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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1914
Page
11
A compact Ada Oklahoma directory shows multiple professionals. Physicians and surgeons include Fitzhugh Dr C A Thomas and Dr W D Faust with offices on West 12th Street and downtown Ada. Dentists Dr Granger and Dr Enloe list offices near the Surprise Store. Lawyers include Reed Douglass Building firms and Sanders Winn with U G Winn at First National Bank Building. Public contact numbers accompany each listing.
The MacThwaite No 2 well shows progress as of 955 feet with the second gas sand expected near 1,015 feet. Drillers report fifteen feet of sand reached and anticipate yield of 20 to 25 barrels per day, indicating a promising field and potential increased gas and oil flow if the second sand proves as productive as the first.
At about 10 o clock Wednesday the home of Gene Caruth on West 15th street beyond the Baptist church was partially burned near the flue. Neighbors and five boys contained the blaze before it spread to the roof, saving most furniture. The house reportedly belonged to Miss Alice Sanders. Caruth family to relocate to Higgins place on 15th.
Washington July 11 Special The House wrestles with reopening the Mississippi Choctaw rolls and a $5,000,000 annuity payment for the five civilized tribes plus Creek equalization, urged by Oklahoma lawmakers Murray Ferris and Carter. Murray praises personal outreach and says victory came after tough lobbying, with Morgan and McGuire aiding, while senators and other delegation members were at home. The item ends noting Ballard's Snow Liniment as a remedy for back strain with Ramsey Drug Co. selling it.
Vera Cruz July 11 a congressional inquiry into whether marines shot unarmed fleeing Mexicans under the defuga law during the occupation. Fred Boalt, a newspaper correspondent, claims officers admitted firing after ordering them to run. Navy witnesses described De Fuga law use and prisoners released then shot as they fled.
Katy Flyer passengers faced a masked hold up as bandits dynamited the express car at Matson Missouri. They ordered a cut loose of mail and baggage cars and reportedly rifled both cars, with authorities later noting the safe possibly blown open and a large sum carried away. Police from St Louis and St Charles coordinated searches and fielded reports as the scene developed.
The Friday counts show Mrs Melissa Bills made the greatest gain and won first prize a set of silver tea spoons. Miss Sallie Oliver placed next in gain and received a silver butter knife. Upcoming prizes include silver table spoons and a silver cold meat fork for the second, with twelve more shirt waist sets to be awarded. Free votes via paper coupons were mentioned and will be cut out after today.
A historical notice promotes Dr Simmons Squaw Wine as a female specific remedy for nervousness headaches stomach sickness irregularities languor and related symptoms. It claims to banish suffering correct weakness and other distressing effects of disorders in the reproductive system. Sold by Gwin Mays Drug Co at one dollar per bottle.
New Castle July 10 Charges of conspiracy to murder and burn the body of their daughter Catherine were dismissed for lack of evidence against Dr and Mrs W A Winters and Ross Cooper a boarder at their home.
An Ada Oklahoma notice advertises Singer Sewing Machine Co. offers easy pay plans for purchases of Singer Sewing Machines for the years 1914 1915 and 1916. It lists the Ada address likely as a sales or dealer point.
An Ohio resident Jennie Flemming lauds Dr King’s New Discovery for her three year cough. The ad urges readers with stubborn coughs to buy a 58 cent bottle, promising relief or money back. Also promotes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for pimples at 50 cents and a dollar.
Sam F. Guin of Whatley Alabama reports severe illness after measles and rain exposure, saying Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy saved his life and left him well. Sold by all dealers.
Bay Springs Mississippi July 9 Sheriff Jones foiled a mob that besieged the jail from two to five this morning by spiriting the prisoner Mose Johnson to Jackson Johnson had killed one and wounded two in a pay car robbery attempt on June 27 The tale contrasts with an ad about Chamberlains Tablets preserving health and relief from headache and nervousness via Mrs Richard Olp in Spencerport New York and an offer to buy them from dealers
Washington July 11 congressman Falconer introduced a resolution directing the army and navy departments to submit all papers in the Boalt case as talk of an investigation grows. Ensign Richardson allegedly corralled Mexicans then Marines fired as they ran, boasting it was great fun. Dr I Levy will offer spectacles at Dr Ross office July 13 14.
Jesse Goyne aged 17 son of James Goyne and wife fell from a hay load on West 13th street and suffered a fractured thigh. The bone was set and he will be laid up for several weeks as it heals.
Official program for the Chickasaw Brigade reunion at Davis July 21 to 23 1914. First day includes airship ascension and welcome by E W Fagan with responses by Gen Sam H Hargis and others. Second day features addresses by E S Hart R W Oakes Senator T P Gore and Judge R L Williams.
Third Day Thursday July 23 features addresses by Hon J B Thompson of Pauls Valley Hon J S Ross of Oklahoma City and Hon Claude Weaver of
Washington reports the senate must take responsibility for the incomplete federal reserve board. The president will not name a substitute for Warburg and will stand or fall with the New York banker. Warburg’s refusal to appear before the committee is deemed discourteous, signaling a close vote if confirmation is pursued.
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