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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1922

Page

3

Community notices and local travels from Ada area

A collage of local updates notes Mrs Eddings ill but improving, families leaving for Colorado, and residents returning from Kansas City. Jasper Copeland and Commodore Sutherland seek work in Slick Oklahoma while Alma Medlock visits, and Miss Orell recovers with her daughters. Religious services, the Endeavor society, and Ada High School glee club are mentioned along with a planned high school play on January 13 with a small admission.

Ada High School Glee Club Morris Nettles Caskey

Latta Sunday School Reorganizes Under New Superintendent

Latta Consolidated School reports the Sunday school reorganized last Sunday after several weeks of absence. Mr. Plumlee named new superintendent and is expected to lead a strong revival of the program. The community praises former superintendent Mr. Gillerman for his work and will regret his departure at school end.

Latta Consolidated School Plumlee Gillerman

Local visits and family gatherings recorded in Ada trip notes

J. W. Isaacs and J. E. Maddox traveled to Ada on business. B. J. Downing and Mrs. J. N. Thompson spent Sunday at Center with the Bradleys. Augusta Thompson Jewell Isaacs and Ollie Wood visited the Isaacs home Saturday night. Downing and Miss Gertrude Pennington will spend the week with Mrs. Sarah Robinson in Ada. Debs Thompson visited cousin Lyman Pennington. Virgie Maddox visited friend Ocie Anderson. Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Wood visited daughter Mrs. Florence Isaacs. Minnie Dunning has been on the sick list recently.

J. W. Isaacs J. E. Maddox Ada B. J. Downing J. N. Thompson Charlie Bradley Augusta Thompson Jewell Isaacs Ollie Wood Willie Isaacs Virgie Maddox Ocie Anderson C. R. Wood Florence Isaacs Minnie Dunning

Worstell Community Weekend Folks Attend Parish Chapel

A Worstell crowd visited Parish Chapel Sunday night for church and social time. Local residents Miss Ollie Sweet Miss Lillie Bunch Grace Watts Roy Stegall Less Johnson and others attended with Miss Gracie Crow visiting her Aunt in the area.

Local News Notes From Parish Area

Born to Mr and Mrs Edd Jones a fine baby girl. Miss Fannie Medley, studying at Egypt, is here now. Charlie Medley on the sick list this week. Miss Laverne Cade visited Mrs Rose Monday night. Kell fo Mrs Bertha Haner at Parish Chapel Sunday night. Mrs Owens from Vaness visiting Ms Will Gar en. Parish and Summers Chapel Sunday school started and everyone invited. Mrs Eddings and family visited daughter Mrs Nora Sweet. Miss Ollie Sweet visiting our school Monday evening. Miss Oa Eddings stayed with her sister two weeks then went home Sunday. Mr and Mrs Ivey visited Grand Pa and Grandma Burks Sunday afternoon. Mrs Tom Cowgar on the sick list this week. Mrs Nora Sweet spent the morn ing with her sister in law.

Worstell Gracie Crow Naley Burks Ollie Sweet Lillie Bunch Henry Jones Less Johnson Rebee Willie Sweet Parish Chapel Grace Watts Roy Stegall Less John- S92 Parsh Chapel Owens Vaness G. L. Ivey Bertie and Elva Jones Roy and Lewis Edd Jones Fannie Medley Egypt Charlie Medley Laverne Cade Rose Monday Nigter Kell Bertha Haner Will Garen

Depot nearing occupancy as contractors target mid month

The new depot should be ready for occupancy by the 15th of this month. John I. McCoole of Checotah, Supt I. C. O. F. home, is in town with his wife visiting friends and relatives. E H Hanner reports his brother died in New Mexico. later word says death was due to heart disease. Mrs J W West dies in Oklahoma City after an operation. funeral at Baptist church with Rev Hutson officiating. burial at Cedar Grove. She was Jim West’s wife, John Henson’s daughter, and mother of ten.

the Herald John I. McCoole Checotah E. H. Hanner Hs Brother New Mexico J. W. West Oklahoma City Francis Baptist Church Hutson Cedar Grove Jim West John Henson

Stratford Pioneer Maj. S. J. Bunch Dies at Byars Home

Maj. S. J. Bunch, longtime pioneer resident of Byars, died suddenly at his home on Tuesday morning December 27. In Stratford, C. B. Perry, in the produce business for about eight years, has discontinued his operations.

Stratford Maj S. J. Bunch Byars C. B. Perry

Fragmentary OCR News Item With Unreadable Core Details

Incomplete readable segments point to a local news item with missing names places and actions. The readable portions do not reveal a clear event date or involved organizations.

Local Shifts and Losses Highlight Rural News

Reported shooting near Pauls Valley left Cromer Thomas injured as his Ford was fired upon at close range. R S Brooks lost 4 000 to 5 000 bales of alfalfa hay in a Sunday night barn fire costing over 1 250 with 1 750 insured. Santa Fe mail service from Byars to Ada ends, drawing complaints about depot mail access and trainLetter drops.

Cromer Thomas Pauls Valley Cromer R. S. Brooks Brooks Santa Fe Byars Ada

Colbert Items Highlight Services and Local Visits

Sunday school attendance reached seventy as Rev. Nettles preached twice, with a Sunday night sermon aimed at young people. Odell Bryant, age seven, suffered a severe skull injury from a mule but survived after swift surgical intervention.

Marie Chesnut Armstrongs Joe Rushing Ted Rushing Homer John Qualls Wilson Okla Homer School Lon Zohner Union Valley Chesnut

How to end a cold with least time loss

The article suggests using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at the onset of a cold to minimize disruption. It cites many families who have used it successfully for years and hold it in high esteem, calling it excellent.

Sunshine Church Notes and Regional Appointments

Rev. C. A. Brock of Roff missed Saturday due to family illness but preached Sunday at eleven before returning home. A Sunday school was organized at Blue Mound drawing Sunshine members. H. G. Brents Sam Cantrell G. H. Priest and Miles Conner were in Roff Saturday. Prof. Roper of Blue Mound visited Roff Monday amid rain and stock water shortages ending with moisture welcome.

Sunshine C. A. Brock Roff Blue Mound H. G. Brents Sam Cantrell G. H. Priest Miles Conner Prof Roper

Ada Sunday school grows as band ordered for funeral

The Sunday school expects larger attendance this quarter while the Ada High School band was unable to perform last Sunday afternoon due to a funeral commitment. The band will return next Sunday at 2 o clock. Other local notes report visits, family gatherings, and community happenings including church evangelistic meetings led by W A Irwin at the Presbyterian church.

Ada High School Everbody Virgil Brumley Walker Brumley Ina Brumley Lee Ford Connie Clark

Mrs Mary Downing Dies at Home in January

Mrs Mary Downing died at her home 413 East 14th Street on Monday January 9. Funeral services were held at the residence Tuesday with Rev J H Ball of the Methodist Church in charge. Interment was in Rosedale.

Mary Downing East 14Th Street J. H. Ball Methodist Church Rosedale

Death of J. A. Thomas Jr at home

J. A. Thomas Jr one year old son of Mr and Mrs J A Thomas Sr died at 412 West Twelfth street. Body to be taken to Centraloma today for funeral services to be held there.

J. A. Thomas, Jr J. A. Thomas Sr West Twelfth Street Centraloma

Tulsa gridiron games move to university field

Tulsa football games in the future will be played at the university athletic field east of the city rather than McNulty park. The move, prompted by pavement work and street car service installation, puts central field access two miles from the business district.

Tulsa University of Tulsa University Athletic Field McNulty Park University Athletic University Field

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Ad

This pleasant safe reliable medicine for coughs and colds has long been used and highly esteemed in homes. It is favored by mothers of young children as it contains no opium or other harmful drug. Try it when you need such a remedy.

Ada Chapter No. 28 Elects New Officers

Ada Chapter No. 28 of the Eastern Star names its elected officers for the ensuing period. Officers include W M Mrs T W Bowzee, W P Mrs A C Dixon, A M Mrs J P Crawford, Secretary Mrs BE Peay, Treasurer Mrs J E Russell, Cond Mrs J N Nesbitt, Asst Cond Mrs J C Deaver, Chaplain Mrs Lula Gibson, Marshall Miss Golden Williams, Organist Mrs John Zimmerman, Adah Mrs W P Lee, Ruth Mrs Lee Smith, Esther Miss Inez Donaldson, Martha Mrs F R Laird, Electa Mrs A C Dixon Werder, Sentinel Mrs Stewart Anderson.

Ada Eastern Star T. W. Bowzee W M A. C. Dixon W. P J. P. Crawford A. M BE. C. Peay J. E Russell J. N. Nesbitt J. C. Deaver Lula

Chamberlain's Tablets for Headache and Digestive Ailments

An old remedy notice advises three Chamberlain's Tablets for severe headache with a disordered stomach and constipation. It claims the pills correct liver and bowel disorders and effectively cure the headache.

Chamberlain

Mrs Brooks Dies After Eight Months Illness

Mrs T D Brooks of the south part of town died Sunday morning at 4 oclock after a lingering illness of about eight months caused by cancer of the month. She leaves a husband a daughter Mrs A H Mays of Okemah and a son Walter Brooks.

T. D. Brooks

Woodmen Circle installs new officers at meeting

The Woodmen Circle met last night and installed officers including Past Guardian Emma Wray Guardian R. L. Kennon Advisor Sybie Jordan Clerk A B Allen Banker Margarette Crawford Chaplain Littie Russell Attendant Dora Bennett Asst Attendant Lillie West Manager J K Reed Lillie Cole Inner Sentinel Lula Auld Outer Sentinel Mollie Keegan. Afterward an hour socialized.

Woodmen Guardian Emma Wray R. L. Kennon Sybie Jordan A. B. Allen Margarette ‘Crawford Littie Russell Dora Bennett Lillie West J. K. Reed Lillie Cole Inner Sentinel Lula Auld Outer Sentinel Mollie Keegan

Grandson Given 30 Days for Assault on Grandmother

Jess Rives, a negro, was sentenced to 30 days in the county jail by Justice H J Brown on a charge of assault and batteries for attacking his grandmother. Willie Driver was found guilty of assault and battery, fined 50 dollars and costs, and jailed on default.

Jess Rives Justice of the Peace H. J. Brown Rives Willie Driver

Italy Imposes 20 Percent Hotel Tax Increase

Hotels in Italy raise room rates by twenty percent to fund luxury taxes and aid war widows and related funds. The levy affects visitors and local tourism as guests face higher prices for lodging and associated services.

Italy

Illustrated dairying lecture at chamber meeting

An illustrated talk on the dairying industry and its benefits was presented at the chamber of commerce rooms. The session highlighted the vitality of dairy farming and its positive impact on the local economy.

Hugo Chamber of Commerce

Professional Cards: Dr A Thomas Ary and U G Winn

Card notices list Dr A Thomas Ary a surgeon at West 12th Street Ada Ok and attorney U G Winn practicing at the Oklahoma State Bank Building Ada Ok with contact and office details for professional services.

DR. CO A. Thomas Aryn Surgeo 12Th St U. G. Winn Oklahoma State Bank Building Ada Oklahoma

Dr Spence Eye Ear Nose and Throat Specialist

Announcement for an eye ear nose and throat specialist named Dr Spence offering glasses fitting services at the Shaw Building in Ada Oklahoma dated 9-29-4tw with location details.

Spence Shaw

Also Mentioned on This Page

J. EB. Eddings Hran Cecil Q Colorado Jasper Copeland Commodore Sutherland Slick, Okla Esabélise Eddings A. J. Sutherland Cente Sam Smith Coalgate Mrs. Little Ethra Os Ee West Main Mae Hazel Carmichael Happy Land Luther Lackey Edmond W. A. Irwin The Presbyterian Church Tulsa Gridiron Eastern Star Chapter C. Mins Emerson Tire Shop East Main Zensal CO Nels Darling Zensal Adair-Maxey Shoe Shop East Main Street First National Bank Ada, Oklahoma United States Federal Reserve Bank Liberty State & Co F. J. Phillips P. A. Norris J. A. Smith A. L. Griffeth W. C. Durban A. M. Gregg J. C. Sparks S. M. Shaw N. B. Haney
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