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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1914
Page
4
Sheriff Duncan and County Attorney Roland arrested two men near Steedman on grave charges and were en route to Ada when E B Martin met them with the prisoners. They were jailed and appeared before Justice Brown who postponed the cases to the 21st to allow defense preparation.
Tulsa Oklahoma September 9 Gen D M Hailey of Haileyville was re elected Division Commander of Oklahoma UCV. Brigade commanders named John Threadgill E Cotton W P Francis Tom Bard Rev T F Brewer T F Berry Merritt J Glass chosen state commander of the Sons of Confederate Veterans with Reuben Rod-
The Pontotoc County Democratic Central committee elected C. J. Moore of Roff as chairman and C. A. Powers of Ada as secretary. Ada's J. West ern Division commander and Tulsa’s W. T. Brady head the eastern division. Mrs. Arthur Wolcott of Ardmore leads the Daughters of the Confederacy. The 1915 encampment set for Ada, with Governor Cruce addressing the event. Senator Owen canceled appearances, and veteran turnout included Capt. W. C. Parchman and F. J. Barrett. A large parade and a Convention Hall ball followed, with guests from Shawnee and Bebee, Ark.
A New York bulletin argues Mexicans view the Vera Cruz occupation as dangerous to Carranza’s reform efforts. It urges President Wilson to withdraw US troops to avoid provoking radicals, complicating recognition and straining relations with South American nations.
An apple tree owned by S. W. Alexander of Los Angeles California has attracted attention after producing two crops in the past year each yielding a different variety of apple.
Early returns show Roger C. Sullivan leading over Lawrence B. Stringer for the Democratic U.S. Senate nomination in Illinois with about 65 000 plurality, largely from Cook County. Republican nominations: Joseph G. Cannon for Congress in the Eighteenth district. Lawrence Y. Sherman leading William E. Mason for the Senate. Raymond Robbins unopposed for Progressive Senate nomination. Women’s vote was very light in many precincts.
Dr T W Chadwick a former Ada citizen now from Mountainair New Mexico visits Ada again and notes Pontotoc county has the worst roads. He says Stratford is fine but beyond it roads deteriorate. He recalls two New York touring autoists in Chickasha warned others to avoid Pontotoc roads. Chadwick adds an average of 22 cars pass through his town daily with travelers spending money, suggesting good roads would boost revenue.
Atoka deputy and Hightower raided a moonshine still about two miles east of Coalgate. The operation with a 30 to 40 gallon daily capacity had dried water and was abandoned. The equipment was seized and sent to Muskogee.
United Press reports Anighto the Snow Baby, famed worldwide, marks her twentieth birthday anniversary. Born at Anniversary Lodge near Bedwin Bay to Admiral Peary, the Arctic child spent six months of infancy in polar darkness amid the Peary expedition.
The News reports Mrs. Callie Rose, who lives northwest of the city, captured a large centipede this morning. The specimen measured about seven inches long and appeared notably formidable.
In district court Joe McElreath and W L Newman won a judgment of 1500 dollars against the Rock Island railroad over injuries alleged from a cattle shipment from Monroe and Alexandria Louisiana to Ada. The suit was for 2900 dollars.
100 acre farm three miles southwest of Ada for sale by owner W H Ebey. land is good with some bottom land and can be divided into 40 or 60 acre parcels. Terms available. Up stairs in Rollow Building.
Senator Duncan A Fletcher announced the sixth convention of the Southern Commercial Congress is moved from November to April in Muskogee Oklahoma due to the European war. The delay allows more preparation and aims to boost south regional trade, immigration, and port linkages with Latin America. Dr. Clarence J. Owens seeks South share of Merchant Marine benefits.
A reader recalls using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy to stop a summer illness after one dose. The testimonial notes the remedy worked for a serious attack twelve years ago and states it is sold by all dealers.
Mrs. Sarah Anthony a Sapulpa church worker raided three whiskey shops wielding a steel rod and destroyed bottles while shouting Down with the curse of humanity a crowd blocked streets police arrested her and a demand for her release was refused. Ballard's Snow Liniment ad follows.
In under three weeks since district court term ended the sheriff’s office filed 18 felony cases and made 15 arrests from those. If county attorney's office maintains this pace, Pontotoc county's representation at McAlester will be greatly increased.
The springly approved auto fire engine has arrived and will be put in commission immediately. Chief Parks pressed for the equipment to boost department effectiveness and satisfy insurance concerns for lower rates.
Webster City Iowa observed its annual watermelon day with ten thousand watermelons cracked open. More than ten thousand visitors from surrounding areas gathered for speeches baseball games and athletic events interspersed with watermelon eating.
An early ad urges parents that pale sickly children show worm signs and promotes White's Cream Vermifuge as a remedy. It claims health and cheerfulness return, priced 25 cents per bottle and sold by Ram.
The piece notes that the Supreme Court leans older with justices born mainly in the 1840s to 1860s. Hughes and Mc Reynolds born in 1862. Holmes born 1841. McKenna two years younger. It questions the impact of a 35 year old justice among aging peers.
An advertisement claims Yellow complexion pimples and facial blemishes can be treated by a doctor fasting the torpid liver. HER BINE is described as a powerful liver correctant that purifies the system stimulates vital organs and restores vigor. Price 50c Ramsey Drug Co.
A German cobbler tells a doctor the shoes are not worth repairing and acknowledges being paid fifty cents already for a prior consultation about missing items, after the doctor questions the charge.
Mild and pleasant to take liver remedy praised for soothing constipation and reviving liver vigor. Sold in 25c yellow tin cans.
Seed rye available for sale at R C Jeter s. Customer can contact the farm for pricing and availability.
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