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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1913

Page

6

Pontotoc Abstract Co elects officers

Pontotoc County Abstract Co directors on Thursday the 16th elected John D. Rinard as president Miss Edna Dobbins as vice president and John J McFarland as secretary treasurer C T Angel remains manager and supervisor with fifteen years in the title business Also an advertisement touts Chamberlains Cough Remedy and a notice to try a want ad in the News.

Pontotoc County Abstract Co John D. Rinard Edna Dobbins John J. McFarland C. T. Angel

President Poincare Elected Leader of France

Versailles January 17 Premier Poincare was elected president of the French Republic by the National Assembly. In the first ballot he received 429 votes, Jules Paris 327, forcing a second ballot where Poincare won 483 to 296 with Jules Paine 69. Poincare, 53, a longtime politician and former cabinet minister, will be inaugurated February 18.

Versailles Poincare National Assembly Raymond Poincare Jules Paris Jules Paine Marie Edouard Vallant French Republic France Chamber of Deputies M. Poincare French Academy

Land Sale in Pontotoc County Oklahoma Papers

The following allotment lands in Pontotoc County Oklahoma will be offered for sale at Ada on Friday February 14 1913 at two oclock P M Bids on land may be written to W H Reynolds Ada Oklahoma Case numbers 527 Wesley Under Wood 64 Harrison Porter 8120 Lizzie Dunci nee Grayson 8230 Fomister Ishtin Cheyou 1999 Elias Edwards and others listing acreages appraisements locations and terms including cash or half cash with notes and mortgages. The sale includes multiple tracts with varying soils improvements and distances from Ada Vanoss and Roff with leases likely affecting sale.

Ada Oklahoma Pontotoc County W. H. Reynolds Ada, Oklahoma Wesley Underwood Chickasaw Vaness Harrison Porter Elias Edwards Vanoss R. Kessel

Darby’s Prophylactic Fluid Adverts Remedy

A vintage advertisement claims Darby’s Prophylactic Fluid cures cramp colic and nausea, heals cuts and sores, and destroys germs in the sick room. It is sold for 50 cents per bottle by Gwin and Mays Drug Co. This product is described for internal and external use.

Darby Gwin & Mays Drug Co

Cooper and Commerce merchants visit Stonewall

L Stevens of Cooper and E E Malony of Commerce were in the city this morning with M C Wilson and traveled to Stonewall. FOR SALE My stock of groceries, racket goods and fixtures J T Reed 2tr.

L. Stevens Cooper E. E. Malony Commerce Tex Stevens-Wilson Dry Goods Co M. C. Wilson Stonewall J. T. Reed

Deferred payments option at land sale advertised

Written bids with ten percent deposit may be submitted before sale at the Union Agency Muskogee Oklahoma. Bids up to appraised value will be considered, with right to reject any or all bids. Dana H. Kelsry, United States Indian Superintendent, January 1913.

Dana H. Kelsry United States Indian Union Agency Muskogee Oklahoma

Many County Officers Short in Accounts

Oklahoma City report to the Senate by State Examiner and Inspector Fred Parkson shows since statehood the department conducted exams in 55 counties. Discrepancies totaled 699,968.50 with 41,450.14 collected from officials and returned to counties. Examiner cannot confirm if 658,518.36 was ever paid. Examinations cost 75,595.65 funded by counties. 12 special examiners were employed.

Oklahoma City Senate Fred Parkson Pugh

Dr Simmon's Squaw Wine Wine Aids Women's Health

Periodical pains and mental depression described as common to women are claimed to be avertable by Dr Simmon's Squaw Wine Wine when taken at the expected time. The product is said to tone the system strengthen the involved organs shorten the painful period and promote speedy recovery of normal health. Price one dollar per bottle sold by Gwin and Mays Drug Co.

Memory and forgiveness cited in January column

A woman's quip about forgiving and forgetting frames a January feature for Woman's Home Companion. An advertisement touts Ballard's Horehound Syrup for coughs and lung healing, priced at 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle, sold by Ramsey Drug Company.

Ballard Ramsey Drug Company

Jones Walks From Fitzhugh to Ada For Championship

W B Jones claims the championship by walking the distance from Fitzhugh to Ada in two hours and thirty five minutes after missing his train. The News reporter previously made the same trek in three hours. Also notes on Chamberlains Liniment aiding partial paralysis and rheumatic pains, advertised for sale by dealers. County officials form the loan board for a sinking fund with at least three members required to appraise offered securities.

W. B. Jones Fitzhugh Ada Chamberlain

For Sale 9% Acres Timber Land South of Maxwell

Unimproved open timber land about two and a half miles south of Maxwell offered for sale with lease for clearing. Contact S P Boyd at A H Constant's office or J W Westbrook at the County Judge office. 39-if

Maxwell S. P. Boyd A. H. Constant J. W. Westbrook S P. Boyd

Fire destroys McAlester plant near Sans Souci park

The McAlester Sash and Door factory on the north side of the interurban track near Sans Souci park was totally destroyed by fire early Thursday morning. Loss estimated at 32000 dollars with insurance covering 16000 dollars.

McAlester Sash and Door Sans Souci Park

Hogs for Sale from Hutchinson at Oakman Oklahoma

Market notice announces 50 red shoats weighing 40 to 60 pounds offered by L B Hutchinson of Oakman Oklahoma at thirty eight cents per pound. Buyers may contact for purchase details and arrangement.

L. BE. Hutchinson Oakman

Hoover Recovers A Strong Friend In Odd Card

J M Hoover receives a dearly loved strong friend said to come from Hobart. The accompanying card praises the friend as loyal through good and evil days and as a comforting presence in sorrow and joy, ending with My oldest and strongest-PIPE.

J. M. Hoover Mr. Hoover Hobart

Allen, Reprieved Again in Carroll Courthouse Murders

Floyd and Claude Allen Hillsville gunmen were sentenced to die tomorrow for their role in the Carroll courthouse murders but received a reprieve today from Governor Mann.

Richmond Floyd Claude Allen Hillsville Carroll Courthouse Govenor Mann

Life Pills Promise Strength and Fresh Breath

An old time drug advertisement touts Dr Kings Life Pills as a quick path to new strength better complexion pure breath and cheerful spirits. The copy claims easy safe and sure benefits for 25 cents from Gwin and Mays Drug Co.

Dr. King Gwin & Mays Drug Co. Adv

Conservation of Energy and the Elderly Strength Decline

An elderly speaker notes dwindling strength and fatigue from daily tasks. He used to walk the block every morning but now must turn back halfway. The remark appears in January issue of Woman's Home Companion.

Property for sale or trade near Ada North Side school

City property on West 5th Street Ada two blocks from North Side school offered for sale or trade for country property. Will consider money and stock with easy terms for balance. Write Box 1018 Ada Okla. ltd-w

West 5Th Street Ada North Side School Ada, Okla. Ltd

Clint Palmer Sparks Pony Totoc Countys Poultry Show Moves

Clint Palmer, Pon totoc county representative at the Stillwater meeting, returns home and criticizes maneuvers of the old faction that elected a new board. For poultry show coops at Ada late month, call T Q Cullins at Black 443.

Clint Palmer Pontotoc County Stillwater Mr. Palmer Ada T. Q O. Cullins

Century old marriage license in Los Angeles sparks guardianship bid

At 106, Mrs. Marcelina Elisalda and 80 year old Pleastino Leon obtained a marriage license in Los Angeles on January 17. Leon seeks to overturn a court order naming Claudia Lugo, Elisalda’s granddaughter, as guardian. Lugo will contest the move.

Los Angeles Marcelina Elisalda Pleastino Leon Leon Claudia Lugo Lugo

Pure Methane Cotton Seed Promise for Oklahoma

An agricultural note highlights a new seed called Pure Methane Cotton Seed touted as the best on earth for Oklahoma. It claims a 42 percent yield and credits R. C. JETER as sponsor or promoter.

Oklahoma R. C. Jeter

Konawa Men Will Rebuild After Fire Loss

Adjustment made on the Duncan Autry Bates and Michaels buildings destroyed by fire on the morning of the 2nd. Tom Duncan said work would begin at once and a bidder would be here soon. The others will start in a short time.

Duncan Autry Bates Michaels Tom Duncan

Mail Carriers Will Fly and Air Progress News

An optimistic essay describes aerial mail and new discoveries powering progress. It promotes Dr. King’s New Discovery for coughs and colds as highly effective, with a testimonial from Mrs J F Davis and pricing notes 50c and 1.00. Trial bottle offered by Gwin and Mays Drug Co.

Uncle Sam Dr. King America Gwin & Mays Drug Co

Governor Harmon Goes Abroad on Vacation Trip

Ex Governor Judson Harmon of Ohio retired last week after four years in office and started a long overseas vacation from New York. He travels with Mrs Harmon and daughter Mrs A M Wright. The party will tour Egypt, Greece and Italy.

New York Judson Harmon Ohio

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mart Walsh Dr. Holley East Main St Crescent Drug Co Pontotoc Abstract CO Adv Frange Madame Poincare Mile Henriett Benucci Omle U. S Range Lizzie Duincy Grayson Roff Cheyou Mamie Porter J. W. Davis Okla R. E. Brians C. M. Means Allen, Okla Co. T. Angel Brians, Means & Angel Allen Pontotoc Hughes Coal Seminole Katy Depot C. J. Spalding Hoover Conservation of Energy Rae Gardu Lula Walden Gramlin, S. C Konawa Harmon Pratts Paul Regulator L. A. Sander & Son Ada, OK Ada Title and Trust Company Ada, Okla
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