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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1905
Page
2
The Oklahoma City summary for the week ending July 17 notes fall and hot weather with showers on the 14th to 16th delaying harvest and threshing. Wheat yields were poor to fair, oats fair to good, corn good and hardening, cotton square to fruiting but growing too fast in some areas, worms and sharp shooters causing damage, and various crops like millet and alfalfa thriving.
A two round battle royale occurred on a Parsons to Muskogee excursion train last night with a leading scrapper named Six killer. Also noted are plans by South McAlester to pursue a $25 000 club and a buyout of the Lindsay News by J L Avey who will erect a new office and expand the plant. Taxpayers in Oklahoma City demand return of 1500 dollars spent for the National Editorial Association visit.
Indian chiefs from Creeks Cherokees Choctaws and Seminoles meet in Muskogee to call a constitutional convention on August 21 with mass meetings planned for August 7 to select delegates. Delegates will be chosen under new rules with local businessmen hosting arrangements. Pinules promoted as a nightly remedy for kidney and bladder issues sold by Clark Drug Co.
The News laments the local phone service as overburdened and hard to understand. It blames overworked staff and a possibly incompetent exchange manager for weeks of poor reception and long hold times.
The Bonham News quotes a piney woods resident praising peaches and cream as a preferred ideal over being a partner with Join 1D. Rockefeller. The piece humorously notes Rockefeller’s famed diet of milk and crackers and contrasts indulgence with restraint.
Ardmore Okmulgee July 21 The Commercial League of Indian Territory will hold an important meeting at Okmulgee August 1 to discuss matters affecting the territory President Lee Cruce of the Oklahoma and Indian Territory Federation of Commercial Clubs supports land restrictions and opposes attacks on Secretary Hitchcock of the interior department believing condemnation achieves nothing.
It is no secret that Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures cuts burns ulcers fever sores and boils. D L Gregory of Hope Texas says it quickly cured a bad sore and is also good for sore eyes. Available for 25 cents at Clark's and Dr F Z Holley's drug stores.
Dr Greer listed at Conn Little building with office phone 216 and residence phone 118 w l4 13t.
The second day at Tishomingo, Indian Territory sees routine business and reports. J W Spillmore of the Department of Agriculture presents an address as part of a program including speeches by Mayor Stephens and S O Dawes on farming progress and regional resources.
Ada veterans are invited to the courthouse tonight for an informal entertainment and reception organized by the Sons and Daughters. Arrive before 8 30 to gain admission as doors close when filled. refreshments will be served afterward in the adjoining chamber. Veterans are urged to come in shirt sleeves and feel at home.
Peter Adamson pastor of the Wilburton church of Christ in Sulphur led a tent revival when the gathering was broken up by a crowd Sunday night. His tent was demolished and he was pelted with rotten eggs and stones. several arrests are expected as the district amid great excitement.
The marriage licenses list pairs including Joe M Wohl 24 and Mary I Cannan 20 of Sulphur, Felix Roberts 24 and Janie Foot 25 of Ada, J H Brassfield 21 of Elart and Ida Edgeman 15 of Davis, Tom Davis 22 and Carrie Lewis 19 of Pontotoc, Delbridge Lunsford 19 and Claude Sales 22 of Rott, Grant Johnson 25 and Grace Sales 20 of Roff, Lewis J Dertree 26 and Bonnie Brock 19 of Sulphur.
Col. Moseley of the Department of Justice, Washington, D. C., is en route to Guthrie on a secret mission connected to war rant fraud investigations in Indian Territory, with many indictments secured. The report cites his Confederate army service as a former regimental colonel. In later notes, consumer testimonials tout Dr. Nines New Discovery and Foley's Kidney Cure, with drug store promotions attached.
Fire destroyed J. W. Leeper and Son's livery barn in Roff yesterday morning. The frame building surrounded by buggy sheds belonged to Miss Emma Dale. Leeper and Son lost 400 dollars, building loss 600 dollars. C Y Partain and Co lost thirty tons of hay. No one insured.
Advert says many sufferers of Bright disease and diabetes feel impending doom replaced by gratitude after using Josev's Nidney Cure. It claims to cure incipient Bright's disease and diabetes and relieves worst cases with comfort. Marion Lee of Dunreath Indiana reports relief after eight doctors failed and three bottles helped. Sold by Clark & Mason Drug Co.
Walter Kalwell, former supervisor of schools for the Creeks, takes over as supervisor for the Seminoles in Seminole Territory Muskogee July 20 succeeding George W. Beck.
The committee inspecting city show windows reports Mason's drugstore has the best decorated and neatest display for the Confederate Veterans' reunion. Signed by J. A. Williams, P. K. Laura, Okville Snead.
A three year old black mane and tail boy colt branded Z on right shoulder and a two year old mealy nosed dark mare mule with no brands were last seen at Sam Hogue's place two miles east of Oakman I T. Reward 31 each for recovery or information. T E Bennett Oakman. It was a huge task to cure such a bad kidney case C F Collier Cherokee Ia Electric Bitters cured him improving his health. He praises the tonic for kidney liver and stomach issues. Guaranteed by Clark and Dr F Z Holley druggists.
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