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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1908

Page

6

Man Found Dead Near Ada in Vacant House Near Oakman

J D Moore found a deceased man near Ada in a vacant house by the Frisco right of way near Oakman six miles northeast. The jury ruled death by unknown means. The victim, about 60, six feet tall, gray hair, missing one lower tooth, carried a water bottle cup and morphine box and wore fine clothes with a silverine watch. He claimed Missouri as home and said he was deaf. Local residents observed him in Ada. no identification found. Oakman residents gave him a respectful burial. A separate note mentions a 9,000,000 acres sale on July 27 inviting many to the state.

J. D. Moore Oakman Ada Justice of the Peace Hammond F. A. Haleman Missouri Haleman O. C. Johnston Haleman House Haleman’s

Marriage License Notice Summary

Marriage license items listed include J. H. Harris with Dora Lee Peyton. A. L. Redden with Mrs. A. A. Bachelor. John Williams with Jessie Howard. W. R. Atkinson with Hattie Rogers. Bob Fulsom with Addie Yates. and Sasawka with Ada.

A. L. Redden A. A. Bachelor Lulu John Williams Jessie Howard de- Brees Ada W. R. Atkinson Hattie Rogers Lulu Bob Fulsom Addie Yates Sasawka

Red Letter Day Proclamation Urges Nationwide Letter Campaign

A proclamation urges Oklahoma residents to send letters across the United States to inform friends and neighbors, describing a national outreach push framed as a red letter day effort.

Oklahoma United States

Combs and Brushes Offer Many Everyday Goods

A list of items including combs hair brushes and tooth brushes is offered with hundreds of other goods priced competitively. The advertisement promises good value on daily necessities.

Court House Briefs: Hung Jury in Bank v Baughman

In county court yesterday the Commonwealth Bank of Dallas vs M Baughman of Ross ended with a hung jury. Bank of Dallas won a judgment for the defendant in the case against Sam Stewart. The Baughman vs Sneed case is underway in county court today.

Court House Commonwealth Bank of Dallas M. Baughman Ross the Commonwealth Bank of Dallas Sam Stewart Baughman Vesus Sneed

Wreck on Frisco Near Hickory Kills Fireman

A Frisco wreck near Hickory yesterday left a fireman scalded to death as the locomotive overturned and freight cars with cattle were demolished. Several cattle were killed. the embankment was low and the rear of the train was not jolted by the derailment. Capt. Jack Wills provides the information.

Frisco Hickory Jack Wills

HIAWATHA NOTES WEATHER HEALTH AND REVIVAL

Farmers press on with late planting as a rain blessed the area. Fruit crop prospects look poor while sickness lingers in Center though improving. Rev S Dance recovers. Mrs Haun travels to St Louis to be with Sam French and family. A revival starts Friday for two weeks with prayers for change.

S. Dance Luther Horton Emit, Ok J. J. Copeland

Birthday Celebration for Miss Pearl Fain

Last Saturday evening July 18 a large group gathered at Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Fain home near Ahloso to celebrate Miss Pearl Fain's seventeenth birthday. Games followed by refreshments delighted the guests who departed with praise for the evening.

J. E. Fain Ahloso Miss Pearl

Property listing seeks gin and grist mill site in Tyrola

A propitious opportunity invites correspondence from any party seeking a prime location for a gin, saw and grist mill. Prospective buyers should contact R. W. Carvel at Tyrola, Oklahoma, for details and arrangements.

Report of the Gonditior First National Bank Oklahoma July 15 186s

The bank reports resources including loans and discounts 108919.69 overdrafts 967.65 U S bonds 17500 premiums on bonds 462.50 and notes due from banks 38909.00 total assets 199171.97 liabilities include capital 80000 surplus 8700 undivided profits 965.50 and deposits 73000 plus certificates 260?698.56. The cashier M D Timberlake certifies accuracy witnessed by notary GEO Thompson on July 20 198.

U.S U. S Vis State of Oklahoma Pontotoc

Bank case and pile remedy ad on county page

The case of Commonwealth National Bank against Wm. Baughman of Roff is being tried in county. One application of ManZan Pile Remedy relieves pain soothes reduces inflammation soreness and itching. Price 50c. Guaranteed to give satisfaction. Sold by Gwin Mays & Co.

Commonwealth National Bank Wm. Baughman Roff Gwin, Mays & Co

Contest standings show leading contestants by votes

Thursday morning tallies list Miss Mary Waldy Bebee with 19858 votes, followed by Miss Viola Bailey 18130. Other contestants include Mrs Lula Frost Elmore, Miss Lillie Stephens Oakman, Miss Mittie Taylor Francis, and Miss Mary Duke Ada with lower counts.

Mary Waldy Bebee Viola Bailey Lula Frost Elmore Lillie Stephens Oakman Mittie Taylor Francis Mary Duke Ada Hettie Dial Maxwell Peal Spangler Konowa Myrtle Smith Stonewall Sallie Matt Carnes NeedSewey Seksys Eeedye Leone Moper Allie Fain Ahiso Lula Spraules Frisco Essie Myers Tyrola Hary Mahan Sasakwa

Child of George Erwin Dies After Illness at 1:20

The two year old son of George Erwin and his wife died early this morning after a short illness. Funeral services are scheduled at Rosedale Cemetery this afternoon with interment to follow.

George Erwin Rosedale Cemetery

Races at Fitzhugh Saturday July 25

Races will be held Saturday July 25 from 2 to 7 p m one and one half miles southeast of Fitzhugh The main event features Blocker's Crazy Colt of Ada against Broke Tail a Tupelo racer Admission is invited.

Fitzhugh Blocker Ada

Store owner arrest for arson near Blackburn's gun

M. D. Chapple who lost his store and contents near Blackburn's gun was arrested Wednesday on arson charges. He was released on bond.

M. D. Chapple Blackburn

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J. H. Harris Dora Lee Peyton China Hall Ada S. M. Shaw R. W. Carvel Tyrola, Okla First National Bank Imd Timberlake Casier M. D. Timberlake Casnier Geo. Thompson L. Reed H. Rives W C Duncan Sulphur Springs Tex Heirer J. Patterson Beggs H. Hart Plant Elsie Johnson County of Pontotoc State of A.D Home Abstract and Real Estate Company Pontotoc County Township Four Elisle Johnson Conn and Little Atawat Floyd Linton Brown Stone Wesley N. E N. BE Gs. E S. W N. W S W Township Range J. C. Chapman Joel Terrell Willis Brown Eddie Brown Femister Istencheyo Wilis Brown Adam William A. Lowden Oren T. Lowden Winfred D. Lowden A. D William. A. Lowden Home Abstract and Real Estate Comy Conn-Little Gertrude Lowden Hardin & Blanks Ada Nat’! Bank G. M. Ramsey All Drug PLC E. W. Rose Med. Co St. Louis Gwinn-Mays & Co King & Currie Attorneys-At-Law Reed Douglas Drs. Browall Faust H. Epperson J. W. Dear B. H. Epperson Reed-Douglas R. T. Castleberry the National Real Estate Exchange Pet Acne B. Rollow Building Henry M. Furman Duncan Building Crawford & Bolen Citizens National Bank J. E. Webb C. H. Ennis Webb Ennis Lawyers Office First National Bank Bidg Chas. W. Wmillan Ada National Bank New Brick Church Ruggis
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