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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1929

Page

5

Trial Testimony Pushes Sevier as Barker Murder Suspect

In Mercyville, Myra Cannon testifies she and her father tracked Emil Sevier and saw him arrested after being chased by police. George H. Cannon confirms following Sevier from eleven thirty to two, stating Sevier could not have killed Cora Barker, while Sevier denied Hogarth murder charges. Bonnie Dundee reports to Lieutenant Strawn as the scene unfolds at the police headquarters.

Miss Cannon Emil Sevier Cora Barker Dr. Price Daddy Myra Cannon Police Emily Emil Sevier Mercyville Dundee Strawn Turner George H. Cannon Cannon Barker Rhodes House Eighth and Main Bonnie Dundee Police Headquarters Grand Mrs. Hogarth Hogarth Cora

Detective Dundee Solves a Grim Rhodes House Mystery

In a talking thriller set at the Rhodes House, Dundee and Strawn debate a triple murder theory. Dundee bets he can solve who killed Mrs Hogarth and Cora Barker, suspecting Dan Griffin of three victims and planned revenge, with a Monday grand jury looming.

Strawn Sevier Dundee Rhodes House Dusty New Jersey Honor Alice Corbett George McHale Jersey City

Community Notes Mention Returning Residents and Local Weddings

Several residents return home from the west and nearby towns. Karlie Crawford and family move back to the community. Wedding bells announce Jim Harden Ina Edwards Toney Angel Josephine King and Omer Miller Eva Ray uniting in marriage with plans to live in Erick. Rev. Thompson and a family relocate to Ahlosa.

Karlie Crawford Sweetwater Okla Walter Harden Dillon Clifford Now Ed Y Powell Harden Jim Toney Angel Ada Jim Rogers Roff Geer Johnnie Farquhar Lara Goldin Goldin Hill. Lester Davis Spent the Weekend At Tupelo Carmie Treas Burtis Smith Ed Smith Davis T. W. Davis Arnold Phillips Tupelo Alma Lou Reed George Lancaster Jessie Davis Ervena Jo Jack Henderson Wilma Henderson Louise Clifford Hozelle Odra Mae Glover Fish Union Valley Wilma Scott W. R. Roberts Eula Davis Treas Bernice Davis Truly Hudgins Charlie Reed Centrahoma Bill Busby Stonewall Jim Harden Ina Edwards Josephine King Omer Miller Eva Ray Erick Rev. Thompson Ahlosa

Notice to Contractors on Oklahoma State Aid Project 466

Sealed proposals due December 17, 1929 at 6:00 A M in the Capitol Building for Oklahoma State Aid Project No 466 Sections A B S and C in Pontotoc County Ada to Canadian River south of Nkonawa. Work includes grading drainage a 534 foot concrete trestle on State Highway 48 and related earthwork and concrete structures.

Mngineer Capitol Oklahoma Ada Canadian River Nkonawa Pontotoc County

Odges Clubs Notice for Second Decree Team Meeting

All members of the second decree team are requested to be present tonight at 7 36. Visitors welcome. N R Corkham secretary.

I. O. OF Second Decree N. R. Corkham

Exploding liquor prompts armored destruction measures

In Chicago on December 12 officials report confiscated liquor proving highly explosive. Marshal H. C. Laubenheimer orders deputies to wear masks and chest armor, and to stand behind a trough during destruction after attendants were injured by exploding liquor.

Chicago United States H. C. Laubenheimer

London blacksmith turns vaudeville act under chestnut tree

A London blacksmith unexpectedly shifts to vaudeville after a modest stand beneath a spreading chestnut. The note contrasts casual observers at speakeasies noting some curiosity with most people being honest about their pursuits, as echoed by the San Diego Union classified section marketing ads.

London San Diego Union

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Hamilton First and Chestnut Grand Jury Witte Jaguar Mother Pynea Service, Inc Bert Magnus Jewel Briggs Bert Jewel New York Rhodes Chief Sally Graves Dan Griffin Griffin Rhodes House Last Night To Make Another Search of Mrs. Hogarth Mrs Danny Turner Gibed A. M. Moore Republic Gander Deal Atlantic Republica Lula Bonnie and Matthews Ray Clifford Dale Rogers Nora Treas Rogers H. G. Goer Oma Lois Alton Ray Buford Auls Valley Altons Ray Elmo Lara Reed Vaness Goldin Hill Onlamoma State Aid A. BR Pontotoc State Highway Commission Ll. H. Wentz J. CC. Hutson I. C. Boswell ED. McDonald A. Ri. Losh Madam Hineer East Main S.S.S Nature Bobbsey Twins Rover Boys Lefty Locke Wizard of Oz Frank Merriwell Thompson’s Book Store
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