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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1919
Page
5
Financial statement for Chickasaw Township Pontotoc County Oklahoma covering fiscal year July 1 1918 to June 30 1919 and estimated income and needs for 1919 20 as required by Section 2 Chapter 226 Laws 1917.
Oklahoma City July 23. Commissioner R Echols said the commission plans an early order to investigate Southwestern Bell Telephone in the state. Goals include rate adjustment service improvement and a higher wage scale for operators to attract and retain skilled staff. Wartime Burleson rates would stay four months past August 1 unless the commission orders otherwise.
O N Walker secretary of the Chamber of Commerce J W Hays and a News reporter visited the new concrete Byng bridge two miles north of the Byng power plant yesterday. Cars were using it and it is ready for all. Logs and debris hinder passage when water covers the span about 100 feet wide. The quarter mile structure is 12 inches thick with strong approaches to prevent washing out. County cost about 40000 dollars. Workmen on both sides progress on roads from Ada to the river. The big Byng power plant powers Roff Lawrence Byng Konawa Maud Harjo Shawnee McLoud Prague and soon Seminole Francis. completion expected in November.
The plant, owned by Wm. A. Behr & Co. of Chicago, will have a 3000 horsepower rating when completed, with offices at Shawnee.
The community laments a dry spell and hopes for rain while residents visit, host, and travel among neighbors. Names include Annie Norton, Lee Norton, Ella Cooper, Lillie Cooper, Lina Tatum, Zona Tatum, Louise Golden, Dorchie Golden, Orel Allen, Emmet Herrin, W. W. Norton, W. W. Chapman, Rocky Chapel, Ross Tatum, G. W. Casey, Francis, Stillwell family, Stratford, John S. Casey, Judson Hendrix, Ada, Eva Norton, H. B. Allen, Egypt, Elsie Adams, Center, and Dorothy Durkham.
Court notes show Agnes Ayakaubby vs. Alex Fite dismissed as to stipulations. Tom King sues the county for 39364.00 over warrants. State vs Chambers bond recovery dismissed. First State Bank of Stonewall wins W J Smith property. Noah Lee et al. case verdict for state 500. Ayakatubby vs Dixon Dixon tried. verdict for petitioner 1 and costs. Oklahoma State Bank sues A M Cummings for 837.35. balance 549.00. Spence vs McKinney verdict plaintiff 25. A marriage ceremony for Hugh Schoot and Addie Santford. Beulah Curtis seeks divorce from J H Curtis. State vs Tom Cope dismissed.
Guardian announces sale by public auction of an oil and gas lease on the West Half of the Northwest Quarter of Section 21 Township 4 North Range East in Pontotoc County Oklahoma. Sale July 31 1919 at 10 AM in the Pontotoc County Court Room. Cash bonus at least 1.00 per acre and a well to be commenced within 30 days.
Neva Pritchett files suit for divorce citing cruelty and alleges her husband served in the army and was arrested for desertion and convicted, serving a penitentiary sentence. Married in November 1917, she claims he mistreated her and seeks a permanent divorce.
Oklahoma City July 23 Governor Robertson after a thorough survey of Langston’s Negro Agricultural and Normal University says he will urge relocation to a more suitable site unless a method to change location without legislation is found He commends President Marques but calls the buildings and surroundings wholly unfit and notes poor grounds and dormitories in bad condition He may oppose the $85,000 appropriation for new buildings until relocation is confirmed.
Luther Monroe age 30 of Ada to Victoria Maxwell age 31 of Ada. Ed Glover age 23 of Lula to Clemmie Russell age 20 of Lula. Hubert Maddox age 21 of Ada to Mamie Clark age 18 of Ada. Richard Correll age 24 of Ada to Margaret Sarrett age 19 of Ada. Hugh Shott age 21 of Stratford to Addie Sanford age 18 of Stratford.
Sheriff Bob Duncan will sell at Ada Oklahoma at 10 oclock A M August 26 1919 the undivided half interest in Lots Fifteen and Sixteen Block One Hundred Twenty Nine Ada to satisfy a mortgage foreclosure and money judgment in favor of First National Bank of Ada and others against E R Salmon et al The sale is without appraisal and the property will be sold for cash at the north front door of Pontotoc County Courthouse.
Justice Joseph Anderson hears a case in which a civil suit by One Pink Bevel against Weaver over a bounced check leads to a criminal action by the county attorney. Weaver claims the check arose from a poker game and refuses payment, detailing the game and naming all participants, prompting warrants for the group.
A speaker reflects on the paradox of existing as both empty and full at the same moment, exploring inner tension and meaning. The remark probes how identity and perception can hold contrasting states without contradiction.
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