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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1907
Page
4
Hollister promotes Rock Mountain Tea as a tonic to calm nerves and relieve fatigue. The advertisement touts strength, vigor, and improved well being for weary readers seeking reassurance and a tonic during daily strains.
Attendees report a fun and all round fine entertainment from the Rufus Rastus minstrel performance at the opera house last night.
A card based approach to gathering backing is shown to build acquaintance and win votes, helping candidates connect with friends and potential supporters.
Two 65 acre farms offered for cash in advance rental for one year or longer. Land described as well improved and of best quality, located four miles from Ada. Owned by O B Weaver.
An advertisement claims rheumatism pains can be relieved with a single application of Chamberlain’s Pain Balm. It promises better rest and sleep and notes sale by G. M. Ramsey.
All The World 8 a stage and Ballard's Snow Liniment plays a prominent part. It has no superior for rheumatism stiff joints cuts sprains and all pains. Buy it try it and you will always use it. Any body who has used Ballard's Snow Liniment is a living proof of what it does. Buy a trial bottle. 25c 50c and $1.00. G. M. Ramsey.
W O Reilly Fogarty a Kingston Jamaica city council member notes one bottle of Chamberlains Cough Remedy eased a persistent cough and he plans to buy more. For sale by G M Ramsey.
The News notes C K Davenport announces for county treasurer, backed by Pontotoc Democrats in a primary. Born 1848 in Georgia, he served in the Confederate army, later lived in Texas and Ada, Indian Territory, now farming near Old Stonewall Frisco. Ada gains a new neighbor as Lawrence grows with quarry labor and residential housing, not rival to Ada.
The column notes J Y Scroggin of Francis as candidate for County Treasurer, subject to the Democratic primary. A longer profile is promised next week. Also seeks a traveling agent for a mercantile house with a weekly salary of 1 000 and expenses. address Joe A Alexander Ada I T.
O B Weaver as agent certifies that all liability under the policy has been reinsured as of November 15 1906 by the Royal Insurance Company of Liverpool. The endorsement attaches to German Insurance Company of Freeport Illinois policies and guarantees to fulfill contracts. Wheeler urges German Freeport policyholders to bring their policies for endorsement by the prominent fire insurer.
A 19th century advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh at all stages by acting on blood and mucous surfaces. The firm offers 100 dollars to any case not cured and directs readers to send for testimonials. Sold by all druggists at 75 cents, with a family laxative also promoted.
W. D. Monk, charged with the slaying of Robt. Gibson, was held without bail at the close of a Thursday afternoon preliminary hearing before U. S. Commissioner Winn.
Money to Loan. Money loaned farmers on their stock and 1907 crops. Ada Title and Trust Co., rear Citizens Nat Bank, Ada, I T.
Rear Admiral Davis's relief mission in Kingston ends after Governor Swettenham orders all landed parties to depart. US ships Missouri Indiana and gunboat Yankton sail away while Davis defends the action as preserving US dignity. Navy crews aided the injured, cleared debris, and patrolled streets amid local praise and government friction.
Acting Secretary of the State Bacon rejected a Kingston dispatch report claiming Governor Sweetenham opposed Rear Admiral Davis amid a naval deployment. He accused newspapers of stirring trouble between Davis and Sweetenham after Davis sailed with two battleships a cruiser and a torpedo boat to aid attacked people.
Tishomingo Indian Territory January 22. Governor Johnson and the last legislature plan to stay ready for emergencies as the Chickasaws watch for federal action. The body can recess and reconvene, prepared to endorse or block deals. The state may purchase coal lands of the Choctaw and Chickasaw nations for 12 million dollars, prompting fears of loss of power after dissolution.
Ordinance No. 122 repeals Ordinance No. 88 of Ada Indiana Territory. The city council declares ordinance eighty eight relieving lots and parcels from taxation is repealed and to take effect after passage approval and publication. Passed January 1907 by Mayor J. P. Wood with Jesse Warren noted.
In Austin Texas on January 22 indicates show Bailey is likely to be reelected today. The anti Bailey caucus drew many legislators but House opposition to scattered voting persists. The Duncan resolution failed on second reading 64 to 47 preventing a vote in regular order.
Oklahoma convetion finishes locating 74 of 75 county seats with a five hour session. W F Hendrixs wins bid to move Grant county seat from Pond Creek to Medford, but the move is rescinded. Wewoka becomes Seminole county seat with no contest. Pond Creek seeks retention amid Hitchcockism debate.
The city council met Monday night and accepted the resignation of W. H. Ebey from First ward. John T. Conn was unanimously chosen as his successor. An old ordinance was repealed to speed real estate taxation. Reservoir site clearing was discussed for city handling, timberlake heads the committee. Bills were passed, waterworks plans remained unsettled with Engineer O'Neil on call.
Guthrie Oklahoma January 21 report marks the sixtieth day since the constitutional convention began. Congress extended pay time through January and the session may run to March. Key issues include Prohibition women's suffrage election system and separate facility proposals.
Sunday afternoon at the bride's home in Citra Mr. A. R. Clark of Ada and Miss Myrtle Sewell were married. Clark is a popular Ada barber. The bride, sister of Arthur Leonard, now a Citra merchant, is noted for charm and accomplishments. They will start housekeeping on West Main Street.
Witnesses report a remarkable scene at the Walker Hotel where a large black rooster, grieving over chickens killed in his presence, wandered among the yard fowls then suddenly dropped dead. The rumor suggests he died of a broken heart or gizzard.
Tishomingo January 19 Chickasaw nation aroused over the plan to call in all Chickasaw warrants. Officials note about $60,000 in bad warrants may remain and many are held by speculators who bought cheaply. When presented for payment they will be refused, risking losses to prior buyers.
Judge Dickerson arrives from Chickasha to convene the January term of the U S District Court for three weeks. The grand jury, led by foreman Dave Hyden, is charged to pursue liquor offenses mortgagee violations and peddlers of vice while several criminal cases are postponed and the murder case of Samuel Millvelle moved to Paris Texas.
On January 19 and 20 communities hold services to mark the centennial of General Robert E. Lee. Local Confederate Veterans and Sons and Daughters of the Confederacy have organized a suitable observance at Ada with planned services.
Readers are advised to restock stationery before running low to ensure uninterrupted service and avoid delays. The notice stresses timely contact with The News for immediate needs.
Prominent Ft. Worth attorney W. R. Parker says Ada has a bright future in a strong agricultural belt with rail and industrial growth. He lauds Henry M. Furman, a Ft. Worth political figure, as a champion of the people and a capable Democratic advocate likely to win support in Oklahoma and beyond.
At Birmingham Alabama the third annual Southern Cotton Association convention opened with all eleven states represented. President Jorden was reelected and M L Johnson called for a battle against price robbers, condemning cotton futures speculation as the greatest evil facing southern growers and manufacturers and urging state and national action.
A letter to Mr Wade Rader of Ada discusses Devoe paint claims. It cites a Sheffield Pennsylvania painter who used 40 gallons on two houses and notes Devoe apparently goes farther than other paints. The writer asks how much Devoe reduces material costs, effort, and durability, and who benefits from the savings.
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