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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1910
Page
8
Letter from September 28 1910 shows Hon J W McNeal Guthrie Okla inviting all democratic candidates to a meeting to promote honest elections. Chuck accepts urging strict enforcement of the constitution and the Grandfather Clause to ensure only legal voters cast ballots.
Gov. Haskell returns to Oklahoma City after McAlester trials where officials honor him. E J Giddings proposes Haskell for U S Senate and condemns Robert Owen’s re-election bid. Speech lauds Roosevelt and Hearst, with other speakers and welcoming crowds.
A proposal in Oregon envisions an official state gazette free to all with board editors from labor farmers and business. It would cover state and world news plus citizen criticism limited to 200 words per communication and barred advertising to maintain independence from politicians.
The Ballarat gold rush founder of a 2,217 ounce nugget, found in 1858, died aged 74 in the Ballarat Benevolent Asylum. He had been poor and ill for years, admitted as a charity patient three years earlier.
Reaching the top in life demands vigor. Electric Bitters described as the greatest health builder. It claims to purify blood, strengthen organs, and sustain daily wear. Testimonial from W. y. Sherman of Cushing Me says three bottles improved kidney trouble. product offered at 50c by G. M. Ramsey.
Providence September 29 Democrats named candidates for five state offices and both congressional districts. Louis A Waterman of Providence was chosen for governor George OShaughnessy for Congress in the fifth district and Thomas F Cooney of Cranston for the second. The convention backed Jude Arthur L Brown for district court to succeed United States Senator Nelson A Aldrich and adopted a platform opposing tariff Cannonism and Ballinger retention.
Advert says Dr. King’s New Discovery cures lung trouble at home and guarantees relief for coughs colds la grippe asthma croup and other lung diseases. W R Nelson of Calamine Arkansas testifies it cured him and added 47 pounds. trial bottle free at G M Ramsey’s with full purchase options at 50 cents and 1.00.
The Chicago crime report shows 693 murders over four years with 547 arrests and 132 convictions. Only two were hanged. most others received prison terms or new trials and eventual discharge. Chief Steward prepared the figures for Corporation Counsel Brundage to aid bar association discussions on punishment.
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a preventive remedy for ailments including appendicitis prevention and constipation relief. The seller, G. M. Ram, offers the product for 25 cents.
Principal Chief Green McCurtain called the Choctaw tribal council session for October 3 at Tuskahoma Oklahoma to decide on disposing of the nation's property. McMurray contracts likely to be condemned amid expected debate. Indians favor swift disposition though disagree on method.
Widely praised salve claims perfection for cuts corns burns bruises sores scalds boils ulcers eczema salt rheum sore eyes cold sores chapped hands sprains and piles. Sold for 25 cents at G. M. Ramsey’s location.
Ada man J B Wall 37 died Thursday morning at a local hospital after illness began last Saturday. He was related by marriage to Judge W A Ledbetter and his wife resides in the city. The body will be sent to Ardmore Friday by Marshall Harper company.
The text touts a pleasant purgative effect and overall health benefits from Chamberlain s Stomach and Liver Tablets. It claims all users experience improvement and joyful well being and notes the product is sold by all dealers.
APrinting works in Paris creates confetti after scrap calendar circles fall on a worker. The idea spreads as workers toss scraps, inspiring a new industry. Chamberlain's Liniment is promoted as a reliable remedy for sprains and minor injuries. It notes availability from all dealers.
In Pontotoc County Oklahoma the guardianship of Morgan James E and Joseph Bolen minors requests sale of real estate. Hearing set for October 6 1910 at 10 AM with notice to next of kin and interested parties. Order requires publication in Ada Weekly News for three weeks. Also district court notice regarding Ella Carson versus W F Arnold and J B Arnold case 515.
Guardian of Frank Richardson minor will sell at private sale on October 15 1910 at Ada Oklahoma the E 1 2 of the SE 1 4 of Sec 15 and a 5 acre ship off the west side of the W 1 2 of E 1 4 of Sec 15 Township 4 North Range 5 East to satisfy court order with half cash and half Jan 1 1911 and Jan 1 1912 bids must be written and filed in Pontotoc County Court Steedman Oklahoma plus an administrator of Lucetta McDaniel estate will sell on October 17 1910 at 2 00 p m at Pontotoc County Judge Office to the SE 1 4 of NE 1 4 and other NE 4 quarter lands in Section 21 Township 4 North Range 6 East Indian Meridian.
In Pontotoc County Oklahoma Farmers State Bank of Ada sues Tennessee Perry N L Perry W C Rollow and Woman Prueitt. A mortgage foreclosure leads to a public auction of the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter of section two township three north range five east on October 31 1910 at Ada Oklahoma. Amount four hundred dollars thirty cents with interest and sale costs. Sheriff T J Smith supervises with deputy A L Miles. Barney Croxton attorney for plaintiff. First publication Sept 29 1910.
Court action to foreclose two promissory notes totaling 130.65 on several parcels in Pontotoc County Oklahoma including lots in Allen and Ford City. Property owned by Lucetta Mechaniel deceased. sale cash terms set by county court with bidding by October 17, 1910. attorney Thomas Holt.
Aleck Clarke sues Charles H Ottawa and others in Pontotoc County Oklahoma for 28.50 in an account. Attachment issued. Defendants Charles H Shaw and W H Keith must answer by October 21, 1910 or judgment by default for 28.50 plus costs and attachment. H J Brown Justice of the Peace. T P Holt attorney. First published Sept 29 1910.
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