Pontotoc county apple and corn exhibit at fair draws praise
T. O. Cullins reports Pontotoc county took first and second in the apple exhibit and second in corn at the state fair. Jim Floyd won the blue ribbon for apples while John Rinard and Joe Rushing tied for second. Cullins praised large corn displays, anticipates new settlers, and plans to print more promotional folders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. O. Cullins
Pontotoc County
Jim Floyd
John Rinard
Joe Rushing
Cullins
Center Happenings in an Oklahoma community
Centre area residents attend a two week Methodist revival led by Bro. Kelley from Oklahoma City with Strong assisting. Ada visits note weddings guests travel to Oklahoma City's fair. Snipe and Austell wedding in Ada with reception at the McCulloh place. Sunday preaching by Presbyterians and an open invitation to Sunday school at 10 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaness
Bro. Kelley
Oklahoma City
Bro
Bister Strong
Messrs. Gaar
Staats
Lanham
Irvin
Ada
Frank Warren
Blue Grove
Texas
Earl and
Foster
Fletcher Snipe
Bai Austell
Bob Austell
Snipe
Adney
McCulloh Place
Ballard's Snow Liniment Sold by Ramsey Drug Co
A valuable dressing for flesh wounds scalds old sores rash and chafed skin is Ballard's Snow Liniment. It is heating and antiseptic with prices 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle available at Ramsey Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Ramsey Drug Co
Pontotoc Exhibit Impresses State Fair Visitors
R. E. Haynes, back from the state fair, praised Oklahoma as a grand state with fine exhibits. He noted Pontotoc county’s display compares favorably, highlighting the apple and corn displays and the miniature concrete silo by the Oklahoma Portland Cement Co as a centerpiece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Haynes
Oklahoma
Pontotoc County
Oklahoma Portland Cement Co
Pontotoc
Notice to Taxpayers Warns of Tax Adverts and Sales
Notice to Taxpayers states that all unpaid taxes by October 7, 1912 will be advertised and tax warrants issued for all personal tax and all real estate to be sold for tax. The notice urges taxpayers to act and closes with signatures and office details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ait Erwin
Best Medicine for Cold Say Cold Remedy Is Chamberlain’s
A Saratoga Indiana druggist Enos Lawler reports fifteen years of selling Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and calls it the best on the market. Sold by all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Were
Enos Lawler
Saratoga
Ind
Word to subscribers on settling overdue accounts
Cotton harvest is underway and money is tighter this summer. We carried subscriptions without complaint and now urge subscribers to settle promptly to show appreciation for the support.
Buckhorn Bill Aims to Speak at Ada Lecture
Rev W D Ingram writes that Buckhorn Bill the noted anti socialist speaker hopes to be out by the 5th to deliver a lecture. He has been bed confined by illness but expects to attend Ada to address the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckhorn Bill
Ada
A. D. Tanner
W. D. Ingram
Sth
Walters to represent Oklahoma at national funeral directors meeting
L. T. Walters leaves Monday afternoon to attend the National Funeral Directors Association meeting in Chattanooga Tennessee as a delegate from Oklahoma. He also serves as secretary of the state embalming board. His route includes St. Louis and Cincinnati.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. T. Walters
Chattanooga
Tenn
Oklahoma
National Funeral Directors Association
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Cruce to Announce Last Member of State Board of Education
Oklahoma City Sept 30 Gov Cruce will soon appoint the final member of the new State Board of Education to succeed Frank Hayes of Chandler a Republican The board will meet Oct 9 before which Wilson says he will not convene them A resolution will be offered at the meeting calling for bids to furnish textbooks for a five year plan
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Cruce
State Board of Education
Frank Hayes
Chandler
Wilson
Government Cotton Report Sparks Bearish Market Drop
The government cotton report issued this morning showed a bearish outlook as prices fell about 1.50, with late trading around 11.25. The ginners report tallied 3,015,033 bales ginned to Sept 25, down 648,033 from a year ago, while the condition stood at 69.6 percent versus 71.1 last year.
Pontotoc County Wins Record Yields and Local Exhibits
Pontotoc County shows record yields with wheat forty five bushels per acre cotton three fourths bale per acre and corn fifty bushels per acre. Ada ships forty five carloads of Elberta peaches and total county shipments reach one hundred carloads up from last year. The county celebrates prize winning displays and notes strong growth in agriculture mineral and manufacturing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
T. O. Cullins
Cullins
Ada
Pontotoc
Tig
Joe Rushing
Rushing
Elbertas
Byrd
Kansas City
Mid-Continent
Oklahoman
Weather report for September and local remedy sale
September weather records show mean maximum 76.1, mean minimum 60.6, mean 73.3, highest 100 on the 6th and 10th, lowest 39 on the 26th, greatest daily range 39. Rainfall totals 2.39 inches, with 1.45 inches in a 24 hour period on the 14th. Dayton observer Creveling reports J. W. Copeland bought Chamberlains Cough Remedy for his boy and the cold cleared with use, suggesting the benefit over a doctor bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creveling
Mrs. G. G. Winn Returns From Visit to Claremore
Mrs. G. G. Winn, who has stayed with Judge and Mrs. A. G. Winn, left after a visit in Claremore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. G. Winn
A. G. Winn
Claremore
Compliments From Ada Support Veterans Hospital Fund
Ada citizens donate 50 to the State Reunion of Confederate Veterans for the home hospital fund. A money surplus from the Ada reunion funded the cause and Ada’s care for ill veterans is praised by Captain George Henry Bryce and local officials. A child worm treatment and cotton price talk are also mentioned in brief notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Henry Bryce
State Confederate Home
Ada
Confederate Veterans
Fhio
Oklahoma
Bruce
Ardmorelle
Mabry Heads to Ada for Business and Family Visit
Fields Mabry of Duncan spent the day in Ada handling business and visiting his News man cousin and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fields Mabry of
Duncan
Ada
Wood v Wood divorce suit notice in Pontotoc County
Notice by publication states Ethel L. Wood sues Burton M. Wood for divorce in the District Court of Pontotoc County Oklahoma. Defendant must answer by November 15, 1912 or petition will be deemed true and a divorce granted with costs. Clerk W. T. Cox signs. Attorney H F Mathis listed. First published Oct 3, 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF
Ohoma
W. T. Cox
District Court
H. F. Mathis
Berninger Divorce Suit in Pontotoc County Oklahoma
Stella B. Berninger sues Sidney L. Berninger for divorce and custody of Gladys Howell. Defendant must answer by November 15, 1922, or petition will be taken as true and judgment entered for plaintiff. Clerk T. Cox of the District Court set filing notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Oklahoma
Interesting visitor recounts African adventure in Ada
Mr. and Mrs. T P Holt hosted H M Montroser a South Carolina native and 1892 University of Kentucky graduate who after nineteen years as a slave in Africa escaped during Italy’s war. Montroser told of a shipwreck survival due to Masonic ties and plans to lecture about his harrowing Africa experiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. P. Holt
H. M. Montroser
South Carolina
University of Kentucky
Mediterranean
Montroser
Italy
Montreser
Africa
Private Money for Five Year Mortgages in Pontotoc County
Private lender offers five year mortgages on good lands and farms in Pontotoc County to assist home and store renting. Will lend nearly full value if borrower is qualified. Pays spot cash for reputable lands or farms at bedrock bargain prices. Also buys equity in unallotted or mortgaged land and can pay cash if price is right. John G. Ja Roff, Okla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
John G. JA Roff
Okla
Coalgate Grants Interurban Street Railway Franchises
Coalgate Oklahoma city council grants two electric street railway franchises to D Padrick of the Oklahoma Electric and Refrigeration Co and to William Ogiesby for an interurban line via Atoka and Lehigh. Work must start within nine months of voter ratification. Council also approves paving ten blocks on Byrd street as part of preparations for expected coal lands sale related settlement and influx.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coalgate
Okla
D. Padrick
Oklahoma Electric and Refrigeratin Company
William Ogiesby
Méby
Atoka
Lehigh
Padrick
Byrd Street
Californian Digs Up Buried Treasure in Benito County
The story tells of a Mexican banker from Ensenada who, guided by William Rogers, unearthed a chest eight feet underground near a large oak. The hoard included ten thousand dollars in silver bullion and sixty five thousand dollars in gold ingots, likely buried by a Mexican outlaw about fifty years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Jose
Val
Ensenada
Sonora
Benito County
William Rogers
Rogers
Ada District Preachers Meet Discuss District Condition
Methodist preachers of the Ada District met at the First Methodist church to review the district’s condition and plan aid for weaker areas. Attending were Dr. N. L. Linebaugh Holdenville Rev. R. K. Triplett Holdenville Rev. J. B. Vick Wetumka Rev. T. F. Roberts Roff Rev. B. L. Williams Stonewall Rev. L. R. Jana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
First Methodist Church
N. L. Linebaugh
Holdenville
R. K. Triplett
J. B. Vick
Wetumka
T. F. Roberts
Roff
B. L. Williams
Stonewall
L. R. Jana
Cabinet orders partial mobilization amid Balkan tensions
Constantinople reports the cabinet orders a partial mobilization of the Turkish army and withholds exact directives. It rejects Serbia's demand to transport ammunition through Turkish lines and plans to detain Greek vessels for troop transport. Diplomats expect Balkan states to seek autonomy in Macedonia, risking war unless powers restrain Bulgaria and Serbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Porte
Ninadovitch
Franga Servia
Germany
Turkey
Bulgaria
Macedonia
Servia
Austria
Russia
Ballard's Horehound Syrup Promoted for Cough Relief
Tickling in the throat and hoarseness indicate the need for Ballard's Horehound Syrup. It eases the lungs quiets the cough and restores health in the bronchial tubes. Prices 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle. Sold by Ramsey Drug Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Ramsey Drug Company
Marriage Licenses Issued In Oklahoma Towns
Carl Glee Smith of Lenapah, 22, wed Eliza J. Gilbert of Ada, 21. R. F. McGranahan of Ada, 26, married Pearl Loman of Ada, 15. O. F. Snipes of Center, 23, tied with Mabal Austell of Center, 17. T. N. Flesher of Ada, 23, united with Etta McCoy of Ada, 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Glee Smith
Lenapah
Eliza J. Gilbert
Ada
R. F. McGranahan
Pearl Loman
O. F. Snipes
Center
Mabal Austell
T. N. Flesher
Etta McCoy
Ada News Subscription Appeal for Local Readers
An advertising plea urges readers to subscribe now to Ada News to keep up with local events. It promotes a one year offer including Dallas Semi-Weekly Farm News for a total of $1.75, emphasizing value for the whole family and urging immediate action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada News
Dallas
Farm News
Fresh Groceries and Racket Store Moves to New Street
Notice announces relocation to West 12th Street next to the post office. Invites old and new customers to call and visit. Offers rotions, toys, sheet books and tabs for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. 12Th Street
P.O. A
The Off and Gag Situation
The News field notes frequent questions about the age and oi situation as Mr. unclear text trails off indicating a local curiosity column or chatter tracing contemporary concerns.
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D.L. Bradshaw
Franks
Vana
Ada Weekly News
Byron Norrell
A. B. Yeager
Otis B. Yeager
Grigsby
Frierson Bros
W. C. Duncan
Bailey Bobbitt
John Crawford
Paul Norrell
C.A. Galbraith
Tom Hope
C. H. Rives
R. F. Smith
W. H. Lee Campbell
Howard Parker
W. B. Jones
Dayton
Ohio
Chamberlain
South
T. Cox
B. ‘Toney
Plaintiff
SESD
Preachers Meeting
Balkans
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