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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1912

Page

2

Judge Potter Dies of Typhoid in Gainesville

Judge C B Potter serving Cooke Denton and Montague counties died in Gaines ville from typhoid fever at 1 30 pm He was popular and had been nominated for another term He was brother in law to H Rives of Ada and married to Rives sister Mrs Metz left for Gaines ville but Rives is ill Changes in Katy schedules begin tomorrow with minor adjustments South bound morning train unchanged 11 25 arrival Evening south bound at 10 55 North bound 4 15 afternoon 4 14

C. B. Potter Cooke Denton Montague Gainesvile H. Rives Ada Katy

DAR BYS PROPHYLACTIC FLUID EMBLEM DRUG SALE

Instructions praise a dilutable remedy for sore throat swollen tonsils and mouth sores. Claims to rapidly restore normal conditions and to treat skin swellings insect bites wounds and old sores. Sold by Gwin and Mays Drug Company at 50 cents per bottle.

Darby Gwin & Mays Drug Company

North Ada Patrons' Club Meeting Friday at 3 30

The Patrons' Club of the North Ada School will meet tomorrow afternoon at 3 30 at the school building. All members and friends urged to attend. Also a health note advises considering Chamberlain's Tablets for headaches caused by a disordered stomach. line ends with a sales line for the product.

Club North Ada Chamberlain

Marriage at the White Rooming House in Ada

Rev Chas L Brooks united T N Flesher and Miss Eti McCoy in marriage at the White Rooming House corner Thirteenth and Town send. The couple will reside at home with friends. Flesher recently joined Ada at Dorsey barber shop. McCoy well known in the town.

Brom White Rooming Mouse Thirteenth Townsend Chas. L. Brooks T. N. Flesher Eti= McCoy Flesher Ada Dorsey Barber Shoop

Trade for Chickens Four Steedman Business Lots

By owner in Steedman Oklahoma offering four well located business parcels for trade. Contact Chas Nelson Jr Muskogee Oklahoma for details.

Steedman Oklahoma Chas Nelson, Jr Muskogee Okla

Final disposition of reunion funds

A 50.00 donation from the Oklahoma State Confederate Reunion fund is sent to Ardmore Confederate home hospital to aid inmates. The remaining 238.56 will go to United Charities Committee after consultation with subscribers and officials.

Geo. H. Bruce Ardmore Confederate Home J. W. Davis T. W. McKeown W. W United Charities Committee W. B. Jones E. S. ‘Laraway R. W. Simpson C. H. Rives Citizens

High School Notes from Monday and Wednesday

T W Robison led chapel exercises Wednesday morning. Football player Ferdie Gwinn was hurt Tuesday in the game with the Normal boys. The Irving school girls beat the south side 28 to 10 in basketball. Ada Federated Patrons Clubs hosted a reception for Ada public school teachers at the high school. High school enrollment is 477 with 96 percent average attendance. tardies are down but can improve.

Ferdie Gwinn Irving School Federated Patrons Clubs of Ada

Liver Medicine Promises Malaria Protection

An advertisement touts Dr M A Simmons Liver Medicine as the best protection against malaria, claiming it restores liver health and purifies the stomach and bowels. It notes a price of 25 cents per package and that Gwin & Mays Drug Co sells it.

M. A. Simmon Gwin & Mays Drug Co

Frisco Plans Hog Rearing Push With Oklahoma City

Frisco will cooperate with farmers to secure better breeding hogs. Agent McNair reports a letter from road officials confirming support. Oklahoma City stock yards will join the effort, benefiting all parties involved.

Frisco McNair Oklahoma City

Bucklen's Arnica Salve credited with leg save

A North Carolina father credits Bucklen's Arnica Salve with saving his 14 year old son's leg after an ugly ulcer from a bruise. He says all treatments failed until one box cured the boy. The salve also treats burns boils skin eruptions and piles. Sold for 25 cents at Ramsey Drug Co.

D. F. Howard Aquone N. C Bucklen Ramsey Drug Co

Swihart Recovering After Severe Back Stabbing

Dave Swihart, stabbed seven times by Berry Schumshher last Saturday week, was brought here last Saturday and is cared for at home south of town. He was moved to Post Graduate Hospital in Oklahoma City and treated by Dr. W. E. Dicher. Doctors fear possible paralysis from spinal damage, though the kidney wound is healing. Holdenville Democrat.

Swihart Dave Swihart Berry Schumshher Post Graduate Hospital Oklahoma City W. E. Dicher Holdenville

Mrs. P H Brogan Endorses Chamberlain Cough Remedy

Mrs P H Brogan of Wilson Pa testifies from personal experience that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is far superior to any other for coughs and croup and notes it is for sale by all dealers.

P. H. Brogan Wilson Chamberlain Croup

Start an Automobile Says Postmaster Sloan Simpson

Dallas News notes a humorous set of infallible car starting tricks attributed to Postmaster Sloan Simpson. The list contains absurd steps such as removing spark plugs and cranking, sandpapering parts, and even reciting verses. The piece mocks pointless methods, concluding by stating some steps have started engines despite lacking sense.

Sloan Simpson Dallas News

Wise Vermont Wife Saves Husband With Doctor King’s Discovery

Mrs. R. J. Flint of Braintree Vermont urged her husband to use Dr King’s New Discovery for a severe cough. He, weak and near death, recovered quickly. The remedy treats coughs colds and throat and lung troubles with a money back guarantee and prices of 65 cents and 1.00. Ramsey Drug Co. guarantees the product.

R. J. Flint Braintree Dr. King Ramsey Drug Co

Milstead Named U S Agriculture Agent for Hughes County

A. Milstead of Enid has been appointed special agent for the U S Department of Agriculture in Hughes county and moved to Holdenville this week. He will be paid by the government and devote full time to promoting better farming in the county.

T. A. Milstead Enid U. S. Department of Agriculture Hughes County Holdenville

For Sale 10x15 Chandler Price Job Press

Ada Oklahoma newspaper ad offers a 10 by 15 Chandler price job press in good condition for sale. Listing includes city and state with short note.

Chandler Price Job Press Ada Okla

Sulzer Nominated for Governor at Democratic Convention

William Sulzer of New York City won the Democratic nomination for governor on the fourth ballot at the Syracuse State convention. Martin H. Glynn named lieutenant governor. In Syracuse Alton B. Parker used his role as permanent chairman to defend himself and the New York delegation at Baltimore, urging harmony within the party.

Cnvention Hall Syracuse N. Y William Sulzer Congress New York City Sulzer Dix Martin H. Glynn Alton B. Parker Baltimore W. J. Bryan New York State Bryan Parker New York Mr. Bryan Clark Wilson United States

Rexall Foot Powder Relief Promise

An advertisement from Rexall Store at Gwin & Mays Drug Co 121 W Main St promotes Rexall Foot Powder as a relief for sweaty and tender feet. It touts antiseptic deodorant action and a money back guarantee if relief is not achieved after use.

Rexall Gwin & Mays Drug Co W. Main St

Palace Cafe Under New Management Proposes Good Eats

Palace Cafe invites patrons to enjoy its meals in cool rooms under new owners Mrs. M. McDaniel and S. K. Smith. The establishment promotes a welcoming atmosphere and requests continued patronage.

Palace Cafe

Waugh Backs Bird McGuire In Guthrie District Race

Rev. B J Waugh formerly tied to the State Progressive Party HQ in Oklahoma City has joined the effort to re elect Bird McGuire to Congress in this district He is a former Christian preacher and a Democratic candidate for the same seat this year in Guthrie Oklahoma October 4.

Guthrie B. J. Waugh Progressive Party Oklahoma City Bird McGuire Waugh

White's Cream Vermifuge Aids Child Health

Describes a child with sleeping teeth grinding nose picking bad breath pale countenance and dark circles as worm symptoms. Claims White's Cream Vermifuge cleans out worms strengthens digestive organs and restores health and cheerfulness. Price 25 cents per bottle, sold by Ramsey Drug Co.

Ramsey Drug Co

Enormous cottonwood ordered removed in Fort Smith

In Fort Smith Arkansas on October 4 the city ordered removal of a massive cottonwood tree once used to hang five or six men in a single day when the US court governed the old Indian Territory. The tree stood inside the old military post but blocks street improvements now.

Wil Fort Smith Ark United States Court Indian Territory

Credit offer for loan with fast funding

A. F. Cowling of Stonewall Oklahoma advertises financing options offering a first mortgage and a clear abstract with money available immediately for five years at a low interest rate. The notice emphasizes no delay and instant readiness.

A. F. Cowling Stonewall Okla

Also Mentioned on This Page

Aia Rae Neal Ada, Okla Wdge C. B. Potter Gainesville, Texas North Ada Patrons’ Club Ted Deila Thompson Lutes French Mildred Timberlake I. Harris R. E. Haynes W. E. Moore J. E. Jones A. G. Winn I.H.C W. C. Rollow Hardware T. W. Robison Chicago Cardus E. Steed T Am Texas Department Store East Main Mart Walsh Dr. Holley East Main St Crescent Drug Co
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