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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1912
Page
7
Four recent Rhodes scholarship exam entrants from Oklahoma failed to pass but Rayford Alley of Muskogee could still gain representation for Oklahoma at Oxford. Alley previously passed in Virginia in 1909 but was rejected then on a technicality. he now seeks the 1912 Oklahoma appointment urged by friends.
If you are troubled with through constipation the mild and gentle effect of Chamberlain's Tablets makes them especially suited to your case. For sale by all dealers.
Pete Hanraty sued to oust B A Enloe Jr claiming title to the mayor’s office under McAlester commission rule. Judge R C Allen ruled for Enloe, recalling the first mayor and prompting appeal to the Oklahoma Supreme Court.
The Denison Chamber of Commerce promotes daily Frisco car service between Denison and Ada with one car each way. Ed Smith circulated the petition at Roff and many signed, seen as a pro business boost and town progress. The Eagle notes preference for an east west railroad line if available.
In a few days McNair will complete twenty nine years as local agent for the Frisco, placing him among the road's most veteran employees. He began as a boy and rose to a key position in the city's history, with prospects for continued service or advancement. His friendly, obliging manner and faithful loyalty to the company mark him as a valuable asset.
Famous stage beauties avoid blemishes with Bucklen's Arnica Salve claims to heal eczema salt rheum pimples and sores vanish sores lips chapped hands chilblains burns cuts bruises and piles. Ramsey Drug Co sells it for 25 cents.
President Taft has decided to accept the Kent professorship of law at Yale and plans to start duties in New Haven early in the spring. He will lecture beyond Yale if desired and may engage in other legal work. He seeks a role akin to Grover Cleveland at Princeton and will spend weeks after March 4 in Augusta Georgia.
All Farmers' Union locals in Pontotoc County are notified to send delegates to the county meeting in Ada on the first Monday in January 1913. Also send dues for the first quarter. T. A. Hill, County Secretary.
C B Rader of Lewisburg West Virginia thanks Electric Bitters for curing a ten year stomach trouble and rheumatism. The ad claims the tonic suits cases of dyspepsia indigestion jaundice and kidney poisons causing rheumatism. Ramsey Drug Company offers bottles at 50 cents with a satisfaction guarantee.
The county judge notes 1539 licenses issued since statehood. Average weekly weddings since then are near one per weekday over five years. The county collects about $900 annually in revenue from these licenses.
Public notice from the Oklahoma state court in Pontotoc County lists Julia Graham as plaintiff in a divorce action No 1149 against Wesley Graham. Defendant must answer the petition by January 24, 1913. otherwise the petition is taken as true and a divorce judgment will be issued. Dated December 9, 1912. Attest District Clerk W T Cox Deputy W E McKelvey C F Green attorney for plaintiff. First published Dec 12 4t-w.
Louise M. Hodges is named as defendant in a divorce suit filed by Dr. H. A. Hodges in District Court No. 1130. She must answer the petition by January 30, 1913, or the court will rule in favor of the plaintiff. Attest: W. T. Cox. First published December 1931-w.
Notice is given by guardian Alex S. Lewis of Clara Peters and Olie Peters minors that real estate in Pontotoc County Oklahoma will be sold at public sale on Saturday January 4 1913 at 2:00 PM at the Ada Oklahoma courthouse front door. Each minor’s tract will be sold separately with cash at confirmation and a 20 percent deposit required on sale day.
I B A Mason as Assignee will sell on January 7 1913 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. in Rofs Oklahoma at the store building of the Assignor Ida L Bridges to satisfy the indebtedness secured by the deed of assignment filed June 19 1912 in Pontotoc County Oklahoma. The sale is authorized by the June 18 1912 deed of assignment and will apply proceeds to the Assignor's debt.
B A Mason as assignee filed notice in Ada Oklahoma with attorney F Green. Assignee represented by First published December 19.
The defendant Marvin Gabbert is warned that the pleading will be taken as true and a judgment for the plaintiff will be rendered accordingly. First published December 19.
Plaintiff Mary A. McClure sues I. N. McClure in district court No 1163 for divorce. Defendant J. N. McClure receives notice to answer by January 31, 1913 or petition true and judgment for plaintiff may be entered. Dated December 18. Attorney Co F Green for plaintiff. First published December 194t-w.
A petition is circulated in Hickory and other towns along the Frisco asking officials to install motor service between Ada and Denison Texas. The petition states the service would greatly benefit travelers to Denison Dallas or other points in Texas and urges approval.
A Moose lodge of about fifty members was instituted at Roff Friday evening with fifteen to twenty attendees from Ada and several from Francis aiding in installation. Ada members returned the next morning reporting a royal time and praising the Roff group.
A vintage ad touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a remedy to curb bodily distress caused by alleged medical neglect. The copy urges readers to take the product to restore health and well being, priced at 25 cents at Ramsey Drug Co.
Readers hoped parcels post would end the thirst for bootleg liquor but the system cannot deliver water. Prohibition era residents remain reliant on bootleggers for spirits as restrictions persist.
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