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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1907
Page
8
Ada residents travel for business and visits across nearby towns including Roff Sulphur Stonewall and Clarksville. Local officials candidates and clergy are active with protracted meetings church notices and civic events interspersed with medical tonics and patent remedies.
The Ada Merchants' Band staged a Wednesday minstrel at the opera house with numbers like Overture Orchestra Arrah Wanna Jokes and Clover Blossoms Quartette. Critics praised R B Kendall's direction and the back and wing dance by Mr Maynard, noting superb performances and tasteful song selections.
A humorous note from the Plankinton Herald lampoons industrial trusts by listing everyday items as made by various trusts. A man rises, uses goods from multiple trusts, and heads out to “skin his fellowmen,” a satirical call to observe how pervasive trusts are in daily life.
Ada resident John D. Rinard declares for the county commissioner race subject to party action and election rules. Rinard informs voters of his bid and platform as the campaign moves forward.
W. M. Ledford of 8th Street delivered a handful of the first spring strawberries to The News today. The editor declared them ripe and delicious, confirming the season’s inaugural fruit.
Mrs N F Rowan of Mc Donough Ga claims three bottles of Electric Bitters cured her chronic liver and stomach trouble and blood condition turning her skin red. She says she is now about 20 years younger and can work easily, with her husband’s store. The product is guaranteed by G M Ramsey Druggist at 50 cents.
Telegram to John McKinney said G A McKinney died in Boerne Southwest Texas where he sought relief for a lung ailment. Remains were sent to Ada. The McKinneys are valued county citizens and receive community sympathy.
The funeral of George McKinney, whose death at Boerne Texas was noted earlier, was delayed by a collision incident en route to Ada. Mrs McKinney fainted at the San Antonio station and her son separated from her. The casket was held at Denison and finally reached Ada Friday night. The service was held today at 10 in the home of W J Reed with burial at Rosedale.
Washington reports that bluejackets and marines from the U S gunboat Marietta have landed at Trujillo and Celba and possibly Puerto Cortes to shield American interests. Diplomatic observers foresee joint U S Mexico mediation to halt hostilities among Nicaragua Honduras and El Salvador, with plenipotentiaries urged to seek immediate cease fire.
Col R Sarlls a prominent McAlester citizen campaigning for a 4th district seat is in Ada to rally support in Pontotoc county. An early pioneer of the district he credits McAlester's growth to new regimes and labor by delegates. He plans to speak to Ada before ending his county campaign.
George Thompson sold Lot 4 Block 99 to Mrs Easte of Ada today. The transfer records show a private sale completed without public bidding. The property details include location in Ada and a straightforward deed transfer between individuals.
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