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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1913
Page
7
Mrs J W Creveling, about 55, died Friday evening at her son W B Creveling’s home on West 18th street after a long throat ailment. The body was taken to Brownsburg New Jersey for interment accompanied by her husband and W S Creveling and family.
Wewoka Ok May 1 damage to the Wewoka oil well was repaired sooner than expected by the drillers and they expect to resume operations this evening. Hundreds are daily visiting the well.
An 19th-century advertisement touts dizziness vertigo and bilious symptoms as liver illness. It promotes Herbine as a powerful stimulant. one or two doses allegedly cure bilious symptoms. Price 50 cents. Ramsey Drug Company sells it.
S G Ramey dug up a two quart fruit jar with dynamite caps and many squibs near Coal Creek below Wise camp. The cache is tied to a gang of bank robbers once headquartered nearby, with several members convicted and others awaiting trial in Arkansas. Empty boxes buried nearby held their booty, now missing.
Oklahoma City and surrounding area saw 2.20 inches of rain in a 12 hour period from 8:50 p m Saturday to 8:50 a m Sunday according to local weather bureau records. The amount was the heaviest of the year and likely the heaviest in about a year.
A weekend storm delivered near continuous rain from Saturday night into Sunday morning across Oklahoma with severe lightning and winds. Reports indicate widespread precipitation into Kansas and Texas, with Abilene at over three inches and heavy rain in Muskogee, Altus, Amarillo, and Wichita.
An advertisement from the American Drug and Press Association promotes Merital Rheumatism Powders as a proven remedy for rheumatism. The Ramsey Drug Company is listed as exclusive agents and guarantees the product.
The state board of education authorized Superintendent O. W. Stewart of the school for the blind at Fort Gibson to arrange the transfer to its new Muskogee location. The board adjourned after a two days meeting at the May session.
Disorders of the stomach may be avoided by the use of Chamberlain's Tablets. Many very remarkable cures have been effected by these tablets. Sold by all dealers. Adv.
P. T. Torris sells his Ada barbecue stand to B. H. McCulley who will keep the business. Torris plans to move with his family to Wichita Falls Texas to pursue the same line of work. His Ada friends wish him prosperity and success in the future. An advertisement promotes Herbine as a liver cleanser sold by Ramsey Drug Company.
Prof Virgil H. Durham of Holdenville and former Afton superintendent visited Sunday as guest of his daughter Miss Fausta a senior at the normal.
Confederate veterans in Texas and other Western states secured a return to the traditional rail fare for their Chattanooga reunion, after persistent lobbying with the Texas Railroad Commission and Interstate Commerce Commission. Texas camps had urged fellow veterans to attend if rates matched those of former years, aided by influential figures and multiple state resolutions.
City of Mexico May 1 Gen Tracy Aubert in command against the Carranza rebels and Gen Razago with headquarters at Chihuahua have joined the rebel movement according to reports. The government recalls Gen Aubert and denies the rest.
From Saturday's Daily Announcements comes news of the marriage of Mr. C. J. Warren and Miss Bertha M. Ruble in Caney Kansas. They will be at home in Ada after May 10. The bride led the Ada Normal School domestic science department with high credit and broad influence.
N B Stall came back from Dallas where he spent several days at the photographers school of instruction. He says he gained many valuable ideas from the sessions.
The Ada normal held district contests and a track meet drawing a large crowd Friday evening. Piano and declamatory events opened the program with Ruth Frame of Madill winning the declamatory title and Colleen Norman of Okemah close behind. Other declamatory participants included Luther Russell of McLoud as winner, with many names listed from Wayne Okemah and Roff. The program featured music by the normal orchestra and a vocal solo by Victor Hicks of Wayne. An advertisement for McGEE S BABY ELIXIR appears at the end.
Oklahoma City April 30 A 57 to 27 House vote approved a Democratic-drawn reapportionment plan with seven Democratic districts and one Republican district in Northwestern Oklahoma though it failed to meet the constitutional quorum. A GOP substitute proposed six Democratic districts and two Republican ones. The matter awaits Senate caucus action and potential Governor Cruce submission.
Sanbury resident John Supsic praises Dr King's New Life Pills as the best remedy for constipation indigestion and liver complaint. The ad notes prompt relief and restoring bowel health with a 25 cent price and Ramsey Drug Co endorsement.
A roster lists Roff teachers and the district staff headlined by Superintendent J B Steed. It names Miss M W Stewart high school, Miss Neighbor seventh grade, Miss Woodward sixth, Miss Sallie Martin fifth, Miss Clara Good fourth, Mrs Anna Heathman third, Miss Jennie Damon second, and Miss Chloe Roff first.
A Newtown Iowa resident reports a sister's husband relieved by Chamberlain's Liniment after a rheumatism attack. The ad claims it best for chronic muscular rheumatism and notes it is sold by dealers. P T Torris and family plan to move to Wichita Falls Texas.
Thirteen indictments by the grand jury under Special Judge Hatchett were returned today against Bates B. and Birch C. Burnett for alleged irregular banking. The accused remain jailed on contempt charges for failure to produce the books of the defunct Farmers & Merchants Bank.
Wash out old sores and wounds with Darbys prophylactic fluid. It is a wonderful disinfectant and healing remedy that heals long standing running sores by destroying poisonous germs and cleansing foul matter. Price 50 cents per bottle. Sold by Gwin and Mays Drug Co.
Jim Alford age 21 marries Roxie Farris Jesse age 18. T C Moore age 25 of Frisco marries Hester Anderson age 19 of Frisco.
Satisfied user Mrs. O Rhine vault of Vestal Center New York praises Electric Bitters calling it a great gift. The ad claims the tonic improves health for weak nervous people especially stomach liver and kidneys and urges readers to try a bottle now priced at 50 cents or one dollar.
Sacred Heart scored 24 points to win the district track meet held Saturday. McClarney led the school with 20 points and was named the outstanding all around athlete, while Russell of McCloud set a record with a declamatory medal and multiple field medals. The cup will remain with Sacred Heart as the district public schools end participation hereafter.
For ailments of women this remedy claims to be effective. It corrects irregularities builds up a strong body promotes cheerful spirits and restores a clear healthy complexion. Price $1.00 per bottle sold by Gwin &
E J Russell and children of Spaulding spent Sunday with O J C Johnson and family, returning home this morning.
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