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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1905

Page

2

Ada Fair prize winners list across diverse categories

Winners named from Friday's Ada Fair include J T Martin for best corn and largest pumpkin, J A Rogers for best Irish potatoes, Charles D Rushing for largest ear of corn, J W Owen for top watermelons, Mrs N T Tucker for best Sweet potatoes, J T Martin for best display of cotton, and numerous others in poultry fruit baking and crafts with judges J K Lawrence Wallace Daggs and Dr H A Hodges.

J. T. Martin A. J. Looper Charles D. Rushing J. A. Rogers W. B. Miligan A. L. Vers J. W. Owen F.H. Lucas Plymouth Rock BR. L. McGuyre John A. Williams Jim Montgomery Truett Chauncey Mrs. Truett N.S. Bailey W. W. Higgins Mollie Jernigan J. V. McKinley J. P. McKinley C. KF. Hacker Floy Morris Susie Higgins Mrs. McKinley Redman Grace Wait Grace Leibert Belle Brents Margaret Wimbish Maurine Truett Edna Height

Indian Territory Masons Adjourn To Meet At Ardmore Next Year

The grand lodge of Indian Territory A F and A M adjourns to meet in Ardmore next year. Orphans' home location deferred. Officers elected include Rev. R W Choate as grand master and J S Morrow as grand senior warden. M E and T railway offers round trip Denver to attend August 14 to 24 1905 at 24 40 with tickets on sale August 12 13 and 14.

South McAlester L. T Grand Lodge Indian Territory Ardmore Orphans’ Home R. W. Choate W.A. McBride J.S. Morrow L. Muldrow Leo Denver Colo M. E. & T. Railway Katy

Patton Named Private Secretary to Governor Johnston

Tishomingo August 12 KE C Patton of Tishomingo has been appointed private secretary to Governor Johnston succeeding J K Thompson of Emet who has resigned Patton formerly edited the Tishomingo News and recently sold his interest to J H Bridges.

Tishomingo KE. C. Patton Johnston J. K. Thompson Emet Patton Tishomingo News J. H. Bridges

Mackeral fishing prospers off Rockport shores

J. W. Collins reports a lively mackerel season near Rockport Texas with fishermen drawing two to fifteen dollars daily from two to five pound fish. He describes calm Gulf mornings, rough swells, a sea sick episode aboard a schooner, and returns home with a fine catch while urging rain to improve windmill and local needs.

Old Sol Mackeral Gulf Tarpon

Choctaw and Chickasaw Baptist Association Aug 1905 Meeting

The Choctaw and Chickasaw Indian Baptist Association will meet at High Hill church near Ada I T August 25 26 27 1905. High Hill seeks donations of food funds to support the gathering and invites white neighbors to contribute baskets for the feast and fellowship led by George Colbert.

Choctaw and Chickasaw (Indian) Baptist Association High Hill Church Ada I. T George Colbert

Kidney Cure Benefits Enduring Cure Reported

G B Burhans of Carlisle Center New York writes that four years after using Foley's Kidney Cure his severe kidney disease symptoms stopped brick dust sediment disappeared and have not returned. He recommends Foley's Kidney Cure to others with kidney or bladder trouble as sold by Clark and Mason drug companies.

G. B. Burhans Carlisle Center N. Y Foley Clark and Mason Drug Companies

Local A H T A Lodge Elects New Officers

During the week the local lodge of A H T A elected officers. A J Looper became president Sol Moss was named vice president S J Armstrong recording secretary W L Reed treasurer R M Cummings marshal and Jas Rolin guard.

A. J. Looper Sol Moss S.J. Armstrong W. L. Reed R. M. Cummings Jas. Rolin

Kidney Cure Restores Salem Man After Five Years

Robert R Watts of Salem Missouri describes long kidney disease with loss of flesh and poor health. He credits Foley's Kidney Cure with a full recovery after trying doctors and remedies, noting summer kidney irregularities from heat and excess drinking. Clark and Mason drug companies retail the product.

Robert R. Watts Salem Dever Foley Clark and Mason Drug Companies

Ada Fair Leaders Praised For Quick Startup And Variety

Mr and Mrs Orville Snead as leaders of the fair enterprise are congratulated for launching the first event and organizing exhibits with admirable appointments. The Ada country earns credit for the effort and variety showcased.

Orville Snead Fair Enterprise Ada

Man Testimonials Foley’s Kidney Cure Cure Health

Ira W. Kelley of Mansfield Pennsylvania says two years of kidney and bladder illness improved after using Foley's Kidney Cure. He recommends it to others and warns against substitutes. Sold by Clark and Mason Drug companies.

Ira W. Kelley Mansfield Foley Clark and Mason Drug Companies

Real estate mortgage blanks at the News office

A brief note indicates real estate mortgage blanks are available at the News office with a reference line 32-If. The item implies paperwork or form access for property financing through the publication.

Ada Fair Awards Honor Local Art Winners

The Ada Fair awarded prizes for arts with Miss Floy Morris, Mrs. J H King, Mrs Jno Beard and others receiving top honors in lacework, embroidery, oil painting, beadwork, and crayon drawing. Swine exhibits from J R Gilliland Son and others showcased Poland Chinas with powerful displays.

Floy Morris Baittenburg J. H. King Jno. Beard R. O. Lawrence W. W. Sledge Miss Morris Orville Snead Andy Chapman R. S. Tobin M. £. Wilson Mount Mellick Jno. W. Beard I. Harris Mattie Currie Sherwood Hill Joe Biles J. B. Redman Bryan Sledge Dr. Martin Wilma Higgins W. W. Higgins Susie Higgins Ada

Ballard's Horehound Syrup Ad Endorsed by Utah Couple

Mr and Mrs J A Anderson of Salt Lake City Utah recommend Ballards Horehound Syrup for coughs and colds saying it gives immediate relief and is pleasant to take. Available in 25c 50c and 1.00 sizes sold by Clark Drug Co.

Ballard J. A. Anderson West 5Th St Salt Lake City Utah Clark Drug Co

Texas Drug Company Incorporated v Laidlaw in Indian Territory suit

The defendant W A Laidlaw is ordered to appear in thirty days and answer the complaint filed by Texas Drug Company Incorporated. The case is before Judge J T Dickerson in the United States Court in the Indian Territory Southern District Texas. Seal of court dated August 1 1905 with clerk C M Campbell and deputy A H Constant.

United States Texas Drug Company Incorporate Gi. N. McKnight Martha McKnight R. S. Floyd C. King W.a. Laidlaw W. A. Laidlaw Texas Drug Co., Incorporated J.T. Dickerson C. M. Campbell A. H. Constant King, Currie & Spencer Robt Wimbish

University of Oklahoma catalogue free to qualified students

Notice invites young people seeking schooling to request the last catalogue from the University of Oklahoma at Norman Oklahoma. It mentions tuition is free for young people in Indian Territory as it is for residents of Oklahoma.

University of Oklahoma Norman Okla Indian Territory Oklahoma

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J. KR. Gilliland Poland China Secord J. R. Floyd Berkshire J. M. Raney C. Cushman J. K. Lawrence Wallace Daggs H.A. Hodges Masonic Grand Lodge Grand Arie Eagles Rockport Texas Hugh Anon J. W. Collins Indian Association G. B Burhans Elect Officers J. R. Gilliland & Son Hart C. A. Cushman Roff J. T. Bell McKinney Texas Little Brothers M. L. Walsh General Merchandise East Main Street Ada, 1.T ANAMA Sprague Bros., Jewelers M.D. Timberlake H. T. Douglas, V. Pres 1St National Bank of Ada, S$50,000c. Co The Ada Nursery Reed Hubbard J. Henderson Aea Kansas City Ace
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