Court session ends with eight convictions and five pleas
Eight convictions and five guilty pleas were recorded as District Judge J W Bolen closed a criminal term. Watson Shields was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to four years, while other defendants faced various outcomes and docket cleanup was planned for next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Criminal Court
J. W. Bolen
Jennie Ryles
Silas Nelson
Oakman
Watson Shields
Oscar Harjo
Steedman
J. W. Dean
P. H. Fritchey
Harris
American Legion
Claude Castleberry
Gordon Steele
Buck Elrod
W. J. West
Jim Brown
Gaston Dismukes
E. L. Stringer
Justice of Peace Court
Kenneth Broughton
George L. Parker
Lee Ferris
Hershal Cope
Joe Pitchland
Jack Anderson
Earl Holbert
Watson ‘Shields
Seminoles to sue U S government for millions
Holdenville reports Seminole Indians plan to file claims with the Court of Claims seeking several million dollars. Any money awarded will be shared per enrolled member, with Hughes and nearby counties to receive a large portion if claims are small. J B Campbell, Indian land title attorney, will represent the Seminoles in their litigation. A committee signed Mr Campbell’s fees this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holdfenville
Court of Claims of the
United States Claims
Hughes
Holdenville
J. B. Campbell
Five Civilized Tribes
Campbell
Whitson Arrested on Whiskey Possession Charge
Whitson was arrested last night and is in the county jail on a charge of possession of intoxicating whiskey. He will be tried on a charge of violating a state statute. Miss Abbie Kitchens returned Wednesday night from Shawnee with an A B degree from the Baptist university and will teach at Shawnee High School next term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Join Whitson
Whitson
Abbie Kitchens
Shawnee
the Baptist University
A. L. Moses Describes Imperial Valley Heat
A. L. Moses reports Imperial Valley temperatures reaching 120 degrees in the shade during peak summer. He notes the valley lies some 2000 feet below sea level and mentions an Ada visitor, Mr. H, Harvey House manager and local vineyard owner, who sold about 10,000 pounds of grapes this season with 5,000 pounds remaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Moses
Imperial Valley
California
Francis
Whipple Grows Elberta Peaches in Center County
J. W. Whipple of Center reports Elberta peaches weighing over two pounds for three fruit, a remarkable size for the county. He notes several trees producing large specimens and praises their delicious taste and quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Whipple
Center
Mr. Whipple
J A Biles Builds Two Homes on Thirteenth Street
J A Biles began erecting two residences on his property at Thirteenth Street and Rennie, expanding his neighborhood holdings next to the city streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Biles
Thirteenth and
Rennie
Mrs Lee Jones Treated at Ada Hospital This Morning
Mrs. Lee Jones of Stratford was brought to Ada hospital for treatment this morning. Joseph Anderson and his daughters Lilly and Emily returned this morning from Galveston where they spent a short vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Jones
Stratford
Ada Hospital
Joseph Anderson
Lilly
Emily
Galveston
Heard Jr. Discharged From Hospital After Accident
N. T. Heard Jr. left the hospital Thursday after a foot mash injury suffered earlier in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. T. Heard, Jr
Prof and Mrs Floyd Plan Amarillo Plains Vacation
Prof. and Mrs. A. Floyd and Anthony expect to leave Saturday morning for Amarillo for a week of travel. They plan to tour part of the Plains region during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Floyd
Anthony
Amarillo
Plains
S. M. Shaw Improving in Dallas Hospital
Reports from S. M. Shaw in a Dallas hospital say he is rapidly improving and expected to be able to come home within a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. M. Shaw
Dallas
Railway fireman Ryan recovering after stonewall derailment
Co. M. Ryan the railroad fireman injured when his engine left the track near Stonewall is reported to be recovering rapidly and will soon be able to leave the hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. M. Ryan
Stonewall
Green Family Returns From Wa Co Visit
Mr and Mrs C A Green and son Lawrence return from a trip to their old home near Wa Co Texas. Green brings cotton samples from the area showing a stalk not more than six inches tall with two squares. corn failed and cane died at two to three inches.
Haskins of Maxwell Spent Yesterday Shopping Here
Mr and Mrs Haskins of Maxwell were seen shopping in town yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Haskins of
Maxwell
Stratford couple to join local clothier firm
Mr and Mrs Will Beavers of Stratford arrive to establish a home here. Mr Beavers will be connected with the Smith Cole clothiers in the local business scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Beavers
Stratford
Mr. Beavers
The
Smith-Cole Clothiers
Trio Heads to Memphis for Eastern Tour
Ivan Branscome, Truitt Naylor and Charles Johnson left Saturday evening for Memphis Tennessee and other eastern points to begin a travel assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Branscome
Truitt Naylor
Charles Johnson
Memphis
Tennessee
J O Cruson Reports Better Allen Area Crops
J O Cruson of near Allen spoke in Ada on Saturday saying crops around Allen are better than last year with cotton showing particular improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Cruson
Near
Allen
Ada
Family Excursion Leaves for Blue for a Few Days
E. C. Wilson and family with Miss Louise Wilson of Enid depart yesterday for Blue to spend a short camping vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Wilson
Louise Wilson
Enid
Blue
Trio Plans Overland Trip to Yellowstone for Fall Semester Start
William Whitaker Burgess Steed and Glen Spencer intend an overland departure today to Yellowstone National Park and expect to remain away until the fall opening of school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Whitaker
Burgess Steed
Glen Spencer
Yellowstone National Park
Gulley Guests of Mrs Kidd in Allen
From Monday's Daily Mr and Mrs T F Gulley of Allen are guests of Mrs R Y Kidd. The brief social item notes their visit and aligns with local society coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. F. Gulley
Allen
R. Y. Kidd
Miss Edith Harper Visits Cousin in Tulsa
Miss Edith Harper daughter of Mr and Mrs Orel Harper of Tulsa has been visiting her cousin Miss Justine Belton Mr Harper formerly worked with the News and now is employed by the Tulsa World.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Harper
Orel Harper
Tulsa
Justine Belton
Harper
the News
The
Tulsa World
Chilcutt Returns From Pacific Coast Tour and Templar Conclave
L. Chilcutt came back Sunday after an extended Pacific coast tour and a visit with relatives in St. Louis. He attended the Knights Templar conclave in Seattle last month and then traveled home via San Francisco Los Angeles and Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chilcutt
Pacific Coast States
St. Louis
Knights Templar
Seattle
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Denver
Jacobson to Move to California City After Pacific Trip
Jacobson returns from the Pacific Coast and plans to move to Santa Ana. His parents Mr and Mrs M Jacobson will also relocate to the California city. He will take some property now but keep most at the current location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacobson
Pacific Coast
Santa Ana
M. Jacobson
California
Briggs Visits Paul Norrell and Family in McAlester
Glenn Briggs from McAlester spent Sunday visiting Paul Norrell and his family. Briggs, formerly a member of the A. and M. college faculty, was noted in the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Briggs
McAlester
Paul Norrell
Briggs
A. & M. College
Gertrude Ederle Aborts English Channel Swim Due to Weather
Gert rude Ederle halted her Channel attempt near Cap Gris Nez as adverse conditions set in. On the Tug La Marrine she had reached halfway, with Lillian Harrison assisting and band music sustaining morale while tide and poor visibility challenged the crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dover
Eng
Gertrude Ederle
English Channel
Capé Gris-Nez
T. W. Bergen
Associated Press
Miss Ederle
Folkstone
Seed Farm Established Near McAlester
A seed farmer has established a farm near McAlester and will devote his attention to growing fine seed for the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAlester
Vacationing Miss Stella Watson Heads to Fayetteville
Miss Stella Watson, staying in Cheapside, Texas for two to three weeks, was in Ada today. She plans to leave immediately for Fayetteville Arkansas to continue her vacation and will return to Ada around September first to resume work at the college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Watson
Cheapside
Texas
Ada
Fayetteville
Arkansas
Visit to Amarillo Ends Short Trip From Local Newsroom
A Tuesday report notes that a local writer left for Amarillo Texas to visit relatives ending a brief trip. The item captures travel intent and a family visit plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Kirby
Amarillo
Texas
Life Guard Frank Potts Visiting City This Summer
Frank Potts, a Medicine Park lifeguard, is in the city for a few days this summer. R. L. Stiff has returned from the Rio Grande valley after several weeks buying cotton at Westace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Potts
Medicine Park
R. L. Stiff
Rio Grande Valley
Westace
Miss Edna Driskell Returns Home After European Summer
Miss Edna Driskell spent the summer traveling in Southern Europe and returned to her hometown Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Driskell
Europe
Dewey Meade Heads to Hugo Then Chickasha for Work
Dewey Meade left today for Hugo where he will spend several days before going to Chickasha where he will be employed at the Dixie store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey Meade
Hugo
Chickasha
Dixie
Hightower Family Guests Visit in Gerty
Mrs. R. 8S. Hightower and her son Robert Jr. of Gerty are guests of Mrs. EB. F. Presley at 216 South Mississippi. Mrs. Hightower was formerly Miss Lula Ingram.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. 8S. Hightower
Robert Jr
Gerty
EB. F. Presley
South
Mississippi
Hightower
Lula Ingram
Thorntones Leave for Colorado City After Visit
Mr and Mrs Chas Thornton depart for their home in Colorado City Texas following a visit with Mr Thornton s sister Mrs Polk Smith in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Chas. Thornton
Colorado City
Texas
Mr. Thornton
Mrs. Polk Smith
Mrs Beard Recovers from Poisonous Bite After Illness
Mrs. John Beard has shown improvement after a week of suffering from a poisonous insect bite and is not yet able to resume work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Beard
Mrs Claude D Price Undergoes Operation at Breco Hospital
Mrs. Claude D. Price had an operation in Breco hospital yesterday according to a Wednesday Daily report detailing the medical procedure and current condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude D. Price
Breco Hospital
Carter Family Visit to Sulphur Springs
Mr and Mrs J M Carter accompany daughter Mrs Murray Gordon to her Sulphur Springs Texas home for a Sunday visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Carter
Murray Gordon
Sulphur Springs
Texas
Bloomfield Academy Seeks Ardmore Students for Enrollment
Mrs. E C Skinner, domestic science teacher at Bloomfield Academy for Indian girls in Ardmore, visited Ada to locate former students and scout girls without access to quality schools for enrollment at Bloomfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Skinner
Bloomfield Academy
Ardmore
Ada
Bloomfield
Amis Dismissed as Oklahoma Oil and Gas Officer
J B E Amis state oil and gas conservation officer for the Blackwell district was dismissed today by the state corporation commission. The order, signed by all three members, charged conduct unbecoming an officer of the state corporation commission.
Oklahoma Guard Units Return After Camp Experience Parade
After a two week encampment, Ada Oklahoma National Guard units resume citizenship duties. Battery F 160th Field Artillery led a last parade down Main Street with Warrant Officer Fred Schrieber and band in charge. Officers including Lieut Col Byron Sledge and Major Lowrey Harrell returned from Fort Sill encampment. Battery F was noted for firing high explosive shells and the 160th Band praised as among the best. The year’s encampment described as the state’s most successful, with a notable parade before Governor Trapp and General Hines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Oklahoma National Guard
160Th F. A
Main Street
Fred Schrieber
Byron Sledge
Lowrey H. Harrell
F. A
Robert S. Kerr
T. W. Fentem
Elbert Reed
George Thompson
George Neblet
160Th
Sam A. McKeel
Suggs
Fort Sill
160Th EF. A
Schrieber
Oklahoma
M. E. Trapp
Hines
Man Linked to Chapman Slaying Hunted in Muncie
In Muncie Indiana August 15 the man who named Gerald Chapman to police Ben Hance 46 is slain with his wife. George Dutch Anderson remains at large as investigators corner Charles One Armed Wolfe detained for alibi refutation. Yorktown residents identify Wolfe as part of a car seen near the crime scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Indiana
Ben Hance
Gerald Chapman
George
Dutch) Anderson
Charles
Anderson
Wolfe
Yorktown
New Francis school building nears completion
Stanley Carmen, contractor, says classrooms will be ready by September 14 and the auditorium about three weeks after school starts. The one story modern building will house eight classrooms, an office, library, and a 100 by 80 foot auditorium with a 16 by 20 foot stage and dressing rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Carmen
Francis School
Carmen
Southern Lumber Company
Francis
Francis Herald
Son Dies Two Days After Father's Death
Lee Nix aged 22 died of tuberculosis at his home five miles east of the city Sunday at 1 oclock. He is to be buried this afternoon at Oakman. His father J B Nix died two days earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rom Moonday
J.B. Nix
Lee Nix
Oakman
Ada Golfers Win Match Over Roff And Riding Stars
Ada golfers defeated an aggregate of Pitt-prodders from Roff and points west in a 33 to 20 match on the local course Sunday afternoon. Wynnewood Sulphur and Pauls Valley sent their best to strengthen the invading team. Coffman Ada versus Bolander Wynnewood featured the heavyweight title chase with Coffman earning three points and the belt ordered from a leather belting concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coffman
Ada
Bolander
Wynnewood
Pontotoc
Gavin
Lions Back Kerr Candidacy In Oklahoma Legion Race
The Lions Club voted unanimously to back Robert S. Kerr for Commander of the Oklahoma Department of the American Legion and approved a $100 donation to his campaign. The resolutions were adopted with enthusiasm, introduced by M. Q. Matthews. A committee led by Roy L. Givens was formed to assist the Better Farming Association in measuring plots for contest prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Robert S. Kerr
Oklahoma Department of the American Legion
M. Q
Matthews
Roy L. Givens
Wimbish
Mr. Givens
Claude McLean
Harry Miller
Better Farming Association
J. A. Wilson
State Taxpayers Association
Eugene Ford
Jaunita Ford
Mrs Runyan Appointed to Receive Cotton at Ada
Mrs R D Runyan has been appointed to receive the cotton of the Oklahoma Cotton Growers Association at Ada for this season. She will be stationed at the county weigher's office and ready to begin receiving cotton any time. Cotton is expected to start arriving late this week or early next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. Runyan
Oklahoma Cotton Growers’ Association
Ada
South Building Shows Increase Across Southern Cities
Atlanta August 18 Special report notes July 1924 building permits from 120 leading southern cities rose 33 1/3 percent, with Florida cities posting large figures. Miami Miami Beach Tampa Lakeland St Petersburg among top cities. leading totals listed for Washington Miami Baltimore St Louis and others. Prohibition enforcement reform criticized for centralizing federal power per Kansas City Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
G. L. Miller and Company
Southern Real Estate Bond House
Mobile
Gastonia
Montgomery
Clearwater
Fla
Lakeland
Norfolk
Frederick
Maryland School For the Deaf
St. Johns Literary Institute
Columbia
S. C
Durham
Memphis
LaGrange
Concord
N. C
St. Petersburg
Miami
Miami Beach
San Antonio
Sarasota
Little Rock
Salisbury
N. G
Ft. Smith
Ark
Danville
Birmingham
Tures
Washington
Baltimore
St. Louis
Kansas City
Tampa
Louisville
Dallas
New Orleans
West Palm
Hollywood
Jacksonville
Tulsa
Knoxville
Chattanooga
Ft. Worth
Richmond
Nashville
Wichita Falls
Highway to Pontotoe to be finished soon
County Commissioner Murphy and Pontotoc citizens discussed starting work within days on the Byrds Mill to Pontotoc highway. The plan follows the Kiwanis park route over the mountain through Jamison ranch into Pontotoc, opening Ada to Texas travel with minimal delays. J. J. Townsend offered a young steer for a barbecue celebration if completion comes soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murphy
Pontotoc
Byrds Mill
Kiwanis Park
Jamison Ranch
Ada
Tisheminge
Texas
Johnston County
J. J. Townsend
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Shields
Channel Waters
Miss Enerle
United States
Mermaid
Channel Swim
Chapman
Francis Nears
Roff
Riding
LIONS
Austol Kerr
Kansas City Times
Pontotoe
Allen Trade
Ross Territory
Vaness and
Maxwell and
Bebee
Liberal Commission
ADA Evening News
ADA Weekly News
New York City
Unionalls
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