Horrific Shawnee Death Echoes in Oklahoma News
Reports recount Henry Johns of 505 South Park Street blown to pieces at Rock Island shops. I W Haney, Johns’ brother in law, arrived to say goodbye and warned of a Christmas reunion that would not come. Johns died within hours, listed among Shawnee disaster casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Johns
South Park Street
Rock Island
I. W. Haney
Purcell
Okla
Haney
Mrs. Johns
John
Henry
Johns
Herald
Parker reports Christmas visit to Guthrie loneliest for lack of fireworks
Hon Howard Parker state reporter visited Guthrie Sunday with fellow townsmen for Christmas. He says the holiday felt lonely due to no fire crackers or sky rockets. He plans to return home this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Parker
Howard
Guthrie
Donation Acknowledgment to Needham Family
Reverend Needham and family express deep gratitude for the kind remembrances that replenished their larder and provided food. They thank friends for the generous donations and appreciation of the good things shared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Needham
J. O. Needham
The Man Who Delivers the Goods
A poem extols a man who delivers the goods wherever he goes and is welcomed with cheerful eyes. It contrasts him with others who complain or fear labor and notes many who endure moods or laziness, celebrating the joyful, roving courier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sant
Isles of the Woods
Supreme Court order restricts public bids on detailed specs
Justice Dunn reverses a Comanche county ruling and grants an injunction against Lawton school board contractor selection. He says contracts must be let on sealed bids with definite specifications to ensure lowest responsible bidder, curb collusion, and protect public economy.
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Justice Dunn
Supreme Court
District Court of
Comanche County
Fred B. Hannan
Lawton
Lewis and
Hannan
Lewis and Kitchen
State Board of Affairs
Mark Twain Responds to Illness Death Rumors
The article notes rumors of Mark Twain’s serious illness while in Bermuda and presents his denial upon returning to the United States. It cites the humorist’s Christmas message and hints that his grief over his daughter’s death shapes media speculation about his health.
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Mark Twain
Funny Man
Beimuda
Mark
United States
Bermuda
Prophetic jab about a future term and 1911 era
An elderly speaker warns a youthful office holder that a single term will pass quickly, predicting aging and attire changes by year’s end. The note ends with a bleak joke about being succeeded by a new, “fat little infant” labeled 1911.
Church Service Schedule and Sunday School Details
Preaching each Sunday at 11:00 a m and 7 30 p m except the second Sunday no service that day Sunday school at 9 45 a m T W Robb Services Sunday morning at 1 p m and evening at 8 00 p m J D White pastor Sunday School 9 45 Orvis Sneed superintendent Junior Endeavor meets Sundays 2 30 p m Ladies Aid Society meets Mondays 2 30 p m
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T. W. Robb
Orvis Sneed
Junior Endeavor Society
Ladies Aid Society
The Old Year and the New
An elderly woman faces a tearful memory as a clock guides her through the last hours of 1909. The clock recalls deaths and losses in the family, offering comfort that the new year may bring light and new friendships. The scene ends with the clock signaling the new year.
Being and Doing in a Happy World
A moral reflection on happiness arising from selflessness. It argues that real happiness comes from giving, helping others, and living for mankind rather than self. Ends with quotes about meekness, humility, and serving God through serving humanity.
Train schedule fragment for 1960 October
A clipped timetable lists statuses for the Hastern Express Meteor and other trains. It shows northbound and westbound routes with times around early morning and afternoon, including Oklahoma Central lines and local departures.
Sunday services and activities at First Baptist Church
Sunday school begins at 9 45 with W C Duncan as superintendent. Sermons at 11 00 morning and 8 00 evening. Junior and Senior Union groups meet at 4 00 and 7 00. Ladies Aid and Mission Society meet Monday at 4 00, prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 00. Pastor C Stubblefield.
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W. C. Duncan
J. R. Union
S. R. Union
M. Ladies Aid and Mission Society
Mm. C. Stubblefield
Christian Church Schedule and Groups
Christian Church lists Sunday services at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Rev. C. B Smortz previously served. Sunday School at 10 a.m. L. 7%. Walters is superintendent. Ladies Aid meets first and third Wednesdays. C. W. E. M. meets first Thursday each month. Prayer meeting every Wednesday evening. The Christian Endeavor Seeler meets at 3 p.m.
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C. B Smortz
Walters
Ladies Aid
First Methodist Church Service Schedule
Sunday morning services at 12 oclock and Sunday evening at 8 oclock led by Rev W M Wilson. Sunday School at 945. T F Pierce superintendent. Prayer meeting Wednesday 8 pm. Intermediate and Jr Leagues Sunday afternoon. Home Mission Society Monday 3 pm. Bible study Friday 730.
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W. M. Wilson
T. F. Pierce
Intermedting
Home Mission Society
Evernoon
North Ada Baptist Church Notices
North Ada Baptist Church lists prayer meeting at 9 45 and weekly services. A N Harrison is superintendent. Ladies Aid Society meets Wednesday at 3 PM.
Lodge Directory Ada Camp Woodmen of the World meeting
Ada Camp No. 568 Woodmen of the World meets every island Monday nights at I. O. O. F. hall. Visiting Woodmen are always welcome.
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Ada
Woodmen of the World
I. O. O. F. Hall
Ada Aerie Meeting Notice from November 1746
Ada Aerie announces weekly gatherings every Wednesday evening in the hall on South Townsend.
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Ada Aerie
Hall
South Townsend
Ada lodge No 82 meets Thursdays in evening
Ada lodge number eighty two holds the weekly meeting each Thursday evening led by N G A T Deaton with Chauncey serving as secretary Chauncey.
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Ada Lodge
A. T. Deaton
N. G
C. Chauncey
Ada Rebekah Lodge Meeting Details
Ada Rebekah Lodge No. 144 meets on the first and third Tuesday nights each month. Noble Grand is Mrs. C. M. Chauncey and Secretary is Mr. Olive Baker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Rebekah Lodge No. 144
Noble Grand
C. M. Chauncey
Olive Baker
Magnolia Lodge K of P Meet Schedule
Magnolia Lodge No. 146 K of P meets on the second and fourth Tuesday nights each month. A. G. Winn serves as Chancellor Commander and J. W. Westbrook is Secretary.
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Magnolia Lodge
K. of P
Magnolia Lodge No
A. G. Winn
J. W. Westbrook
Ada plan to handle vagrants to improve roads
Ada implements a deterrent for winter vagrants by fining nonresident wanderers ten dollars and ordering thirty days on public roads. The sentence redirects to township trustees to compel road work, improving roads and setting a model for other towns seeking a pro state capital approach.
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Ada
Floatsam of Creation
Admiral Dewey Birthday Observed Quietly in Washington
Washington December 27 Admiral George Dewey's birthday was celebrated quietly in the capital with little public display as officials and residents marked the occasion without ceremony or large gatherings.
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Dewey
Washington, D.C
Admiral George Dewey
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