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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1912

Page

8

Seventeen Apply for Certificates in County Exam

The county examiners conduct the quarterly certificate examination today with seventeen applicants listed. Names include M. L. Steelman Lehigh Virginia Hardee Francis Rosa Watson Francis Laura Anderson Roff Florence Corley Davis Mrs Goldie Bems Nebo Virgil Coltingham Stonewall Luther Brandon Ada A R Selph Ada Guy Griffith Center Anna Saunders Roff Mrs Lula Embrough Ada E A Murchison Lawrence Parra Walker Roff Isaac Benton Fitzhugh Edmond Smith Fitzhugh Nellie Wood Ada

M. L. Steelman Lehigh Virginia Hardee Francis Rosa Watson Laura Anderson Roff Florence Corley Davis Goldie Bems Nebo Virgil Coltingham Stonewall Luther Brandon Ada A. R. Selph Guy Griffith Center Anna Saunders Lula Embrough E. A. Murchison Lawrence Parra Walker Isaac Benton Fitzhugh Edmond Smith Nellie Wood

Directory Almost Complete for City Citizens

Solicitors for the News report near completion of gathering data for the city directory. If anyone believes a name was missed, they should report it at the News office to help ensure every citizen’s name is included.

Dr T W Chadwick Veterinary Surgeon and Dentist

Dr T W Chadwick operates as veterinary surgeon and dentist at the Veterinary Hospital located at 12th Street near Townsend. Office phone 306. Residence 15.

T. W. Chadwick Veterinary Hospital 12Th Street Townsend Kansas East Main Street

Chamberlains Tablets Praised For Stomach Relief

Darius Downey of Newberg NB notes his wife uses Chamberlains Tablets and finds them very effectual. The ad urges readers with stomach or bowel troubles to try them, noting availability from all dealers.

Chamberlain Darius Downey Newberg, N. B

Floods Leave 70000 Homeless Across Delta Regions

In New Orleans on April 23, 32000 rations from the United States government are due to reach Leland Mississippi on Tuesday where over 5000 flood refugees have gathered. Supplies have been sent to other camps and temporary relief given to nearly all of the 70000 displaced by Mississippi River crevasses across southern Arkansas northwestern Mississippi and northern Louisiana.

Mississippi River Arkansas Mississippi Louisiana

Chamberlain’s Liniment Promoted for Back Ailments

Advertises Chamberlain’s Liniment as relief for rheumatic back pain. Claims no better remedy exists and notes availability from all dealers.

Chamberlain

Initiative Bill Dies in Shawnee Oklahoma City

Failure to file petition within the ninety day period ends the local option and high license initiative filed in January by Mayor Frank P. Stearns of Shawnee and associates. This marks the third attempt since statehood to repeal statewide prohibition adopted in 1907. previous petitions failed in 1910 and were abandoned due to opposition linked to the Friedman case.

Oklahoma City Frank P. Stearns Shawnee and Associates Indian Territory Friedman United States Court of Appeals Oklahoma Stearns and Associates

Get Rid of Rheumatism with Chamberlains Liniment

Advice to apply Chamberlains Liniment and massage the affected areas at each use, marketed by dealers.

Chamberlain

Preliminary hearing held for L. O. Harris in Harris Braddy killing

The court room at the courthouse was packed for the preliminary hearing of L. O. Harris on charges of killing Charley Braddy. Judge Barton remanded Harris after hearing. Witnesses described the scuffle, gunfire, and Braddy's and Harris’s positions, with several accounts detailing the sequence of shots and the weapons involved.

L. O. Harris Charley Braddy Court House Barton Wewoka R. W. Oakey Sulphur Harris Braddy J. W. Whitner South Bend Watch Co Warren Barddy L. T. Walters W. W. Sledge R. E. Duncan van Hennigan R. N.hounshell Joe Melugin Rod Duncan Melugin Herry Craft Lee Driver Ed Hunter Mad-Ox Drug Store Sam McDaniel McDonald

Fletcher at the Lake Aims for Study Amid Summer Socials

Fletcher, immersed in trig and French, stubbornly ignores family chores and chores around the porch as he studies. A tall girl named Helen arrives with a tennis racket, promising a break from his academic grind and a chance for activity at the lake.

Fletcher Mater Hatch Ted Fletch Sophomore Dot Helen Lawford

Methane cotton seed offered by seed man for sale

The Agricultural Experimental Station notes a sale offer for a line of Methane cotton seed at $1.00 per bushel by Rin ard the Seed Man.

Agriculural Experimental Station Rinard

Removal Notice For L. J. Little Grocery

L. J. Little relocates to a new grocery building two doors west of City Hall inviting friends and customers to visit. The store pledges to keep first class service and availability.

City Hall

Pains of Moving Day by Charles Lamb

A witty reflection on moving day describing the dislocation of comfort and the many small, dirty tasks left behind. The speaker notes women’s fussiness over storage and economy as they pack, while the narrator endures bare-handed grooming and dirty gaiters in a new lodging.

Charles Lamb

Norris Acquitted at Fort Worth

Rev. J. Frank Norris was found not guilty by a jury in the Sixty seventh district court on perjury charges. Mrs. Norris thanked the jurors individually as about 100 women joined in a church choir in the courtroom after the verdict.

Fort Worth Tex J. Frank Norris Sixty Seventh District Court

Mrs. J E Cox Credits New Discovery For Survival

Joliet Illinois resident Mrs J E Cox expresses life saving gratitude for Dr Kings New Discovery after typhoid pneumonia caused severe coughing. She credits the remedy for reducing her cough and restoring health with a guarantee on every bottle and trial bottle offered by Ramsey Drug Company.

J. E. Cox Joliet, Il Ramsey Drug Company

President Briles to Speak at Oklahoma City Meeting

President C. W. Briles departed for Oklahoma City to join a gathering of superintendents and principals. He is slated to address the group on the relationship between public schools and normal schools.

C. W. Briles Oklahoma City Superintendents and Principals Association

Electric Bitters claimed to rid malaria and restore health

The ad asserts swemp mosquitos spread malaria, causing fever, chills, loss of appetite and weakness, with malaria paving the way for typhoid. It promotes Electric Bitters as a cure that purges malaria from the blood, improves appetite and strength, citing Wm Fretwell of Lucama NC. 50 cents at Ramsey Drug Co.

Wm. Fretwell Lucama, N. C

Mrs. J. C. Wauson Struck by Lightning Near Ada

A message stated Mrs. J. C. Wauson wife of a well known farmer two miles southwest of Ada was injured by lightning. No details were provided and the severity of her injuries was unknown.

J. C. Wauson Ada

Seed corn and grain seeds offered by John D Rinard stands

Seed dealer John D Rinard offers 500 bushels of fine seed corn and cane millet and other seeds suitable for the area. He emphasizes knowledge of the seed business and a full line of seed, selling from his East Main stand.

John D. Rinard East Main

Electricity as a Household Servant in Modern Homes

Electricity saves labor and acts as a household servant. It powers washing, sewing, cooking, baking, heating, and ironing, turning electricity from luxury to necessity. ADA Electric & Gasco promotes reliable service at 78 South Broadway.

ADA Electric & Gasco South Broadway

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