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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1925

Page

2

Stratford Men in City on Various Business

Dick Crawford of Stratford was in the city on business yesterday. Fred Lincox formerly Ada now Bartlesville is in the city seeking a gasoline refinery site. J. W. Staats a Stratford leader was in the city Thursday on business. George Vorbe and Dow Ham Roxana geologists leave for Pauls Valley to be stationed there. Mrs. A M Bailey called to Oklahoma City to tend her ailing father awaiting surgery with grave condition.

Dick Crawford Stratford Fred Lincox Ada Bartlesville J. W. Staats Mr. Staats Maxwell A. M. Bailey Oklahoma City

Visitors from Mill Creek Reach the City

Dennis Houod and his wife from Mill Creek were in the city yesterday as visitors, in what appears to be a casual local social call.

Dennis Houod Mill Creek

Henry Roach Recovers Mobility After Car Wreck

Henry Roach, injured in an automobile wreck several days ago, is able to get around now. He has regained limited mobility and is recovering at home with family support.

Henry Roach

Eye removal operation heals for Lawrence man in Ada hospital

Homer Brumley of Lawrence underwent eye removal surgery at Ada hospital and is reported recovering nicely. Miss Lona Faye Wiley of Vanessa, who suffered burns, is reported improving at Ada hospital today.

Homer Brumley Lawrence Ada Hospital Lona Faye Wiley Vaness

Death notice for Mrs. M. C. Newton aged 77

T. E. Cullins receives word from Memphis of the death of his sister Mrs. M. C. Newton after a long illness.

T. E. Cullins Memphis M. C. Newton

B I Arnold Seeks Ada Location for Return to Oklahoma

B I Arnold who left in February for Los Angeles is back in Ada seeking a site. He has toured California Arizona New Mexico and Texas and says Oklahoma is far ahead of any other place for his future home. If he can find a location he plans to bring his family back to Ada.

B. I. Arnold Los Angeles Mr. Arnold California Arizona New Mexico Texas Oklahoma Ada

Mrs B G Howard Heads to Fort Smith Arkansas

Mrs B G Howard leaves Thursday for Ft Smith Arkansas to visit her sister Miss Anna Lee Bolton who teaches there. She plans a brief stay and will return to Chicago after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs A D Bolton and other relatives locally.

B. G. Howard Ft. Smith Ark Anna Lee Bolton

Maxwell educator attends teachers meeting

C Roberts of Maxwell attended the teachers meeting here.

Dally C. Roberts Maxwell

Stratford Social Roundup From Saturday City Visit

Miss Josephine Shi of Stratford spent Saturday shopping in the city. Henry Neal of Mill Creek visited here Saturday. Mrs. Post is rapidly improving at Ada hospital. Miss Grace Brice, teaching at Vaness, attended the teachers meeting here. Miss Mable Stewart left Saturday for Fitzhugh to spend the weekend. Paul Young, post appendectomy at Ada hospital, is doing nicely. Ben King of Ros?, a patient at Ada hospital, is reported better.

Josephine Shi Stratford Henry Neal Mill Creek Grace Brice Vaness Mable Stewart Fitzhugh Ben King of Ros Ada Hospital

Homer Brumiey Leaves Hospital After Injury

Homer Brumiey who lost an eye during an incident left the hospital on Saturday and is reported to be doing nicely.

Homer Brumiey

Family to Move to Rio Grande Valley

Charley Hisan and his family, longtime residents between Vaness and Maxwell, plan a move to the Rio Grande valley where they expect to establish their new home.

Charley Hisan Vaness Maxwell Rio Grande Valley

Weekend Visit Highlights Local Teachers

Vennie Jeffress from Yeager visits for the weekend while Miss Jeanette Bobbitt from Allen returns home for the weekend. Both are engaged in teaching duties and family time during the break.

Jeanette Bobbitt Allen

Mrs Bradley Leaves Hickory After Brief Visit

Mrs. R. H. Bradley of Hickory returned home Saturday after staying several days with her daughter Mrs. H. E. Garret whose illness required care.

R. H. Bradley Hickory H. E. Garret

Miss Avis Robinson Heads for Kansas City Visit

Miss Avis Robinson who has tended the College here left Thursday for Kansas City Missouri. She will stopover in Holdenville and Tulsa for short visits. While here she made her home with sister Mrs Earl Norman at 414 North Mississippi.

Avis Robinson Kansas City Holdenville Tulsa Miss Robinson Earl Norman Mississippi

John Boyce McKee Heads to Hot Springs for Treatment

John Boyce McKee departed yesterday for Hot Springs Arkansas to receive medical treatment.

Mon Zays Daily John Boyce McKee Hot Springs Ark

Parker and Gowan Headed to McAlester Masonic Convention

Oscar L. Parker and J. C. Gowan left Sunday for McAlester to attend the Masonic convention being held there.

Oscar L. Parker J. C. Gowan McAlester

Stockholders and Directors Meet in City This Week

Sam Schienberg of Chicka travels to the city to attend a stockholders and directors meeting on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Sam Schienberg Chicka

Mrs Morris and daughter depart for California

Mrs Morris and her daughter of Son Oman HR and Mrs N B Haney have been visiting F F Brydin and Mrs N B Haney for several days and today leave for California.

Morris Sonoman F. F. Brydin N. B. Haney California

Editor Crossett Attends Methodist Laymen Meeting in City

G A Crossett of Caddo visits the city for the Methodist Laymen gathering. He is among the oldest editors with continuous service since 1899 and speaks this evening on Salesmanship in religion.

G. A. Crossett Caddo Crossett

J C Condren of Konawa Involved in Noted Event

A fragment mentions J C Condren of Konawa in connection with a notable local event. Further details are unavailable in the legible portion.

Checotah Colonists Tricked on Mexican Land Venture

In Checotah on January 28, 55 local residents who joined a Mexican colonization scheme learned at the border they were duped. They had trusted C A Johnson posing as a West Coast Development representative and were told they owned land, then found their passports invalid. Most were tenant farmers who invested their savings.

Checotah C. A. Johnson West Coast Development Company

Real Estate Chief to Probe Land Sale in Checotah

M. J. Glass chairman of the Oklahoma State Real Estate commission began travel to Checotah to investigate alleged sale of worthless Mexican lands to several local residents.

Oklahoma City M. J. Glass Oklahoma State Real Estate Commission Checotah

Oklahoma colonists swindled in land fraud near Checotah

Fifty five men women and children who sold homes near Checotah Oklahoma to buy land in Mexico were defrauded. The group traveled to Laredo after learning the titles were invalid and passports were rejected at the border. They dispersed in San Antonio after spending the day at the I G N station.

San Antonio Checotah Okla Mexico Laredo Oregon Oklahoma Johnson Edenville

Hospital Update: Patient Improves After Sunday Visit

The patient brought to Ada hospital Sunday is reported improved as doctors assess recovery.

Ada Hospital

J. W. Helm in Ada Hospital Reported No Better

J. W. Helm of Jesse, brought to Ada hospital some time ago, is reported no better. The notice provides a brief health update and mentions his ongoing care.

J. W. Helm Jesse Ada Hospital

Franklin County Clerk Improves Slightly After Illness

L. E. Franklin, the county court clerk, who has been quite ill, is reported slightly improved today according to local authorities. The update notes his condition remains cautious but shows progress after a period of ill health.

L. E. Franklin

Mrs Goddard Improves After Ada Hospital Operation

Mrs. C. O. Goddard who underwent an operation at the Ada hospital yesterday is reported much improved today.

C. O. Goddard Ada Hospital

George Womack Hospitalized for Appendicitis

George Womack of Sasakwa entered the hospital today for an appendicitis operation.

George Womack Sasakwa

Tupelo Merchant Visits City on Business

J. S. Isaacs of Tupelo was in the city on business yesterday, keeping up with local commerce and meetings.

J. S. Isaacs of Tupelo

Chickasha visitor J. S. Murray in city yesterday

J. S. Murray of Chickasha spent a day in the city yesterday on business meeting local merchants and inspecting prospects for upcoming ventures.

J. S. Murray of Chickasha

Mrs Pitt Moves Home After Illness Recovery

Mrs R E Pitt, previously ill, has recovered enough to be discharged from the hospital and taken home today.

R. E. Pitt

Lumberman Mose Ferguson Visits Ada for Daughter's Arrival

Stratford lumber dealer Mose Ferguson visited Ada on Tuesday and reports the recent arrival of a daughter at his home.

Mose Ferguson Stratford

East Central State Teachers College Ada Leads Oklahoma

East Central at Ada ranks as the state’s largest teachers college with 1,235 to 1,241 students in recent terms and rapid growth. The school trains rural teachers, serves 11 Oklahoma counties, and draws students from 49 counties and five states, though facilities are stretched and two new buildings are needed.

East Central State Teachers College Ada United States Oklahoma Witter Pupi Fest Central Coal Johnston Murray Garvin McClain Hughes Okmulgee Okfuskee Pontatoe Pottawatomie Seminole East Central Department of Rural Education W. C. Hersing H. P. Butcher State Department of Education East Central District Ere Ikakes Cedar Falls Iowa Ypsilanti Michigan Emporia Kansas Pittsburgh Greeley Colorado Denton Texas Springfield Missouri Ohio Illinois California Nash Southwestern Weatherford Northeastern Tahlequah Northwestern Alva Central Edmond Southeastern Durant Ada High School Ada College

May Wheat Climbs Above Two Dollars in Chicago Trade

Chicago scene sees May wheat beat the $2 level after the board opened. Commission houses absorb selling and push values higher with initial bids around 1.99 to 2.00 as European bullishness fuels demand. The move marks a peak not seen since 1868 for immediate delivery, with futures peaking near $2 and recalling the Hutchinson deal era.

Chicago

Obituary for C B Mansfield Longtime City Resident

C B Mansfield died at his home 831 West Sixth Street Tuesday night about midnight. Funeral services will be held at Criswell's undertaking parlors at 10 o'clock Thursday morning conducted by Rev. C C Morris. A painter by trade, he had lived in the city since its early days and was well known to older citizens. his wife had died several months earlier.

C. B. Mansfield West Sixth Street Criswell C. C. Morris Mansfield

Death of Tom Downs at 66 in residence west of Cement plant

Tom Downs aged 66 died Tuesday morning at 6 at his brother’s home west of the Cement plant where he resided. Pneumonia caused the death. Funeral services and interment were held at Rosedale cemetery this morning at 11. He had lived there for many years and was single.

Tom Downs Rosedale Cemetery

Largest jellyfish can capture and digest fish

The largest species of jellyfish is described as capable of capturing and digesting other fish, indicating a broad predatory capacity in certain jellyfish.

Dresses by the Pound and Bread by the Yard Pan Incident

A fragmented note reports odd market pricing with dresses sold by the pound and bread by the yard described as a pan arrangement. No further context or names are provided.

Loss of Mrs. Elva Duvall Laments Pontotoc County Hero

A tribute from HA. W. Miller praises Mrs. Elva Duvall for nine years of service as a Home Demonstration Agent. Her work with girls and mothers, moral guidance, and dedication amid hardship are hailed as making homes happier and communities stronger.

Elva Duvall Fier Pontotoc County HA .W. Miller

Hoopers Tetter Rem Guaranteed For Skin Diseases

Sufferers of skin troubles urged to try Hooper's Tetter-Rem with a money back guarantee. The article promotes two bottle sizes 75 cents and 1.50, sold by Eucaline Medicine Co Dallas or by mail, as a remedy for eczema ringworm pimples dandruff cracked hands and other skin conditions.

Eucaline Medicine ‘Co, Co Dallas

Also Mentioned on This Page

George Vorbe Dow Ham Roxana Company Paul Young Vennie Jeffress Yeager J. C. Condren Konawa Vera Cruz Denver Col Norman Tonkawa Blackwell Davis Davis-Wynnewood Highway Co. B. Mansfield Jack Fork Ada Hide & Produce Co B. F. Avery, P. & O., International and Oliver Farming Implements Rogers Silverware Rogers la France Wm. Rogers & Son Herve Wm. Rogers Photte Rollow Hardware Company Ada, Oklahoma
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