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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1914

Page

3

Notice of Tax Deed Applications and Guardian Hearing

Multiple notices in Pontotoc County Oklahoma announce tax deed actions for delinquent properties including the SE quarter of the SW quarter in Section 28 and other parcels with owners and tenants named. Also a guardianship hearing in the County Court for Wilson Perry seeks approval to sell ward real estate with hearing set for June 9 1914 and required appearances.

Charlie Bruner D. C. Lambert J. B. Schuler Pontotac County Oklahoma George Dindy L. B. Atkeson S. Richards Pontotoc County Viola Wilson State of A. H. Constant Ade Weekly News Ada

Notice for Publication in Pontotoc County District Court

Notice announces that defendants Arkansas Valley Breeder's Association and W H McMurry have been named in a district court action by plaintiff J A Cowling. The document warns they must respond to the filing as required by law and indicates official court involvement in Pontotoc County.

Arkansas Valley Breeder’s Association W. H. McMurry The Arkansas Valley Breeder's Association

Rural Route Ada To Begin Daily News Delivery

Ada rural route on route 1 will start May 1 serving many patrons. The Daily News will reach readers the day after issue as the paper arrives after city papers. Subscription is 1 for three months in advance or 10c weekly.

Ada Daily News United Press Ada Daily

Cotton Seed for Sale Jackson's Improved Round Boll

Advertisement for sale of cotton seed Jackson's Improved and Round Boll at 1 dollar per bushel. Seller Clint Palmer located 3 12 miles northwest of Ada. Public notice format suggests a rural classifieds item from a historical newspaper.

Jackson Clint Palmer Ada

Massie family found murdered on Ohio farm

By United Press Ironton Ohio May 15 Mrs Matilda Massie aged 75 her son Robert 45 and daughter Mary 42 were found with their throats cut and skulls crushed all fully dressed a farm hand missing murders evidently committed Wednesday Chicago Illinois May 15 Police arrested Harley Beard the boy farm hand and he confessed to the crime.

United Press Ironton Ohio Matilda Massie Robert Mary Chicago, Ill Harley Beard

Tammany and New Haven Political Deals Revealed

Folk testified in Washington on May 15 claiming to hold evidence of deals between Tammany Hall and the former director of the New Haven road. He cited a broad political history of campaign contributions and said he acted as intermediary for the New Haven board in bickerings with Tammany and leaders across New England. He asserted money flowed to Democrats and Republicans depending on who held power.

Washington Folk Tammany Hall The New Haven Mellen New Haven Board of Directors Tammany New England

Arm sales warning and large Tulsa contest offered

Col Crane warns Mexicans and arms dealers in Laredo against buying or selling arms. The Ada Weekly News ad asks sellers to place notices. The Oklahoma World in Tulsa launches a subscription contest worth over 1500 dollars including a 1050 Buick touring car, a 300 piano, a 50 diamond ring, a 30 gold watch, and a 25 graphophone with 20 percent commissions.

Buick Smith and Barnes Columbia Farmer’s Oklahoma World World Building Tulsa Okla Chas. E. Dent

Explosion at Mexican Crude Rubber plant kills twelve

Detroit report states chemicals used to make tires exploded at the Mexican Crude Rubber Company plant. Twelve men were killed and the concrete structure reduced to ruins. Police and firefighters search debris for ten missing workers while ten bodies have been recovered and two wounded later died.

Detroit Mexican Crude Rubber Company

Cleveland miner J. J. Mayer commits suicide in Denver hotel

J J Mayer a mining man from Cleveland Ohio killed himself in the Brown Palace hotel by jumping from the seventh story window after severing his throat. He arrived a month ago claiming he would clean up millions but grew despondent over mining claims.

Denver J. J. Mayer Cleveland Ohio Brown Palace

Oklahoma Wheat and Oats Crop Seen Record Breaking

Tulsa reports grain harvest nearing with wheat forecast at 60 000 000 bushels and oats at 75 000 000, suggesting the greatest crop in the state's history despite a few weeks to harvest.

Tulsa Oklahoma

Battle with Negro Robber in Oklahoma Farm Fight

A posse battles Douglas Rowe a negro porter who robbed a Tulsa drug store of 800 dollars. Detective Ed Rice is critically wounded. Rowe escaped toward the Osage hills as officers continue the manhunt. May 18 1930s era Tulsa report.

Tulsa Douglas Rowe Ed Rice

Prisoner Fires Jail In Allen Attempt

Sheriff Duncan reports a prisoner attempted to burn his way out of the Allen calaboose on Wednesday night. The stone building with a wooden roof caught smoke but the fire was discovered and stopped before the plan succeeded. A coke fiend aboard screamed promises of change as officers arrived to release him.

Duncan Calaboose Allen

Say Good Roads Mean Good Schools

Columbus May 15 Bad roads are the cause of 75 percent of rural district children not attending school regularly. State Highway Commissioner Marker says he will use this fact to boost road building campaigns. Better roads mean better health, better schools, better children is his motto.

Columbus Marker

Singer Sewing Machine Deal Offered With Installments

Ten dollars down and three equal installments due in fall 1914 1915 and 1916 buys a Singer sewing machine from W C Williams Ada Oklahoma. No interest.

Singer W. C. Williams Ada Okla

First waterborne traffic through the Panama Canal

May 15 report from New York says waterborne traffic begins as barges pass through the canal for the first time in history. Col. Goethals arranged an initial 12 ft channel via the Cucaracha slide to handle overflow cargo from Colon and Panama aiding the Panama Railroad to meet rising trade.

Washington Panama Canal Panama Railroad New York Isthmian Canal Col. Goethals Institution of Water Service Mexico Pacific Europe Far East Tehuantepec Colon Panama Cucaracha Slide

Meritol Tonic Digestive Aims at Heart Pain Misbelief

A historical ad explains stomach derangement causes for chest pains and heart alarms. It promotes Meritol Tonic Digestive to treat indigestion and dyspepsia, restoring stomach function and avoiding supposed heart disease. Ramsey Drug Co. is listed as exclusive agents.

Meritol Ramsey Drug Co

For Sale Indian Runner Ducks from Prize Stock

For sale baby ducks and eggs from prize winning Indian Runner stock. Contact via phone 155 or visit 530 E. 10th St. 57 wtf.

Italian Held for Ransom Near Monterey

Washington reports an Italian oil man named Texa held by Rebels near Monterey for a $10,000 ransom. The Italian ambassador says he appealed to Bryan to use his influence for immediate release.

Washington Texa Monterey Bryan

Meritol Hair Tonic Promoted by Ramsey Drug Co

An advertisement claims Meritol Hair Tonic prevents scalp diseases by keeping the scalp germ free. It states regular use fights dandruff and baldness and that Ramsey Drug Co is the exclusive agency and authorized to guarantee the product.

Ramsey Drug Co

Alleged Dallas Forger Arrested Returns From Mexico

Corpus Christi reports the arrest of Joe W. Eil an alleged forger linked to over $100,000 in Dallas frauds. He fled after a 1909 Dallas grand jury indictment charging a $4,500 forgery, while he had been a prominent real estate dealer.

Corpus Christi Joe W. Eil Dallas Mexico Grand

Hunt's Cure Skin Disease Remedy Refund Guarantee

Sold with a positive guarantee to refund the purchase price if it does not cure itch ringworm tetter and all other skin diseases. Hunt's Cure proven standard medicine for skin diseases. Ask any druggist and read the positive guarantee with each package. Price 50e. A B Richards Medicine Co Sherman Texas.

Hunt

Editors Straw Vote Names Williams Leader for Governor

A straw vote by ninety five editors on a train from Ardmore’s editorial meeting shows Judge R L Williams as the preferred governor candidate on the Democratic ticket. Among seventy Democratic editors Williams leads with forty votes. Robertson twelve. Jennings eleven. Dunlop two. Herring three. West two. Duke none. Republicans and progressives cast twenty five votes with Fields and Hickam leading.

Editorial Association Ardmore R. L. Williams Judge Williams J. B. A. Robertson al Jennings Bob Dunlop F. E. Herring John Fields John Hickam George Priestly

Dr King’s New Discovery lauded for stubborn coughs

An Ohio woman touts Dr King’s New Discovery as curing a three year cough and throat trouble. Advertises a 50 cent bottle with relief or money back, urging readers with chronic coughs to try it. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve also promoted for pimples.

Dr. King Jennie Flemming New Dover Ohio

Zapata Nears Mexico City With 5000 Troops

Vera Cruz May 15 Zapata with 5000 men is within ten miles of Mexico City. The capital is astounded to learn he is so close. Loyal troops have been sent out to battle with him. Rumors run wild and fear of Zapata's bands is rising hourly.

Vera Cruz

Dr Kings New Life Pills Promise Regular Bowels

Claiming to keep bowel movement regular Dr Kings New Life Pills are advertised to cleanse stomach liver and kidneys and improve complexion. A Chicago user testimonial says one box gave more relief than any medicine tried with a 25 cent price at druggists.

Dr. King C. E. Hatfield Chicago

Also Mentioned on This Page

J.F. McKeel J. F. McKeel Crawford, Bolen & Williams Plaintiff Wilson Perry Daws Commission I. M. King State of Oklahoma County of Pontotoc J. A. Cowling Peter Schuttler Wagons Springfield Wagons Deering Tammany and Col Crane Laredo Tex Crane Ninth Infantry Ada Weekly News Oklahoma World Tulsa, Okla World Publishing Company W. C. Rollow Ada, Okla Studebaker Wagons Weber Wébor BS Oo DOW Levy Ross Fice Corsicana Denison Wace Jas. P. Griffin Atlantic A. B. Richards Medicine Co Sherman, Texas Bucklen
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