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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1913
Page
4
Government ginners report shows 224503 bales ginned in Pontotoc County by Dec 13, comparison with 26227 in 1911 24952 in 1919 and 11538 in 1909. Season total and Ada market share noted. Lincoln County leads state with 34927 bales. Ad ends with herbal liver stimulant Herb ine and Ramsey Drug ad copy.
The government cotton report shows Ellis County Texas remains the top cotton producer in the United States with 159,307 bales ginned by December 13, well ahead of 1911 totals. McLennan follows with 126,587 bales and Hill ranks third with 119,320 for 1912.
Fire department responded twice on Sunday morning to alarms at H. B. Roach’s on 16th and Townsend and Mrs. L. J. McCain’s on East Main. Both incidents involved a non burning building and a burning flue respectively, with no fire causing damage. An advertisement for Bucklen's Arnica Salve promotes its use for poisons and pains.
Deputy County Attorney Croxton returned from Muskogee to represent the county in an intervention suit to collect about $30,000 back taxes from the D. C. The judge granted the petition for intervention and negotiations for road sale are nearing completion. Taxes must be paid before transfer unless the road contests, shifting burden to the road. Croxton expects payment within sixty days as parties seek to complete the transfer to new owners.
A notice states no supplies will be paid for unless an order is approved by the County Clerk or Board of County Commissioners. The chairman asserts confidence in Laura Jean Libbey but cautions against advising husbands to argue with their wives, using the frying pan metaphor.
One day only the Associated Specialists licensed by Oklahoma offer free consultation examination and advice for chronic diseases in men women and children. They claim cures for stomach liver blood nerves and many ailments without operations and ask only patients share results. Bring a urine sample for kidney and bladder cases and note the trip is limited and married women should come with husbands.
The county court dismissed several cases for insufficient evidence and began a liquor case against Joe Winn. Nero Blue and Nathan Clark faced dismissal on coc beer related charges. Juror deadlock in J H Boatwright disorderly house case. Lon Jackson found guilty of libel with sentence left in court. Myers and Dugan convicted of malicious mischief with $10 fines each.
In Pauly Valley Oklahoma on January 9 a judge sentenced Ab Hall to six years in the penitentiary after his Thanksgiving dinner assault on his nephew. The nephew testified he received 100 dollars to leave the country and not return, a plan the defense argues was not binding.
This morning at 9 at the bride’s parents home in Roff H D Richardson and wife hosted the wedding of Miss Will Richardson and Stanley Chastain of Tulsa. The couple left for Tulsa after the ceremony. Miss Richardson, a prominent town social figure and former county clerk, is noted for her charm and popularity.
A testimonial claims 120 pounds of bone and muscle become a foundation for health and power with Electric Bitters. Eliza Pool of Depew Oklahoma praises the medicine for curing fainting dizziness weakness nervousness backache and fatigue. Sold for 50 cents with guarantee by Gwin and Mays Drug Co.
In Los Angeles on January 9, California citrus losses from a three day freeze were put at 25 million dollars by the California Fruit Growers Exchange with potential estimates up to 40 million. Oranges rose 50 cents per box in Los Angeles markets and grapefruit 25 cents as temperatures near 30 degrees again threaten crops.
Andrew Roberts Bebee 21 married to Lissie Bolin Bebee 19. Stanley Chastaine Tulsa 32 wed Will Richardson Roff 30. L A Keithley Ada 35 married Mary Williams Ada 30.
Ardmore Oklahoma January 9 Carlos Stevenson of Coalgate was shot and killed this morning when a bullet struck the side of the face and passed through the neck. Jack Hall was placed in jail. Both men leave behind families.
An old alert promotes BALLARD'S SNOW LINIMENT to treat skin wounds and abrasions that occur in cold weather. It claims rapid healing and reduced need for bandages, with bottles priced at 25c 50c and 1.00, sold by Ramsey Drug Co.
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