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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1914
Page
9
Local correspondence reports farmers harvesting oats and thriving yields. Community notes cover visits, sermons, and a Children’s Day program at Walnut Grove, plus a plea to establish a rural mail route to Ada and Egypt, urging progress and infrastructure.
In this rural update crops are thriving with weed killing and cotton chopping underway. Oats depend on harvest before rain, while cotton looks good after replanting. Local events include Odd Fellows and W.O.W. decorating, Sunday School praise, sermons by Rev. Burris and Rev. Baker, and an upcoming all day singing at Summers Chapel.
A heavy morning rain boosts late corn and cotton prospects at Lightning Ridge. Alfalfa and oats stall cutting until dry. Farmers report on leases, choppers, and local visits as residents note singing and social activity on Sundays. Ball game at L A No 2 described as a drag.
Local farmers benefit from dry weather as oat cutting begins and crops stay in good shape with a little rain needed. Social events include an ice cream supper, singing at Hennigan's, and a planned June 30 picnic. Preaching duties and visiting townsfolk are noted along with a worm killer promotion for children.
Publication of notice to Ella Nolstubby and tenant regarding sale of N W 1 4 of S E 1 4 sec 4 Two 3 N R 8 E Pontotoc County Oklahoma for delinquent taxes. Tax Sale Certificate 333 issued September 20 1910. Redemption within sixty days after service. tax deed will be issued if not. J F McKeel attorney holder of certificate.
The Merchants and Planters National Bank of Ada Ada Pontotoc Oklahoma is authorized to commence banking under the US statutes. Conversion of the Merchants and Planters State Bank of Ada Oklahoma certified by Comptroller John Skelton Williams on April 15 1914 with official seal.
Guardian E I Wakeman in Atoka County Oklahoma announces a public sale on July 6 1914 of Rosa Gibson minor s real estate in multiple parcels totaling about 320 acres with cash at confirmation and guardian s deed. Sale at Ada court house door with Gordon Fryer attorney listed. First publication June 11 1914.
A. L. Miles County Clerk records an estray taker up by B. H. Stout in Pontotoc County Oklahoma. Describes three animals: a bay horse about 15 hands with white feet, a second bay horse about 14 1 2 hands with belt and branded JF, and a bay colt about 14 hands with white feet and branded seven six on left thigh. Taken up April 30 1914 residence NE quarter section 30 township 3 north range 7 east Ahloso post office.
Guardianship notices in Pontotoc County Oklahoma announce private sales of real estate for Eva Hays and Wilson Perry minors. Sales set for July 24 1914 and July 6 1914 respectively with cash on delivery and court confirmation. Bids must be in writing with deposits. locations Ada Hickory Oklahoma and office of Crawford Bolen Williams Ada.
United States Marshal announces a public auction of the southeast quarter of section 9 township 14 north range 5 east Pontotoc County Oklahoma. The sale follows a writ of execution issued by the U.S. District Court Eastern District of Oklahoma and a 1914 judgment in favor of the United States against Charles C. Long. The property will be offered at 2:00 PM July 20, 1914 at the front door of the Pontotoc County Courthouse Ada Oklahoma for cash to the highest bidder.
Ada business men boost county fair premium list on another page and expect strong exhibits. Mrs Hutchinsons canning clubs receive special premiums and $21 in money is set aside for girls.
An advertisement promotes Meritel Hair Tonic as a simple way to prevent scalp diseases and dandruff. The Ramsey Drug Co. holds exclusive agency and offers a guarantee for the product.
Lightning Ridge residents plan a big picnic on June 30 with ball games and amusements. Many candidates are expected to attend to provide oratory for the occasion.
An unconfirmed report states White Wolf and his brigands captured Tao Chow in Shanghai, massacring 10,000 Chinese with extensive destruction amid rumors of a large raid.
The Coal County Bar of Coalgate Oklahoma endorses Honorable Robert M Rainey for election to the Oklahoma Supreme Bench after years of acquaintance and observation of his honesty integrity and qualifications. The endorsement pledges loyal support for his candidacy.
Two year old bay mare mule strayed near Lawrence Oklahoma with a reward offered for return to Oklahoma Portland Cement Co. F G Burnett president of Hercules Oil Co. of McKinney Texas is in the city handling business.
Mrs Gray mother of Jess Gray residing in Portland Park is reported quite ill.
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