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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1914
Page
5
The News announces the submitted candidates for the Democratic primary for the offices listed subject to August 4 action. The item notes the primary date and party process, with emphasis on forthcoming official action and candidate names to be determined.
Voter list shows candidates for justice of the supreme court, state senate, sheriff, county clerk, court clerk, county treasurer, county attorney, and county commissioners including re election notes. Names include ROBERT M RAINEY ATOKA J W DAVIS MART WALSH JOE SLOAN BOB DUNCAN D W SWAFFAR A L MILES HALUM MERRYMAN JOHN WARD W J WALKER T W B MULLINAX OSCAR J LEE LEE DAGGS PARKER ARDEN L BULLOCK J W WESTBROOK HENRY KROTH J D GARR I R GILMORE J L JOE FOSTER.
Hugo Husanian questions why statisticians omit the Crazy Snake Jay and Tulsa rebellions in the past decade. Rev J Frank Norris faces arson charges at trial and H B Roach seeks the Democratic nomination for Corporation Commissioner. Judge Williams’ gubernatorial chances grow brighter as Republican opposition predicts defeat.
The judge and his supporters push to secure the nomination while Huerta’s resignation remains uncertain. United Press dispatches say no action has been taken in Mexico, and analysts doubt Huerta could reach the coast alive if he fled, given hostile forces along the route.
Editorial notes some critics who loudly protest the oil price drop have nothing to sell. It contrasts them with others who receive small state school funds for education and object to paying $2.50 in taxes.
The Franada well southeast of Francis was spudded Sunday afternoon and latest reports indicate good progress being made.
Material is being laid for a 25 000 bushel steel storage tank at the Ada flour mill. The tank will be placed on the former office site, which will be moved south a few feet. A large investment will fund new machinery and modern mill equipment.
At a county commission meeting held this week, the seventh district comprising Maxwell township and a two mile south border strip was exempted from the herd law.
New York May 6 Justice Sea bury denied the motion for a change of venue for former police lieutenant Becker. The courtroom entrance was jammed with admission by card only and a large police guard protected the courtroom.
Marshall County Bar members praise Judge Hardy as a sterling citizen and capable judge fit for the 27th Judicial District. They also endorse Summers Hardy as Associate Justice of the Oklahoma Supreme Court, expressing confidence in his honesty and impartiality for a vacancy caused by R. L. Williams.
Allen farmer Oscar J. Lee announces his candidacy for County Weigher after entering the Democratic primary in August. He emphasizes hard work, long residence in Allen, and invites voters to inspect his record and ask neighbors about his fitness for office.
Ad touts Dr King s New Life Pills as keeping stomach liver and kidneys in heal thy condition and flushing poisons. Customer testimonial from C E Hatfield of Chicago credits rapid relief and urges 25 cents at druggists.
In Pontotoc County Oklahoma district court plaintiff A J Cowling sues Arkansas Valley Breeder's Association and W H McMurry for breach of warranty of personal property. Plaintiff seeks 825 dollars plus 233 dollars damages total 1058 dollars with garnishment. Defendants must answer by June 17 or judgment will be entered. A D Tanner Clerk. Crawford Bolen Williams attorneys for plaintiff. First published May 7 1914.
Seven leading US physicians reviewed Dodson's Liver Tone and found it a reliable family remedy. The palatable vegetable liquid is advertised as a natural alternative to calomel, with no griping or after effects. Ramsey Drug Company offers a 50 cent guarantee and quick refunds if dissatisfied.
Leavenworth Kansas May 5. Federal prison warden Thomas W Morgan orders women barred from base ball games at the facility. The rule targets invited guests after last year's episode when a guest wore a slit skirt drew umpire attention and caused confusion over calls.
This preparation is especially for rheumatism lame back sprains and similar ailments. Mrs Charles Tanner of Wabash Indiana commends Chamberlain's Liniment as the best for lame back and sprains and notes decades of use by her family. 25 and 50 cent bottles for sale by all dealers.
Mrs. Sarah Hewlett wife of J W Hewlett died Monday at their home near Maxwell. Funeral and interment were held at Maxwell cemetery Tuesday conducted by Rev Bowers. The Hewletts were early settlers and highly respected. Mr Hewlett has the sympathy of many friends. Notice. Singer Sewing Machine office moved to 121 South Broadway. W C Williams Manager.
A compact moral note urges facing trouble with nerve rather than fleeing, arguing courage is more effective once trouble overtakes a person.
Stray yellow horse with white mane and tail, about 8 years old, weight 700 pounds, branded LB-Bar. Reward of 5 dollars for information leading to recovery. Contact J. F. Jared, Ada, Oklahoma. Address 5 7-kw pd.
The rural route 1 service from Ada begins May 1 serving many patrons who may subscribe to the Daily News. Since the carrier leaves early, the Daily News will reach readers the day after issue. Subscriptions are 1 dollar for three months in advance or 10 cents a week. Readers switching from Weekly News receive credit for prepaid amounts.
George Vivian vice president of the Ben Greet Players announced a single Ada appearance on May 16 with Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night's Dream. The troupe, English actors who have performed before royalty and presidents, will perform on a hillback stage, arriving after a Dallas show on the 15th. Vivian, a Londoner who earned the Victoria Cross in the Boer War, plans to settle in America after falling for a Chicago girl.
For sale baby ducks and eggs from prize winning stock. Contact phone 155 or visit 530 E 10th St. 57 wtf.
A short classified notice advertises four Poland China pigs available at the News office. The text instructs interested buyers to apply at the News office.
First Annual Pontotoc County Log Rolling Association meeting at ADA on Saturday May 16 at 7 30 P M Enrollment of delegates Election of Log Rolling Officers and program topics include Woodcraft as It Is Home relations Memories of the Past and a booster slate by the Woodmen Booster Quartet The event emphasizes countywide participation and booster focus for Woodcraft.
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