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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1905

Page

3

Surrender of Ada city to Confederates ends with grand reunion

Ada, Oklahoma reports the surrender of the citadel to Brigadier General J P Wood at 1 o clock Friday. J W Dean acted on behalf of the city and pledged daily reports at Confederate reunion grounds. The crowd cheered Senator Gore and other speakers as the Chickasaw brigade Veterans gathering proceeded with addresses by T D McKeown and Rev Rippey. The reunion adjourned for dinner and named Wood as brigade commander with next meeting at Rofs, July 21 22 23 1906.

J. W. Dean J. P. Wood Dean Chickasaw Brigade of United Confederate Veterans Gore Lawton Cummings Chickagaw Brigade of Veterans Miss Looper A. J. Looper Judge Wood General Wood H. M. Furman Ada Judge Furman United States Furman Ardmoreite Col Sidney Suggs Samuel Scruggs Buchanan Rippey Norman Ada M.E. Church Rofs Ardmore Chickasaw Brigade Compress

Resolution thanking supporters of reunion and entertainment

The committee unanimously passes a vote of sincere thanks to the people of Aca and vicinity for their care, to General Wood and staff for efficiency, and to the Oklahoma Grocery Co. of Oklahoma City for a donation. It also commends J. W. Goledge and Sidney Suggs for distributing Confederate soldier lists, and praises Col. Doss and Capt. Fisher for reunion preparations. It extends thanks to the Sons and Daughters for the entertainment. Signed by D. J. Kendall and others.

Aca Vicinity J. W. Goledge Sidney Suggs Indian Territory Col. Doss Capt. Fisher

Reunion Notes and Veterans Union Gathering

The Sponsors and Maids of Honor for the Veterans and Sons were of proper standard. The Sons and Daughters entertainment at the court house Friday night was voted a great success by the veterans. Mrs. Gov. Guy of Sulphur a leading U C D and Chickasaw social leader is a welcome reunion attendant. John L. Galt commander of Indian Territory veterans presided over the reunion exercises. J E Webb, a leading Sons member, could not address the reunion due to immediate business.

Veterans and Sons Court House Gov. Guy Sulphur Indian Territory Chickasaw John L. Galt J. E. Webb Sons’ Organization

City National Bank Fails in Kansas City

The City National bank with a capital of 250000 closed its doors due to inability to collect on paper. The crash did not affect Ada banks, and few banks in the Territory are expected to lose money from this insolvency incident.

Kansas City City National Bank Ada

Dr Brown stabbed to death in Alderson incident

Dr Brown was stabbed and killed at Alderson this morning. Zastonz Pa ranstoze, a Polish immigrant, was arrested and jailed in McAlester for the alleged butcher's bill dispute. In Guthrie, preparations note Lawton’s August 5 opening celebration for Kiowa Comanche and Caddo counties drawing about 20 000 attendees.

Guthrie Oklo Kiowa Comanche Caddo Lawton

Grand Arie Fraternal Order Eagles Denver Ticket offer

The M. E. and T. railway offers round trip tickets from Denver at 24.40 for Grand Arie August 14 to 24 1905. Tickets on sale August 12 15 and 1 1905 with final return by August 25 1905. For further details see Katy's agent.

Denver Colo M. E. & T. Railway Katy

Snow Liniment Said to Heal Sore Believed Cancer

Westmorland Kansas May 5 1902 Ballard Snow Liniment Co claims their Snow Liniment cured an old sore on the chin thought to be cancer after other treatments failed. The writer asks for a 50c bottle for his sister Mrs Sophia J Carson of Allensville Mifflin County Pennsylvania and notes it is sold by Clark Drug Co.

Westmorland Kans Ballard, Snow Liniment Co Sophia J. Carson Allensville Miffin Co Clark Drug Co Foley Bright Clark & Mason Drug Co

Stabbing at Red Oak Ends in Death

W. McCain was stabbed and killed at Red Oak this morning. The assailant escaped as officers pursue. The report notes a fatal stabbing followed by a rapid investigation.

Seasonal travel warrants across cities listed

St. Louis and several other cities are listed with travel periods from June 1 to September 39 or 30. Eldorado Springs Pittsburg Galveston Alabama Georgia Kentucky and Florida are noted with daily travel or eligibility until specified deadlines. C. F. Orchard is named as the agent handling these routes.

St. Louis Chicago Eldorado Springs Pittsburg Galveston Texas Alabama Georgia Kentucky Florida C. F. Orchard

Ben Mason Stricken With Hernia Illness At Home

Shortly after nine o'clock this morning Ben Mason a druggist and councilman fell seriously ill at his South Broadway home. A strangulated hernia developed at once and the former family doctor T S Booth of Ardmore is called to assist with an operation planned for tonight with local physicians.

Ben Mason South Broadway T. S. Booth Ardmore

Herbine Promises Relief for Languor and Ailments

J J Hubbard of Temple Texas praises Herbine noting it eases headaches rheumatism nervousness and restores vitality after two years of use. Clark Drug Co advertises 25 cents for Herbine as a remedy for chills fever and general languor.

J. J. Hubbard Temple Texas Clark Drug Co

Ada Visitors Gather for City Reunion

Among today’s visitors to Ada for the city reunion were S. W. Lanham and Perry Lanham of McGee, W. E. Stephens of Wetumka, E. H. Crain of Spanish Fort Texas, Prof. Crowley and John Marion of South McAlester, and others including Chas Woods of St Louis and Will Roper of Roff.

S. W. Lanham McGee W.E. Stephens Wetumka E. H. Crain Spanish Fort Texas Perry Lanham P. P. Dunford Prof. Crowley Francis John Marion South McAlester Chas. Woods St. Louie Tandy Walker Stonewall T. M. Rushing Tyrola Will Roper Roff A. A. Fussell Fitzhugh

Durant Commercial Club to study Blue River navigation

The Durant Commercial Club will soon examine Blue River navigation prospects noting the river at Durant is said to be larger than the Trinity at Dallas and offers more water year round.

Durant I. T Durant Commercial Club Blue River Trinity Dallas

Unprecedented Rain Floods Streets and Stores

An unprecedented rain drenched the area this evening with two inches in forty minutes. Streets and several store buildings flooded while neighboring streams rose to bank-full levels.

McAlester I. T

Liquor Spilled by Officers at Ardmore Raid

Ardmore Indian Territory July 21 deputies spilled liquor at Berwyn and raided gambling houses. Eight persons were arrested and brought to Ardmore where they pleaded guilty and were tried by U S Commissioner RobinetT.

Ardmore I. T Berwyn U. S Robinett

San Diego Bennington disaster kills many sailors

A boiler explosion on the U S gunboat Bennington in San Diego Bay after 10:30 a m killed about fifty sailors and wounded many more. Spectators watched as bodies and debris were hurled into the water and rescuers rushed to convey the injured to hospitals.

San Diego Cal Maine Havana Harbor San Diego Bay United States Bennington Spreckles Wharf

Reinstatement Rush as Chicago Unionists Return to Work

Chicago July 22. Teamsters who held out join others rushing to reinstate at department stores after a near month-long strike. Most applications for reemployment succeed, with some workers signing to surrender union buttons. Non union drivers and coal teamsters resist rejoining and police protection will remain briefly to avert clashes.

Chicago Order Teamsters’ Joint Council Teamsters Express Companies

Frisco System Offers Cheap Round Trip Rates Through Sept 30 1905

Frisco System announces very low round trip fares to destinations across Alabama Florida Georgia Kentucky Louisiana Mississippi North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee Virginia and West Virginia through September 30 1905. For details call the undersigned and inquire about particulars. King’s Dyspepsia Tablets advertised as a cure for indigestion heartburn and stomach troubles sold by Clark Drug. J W Bolin attends Miller murder trial in Tecumseh Oklahoma where Miller is released on a $1000 bond. Pine salve advertised for sunburn eczema and skin dis eases and claims to heal cuts without a scar sold by Clark.

Alabama Florida Georgia Kentucky Louisiana Mississippi North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee Virginia West Virginia King’s Clark Drug J. W. Bolin Tecumseh Oklahoma Miller Clark Drug Co

Rainstorm injures crops in McAlester area

Two inches of rain fell in thirty five minutes this afternoon in McAlester Oklahoma Territory causing crop damage and flash flooding concerns.

Drake Named Assistant to Panama Railroad President

Assistant to President Shonts E A Drake will exercise all functions of Panama company president during Shonts absence after sailing to Panama. Drake holds roles as secretary and treasurer of the Panama Railroad company and takes charge while Shonts is away.

New York E. A. Drake The Panama Railroad Company Shonts Panama Drake Panama Company

Mrs Mary Hulse Dies After Drinking Ice Water

In Leavenworth Kansas Mrs Mary Hulse aged 50 died from heat after returning home on Olive street Thursday afternoon. She walked about six blocks and took a drink of ice water, dying within minutes.

Leavenworth Kan Mary Hulse Olive Street

Movement to Canada Rumored as Russian Expatriates Depart

The Douk hobors plan a large movement to Canada from St. Petersburg. The Yakutsk community is selling property and preparing to leave in a body. Thieves stole 16 horses from J. A. Potter near Liberal Missouri on Thursday.

Russia Canada St. Petersburg Yakutsk J. A. Potter Liberal

Baron Komura Arrives in Seattle for Peace Mission

Baron Komura foreign minister of Japan and one of the peace commissioners arrives in Seattle aboard the Minnesota. He and his party work on cipher dispatches and correspondence amid diplomatic duties as crowds greet them and officials welcome the envoy.

Seattle Wash Baron J. Komura Japan S. Hisamidzu Barno Komura Minnesota Port Townsend Hisamidzu Arceta Kemura Great Northern J. J. Hill Baron Komura Kallinger America

Kelley Refuses Bond On Hoch Administration Demand

Topeka July 22 T T Kelly at noon Friday refused formally to give the 750000 bond required by Gov Hoch. He argued the requirement was excessive before the executive council and Gov Hoch replied. Kelly withdrew from the room and the council deferred action awaiting his return. Kelly stated he could not secure the necessary bond men. Gov Hoch refused to state his further action at present.

Topeka T . T. Kelly Gov. Hoch Kelly

Four Men Named to Government Crop Retimatce Board

Secretary Wileen announced the four members of the statistical board to prepare government estimates of cotton acreage and yields and other crop statistics. The board includes Victor Olmstead D. Fessenden George K. Holmes and W. W. Long under the direction of Assistant Secretary Willet S. Hays.

Washington Wileen Statistical Board Willet S. Hays Victor Olmstead Bureau of Statistics D. Fessenden George K. Holmes Division of Foreign Markets W. W. Long

Also Mentioned on This Page

Senator Gore T. D. McKeown Mce-Keown D. J. Kendall Sec Y. R. W. Cummings Com. J. N. Brundridge Wm. M. Guy L. Galt Reunion Notes City National Renees City Evening News Grand Arie Eagles Beilers San Diego Harbor Gany Chicago Teamsters Doal Teameters Treck Frisco System Baron Komuro Snake Seattle, Wash Kelley Refuses Kansas Will
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