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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1912

Page

3

Funeral and Interment of Mrs F L Maranville

Funeral services for Mrs. F. L. Maranville were held at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. T. Drummond with Rev. Leroy Ander assisted by Dr. R. G. Sears. An earnest prayer was offered by Prof. W. Briles. The family was comforted as friends attended the interment at Rosedale cemetery.

F. L. Maranville T. Drummond Leroy Ander- 360 R. G. Sears W. Briles Rosedale Cemetery

Deeds for Frisco Depot Site Delivered

The final step in securing the Frisco depot site is complete with deeds turned over. J. W. Hays and associates faced obstacles but persisted, clearing the way for construction. The structure will cost at least 12,500 dollars and may cost more as business grows.

J. W. Hays

Shin Salve Heals Sore After Ax Cut

A reader credits Gwin & Mays with a 25 cent Shin Salve that cured a two year shin sore from an ax cut. The testimonial urges others with similar troubles to try the product and express confidence in its effectiveness.

Gwin & Mays Lewis Keethley

Judge Connors Fixes Bail After Fatal Shot

Judge J P Connors Canadian who shot his son to save family life demanded a trial. He waived preliminary hearing and was held to the superior court with bail set at 5000 dollars. The case likely to be heard next Wednesday.

McAlester Okla J. P. Connors J. P. Connors Jr Superior Court Leidtke

Land for Sale 140 Acre Tract Near Franks Oklahoma

140 acre tract for sale located 1 1 2 miles northeast of Franks Oklahoma. Fence all around the property. Asking price five dollars per acre. Contact B F Dickson Franks Okla. 21 5t w.

Franks B. F. Dickson Okla

Trouble Brewing in Ranks of Veterans

Confederate veterans from Oklahoma Arkansas Missouri and Texas plan to secede from the general reunion association citing disaffection after General Bennett H. Young was elected and voting alignments favoring General Van Zandt. They threaten west of the Mississippi reunions and accuse Chattanooga supporters of broken promises. Dr. John Threadgill of Oklahoma opposes secession.

Macon Oklahoma Arkansas Missouri Texas General Reunion Association Bennett H. Young van Zandt Ft. Worth Tex Southwest Chattanooga Mississippi River Mobile Tennessee John Threadgill

Kidney Pills Heroic Natural Remedy Endorsed

Ada resident J. P. Norton reports two years of kidney trouble cured by Nyal's Kidney Pills. He urges friends to use the medicine and notes Gwin & Mays supply the product. The testimonial is signed and dated end of display.

J. P. Norton Ada Nyal Gwin & Mays

Marriage Licenses for Frisco and Ada Couples

J. W. Hoggatt of Frisco and Ella Gregg of Frisco both aged 18 obtain license. W. P. Chiles of Chelsea aged 28 and Allie May Hughey of Ada aged 17 obtain license.

J. W. Hoggatt Frisco Ella Gregg W. P. Chiles Chelsea Allie May Hughey Ada

Candidates Must File Before Primary Election 1912

County and township candidates must file between 30 and 90 days before the August 6 primary. Applicants must state politics post office address and the office sought. A. R. Sugg secretary county election board. 6td-3-6tw.

A. R. Sugg Sec County Election Board

Willie Orfutt Dies at 25 From Meningitis

Willie Orfutt aged 25 died of meningitis about 1 30 this morning. The interment was held this afternoon at Rosedale cemetery. He had married only three or four months ago making the death more sad as he stood at the threshold of life.

Willie Orfutt Rosedale Cemetery

Awful Fate Escaped By King's New Discovery

Mrs J E Cox of Joliet Illinois expresses gratitude after using Dr Kings New Discovery for a dreadful cough from typhoid pneumonia. She credits the remedy with curing her coughing spells and saving her life. Ramsey Drug Company offers 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles with a free trial bottle.

J. E. Cox Joliet Ramsey Drug Company

Daughters of the Revolution Open National Convention in Boston

Headquarter rooms set at the Hotel Vendome for the annual convention of the General Society of the Daughters of the Revolution. More than six hundred delegates assemble with many more expected before business opens tomorrow. Officers are to be elected in a lively biennial race, while sessions run through Wednesday and entertainment fills the rest of the week.

Boston Mass Hotel Vendome General Society of the Daughters of the Revolution

Professional Cards for Ada Oklahoma Doctors and Lawyer

Veterinary surgeon and dentist Dr T W Chadwick at Veterinary Hospital 12th Street near Townsend. Office phone 306 residence. Sal C Galbraith attorney at law Ada Oklahoma. M W Ligon.

T. W. Chadwick Veterinary Hospital 12Th Street Townsend First Nationa Bank J. W. Wimbish Drs

Fairbanks Turns Sixty as Rumors of GOP Nomination Grow

Indianapolis May 11 Charles W Fairbanks former United States senator and vice president marked his sixtieth birthday today Rumors circulated that Fairbanks may be named for the Republican presidential nomination if Taft Roosevelt deadlock occurs at Chicago next month But he has taken no active part in politics since leaving the vice presidency and appears more focused on the General Conference of Methodists where he is a leading layman than on any political contest.

Polticians Fairbanks General Conference of Methodists

Dr King's New Life Pills Claim Renewed Vitality

A San Antonio writer Hugh Tallman promotes Dr King's New Life Pills noting they restore life and energy. He and his wife call them excellent for stomach liver or kidney troubles and sell at Ramsey Drug Co for 25 cents.

Hugh Tallman San Antonio

Fort Worth Celebrates Sixty Fourth Birthday Of City

Fort Worth marked its sixty fourth anniversary yesterday recalling the May 8 1849 founding when the first permanent settlement began a mile northeast of the present courthouse. Major Ripley Arnold established the first post before it moved to the area west of the courthouse where old post buildings still stand. A portion of that site is now a farmers square.

Fort Worth Tex Court House Ripley Arnold

Help for a Judge in Bad Fix at Gillis Mills Tennessee

Justice Eli Cherry faced a severe leg sore baffling doctors and feared cancer. He finally used Bucklen’s Arnica Salve and recovered, marking a notable cure from the troublesome condition.

Eli Cherry Gillis Mills Tenn

Reunion reports Oklahoma gains at Macon gathering

Sunday morning returnees Jr. W. Davis Roy and Maud Donaghey and Joe Gray recount the Macon reunion where Gen Hailey presided over sessions and Davis was elected First Adjutant General for the Trans Mississippi Sons of Confederate Veterans. They distributed 5000 folders from Booneville Arkansas to Macon and praised Joe Gray for active outreach.

Jr. W. Davis Roy Maud Donaghey Joe Gray Macon Oklahoma Gen. Hailey J. W. Davis Trans-Mississippi Department of the Sons

Electric Bitters Fend Off Malaria With Proven Cure

The Deors of the Limp are mosquitos. As they sting they put malaria germs in the blood. Electric Bitters kill and cast out the malaria germs, restore appetite and strength, claim users. Wm Fretwell of Lucama NC says three bottles drove malaria from his system and he has been well since. Best for stomach liver and kidney ills. 50 cents at Ramsey Drug Co.

Wm. Fretwell Lucama N. C Ramsey Drug Co

Freed of Murder Charge Marries in Ten Minutes

Madill Oklahoma May 13 W A Thomas a 24 year old Marshall county farmer was acquitted of murder and married his sweetheart Miss Mary Whitworth within ten minutes The ceremony was performed in the courtroom by Rev J F Eddington who had served on the jury The couple then obtained a license and wed in the same room after the verdict

Madill Okla W. A. Thomas Marshall County Benedict Mary Whitworth Carben Ranch Jim Ruth John Conley Henry Dixon Thomas Conley Dixon Miss Whitworth Tohmas J. F. Eddington

Farm demonstration head reports good crops despite rain

F F Ferguson of Minco, leader of the farm demonstration work in this region, visited town today to manage department affairs. He said crop conditions across the state are fine despite the rain, with weed control the main challenge to stay ahead.

F. F. Ferguson Minco

Cutting affray at Francis leaves man badly injured

Ed Duncan was cut and badly injured in a Saturday afternoon affray at Francis. Authorities say John Williamson wielded the knife in the incident. Duncan, son of Uncle G. Duncan and brother of deputy sheriff R. E. Duncan, is believed to recover. The Williamson brothers were arrested and await bond and preliminary hearing.

Francis Ed Duncan Oscar Jim John Williamson G. Duncan R. E. Duncan Williamsons Ada Justice Brown

Farm agent A L Kennedy named to good roads conference

A. L. Kennedy, Pontotoc county farm demonstration agent, is appointed by Gov. Cruece as a delegate to the good roads conference in New Orleans on May 16, but his current duties may prevent attendance.

A. L. Kennedy Pontotoc County

Ponayo Antiseptic Sage and Quinine Hair Tonic Ad

An old advertisement touts Ponayo Sage and Quinine Hair Tonic as a remedy for dandruff itching scalp and hair loss. It claims Besorcin as a germ destroyer Quinine Bisulfate for root toning Cantharides for growth Sage pigment and several ingredients. Price 50 cents and 1.00 per bottle. Sold by Ponayo Brug Store Madox Drug Co.

Ponayo Brug Madox Drug Co

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