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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1907
Page
4
A. L. Miles of Roff requests his public announcement be changed from county tax assessor to register of deeds after the constitutional convention failed to create the former office. The News publishes the change and commends him to the Democracy of Pontotoc, noting his qualifications remain the same.
R B Kendall and wife, noted theater people, are in Ada city organizing a home talent play to aid the Ada fire department and the merchants band. Kendall is engaged to manage the enterprise and comes highly recommended.
The Daily and Weekly News announces retirement of M. D. Steiner after three years as daily editor and his replacement by B O Brown. Howard Parker will join as associate editor. Al the brindle bull pup remains the mascot.
The News urges democratic voters to support Hon. Robert Wimbish for county attorney. A Ada area lawyer with long experience, he was born in Jackson Parish Louisiana and raised in Ellis County Texas before moving to Ada four years ago. He taught school while reading law, served as Waxahachie justice of the peace for four years, then as assistant county attorney for one year.
W D Bill Lowden is a candidate for city assessor, collector and recorder. A resident of Ada for 12 years he has served as alderman and school director and once ran a store and cotton gin in Gid Ada. The News endorses him to Democratic voters for his integrity, business ability and broad support.
Mrs. S. Ruppee of Ava Missouri credits Dr. King's New Discovery with saving her son's life from severe lung trouble. After a physician could not help, a druggist suggested the remedy and weeks of treatment restored health. The cure is advertised by G. M. Ramsey with 50 cent and one dollar bottles and a free trial.
A fragmented note notes Joe Stafford pursuing the mayoralty with unclear remarks yet asserts his right to speak freely. The piece emphasizes his candidacy while acknowledging his incoherent public statements.
The Ada area mourns as Claude Adams fourteen died from brain congestion after an illness lasting under twelve hours. He is buried at Rosedale following the death at his aunt Sallie White's home. He was cousin to A W and Bud White.
The boy of Lee Rogers on East Main died after a long illness following a relapse. Miss Hopper sick with pneumonia for days died in North Ada. John Clark near death for days succumbed to consumption and was a well known barber in North Ada. The three year old child of Mr Longworth near town died early Monday.
B C King an Ada attorney announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Pontotoc County attorney. Born in Cobert County Alabama thirty years ago he trained in public schools and law, practiced in Center and Roswell before moving to Ada in 1903 where he has served as city attorney for two years. He possesses a strong legal mind and prosecutorial experience and is a lifelong Democrat with broad local support.
Spring warmth invites outdoor activity and exposure. The piece warns of grip and pneumonia risk from seasonal colds, endorsing Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as safe and effective for all ages and noting it is sold by G. M. Ramsey.
A local druggist touts Fluid Extract of Dandelion with Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla and Extract Karyon as a harmless, vegetable blood purifier. He claims it cleanses impurities, boosts energy, and clears skin, asserting the combo aids kidneys and liver while being milder than alcoholic patent medicines.
A Hempstead Texas businessman praises Ballard's Snow Liniment for curing rheumatism and neuralgia after damp weather headaches. He states he is now free from these complaints and credits the liniment, sold by G. M. Ramsey.
The Anti Horse Thief Association held a box supper in Bebee Saturday evening with a large crowd. Principal speaker Hon. E P Hill of South McAlester spoke for congress, followed by brief talks from county candidates J P Wood Robert Wimbish J D Gaar Lem Mitchell and A C Bra.
Coggins, accused of fatally wounding Warren at Ahloso, is recovering in the U S jail. He appears sound and safe as his preliminary hearing is scheduled for Thursday morning.
A Kirksville Iowa merchant testimonials Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as agreeable and effective for coughs colds and croup. He notes twenty years of use as a leading throat remedy and says children like it and customers refuse other products. For sale by G M Ramsey.
Safety notice warns against catarrh ointments containing mercury as harmful to smell and health. Promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio as mercury free and effective when taken internally. Mentions price 75 cents per bottle and availability through druggists.
Le Bro R C Slocum of the Homer School House reports farmers busy in the furrow. He notes a baby girl born to Jim Middleton and that John Jones George Henry and Bill Henry are moving to Arkansas. John Nix and John Thorpe are doing a lot of clearing.
Testimonial ad notes relief from rheumatic pains in the hip after using three bottles of Cham berlain's Pain Balm. Sold by G. M. Ramsey.
Mr J W Brooks accompanied by his brother in law G N Waldby and son James visited The News office on Wednesday. An early Ada country resident now in Comanche country he shared insights on the open settlement area and its rapid growth. He has sold Comanche interests and toured southwest Texas mulling future location, noting Ada’s promising prospects and possible real estate interest.
J. G. French and wife and Miss J. Welsh have arrived from St. Louis and will establish a millinery store in the Scott Heard building. They will occupy the whole ground floor for the time being.
March 4 Wagoner Oklahoma Territory reports a collision between the Missouri Kansas and Texas local freight and a Katy train at the Pacific crossing. Engineer I F Mizee of Parsons Kansas is dangerously injured in the back and abdomen. Fireman F A Benson of Parsons Kansas suffers a broken leg.
Mrs Jwrites credits Bal Syrup with relief from pulmonary illnesses and notes its effectiveness. Sold by G M Ramsey. E D Lumsden returns after days away in Purcell Oklahoma City and other places.
An advertisement extols White's Cream Vermifuge as the best and safest worm remedy for households. It claims a mother with children cannot be without a bottle and urges purchase from G. M. Ramsey.
Guthrie Oklahoma March 4 The Pauls Valley Railway Company chartered in 1905 to build 180 miles from Ada to Witchita Falls Texas filed notice with territorial secretary Charles H Filson of a name change to Seaboard Northern Railroad The capital stock is five million dollars.
An item notes Alice Roosevelt's wedding as a historical event. It references Herbine liver regulator as a remedy for bilious headaches constipation chills fever and liver complaints with quoted endorsement from J C Smith of Little Rock Ark sold by G M Ramsey.
Washington reports Oklahoma receives no funding for its constitutional convention expenses as conferees strike the item. The conference report is adopted amid opposition led by Mr Tawney and senatorial concern voiced by Mr Curtis regarding inclusion in the bill.
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