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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1906

Page

5

Ada Daily Briefs Mixed with Local Notices and Visits

Ada residents and visitors frequent the town for banking, business trips, and family events. Notables include Dr. J. R. Runyan attending the Chickasaw Medical Association, bank cashiers at Ada National and Citizens National, and mayoral decisions affecting street fair placement. Personal visits span from Francis to Sulphur, with illnesses, weddings, and a golden anniversary noted.

J. R. Runyan Ada Chickasaw Medical Association Madill

Prior Campbell Wedding at Kerr Home

Anna Campbell wed J S Prior Sunday at 5 30 pm in the Kerr home. The ceremony under a floral arch featured roses and honeysuckle with ice cream and strawberries afterward. The bride is J A Campbell’s daughter from near Ada. the groom is the son of a local farmer. News extends congratulations.

W. S. Kerr Anna Campbell J. A. Campbell Ada

Thirteen Ada youths picnic with two chaperons

Thirteen of Ada’s merriest youths went on a daytime picnic with two chaperons present. The group, unbothered by superstition about the number thirteen, enjoyed the outing under supervision from the two adults.

Ada

Officers Tried in False Arrest Case

Officers Virgil Hennigar and Bone Hardin faced charges after arresting an Indian man. The man pressed false arrest charges. a jury trial was held yesterday and both officers were acquitted.

Virgil Hennigar Bone Hardin

No More Sunday Base Ball In Ada Park

Ada citizens are informed that no Sunday baseball games will be played on Leeds property known as Ada park. The announcement states a firm ban on Sunday baseball activities at the site.

Ada Ada Park Leeds

Remarkable Plums Exhibit by Rev Y Coleman

In North Ada the Rev Y Coleman displayed a green plum cluster from a two foot twig bearing seventy five Japanese variety fruits. The tree stands in his yard and when ripe will resemble a monstrous cluster of grapes with egg sized luscious fruit.

Rev. Y. Coleman North Ada Bro. Coleman

Court Notes on Brents Return and Weekend Trials

Marshal Brents returns to his office after illness caused by prostration from over exertion. The court set Saturday trials for Leach brothers charged with introducing and J. R. Carroll charged with introducing and selling. One hundred eighty nine bottles of whiskey were found in his possession.

Marshal Brents Leach Brothers J. R. Carroll

Pleasant reception for Pryor couple and bride

Mr and Mrs P J Pryor hosted a country home reception last night honoring their son J S Pryor and his bride who wed Sunday afternoon. Town guests included Mr and Mrs W S Kerr and children J H Cantrell and wife Mrs Cynthia Dunston and Tom Cantrell.

P. J. Pryor J. S. Pryor W. S. Kerr J. H. Cantrell Cynthia Dunston Tom Cantrell

Pleasantly Entertained by Twentieth Century Club

The Twentieth Century Club met yesterday afternoon with Mrs Hope and about thirty guests. Progressive Forty-two was played with a unique scoring method tying a strawberry to each advancing card. Refreshments included strawberry ice and strawberry cake.

Twentieth Century Club

Spectacle Planned at Tim Harley’s Camp on D C Railroad

A large sudden accident display is set for Tim Harley’s camp two miles from town. Ten thousand pounds of powder will be used. Spectators are expected to gather on a hill one thousand feet away for a dramatic view and potential photographs.

Tim Harley D. C

Bucklen Arnica Salve Heals 23 Year Leg Sore

Mrs Lucia Wilke of Caroline Wisconsin found relief after 23 years from a running leg sore by Bucklen Arnica Salve. The 25 cent remedy was sold at G M Ramsey's and Dr F Z Holley's drug store, advertised as an antiseptic healer for piles wounds and sores.

Lucia Wilke Caroline Wis Bucklen G. M. Ramsey F. Z. Holley

Statehood Debate Forges Ahead For New Mexico Arizona

Washington May 22. A conference committee on the statehood bill renewed activity to decide on a possible compromise for New Mexico and Arizona while private talks continue. Senator Beveridge urged Oklahoma and Indian Territory statehood by a rider on an appropriation bill, a plan the President reportedly tolerates as Foraker and Bailey signal support.

Williams Washington Conerence New Mexico Arizona Beveridge White House Capitol Oklahoma Indian Territory Foraker Bailey

Statehood plea for Oklahoma and Indian Territory gains support

Resolutions from the Consolidated Press Association of Oklahoma and Indian Territory in Shawnee urge congress to pass the pending statehood bill and end restrictions on Indian lands. They call for land alienation reforms to foster farming, immigration of practical farmers, and equal citizens status with other states.

Indian Territory Congress Territories United States Consolidated Press Association of Oklahoma and Shawnee Congress of the United States L. G. Niblack E. O. Gray R. A. Neff O. P. Starm R. H. Simpson

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