Local and Personal News from Ardmore and Nearby
Ardmore residents and visitors share updates including Ed Brents trip to Oklahoma City, Ed Guinn returning from Muskogee, Irene Eddleman traveling to Francis and back, and various locals prospecting in Sulphur Springs Holdenville and Denison. Notable notes include J. V. Hussey's Colorado Springs visit, a Frisco disaster escape for J. V., and Union revival committee progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. B. Donaghey
Colorado Springs
J. V. Hussey
J. V
Frisco
Ada News Roundup Highlights Local Nods and Arrivals
Fr idays Daily notes ill health of Mrs J Warren and welcomes several visitors including B F Levin from Asher Tom Martin of Hickory J M Millaway from Holdenville and Dr Castleberry from Konawa Ada Weekly Democrat greets the new Ada paper while bidding farewell to the Ada Weekly Star Local social items include Adair family picnic attendance Mrs Skinner in Weleetka and multiple visits among Stonewall Ardmore Texas and Mt Vernon residents. a Revival committee meeting at the tabernacle and a 20th Century Club gathering referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Democrat
Star
Daniel Harrison
Stonewall
Ardmore
Ada residents urged to favor Oklahoma University
Prof. Buchanan reports bright outlook for Ada students at Oklahoma University. The institution will be taxpayer funded by the new state, so Ada supporters are urged to patronize the home school. Mentioned Ada attendees include Gilbert Reed Earnest Reed Annie Reed Cleve Harris Walter Donaghey Grace Holley Maud Holley Lahn Ora Busby and Carlton Weaver plans to return. university opens September 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleve Harris
Walter Donaghey
Grace
Maud Holley
Miss Lahn
Ora Busby
Carlton Weaver
Electric Bitters touted by Dublin resident at 82
Mrs. E. H. Brun son of Dublin Georgia praises Electric Bitters claiming it keeps the elderly young and strengthens the weak. She says dyspepsia liver trouble kidneys and constipation are cured after a reasonable time. Sold by G M Ramsey and Dr Holley at 50c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Brunson
Dublin
G. M. Ramsey
F. Z. Holley
Local arrivals and travel notes from Saturday
J A Baker of Roff is in town. A G Winn went to Midland today. Pete and R H Erwin left for Celestine. Mrs Rorie of Madill is visiting sister Mrs R W Bonds on North Broadway. J S Heston of Dallas arrives and will start as night operator at the Frisco tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Huddleston
North Broadway
J. A. Baker
Roff
Pete
R. H. Erwin
Celestine
Mrs. Rorie
Madill
Mrs. R. W. Bonds
J. S. Heston
Dallas
Ada Social Functions and the Hoodle Tas Remnants
A reminiscence at a Main Street refreshment parlor recalls the Hoodle Ta club's social past. A guest laments limited social chances for single women, noting married ladies now dominate elite events in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoodle Ta Club
Main
Halcyon
Women’s club hosts word contest and salad to aid library
Thursday morning Mrs Will Neathery received the XXth Century club from ten to twelve. Two score guests attended a word contest and a salad course was served. Assistant hostesses were Mrs Bryan of Sherman Texas and Mrs Tom Hope. Members were assessed 20c for the library benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Neathery
Neathery
Bryan
Sherman
Texas
Tom Hope
Mrs Mc Kinley Hosts XXth Century Club Tea
Friday afternoon Mrs John P Mc Kinley entertained the XXth Century club from 3 30 to 6 with about forty guests. Mesdames H M Furman and J E Bills assisted in receiving and in serving punch. Unique refreshments included watermelon with nasturtiums. The opinion was unanimous that the hostess entertained in style unsurpassed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. McKinley
Xxth Century Club
Mesdames H. M. Furman
J. E. Bills
Mrs Will Neathery Hosts 42 Club Meeting Guests
Mrs Will Neathery entertained the 42 club in a regular Friday evening meeting. Out of town guests included Prof. and Mrs. Buchanan of Norman Oklahoma Mr. and Mrs. Taylor of Austin Texas Mrs. S J Donald of Ladonia Texas and Mr and Mrs Tom Hope of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Neathery
Buchanan
Norman, Ok
Taylor
Austin
Texas
S. J. Donald
Ladonia
Tom Hope
The
City
Judge and Mrs Galbraith Host Hawaii Life Lawn Party
Judge and Mrs. C A Galbraith plan a Saturday evening lawn party for friends featuring stereo views of Hawaii Island life. The judge previously resided in Hawaii as a member of the supreme court for several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Galbraith
Hawaii
Supreme Court
W T Martin to Move with Water Pierce Oil Co
W T Martin of the Water Pierce Oil Co has been transferred from the Indian Territory to Oklahoma with a pay raise. He and his family will move to Shawnee about August. The Martins are long-time Ada residents and consider Ada the best town in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Martin
Water Pierce Oil Co
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Shawnee
Martin
Ada
Hardware Dealers Adourn in Oklahoma City After Successful Session
The Retail Hardware and Implement Dealers Association adjourned in Oklahoma City after a successful meeting. The next session will be held in this city. Elected officers for the coming year include President A. O. Smith Watonga first vice president Harry Mead Shawnee second vice president William Murdoch Ralston secretary D C Patterson Oklahoma City treasurer W W Stern Oklahoma City and executive committee A D Acres Norman M C Hale Tulsa F M Spangler Mulhall J M Foley Holdenville and F P Pfoff Anadarko.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Retail Hardware and Implement Dealers’ Association
A. O. Smith
Watonga
Harry Mead
Shawnee
William Murdoch
Ralston
D.C. Patterson
W. W. Stern
A. D. Acres
Norman
M. C. Hale
Tulsa
F. M. Spangler
Mulhall
J. M. Foley
Holdenville
F. P. Pfoff
Anadarko
New Life Pills Claim Relief for Constipation
Advertisement claims Dr. King's New Life Pills relieve torpid liver and blocked bowels, prevent appendicitis, and tone the system. Sold for 25 cents at G. M. Ramsey and Dr. F. Z. Holley, druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
G. M. Ramsey
F. Z. Holley
Jail Commitments From Ardmore Jail Listing
U S marshal to escort Tom and Robi Bishop to Ardmore jail on larceny charges with bond 750 dollars. Tom Porter jailed 60 days for vagrancy. Elmer Ezzell charged with rape and assault with a girl under 15. bonds set at 2000 dollars, fine 2500 dollars, peace bond 300 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Ardmore
Tom
Robi
Bishop
Tom Porter
Elmer Ezzell
Walsh to Open General Store on East Main Street
James Walsh will move his general merchandise stock from Francis and open at the Henley & Biles building on East Main street around August 10. He is described as a seasoned and capable businessman with expected strong trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Walsh
Francis
Henley & Biles
East Main Street
Walsh
Faithful Service Awarded at Eastern Star Meeting
The local Eastern Star lodge paid tribute to Mrs. M. L. Powers at a regular meeting this week for four years of faithful service as Worthy Matron. She received a Star pin in recognition of her duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Star Lodge
M. L. Powers
Missing Post-Augur Seeks Return by Borrower
J. E. Bills requests return of a post-augur device borrowed recently. He asks the borrower to identify themselves and return the item promptly. 96-21
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Bills
The Evils of Constipation
An advertisement argues constipation leads to disease and presents Prickly Ash Bitters as a natural mild laxative that cleanses the bowels and strengthens them. It cautions against harsh cathartics and urges demand for the genuine product with a red 3 on the label sold everywhere.
Women War Against Liquor in Davis
Fifty Davis women marched to the city council with a petition urging suppression of the whiskey traffic. They accuse local joints of enabling minors to drink and cite drunkenness as an uptick. The petition pleads for mayor and council to act, signed by fifty ladies, warning that measures to close these places are imminent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
I. T
City Council
Tragic Finish Warns of Neglect and Cold Cure
A warning about a leak in a Great North Sea dyke that caused a provincial disaster parallels Kenneth Meclver of Vanceboro Maine who nearly died from a neglected cold. He credits Dr. King's New Discovery with saving his life after doctors gave up. G. M. Ramsey and Dr. F. Z. Holley druggists offer a $1.00 trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Sea
Holland
Kenneth Meclver
Vanceboro
Dr. King
G. M. Ramsey
F. Z. Holley
Good Rain and Good Crops in Holdenville
Splendid rains this week guarantee big corn and hay crops in Holdenville. Cotton is in perfect condition and needs favorable later conditions to excel all previous yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holdenville
Lt. T
Dr Mendenhall's Chill and Fever Cure Endorsement
Pocahontas Arkansas February 17 1905 advertisement shows W H Skinner a druggist claiming 24 of 25 users of Dr Mendenhall's Chill and Fever Cure need no other remedy. Sold by G M Ramsey Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas, Ark
Gus Angelly and Amos Hays Visit Eureka Springs
Gus Angelly and family along with Amos Hays and family are visiting Arkansaw. They have reached Eureka Springs and climbed a high mountain, enjoying the stay immensely. Amos says he wouldn’t take a hundred dollars for the great time they have had.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Angelly
Amos Hays
Arkansaw
Eureka Springs
Amos
Doctors Endorse Dr. Mendenhall's Chill and Fever Cure
Long Bros druggists Peducah Kentucky announce they sell more Dr. Mendenhall's Chill and Fever Cure than all other remedies with over 700 bottles in one season. Physicians here prescribe it and former users will not switch. Sold by G M Ramsey Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Bros
Peducah
Dr. Mendenhall
G. M. Ramsey Drug Co
Cotton Crowds out Wheat in Logan County
Guthrie Oklahoma July 13. Joseph H Norris of Guthrie known as the wheat king of Logan county says many farmers in the area are driven to plant more cotton causing a fall off in 1907 wheat acreage. He expects territory wide planting to be about the same as this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie
Joseph H. Norris
Logan County
Two brothers arrested for mail larceny on Star route
Postal Inspector F. T. Kent and Rob J. Cummings arrested Tom and Bob Bishop at Roff on charges of larceny for stealing registered matter from mails on the Star route between Roff and Midland via Hart about a month ago. They are jailed here pending preliminary trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. T. Kent
Rob’j. Cummings
Tom
Bob Bishop
Roff
Star
Midland
Hart
Grand Jury Reports on Will Davis Lynching
United States Marshal Porter completed an investigation into the lynching and burning of Will Davis at Womack in Ardmore Indian Territory and will report to the Department of Justice. About twenty witnesses were examined and warrants for several arrests are expected. Officials attempted to protect the victim but could not reach Davis in time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardmore
I. T
United States
Porter
Will Davis
Womack
Department of Justice
McKain
Federal Grand Jury
Davis
The American hen a great institution and should be cherished
A short essay extols the humble US domestic hen as a wealth producer noting eggs may rival gold, iron, or cotton in value. It argues egg output could pay the national debt in two years and praises hens for their quiet industry and economic importance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Secretary of Agriculture
Feud Ends in Triple Death Near Christie, Cherokee Nation
In Welling Oklahoma Territory a feud near Christie leaves Pleasant Hubbard and Earnest Hubbard dead and Reuben Kirby dying from two bullet wounds. The shooting followed an earlier clash between Will Reaves and Frank Kirby, leaving no fatalities then.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welling
I. T
Reuben Kirby
Christie
Cherokee Nation
Pleasant Hubbard
Earnest Hubbard
Twenty Year Battle Turned by Arnica Salve
A. M. Bruce of Farmville Virginia credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve with curing chronic piles and malignant sores after a twenty year struggle. The salve is praised for ulcers cuts burns and wounds and sold for 25 cents by G. M. Ramsey and Dr. F Z Holley druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Bruce
Farmville
G. M. Ramsey
F. Z. Holley
Town Lots Cheaper in Oklahoma Territory Auctions
Indian inspectorate records show hundreds of unsold or defaulted town lots in the Choctaw and Chickasaw nations will go to public cash auctions. Bidders must pay full price upfront and receive patent immediately, making lots cheaper than previous 25 percent down with three yearly payments. Orders from the secretary of the interior will govern sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehigh
I. T
Secretary of the Interior
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. H. Hopkins
Ed Brents
Ed Guinn
Muskogee
Irene Eddleman
H. C. Deist
Columbus, Ind
Dr. Browall
Tabernacle
Ollie Lee
Sasakwa
W. W. Price
Mr. Perry
Sulphus Springs
Mike Cassidy
Denison
Mr.Woodbury
Johnstn
Wood— Seabury Dry Goods Company
Lula
Lola Weaver
Mt. Vernon
H. Baird
Weleetka
M. A. Cassidy
Z. T. Slaughter
Ed W. Geer
van Alstyn
Mr. Slaughter
J. A. Biles
J. D. Looper
Australia
Bronco George
Warren
B. F. Levin
Asher
Tom Martin
Hickory
J. M. Millaway
Co. M. Chauncey
J. N. Kellmer
Mill Creek
A. G. Winn
Dr. Castleberry
Konawa
Bob Nester
Adaires
Bebee
Artie
Cricket Adair
Mrs. Skinner
the Tabernacle
Cynthia Parker
Breckenridge
Mangum
Snead
17Th Street
Orville Snead
Miss VO
Rockwall
Ian
Virginia Robson
Easton
Cardus
Ada Social Functions
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Cormmeane
Pearl Street
New York
Davis Ladies
Gus
Grand Jury Reports
Kirby
Reaves
Frank Kirby
Hubbard
Frank
Henry
Thorugh
Fuod
Ned Christie
Robt Wimbish
First National Bank
Attorneys-At-Law
Cf& D .Rollow Building
J. T.blanton
L. C. Andrews
Blanton & Andrews
Reed-Douglas Building
Ind
Ter
Drs. Browall
Faust
B. YU. Epperson
J. W. Dean
Epperson & Dean
Henry M. Furman
Attorney AT Law
Duncan Building
Crawford & Bolen
Attorneys AT Law
Citizens National Bank Building
J. E. Webb
C. H. Ennis
Webb & Ennis
Ratliff & Ratliff
Stonewal
Geo. A. Truitt
Ada National Bank
Indian’ Territory
William T. Lewie
Lillie Lewis
Aetepten
William T. Lewi
J. T. Dickerson
C. M. Campbell
A. H. Constant
Joe Terrell
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