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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1913
Page
3
The article extols shopping from trade journals and style centers, emphasizing well appointed windows and store facilities for patron service. It describes large cash purchases made with nine other stores to cut middlemen, and sourcing from mills to reduce costs.
Ada items report visits of Mmes Alexander and Riggs to Capt Fisher and others, travels of Max Brents and Otis Weaver for work and recuperation, homecomings, and health notes. Local notables include C K Butler’s death, state Farmers Union president C W Taylor, and various travels, illnesses, and construction updates.
W A S Kreiger writes from Los Angeles describing a strenuous desert journey from Deming to Phoenix under extreme heat. He details visits with the Harlichers and Duke Stone, a trip to an ostrich farm and pigeon farm, and plans to see the Grand Canyon before returning home via Stanley New Mexico.
Tuesday's Duty notes A A Walker and wife left for Sulphur for a short stay. Miss Athlene Johnson, sister of Rev W W Johnson, left for Clinton after visiting her brother.
Evangelist Nelson opened a meeting at the Church of Christ in North Ada and has received strong encouragement. The gathering moves tonight to the pavilion in the city park and will continue until further notice. Evening services start promptly at 8 15.
Luther Harrison editor of the Wewoka Democrat visits the Ada normal and praises its faculty and students after ten minute address. He has long supported the Ada school and says he is more impressed than ever with the normal and its work. A drug ad for Dr Simmons Squaw Wine for women appears, priced at $1.00 per bottle, sold by Gwinn and Mays Drug Co.
A list of individuals receiving marriage licenses including A D Allen and Mayme Matthews of Sherman and Enid pairing, W O Rose with Virgin Nelson, W M Adams and Ida Yarbrough of Center, Geo M King and Nell Bell of Francis, and several Ada Pontotoc Vaness Hart pairs with their ages.
Sunday night Chief Cal Bolin Deputy R Duncan and Eli Morris and County Attorney Roland raided a East Main street house capturing five gallons of corn whiskey. They arrested Sol Driver Jess Powell and forgery suspect C W Walker. G H Humphrey near Bebee faces rape charges after a morning arrest. A chase with a drunken suspect in the negro quarter ended when he fled barefoot after officers fired warning shots.
Notice seeks sale or trade of a stock of groceries and racket pools and fixtures for a good farm in Pontotoc County. Contact J. T. Reed at 129 West 12th. 132tw
From Monday's Daily Jack Peters, wanted for a serious incident and an other Black person, is now safely behind bars in Ada jail. He was brought in by Andy Black near Ada who found him near Pauls Valley and persuaded him to face trial.
Supplies for the August 5 special election will be ready for distribution August 2 and 4. Unless otherwise notified the election will be held in each precinct by the officials holding the last one. A. R. Sugg, Secretary Election Board, Pontotoc County. 5-17-2tw.
Deering corn binder offered for sale or trade by Olin Crow of Ada Meat Market. Good opportunity to save your forage crop. 2tw pa.
Judge McKeown moves to Wallace Daggs trial after severing cages case. Jurors listed include R L Palmer R D Myers W A Bottoms J N Mathews D S Hammock G W Brown J H Sprouse J R Crisp Tom Jones D E Williams O J Lee R M Dorsey. Defense by Crawford & Bolen. Jury completed at night session and to close Monday.
For the weak and nervous, Electric Bitters promises renewed energy and appetite. It claims benefits for stomach, liver, and kidneys and includes a testimonial from Mrs. Rhrine vault of Vestal Center New York. Available in 50 cents and one dollar bottles recommended by G. M. Ramsey.
County court Clerk J. W. Westbrook reports a busy morning in the marriage license department with twenty licenses issued in the first eighteen days, a total sufficient to cover his salary.
Will FshaW offers cash for mining timber delivered at any switch on the C. O. FSHAW line in Ada. Contact Ada for details and pickup arrangements.
Shawnee July 19 Mayor Stearns seeks state wide observance of good roads with a gubernatorial proclamation. Governor Cruce expresses willingness if public sentiment rises enough. Local enthusiasts plan a campaign to spur state action and mirror efforts seen in Missouri and northern states to promote road building and an upcoming automobile highway.
For flesh healing and internal use the Dar By's Prophylactic Fluid claims relief from cramps colic dysentery sore throat swollen tonsils and sick stomach. It is described as a disinfectant for the sick room and a facial bath additive aiding fever. Price 50 cents per bottle sold by Gwin and Mays Drug Co.
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