Ardmore to get opera house and new traffic lines
Ardmore will soon have a fine opera house while Waukulla emerges as a new town on the Fort Smith and Western, west of Okemah. Wheat and oats markets rise across Indian Territory as farmers report good prices. J. B. O'Neill is appointed clerk in Muskogee to replace C. B. Douglas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardmore
Waukulla
Fort Smith and
Okemah
Indian Territory
J. B. O'Neill
Washington
Ofice
J. Blair Shoenfelt
Muskogee
C. B. Douglas
Checotah
Subscriptions Listed for Ada Firms and Individuals
A compiled list shows numerous Ada area subscribers paying amounts from 1.00 to 9.50. Names include W. N. Guest & Co, Smith Lor. Co, Kotseh & Co, E. L Steed, J. G. Coburn, Ada Hardware Co, and others. Several banks and local businesses are listed with beef notes accompanying some entries. The total reflects a mix of small payments and larger contributions from local merchants and residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. N. Guest & Co
Smith Lor. Co
Kotseh & Co
E. L Steed
J. G. Coburn
Laidlaw Lbr. Co
T. J. Chambless
Mason Drug Co
Henley & Biles
Reed’ & Harrison
W. C. Rollow
J. R. Young
Z. N. McKnight
Ada Hdw. Co
J. R. Islinger
Willard Bros
Little Bros
Sprague Bros
J. D. Jackson
J. W. Lane
Ada Drag Co
Jim Russell
Hotel Byrd
W. J. Bough & Co
McCary & Burch
Brents Pharmacy
Bus & Baggage Line
C. J. Warren
Geo. D. Hodge
S. M. Shaw
Torrin & Byers
M. L. Powers
Eye strain warning and free eye tests offer
A public notice urges readers about eye strain risks and offers free eye tests. It promises glasses if needed and guarantees workmanship at reasonable prices. It emphasizes prompt action to protect vision.
Ada hardware store adds groceries at live and let live prices
J W Lane & Co advertises hardware stock and a new complete line of staple and fancy groceries. The notice invites shoppers to visit on the south side of Main Street in Ada Indian Territory. It lists church papers and speakers by C W Graves Dr Akers Miss Ella Warren Bro Graves Bro Swefford Bro Chambless for a Sunday program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Graves
Dr. Akers
Bro. Graves
Ella Warren
Bro. Swefford
Bro. Chambless
Main Street
Ada
Roosevelt critics mock Fourth of July remark
The Commercial Appeal ridicules a Roosevelt line calling dishonesty the greatest crime against a nation, arguing treason is the true crime and accusing the president of overreliance on impressive words rather than sound thought. It contrasts public praise with sharper language about patriotism and policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
McKinley
Republic
Four Checotah Women Sue Husband for Divorce Over Hot Pie
A Checotah woman sues her husband for divorce claiming he hit her with a hot pie in the face and that the needless waste of hot pie cannot be severely reprimanded by the courts. The item reflects a local Herald report on domestic dispute details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Checotah
Caddo Herald
Indian Territory Investigations Stir Muskogee Press
Clarence B. Douglas of the Muskogee Phoenix defies Secretary Hitchcock and pursues investigations into Indian Territory affairs. Acting Secretary Ryan states Washington will push thorough probes, urging a grand jury to uncover any official misconduct and ensure full accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence B. Douglas
Muskogee
Gnish
Washington
Ryan
Interior Department
Department
Indian Territory
Indien Territory
Tie Cock
Hitchcock
Fresh vegetables and fruits at all times
Readable text notes a market stall offering fresh vegetables and fruits available at all times. The item emphasizes consistent fruit and produce supply.
Eye Ear Nose Throat Specialist to Visit City
Dr Fred W Mitchell of Chicago will visit the city for two days next Thursday and Friday. He will base at Crescent Drug Store and specializes in fitting glasses using genuine crystal lenses and first class materials. Call at the drug store on those days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred W. Mitchell
Chicago
Cresent Drug Store
Mrs. Ida L. Jackson Dead Wife of Col. T. V. Jackson
Mrs. Ida L. Jackson nee Williams born Nashville Tennessee November 29 1865 died July 22 at 5 am at the family home on 17th street burial from the Methodist church at 6 pm in the city cemetery. She was married eight years and had lived in the Territory four years. She left detailed funeral and estate arrangements and expressed no fears for the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida L. Jackson
Williams
Col
T. V. Jackson
Nashville
Tenn
Territory
17Th Street
Ear Nose and Throat Specialist to Visit Sulphur
Dr A Riddle, famed Eye Ear Nose and Throat surgeon of South McAlester, will visit Sulphur from August 3 to August 5. He plans to attend the Chat acqua and will open an office in Sulphur to serve patients seeking treatment for diseases or ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. 8. Riddle
South McAlester
Riddle
Dixie Store Drummer Silk Waists Attract Bargain Buyers
Shoppers are invited to view the drummer Semple silk waists at the Dixie Store where prices are described as surprisingly low. The ad urges inspection of the display to appreciate the value offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixie
Also Mentioned on This Page
Territory News Notes
Haileyville
Rev. Stout
Marietta
The
Polar Ice Company
Holdenville
George W. Green
Martin F. Liston
Durant
Fultsom
Parker
Green
Wilcox
Atoka
W. M. Harner
Tulsa
Herman Spencer
J. B. Glandon
Clipper Office
Murphy
Chitiasha
Washita
Von
Federated Women’s Club of
Chickasha
George Hart
W. C. Cole
Martshorne
Coolgate
Lehigh
John Wynne
Mince
Will Haynes
Chickasaw
Robert Fortune
William Mickle
Hartshorne
Fortune
Mickle
R. L. Owens
A. P. McKellop
Creek Council
Benjamin Marshall
Kansas City Journal
Lewis Paullin
H. A. Futrell
Paducah
F. W. Russell
Chitwood, the Tailor
Clark Drug Co
Hord-Richardson
Mogor
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