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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1912

Page

2

Will Marry at Stillwater Tomorrow for Gardener’s Professorship

On Tuesday next Stephen B. Johnson, a leading Pontotoc County youth, will wed Miss Ivy Lewis at Stillwater. They will then move to Fargo North Dakota where Johnson has taken an assistant professorship in horticulture at the A and M College.

Stillwater Stephen B. Johnson Pontotoc County Ivy Lewis Fargo N. D Johnson A. & M. College Ada

McGhe's Baby Elixir Promises Relief for Suffering Infant

In hot weather and with bowel disorders the remedy McGHE'S BABY ELIXIR is advised to reduce fever, correct stomach upset, and stop loose bowels. Sold by Ramsey Drug Co at 25c and 50c per bottle.

McGhe Ramsey Drug Co

Howard Slaughter Guest of Hugh Biles in Texas

Howard Slaughter of Van Alstyne Texas is the guest of Hugh Biles in a local social gathering.

Howard Slaughter van Alstyne, Texas Hugh Biles

Endorsed at Home Doan's Kidney Pills praised by Ada resident

Ada resident M. R. King declares Doan's Kidney Pills effective for backache and kidney trouble. He urges others to use the remedy, noting it lives up to its claims. Sold by all dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY, agents for US. Remember the name Doan's.

Ada Doan M. R. King Townsend Send Avenue Eighteenth Street Okla Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo New York United States

Ada Lodge No 100 Formed by A O U W

Friday evening S H Leatherman of the Grand Lodge organized Ada Lodge No 100. Elected officers include J W Wardlow P M W and D Love M W together with D L Brown foreman J A Bullard overseer J D Emory cashier and recorder L T Walters receiver Blank guide Dr Dean medical examiner and trustees L T Walters J A Bullard and J B Emory.

A. O. U. W. Lodge S. H. Leatherman Grand Lodge Ada Lodge No J. W. Wardlow D. Love M. W D. L. Brown J. A.bullard J. D. Emory L. T. Walters Blank Dr. Dean J. A. Bullard J. B. Emory

Snow Liniment advertised for wounds and burns

Ramsey Drug Co promotes BAL LARD'S SNOW LINIMENT as a profid effective healing liquid for cuts wounds burns and sores with bottles priced at 25c 50c and 1.00.

Ramsey Drug Co

Colorado voids initiative and referendum law ruling

Denver judge voids Colorado initiative and referendum statute in a test case blocking fall voter submissions. Writ orders resubmission. appeal window is fifteen days. If upheld, it bars state wide bills on prohibition recall of court decisions recall of elected officers utilities commission civil service eight hour law for women and mothers' compensation.

Denver Colo Colorado C. Riddell District Court Supreme Court Riddell Public Utilities Commission

Farmer Endorses Chamberlain's Diarrhoea Remedy Near Fleming

W S Kunsaulus of Fleming Pennsylvania reports fourteen years of use with his family and praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as an excellent treatment. The notice invites purchase from all dealers.

W. S. Kunsaulus Fleming

OROZCO IN VERY CLOSE QUARTERS

Juarez reports Pascual Orozco trapped with about 600 rebels by a federal ring of 10 000 troops from Chihuahua city to the border and along the railways. Orozco burned trains and fled northwest after destroying locomotives as federal forces close in.

Juarez Pascual Orozco Joaquin Tellez Orozco Chihuahua Mexico Antonio Rabago Pearsin Cumbero Senora Pearson

Malaria Warning Promises Quick Relief From Dr Simmons Medicine

An early 20th century ad urges quick action when feeling achey and tired, claiming malaria germs are killed by Dr M A Simmons Liver Medicine. It touts impurities removed, bowel regulation, and a bright, vigorous feel for 25 cents per package, sold by Gwin & Mays Drug Co.

M. A. Simmon Gwin & Mays Drug Co

county committee holds meeting and elects officers

The newly elected democratic county committee held its first meeting this afternoon electing Dr. C. M. Means of Allen as chairman and T. W. Robison as secretary. A resolution endorsing Hon. John P. Crawford for the next house speakership was carried unanimously and Crawford thanked the body.

Democratic County Committee C. M. Means Allen T. W. Robison Norrell John P. Crawford Crawford

Constipation Warned as Start of Serious Diseases

Advertises Herbine from Ramsey Drug Co as a bowel regenerator to keep bowels active and regular and remove accumulations. Promotes health and prime condition through alleged digestive benefits.

Ramsey Drug Co

Oil Well Reaches About 1000 Feet Deep

The oil well has made fair progress and stands about 1000 feet deep. Unless delayed, it is expected to reach the first oil and gas stratum next week. Drillers are currently shutting off surplus water hindering progress.

Uncertain Malaria Remedy Ad Promises Quick Cure

The ad claims yawning daytime malaise signals malaria and offers Herbine as a chill medicine that prevents or cures malaria. It asserts the product purges impurities, strengthens the liver and cleanses the bowels, priced at 50 cents and sold by Ramsey Drug Co.

Ramsey Drug Co

Oklahoma Farmers Union Adopts Broad Resolutions

Shawnee Okla Aug 22 Resolutions adopted by the Oklahoma Farmers union demand the impeachment of Judge Daniel Thew Wright for jailing labor leaders Samuel Gompers and John Mitchell. They back taxing road improvements on nearby farms a state tax on actual land value support for immigration reform and bills against gambling in farm commodities plus depositing school land sale proceeds. A three member legislative committee will work with the State Federation of Labor. The convention backs the Southern States Cotton corporation plan and elects O W Taylor as president Jack Barker as vice president J O Butler secretary. Executive members are W R Cecil J M Baker J N Williams W W Harrison and J B Hunt W F Belden named national convention delegate.

Shawnee Okla Oklahoma Farmers’ Union Daniel Thew Wright District of Columbia Samuel Gompers John Mitchell Oklahoma Congress Senate State Federation of Labor Oklahoma Farmers Union Southern States Cotton Corporation O. W. Taylor Pontotoc County Jack Barker Canadian County J. O. Butler Comanche County W. R. Cecil Leflore J.M. Baker Pawnee County J. N. Williams Pottawatomie County Hz.Harrison Cheetah J. B. Hunt Muskogee W. F. Belden Pawnet County

Electric Bitters Prove Quick Turnaround for Stomach Ailments

Flying Yen Fall victims suffer stomach and liver troubles with symptoms like loss of appetite backache nervousness and tiredness. T. D. Peebles of Henry Tennessee reports six bottles of Electric Bitters restored strength and appetite, claiming the remedy helped from the first dose. Only 50 cents at Ramsey Drug Co.

T. D. Peebles Henry Tenn Ramsey Drug Co

Former Ada Man Stabbed in Dallas Hotel Lobby

Dallas August 20 S M Kelly clerk at the Imperial hotel and P T Pegues president of the Imperial Hotel company were stabbed by Charles Lafferty a salesman during a fight between Pegues and Lafferty in the hotel lobby Kelly was hurt while trying to separate them. Dr J E Baldwin said Kelly suffered a deep leg wound and artery damage Pegues was cut on the inner left thigh with an artery also severed Lafferty claimed the quarrel arose over a bill Pegues said he was obliged to pay a bill contracted by another man

Dallas S. M. Kelly Imperial Hotel P. T. Pegues Imperial Hotel Company Charles Lafferty Pegues Lafferty Kelly J. E. Baldwin

Darby’s Pro Phy lactic Fluid Bath Odor Remedy

Advertisement notes a bath treatment using Darby cell Pro Phylactic Fluid to remove stale perspiration odor. Claims skin purification and refreshing bath effect. Price 50 ers. Sold by Gwin & Mays Drug Co.

Darby Gwin & Mays Drug Co

Cement Trade Improves Amid Labor Shortage in Oklahoma

The cement trade has risen steadily over the last three months with Oklahoma Portland Cement Co. securing its portion of the growing demand. A major current obstacle is a shortage of labor affecting production.

Oklahoma Portland Cement Co

The Trials of a Traveler

A traveling salesman E. E. Youngs of Berkshire Vermont reports relief from constipation and indigestion after using Dr King s New Life Pills, calling them an excellent remedy for stomach liver or kidney troubles. Ramsey Drug Co offers them for 25 cents.

E. E. Youngs Berkshire Dr. King Ramsey Drug Co

Ada Youth Raymond Barton Receives Army Commission

Raymond Barton left this afternoon for Ft. Seward Alaska to report for duty as second lieutenant in the 30th infantry. Ada friends extend best wishes to a promising young man of attainment and ambition.

Raymond Barton Ft. Seward Alaska 30Th Infantry Raymond Ada

Modern gin plant ready for custom ginning

The cotton producers announce five Pratt double ribbed huller gins and an improved Hart cleaner with new feeders. The cleaner can be bypassed if cotton is clean and the change takes under a minute. The plant operates on a custom ginning basis, paying top prices for cotton and cotton seed.

Indian appropriation bill conferees reach tense compromise

Washington reports a long bitter session between House and Senate conferees on the Indian appropriation bill ending with a negotiated report. Key points include no new Indian agents for the Five Civilized Tribes, a net $75,000 payroll cut, a $15,000 Kickapoo settlement, $250,000 for Apache land at Fort Sill, and $300,000 for Oklahoma Indian schools while tribal revenue collection cuts drop from 20 to 10 percent. The Senate adopted the conference report and the House planned action next day.

Stephens Texas Carter Oklahoma Kansas Five Civilized Tribes Five Civilized Bentley Mexico Kickapoo Council War Aid Interior Departments Fort Sill Platt National Park Senate House

Ballard’s Snow Liniment touted as best pain reliever

An ad urges readers to apply Ballard's Snow Liniment for stiff necks and back pain. It markets the product as the best pain reliever available with bottles priced at 25c, 50c, and $1.00.

T. O. Cullins Offers Services for County Fair Exhibit

T. O. Cullins proposes to manage the Pontotoc county exhibit at the state fair. He will answer questions and promote the exhibit at his own expense, seeking only reimbursement of actual costs. He notes years of experience at Shelby County’s tri state fair in Memphis.

T. O. Cullins Fair Cullins Shelby County Tennessee Memphis

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W. C. Rollow Farmers Union Yours Truly Farmers Gin Company A. K. Thornton Ada, Okla Washington Ballard Totoc County E. . Steed Texas Department Store East Main Ada Title and Trust Company
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