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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1910
Page
6
Will Lloyd, arrested at Stonewall by John Burns on suspicion of possessing stolen horses, is wanted in Marshall county for horse theft. A deputy sheriff from Madill took him away this morning. Green Lloyd remains jailed here awaiting developments.
Col Truman B Barney of Ada a long time civil engineer aged seventy seven with fifty nine years in the profession. He worked mainly with large wood pulp concerns and ten years as engineer of Burlington Vermont a leading city. He never used tobacco or alcohol and is described as a proud Green Mountain stat ean who deserves to live beyond a century.
The remedy shows strong results against influenza and pneumonia when taken promptly. It has been tested during epidemics and reportedly prevented pneumonia in all cases. Sold by all dealers.
John Jenkins posted a $5,000 bond and was released from jail this afternoon. Bond signers totaling just over $16,000 were listed for the secured release.
Washington reports Texas at 3,896,542 inhabitants after the 1910 census, up 27.8 percent since 1900. Texas rose from sixth to fifth in rank, surpassing Missouri, with Oklahoma’s decade gain exceeding Texas by 866,764, prompting reflections on migration and regional growth.
Word comes that Mrs. Geo Harris known as Miss Davie Webb died last night in Sherman following an appendicitis operation. She was daughter of Mrs S Williams of 13th Street, once a popular local figure, and she married Geo Harris, cashier of the Farmers State Bank of Durant, described as a happy union.
Children take Ballard's Horehound Syrup willingly because it tastes nice. It relieves coughs hoarseness and bronchitis in youngsters and is easy to take. Sold by Ramsey Drug Co. priced 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle.
Deputy Lem Mitchell arrested Joseph Walls on a warrant charging assault and battery on T. M. Grant. Justice Brown set bond at $250, not yet furnished. The alleged assault occurred at Bebee yesterday morning.
Durant residents protest proposed pest house locations, halting authorities’ efforts to place the facility amid vocal opposition and frequent complaints from nearby neighborhoods.
Guthrie Oklahoma December 8 The state agriculture board reports 818 gins with 768249 square bales and 26187 round bales ginned to December 1 up from last year’s 423305 square and 23471 round bales Ninety four percent of the crop was ginned though 164 gins did not report.
A brief note describes wheezing as phlegm obstructing air passages and mentions Ballard's Horehound as a remedy.
At a council meeting the police judge’s authority to issue search warrants in liquor cases was questioned. The attorney general ruled warrants may not be issued by police judges, shifting power to district county judges and justices of the peace if upheld by higher courts. The ordinance still stands, and its booze provisions have yielded 215 dollars revenue.
Local residents and visitors are listed in a Francis era column. Names include J. A. Sutton, W. W. Drake, E. Z. Morrow, J. P. Bielstein, S. W. Johnston, G. D. Howard, and many others visiting or traveling through the region. The piece notes enlistment in the U. S. Army, a tax-assesment effort, Confederate Home trustees, market visitors, and a barn fire at C. A. Cushman.
Oklahoma City November 7 Bill Durant a declared candidate for speaker in the regular session says he has sixty lower house members pledged to support him. He notes four opponents pool to defeat him while many seek speaker pro tem roles and expects a decision before adjournment, possibly amid a Democratic caucus this week.
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