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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1921

Page

3

Allen City Council Keeps Seats After Filing Fight

More than a hundred residents attended as District Judge J W Bolen ruled the filing requirement for city office certificates is directory not mandatory. Defeated candidates Cliff Yoakum and John Smith appealed, but until a higher court rules, the existing Alten city council members continue in office.

Allen J. W. Bolen Alten County Election Board Cliff Yoakum John Smith W. B. House John Crawford Oreg Busby Bolen Crawford Supreme Court

Stillman Out as National City Bank Chief

James A. Stillman resigns as president of National City Bank and is replaced by Charles E. Mitchell, after board meetings. Stillman’s divorce scandal has drawn wide attention and the bank directors had previously declined his resignation.

J. A. Stillman Divorce Scandal Fame New York James A. Stillman National City Bank Charles E. Mitchell National City Company Stillman Bank Board of Directors

Oklahoma Observes Patriotism Day Across State

Oklahoma today celebrated patriotism with parades and gatherings after Governor Robertson urged a state day of pledge and fealty to the United States. In Oklahoma City a large parade started at 11 with a basket dinner at noon and speeches by Ed Vaught, Senator Luther Harrison, S. H. Harkett, and General Roy Hoffman.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Robertson United States Ed Vaught Luther Harrison S. H. Harkett Roy Hoffman

Civil War Veterans Honor Confederate Memorial Service

Civil war veterans from the William L. Byrd post join American Legion members at a memorial service in the First Baptist Church. Hon. Tom D. McKeown recalled Lincoln era debates and urged pride in Confederate memory amid reflections on loss and aging veterans.

America First Baptist Church William L. Byrd Confederate Veteran Post American Legion Post Christian Church Clyde Calhoun Morris Tom D. McKeown United States Congress McKeown Lincoln House of Representatives South Manases Albert Sidney Johnson Bedford Forrest Joe Johnson Joe Wheeler Tennessee Texas Old Jackson Boys In Jeb Stewart Yellow Tavern Mosby Pat Cleburne Frankfort Pickett Fairwell Lee

Local Store Owners Buy West Main Property

Ben and Sam Scheinberg, owners of the Model store, closed a deal to purchase the building at 111 West Main Street now occupied by Jackson & Bond Furniture Company. The price was substantial and the acquisition is described as an investment in Ada’s growth with no new business venture planned. Constant & Cowling handled the real estate transaction.

Ada Ben Sam Scheinberg Jackson & Bond Furniture Company West Main Street Constant & Cowling

Tribute to Hub the Boston terrier in a presidential era

The Kansas City Star recalls Warren G. Harding as editor of the Marion Daily Star and a beloved Boston terrier named Hub. The obituary details Hub's loyalty, gentleness, and guardian role, noting his sickness and devotion to his mistresses and home. The piece reflects on canine love as a noble human mirror.

Warren G. Harding Marion George van Fleet the Star Washington Hub White House Edgewood Register Boston Star Office Ndt

Ada Legion bats down Atoka in 27 to 1 rout

Ada American Legion belted Atoka 27 to 1 in a one sided contest. Ben Rutledge hit Ada a first inning homer and Williams pitched five strong innings. Zip West struggled as Atoka managed only one hit through six, then added a late run in the seventh and eighth.

Atokan Ben Rutledge Ada American Legion Ada Young Williams Sparks Atokaites Zip West Zip Atoka Wewoka Waner Kidd Fain Rutledge West Oliver MacMillan

New Millinery Store Opens at Burk's Style Shop

Mrs E E Whatley of Electra Texas will open a modern millinery shop in Burk's Style shop. She will stock the latest ladies hats and invites all ladies and girls of the city to visit.

Burk’s Style Shop E. E. Whatley Electra Texas Whatley

Townley Plan Aims for 20 Kansas Addresses

H. C. Schumaker, acting for A. G. Townley, leader of the Non Partisan League, arrived in Salina to organize a tour of 20 speeches across Kansas. The first talk is set for Salina next Monday.

N. P. League Kansas Salina Kan H. C. Schumaker A. G. Townley League Townley

Herbine touted as a remedy for bad breath and low mood

An advertisement claims Herbine improves breath, appetite, and mood, calling it a great system purifier. It promises relief after one or two doses and lists a price of 60 cents, offered by Hensler Story.

Hensler Story Adv

Premier Hears Hughes Note

London news reports Premier Bri and heard the text of the note from Secretary Hughes to Germany. The note presents America's definite and adequate proposals to the allied government and Bri was greatly pleased with the note at breakfast.

Hughes London Briand Germany America

Resolution from Vanoss Lodge vows strict law obedience

The Freemasons of Vanoss Lodge No. 271 Oklahoma declare it the duty of every Mason to enforce law, abstain from drinking and gambling venues, and uphold morality in tribute to late Brother P. Nebhut killed in the line of duty.

Vanoss Lodge No A. F A. M Vanoss Oklahoma Nebhut

Man in Oklahoma shoots man in self defense

Frank McClintock of Roff surrendered after a fatal shooting of George Martin during a 9 to 10 pm incident. Martin died at a hospital from four bullet wounds. McClintock, 30, is jailed as investigators probe motive and potential charges.

Frank McClintock Roff George Martin McClintock Martin

Ambassador Shidehara Urges Calm US Japan Ties

Japanese ambassador Baron Shidehara told the Cleveland Chamber of Commerce that differences with the United States require adjustment but do not justify fear or pessimism. He emphasized diplomacy and mutual concession as the path to settlement and denied Japan seeks emigration to the U.S. or intends increasing emigrant flows.

Associated Press Cleveland Ohio United States Japan Baron Shidehara Cleveland Chamber of Commerce Pacific Ocean

Nine Lives Lost In Fire On Japanese Vessel

A Japanese steamship Tokyo Maru burned off Cape Mears Oregon with nine believed dead and eight crewmen died after being rescued by the US Army transport Buford. The figures come from wireless dispatches received today via San Francisco.

Associated Press Seattle Masch Cape Mears Oregon United States Buford San Francisco Tokyo

Hale Halsell Coming to Ada Expands Wholesale Grocering

Hale Halsell Co. executives Tom Hale and J C Meaders announce purchase of a 100 by 240 foot lot from Katy railroad near East Main Ada and plan to start one of the state's largest wholesale grocery houses. The Ada store joins existing facilities in McAlester Muskogee Durant Hugo Tulsa Coalgate Holdenville. Meaders, a former Ada resident, is welcomed back. The Maine blue sky law issue is noted as a regulatory observation.

Tom Hale J. C. Meaders Hale-Halsell Co Katy Railroad East Main Hale-Halsell Ada Hale Katy Hale-Halsell Company Southwest McAlester Muskogee Durant Hugo Tulsa Coalgate Holdenville

Four Cases to Be Tried This Term in District Court

From Monday's Daily four cases will be tried at this term of district court. State versus B. F. Marshall murder and state versus Walter B Winters assault with intent to kill along with state versus H Murphy and H C Stouffer grand larceny were announced by District Judge J W Bolen. Only $300 funds allow immediate cases. others are continued and defendants released. Marshall murder trial set for Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. and jury selection to proceed if no venue change. Arthur Reeves pleaded guilty to burglary and received a two year penitentiary sentence.

B. F. Marshall Walter B. Winters H. Murphy H. C. Stouffer J. W. Bolen Arthur Reeves State Penitentiary

Katy Men Plan to Foster Ada Oil Field Growth

Jack Little of Oklahoma City and A. Bryant of Parsons Kansas toured the Katy right of way within Ada city limits. They visited the Carter Nance Laselle well 12 miles NW of Ada where a large oil strike occurred two weeks ago. They praised Ada as a future oil center and said Katy will support Ada's growth. Changes to the Katy roadbed and train service between Oklahoma City and Atoka are planned for summer, likely boosting local business.

Jack Little Oklahoma City Oklahoma A. Bryant Parsons Kansas Katy Carter-Nance-Laselle Ada Little Atoka

Resolutions Honor Ada Church Member Mrs Alderson

At a meeting in Ada Oklahoma the Junior Auxiliary of the Presbyterian church adopted resolutions mourning Mrs Paul E Alderson and praising her unselfish life They sent copies to her husband and parents and filed copies with Ada Evening News and the society records. April 26 1921. Eleven horses found murdered in Oklahoma City pasture near G W Long with throats slit and a mysterious maniac suspected. Detective Hubatka leads the case and authorities consider blood serum experiments or a bloodthirsty killer. Rewards and bloodhounds discussed as the death pasture crimes continue since June with losses around 3000 dollars.

Presbyterian Church of Ada Oklahoma Paul E. Alderson W. W. Sledge Ada Evening News Society Oklahoma City John Hubatka G. W. Long W. J. Henry Henry Hubatka Forrest Hughes

Thief Who Stole Berlin Park Statue Ought to Return It

An art note observes that the thief who recently stole a statue from a Berlin park should be compelled to return the artwork. The remark frames the theft as a matter of rightful restitution and public interest.

Berlin

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