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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1907
Page
2
Footwear items include Barefoot Sandals in multiple small sizes priced at 80c to 90c and $1.00. A broken lot of Children's and Misses Oxfords resold at about $1.25 with many at 60c. La Kid patent tip Oxfords feature a $2.00 quality discounted to $1.50. La Common Sense low Heel Oxfords all leather are $1.25.
A local sale advertises 100 men’s negligee collarless shirts priced at 60 cents each, with 60c qualities marked down to 5 cents. Values range from $1.25 to $1.50, reduced to 75 cents for the lot.
Pluto Owens, a wealthy candidate, reportedly has spent up to fifty thousand dollars with similar sums to come as he seeks a United States Senate seat. An odd promoter case in Ada shows a man paid to drum up support, while rumors question the source of Owens money. The Lovelady Democratic Club endorses Otis B. Weaver for state senator amid a crowd of local supporters.
The Oklahoma Central had an additional wreck near Ada this morning. Several west bound cars derailed but none fell into the ditch. It took a few hours to rerail the cars and passengers including W H Murray of Tishomingo walked into town.
A man named Braden was found dead at his home southeast of Jesse after a telephone alert from Jesse Thursday morning. Neighbors saw the body in the house. foul play not confirmed, authorities awaiting further information before visiting the scene.
An advertisement lists trunks priced from 2.00 to 20.00 and suit cases from 1.25 to 85.00, highlighting a broad selection of luggage items for sale.
An early listing notes goods such as buttons, thimbles and handkerchiefs for sale. Items priced per dot, with references to Pearl Buttons and various notions suitable for ladies and children.
A catalog lists J. B. Stetson hats and Black and Belly Nutri hats in multiple styles and sizes. Prices range from $0.75 to $8.50 with several sale figures noted for boys and youth hats.
Ardmore May 9. J C Little of Sulphur won the race for state senate at the Murray county delegate convention in Sulphur. The other candidate was A A Elmore of Davis who received 2 votes to Little's 34.
Speaking at Stonewall, a large crowd heard speeches backing C. N. Haskell of Muskogee for governor and A. C. Cruce of Ardmore supporting his brother Lee Cruce. The event aimed to reassure voters despite election complications.
Mrs. C. A. Galbraith entertained the Ada forty-two club last night. About fourteen couples attended and played progressive forty-two before enjoyable refreshments. Guests praised the hostess hospitality and the delightful occasion.
G W Cloyd of Plank Missouri recalls a four year old injury with the doctor wanting to amputate but consenting to Bucklen arnica salve which he says cured the dangerous wound. 25 cents at G M Ramsey's Druggist.
T. E. Cullins of Ada displayed a fine five acre crop of Murpheys at Ada across the Frisco track. His sample, shown at Ada National Bank, impressed onlookers and reminded observers of the Fourth of July.
An 19th century ad promotes Pintle kidney remedy as alcohol free and compliant with the Pure Food Law. It promises thirty days of treatment for one dollar and credits G M Ramecy’s drug store as the seller with the product named Pintle 28.
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