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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1924

Page

7

Epilogue of a Moscow Mission and a Return to Life

Gerald recalls the Russia visit and Elsa Francks as a legendary figure who saved him, while Christopher confesses his long crush on Myrtile and notes her unyielding fidelity. The men discuss love, danger, wealth, and the haunting aftermath that leaves Gerald physically diminished but resurfacing toward normalcy.

Myrtile Gerald Chris Russia Elsa Francks Christopher Monte Carlo Alt Dinterleys

Oklahoma Banks Face Higher Burglary Insurance Rates

Tulsa report notes a 20 percent rise in burglary insurance rates for Oklahoma banks starting January 1 due to higher loss percentages. Large insurers avoid small country banks. many policies require banks to share losses and depend on alarm systems. past territorial discounts vanish after January 1.

Tulsa Oklahoma A. R. Willsey Pearce, Porter & Martin Texas Kansas Willsey W. F. Stahl

Bank Teller Smothers Jailed for Embezzling $3500

Tulsa police report John H. Smethers, 47, teller at Exchange National Bank, is jailed on a charge of embezzling $3500. He was taken into custody as details of the alleged theft emerged.

Tulsa John H. Smethers Exchange National Bank

Myrtile Receives Gerald on Quiet Visit at Gate

Gerald arrives with Christopher to Myrtile’s grove, where she greets him with tender pity. He sleeps deeply on the veranda as Myrtile vows to tend him alone, promising no one disturb them and hoping the place will heal him.

Myrtile Christopher Gerald Alos Myrtiles Cypress Avenue Mense Marie Teresos Christopher Christopher Myrille Lady Mary Lord Haterleys San Raphael

Wedding Festivities End In Joyful Country Celebration

Gerald and Myrtile wed amid feasting tenants and village friends at the farm. Mary and Christopher reflect on love, while Gerald proclaims happiness and plans, with Myrtile joining a new life beside him as the bell of the church rings. Christopher confesses his love for Mary as an English journey ends.

Bank official Smethers arraigned on bond in Tulsa

Smethers, a banker with 20 years in the field and six years at the Tulsa bank, was arraigned before the United States commissioner here and released on bond set at 5 0060.

United States Smethers

Notice of multiple foreclosures in Pontotoc County Oklahoma

Public sheriff sale ads announce foreclosures issued by Pontotoc District Court against multiple defendants. Properties include portions of sections and lots in Pontotoc County Oklahoma with bids required without appraisal, to satisfy judgments plus interest and costs. Sales set for January 13, 1925, at 2 PM at the county courthouse with mortgage liens and unpaid taxes noted.

Auction Notice in Pontotoc County Oklahoma 1926

No. 6438 totoc County Oklahoma on December 10 1924 sheriff court sale order directs sale of Lot Two and Southwest Quarter of Northeast Quarter and other parcels totaling 169.95 acres in Ada Oklahoma to satisfy foreclosure in favor of R B Smith against A B Meyer Mildred J Meyer The First National Bank of Ada J E Smith Roy S Carter and Jessie A Smith The sale to be held January 13 1926 at 2 PM at the county courthouse West 12th Street Ada Oklahoma with costs including 370.00 attorney fees and 18.35 costs. The judgment assigned to P A Norris now owner titled to benefits.

District Court Pontotoc County Oklahoma H. W. Tate Leetie D. Deaton Alonzo J. Deaton Edna V. Jackson J. F. Jackson Edna Victoria Jackson Roy Deaton Naomi Turman Ada West 12Th Street Exchange Trust Company Sarah I. Stewart Nee Nettles W. L. Nettles George E. Stewart W. F. Schulte Mildred O. Schulte Guaran County Court House J. E. Sloan Pohtotoe County Okla P. H. Deal McKeown & Green Equity Farm Mortgage Company R. B. Smith A. B. Meyer Mildred J. Meyer First National Bank of J. E. Smith Roy S. Carter Jessie A. Smith P. A. Norris

Notice of Sheriff Sale Foreclosure No 6200 Pontotoc OK

Sheriff of Pontotoc County announces sale of land under foreclosure No 6200 the action pitting P A Norris against Wade H Allison Alice Allison and The First National Bank of Ada Oklahoma The sale covers described parcels including portions of Section 26 and 27 Township 3 North Range 7 East and related quarters all to be advertised and sold without appraisement under court direction

District Court Pontotoc County Oklahoma P. A. Norris Wade H. Allison Alice Allison First National Bank of Ada

Royal Arch Masons Elect Officers at Last Night

Royal Arch Masons in regular session elected officers for the coming year. W H Powell named High Priest with W Zimmermann as King Hugh Norris Scribe John Gardner Secretary and L A Ellison Treasurer. Additional officers to be appointed at the next meeting with installation to follow. Wewoka-ioses corporation reports a new well producing 125 barrels hourly.

Royal Arch Masons W. H. Powell W. Zimmerman King Hugh Norris Scribe John Gardner L. A. Ellison Wewoka Il Corporation

Santa Fe Railway Expansion Spurs Record Freight Movements

Since 1923 the Santa Fe has invested over 50 million in equipment and facilities and, from August 1 to November 1, moved 48 395 cars of freight, a 9.7 percent rise with no congestion. Four years of Transportation Act peace aided this growth while farmers and merchants rely on timely car supply amid improving railroad capacity. W B Storey, President.

Santa Fe Santa Fe Railway

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Mystery Road E. Phillips Oppenheim Lord Hinterleya Gervid Mary Myrttle Maury Gerald Myrtile Mecca Pierre Myetile Dent Merthe Lord Hinterieys Myrthe England Cannes Ike P. H. Deak McKeown & Green, Attorneys Tulsa Bank Ponteice County American Investment Company George Perriman Thelma Perriman Rots M. M. Kinley Majora Col E. G. Mitshell First National Bank Roff Santa Ada Greenhouse Sante Vince W. B. Storey Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway System
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