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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1920
Page
14
A brief health ad touts Nature's Remedy NR Tablets as a tonic for digestive and eliminative organs. It claims relief from the first dose and lasting benefit with occasional use, advising a 25 cent box to start and promising guaranteed satisfaction.
Dee Barnes of Francis was found guilty in Justice Anderson's court on charges of assault and battery. The jury set a $100 fine and 30 days in county jail, with appeal to the district court. Barnes, a jitney driver at Allen, allegedly assaulted Miss Bessie Wright of Francis after luring her with a job promise. She escaped and returned home the same night. Barnes, about forty four and married, faced trial after the incident near Allen.
An advertising passage promotes Chamberlain’s Tablets as boosting digestion and appetite. It states the tablets move the bowels, strengthen the stomach, and aid natural function without pepsin or other digestive ferments.
A. M. Bones advertises a well drilling outfit offering reliable service at reasonable prices. The notice asks if a sale is expected and invites written inquiries. Auctioneer address Ada Oklahoma Box 722 dated November 5 1941.
Secretary Wilson warned that every alien who advocates overthrow by force or belongs to such groups will be deported as fast as ships can be found. He noted 4,000 aliens deemed unfit or violent have been deported since the armistice, and defended actions after the Buford voyage that carried 249 anarchists.
Judge Charles B. Stuart of Oklahoma City will deliver the principal address at the Oklahoma Scott Ferris Club meeting in Oklahoma City on January 29. The talk will outline the record of the man Ferris would succeed in the U S Senate. A permanent Ferris club organization will be formed and expanded statewide with delegates from other counties expected.
State of Oklahoma in district court Madge Smith sues Marcus Smith for divorce and child custody. Defendant must answer by February 26, 1920. otherwise petition is taken as true and divorce judgment may be rendered. Attest Court Clerk A R Sugg. Deputy L E Franklin. King and Crawford attorney. January 12, 1920.
Will and Ira Rose posted bail and were released from the county jail after district court set bonds. Will Rose faced a $4,000,000.00 bond and a $1,000.00 bond for assault with intent to kill related to Norden McLish and William Isaacs. Ira Rose bonds totaled $5,000 in the McLish case and $1,000 in the Isaacs case.
Francis C. Smith of Francis was arrested in Ada on a charge of obtaining money under false pretense. He allegedly mortgaged a team belonging to Ed Milligan as if it were his own for about 150 dollars after presenting himself at a local bank. County court orders set hearings for guardians and administrators across listed estates with notices to be published in the Ada News.
Illinois prohibition chief announces enforcement will be based on reasonableness and gradual action with no home invasions or raids on respectable venues. Officials promise nonintrusive measures aimed at steady, measured compliance.
Oklahoma counties and cities will receive nearly two million dollars from the new auto tax law to build and maintain streets and roads. About 90 percent of total receipts go to highways with distributions based on county contributions. County treasurers must allocate 25 percent to towns for street improvements and split remaining funds between county road maintenance and state highway construction.
Paul Eugene Lewis De Chanel was elected president of France with 734 votes out of 889. The Brussels born statesman and author rose in politics from secretary roles in the 1870s to leadership in the Chamber and presidency of the Chamber by 1898.
In Kentucky bond warehouses sit with millions of gallons of whiskey awaiting withdrawal as national prohibition looms. Export plans to Cuba and Hamburg collapsed for lack of facilities and cost, with shipments later directed to German markets via a New York firm. A Houston distractor ad ends the excerpt.
Okmulgee county subscribers joined twelve leading citizens in committing seven thousand dollars to the Oklahoma $100,000 Owen for president fund in a five minute meeting led by State Fair Price Commissioner John H. Rebold. Mrs Rockefeller dies at Jekyll Island winter home.
Oklahoma City January 15. H. R. Christopher says National Owen headquarters for Senator R. L. Owen will open immediately in Kansas City or Chicago with Chicago favored. A San Francisco HQ and five room parlor suit at the St Francis hotel are arranged from June 1 to after the convention opening June 28. A large staff will operate from San Francisco starting June 1.
Poultry judge George C. Winans calls Ada's show among the best in years noting high quality birds and larger-than-expected exhibits. Hares attract crowds with John Welborn featuring Imish Giants and Belgian Hare specimens. The public show opens freely with awards to be published tomorrow.
Guardian announces sale of undivided interests of Loreta, minor, in Leflore County Oklahoma properties at public outcry. Sale set February 5 1920 at 10 a m at Leflore County Court House in Poteau. terms cash on delivery of sale. subject to court confirmation. Dated January 8 1920.
A Kentucky druggist from Cubrun, J B Jones, endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best cough medicine after seven years of use in his own family. He notes its strong endorsement among customers and explains why druggists recommend it.
San Antonio reports ex heavyweight champ Jack Johnson has become a social figure in Mexico City. C L Gardner testifies to a senate sub committee about Johnson’s actions in a Mexican drug store involving army officers and a cafe service. The War Risk Insurance Bureau paid out 24 million dollars in the year to June, with most allowances to soldiers families and the rest as insurance.
Stonewall township will hold an all agricultural fair on September 11 1920 showcasing farm home and school products. County free fair law eliminates entry and gate fees with premium funds raised by a mill levy and advertising. Stonewall’s J W Denton and S B Mayfield lead local efforts.
The Poultry Association and exhibitors praise Stanfield Grocery and Market for providing free poultry and pet stock feed for three days. Agent Mr. Stanfield supplies Purina Poultry Food for trial, a generosity remembered by local poultrymen.
The record lists office phone 845 and residence phone 874 for M. M. Wester indicating a contact section in a local notice. Includes no further context or action.
Dr M J Beets ostropath announces relocation to a new residence at 800 Pgpilege 14th St. Patients are instructed to reach him at the new home rather than the office. Office phone numbers 858 and 732 updated.
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