Purdy Sanity Questioned on Day of Murder Trial
Witnesses described Purdy’s appearance and behavior in the days before he shot B. S. Hutchison. Associates testified he changed from neat to disordered, lost weight, and spoke of Hutchison’s alleged thefts. Stenographer and officials supported claims of mental instability before the killing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Purdy
B.S. Hutchison
Pardy, Fairley
J. H. Maxey
Gillieland 683 Co
Mardy
Atorness
Pardy
Maxey Aaid
Spirds
Ernest Hatcbisan
Huytey
Purdy
Sury
Hurley Purdy
Hiley
Han Heron
Hutchigon
Elntetigon
Hurley
Wien
Vardy
Stas
Thatenison
CG. Piatt
Fhirdy
Platt
Phylis
Ada May Send Gar to Baptist Meeting
Ada Baptists plan to send delegates to the Southern Baptist convention in Memphis May 1 to 18. Rev C G Morris of the Ada Baptist Church will head the delegation, with One Rock Island railroad backing a special through train from Oklahoma City to Memphis at reduced fare. Local interest in Ada Baptists joining the trip is rising as other state congregations prepare to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Southern Baptist Convention
C. CG. Morris
Thee 1 Baptist
Oklahoma City
YD. Goodwin
Rock Island
Rev. Morris
Goodwin
Ada Baptista
Memphis
Baptist Church of the South Haw
Oklahoma State Penitentiary Crowded At Census
A census shows about 1,800 inmates at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary, the highest count in the state. Cells for 1,600 capacity are full, forcing corridor housing. Warden Key seeks relief via planned road camps and nearby relief measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mealmstar
Oklahony State Penitentiary
Yalance
Key
Life of Stonewall deputy ends in accidental shooting
Claude Chandler a former deputy sheriff of Stonewall is dead after his seven year old son found his pistol and fired, killing Chandler at home. The boy, unaware of the tragedy, was handling the weapon when it discharged. Chandler had served under Bob Dauen and Wind Duncan and recently left the sheriff’s administration. His wife died six weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moncayes Dallyd
Claude Chandler
Ghorift
Stonewall
Chandlers
Chandler
Server
Bob Dauenn
Dee Clut
Gime
Chander
Ita Syne
Sheri
lWind Duncan
Lee
Cyandier
No Discontinuance Move To End Trains In Oklahoma City
The Oklahoma City Ada Atoka railroad announced no discontinuance move to end the two daily trains between Oklahoma City and Atoka. Rumors suggested a petition to discontinue the trains due to competition from bus lines. Officials stated night trains are needed for passenger, trade, and freight transportation while day trains carry baggage and freight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
County Schools to Receive Aid in State Allocation
Lontator county gets 11712 as its share of fifty billion apportioned for weak schools. The state board divides funds among 36 schools from two thousand to two thousand and more, enabling most to maintain a roll eight months term. Listed amounts include Union Valley 210, Bolbers 50, Frisco 100, Vaness 2000, Cresco 270, Lovelady 212, Roff 220, and others with varied sums.
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Lontator County
Bupt. Ployd
Fieyd
Union Valle
So Steadian
Lightning Ri Bolbers
Tina Pedge
FEV
McCal
Francis
Lula
Frisco
Franks
Latta
Corhart
Fitenudh
Flss
Union Him
Center
Yeager
Rebse
Galey
Hower
Sumuterg
Blansant Hill
Owl Cresk
Stoviewall
Denny
Worstell
Burrow
Jesay
Rocky Chapel
Vaness
Cresco
Parish
Lovelady
Allen
Roff
Sunday LERCL Leaders 10 Meet Pontotoc County Convention
Sunday school leaders from Pontotoc County assemble April 20 for the annual Sunday school convention at the Presbyterian church. The program spans morning and afternoon sessions with lectures on religious education, music, and youth leadership, followed by reports and elections. About 65 savings banks in New York City hold 3,032,000 depositors and total deposits over 2.558 billion.
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Pontotoc
Cout
Presbyterian Church
Iult
Christ
Schods
Harry M. Miller
Fr. S
Peters
True Byerson
Homer School
Ev. Darrow
Stoneswall
A. D. Taylor
Oklahomreiors
City
Robert “Kerr
J. S. Peters
J. C. Trandwall
Mose Weasley
Fidh
W. W- Jones
Colbert School
Mra
T. CG
J. $. Paters
Exia
DG. Johnson
Allen
J. €. Treadwell
Atlas
Robert Bradley
Ado
Arna
New York City
Rainfall Boosts Crop Prospects in Pontotoc County
General rain fell overnight and this morning across Pontotoc County amid a drought hindering sowing. Reports indicate the showers were widespread in the area and likely helped other nearby counties. farmers anticipate a rebound with a possible bumper crop, though travel on country roads was difficult for motorists stranded by wet conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
Sheriff Fatally Shoots Man in Self-Defense Claim at Park
SULPHUR April 7 Sheriff Burq Williams of Murray county shot and killed EO Fox of Touglasa Oklahoma at a Platt National Park camp. A coroner's inquest found Williams acted in defense after Fox attacked with an axe, Fox struck at the sheriff and rushed at him, and Williams fired once through the head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriif Burq Wiliams
Murray County
Stop Law Enforcement Expanded in Ada Street Drive
Ada officials launch a campaign to strictly enforce the stop law across Main Street after recent motor accidents. Chief Hargis vows a visible police presence and fines up to eight dollars and seventy-five cents with a reprimand from the Mayor for violators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tate
Hargis
Main Street
Ada
Tran
Hura
Three county towns report heavy turnout in run-off elections
Complete returns from Rolf Francis and Allen show re elections and new local officials. Francis voters chose treasurer and clerk while electing justices of the peace and ward councils. Allen elected treasurer clerk and trustees for several wards. Roffs results list several race winners for treasurer justice of the peace and ward trustees.
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Rolf
Francis
Allen
County Election Board
T. D. Brooks
Johnglen
Lee
Broomfield
For
W. G. Turner
Thea
L. Ivey
Bor
Clrude
Truggoll
A. DP. Smitih
Alton
Kile
Clyde Welch
War
We. Johnson
J. E. Bonyard
Old Wash Basins Now Hold Booze
Old wash boilers repurposed as stills for home brew. Sheriff’s deputies raided the home of W French near Francis and seized the boiler and equipment. They found three and one half gallons of fermenting beverage and French was jailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Briday’s
Sheriff's Office
W. French
Francis
Nest
Boots
French
County Will Not Seek Supplemental Budget For Year
Pantotor county will not ask for a supplemental estimate to maintain weak departments during the rest of the fiscal year. Clay Stephens, chairman of the board of county commissioners, signs the notice. The lack of surplus funds to warrant any additional budget for upkeep is given as the reason. Many departments have no funds left to operate, prompting county guards to seek means of securing extra money.
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Pantotor
Clay Stephens
Cairman
Board of County Commissioners
County Guare i
county guare i@ians
Wileh
Million Dollar Rains Hit Oklahoma State Wide
Oklahoma City April 8 a million dollars worth of moisture soaked scattered areas boosting crops of all kinds. Union City led with 2.52 inches while Weatherford reported 1.35 inches. Altus Carnegie Mangum Matlow and Lawton posted lighter falls as central to southeastern sections received beneficial rain. Wheat regions saw good rains across central zones with only light rain in the northeast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Carl Hobinson
United States
United States Weather Bureau
Union City
Canadian County
Weatherford
March Weather Report by Observer McMillan
E A McMillan's report shows March had 24 clear days, 3 partly cloudy, 4 cloudy and a notably dry month with 0.35 inches recorded. The heaviest daily precipitation was 0.18 inches. January and February were also dry, totaling 2.94 inches for the three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. McMillan
Andy
Pontotoc County Refund Set to Revert to Unclaimed Funds
From Sundays Daily Pontotoc County will be enriched to 5919 dollars unless taxpayers entitled to a refund from the state step lively, announced at the treasurer's office. The legislature declared the state levy of 1.12 millains 1921 unconstitutional, leaving Pontotoc county with about 22,000 dollars in illegal taxes. Three fourths of the refund has been paid. about 36000 remains. Taxpayers have two years to claim refunds. unclaimed money reverts to the county school fund. The period ends May 2, 1926. Large taxpayers have mostly received refunds. the new 6000 dollars in county coffers comes from many small claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotee County
Pontotoc County
Livestock Market Report from Oklahoma City April 8
Livestock market at Oklahoma City shows a generally slow day with prospective top cattle around 10.00, calves and vealers weaker at about 8.00, stockers from 5.50 to 9.75, hogs steady at 1,700 and slight price dips. Prospective top hogs reach 12.90 with bulk sales 12.00 to 12.80, affecting overall tone for the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Plans laid for new College building and growth
Initial steps toward erecting a new college structure were taken when architect G Z Brown met with Hast Central officials to discuss preliminary plans. College leaders forecast a modern, expansive facility and the largest summer session yet with 2500 to 2700 students, signaling strong growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalty
G. Z. Brown
Layton Hicks and
Linseheld
Nortis
Wilson
Normen
University
State Board of Education
Linscheid
Anil storm sweeps east of Ada in hail siege
Severe hail swept the Homer school area four miles east of Ada on Wednesday afternoon. Stones up to hen egg size fell for about a minute, shattering window lights and roofing. Witnesses said vegetation was stripped, limbs torn, and crops and poultry damaged. The storm extended toward Pecan Grove school, with reports of widespread damage and fear among residents. Old timers call it the worst hail storm in years, with significant fruit, corn, and garden losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
True B. Emerson
Homer
Ada
Emerson
Q. E. Jones
Cohen
Jones
Pecan Grove
Police Court Clears Two Drunkenness Cases
In a police court session this morning two defendants faced counts of drunkenness and disturbing the peace. Both pled guilty and were fined after plea agreements, with payments arranged to settle the charges.
Tragic Pontotoc County Crash Claims Ada Child
A Sunday road crash near Ada kills two year old Jesse Belle Downing and injures her mother and friend. Charlie Shockley drove the other car. brake failure and limited view are cited as factors. Funeral for the child set for 3 PM with Rev. Blackburn. Another crash nearby injures Carl Wilson and a companion. no serious injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Pontotoc County
Jesse- Belle
Downing
Charlie Shockley
Byrds Mill
Cragh
Addie
Ketchum
Mis
Jesse Ezell
Mrs" Downing
Sherman Shockley
Shockley
Byrds
Downinge
Charley Shockley
4 News
R. T. Blackburn
Mississippi
Main
W. H. Evans
West Seventeenth
Carl Wilson
Wilson
Community Church Opening at Lawrence Celebrated All Day
Community church at Lawrence opened with reverent celebration drawing citizens and visitors from across the country. A large crowd attended all day with morning and afternoon services and a ground meal served. Four denominations will share the new concrete church, occupying it one Sunday each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Coalgate Man Accused in Brother-in-Law Killing
Reports say Jim Brady of Coalgate shot and killed his brother in law Clarence Russell at the Brady home yesterday. The fatal shot occurred about o'clock, with no clear trouble leading up to the shooting. Russell was severely injured, and medical efforts proved futile.
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Ada
Coalgate
Jim Brady
Clarence
Russell
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