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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1905
Page
9
Ada locals report Hargis on a Citra business trip and many visitors, salesmen, and relocations. Notables include Rev J W Collins delivering sermons, J H Burleson and Citra ties, and J O Jackson moving to Ada with Mrs Jackson joining soon.
An Ada crowd enjoyed a Sunday charity baseball game between the Fat and Lean teams. Spectators praised fat players like Maddox and Bills while critiquing lean players Coffman Browall and Kotsch. The report notes hit balls, fielding quirks, and players’ antics as the Fat team edged the Lean squad with humor and local color.
At her home near Blackburns Guin on Thursday April 28 Valula L Watson passed away Interment was held at City cemetery on Saturday April 29 at 2 30 p m with services.
Saturday drawing at W. A. Alexanders awarded $10 in gold to ticket 1715 while ticket 1713 appears unspecified. Readers are urged to check if their ticket matches the winning numbers.
At her home on West 13th street Mrs EF E Suggett died Friday evening April 2k of consumption. Funeral services were held at the family residence Saturday at 3 30 p m and interment followed in the city cemetery.
C G Grayson of Lula Mississippi writes that Dr King’s New Life Pills cured him of severe stomach and bowel disorders. The tonic laxative properties are advertised as a remedy available for 25c at Clark Drug Co and Dr F Z Holley’s drug store with a guarantee.
R. E. Winn of near Wetumka was arrested by federal authorities for selling a rhetoric medicine claimed to be only whiskey and onion juice. He was taken to Okmulgee and bound over for $500. A Busby mansion at South McAlester suffered near complete destruction from a fire caused by a defective flue last Sunday, with the fire department saving much of the structure.
A reader recounts a chaotic game with players named Eddeman Cottman Meaders and Harraway, noting fielding lapses and hitting struggles while spectators react to hats, veils, and a three bagger. The gate takings, about 87 dollars, support local firemen and clothes for a ball team amid Ada tire concerns.
A group led by W C Guest and others issues a challenge to the Fats for a May 12 1905 ball game at the Ada ground. Conditions ban professionals and rooters allow only qualified umpires, and prize money goes to the Ada Fire department or Ada Mis? department.
Foley & Co Chicago markets Foley's Honey and Tar as the genuine throat and lung remedy. They warn against imitations and urge asking for the original, noting mild laxative effect and safety for children and delicate persons. sold by Clark Drug Co and Mason Drug Co.
Owl lodge of the order LO. O. F. celebrated its 36th anniversary with a parade of 100 members led by the Rots band. Speeches by various members followed, each well received by the attending members.
Last night at the Ada Presbyterian Church Rev. Robertson delivered a concise and searching sermon from Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God. Two members joined the church, and tonight the final sermon in the two week series will be given as Mr Robertson and Mr Howell depart for Texas. Howell will sing a solo.
A special Dallas Commercial Club train will visit Ada on May 17 for one and a half hours. Experts from Texas A and M will discuss corn and cotton with local farmers and display Texas product exhibits. The party will publish a printing outfit and print a paper for the city. Exact arrival time to be announced. a large turnout is hoped.
Aged men suffer from prostate enlargement leading to kidney trouble. Foley's Kidney Cure is recommended at first signs to correct irregularities and has reportedly helped men like Rodney Burnett of Rock Port Missouri after two bottles. Clark Drug Co and Mason Drug Co sell it.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian church at regular meeting Wednesday afternoon passed resolutions expressing hearty appreciation to Messrs Weaver and Steiner for the use of the Evening and Weekly News to publish the handsome Faster edition and for timely help in raising funds.
On March 25, 1905, a black pony mare with a white forehead spot and saddle marks, about 3 hands high, and a dingy bay horse, 5 years old and 13 hands high, branded JS on hip, were lost or stolen. A $10 reward is offered for their recovery. Address J H Lovelady Ada Indian Territory.
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