GOAL REGULATION OFF FEBRUARY 1
Washington action suspends zone and price regulations on coke and most coal excluding Pennsylvania anthracite effective February 1. Also, in the Estate of C F Brashear deceased, notice of public sale for Pontotoc County Oklahoma. Administrator to sell one half stake in Lot 16 Sunrise Addition Ada on February 3 1919 at 10 am for cash.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
The
Fuel Administration
C. F. Brashear
County of Pontotoc
State of
Oklahoma
A. D
Court House
Ada
Pontotoc County
Towit
J. F. McKeel
Notice to Creditors of Sarah E. Oller Deceased
Creditors of Sarah E. Oller now deceased must present claims to J. F. McArthur, executor, at his Wilburton Oklahoma office within four months from January 16, 1919, with vouchers. This notice is issued by Pontotoc County Court. The notice also references a separate alfalfa hay sale line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah E. Oller
Pontotoc County
Oklahoma
Wilburton
Okla
Pontotog Farmers Meet to Form County Council
A crowd at Pontotog City Hall gathered this afternoon to organize a County Council to boost farming and local prosperity. John M. White and D. T. Meek led the program with M. R. Bentley and George Vinson among the speakers. Carl Williams of the Oklahoma Stockman was delayed by flu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. White
D. T. Meek
M. R. Bentley
Hill
White
Oklahoma
County Council of Defense
George Vinson
Carl Williams
The
Oklahoma Stockman
Morton Breaks Leg at Cement Plant
G W Morton broke his leg while working at the cement plant on Thursday. He was taken to the hospital for treatment and is resting well. His family relies on friends for support during this time of misfortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Morton
Mr. Morton
Ringling Hotel Burns in Ringling Oklahoma
Fire attributed to a kitchen stove at 5 o'clock destroyed the Ringling Hotel and its contents in Ringling Okla Guests escaped in night clothes. Loss pegged at 10 000 with partial insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ringling Hotel
Ardmore
Ringling
M Torbett Dies at Marlin Texas
M Torbett died Friday afternoon at 4 45 of heart trouble in Marlin Texas where he had gone to regain his health. The body will arrive in Ada Sunday morning at 4 and funeral services will be held at 3 at the family residence conducted by Rev C Stubblefield. Interment at Rd Dale cemetery with Knights Templars honor guard Blue Lodge escort. Survived by wife Pearl Bruce and two daughters Mrs J Frank Maddox and Mrs E S Haraway.
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S. M. Torbett
Marlin
Texas
Ada
Rev. C. Stubblefield
Rosedale Cemetery
Knights Templars
Blue Lodge
Torbett
The
Baptist Church
Mr. Torbett
Indian Territory
Miss Pearl Bruce
Col G. H. Bruce
Ardmore
Mmes
J. Frank Maddox
E. S. Haraway
Major General Henry T. Allen Awarded Distinguished Service Medal
President Wilson directed the honor for Henry T. Allen after the 90th Division helped secure the St Mihiel salient and later the Argonne-Meuse offensive. General March praised Allen for leadership and judgment as he led Texas and Oklahoma troops from Camp Travis to frontline service and commanded the Eighth Army Corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry T. Allen
Texas
Oklahoma
Camp Travis
March
St. Mihiel Salient
Argonne-Meuse
Allen
Eighth Army Corps
Wilson
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised in Endorsements
Readers from Macon Illinois Chillicothe Missouri and Oval Pennsylvania report quick relief from coughs and colds after using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Messages claim it cannot be beat for coughs and chest colds and has repeatedly cured settled chest colds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Prisoners Returned From Germany List Includes Oklahomans
The War Department released names of Americans held prisoner in Germany and returned to France. Included are Thomas A. Wyatt of Prague James L. Dozier of Indianola Alva Mc Farland of Cleosprings and Wick M Donchweck of Tulsa Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Germany
France
Thomas A. Wyatt
Prague
Okla
James L. Dozier
Indianola
Alva McFarland
Cleosprings
Wick M. Donchweck
Tulsa
Digestive Health and Dr Pierce Remedies Promoted
The article promotes stomach health as the basis of overall well being. It touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a safe temperance medicine made from herbs with no alcohol, claiming broad health benefits and doctor endorsement. Also recommended are Anodyne Pile Ointment and Pleasant Pellets for related ailments, noting easy availability in drug stores.
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Dr. Pierce
Golden Medical
Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Piere
Heroic Death of Private Huey Armstrong in France
A wartime letter recalls Private First Class Huey C Armstrong of Company B in France from Oct 6 to Oct 8, detailing his fearless front line assault and supreme sacrifice. The piece also notes homeward arrivals, school news, building repairs, basketball practice, and staff movements in Ada.
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France
Gus Armstrong
Frisco
Okla
Co. B
Huey C. Armstrong
Germany
Tully B. Lucas
Inf
McKinney
Texas
Deaths in and near Stonewall
Several local residents die after influenza and pneumonia. Wm Parker near Frisco and Mrs Chapman near Jesse pass away, with families in mourning. Marvin Holmes northeast of Stonewall dies. body buried at Frisco cemetery. Joe Melton dies in Stonewall. burial at Frisco cemetery. Evelin Thompson, 10, daughter of Geo and Mrs Thompson of Jesse, dies after brief illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stonewall News
Wm. Parker
Frisco
Parker
Chapman
Jesse
O. L. Beaty
Stonewall
Marvin Holmes
Joe Melton
Evelin B. Thompson
Oklahoma Power and Transmission Company Sued for Mechanics Lien
In Pontotoc County Oklahoma, W H Zimmerman files suit in district court seeking 951.19 plus interest, costs, and attorney fees. The petition seeks foreclosure of a mechanic s lien on premises owned by Oklahoma Power and Transmission Company mortgaged to Central Trust Company of Illinois. The lien is claimed as first and prior, with sale of the property to satisfy the judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Oklahoma
Pontotoc
W. H. Zimmerman
Oklahoma Power and Transmission Company
Interstate Construction Company
Central Trust Company of
Illinois
Pontotoc County
Oklahoma Power & Transmission Company
Intestate Construction Company
Plaaintiff
North Range
A. R. Sugg
L. E. Franklin
J. F. McKerl
Oklahoma suit in Pontotoc County garnishes Moore
State of Oklahoma files suit in Pontotoc County against T Moore. Garnishment served on Oklahoma State Bank shows $75 owed to Moore. Defendant must answer by February 7 1919 or judgment will foreclose the garnishment lien.
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State OF Oklahoma
Deep tests for Allen oil fields
The Allen district seeks a conclusive oil discovery with deeper drilling. An oilman predicts pay sand at about 2800 feet, citing the Stabb McMann well which reached 2100 feet and found sands at 1100 and 1600 feet but now yields stray sand and salt water. A new test is expected at another site. Ardmoreite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen District
Graham
Stabb-McMann
Ardmoreite
Rapid demobilization of U S combat units ordered
Washington January 17 General March chief of staff told the house military committee that mobilization of combat units in the United States has ended with every army unit here de mobilized except two regular regiments kept for police duty at each camp.
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Washington
United States
General March
House Military Committee
Troop Transports Melita and Orizaba Sailed for U S Ports
The Melita with 300 officers and 1300 men will reach Boston on January 21. The Orizaba carrying 100 officers and 2600 men is due in New York on January 23.
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Washington
Boston
New York
Hay for sale at Boggy barn by W C Rollow
Alfalfa and prairie hay offered at a Boggy location by W C Rollow. Sale days are Monday and Friday each week with no stated price. Local hay seller advertises regular weekly sales at the stated barn.
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W. C. Rollow
Alfalfa Hay for Sale by W. C. Rollo
Local alfalfa hay sale listing by W. C. Rollo offers cutting in year 1928. Contact for price and quantities.
Second Semester Opens At Local High School
The second semester begins with normal class schedules but promotions delayed for three weeks due to flu sickness. The high school reorganizes its military unit under the United States volunteers, with government equipment and a potential instructor if 100 students enlist. Wall scaling teams and drill squads are formed.
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High School Volunteers
United States
National Organization
Norrow
Notice of Sale of Real Estate in Murray County
Guardian of Robert S. Carter minor to sell private real estate at 2 p m January 18 1919 in the County Court Sulphur Oklahoma for cash with court confirmation. Property lies in Pontotoc County and includes undivided 1 6 of NE 1 4 NW 1 4 SE 1 4 and NE 1 4 SE 1 4 plus E 1 2 of SE 1 4 of SW 1 4 Section 1 Township 1 North Range 5 East. Bids in writing to Nicholson Sulphur OK.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray County
State of Oklahoma
Robert S. Carter
Murray
City of Sulphur
Pontotoc County
George. M. Nicholson
Sulphur
Oklahoma
Improvements at Park Contemplate in 1919 Banner Year for Roff
Rumors say multiple new business and residence structures will rise in town over the next months. The Roff Eagle notes 1919 may be the banner year, urging developers with means to invest in rent houses to profit while aiding the town's housing needs.
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Park
Roff
Roff Eagle
Quick Cure for Croup From March 15 1918 Remedy
Start at first symptom and treat with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy at once for prompt relief until hoarseness. The notice urges immediate care citing March 15 1918 as the starting point for recognizing symptoms.
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Chamberlain
Distillers Complete Plans For Converting Plants
New York January 17 distilling interests anticipate national prohibition next year and have completed plans for converting plants and exporting whiskies and other spirits now in bond Norman R Stearns president of the Trans Oceanic commercial corporation newly organized subsidiary of the distillers security corporation stated today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bond
Norman R. Stearns
Trans-Oceanic Commercial Corporation
Distillers’ Security Corporation
Take Care of that picture framed by Cummins
One of the big issues now faced by the country is better roads. Soldiers returning from Europe, who saw real road demonstrations, are among the most enthusiastic advocates, understanding the crucial role highways played in winning the war.
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Europe
Estray Notice in Pontotoc County Oklahoma 1918
Notice by J M VanWinkle taker up records two mares a white pony about twelve years old a bay pony two years old and a black horse mule two years old kept at NE quarter section 7 township 3 range 4 East Pon totoc County Oklahoma dated December 27 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Oklahoma
Pontotoc County
Oklahoma
J. M. Vanwinkle
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Sterling Motor Supply Co
HOOD
Republic
Prodim
Amazon
Goodrich
ALCO
Western Union
East Main Street
W. Low
Pontotog Farmers IN Conference
M. Torbett
Marlin, Texas
Gehts
Associated Press
R. E. Hay
Franklin Duane
Pontotocgo
Oliver Vernon
Jacksonville
Fla
Gordon
Oklahoma City
State Board of Education
Miss Knight
A. E. Spriggs
Los Angeles
California
Minneapolis
Minn
Miss Spriggs
Della Sharman
Miss Paxton
Ruth Erwin
Hunt
Gwin & Mays
T. F. Garpford
Distillers
C. A. Cummins
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