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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1913
Page
8
At Okemah Oklahoma on September 13 robbers took 3401 in paper money and 4000 in hard money from the state bank. The robbers appeared to be experts and did not use dynamite. The loss is insured and Burns Detective agency will investigate for the Oklahoma Bankers Association.
Rollow Bidg Ada Oklahoma Dr C A Thomas Veterinary Surgeon Office West 12th St R T Castleberry Phone 233 L Cummings Phone 825 Office with Drs Ligon Residence Phone 401 Office Phone 71 Wim bish Duncan Attorneys at Law Will Practice in All the Courts Reed Douglass Building Drs Granger Granger Dentists
Friday notes show the Y M C A at Daly drawing about fifty students with strong talk by Pres Briles and faculty, plus Rev Brooks. Officers selected for the senior class and athletic association, with plans for a social and extension work to aid teachers in Hughes county and life certification studies. Enrollment gains and out of town student figures begin with 1909 opening data.
The Union State Bank in Muskogee Oklahoma closed Saturday morning by state banking officials will be taken over Monday by a large local bank. The deputy examiners said the bank could not live much longer and deposits totaled 226000 with 126000 public money bonded. George Wallison was president and W H Thompson cashier. Local bankers offered aid but warning was not given before hours.
A heavy wind and rainstorm in Chickasha Oklahoma caused a garage roof and walls to collapse burying twenty two automobiles beneath the wreckage. Workmen inside barely escaped as three inches of rain fell with more showers forecast.
The notice touts Dr Simmons Liver Medicine as the right remedy for torpid liver indigestion and constipation. It claims the product purifies the stomach and bowels, priced at 25 cents per package and sold by Gwin and Mays Drug Co.
One-fourth in fall 1913 one-fourth in fall 1914 one-fourth in fall 1915 one-fourth in fall 1916 with no interest buy a Singer Sewing Machine from W. C. Williams at Aldrich Grocery Ada Oklahoma.
Advertisement notes Bucklen's Amnica Salve relieves pain from cuts burns sprains and skin injuries. Endorsed by E. E. Chamberlain of Clinton Maine who calls it a superior healing remedy that robs injuries of their terrors. Available for 25 cents at G. M. Ramsey.
Notice to Singers announces the Singing Convention of istD No 1 meeting with Lula Class on Saturday night and Sunday September 20 and 21. All classes in this district urged to be represented. VAUDA BLACK Dist Organizer.
The cornerstone for the chapel at the Masonic Orphans Home in Darlington Oklahoma will be laid Friday at 5 PM by the grand lodge of Anvisnt Free and Accepted Masons. Grand Master Charles L. Reeder is unable to attend. Past Grand Master W M Anderson acts as special deputy. The ceremony includes an oration by Rev M F Cowden and addresses by grand officers.
Deputy Sheriff Ortiz was killed after being taken prisoner by ammunition smugglers near Carrizo Springs in Dimmit county. Sheriff Buck was captured and later recaptured. a posse seized thousands of rounds of ammunition and dynamite abandoned by the smugglers as troops and Rangers were alerted.
In Hull the police noted six thousand residents at aviator Robert Whitehouse’s Sunday aerodrome flying. Magistrates ruled flying not a sport under Charles I law, so prosecutions failed. Strict sabbatarians bewail the omission but concede no legal fix.
Mrs. C. J. Martin of Boone Mill Virginia claims five years of stomach trouble and limited meals ended after using three bottles of Chamberlain's Tablets. She now weighs 168 pounds and can eat freely, inviting local references to verify her recovery. The tablets are sold by all dealers.
One No 6 Reeves saw mill practically new. Write or phone W T Tarkenton Ada Okla for terms.
A steady forty eight hour rain and high wind worsen misery for fire victims in Hot Springs Arkansas living in tents from the relief committee. Flooding forced some to higher ground while Hot Springs Creek beneath Central avenue flooded the new Lyric Theatre. The relief committee met all day as flood victims sought and received aid.
Ladies with lingering generative ailments seek relief and restored vitality with Dr Simmon’s Squaw Wine Wine. The tonic claims to quiet inflammation ease pain and restore strength. Price one dollar per bottle sold by Gwin and Mays Drug Co.
Judge Tom D. McKeown is urged by friends to enter the race for the Oklahoma Supreme Court to succeed Justice R. L. Williams who will not seek another term. McKeown is regarded as a leading attorney and one of Oklahoma's ablest judges with broad popularity and prestige likely to influence the contest.
Government gauge readings show total rainfall Thursday night and Friday at Ada 1.14 inches. Local observer H P Sugg notes the figure reflects actual measurement rather than an adjusted estimate, though the amount may disappoint some expectations.
Despondency is commonly caused by indigestion and constipation and quickly clears after taking Chamberlain's Tablets. Sold by all dealers.
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