Ada News Briefs Touch Ada Visitors and Local Happenings
Ada residents reported illness and town visitors including Clifford Harden and Mrs. W. D. Lowden while others traveled to nearby towns. The Ryan camp injury improved and Katy operator Ben Balderson changed jobs to Oklahoma City. Local events cover the County Farmer’s Union in session, school appointments, and merchants adding wagon scales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Clifford Harden
Holliway
Center
W. D. Lowden
Ahlosa
Roberts
Bebee
Ryan Camp
Ben Balderson
Katy
Oklahoma City
Daily roundup from Friday notices in Ada
Fragments show multiple residents visiting Ardmore Ada Sulphur and Konawa with names like Frank Jones J W Beard Col Epp Wells Miss Aline Shands and Mrs W S Thompson. Events include a printing plant move Otis Weaver relapse improvement and a three day Boggy fishing trip totaling 150 pounds.
Wakanda Tent Meeting Opens In Tupelo Tonight
W C Duncan arrives in Tupelo for a big tent meeting on the Rollow lot with the bible preacher ready. Ev erybody is coming out. crowds expected as the event begins tonight. W C Westcott and wife return from Oklahoma City after funer al of granddaughter fatally burned Tuesday night.
Ada Notes Mrs Rogers Ha s Visit and C P Church Change
Mrs. M S Rogers returned Friday from a two week visit with her daughter Mrs Hussey at Jefferson Tex. Rev Stone telephoned this morning to say he cannot preach tomorrow at the C P church due to his ill wife. Mrs Julia Flemming of 14th street hosts her daughter Mrs J E Cross granddaughter Mrs M F Chaney and grandsons Jack and Rube Craney from Chickasha visiting Ada for about two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stone
C. P. Church
Julia Flemming
14Th Street
J. E. Cross
M. F. Chaney
Jack and
Rube Craney
Chickasha
Ada
Westward for Land Spurs Rush to Clayton New Mexico
Oklahoma school land board has filed on all vacant land and home seekers in Beaver County shift to Clayton New Mexico to file. The two western territories are expected to profit as no land remains open for homesteading in the region and the rush may continue until all vacant agricultural land is claimed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School Land Board
Oklahoma
Arizona
New Mexico
Beaver County
Clayton
N. M
Tragic Finish Cited After Dyke Breach In Hol land
Kenneth McIver of Warteeboro Maine narrowly survived a neglected cold with Dr. King's New Discovery. A writer recalls three doctors giving up on his life before the remedy saved him. Available at G M Ramsey and Dr F Z Holley druggists, 50 cents and 1 dollar, trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Sea
Holland
Kenneth McIver
Warteeboro
Dr. King
G. M. Ramsey
F. Z. Holley
No Council Quorum Delays Vote on Dairy Ordinance
The city council adjourned due to lack of a quorum as supporters push to pass the anti dairy ordinance. Officials say another session will be held Monday to decide the measure and enforce its aims to move cows from town.
Trusty Cure Claim From Pocahontas Druggist
Pocahontas Arkansas February 17 1905 a local druggist W H Skinner reports 24 of 25 users of Dr Mendenhalls Chill and Fever Cure have no need for other remedies. The medicine is sold by G M Ramsey Drug Co with Skinner noting seven years of trial and favorable results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas, Ark
Democrats in 17th District Endorse Primary Election for All Officers
The Democratic executive committee of the 17th Recording district met at Pauls Valley in the Commercial club rooms to discuss party organization. Resolutions favored choosing all state and county officers by primary vote. A five member committee was appointed to assist committeemen in organizing district sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Moore
District Democratic Executive Committee
Ross Democratic Club
County Farmer’s Union
Mr. Moore
Pauls Valley
Commercial Club Rooms
A. F. Pyeatt
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Cures Chronic Piles and Sores
A. M. Bruce of Farmville Virginia praises Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for curing chronic piles and malignant sores after a twenty year battle. The ad promotes it as best for ulcers cuts burns and wounds and notes availability at G. M. Ramsey and Dr. F. Z. Holley druggists for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Bruce
Farmville
G. M. Ramsey
F. Z. Holley
Young Misses Jewell Broadfoot and Katherine Reed Give Recital
The little Misses Jewell Broadfoot and Katherine Reed performed a piano recital on Dr. Shands lawn Tuesday evening. The girls showed remarkable talent and progress and were congratulated for their efforts as among Ada's youngest entertainers. A good crowd attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewell Broadfoot
Katherine Reed
Dr. Shands Lawn
Ada
Lynde Quits, Bank Moves on Dowden Soda Fixtures
M C Lynde who ran a soda fountain on West Main street left for Canada without notice. Ada National Bank is packing stock and fixtures for the Dowden Soda Fountain Co of Kansas City to whom Lynde owed funds.
Frisco Engine Dead At Ada Yards Delay Meteor Train
The south bound Meteor engine failed as it entered Ada yards. A replacement was dispatched from Francis, and the delay did not exceed forty five minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Francis
Doctors Endorse Dr Mendenhall Cure in Kentucky
Long Bros and Druggists of Paducah Kentucky report selling over seven hundred bottles in a season. Physicians prescribe it and former users refuse other remedies. Sold by G M Ramsey Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Bros
Peducah
Dr. Mendenhall
G. M. Ramsey Drug Co
Kemp tragedy: Dillingham shot dead in yard
In Kemp Oklahoma a man named N C Dillingham was killed by a single pistol shot in front of his yard around 9 PM Tuesday. Dillingham died instantly from a heart wound. Local authorities conduct investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durant, I. T
Kemp
Durant, N. C
Dillingham
Eight year old Westcott girl dies in alley fire
Ruth Westcott eight year old granddaughter of Mr and Mrs W C Westcott died from burns after helping neighbors burn rubbish in an alley in Oklahoma City. Her dress reportedly caught fire from the flames and could not be extinguished. The family was preparing to move to St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Ruth
W. F. Westcott
St. Louis
Westcott Family Grieves Ada Tragedy Granddaughter
Ruth Westcott, granddaughter of Mr and Mrs W C Westcott of Ada, died in a tragedy. The family was notified by wire Tuesday night and left on the first train for Oklahoma City. They were deeply fond of the child and are shown sincere sympathy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth
W. C. Westcott
Ada
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma Central Railway to Paris and independence claimed
In Denison Texas on July 6 R L McWillie chief engineer for the Oklahoma Central and Thomas Hassell of Bonham discussed soundings on Red River. McWillie said the Oklahoma Central will go to Paris and will not serve Denison or Bonham. He also stated the Rock Island is not backing the Oklahoma Central and that the line is entirely independent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denison
Tex
R. L. McWillie
Oklahoma Central
Thomas Hassell
Bonham
Red River
McWillie
Paris
Rock Island
Oklahoma teachers to hold joint meeting in Shawnee
Executive committee of the Oklahoma and Indian Territory teachers associations decided to hold the regular annual meeting in Shawnee on December 26 27 and 28. The event will merge the two bodies in a joint session. Senators Beveridge and Bailey may be invited to speak on education. A follow up meeting is planned for August 15 in Shawnee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
O. T
Teachers’ Associations of
Oklahoma and
Indian Territory
Shawnee
Beveridge
Baily
Death of Robert McKeel at Oklahoma City Sanitarium
After a lingering illness Robert McKeel died Tuesday at 6 15 P M in Oklahoma City Sanitarium. The funeral was held at 2 P M Wednesday at the home on 10th street conducted by A M Croxton. Relatives from Chism and Tishomingo attended, and mourners expressed sympathy from the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Robert McKeel
Oklahoma City Sanitarium
A. M. Croxton
10Th Street
W. ©. Cook
A. L. Asbury
Chism
W. T. Ward
Applications Disapproved for removal of restrictions
In Muskogee I T on July 5 the Interior Secretary disapproved the removal of restrictions for Five Civilized Tribes members including Choctaws Catherine McIntosh Enterprise Charles Thompson Talihina Jin ey Boscomb Quinton Cherokees David Hendricks Ocheleta George W Burr Vera Joseph Woodward Tahlequah Sterling Hood Checotah Betsy Bixby Texanna James Daugherty Vinita Chickasaws Simon Shields Allen Creek Frank Hosmer Muskogee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskogee
I. T
Five Civilized Tribes
Secretary of the Interior
Choctaws
Catherine MclIntosh
Enterprise
Charles Thompson
Talihina
Jiney Boscomb
Quinton
David Hendricks
Ochelata
George W. Burr
Vera
Joseph Woodward
Sterling Hood
Betsy Bixby
Texanna
Will Elect Music Teacher For Town Schools
The school Board will elect at the next meeting the last Saturday in July an official music teacher to furnish music and direct commencements. Pupils may study with any teacher within a required distance set by the superintendent. No pupil may have more than two weekly lessons and dismissal hours will be set for the superintendent. The board may discontinue the arrangement anytime and applications should be filed with the secretary.
Oklahoma professor resigns to become Breslau consul
Prof. Herman L. Sphar head of the German Department at State University of Oklahoma resigns to accept the Consul post in Breslau Germany. The fill of his vacancy is not yet determined. A University of Oklahoma work study report shows about ten percent of last year’s students were entirely self supporting and over twenty five percent partly. Many worked in town as janitors stenographers and boarding club managers to cover their board and room.
Licensed to Wed List of June 27 Marriages
Deputy Constant issues licenses to wed listing pairs: Steve Richardson and Patty Walters in Conway. W S Patterson and Sally Ussery in Oakman. Jim Mullins of Lula and Emma Daniels. J T Elkins and Gera Keltner. Ed Foster and Perri Ellison. William Howard of Asher and Maud Fullerton of Ada. J F Anderson and Ella Findley of Ada. Dan Jordan and Alice Coleman of Ada. L D Onese of Roff and Alice Carter. W E Williams and Katie Wall of Roff. C R Porter and May Price of Ada. Lee Key and Ercy Lewis of Hickory. Geo Beel and Onnie Young. C H Dismukes and S Morrison of Konawa. J C Heffington of Floyd New Mexico and Cora A Staggs of Amosa. Amscah McClain and Mattie Anderson of Conway. D M Echard and Myrtle McBride of Konawa.
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Constant
Steve Richardson
Patty Walters
Conway
W. S. Patterson
Sally Ussery
Oakman
Jim Mullins
Lula
Emma Daniels
Coalgate
J. T. Elkins
Gera Keltner
Stonewall
Ed Foster
Perri Ellison
Midland
William Howard
Asher
Maud Fullerton
Ada
J. F. Anderson
Ella Findley
Dan Jordan
Alice Coleman
L. D. Onese
Roff
Alice Carter
Colberg
W. E. Williams
Katie Wall
C. R. Porter
May Price
Lee Key
Ercy Lewis
Hickory
Geo. Beel
Onnie Young
Globe
C. H. Dismukes
Ahlosa
Amscah McClain
Mattie Anderson
D. M. Echard
Myrtle McBride Konawa
Advertising proposal lands in Ada from Sturm's Statehood
A. Lyman Donlin advertising agent arrived in Ada on Saturday with a plan for the commercial club. For every 20 subscribers Ada secures, the town would receive one page of space to promote itself abroad. The club would appoint a committee to assist Mr. Donlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Lyman Donlin
Sturm
Statehood Magazine
Ada
Donlin
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County Union
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M. E. Sangster
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Tupelo
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First National Bank
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Ci& D gRollow Building
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L. C. Andrews
Blanton & Andrews
T.awyers
Reed-Douglas Building
Ada. Ind
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Faust
Epperson
J. W. Dean
Epperson & Dean
Reed-Douglas
Henry M. Furman
Attorney AT Law
Duncan Building
Crawford & Bolen
Attorneys AT Law
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J. E. Webb
CH. Ennis
Webb
Ennis
Lawyers Office
First National Bank Bldg
Ratliff & Ratliff
Stonewal
ADA Steam Laundry CO
Reed & Harrison
Lox
Geo. A. Truitt
Ada National Bank
United States Court
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Lillie Joe
Lillie Law
J. T. Dickerson
Jad
C. M. Campbell
A. H. Constant
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