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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1906
Page
3
Ada and surrounding communities report visitors and travels among residents and businesspeople. J W Dean and C E Walcott return from Sulphur while F M Snyder visits Ardmore. several others travel to Kansas City, Holdenville, Coalgate, Konawa, and Tekumseh for business and personal errands. Gentle updates include medical notes and social visits, with notable mentions of Eastern Star activities and statehood era reflections.
At 3 30 p m Wednesday Rev John A Williams united Mrs S W Seay and Miss Daisy Herrin in marriage in the bride s father s home. Both locals of Ahloso with many friends. Seay, a sober industrious farmer, marries the youngest daughter of T N Herrin, a prosperous farmer in the community.
City Council resolves locations for the general election to be held April 3 1906 in Ada Indian Territory Ward 1 at a frame building near the Commercial hotel Ward 2 at the mayor’s office Ward 3 in a brick building on West Main near the court house and Ward 4 in a frame building on West Main near Chickasaw Wagon Yard Recorder J J Warren lists the meeting. Also classified ad seeking traveling salesmen offering 75 dollars monthly plus 3 dollars per day expenses.
W R Chandler expresses deep gratitude to the people of Ada for their kindness and nursing help during his wife’s illness. He notes the many thoughtful acts by friends and requests the Lord’s blessing on all, offering to serve in return.
Ada residents react with joy as the senate passes the statehood bill. The Evening News is read eagerly as Capital tidings arrive and optimism runs high for House concurrence and the President's signature.
A Bucklen arnica salve is hailed as a scientific cure crediting E. R. Mulford of Waynesboro Pa. with relief from piles. It is advertised to heal burns, sores, boils, ulcers, cuts, wounds, chilblains and salt rheum. Available for 25 cents at Clark Drug Co and Dr F Z Holley’s drug store.
The News announces W C Lee's bid for alderman of the 4th ward subject to the Democratic primary on March 16. Lee is praised for high moral Christian character and good council judgment. He is noted as a former popular mayor of an important territory city.
Foley & Co Chicago originat ed Honey and Tar as a throat and lung remedy many imitations are offered for the genuine Ask for Foley's Honey and Tar and refuse any substitute No other preparation will give the same satisfaction It is mildly laxative It contains no opiates and is safest for children and delicate persons Oye Drug Co Mason Drug
W. M. Freeman & Co have purchased the Henry & Biles dry goods stock and will add it to their own. Freeman cannot retire without loss, so he renews in business and enlarges stock to mammoth proportions offering rare inducements to buyers.
President removes Horace Speed United States Attorney Oklahoma John Oliphant register John H Trotter receiver Gumland Office T J Chapman due to irregularities The six year old charges stem from a Pawnee County cattle grazing contract Speed settled for $30 000 with $9 000 paid to him The following board of county commissioners sued to recover the fee Speed later compromised for $5 000 Moody Attorney General ordered dismissal based on Inspector Husted report
A. M. Ake of Wood Indiana reports years of severe lung hemorrhages eased after using Foley’s Honey and Tar. He says prior doctors offered no help and credits the remedy with restoring lung health. Reject substitutes. Clark Drug Co. and Mason Drug Co.
Washington March 8 President Roosevelt sent a message to Congress announcing his signature on the joint resolution directing the interstate commerce commission to inspect railroad discriminations and monopolies in coal and oil. He notes he signed with hesitation as it may do little yet warns thorough inquiry could grant immunity from criminal prosecution to witnesses.
Last night the Harris Hotel ball room in Ada glowed with fashionable attendees as ladies in gowns and gowned gentlemen danced to fine music. Guests thanked host E. E. Parnell as the splendid event closed and Ada settled into quiet midnight repose.
A prominent druggist cites Scott's Emulsion as saving a life and aiding vitality from infancy to old age. The ad highlights nourishment as the mechanism and claims no system is too weak to gain from the emulsion.
The News endorses A R Sugg as a candidate for alderman in Ada's fourth ward subject to the democratic primary on March 16. Sugg has long resided in Ada since its founding and shown citizenship and conduct described as qualities of strong aldermanic material. He is characterized as moral, conservative, yet progressive, and has consistently shouldered his share of local development duties.
Ada Pressed Brick Co. manager Wilson expects to restart the plant Friday after a winter shutdown. He has urgent orders on hand from neighboring towns.
An eight pound baby girl was born Wednesday evening at the home of J. W. Brents to Mr. and Mrs. L. E. Lee of Citra. Mrs. Lee is sister of Mrs. Brents and daughter of R. C. Couch. Uncle Dick is proud of his granddaughter.
The Reed and Harrison firm advertises Peter Schuttler wagons with a claim of guaranteed satisfaction. Wedding invitations are announced with the latest styles available at the newspaper office.
George Harrie of Durant and Miss Dave Webb of Sherman were married yesterday at the home of Rev. B Wrenn Webb. Harrie is cashier at the National Bank of Durant. The couple will reside in Durant after the ceremony.
During November and December 1908 one fifth of deaths in New York and Chicago came from pneumonia. Foley's Honey and Tar not only stops the cough but heals and strengthens the lungs to prevent pneumonia, curing quickly and avoiding serious results. Clark Drug Co. and Mason Drug Co.
The Ladies of the Order of the Eastern Star in the Ma sonic Hall hosted their annual meeting. Mrs. Roddie Hunter of Durant visited as territorial grand matron. The secret work was exemplified and a lecture by the grand matron was followed by a supper.
Ada society recalls Miss Webb a prominent Ada favorite known for charm and beauty. Friends extend congratulations to the groom and best wishes to the bride for a happy married life.
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