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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1919
Page
7
Eczema and skin eruptions arise from impure blood and can be cured by cleansing the blood. S. S. S. is touted as unmatched for blood purification and skin healing, claimed as the oldest blood medicine and sold for fifty years. Readers are urged to write for personal treatment advice to Swift Specific Co. in Atlanta Georgia.
Mrs. L. D. Abney will join Captain Abney in Enid where he leads a flying circus on the 17th. He will bring a new machine to Ada to be used as a passenger car for residents to ride in locally. Mrs. Abney often flies with her husband and enjoys the thrills.
George W. Perkins presents his findings on Y M C A overseas efficiency and service. He notes extensive selection, 11 220 sent to Europe, 14 secretaries killed and 126 wounded, and explains transport costs and canteen pricing amid wartime constraints.
An old advertisement touts Herbine as a powerful liver stimulant to cure dizziness vertigo bilious symptoms and a torpid liver. It claims a dose or two will restore health and lists a 60 cent price and Bart Smith as the seller.
The Latta school near the cement plant closed its term after a large turnout for closing exercises. County Superintendent A Floyd delivered a masterful educational address urging rural districts to boost funding per pupil and raise Latta’s school status. Floyd will speak again at Tyrola tonight. Teachers: Prof A R Selph and Miss Viola Baumgartner.
Advice to purchase Chamberlains Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy before a camping trip as it cannot be easily obtained while hunting fishing or prospecting or while traveling by car train or ship. Carrying it ensures immediate access during travel and outdoor activities.
General Liggett, commander of the American army of occupation, will not urge any Rhine front reductions until the German peace delegates clearly indicate acceptance of the armistice. The statement frames Allied planning as contingent on Berlin’s responses.
Mr Burke representing the Indian agency appraised the Dan Hays addition as the chosen site for the new school building. He will file his report and the agency will present to the school board within a few days.
A visiting comedian praised Ada during a prior visit and returned to express admiration for the town. He extolled Ada as a notable burg with vibrant Main Street, impressive storefronts, and lively jazz scenes. The reporter details his rapid speech and exits toward a train carrying Willie Wynn, while noting the reporter’s lingering gaze.
Berlin reports show the entire German press condemning the peace treaty preliminaries. Radicals to conservatives argue against the military cuts, the 5 billion dollar indemnity, and the Saar valley plus Danzig settlements.
Paris dispatches report growing anxiety among American quarters in Berlin May 9. Public opinion there is described as enraged over the peace terms and fears rise of anti American demonstrations targeting the American commission in the German capital.
Porter Crooks of Tyrola is charged in district court with carrying a weapon and pointing a pistol at his wife Ada Winters 14 of Ada. After a dispute Mrs Crooks left him and stayed with her father in Ada. He allegedly stopped them on the road near Byng and threatened to kill if she would not return. Penalties range from 25 to 50 dollars fine for carrying a weapon and up to three months in jail for pointing a pistol.
W M Humphreys of Franks Oklahoma died May 7 at his daughter Mrs R W Tomlin in Loving. Born August 3 1849 in St Clair County Missouri he joined the Methodist church around age 20 and married Sarah Helmick in 1877. Survived by wife and four children R M Humphreys Mrs J W Tomlin Heavener Oklahoma Mrs R W Tomlin Loving Oklahoma and Charlie Humphreys in France. Burial was in Loving cemetery per a friend’s note.
In pursuance of an April 14 1919 District Court order in Pontotoc County Oklahoma the Sheriff the ponototc county will sell at 2 pm May 20 1919 at the Ada Oklahoma courthouse front door the property described in the foreclosure judgment against Cottonseed Products Company and Roff Oil Company by George W Byers Commercial National Bank Sherman Texas and Southwest National Bank Commerce Missouri to satisfy the various judgments including amounts totaling over 60000 with interest and attorney fees the sale is cash with rights and appurtenances and improvements to be conveyed witness the sheriff Bob Duncan April 14 1919 attorney J F McKeel
Barbed wire cuts and harness galls heal fast with Ballard's Snow Liniment. It is described as both healing and antiseptic. Available in 25¢ 50¢ and $1.00 bottles, sold by Bart Smith.
An American archaeologist William Niven uncovered a near pristine statue of Xochipilli, Aztec god of flowers, at Atzcapotzalco near Mexico City. The piece, first of its kind found in such preservation, ties to a site once a major slave marketplace and famed for jewelry making and gardens.
Paris dispatch reports President Wilson plans a forthcoming trip to Belgium where he will deliver a significant address. The visit is described as imminent and will focus on international affairs.
Notice for publication in Pontotoc County Oklahoma court: George Ford sues Artie Osborn Ford for divorce. Defendant must answer petition by May 20, 1919. otherwise judgment by default may be rendered. Court clerk Se A R Sugg, deputy L E Franklin.
Pontotoc County case J B Smith plaintiff sues Minnie Smith for divorce. Minnie Smith must answer by May 29 1919 or petition taken as true and judgment given for plaintiff. Deputy L E Frankeim signs notice.
Governor Robertson appoints R. W. Higgins of McAlester to the Oklahoma Supreme Court to replace Summers Hardy who resigned. Higgins, previously a fourth district judge, accepts the post. H. L. Melton of Eufaula named to Higgins vacancy.
Capt George A Akers arrived today with his honorable discharge from the medical department of the army. He enlisted at the war's start and spent nine months in France including time in the Argonne sector. He landed in America May 5 and expects to resume his medical practice here.
The Department of Agriculture announced on May 8 that winter wheat production for the year will total 899,915,000 bushels based on conditions as of May 1.
Gov Robertson named the new Textbook Commission created by the last Legislature. Appointees include J. P. Battenberg Atoka Ben Hennessey Watonga J. C. Jackson Sapulpa L. H. Pettitt Collinsville W D Kelsey Hobart. The Governor and State Superintendent R H Wilson also serve on the commission. A book adoption is due before the next school year.
Professor MacMillan reports the recent spell of weather produced a total rainfall of 1.30 inches. The update notes showers across the region with measurable accumulation recorded at multiple sites.
Budapest dispatch reports the Hungarian communist government rejects Romanian armistice terms and vows to fight to uttermost. A separate Paris dispatch notes the Austrian peace delegation left Vienna and is expected in Paris by tomorrow.
Rev Franklin Davis of Ada has been elected to the board of trustees of the University of the South at Sewanee Tennessee. The article notes a strong endowment campaign and stresses placing the university's affairs in the hands of top church leaders.
The degree team of the Francis Masonic lodge visited Ada lodge and staged the Master Mason degree. It was one of the greatest productions of the kind ever seen in Ada. A pleasant evening with many members in attendance.
New Orleans May 13 The proposed plan for an American cotton export financing corporation envisions a $100,000,000 capitalization largely in Liberty bonds. The group would accept diverse foreign securities, market them domestically or issue its own bonds, and could acquire control of cotton manufacturing plants.
Surgeons stress prompt first treatment for cuts burns and bruises with an efficient antiseptic. BoroZone touted as ideal antiseptic and healing agent for man or beast. Available in multiple sizes at 25c 50c 1.00 and 1.50 from Bart Smith.
The commission appointed to assess the sanity of B. B. Bullock of Fitzhugh reports he is sane after examination. The physicians, Ss. P. ROSS and ISHAM L. CUMMINGS, submit their finding to the County Court.
In Pontotoc County Oklahoma a sheriff sale is set for June 16 1919 to satisfy a foreclosure judgment of 414.50 with additional costs and interest. The notice also summarizes defense council refunds stating July 1 1919 as the refund date and explains how to handle multiple or missing claims and no interest rate.
Mr J W Coleman of Caruthersville Missouri wed Mrs Maggie Estes of McAlester in a Monday evening ceremony at 9 o clock at the home of W B Estes on West 7th street. Reverend B F Stegall officiated.
From Friday's Daily a jovial fishing party heads southeast for a mountain trek. The list of travelers includes Arthur Williams cook and C. J. Warren advance agent with Bart Smith snake doctor and J. D. Lasater worm digger among others, led by Lee Daggs chaplain.
The colony of Virginia uniquely received British convicts but in small numbers. Most arrivals were political prisoners, with aristocratic inmates predominating. In 1676 Parliament banned convict transport to English American colonies.
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