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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1922
Page
2
A vintage advertisement extols Mother's Friend as a safe external remedy for expectant mothers to ease pregnancy discomfort and labor. It cites a Scranton testimonial, claims no narcotics, and urges purchase from druggists, with a note offering a free booklet on motherhood and baby.
Luther Harrison, editor of the Holdenville Democrat, spoke at the McSwain theatre on Memorial Day praising American veterans from the Revolutionary era to World War I and urging reverence for cemeteries. He cited the nation mobilizing millions for defense without gain and noted Spirit of sacrifice as central to U.S. history. Afterward, citizens decorated Rose Dale Cemetery and a Legion plot for World War I dead.
W L Edwards was placed under 2500 bond in Waco on a charge of defiling and casting contempt on the American flag. He allegedly carried a flag at Friday’s mob gathering after a negro was burned following a shooting involving the girl the accused had attacked.
Mr. and Mrs. S. L. Evans and their son have returned from Hot Springs Arkansas after visiting relatives and friends for several weeks. Mr. and Mrs. A. Floyd and two sons left early for Stillwater to attend Saturday’s commencement exercises at Oklahoma A and M college where Curtis Floyd is to graduate this year.
M. B. Donaghey and wife move from Allen to Ada and will reside at 201 South Stonewall. Miss Inez Marsh, former Oklahoma College for Women student at Chickasha, returns home to spend the summer with her parents.
Tom D. McKeown spoke to Wetumka voters this afternoon endorsing his bid for Congress. He outlined policy priorities and urged community support in the upcoming election.
Judge Orel Busby who had lived on East Tenth Street and J W Brown of the Townsend and Nineteenth corner have traded houses. The two families have already moved.
Guy Fuller and his wife Irma Mueller of Ardmore were in the city this week visiting relatives. They were married at Marietta on May 7 and Guy is a former employee of the News.
Judge and Mrs C A Powers arrived Friday afternoon after a week with J C Meaders and wife in McAlester. The judge's health continues to improve.
Mr and Mrs J L Huber congratulate L C and T Bibb of Hannibal Missouri on their 86th birthday. They are regarded as among the oldest twins in the state. L C Bibb is the father of Mrs Huber.
Rev J H Ball pastor of First Methodist church and County Superintendent A Floyd spoke at Stonewall eighth grade graduating exercises. Ball delivered the address and Floyd presented the diplomas.
T. F. Southgate KK. L. Mamson and H. A. Phillip of Wanette were in Ada Saturday morning on business. They are old friends of Hon. Tom D. McKeown.
Prof. F. L. Casteel, superintendent of schools at Maud, arrived in the city to take up his work as a special instructor in the summer college session. This is his second year teaching during the summer term.
Taylor Mitchell has returned from Okemah where he taught for the past year. He plans to attend school this summer, likely in Chicago, and will go back to Okemah when schools reopen. Mitchell led the Okemah debating team this year.
Complete and lasting peace between schoolmaster and pupil was established yesterday when a marriage license was issued to E. Miller, 24, Stonewall, and Miss Mayme Walker, 17, also of Stonewall. Miller was a teacher in the Stonewall schools and Miss Walker was a student.
Walter Smith the street commissioner announced substantial graveling of main streets is in progress and he expects most major resident streets to be graveled by summer end. More than 75 blocks have already been graveled.
Seven organizations have been granted plots at Glenwood park for flower beds with a prize for the best display. The plots are now under the care of W. C. T. U. Woodman Circle Rebekah Hays Schools Eastern Star Willara School and National Guard.
Gerbert Hamilton, after a year at Harper College in Harper, Kansas, came home for the summer with his father. He recently took part in a speaking contest, placing second among nine competitors.
Miss Clarita O Neal daughter of F E O Neal of this city is here for a weekend visit with her father and friends.
A card from Rev. C. C. Morris of Ada reports he is enjoying his Havana visit in Cuba. He plans to share a full travel account upon returning to Ada.
Mr and Mrs Houston Mount of Weleetka spent Sunday with their parents Mr and Mrs S H Mount of East Jenth Street and Dr and Mrs W D Faust at Nineteenth and Townsend. Mr Mount returned to Weleetka this morning while Mrs Mount will remain in the city for several days.
M. E. Qualls received a building permit to construct a $5,000 residence on his West Sixteenth street property.
Roy McKeown, formerly at Oklahoma Baptist University in Shawnee, has returned home to spend the summer vacation.
Ed Brents, who has been coaching athletics at Purcell High School for the past year, returned this week to his home here to spend the vacation.
Miss Miriam Spawr expected to arrive today to spend the summer with her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs John P McKinley on West Twentieth Street. She attended high school here one year then Kendall College at Tulsa a year and Southern Methodist University at Dallas two years. She will enroll in East Central Teachers College for the next term.
Mrs. Cora Porter of Enid is visiting the Case, Herndon, and Norrell families this week, sharing time with relatives and friends in the area.
Wilbur Lee, assistant postmaster, claims he is some fisherman and landed a two pound bass while skirting the lake edge Saturday evening. He muses on what he might have caught if truly fishing. Others active in fishing include Tom, Hope, and A. B. Mears with good luck, and J. D. Lasater and Tillman Shelton who fared less well.
Tuesday report notes Dr Catherine Threlkeld Brydia is improving nicely following an operation last week.
J. T. Roff of Roff was in Ada on Monday to attend a meeting of the county jury commission.
G. D. Jenkins, who for the past year was head of schools at Sulphur, has arrived in the city with his wife to enroll in the college, and will head the schools at Okemah next year.
Mrs. R O Stewart and her children return to their Chelsea home after an extended visit with her sister Mrs. Paul V Norrell.
Miss Pearl Black of Centrahoma has arrived in the city to enroll at Teaceners College. She plans to begin studies this fall and joins other new students at the campus.
Col R A Sneed, candidate for Secretary of State on the Democratic ticket, is in the city and will remain until Saturday afternoon. He is currently in charge of the state's pension program.
Mrs. S. P. Ross arrived home yesterday from Childress Texas where she was summoned by the death of her brother's wife Mrs. H. D. Barnes.
Mrs. J. W. Horn left today for Amarillo Texas to be with her sister who is said to be dangerously ill.
John Bean of Konawa was in town on Saturday en route to his uncle's home southwest of the city for a visit.
E. E. Miller, superintendent of Stonewall schools, appeared this morning to enroll in the college’s summer session.
County weigher John Ward broke his arm while cranking a contrived device on Saturday. He was reported improving and cheerful the next day.
Dr. W. E. Boyce, who has been in New York taking a special medical course, is anticipated to return today to resume his practice.
Tom D. McKeown was slated to deliver a Memorial Day address in Wewoka this afternoon as part of the observance. The event drew local residents and veterans to the town square for the ceremony and wreath laying.
Mrs. A. M. Bailey and her children came back yesterday after spending several days in Pauls Valley visiting relatives and friends.
Miss Alpha Braden left Friday for Shawnee and Oklahoma City for a short visit with relatives and friends.
Miss Sarah Joe Tunnel returns to her home after completing a term at Chickasha College for Women in Chickasha.
Mrs W H Fisher, wife of Mayor Fisher, who had been critically ill for several days, showed marked improvement today and doctors declared her out of danger.
Mr. and Mrs. M. P. Bently Jr. concluded a week long honeymoon in Paris Arkansas after marrying in Holdenville. They plan to reside in their home locally.
Miss Nadine Roddie, formerly a student at the Oklahoma College for Women in Chickasha, returned to Ada last night. The report notes her recent studies and plans moving forward, with no further details provided.
Assistant County Attorney Hugh F Mathis traveled to Allen on Monday to prosecute several misdemeanor and minor cases in the justice court, presenting arguments and seeking timely determinations.
Mrs M A Fletcher who sustained injuries recently in a fall is reported to be making progress toward recovery.
Horace Northcott returns to the city after a week with relatives in Coalgate and plans to enroll in college this fall.
T. E. Graham, formerly in the grocery business here and now operating in Mexia, Texas, spent the week-end visiting his family in this city.
Several blocks in west and north Ada are being graveled this week marking the first gravel work in that portion of the city. Local residents noted activity and crews moved in to complete the initial phase of the project.
J. W. Hutt and family are moving here this week from Helena Oklahoma. W. B. Jones and family plan to depart today for Okemah to spend two months.
H Constant remains ill with little change in condition since Sunday. medical staff monitor his status closely as health concerns persist.
Mrs Houston Mount departed Tuesday afternoon for her home in Weleetka after spending several days here with relatives and friends.
Miss Wilma Grandstaff of Weleetka has enrolled in the college summer session and will reside with Mrs. A. B. Mears during her stay.
Mr and Mrs A M Stewart of Centrahoma were here shopping Tuesday. They also visited a short Say pue 1p to omoy oy 72 aut John Agnew.
Mr and Mrs A A Robertson and daughter Mildred have returned from Sulphur Springs Texas where they were called by the death of Mrs Robertson's father. The brief notice notes a family bereavement and travel from Texas.
Willie Smith Fleet Clark and Eli Clark were arraigned yesterday before Justice H J Brown on a charge of stealing chickens. Their trial was set for Thursday.
Capt J C Cates arrived back after a three week stay with his daughter Mrs M F Burton in Tulsa. He reports crops are backward due to continued rains.
Miss Mildred Kerr daughter of W S Kerr returns to this city after teaching in Oklahoma City for the holidays. She has accepted a position with the Oklahoma City schools next year.
Sanford Brown, a former Ada High School graduate and once fourth student at East Central College, waits in town while traveling from Waco Texas where he worked for an automobile sales company to Tulsa to resume his business.
Mrs Jessie Wade Helm, long ill, died at noon today at 321 West Twelfth Street. Funeral services are set for Thursday morning at 10:30 at the home. The body will be buried in the family plot at Pishomingo.
Joe Simpson, early owner and editor of Ada’s first newspaper the Star, was seen today in the city shaking hands with his old day associates. He has spent years in a solid post with the Western Newspaper Union, with headquarters in…
Charges of manufacturing and possessing intoxicating liquor were filed yesterday against Ellis Boyd and Roy Boyd, brothers from near Ada. They were arrested Monday when county officers raided a still ten miles west of Ada. Charges of selling andporting liquor were filed against Jim Williamson.
Mayor W. H. Fisher announced that bidders will gather in Ada on June 7 to compete for the contract to pave nine blocks eight along South Townsend avenue from Twelfth to Twentieth and one on Seventeenth from Townsend to Stockton. The protest period closed May 25 and city commissioners expect the contract to be let on June 7 or 8.
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