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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1919
Page
6
The Allen field has about 200 producing wells yielding 25 to 150 barrels daily. Recent drilling brought in the biggest producer, with several deep and shallow wells planned. The field, growing in output, supplies Allen gas to local manufacturers and may attract a lubricant plant if volume remains strong.
A tiny vial on display in Washington reveals Lewisite, a potent American chemical weapon once developed to wreck German war efforts. By March 1, 3,000 tons could have been ready for use on the French front, with potential to devastate Berlin and Manhattan.
Pontotoc County Schools will hold the eighth grade commencement at the Methodist Church in Ada on Saturday June 21 at 1 30 PM. A Floyd County Superintendent praises county students, notes grade level distribution and urges patrons to support and improve rural schools, with 149 students set to receive diplomas.
A British wave of Spiritualism, led by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, draws thousands to seances in venues like Royal Albert Hall. Wives and mothers of soldiers, among others, find consolation in claimed direct communications with the dead as Doyle embraces the movement and promises new books.
Five Indians including three women and two men were arrested in Allen after a party with joy juice. They pleaded guilty in Mayor Smith's court and paid fines. Federal agents visited Tuesday seeking violations, reporting cider, choe, and jake confiscated. Local baseball club beat Ada 10 to 1 in the season opener.
America's exports in April reached 715 million dollars, a record and up nearly 100 million from January. Imports totaled 273 million, down six million from a year earlier. The April trade balance stood at 442 million dollars in favor of the United States.
Robert Lowe pleaded guilty to first degree forgery in a county land fraud involving a deed to a Kansas property. Sallie Sullivan and Lafayette Green also pled guilty with two year sentences, while another man awaited trial before confessing. The plot centered on a $700 land deal with a forged deed.
About thirty five Ada Camp Woodmen of the World and Woodmen Circle members traveled to Mill Creek to unveil a monument for Miss Davie Deavers who died of influenza in Waco last winter. Past Commander Walter Gayne led ceremonies as the mixed Ada and Mill Creek Circle delegation returned by car in about two and a half hours.
Cecil Morton and Barton Wright paid $20 fines plus costs in mayor's court yesterday. They had fled the chain gang days earlier and were captured soon after escape, charged with jail breaking as a result.
The Tishomingo Capital-Democrat notes drillers from Houston are progressing at an oil well north of town. They report blue limestone indications and high oil potential, with over 100000 dollars spent on rigs leases and labor. Manager Mr Mc Gauch remains confident but offers no date to completion.
Durant Oklahoma voters will decide on a $25,000 bond issue to buy and improve a city market place. The bonds bear 6 percent interest, are secured by a tax levy, and payable over 25 years. The measure, a new concept for the region, draws attention from nearby towns.
City commissioners urge residents to obtain building permits for new homes and additions. The notice lists late permits including S B Starbues 1009 dollars W H Buster 1650 J W Gay 1659 A W Smith 1450 noy Sneed 1600 A K Thornton 3000 Jos Magill 1800 A L Brown 1000 A T Boggan 4200 L B Coleman 1750 F A Thomas 1759.
The 857th and 358th infantry regiments and support units of the 90th division land in Benston and Newport News marking Oklahoma’s last major army units returning home. The 142nd infantry, 86th division, reached New York earlier, and Tulsa units of the 42nd Rainbow division plus 111th engineers and other trains are home.
A Seminole team under L. Brown of Sasakwa staged an improvised Indian ball match on the normal athletic field Friday. Cheeparney Harjo defeated Josie Harjo as the west squad scored 10 to 5, with players in breech clouts and face paint. Brown plans a bigger July 10 game against the Chickasaws with a $100 purse if grounds are secured.
Sheriff Bob Duncan will sell at Ada 2 PM June 23 1919 the described Black town land in Ross Pontotoc County Oklahoma to satisfy multiple judgments against Cottonseed Products Company Roff Oil Cotton Company and others. Sale proceeds go to plaintiffs including Commercial National Bank Sherman TX Southwest National Bank Kansas City MO and George W Byers with total judgments and fees listed. Auction at courthouse front door with high bidder cash. J F McKeel attorney for plaintiffs. 5-22-51w
The French military authority holds periodic auctions of automobiles no longer needed by the army. Demand for these machines is noted as strong in Paris.
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