Ramsey Drug Co at Lyric draws large Gladiators crowd
A large audience witnessed a Ramsey Drug Company event at the Lyric featuring a Gladiators meeting in Ada Oklahoma. The gathering drew substantial turnout and public attention.
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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1912
Page
8
Clean Exhibition Of Strength And Skill In Ada Wrestling
The Terrible Turk vs Denver Jack White drew a large Ada crowd at the Lyric Airdome in a clean, spirited match. The Turk won the first fall in 17 minutes, Jack White showed grit, and observers praised the sportsmanship. Oscar Dotson then challenged the winner for a September 2 bout, with Dotson weighing 195 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
United States
Turk
Denver Jack White
Lyric Airdome
Denver Jack
Jack
Old
Jacob
Denver
Oscar Dotson
Chickasha
Charles
Dotson
Judge McKeown Delivers Address at Ahloso
Prof Ira J Myers of Ahloso announced that Judge T D McKeown delivered the second lecture in the local school course on Our Courts and Our Citizenship and the Duties They Owe Each Other. A large crowd attended and approved the jurist s address. The next talk will be by Prof A L Fentem on Why We Educate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira J. Myers
Ahloso
T. D. McKeown
A. L. Fentem
Marriage Licenses Reported Across Multiple Towns
A list of marriage licenses is compiled noting pairs including J. R. Shipley of Francis age 19 wed to Pearl Butler 18, Ray Harrison of Tyrola 22 to Bess ie Snell 19, A N Davis of Stuart 22 to Lizzie Williams 18, Madison Craddock of Ada 30 to Martha Wilson 26, J. H. Pitts of Tupelo 22 to Callie Felder 21, R H White of Francis 23 to Grace Harden 20, John Mahan of Center 21 to Lillian Allen 17, B F Harkrider of Konawa 24 to Francis Edna Foley 22, Wesley Johnson of Lula 21 to Juana Walker 18, Ernest Harmon of Clarita 23 to Pearl Mann 22, Albert Freeman of Romulus 23 to Annie Richie 21, J. W. Allman of Vanoss 23 to Tich ie Wilson 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Shipley
Francis
Pearl Butler
Ray Harrison
Tyrola
Bessie Snell
A. N. Davis
Stuart
Lizzie Williams
Ada
Madison Craddock
Martha Wilson
J. H. Pitts
Tupelo
Callie Felder
Maud
R. H. White
Grace Harden
Pontotoc Exhibit Arrangements Complete for State Fair
Arrangements with state fair officials set for Pontotoc county exhibit. A. L. Kennedy and T. O. Cullins push to ensure success and welcome contributions from Ada and surrounding areas. Items such as fruit and farm or household goods should be sent to R. E. Blanks’ office by September 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Fair
Pontotoc County
A. L. Kennedy
T. O. Cullins
Ada
R. E. Blanks
Vanoss Reports First Cotton Bale and County Yields
C M Long informs the News that Vanoss received its first bale of cotton on Wednesday. Nearly every point in the county reported a bale or two this week. Buffalo Stewart took the premium at Vanoss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Long
Vanoss
Buffalo
Stewart
Dairy Cattle Special Prizes at Oklahoma State Fair
Four special premiums of the Amer Jersey Cattle Club announced for Jersey cattle at the Oklahoma State Fair Exposition in Oklahoma City from November 24 to December 6. Classes include grand champion bull and female, test-based cow with awards up to gold, and get-of-sire categories with medals and valued prizes. Also a Holstein-Friesian cup to the Lot 62 Class 201 winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amer Jersey Cattle Club
Oklahoma City
I. 8Ahan
Condé
M. Gow
Bronse
The
Holstein-Friesian Association of America
Hot Springs Liver Buttons marketed for constipation relief
An ad promotes Hot Springs Liver Buttons as a gentle, effective laxative for constipation with claims of stimulating a tired liver and cleansing the digestive system. Free samples offered by Hot Springs Chemical Co. and Madox Drug Co. in Ada. Separately, report on the Badger well showing strong gas flow suggesting pay limits and potential oil prospects, hinting Ada’s growth as a manufacturing center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hot Springs
Hot Springs Chemical Co
Ark
Madox Drug Co
Ada
Badger
Adam
Oklahoma State Fair Opens September 24 With Roosevelt Guest
Oklahoma State Fair in Oklahoma City to run twelve days from September 24 to October 5 with former President Roosevelt as guest of honor. Attendance last year reached 130000. total receipts near 99615. exhibitors and livestock numbers listed. fair features include machinery, livestock, and cement show among others. Also notices include sale of real estate in Hughes and Pontotoc counties with terms and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Roosevelt
I. S. Mahank
Sev Aeueee
Akein
M. A. Dilbeck
County of
Hughes
State of
Oklahoma
A. D
Gerty
A. Dilbeck
Hughes County
College Addition
Allen
Pontotoc County
Probate Court
J. B. Dilbeck
H. A. Hicks
J. B. Dilbeeck
H.A. Hicks
New Car Service Rules Set by Railway Association
Chicago August 31 bold new rules by the American Railway Car Association aim to end pawned interline car use. Foreign equipment now must be returned to owners from its destination rather than being kept by the local railroad for farther shipments. Severe penalties accompany violations, addressing long standing car shortages and inequities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ill
American Railway Car Association
Ross Seeks Nomination After County Error
Oklahoma City lawyer James G. Ross claims the Democratic nomination for the Second district after the county board misrecorded votes in precinct Six First ward. The error shifted Ross ahead of Judge Carney, who had been counted, and the state election board had not acted yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
James GS. Ross
County Election Board
Ross
Judge Carney
State Election Board
Carney
Also Mentioned on This Page
Oya
Ramsey Drug CO
Ada, Okla
Uemerjage
Terrible Turk
Jolie O ™ Ufl
Ramsey
American Jersey Cattle Club
Center
Vaness
Stratford
Byars
Vincennes
Purcell
Cpa
Bic
Gos
Varney
First National Bank
F Ada
United States Bonds Bank
Total
First National Bank OF
By.p. A. Norris
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