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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1919
Page
3
President Wilson was received by Pope Benedict at the Vatican. The audience occurred in the throne room where two gilded chairs stood, and the president was admitted immediately to the pope.
In Stonewall vicinity three deaths are reported including Ruby May Jumper, 15, and Sadie Moss, 16, both from influenza. Jim Hensler, 35, a gin man and farmer, died after a brief illness. The article notes their families and local move from Clarksville Arkansas. Red Cross appeals urge refugee garment production and knitting to meet a Jan 25 deadline.
Ada soldier Charles A. Gross was reported killed in action but is alive. His mother Mrs. Ida Cross received the joyful news as Gross, wounded earlier, is in a hospital and hopes to be sent home soon following a hopeful letter to his mother.
Christmas week in Pickett featured a singing and supper at H G Sawyers and many visits from relatives and neighbors. Influenza illnesses touched several residents while a local dance at Mr Keelings Christmas night drew a crowd. Casey Jones invites readers to Knox for Christmas pews and expresses holiday reflections.
The War Department released figures on 71 114 wound and injury cases from American expeditionary hospitals between January 15 and October 15, 1918. Of these, 53 10 persons recovered and returned to duty, and the death percentage stood at 88 10 percent.
County officials elected in November filed bonds and took oaths today. With the exception of John Ward, no changes occurred. Commissioners’ terms extended to July 1 by recent legislation. D. W. Swaffar's and the county superintendent's terms start then.
A December 15 card from Camp Corquidam in France lists Ada boys in the brigade G C Wimbish John McKeel John Chauncey Roy Raines Carlos Huey Wm Cameron Otis Richardson and Lee A McKinney with the note All present.
Explanation that cattle produce less milk in winter due to lack of fresh green feed and claim that B. A. Thomas' Stock Remedy provides concentrated nutrients to boost milk yield and quality with the same feed. Advertisement from Agnew Milling Co. Ada Oklahoma.
The plan for the peace conference awaits a four power opening with Belgium and Serbia to join for study. Allies will be admitted in turn to discuss their interests before presenting terms to Germany Turkey German Austria Bulgaria and Hungary. A final general session will address a league of nations free seas and armament limits.
Oklahoma City Jan 6 A bill to change how automobile tax receipts are shared was proposed by local municipal authorities. The plan would give counties all tax from county cars and cities tax from city cars, replacing the current system where the state retains 10 percent and counties receive 90 percent with 25 percent routed to cities.
Millard Ford son of S. M. Ford lives east of Ada and is home on furlough after serving with the marines in France. He fought in the Allied offensive nicknamed by the enemy the devil dogs and was badly wounded and gassed. He is now recovering as casualty lists catch up with his case.
The federal food administration ordered an embargo on freight including foodstuffs for American troops abroad and Europe's starving populations. Exports via Boston Philadelphia and New York are halted as New York cargo space fills, with similar strain reported in Boston and Philadelphia.
In Oyster Bay new wires flood in after the death of Mrs Roosevelt's husband with more than 500 telegrams and messages. President Wilson sends a cablegram from Moden France offering heartfelt sympathy. Alexandra the queen mother of England also cables condolences.
President Wilson reached Rome at 10 25 am greeted by King Victor Emmanuel Queen Helena and government officials. An immense crowd welcomed him with great enthusiasm. King Victor Emmanuel will dine with Wilson and family at Ambassador Page’s residence Friday.
President Wilson became a citizen of Rome at the capitol designed by Michael Angelo. Attending were King Victor Emmanuel Queen Helena Italian cabinet members and diplomatic corps including Ambassador and Mrs Page and municipal and military authorities. He thanked Italy for the reception and honors.
Oklahoma City Jan. 6 All county councils in Oklahoma were dissolved as county councils effective January 15 at a state council of defense meeting. Demobilization committees will handle the work under defense orders and aid county farm councils organized by the U S department of agriculture. The state council remains until its task is completed. A resolution praised the councils as the best in America.
London reports Peter McGuire a San Francisco born United States Navy sailor fell from the Blarney Castle wall during a kiss attempt. He swung out over the ledge, lost balance, and struck several tree limbs before a final 15 foot drop. The keeper protested damage to shrubbery as McGuire grinned heavenward.
Ada High School team defeated Roff 70 to 13 in the season opener. The report highlights Ada's experience and the lopsided score, with mentions of players and substitutions and a coach named Charley Rayburn. The notice also lists an unrelated ad for alfalfa hay.
The column muses on warm weather desires and everyday habits. It recalls overcoats replaced by seal caps for soldiers, compares people to hibernating animals, jokes about a hair problem, and questions psychology seen at the railway station. It ends with a character called Bill Kaiser.
Professional card for doctors Faust and Lewis, physicians and surgeons. Office on West 2th Street with phone numbers 80 and 80 for office, residence 81 and 332, Faust Hospital location over Sur prise Store.
Notice lists Abram C. Chaney lawyer at Rollion Bridge Ada Oklahoma offering prompt careful attention to business. Also lists Bingham Drugress Methods Electric Light and Vapor Baths at 110% East Main with Mrs Bingham attending to women and children and phone 482.
Dr M J Beets osteopathic physician offers treatment for acute and chronic diseases day or night. Sulphur vapor baths available. Consultation and examination free. Phone 732. Office over First National Bank.
H A Snyder died at his Petersburg home on December 26 after an unexpected night passing. He was six years old and a prominent local citizen with investments in Ada, often visiting there. praised for generosity to family and friends and for caring for his extended family despite not having biological children.
Mrs Robert Allison of Mattoon Illinois says eight years ago she was plagued by indigestion constipation headaches and fatigue. She reports one bottle of Chamberlains Tablets cured her and left her feeling like a different person.
J. O. B. Easley and Ardis Woodruff were married Sunday at the bride’s mother Mrs. L. A. Nance home in Stonewall. Rev. J. B. Payne officiated. The couple has lived near Stonewall for years and has many friends.
Christmas and New Year greetings from Sergeant Jordan Lancaster of Ada serving with the 12th engineers in France. He was among the early arrivals at the front and has done his part well.
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