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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1910
Page
2
Police officer Goyne halted a suspected abduction in Ada at Main and Broadway. A twelve year old girl named Atwood identified captors Jim Yokum and accomplices, who were later returned to Sulphur with the girl.
At Odessa on July 14 a fog collision between Looki and Wampoa killed 160 people as flames erupted. Passengers sleeping, chaos followed, men fought and women and children were crushed and hurled into the sea. Many victims scorched or drowned. some survivors saved only a few bodies. Some victims believed to be Jewish fugitives bound for America.
Ada Oklahoma July 14 Chief of Police George Culver shot himself in the head in front of a crowd at the Airdome theater on Main street. He had warned friends he might kill himself and died a few minutes later. Culver, a young officer, had previously helped bring Jim Miller to Fort Worth.
Evangelist Hendrick drew a capacity crowd in a large tent for a revival titled Gods Love for the Wanderer. He urged spiritual discipline, warned against worldliness, and praised Bible study while lamenting modern amusements and theater going.
Last evening the big tent overflowed with worshippers as Rev. A. L. Carter and Rev. Hendrick spoke on the Christian’s wealth. Hendrick urged that God and one believer form a majority for the right and that true riches come from grace inheritance and acceptance not outward wealth.
A Saturday revival attracts large crowds as Rev. Hendrick and Rev. Carter lead high emotionally charged services. Messages emphasize the home, motherhood and Christian duty, urging practical men’s meetings and honoring mothers in a nation of faith.
A preacher assails society habits and calls for traditional home life. He urges prayer for children, condemns dogs in homes, and warns against frequent attendance at amusements. He advocates church involvement, parental discipline, temperance, and ardent respect for mothers in shaping youth.
The Texas Department Store, adjudicated bankrupt June 20, held its first creditors meeting July 12 at J F McKeel offices. Judge R H Matthews presided with many creditors represented by attorneys. Judge W C Edwards was elected trustee. disposition of the business will be set by the court.
An old advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as earth’s greatest healer for injuries such as cuts bruises and sprains from wrecks and for burns boils sores eczema chapped hands and lips sore eyes and corns. It claims supreme for piles and offers 25 cents at G M Ramsey’s.
The world's most successful medicine for bowel complaints Cham berlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy relieves pain and suffering and saves lives. Invaluable for children and adults. Sold by all dealers.
Unknown woman who issued bad checks to several Oklahoma City merchants has paid back about 1800 dollars after being unable to be located. She claimed heiress status to a 20000 dollar estate and used that claim to obtain funds. Retailers' association will drop the matter.
An old time advertisement touts Dr. King's New Discovery as a remedy for coughs colds lung trouble and bronchial ailments. It claims satisfaction guarantee and lists products priced 50c 1.00 with a trial bottle free at G. M. Ramsey's and Carlton.
Prof M L Perkins departs for Chicago this afternoon to pursue experimental psychology and pedagogy at the University of Chicago. He may earn a Master’s degree there this summer, stopping one week in Springfield, Missouri to visit Mrs Perkins. Prof Little will join him in Springfield next Saturday and they will travel to Chicago together, staying until September 2.
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