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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1913

Page

7

Oklahoma bootleg activity floods September liquor seizures

United States Marshal B. A. Enloe Jr and deputies report unprecedented liquor suppression in September eastern Oklahoma. Tulsa County accounts for over half of seizures with Holmes Davidson leading arrests. 184 gallons of spirits and 1,131 bottles of beer were seized and destroyed, and 40 arrests were made, 14 jailed.

Chases Oklahoma United States Marshal’s Office United States B. A. Enloe, Jr Holmes Davidson Tulsa Davi Sand Springs Tulsa County

Testimonial Promises Relief for Chronic Dyspepsia

A reader testifies that chronic dyspepsia plagued them for years until Chamberlain’s Tablets provided the best relief among all medicines tried. The note from W. G. Mattison of Hornellsville New York endorses the remedy and notes it is sold by all dealers.

Chamberlain W. G. Mattison Sherman $T Hornellsville N.Y

Shawnee High School Edges Normal in Openers 12–0

Shawnee High School defeated the Normal 12 to 0 in a hotly contested opener. All four East Central backs gained for the visitors, no successful forward passes were completed, and Shawnee scored twice in the first quarter. A. C. Parsons and local officials attended, with a large opening crowd praising the game.

Shawnee High School Shawnee East Central

Parson's Praises Ada School System and Credit Agreement

Professor A C Parsons addressed Ada school patrons praising schools as social centers and noting collaboration with the public schools and the Ada Normal. He announced the state university will grant full credit on all grades and, with a new high school grade added, full four year credit will be allowed. The Ada High School ranks among the top in towns of its class. A sales pitch for Dr Simmons Squaw Wine follows.

Ada State University Ada High School

County Commissioners Plan Night Session Next Week

The county commissioners in session consider taking over township governments and plan a night meeting likely on the 15th to continue the work.

Arbitration board chosen for Buffington Railroad dispute

An arbitration board has been selected to hear the arguments in the controversy between the Burlington Railroad and its employer. The sessions will be held in Chicago.

Buffington Railroad Chicago

Statue honoring Gen. Castleman unveiled in Cherokee Park

Louisville observers unveil a life sized equestrian statue of Gen. John B. Castleman in Cherokee Park funded by Morgan’s cavalry allies at $15,000. Castleman led Civil War Confederate cavalry to the northernmost reach, was imprisoned in Indianapolis, banished then pardoned, and later served in the Spanish American War as colonel of the First Kentucky Volunteers.

Louisville United States John B. Castleman Cherokee Park Castleman Morgan Indianapolis Lincoln Spain Firs Kentucky United States Army

Gentle and Effective Laxative Promised by Dr King’s Pills

A mild gentle and effective laxative is what people demand when suffering from constipation. Thousands swear by Dr. King’s New Life Pills. Hugh Tallman of San Antonio Texas writes they are the best pills my wife and I have ever taken. They never cause pain. Price 25c at druggists or by mail H E Bucklen Co Philadelphia or St Louis.

Bouquet for Judge McKeown as Supreme Court bid

Judge Robert L. Williams plans to resign early next year to seek the governorship. Rumors center on Ada judge Thomas McKeown as the strongest potential successor, favored by Democratic voters in Pontotoc and Seminole counties.

Robert L. Williams Supreme Bench Thomas McKeown Pontotoc Seminole McKeown Ada Williams Shaw

Snooky Ookums Causes Mild Hotel Stir in Oklahoma

Pat Fields from Dewey telephoned from the Hotel Baltimore lobby to summon Colonel Bartles about Snooky Ookums, a pet automobile with a bucking broncho temperament. Bartles explained the car’s unruly behavior and recent wreckage, while locals whispered of the mystery around the vehicle’s arrival for repairs.

Snooky Ookums Dewey, Ok Baltimore Pat Fields Dewey Joe Bartles Pat Bartles Oklahoma Colonel Bartles Tulsa Amp Club Sartlesville K. C

President Wilson Signs Underwood Simmons Tariff Bill

At 9 09 tonight in the White House President Wilson signed the Underwood Simmons tariff bill with two gold pens amid a group of lawmakers and officials. Treasury telegrams were sent to customs collectors making the reform effective, as he urged colleagues to pursue currency reform and complete the legislative program.

Washington Wilson White House Treasury Department Underwood Woodrow Simmons

Eczema Ointment Promises Instant Itch Relief

A diagnostic tone advertises Dr Hobson s Eczema Ointment claiming to penetrate skin pores, clear impurities, and instantly stop itching. It guarantees rapid healing of eczema rashes ringworm tetter and other eruptions with a doctor s prescription and a 50 cent price from Pfeiffer Chemical Co Philadelphia and St Louis.

A Fair Proposition Merital Rheumatism Powders Offered With Guarantee

The manufacturers authorize Ramsey Drug Co to sell Merital Rheumatism Powders with a positive guarantee to relieve rheumatism or refund the money. The ad invites customers to view the product at the exclusive agency Ramsey Drug Co.

Ramsey Drug Co

For Sale or Trade at Portland Park in Ada

Advertises a combined store and residence at Portland Park offered for sale or trade. Seeks cash or farm land. Contact M. L. Cope in Ada.

Portland Park M. L. Cope Ada

Druggists Told to Limit Alcohol Sales in Pontotoc

County Attorney Roland pushed prohibitory enforcement in Pontotoc County after finding drug stores bought as much as 1 gallon monthly in excess of normal business. Governor Cruce approved a ruling capping drugstore alcohol sales at four and three fourths gallons per month. Noncompliance could cost licenses.

Pontotoc County Cruce Roland

McDaniels Plans Resistance to Oklahoma Ballot Referendum

Ned McDaniels of Altus, secretary of the Senate, would become secretary of the State Election Board under a legislative act suspended by referendum petitions filed by Ben W. Riley. McDaniels says he will protest the referendum, alleging illegal signatures, and has until Oct. 13 to file.

Oklahoma City Ned McDaniels Altus Senate State Election Board Ben W. Riley Norman Haskell McDaniels

Butter Sugar Cream Sauce Beat with Egg

Beat 14 cups of butter with 1% cups sugar and 1 egg until creamy. Use this mixture as a sauce ready to serve.

Helpful Baking Hints For Pastry And KC Baking Powder

Guidance on mixing pastry for short cake and apple dumplings with light handling and a rough patter. Emphasizes butter on hot pastry, delaying fruit until serving, and careful measuring with KC Baking Powder for consistent results.

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Weber Columbus New Bettendorf Steel King IHC Columbus Weber Bettendorf Steel King International Harvester Company of America (Incorporated Ery By Hu Biz The Normal A. C. Parsons Norman Glen Clarke Edmond Parsons Chas. M. Long, Mgr Gen. Castleman Bouquet Judge McKeown Tivaghdmon Jaques Mfg. Co Ada Weekly Ned McDaniels Will Popham Williams Mfg. CO Cleveland, C Oklahoma Central Asa T. Ramsey Knox B. M. Haile Chickasha Okla P. M East Bound Lehigh Nixon Tupelo Stonewall Frisco Center Vanost Stratford Byars Rosedale Vincennes Purcell Gibbons Spur Middleburg Ler
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