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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1919

Page

12

Pie Supper Called Off at Walnut Grove The News

The pie supper and program planned for Walnut Grove on Saturday night May 10 have been canceled due to many children dropping out. The notice mentions difficulty in presenting the event as scheduled. The story then shifts to a dialogue scene with Barnes and O Dowd among others, including a tense encounter with a man in overalls and a mysterious figure. The piece blends local notice with a narrative passage.

Walnut Grove Gan Barnes O'Dowd Bedad Curtis London

A Night at Hart's Tavern Unveils Hidden Movements

Barnes uncovers a web of espionage and intrigue as he porches at Hart's Tavern. O'Dowd hints at a famed beauty at Green Fancy while Putnam Jones obsesses over book agents. A suspicious book agent and a speeding car spark theories of a ciphered message linking Green Fancy and Hornville.

O’dowd Barnes Hart Hart’s Roon Paul Putnam Jones Roan Green Fancy Mr. Rushcroft Hamlet Jones Gosh United States Hoernville Oine

Calotabs touted as a lazy liver remedy in ads

A vintage ad praises Calotabs for cleansing the liver with one bedtime tablet and no taste or nausea, promising quick morning relief and appetite. It notes sealed packaging and a 35 cent price with a money back guarantee. The rest of the page contains letters and local notes about weather, visits, and wartime experiences.

Jones Chapel School to Close Friday Night May 11

Our school closes Friday night May 11 with a program and supper for attendees. Rev Vennerraff preached here Sunday. Mrs Home Bandy of Celbet visited Mr Casey and family Sunday. Young people attended Egypt program Friday. Several neighbors attended. Proceeds from Saturday pre-supper at Cottonwood School will benefit the school.

S. A. Burks Ada Vernie Ebriie J. W. Palmer Frank Rains Edgar John Graham Cole Jones Huey Johnson Byng New Bethel Cora Dotson Minnie Palmer J. W. Dickey McGowan Washington, D. C Jes Jones George Legg Woods Shawnee Ed Cameron & Son Birtie Legg Jewel Crook Miss Myers Tyrola Earl Rodgers Emma Johnson Butcher New Bethel Vennerraff Mrs Home Bandy Celbet Casey Egypt Lina Tatum Louise Golden Gladys Leland Stilwell Golden Home Oma Northam Dora Norton Alma Herrin Roy Stilwell Mr. Casey Miss Bulen Grace Casey Mr. Norton Vena Ruth Freeman Hester Carr Lewis Carr Newportc News France Cottonwood School Jeffie

Cottonwood News Buoyed by Planting Outlook

In Cottonwood the community is busy planting cotton and plowing corn with wheat and oats looking promising. Mrs. Luther McCaffery visited Mrs. Laura Bryant on Friday. Miss Grace Colbert stayed with Hester Carr over the weekend. The school prepares for a program at year end. Mrs. Elmer Hutton of Shawnee.

Luther McCaffery Laura Bryant Grace Colbert Hester Carr Elmer Hutton Shawnee

Local Routine Visits and Weekend Errands

Ada residents and nearby communities report a busy Saturday with out of town trips for business and shopping. Names include J W Gaar G W Montgomery D Hunt Mrs G Bonds and Dr and Mrs Murns among others along with a Ford purchase by Claud Roles and travels to Oklahoma City.

H. ©. Dackus Ada J. W. Gaar Vanoss Claud Roles Ford Kegess Garner Oklahoma City Jake Edings Pauls Valley Claud Ag@es Henry Littles Ps Vv Din

Visitors and weather bring damage to crops in community

J. S. McNair was in Ada Sunday and Frank Beller of Wilson also visited this community Sunday. Mrs. Clarence Worley of Houston is visiting her parents. Rev. Seymour Miller's Lawrence visit to J. W. Eddings Friday. A big rain Sunday night caused much damage to crops.

Texas J. S. McNair Ada Frank Beller Wilson Clarence Worley Houston Seymour Miller Lawrence J. W. Eddings

Rain and hail damage crops in area. planting to follow

Sunday night weather brought rain and hail that damaged corn and young cotton. Much replanting will be required. Summers Chapel hosted an all day singing at Galey with a dinner, inviting attendance and baskets. Nearby marriages include Miss Mary Berry and Mr. Virgie Mercer on Thursday in May.

Summers Chapel Galey Mary Berry Virgie Mercer Maudie Hightower L. D. Haskin Miss Clo Ada Irene Staats LD. MM. K.den Stratford Clo Haskin Yeaver George Evans Tyson J. W. Staats J. A. Hooper G. W. Flowers

Strike of the unemployed in Brussels amid postwar relief

In Brussels the unemployed marched near Place Rogier to demand higher pay as Belgian relief funds continue since the armistice. The Associated Press reports seven hundred fifty thousand Belgians without work, with the hunger to avoid famine cited as the motive behind dole distributions.

Associated Press Brussels Comite National Place Rogier Belgium

The Oliver cultivator promotion

An old line promotes buying the Oliver cultivator this year with a terse dealer pitch and partial contact by W. Rollow in the 4-3tW listing.

Oliver W. ©. Rollow

Card of Thanks From H. H. Moss and Family

We sincerely thank the dear people of Pontotoc and Coal counties for their kindness and donations of labor and money to us when our property was destroyed by the recent cyclone.

Pontotoc Coal Counties H. H. Moss

Miss Hanson Sustains Serious Leg Injury in Arkansas Visit

Mrs Hanson of Judsonia Ark on a visit with sister Mrs W H Donnell fell and broke her leg just below the knee Earnest Hanson arrived from Judsonia Monday to assist

Mrs. Hanson Judsonia Ark W. H.donnell Earnest Hanson Accomes

Let a Want Ad Get It for You

Classified notice urges readers to place a want ad for quick results. The line highlights easy posting and broad reach to connect buyers and sellers efficiently. Local reader service promotes affordable ads and fast responses for community notices.

Senate Terms and Election Cycle Explained

The document explains six year Senate terms and staggered elections. It notes terms expire March 4 in odd years such as 1919, rotating so one third of Senators leave every two years. This system ensures no entirely new senate and keeps two thirds with prior service.

United States Senate

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