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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1919

Page

7

Woman Works Crops as Husband Refuses Support in Divorce Suit

Milissa Logen files for divorce from Finis Logen in district court alleging marriage on November 9 1913 at McAlester and cruelty. She claims he failed to support her and their child from a former marriage and refused to work the crop, forcing her to plow and cultivate to support herself. She seeks restoration of her former name Ham erick.

Milissa Logen Finis Logen Roddie Hamerick

City drains baffle after rain tests

Local residents joke that opening a clogged drain pipe after heavy rain is harder than running government per Mr. Wilson plans. The remark underscores ongoing drainage issues in Tulsa and public frustration with municipal work.

Tulsa World Wilson

Webster and Beets Move to East 14th Street Office

Dr M M Webster physician surgeon and Dr M J Beets osteopath announce new office location in the 00 block East 14th Street. When absent from the office call residence at 874 or 853, and office phone numbers are listed for contact.

Res M. M. Webster Physician & Surgeon Rollow Ridg M. J. Beets 14Th St First National Bank

Wife Refuses to Cook, Man Seeks Divorce in District Court

J C Phillips files for divorce alleging extreme cruelty and neglect by his wife of Seminole County born December 1 1911 marriage produced three children all died in infancy. He says she absented from home and refused to cook or manage household, causing mortification and humiliation. Attorney C O Barton represents plaintiff. He seeks divorce and relief allowed by law.

J. C. Phillips C. O. Barton Seminole County

Lost baggage of soldiers at Hoboken docks

The Red Cross reports 150000 pieces of American Expeditionary Forces baggage unclaimed at government docks in Hoboken New Jersey. Items include 20000 trunk lockers 1500 bed rolls 5000 suitcases and 110000 barrack bags much unnamed or with no address. Call Lost Baggage Branch Pier 2 Hoboken to identify belongings.

Red Cross American Expeditionary Forces Hoboken N. J Lost Baggage Pier 2 Orville Snead

Do You Enjoy Your Meals Adv Advice

An old health adage urges readers to improve digestion by eating in moderation and thoroughly chewing, with a five hour gap between meals and taking Chamberlain's Tablets after supper to make meals enjoyable.

Chamberlain

One Striker Shot In Clash At Benwood

One striker was shot to death and another seriously injured in a clash between striking steel workers and Sheriff Clayton at Benwood. Police reports say the incident occurred this morning as tension between workers and authorities escalated in Wheeling area.

Associated Press Wheeling W. Va Clayton Benwood

W E B Rice pleads guilty in Newberry case today

OKMULGEE Okla Nov 30 W B Rice pleads guilty in a Newberry case after a long hearing. The article discusses astronomical predictions about a December grand conjunction and asserts there is no ground for fear of disaster, arguing planetary mass and distances limit any Sun or solar system disturbance. It mentions a Hall of Fame for Trees and a claim of a larger tree in Crawfordsville Indiana.

Okmulgee Mexico City Italy France Porta Mercury Venus Mars Jupiter Saturn Neptune Uranus Earth Associated Press Washington American Forestry Association United States Huntington Indiana California Dumont Kennedy Crawfordsville Framingham Mass Charles Lathrop Pack St. John’s College Annapolis Oberlin Oberlin College

Governor Brough Delivers Inspirational Address in Ada

Governor Charles H. Brough of Arkansas spoke at the East Central Educational Association convention in Ada at 7:30 pm. He urged Christian manhood and one hundred percent Americanism, praising Bible centrality and patriotism while entertaining with wit. The large crowd stayed attentive for the hour and a half lecture, and Oklahoma received high praise from the speaker. William E. Rice, a local printer, pleaded guilty to conspiracy in the Newberry campaign case and was released on $1,000 bond.

East Central Educational Association Charles H. Brough Arkansas Brough Oklahoma Ada Union Grand Rapids, Mich William E. Rice Federal Truman H. Newberry

Rich Tone remedy promised to restore strength

An advertisement claims Rich Tone can restore strength and vitality for those suffering weakness. It urges readers to try the remedy with a money back guarantee and notes local sale by Gwinn & Mays Drug Co.

Railway switchmen end strike after mass meeting vote

In Kansas City, railway switchmen halted their stoppage after a mass meeting vote. The strike was reportedly unauthorized and benefits would be withheld, prompting the suspension. The report also notes the ancient Olympic games ran from 776 B C to 394.

Associated Press Kansas City Ing Brotherhood

Splendid Cough Medicine Claims by Mrs Clay Fry

Mrs clay fry of ferguson station missouri extols chamberslains cough remedy as a splendid medicine for croup coughs and lung colds noting relief for herself and her children after only a few doses and days of use.

Britain Will Remember Our Soldier Dead

In the House of Commons Colonel W W Ashley urged burial of an unidentified French battlefield fallen in Westminster Abbey with ceremony. Andrew Bonar Law replied the cenotaph at Whitehall already memorializes all Empire citizens who gave their lives, expressing national sympathy.

Associated Press London France Westminster Abbey Britain House of Commons W. W. Ashley Andrew Bonar Law Privy Seal Whitehall Empire

Heartburn Remedy Promises Quick Relief and Cheer

Advertises HERBINE as a remedy for indigestion and heartburn with instant pain relief. Claims quick bowel movement and renewed vigor. Sold by Bart Smith.

Bart Smith Adv Ballard

Oklahoma War Declaration Echoes in Turmoil

Fragmented text references war, enemies, and justice, with speculative rhetoric about radical actions. No clear event, dates, or identifiable organizations are readable.

Oklahoma News

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Botte ¢ PE 12Th St State of Oklahoma State Bank H. P. Reich Joe Stafford L. A. Ellison H. J. Huddleston Main and Townsend, Ada, Okla N. T. Allison W. EB. Rice Newberry Hall OF Fame Governor Brough Esser Okla F. Maese Dain New Eserdy Gwin & Mays Rrug CO Double Tank Farm Lightning Ridge Roff Great Britain
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