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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1912
Page
5
A 1912 Pontotoc County Oklahoma document records financial figures and a sworn statement. Notary W H Ebey attests the document on September 9 1912 with a seal and a commission expiration October 16 1913.
Tuesday evening at 8 30 at the home of Dr and Mrs E R Banks the marriage of Ira McNair and Daisy Banks was solemnized with Judge H J Brown officiating The couple reside on East 12th Street McNair has long served the Frisco Station at Ada and is highly regarded The News extends best wishes for a happy marriage The ad ends with a note about Chamberlains Liniment for sale by dealers
Friday's Daily reports Prof. T F Pierce and family returning from Georgia and Alabama. A L Nettles arrives from Garvin to spend a couple days in Ada and touts rich fishing. J A McDonald of Crimer, former Ada resident, visits reunion and renews News subscription. Also mention is made of Dr M A Simmons Liver Medicine and Mrs C A Powers traveling to McAlester, plus Nelle Rees returning from Missouri and J C Shipley visiting Capt J C Cates’ war reunion.
An old ad appeals to readers with a folksy warning about trouble from neglect and digestive issues. It promotes Dr. King's New Life Pills as a quick, safe, easy remedy offered for 25 cents at Ramsey.
L. H. Conger from Jackson Tennessee arrived in Ada to spend time with brother Lee Conger. Mrs. Mary A. Davis who has lived here with her son J. W. Davis left for Nashville North Carolina. Mrs. Jennie James sister of Gov. Byrd and mother of Mrs. Gale Statler returned to her home at Jesse.
If your child is pale and sickly picks at the nose and grinds teeth in sleep it may indicate worms. White's Cream Vermifuge claims to clear parasites and restore health and cheerfulness. Price 25c per bottle sold by Ramsey Drug Co.
The Democratic Central committee of Pontotoc county is called to meet at Ada City Hall on Saturday September 14 at 2 PM. The campaign committee will meet at the same time to organize and plan an aggressive push to maximize the party vote in the November election. C. M. Means chairman T. W. Robison secretary. Also notices hogs for sale by J L Barringer Ada. Catherine Reed returns from Oklahoma City after attending her brother Jack's fraternity conclave.
The Jewish New Year begins at sundown with stores closed and Rosh Hashanah observed on September 12 and 13. The holiday commemorates creation 5753 years ago, marks reflection on deeds, and features the shofar sounding in worship at Moose Hall services led by Sarah Isenberg.
Meharg and Merritt build a hundred bale cotton house with improved machinery while W. O. W. prepares to board a train to Muskogee. Cotton arrives slowly but at good price. Bill Hudson sells his restaurant to J. M. Seward. Ed Cartwright plans a new room and a potential cook. Contest standings and weekly vote color change rules are issued by ADA Trading Co.
Dr Austell and family attended the Ada reunion last Wednesday. Residents and visitors from Ada, Chicgasha, and Vaness were seen at local events. Rev Mullinax writes from Cedartown and Charley Ray starts work on a five room cottage on the south city outskirts.
Advertisers promote Hot Springs Liver Buttons as a modern remedy for constipation liver and stomach issues. They claim quick relief and improved mood and health, urging purchase at 25 cents a box through local pharmacies and a free sample offer via Hot Springs Chemical Co. in Hot Springs Arkansas and Madox Drug Store as special Ada agent.
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