Pioneer Co Council Agrees to Multiple Sidewalk Projects in 1908
In adjourned Sept 28 1908 meeting Mayor Morrison chaired with Aldermen Sims Hill Hope Little Sutton Crowder present. Petitions for Townsend Ave sidewalks from Frisco railroad to 19th St and for Main Street area sidewalks were granted. Additional orders to build sidewalks on 13th and 12th streets passed. A special sidewalk committee of Hope Crowder and Sims was formed. The city pursues bond issue costs and paves 12th Street with committee Little Sutton Crowder. The city attorney was instructed to sue Pioneer Telephone for franchise forfeiture and an election was set with the bond election to decide a Farmers Independent Telephone Company franchise. The meeting adjourned to Oct 2 1908.
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Morrison
Sims
Hill, Hope
Little
Yeas
Hill
Hope
Sutton
Crowder
Noes
Main Street
North Side
Yesus
Council
13Th Street
Broadway
Yesas
12Th Street
Rennie Avenue
Daggs Addition
Hope, Crowder and Sims
Jno
W. Beard
W. C. Rollow
C. D. Ebey
Pioneer Telephone and Telegraph Company
Eczema Cure Promised by Zemo Medicine
An advertisement claims Zemo external remedy halts itching instantly and cures eczema by eradicating germs, with permanent results. Sold by Gwinn Mays Co and E W Rose Medicine Co of St. Louis, for sale everywhere. Write for a sample.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Rose Medicine Co
St. Louis
Gwinn-Mays & Co
Pink Pain Tablets Ad by Dr Shoop's Pink Pain Tablets
An advertisement for Dr Shoop's Pink Pain Tablets on 25 cent boxes claims instant relief for head pains womanly pains and pains anywhere. It urges consulting a doctor or druggist if the formula is not complete and is signed by G M Ramsey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Shoop
G. M. Ramsey
Creek Council to Meet at Old Capitol in Okmulgee
Creek council scheduled to assemble in the old capitol at Okmulgee on Wednesday for a 30 day session. Delegates will discuss actions by the interior department in Washington including potential disposition of the capitol building and possibly transferring it to a historical society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okmulgee
Creek Council
Old Creek Capitol
Interior Department
Washington
Holt Secures Injunction Against Excess Telephone Fees
City Attorney Tom Holt wins an injunction prohibiting Pioneer Telephone Company from collecting any fee or charge beyond those in the original subscriber contracts. Public notice advised. full details promised in tomorrow's issue.
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Tom Holt
Pioneer Telephone Company
Accident Overlooks Wife as Man Fires at Hawk
Olustee Oklahoma September 28 Wilson Logan while ascending the steps of his half dugout to shoot a hawk fired his shotgun hitting his wife in the doorway. The bird shot pierced her breast. An inquest found Logan exonerated. The couple had married only a few weeks.
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Olustee
Fullerton
Wilson Logan
Logan
Cold Weather Advice and Ballard's Horehound Syrup
Beware coughs and colds can lead to pneumonia or consumption. Treat early with Ballard's Horehound Syrup the standard cure of America. Use as directed. A cure and preventive for all diseases of the lungs. Price 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle. G. M. Ramsey 251m.
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Ballard
America
G. M. Ramsey
Slightly Colder With Snow Forecast
Weather note urges readers to prepare for rheumatism weather. Advertisement promotes Ballard's Snow Liniment as treatment for rheumatism, chilblains, frostbite, and muscle pains with price points of 25c 50c and 1.00 from G. M. Ram-251m.
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Ballard
Marriage License List Includes Ada and Oakman Couples
Marriage license records show D Moseley with Jane Holland and Porter Templeton with Stella Ford in Ada, Jno Fuller with Myrtle Mc Anally in Ada, Jim Hilton with Treacy Sellers in Oakman, and Jim Wingo with Beckey Sellers in Oakman.
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D. Moseley
Jane Holland
Ada
Porter Templeton
Stella Ford
Jno. Fuller
Myrtle McAnally
Jim Hilton
Treacy Sellers
Oakman
Jim Wingo
Beckey Sellers
Marshal Shoots Legon in Oklahoma Town
Muskogee Oklahoma September 29 Sam Tulk town marshal of Haskell shot and killed Will Legon in the Moss stable using the same revolver he used last January to kill Luther Legon Legon’s brother The coroner earlier exonerated Tulk declaring that killing justifiable.
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Muskogee
Sam Tulk
Haskell
Will Legon
Luther
Tulk
Moss Stable
Legon
Pettigrew Reveals Republican Offer to Support Watson
former Senator Pettigrew says he was approached four years ago by a Republican National Committee figure with a 10000 dollar offer to deliver ten speeches for Thomas Watson of the People's party. He sought a higher sum but was told to avoid paying more, and he concluded the party financed much of Watson's campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican National Committee
United States
Thomas Watson
Georgia
People’s Party
Pettigrew
Republican Party
Mr. Watson
Electric Bitters Praised by Civil War Veteran
David Parker of Fayette New York, a Civil War veteran who lost a foot at Gettysburg, credits Electric Bitters with curing his stomach trouble and keeping him strong. He says the remedy is worth more than five hundred dollars. Available 50 cents at F Z Holley and G M Ramsey drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Parker
Fayette, N. Y
Gettysburg
F. Z. Holley
G. M. Ramsey
Choctaw Legislature to Meet in Tushkahoma Oct 5
Notice announces a special Choctaw legislature session in Tushkahoma on Oct 5. A protest is expected against paying state taxes on land held by Indian allottees while title remains in their name, regardless of restrictions. The body will discuss pursuing the matter in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atoka
Tushkahoma
Freight Wreck Delays Rock Island Train Near Hilltop
A westbound Rock Island freight train derailed at Hilltop twenty five miles west of McAlester Oklahoma injuring one person slightly. The accident blocked passenger service for five hours on September 30.
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McAlester
Rock Island
Hilltop
Weavers Arrested in Stonewall Burglary Case
Albert and Orville Weaver were arrested near Stonewall Monday on charges of breaking into a local Stonewall store. Bonds set at $500 each, they are confined in jail. Both youths are in their teens.
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Albert
Orville Weaver
Stonewall
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Proves Priceless to Georgia Farmer
Farmer W. A. Floyd of Rural Route 2 Em pire Ga says Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured two severe sores on his hand and leg. He declares it worth more than its weight in gold and would mortgage the farm to obtain it. Available for 25 cents at F Z Holley and G M Ramsey.
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Empire
W. A. Floyd
F. Z. Holley
G. M. Ramsey
Contest standings show a wide field of contestants
Thursday morning tallies list candidates led by Miss Mary Waldy Bebee with 25 412 votes and Miss Viola Bailey Bebee 20 331. Others include Mrs Lula Frost Elmore 4 009 Miss Lillie Stephens Oakman 1 832 and Miss Mittie Taylor Francis 1 359.
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Mary Waldy
Bebee
Viola Bailey
Lula Frost
Elmore
Lillie Stephens
Oakman
Mittie Taylor
Francis
Mary Duke
Ada
Hettie Dial
Maxwell
Peal Span
White's Cream Vermifuge Advertises Child Worm Remedy
An advertisement claims the remedy White's Cream Vermifuge will expel intestinal worms in children and serve as a tonic to improve health, attributed to G. M. Ramsey. It argues hunger and illness stem from worm infestation and promises quick relief and vitality for a weak baby.
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G. M. Ramsey
Ada L. Croom Crediting New Discovery Cure
Mrs Ada L Croom of Vaughn Mississippi credits Dr Kings New Discovery with curing a severe cough and chest cold after several months of illness. She praises the remedy as a life saving lung and throat healer and notes its worldwide fame. Trial bottle free. Sold at stores. 251mo
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Ada L. Croom
Croom Hotel
Vaughn, Miss
Dr. King
F. Z. Holley
G. M. Ramsey
Coal mines death toll hits new high in 1907
Washington D C Sept 28 Accidents in U S coal mines during the fast calendar year caused 3125 deaths and 5314 injuries per Geological Survey statistics. The year surpassed 1906 as the worst in mining history, though figures may understate total losses.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Geological Survey
Unidentified Man Found Dead Near Circus Grounds in Oklahoma City
The body of a man was found on a vacant lot at Russell and Reno streets near Delmar Garden, north of the circus grounds. He is believed to have been murdered during the Ringling circus visit, raising the city's death toll to eleven from unnatural causes in two weeks.
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Oklahoma City
Russell and
Reno Streets
Circus Grounds
Delmar Garden
George Swanda
Frank Swanda
Clegern and
Reno
Ringling Circus
Healthy family endorses Dr King New Life Pills
L A Bartlet of Rural Route 1 Guilford Maine says the family has enjoyed good health since starting Dr King s New Life Pills three years ago. The advertisement claims the pills cleanse and tone the system gently and are sold for 25 cents at F Z Holley and G M Ramsey drug stores.
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Dr. King
L. A. Bartlet
Guilford
Maine
F. Z. Holley
G. M. Ramsey
Has Kell Defended by Senator Owen in Oklahoma Speech
United States Senator Robert L. Owen of Oklahoma defended Gov. Has Kell in Lincoln on Sept. 28, saying Tams Bixby, Roosevelt’s representative in Oklahoma, also signed his name to an application to the so.
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Lincoln
Neb
Gov
Haskell
Oklahoma
United States
Robert L. Owen
Tams Bixby
Roosevelt
Citizens' Alliance movement cited in signatures dispute
Mr. Owen notes photographs of signatures on an application for Citizens' Alliance membership show Haskell at the top and Tams Bixby, Dawes commission chair and Roosevelt era Indian affairs head, listed at the foot. He says Bixby was not rebuked by the president and did not deserve one.
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Citizens’ Alliance ‘Movement
Citizens’ Alliance
Owen
Haskell
Tams Bixby
Dawes Commission
Roosevelt
Bixby
Pinealve Carbolized Poultice for Skin Ailments Ad
An old advertorial note promises rapid relief for hands cracked and bruised from husking with Pinesalve Carbolized. It claims to draw out inflammation and soothe skin issues including tan freckles and cuts. Gwinn Mays & Co. 251mo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gwinn-Mays & Co
Mason Joins Jnc Schapp Drug Co as Traveling Agent
B A Mason has accepted a position as traveling salesman with the Inc Schapp Drug Co of Little Rock. His headquarters will be in Ada.
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B. A. Mason
Jnc. Schapp Drug Co
Little Rock
Ada
Little Liver Pills Promote Health Tone Liver
Medicine ad highlighting Rings Little Liver Pills for biliousness and headaches. Claims to tone the liver without griping and keep you well. Sold by Gwinn Mays & Co at 251 Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gwinn-Mays & Co
Farmers Gin Co Denies False Report About Services
A. K. Thornton, manager, declares the Farmers Gin Co will continue ginning public cotton at 40 cents. He asserts the plant is in excellent shape and invites farmers to bring their cotton. The statement refutes circulating rumors and reaffirms ongoing service.
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Farmers Gin CO
Manzan Pile Remedy Offered by Local Merchant
Manzan Pile Remedy comes ready to use with nozzle attached. Soothes heals reduces itching and inflammation. An operation for piles will not be necessary if you use Manzan. Price five cents. Money refunded if not satisfied. Sold by Gwinn Mays & Co 251mo.
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Gwinn-Mays & Co
Smith Family Relocates to Okemah for Hotel Venture
S. K. Smith and family move to Okemah to operate a hotel. Mrs. Smith left Monday, Miss Kathleen and Miss Annie Lee departed today, and Mr. Smith will go tomorrow. Ada people regret losing this estimable family.
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S. K. Smith
Okemah
Indian man held on false pretense charge after land deed dispute
Louis McDonald, an Indian, was brought from Del burg after being arrested Monday on false pretense charges. He allegedly deeded lard he had previously sold. In default of a $500 bond he was committed to jail.
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Louis McDonald
Delburg
Preventics Candy Cold Cure Tablet Ad
A drugstore ad touts Preventics candy cold cure tablets for adults and feverish children. Claims to head off colds if taken at the sneeze stage. Box of 48 priced at 25 cents. Listed by G M Ramsey. 156-1mo a on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Ramsey
Real Cure Ballard's Herbine Proclaimed
Advertisement claims Ballard's Herbine cures chills fever and malaria without harmful drugs. Promoter G. M. Ramsey offers money back if it fails. Includes reassurance against quinine use and presents the product as reliable and tax-like in certainty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
G. M. Ramsey
Manzan Pile Remedy Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement offers Manzan Pile Remedy as relief for piles after failure of other treatments. It notes the product provides relief with the first application and lists Gwinn-Mays & Co. as the seller at 251m.
Beese Laxative Cough Syrup Advertisement
Beese Laxative Cough Syrup promises quick relief from coughs colds hoarseness and bronchial throat troubles. It is gentle laxative and highly recommended for children. The ad notes it should be in every home and guarantees satisfaction. Sold by Gwinn Mays & Co. 251mo.
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Gwinn-Mays & Co
Oklahoma divorce notice in Pontotoc county Mills case
State of Oklahoma Pontotoc district court case Ricbé Mills Richard Mills urged to answer by November 11, 1908 in a divorce petition filed by State plaintiff Crawford Bolen attorneys note district clerk W T Cox attestation.
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Katy
W. T. Cox
Discharge Hearing Ordered for H. C. Sprinkle Bankruptcy
In the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Oklahoma the bankrupt H. C. Sprinkle seeks discharge under the 1898 Bankruptcy Law. A. H. Constant, Special Master, will hear the application on October 9, 1908 at Ada. Creditors and interested parties must receive ten days notice by mail and notice published in Ada Weekly News.
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District Court of the United States
District of
Oklahoma
H. C. Sprinkle
C. M. Threadgill
A. H. Constant
Ada
Ada Weekly News
Pontotoc County
State of Oklahoma
Pineules for the kidneys advertised relief and trial offer
To those afflicted with kidney and bladder trouble backache rheumatism Pineules for the kidneys bring relief in the first dose Hundreds of people today testify to their remarkable healing and tonic properties 30 days trial 1.00 They purify the blood Sold by Gwinn Mays Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gwinn-Mays & Co
Gwinn-Mays & Coa
Pineules Claim Kidney Relief In 30 Day Trial
Hundreds of users report kidney trouble relief with Pineules costing $1.00 for a 30 day trial. The preparation allegedly acts directly on the kidneys purifying the blood and restoring vitality, sold by Gwinn Mays & Co.
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Chapman, Evans
Harrison
Mr. Shirley
Townsend Avenue
Street
Farmers Independent Telephone Company
Eastern Star
Holt
House
Hawk
Chil
Sey
Ramsey
Marshall
Brothers
William Legon
Sribery
Salem
N. D
William J. Bryan
Sioux Falls
Mitchell
Ator R. F. Pettigrew
Senator Owen
A. K. Thornton
Mgr
Ada, Ok
Smiths
Medicos
Society of Pontotoc
M. D’s
ADA National Bank
Resources
U. S
Durom
Torrenca
State of
Den
County of Pontotoc
Frank Jones
Tom Hope
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