Villa reportedly defeats 500 Federals at Paredon
From El Paso May 19 dispatches say Villa defeated a Federal force at Paredon with heavy casualties and 800 prisoners taken along with several machine guns and 600000 rounds of ammunition. The report cites no date and notes uncertain front-line details as Villa approaches Saltillo while Carranza’s party returns to Durango.
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el Paso
Tex
Saltillo
Francisco Villa
Villa
Isidor Fabela
Jurta
Paredon
Skeletons Found Near Madill in Washita Bottoms
Workmen digging for a saw mill near Aylesworth on the Washita river uncovered four skeletons. A man woman youth and child appear to have died seated with skulls crushed, suggesting murder. The remains lie a few feet below the surface in a wild timbered area.
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Madill
Okla
Washita
Aylesworth
Wash
Funeral of Mrs. M. B. Donaghey
Funeral services for Mrs. M. B. Donaghey were held at the family home and she was laid to rest in Rosedale cemetery. Rev. C. B. James led the rites with Woodmen Circle and Uniform Bank of the W. O. W. in attendance. Relatives from Atwood Oklahoma Parsons Kansas Allen Oklahoma and Stonewall Oklahoma visited. the family expresses gratitude for support during her long illness and death.
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M. B. Donaghey
Rosedale Cemetery
C. B. James
Woodmen
C. C. Atwood
Lizzie
Atwood
Oklahoma
R. C. Lee
Parsons
Kansas
J. B. Cook
Allen
W. W. Eaton
Stonewall
United States Death Rate Declines in 1913 Census
Washington reports census figures show a death rate of 14.1 per thousand in 1913, down one eighth from the decade's average. The nation is in better health and residents are living longer according to the new data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Binder Twine and Hay Ties from W. C. Rollow
Advertisement for Binder Twine and Hay Ties offered by W. C. Rollow with a suggested date 5-21 and price 4tw-pd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Rollow
Mrs J E Carr noted Wynnewood settler and widow dies
Wynnewood May 19 Mrs J E Carr dies after short illness. She was the wife of a prominent local farmer stockman and property owner. Funeral services were held at the family residence. Mrs Carr had lived in Wynnewood for twenty five years and was among the early settlers.
Becker urged murder plot over Rose case in testimony
New York May 18 Becker told his press agent Charles Plitt if anything happened to him to kill Rose. District Attorney Whitman said Becker rejected a plea to a lesser murder charge and asked for an alibi for the Rosenthal night, promising the reason would be clear tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Becker
Charles Plitt
Whitman
Plitt
Rosenthal
Huerta Considers Resignation in Peace Talks
Washington reports that Provisional President Huerta authorized Mexican mediation delegates to resign if needed to settle peace negotiations. Dispatches cite a diplomatic source confirming Huerta first limited talks to Tampico conflict results and later signaled willingness to step down if required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Huerta
Tampico
Vera Cruz
Ludlow Survivors Seek Federal Help Over Colorado Crisis
Judge Ben Lindsey led Ludlow battle survivors to Washington warning that withdrawing federal troops could trigger a devastating reprisal war. He described horrors including a father finding his missing son’s corpse with a severed head and a burned body, while mothers searching for their babies were killed.
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Chicago
Ill
Colorado
Ben Lindsey
Ludlow
Washington
Tragic Frisco Crossing Death Of Local Youth
A sixteen year old colored boy, son of L. J. D. Young, was killed near the Frisco crossing by a southbound Katy train. Witnesses say he lay on the track as the train approached. the engineer halted, but the collision dragged the body across the Little Sandy bridge. An inquest was held. the father and community recall the boy’s steady habits and deny intoxication.
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Will Young
L. J. D. Young
Frisco
James Chapman
Chapman
J. L. Skidmore
Young
Duncan
Roland
Stonewall
O. C. Walker
Wagon Road
Frisco Crossing
Car of Cotton Seed for Ada
In the face of a looming cotton seed famine farmers must act quickly. P A Norris secured a carload of good seed being sold to farmers Friday and Saturday, a move expected to greatly assist Oklahoma growers who count on cotton as a key crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ADA
Oklahoma
P. A. Norris
Young Mules For Sale At Oklahoma Portland Cement Co
The Oklahoma Portland Cement Co at Lawrence offers 52 yearling and two year old mules for farmers seeking to pair with existing stock or form a new team. Apply at the quarry. May 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma Portland Cement Co
Lawrence
McGees Baby Elixir for Stomach and Bowel Ailments
Advertisement touts McGees Baby Elixir as an effective remedy for infant stomach upset including indigestion sourness vomiting and colic with associated diarrhea. Describes the product as pure wholesome and pleasant to take with price 25¢ and 50c per bottle sold by Ramsey Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGee’s
Ramsey Drug Co
Governor Chao plots with Herrera against Villa in Saltillo aftermath
Gen Chao the deposed governor of Chihuahua harbors bitterness toward Villa and is rumored to plot with General Luis Herrera to overthrow Villa after Saltillo and deny him the prestige of capturing Mexico City.
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United Press
Patral
Chao
Chiahuahua
Villa
Luis Herrera
Saltillo
Mexico City
Logrolling Organizing Meeting Brings County Camps Together
Despite severe weather the Saturday night meeting led by Col. W Orratt organized a Pontotoc County logrolling association. Attendees planned monthly sessions across the county with officers elected including Denton, Roland, Smith, Williams, Grandel, Lindsey, Kuykendall, Coon, Parker, Flippen, Walden, Hart, and others. The group invited members to an Empress theatre show as thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. W. O.rratt
Pontotoc County
Lula
R. L. Forgan
J. A. Edwards
Empress Theatre
J. W. Denton
Stonewall
R. C. Roland
Ada
G. A. Smith
Francis
Henry Williams
Fitzhugh
Joe Grandel
Allen
O. S. Lindsey
Ahloso
Kuykendall
Watchman
Elzy Coon
Elm Flat
J. B. Parker
Center
W. M. Parker
F. H. Flippen
Jesse
W. D. Walden
Joe Hart
W. E. Black
T. H. Lillard
County
Electric Bitters touted as cure for indigestion and loss of appetite
A Victorian style ad claims Electric Bitters improve digestion appetite and general health. It praises Mr. T. D. Peeble's stomach relief and offers bottles 50c and 1.00 at druggists. Bucklen's Arnica Salve also recommended for eczema. French officers test an armored airplane with a machine gun mounted above the motor.
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T. D. Peeble
Bucklen
For a Torpid Liver
A user reports six years of relief from a torpid liver by Chamberlains Tablets noting quick action. Mrs F H Trubus of Springville New York endorses the remedy and says it always provides the needed relief. Sold by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
F. H. Trubus
Springville
N. Y
Per Capita Payment Proposal For Chickasaw and Choctaw Indians
Senators Gore and Owen have added a provision in the Indian appropriation bill for a $100 per capita payment to the Chickasaws and Choctaws. If approved, this would bring a sizeable economic boost to this Oklahoma region, distributing funds to rightful beneficiaries before the current generation passes.
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Gore
Owen
Oklahoma
Mrs Luckie Finds Relief With Chamberlain’s Tablets
Mrs. A L Luckie of Rochester New York suffered a sick headache and despondency from a weak stomach condition. She began taking Chamberlain's Tablets and found them pleasant mild and effective. Within a few weeks she was restored to her former health. For sale by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Luckie
Beast
Rochester
N. Y
Chamberlain
Williams Visits Ada in Oklahoma Campaign Stop
Judge R L Williams campaigning for governor arrived by Katy train in Ada. A large crowd greeted him, the band led a reception on the sidewalk, and he spoke to a full district court room later that afternoon. Judge McKeown introduced him as the Andrew Jackson of Oklahoma.
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R. L. Williams
Katy
McKeown
Andrew Jackson
Oklahoma
City Officers Appointed After Ballots in Meeting
City commissioners held a Tuesday session to appoint officers. Leslie Maxey was elected city attorney after five ballots. John Ralls named chief of police, Kit Guest to the night force, Sam Hargis Jr as the other officer. Dr. J. R. Craig won as city physician after four ballots. No change in the fire department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Maxey
B. C. King
J. E B. Webb
John Ralls
Kit Guest
Night Force
Sam Hargis, Jr
J. R. Craig
Mediation Begins as Mexico and U S Access Peace Talks
In Niagara Falls the AB C mediators and Mexican and U S representatives opened formal proceedings. The parties will meet separately after credentials are presented with a plan of procedure to be discussed. The process includes direct Washington communications and possible arrival of Minister Suarez of Chile.
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United Press
Niagara Falls
ABC
Mexico
United States
Naoa
Washington
Bryan
Lamar
Lehmann
Suarez
Chile
Elguero
Seed Supplies Available for Farmers in County
Elmo Ellis, USDA agent, urges farmers to visit his office at Ada Hardware Co to obtain information on good cotton seed sources. He notes a growing demand and that more seed must be shipped into the county. He asks farmers to apply at once so he can estimate needs.
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Elmo Ellis
Egg Demonstration Car Attracts Visitors To Katy Depot
Government egg demonstration car spent the day on the Katy depot track drawing a large audience. Demonstrators lectured on egg care and avoiding losses totaling about 2 000 000 dollars in Oklahoma. Lessons in candling were given and handling details explained. Leaders H C Pierce H L Shrader W C Kilpatrick and H J Sullivan noted. Philadelphia serves as headquarters for this good food effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katy Depot
Oklahoma
H. C. Pierce
H. L. Shrader
W. ¢. Kilpatrick
H. J. Sullivan
Philadelphia
Probable Successor to Judge Russell Named
Oklahoma City May 19. Gov Cruce may delay appointing to the Supreme Court vacancy after Justice Russell's death. Leading candidates include Jesse M Hatchett Durant District Judge or W R Bleakmore Carter county attorney Ardmore. Appointment would cover the remainder of the current year.
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Oklahoma City
Cruce
Supreme Court
Justice Russell
Jesse M. Hatchett
Durant
W. R. Bleakmore
Carter County
Ardmore
Skin Diseases Cured by Hunt's Cure Remedy
The Hunt's Cure remedy is guaranteed to cure all forms of skin disease or the purchase price refunded. It promises wonderful results and claims to cure cases resistant to other treatments. Ask your druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunt
Marriage Licenses Listed For Several Couples
A list of marriage licenses shows E A Burgess of Maxwell age 26 and Gertrude Van Horn of Maxwell age 16 among others including J O Justus of Francis age 20 and Mary J Stephens of Francis age 19. The report also includes Dee Griffin of Franks 21 and Lee Sherr ell of Franks 21. Other couples include G E Harrington and N B Seeley of Steedman ages 45 and 44, A A Harris and Bessie Wooded of Roff ages 22 and 18, J L Davis of Stonewall 21 with Tennie Horn 18, Jess Wilcoxson and Juanita Dennis of Francis ages 21 and 19.
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E. A. Burgess
Maxwell
Gertrude van Horn
J. O. Justus
Francis
Mary J. Stephens
Dee Griffin
Franks
Lee Sherrell
G. E. Harrington
Steedman
N. B. Seeley
A. A. Harris
Roff
Bessie Wooded
J. L. Davis
Stonewall
Tennie Horn
Jess Wilcoxson
Juanita Dennis
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Eimerne
Fabela
Durango
Carranza
Senor Fabela
Combrerete Zacatecas
Ita Bottoms
Wynnewood
Friend
L. J. D. Young, A
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The
Pierce County Tribune
Sore ON Villa
W.O.W. Organize CO
Williams
United States Department of Agriculture
Ada Hardware Co
Russell
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