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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1914
Page
5
Ada residents rally behind county fair and road-building efforts amid wartime sentiment. Reports note Holdenville lags on state highway interest while Pontotoc prepares a fair turnout and sugar prices push Louisiana toward Democratic alignment.
Ramsey Drug Co. promotes Dodson's Liver Tone as a safe liver stimulant to replace calomel which contains mercury and can cause salivation and bad after effects. The product is guaranteed to satisfy or return money, and is suitable for both adults and children with a fifty cent large bottle offer.
Ardmore Ok Aug 12 The board of trustees of the Confederate Home named J C Ijams Marietta as successor to Judge Galt who resigns effective October 1 Mrs May Haydon daughter of Ijams was appointed matron of the home also effective October 1 The trustees expressed regret at Galt's resignation and confidence in Ijams competency and leadership for the home
The German liner President Lincoln reached New York on August 8 ahead of war with lights off and fog shrouding the journey. Passengers reacted with fear and relief as news of the declaration of war spread, with women terrified and men debating the situation aboard.
Late Tuesday a jury found J. I. Williams guilty of shooting and wounding A. G. McPherson in Allen. The court sentenced him to six years in the penitentiary.
The W O W plans a county class initiation on November 28 with many expected to participate. A Tuesday committee will approach city business leaders to gauge support for next year's Uniform Bank encampment and report at the subsequent meeting.
A compact reminder urging readers to support local merchants who have advertisements in the News. The note emphasizes community loyalty and the value of sustaining local businesses through regular patronage.
The morning rain totaled 1.69 inches and extended to Oklahoma City. Farmers expect benefit to cotton and feed crops and the improved ground condition will aid plowing for next year’s crops.
The Buckhorn well has resumed drilling after a shutdown caused by lost tolls. The well is down over 600 feet with no major developments. drillers are installing a ten inch casing and have found a good indication of flow. Hercules reports the current depth around 800 feet.
In Oklahoma City Judge Youmans denied the state's demurrer in the 2c fare cases. The ruling, prepared at Fort Smith, sets trial on the merits for October 21. The matter tests the 2e fare validity under constitutional exemption for confiscatory rates and seeks about $6,000,000 in railroad overcharges as refunds.
The Church of Christ congregation weighs relocating from North Ada to a lot on East Main Street near the grove in Ford addition. The move is likely to happen.
Walter Clark and Gossett left this morning for Wewoka. They are on a business trip reportedly tied to mine operations and local affairs.
At a court house meeting in Oklahoma City, J. Luther Langston was expelled from the Socialist party for allegedly aiding a Democrat during the primaries. About 500 Socialists attended, with 23 party members voting on the expulsion. seven supported Langston and sixteen voted to expel him.
The East Central State Normal proposes a rural training school for teachers of rural schools. A Colbert two miles north site will host a new three room building with recitation, manual training, and domestic art. A three acre expansion adds agricultural demonstration space and a community life survey will guide math and education reforms.
Paris reports the French compelled to evacuate Malahusen after German forces overran Mulhausen. The French retreated to the city outskirts with light losses, while Germany advances for a major battle in the area expected at any time.
Capt. S. H. Hargis left this afternoon for Chickasha for several days visit with his two daughters Mrs. Claud Wilkinson and Mrs. Dixie Thompson. He will celebrate his seventy second birthday tomorrow.
A fine rain fell this morning and some anticipate sowing a fall garden. Bro Stringer and Bro Mullinax preached at the Chapel and revival continues with plans for a few days in September. Miss Ethel Gaar visits home folks and attends the revival at Center.
New Bethel reports seven additions after a protracted meeting. Calbert hosts Bro Will Bennett of Texas to preach. Mrs Charley Bishop returns from her father’s, Frank Dosson’s daughter is improving slowly. T W Walker and family visited Tabor Brown. A morning shower benefits cotton and gardens. Mrs Robinson travels to Ada after her brother’s street death. Revels trades wagon for a mule. three mules but no wagon amuses. G W Walker travels to Ada to buy a new hack.
In Johnston County Oklahoma the guardian W T Perry will privately sell the minors estates real property on or after August 22 1914 at Tishomingo. The 80 acres consists of NW 14 of SW 14 and NW 14 of SE 14 in section 23 township 5 north range 4 east. Ten percent down, balance on confirmation with deed. Taxes encumbrances and abstracts at purchaser expense. Bids in writing to attorney Cornelius Hardy or guardian or clerk before sale. First published August 6 1914.
M F Grisham seeks divorce from Grover C Grisham on grounds of gross neglect cruelty and adultery. Petition requests dissolution of marriage and custody of their children. Defendant must answer the petition filed in the case.
Four miles north of Ada a trade sale offers easy terms. Will accept Ada property in exchange. Sledge Lumber Co. August 13, 1941 worded note.
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