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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1925
Page
7
A compilation of foreclosure notices and sheriff sale dates from Pontotoc County Oklahoma. Warranted sales list includes H G Foster and Sam Foster versus J W France Eva France. L E Franklin notices. W B Walker sheriff details. multiple parcels described by quarter sections and ranges with sale dates August 3 1925 and September 1 1925. also a creditors notice for Katie Tobias estate with four month claim period.
District Court of Pontotoc County Oklahoma issues foreclosure on mortgage held by Conservative Loan Company against J T Tucker and M W Tucker wife. Defendant W F Krohn must answer by September 5 1925 or petition deemed true, with $331.50 debt plus 10 percent interest from Oct 1 1923 plus $60 attorney fees and costs. receiver may be appointed.
In district court J D Sloan petitions for divorce and child custody against Mallie Sloan. Mallie Sloan must answer by August 27, 1925 or petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered. Court clerk L E Franklin attests. Publication date July 2, 1925.
Notice is given that at 2:00 p m on August 17 1925 at the north front entrance of Pontotoc County Court House in Ada Oklahoma the sheriff will sell to the highest bidder for cash the E half of the SW quarter and E half of the SW quarter described lands and premises.
Notice of sale under foreclosure issued by the District Court of Pontotoc County Oklahoma. F W Mohrbacher and others vs W T Brewer et al with multiple judgments totalling funds due. Sale set September 1 1925 at 2 PM at Ada County Courthouse to satisfy the listed liens with proceeds applied per judgments.
Notice in Ponotoc County District Court Oklahoma that on July 24 1925 a foreclosure action involving Clement Mortgage Company will proceed to sale of lands under the sheriff’s powers. The notice specifies the case number 6751 and directs interested parties to appear.
In Pontotoc County In County Court No 1339 the guardian Edward I Harrison petitions to sell real estate of John Leader a minor. The hearing is set for August 21 1925 at 10 a m requiring kin and interested parties to show cause. A copy of the order will be published in the Ada Weekly News for three weeks.
Ira McDaniels a 25 year old workman on the Chapman farm near Tishomingo died at Durant Hospital early Tuesday from injuries after a tree he had cut fell and pinned his head between the tree and the stump.
Ada endured extreme heat Sunday with temperatures climbing to 105 degrees. A faint breeze offered little relief as streets emptied and hospitals reported no heat prostrations. A pre-dawn shower cooled the air and lowered the reading to more comfortable levels.
Washington reports that the Democratic campaign committees expected William Jennings Bryan to assist in winning control of the House and Senate next year. Representative Oldfield said Bryan’s influence would be hard to replace, with his strong moral stance and far reach among voters in key regions.
Tulsa leaders backed a campaign to make Oklahoma a premier poultry and egg state. They endorsed egg demonstrations, called for summer egg candling laws, and planned a Stillwater meeting August 3 with farmers to expand marketing, education, and state-wide activity. Attendees included M. C. Hale, Clarence Roberts, Clarence Dalton, Fred C. Olds, Tim Reedy, R. B. Thompson, and George Vincent.
The Ada court clerk reports 5,864 marriage licenses issued in Pontotoc County since statehood, with many more in Roff and Allen. In under 18 years the county records have grown, and the office is nearing its tenth volume of licenses.
W J Holloway president of the state senate will become acting governor again when Gov Trapp leaves the state with Oklahoma party for the Albert Pike Highway association convention in Colorado Springs. The caravan forms today at Enid and departs from there.
In Chicago, Russell Scott seeks to avoid the gallows with a plea of prison psychosis supported by alienists. The defense plans ten days of sanity arguments before Judge David in August to have Scott committed to an asylum, while prosecutors led by Robert E. Crowe push for execution for the Joseph Maurer holdup murder.
Oklahoma City July 25 relief from extreme heat was promised by the weather man as the break in the heat wave came after one of the hottest weekends. Three towns Okeene Kingfisher Mangum logged 119 degrees, Altus 109 Ardmore 108, with most readings at or above 100. Newkirk and Vinita were 93 and 94 respectively.
Memorial services were held for William Jennings Bryan at the State Capitol in Oklahoma City with a half holiday announced. Eulogies were to be delivered by W. J. Holloway acting governor George F. Short attorney general F. E. Lester supreme court justice and Baxter Taylor state land office attorney.
A compact note from C. A. Cum dated January 15 suggests arranging a photo session or display by framing and organizing the image to enhance presentation. The memo emphasizes practical steps to prepare and present the pictured subject effectively.
County Union meets on the second and fourth Saturdays at Ada Court House at 1 p.m. President W A Peck and Secretary T F Beller listed. Rocky Chapel Local holds second and fourth Thursdays at 7 30 p.m. Knox Local meets on first and third Fridays at 7 30 p.m. Parish Chapel Local meets second and fourth Tuesdays at 7 30 p.m. Wilson Local meets second and fourth Wednesdays.
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