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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1927

Page

2

TROUBLES OF INDIA HEIRESS 10 BE PROBED

JOPLIN Mo June 13 The troubles of Maud Lee Mudd Wilson 18 year old Quapaw Indian heiress whose estate has been tied up in litigation for several years will be investigated by a federal grand jury sworn in this morning at the opening of the June term of the United States district court. inquiries will not concern the disposition of the heiress estate but whether any federal laws were violated in the care and treatment of the young heiress who twice married in two years and has been reported kidnapped.

Joplin Maud Lee Mudd Wilson United States District Court William L. Vandeventer United States District Attorney Vandeventer

Murder case and in memoriam notices from Ada paper

State reports arsenic poisoning in Odella case against Josie Mack while hospital and jail status loom. Court action seeks foreclosure and tax deed notices affecting Pontotoc properties, with a district court notice to R L Richard and others and an in memoriam for Willie Craig Faulkenberry.

State Laboratory Josie Mack Odella

Editorial Snippet Reflections on Law and Politics

In Ardmoreite commentary Judge McMillan argues jurors should read papers and be trusted in trials. The piece notes Pontotoc oil growth, Lindbergh’s death, Johnston’s county finances, third term debates, and a Rogers Will candidacy suggestion. It blends opinion on justice, industry, and national politics with local observations.

Ardmoreite R. McMillan

Second Annual Rodeo at Stonewall Draws Large Crowd

The second annual rodeo at Stonewall drew one of the largest crowds. Dick Truitt set a world record by winning 15 seconds on day one and earned $25 from the Oklahoma Livestock Commission. George Weir won first prize on day two with 20.15 seconds and Hyer's boots as a prize. Fred Benson placed third on day one with 20 seconds, while John Bowman took second on day one with 19 seconds and third on day two with 22 seconds. Floyd Gale earned second on day two with 20.35 seconds.

Stonewall Dick Truitt Oklahoma Livestock Commission George Weir Hyer Fred Benson John Bowman Floyd Gale

Mrs Williams hosts swimming party for local youths

Mrs Williams entertained many young guests last Thursday at a swimming trip to Byrd's Mill. Attendees included Lillian Henegar Louis Furlong Thelma Scrivner Elma Rieves Gwendolyn Williams Leon Jami Estle Benson Eugene Acker O Weems Carl Dever Evandae Red Smith Floyd Martin Luke Fitzgerald Marguerite Burnett Ailleene Reeves Josie Noe Henson Louise Young Pauline Young and guests Mrs Cora Leach Mrs Ben Cass Mrs Chas Burnett and hostess Mrs Williams Red Davis of Okmulgee and Charlie Truitt visit. Walter Smith Ed Morrison and Vonnie Hill from Ada visited Stonewall Wednesday. Loyce Colle attended the rodeo Tuesday. Mrs F N Correll and Pauline visited here Wednesday.

Estle Henson Roy George Devil's den S. A. Peters Henryetta Earl Hermes Tom Henson Edwin Garrett Byrd’s Mill Emma Jean Speaks Marge Truitt Ailleene Reaves Josie Mae Henson Wilma Allen Medill Thelma Scrivver Tishomingo Sam Foster Charlie Burnett Calvin Maples Thelma Scrivner George Furlong Adam Dr. Williams Lillian Henegar Louis Furlong Elma Rieves Gwendolyn Williams Leon Jami Estle Benson Eugene Acker O. Weems Carl Dever Evanadnae Red Smith Floyd Martin Luke Fitzgerald Marguerite Burnett Ailleene Reeves Josie Noe Henson Louise Pauline Young Cora Leach Ben Cass Wanda Williams Chas. Burnett C. F. Billings Williams Red Davis Okmulgee Charlie Truitt Walter Smith Ed Morrison Vonnie Hill Ada Stonewall Loyce Colle F. N. Correll Pauline

Can't Send 'em As Dead Letters

An 800 chick consignment from Columbia Missouri could not be delivered as the recipient is unlocated. The chicks have waited the regulatory period and post officials may return them to the sender or sell to the highest bidder if unclaimed.

Columbia

Those Neckties Punish Father on Father’s Day

A humorous item notes a father who faced Christmas necktie gifts and now endures renewed discomfort on Father’s Day with more neckwear. The tone suggests lighthearted, domestic satire.

Father

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