Judges Swap Benches as Rainey Moves to Tishomingo
The Putnam-Scriber murder case did not go to trial as jurors were empaneled. Dan Scribner and Mack Lee filed bias affidavits forcing Judge Rainey to step down, with Judge A T West replacing him in Tishomingo and the defense pressing for venue changes.
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Judges West
Rainey
Ada
Tishomingo
Dan Scribner
Mack Lee
Judge Rainey
A. T. West
Judge West
Mill Officers Absent
Adam Beck president of the cement plant is in Huntington Indiana where he went to bury his father James Wintersmith is in Battle Creek Michigan on account of his health lately undermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Beck
Huntington
Indiana
James Wintersmith
Battle Creek
Michigan
Commission to Select Sites for Four New Agricultural Schools
State officials E D Cameron J P Connors and J H Connell form a commission to pick sites for four district agricultural schools this year. They will choose the Panhandle location first, then divide remaining districts among themselves. Delegations from Chandler Sparks and Marlow pitched their towns' claims before departure.
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E. D. Cameron
J. P. Connors
State Board of Agriculture
J. H. Connell
A. and M. College
Commission On Agricultural and Industrial Education
Panhandle
Cameron
Connor
Connell
Chandler
Sparks
Marlow
News Summary of Court Proceedings by Postal Card
The Weekly News reports all court proceedings as ordered through the postal system or postmaster. It emphasizes official notices and procedural updates delivered by mail.
Electric Bitters Promised To Beautify Women
Public notice touts Electric Bitters as a cure for weak health and skin blemishes caused by kidney poisons. It claims the tonic regulates stomach liver and kidneys, purifies blood, and gives strong nerves and a lovely complexion. Available for 50 cents at G. M. Ramsey's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Ramsey
Dog Gene and the Duty to Curb Noisy Dogs
A Dallas News editorial laments widespread nuisance of worthless dogs in towns and cities. It urges authorities to enforce laws to thin dog populations, viewing dogs as peace disturbances and disease breeders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas News
Mo. Man Begins 10-Year Term After Guilty Verdict
James Pritchett of Camden county Mo. arrived at Jefferson Citys state prison to begin a ten year term after reading in an Oklahoma paper that the Missouri supreme court affirmed a verdict finding him guilty of murdering Constable Manes of Richland Pulaski county two years ago.
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Jefferson City
Oklahoma
James Pritchett
Camden County
Missouri Supreme Court
Manes
Richland
Pulaski County
Lula Cyclone Destroys Stores. Joe Rushing Reports
Joe Rushing returned Monday from Lula where he said a severe cyclone swept through Saturday evening. It wrecked a leading store and utterly demolished the blacksmith shop of W M Gore, prompting the News to extend sympathy to Lula residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Rushing
Lula
W. M. Gore
Ballard’s Snow Liniment Sold For Rheumatism Relief
You can never tell exactly what causes rheumatism but Ballard's Snow Liniment relieves pain and swelling in joints and muscles. It lets you move as you did before. Prices 25c 30c and 1.00. Sold by G M Ramsey.
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Ballard
G. M. Ramsey
Infant Son of Rufus Davis Found Dead in North Ada
A one month old child of Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Davis of North Ada was found dead in bed this morning. The infant had been ill for several days but no serious illness was anticipated. The cause of death is not known.
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Rufus Davis
North Ada
McGee's Baby Elixir Promises Bowel Remedy
An 19th century ad asserting McGee's Baby Elixir cures diarrhoea dysentery and bowel ailments. It emphasizes infants' delicate bowels and claims the product sold by G. M. Ramsey.
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McGee
G. M. Ramsey
Coffree Amusement Company Touring Louisiana Towns
The Coffree Amusement Company now in Alexandria on the old baseball grounds near Carbo's store and next week in Minden presents a clean carnival with attractions such as That Girl mind reader the flying lady and Captain Coffree's sleight of hand. The airdome moving picture show draws crowds while the Katzenjammer home jubilee plantation refined vaudeville and flying horses ferris wheel and other concessions perform well. Harry Davis opens each show with an 85 foot open air dive into a net. no skin games are permitted. only legitimate candy wheels wheels of fortune and Japanese bowling alley are offered.
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Coffree Amusement Company
Carbo’s
Flying Lady
Harry Davis
Capt. Coffree
Trouble Makers Ousted by Dr King’s New Life Pills
A sufferer with stomach trouble reports relief from dyspepsia and indigestion after using Dr King’s New Life Pills. He also gains a restored appetite and stronger nerves as the stomach liver and kidneys function better. Sold for 25 cents at G M Ramsey's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
G. M. Ramsey
Porter Named Canal Zone Police Chief at Ancon
Ardmore Okla June 1. G A Porter former marshal of the southern district of Indian Territory is appointed chief of police of the canal zone with headquarters at Ancon. He fills the vacancy caused by the resignation of George R Shanton.
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Ardmore
Okla
Jesse West's Brother Registers in Ada Under Alias
Henry West, brother of Jesse West from the Ada lynching case, checked into Byrd hotel in a different city as Henry Woods. He resembled Jesse and claimed to be merely visiting to tend his deceased brother's business, stating he traveled south on last night's Frisco.
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Henry West
Jesse West
Ada
Byrd Hotel
Henry Woods
West
Pontotoc County Institute Opens With 32 Teachers
The Pontotoc County Institute opens with thirty two teachers today and about as many more expected tomorrow. Instructors include M. L. Perkins conductor A L Fentem F L Norton T W Robinson Prof Bowles Mrs H A Hodges domestic science and Mrs Conway Barton drawing. Eighth grade pupils may enter the institute in Ada by paying two dollars tuition and those passing the state exam will receive a diploma admitting them to any high school or state normal school in the state.
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Pontotoc County
Ardmore Set for Southern Oklahoma State Fair
Preliminary arrangements are made for the first Southern Oklahoma State fair to be held in Ardmore October 9 to 16. Former Mayor Pennington is a prime mover, with strong support from farmers and stock raisers in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardmore
Okla
Oklahoma City
Dallas
Pennington
Mrs Laura M Cales dies after cancer battle
Mrs. Laura M. Cales aged 52 dies at 7 am at the home of her son in law W N Hughes in this city after months of cancer. A native of Madison county Illinois she moved here from Winfield Kansas five years ago with her children C E E L and L C Cales and Mrs Hughes. Funeral at four from the Methodist church followed by burial at Rosedale cemetery. Sister Mrs S J Wyatt arrived from Hydro Oklahoma and attended the bedside.
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Laura M. Cales
W. N. Hughes
Ada Terminal Railway Survey Maps Route Through Ada
Engineers survey the Ada Terminal railway right of way to connect with the Oklahoma Central southwest of the cement plant and link Ada's principal industries. The line will run parallel with the Frisco, pass by the mill, and likely place the downtown depot between 12th and Main streets west of the area.
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Ada Terminal
Oklahoma Central
Frisco
Ada
12Th
Main
Bailey Bailey wed in Sulphur Springs ceremony
Glenn F Glenn and Annie Pearl Bailey married at the bride’s home in Sulphur Springs Texas on a May Sunday morning. Glenn, a former Frisco night operator, is described as a worthy young man. Annie Pearl Bailey is J W Meaders’ granddaughter and has many Ada friends who welcome her as a new resident.
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Sulphur Springs
Texas
William F. Glenn
Annie Pearl Bailey
Mr. Glenn
Frisco
Miss Bailey
J. W. Meaders
Ada
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Robt. M. Rainey Oworn
Ack Lee
Ada Weekly News
Coffree
Itd
Porter
Jesse West's
Brother
ADA Terminal Railway
Glenn Bailey
Texas Department Store
Navy
Garrett
Per Plang
Grand Pa’s
hKitchen
It. Long
Tiee
Tee
Lee
Stoughton
The
Buck Wall
Sam McDonald
H. C. Bennett
Edgar Smith
John McKinley
Sam McClure
Miss Minnie McCain
Alice Sanders
J. Bo. Chapman
J. B. Emory
T. J. White
Sol Moss
J. D. Tanner
Ada, Okla
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