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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1909
Page
2
State Inspector and Examiner Mr. Taylor said he had not accused any officer of willful wrongdoing. He added that when sworn statements are filed with vouchers attached he would gladly cause a supplemental report to be made.
Guthrie Oklahoma June 30 1899 state agency in Dispensary controversy set to be examined by top officials. Governor C N Haskell invites leaders to inspect the Taylor report and all accounts to show whether the dispensation and enforcement cost the state public funds. Authorities claim no dollar lost and officers kept clean hands.
Guthrie July 1. Oklahoma Governor Haskell insists that detectives employed to enforce the prohibition law remain unidentified to the public as the committee investigates the State Dispensary. State Examiner Taylor and Deputy Alexander refused to expand on their report, insisting the document speaks for itself.
Friday's Daily reports two prisoners Nickle Billy Will Whiteaker and John Turner escaped from the city jail after an inside tampering freed the door. Two black women in the adjacent cell aided the breakout by guiding a tool through the bars while night patrols failed to detect the plan.
Cordell Oklahoma July 1 Will Hendrix the Choctaw Indian who escaped from jail in Paris Texas two weeks ago was captured this morning by the sheriff s force in Cordell Hendrix held a life sentence from the federal court at Paris for the murder of his father in law He will be turned over to Sheriff Walker of Paris at Denison who will pay Oklahoma officers 150 dollars reward for the capture
The copy markets Dr King’s New Life Pills as a gentle remedy that “never distress or inconvenience” the user while cleansing the System. It claims relief from Colds Headache Constipation Malaria and lists a price of 25c at G M Ramsey’s.
Guthrie Ok June 30 George D Conger state superintendent of the Anti Saloon League and Rev Co C Stablefield notify Governor Haskell they will serve on a four man committee to probe the dispensary accounting system and verify Auditor Taylors report Dr Gross Ardmore and Rev McDonald Tulsa have not yet answered the invitation to serve Haskell and Justice Williams will turn the investigation over to the committee when selected
Scientists report 100000 year old bones found in a Swiss cave show early humans lived amid wild beasts. A. V. Brown of Alexander Maine credits Dr King's New Discovery for curing a severe lung condition in a testimonial that touts the medicine as best for sore lungs and coughs. Trial bottle offered free.
Col Clarence 8B Douglas says he will re enter newspaper work in Muskogee in the fall. He intends two editions daily and promises a permanent operation with no concern for rival papers. He notes no million behind him but enough capital to start.
Farmer Carlton Weaver reports another of his farm horses died today after a buggy horse recently died. The events follow earlier loss on his property, with no further details provided.
Mrs W L Gilpatrick of Danforth says her 70 plus mother grew young again after using Electric Bitters for 20 years of dyspepsia. Doctors gave her up but the tonic revived appetite sleep and vitality. 50c at G M Ramsey's with a News Want Ad.
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