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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1908
Page
3
Citizens gathered Saturday to organize a local oil and gas company and pool leases. Committees were formed to survey leases and solicit stock while a Thursday meeting was planned. Proposals include drilling near KH and possibly converting the venture into a civic sporting club if oil or gas is not found.
Washington May 7 The president is expected to name Judge Pliny Soper to the Eastern Judicial Circuit of Oklahoma to fill the vacancy created by Judge Ralph Campbell’s resignation. A dozen contenders exist but Soper leads the field amid divided GOP support with candidates Gillette Burford Millette and others in contention. The decision is not anticipated for a week or two.
Guthrie Oklahoma May 7 The Oklahoma House adjourned after a morning session to honor Gov Hask proclamations. Both houses later reconvened for a brief afternoon session allocating an excise tax on public service corporations. The oil and gas tax was raised to 84 of 1 percent while natural gas was kept taxed. An amendment to end the tax on natural gas was defeated 65 to 43.
Time to ready screen doors for spring with our ready for use screen door paint. Protect wire from rust with a fresh coat available in green and black. Also offering Japalac Varnolac Lacquerett house and carriage paints Neal's bath tub enamel white enamel and more supplies including white lead allied products linseed oil glass.
A health notice urges immediate use of Ballard's Snow Liniment for scratches cuts sprains bruises bumps burns or scalds with directions on pack. It promises pain relief and healing and lists prices 25c 50c and 1.00 in sales by G M Ramsey.
In Chickasha Oklahoma inmates attempted an escape during hammering on the new jail. Sixteen prisoners are housed. four implicated. A metal bar pried bolts from a window, which could have opened an exit with more work. The plan was discovered yesterday.
There is a sure cure for stomach and liver complaints constipation and dyspepsia. Ballard's Herbine is mild yet absolutely effective in all cases. Price 50 cents per bottle. Sold by G. M. Ramsey.
Washington May 7 The house passed a resolution extending to Texas the provision authorizing the secretary of war to issue tents and rations to storm destitute victims. The measure mirrors earlier aid for Georgia Mississippi Louisiana and Alabama. Representative Moon Tennessee and Representative Sheppard Texas backed the Texas Arkansas and Tennessee extension. Lamar County in Sheppard s district bore the worst storm impact.
Cough syrup promotes a remedy labeled Bees Laxative Cough Syrup for coughs colds croup whooping cough hoarseness and bronchial trouble. Gentle laxative formula claims to expel phlegm and is marketed as especially suitable for children by Gwin Mays & Co.
S G Williams of Powderly Texas says kidney and bladder trouble plagued him for years until he tried Pincules. After a 30 days trial he reports feeling fine and money refunded if not satisfied. Sold by Gwin Mays Co.
Washington May 7 the senate confirmed the following Oklahoma postmasters George C Barber Prague David C Blossom Atoka Henry S Backes Duncan Louis N Busherr Pawnee William R Casteel Mounds Daniel G Dodds Beggs Addison F Farr Hooker Chas F Harmonft Foss Cyrus Howenstein Arapho John M Lanham Cement Arthur E Leap Collinsville A F Mason Aston Louis M Merritt Rofs John L Morgan Waurika F E Nichols Elk City John B Willeford Oulstee
B G Stewart of Cedar View Mississippi says customers gain gold worth weight in relief from constipation malaria or biliousness with Dr King’s New Life Pills. Sold under guarantee at F Z Holley and G M Ramsey drug stores.
In McAlester on May 7 the trip of Dennis T. Flynn to Muskogee is said not business related but carried authority of high officials to urge Judge Ralph E. Campbell to withdraw his resignation as US judge. It is suggested Roosevelt would face embarrassment if Campbell is not retained as Senate opposition complicates successor designations.
80 Days Trial offer on Pineules promises relief for backache and rheumatic pains. Claims benefit for kidneys and bladder and suitable for all ages with satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. Sold by Gwin Mays & Co.
Oklahoma City observed Gov Haskell's legal holiday. The call urged Congress to submit constitutional amendments for direct Senate elections, state control of liquor shipments, income tax powers, interstate carrier liability rules, and state authority to regulate charges of common carriers within Oklahoma.
The proclamation legalizes a holiday to regulate corporate combinations, but local banks and businesses did not observe it and no mass meetings occurred for petitions or resolutions. The piece promotes Pinesalve Carbolized as a poultice for cuts, sores, burns and chapped skin sold by Gwin Mays & Co.
Lawton Oklahoma reports receive word that the Dallas Commercial Club tours will arrive Wednesday at 7 30 PM with a booster train. The Lawton Chamber plans a reception and an all evening smoker or reception for the visitors. DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills are advertised by a Iowa salesman sold at Crescent Drug Store.
Hartford delegates named fourteen to the Chicago convention with ten instructed to back Taft and four uninstructed. Opposition to instruction noted as some delegates dissent. A message from Senators Bulkley and Brandagee withdrew their names as delegates at large.
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