Local officers summoned for Johnston County murder case
Deputy Sheriff J B E and other officials from Atoka face testimony in the Williams murder trial under a venue change from Tishomingo. The narrative links Pontotoc County via a 1921 wagon incident involving Richard Lowery, his family, and an attempted coerced murder plan tied to Marion Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. F. Mathis
H. J. Brown
R. C. Roland
Atoka
Marion Williams
Johnston County
Tishomingo
Pontotoc County
Richard Lowery
Lowery
William
Ada
J. Chapman
Abbott
Williams
Phillips
Lowary
Folders Issued For Pontotoc County Meet
County track and field and literary meet folders were sent to Pontotoc district schools. W. K. Newcomb of Francis chairs the Athletic Committee and Marvin Cassidy of Allen chairs the Literary Committee. The ninth annual event largely mirrors last year, with rising student interest in athletics and literary events, especially choruses and declamations. The meet is officially scheduled for April 14 and 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Newcomb
Francis
Marvin Cassidy
Allen
Republicans Hold By Narrow Margin In Maine Election
Augusta Maine March 21 Republicans still retain the third Maine congressional district but by a smaller margin than 1920. With 56 small places missing, returns from yesterday show John E Nelson Republican elected over Ernest L McLean Democrat by 2694 votes. Nelson fills the unexpired Peters term who resigned to become a federal district judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Maine
John E. Nelson
Ernest L. McLean
Nelson
John A. Peters
Woman dies from stove fire burns in Francis
Carrie Teakell of Francis Oklahoma died at 6 this morning from burns after her clothing caught fire while lighting a blaze in a cook stove. She leaves husband O G Teakell, three daughters and her father. Body prepared for shipment to Hubbard Texas for funeral services tomorrow.
Seasonal storage uses old newspapers to deter moths
Old newspapers are ideal for wrapping furs and heavy fabrics during seasonal storage as they repel moths, thanks to the ink. The tip emphasizes using printed pages to protect valuables from damage.
EDITORS OWN COLUMN Continued from Page en February ieee at the Oklahoma Banker
The article urges timely seed purchases for spring crops stressing cotton seed scarcity and seed quality. It notes banks buying seed in carload lots to aid customers, predicting higher yields and prices. Farmer support boosts overall prosperity, says J A Whitehurst president of the State Board of Agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pageen
Ieee
Oklahoma Banker
J. A. Whitehurst
State Board of Agriculture
Riddle Reports Union Valley Potato Planting Plan
W. R. Riddle and fellow Union Valley farmers in Ada plan to start Irish potato planting immediately. They bought about 600 bushels of seed and will seed about the same acreage as last year. The poor 1921 season cut yields, but they expect more bedded sweet potato seed this year. They still hold some 1921 crop with a car lead this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Riddle
Ada
Union Valley
HOG FARMER Ed Cotton Plans 300 Hog Feed Season
Ed Cotton from Maxwell reports beginning to plant peanuts and corn for hog feed in alternating rows. He expects to feed about 300 hogs during the coming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Cotton
Maxwell
Hog judging demo and club work in Pontotoc county
Mr J T Sliger and party toured the Lil lard farm near Oakman for a hog judging demonstration with four registered Duroc sows. About 25 Oakman students learned scoring points. Prof Pratt, County Agent Hill, and McCormick spoke on opportunities, scholarships, and trips tied to hog club work. Clyde Kaiser, near Oakman, runs White Leghorn stock and incubators, planning to raise about 1 060 ths this year with multiple brooders and a DIY cedar incubator setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Sliger
Vaness
Hill
B. A. Pratt
Oklaho
Club Work Ma
McCormick
Department of Agriculture
East Central
Lillard Farm
Oakman
Oakman School
Breeders’ Association
Pratt
Lester Lillard
Prof. Pratt
Oakman Club
Fann M. National Bank of
Rosf
Ross Township
Pontotoc County
Atlanta
Chicago
Ada
Clyde Kaiser
Kaiser
Chickens and cotton raise hopes in Oklahoma farms
The article notes the Kaisers’ frugal poultry setup built with hard work, a young flock started from Thornburg Indiana, and Prof. Pratt’s report from Oklahoma seeing cotton acreage rise 26 to 75 percent in many areas. Some districts anticipate weevil absence while others adopt pest-avoidance methods used elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornburg
Ind
B. A. Pratt
Oklahoma
Ada Hide and Produce Co Ships Pontotoc Chickens to New York
Ada Hide and Produce Co shipped a car of Pontotoc county chickens to New York weighing 19500 pounds and paying about 3900 dollars to local farmers. The firm expects to ship another car soon, signaling poultry business growth in the region and its impact on circulation and local trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Hide and Produce Co
Pontotoc County
New York
Last killing frost dates in Oklahoma City past 15 years
Weather bureau records show the spring last frost in Oklahoma City ranges from March to April over the past 15 years with eight March dates and seven in April. Notable dates include 1907 April 30 1909 April 2 and 1920 April 5, while 1919 March 9 and 1921 growing season reached 207 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Weather Bureau
Oklahoma City Weather Bureau
Hog Purchase Highlights Local Farm Auction Tale
O E Roberts bought a sixteen month old gilt weighing 710 pounds from J H Roberts. The registered Poland China pig, sired by a winner that went for $750 at the Oklahoma City fair, will be moved to Roberts farm twelve miles northwest of Ada, one mile west of Bebe. Roberts calls her one of the county’s best bred hogs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. E. Roberts
J. H. Roberts
Ada
Bebe
Oklahoma City
Mr. Roberts
Corn planting guidance amid drought risk and thinning need
Corn planting time is here and a good sized crop is needed this year. Early varieties should be planted and when a good stand is assured it should be thinned out most thoroughly. Many crops are lost each year because growers try to grow too many stalks. The county faces a possible summer drought and this must be considered.
Permit Awarded for East Main Street Filling Station
A permit was granted today to complete a brick building on East Main Street that will house a new filling station. The project will cost about $3,000 according to Friday's Daily P. J. Rollow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Rollow
East Main Street
Infant Timmins Funeral Services Held
Funeral services for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Timmons were held Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock. The boy died Wednesday afternoon. Interment took place in Rosedale.
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A. L. Timmons
Rosedale
McMinn Returns From Sherman After Son Injured
J. O. McMinn came back from Sherman with his son Sustace after a horse accident injured Sustace. An operation on the knee was performed Monday and the patient was resting well as Mr. McMinn departed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. McMinn
Sherman
Sustace
Mr. McMinn
Drumright Man Marries Ada Woman at Mrs Smith Home
Mr Ed Myers of Drumright and Miss Vera Salmon of Ada wed yesterday at 8 PM at Mrs J B Smith home with Rev Vernon officiating. They will move to Drumright to reside, as Myers works as an oil driller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Myers
Drumright
Vera Salmon
Ada
J. B. Smith
Vernon
Myers
Willis Sues Duncan and Moore in Replevin Action
In district court C. L. Willis has filed suit against Bob Duncan and Jess Moore for replevin seeking recovery of property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
C. L. Willis
Bob Duncan
Jess Moore
Grant Irwin Secures Permit for New Residence
Grant Irwin has secured a permit for constructing a residence in FF ae wdition. It will cost $2,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Irwin
FF Ae
Wdition
Sheriff Bob Duncan Returns with George pr Jers
Sheriff Bob Duncan returned from McAlester with George pr Jers who faced a charge involving mortgaged property. They were placed in the county jail awaiting hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Duncan
McAlester
George Pr Jers
Mrs Malone 77 Dies at Francis Home
Mrs. E. J. Malone aged 77 died at her daughter and son in law Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Peppers home in Francis at 2 o clock Saturday morning. Remains will be sent to Alabama tonight for burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Malone
C. W. Peppers
Francis
Alabama
Mrs. J. P. Harville Visits Haynes in City
Mrs. J. P. Harville of Hashville Tennessee, niece of R. Haynes, arrived this afternoon to visit Mr. and Mrs. Haynes at 100 East Fifteenth. She plans to depart soon for San Antonio Texas to attend a meeting of the missionary council of the Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Harville
Hashville Tenn
R. ©. Haynes
Fire destroys O. S. Stewart store at Franks
Fire last night wiped out the general merchandise store of O. S. Stewart at Franks. Building and stock were a total loss. Damage estimated at six thousand dollars and covered by insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. S. Stewart
Franks
Fire damages Frank Arnett barber shop on North Broadway
A fire at the Frank Arnett barber shop in the rear of the building on North Broadway this morning was extinguished by firemen before extensive damage occurred. The blaze is attributed to a faulty hot water tank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Arnett
North Broadway
Miss Frances Case Goes To Norman For Sigma Nu Dance
Miss Frances Case travels to Norman for a formal dance hosted by the Sigma Nu fraternity. She will be weekend guest of her cousin Birch Case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Case
Norman
Sigma Nu Fraternity
Birch Case
Pelagi staff seeks funds to print yearbook
Pelagi staff at Teachers College calls fundraising for this year’s book a serious affair. About one hundred dollars remains needed to cover printing costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pelagi
Teachers College
Shawnee merchant O. M. Reed visits city on business
O. M. Reed of Shawnee, a leading local merchant and proprietor of Reed's Department Store in Stratford, was in the city today on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. M. Reed
Shawnee
March Building Permits Surpass February And January
Six building permits have been issued this month, surpassing totals for February and January. Commerce officials expect activity to rise with spring, with some predicting a return to normal levels within two months.
Graveling work starts on East Ninth and East Seventh streets
Two blocks on East Ninth street from Francis to Stonewall avenues begin graveling with some gravel hauled. Work has begun on a block of East Seventh street adjoining the Mississippi Avenue paving to the east.
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East Ninth Street
Francis
Stonewall Avenues
East Seventh Street
Ansell Plans 5 Room Dwelling at Sixth and Hope
W L D Ansell commences construction of a five room dwelling on his property at the corner of Sixth Street and Hope Avenue. The project proceeds on the corner site and reflects local housing expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. D. Ansell
Sixth and Hope
Bee Bonham Visits City From Sallisaw on Short Stay
Prom Tuesday's Daily notes Bee Bonham of Sallisaw, a former college student, is in the city for a few days visiting friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bee Bonham
Sallisaw
Ardmore Visit By Ada News Alumnus Guy Fuller
Guy Fuller, once tied to the Ada News, now working in Ardmore, is in the city visiting friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Fuller
Ada News
Ardmore
Linscheid and Robinson Address Patrons and Teachers in Y'auls Valley
Dr. A Linscheid and Prof. R R Robinson spoke to a gathering of patrons and school teachers in Y'auls Valley last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Linscheid
R. R. Robinson
Y’auls Valley
Coalgate resident resumes enrollment at Teachers College
Horace Northcutt, once confined to his home for weeks due to illness, has recovered and returned to the city with friends to enroll in Teachers College. He previously studied there before his illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Northcutt
Coalgate
Teachers College
Tunnell Leaves Dallas Bank for Oklahoma City Post
Alvis Tunnell, long associated with Dallas Trust and Guaranty Bank, visited his parents in the city over the weekend before departing for Oklahoma City to assume a position with the American National Bank there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvis Tunnell
Dallas Trust and Guaranty Bank
City
L. A. Tunnell
Oklahoma City
American National Bank
Methodist pastors and members head to Durant district conference
Rev. J. H. Ball pastor of First Methodist and Rev. R. E. Brothers of Asbury lead a group including J. S. Jared Mrs. Bruno Mayer Tom Jared J. B. A. McAnally Bryan Robinson and others from Colbert Lovelady and Conway as they depart today for the annual Durant district conference of the Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Ball
First Methodist Church
R. E. Brothers
Asbury Methodist Church
J. S. Jared
Bruno Mayer
Conway
Tom Jared
Lovelady
J. B. A. McAnally
Colbert
Bryan Robinson
Henry
Roff
Durant
The
Methodist Church
Miss Gladys Meredith Returns From Claremore Visit
Miss Gladys Meredith has returned from Claremore where she spent a month with her sister Miss Willie Meredith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Meredith
Claremore
Willie Meredith
Gladwell Returns to Ada as Government Tax Auditor
R H Gladwell, once with the Ada Milling company and now appointed income tax auditor for the government, has returned to Ada and will establish his headquarters there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Gladwell
Ada Milling Company
Ada
New divorce and replevin suits filed in district court
Yesterday the district court saw new filings including Zella Davis versus George Davis for divorce, George Rose versus Lena Rose for divorce, C. L. Ellis versus J. A. Patterson regarding replevin, and First State Bank of Stonewall versus J. C. Hynds for replevin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zella Davis
George Davis
George Rose
Lena Rose
C. L. Ellis
J. A. Patterson
Constable
First State Bank of Stonewall
J. C. Hynds
Woman Implicated in Log Found Body Mystery
Muskogee March 18 officials probing the discovery of a white man's body found tied to a log in a bridge framework near a small Arkansas River town's vicinity. Authorities say the victim was tied to the log by a woman based on initial investigation and evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskogee
Arkansasas River
Tafis
Irrigation project retrieves 3,000,000 acres in 15 states
The U S Reclamation Service reports a major irrigation effort reclaiming 3 million acres across 15 states. Officials say the program will boost farm output and support regional development, with construction concentrated on key canals and water management systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Judge Bolen Predicts No Run For District Judge
A public statement from Judge J W Bolen declares he will not seek the district judgeship this year. He cites honesty and efficiency as keys, defends his record in criminal cases, and notes battles against liquor interests, loan companies, and corruption while urging a fair, lawful approach to government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Main Street
Ada
Court House
Francis
Allen
United States
Criminal Court
Little
Publc
Wewoka
Strea
Abraham Lincoln
Corporation
Bolen vows race stance and public clash with rivals
J W Bolen declares intent to run, warns of confronting corporation lawyers and slanderers, promises to reveal actions and platforms before the June primary. He aims to rest people from worry for months while outlining his government service and efficiency claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Bolen
Ada High Musicians Gear Up for District Meet
Ada high school orchestra and band prepare for the district state meet with Prof. W. A. Hill directing the band Prof. A. L. Fentem guiding the orchestra and Miss Ineg Donalison leading the girls glee club The band placed third last year and hopes for a stronger showing this year The addition of the band contest expands the district meet under Teachers College auspices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
W. A. Hill
A. L. Fentem
Ineg Donalison
Teachers College
Americans Burn 800 Billion Cubic Feet of Gas Annually
A historical note records that the United States consumes about 800 billion cubic feet of natural gas each year. The figure underscores the scale of national energy use and implications for supply and policy at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Restrictions Bar Large Persons from Crystal Caverns Entrance
Officials at Sequoia National Park enforce a waist measure limit of 238 inches for entry to the crystal caverns. The policy excludes visitors exceeding the threshold, citing safety and canyon access concerns for guided tours and cave exploration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Caverns
Sequoia National Park
Puratone touted in Ardmore testimonial for health restoration
Mrs. Buena Vista Robertson of Ardmore credits Puratone with curing a two year struggle with stomach pain, weakness, headaches, and nervous unrest. She reports renewed appetite, energy, sleep, and relief after using Puratone, and notes it is sold by multiple Ada and area druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Buena Vista Robertson
Ninth St
N. E
Ardmore
A St
First Ave
S. W
Ada
Gwin & Mays Drug Store
Allen, Gwin & Saffarans
Stonewall
C. U. Burnett
Stratford
Bayless Drug Co
Francis
Palace Drug Co
Adv
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