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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 05, 1912

Page

8

Robnett Verdict Delivers 3000 Damages in Katy Railroad Suit

The Robnett damage suit against the Katy railroad yielded a $3000 verdict for the plaintiff. It recalled a past tragedy when the plaintiff’s son was run over and killed by a train near Konawa. A Des Moines man, suffering shoulder rheumatism, saved time and money with Chamberlain's Liniment, recovering in three days. For sale by all dealers.

Katy Konawa Des Moines Hot Springs Chamberlain Adv

Morris Scores Quick KO in Atlanta Bout

Carl Morris the Oklahoma contender known as the white hope defeated Jack McFarland of New York in under 30 seconds in the first round of a ten round bout in Atlanta. McFarland went down after a left hook to the chin and could not continue.

Atlanta Carl Morris White Hope Jack McFarland New York McFarland

Indians Seek Per Capita Funds and Tax Claims

Ardmore Oklahoma hosts the largest Treaty Rights Association meeting since 1908. Gov Johnston of the Chickasaws and Gov Locke of the Choctaws attend with leaders from both tribes. The group seeks per capita tribal fund distributions, refunds of 17,000,000 from the Western leased district, and access to damage claims for lands from Mississippi removal. An immediate sale of coal and asphalt lands is urged after settling the leased district claim. Johnston urges roll reopenings for new members and removal of certain land sale restrictions.

Ardmore Treaty Rights Association Gov. Johnston Gov. Locke T. P. Howell Davis J. F. McMurray United States Supreme Court Congress Washington Mississippi Johnston Association

County doctors meet at Pontotoc session

Pontotoc County Medical Association held its regular meeting at the Office of Drs. Castleberry and Cummings with wide attendance from Pontotoc and surrounding counties. Dr. J. C. Mahr Oklahoma City state health officer spoke on department work and answered many questions during the session.

Ty Medical Association

Cement Plant Receives 60-Ton Locomotive Crane

The Oklahoma Portland Cement Co. has added a 60-ton Orton steam locomotive crane to its plant for heavy casting handling and coal unloading. Built in Huntington Ind, it reflects a modern machine. A steam shovel with a one ton dipper will also be installed at shale pits, with plans for a larger dipper later.

Oklahoma Portland Cement Co Huntington Ind Beck

Gunmen Sentenced to Die in January at Sing Sing

Gyp the Blood Whitey Lewis Leftie Louie and Dago Frank were condemned for Herman Rosenthal’s murder and sentenced to die in the electric chair at Sing Sing in the week of January 6. The quartet showed little emotion as they left New York for the prison escorted by Sheriff Hamburger and twelve deputies.

New York N. Y Gyp the Blood Whitey Lewis Leftie Louie Dago Frank Herman Rosenthal Sing Sing Hamburger

White's Cream Vermifuge Ad and Deer Hunt Report

Sickly children heed White's Cream Vermifuge as a worm destroyer and stomach tonic. Price 25 cents per bottle sold by Ramsey Drug Company. Hunters in the Kiamichi region returned after weeks with modest luck, reporting three deer and one turkey killed.

Ramsey Drug Company Kiamichis

Dr Simmons Squw Wine Wine Advertisement for Women

Ladies suffer nerv ousness exhaustion and pain seek restoration with Dr Simmons Squw Wine Wine marketed as a woman's medicine. It claims to overcome irregularities heart palpitations and weakness in female ailments. Price one dollar per bottle sold by Gwin Mays Drug Co.

Simmon Gwin- Mays Drug Co Adv

Sale of Augustin Daly Collection Opens at Anderson's Gallery

New York November 27 Stage celebrities and art collectors crowded Anderson's Gallery for the auction of the Augustin Daly collection of actor and actress portraits. The set includes members Ada Rehan and others from Daly's company as well as figures from early theatre history. The gem is Sir Joshua Reynolds portrait of David Garrick.

New York Anderson Augustin Daly Daily Ada Rehan Sir Joshua Reynolds David Garrick

Children Favor Ballard's Hore Hound Syrup

The ad claims Ballard's Hore Hound Syrup tastes pleasant and relieves children's coughs hoarseness and bronchitis. It offers prices 23c 50c and $1.00 per bottle and notes Ramsey Drug Co as seller.

Ramsey Drug Co Adv

Chamberlain’s Tablets Offer Gentle Constipation Relief

If you suffer chronic constipation the mild effect of Chamberlain’s Tablets suits your case. Sold by all dealers.

Chamberlain

Promising Wheat Outlook Highlighted in City Visit

A. R. Jones of Fitzhugh visited the city this morning and spoke glowingly of the wheat crop. He said it has received ample rain and looked as good as the previous March harvest.

A. R. Jones Fitzhugh

Darby s Prophylactic Fluid advertised as remedy

An old advertisement touts Darby s Prophylactic Fluid as a mar velous remedy for sore feet chilblains frost bite and related conditions. It claims internal use relieves cramps dysentery and corrects disorder. Price 50 cents per bottle and sold by Gwin Mays Drug Co.

Darby Gwin-Mays Drug Co Adv

Fire destroys West 13th Street house

A small house on West 13th Street owned by J. W. Hays burned yesterday afternoon. It was occupied by P. Z. Torris. Household goods were lost fully and were not insured. whether the building carried insurance is unknown.

West 13Th Street J. w.Hays P. Z. Torris

Heartburn Remedy Offered by Ramsey Drug Co

An ad promotes HERBINE for indigestion with immediate relief from heartburn. It claims faster bowel action and a return to vigor and cheerfulness. Price is 50 cents and the product is sold by Ramsey Drug Co.

Ramsey Drug Co Ady

A Word of Explanation on Subscriber Removals

The News explains it must drop subscribers in arrears due to a Washington post office demand for a sworn statement of one year’s recipients. Many would pay given time, but names were cut without notice to meet postal rules, with hope readers return and stay loyal.

Post Office Department Washington Postoffice Department

Veatch Visits Ada as tentative Johnston County Socialist Publisher

A. A. Veatch of Tishomi, a former Mill Creek News editor now publishing the Remonstrator, a socialist magazine, visited Ada today. He aims to energize local socialists with a lively campaign, his spotlight on a red hot pitchfork.

A. A. Veatch Tishomi Tentative-Elect Johnston County Mr. Veatch Mill Creek News Remonstrator Ngo Repre

Judge Ferguson Resigns in Durant Oklahoma

Durant Oklahoma November 27 Judge A H Ferguson of the Durant district has resigned. Governor Cruce appointed Senator Jesse M Hatchett to fill the unexpired term.

Ferguson Durant A. H., Ferguson Cruce Jesse M. Hatchett

Dr M A Simmons Liver Medicine Ad

Dr M A Simmons Liver Medicine cures constipation and establishes regular bowel movements. Price 25 cents per package. Sold by Gwin Mays Drug Co.

M. A. Simmon Gwin-Mays Drug Co

Ada lumber dealer pursues Shawnee park street deeds

W W Sledge Ada lumber dealer returns city after seeking improved land in Shawnee portfolios. News-Herald notes Shawnee plans for park street deeds and advancement as it considers further investment in the area.

W.W. Sledge Ada Retur City

Shorehouse Hoonhound Syrup Advertises Breathing Relief

An old medical ad touts Ballard syrup and shorehound remedy to loosen phlegm and ease breathing. It emphasizes clearing airways and easing wheezing by thinning mucus.

Roff Woman Wins Free Trip in Oklahoma Contest

Mrs. Clay Jones of Roff is named a winner in the Oklahoma newspaper contest just closed. She will receive a complimentary trip to New York and Washington funded by the paper. The item includes a local promotion for Ballard’s Horehound Syrup and Herrick’s Red Pepper Porous Plaster as part of the offer.

Clay Jones Roff The Oklahoman New York Washington Ramsey Drug Co Adv

Perennial Cotton Process Promises Global Revolution

German innovator Woldemar Schultze of Berlin patents a new method to prevent cotton plant degeneration. Early grafting trials in East Africa suggest major reductions in replanting and field cleanings, potentially lowering production costs worldwide. Frost tolerance remains uncertain for frost-prone regions.

Woldemar Schultze Berlin East Africa Schultze Cotton Oil News

Democratic Governor Hodges Clinches Kansas Victory

Topeka Nov 26 George S Hodges democratic candidate for governor appears assured of election. Attorneys for Hodges and republican rival Arthur Capper have agreed to comply with current and amended returns from Bourbon Morris and Reno counties, yielding Hodges a 29 vote majority. No contests had been indicated at this time.

Kansas Topeka Kan George S. Hodges Arthur Capper Bourbon Morris Reno Hodges

Nazarine Church Meeting Opens at Bushnell Schoolhouse

Misses Girdie Sallee and Lula Duil began a ten day meeting at Bushnell Schoolhouse for the Nazarine church. They will be assisted by others.

Girdie Sallee Lula Duilback Nazarine Church Bushnell School House

Electric Bitters Prove Worth to Lewisburg Man

C B Rader of Lewisburg West Virginia thanks Electric Bitters for curing a ten year battle with stomach trouble and rheumatism. The ad claims the remedy suits dyspepsia indigestion jaundice and kidney poisons causing rheumatism with each bottle guaranteed to satisfy at 50 cents through the Ramsey Drug Company.

C. B. Rader Lewisburg W. Va Eledric Bitters Ramsey Drug Company

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