County Officers Pursue Ghost of Barleycorn
County sheriffs report ongoing war on illicit liquor as they seize stills and mash in a bid to curb barroom midnight raids. Deputies say prohibition-era dangers persist with corn whiskey spreading through hidden patches, creek beds, and secret panels as officers seek citizen help to clamp down on bootlegging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Barleycorn
France
Old John
Bob Duncan
Little Factory
County Court House
Vaness
Barleycorn
Personal notes and visits headline Ada area social activity
Miss Fannie Aldrich is ill at home and slowly improving. J. H. Shaw and son James Allen of Hugo visit Mrs. Shaw’s mother, Mrs. R. W. Allen, at 225 E Sixteenth. Carrie Roach, teacher in Okemah, spends a week’s vacation with her Ada parents. Byron Norrell and wife return from Dallas where they had Christmas with his parents. Sub-grade work begins for paving North Mississippi avenue, with curb down on four of six blocks and paving slated soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Aldrich
J. H. Shaw
James Allen
Hugo
Mrs. Shaw
R. W. Allen
E. Sixteenth Street
Carrie Roach
Okemah
Ada
Mississippi Avenue
Miss Alta Marsh Weds J William Byrd at home
Christmas Day wedding in Ada as Miss Alta Marsh daughter of Mr and Mrs W C Marsh marries J William Byrd of Maysville Okla Rev H M Woods of First Christian officiates at the bride’s home. Guests include immediate family and Miss Jewel Buller. The couple plans to visit Ardmere before deciding their home. Mrs Byrd remains a Tupelo high school faculty member through May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alta Marsh
W. C. Marsh
East Ninth Street
J. William Byrd
Maysville
Oklo
H. M. Woods
First Christian Church
Ardmere
Ada
Byrd
Tupelo High School
East Central Teachers College
Athough
Doctor and Miss EvansWed at Home in Ada
Dr Ollie McBride and Miss Mary Elia Evans were married at the groom’s parents home on Saturday at noon Rev J E Bryant officiated The couple were joined by family friends Miss Blanche Satterfield of Sulphur Miss Nora Abney and Mayor McKeown Mrs McBride is daughter of Judge and Mrs George E Evans of Oklahoma City She has been practicing as a chiropractor in Mississippi and will assist her husband in Ada Dr McBride came from Oklahoma City six months ago and has offices in the Shaw building
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ollie McBride
Mary Elia Evans
J. E. Bryant
First Methodist Church
Dr. McBride
Ada
Oklahoma City
Shaw Building
Students Arrive in City for Holidays with Relatives
Ada residents welcome visiting students over the holidays. Hardy and Ber nice Roach from Tulsa University are among those staying with relatives. Roy McKeown attends O B U in Shawnee. Charles McKellar studies at S M U. Nadine Roddie Inez Marsh and Sarah Joe Tunnell attend OCW College in Chickasha. Helen Moser attends Tulsa University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
Ada
Hardy
Bernice Roach
Tulsa University
Roy McKeown
Shawnee
Charles McKellar
Nadine Roddie
Inez Marsh
Sarah Joe Tunnell
O. C. W. College
Chickasha
Helen Moser
Christmas Program at Teachers College
A Christmas and musical program was presented this morning in the college auditorium by training school pupils and musical organizations of the Teachers College. The chapel hour was set aside for the event. It was well attended and participants performed well, with strong Yuletide spirit evident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College
Teachers College
Teacher college chief attends county meeting in Wewoka
Dr A Linscheid president of the Teachers college visited Wewoka in Seminole county for the county teachers association annual meeting. He reported a good session and noted attendance reached 95 percent marking a pleasing fact of the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Linscheid
Teachers College
Wewoka
Seminole County
County Teachers Association
Miss Katheryn Taylor Leaves for Shawnee Christmas Visit
Miss Katheryn Taylor, a student at the Teachers College, departs for Shawnee to spend the Christmas holidays with her parents, Mr and Mrs R C Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katheryn Taylor
Teachers College
Shawnee
Mrs
R. C. Taylor
Miss Emma McClure Heads to Oklahoma for Visit
Miss Emma McClure foreign language teacher at the Teachers College leaves for Okmulgee tomorrow for a several days visit. She will tour the area and return with news of her travels and observations from the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma McClure
Teachers College
Okmulgee
Miss Alta Marsh Arrives in City for Holidays
Miss Alta Marsh, a teacher at Tupelo, arrived in the city this afternoon to spend the holidays with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Marsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alta Marsh
Tupelo
City
Mrs. C. H. Marsh
Mrs Ruth S Carter to Visit Denison for Holidays
Registrar Ruth S Carter of the Teachers college will travel to Denison Texas tomorrow to spend the holidays with her brother and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth S. Carter
The
Teachers College
Denison
Texas
Miss Elnora Milsap Returns Home for Christmas Break
Miss Elnora Milsap of Konawa, a student at the Teachers College, departed this afternoon to spend the Christmas holidays at her home in Konawa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elnora Milsap
Konawa
Teachers College
Norris Pair Heads to Whiteright for Holidays
Mr and Mrs Hugh Norris depart for Whiteright Texas to spend the holidays with relatives and friends.
Miss Ocie Hawkins Visits Homefolk for Christmas
Miss Ocie Hawkins returns this afternoon from Tupelo where she teaches to spend the Christmas holidays with home folk and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ocie Hawkins
Tupelo
Christmas Home Visits From Local Students
Miss Adele Webb returns home from Francis to spend Christmas. Horace Northcutt, a college attendee, leaves for Coalgate for the holidays. Robert Wimbish Jr., home from the University of Oklahoma Norman, to celebrate with his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Wimbish Jr
University of Oklahoma
Norman
A J Brock Heads to Oklahoma for Holidays
A J Brock who has been teaching near the city left today for Hardwood Oklahoma to spend the holidays with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Brock
Hardwood
Okla
Ed Osborne Heads Home for Christmas in Coalgate Visit
Ed Osborne left today for his home in Coalgate to spend the Christmas holidays with family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Osborne
Coalgate
Scarritt of Oklahoma Expected in Ada Tonight
Nathan Scarritt of the University of Oklahoma is expected in Ada tonight to visit briefly with Floyd Haynes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Scarritt
University of Oklahoma
Ada
Floyd Haynes
Floyd Haynes Returns for OU Norman Holiday Visit
Floyd Haynes, son of Mr and Mrs R J Haynes of 11 East Fifteenth Street, arrived in Ada yesterday to spend the holidays. He is a senior at the University of Oklahoma in Norman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Haynes
R. J. Haynes
East Fifteenth Street
Ada
University of Oklahoma
Norman
Duncan Family Heads to Bonham for Holidays
Mr and Mrs W C Duncan and their children left today for Bonham Texas to spend the holidays with relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Duncan
Bonham, Tex
City Engineer Extends Christmas Cheer With Sweet Potatoes
H. S. Darlington city engineer yesterday gave every city employee with families a bushel of sweet potatoes. His gesture made him popular at the city hall and drew smiles from staff across departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S. Darlington
Mr. Darlington
Ensign Cullins Arrives Home to East Twelfth Street Parents
Ensign T. O. Cullins Jr. of the U S Navy reached the city last night to visit his parents Mr and Mrs T O Cullins residing on East Twelfth street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ensign T. O. Cullins Jr
City
T. O. Cullins
East Twelfth Street
Dallas and Tulsa women arrive at O Neals home
Miss Mary Atterburn of Dallas and Miss Eloise Williams of Tulsa have arrived in the city to visit Mr. and Mrs. W. W. O Neal at their home, 411 South Townsend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Atterburn
Dallas
Tex
Eloise Williams
Tulsa
City
W. W. O'Neal
South Townsend
Miss Minnie Cox Leads Christmas Visit to Ross
Miss Minnie Cox with Miss Mary Ewing from the Western Union office travels to Ross for Christmas. They plan a brief holiday visit and return soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Cox
Mary Ewing
Western Union
Ross
Miss Lilla McKendree Spends Christmas in Ada
University of Oklahoma student Miss Lilla McKendree is spending the Christmas holidays in Ada with her parents Mr. and Mrs. K. McKendree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilla McKendree
University of Oklahoma
Ada
Miss Grisham Visiting Sister in City
Miss Euna Grisham, a teacher from East Centralite era Stuart, is visiting her sister Mrs. A. T. Mc Annally on West Seventh Street. She plans to return to Stuart the last of the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Euna Grisham
Stuart
City
A. T. McAnnally
West Seventh Street
Miss Grisham
East
Oklahoma City Women Guests of Mrs Brents
Mrs L K Pittman and Miss Lola Champlin of Oklahoma City visit Mrs T E Brents mother of the first named. Miss Champlin served on the normal faculty for several years.
Miss Jewel Butler Visits Byars Return Home With Inez Marsh
Miss Jewel Butler of Byars spent the weekend in the city visiting friends. She returned to her home yesterday afternoon accompanied by Miss Inez Marsh.
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Jewel Butler of
Byars
Inez Marsh
Hutchinsons Return to Oklahoma City After Holidays
Mr and Mrs George Hutchinson depart the city for their home in Oklahoma City after spending the holidays with friends in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hutchinson
Oklahoma City
Henryetta visitors E. T. Burk and Ola join Christmas in the city
E. T. Burk and his daughter Ola of Henryetta were in the city over Christmas visiting relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. Burk
Ola
Henryetta
Miss Edna Rayburn Spends Christmas With Parents
Miss Edna Rayburn, who has been teaching near Okmulgee, is spending her Christmas vacation with her parents on East Seventeenth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Rayburn
Okmulgee
East Seventeenth Street
Miss Dorothy Waggoner Visiting Parents Over Christmas
Miss Dorothy Waggoner, a Milburn High School teacher, is spending the Christmas holidays with her parents.
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Dorothy Waggoner
Milburn High School
Witt and Bruner Return From Christmas Visit
Karl Witt and Forrest Bruner returned to Oklahoma City this morning after spending Christmas with Mrs May Bruner and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Witt
Forrest Bruner
Oklahoma City
Mrs.May Bruner
Lowery Harrell Returns From Van Alstyne Visit
Lowery Harrell returned this morning from a holiday visit with his parents at Van Alstyne Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowery Harrell
van Alstyne, Texas
Mrs. R. B. Chaffin and Roberta Visit Dallas
Mrs. R. B. Chaffin and her daughter Miss Roberta are spending time in Dallas, visiting local attractions and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. B. Chaffin
Miss Roberta
Dallas
Linscheids Host Christmas Dinner at Teachers College
The unmarried faculty members of the Teachers College were hosted by Dr and Mrs A Linscheid at their South Francis Avenue home. A six o clock dinner and party highlighted what was described as a premier social event of the season among college people, with all attendees reporting a delightful evening and the Linscheids maintaining their fine reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linscheid Enterton
Teachers College
A. Linscheid
South Francis Avenue
Linscheids
Miss Mattie Lydia Plans Christmas Visit to Ardmore
Miss Mattie Lydia, a training school critic at the college, will spend Christmas with relatives and friends in Ardmore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattie Lydia
Ardmore
Miss Alice Francisco Heads to Pittsburg for Holidays
Miss Alice Francisco departs tonight for Pittsburg Kansas to spend the holidays at her old home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Francisco
Pittsburg
Kan
Mrs Wash Murray Visits City For Christmas Holidays
Mrs Wash Murray and her young son are in the city to spend Christmas holidays with her parents, enjoying a family visit during the festive season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Wash Murray
Little Son
City
Miss Mary Francis Case to Attend Christmas Dance
Miss Mary Francis Case of South Broadway leaves for Purcell to attend an annual Christmas dance hosted by Byron T. Little. She will visit other friends there during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Francis Case
P. S. Case
South Broadway
Purcell
Byron T. Little
Chauncey Reunion In City For Holidays Visit
Lieut Charles Chauncey and wife join S M Blevins and wife in city for holidays with family. Oscar Chauncey, in the army at Fort Sill, also expected. Charley Chauncey remains in aerial service stationed at Arcadia Florida. M and Mrs Blevins now live at Wetumka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chauncey
Charles Chauncey
S. M. Blevins
Oscar Chauncey
Fort Sill
Charley Chauncey
Arcadia
Fla
Miss Willie Meredith Visits Claremore for Christmas
Miss Willie Meredith of Claremore is at home visiting her parents Dr. and Mrs. H. P. Meredith at 1025 East Main Street. She plans to stay through the Christmas holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Meredith
Claremore
H. P. Meredith
East Main Street
Norrells Headed to Dallas for Christmas Holiday Visit
Mr and Mrs Byron Norrell depart this afternoon for Dallas to spend Christmas with Mr Norrells parents and other relatives, continuing a family holiday gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Byron Norrell
Dallas
Mr. Norrell
Birch Case and Charles Smith Visit Okla University Home
Birch Case and Charles Smith, students at the University of Oklahoma, arrived home today to visit during the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birch Case
Charles Smith
University of Oklahoma
Steed Returns Home From Wetumka Visit
W H Steed arrived back at his home in this city last night after a trip to Wetumka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W .H .Steed
Wetumka
Mrs T A Morrison Visits With South Bend Kin
Mrs T A Morrison and her young daughter Mary Ann of South Bend Texas are spending the holidays with relatives in the area during the festive season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Morrison
Mary Ann
South Bend
Texas
Walter Olive Leaves for Sasakwag for Christmas Holiday
Walter Olive departs today for his home in Sasakwag to spend the Christmas holidays, with plans to return afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Olive
Sasakwag
Purcell High School Coach Arrives City for Holidays
kd Brents, athletics coach at Purcell High School, has reached the city to spend the holidays with his father and mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kd Brents
Purcell High School
City
Ada High Faculty Member Leaves for Missouri Visit
Miss Mabel Norwood of Ada High School departs this afternoon for Missouri to spend a week with relatives and friends and return refreshed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Norwood
Ada High School
Missouri
Student Reuben Coleman Visits Ada for Christmas
Reuben Coleman a Philips University student in Enid arrived in Ada Thursday afternoon to spend Christmas vacation as a guest of friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Coleman
Philips University
Enid
Ada
Belews of Mexia Visit Niece en Route for Christmas
Mr and Mrs W H Belew of Mexia Texas spent a few hours yesterday visiting their niece Miss Ruby Belew before continuing to Francis to spend Christmas with Mrs Belew s parents Mr and Mrs Wilconsin
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Belew
Mexia
Texas
Ruby Belew
Francis
Mrs. Belew
Mrs. Wilconsin
Mother's Favorite Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Ad
A vintage advertisement extols Chamberlains Cough Remedy for soothing healing properties and quick relief from colds croup and whooping cough. It emphasizes pleasant taste lack of opium and suitability for mothers with young children.
Drunk and Carrying Pistol Plea In Police Court
Bob Richards pleaded guilty in police court to being drunk and carrying a pistol. He was fined 8 dollars 75 cents for the first charge and 20 dollars for the pistol charge. On default of payment he was jailed.
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Bob Richards
Local Woman Burns as Fire Destroys Clothing
Miss Minnie West of 312 East Seventeenth Street was severely burned this morning around 10 o clock when her clothing caught fire. Her back and neck were badly burned, according to an early afternoon report. Details of the fire were not provided.
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Minnie West
East Seventeenth Street
Business visitor H. B. Hargis in city yesterday
Lindsey resident H. B. Hargis came to town as a business visitor yesterday and spent time with his father Captain Sam Hargis during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Hargis
Lindsey
Capt
Sam Hargis
Miss Cyril Martin Plans Texas Weekend Visit
Miss Cyril Martin, a student at East Central Teachers College, will visit relatives at her home in No cona Texas this weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyril Martin
East Central Teachers College
Nocona
Texas
Mrs Joe Wales Arrives From Horatio for Christmas Visit
Mrs Joe Wales and her young daughter reached the city from Horatio Arkansas today to spend the Christmas holidays with her husband who attends the Teachers College. She plans to visit other relatives in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Wales
Horatio, Ark
Teachers College
Thoughts of the Old Year and the New
The piece reflects on 1921 as it ends, noting hardships and lessons learned. It urges readers to greet 1922 with resolve, recognize missteps, and seek divine guidance to turn future years toward better outcomes. Cc. C. Morris in Ada Baptist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hambone
Cc. C. Morris
Ada Baptist
Braly of Pawhuska Visits Family During Holidays
J. J. Braly of Pawhuska visited in the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lon Braly, during the holiday season, sharing time with family and returning for the festive period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. <. Braly
Pawhuska
Lon Braly
Miss Geneva Braly Attends House Party in Roff
Miss Geneva Braly visits Roff to attend a social house party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. John Roff, gathering local residents for an informal evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva Braly
Roff
Mrs
John Roff
Pioneers Of Ada Revisit 1900s In Holiday Gathering
A Ada Ada pioneers gather at the Blanks home on South Stockton for a 1921 themed Christmas party. Hugh Biles leads the entertainment as stories of 1900 1903 flow with photos, rivaled by playful games and a Santa visit delivering small gifts to local children. Guests list shows arrivals from 1894 with cheers for future semi annual reunions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Hunter
R. E. Blanks
Ada
South
Stockton
Hugh Biles
Joe Biles
Eiles
Fannie
Santa Claus
Nicholas
Santa
Tigie Hearndon
Christie Warren
Bern
Tommie McKeown
Mable Browail
Katie Knight
Dicky Simpson
Tommie Hope
John L. Barrin
Arrivals by Year List at Local Event
Arrivals from 1900 to 1909 listed with accompanying spouses include H B Roach J T Conn A K Thornton Chas A Powers Mrs Ivy McMillian John W Beard Tom Hope Joe A Biles and wives. Attendance gaps noted for several individuals across 1900 to 1909 with full lists of those unable to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Cassidy
Wm. L. Whitaker
Kate K. Knight
B. C. King
W. W. Sledge
W. J. Coffman
T. J. Chambless
W. H. Ebey
W. D. Faust
J. F. MceKeel
A. L. Constant
E. H. McKendree
S. H. Hill
A. H. Chapman
The Stuff That Counts Poem Selection
From East Centrality this poem praises true grit and character. It argues a man is judged by how he endures fate’s bumps and blows, not by outward success. Courage, perseverance, and steadfastness in adversity prove true worth.
Caution on Colds and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
The piece warns that many contract severe colds and recover without treatment, risking weaker lungs and future illnesses. It urges readers to avoid taking chances and consider Cham berlain's Cough Remedy, noted for cures of bad colds, available cheaply.
Packing Plant Strikers Hurl Rocks At Cars
Oklahoma City December 27 Seven men were arrested after disturbances during the packing town strike of butcher workers at the plant. Ten were injured, some seriously, as strikers hurled rocks at cars carrying workers into the plant. Police say about $1000 in damage was caused to street cars and other property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Soo
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