Revisit Death Room Concluding Testimony in Probe
A coroner jury returned a sealed verdict at 11 30 this morning in Ada Oklahoma concluding M D Timberlake vice president of the First National bank died by his own hand The inquiry covered the December 14 1921 death and a verdict form offered three options including death by self inflicted gunshot The case featured testimonies from bank officials including N B Haney who recalled Timberlake's gloomy mood and a janitor who first discovered the body in the basement of the bank in Ada Oklahoma
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. D. Timberlake
First National Bank
Tal Crawford
H. C. Hoyle
C. V. Polk
W B. Johnson
J. L. Brown
Clive Robertson
W. B. Sanders
Ada
N. W. Gere
J. B. A. Robertson
Oklahoma City
P. Ss. Case
Craig
Timberlake
L. D. Jeter
C. D. Price
Claude Griffith
Case
N. W. Gore
N. B. Haney
Bank
B. C. King
Haney
Tim
Francis
Stratford
Victor
P. S. Case
P. A. Norris
W. F. Schulte
John Smith
First National
Duncan
Schulte
H. F. Mathis
J. L. Jefferies
Dr. Craig
Victor Vallery
Timberlake case hearings reveal bank death details
Testimony shows banker Timberlake found dead in the bank basement area after an apparent self inflicted wound. Witnesses recount alibi notes and a claim of murder by others, with investigators probing W F Schulte and bank ties.
Personal News From Thursday's Daily In Brief
Longley and George Fentem return from Norman where George completed work toward a degree. Mrs Leslie Maxey and daughters Mary Bess and Helen Lucy arrived from Okmulgee to visit Mrs Maxey's parents Mr and Mrs T E Cullins and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Longley
George Fentem
Norman
The
State University
Leslie Maxey
Mary Bess
Helen Lucy
Okmulgee
Wintersmith Party Arrives for Short City Visit
Mrs J W Wintersmith and her son Jim together with her sister Miss Downs, formerly of this city and now of Louisville Kentucky, arrived today for a brief visit and are staying with Mr and Mrs Ballard Blake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Wintersmith
Jim
Miss Downs
Louisville, Ky
Ballard Blake
Haynes Family Returns From Norman After OU Degree
Mr and Mrs R E Haynes and their son Floyd arrived home yesterday from Norman where Floyd recently completed his bachelor of arts degree at the University of Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Haynes
Floyd
Norman
University of Oklahoma
County Superintendent Oversees Record Student Transfers
County Superintendent A Floyd completes moving over 400 pupils between schools, the largest annual transfer in the county. The count marks a historic shift in school assignments and district planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Floyd
Mrs. Lara Skinner Visits Relatives in Cisco Texas
Mrs. Lara Skinner departed this morning for Cisco Texas to visit relatives. She plans to stay several days and return home after the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lara Skinner
Cisco
Texas
George Thompson Reports Fair Crop Conditions Near Jesse
George Thompson notes crop conditions around Jesse are fair and harvest readiness is near, indicating stable yields and ongoing farming activity in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Thompson
Jesse
Miss Winnie Johnson Returns Home For Weekend Visit
Miss Winnie Johnson, a college attendee, returned to her Konawa home this afternoon to spend the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnie Johnson
Konawa
Infant son of Mr and Mrs Petty dies at home
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Petty died at the family home 721 East Fifteenth street on Thursday morning. Burial followed at Rosedale Cemetery Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Petty
East Fifteenth Street
Rosedale Cemetery
Miss Dovels and Grisham Visit Oklahoma Ladies
Miss Helen Dovels of Paden Oklahoma arrives in the city for a short visit with Miss Euna Grisham who attends the college. They plan to leave tomorrow for Stuart to spend the weekend with Mrs. R H Holman Dovels sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Dovels
Paden
Okla
City
Euna Grisham
Stuart
Miss Dovel
R. H. Holman
Newlyweds Rev and Mrs Ball Reach Ada Home
Rev J H Ball and his wife arrive in Ada after a brief honeymoon in Oklahoma City and Tulsa. The couple wed in Oklahoma City Tuesday at 12 30 p m. Mrs Ball, formerly Delphine Kelly of Oklahoma City, is well known in religious and social circles. Rev Ball now serves as pastor of the First Methodist Church in Ada, coming from Shawnee. They will reside at the West Fourteenth Street parsonage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Ball
Ada
Oklahoma City
Tulsa
Ball
Delphine Kelly
Rev. Ball
First Methodist Church
Shawnee
Methodist Parsonage
West Fourteenth Street
Borough Arrested On Liquor Transport Charge
Roy Borough was arrested yesterday and posted bond in county court on a charge of transporting liquor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Borough
King Francis Pleads Guilty Before Justice Brown
H. H. King and Francis entered a guilty plea Friday before Justice H. J. Brown and paid fines and costs totaling 26 dollars and 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. King
Francis
H. J. Brown
Mr and Mrs McCauley Called to Kansas for Mourning
Mr and Mrs J S McCauley travel to Kansas after Mrs McCauley s mother dies. They will be away for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. McCauley
Kansas
Williamson and Francis Plead Guilty on Assault Battery
Jim Williamson and Francis pleaded guilty to assault and battery and to being drunk before Justice H. J. Brown on Friday. They were fined a total of 42 dollars and 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Williamson
Francis
Justice of the Peace
H. J. Brown
Oilman H M Shirley Visites Ada City Again
Oklahoma City oil man H M Shirley visited Ada City today. Judge Shirley is a lively figure with many friends in Ada who are always glad to see him back in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Shirley
Oklahoma City
Judge Shirley
Ada
Ross bound over on two chicken stealing charges
Jess Ross of the Allen highway was bound over to the district court yesterday on two charges of stealing chickens by Justice of the Peace H. J. Brown. His bond was set at 500 dollars in each case, and Ross expected to make bail Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Ross
Allen Highway
District Court
Justice of the Peace
H. J. Brown
Ross
Koonce Family Heads to Illinois for Extended Visit
Mr and Mrs G D Koonce and their baby of 230 Hast Fifteenth street travel overland to Illinois for an extended visit with relatives and friends. Mr Koonce works as a conductor on the Edmonton Canada division of the Grand Trunk railway and is taking vacation with his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. D. Koonce
Illinois
Koonce
Edmonton
Canada
Grand Trunk Railway
Warner Hoover Fares to Houston Then Boston Return
Warner Hoover son of Mr and Mrs J M Hoover left today for Houston after a few days in the city He is now connected with a large exporting house in Boston and says he likes the work After a few weeks in Houston and New Orleans he will take a boat to New York on his return to Boston
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner Hoover
J. M. Hoover
Houston
City
Warner
Boston
New Orleans
New York
Death of Ada popcorn stand operator S H Wax
S H Wax, a well known Ada resident, died Friday evening in Norman. The body will be brought to Ada Sunday at noon for funeral services at the cemetery. He long operated a popcorn stand at the corner of Main and Broadway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
S. H. Wax
Norman
Main and
Broadway
Shaw Makes Strong Showing In Ada For State Treasurer Nomination
A. Ss. J. Shaw visited Eola today to promote his Democratic bid for state treasurer. Reports indicate he has excellent prospects with Ada voters impressed by his qualifications and performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Ss. J. Shaw
Eola
Mr. Shaw
Ada
Ada Editor Visits Coalgate Record-Register Fraternity
G. L. Cardwell editor of the Coalgate Record-Register visited Ada on Friday and paid the News a fraternal call. He is praised for keeping readers well informed and for the paper’s strong evidence of his work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L. Cardwell
Coalgate
Ada News Notes Balthrop Peach Delivery Honored
The News reports obligations for a basket of fine early peaches brought in by John Balthrop for the force. It marks the first such delivery seen by the News crew, gratefully received, signaling a promising season from Balthrop whose north Ada orchard is expected to yield a fair crop of peaches and other fruit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Balthrop
Balthrop
Ada
Wash Tull Visits En Route To Bryant Okla
Wash Tull of Konawa was in the city today while traveling toward Bryant Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wash Tull
Konawa
Bryant
Okla
Mrs. Bullock Visits Cousin in Pickett This Saturday
Mrs. J. H. Bullock of Pickett spent the weekend with her cousin Mrs. Bessie Braley, visiting on Saturday and sharing time together in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Bullock of
Pickett
Bessie Braley
Gray Wright and Cecil Braley Visit City Over Weekend
Gray Wright of Pickett spent the weekend in the city with Cecil Braley, sharing time in local circles and sightseeing around town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gray Wright
Pickett
Cecil Braley
Wash Taylor Visits from Konawa Then Heads to Chickasha
Wash Taylor was in town from Konawa and departed at noon today bound for Chickasha, signaling a brief stopover before continuing his travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wash Taylor
Konawa
Chickasha
Dave Jackson to serve on federal grand jury in Hugo
Dave Jackson travels to Hugo today to begin service on a federal grand jury this week. He joins other jurors summoned for a term, contributing to federal criminal cases in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Jackson
Hugo
Federal Grand Jury
Mrs Cox and Children Visit Mrs Kidd in Kansas City
Mrs Paul Cox and her children from Kansas City are visiting Mrs J Y Kidd, the mother of Mrs Cox, this week. The visit brings together family members for a likely reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Cox
Kansas City
Mrs. Cox
J. Y. Kidd
Miss Minnie Chaney Leaves Purcell for Home in Texas
Miss Minnie Chaney, long time Purcell teacher, departed Saturday for her home in Cleburne Texas after spending time in this city with her brother A J Chaney and his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Chaney
Purcell
Cleburne
Tex
A. J. Chaney
Meador Couple Tour Glenwood Visit in Arkansas
Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Meador traveled to Glenwood Arkansas to visit Mrs Meador’s brother Dr Simmons. Mr. Meador plans a brief return while Mrs. Meador will remain for the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Meador
Glenwood
Ark
Dr. Simmons
Mr. Meador
Mrs. Meador
M. C. Wilson Returns From St. Louis Purchase Trip
M. C. Wilson has returned from St. Louis where he went to purchase several items for the local business. Details of the purchase were not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. Wilson
St. Louis
St. Louis District Business Optimism Pins Hopes on 1922
Businessmen in the St. Louis district report improving conditions as factories resume operations. They feel optimistic that 1922 will be a good year for trade, despite a slow start, with many manufacturers back at work and activity rising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Mrs Mesta to Return to Oklahoma City After Visit
Mrs George Mesta of Pittsburgh and Washington visits her uncle C J Skirvin and aunt at 128 West Seventeenth street. She will drive back to Oklahoma City with her father W B Skirvin and her brother William Skirvin after the weekend stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Mesta
Pittsburg
Washington, D. C
W. B. Skirvin
Oklahoma City
C. J. Skirvin
West Seventeenth Street
William Skirvin
Death of Alfred B McFarland at four years old
Alfred B McFarland, four year old son of J E McFarland, died at their home Friday morning at 10 30. Funeral services were held at the home Saturday morning at 10 30 with Rev Nettles in charge. Interment was in Rosedale cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred B. McFarland
J. E. McFarland
Rev. Nettles
Rosedale Cemetery
Death of SHUMAN H. WAX in Norman
SHUMAN H. WAX died in Norman Friday. Body arrived over the Santa Fe yesterday at 11 40 am. Taken from the train to L A Cummins undertaking parlor where services were held at 2 pm conducted by Rev C Morris. Burial followed at Rosedale Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shuman H. Wax
Norman
Santa Fe
L. A. Cummins Undertaking Parlor
Rev. C. ©. Morris
Rosedale
Hager Granted Permit for West Sixteenth Street Home
Harry Hager has secured a permit to build a new residence on West Sixteenth Street with an estimated cost of four thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hager
West Sixteenth Street
Mrs J W Taylor and Daughters Visit Center Family
Mrs J W Taylor and her daughters Clarice and Hazel from Center spent the weekend with Mrs W E Gatlin as guests.
Oklahoma official visits on state blind commission business
Rev. W. J. Moore, executive secretary of the state commission for the blind with headquarters in Oklahoma City, was here on official business today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Moore
State Commision For the Blind
Oklahoma City
Miss Kate K Knight to Attend University of Chicago Summer Term
Miss Kate K Knight plans to leave tomorrow for Chicago to attend Chicago University for the summer term. She will return to resume duties as a member of the college faculty in the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate K. Knight
Chicago
Chicago University
Johnson visits Montrose relatives during Arizona stint
S B Johnson and his young son from Montrose Colorado arrived to visit Mrs W R Johnson mother of S B Johnson and other relatives. Johnson, a graduate of Oklahoma A and M College, formerly taught at the university in Arizona and is now working as a florist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. B. Johnson
Little Son
Montrose
Colorado
W. R. Johnson
Mr. Johnson
A. & M. College of Oklahoma
Arizona
Belton Brady Undergoes Appendectomy At Local Hospital
Trem Wednesday's Days reports Belton Brady underwent an appendectomy at the local hospital this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belton Brady
Ada News in Brief: Local visitors and travels
L. C. Looney of Konawa visits Ada as a candidate for state senator. Mrs A K Thornton leaves for Quinton to visit her ill father. Dollie Lawrence of West Eighth street suffers appendicitis. Owen Faunt LeRoy and son Jack visit from Graham to spend two weeks with friends. Orville Snead travels to Purcell for a funeral. P J Rollow goes to Colorado Springs for health, accompanied by Hazel. Orrin Nelson of Francis seeks county treasurer office. Rowena Moore attends a state Christian Endeavor convention in Ponca City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Faunt LeRoy
Jack
City
Graham, Tex
Rowena Moore
Ponca City
Christian Endeavor
MRS WILLIE PERRY DIES AT OAKMAN HOME
Mrs Willie Perry wife of W F Perry of Oakman died at the family home Tuesday afternoon Funeral services will be held at Oakman Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Perry
W. F. Perry
Oakman
Missionary visit to Carson Tennessee extended
Mrs. O. F. Davidson and her mother Mrs. W. A. Partin left Tuesday for Carson Tennessee for an extended visit at the home of Mrs Partin and is expected to remain several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. F. Davidson
W. A. Partin
Carson, Tenn
Veteran delegate Hargis cannot attend Confederate Veterans meet
Capt Sam A Hargis recently elected delegate to the Confederate Veterans annual convention in Richmond announces he cannot attend. Any veteran may obtain his delegate certificate on application. Ferdie Guinn, son of Mr and Mrs C R Guinn, leaves for Antlers to wed Miss Ann Leslie tomorrow morning. They plan to move to Denver Colorado where Guinn has just graduated in law and will practice. Leslie attended East Central Teachers College and Ada High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam A. Hargis
The
Confederate Veterans
Richmond
Ferdie Guinn
C. R. Guinn
Antlers
Ann Leslie
Denver
Colo
East Central Teachers College
Guinn
Ada High School
Divorce suits flood district court docket
Divorce cases crowded the district court civil docket Monday boosting routine business to a high level. Filed: Mary Welch v Earl Welch. Dora Norman v W W Norman. Blanch Jackson v M V Jackson. Ethel Sullivan v E L Sullivan. Farm Home Savings and Loan Association of Missouri v R H Bronaugh et al for money recovery and foreclosure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Mary Welch
Earl Welch
Dora Norman
W. W. Norman
Blanch Jackson
M. V. Jackson
Ethel Sullivan
E. L. Sullivan
Farm Home Savings and Loan Association of Missouri
R. H. Bronaugh
Marriage License for Charles Wilson and Tesse Frantz in Ada
Charles Wilson of Ada, 36, and Miss Tesse Frantz, 24, of Ada, obtained a marriage license in the local records. The couple resides in Ada and plans to wed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wilson
Ada
Tesse Frantz
Konawa Croquet Club Opens Two Courts For Members
In Konawa a twelve member croquet club has formed with a paid membership. A vacant lot was leased and two courts with wire boundaries were set up. Professional croquet attracts growing interest as townspeople watch from cool evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Konawa
First peaches from Konawa crop reach city markets
The city received the inaugural peaches from Konawa with thirty bushels of Wheeler eling peaches sold on Friday streets. Reports indicate more peaches will be for sale Saturday and next week as Alberta and Indian eling varieties near readiness for gathering.
Miss Hammond to Tour Europe With Miss Hyde
Miss Jewell Hammond daughter of Mr and Mrs J B Hammond of Konawa and Miss Alice Hyde of Oklahoma City prepare to leave for Europe on June 26. They will tour Italy France Germany and England while abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jewell Hammond
J. B. Hammond
Konawa
Europe
Alice Hyde
Oklahoma City
Italy
France
Germany
England
Miss Mabel Looney Heads Via Colorado For Summer
Miss Mabel Looney departed this week for Colorado to spend the summer away from home. She plans to enjoy the mountain scenery and take part in seasonal activities while staying with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Looney
Colorado
Sam Bates and F P Swan Visit Shawnee for Weekend Business
Sam Bates and F P Swan were business visitors in Shawnee Friday and Saturday. They conducted meetings with local firms, explored potential partnerships, and expressed interest in future collaboration with area companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Bates
F. P. Swan
Shawnee
Lon Gordon and R. H. Porch Transact Shawnee Friday
Lon Gordon and R. H. Porch conducted business in Shawnee on Friday, the local report notes their activities and the event details recorded by the Shawnee newsroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lon Gordon
R. H. Porch
Shawnee
Ada College Student Visits Parents in City
Miss Winnie Johnson, a student at Ada college, arrived in the city Friday to spend the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie Johnson, who live west of Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnie Johnson
Ada College
City
Johnnie Johnson
West of
Ada
Miss Ida Deavers Visits Ada With Byrd Escort
Miss Ida Deavers, a student at Ada this summer, is spending the weekend with her parents and friends in the area. She was accompanied home by Mrs. Alta Marsh Byrd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Deavers
Ada
Alta Marsh Byrd
Huffar to Speak in Ada Saturday Morning
D W Huffar will address Ada voters on the streets Saturday at 9 oclock about his candidacy for District Judge. The event aims to rally support and present his platform to local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huffar
Ada
D. W. Huffar
Cotton Farmer Sees No Weevils in Fields Near Franks
Tom Norris, living near Franks, visited the city Monday reporting he has searched his cotton crops for weevils but found none so far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Norris
Near
Franks
Uncle George Kimbrough claims largest Oklahoma family
Ardmore Oklahoma report says 81 year old Uncle George Kimbrough and his wife, both residents of Hexbar, claim the largest family in the state. Their immediate family totals ten children, 83 grandchildren, and 67 great grandchildren, all living. Eight sons served in the World War I, returning home with minor injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardmore
Okla
George” Kimbrough
Hexbar
George
Ada Visitor Reports Weevils, Crops Look Good
J. O. Hamilton of Citra visited Ada today noting crops in his area look healthy though some weevils are appearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Hamilton
Citra
Vast U S Gas Loss: 800 Billion Cubic Feet Burned Yearly
An estimated 800000000000 cubic feet of natural gas is burned in the United States each year, reflecting large energy waste in domestic and industrial use and impacting supply and emissions. The figure highlights the scale of flaring and inefficient consumption across sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Confederate Reunion Tickets Here June 16
Tickets to the national Confederate Veterans Reunion at Richmond Virginia set for June 19 2021 will be sent here June 16 and go on sale in the office of Mayor W H Fisher Adjutant Wyatt Webb of the local camp was informed In a letter this week from the state adjutant general s office These are good for return until July 10 The official train will leave Oklahoma City at 8 p m on June 16 and McAlester about 2 a m of the same day Fares are one way to Memphis and a cent a mile each way from there for the veterans and those of their immediate families who go with them and one fare for the round trip for all others Pullman rates from McAlester will be lowers 1425 and uppers 1140
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
W. H. Fisher
Wyatt Webb
State Adjutant General’s
Oklahoma City
McAlester
Memphis
Pullman
Everest Climbers Set New Altitude Record
The Times reports that climbers Mallory Somerville and Norton reached 26 300 feet on May 21, the highest altitude ever recorded. The prior record of 22 383 feet was set by the Duke of Abruzzi in 1990.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
the Times
Mallory
Somerville
Norton
Abruzzi
Steel tempered in phenol yields greater elasticity and hardness
Tempering steel in phenol increases its elasticity and hardness compared with tempering in water. This treatment enhances the steel’s mechanical properties by altering the microstructure, resulting in a tougher, more resilient material suitable for demanding applications.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ada Banker
Coroner’s Board
South Broadway
Main
Twelfth Street
Steward
Miss Hooper
L. C. Looney
A. K. Thornton
Quinton, Okla
Dollie Lawrence
West Eighth Street
Orville Snead
Overland
Mrs. Snead
O. V. McCollum
P. J. Rollow
Colorado Springs
Hazel
Orrin Nelson
Stonewall
Konawa Briefs
MT. Everest
Firestone
Oldfield
Twelfth and Broadway
Oklahoma
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Palm Beach
Hart Schaffner & Marx Dixie
Stevens-Wilson
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