Ada and Konawa social notices fill local pages
Local Ada and Konawa residents and visitors are listed in daily and weekly notes. Names include Hartis, Nettles, Higgins, Pewitt, Turb, Streif, Pendleton, McGill, Taylor, Jones, Wilson, Walsh, Crawford, French, and many others visiting, traveling, or on business, with trips to Shawnee, Lindsay, Stonewall, Francis, and Oklahoma City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Nettles
Muskogee
A. L. Constant
J. T. Higgins
Konawa
J. B. Pewitt
W.T. Martin
W.C. Rollow
Stonewall
H. A. Kotsch
Jack Streif
Atoka
Fourth Grade Picnic Trip Noted in Ada Schools
Mrs. Frierson in charge of the North Ada 4th grade led a picnic with her pupils on Sandy this afternoon. The children enjoyed a fine dinner in true picnic fashion.
Heavy Friday Rain Floods Ada City Streets
Friday night Ada faced one of its heaviest rainfalls as dark clouds rolled in from the southwest with thunder and lightning. In an hour streets and yards became flooded and many low areas turned into torrents. Several houses in the southeast and southwest were inundated and families were rescued by wagon assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Foley's Honey and Tar Remains Trusted Remedy
Foley & Co of Chicago promotes Foley's Honey and Tar as a popular throat and lung remedy. They warn many imitations flood the market and urge asking for the genuine. The product is mildly laxative and contains no opiates, marketed as safest for children and delicate persons by Clark Drug Co and Mason Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley & Co
Chicago
Foley
Clark Drug Co
Mason Drug Co
Farmer Killed by Lightning Near Melette
Tom Cox a farmer living near Melette was struck by lightning while taking shelter under a sycamore tree during a storm and died instantly Friday in Eufaula Indian Territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eufaula, I. T
Tom Cox
Melette
Presbyterian church buys 18th and Rennie property
W G Broadfoot and J T Higgins for the Presbyterian church report a morning sale closing to take ownership of the 18th and Rennie site from J M King for 3650 dollars. The 100 foot front lot includes a four room house and a barn. The house will be moved to a new foundation with improvements planned to shelter the minister and his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G.broadfoot
J.T. Higgins
Presbyterian Church
18Th
Rennie
J. M. King
Ballard's Snow Liniment Endorsed by Tex Mother
Mrs. Josie Summers of Beaumont Texas praises Ballard's Snow Liniment for her daughter's growing pains and knee aches noting rapid relief. She also reports success treating frostbitten feet. The product is sold in 25cc 50c and 1.00 sizes through Clark's Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josie Summers
Bremond
Tex
Ballard
Clark's Drug Co
Augusta Moore Named Chaperon for Confederate Reunion Sponsors
Augusta Moore of Checotah Creek nation is appointed chaperon of sponsors and maids of honor for the United Sons of Confederate Veterans in the territory and will serve at the Louisville reunion. She is vice president of the Winnie Davis camp of United Confederate Daughters at Checotah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta Moore
Checotah
United Sons of Confederate Veterans of
Territory
Louisville
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promise Vital Health
When the body is cleared for action, you can tell it by the bloom of health on the cheeks the brightness of the eyes the firmness of the flesh and muscles and the buoyancy of the mind. Try them at Clark's and Dr Holley's drug store for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z. T. Gray
Calhoun
Dr. King
Clark’s
Broadway paving contract awarded to Cleveland firm
Enid Oklahoma city council awarded a 2400 foot Broadway paving contract to the Cleveland Trinidad Paving Co of Cleveland Ohio at 522 per yard, with the total exceeding 40000. Next week bids will be opened for over a mile more of pavement. Backache relief offered by Pineules and Pineoes advertised by Clark Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enid, Ok
Broadway
Cleveland Trinidad Paving Co
Cleveland
Ohio
Clark Drug Co
Oklahoma Paperlife Prize Promises For Local Girls
Coline Golome proposes a life subscription to his paper for the Oklahoma born girl who marries him and bears a child. The Daily Leader ups the ante offering to the Oklahoma born young woman who agrees to marry Golobie. The State Capital similarly invites two Oklahoma born girls to wed Gobbie and Editor Niblack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coline
Jonun Golome
State Register
Oklahoma
Daily Leader
Golobie
Gobbie
Leslie Niblack
Leader
Pythian Officers Chosen at Indian Territory Meeting
The sixteenth annual Knights of Pythias session in Indian Territory closed with officers elected. Names include M. W. Murray Poteau as Past grand chancellor and D. H. Linebaugh Atoka as grand chancellor, with J. R. Morrow Checotah as representative to the supreme lodge. Okmulgee was chosen for the 1906 convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskogee
I. T
Knights of Pythias of
Indian Territory
M. W. Murray
Poteau
D. H. Linebaugh
Atoka
T. P. Long
Duncan
W. W. Ross
Lahlequah
H. L. Landers
Webbers Falle
Teachers Examinations Set For Ada Public Schools
Examinations for teaching certificates in Ada public schools will be held at the south school on Monday and Tuesday May 15 and 16. A review course begins at 9 o clock Monday at the same building for all interested. No charges. Any textbooks may be used. Outlines will aid both exam and teaching. J R Hendrix Superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
South School
J.R. Hendrix
Picnic at Stonewall by Confederate Veterans Club
The Confederate Veterans and Sons of Confederate Veterans of Stonewall with local citizens and the commercial club announce a basket picnic in Stonewall on Saturday May 6. Ada and surrounding area residents are invited. Music and prominent speakers will entertain. Train fare is one and one third from Katy railroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Confederate Veterans and Sons of Confederate Veterans of
Stonewall
Citizens and Commercial Club of
Ada
Katy
Moline Implements Offered by Geo A Harrison
Geo A Harrison advertises sale of Moline implements including sulky plows cultivators stalk cutters and black land plows for farm use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. A. Harrison
Giant garden strawberries challenge readers
A local notice reports record size strawberries from the garden of W. C. Castleberry. The article notes fruit nearly as large as peaches, with one berry four and a half inches in circumference and twelve weighing a pound, inviting readers to beat the feat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Castleberry
Brakeman Severed Arm After Switch Fall at Alderson
Patrick Garrity a yard brakeman at South McAlester slipped while throwing a switch at Alderson Thursday evening his right arm was cut off at the elbow He was brought to All Saints Hospital here for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South McAlester
Patrick Garrity
Alderson
All Saints’ Hospital
End of School Day Activities Include Picnics and Exams
Today marks the final school day with teachers hosting a picnic for several grade levels in the afternoon while other rooms held exercises and teachers used the time to complete examinations and grade papers. Drs. Martin and Greer offer Nebulizers for nose throat and lung troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drs. Martin & Greer
Deputy Marshal Heads to Las Vegas Witnesses Bishop Train Robbery
Deputy Marshal Ed Brents departs west toward Las Vegas New Mexico as a witness in the Bishop train robbery case. He will be away about fifteen days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Brents
Las Vegas
New Mexico
Enrollment of Indian Babies in Four Nations at Muskogee
At midnight May 2 the application rolls for Creek Chickasaw Choctaw and Seminole Nations were closed. From May 25 1901 to March 4 1905 about 6000 Indian children born in these nations were estimated. Field parties report to the Dawes Commission in Muskogee as crews return with data. Creek Nation notes 2400 applications while about 3000 in Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations and 400 in Seminole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskogee
I. T
Dawes Commission
Ada Candy and Ice Cream Co Treats News Staff
The Ada Candy and Ice Cream Co sent a gallon of ice cream to the News force on Friday afternoon. Editors and staff praised the Jersey cream made from fresh Crow ranch supply for its rich flavor and smooth body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Candy and Ice Cream Co
Ada
Crow Ranch
Foley's Kidney Cure Promises Health to Kidneys
Oscar Bowman of Lebanon Kentucky touts Foley's Kidney Cure claiming it cured him permanently of kidney disease and saved his life. The ad asserts the product strengthens and rebuilds the kidneys and heartily recommends it. Sold by Clark Drug Co and Mason Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Oscar Bowman
Lebanon
Clark Drug Co
Mason Drug Co
Barber shop shooting wounds Tommy Mayton in South McAlester
Tommy Mayton, a Black man, was shot and severely injured in John Norn’s barber shop as a shotgun fired through a door toward the bath department. Norn, the shop owner, was jailed in default of a 500 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South McAlester
Tommy Mayton
John Norn
Bath Department
CK Mim
Foley's Kidney Cure Said To Cure Kidney Disorders
A testimonial from A. H. Davis of Mt Sterling Iowa credits Foley's Kidney Cure with permanent relief after two years of kidney trouble. The medicine is claimed to restore worn tissues and vigor, offering a remedy after other treatments failed. Sold by Clark Drug Co. and Mason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
A. H. Davis
Mt. Sterling
Iowa
Clarx Drug Co
Mason Drug Co
Bank Receiver Pays Additional Dividends
Ponca City Oklahoma May 5 Receiver Brothwell of the defunct Citizens Bank paid a further 10 percent dividend to depositors bringing total payments to 7 percent. Receiver Denton also paid a 10 percent dividend bringing overall total to 20 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ponca City
Brotho
Citizens’ Bank
Denton
Citizens’ Bank of Aid
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Logal
Egitis
Dai
Idus Hartis
Gill
Owl
W. H. Ebyis
Atelca
Mrs. Sebastian
Francis
Jennie Heidle
Charlie Wilson
St. Louis
A. B. Timberlake
Ellenwood, Tenn
Jeb McKay
H. Kelley
Sherman, Texas
Claude Pendleton
Prague
Shawnee
H.F. McGill
Western Newspaper Union
Oklahoma City
Ada Wedneday
J.M. Taylor
Ruth
Mr. Taylor
Dr. Jones
Texas
W. B. Jones
G. W. Wilson
Kansas City
Clarence Lee
Davis
J. E. White
Fitzhugh
John Crawford
A. J. French
Lindsay
William Carrington
Chapman's
J. E. Goad
Greenville
E. L. Steed
Wetumka
Harry Koiler
Oral Busby
M. L. Walsh
Walter Oliver
John Bowers
J. F. Bowers
Sherman
Bri. C. Cox
Tioga
G. W. Cox
Cox & Greer
Julia
G. N. Waldby
Bebee
E. W. Hardin
Joan Crawford
W.S. Kerr
Will Corkish
Holdenville
A. M. Harro
Weleetka
S. M. Shaw
H. Goldsties
Davie Webbt
Selvidge of
Ardmore
Baptist Church
Anna
Esther French
H. Richard
Jesse
Tobe Wardrow
Cora Alderson
van Alstyne
Lawrence M. Walbridge
W. W. Higgins
The
Cumberland Presbyterian Church
Sidney Suggs
Kirk Tucker
Oub
Weaver
Ira Lindsay
Parken
Ollie Lee
Miss Lindsey
W. A. Alexander
W J. Bumpers
John Beard
Mrs. Hord
Mense
Clark
Jungling
Chapman
Shoe Man
East Main Street
H. M. Lisle
L. M. Doss
Lisle & Doss
First National Bank
DRS. Akers & Yarbrough
Conn and Little Building
Chas. W. McMillan
Apa National Bank
Butiposa
Ada, I. T
Newton B. Shands
Ada Nationals Bank
14Th St
Townsend Ave
State
Ada, Ind
Ter
Attorneys-At-Law
C&d Roliow Building
J. T. Blanton
L. C. Andrews
Blanton & Andrews
Reed-Douglas Building
Ind
Drs. Browall
Faust
B. H. Epperson
WWW
OfAy
Epperson & Dean
Attorneys-at-Law Ofice
Reed-Douglas
Henry M. Furman
Attorney AT Law
Oiece
A. G. Winn
Reed-Douglass
N.B. Breckenridge, M.D
Frisco
P.O. Upstair Ter
Crawford Bolen
Citizens National Bank
I. Ae
Thi
H. C. Thompson
Ada National Bank
Boom M
J. Be, Webb
C. Ti. Ennis
Webb & Ennis
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