Ada Hosts Out of Town Visitors for Local Examination
Miss Edith Feltner of Francis attends the Ada examination today and tomorrow. Attorney Burriss of Stonewall returns home after several days on legal business. Ed J. Peters of Shawnee arrives with plans for two cement residences to be built by A. L. Beck and J. M. Wintersmith of the Oklahoma Portland Cement Company at about $3500 each, in the latest style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Feltner
Francis
Ada
Burriss
Stonewall
Ed J. Peters
Shawnee
A. L. Beck
J. M. Wintersmith
Oklahoma Portland Cement Company
Will M Pegg Returns to Make Allen Home
Will M Pegg who moved from Allen to California has returned and will again reside in Allen. The News welcomes him back as a citizen of Pontotoc county. Those wishing to join the 1000 class of Woodmen Circle for the Chickasaw convention in March should contact Mesdames Jeff Reed or Alton Kile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will M. Pegg
Allen
California
Pontotoc County
Chickasha
Jeff Reed
Alton Kile
R. H. Gambrell
W. G. Broadfoot
Sasakwa
Death of Father of Rev J D White in Ripley
Word arrives of Rev J D White's father dying in Ripley Mississippi. White remains with family and cannot reach Ada in time for Sunday services at Presbyterian U S A. Judge Barney will fill the pulpit Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. White
Ripley
Miss
White
Presbyterian U
Arrests in Ada on liquor charges by two men
Yesterday evening Henry McDonald was arrested near Ada on the QO C railroad charged with transporting liquor. He pleaded guilty. John Jackson was also arrested for disposing of liquor. A motion for a new trial has been filed before County Judge Joel Terrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry McDonald
Ada
QO. C
John Jackson
Joel Terrell
Ada News Briefs and Court Of Appeals Chief Home from Leave
Chief Justice Henry M. Furman of Oklahoma’s Criminal Court of Appeals is resting at home with family after a two month absence for arduous duties and rheumatic trouble. Appearances favor Ada state normal undertaking though his influence on Ada is limited by official duties and legislative mood. Several Ada visitors and local business activity noted with residents from Roff Stonewall Francis Wetumka and Dallas among others. Tax collections in Pontotoc County cited with total figures and comparisons to state reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Criminal Court of Appeals
Henry M. Furman
Claremore
Ada
Oklahoma City Times
Pontotoc County
the Times
Tillotson
Deaf and Dumb Institution
Blind Institute
Durant
Bryan County
Public Buildings Committee
Tahlequah
Chickasha
Senate
Russell
House
Muskogee
Fort Gibson
Stigler
Holdenville
Couple Married in County Judge Joel Terrell's Office
Isaac Thornburgh aged 20 of Francis and Miss Zula Whaley also 20 of Ada were married at 1 30 this evening in the County Judge Joel Terrell's office with Esq Brown officiating Rev A J Davis Baptist pastor of Roff is in Ada aiding a protracted meeting at North Ada Baptist church Mr Jeter of Stonewall transacting business in Ada Capt Vaden of Roff visiting Ada Rev A E Hardee of Hickory Baptist pastor at Hickory and Francis and Sasakwa a quarter time each and authorized to receipt for Oklahoma Baptist Journal subscriptions
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel Terrell
Isaac Thornburgh
Francis
Zula Whaley
Ada
Esq
Brown
A. J. Davis
Baptist Church
Roff
D. J. Austin
North Ada Baptist Church
Mr. Jeter
Stonewall
A. E. Hardee
Hickory
Sasakwa
Oklahoma Baptist Journal
Pendly and Smith Convicted on Worship Disturbance and Intoxicants
Ira Pendly was convicted of disturbing religious worship and fined fifty dollars. Bart Smith was convicted of selling intoxicants, sentenced to thirty days in jail, and fined fifty dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Pendly
Bart Smith
Post Office Established Near Ada
A new post office is set about six miles south of Ada with W. F. Shaw appointed postmaster. The office opens within two weeks. Milton Blackburn of Stratford visited the News office, and W. J. Laughlin, a longtime reader, advanced his subscription to 1910.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
W. F. Shaw
Milton Blackburn
Stratford
W. J. Laughlin
Calaboose Fire Ends Indian Inmate's Night
Amos Walker, an Indian resident near Oakman, caused alarm in Ada by becoming violent after drinking. Night watchman Brady struck him with a pistol to subdue him, then Chief Culver had his wound dressed and re jailed. Walker set a mattress ablaze in the calaboose causing smoke before authorities rescued him. Judge Powers fined Walker ten dollars and ninety cents, with bond required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Walker
Oakman
Ada
Brady
Walker
Calaboose
Culver
Ada 16 Included in Slate for State Normal
Otis Weaver returned from Guthrie where lawmakers weighed public buildings and Ada’s prospects. Tahlequah favored for northeast normal. Durant opposition noted. Durant’s bid blocked, Tahlequah and Ada seen as winners with possible omnibus bill tomorrow. Estray notice for a white 15-hand horse North Ada.
Bank Leaders Back Ada Finance Growth
W L Reed and Rives are identified as wealthy stockholders with ties to banks and real estate. Douglas presides at a Shawnee bank and Phillips heads a major Texas bank. The group aims to elevate the First National Bank of Ada and aid Ada Pontotoc County development, with Timberlake retained as cashier for his experience and popularity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Reed
Oe Rives
Messrs. Norris
Phillips
Douglas
Shawnee
Texas
First National Bank of
Ada
Lahoma
Pontotoc County
Messrs. Red and Rives
First National Bank
M. D. Timberlake
Doctor’s cure praised in Detroit woman’s letter
“Your only hope” said three doctors to Mrs. M. E. Fisher of Detroit suffering rectal trouble. She writes that Dr. Kings New Life Pills cured her completely. The ad claims they prevent Appendicitis cure Constipation Headache and are 25c at G. M. Ramsey’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Fisher
Detroit
Mich
Secret of Long Life and Electric Bitters Claims
A French scientist links blood health to longevity while a long-running American claim praises Electric Bitters for purifying enriching and vitalizing blood and restoring nerve function. A testimonial from W M Sherman of Cushing Maine cites a kidney trouble cure. Available for 50c at G M Ramsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Sherman
Cushing, Me
G. M. Ramsey
Rough House Incident Leads to Arrest Near Ada
At a Tuesday dance about three miles from Ada John Presschartt caused a disturbance. Deputy S P Perrin arrested him after a pistol was found. He pleaded guilty before Esq Brown and received a $25 fine plus costs and ten days in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
John Presschartt
S. P. Perrin
Presschartt
Esq. Brown
For Sale 3500 Acres in Four Oklahoma Counties
Land opportunity listing 3,500 acres primarily in Pontotoc Garvin Coal and Murray counties for sale on Square Deal terms. Contact Farmers State Bank or News office for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc
Garvin
Coal
Murray Counties
Farmers State Bank
Oklahoma House Fixes tentative slate for state buildings
Democrats in a joint caucus failed to agree on locations for state institutions. The tentative plan assigns sites to Ada, Ardmore, McAlester, Granite, Pryor Creek, Nowata, Tahlequah, and Guthrie. Governor Haskell spoke urging legislative consensus amid a widening rift between house and senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southeastern Normal
Ada
Girs’ Industrial School
Ardmore
McAlester
Granite
Whittaker
Pryor Creek
Nowata
North Eastern Normal
Tahlequah
East Side Insane Asylum
Guthrie
House
Senate
Haskell
Tillotson
Soldier Fights Death Plot and Regains Health
Kemp Texas veteran J A Stone recalls a plot by illness and fate to end his life. He suffered a stubborn cold that led to a long cough and weight loss. Using Dr King’s New Discovery he recovered to 178 pounds, praising it for severe colds and coughs and offering a trial bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Stone
Kemp
Texas
Dr. King
G. M. Ramsey
Ada National Bank Calls Attention To Nine Years Of Service
The Ada National Bank announces it has been under continuous management since its founding and is now in its ninth year. It highlights its role in helping to build Ada and aiding more farmers than any other institution in Pontotoc County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinc
Ada
Pontotoc County
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement Ad
Ada resident William Tolson testifies two years of disordered kidneys caused backache and urinary trouble but says Doan's Kidney Pills cured him. The notice promotes Doan's by Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY as sole US agents at 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Ada
William Tolson
Okla
Ave
E. First St
Deans
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
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Dr. W. Long
R. L. Walker
Vaness
Lillie Reed
Konawa
Pete Howard
W.H. Nettles
Chief Justice
Furman
Myers Wilkerson
Dude Crain
Jesse Lee McLeod
A. D. Coon
Sam Stewart
Harry Bunyard
J. W. Rushton
W. W. Eaton
M. B. Donaghey
Stoewall
Ed Thompson
Jesse
D. P. Gray
Ada On Business Today
Jake Tinsley
Will Ryan
Wetumka
Ada Friends
W. L. Whitenack
Mrs. Wright of
M. R. Smith
Mrs
Bart Donaghey
R. L. Skinner
Marvin Burris
E. W. Hardin
R. E. Blanks
J. A. Scribner
Holman
L. Whitmore
Dallas, Tex
Cox-Greer-McDonald Company
Capt. Vaden of
Abbott
SLATE
Otis Weaver
John W. Beard
Charlie Thomas
Cess
Bert Tillotson
Cherokee County
Southeast Normal
W. A. Wingo
National
Ee of Edison Case Phonograph and Supplies
Ramsey
Wlmo
The
Ada National Bank
W. O. Neely
East Main Street
Rinard’s Old Stand
Doan
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