Oakman Community Notes Visualize Summer Socials
July 31 first day of school with good attendance. Local visits include Mrs Opal Shields and Garvin of Hickory to Anna Ratcliffe. Musicial at W H Sheppard’s home and a Big Sandy outing with Wynona Davenport Nellie Walker Mildred Stephens Bettie Hart Bonnie Ratcliffe Lor ene Lillard and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakman
Opal Shields
Garvin
Hickory
Anna. Ratcliffe
Carlile Carter
Maud
Anna ‘Ratcliffe
Murray Smith
Ada
Summers Chapel Community Notes and Meetings
Rainy Sunday and Monday brought needed moisture as Summers Chapel drew large crowds from Parish Chapel and Gailey. Revival meetings began under an arbor in Tom McGillard pasture. Families from Yeg er and Ada area attended events and visits continued through the week.
Worstell News Highlights Local Guests and Activities
Local items note Miss Mildred Cougar shopping in Ada and visits by Miss Artie Edwards Gracie Crow and Lillie Bunch at Union School Miss Enna Walker and Marie Riley rode horses Sunday Roy Cheat returned from the wheat fields George Ivey shopped in Ada and Miss Dellar Eddings visited Nora Sweet Numerous visits to Mrs Rebecca Allen Maxwell Joplin and Joplin trip mentions and Harvest updates from local families Red Wings community news invites readers to share news
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worstell
Mildred Cowgar
Maudie Jones
Willie Sweet
Lillie Walls
Etola
Rebecca Allen
Jewell Humphers
Konawa
Lois Parish
Rebee
Ray Sweet Louis
T. C. Sweet
George Ivey
Ada
Dellar Eddings
Parish Chapel
Nora Sweet
Pearl York
Gracie Crow
Roy Cheat
Wheat Fields
Estas
Ivey
Myrtle Adams
Rebec
Nate Robertso
Cowgar
Maxwell
Jennie Davies
Joplin
Pleas Sutton
Henry Jones
Canzie Cowgar
Jewell ‘Humphers
Red Wing
Rain brings hope for potato patch as boll weevil damages rise
In Happy Land readers express relief for the rain and plan a late potato patch and garden. They note boll weevil activity in cotton has peaked this summer, with damaged bolls and stalks feared to continue, hoping the pests will soon stop. Farmers urge resilience.
Rainy Interlude and Local Visits Light Up Ada
A week start with welcome rain noted as greatly appreciated. Charles Woods returns from Missouri after two weeks. Local religious revivals and family visits fill weekend. Ada residents and visitors from Irving and Oklahoma City share social moments and a high school game ends 13 to 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Woods
Missouri
J. T. Coffee
Hart No. 2
Thelma Auten
Messrs
Les Branscom
James Auten
W. H. Auten
Ada
J. A. Auten
Frank Miller
Irving
Texas
R. L. Mullins
Robert Mullins Jr
Elmer Patterson
Oklahoma City
Kitchens
Clara
Bonnie Patterson
Mocking Bird
New Bethel Debating Society Forms for Community
The New Bethel Holiness meeting closed last week. Miss Lillie Walker returns from Ross. Elizabeth Welker visited Colbert. Mrs. Brock and Mrs. Ollie Selph are noted in local social updates. A new debating society titled The New Bethel Debating Society held a session with the negative winning by several points on the topic Indians versus negroes since 1619. Church attendance at Ada included Pearl Stevens Dora Lowe and others. A pie supper is planned Friday night August 11 to raise funds for schoolhouse lights and equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bethel
Holiness
Lillie Walker
Ross
Elizabeth Welker
Winnie Cassady
Colbert
Brock
Ollie Selph
Ada
Pearl Stevens
Dora Lowe
Glen
Ida Ellis
Harrison Ellis
Albert Lowe
Robert Rains
Community News and Visits Highlight Local Week
A rain marked Monday as revival meetings continued. Canning club girls met at Mrs. Gilmore's home. Numerous visits included Mrs. McMinn in town, Mrs. Faulkenberry with family in Homer, and siblings of Mrs. Laughlin. Several young people visited relatives and friends in nearby towns. Blue Eyes
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Effie Laughlin
Vera Bevel
Bessie Fowler
Dee Campbell
Mrs. Abbott
Egypt
Lena Mullinax
Daisy Whitaker
Wilma
Myrtle Farr
Effie Jackson
Wilma Faulkenberry
Bessie Bullock
Pearl Owens
Center
Rain Blesses Gardens and Local Notices in Wilson
A good Monday rain benefits fall gardens and potato crops in Wilson. Obituaries mention Mrs. Roper's mother of Sulphur who died August 1. Mrs Bertha Loman is ill. Elmer Morrison is very low with slow fever. Mrs Robertson of Sulphur visits daughter Mrs Pearl Van dergriff. Rubenandergriff and Miss Alice Stephens wed at Ada Saturday. We wish them a long and happy life. Gay.
Local Visitors And Health Notes At Fort Worth And Area
W H Hilliard remains in Fort Worth caring for his ill mother. Ina Brandon visited her grandmother Mrs F C Golden of Pickett over the weekend. Mr and Mrs Stephens and Mrs Drake called on Mr and Mrs L D Brandon. J E Fullingim and family returned home to Quilton after visiting relatives in town and Coleman. Luther Brandon is working in the Rebee oil field this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Hilliard
Fort Worth
Ina Brandon
F. C. Golden
Pickett
Mosier and Norton Families Visit and Church Outing
Cotton is looking better. Co H Mosier and Claud Mosier of New Mexico visit their mother Mrs Mosier this week. W W and R D Norton visit their brother J P Norton of Pickett Sunday. A group of young folks attend church at Union Hill Sunday night. Bill Ballard and family spend Wednesday with Mr. Jones and family of Walnut Grove. Matt Summers and family of Latta spend Sunday with Mrs J A Mosier. Henry McGee and family spend Saturday with Mr. Hall and family at Union Hill. Mrs C P Norton of Pickett spends Saturday with Mrs Mary Williams. Misses Dora and Myrtle Norton spend Sunday afternoon with Rosa Ballard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. H. Mosier
Claud Mosier
New Mexico
Mr. Hall
Union Hill
C. P. Norton
Pickett
Mary Williams
Dora
Myrtle Norton
Rosa Ballard
Rain brings relief as community notices fall by the wayside
A pleasant rain Monday lifts spirits in the community. Numerous social visits occur with guests to and from the Pennington and Maddox families. People recount Sunday gatherings at Summers Chapel and Ada trips, while fishing brings good luck midweek.
Sunshine Rain Brings Good Harvest Hope In Community
A light rain Monday boosts crops while Thrashing winds down with only a few wheat crops left. The Blue Valley Indian Church held a two day Association drawing its largest crowd yet. Local visits include A C Nabors aiding road work and Jim Castleberry joining J W Kerkis for a weekend. Lorena and Lillie Brents return from Ada Normal School for the summer. T Conner, son of Mr and Mrs Miles Conner, is very sick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Valley Indian Church
A. C. Nabors
Jim Castleberry
Fitzhugh
J. W. Kerkis
H. D. Lee
G. A. Pitt
Rofs
Lorena
Lillie Brents
Ada
T. Conner
Miles Conner
Community Notes From Local District
Margaret Cole returns from Ada Teacher's College visit. Mrs. J. R. Newby and children return from Sulphur. Grandpa Estes improving, sits up part time. Gid Atkinson gravely ill, life dispared. Rev. Trimble holds Chism meeting with large crowds. Roberts family plagued by typhoid fever. four ill. Gaither Bray begins Lone Hill school Monday. Boll weevil less severe. cotton prospects fair. Canning active. peaches peeled. watermelons cheap with few buyers. Local writer hints at further disclosure after next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galey
Margaret Cole
Ada
Teacher’s College
J. R. Newby
Grandpa Estes
Gid Atkinson
Trimble
Chism
Bob Roberts
Gaither Bray
Lone Hill
John Case Notes Rain Reach Limited to Scullin
John Case recounts a Mill Creek trip and says Monday rain fell locally and did not extend beyond Scullin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Case
Mill Creek
Scullin
Notice by Publication in Pontotoc County Court
State of Oklahoma notices in Pontotoc County court require Erastus O Chesnut and unknown heirs to answer by September 25 1922 regarding a $3000 note plus interest and a mortgage foreclosure on the Southeast Quarter Section 30 Township 2N Range 7E. The suit also seeks heirship determination and title quieting for the same land. The clerk is L E Franklin with deputy Clint Miers. attorneys Green & Green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Oklahoma
County of Pontotoc
Co. L. Richards
Erastus O. Chesnut
Susie Smotichey
Susie Atkins
John Atkins
Sam Smothchey
Pontotoc County
Oklahoma
C. L. Richards
Aurelius-Swanson Company
L. E. Franklin
Clint Miers
Green & Green
Forest Fires in Idaho Put Under Control
Fires across Pend Oreille and Kaniksu forests were reported under control with ongoing burns. Benton Creek fire halted after about 1000 acres burned and threatened the forestry experiment station. Kalispill Creek fire covered about 500 acres with smaller losses. Total Kaniksu fires this season reach 79, Pend Oreille 104, and Lumbermen's Protective Association lands near 100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandpoint
Idaho
Pend Oreille
Kaniksu
Washington,Idaho-Montana
Benton Creek
Government Forestry Experiment Station
Kalispill Creek
Lumbermen’s Protective Association
Patents Filed in United States 1837 to 1909
During 1837 through 1909 the United States saw 1,659,249 patent applications filed. This span marks rapid growth in inventive activity with filings increasing across decades and various sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Township and County Fair Board Meeting Called
The township and county fair board members are summoned to gather at Agent Hill's office Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock. Hill expresses optimism about first class fairs across the county this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agent Hill
Hill
Preacher J M Woodard to Speak at Oakman Sunday
Ada pastor J M Woodard will preach at Oakman Sunday at 11 o'clock. The text notes a factual aside that the shin bone is the longest bone in the human skeleton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakman
J. M. Woodard
Ada
Foreclosure Notice In Pontotoc County Oklahoma
The American Investment Company sues Henry Odom et al to foreclose a mortgage on multiple parcels in Pontotoc County Oklahoma and exclude defendants from any claim to the described real estate. Defendants E A Flemlee S J Harnstadt A B Blanks Nellie Hodges Jim Odom Jeff Odom and Nancy Golden must answer by September 28 1922 or the petition will be taken as true and judgment entered. Witness dated August 8 1922.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Oklahoma
County of Pontotoc
American Investment Company
Henry Odom
E. A. Flemlee
S. J. Harnstadt
A. B. Blanks
Nellie Hodges
Jim Odom
Jeff Odom
Nancy Golden
Nee Odom
Pontotoc County
Oklahoma
L. E. Franklin
Okla
Green
City Lake Water Returns to Mains After Pipe Repairs
Contractors said the pipeline from the city to the reservoir would be finished today if no new problems arose enabling lake water to feed industrial plants. Delays followed weak pipes at the new pump station replaced with new material. City officials plan to discuss lake governance and recreation rights at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Club
Walter Smith
Public Works and Property
Byrd
Father and Son Killed in Café at Catoosa
Tulsa reports say John Gaither and son James of Katale Oklahoma were shot dead by James Wilson and his son while dining in a cafe at Catoosa. Wilson’s son is being hunted. the pair, noted real estate and cattle dealers of Catoosa, had been drinking before opening fire. The elder Wilson was captured and taken to Claremore. both Gaithers were unarmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
John Gaither
James
Katale
Okla
H. G. Wilson
Catoosa
Claremore
Wilson
Gaithers
Williams recounts health decline relief from treatment
Mrs. D V Williams of Springfield Missouri wife of a farmer on Route 6 describes a long period of weakness headaches and bed rest. She credits relief to a prescribed treatment mentioned in her statement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
D. V. Williams
Three Laborers Hurt as Building Collapses in Okemah
Three construction laborers were perhaps fatally injured and three others seriously hurt when the front of a two story brick building under erection collapsed in Okemah in the downtown business district today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okemah
Finance committee canvasses Tahlequah for fall fair premiums
The finance committee in Tahlequah is gathering funds to furnish premiums for a fall fair. County Agent J F Iddell has prepared a catalogue to be printed once fair dates are set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tahlequah
J. F. Iddell
Okmulgee County Wheat Outlook Tops Half Million
Okmulgee county wheat production this year is estimated to exceed 500000 dollars. The oat crop is valued around 200000 dollars. D P Trent, county agent, says corn needs only slight moisture to be a bumper crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okmulgee
Okmulgee County
D. P. Trent
Troop Train Delayed After Kansas Guard Derailed Near Tulsa
A troop train carrying the Kansas national guard was derailed near Dawson, outside Tulsa, early today. None of the troops were hurt though the engine and two cars left the rails, repairs were completed and the train resumed by about 8 o'clock this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
Kansas National Guard
Dawson
Here
District Court Filings Include Alimony and Foreclosure Actions
Recent actions filed in district court include Laura Elam versus W H Elam for alimony and maintenance Stephen Ballard company versus E W Walker for recovery of money Local Building and Loan company versus S P Preey Florence Petty and Merchants and Planters National Bank for foreclosure of mortgage and O E Roberts versus Elmer Norris for cancellation of oil and gas lease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Elam
WH. Elam
Stephen Ballard Company
E. W. Walker
Local Building and Loan Company
S. P. Preey
Florence Petty and Merchants and Planters National Bank
O. E. Roberts
Elmer Norris
Miners Return to Work With Soft Hands Shock
British coal miners reentering work after the long strike discover their hands are so soft they cannot perform hard labor. The article notes the unexpected fatigue and altered grip as workers adjust to resumed mining duties.
Burke Estimates English Readers At Eighty Thousand In 1794
Burke estimated England’s total reader population at about 80 000 in 1794, reflecting the reach of print culture in late 18th century Britain. The figure highlights early market size for books newspapers and pamphlets despite uneven literacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burke
England
Charley Miller’s Konawa overland business trip
Charley Miller traveled overland to Konawa on Monday for a business engagement. The trip highlights a regional commerce effort and reflects local travel patterns of the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charley Miller
Konawa
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C. O. Davis
W. H. Wilson
R. L. Walker
Adam
J. T. Tharp
Cleve Daniels
Jess Daniels
J. H. Bradam
Ahloso
Edward Perry
Mollie Gann
Ola Wilson
Gailey
Sultan
Tom McGillards
Ed Summers
Ivy Hayes
Yeager
Shady Grove
Frank Younger
J. J. Burns
Mr. Haskins
Jonca City
L. D
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Mammie Burns
Sadie Greager
Illa
Bessie Howard
Wetumka
Vernon Howard
Earlin Haskins
eYager
Sam Haskins
L. D. Haskins
Bro. Stone
Vanoss
Jones Chapel
Arlie Beavers
Bennie Thompson
Arbor
Summers Chapel
Wood
Florence Isaacs Isaacs
Alla Ingram
Meredith
Augusta Thompson
Ollie Wood
J. C. Maddox
Lynn Pennington
W. E. Dryden
Mrs. Edding
Cardus
E. E. Kerger
Slayton
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Bradfield Reachever Co
Atlanta
McMullin
MccMullin
Tilden McMullin Co
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