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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1914
Page
23
The report notes farmers harvesting oats with good yields. Local visits include Mrs Myrtle Keeter from Coal gate to Mrs Perdue, and A R Selph and Herndon Binion to Konawa. Editorial urges establishing a rural mail route, cites Ada and Walnut Grove proximity, and urges community action.
In Lightning Ridge the dry spell favors oat cutting and crop work though rain is hoped for. Ice cream supper drew a good crowd Thursday night. Ackslee Rhodes may visit Rhead about chopping cotton next week. Ze Heath’s blues puzzling. Youths enjoyed singing at Hennigan’s Sunday. Some residents traveled to Vaness Sunday evening. Preparations begin for the June 30 Lightning Ridge picnic. Rev Sciphies preached Saturday night and Sunday. Rev A M Croxton of Ada is set to preach next Sunday. Frank Lynn visited Sunday evening.
Legal notice to Ella Nolstubby owner and tenant of N W 1 4 of SE 1 4 of sec 4 two 3N 8E Pontotoc County Oklahoma. Property sold for delinquent taxes on September 6 1910. Tax Sale Certificate No 333 issued September 20 1910. Redemption within sixty days after service or a tax deed will be demanded. J F McKeel Attorney. 5 28 41w
Treasury official certifies that The Merchants and Planters National Bank of Ada Ada Pontotoc Oklahoma is authorized to commence banking business under US statutes. Conversion of Merchants and Planters State Bank of Ada Oklahoma completed. Issued by Comptroller John Skelton Williams, April 15 1914.
Guardian E N Wakeman will sell at public sale on July 6 1914 in Ada Pontotoc County Oklahoma the lands of Rosa Gibson a minor totaling 320 acres more or less. Sale is subject to court confirmation. terms are cash on confirmation and tender of guardian deed. First published June 11 1914.
In Pontotoc County Oklahoma guardians sell real estate at private sale to the highest bidder on July 24 1914 at 10 am Ada Oklahoma subject to court confirmation. Property includes 110 acres in McClain County and 140 acres in McClain County and additional 120 acres in Pontotoc County. Cash on delivery of deed. bids must be written and filed in County Court or with the undersigned in Hickory or Crawford Bolen Williams Ada. First published 1914-06-18.
United States Marshal announces a public sale of the southeast quarter of section 9, township 14 N, range 5 E in Pontotoc County Oklahoma. The sale, by writ of execution dated April 28 1914, follows a February 14 1914 court judgment in favor of the United States against Charles C Long. It will be at 2 pm July 20 1914 at the Ada County Court House front door.
A morning rain boosts early corn and cotton growth at Lightning Ridge. Alfalfa and oats slow for cutting until dry. Father Green holds a cotton lease and will return portions to the owner. Traylor and Bethroom baled alfalfa ahead of rain. Hilliard family went to Fussell ranch to chop cotton.
An advertisement describes a sick restless child with coated tongue, stomach pains, and diarrhea and promotes Kickapoo Worm Killer as a candy confection that expels worms. It claims “You won’t have to coax” and urges purchase from any druggist for 26 cents.
A stray stock notice states a black mule and a sorrel mare were taken up three miles north of Ada and are in the possession of H. F. Ray. The owner can reclaim by presenting this notice and identifying the stock. H. F. Ray.
County fair premium list urged for Ada readers to study and attract exhibitors. Ada business community promotes the event and Mrs Hutchinson's canning clubs are noted with a special premiums list worth 21 dollars to be awarded.
A Ohio woman, Jennie Fleming of New Dover, credits Dr. King’s New Discovery with curing her three year cough. The ad urges readers with stubborn coughs to buy a 50c bottle, promising relief or money back, and notes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for pimples.
Porter White of Ada Oklahoma advertises registered Poland China pigs of large size and top breed from Iowa and Missouri, listing Box 481 as contact.
A Ramsey Drug Co exclusive agency advertises Meritol Hair Tonic as an easy way to prevent scalp diseases and dandruff by keeping the scalp germ free. The ad guarantees the tonic and urges regular use for baldness prevention.
Lightning Ridge residents plan a big June 30 picnic with ball games and amusements. Many candidates are expected to attend to provide speeches and participate in the occasion.
Shanghai reports a raid by White Wolf and his brigands who captured Tao Chow and allegedly massacred 10,000 Chinese. The report is unconfirmed and details are unclear.
The bar association of Coalgate Oklahoma endorses Robert M. Rainey for election to the Oklahoma Supreme Bench. Members praise his honesty, integrity, and qualifications after years on the bench and in private life.
A two year old bay mare mule strayed near Lawrence Oklahoma. A suitable reward is offered for the animal’s return to Oklahoma Portland Cement Co. F G Burnett president of Hercules Oil Co. of McKinney Texas is in the city today handling business.
Mrs Gray, mother of Jess Gray of Portland Park, is reported quite ill.
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