Dream ship returns to New Bedford with $30000 cargo
Captain Benjamin S. Cleveland, aged seventy, sailed the old bark Charles W Morgan replica to Desolation Island in pursuit of his boyhood dream. He captured a fortune by harvesting sea elephant oil, overcoming German raiders and mine threats on a 15,000 mile voyage back to New Bedford.
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New Bedford
Mass
Charles W. Morgan
Benjamin S. Cleveland
Cleveland
Fairhaven
Desolation Island
Cape Town
South Africa
South Indian Ocean
America
West Indies
Montgomery Gambler Freed After Shorter Sentence
J F Bailey of Leighton was convicted of operating a gambling table and initially sentenced to six months. He challenged the sentence by habeas corpus and won when the circuit court held the trial judge erred in giving less than the statutory one year minimum.
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Montgomery
Ala
J. F. Bailey
Leighton
Bailey
Prompt News Contributions Urged for Timely Publication
The newspaper urges correspondents to send communications promptly to avoid late arrivals after printing. Last week four items arrived too late, missing the edition. To ensure timely delivery, letters should be in by Tuesday as the paper prints Wednesday night for Thursday morning posting.
Mrs Royall C Johnson enlisted as private in National Guard
Mrs Royall C. Johnson wife of a South Dakota congressman has enlisted as a private in the National Guard. The brief note records her service entry and family connection.
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Royall C. Johnson
South Dakota
Reward for information on missing black man and mare
A $10 reward is offered for information leading to recovery of a black male about 800 pounds and 9 years old, and a bay mare weighing 750 to 800 pounds with a split left ear. Both unbranded. Contact G. Y. McDaniel in Rebee Oklahoma dated May 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Y. McDaniel
Rebee
Okla
Recital At Mrs Brown's South Townsend Hosts Pupils
Last Monday evening Mrs. E. S. Rae presented pupils Helen Moser Evelyn Brown Jeanette Bobbitt Wilma Chilcutt Louise Meadow and Freda Rains in a residence recital at Mrs. Brown's on South Townsend Thirty guests attended enjoying readings piano solos and duets all performed from memory.
Suk's Shoes for Ladies' and Gents Fits Burk's Styles
Local notice highlights Suk's Shoes offering well dressed footwear for both women and men with Burk's styles. Burk's shop appears tied to a fashion emphasis in the area.
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Suk
Burk’s
No 1 and No 2 in war tale of courage and love
A melodramatic tale follows Albion Ward and Ned Sumter as they face judgment, addiction, and sacrifice. Winifred Sumter's compassion helps Ward reform. both men fight on a French front where a lethal shell strands them in a perilous cave.
Safety First on the Road with a Canny Porter
The porter shows unusual attentiveness as the celebrated bacteriologist explains he carries a vial of germs in his suitcase. The conductor warned the porter to prevent any accident, citing fears of a germ-based threat and a desire for strict protection during travel.
Just for a Chance Dialogue on Career Temptation
A magazine illustrator asks about drawing beautiful women and the narrator resists. He jokes that years of such work could lead to falling in love with a homely woman, highlighting concerns about sexual objectification and personal integrity.
Time to Quit Then and the Riches Question
An ascetic asks if one expects to spend life pursuing riches. The brisk respondent says no and adds that if he is not rich by age fifty he will see himself as a failure. The exchange frames ambition, time, and self worth.
Maisie Rejects Music Lessons Amid Family Tension
Maisie refuses further music lessons saying the professor comes to her home and makes love to her sister. Her mother questions why she should continue paying for lessons given the situation.
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Maisie
For the Fair Sex
A buoyant verse on tears and nerve forming strength through small acts of care and resilience.
Hustling Hiram in town life discussed
The notes describe Hiram Hayrix Heow as the son of Hayrix and Oatcake reflecting on his move to the city. He claims to be carrying everything before him while not running his own business but acting as a waiter or in a eating house.
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Hiram
Hayrix
At the Reception
A witty exchange unfolds as two guests discuss flowers with a playful clash of titles. One admits limited expertise while the other teases about blooming idiots and society buds in a light social moment.
Boss in His Own House Turns on Wife’s Claim
An exchange shows a quarrel over authority in marriage as one man asserts a man should be boss at home while the other admits the house belongs to his wife, revealing tensions in domestic roles.
Different Viewpoints Reflected in Two Roles
A moralizer notes people rarely see themselves as others do. The demoralizer counters that others would be shocked to view us as we view ourselves. The exchange highlights contrasting self perception and external judgment in a philosophical dialogue.
The Ex Widow Scene Sparks Friendly Banter
Mrs Green compliments a well dressed man to Mrs Black who responds by recalling her first husband in a light hearted exchange.
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Mrs. Green
Mrs. Black
Engagement Breakthrough Over a Loan Offer
Dialogue suggests Harry ends engagement to Miss Peckem after her father offers money to fund the marriage. The exchange between Tom and Jack hints at financial pressure influencing nuptial decisions.
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Tom
Harry
Miss Peckem
Jack
Tombstone Riddle Echoes of Silent Dead
Fragmentary lines suggest a morgue or graveyard riddle about buried persons and unseen truths. The text hints at dead men’s silence and a female speaker weighing whispered tales and tombstones.
Ada land transfers and oil lease filings recorded
Public notices document warranty deeds and oil and gas leases in Ada and surrounding townships. Transactions include Ross Development to H D Richardson and W S Pickens for 3850, Crump to Daggs for 13500, and numerous lot and section transfers across Ada, Glenwood, Portland Park, and Vanoss. An oil and gas lease between Theodore Benton and John C Kincaid is listed along with related conveyances and assignments.
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Ada Title & Trust Cp
Ross Development Co
H. D. Richardson
W. S. Pickens
J. W. T. Miller
E. W. Powers
Nancy L. Ross
W. E. Ross
Daggs
Ada
Geo. C. Crump
Leonidas Daggs
J. G. Witherspoon
D. O. Lindsey
J. R. Bevel
E. L. Carr
Benjamin Astetux
H. L. Babb
D. S. Krieber
L. P. Shi
M. F. Manville
J. Q. Moore
W. W. Thompson
Jessie E. Sullivan
Glenwood
R. C. White
J. D. Boxley
Hocker
J. W
Chas. T. Hocker
Wallace Hanry Et al
George Terry
First Natl. Bank
Roff
A. M. Bailey
R. A. Herndon
C. H. Rives
Portland Park
Mollie Gray
Joe Gray
Greenwood
Lee A. Thomason
D. Goodpasture
First State Bank
Vaness
L. P. Shaw
Vanoss
K. C. Parks
Lillie McDonald
OIL & Gas
Theodore
E. J. Benton
John C. Kincaid
Elizabeth J. Benton
Same
Dollie Laurence
O. & G. Lease
E. D. Gillette
M. M. Benedum
Jesse notes and small town updates in Ada area
Rain and hail affected crops slowly growing in cool weather. Mrs E L Thompson and daughter Annie shopped in Ada. Frankie Sharrock suffered after finger amputation last week. Wylie Corvin and family visited Egypt relatives. Chas Winters and two sons visited this neighborhood. Grandma Truitt cared for a sick daughter in Oklahoma City. Pie supper planned for Red Cross. Brother Helland to preach next Sunday at eleven. Dee James finished a bungalow near Jesse.
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Jesse
E. L. Thompson
Annie
Ada
Frankie Sharrock
Wylie Corvin
Egypt
Chas. Winters
Grandma Truitt
Oklahoma City
Red Cross
Brother Helland
Dee James
Marriage Licenses Listed For Several Couples
Joe Massey 21 of Denison weds Bessie Long 26 of Ada. Barney Leader 47 of Holdenville weds Kissie Tiger 36 of Holdenville. Stephen Alexander 18 of Stonewall weds Elvira Adkins 19 of Stonewall. Chas Stone 24 of Ada weds Anna Melton Ada. Leonard Holloway 20 of Tar River weds Pop Mamie Burrough 18 of Tar River.
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Joe Massey
Denison
Bessie Long
Ada
Barney Leader
Holdenville
Kissie Tiger
Stephen Alexander
Stonewall
Elvira Adkins
Chas. Stone
Anna Melton
Leonard Holloway
Tar River
Pop
Mamie Burrough
Odd Fellows Hold Wildey Anniversary Session in Pontotoc
Fraternal gathering of the Odd Fellows of Pontotoc county met at the IOOF hall to parade business streets and return to the courthouse for an open session. A. N. Leecraft Past Grand Master of Oklahoma delivered the address. At 7:30 the closing session was to confer degrees.
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Dany the Odd Fellows
Pontotoc County
Court House
A. N. Leecraft
Oklahoma
Benedum and Trees begin second well in Francis field
Benedum and Trees No. 2 well in the Francis field offsets No. 1 and is drilling at 1 000 feet. It is expected to be brought in about ten days. The first well is producing about 50 barrels per day and oil goes to the Boynton refinery. Notice of appointment of administrator in Jesse Edgar Allen estate in Pontotoc County Oklahoma.
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Benedum & Trees
Francis
Boynton
State of Oklahoma
Pontotoc
Said
Jesse Edgar Allen
Edward I. Harrison
A. R. Sugg
Vanoss High to Stage The Deacon May 17 at 8:30
Vanoss High School drama department presents a five act comedy The Deacon on Friday evening May 17 at 8 30. Proceeds go to the Red Cross. Admission is twenty five cents. The cast includes fourteen characters and notable lines feature Pete the colored boy. Thrift Stamps accepted if cash unavailable.
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Vanoss
Vanoss School
Red Cross
Pete
Notice to Conway Voters Register at School House
Registrar W H Allison will be at Conway school house all day Monday May 6 to register voters. Voting will be at home on May 7 8 9 for Precinct No 4.
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Conway
Conway School House
W. H. Allison
Insurance ad warns against hail risk and offers coverage
Hail risk warned as weather remains uncertain. An insurance agent urges limiting exposure and suggests letting an eastern company share the risk for a small premium. Call at 119 S Broad way to discuss farm loans real estate and insurance with J. G. Withers Spoon.
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Eastern Insurance Company
S. Broadway
J. G. Withers Spoon
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DREAM
Jackies
Cooking School For
Navual
New York
Mrs. Royall C. Johnson
Western Newspaper Union
Mr. Ward
Winifred Sumter
Albion Ward
Winifred
Ned Sumter
Ned
Albion
France
No. 1
Doad
First National Bank of Ada
Pontotoc County Association
W. M. Newell
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