Local notes from Pmaca area hit by fires and weddings
Allen Hustler and W. W. Barnett complete a new home and move in. James Cameron in Red Springs breaks his leg after a fall from a tree. Newton Smith and families return from California to settle here. John Case and Belle Baker wed at Mrs. Frye’s home with Rev. J. L. Tindell officiating. Roff turkey market nets fifty birds weighing 483 pounds for $42. Captain J. C. Cates to divide county funds among banks. interest rate under Oklahoma law is 24 percent. Indian College in north Roff destroyed by fire. Pearl Hicks teacher. about twenty five present. origin unknown. Francis Wigwam notes enthusiastic Saturday ratifying statehood with active anvils and fireworks. Snake Indians hold dances around Red Springs twice weekly opposing statehood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Hustler
W. W. Barnett
James Cameron
Red Springs
Newton Smith
Davis Richardson
George Bates
California
B. O. Frye
John Case
Belle Baker
J. L. Tindell
J. C. Cates
Roff
The
Eagle
Oklahoma
Indian College
North Rofs
Francis
Statehood
Mule Kicking Incident Reports Railroad Scare
An eastern state mule kicked a hand car, scattering four men from the tracks. Judge McPherson rules express firms need not accept whiskey shipments for Oklahoma points. Judge J T Dickerson replaces S W Hayes in Welborne and Hayes at Chickasha. Okmulgee seeks state normal school and bids for the state capital. Muskogee delegates reject the parcels post plan, fearing harm to small dealers and boosting mail order firms.
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Judge McPherson
Kansas City
Oklahoma
J. T. Dickerson
S. W. Hayes
Welborne & Hayes
Chickasha
Okmulgee
Trans-Mississippi Congress
Muskogee
Post Office Department
Grand Leader Ada Advertises Ladies Accessories
The Grand Leader Department Store in Ada promotes a new line of ladies belts combs and bags with colorful displays and festive in store signage inviting shoppers to browse the assortment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dep’t
Ada
Holiday Goods Display at Grand Leader New Dept Store
Ada shoppers are invited to see the grand display of holiday goods at the Grand Leader New Department Store. The display showcases seasonal items and gift options, reflecting a festive shopping atmosphere in Ada.
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New Dep’t
Ada
Blind six shooter artist under bond
John Osborne a blind city resident faced a domestic dispute with his stepson in his home. During the altercation he fired two shots from a pistol breaking a stove pipe and causing a large blast. He appeared before Judge Brown Saturday and was bound over to the grand jury with a five hundred dollar bond, which was posted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Osborne
Ranakaboo
Brown
Texas man in jail here for forgery
B C Schell arrived from Bell County Texas and is held in the county jail awaiting Texas authorities. He allegedly ran a shell game selling a mortgaged team of mules and forged a $100 check before leaving the state. Bell County sheriff asked for his arrest.
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B. C. Schell
Bell County
Texas
Lone Star State
Schell
Wedding Bells at Stonewall
At the home of the bride’s parents, Dr. and Mrs. J. W. Wimbish of Stonewall, on Wednesday at 11 30 in the morning, Miss Wilna Wimbish married H. M. Spain of Bowie Texas. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Moseley of Coalgate. The bride is sister to County Attorney Wimbish. The couple left for Bowie to reside.
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J. W. Wimbish
Stonewall
H. M. Spain
Bowe
Texas
Wilna Wimbish
Moseley
Coalgate
Wimbish
Bowie
Registers of Deeds Meet at Shawnee
Crockett Hargis returned from Shawnee where he attended a state convention of the registers of deeds from various counties. The gathering aimed to formulate a common system for conducting the deeds business across the state.
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Shawnee
Aker and Grace Holley Wed at Holley Residence
Wednesday afternoon at the residence of the bride's parents Dr. and Mrs. F Z Holley Mr Walter Aker and Miss Grace Holley were united in marriage Elder E L Kirtley officiating They left on the afternoon train for their future home at City
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F. Z. Holley
Walter Aker
Grace Holley
E. L. Kirtley
City
Twenty five thousand club considers pottery plant near Ahloso
The 25,000 Club held a called meeting to review the Industrial commissioner’s proposal from Frisco and Rock Island roads to build a pottery plant near Ahloso. It decided to offer free ground for the enterprise and appointed a committee to liaise with the commissioner. The club also agreed to aid the county in starting good roads in Pontotoc County, forming a joint committee with the county commissioners to select the best road lines.
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Frisco
Rock Island
Ahloso
Pontotoc County
Commissioner Rinard Sets Steps for County Road Openings
Commissioner Rinard outlines required actions to open county roads. Township boards must organize at residence of the clerk, then divide into road districts and file district specs with the county clerk. Overseers to be appointed if missing, and they must clear section lines, issue ten day notices for obstructions, and remove them if not removed.
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Rinard
Church Roll Call Reception at Rev Kirtley Home
Invitations went out to Christian church members to attend a Thanksgiving evening roll call and reception at the pastor Rev Kirtley and his wife’s home. A large number gathered and were warmly welcomed and entertained.
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Christian Church
Kirtley
Ada Young People Hold Thanksgiving Social Dance
The Ada youth held a Thanksgiving social dance in the new Main Street brick building last evening. Thirty couples attended and danced until the early hours. Attendees called it one of the season s most pleasant social events.
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Ada
Main Street
Ratliff Endorsed for Plage on Committee
Ada Bar Association endorses E S Ratliff for chairman of Oklahoma criminal laws committee. They pledge to support his appointment and use all honorable means to secure it. Signed by W C Edwards president and James E Webb secretary.
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Oklahoma
E. S. Ratliff
Ada Bar Association
House of Representatives
W. C. Edwards
Pres
James E. Webb
How School Districts Will Be Organized
Supt. Pierce explains district organization rules after a Guthrie meeting. Boundaries must be posted in each district with five notices. if no formal objection within 15 days an election for three trustees is set in 10 days. A clerk must Census children and report to the state superintendent. boundaries may still be adjusted later.
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Guthrie
Supt
Pierce
Pontotoc County
Pontotoc Teachers Association Program Adapting Districts
Program of Pontotoc County Teachers Association to be held in Ada at South Side school. Welcome by Supt. M. L. Perkins. Lectures by Bascom T. Lawson Allen on The Necessity of Teachers Organizations and W. L. Roddie Jesse on Difficulties in District Organization. A. L. Vander Francis on Benefits from National School Fund. A. L. Fentem Stonewall on District Tax Levy. White Midland on Change from Old to New. T. F. Pierce on Districting the County. All teachers urged to attend with one trustee.
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Ada
South Side
M. L. Perkins
Bascom T. Lawson
Allen
W. L. Roddie
Jesse
National School Fund
A. L. Vandiver
Francis
A. L. Fentem
Stonewall
White
Midland
T. F. Pierce
High School Notes on Society Visit and Debate
Visitors graced the high school society meeting last Friday with more invited by the school board. The affirmative side won the debate on whether Robert E. Lee was a better general than Grant, and a program followed with readings and lectures by Mayme Patterson Alpha Sledge Lola Allen and Vernon Rollow. Reverend J R Browne departed for Ryan for a two week preaching period, with no Presbyterian services during his absence.
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One Society
Mayme Patterson
Alpha Sledge
Lola Allen
Robert E. Lee
Grant
J. R. Browne
Ryan
Presbyterian Church
The Prices of South Bend Watches
South Bend watches offer equal or lower prices than standard ones while claiming superior quality materials high class workmanship and maker costs. The ad promises guaranteed timekeeping after adjustment and protection against heat cold travel and daily wear with a South Bend Balance Wheel that auto adjusts to temperature changes. Various styles and sizes offered to suit every budget.
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South Bend
Thanksgiving Services at First Baptist Church
Yesterday the annual union services at the First Baptist Church were led by Rev. T. L. Rippey. Several addresses and music by organist Mrs. S. M. Torbett and violinist Mrs. Spell. A charitable collection exceeding $70.00 was raised.
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First Baptist Church
T. L. Rippey
S. M.torbett
Spell
The Cement Whistle Signals Ada Manufacturing Era
At noon yesterday the whistle at the cement works was blown for the first time. The note was soft and melodious, surprising many in Ada and marking the dawn of the era of manufacturing.
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Ada
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ITPO
Pmaca Zoo
R. A. Jennings
Hickory
Pioneer Telephone and Telegraph Company
I. Harris
W. L. Douglas
Bond
Rev. Kirtley
the Democrat
Pontotocco
Teachers Association
Annie Lee Smith
Verna Eddleman
Vernon Rollow
Mr. Allen
South Bend Watches
Sprague Bros. Jewelers
Baptist Church
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