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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1929

Page

7

80 Acre Oklahoma Land Listed In Special Sale

Legal notice describes a parcel of 80 acres in Pontotoc County Oklahoma described by legal bearings and containing government survey results. The property is to be sold under a special execution issued by the Pontotoc County court in case No 090 where Jay D Hill is plaintiff and Mary C Harriss nee Burris et al are defendants. Judgment of 1283.50 plus interest and 128.35 attorney fees were secured July 11 1928, with foreclosure on the described lands.

Kore Pontotoc County Oklahoma District Court Said County Jay D. Hill Mary C. Harriss Burris Als C. Harriss Pontotoc District Tom McKeown Katie Tobias Colorado State of Bill Summers G. PD. Cooper Sarah L. Cooper J. B. Corvin W. R. Corvin G. F. Galbreath E. D. Gillette William J. Bryan Commonwealth Petroleum Corporation F. A. Gillespie & Sons Company M. E. Galbreath Robert Dunlop Newt Steele Herman Barnett Indian Base Meridian Wpontotoc County G. T. Cooper Bill. Summers

Notice of Sheriff Sale in Pontotoc County Oklahoma

Foreclosure sale advertised by Sheriff Fred Bowles on February 18, 1929 at 2 PM in Ada Oklahoma for land in Pontotoc County described as the southeast quarter and other portions of Section 34 Township 3 North Range 7 East totaling about 6.02 acres with a first mortgage lien of 3000 and costs. Also notices of public sale administration and other foreclosure actions in Pontotoc County include probate deals and related suits with multiple defendants and plaintiffs.

Leroy Mathews Edwin Mathews County of Pentotoc Oklahoma Hadwin Mathews Pontotoc County Federal Land Bank of Wichita Kansas District Court American Investment Company John Jesse Mason Julia K. Mason Merchant and Planters National Bank Ada Jackson John Murphy First National Bank Matt Aubrey Mart Aubrey County Court House Pentotocc County Fred Bowles Fred Donoho McKeown & Green

Sheriff Sale of Lands Under Foreclosure in Pontotoc County

State of Oklahoma Pontotoc County announces a sheriff sale of lands under foreclosure No 9020. At 2 p m on February 18 1929 the sheriff will sell at the south entrance of the Pontotoc County Court House Ada to the highest bidder for cash the described properties.

Andrew Walton Willis Walton Pontotoc Oklahoma Jerome Brown Court House Coalgate Ohlo Coal Pushmataha State OF Oklahoma Pontotocc Pontotoc County Court House Ada

Johnston Attacks Plan In Impeachment Crisis

Oklahoma City Jan 19 Governor Henry S Johnston denounced impeachment as a political trap and said the plan seeks to seize state finances. He accused lawmakers of closed caucuses and biased votes that would bind the public body and threaten constitutional government amid charges brought by the house.

Oklahoma City Henry S. Johnston Associated Press House of Representatives Senate Johnston Purcell Okla Oklahoma Terminal Elevator Company Hammonds

Bunch Blamed for Craving of Indian Slaying Trial

In Pawhuska Oklahoma on January 22 the Hale defense pressed to pin Henry Roan’s death on Roy Bunch, a Osage woman’s former lover and Roan’s widow husband. Evidence cited includes remarks by Ernest Burkhart and a bank basement altercation between Roan and Bunch.

Pawhuska Okla W. K. Hale Henry Roan Roan Roy Bunch Bunch James Moss Horace Burkhart Hale Horace Ernest Burkhart W. E. Smith Fairfax Moss Homer Huffaker First National Bank of

Tax assessor urges timely valuation reports in county

County tax assessor Rit Erwin reports slow notices but foresees higher compliance as his Ada office opens and two assistants survey 38 precincts through February and March. A 30 day grace exists before penalties, with valuations covering real and personal property and city Ada expected to rise on building growth.

Rit Erwin Erwin County Court House Ada Charley Floyd Floyd City of el- Win

Ada Pottery Company Elects 179 Officers

Ada Pottery Company stock holders meet as directors W H Ebey R W Simpson J C Hynds O E Parker and W D Little elect Ebey president Little vice president Hynds secretary treasurer The plant north of Ada will produce in 30 or 40 days with top clay in the United States More machinery will be added and stock offered to Ada citizens as a sound investment

Ada Pottery Company W. H. Ebey R. W. Simpson J. C. Hynds O. E. Parker W. D. Little W. Dr. Little Ebey United States Ada

Pontotoc County Achieves 100 Percent Oklahoma Education Membership

Pontotoc County earned 100 percent membership in the Oklahoma Education Association, receiving a certificate for reaching a goal attained by few of the 77 counties. County Superintendent S. G. Heflin notes school attendance is improving despite influenza, and a union graded project for northwest Pontotoc, including Galey Maxwell and Vorster, is planned to boost equipment and training.

Pontctoc County Oklahoma Education Association S. G. Heflin Pontotoc Heflin Galey Maxwell Vorster

Sounding Horn Wakes Owner as Auto Burns in Garage

J C Holland of 217 E Fifteenth warded off a garage fire when his car stored there after work caught fire around 2 AM. The horn triggered the alarm as the cushion top and steering wheel burned while the motor remained unharmed, preventing spread to other vehicles or the building.

J. C. Holland E. Fifteenth

Drilling and Production Updates from Louisiana Oil Fields

Reported wells Milner Nos. 4 5 6 Whitney Whitney 1 2 3 and Perry No 19 show flowing and swabbing operations with total production around 3118 barrels. New wells include Milner 6 and Perry 19 with depths near 2600 feet and initial swabbing results in twelve hours.

Milner Cnceestica Louisiana Oil & Refining Co. Reety EO BO Tics Fhitney Nw-Se Whitney Milner No NEW Wells Louisiana Oil and Refining Co Perry

Wild Willie Freeland finally jailed after two month hunt

Darktown’s notorious figure known as Wild Willie Freeland was captured and jailed after a two month chase by city officers who pursued him through Wynnewood and Pauls Valley. He faces assault and battery charges and possibly a long term in prison.

Willie Freeland Darktown Wynnewood Pauls Valley Vnn Darky

Oil Auction to Sell 1071365 Acres on Indian Lands

Auction sale of oil and gas leases on 98 tracts of restricted Indian lands owned by the Five Civilized Tribes will be held at the Muskogee Indian agency on February 5. The acreage spans 20 Oklahoma counties totaling 1,071,365 acres. A Texas company is drilling at 4280 feet on No. 1 Cassity.

Tulsa Okla Five Civilized Tribes Muskogee

Growth in Ada Home Building and Loan hits 27.6 percent

Ada stockholders heard a 27.6 percent growth in the Home Building and Loan Association. Nearly a thousand Ada residents own shares. Directors elected: R. W. Simpson as president with Norris, Rives, Duncan, Busby, Blake, Whitaker, Wilson, Webster, and McKinley. Assets rose from 383,144.72 in 1927 to 502,176.19 at year end.

Home Building and Loan Association of Ada R. W. Simpson P. A. Norris C. H. Rives W. C. Duncan W. A. Delaney Jr T. B. Blake Orel Busby F. J. McFarland Wm. L. Whitaker M. C. Wilson Dr. M. M. Webster John P. McKinley Association

Impeachment Charges Filed Against Oklahoma Governor Johnston

Oklahoma lawmakers report ten impeachment charges against Gov Henry S Johnston alleging violation of the state constitution and laws. The committee seeks his immediate suspension and cites corruption in office incompetency and moral turpitude with specifics including pardons funds misappropriation and unlawful deficiency certificates. Republicans announce they will not be bound by the unit rule in voting on the charges.

Oklahoma City Henry S. Johnston Oklahoma House of Representatives State of Oklahoma R. D. Crossthwaite J. W. “Buck” Eldridge Kirby Fitzpatrick State Banking Department State Issues Commission House of Representatives Johnston E. W. Snoddy Alva House Snoddy

Pontotoc County Outlook Brightens For 1929

Bank leaders in Pontotoc report no darkening in the 1929 outlook. Agriculture improves with dairy cattle hogs and feed self-sufficiency. Oil activity and leasing promise a strong year, offsetting cotton setbacks. A new creamery adds about $200 daily, boosting business in Ada and area. Prosperity dawning for the county driven by diverse farming and oil.

Pontotoc County Ada John A. Smith First National Bank Pontotoc H. W. Wells Security State Bank Cotton

Hoover Departs for South Florida Ahead of Inauguration

President-elect Hoover and Mrs. Hoover left Washington for Belle Isle near Miami in a special train to await inauguration on March 4. They will stay at the J. C. Penney estate, with a Florida visit including drafting the inaugural address and meetings with state officials and party leaders.

Washington Hoover Florida Belle Isle Miami J. C. Penny Union Station Mrs. Hoover National South America J. C. Penney Belie Island Doyle Penney Hubert Work Republican National Committee Janet Large Los Angeles Lawrence Richey Richey James Francis Burke Pittsburgh National Committee Palm Beach Capital

Marshal Foch Advances Toward Recovery on Road 10

Paris reports Marshal Ferdinand Foch showing steady progress in his battle against heart and kidney problems. Doctors describe his morale as marvelous and hope he can read newspapers again by tomorrow. Madame Foch briefly left home for the first time since his illness as General Weygand visited in the afternoon.

Paris Ferdinand Foch Foch Madame Foch

Also Mentioned on This Page

R. Donald Slee Guardian Oklaho McKeown & Green, Attys Plaintiff O. O. Hammonds Pella Bedford W. R. McGeachy G. RB. Wilfong Johnston Flays Nest S Property Tonkawa Field Tom Slick, Inc Simpson Lime Allen Pool Wilcox Wyetha Dallas Tex West Texas Winkler Borden Edwards Howard Pecos The Holbrook and Woods No Kemp and Kempner Electra Continental Oil Company No. 2 Munger Brothers Hickok Production and Development Company H. & T. C. Railway Company E. C. Clayton Et al County Strong For Drilling and Production W. R. Ramsey Drilling Texas Company Mr. Smith Oklahoma State Bank New York City Josh Cos_ , Inc Tremendriers Fort Worth Classifie South Torry Marshal Foch
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