This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 9 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1926
Page
7
Notices describe multiple sheriff sales in Pontotoc and Johnston counties Oklahoma. Foreclosure actions compel sale of described parcels including Section 35 Township 4 North Range 5 East and other tracts. Auctions set July 5 1926 and July 12 1926 with sheriff W B Walker named.
In Pontotoc County Oklahoma the sheriff advertises a foreclosure sale of 80 acres described as West half of Southeast quarter Section 19 Township North Range 4 East for a $1500 principal note plus interest and costs. Sale set for July 19 1926 at 2:00 PM at Ada courthouse front door to satisfy judgment.
Advertising copy touts C A Cummings in Norris Haney Building Suite 5 for professional framing services. Office phone 312 and residence 744 W listed for contact.
Loyce H Mitchell as Executor announces creditor claims against C H Mitchell deceased must be filed at Wimbish Duncan Ada Oklahoma within four months from date of June 10 1926 else barred. Attorney for Executor. 6 17 3tw.
Emmett Bales a longtime Pontotoc county criminal with a Tupelo and Stonewall past was shot to death Saturday night in Coalgate after a daylight kidnapping. He had served four years for attacking an old man at Lula and faced three hot check charges. Locals recall his arrogant, ruthless methods and a six gun he clung to for self defense. His wife Deales is described as a devout Christian woman hopeful for change.
In Sonora, Mexico faces a long standing issue with the Yaqui Indians over land losses caused by confiscation and idle land. The government seeks to resolve the debt by restoring lands to the Yaquis, who endured exile and conflict during earlier administrations.
The district reports most farmers have finished chopping cotton and plan a respite. Social notes list visits and events including Vida Close with Noma Stewart, Ada trips by Al Nabors and a party at Mr. Bryan's in Pleasant Hill. Residents such as Welcome Wyche and Fannie Lea are mentioned with health and social updates.
Dr. J. L. Jeffress and Dr. R. Fr. King listed as physicians and surgeons in Simpson Building on West Main with office and residence phone numbers. G. C. Alsbach is noted as a dentist offering X ray and gas anesthesia in the Rollow Building.
Ada civic leaders urge greater participation from all citizens to boost the city’s prosperity. J C Hynds Secretary emphasizes the chamber acts as Ada’s ambassador and coordinates efforts for local betterment, inviting every business, professional, school, club, theatre, church and individual to engage. Hobart Addition is added to the Herbert Hensley building.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.