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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1913
Page
6
A page listing numerous professionals includes veterinarians Dr C A Thomas and Dr G A Akers, physicians Dr C A Thompson and Dr J W WimBish, dentists Granger Grange, and lawyers Albraith Epperson Maxey and Castleberry Cummings, with office addresses and phone numbers.
In Marquette Michigan a circuit court trial was set for Col Roosevelt versus George A Newett editor of the Iron Ore Ishpeming. The suit alleges a mid campaign statement implying Roosevelt drank liquor to excess caused damages of 10 000. Jury is expected to be difficult to secure.
Mrs. W. M. Freeman was seized with acute appendicitis yesterday and an operation will likely be needed. Mr. Freeman arrived this morning from Cushing Pauls Valley Free Lance to be with her.
A June Woman's Home Companion excerpt features Helen Payne, an 18-year-old engaged girl who discovers she does not love her fiancé. The piece critiques young women's vow keeping, recalling rigid New England expectations, moral codes, and conflicting ideas on loving once and the consequences of breaking an engagement.
Auction notice lists a Rieves No 0 saw mill for sale in Ada Oklahoma with contact by F T Tarkenton and phone number 309. The listing provides a sale opportunity for a wood processing unit and cites a biweekly or weekly time frame.
J B Turner, a leading Memphis cotton figure, released a south wide report based on respondent replies. It indicates an acreage increase over 1912 of 102 percent and an overall condition of 83.1 versus 78.1 a year ago. Oklahoma leads in acreage at 110 and also tops in general condition at 92 percent with Tennessee close behind.
The Ada public schools held an eighth grade graduation at the Methodist church with 22 students. Students delivered readings, songs, a humorous sketch, piano solos, and essays before L. T. Walters presented diplomas. Rev. C. Stubblefield gave the benediction.
Campbell Russell, a leading state legislator, has introduced two bills. One requires officials to swear they have not engaged in excessive alcohol or gambling before office and will not while in office. The other aims to end the silent vote, blamed for harming many measures referred to the public.
Capt. Sam Hargis recalls meeting Col. Snead in Lawton and a former mess mate Billy Crane who claimed to know Hargis from the war. The old friends renewed memories at a farm visit, with Crane expressing a strong wish to see Hargis again as the emotions rise.
The twenty month old child of Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Thompson of 15th and Cherry avenues died Sunday morning from measles and pneumonia. Funeral and interment set for 10 o'clock Tuesday morning. The article notes the sorrowful loss and hopes of a reunion in the hereafter.
Barbed wire cuts and ragged wounds heal fast with Ballard's Snow Liniment which is described as healing and antiseptic. Available in 5c 10c and $1.00 bottles. Sold by Ramsey Drug Company.
Five hundred Spokane auto owners will work as common laborers on May 24 to smooth rough spots on Spokane County highways. Under Spokane County Roads association guidance, 100 cars will depart at 8 am to repair 120 miles of road across 12 routes. L. W. Hutton, a local millionaire, volunteers. county funds total 32 600 000 for road improvements over the next two years.
Friday evening public school pupils presented a cantata titled Sylvia at the city hall opera house. The performance drew a packed house with many turned away, praised for careful training and the efforts of Miss Lucas who led the musical part. The cast included Grace Shelton as Sylvia and numerous country lads and court figures in a lively portrayal.
Ada residents testify to Doan's Kidney Pills easing back and kidney pain with strong personal experience. Barber W. H. Buster of 222 Thirteenth Street recounts relief from kidney trouble, urging readers to ask for Doan's by name. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo markets the remedy.
Oklahoma City May 23 Governor Cruce signed the capitol building bill and posed for a photo. The plan begins after adjournment nine days later with a state house costing 1.5 million dollars and 750 thousand dollars to start. Funding includes 250k from direct taxation and proceeds from Oklahoma City donors plus 94000 borrowed from game Protection funds and other idle state funds. Three commissioners were elected to supervise construction.
Friday afternoon the training department pupils of the Ada normal, taught by Miss Kirwan, Miss Timberlake, and Miss Switzer, presented a delightful program. The well trained corps of teachers and their pupils displayed careful, painstaking work from the past year. A large audience enjoyed each part of the entertainment.
John Supsic of Sanbury Pa says they are the best pills he ever used and advises everyone to use them for constipation indigestion and liver complaint. The药 price is 25c and Ramsey Drug Co recommends them.
The freshman class of the normal held an impromptu picnic in the city park Friday evening with Miss Helen Turner as chaperone. They ate lunch in the park and enjoyed a round of games amid youthful merriment.
Strayed cattle found described as a red dehorn cow branded G. Y. on the left side and a black yearling heifer with a broken left horn. Both carry a straight bar brand on each hip. Owner urged to call for identification and recovery.
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