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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1914
Page
9
Bloomfield Academy long a leading Chickasaw girls school in the old Indian Territory burned late Saturday afternoon. Eighty five pupils escaped with losses mainly to wardrobes. The fire likely started from a defective flue. Governors and past superintendents associated with Bloomfield noted its historic role and many graduates remain in Oklahoma.
Oklahoma City public school progress is detailed by Supt. R H Wilson who cites two-year gains in enrollment attendance and finances. Highlights include a rise of 26 582 in enrollment, 24 168 in daily attendance, higher salaries for teachers, and increased school buildings and property value.
Advertises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a top cough and cold cure. Claims it is pleasant to take and contains no opium or narcotics and that it always cures, offered for sale by all dealers.
The ad claims Bucklen's Arnica Salve quickly relieves frost bitten ears fingers and toes and chapped skin. It is endorsed as the best remedy for skin diseases itching eczema tetter piles and similar conditions. Available 25 cents from H E Bucklen and Co Philadelphia or St Louis. Subscribing to the Ada Weekly News encouraged.
In Pontotoc County Oklahoma the estate of Levi Cass deceased via administrator H E Noe has filed a petition for distribution and final settlement. The hearing is set for January 31 1914 at ten o clock a m in Ada Oklahoma to show cause and to file any claims. Witness I M King County Judge Ada. First Published January 8 4th.
A H Gibson seeks a state pardon for a 1910 assault with intent to kill conviction in Pon To tto County Oklahoma. He will apply to the Board of Pardons in Oklahoma City on February 2 1914 and invites interested parties to appear and show cause. First publication January 8 1914.
In Pontotoc County Oklahoma a guardian seeks permission to mortgage minor Edward C. Perry’s real estate. The court sets a show cause hearing for January 30 1914 at 10 am and orders publication in Ada Weekly News for two weeks. The land described is Lots 12 and 13 in Block 8 Donaghey Addition Ada Oklahoma.
A. L. Miles County Clerk records indicate Fred Buick as taker up for land on the NW quarter of Section 13 Township 3 N Range 6 E with a Post Office address in Ada Oklahoma. The notice states the property was taken up on December 15 1913 and dated January 14 1914. First publication January 22.
PUBLISHERS REPORT presents the First State Bank of Vaness Oklahoma January 13 1914 with assets and liabilities totals and official sworn statement by cashier N D McCauley. The issue also covers a basketball game between the normal girls and a McCloud team with a 23 20 score and lineups, plus local ads for strawberry plants by Sherwood Hill and a note by J D McCauley about directors.
Community Cooperation column in Holland's Magazine Weekly outlines cooperative farming and ranching practices. It highlights collaborative efforts among farmers to share resources, improve yields, and support rural economies through coordinated planning and mutual aid.
White House attaches say squirrels can spot strangers on the grounds the minute they enter. The animals allegedly beg for nuts from correspondents and diplomats while ignoring regular visitors on business. The piece ties this to broader themes of consumer ethics and fair labor, urging demand for trademarked advertised goods to improve conditions nationwide.
Hudson Tennessee merchant D P Lawson praises Dr King's New Discovery as the best cough and throat medicine. The ad claims it relieves obstinate coughs and colds and recommends keeping a bottle at home for all family members. Available 50 cents or one dollar from H Bucklen and Co Philadelphia or St Louis.
State of Oklahoma Pontotoc county records cite Fred Buick filing on January 14 1914 an affidavit of taking up a red and white spotted cow about four years old left horn broken no brands or marks seen at the taker up location.
Washington reports the Navy Department ordered the cruiser Montana to Port au Prince to aid gunboat Nashville in restoring order as rebels threaten Cape Haitien. The Haitian capital faces rebel control.
Ten dollars down and the balance in three fall 1914 1915 and 1916 installments with no interest buys a Singer sewing machine offered by W Williams the Sewing Machine man in Ada Oklahoma.
In Houston a letter from Mrs. S C Burtog praises Cardus the woman’s tonic claiming two bottles restored her health, added 15 pounds, and let her resume housework. The ad urges readers with common female ailments to try Cardui, a vegetable remedy sold by dealers with a free 64 page home treatment book from Chattanooga Medicine Co.
Washington January 22. Fear of wider US Japan tension prompts the House immigration committee to indefinitely cancel the Baker Asiatic exclusion bill hearing. Bryan reportedly urged postponement while officials stress no break with Japan is imminent and interpret Japan’s statements as seeking other options.
On the 18th inst Joe Cole and Miss Vera Reading were married in Norman in a small ceremony attended only by S. M. Setzer, Mrs Setzer, and Nell Reading. Vera has been in charge of millinery at Stevens-Wilson Co. Ada friends learned of the wedding Sunday. Cole, a dependable young man with Ramsey Bargain Store, is praised for his character. News offers congratulations.
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