Local visits and travel notes from Friday’s issue
Local news reports several visits and travels including MecFarlin in Ravia, Barton in Muskogee, Tate in Konawa, Tobin in Sulphur, J. B. Jay in Sulphur Springs Texas, Fleming and Lancaster in Pauls Valley, and Doss returning from Sulphur. J. Cavness visits Wewoka church, and Cummings heads to Ardmore for a ill child. Lovett returns from Guymon after four months. Floyds travel to Sulphur, Cannon clan visits Hillsboro Texas, and Brents returns from Sulphur Springs with a wanted man taken for assault to kill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Jay
Sulphur Springs
Texas
J. B. Jay
Julia Fleming
O. E. Lancaster
Pauls Valley
Henry Clay Doss
J. F. Floyd
Mae Floyd
Tupelo
Sulphur
O. E. Cannon
Clifford
Glen Hardin
Hillsboro
Ed Brents
Cheatum
Stantonville Gazette residents carry on with visits and events
Mrs Richard visits Stonewall and many townsfolk travel for visits and church services. Dr Nolen returns from Boyd while Rev Davis preaches at the Baptist church. Ed Clark visits Pauls Valley and L G Poe oversees Sasakwa. Several families plan moves to Pauls Valley and Dallas. a hay ride entertains locals as notes on bonds and party politics appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essie Russell
Judge Galbraith
Tecumseh
Rev. Davis
The
Baptist Church
Ed Clark
Pauls Valley
G. W. A. Harrison
Ardmore
J. R. Chandler
Chism
Dr. Richy
Francis
F. M. Et
Ada to Have New Orchestra and Band Lead by Prof Maxey
An Ada music initiative forms the Ada News Orchestra and Band with seventeen members. Prof Geo F Maxey of Roff to mentor the group on Monday Wednesday and Friday with rehearsals each evening. Robt M Comings is manager and D Rushing assistant manager. The project aims to establish a thriving local musical enterprise. Prof Maxey plans to move to Ada soon and members are urged to meet at the Opera house Monday night to begin organizing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Opera House
Robt. M. Comings
D. Rushing
L. T. Walters
Will Marsham
Cleve Harris
Dorreh Young
Geo. High
Idus Harris
Geo. F. Maxey
Roff
Ada News Orchestra
Maxey
Local Notes from Oklahoma and Indian Territory
Beaver county calls rain a toad-strangler while McAlester Capital buys a web perfecting press with 11 000 newspapers per hour The McAlester News serves Italian readers in coal districts In Roff Hopkins county stew boosts appetites Bird McGuire praises a clean campaign and uncrowded first district lines Jesse Dunn backs Democrats ahead of Republican HQs In Indian Territory geologists note rocks in Hassell and McAlester ore Republican papers attack Hitchcock administration The corn crop and snakes attract attention Sam Harris leaves Guthrie for Oklahoma City Perry hosts a farewell toast Judge Hainer misses due to illness Chickasaw Lake Club sets bass rule allowing one fish weekly over 15 inches
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver County
McAlester Capital
McAlester News
Roff
Hopkins County
Jesse Dunn
Indian Territory
William Hassell
J. J. McAlester
Oklahoma
Democratic Campaign Committee
Hicthcock
Guthrie
Perry Friends of
Sam’’ Harris
Oklahoma City
Hainer
Supreme Court
Perry
Chickasaw Lake
Ardmore
Humphrey Attacks Trusts in Coalgate Speech
Ardmore assistant district attorney James E. Humphrey spoke in Coalgate on the day’s issue and on party virtues. He claimed Republican laws restraining trusts were passed at party urging and criticized Democratic judges for siding with trusts in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coalgate
I. T
James E. Humphrey
Ardmore
Testimonial on Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption
E W Goodloe of Dutton St Waco Texas claims Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption keeps him well after five years of use. He says a long cough vanished and credits the remedy with curing la grippe croup whooping cough and preventing pneumonia. Available at G M Ramsey and F Z Holley drug stores. Price We and 1 per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Goodloe
Dutton St
Waco
Texas
Dr. King
G. M. Ramsey
F. Z. Holley
Geologist Gould Recommends Improvements in Platt National Park
Prof Charles N Gould of the State University of Oklahoma completed his report after visiting Sulphur and Platt National Park. He found about thirty three springs worthy of improvement and advised cleaning, installing sewer tile joints where needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. T
Chas. N. Gould
State University of Oklahoma
Secretary of the Interior
Platt National Park
Washington
Gould
Bucklen’s Arica Salve Sold In Eminence Drug Stores
Major Hamm of the Constitutionalist in Eminence Kentucky credits Bucklen’s Arica salve with curing his piles in ten days four years ago and reports no trouble since. It is advertised as the quickest healer of burns sores cuts and wounds priced at 25 cents at G M Ramsey’s and F Z Holley’s drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Hamm
The
Constitutionalist
Eminence
Bucklen
G. M. Ramsey
F. Z. Holley
Cotton Gin Leased to Ada Partners at Stonewall
J. H. Cantrell and A. B. Auld of Ada lease the Stonewall cotton gin from Mooney Harrison and Jackson for the season. Auld will relocate his family to Stonewall to reside during the cotton season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Cantrell
A. B. Auld
Ada
Stonewall
Mooney Harrison
Jackson
Auld
Texas Testimony Wharton Ad 1905
A Wharton Texas advert dated May 22 1905 requests shipment of 3 gross Dr Mendenhalls chill and fever cure via Cutler Co druggists. The note notes six years of sales and markets the tonic as the best chill remedy, with G M Ramsey as the local druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wharton
Texas
Higgins to Teach in Houston Schools
Our townsman W. W. Higgins has accepted a position in the Houston Texas city schools. He has rented his Ada residence to T. B. Kilel and will leave September 1st. He expects to return to Ada at some future time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Higgins
Houston
Texas
T. B. Kilel
Ada
I Am From Missouri Show Me Proven Chill Tonic Endorsement
Doniphan Missouri dated July 16 1904 features a testimonial from C H Martin a local druggist praising Dr Mendenhalls Chill Cure. He recalls a seven year old challenge to prove its superiority and notes continued customer support and sales through G M Ramsey druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doniphan
Republican Nerve in land debate cited by Hitchcock
The note claims Secretary Hitchcock a Republican says the negro is intelligent enough to sell his land while the Indian is not and that Republicans pressure Indians to join the party. The comment is tagged as an Exchange item remark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitchcock
Republican Party
Exchange
Mystery Solved by Dr King's Life Pills
John N. Pleasant of Magnolia Ind reports relief from bilious attacks and constipation using Dr Kings life pills. The pills are guaranteed to satisfy or money refunded. Available for 25 cents at G M Ramsey and F 2 Holley's drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
John N. Pleasant
Magnolia
Ind
G. M. Ramsey
Outlaws Wycliffs Elude Capture In Oklahoma
Muskogee Oklahoma Territory August 17 officers in the Northern district despair of seizing the Wycliffs. Cherokee Henry Holderman says the pair hide in brush and use signals to warn of search. They guard roads and ride near pursuers without being seen as federal officials linger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskogee
I. T
Henry Holderman
Found Dead on Baton Rouge Streets
A young man was found dead on the streets of Baton Rouge and authorities cite a congestive chill as the cause. The article recommends Dr. Mendenhall's Chill and Fever Cure as preventable by timely use, sold by druggist G. M. Ramsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Don’t Inflict the Children With Cold Ailments
An advertisement urges parents not to give children harsh medicines for chills and fever. It promotes Dr. Menden hall’s chill and fever cure as a pleasant remedy, claiming children will take it easily and offering a signed guarantee of being better than any other remedy. Local druggist G. M. Ramsey is named as seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Mendenhall
G. M. Ramsey
Chickasaw Gov D H Johnston Declares Democratic Allegiance
Aug 14 McAlester J T Gov D H Johnston of the Chickasaw Nation issues a public letter asserting his United States citizen politics. He states he is a Democrat and will pledge allegiance to that party. The message clarifies past tribal focus and addresses speculation about future affiliations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAlester
J. T
D. H. Johnston
United States
Locating the Townsites in Kiowa and Comanche Reservations
Lawton Oklahoma Aug 17 Indian Agent J P Blackman and Charles H Dickson from Washington inspect the big pasture to choose town sites with ample water for the Kiowa and Comanche reservations to be opened soon well drillers have been sent to investigate locations for settlement and growth in the area
Oklahoma City Chosen for Next Firemen’s Convention
Roanoke Va Aug 17 The National Firemen's convention adjourned sine die after selecting Oklahoma City to host the next meeting and re electing James D McNeill of Fayetteville NC as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
National Firemen’s Convention
Oklahoma City
James D. McNeill
Fayetteville
N. C
Look Out for Malaria Season
Warning of malaria season urges preventive measures. The note mentions Prickly Ash Bitters as a suggested dose for protection and advises readers to take precautions during peak times.
Bills Host 42 Club and Sunrise Neighbors Gathering
Mr and Mrs J E Bills entertained the 42 club and Sunrise neighbors Friday evening at East Main street home. Fourteen couples attended and reports describe a very delightful evening with ice cold home raised watermelon served to guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Bills
42 Club
East Main Street
Governor McCurtain to Rally Full-Bloods for Democrats
In South McAlester on August 16 Pres. Lester said Gov. Green B. McCurtain is excited about political matters and will campaign among full-blood Choctaws. His first speech is set for August 27 at Eagletown, followed by stops at Kullepikio on the 29th and a final at Atoka on September 1 drawing notable attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South McAlester
I. T
Pres. Lester
Green B. McCurtain
Kullepikio
Red River Line
Atoka
Ada City Council Resolution on Federal Enumerator for Census
The Ada City Council directs the mayor to petition Judge J T Dickerson to appoint a Federal Enumerator to census Ada Indian Territory. The measure funds bonds for sanitary works sewers lighting water and schoolhouses under federal act provisions adopted August 14 1906 with recorder Jesse Warren signing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Indian Territory
J. T. Dickerson
United States
J. P. Woop
Jesse Warren
Ada Ordinance authorizes water contract with cement plant
An ordinance empowers Mayor J. P. Wood to contract with Oklahoma Portland Cement Company to supply the city of Ada with additional water for a cement plant to be established near Ada. The measure, read in open council, takes effect after approval and bears the date August 14, 1906 with signatures of Mayor J. P. Wood and City Recorder Jesse Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Wood
Oklahoma Portland Cement Company
Ada
J. P. Woop
Jesse Warren
City Recorder
Bryan is Entertained Amid Reception in Madrid
On arriving in Madrid W. J. Bryan was greeted by Vice Consul Madin Summers. He departed later in the day for Corova after the reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Madrid
W. J. Bryan
Madin Summers
Corova
Counterfeiting Outfit Found in Cave Near Ft Sill
George Griffin exploring a mountain cave near Ft Sill discovered a complete counterfeiting setup with molds and tools for producing silver dollars halves and quarters. The cave held numerous Indian relics and appeared long unused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton
C. T
Ft. Sill
George Griffin
Early 1900s Indian Territory court notice in May Roum case
In the United States Court in the Indian Territory Southern district May Roum sues John Roark. Roark is ordered to appear in court per the complaint, witnessed by J. Dickerson. Clerk M Campbell notes on 24th day of July 190 C. Webb Ennis attorneys listed, Blanton Andrews also appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
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Will mecFarlin
Ravia
C. C. Barton
Jones Bros
R. M. Tate
Konawa
R. S. Tobin
Wife
Mrs. Richard
Dr. Nolen
Boyd, Tex
Mrs. Lee Miller
Isear
Jeff Davis
the Baptist Church
John Brents
L. C. Andrews
Homer Akers
Hamilton
Kansas
A. Jeff Davis
C. N. Davenport
Arkansas City
J. S. Miles
Sunrise
Fawn Chambless
Alga Rogers
Wewoka
A. E. Foster
Cora
Leone Hamm
Fannie McKay
J. M. Taylor
Susie
Dallas
Alice Harris
S. E. Chapman
A. B. Wall
Wall Training School
Honey Grove
Dr. McKeel
Hanson, I. T
J.T. McKeel
East 10Th Street
F. C. Blackburn
Jewel
Fentress
Fletcher Sharp
Oklahoma Central Road
Purcell
Ed E. Brents
State Eastern Star
M. J. Strickland
Davis
Freeman’s
Frierson Bros
Robert H. Simpson
Foster
Thedford
Oklahoma Notes
ENTE
Humphrey Benson
Galveston’s Sea Wall
Missouri
Republican Nerve
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
New York
Wycliffs
Chief Johnston
AWILL
Democratic Party
Cave
Rolt Wimrish
First National Bank
Attorneys-At-Law
C& D .Rollow Building
J. T. Blanton
Blanton & Andrews
Reed-Douglas Building
Ter
Drs. Browall
Faust
General Practitioners Surgery and Diseases of Women
B. MW
Epperson
Dean
J. W. Dean
Henry M. Furman
Attorney AT Law
Duncan Building
Crawford & Bolen
Attorneys AT Law
Citizens National Bank Building
J. E. Webb
C. H. Ennis
NIS
Lawyers Office
First National Bank Bidg
Ratliff & Ratliff
W. T. Nolen
Nolen Drug Store
Geo. A. Truitt
Ada National Bank
S. S. Ball
Ravenswood
W. Va
E. C. Dewitt & CO
Chicago
Dr. Kiz
Ae Price
Paw
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