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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1912
Page
12
Listings for doctors attorneys and dentists with offices in Oklahoma towns Aldrich Ada Paris Francis Ada and Parls provide names specialties and contact numbers including office locations and residence phones. A partial note mentions physicians surgeons and notaries with office associates and building sites in Steed Building Conn Building and the Epperson Roddie firm.
G. M. Short from Roff visited this morning and said his town has endured a heated cotton war, prompting him to seek a quiet day away from the clash.
Washington reports the new Treasurer Carmin A. Thompson issued a receipt to predecessor Lee McClung for 1 519 285 398 57 23 dollars representing money and securities under Treasury custody on November 21 the date of McClung’s retirement. The amount includes 156 728 009 silver dollars 2 196 000 in gold coin 279 885 000 in paper currency in reserve 837 647 000 in bonds and securities and 22 819 000 in National bank notes in process of redemption.
Goode cotton seed dealer from Lockhart Texas offers pure Mebane Cotton Seed. Recommended by Agricultural Boards. Seeds sold for 1.30 per bushel from East Main Street seed store. Farmers urged to come early to buy the best seed.
Harold Wills Powell known as Montana Harry and reputed last surviving scout with General Custer died in a Worcester hotel at age 64. He held several government gold medals for bravery, including one awarded for Pine Ridge on January 1, 1891.
An old advertisement touts Darby’s Prophylactic Fluid as a remedy for sore feet chilblains frost bite burns sores and related conditions. It claims internal use for cramps or dysentery and notes a 50 cent bottle price sold by Gwin Mays Drug Co.
The parties agitating to extend the water works to the cemetery and build a sturdy fence report growing encouragement and a probable success for the movement.
Ada now ranks among Oklahoma cities with deposits surpassing the million dollar mark. Figures from bank statements as of November 26 show total deposits at 1 123 592 18 dollars, with one bank reporting approximate figures causing minor variance. Muskogee banks report a total just over seven million dollars, highlighting Ada’s favorable standing relative to a much larger city.
Private money lender offers five year mortgage financing on good lands and farms in Pontotoc County. Will help buyers stop renting and may lend nearly full land value if borrower qualifies. Pays spot cash for real bedrock bargains and can buy equity in unallotted or mortgaged land. John G. James, Roff Oklahoma.
Ardmore Oklahoma December 6 The board of trustees of the Oklahoma Confederate home adjourned after a long session adopting a resolution to submit a maintenance schedule to the 1915 legislature and to print a report for the governor and legislature detailing the home's condition through December 31 1912 The board praised the home’s management highly.
Notice states Mose Hisan, convicted July 6 1912 in Pontotoc County District Court for disposing of mortgaged property, seeks parole hearing on December 21 1912 at 10 a.m. before Governor Lee Cruce in Oklahoma City. First published November 21.
Public notice of land sale by Wm H Reynolds Field Clerk at Ada Oklahoma on December 23 1912 at 2 PM. 100 acres E half NE quarter and N half NE quarter of SE quarter section 15 township 4 north range 4 east Pontotoc County plus 70 acres cultivated land, meadow land, dark sandy loam fenced four miles from Vaness. Appraised value 2000 dollars. Cash with 10 percent deposit. balance in ten days. Written bids 10 percent advance welcomed. Rights reserved to reject any bids. Dana H Kelsey United States Indian Superintendent Muskogee Union Agency November 21 1912.
Public urged to aid plans for a Christmas week at the School for the Blind in Fort Gibson Oklahoma. The program includes a Christmas tree and ongoing activities for 65 pupils some without parents. A gift fund seeks 15 donors at five dollars each to purchase a Victrla or Graphophone for the school, with a target of seventy five one dollar gifts to reach the total. Those wishing to help should address Superintendent O W Stewart.
The funeral and interment of W R King who died at Mineral Wells Tuesday was held Thursday afternoon in Wolf City Texas. He was a young man with a promising future and energy, and his death is a blow to the community. The News extends sympathy to the family.
A Lewisburg resident thanks Electric Bitters for curing stomach trouble and rheumatism after ten years of suffering. The ad touts benefits for dyspepsia, indigestion, jaundice, and kidney poisons, promising no equal and a 50 cent bottle at Ramsey Cruz Company with a satisfaction guarantee.
A Des Moines man suffered a muscular rheumatism attack in his shoulder. Advised to seek Hot Springs, he faced $150 expense or more. He found a cheaper option in Chamberlain's Liniment, reporting relief after three days of use. Sold by all dealers.
A grouchy New Orleans butcher, watching steak prices rise, is approached by an eight year old who hands him a penny and asks for four cents of sausage prompting a humorous barter moment captured in the New Orleans States.
A. F. Cowling of Stonewall Oklahoma advertises a ready loan with a first mortgage and a clear abstract. He promises no delays and money available immediately, inviting potential borrowers to contact him.
Bill Henry a well known Confederate veteran from Homer community died at his home Thursday about 4 am. Funeral and interment were at Oakman this afternoon. He leaves a wife and two children. County commissioners will receive bids January 1913 for building a metro school house near Summers Chapel.
Fort Smith Ark December reported Charles Ken Fox known as Ken Fox convic ted after three trials for participation in the August 1909 Fayetteville murder and robbery escaped the Arkansas state penitentiary six weeks earlier Fox had been extradited from Sulphur Oklahoma facing multiple trials and a fifteen year sentence for accessory to robbery. A second suspect Gus Sartain was arrested in Sacramento California.
Citizens of Sulphur Ada Roff Mill Creek and Ravia stop asking Where is Hickory They now know Hickory Journal owner Mrs Johnson has brought the town to prominence with a live newspaper effort.
Dr J O Durham died at his West Ninth Street home at 4 45 am after years of dropsy. He moved to Ada from Bristow six months ago and was given Masonic honors at his funeral held this afternoon at 2 30. He was known as a good citizen of sterling character.
The notice claims Chamberlains Cough Remedy quickly cures a cold and reduces the danger of serious diseases like whooping cough diphtheria and scarlet fever. It is marketed as safe for children with no narcotics and is sold by all dealers.
Frederick C. Remington of Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. toured Oklahoma today. The New York insurer already has heavy investments in the state and is studying locations to establish branch headquarters in a lively town.
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