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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1913
Page
3
Governor Cruce denied the request for an election on creating Oil county from Creek county after finding insufficient taxable land even with exemptions. Approval would have ruled out Shafer county plans. supporters of Shafer may renew their bid soon.
W R Toland of Maud Oklahoma advertises three imported stallions and three Mammoth jacks for land sale. Contact details indicate parcel listing and livestock offerings.
Firefighters were called to the residence of C. H. Green at 6th and Ash where a pile of Mrs. Green's clothing and bed clothes, placed against the house to be washed, caught fire. The blaze spread in the yard but had largely burned out by the time the fire wagon arrived. the clothing was a total loss.
Rev. T. V. B. Mullinax returns from Ardmore trip reporting corn good along route, cotton likely short, and the Ringling railroad drew many men seeking work but most jobs are filled. Chamberlains Pills advertised for sale by dealers as a remedy to keep bowels regular and avoid illnesses.
An early morning blaze on North Travis street in Sherman caused about 30000 in damage to the Bray building owned by W. C. Eubanks. The pool hall Waggoner & Gray suffered 6000 in losses, with 4000 insured, and the College cafe owned by J. S. Stratis lost 3500 with partial insurance. Residents Straus and Anderson escaped with only their clothes.
A reader reports fifty years of torment from tetter eczema cured by Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment. The notice urges purchase from druggists or by mail, with prices and supplier addresses in St. Louis and Philadelphia.
Oklahoma City company secures land near Roff with high grade glass sand and will ship to state factories. A fair sized payroll is expected at Roff. Likely gas discovery in Pontotoc county within a year could enable a local glass factory. J. A. Paine brings in the fourth bale of cotton for the season.
New Orleans reports range of forecasts from twelve to sixteen million bales with most estimates near 13,000,000. A crop around that level would be considered abundant, even if lower than last year and 1911, and would brighten the South's finances after three large crop years in succession.
A promotional note credits Meritol Tonic Digestive as a superior relief for indigestion dyspepsia constipation biliousness and impure blood. The claim cites the American Drug and Press Association of druggists and newspaper men nationwide and Ramsey Drug Co as supporters.
A prisoner who nearly killed himself by jumping from an upper window in the sheriff's office is recovering but refuses all food except watermelons and cakes. Sailor Tom Rye prepared a large dinner, but the prisoner declined meals, insisting on melons and cakes.
Fire at Fitzhugh, occupied by Z T Zumbro and family, destroyed a four room home early Monday. Zumbro slept outside and woke as flames consumed the structure. Property owned by J D Hudson reportedly uninsured. Zumbro’s belongings were partially insured.
Mrs Maggie Shepherd filed a suit for 2175 dollars through attorney C O Barton after a Barnes show street parade runaway. Medical expenses 75 dollars. 100 dollars for carriage damage. 2000 dollars for personal damages. Six show horses were attached Saturday night but released after a satisfactory bond by show management.
Advert shows Kickapoo Worm Killer claimed to remove worms and improve appetite for children. It lists feverishness, irritability, grinding teeth, and stomach pains as worm signs and urges purchase from druggists or by mail for 25 cents.
Lees Summit Missouri reports the revival where former bandit Cole Younger publicly joined a Christian church after the evangelist invited attendees to come forward. The crowd of about a thousand stayed to greet Younger at the altar rail and then shake his hand.
County court action in Pontotoc District Court where Mrs. C. F. Stevens sues William Stevens for divorce on desertion grounds. He is required to answer by October 2, 1913, or the petition may be granted by default. J. F. McKeel, attorney. first published August 21.
Atchison Globe notes a reporter's error mislabeling two visitors. A relative planned a months stay but was listed for days, prompting one guest to leave in anger and the other to return with trunks, lingering in the hostess's guest room.
The text recounts a family tale where Willie admits not touching a pear yet is found with pear cores. A judge writes from St. Louis about enjoying a lighthearted time, and an advertisement touts Dr Simmons Squaw Wine for women’s health. I. T. Harrell departs Ada for Honey Grove and Dallas on mail duty.
About 2,000 people attended the Creek Indian Baptist Association meeting with 150 tents surrounding the church and meals served at eight tents. Representatives from five tribes participated including Seminoles of Florida and Caddoes. Next gathering is August 12–16, 1914 at Little Cussetah church near Sapulpa. The association lists 21 churches and 718 members with a new managing board and missionaries.
Mrs James Taylor wife of Dr Taylor of East Fork Kentucky arrived Thursday to visit her brother J M Keltn er and family.
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