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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1922

Page

19

Personal Notices From Thursday Daisy

G H 4H club members Nina Mae and Daisie left Tuesday for Mexia Corsi Cana and other Texas points. Mrs Mary Scott of Drumwright visits her parents at 424 East Twelfth street. Mrs Arney Harbert and children Bonita and Jack go to Chicago to join a husband in construction work. Mrs M C Click arrives in Ada with Adelynn Jackson from Paris. Frank Blankenship 35 dies at home near Frisco. Funeral and burial held. Callie Lyons 2 dies at home north of Stonewall. services tomorrow at 10 AM.

Daisy Nina Mae Daisie Mexia Corsicana Texas Mary Scott Richard and Billie Drumwright Mrs Bone Hardin East Twelfth Street Arney Harbert Bonita Jack Chicago M. C. Click Parrie Britt Ada East Washington Adelynn Jackson Paris Frank Blankenship Frisco Callie Lyons Dan Lyons Stonewall Stonewall Cemetery

Ada Daily Briefs: Preacher, Cotton, Travel Notes

Rev T W B Mullinax travels to Jesse to preach Sunday. R C Mitchell, who brought Ada's second cotton bale, expects two more from eleven acres. Mrs W W Eaton returns from Neosho Missouri visit with Dr and Mrs C E Logan. G R Britt and daughters Nina Mae and Daisie arrive in Mexia Texas visiting various Lone Star state sites. Mrs I E Riddle and Miss Adelle Webb depart Ada for two weeks in Colorado Springs and Manitou to attend a circulation managers convention. Mrs T R Hair faces two county court charges over alleged dispute with officers. Alfred Summers says Maxwell school house nearly complete four rooms brick. Old house blew down in spring, district voted 5000 bond for new one. Summers notes cotton nearby may average a quarter bale per acre.

R. C. Mitchell Ada I. E. Riddle The Ada News Adelle Webb Colorado Springs Manitou Alfred Summers Maxwell Summers

Oklahoma City visitors tutor Ada by L. O. Wilson family

Prof. and Mrs. L. O. Wilson and two daughters of Oklahoma City spent Friday and Saturday in Ada. Formerly chemistry professors at East Central Teachers College, Professor Wilson now serves in the chemistry department of Oklahoma City High School. The family, with many Ada friends, own property in Ada and in the county’s oil territory.

L. O. Wilson Oklahoma City Ada Wilson East Central Teachers College

Powell West Enrolls at University of Missouri

Powell West left for Columbia Missouri today to enroll for special work at the University of Missouri campus.

Mendzaz’s Daily Powell West Columbia, Mo University of Missouri

Visiting relatives brings Teeter to Coalgate

Marvin Teeter arrived Saturday from Denton Texas for a short visit with relatives. He and his mother are visiting in Coalgate today.

Marvin Teeter Denton Tex Coalgate

John Case and Family Return From Camping Trip

John Case and his family from Broad Way and Nineteenth returned home after a short camping trip to Sulphur.

John Case Broadway Nineteeth

Dr. Ross Reports Gulf Water Fine After Texas Visit

Dr. S. P. Ross returns from visiting relatives and friends in Houston and Galveston Texas. He notes the gulf water is fine and suitable for recreation.

S. P. Ross Houston Galveston Texas Gulf

Vandiver Bound Over on False Pretenses Charge

J C Vandiver was bound over to the district court last week by Justice of the Peace H J Brown on a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses.

J. C. Vandiver District Court Justice of the Peace H. J. Brown

Relatives Return Home After Ada Funeral for Mrs Fisher

Several relatives of Mayor W. H. Fisher traveled from Dallas Atoka Wichita Falls and Denver to Ada for the funeral. The party included Mrs W C Alexander and daughter Mrs Effie Wroton of Dallas Texas and J W Searcy and wife of Atoka Oscar Parnell and wife of Louisville Texas W D Fisher and family of Wichita Falls Texas C H Fisher of Denver Colorado and daughter and grandson of San Antonio Texas and Mrs E Parks of Dallas.

W. H. Fisher Ada San Antonio Tex E. Parks Dallas

Ardmore visitors stay with Downings in town

Tuesday Daily reports Mrs. J. H. Fountain and her young daughter visiting Ardmore in town with Mr. and Mrs. R. Downing at 413 East Fourteenth Street.

J. H. Fountain Little Daughter Ardmore R. Downing East Fourteenth Street

Judson Braly Transferred Within Sutherland Lumber

Judson Braly connected with the focal Sutherland Lumber firm has been moved from the office to the Shawnee plant.

Judson Braly Focal Sutherland Lumber Company Shawnee

Jack Massey Bonded Over After Seduction Charge

Jack Massey waived preliminary Monday before Justice of the Peace H J Brown and was bound over to the district court under a five hundred dollar bond on a charge of seduction under promise of marriage. He posted bail.

Jack Massey Justice of the Peace H. J. Brown District Court

Lee Woods Former Duncan Eagle Editor Dies or Retires

Lee Woods and his family are identified in a local notice related to the Duncan Eagle publication. The item notes Woods’ past role as editor and references ongoing changes within the newspaper staff and ownership.

Lee Woods The Duncan Eagle Family

Local Market Notation Amid Small Price Chars

A fragmented OCR line lists odd price quotes such as 16e 12¢ 16e 34 45¢ 64e-4e 20¢ ee 60¢, suggesting a catalog or market ledger entry with mixed symbols and cents values. Specific items or dates are unreadable, but the sequence implies pricing notes from a historical trade page.

Visitors From Sulphur Visit Ada Relatives

Visitors from Sulphur arrive in Ada on Monday and Tuesday to see relatives in the area. Mr. Woods, who served as postmaster at Duncan for eight years, is mentioned in relation to the visit.

Ada Woods Duncan

Miss Frances Case Returns From Extended Visit

Miss Frances Case returns from several weeks away in J Sulphur Ardmore and Wynnewood Mrs C R Dickerson and son Cecil Jr of Oklahoma City visit in the city with Mrs L D Dickerson

Frances Case C. R. Dickerson Cecil, Jr Oklahoma City City L. D. Dickerson

Mrs Blake to Return Home From Columbus Visit

Mrs. T. B. Blake and two daughters are due home Sunday after visiting Mrs. Blake's mother in Columbus Mississippi where the mother has recovered from a serious illness.

T. B. Blake

Burglary Charge Bound Over for Andy Black

Andy Black was bound over to the district court Tuesday by Justice of the Peace H J Brown on a charge of burglary connected to an alleged hay theft. Black furnished a $500 bond.

Andy Black District Court Justice of the Peace H. J. Brown Black

Mrs Elrod heads for missionary training in Chicago

Mrs Mercedes Elrod daughter of Mr and Mrs L E Elrod leaves today for Oklahoma City then proceeds to Chicago for a ten month course in foreign missionary work at the Salvation Army Training College advancing her service in the church.

Mercedes Elrod L. E. Elrod Oklahoma City Chicago Salvation Army Training College

Kenawa man Eugene Gladden visits city on business

Eugene Gladden of Kenawa was in the city today on business visiting several offices and meeting local officials.

Eugene Gladden Kenawa

Mrs E O Watsell Reported Very Ill at Home

Mrs E O Watsell of north of Ada is reported very ill at her home today.

E. 0. Watsell Ada

Cullins Givens and Holcomb Travel to Sulphur

Mr. and Mrs. T. O. Cullins and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Givens with Mrs. S. B. Holcomb motored to Sulphur on Wednesday.

T. O. Cullins Roy Givens Holcomb

Store Offers Best Lines In Medium and High Class Apparel

A shopper purchased full merchandise and selected the best lines in medium and high class apparel at the most reasonable prices since the store was organized.

Plenty of Amusements Planned for Go Fair

The county fair will feature Reed's carnival with a full show lineup over the days. Baseball games are expected, artillery drills may run one or two afternoons, horse and auto races are planned, and boy scouts will attend with stunts to entertain visiting clubs. Further events will be announced next week.

Reed N. B. Stall

Hospital Building Destroyed by Bomb Plot in Oakland

One of two buildings at the George Cowdry Sanatorium in Oakland California was destroyed by fire after a bomb exploded early today. Cowdry his wife two nurses and a patient in the building were rescued by police officers.

Oakland Cali George Cowdry Cowdry

Vandiver Bonded On False Pretenses Charge

J. C. Vandiver posted a $500 bond Wednesday in district court facing a charge of obtaining money under false pretenses.

J. C. Vandiver

J B Cole Return From New York Markets

J B Cole of Simpson reports his return on Wednesday night from New York and the eastern markets where he had been attending business and trade affairs.

J. B. Cole Simpson New York

Ultimate Consumers Hit by Rising Costs

A terse report notes that ultimate consumers face higher prices through cascading costs. The piece emphasizes the impact on households and daily purchases.

Coal dealer with conscience questioned by slick tires

Water oil and greases harm tires but a coal dealer with conscience faces a tougher test as slick surfaces threaten a safe ride. The wordplay hints at consequences for drivers and merchants amid common road hazards.

Political Announcements for State Officials

A slate of candidacies is listed including Joseph C. Looney for State Insurance Commissioner, E W Hardin for State Treasurer, A S J Shaw for Representative in Congress, Tom for Sheriff, Jobe E Sloan for County Attorney, W Dean for County Attorney, and Nick Heard seeking re election for County Tax Assessor.

Nick Heard

Pickle Factory to Provide Ready Market for Local Cucumbers

J M Atkinson of Iowa through the chamber of commerce moved into Pontotoc county to start a pickle factory. He contracted with about 150 farmers who supplied around 10 000 bushels of cucumbers earning roughly 8000 dollars, aiding growers until other sales arrived. The finishing house is being built to process cucumbers now in brine for market.

J. M. Atkinson Iowa Chamber of Commerce Pontotoc County Atkinson D. N. Myers Tyrola

National Guard Units Stationed at Ada and Roff Oklahoma

Two batteries of the Oklahoma National Guard field artillery division are stationed at Ada with one unit at Roff. Battery F 160th Field Artillery led by Captain Robert S Kerr, plus the 189th F A Combat Train commanded by Captain Jameson Hodges, report $150000 and $75000 in government property respectively. The units recently returned from an encampment at Ft Sill and held a banquet attended by senior officers.

Oklahoma National Guard Ada Robert S. Kerr 160Th Field Artillery Roff 160Th F. A W. O. Pratt Ft. Sill Oklatoma Guard

Ada Becomes Owl Mill Center in Oklahoma Growth

Ada becomes a hub as the Osage cotton seed oil mill transfers to Choc taw Cotton Oil Co part of a 26 mill chain across Oklahoma Louisiana Arkansas and Florida. The company operates nearly 100 gins a refinery and a lard plant with offices in Ada. F J Phillips is president P A Norri vice president and E J McKinney secretary treasurer. The Ada offices will house company operations and Elks quarters will be repurposed attracting more families and payroll. The note adds Arabs introduced glazed ware to Europe.

Ada Osage Company Choctaw Cotton Oil Co Oklahoma Louisiana Arkansas Florida F. J. Phillips P. A. Norri E. J. McKinney the Elks

Also Mentioned on This Page

T. W. B. Mullinax Jesse W. W. Eaton Mrs. C. E. Logan Neosho, Missouri G. R. Britt Lone Star State T. R. Hair H. R. Whitson Ada City Treadwell Child’s World Industrial and Applied Arts Creamer Free and Child's World Putney Basiec McFadden and Ferguson McFadden Wheeler McFadden & Ferguson Fry Watercolors, Inc Itary 3&E Ferguson Bree and U. S Winslow Wyatt-Rainey Oklahoma Howland Literary World Europe America eHowland Holton-Curry Mace-Petrie United States Basic Free Treadwell Suppleste Mcintosh Mentary Mace-Petrie United States Curry Lapp Dreamer J. W. Bolen Joseph C. Looney E. W. Hardin A. S. J. Shaw Congress Tom State Board of Agriculture A. Whiterurs A. Floyd Jobe E. Sloan W. Dean John Ward Clerts J. W. (Sim Westbrook Tal Onaweged Charley Laskmar H. Clay National Guard Fitzhugh Stratford Deal Okla Rosedale Fred F. Brydia Ada, Oklahoma OWL Mill Choctaw Cotton Oil Company North Rennie
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