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Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1914

Page

17

Salvationists parade in London international congress display

London June 13 A graphic Salvation Army procession showcased its world reach with 2100 foreign delegates from 58 countries and 8000 British Isles Salvationists marching from Thames Embankment to Hyde Park. Delegates wore national costumes, bands played in native tongues, and floats depicted heathen country life and Salvation Army work. The American delegation of 600 led by Commissioner Eva Booth followed, while captivity disguises and native dances added spectacle. J W Barron returned to Muskogee Sunday night. Mrs Barron will stay a few days.

International Congress of the Army British Isles London Thames Embankment Hyde Park Booth Java South Africa India Ceylon Dutch East Indies China Japan South America Holland Switzerland Denmark Finland Sweden Norway Italy Belgium Germany Salvation Eva Booth

Millionaire Faces Charges in Morals Court

Chicago June 13 Washington Porter a millionaire real estate dealer was arraigned in the morals court today charged with renting property for immoral purposes. The complainant was Rev E L Williams a vice crusader. If Porter is convicted a score of other wealthy property owners will be prosecuted.

Chicago Washington Porter Rev. E. L. Williams Porter

Home Canning Recipes for Beans by Mrs Hutchinson

Mrs L E Hutchinson Pontotoc county canning supervisor presents a bean canning method. Select young beans, prepare, pack in jars with salt, fit caps, and boil jars in water with cloth and rack. Do not tighten lids until cooling, boil daily for three days, then final seal and store in a cool dark place.

Warren Named on School Board

J. F. Warren of Oklahoma City, vice president of the Farmers National Bank, was appointed by Governor Cruce on Thursday to the state board of education, succeeding Frank J. Wikoff who resigned after the recent school book adoption. Warren previously served on the old board that the senate refused to confirm in 1912 and ran for mayor of Oklahoma City on the Republican ticket in the last campaign.

J. F. Warren Oklahoma City Farmers National Bank Cruce Thursday State Board of Education Frank J. Wikoff Warren Old Board of Education Senate

Calendar Wednesday fuels House filibuster in Congress

Washington June 12 Calendar Wednesday, a veteran lawmaker, sparks contention as the House deliberates a vast bill for uniform codification of all laws. Seven weeks of filibusters reveal only 60 of 168 pages considered. Mendell of Wyoming threatens a quorum rule if progress stalls. Also noted are Judge Adamson's rainbow neckwear and a local tonic advertisement amid the political chatter.

Washington House of Representatives House Thompson and Wingo Arkansas Underwood Mendell Wyoming Adamson Georgia House Interstate Commerce Committee Luc Solomon

Secretary Apoplexy and a Mexican Question

The text quotes a landholding businessman opposing inland dispatches for fleet and army, insisting his property is land and nails down, while praising Uncle Sam’s overall treatment in the Mexican situation. Secretary Bryan is noted for new half moon glasses and a habit of fumbling his nose glasses before groups of visitors.

Sam Bryan Permier

Only One Entirely Satisfactory Remedy Endorsed

S N Galloway of Stewart SC reports complete relief from colic and diarrhoea using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He recommends it to friends. For sale by All Dealers.

Chamberlain S. N. Galloway Stewart

Doctor from Hewitt Returns from Mexican Colony

Dr. A. M. Davie, once a Hewitt physician, has come back to Ringling from the Tampico district where he founded an American community named Davieville and owns an orange grove. His colonists followed Wilson's call to leave Mexico and traveled to Vera Cruz on refugee trains. He plans to return when peace returns.

Ringling Okla A. M. Davie Hewitt Tampico Mexico Davieville Wilson Dr. Davie United States Vera Cruz

Barrett Strong Support for Senator Barrett in Shawnee Area

Hardware merchant K H Warren. Shawnee, cites a strong backing for Senator C F Barrett across Shawnee and Pott county. Warren claims Barrett will win at least 90 percent of Shawnee votes and 75 percent in Pott county, with labor unions and all citizenship classes backing him. He notes Barrett's honesty, integrity, and growing support in the district’s northern part.

K. H. Warren Shawnee C. F. Barrett Pott County Maj. Barrett Mr. Warren Shawnee May Barrett

Robertson Visits Ada in Governor Campaign Swing

Judge J B A Robertson spoke to about 150 men on an Ada street meeting endorsing the Ada normal school retention if abolition efforts arise. He received a orderly, respectful hearing and limited cheers.

J. B. A. Robertson

Revival under Rev Lockett Adair to open Sunday

City ministers unite for a large revival meeting led by Rev Lockett Adair a renowned evangelist assisted by Rev W H Brown and with choir direction by W H Guthrie A large tabernacle will be erected at a convenient site to accommodate all comers planners expect the event to be the best attended revival yet held in Acts and push for strong success.

Lockett Adair Assistei W. H. Brown W. H. Guthrie

Indigestion Relief Cited By Mrs McMullen

Mary E McMullen of Phelps New York credits Chamberlains Tablets with ending years of indigestion and constipation after weeks of use. The ad notes the tablets were effective and available from all dealers.

Chamberlain’s Chamberlain Ace Mary E. McMullen Phelps N. Y

Manville Receives Washington Medal of Centenary Death

M F Manville owns one of Congresss 100 medals struck to commemorate the centenary of George Washingtons death. The piece recalls Washingtons role as Master of the Alexandria Lodge No 22 Masonic. One side shows a Masonic apron with Washington Alexandria Lodge 22 A F and A M 1788. The reverse bears Washingtons profile and inscriptions about the centenary and the Washington Monument Association. The relic came to Manville through a relative in the East.

M. F. Manville Congress George Washington Washington Alexandria A. F A. M Washington Monument Association Manville East

McGee’s Baby Elixir advertised for infants

An advertisement urges homes with babies to keep McGee’s Baby Elixir on hand for sour stomach wind colic diarrhea and summer complaint. It stresses the remedy is wholesome contains no opium morphine or injurious drug and is sold by Ramsey Drug Co at 25c and 50c per bottle.

McGee's Ramsey Drug Co

White's Cream Vermifuge Puts Child on Road to Health

Advert reads that children affected by worms appear pale and sickly and may face fatal diseases. White's Cream Vermifuge claims to expel worms promptly and restore health. Price 25 cents per bottle. Sold by Ramsey Drug Co.

Ramsey Drug Co

Parker and Roland Attend County Log Rolling in Lula

J. B. Parker of Center and R. C. Roland traveled to Lula to attend the county log rolling event of the W. O. W. which is scheduled for this evening.

J. B. Parker Center R. C. Roland Lula

A and M Encampment to Open at Ada in July

The News reports the summer encampment of the A and M college at Ada from July 14 to 18. It will be a school of instruction for Pontotoc county farmers led by college professors, with lectures and livestock exhibits. Supt Melton will rally boys and girls clubs on the 17th and arrange a youth parade. Prizes will be offered for canning, cooking, sewing exhibits and possibly farm displays by club members.

A. & M. College Ada Pontotoc County Melton

Candidates must file by July 4 for primary ticket

A. R. Sugg, chairman of the county election board, states that all candidates must file with the board by July 4 if they expect to get places on the primary ticket.

A. R. Sugg County Election Board

Federals Repulse Rebel Attack at Mazatlan

Mazatlan reports a night assault by Rebels repelled by the Federal garrison using machine guns, with deadly effect. The clash underscores ongoing violence in the city as forces exchange fire and seek control.

Mazatlan

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