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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1921

Page

3

Sheriff Duncan Praised For Handling Pontotoc County Crisis

Sheriff Duncan earns praise from Pon tetec county citizens after the Lenn death of deputy Gus Nebhut. He kept order through a dawn vigil and persuaded three hundred men to respect the law. The article notes his long service since 1914 and his role in keeping prisoners secure without escapes.

Pontetec Evening News Duncan Gus Nebhut Mr. Nebhut Pontotoc County B. F. Marshall Ben Benson Oklahoma Buck Garret Ardmore Clara Smith Haman Iate L. Haman Garrett L. E. Mitchell Jess Phillips Coalgate Charlie Worley Pauls Valley L. M. Chandler Francis Frisco

Charges Against Trapp May Be Filed Today

Oklahoma City march 14 the legislature faces impeachment charges against Lieutenant Governor Trapp to be filed today by the house board of managers before the senate. other action includes appropriation bills and possible adjournment by next saturday with pay reductions for lawmakers and ongoing debate over an industrial court law rooted in the 1919 Kansas strike contexts.

Associated Press Oklahoma City Oklahoma House Senate Gvernor Trapp House Board of Managers A. N. Leecraft

Texas Farmers Urged Rat Eradication Health Drive

Governor Neff designates March 13 to 19 for statewide health and sanitation actions. Texas farmers urged to prepare Tuesday to destroy rats in barns and homes to curb crop damage and disease risk.

Pat M. Neff Texas

Funeral services for Deputy Gus Nebhut held in Stonewall

The funeral of Gus Nebhut deputy sheriff shot in a Friday pistol battle and died Saturday at the local hospital was conducted at the Stonewall Methodist church by Rev Holland. Masons, I O O F W O W and Masonic lodges formed the attendance, with hundreds from across the state and a large burial gathering despite the rain. Nebhut leaves a wife four children a mother sister two brothers and other relatives. Sheriff Bob Duncan attended as a friend and colleague.

Gus Nebhut Methodist Church of Stonewall Holland Masonic Lodge I. O. O. F. Lodge W. O. W. Lodge Bob Duncan

Fails To Appear In Court Is Arrested Again

Rance Jones was arrested by officers and placed in the county jail awaiting trial after failing to appear at the appointed time. His bond was forfeited and the trial, charged as assault with intent to kill against his wife, was postponed indefinitely pending Judge Brown’s schedule.

Rance Jones Brown

Ada Boy Takes Show Calves to Oklahoma City

Curtis Floyd son of County Superintendent A Floyd left yesterday for Oklahoma City with nine Aberdeen Angus calves. They will enter the Southwestern American Livestock show next week and some calves are expected to win prizes. After the show he plans to offer the animals for sale and continues to develop his herd.

Curtis Floyd A. Floyd Oklahoma City Curtis

Labor Law Fails In Purpose Believed By Mine Union Leader

Alexander Howat president of District No. 14 United Mine Workers criticizes Kansas Industrial Court after one year as failing to improve labor conditions. He cites wage claims, utility rate hikes, and expanded employer value, arguing the court costs taxpayers and worsens labor strife while threatening the right to strike and the liberty of workers.

Kansas Hery J. Allen Topeka Kans Kansas Industrial Court Alexander Howat United Mine Workers of America Howat Industrial Court Joplin & Pittsbdburen Railway Company Kansas City Europe State of America Organized Labor

Herbine advertised for costive bowels relief

An advertisement touts Herbine for constipation relief noting it removes impurities quickly and thoroughly with a pleasant effect. The price is 60 cents and it is sold by Hensler and Story.

Hensler & Story

Depredations Reported in Ireland Killings in Cork

March 15 reports from Cork describe a night of attacks by unknown assailants. British officers in civilian clothes were held up at Cross Haven. Thomas Hennessey and Michael Murray were killed in fighting, and farmer John Mavasta was fatally shot at his door. Several other murderous attacks occurred overnight.

Associated Press Cork Cross Haven Thomas Hennessey Michael Murray John Mavasta

Quote on divorce rates and women's education in marriage

A historical remark argues that divorce rates would drop if young women delayed marriage in favor of learning domestic skills, criticizing haste to wed over homekeeping training.

Free trip for Champion Pig club members to Chicago

E B Shotwell state club leader and Armour's Breau announce free trips to Chicago for Champion Pig club members. A winner chosen by the state club leader and three staffers will tour the International Live Stock Exposition and write a brief story about the experience. Entries open through county agents or state club leader.

E. B. Shotwell Armour Breau of Agricultura Chicago State College

Wind Storm Devastates Southern State Killing Three

Three people died and about 30 were severely injured as a high windstorm swept northwest Louisiana yesterday afternoon. Property damage is placed between 500000 and 1000000 dollars in the Shreveport area.

Shreveport Louisiana

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Ordeal McAlester Trapp Austin Neff George B Tergoli Aer’ Litte Ture Ada Boy Mine Workers Union The Ireland Hunt Price A.B. Richards Medicine Co Sherman, Ter. Gwin & Mays Drug CO Eula Burnett Dalton Cardo Mrs. Burnett Cardui Hensler GLUB States Canada Armour and Company H. L. Giles East 10Th St Zensal CO Nels Darling Pres Hart Schaffner & Marx Chambray Stevens-Wilson CO
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