Ada Army Officer Promoted to Major at Camp Doniphan
Captain Raymond O Barton promoted to Major in the regular army and now serving as an instructor in the machine gun corps at Camp Doniphan. He is the son of Judge C O Barton and was appointed to West Point by Congressman Carter. He has served two years in Northern Alaska and taught at Plattsburgh before this posting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond O. Barton
Camp Doniphan
C. O. Barton
West Point
Carter
Alaska
Plattsburg, N. Y
United States
Mutiny Among German Sailors Affects Kiel Fleet
A German mutiny narrative claims seven thousand sailors from the High Seas Fleet joined a plan to seize Wilhelmshaven and sail to England under a white flag. The revolt began aboard the Koenig Albert, spreading to Pillau and other ships, ending with arrests but renewed discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Associated Press
Kiel
Wilhelmshaven
England
Germany
Pillau
Elsass
Oklahoma Teachers Oath Pledge for State Schools
A 1918 Oklahoma City notice details the mandatory oath for all public school teachers. It binds teachers to support the U S flag and Constitution, teach patriotism, aid the Council of Defense, and file the oath before school openings. The State Board of Education enforces submission via county or city superintendents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma State Board of Education
R. H. Wilson
Board of Education
Stamps
Rexall Chill Breaker Ad Promises Fast Chills Relief
Gwin Mays Drug Co Ada advertises Rexall Chill Breaker for fevers malaria and malaise. It guarantees 500c refund if not beneficial and emphasizes there is nothing to substitute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rexall
Gwin Mays Drug Co
Ada
Ada Odd Fellows Elect Officers
The Odd Fellows of Ada elected J. T. Lancaster Noble Grand and R. T. Snead Vice Grand at Thursday’s meeting. The social portion featured talks by members and ice cream was served to refresh attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows of
Ada
J. T. Lancaster
R. T. Snead
Alien Property in State Sought by Oklahoma Councils
Oklahoma City June 13 Special an active drive to locate and report all property and money belonging to enemies or their allies will be launched across the state by county councils of defense under state authority and the national alien property custodian. Citizens are urged to report any such property including tangible and intangible assets to the county or state council. Notice to Creditors to Present Claims Pontotoc County ss In the County Court in and for said county and state In the Matter of the Estate of Mrs F C Oliver Deceased M B Oliver Administrator All persons having claims against Mrs F C Oliver deceased are required to present the same with vouchers to M B Oliver Ada Oklahoma within four months of the date here or the same will be forever barred This notice dated June 1 1918 M B OLIVER Administrator J F McKEEL Attorney for Administrator 6 6 3tw
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Oklahoma City
Okla
State of
Oklahoma
State Council
America
State of Oklahoma
Pontotoc County
F. C. Oliver
M. B. Oliver
Ada
J. F. McKeel
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Chickasaw
Daniel Hays
Chickasaw Addition
J. R. Phillips
D. Buddrus
Five Civilized Tribes
Gabe E. Parker
The
Muskogee
Haynes
Buick
Dodge
Ford
Real
Mee
ADA Army
Ada Seed & Feed Co
General
U. S. Post Office
A. L. Scott Lumber Company
Ston UF In
Department OF Education
State Board of Education
State Council of Defense
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Eos Eo
Councils OF Defense
Chamberlain
Joe Rushing
Dennis
Colbert
W. H. Net
Rosedale Cemetery
Charley Norton
Louis Pattes
B. A. Thomas
Agnew Milling Co
ADA Odd Fellows
U.S. Gov
U. S
Cueva
Amazon
Sterling Motor Supply Co., Inc
South Broadway
J. G. Witherspoon
Maxwell Investment Por Land
Ada, Oklahoma
Co. L. Orr, M. D. Res
N. Miss. Ave
First Nat'l. Bank
L. M. Overton
Fitzhugh, Oklahoma
C. A. Thomas
Granger
Grang&s Dentiste
Norris-Haney Bldg
W. D. Faust
M. L. Lewis
DRS
Faust & Lewis Physicians and Surgeons
Faust Hospital
F. R. Laird
First National Bank
B. F. Bates
M. J. Beets
McKinley & Finley Douglas Bldg
East Main
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