Run on Bank Averted by Lexington Deposits Surge
The Bank of Commerce in Lexington faced a five hour run on January 6 spurred by tobacco market fears. Local business leaders rushed cash to the bank, with deposits from new and existing customers totaling well over six figures and notes from nearby banks routed to aid the institution. The move restored public confidence and halted the run as lenders and merchants poured in funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Bank of Commerce of
Lexington
Kentucky
Ria
Tobacco
Cincinnati
Eleaing House
Old Days Recalled In Indian New Year Dance
The Pottawatomie Indians near Mayetta Kansas just finished a five day New Year dance and feast attended by many residents and white guests. Dancers recall prophesies of white man travel and wars while veterans share service in France. Charles Curtis senior is cited as Pottawatomie ancestry though rarely seen on the reservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayetta
Kan
Kansas
Mat Sepia
Pottawatomie
France
Eighty-Ninth
To Creek
Charles Curtis
United States
Ada Lawyer Endorses Senator Wallace in Humorous Letter
A reader letter from Ada lawyer R. C. Roland urges Senator W. R. Wallace in his fight to reform state offices. The note mocks pardoning power, calls for reduced government waste, and hints at political influence while urging investigation and accountability. The piece ends with an advertisement for Herbine medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evening News
Phillippie
W.R. Wallace
Roland
Oklahoman
Red Cross
Cam Russell
Harding Plans Special Session to Tackle Tariffs
President-elect Harding intends to call a special session of Congress on April 4. Fordney, head of the Ways and Means Committee, says Harding and he discussed general taxation and tariff questions critical to the session. The date aligns with the tariff revision hearings now under way.
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Associated Press
Washington
Harding
Congress
House
Ways and Means
Fordney
Marion
Harding Declines Charit y Ball Attendance
Mrs Harding has declined an invitation to the charity ball scheduled for March 4 as a substitute for the discarded inaugural ball. The committee says the event will not be abandoned and that Harding’s stance reflects his previously expressed opinions on inaugurations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harding
Order for Hearing Petition to Sell Real Estate by Guardian
In Pontotoc County Oklahoma guardianship of Nicey and Louis Hawkins the county court orders a hearing for the sale of real estate filed by guardian A C Nabors. The hearing is set for January 27 1931 with notice to next of kin and interested parties by publication in Ada Weekly News for three weeks and posting in three public places including the Ada courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Oklahoma
Pontotoc County
Nicey Hawkins
Louis Hawkins
A. C. Nabors
Ada Weekly News
Ada
Oklahoma
Tal Crawford
Senate backs repeal of wartime laws
The senate judiciary committee approved a house resolution to repeal the most special wartime laws. A committee amendment would continue the operation of food and fuel contract activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washin'ton
House
Senate Judiciary Committee
Commissioner Appointed to International Immigration Body
Rolland B. Mahaney and solicitor of the labor department has been named by President Wilson as representative to the International Commission on Immigration. The body will meet in Geneva Switzerland on a date to be fixed by the League of Nations committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Rolland B. Mahaney
Department of Labor
Wilson
International Commission On Immigration
Geneva
Switzerland
International Committee
League of Nations
Tariff Bill Presented to Senate by Penrose
Washington January 17 The house emergency tariff bill as amended by the senate finance committee was presented to the senate by Senator Penrose the committee chairman who pledged to press it to early passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
Penrose
Lynching Statistics and Bank Charter Notice 1920
The report shows 61 people lynched in 1920 with 52 in the South and 9 in the North and West, including 53 Black victims and 8 White. 18 involved rape or attempted rape, and 4 burned to death. Also included is a Comptroller of the Currency notice certifying The First National Bank of Ada Oklahoma’s charter extension to October 29, 1940.
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Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute of
Tuskegee
Ala
Ivyn N. Work
Department of Records and Research
Alabama
Arkansas
California
Florida
Georgia
Illlnois
Kansas
Kentucky
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
North Carolina
Ohio
Oklahoma
South Carolina
Texas
Virginia
West Virginia
Treasury Department
Comptroller of the Currency
Washington
First National Bank OF
Ada
Pontotoc
Act of Congress
National Banking Association
Thomas P. Kane
T. P. Kane
Want to Buy a Home Turns to Want Ads
Real estate seekers are urged to scan want ads for housing options. The column highlights local listings, potential neighborhoods, and financing tips, encouraging readers to compare prices and amenities before making an offer.
Notice of Tax Deed Issuance Oklahoma 1929
State of Oklahoma and Pontotoc County notify RR C Cothron of Lot Three Black Eleven Stonewall OK that tax deed will be issued to W C Rollow if delinquent taxes for 1916 are not redeemed within time limits after publication. Dated December 24 1929. W C Rollow Holder. C F Green Attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Olahoma
Poniotoc
State of Oklahoma
Pontotoc County
Oklahoma
W. C. Roliow
A. D
C. Rollow
Helder
W. C. Rollow
Final Reports of Guardians and Administrators Set for Hearing
The Pontotoc County Court orders final settlement reports for guardians and administrators in numbered cases including No 744 Fidie Willerease and others. Hearing scheduled for January 27 1921 at 9 00 oclock a m in Ada Oklahoma with publication notice in the Ada Weekly News for two weeks. County Judge Crawford signed the order January 4 1921.
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Oklahoma
Pontotoc
Fidie Willerease
J. C. Chapman
Guardian
Ben Alexander
Simon Perry
Lilly May
Julia Reed
J. C. Rushing
Jimmie Lee Eaton
Bell Eaton
J. E. Gulley
Verdie Gulley
Alax
Corrine Reynolds
Wm. Adams
H. R. Snyder
W. R. Snyder
A. J. Wilder
S. V. Wilder
Jessie F Broydia
N. LB. Haney
J. ©. Johnson
Robert Joinseon
Sarah C. Hewelett
J. J. Moore
Ada
Ada Weekly News
Tauw Crawford
PUBLISHER S REPORT of The Farmers State Bank of Fitzhugh Oklahoma
Bank report dated December 29 1920 shows resources including loans and discounts 37057.27 securities 1199.35 cash 2104.97 and total assets 71018.45 liabilities list capital stock 10000 surplus 3000 profits 45423.50 deposits 451? corrected totals and signatures of cashier J R Braselton notary Maud Ashby and directors Timberlake Griffeth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers State Bank of
Fitzhugh
Oklahoma
Pec
Vcdeon
State of Oklahoma
of Pontotoc
I. J. R. Braselton
J. R. Braselton
Maud Ashby
M. D. Timberlake
Co. L. Griffeth
Ada Ordinance Creates Sanitary Sewer District No 14
Published January 20 1921 Ordinance No 4158 establishes Sanitary Sewer District No 14 in Ada Pontotoc County Oklahoma defining boundaries and construction plans. It requires bids sees plans by Johnson and Benham and urges public bid openings with bonds and emergency clause for immediate sewer improvements.
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Ada
Pontotoc County
State of
Oklahoma
Board of Commissioners
Deees
State of Oklahoma
Johnson & Benham
Ada Weekly News
Johson & Benham
Seid
Public Justice and Safety
Gary Kitchens
W. B. Jones
Remarkable 61 Year Old Reclaims Health With Tanlac
J F Wood of Wichita Kansas aged 61 recounts rapid weight gain from 114 to 152 pounds after taking Tanlac. He suffered gas bloating back pains and dizziness while losing 38 pounds before recovery in less than a week and six bottles. Tanlac sold in Ada Stonewall Francis and Roff by local stores.
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J. F. Wood
Faulkner St
Wichita
Kan
Tanlac
Ada
Gwin & Mays Dru. Co
Stonewall
L. P. Carpenter
Francis
Francis. Drye Co
Roff
Dowdy’s Pharmacy
Would-Be Burglar Foiled in Residence Robbery Attempt
An attempted burglary at 31 West Sixteenth Street failed when owner W. W. O'Neil heard a disturbance around 12:30 and fired three shots as the intruder fled. O'Neil said he would prefer the culprit seek easier targets elsewhere and richer funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. O’neil
West Sixteenth Street
O’neal
O'Neal
Judge urges switch to curb crime in Muskogee
Judge R L Williams urged a more active use of the old hickory switch to prevent bootlegging thefts and key bandits. He advised spanking children when necessary and said the switch could improve prohibition enforcement while admonishing two youths indicted for rebadging a post office incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskogee
R. L. Williams
Family visit plans spark potential move decisions
A. Dougal returned to the city with his wife and son after a Holdenville week end. They will stay briefly, then the wife will visit relatives in Konawa. They have not decided whether to locate here or elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Dougal
Holdenville
Konawa
Notice to creditors in estate of C A Pickney
Pontotoc County Oklahoma in the County Court notice requests all persons with claims against C A Pickney deceased to present them with vouchers to Administrator C H Massey at Ada within four months or be barred. Dated January 14 1921. C H Massey Administrator. C F Green Attorney for Administrator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. H. Massey
C. F. Green
Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery Ad Claim
An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for poor digestion fatigue and sleep issues. It claims good health comes from good blood and invites readers to send 10 cents for a trial package from the Invalids' Hotel Buffalo New York.
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Dr. Pierce
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