Ada and Clarke County People Visit and Travel Notices
Monday’s Ada item list shows residents and visitors including W A Dennis and W A Jennings from Oklahoma City. Percy L Clinton of Shawnee. Uncle Tom Leach of Konawa. J W Morgan of Ada becomes a News reader. Dr. Holley and E C Wandehohe travel. Mrs. Frierson to Gainesville. various others in Ada for family, business, or court matters. N B Pool acquitted in drug license case. many local movements, sales ads, and events referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Harris
W. A. Dennis
W. A. Jennings
Oklahoma City
Percy L. Clinton
Shawnee
Tom’’ Leach
Konawa
Madill
N. B. Pool
M. S. Richards
Muskogee
Ada
Mr. Richards
Sulphur Springs
Texas
Otis B. Weaver
The Big 4 Shop Opens With New Fixtures
The McGraw Brothers renovate their barber shop adding elegant mirror fixtures and two commodious bathrooms. They plan to install a hot air heating system and label the place The Big 4 Shop, suggesting the number of chairs inside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGraw Brothers
Out at the Reservoir Site Worth a Trip
A reader urges a visit to the reservoir, only a mile and a half from town. The rugged road discourages driving, but horseback or foot travel reveals the hopeful scene: excavations, dam work, labor tents, and a romantic view of civilization’s water future.
Beware of Ointments Containing Mercury for Catarrh
A warning against mercury containing remedies for catarrh urges only prescription use. Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio is advertised as mercury free and taken internally. Testimonials are offered, with sales through all druggists and a price per bottle. Hall's Family Pills are recommended for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
What The Railroads Want and the White House Silence
Washington March 15. The railroad magnates seek a presidential statement but will wait for a conference with Pierpont Morgan and four railway managers. The administration plans to regulate interstate railroad rates under the Interstate Commerce Act, and the railroads must adapt to governmental regulations for the public good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
Pierpont Morgan
Auction at Bocher's Air Next Week
An auction is scheduled at Bocher's air next week with two daily times 2 30 p m and 7 30 p m.
Cement telegraph poles tested for railways
Pittsburg reports cement telegraph poles as a new railroading novelty. Officers from the Pennsylvania lines west and Western Union tested reinforced concrete poles with a central iron rod to withstand heavy gales. Timber shortages and ongoing pole replacement drive interest in durable substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania Lines
Western Union Telegraph Company
Rochester
Oklahoma settlers note growth and church progress in community update
The writer reports a thriving school and church house in the new Oklahoma state area with nine months of schooling, Sunday school weekly, political talks, and good farming conditions after rain. Illness touches families, A H T A lodge initiates two members, officers F L Johnson and W C Lovelady elected, and a church event is planned for the fourth Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sticks
Oklahoma
Bud Moore
Province
A. H. T. A. Lodge
Hawkins Walter
Garett
F. L. Johnson
W. C. Lovelady
Lovelady'i
A. T. Scipres
Kingston Postoffice Robbed in Ardmore Territory
Kingston postoffice safe blown open last night and more than 600 dollars in money orders funds and stamps seized. Several checks belonging to W A Williams were taken as thieves escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardmore
I. T
Kingston
W. A. Williams
Picture of Squalor Prompts Help for Child
A scantily clad mendicant woman with a young baby on the streets is described as a pathetic sight of abject squalor. Reportedly a dope fiend, observers urge action to care for the child and assist the pair.
Supreme court rules against secretary on Belle Foster allotment
In Mill Creek district Belle Foster challenged the Interior Department after the secretary canceled her fourty acre allotment following patent. The court held the secretary had no authority to cancel after patent, affecting townsite cases pending in Indian Territory. The Boynton case cited involved a deceased minor allotment later canceled for a town site.
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Muskogee
I. T
Supreme Court
Belle Foster
Mill Creek
Secretary of the Interior
Boynton
Farmers Auction at Bocher's This Saturday
Farmers will hold a big auction sale at Bocher's Saturday starting at 2 30 p m and continue into next week with many farm items offered to bidders.
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Bocher’s
Ada Charity Hero Sends Deaf Girl Home With Help
Over a year a deaf and dumb girl selling soap fell ill in Ada with no money. A local woman organized charity, raising over $4 to send her to Texas. The girl later sent a $5 check with interest to the benefactor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Green
Jim Davenport
Vinita
Orel Harper
Madill
Konawa
Ada
Texas
St Patrick's Day Observances Promised Across Town
The note predicts a larger than usual turnout for St Patrick's Day on Sunday the 17th with many people dressing in green. It mentions the Irish community will be plentiful and activities may be more lively than normal.
Roff Superintendent Candidate Visits Ada Between Trains
E. P. Downing, superintendent of the public schools of Roff, visited Ada between trains on Saturday. The educator is a prospective candidate for the Pontotoc county superintendent of schools office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P. Downing
Roff
Ada
Mr. Downing
Pontotoc County
Bocher’s Big Suction Sale Draws Attendees
Shoppers flock to Bocher’s event advertised as a major suction sale with bargain prices and wide crowd participation. Officials note strong turnout as customers peruse discounted items and special offers.
Seed shop advertises Choice new crop 1907 seeds
The advertisement promotes large full weight seed packages at 2 for 5 cents and offers the entire seed line in bulk at half the usual prices.
Lamp bargains tempt buyers with small profits and big business
Local merchants promote lamp deals priced at 25c 30c 40c 50c and 65c, preferring steady volume over high margins to drive more sales.
Big Bargains in Hardware and Enamelware
Bargain sale listing offers enamelware and hardware items with reduced prices. 10 quart enamel buckets at 50 cents, 14 quart enamel dish pans at 50 cents, 7 quart enamel tea kettles at 69 cents, 2 quart enamel pudding pans at 10 cents, and 9 quart enamel pudding pans at 15 cents.
Hardware sale list with hand saw files and tacks
Advertises first class hand saw files 34, 4, 44 for 5c each. Flat files 6 inch 8c, 8 inch 10c, 10 inch 15c or 2 for 25c. Shoe tacks sold by lb. Box Brassed Shoe Nails 4c. Hammers steel nail hammers 49c, tack hammers 5c and 10c. Tacks carpet 500 count 5c per box.
Bargains in Stoneware at Local Store
Local shop advertises milk crocks and tall jars in 1 gallon and 2 gallon sizes. Milk crocks 1 gal priced at 6 cents and 2 gal at 12 cents. Milk tall jars 1 gal 6 cents and 2 gal 12 cents.
Fine Chinaware Sale With Bargains Across Store
Salad dishes priced at 25c instead of 50c while bread dishes range 25c to 75c. Cups and saucers with gold decoration 60c a set and dinner plates 60c a set. Bakers bowls platters and pitchers also discounted. High grade ware offered as cheap as plain white in a clean cut sale inviting customers to browse.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Beard & Blanks
Capity Hill Addition
West Harris Hotel
J. W. Morgan
Jas. F. Earnest
Wetumka
Mr. Earnest
Dr. Holley
E. C. Wandehohe
Sherman
George Frierson
Gainesville
Mrs. A. L. Dalton
the Harris
R. E. Scales
Holdenville
W. H. Clark
Dallas
C. D. Price
Lester
F. Y. Galesborough
Ft. Worth
Marshal Chapman
Stonewall
Bert Pennington
Greenville
C. A. Langford
20Th Century Club
Duke Stone
H. C. Evans
Albert Nettles
Art Clark
G. W. Cox
Tioga
Cox
Main Street
George L. Rice
Ahloso
M. N. Skinner
Bristow
B. Norrell
Cr. Lafevers
G. W. Lafevers
Baxter
Tenn
Rhoddy Hendrix
T. C. Hoopes
Epworth University
Browall
King
Francis
Davenport
Ada Merchants Band
Capt. Hargis
Frierson Brothers
Freeman & Co
S. P. Mosher
Niagara Fire Insurance Company
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
G. M. Ramsey
U. S
Irby
Sam Kerr
Lulu
J. Q. Hyde, Jr
J. C. Meaders
Sunrise
South McAlester
R. Saills
J. F. M. Harris
G. M. Rafsey
Stratford
Thomas L. Farris
Sam Hyden
Dr. J. N. Norris
D. M. Hyden
M. W. Hyden
C. L. Hart
M. M. Southard
J. A. Edwards
Lee Eddieman
Earnest Pitchlynn
Lou Nutt
Chas. Nutt
E. C. Lindsey
Fitzhugh
O. J. Davidson
J. B. Harrison
Goldfield
Nev
C. A. Powers
Sulphur
Eastern Star
Frisco
T. L. Rippey
Nashville, Tenn
Plymouth Rock
M. L. Brandon
Bebee
I. T. Farm
Bebee Road
Ness
Esser
Wm. Bergman
Chapman Hotel
Big 4 Shop
Railroads
Bocher’s Air
St. Patrick’s Day
S. Mishaw
Prop
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