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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1910

Page

5

Egypt Items Reflect Community Week of Activities

Farmers visited Ada for weekly trips while Sunday school thrived. Local gatherings included prayer meeting in Bebee and visits by families such as Wallace Lynn and S. T. Vaden. The Egypt school closed with songs and talks by Bro. Nettles Judge Tolbert and Prof. Coley.

Ada James Walley Ed Jones Bebee Glennie Garnett Griffith Wallace Lynn S. T. Vaden Jno. Jones Rebee S. Myers J. H. Griffith Marion Smith Mary Jones Jones Chapel Supt. Pierce C. W. Floyd Bro. Nettles S. K. Tolbert Coley

Supreme Court Funeral Expense Split Over Authority

Washington May 3 An expense of 1448.94 for attending Justice Peckham's funeral in Albany was challenged as unauthorized. Auditor Layton ruled against the claim but the U S Marshal appealed to Comptroller Tracewell who overruled him. Details include rail fares parlor and dining car rentals hotel charges and related costs.

Washington United States Supreme Court Peckham Albany N. Y Hardihood Caleb R. Layton Delaware Treasury Department Layton United States District of Columbia Tracewell Comptroller of the Treasury Supreme Court

Cannon Dominates Rules Committee In House Action

Washington April 30 Rep Howard M Snapp of Illinois offers a resolution to move the postal savings bank bill from the committee to the House. The measure highlights the friction with Speaker Cannon and the rules committee. Hamilton Fish pushes a counter resolution in the same committee to empower the House to force a bill back after fifty days without recommendation.

Washington Howard M. Snapp Illinois Postal Savings Bank House Committee On Rules Cannon Snappy Hamilton Fish Committee On

Murray Announces Campaign Speaking Dates Across Oklahoma

William H Murray, seeking the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, released a schedule of campaign dates across towns in Oklahoma. May 4 Chateau and Pryor Creek. May 6 Claremore. May 7 Lenapah and Nowata. May 9 Cheokee and Vinita. May 10 Bige Jacket and Miami. May 11 Afton and Grove. May 12 Westville. May 13 Stillwell and Sallisaw. May 16 Tahlequah with an educational address to State Normal students. May 18 Chocotah and Eufaula.

Tishomingo William H.murray Chateau and Pryor Creek Claremore Lenapah Nowata Chelpee Vinita Bige Jacket Miami Afton Grove Westville Stillwell Sallisaw Tahlequah Chocotah Eufaula

Runaway Boy Captured in Muskogee

Arthur Lowren a 16 year old country youth from Pryor Creek was arrested in Muskogee while hitching a ride into town on a freight. He said he ran away because he did not like home and did not want his parents notified. He faces a five dollar fine set by Judge Waldron in police court and will likely relent during service of the fine.

Muskogee Arthur Lowren Pryor Creek Lowery

Candidates File with State Election Board in Guthrie

One Republican and several Democrats filed with the State Election Board in Guthrie Oklahoma May 3. Names include G N Keeling of Helena seeking the representative nomination from Alfalfa county D C Hughes of Adair for Mayes county representative State Senator R E Echols of Elk City to succeed himself in District 25 W W Baker of Holdenville for Commissioner of Charities and Corrections W M Hazlett of Fort Cobb for the Fifteenth District state senate and H S Bolen of Oklahoma City representative from District 1 Oklahoma County. If it is a home in Ada you want See the Weaver Agency.

Guthrie State Election Board G. N. Keeling Helena D. C. Hughes Adair Mayes County R. E. Echols Elk City W. W. Baker Holdenville Charities and Corrections

Chamberlain Stomach and Liver Tablets Promoted

A vintage patent medicine advertisement claims Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets clear sour stomach and sweeten breath while creating a healthy appetite. The copy touts improved digestion and gastric juice flow, noting availability from all dealers.

Chamberlain

Pain Relief Claim for Chamberlain Liniment

A claim that Chamberlain's Liniment relieves rheumatism neuralgia and pain on first application and cures quickly. Wording presents a generic sales pitch and notes sale by all dealers.

Chamberlain

Oklahoma City Hosts Kansas City Visitors on Civic Progress Tour

Oklahoma City welcomed the Kansas City Commercial club delegation for a two hour motor tour of the city. Leaders highlighted rapid growth, new skyscrapers, paved streets, parks, and modern newspapers, noting plans to attract the state capital and develop rail links. Nearby cities such as Chickasha and Tuttle showed similar gains and outward expansion.

Daily Oklahoman The Times the News Oklahoma City Muskogee Tulsa Sapulpa Shawnee Kansas City Oklahoma Wheatland Mustang Tuttel Chickasha Tuttle

Ada Daily Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Obituaries

Roff residents Tom Suddath and Wayne Heathman visit Ada while Mrs J A Chance from Fitzhugh and Mrs Liza Keltner visit Mill Creek and Ada friends. Obituaries note the death of Pearl Lane aged 21. services at Egypt cemetery. Community updates list farmers, educators, and public notices across Ada Stonewall Francis Canon Homer Iola Creek Vaness and surrounding areas.

Tom Suddath Roff J. A. Chance Fitzhugh Liza Keltner Mill Creek Ed Johnson Kennedy J. M. ‘Williams Stonewall Edith Felter Francis Lassie Tanner Tom Martin Hickory E. ©. Matthews Bascomb T. Lawson Pearl Lane Egypt Cemetery J. M. Canes Farmers’ Union Egypt School House Homer Cedar Grove Canon Iola Creek Frisco Byrd’s ‘Mill Oliver Seventh Street North Ada Rosedale Eastern Star

Homer School Closes With Celebrations After Successful Term

Last Friday marked the close of the most successful term in Homer's scholastic history with a basket dinner and an evening program for pupils teachers and patrons. A lamp mishap caused a minor burn but the fire was quickly controlled. The article praises student progress and urges use of Cham berlain's Cough Remedy for children noting its safety and efficacy.

Homer J. B. Chapman Chapman

Ardmore Engineer Sues Mayor and Commissioners

Ardmore Oklahoma May 1 City Engineer Sayre has filed suit in district court to restrain the mayor and board of commissioners from dismissing him from office. He says he was appointed for a two year term and officials lack power to remove him.

Ardmore Okla Sayre District Court Board of Commissioners

National Tuberculosis Convention Opens in Washington

In Washington D C on May 2 the sixth annual convention of the National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis opens with a general business session. Hundreds of delegates from across the country attend the two day meeting.

Washington, D. C National Association For the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis

Lion Attacks Child in Pittsburg Cage

A child's hand was fondled by a savage lion in a Pittsburg zoo cage raising alarms about danger to children from cages. The ad promotes Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs colds croup and related illnesses with testimonials and trial bottles offered.

Pittsburg Ramsey Drug Co

Ada Visitors and Departures Highlight Local News

Mr and Mrs John Brents of By ers visit Ada relatives and friends. Thomas Keahey leaves for Dallas to start a new job. Mrs Sallie Stephens departs Ada for Wetumka visiting friends. Mrs A K Thornton leaves for Quin ton to visit. Mrs E L Thompson returns to Jesse after visiting. Senator Morris of Oklahoma City attends Ada gathering. Miss Ruby McCollum returns to Douthery after visiting sister Mrs Orville Snead.

John Brents of Byers Ada Thomas Keahey Dalas Sallie Stephens Couch Wetumka A. K. Thornton Quinton E. L. Thompson Jesse Senator Morris State Capital Committee Oklahoma City Ruby McCollum Orville Snead Douthery

Black man linked to public safety incident at Texas wagon yard

At about 12:15 Saturday night a black worker, Foster Bogen, clashed with white coworkers over whiskey purchase at the Texas wagon yard. He struck John Cragen and fled, was later captured Monday, arraigned, pled not guilty, bond set at 1000, remanded for examining trial on Tuesday before Justice Brown.

Suray Texas Foster Bogen Cummings John Cragen Justice Brown

Bargain Pantry Items Listed for Quick Sale

A catalog mentions Eagle Lye four cans for 25c Talcum powder offered in timed sales at 5c and 10c units and a bulk item priced at 1.50. The fragment suggests a local store circular listing household goods and pricing.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Egypt Weaver Agency Ada Coca-Cola Bottling Co Coca-Cola Ada, Oklahoma Kansas Kansas City Star Star J. L. Jeffres Wayne Heathman J. M. Dunnagan F. L. Norton Annie Martin R. C. Laird Rofs Laura Blackburn Center Mrs. Geo. Burris J. H. Henson H. A. Pane Joe Idus Harris Abilene Tex Price J. J. McKanney Belle H. McKanney Boardwax McAlester McIntosh Orchie Lee Dixon Eva Ganong Helen A. Turner Miss Stegall Chicago Art Institute Coon Graham’s Mechanics Nickel Store China S. M. Shaw Prop
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