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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1913
Page
3
Notice of divorce petition in the District Court of Pontotoc County Oklahoma against William Stevens. Also county court actions: guardian final account for Carl Robb minor, and sale notice of Rampsey and Eden Cooper minors real estate with details and timing in Ada Oklahoma. Public auction set for September 15 1913 at 10 AM at the Pontotoc County courthouse.
In Pontotoc County Oklahoma the guardian of Wilson Perry a minor will sell at private sale to the highest bidder subject to court confirmation. The 90 acre property includes specified quarters in sections 12 27 and 22 township 4 north range 6 east with cash in hand on confirmation. Ten percent bid deposit to Clerk of Probate Ada Oklahoma bids in writing due at Ada. August 27 1913. A H Constant guardian.
Sheriff L E Mitchell announces sale of Lot 8 in Block 3 of Dagg's addition Ada Pontotoc County Oklahoma. Foreclosure on a $356.56 judgment plus $9.25 costs at 10 percent interest. Sale at 11 a m October 13 1913 at the Ada courthouse front door to highest cash bidder. Deputy R E Duncan. First published September 11 1913.
Mahaley Elizabeth Nye sues Whit Nye for divorce in district court. Whit Nye must answer by October 18, 1913. failure to respond will result in judgment for the plaintiff. Dated September 1. District Clerk attests. Crawford & Bolen, Attorneys for Plaintiff.
Harry Kendall Thaw was marched from Sherbrooke jail by immigration officers to Coaticook Quebec where he is held in a detention room. A board of inquiry will decide if he is deported to the United States as an undesirable alien after a habeas corpus ruling freed him briefly.
Minor Rampsey Cooper and Elen Cooper are involved in a Pushmataha County matter with the county and state referenced. The notice outlines a legal action affecting the two minors and the surrounding jurisdiction.
In Salem Ohio sixty singles from prominent families raised ten thousand dollars by selling kisses at one dollar each in a staged charity event. A married participant copied the stunt by charging two dollars for a kiss while a 25 cent handshake raised additional funds, with total receipts topping thirty one thousand dollars and contributing to a combined one hundred thousand dollars for the new hospital.
Despondency is linked to indigestion and constipation and quickly eases after taking Chamberlain's Tablets, available from all dealers.
Bucklen's Amnica Salve advertised as instant pain relief for cuts bruises sprains burns and skin injuries. Testimonial from E E Chamberlain of Clinton Maine claims it robs injuries of their terrors and calls it an unequaled healing remedy. Available for 25 cents at G M Ramsey.
The corporation commission proposes an order requiring all inbound and outbound trains to stop at the station nearest the state boundary to allow passengers to buy tickets. A hearing is set for September 13 to make the rule permanent, aiming to simplify the 2 cent passenger rate within Oklahoma.
An 19th century style advertisement claims Darby’s Prophylactic Fluid cures fever and cramps, relieves irritation, and revives patients. It promises healing for cuts and wounds and suggests internal use for cramps, colic, or dysentery. Sold by Gwin & Mays Drug Co at 50 cents per bottle.
Prof and Mrs B L French mourn the death of their infant son J J who had just won his first birthday. Funeral held Sunday at the residence with Rev C L Brooks and interment at Rosedale Cemetery. The couple endure a heavy burden as they cope with this sudden loss and find comfort in faith.
STRAYED from Farm One Mile East of Lawrence near Ada. A 14 hand bay mare with a dim left shoulder brand and a split left ear, about ten years old. A 2 year old light sorrel mare mule. A 1 year old light brown horse mule. No brands on the mules. Reward $10 for delivery to the farm. S. K. Smith.
Friday brought extreme heat with temperatures around 104 degrees, just below the year’s peak and unlikely to be surpassed this season.
A Tipton Iowa mother details her son's severe cold last winter and how one bottle of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy stopped the cough and cured the cold completely. For sale by all dealers.
Judge W A Huser of Okemah is likely to run for Congress in the district. He is described as a man of strong personality and excellent qualifications, anticipated as a formidable candidate from the northern part of the district.
Sheriff George Smith of Murray County was seen in the city on official business today. He attended meetings with local officials and inspected courthouse operations.
Senate Bill 77 requires reweighing baled cotton before removal from local yards. It mandates yard owners to reweigh goods in presence of buyers, to mark bale weights, and allows sheriff tests on request. Violations carry a 50 to 500 dollar fine.
One-fourth down, one-fourth fall of 1913, one-fourth fall of 1914, one-fourth fall of 1915, buys an up-to date draghead, automate tension, re lease cushion, shuttle, with improved shuttle ejector. W. C. Williams, Aldrich Grocery Ada Oklahoma.
Enid Oklahoma September 6 Charles I Stewart editor of the Enid Morning News announced his candidacy for the United States Senate to succeed Senator Thomas P Gore the blind Oklahoma senator He bases his bid on raising rural life standards through higher farm production and opposition to federal patronage used to pay obligations and advance U S senators fortunes
Mothers urged to use Kickapoo Worm Killer to treat worm infestations in children. Ad claims the product kills worms, improves appetite, regulates stomach liver and bowels, and restores health. Available from druggists or by mail for 25 cents from Kickapoo Indian Medicine Co. and agents.
H P Sugg’s daily report notes 29 fair days in August with only 0.23 inches of rain from two light showers. Nineteen days reached 100 degrees or more, a peak of 195 degrees on the Sth, and the lowest reading was 60 on the 24th.
An Oriole Pennsylvania resident M E B Gebhart reports diarrhoea cured after one dose of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy given by local merchant Mr York. The note says such attacks are almost always cured by one or two doses and the remedy is for sale by all dealers.
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