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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1922
Page
8
East Nashville grocer W N Parsons testifies the liver medicine Thedford's Black-Draught relieves sour stomach headaches and indigestion. He praises its long use and urges others to rely on the genuine product to regulate liver function and cleanse bowels.
Frank Potts was the Ada High School athlete to place in the state field meet in Norrgan last week. He tied for first in pole vault at 10 feet 9 inches. The Ada squad ends its season with strong showings despite a late start in practice. Potts earned all round honors in two meets and is expected to lead in 1923. Captain King and teammates Wilsey Willoughby Nettles Canning and Van Eaton helped the season’s solid performance.
Wilbur Cartwright a Tulsa lawyer and former senator was in Ada last night on a brief visit. Harry W. Miller scout executive made a trip to Francis today in the interest of scouting.
Churchill Thomas traveled from Ada today to Norman to attend the state interscholastic meet as an Ada booster supporting the school's team.
Mrs. C. W. Zorn travels to Okmulgee to be with her daughter Mrs. John Cover who is reported as very seriously ill at the bedside.
I. R. Mason, former grand master of the I O O F lodge in Ardmore, spoke to the county I O O F association yesterday and left for Wynnewood to deliver another talk today.
The twin daughters of Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Maples died yesterday at their home 718 West Seventeenth Street. Burial followed at Rosedale Cemetery yesterday afternoon at 4 o clock.
Miss Chloe Smith visits Norman this weekend to attend the state interscholastic meet. She is seen touring local spots and plans to cheer on participants at the competition.
Virgil son of Rhév and Mrs H M Woods is reported to be much improved today after sustaining a serious injury while playing at school several weeks ago.
Work on the North Mississippi site proceeds after the brick foundation is completed for a small brick building to house J. T. Eads grocery. Once the brick arrives, wall construction will begin.
Gracie Golden, 18, died at her home near Jones Chapel at 2 30 Thursday afternoon. Funeral services were to be held at Oakman Cemetery today.
Bonnie Blood two year old son of Mr and Mrs Dalton Blood of East Thirteenth Street died yesterday afternoon Funeral services were held at the residence this afternoon at 1 o'clock and burial was in Rosedale.
Word from Muskogee says E C Wilson librarian at East Central college has been elected secretary of the Oklahoma Library Association as it closed its annual convention in Muskogee.
D. S. Floyd travels to Wewoka to spend the weekend with relatives, returning home afterward.
Miss Kathryn Taylor is spending several days in Shawnee visiting her parents, Rev. and Mrs. R. C. Taylor.
C. V. Powers district sales representative for the Iten Biscuit Company made a business trip to Oklahoma City today to discuss distribution and sales opportunities.
Pat Grigsby and his sons Duard and Jack along with W. H. Steed came back home Friday after a week of business in Ponca City Okemah and Tulsa with reports of productive travel and meetings.
Mrs Birdie Luster, employed by a millinery firm in Dallas, Texas, arrived in Ada this week to spend the summer with her father and mother, Mr and Mrs W H Fisher.
Mrs N W Poole of Tulsa formerly Miss Cecil King is visiting Mrs Henry Butler during her stay in the city.
Arcadia resident Mrs. Gibson hosts her daughter while Rev. W. L. Walker of Fitzhugh area visits. Walker, a pioneer Presbyterian minister, arrived in the region 35 years ago, marking a long involvement in the local church and community.
Mrs. S. F. Holloman of Paris Texas visits her son M. S. Holloman. Lee Couch undergoes operation at the local hospital. Miss Bess Ross from Okmulgee visits her mother Mrs Inez Jones. Birdie and Nora Lee Wil lings visit Maud friends. R G Kinzie of Morristown Tenn visits Prof R S Newcomb. Diehl and Mrs Duvall visit girls clubs at Frisco and Rocky Chapel. A Powers suffers indigestion while on duty at Coffman Bobbitt Sparks. recovering at 215 East Twelfth. Jim Sims Konawa, Walter Gilbert Sulphur, Oscar Yates Konawa visit. Ernest Miller Konawa considers East Central College. County Surveyor B C Harbert ill. Knights Templar trip to New Orleans. Headquarters company receives equipment carload. New drainage line added to Katy crossing East Main Street. Mrs J L Wilmoth and Opal visit Oklahoma City. return with Mrs T C Morris and son Howard Randall. Cal Bolen Franks business visitor. Audry Duncan and Odie Davidson hired for city water department.
Henry Weston a former Ada boy and East Central college graduate has been elected superintendent at Red Oak in Latimer County. He served as principal of Wilburton High School the past year.
Reports indicate residents seeking a bond election for a new municipal hall will present petitions to city commissioners. The newly elected officials stated they will act on the petitions as soon as they are received.
Bruno Mayer was shot to death at W. J. Ricketts saw mill near Lula after a dispute over timber settlement. The argument over Mayer’s land timber led to blows and a pistol shot striking Mayer in the chest. the scene remained tense as authorities began investigation.
The article describes Bruno Mayer’s extensive estate in Coal county with six to seven thousand deeded acres and about double that in leased land. It notes a premier Hereford cattle herd and ties the Mayer Meat Market to brothers Mike and Paul Mayer. It also mentions surviving relatives Mrs Mayer, Joe, Mrs Olney Blackburn, and others. Weather and crop conditions are briefly covered, citing rain, delayed planting, and a hopeful outlook after a week of sun.
Sawmill owner J. Ricketts recovering in county hospital after a beating by Bruno Mayer during a shooting incident last Thursday. Doctors say injuries serious but not life threatening. Assistant County Attorney Mathis filed murder charges. Ricketts to be arraigned when able.
In Pontotoc county district court two new divorce actions were filed: S. G. Maxwell vs M. C. Maxwell and N. A. Williamson vs D. C. Williamson. Other actions include First National Bank of Vanoss trustee versus Consolidated School District No. 2 for judgment, J. Guest versus B. F. Jones et al for recovery of money and lien enforcement, and Reserve Loan Life Insurance Company v B. D. Nichols et al for foreclosure.
A report claims American typists surpass their British counterparts by using the itouch method. The note highlights faster accuracy and modern keyboard training as key factors in the claimed edge.
J. J. Simpson of Colbert reports cucumbers ready for the pickle factory while Henry Allen Wilson of the New England Anti Tobacco League cites life-shortening stats for tobacco use. A Portland physician questions the accuracy, humorously noting he has supposedly been dead for centuries.
Uncles Duncan reported a food rain at Francis Wednesday afternoon and said a heavy hit storm struck the country across the river, with reports confirming strong weather effects in Francis.
J. M. Ingram and wife of Boggy four miles southeast of Oakman visited Ada on Wednesday. He intends to plant his usual 20 acres of cotton, noting last year he produced four bales from the same area despite boll weevils.
A desperate lover walks with a girl through the woods and asks in a tender tone what her favorite flower is. She answers with a quirky rhyme about shops, naming Robinson's for bread and Brown's for pastry in Toronto.
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