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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1912
Page
3
The text lists candidates for Local offices including Register of Deeds D W Swapfar and Justice of the Peace H J Brown subject to August primary. It notes Senator Gore campaigning for Woodrow Wilson and predicts Missouri Democratic convention February 20 with Oklahoma adjacent events and delegations in the presidential race.
Efforts move in Congress to authorize payments to southern planters for cotton seized by federal troops during the Civil War. The claim is just, though passage is doubtful.
On February 19 the U S Supreme Court will hear an argument in Indian land tax cases and a decision is expected within months. The ruling could involve millions of dollars for Oklahoma and bring millions of acres of land under taxation if the state court ruling stands.
Wanted stray from Lawrence in September a brown or smokey color heifer two years old past, springing. Branded X on left shoulder and star in face. Reward offered. Z. E. Charlton Ada OK. FOR SALE a good three year old mammoth jack black with mealy nose. Address Box 865 Ada OK.
A Dallas News note mocks an Oklahoma farmer plowing with dynamite and jokes about Ortie McManigal and the McNamara Bros. It also weighs Taft Roosevelt factional sniping, predicting Perry’s fate under either Taft or Roosevelt, and noting similar state patterns in Oklahoma.
When bowels are irregular you feel uncomfortable and worse the longer it lasts. Take a dose before bed with Herbine and feel better next day. Price 59 cents. Ramsey Drug Co.
John R. Whayne formerly of Ardmore now based in Oklahoma City visits town seeking a house prior to moving to Ada. He represents Fall City Clothing Co. and is noted as a once prominent member of the second legislature linked to key laws.
An ad claims gas in the stomach or bowels comes from a torpid liver and urges quick relief with NERBINE. It describes the product as a marvelous liver stimulant and bowel purifier sold by the Ramsey Drug Co.
R. J. Ross received a telegram this morning stating that his mother had died suddenly at Corsicana Texas. She had enjoyed the best of health and her death came without warning. Mr. Ross left this morning for Corsicana.
A claim that a few doses of White's Cream Vermi Fuge destroy and expel intestinal worms in a child. The child reportedly improves and thrives after treatment. Price 25 cents per bottle. Sold by Ramsey Drug Co.
Miss Laura Whipple, after a week of hills and hardship, returned to her duties at the News office this afternoon, resuming her posting duties and daily routines.
Monday February 5 1912 docket includes cases against Jasper White Merchants and Planters State Bank of Ada Chickasaw Township and Frank Scribner Robt Capps Oklahoma Grain Brokerage against Elwood Grain Co R M Brown against Oklahoma Portland Cement Co with various numbers and parties.
The Tuesday February 6 1912 docket shows numbered suits including Davenport versus Ada Terminal By Co Brown et al Wilson vs Wil son Sheriff vs Short et al Wall vs McConnell Hy barger vs King Simpson vs Huff man Tie and Timber Co Butler vs Butler Harriss vs Price Nutt vs Nutt Johnson vs Johnson Tolbert vs Town of Allen Henry vs Hen ry Paine application for reward and Smith v O G Ry Co.
A newspaper page enumerates court dockets for February 1912, listing numerous US and State of Oklahoma cases. It names plaintiffs defendants and case numbers across several counties, including Ada Pontotoc and Sherman for civil and criminal actions such as perjury murder theft burglary embezzlement and rape.
Monday through Wednesday lists include National Bank of Denison against Rea and against McFarland, Hettie Redden versus Melvin Crumley, C W Cummings versus Rea, J W Sample versus May I Martin, Stanford Furniture versus M Levin, Mattie Morton versus Asa Ramsey, Miller against O G Ry Co, Lucy McGee against F M Snider, Catherine Frazier against Snider, Vonzinkon Rogers against Orrin Nelson, and Alice Johnson against Dick Falless.
Thursday February 15 1912 docket includes Roda Walton et al. versus American Trust Co et al, John Q Adams versus Co O Barton et al, Lucy Harjo versus J J Moody et al, George M Sigler versus D A Herring et al, and Trezevant Cochran versus J E Fleming et al. The entry batch presents case numbers 738 742 754 770 791 with multiple plaintiffs and defendants.
Friday February 16 1912 docket lists cases including J W Hocker versus JS Bragg J A Cowling administrator et al versus Elmo Polk et al Harrell Parks versus Roff Oil and Cotton Co A J Mossman versus Wm Dean Ham et al and Francis Cushing versus John H Whaley et al.
February 19 1912 docket entries show Sam Harris versus Otis B Weaver in case 480 and Otis B Weaver against Oklahoma State Bank et al in case 728. Proceedings reference civil actions and creditor-debtor relations in the local court.
State of Oklahoma versus Silas Nelson aggravated assault. State of Oklahoma versus Grover Amburg arson. State of Oklahoma versus Charley Braddy grand larceny. State of Oklahoma versus Tom Williams theft of animal.
Thursday February 28 1912 docket announces State of Oklahoma versus Zepharam et al riot No 539 Cornelius Nelson assault to kill No 540 Chub Frazier false pretense No 541 Sam Brown et al grand larceny proceedings slated for the session.
State of Oklahoma vs John Johnson grand larceny. State of Oklahoma vs fir Perkins et al aggravated assault. State of Oklahoma vs Dillard Perr theft of animal. State of Oklahoma Dillard Perry theft of animal. Vs.
On March 4 1912 in Oklahoma Ww Harper faces murder charges under case No 555 while Toney Roberts and Ray Martin are named in separate forgery cases with the same docket number.
A ledger style entry lists cases including No. 551 State of Oklahoma vs Wade for assault to rape and No. 556 State of Oklahoma vs Ed Lewis for forgery with a truncated No. 557 State of Oklahoma Vs. remaining incomplete. The document records pending criminal docket items in the Oklahoma sequence.
Wednesday March 6 1912 edition details several State of Oklahoma cases including L O Harmon grand larceny case numbers 549 and 550 and 552 against Ed Price et al for grand larceny. G E Sullinger et al faces receiving stolen property in case 554. The document ends with State of Oklahoma vs. incomplete.
Cure of colds attributed to Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with noted wide sales and reliance by many, advertised as dependable. Sold by all dealers.
H. D. Lambert of Steedman was in Ada today to oversee business matters and transact affairs with local partners.
Washington January 30 Democrats pushed through a steel tariff revision reducing duties by about 35 percent from Payne Alldrich levels. The bill passed 210 to 109 after Underwood blocked further amendments. Twenty insurgent Republicans backed the measure while Colorado Democrats Martin Rucker and Taylor opposed it.
The ad states that giving Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to a child will avert danger from croup and asserts the product’s availability from all dealers.
Marriage license issued in Vanoss lists J A McCraw aged 26 and Bessie Hattan aged 16. Record notes their respective residences in Vanoss.
An advertisement claims pneumonia can follow a cold yet argues Chamberlain's cough remedy can prevent this, urging readers to buy the remedy from dealers for a small price.
A correction states the Muskogee Farmers Institute program dates are February 16 and 17, not February 1 and 17 as previously printed. The notice appears on another page of the paper to clarify the schedule.
Sedentary habits lack of outdoor exercise and poor mastication cause stomach troubles. Correct your habits then take Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets and you will soon be well again. For sale by all dealers.
Pontotoc County boasts a high concentration of statesmen, listing H. M. Butler Frank Huddleston E. S. Ratliff S. G. Ashby J. P. Crawford and R. M. Roddie. The arrival of John R. Whayne to Ada is expected to add to the count, with others possibly unlisted.
A familiar family remedy for wounds and burns is described with guidance that neglect slows healing. Ballard's Snow Liniment is available in 25c 50c and 1.60 per bottle, through Ramsey Drug Co.
The Western Union Telegraph Office and the telephone exchange manager are relocating to the extreme rear room of the First National Bank. The change promises added convenience for the general public.
A heavy lung cold thought to cure itself is linked to fatal illnesses in many cases. The recommended remedy is Ballard's Horehound Syrup taken in frequent doses to check the disorder and aid natural restoration. Available at Ramsey Drug Co in 25c 50c and 1.00 per bottle.
Prof W T Melton and his wife travel from Roff to spend the day with Mrs Menton’s mother, sharing a family visit and observer.
Central Democratic Committee members of Pontotoc county urged to mobilize voters for precinct conventions on February 10. Primary plan abandoned due to lack of funds. county committee meeting set for February 17 at 1 p m. Official list of precinct committeemen and wards included.
An advertisement extols Chamberlain's Liniment applied with a damp flannel as superior to plaster for lame back and chest pains. It promises prompt relief and notes availability from all dealers.
R. S. Thompson and his wife from Frisco visited Ada today, sharing a brief social call and meeting local acquaintances.
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