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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1913

Page

9

Tobias Sells His Business to Denver Firm

A deal is closed between S. J. Tobias and Golden Eagle Dry Goods Co of Denver Colorado making Golden Eagle owner of Tobias stock of dry goods and clothing. M. G. Goldman and T. Morris will pack and ship goods from Ada. Tobias family plans to stay in Ada as residents and friends welcome their continued home there.

Eagle Dry Goods Co Denver, Col Orado Tobias M. G. Goldman Denver T. Morris Ada

Hall's Hill Happenings and Local Notices

Local notes report cattlemen returning from Steward and business trips to Stonewall and Ada. Enrollment up at our school to 58 with 40 average attendance. twins born to Mr. and Mrs. Howell. Community mourns the death of Mrs. Davie after pneumonia. sympathy extended to the family of nine. Rainy spell, spring plowing underway, bank at Moller doing good business. visits from Geo Seahorn of California and others.

W. R. Hamilton Andy MiHer F. L. Odom Stonewall G. W. Howell Mr. Howell Abe Kiffer Kiowa W. D. Loftus Cabiness Henry Chapell Allen Bank of Commerce Moller Geo. Seahorn California J. O. Hamilton Mr. Pierce J. Hamilton Francis Cotterell

Shooting at Roff Ends Quiet as Bond Is Posted

Saturday afternoon a shooting at Roff involved J E Bridges firing twice at Fred Robinson with an automatic. Neither shot took effect. Bridges posted bond for grand jury appearance. The clash stemmed from an old feud between the men.

Roff J. E. Bridges Fred Robinson Bridges Bond Grand Jury

Senate Favors A One Term President Plan

Washington reports the senate approved a constitutional amendment to limit the president and vice president to a single six year term. The measure would bar Woodrow Wilson Theodore Roosevelt and William H Taft from future election. The Works resolution passed 47 to 23 after a three day fight with progressives and Republicans opposing the term.

Washington United States Woodrow Wilson Theodore Roosevelt William H. Taft Senate Works

Thorpe to Play Ball with New York Nationals

James Thorpe, hailed as the greatest living athlete, accepted a contract to play for the New York National League club. He will report to Manager McGraw on February 16, train in Marlin, Texas, and sign the contract in New York the following day. Expected pay is about $7,500 annually.

New York James Thorpe Sweden McGraw Marlin Texas Thorpe

Grand Jury Begins in Pontotoc County

The first Pontotoc county grand jury in four years convened this morning with C. J. Warren as foreman. The panel includes A Cushman, W A Leonard, H L Norman, W Malone, W O Hennigan, W J Farmer, W C Wison, W S Bray, Sam H Aley, H T Bibb, and W L Oden. A drug ad for Herbink promotes relief for irregular bowels priced at 50c via Ramsey Drug Co.

Pontotoc County C. J. Warren A. Cushman W. A. Leonard H. L. Norman W. §. Malone W. O. Hennigan W. J. Farmer W. C. Wison W. S. Bray Sam H. Aley H. T. Bibb W.L. Oden

Surviving Bonnot Garnier Gang Members Go on Trial

Twenty one members of the Bonnot Garnier automobile bandits are on trial in Paris assize court. A massive audience filled the court as the case opened, with hundreds of witnesses summoned and the trial expected to last at least three weeks due to numerous charges.

Paris Bonnot- Garnier

Flectr. Bitters Proved To Aid Stomach Ailments

People suffer stomach, liver and kidney troubles with loss of appetite and fatigue until T. D. Peedles of Henry, Tennessee reports six bottles of Flectr. Bitters gave strength and appetite. Ad claims this remedy works from the first dose and costs 50 cents at Gwin and Mays Drug Company. Also notes: Oklahoma lad Lile Bustard, 15, Frederick, Oklahoma, sentenced to five years in the state reformatory after confessing to burning Austin College administration building on January 23 at Sherman.

T. D. Peedles Henry Tenn Gwin & Mays Drug Company Oklahoma Denison Tex Lile Bustard Frederick Okla State Reformatory Austin College Sherman

Coughs and Colds Warned By Railroad Tragedy Ad

Near Rochelle Illinois an Indian man sleeping on a railroad track was killed by an express train. The ad urges prompt use of Dr King s New Discovery to prevent dangerous coughs and colds and includes patient testimonials from J R Watts and a Texan patient who gained weight after recovery. Trial bottle offered free at Gwin Mays Drug Company.

Rochelle Hll Fast Express Dr. King J. R. Watts Ploydada Tex Gwin & Mays Drug Company

Candidates Must Keep Civil Tongue, Gere Says

Oklahoma City January 3 The habit of filing charges against Federal office candidates by rivals must stop says United States Senator T P Gere in an address before the Oklahoma Legislature. He warned that any candidate using crimination or recrimination would not gain his support. Applicants must have local organization backing and be consistent supporters of the ticket and filed for the positions sought. Paul Alderson to begin work for A S Hoover tomorrow. Hoover has built up a good trade in eight months and, with Alderson, expects to do better. Mays & Moser announce a store opening in the Tobin Building Grand Avenue tomorrow. They invite the public to call, inspect stock, and judge on merit and fair prices. Let the Nine WANT COLUMN be your agent. Results are sure.

Oklahoma City United States T. P. Gere Eddreas Oklahoma Paul Alderson A S. Hoover Mr. Alderson Atr Hoover Mr.Alderson Mays & Moser Tobin Building Grand Avenue

Thaw Completes Five Years at Matteawan Hospital

Harry K. Thaw marks five years of confinement at Matteawan Hospital for the Criminal Insane after his murder trial. He appears better physically and mentally, spending time reading and talking with attendants and fellow inmates. A phonograph gifted by his mother eases monotony, with no plan for freedom through habeas corpus.

Fishkill Landing N.Y Harry K. Thaw Matteawan Hospital Stanford White Matteawan Babeds Corpus

Ada Trading Co Auto Contest Crown Sees Miss Bumgarner Win

The Ada Trading Co auto contest closed Saturday evening with Vida Bumgarner winning. Her vote total was 2,?86,480, ahead of the nearest competitor at 2,797,815. Bumgarner is praised as a deserving young lady and congratulated on the victory.

Ada Trading” Co WA. D. Timberdake Vida Bumgarner Ada Bumgearner

McPherson Improves After Shootings Near Allen

G A McPherson, who has been near death after a shooting three or four weeks ago, has improved markedly. He sent a message to R Roland inviting him to visit Sunday and to beat clickers with him.

G. A. McPherson Allen Sewe R. ©. Roland

Commissioners appoint W. B. Adair constable at Ada precinct

J. B. Giles elected constable could not qualify due to other duties. County commissioners then appointed W. B. Adair to fill the term. Adair has a strong record in this office for the past two or three years, and his selection is seen as fitting recognition of his good work. Giles was well qualified, and friends regret his inability to serve.

Ada W. B. Adair Adair Giles

Auction Notice for Farm Team of Mules at Crusher

A farm team of mules is offered for cash or trade at the Crusher near Phabegh by Webster Stone Co Fits auga. Obia 42-24.

Crusher Phabegh Webster Stone Co Fitsauga Obia

Romine Case Opens Trial In Local Murder Hearing

Columbun Indiana February 3 The case of Leary Romine brought on change of venue from Jes Ming community was called for trial today. Lowe charged with the murder of the McQuaid brothers at their home in the crime J Rufus Clarke and Treary Tyler are to be the assistant term of court.

Columbun Ind Leary Romine Lowe McQuaid Brothers J. Rufus Clarke Treary Tyler

Local families mourn Ed Devise death and honor guests

Mr and Mrs M D J Cook of Lit Eck and Mr and Mrs Bowers of Argenta Arkansas attended the death of Ed Devise and returned home Thursday. Mrs Davie, sister to Mr Cook and Mrs Bowers, accompanied them and will reside at Lattice fitoem.

M. D. J. Cook Litthe Eck Amd John Bowers, Jr Argenta Arkansas Ed ‘Devise Davie

Also Mentioned on This Page

Layton Pure Food Company Bar St. Lowis, I S. J. Tobias The Golden A McMillen Normal Claremore Hall's Hill Luther Black Mr. Lane Watson Caterall Tupelo Wednes J. W. Hattox Fitzhugh Ramsey Drug Go Thedford’s J. H. Easler Spartanburg, S. C Thedeford Thedford N.Y. Nationals Johnb. Foster Mombiaye Dairy Herbink Ramsey Drug Company Adv Texas Traction Company Denison—Sherman—Mckinney Dallas Lancaster Waxahachie Ft. Worth Cleburne M. R. Fewell A. G. P. A. Denison Jas, P. Griffin G P.A. Dalles Corr Byrds Mill the First National Bank of U. S U. S. Treas Ceeb First National Bank of Ada, Oklahoma A. G. Adams Thaw Pervised Wien Eure Ada Olaboma J. B. Giles
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