would take a little under one-tenth of a second, far faster than all other methods.
All parties with accounts against the Tabernacle Committees are asked to prepare itemized statements countersigned by the contract signatory and the finance committee chairman W. H. Eby. File with Orville Snead, Treasurer. Purpose to determine funds needed to cover expenses and deduct a reasonable donation for incidentals.
Advertisers claim Prickly Ash Bitters restore energy and fight fatigue during hot weather. The brief notes the product as a remedy for tired workers and general lethargy.
Mr J H Dorland received word that his daughter Mrs Ida Ray was dying in Konawa. The Ada family departed on the 4 o clock train to be at her bedside.
In a K C Journal anecdote Amos Kendall then postmaster general writes to a Tom Bigbee River station asking how far the river runs up. The reply insists it runs down only. A later note says the successor will be appointed and the former postmaster asks to be paid a balance after receipts of 4.37 and rent more than double.
Wharton Texas May 22 1905 a dealer urges shipment of three gross Dr Mendenhall s chill and fever cure per quotas. The note from L B Cutler Co druggists states six years of sales and recommends the tonic as the best on the market sold by G M Ramsey druggist.
Green McCurtain principal chief of the Choctaw Nation denounces Republican circulation claims he would align with the GOP. He states he is a Democrat and will support the Democratic Party in the forthcoming Oklahoma state contest. He promises to explain later why an Indian should be a Democrat.
Advertisement claims Prickly Ash Bitters cleanse and strengthen the stomach liver and bowels to resist disease germs. Cupid flour offered at No 17 with a guarantee of quality.
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