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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1913
Page
7
The document lists Capital Stock of 30000.09 with Liabilities and a Surplus and Undivided Profits amounting to 322534.85 less expenses. It appears as a financial statement fragment showing equity and obligation figures.
The Webb Liquor bill prohibiting shipment of liquor into dry states is repassed in the Senate despite President Taft's veto. The final vote was 71 to 9 as supporters argued constitutional grounds while opponents cited interstate commerce concerns and the attorney general's opinion.
A brick and stone store house 25 by 80 feet with concrete floor shelving and counters in a new good business town. Now the division point of the M O and G Ry. I live at Muskogee and will sell the store cheap with part payment good terms on balance. Call on or write owner B H Thompson 2301 W Baw Muskogee Okla.
W. D. Sherrill aged 74 died about 5 40 Friday afternoon at his son Millage Sherrill's home on West Main Street. The body was embalmed and taken to Atkins Arkansas for interment. Death attributed to pneumonia given the decedent's age. A closing line notes a local quip about superstition.
Legal publication for Hershel Martin vs J H Goggin. Sheriff Mitchell to sell parcel described as NW quarter of the SE quarter Section 7 Township 1 North Range 7 East Indian Base Meridian to satisfy a 1912 judgment of 200 dollars plus 7.10 costs and 10 percent interest from 1909. Sale at Ada courthouse on March 24, 1913.
Farmlands offered at or above appraised value for case 7212 Amy Walker Chickasaw Roll 548. 80 acres NE quarter of section 25 township 4N range 4E with 70 acres tilled land 50 in cultivation gray sandy soil 320 rods fencing 8 1 2 miles from Ada 1/2 mile from Center appraised 989 dollars terms half cash balance in six months sale in Atoka Oklahoma first published February 2044 31
Publication notice from the District Court of Pontotoc County Oklahoma to Tom Owens and to G H Keen et al. describes divorce proceedings on desertion and cruelty, with March 21 1913 deadline for answer and court actions noted. It also covers a separate suit by R L Dukes against G H Keen and Sadie Keen for 140 dollars with foreclosure of a mortgage on Pontotoc County real estate and a $50 attorney fee.
In Pontotoc County Oklahoma the creditors of Humphrey Colbert deceased are instructed to present their claims with vouchers to administrator Likonard S. Williams at Franks Oklahoma Lock Box 434 within four months. The notice is dated February 25, 1913 and published February 27.
Motke Cassidy reports Miss Grace Lash, student secretary of the National YWCA, arrives from Denver for a two day stay with the KB C.N. YWCA. An open session is set for Thursday night at the Normal auditorium with cordial invitation extended.
A revised count reports at least 4000 people killed in a ten day battle in Mexico City, with estimates rising to 4500. The White Cross society accuses Madero of obtaining flags to stamp for ammunition transport, while Madero reportedly ordered attacks on White Cross ambulances. Wilson protests firing on ambulances and Madero reportedly countermanded the orders.
Oklahoma City March 3. The impeachment committee reports charges against Perry A. Ballard Oklahoma state insurance commissioner. Three counts allege corruption in office incompetence and acts involving moral turpitude. Claim supports removal from office.
Saturday John P. Crawford introduced a bill in the legislature to abolish the county courts at Rofs and Allen. The move aims to save the county money, with expectation it will become law soon. Ada National Bank of Ada Oklahoma closes its affairs. creditors urged to present notes and claims. TOM HOPE President. Dated Ada Oklahoma February 1913.
County Attorney Roland returned from Fort Smith after seeking the return of E. V. Williams alias Blackie, wanted for the Francis bank robbery. Arkansas officials agreed to hand him over after he is tried for wounding a deputy sheriff during arrest. Roland spoke against commission government amid a Fort Smith campaign. Telegrams from Ada indicate intense activity from both sides.
Notice offers rewards for return or recovery of a male wolfhound with bob tail. Reward amounts: $2.00 for return, $1.00 for recovery. Location stated as one and one half miles north of Franks Oklahoma. Signed by S. E. Hawkins. 452tw pd.
A brief listing notes a residence phone number 269 and a separate office contact at Steed Building with phone 212. The entry records contact points without additional context or names.
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