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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1913

Page

7

Cato Sells Sworn Indian Commissioner in Washington

Judge Cato Sells of Texas was sworn in as commissioner of Indian affairs in Washington with Interior Secretary Lane and Osage Chief Lookout present. About 6,000 Indian Service employees, 250 in Washington, operate under Civil Service. A large group photo followed, and key Indian officials were introduced to Commissioner Sells. A later session reviewed Foster oil lease renewals.

Lane Commissioner of Indian Affairs Indian Office Commissioner Sells Indian Service Washington Civil Service Sells Foster Oil Lllowing Osage Tom West

Reverend C Stubblefield Returns From Aresian Wis

Rev C Stubblefield traveled from Aresian Wis near San Antonio Texas reporting good crop conditions along the entire route.

Rev. C. Stubblefield Aresian Wis San Antonio Tex

Palmer visits Anderson after Chattanooga reunion

Clint Palmer returned from a Chattanooga reunion and his old Anderson South Carolina home. He had not been there in thirty years but enjoyed seeing relatives and reported many changes. He boasted for Oklahoma and acquired a subscription to the Weekly News.

Clint Palmer Chattanooga Anderson, S.C Oklahoma Weekly News

Shake Off Your Rheumatism Now Ad Venta Pat

An advertising line promotes Chamberlain's Liniment as a quick cure for rheumatic pains. A twenty five cent bottle is offered and the product is sold by all dealers.

Adv

Crow and wife return from reunion trip aboard special Frisco train

Gen Crow reports great satisfaction with the reunion travel. He notes his Frisco special carried more passengers and arrived four hours ahead of the shorter route train.

A. M. Crow Gen. Crow Frisco

Herbal remedy prompt relief for bilious feeling

A short note advertises HERBINE as a quick remedy for biliousness and constipation. It claims the first dose provides improvement and a few doses restore vigor. The price is 50 cents and it is sold by Ramsey Drugs Company.

Ramsey Drugs Company

Illinois House defeats Dunne initiative measure by vote

Gov. Dunne's initiative and referendum bill failed in the Illinois House 93 to 102. A clash between Rep Zolla and Rep King erupted, while amendments from Rep Batts shaped the final defeat. A special session in October or November seems likely to pursue passage.

Springfield Ill Representative Batts Repulican Representative Kleesan Representative Butts

Dr King's New Discovery Promoted for Colds and Coughs

A Rossville California druggist promotes Dr King's New Discovery as the best throat and lung medicine. A customer from Rossville writes that it cured his wife’s bronchial cold after other remedies failed. The ad claims it helps colds bronchial throat or lung coughs and advises keeping a bottle for family use. Price 50 cents and 1.00. Guaranteed by G. M. Ramsey.

C. D. Perkine Rossville California Dr. King G. M. Ramsey Adv

Witnesses and whispers in Henry County court

A breach of promise case unfolds with risqué questioning as a young woman testifies that her former sweetheart hugged her tightly. The exchange turns graphic while a jurist asks for explicit details, and a fraud-tinged ad for White’s Cream Vermifuge appears about worms and health.

Henry County Illinois

Nations With the Longest Pocketbooks

Paris June 5 Deputy Andre Lefevre outlined financial positions of the triple alliance and the triple entente during a Chamber of Deputies speech advocating three years' military service for Frenchmen. He noted gold and currency totals for both sides and argued Germany would rely on a quick attack, necessitating a strong frontier army.

Paris Andre Lefevre Germany Austria-Hungary Italy Great Britain France Russia M. Lefevre Chamber of Deputies

Electric Bitters Promise Health Boost For All

Tired and weak men and women gain vitality by using Electric Bitters. A home remedy praised for aiding stomach liver and kidneys. Mrs Rhrine vault of Vestal Center New York credits it with life changing benefits. Available 50c and 1.00, recommended by G. M. Ramsey.

R. Rhrinevault Vestal Center N. Y G. M. Ramsey

Mrs L ézié Rich Dies at 27 in West 13th Street Home

Early this morning Mrs L ézié Rich wife of C EK Rich died at her home on West 13th street. Funeral services were held at 1 PM by Rev M B Molloy and interment followed at Rosedale cemetery. She was 27 and survived by her husband and one child, who is also at the point of death. The News extends its sympathy.

Ézié Rich C. EK. Rich West 13Th Street M. B. Molloy Rosedale Cemetery Rich

Cash for Mining Timber Offered at Ada Station

Auction style notice announces cash payment for mining timber delivered at any station on the O C W FSHAW line in Ada.

O.C. W. Fshaw Ada

Revival Meeting At Second Baptist Church

A revival will begin on the third Sunday in June in a tent on the North Ada Baptist church grounds led by Rev. Guy of Oklahoma City. The church invites all Christian people of Acton to attend and help make the event a success.

North Ada Baptist Church Guy Oklahoma City Act

Rain floods Oklahoma as heavy falls hit many sections

Dispatches report widespread rainfall across Oklahoma with the northern wheat belt and Canadian county among the hardest hit. El Reno reports a cloudburst and one horse killed by lightning. El Reno silo demolished. 150 telephones out of service. Oklahoma City records intermittent rain through the night.

Oklahoma City Great Wheat Belt el Reno Canadian County Fort Smith & Western

East Central State Normal teachers urge higher standards

On the third day of the summer term in Ada Oklahoma teachers from Johnson county and others endorse elevating teaching standards. They urge Governor Lee Cruce and state leaders to recognize crowded conditions at the normal and support expanded training in domestic science art and agriculture. Unanimous resolution calls for state backing of higher qualifications and invites the governor to visit the normal.

East Central State Normal Ada Oklahoma Ada City High School State Department of Education Johnson County East Central State Normal District Lee Cruce Department of Education

Deputy U.S. Marshal Wiseman Captures Wright in Holdenville

Holdenville deputy U.S. marshal W. R. Wiseman arrested or detained Wright on a charge of introducing and escorted him away.

W. R. Wiseman Holdenville U. S Rey Wright

Professional Guards Seek Veterinary and Medical Staff

An ad lists Dr. C. A. Thomas veterinary services on West 12th Street with contact 306 and mentions Leslie Maxey C. A. Galbraith B. H. Epperson W. D. Faust as physicians and surgeons in the Conn Building with office phone 80 seeking PUR.

Veterinary Surgeon W. D. Faust Conn

Ponto toc Co. Custom Gin Co. annual meeting report

The Ponto toc Co. Custom Gin Co. held its annual meeting on Wednesday afternoon. Management reported a satisfactory season with 2641 bases produced. Directors elected were J. B. Stewart A. M. Adams T. M. Rushing Clint Palmer L. R. Gilmore W. H. Brumley and J. R. Bevel. Office elections postponed. Mrs. Perryman of Ceargate traveled to Henryetta.

Pontotoc Co. Custom Gin Co J. B. Stewart A. M. Adams T. M. Rushing Clint Palmer L. R. Gilmore W. H. Brumley J. R. Bevel

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Deering Ealing Presses W. C. Rollow CATO Secretary of the Interior Sioner Indian Affairs Abbott and Con Dian Affairs Cato Sells Delaware County Jay Okla Ottawa County Grote M. A. Simmon Gwin Mays Dug Co Johnston County Williams Williams Mf6. CO Props Cleveland Ohio Ramsey Drug CO Ada Title and Trust Company Ada, Okla Zolla Arthur Roe W. W. McCormick Beye Vedicine C.E. Rich Second Baptist Church Lawton Altus Comanche East Tenth Street Ward School Normal School M. & P. State Bank C. A. Thomas Leslie Maxey C. A. Galbraith B. H. Epperson Galbraith, Epperson & Maxey Attorneys-At-Law Oklahoma State Bank Building G. C. A. Akers East Main R. T. Castleberry L. Cummings Castleberry and Cummings Aldrich Bidg J. W. Wimbish Drs. Ligon Wimbish & Duncan Reed-Douglass DES Granger Granger Dentists Steed Bidg Wallis Hartman GIN Company Studebaker KEW
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