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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1906
Page
9
Ada residents and visitors are listed in a busy Thursday roundup. Names include I J Patterson in Biggs, L C Andrews to Atoka, A Keller and R H Ogle from Kona wa, J W Flemming in Ada on business, W N Freeman from Pauls Valley, and many others visiting or traveling for work or leisure. The Ada court sits, Miss Lena Coffey visits, and the Western Gospel Advocate plant ships to Little Rock.
Otis B. Weaver actions toward a News boy who presented weekly accounts and was refused pay are described as contemptible. The boy received a note from the proprietor asking for reason, which Weaver then treated with contempt and used profane language and threats toward the boy and proprietor.
A roundup of residents traveling to Denison Madill Crystal Springs Stonewall and Shawnee. Local visits include Mrs M E Weir Ardmore and family considering relocation Muskogee and Detroit Texas. Box supper tonight at Worstell Union school to fund repairs. school opens next Monday.
Saturday's items list residents traveling to Tupelo Sulphur Sasakwa and Roff with no significant events noted. Francis Democratic club hosted Attorneys Griggsby McKeown Bolen Furman and citizens Harrison Weaver who spoke to two to three hundred locals. The article predicts Francis will contribute to the county's Democratic majority in upcoming elections.
Wingo Kentucky resident T Lucas reports suffering for 10 to 12 years with the itch before a single application of Ballard's Snow Liniment cured him completely and permanently. He later used it for ring worm with full success, noting available at Clark Drug Company in 25¢ 50¢ and $1.00 sizes.
Walter Coleman of North Ada, nephew of Rev. Y Coleman, was accidentally shot in the leg last Saturday by a playmate using a target rifle. The wound is not serious. doctors removed the ball and he is recovering well.
General railroad timetable shakeup announced for the M. K. and T. lines. Southbound trains arrive 11 10 and northbound trains at 3 55, with the changes taking effect Sunday February 4.
The article notes Ground Hog Day on February 2 with the groundhog seeing its shadow and retreating, implying six more weeks of winter. It contrasts folklore with the harsh record February set last year, suggesting severe cold may persist regardless of the animal.
Purcell Oklahoma February 2 continued details say officials have raised a 25000 dollar bonus and set aside thirty acres for railroad shops plus a land block for a hospital for the Oklahoma Central Railroad.
A new Frisco time card will take effect Sunday February 4. Southbound trains will arrive at 15 p m instead of 9 05 and at 8 58 a m instead of 00.
Seven gentlemen traveled to Roff last night to take the encampment degrees in Odd Fellowship J E Clark Joe Sprague W J Baugh Tobe Wardlow W A Chitwood 5o Moss and Dr McMillan the gathering described as a lively time by observers.
Hardin and Jones insurance office moved last night to the rear ground floor. Ada Pressed Brick and Tile Co. office also moved to the same quarters. Both now occupy spacious and luxurious apartments.
A young man was found dead on the streets of Baton Rouge and believed to have died from a congestive chill. The text claims Dr. Mendenhall's Chill and Fever Cure could have prevented it, sold by Clark Drug Co.
Sorosis met Friday afternoon January 26 at Mrs. B C King's home. Members answered roll call with a lesson quotation. Mrs Bolen led Act 3 Scene 1 from Midsummer Night's Dream. Papers on Government in Schools and Parents' Interest in Schools by Mesdames Reed and Barton sparked lively, impromptu discussion. Next meeting set for February 9 with Mrs. Hodges.
Recorder Warren acted in mayoral absence and ruled on a kitchen dispute between a cook and a dining room girl. He found mutual combat and charged both sides with a minor penalty, labeling them as offenders in a domestic quarrel.
G A K members, Spanish American War veterans, and Sons and Daughters of the Confederacy invited to Union Hall next Sunday at two for planning a memorial service for the late Gen. Joseph Wheeler. W H Fisher Captain Com W L Byrd Adjutant.
Foley & Co Chicago originated Honey and Tar as a throat and lung remedy. Due to its popularity many imitations are offered. ask for Foley's Honey and Tar and refuse substitutes as no other preparation matches it. It is mildly laxative, contains no opiates, and is safe for children and delicate persons. Sold by Drug Co and Mason Drug.
The Saxophone Quartette performed Wednesday night at the Methodist church to a packed crowd. The program featured saxophone and banjo selections with readings and drew strong audience approval.
Chas W. Moore, a machinist from Ford City Pennsylvania, suffered a severe hand burn in an electrical furnace. He treated it with Bucklen’s Amica Salve, achieving a quick and perfect cure. Advertises Bucklen’s Amica Salve as a healer for burns and other ailments at 26 cents.
Mrs A Vliet of New Castle Colorado reports early cold symptoms including chilliness sneezing sore throat and hoarseness respond to Ballard's Horehound Syrup with frequent small doses. At first croupy cough Ballard's Snow Liniment applied to the throat. Sold by Clark.
Off for Texico details families relocate to Texico New Mexico. J Roberson and family wives and children of Bee Comstock and Bud Moore left Thursday with the freight.
An ad claims the yellow fever germ resembles malaria and promotes Dr. King’s New Life Pills as a universal remedy. It credits Dark Drug Co and Dr. F Z Holley’s Drug Store with distribution and guarantees cures for malarial poisoning and constipation.
Carrie Nation arrived in Muskogee Oklahoma from Guthrie and told a newspaper man there is no truth to reports she sold her property there and it has fallen into the hands of the brewers.
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