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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1910
Page
3
Bank advertises opening a new account with a small deposit. Promotes benefits for depositors and mentions Gov. Byrd and Pres. F. C. Harris in a general promotional tone.
Federal Judge Cotteral in Guthrie refused to enjoin the Oklahoma constitutional grandfather amendment vote. He said the court lacks power to stop the submission, which could be challenged on merits after the election. The decision cites Judge Burford's territorial-era ruling on injunctions against proposed laws and votes.
Pekin July 13 William J Calhoun American Minister to China arrives from Pei Tai Ho where diplomacy centers on exchanges tied to the new Russo Japanese convention. Diplomats see the pact repudiating open door equal opportunity pledges of 1907, altering Far East status and signaling Anglo Japanese collaboration and Britain’s compromises amid German fears.
C L McGuire leases valuable Arbuckle zinc lands to Augustine and Cochran who plan a 200 ton zinc reducing mill within ninety days. G W Benge of Tahlequah seeks leases and plant site. Professor Gould and a team from the state university survey the district for forthcoming reports.
A massive blaze in Portland Oregon began in an old exposition building on a high wind day. Two hundred horses burned after breaking loose. Six or more bodies recovered with one to die, and three missing. Seven city blocks and ten acres burned.
An old advertisement claims Electric Bitters will rejuvenate digestion by cleansing the Stomach Liver Kidneys and Bowels. It promises renewed appetite and energy, urging readers to buy for 50 cents at G M Ramsey’s.
From Thursday's Daily F C Krieger and son A B visit Center and report crop prospects could not be better. They say politics are warming. Cope land and Sloan back Cruce while Bumpus leans that way. Dr Anstell is said to show little interest. Parker and McCurday lead Murray supporters.
Marshal Charles Wheeler, John Thorp and two companions were riding along a country road near Newkirk Oklahoma when a nearby farmer drew near with a team and fired toward the automobile. No damage or injuries were reported and the assailant reportedly eluded the machine.
Large crowd gathers for the funeral and burial of George Culver as city business houses close for the services. The chief of city affairs, Culver’s death prompts officials and residents to pay respects and mark the ceremonies with somber tributes.
The funeral for Geo. W. Culver head of Ada police was held at the Christian church at 2 PM under Odd Fellows auspices. Rev. W. M. Wilson praised Culver’s bravery and endured hardships, urging trust in Jesus Christ. A large procession moved to Rosedale for burial, with town businesses closing in sympathy.
Businessmen agree to shut shops from 1 30 to 3 30 p m this day during the funeral service for the late Chief of Police George Culver. Names include S T Williams Hubert Grocery E E Fowler A D Coon F Z Holley and others.
J A Culver father of Geo Culver from Frisco OK arrives to arrange burial. He says he knew of no distractions causing the teen tragedy and recalls George's religious conviction years ago. Family details outline siblings and marriage, with Frisco connections and Ponotoc Maxwell Shawnee locations.
In Stone Bluff Oklahoma Jacob Winkler was shot and killed during a practice for a literary entertainment involving a gun. Everett Olden his friend fired the shot and is under arrest though Winkler's family exonerates him of blame.
In Oklahoma City Oklahoma, Miss Inez Mitchell served as court clerk for ten minutes in the judge’s absence. She read the jury verdict in a significant case and discharged the jury after the verdict. Judge Sam Hooker left on a train and told her to stay in charge until tomorrow.
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as the busiest little pills made. Each sugar coated globule supposedly converts weakness into strength, languor into energy, and cures constipation headache chills dyspepsia malaria. Available for 25 cents at G M Ramsey’s.
It is learned that a state organizer for the Oklahoma Retail Merchants Credit Association will visit Ada to organize local merchants. The association includes 5,000 merchants across over 200 towns, uniting on matters of shared interest to retailers.
A brief note states soreness from intense exercise or injury is quickly eased by applying Chamberlains Liniment. The liniment is claimed to relieve muscular rheumatism and offers fast comfort to those with stiff or painful muscles.
E. E. Fowler of Oklahoma City, son in law of Dr McKanna capital ist, and promoter of an Ada industrial movement, has purchased the John Smith drug store on the north side of central Main street.
This notice promotes Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets that stimulate the liver and bowels to expel poisonous matter cleanse the system cure constipation and sick headache. Sold by all dealers.
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