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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1912

Page

14

Two Deaths From Meningitis Reported

Two meningitis deaths occurred yesterday in the community. Wendell Daggs a 2 year old son of Wallace Daggs and wife died Sunday morning after several days of illness. Mrs Sarah Leonard died Sunday afternoon at her son's home eight miles southwest of town after a brief illness. An infant child of George Houser contracts the disease following an earlier death in the family. All other cases are reported doing well.

Wendell Daggs Wallace Daggs Sarah Leonard George Houser

Cure for back and chest pain with Chamberlain's Ointment

A flannel dampened with Chamberlain's ointment bound to the affected areas is promoted as superior to plaster for lame back and side or chest pains. The ad claims prompt relief and notes it is for sale by all dealers.

Marriage Licenses Listed for Ada Residents

Ada residents listed marriage licenses include B L Biggs 24 with Naomi Priest 19 and J C Roland 61 with Mrs S F Earle 54. Other couples are G C Newman 25 with Alter Ess man 21, Tom Keeling 20 with Bessie Tilley 19, and T C Wilson 23 with Ollie Byrd 23.

B. L. Biggs Naomi Priest J. C. Roland Ada

New and Abernssman Marry in Justice Harris Home

Saturday evening Mr. G. C. New and Miss Abernssman were married at Justice J. M. F. Harris’s home. The ceremony was performed by the justice.

G. C. New‘map Aber Ssman J. M. F. Harris

Moving Picture Battlefield Accident at Creedmoore Range

Four hundred U S soldiers from Fort Hamilton staged a Civil War battle for a movie company at Creedmoore range New York. Henry Hoffman sparked bombs in a bag triggering an explosion injuring him and others and causing several injuries including a broken leg and powder burns. The scene was halted only briefly as soldiers rose from prone positions to seek warmth by campfires.

New York United States Fort Hamilton Moving Picture Company Creedmoore L. C Henry Hoffman Picture Concern Hoffman

Correct Your Habits with Stomach and Liver Tablets

Advertisement claims sedentary living poor digestion constipation and anxiety cause stomach troubles and promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a remedy. Sold by all dealers.

Chamberlain

Wilson and ByrdWed in Court House Ceremony

Justice Brown officiated the ceremony uniting T. C. Wilson and Ollie Byrd in marriage this afternoon in the courthouse office.

Justice Brown T. C. Wilson Ollie Byrd Court House

Let Us Furnish Your Table With Groceries and More

A vendor offers a table service from stock of fast staple and fancy groceries claiming capacity to supply enough for a ten course dinner and ten more courses. An accompanying phone number is 402 for orders.

Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy For Sale For Croup Protection

When a child is in danger a mother may risk her life to protect it. No heroic risk is needed to shield a child from croup. Give Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy and all danger is avoided. For sale by all dealers.

Chamberlain

Fitzhugh Delegates Favor Clark at Democratic Meeting

The Fitzhugh Democratic gathering elected W. L. Meharg J. W. Hattox and R. A. Jones as delegates to the county convention. The delegation will favor Clark.

Fitzhugh W. L. Meharg J. W. Hattox R. A. Jones Clark

Cotton Seed for Sale Mebane's Improved

Pure breed cotton seed offered by W. G. Martin of Frisco Oklahoma. Notation 41-41w indicates catalog or lot reference. Limited description emphasizes quality and locality.

W. G. Martin Frisco Okla

Record In Canned Salmon Seattle 1911 outlook strong

In Seattle Washington the 1911 canned salmon season posted record highs with a total pack of about 5.85 million cases across Alaska Puget Sound Columbia River and other regions. Pink salmon dominate with an estimated 2.5 million cases sold leaving only 150 000 to 200 000 cases unsold. Seattle packers expect at least 2 million dollars to have been paid out in 1911 for supplies labor and operations. October Puget Sound water shipments reached 3 866 450 pounds valued at 413 650 marking the largest month on record.

Seattle Wash Alaska British Columbia Puget Sound Gray’s Harbor Columbia River Port Townsend

Sea lion escapes theater then returns to stage

A sea lion at the Wilson theater breaks a rear window and escapes into the alley. A crowd chases it toward Lake Michigan, but the animal is soon found and recaptured, resuming its act balancing a ball on its nose on stage.

Chicago Wilson Theater Lake Michigan Michael Licalzi Hazel Avenue

Municipal Judge Tries Polite Italian In Court

In Chicago a tall Italian with mustache faced a disorderly conduct charge. Judge Dolan repeatedly asks for a name and finally accepts Goodmorning as the surname. The man explains Jim Goodmorning as his name and is discharged with a farewell Good morning.

Chicago Dolan Goodmorning Jim Good

Pearce Registers From Tool House At Frick Home

Nathaniel Pearce a carpenter claimed to live in a portable tool house he carries to every job, registering from 640 Fifth Avenue at the home of steel magnate H. C. Frick. Police sought an arrest warrant but it was refused.

New York Nathaniel Pearce Pearce Fifth Avenue H. C. Frick

Ex-grocer held for unpaid hotel bill at Waldorf

Alfred Attwater once a Pittsfield Mass grocer clerk explains he needed a place to live and stayed three days at the Waldorf Hotel in New York before being arrested for an unpaid bill of 146.10 dollars.

New York The Waldorf Alfred Attwater Pittsfield Mass

Schuyler's Happy Thought and the Erie Canal Tale

Revolutionary General Philip Schuyler proposed a canal system to link Lake Ontario via the Mohawk to the Hudson. He faced disbelief from Dutch farmers until he demonstrated a water-filled two-level miniature canal and a locked chip proving water can rise, after which the farmers proclaimed their understanding and joined the project.

Lake Erie Atlantic Ocean de Witt Clinton Erie Canal Lake Ontario Hudson Little Falls Philip Schuyler Revolutionary Fame Schuyler

The Art of Brewing Coffee for Service

A guest explains best coffee practice, noting aroma loss when coffee sits on the stove. She criticizes careless cooks who heat coffee early, and emphasizes serving piping hot coffee immediately after brewing to preserve aroma and strength.

Beetle Strength Surpasses Large Mammals in Proportion

An article explains insect power in proportion to size, noting beetles can move 500 times their weight. It contrasts human and animal strength, describing a man could be crushed by five times his weight while a stag beetle requires 1,800 times its weight to pin down.

Danny World’s Finest Port Opens Year Round

Danny, chief city and port of Kwangtung province, boasts a superior harbor and wharves in the Far East. Vessels drawing 28 feet moor alongside the quay and goods are transferred from ship to freight cars in one operation. Dalny’s bay remains unfrozen for navigation year round, linking to the South Manchuria railway’s southern terminus.

Danny Kwangtung Province Far East Dalny South Manchuria

Depth of Graves Provokes Grim Wit

In a brief quip from Puck, a widow asks how deep graves are dug and doubles the depth to twelve feet, offering payment for the increase, illustrating satire on wealth and funerary customs.

Puck

Appeal Route From Police Courts To District Court

Oklahoma City February decision by the Court of Criminal Appeals holds defendants may appeal from police court decisions to the District Court. The ruling in H. A. Meloy v City of Woodward reverses a lower ruling and clarifies that Wilson statute appeals remain valid under the Territorial and 1909 state enactments. It also notes 1908 provisions allow county court appeals concurrently with District Court.

Oklahoma City Court of Criminal Appeals Thomas H. Doyle H. A. Meloy City of Woodward District Court of Woodward County District Court Oklahoma

Francis Democrats Choose Wilson Delegation to County

The Francis precinct convention elected a Wilson delegation to the county convention. W. H. Hammond was named chairman and J. B. Self secretary. Delegates listed: J. K. Scroggin, J. B. Self, T. R. Jones, E. Henson. Alternates: C. M. Baugh, M. T. Meatley, J. C. Stephens, A. W. Baugh. A Democratic club was organized with Hammond chairing and Self secretary.

Francis Wilson W. H. Hammond J. B. Self J. K. Scroggin T. R. Jones E. Henson C. M. Baugh M. T. Meatley J. C. Stephens A. W. Baugh

How to Cure a Cold Becomes Popular Remedy

Readers seek cures for colds as Chamberlain's Cough Remedy gains trusted reputation. Aimed at relief, its sale expands through dealers nationwide with claims of reliable results and easy availability.

Chamberlain

El Reno merchants run joint sale across three papers

Members of the Retailers' Association in El Reno Oklahoma organized a cooperative advertising stunt. Merchants fixed identical sale dates and ran ads in all three local papers, turning issues into bargain catalogs. The campaign expanded paper size, mailed thousands of extra copies to surrounding territory, and boosted local trade during the sale days.

el Reno Okla Retailers’ Association

Pneumonia Cough Remedy Sold By Dealers

Statement claims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy cures pneumonia and never a cold, urging readers to buy the remedy at a trifling cost from all dealers. No further details or evidence provided.

Stonewall Elects Wilson Delegates

J. W. Rushton editor of the Stonewall News reports Stonewall gave its delegates to Wilson on Saturday afternoon with a solid, uninstructed stance. Owl Creek delegates favor Clark while Rev. MacGlasson departs for Denison to conduct a series of services.

J. W. Rushton Stonewall News Stonewall Wilson Owl Creek Clark MacGlasson Denison

Rail extension contract awarded to Money Bros in Oklahoma

Money Bros of Oklahoma City wins the contract to build a thirty mile Clinton Oklahoma and Western extension from Butler up Washita Valley toward central Roger Mills county. The project includes 3000 feet of bridges and five depots with work starting February 15 and completion by July 1, with equipment rushed from Oklahoma City.

Money Bros Oklahoma City Clinton, Oklahoma & Western Butler Okla Washita Valley Roger Mills County Hammon

Mrs George Frierson Leaves For Gainesville Trip

Mrs George Frierson departed this morning for Gainesville on an undetailed trip as part of a personal travel plan.

George Frierson Gainesville

The Above Statement Is Correct

FRANK JONES is named in connection with a Coca product matter referenced in the readable text fragment. The exact action, role, and context are not fully detailed in the available excerpt.

Frank Jones Coca

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Wilson—Byrd J.m.stanfield Twelfth Street Chanp Clark L. T. Walters Lake Pwn Co-Operative Advertising Branchland W. Va Elizabeth Chapman Cardus Cardui Ada National Bank Ada, Oklahoma Comptroller of the Currency Tom Hope
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