Konawa Oil Boom Nears Big Development
The Carter Loweny Oil Syndicate under construction a well in NE SE section 32-5-5 Bebee field north of the discovery well. Projections say completion in 30 to 40 days with Bebee sand promising strong production. Konawa area sees growing interest across Seminole county as Empire and Lawrence group drill nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter-Loweny Oil Syndicate
Bebee
Harry Hager
Sam Becker
Nance
Empire Company
Lawrence and Associates
Center
Hunton
Northwest Territory
Seminole County
Arthur King
Konawa
Lyons
Fruit Raising Boosts Income in Konawa Oklahoma
In Konawa Oklahoma fruit farming drives a thriving local economy. Peaches dominate shipments from north and west Konawa farms with Alberta Indian Cling and Yellow Cling varieties leading the season. Co operative shipping and heavy picking labor support a growing array of apples grapes and pears in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Konawa
Okla
Alberta
Only seven Canadian railways paid dividends in last fiscal year
A Canadian survey shows seven of 56 operating railroads paid dividends in the last fiscal year. The report highlights limited profitability across the sector with several lines not returning earnings to shareholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
666 Quick Remedy Relieves Colds and Headaches
An old advert promises 666 tonic quickly relieves colds constipation biliousness and headaches as a fine remedy. The brief note highlights its health benefits and claims to provide fast relief.
McMullin's Formula Promises Relief for Asthma and Hay Fever
Sufferers report rapid relief from asthma hay fever and bronchial discomfort using McMullin's Formula. The advertisement claims preventative benefits for germ diseases and colds, supports use in weakened lungs, and urges every home to keep a bottle. Sold by F H Wozencraft's Drug Store in Sedalia Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMullin
Tilden McMullin Co
Sedalia
F. H. Wozencraft
Konawa Builds For Bright Future In Rich Oil and Farm Region
Konawa Oklahoma organizes a Chamber of Commerce led by C A Birge with W E Huddleston as secretary as optimism grows for oil and agriculture. The town, population about 1200, boasts two banks, a new filling station, four gins, thirteen stores, a movie house, three hotels, and a cream shipping station. Oil prospects near Bebee and drilling plans by Mid-Gulf Producing attract attention while local farmers expand dairy, poultry and hog production. many homesteads are owned locally and finances improve against a partly failed cotton year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Konawa
Okla
Chamber of Commerce
C. A. Birge
W. E. Huddleston
Norman
J. J. Smith
O. T. Damron
Oklahoma State Bank
H. W. Courtney
Lon Gordon
N. E. Cunningham
F. R. Miller
Katy Depot
First National Bank
T. C. Dallas
Ada
Carmer Dallas
East Central Normal
Normal
Oklahoma
Seminole County
Bebee
Arthur King
Mid- Gulf
Wewoka
Personals: A. H. Constant Improving in Shawnee Hospital
Teoement notes information received today at noon from A. H. Constant who is in a Shawnee hospital. He states he is improving and may avoid an operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teoement
A. H. Constant
Shawnee
Burial for Floyd McCeod Shipped to Mt Vernon Texas
The body of Floyd McCeod who was killed by lightning this week was sent today to the home of his father C. M. McCeod at Mt Vernon Texas for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd McCeod
C. M. MccCeod
Mt. Vernon
Tex
Oklahoma Light and Power Names New Local Superintendent
R. K. Lane, an experienced light and power man, arrived in the city yesterday to take charge of the local office of the Oklahoma Light and Power company. He fills the place vacated by F. D. Fletcher, former superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. K. Lane
The
Oklahoma Light and Power Company
F. D. Fletcher
Hughes Returns From Bowie Purchases 15 Hens For Hatchery
M. S. Hughes travels from Bowie Texas to purchase chickens for his new hatchery. He buys 15 hens at 10 dollars each and a male bird for 20 dollars. The birds are of the English strain. He notes the Johnson farm has 120 acres devoted to poultry and claims 8 000 to 10 000 chickens on the premises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. S. Hughes
Bowie
Texas
Johnson
Belle Darnell Arrives for Summer Visit in City
Mrs. Belle Darnell of Long Beach California arrives to spend the summer with her parents Mr. and Mrs. T. E. Brents at their South Broadway home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Darnell
Long Beach
Cali
City
Mrs
T. E. Brents
South Broadway
Local farmer notes Ada rain spared Byrd's Mill area
L Robinson, living a mile from Byrd's Mill, reports the Ada rain did not reach their community. He says conditions are excellent for crops and residents are fairly well up with their planting, despite the dry spell nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Robinson
Byrd
Ada
Lehigh Superintendent Attends Father’s Texas Burial
W. A. Allen, Lehigh schools superintendent and English instructor at East Central Teachers college, returned from McKinney, Texas, after attending the burial of his father, John H. Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Allen
Lehigh
East Central Teachers College
McKinney
Texas
John H. Allen
District Court Docket Entries Include Divorces and Judgments
New cases entered in the district court list McCarty Bros versus L McKinley for abstract of judgment. Also B H Thomas against National Rock Asphalt Company for recovered asphalt house and removal of title thereto. Willie Bond versus Ellis Bond listed as a divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCarty Bros
L. McKinley
B. H. Thomas
National Rock Asphalt Company
Willie Bond
Ellis Bond
Shirley and Lever seek Democratic nomination for State Superintendent
Hon H M Shirley formerly of Coalgate now in Oklahoma City toured Ada to support A P Lever of Coalgate for the Democratic nomination as State Superintendent. Both men have many friends in the area and the candidacy is reported to be well received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Shirley
Coalgate
Oklahoma City
Ada
A. P. Lever
Mr. Shirley
Professor Lever
Ada resident shows four legged Brown Leghorn chick
W. J. Morgan of four miles east of Ada displayed a Brown Leghorn with two normal legs and two undeveloped limbs. He plans to raise the bird, noting it otherwise appears normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Morgan
Ada
Dr Powers Heads to New Mexico for Two Week Visit
Dr Powers departed for Clovis and Albuquerque with plans to visit relatives over the next two weeks, travelling overland through New Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powers
Clovis
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Eddie Miller Visits Konawa Friends After Indians Game
Eddie Miller travels from Konawa to visit friends in the city. He played with the Brown's Indians baseball team yesterday, hinting at his active involvement with the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Miller
Konawa
Brown’s Indians
Sprague Family Returns From Oklahoma City Visit
C. E. Sprague and his young son have returned home after a brief stay in Oklahoma City where Mrs. Sprague had been hospitalized and is reported to be improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Sprague
Little Son
Oklahoma City
Bradley starts OU summer insurance course first in state
Robert Bradley and his family depart for Norman where he will enroll in a University of Oklahoma summer session course in insurance. The program mirrors the Carnegie School of Technology offering and marks the first time it is available in Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Bradley
Norman
University of Oklahoma
Carnegie School of Technology
Oklahoma
Abel Family Visits Ada for Minor Operation
Mr and Mrs J M Abel of Duncan visited Ada and planned to return home Tuesday. Their young son underwent a minor operation at the local hospital. The family previously lived at Stratford and has many friends in and around Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Abel
Duncan
City
Stratford
Ada
Steedman crop prospects praised by Ada visitor
John Edwards, druggist of Steed man, was in Ada this morning on business matters. He said crop prospects around Steedman are very good and crops look clean. Small grain is fine and other crops promising. Cotton average expected about last year. Some weevils have appeared but not as numerous as last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Edwards
Steedman
Ada
Roff's E J Merritt Visits City on Business
E J Merritt of Roff was in the city today attending to business matters and related engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Merritt
Roff
Mr and Mrs W K Chaney Arrive From Oklahoma City
Mr and Mrs W K Chaney arrive home after Mrs Chaney’s stay in Oklahoma City under a doctor’s care.
George Rowe Cleared in Preliminary Larceny Case
George Rowe was found not guilty in a preliminary examination before Justice of the Peace H. J. Brown on Monday. The complaint had alleged automobile theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Rowe
Justice of the Peace
H. J. Brown
Rain floods streams and damages crops across several towns
Reports from Allen, Francis, Konawa, Asher and Byng indicate heavy rain yesterday afternoon. Flooding occurred in streams and crops suffered damage across these vicinities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Francis
Konawa
Asher
Byng
Davis heads west for Imperial Council Shriners trip
Dennis Davis departed today for San Francisco to attend the Imperial Council of Shriners. He plans a two week stay and will visit several historical sites while in the western trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Davis
San Francisco
Imperial Council of Shriners
Student Charles Kidd Returns Home for Summer Visit
Charles Kidd, formerly a student at East Central college and now in law school at Lebanon Tennessee, arrived in the city to spend the summer with his mother Mrs. R. Y. Kidd of East Tenth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kidd
East Central College
Lebanon, Tenn
City
R. Y. Kidd
East Tenth Street
Miss Eugenia Davis Leaves Faust Hospital Command
Miss Eugenia Davis, manager of the Faust Hospital, left today for an unspecified assignment or destination, with officials noting her departure may affect hospital operations and future plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugenia Davis
Faust Hospital
Hospital to be run by Mrs. Fred Cox during absence
A lengthy trip takes Mrs. Fred Cox away from her duties as hospital in charge. Miss Davis also plans a pleasure and recovery trip, combining travel with rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwest
Pacific Coast
Fred Cox
Miss Davis
Guard Equipment Loaded Into Armory on North Broadway
A carload of equipment including uniforms tents and camping outfits from Oklahoma National Guard headquarters has been unloaded and stored in the national guard armory on North Broadway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma National Guard
National Guard
North Broadway
Sheriff Warns 1922 Tax Payers to Pay by July 1
Sheriff Bob Duncan issued a warning to car owners who have not paid the 1922 tax to settle immediately. July 1 is the strict deadline set by the state highway commissioner, with penalties to be attached after that date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Duncan
Duncan
Crawford in Rage for County Judge
Tal Crawford announces re election bid for county judge subject to the Democratic primary on August 1. The incumbent highlights fairness, knowledge of the law, energy, and a wartime service record, asserting he runs on merit and aims to avoid mudslinging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tal Crawford
Crawford
Tal
East Central Normal
State University
Norman
Law
Peck Announces for County Clerk in Center
W A Peck of Center enters the Democratic race for county clerk. A longtime educator and former rural school teacher in East Central district, Peck is portrayed as honest, efficient, and industrious. He has lived in Center for 25 years and promises conscientious service without making promises beyond meeting public needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Peck
Center
Peck
East Central State Normal
East Central
Maxwell Oklahoma to Let Contract for Brick School Building
Maxwell Board of Education invites sealed bids for a four room brick school at Maxwell Oklahoma. Bids due 2 PM June 17 1922. Plans by Albert B S Ross Ada Oklahoma. Bid bond five percent. Deposit plans $15 refundable if returned. Board may reject any bid. E Carmichael Clerk. 6-5-4td-6-8-2iw
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Maxwell
Oklahoma
Maxwell Oklahoma
Albert 8S. Ross
Ada
E. Carmichael
Inca Descendants Present Memorial to President Leguia
Fourteen descendants of the last Inca of Peru presented a memorial to President Leguia pleading for protection of their race and recognition of their heritage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peru
Leguia
Marriage Licenses List From Ada and Nearby Towns
Ada pairs include Rallie Grass 27 and Emma Keegan 18. E O Hudson 21 and Bertie Brown 19 of Roff. J C Wilcoxson 28 and Bessie Payne 27 of Francis. Ross Walker 21 Maud and Freda Stalnaker 18 of Maud. S P Petty 53 and Katie Tarwater 41 of Ada. T F Hunnicutt 23 of Lamar and Meda Hardin 19 of Lamar. Francis A Aubrecht 22 of Ada and Anna Lee Coe 18 of Ada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rallie C. Grass
Ada
Emma Keegan
E. O. Hudson
Roff
Bertie Brown
J. C. Wilcoxson
Francis
Bessie Payne
Ross H. Walker
Maud
Freda Stalnaker
S. P. Petty
Katie Tarwater
T. F. Hunnicut
Arcadia Sets 1841 Speed Record on Cunard Line
The Cunard steamer Arcadia established the speed record in 1841, marking a notable achievement for the line and its transatlantic service. The milestone reflects early advances in steamship performance and maritime competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cunard Line
Arcadia
McLean Little Marriage Solemnized At Bride’s Parents Home
Claude Eugene McLean married Pearl Little in a Thursday afternoon ceremony at 3 30 at the home of the bride’s parents Mr and Mrs L J Little. The groom is a chemist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Eugene McLean
Miss Pearl Little
L. J. Little
Muskogee Couple Wed In Presbyterian Ceremony
Rev E O Whitwell officiated as Miss____ McLean wed a Osage oil company connected groom at the Presbyterian church in Muskogee. The bride wore a blue poiret twill suit and carried white roses with maiden hair fern. After a trip to California the couple will reside at 226 North Thirteenth Street Muskogee after July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osage Oil Company
Muskogee
E. O. Whitwell
Presbyterian Church
Oklahoma City
California
McLean
North Thirteenth Street
Hannicut and Meda Hardin Wedding at First Baptist Parsonage
T F Hannicut and Miss Meda Hardin, both students at the local college, were married at 10 this morning at the First Baptist parsonage with Rev C C Morris performing the ceremony. They likely will stay for the summer term of school work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannicut-Hardin
T. F. Hannicut
Meda Hardin
First Baptist
C. C. Morris
Also Mentioned on This Page
Konawa Country
Lawrence
Earl Yates and Associates
South Townsend Avenue
Oklahoma Portland Cement Company
Ada Country Club
Ada High School
McLean-Little
J. G. Witherspoon
Ada, Oklahoma
New York
Stevens-Wilson Co
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