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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1913
Page
3
Legal notices announce foreclosures and guardianship sales across Pontotoc McCurtain Choctaw and Love counties in Oklahoma. Multiple parcels described with sections townships ranges are set for public auction or sale on specified June dates subject to court confirmation and cash payment.
R T Beller sues Mary Beller in Pontotoc County District Court No 1295 for divorce. Mary Beller must answer the petition by July 11 1913 or the petition may be taken as true and a divorce judgment rendered. May 27 1913 filed by attorney C O Barton district clerk A D Tanner first published May 29 1913 4th.
An estray taker up J T Rose reports on May 27 1913 a bay horse about 12 years old 14 hands with three white feet star on forehead brand HJ on right shoulder roped neck located in quarter of section 7 township 3N range 8E Conway Oklahoma. A L Miles county clerk signs and J T Rose acts as taker up with first publication May 29 1913.
Notice of sale by guardian in the County Court of Pontotoc County Oklahoma. Samuel J Paul a minor to have lands in Chickasaw Nation Indian Territory sold at public auction for cash on June 7 1913 at the courthouse front door Pauls Valley. Lands total about 280 acres described in Sections 2 17 20 and 3 Township 4 North Range 1 East with an undivided one sixth interest remaining after life estates of Smith W Paul and Mary B Paul.
The ceremony occurred Sunday at 11 o clock at the bride’s parents home near Stratford with Rev. C W Stringer officiating. Best man James Waldby and bridesmaid Garnett Griffith stood beside the couple as fifty friends witnessed the union. The bride is a noted Pontotoc county teacher and News correspondent, while the groom is a progressive Egypt community farmer known for his many friends.
On May 26 1913 W A McCall appeared and filed affidavit about three estrays a red motley cow five years old branded HJ a red steer one year old branded HJ and a red bull calf sucking the cow The taker up resides in the NE quarter of Section 17 Township 5 N Range 8 E and post office is Allen Okla Witness A L Miles and W A McCall Taker up First published May 29 3tw.
Notice that Virgil Welch and Lynn Womack under sentence for larceny will apply for parole before the governor on June 16, 1913, or as soon after as practicable. The notice is dated May 15 1913 with filing details and attorney information for the guardian of Samuel J Paul, a minor.
The Democrat George Koenig of Baltimore died Saturday from pneumonia. In Jay Oklahoma a courthouse post office and general store burned early Saturday destroying county records. the blaze likely incendiary amid a county seat feud.
J. D. Arbuckle, vice president of the Madill National Bank, died in a sanitarium at Ardmore. Reversing a former opinion, Attorney General West says Ben Riley, secretary of the state election board, is entitled to full pay for the last four months. Oklahoma adoption supporters open headquarters in Oklahoma City. Cushing businessmen raise 25000 dollar bonus for interurban line to the center of the oil field. Jackson county reports indicate a grasshopper plague threatens small crops.
H. P. Sugg Observer notes May with a maximum of 95 degrees and minimum of 45. The month had 18 clear days, 7 part cloudy and 6 cloudy. Total rainfall reached 0.473 or 473-100 inches, with 0.211 or 21-100 inches in a single day on May 15. April’s total rainfall was 0.67 or 67-100 inches.
Montgomery May 31 The coming week opens Congress man Richmond P Hobson campaign for United States Senator to succeed Joseph F Johnston. Hobson will tour the state with speeches over several weeks. Johnston seeks re election though health may curb activity. Clayton and Underwood may also announce bids soon.
The Frisco announces a new train to start June 15 with Ada departure at 6:00 a.m. and return at 9:50 p.m. It will reach Okmulgee at 9:10 a.m. and begin the return at 5:25 p.m. Rumors of a motor car link to Denison circulate but no official word.
Chancellor John Allison denied the Fusion party bid for an injunction to block election commissioners Carter Reichman and Alexander from wielding appointing powers. The ruling, key for future Fusion actions, comes as Supreme Court review looms in June. Also notes Miss Fannie McKinney training for postal service and Judge T D McKeeown heading to Steedman for a youth address.
Ada boy scouts complete a strenuous hike from Ada to Oklahoma City. They visited principal sites and played athletic events including a tie with Oklahoma City scouts in Fairpark. Governor Cruce met them and offered guidance before their 7 p.m. departure on the Katy.
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