Husband Sues for Divorce Over Slovenly Habits and Neglect
Simeon Hamilton petitions for absolute divorce from Gincy Hamilton in Johnston County alleging they married in 1905 and that she has been neglectful, slovenly, wasteful, and not cooperative in finances, and that she has not lived with him for a year. The case names Geo W Burris of Stonewall as attorney. In other news, the International Union convened in Paris with no American delegates due to treaty issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simeon Hamilton
Gincy Hamilton
Geo. W. Burris
Stonewall
Johnston County
International Union
Associated Press
Paris
International Labor Union
Washington
Painter's Torch Destroys Famous Old War Vessel
The passenger steamship St Louis, renowned for service in two wars and for carrying transatlantic passengers under the American flag, was destroyed by a fire started by a painters torch at a shipyard during renovation. American Line says repairs would require a near rebuild, taking many months. The vessel, christened by Mrs Grover Cleveland, pioneered ocean liner design and served as an auxiliary cruiser in the Spanish American War.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
St. Louis
United States
Atlantic
American Line
Grover Cleveland
Fast Mail
England
Europe
W. Goodrich
U. S.N
Santiago de Cuba
Kingston
Jamaica
Morro Castle
Cervera
Portsmouth
N.H
Germany
France
Smugglers Revive Old Tricks to Move Whisky Across Border
Contraband whiskey smuggling from Canada to the United States resurfaces with clever ruses as Canada lifts wartime inter-provincial bans. Customs inspectors along Niagara River increase patrols, ready for new schemes like tire and gas tank conceals, a hot water bottle stashed whiskey, and misdeclared carloads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Buffalo
Canada
United States
Dominion
Ontario
Detroit
Michigan Central Railroad
Niagara River
Fort Niagara
Calotabs End Cold Overnight Says Advertisement
An old advertisement touts Calotabs as a quick cold cure promising overnight relief with a single tablet taken at bedtime. It claims no side effects, full liver activity next day, and urges buying only in sealed packages for thirty five cents with a druggist refund if not satisfied.
Ada County Good Roads Plan Proposes Macadamizing Bogmires
A county good roads advocate urges Ada to vote bonds for permanent roads starting with macadamizing boggy low spots on key routes to Fitzhugh and Roff. He suggests using state convicts for grading and later finishing other roads, arguing this offers the lowest cost and year round haulage for farmers. Citizens are invited to comment through county papers.
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Pontotoc
Ada
Fitzhugh
Roff
Fitzhugh and
Stonewall
Francis
Allen
Center
Maxwell
Warburg Urges Balanced Budgets To Stabilize Global Markets
Washington Jan 26 Paul M Warburg former Federal Reserve Board member told the Second Pan American Conference that honest budget balance is the first step to stabilize foreign exchanges and restore normal financial conditions He warned many nations may never regain prior exchange levels and emphasized the need for a definite gold relation to stabilize currencies He called for consumption taxes to curb extravagance and argued rigid budgets restore public credit reduce inflation and encourage exports while restraining imports.
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Associated Press
Washington
Paul M. Warburg
New York
Federal Reserve Board
Mr. Warburg
Warburg
United States
Americas
Old World
Europe
Gold
Peru-Na and the Spanish Flu Health Tonics Advert
An old advertising fragment touts Peru-Na as an emergency home remedy for coughs colds stomach and bowel trouble rheumatism back pains and to prevent Spanish Flu. It claims the medicine purifies blood and maintains vigor with tablets or liquid sold everywhere.
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Charlie Ec
Peru
Pony Express Then and Now 60 Years Ahead of Air Mail
San Francisco, Jan 25. The article notes the Pony Express began in 1860 and bore mail from St Louis to San Francisco in eight days. It contrasts with plans for a transcontinental airplane mail service and recounts riders’ hardships, speeds, and notable feats including Lincoln's inaugural address delivery.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Pony Express
St. Louis
Omaha
California
Missouri River
Thousand Mile
Buffalo Bill
William F. Cody
Great Western Country
Lincoln
St. Joseph
Low Water Bridge Proves Feasible Across South Canadian
The Pontotoc and Seminole counties toll bridge across the South Canadian River at Byng six miles north of Ada proves the feasibility of low water bridges over this treacherous river. Built at modest cost, it withstands repeated high water rises that once defied crossing, uniting Ada area neighbors and ending costly detours via Purcell.
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Byng
Ada
Konawa
Purcell
Shawnee
Wewoka
Pontotoc
Seminole
Pontotoc County
Seminole County
Health notes and social visits in Pickett area
Miss Velma Golden is ill with pneumonia. Local residents attend gatherings at Alma Sorrelle and Cora Golden homes. W T Sorrell travels after telegram about his mother's illness. Virgie Coots visits Alta Owens. A dance at Ralph Beller's is praised. references to upcoming events in Pickett and Pleasant Hill.
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Velma Golden
Clemmie Beller
Lera Lomans
Alma
Virgie Coots
Franks
Oklahoma
Alta Owens
Bascon McGuire
Garrett Beller
Ralph Beller
W. T. Price
W. T. Sorrels
Mrs. Loman
Prickly Ash Bitters Promoted By Special Agent Bart Smith
An advertisement touts Prickly Ash Bitters as a remedy for sick headache backache heartburn nervous weakness and constipation. It purifies the bowels tones the stomach clears the brain sweetens the breath restores energy and cheerfulness. Price 1.25 per bottle. Bart Smith Special Agent.
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Bart Smith
Gallwey Divorce Case Notified in Pontotoc Court
Minnie Kelley Gallwey sues Albert Gallwey for divorce in district court. Defendant must answer by March 6, 1920 or petition will be taken as true and a judgment for divorce will be rendered. Roscoe Arnold represents the plaintiff. Notice dated January 19 with court seal.
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State of Oklahoma
Pontotoc County
Minnie Kelley Gallwey
Albert Gallwey
A. D
Last Contingent Arrives at Home in New York Port
The army transport Northern Pacific brings the final contingent of the American Expeditionary Forces and 271 Powhattan passengers to New York after the Powhattan rescue near Halifax. The ship is expected to dock at Hoboken midmorning. The Powhattan evacuees included eleven women and two children among officers. An advertisement urges Prickly Ash Bitters as a remedy for bowel irregularity.
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New York
Northern Pacific
Hoboken
Halifax
Well Drilling Services and Auctioneering Ad
A. M. Bones promotes well drilling services at reasonable prices. Includes date 1 15 41. Also notes Wm. Esser, Ada Oklahoma, auctioneer, Box 713, 11 5 1f for farm sale notices.
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A. M. Bones
Wm. Esser
Ada. Okla
Ferris Campaign Opens With Big Oklahoma City Meeting
The Oklahoma Scott Ferris Club will hold a large gathering at Overholser theatre on January 29 to launch the Senatorial campaign. Judge C B Stuart will speak, promising remarks on Democracy. laborers, professionals, and loyal Oklahomans are invited alongside visiting Democratic leaders for what is billed as a pivotal Oklahoma political event.
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Oklahoma City
Oklahoma Scott Ferris Club
Overholser
C. B. Stuart
Oklahoma
Picture Framing Request Mentioned for Cummins
The note references having C. A. Cummins frame a picture and mentions a date 1-16-1f. It compares a railroad to the longest distance between two points, implying a humorous or aphoristic sentiment.
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C. A. Cummins
Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription Ad in Beaumont
An vintage advertisement from Beaumont Texas touts Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a safe tonic for women,. It features testimonials from Mus N A Brises and D Dick inson praising relief from weakness and ailments. The copy emphasizes root-based ingredients, no alcohol or narcotics, and offers a 10 cent trial by mail from Dr Pierce’s Invalids’ Hotel Buffalo New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Texas
N.A. Brises
Buena Vista St
Beaumont
Dr. Pierce
New Postmaster 15 Named for Stonewall
Jne W Fuller appointed postmaster at Stonewall succeeding Cate Crawford who resigned about a year ago. Fuller is a well known town citizen and deemed fully qualified to run the mail service. In Pontotoc County Oklahoma the probate notice concerns the heirs of Steward Wright deceased with a March 11 1920 hearing in Ada for estate distribution and claims.
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State of Oklahoma
Pontotoc County
Charley Robeson
Elsie Robeson
W. F. Cooper
Pontotoc
Jne W. Fuller
Stonewall
Cate Crawford
Fuller
Oklahoma
Steward Wright
State of
Islan Wright
Judie Wilson
Lewis
Benjie Sam Nee Wright
Mary Wright
Ollie Wright
Robt
E. Lee
Mary
Dora Burns
Frank Wright
Ada
Wright
A. D
Orel Busby
H. V. Lewis
Poteau
Okla
Beets Osteopath Relocates to New East 14th Street Home
Dr. M. J. Beets announces moving to 800 block East 14th Street. When not at the office call the residence at 853. Office phone 732. Office upstairs of First Nations Bank.
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M. J. Beets
14Th St
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Cailas
Cardiff
Paul Mr
Burg
Center News
L. B. Franklin
Roscoe Arnold
Ferris
DR. C. A. Thomas
12Th St
Res
M. M. Webster
Staixg Rollow Bldg
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