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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1921
Page
8
An illustration of Ada's progress shows white crosswalk lines painted overnight at Main and Broadway. A traffic cop enforces the new jaywalking ordinance, stopping citizens from various backgrounds and promising future expansion to other streets.
A fire Thursday afternoon destroyed the Allen hotel in Allen. The building valued at about 8 000 dollars, with 5 000 dollars insurance, left only ashes. The Kroeger Gillette Oil Company plans a 3 000 foot test nearby nine miles north of Ada, with heavy rig to be built and drilling by their own crew, in section 33 township 6 range 6.
The Ada high school Scout Band performed in Allen last Friday night for a local scouting event. Violet Moore and Charles Canning played piano solos while Prof. W. A. Hill led cornet selections. Jack Moore and Douglas Lassater sang Who Put the Glow in Old Glory as Perry Blue and Harry W. Miller spoke. Allen mothers provided ice cream for the band after the show.
The Boy Scout high school band will travel to Vanoss after noon to intersect with the Condé GT event. Members, headquarters and ally, are urged to be on time for the march and practice session.
Clinton and Mason push a project to erect a temple with a budget of 125000 dollars. The initiative outlines construction details and funding sources for the religious site.
The Rock Island Railroad and the K O G railroad may extend lines to Ada pending oil field prospects and local demand. Ada would gain five railroads, boosting travel convenience and attracting new industry capitalizing on the city as a key outlet for regional commodities.
Edgar Keys deputy United States marshal of McAlester left here today with F. M. Smith alias L. C. Roberts after Smith was arrested last Saturday for attempting to cash a stolen post office money order. Smith, whose family lives in Sherman Texas, faces federal charges in Coalgate and has a history including asserted insanity pleas. Police tied the case to forged money orders used to buy clothing in Hugo and Durant, with Model store owners Sam and Ben Scheinberg aiding the arrest through key sleuthing.
Allen Oklahoma undertakes a full overhaul of its light and water plant under John Fitzhugh supervision. A 440 foot well provides the water supply and a compact air system moves water to the standpipe. Repairs include overhauled boilers, a new concrete floor, and modern switchboard and dynamos.
A street fight near Stevens Wilson in Ada led to a riotous scene as bystanders intervened to stop the brutal assault. Constable Guest arrived, was struck, and one arrestee Buck Elrod was jailed after Guilty pleas. Luther Adams later faced fines for fighting and drunkenness.
Cardinell Oil Co drilling at 1 248 feet in 34 5 7 near Francis shows pay sand likely within a week or ten days. J D Cardinell reports progress from Ada after returning from New York and plans two offset wells on 2 4 7 60 acre tract. The venture includes gas potential and a forthcoming Francis gas franchise, with Lee and Smith planning additional wells nearby.
Oklahoma City division freight agent for the Santa Fe railway, Mr. Burden, visited the Carter Nance Laselle well area and urged the Santa Fe to secure more space and add tracks to handle new oil-related traffic. He expressed strong faith in Ada and said he would report the need for expansion to the company.
Five hour clash near Galbally between 150 civilians and Crown forces ends with six civilians killed and 14 wounded. Two soldiers also injured, one seriously, according to an official announcement.
The United States crop reporting service bulletins show severe fruit damage across most states. Oklahoma notes grapes recovering from Easter freeze, while Kansas reports apples in precarious condition. Arkansas peaches and strawberries injured. Missouri apples cherries and plums badly hurt. Colorado cherries apricots and peaches damaged. New Mexico damage initially overestimated.
J T Griffin president of Griffin Grocery firm announced plans to erect a brick wholesale building on the Katy right of way between the Katy tracks and East Main in Ada. The 70 by 170 foot brick structure will house a full stock of groceries once constructed with work beginning at the earliest date. The company already operates wholesale houses in McAlester Muskogee Henryetta and Wilburton and aims to begin business in Ada as soon as possible.
Capt Thos B Blake a Civil War veteran died at his son T B Blake Jr’s Ada Oklahoma home on April 29 1921 at 7 35 pm. He was born June 1 1842 in Henico county Virginia and served in the 10th Virginia Artillery Battalion attaining captain and was held prisoner at Johnson’s Island. The funeral was April 30 and interment planned in Belle Fontaine Cemetery St Louis Missouri. He married Madeleine Le Moine and leaves three children including T B Blake of Ada and W S Blake of Memphis. He was a longtime cotton businessman in St Louis and a Knight Templar Mason.
The Ada Business College reports several students securing jobs with firms in this city and elsewhere. Eva Bryant accepted a position with Melton and Lehr real estate. Carver left to join an Okmulgee brick plant. Pauline Tidwell joined Fred F Brydin real estate after completing a college course.
Orlie Yancie accepts a position with Pontotoc County Abstract company after completing a college course. Miss Frances Fazell also joins Pontotoc County Abstract. Miss Clara Cooper departed yesterday for Weleetka to spend two weeks visiting her parents relatives and friends.
Miss Sammie Winn of Stratford, a former student, spent the week in the city and visited the college during her stay.
Miss Ora McGuin is spending the weekend with her relatives in Mansville, enjoying time with her family and local community.
Miss Opal Truax has withdrawn from the school for the summer, with plans to return next fall.
Miss Viola Satrin, long time teacher at Sulphur, has enrolled in the shorthand department of the local business college to enhance her professional skills.
Miss Georgia Pollock resumes school after illness of her mother kept her home. She is expected to rejoin classes and resume regular attendance.
Miss Nora Abney accepts a position with Abney and Massey real estate firm. She attends school in the morning and works at the office in the afternoon.
Miss Alice Dynce is excused from school due to a death in her family and is expected to return next week.
Orvel Auten returns to classes after a week off to help his father, resuming school attendance and daily routine.
East Central State Normal School lost both debates in the annual inter normal contest. Debates were held Friday evening at Tahlequah and Ada Durant with narrow margins. Judges were Mr Serrigan of State University and Mr Bradshaw of Helena High School.
The Supreme Court voided the 1919 conviction of United States Senator Tru man Newberry and 16 others for conspiracy to violate the federal corrupt practices act. The court ruled Congress lacked power to regulate primaries, with Justices McReynolds and White differing on the scope of federal election power.
Ada Oklahoma April 29 1921 gasoline dealers sign on with Good Road Motor Club to collect one cent per gallon to fund highway maintenance and drag the roads in Pontotoc County. Signed by Ada Stratford Allen Francis Roff Fitzhugh Maxwell and others. May 1 start date to accommodate fund.
Washington May 2 The court held the election amendment does not alter section four article one. Chief Justice White warned legislation may overturn today’s decision on congress power over primaries, noting states where primaries control elections render elections powerless without weight. Justice Pitney dissented in part while Justices Brandeis and Clark concurred in reversals but favored a new trial.
Emmett Caudle, shot five times last Saturday, shows rapid improvement and may return home soon. Darius Daniels, held on assault with intent to kill, awaits preliminary trial. Caudle’s health delays the hearing as he is the sole eyewitness.
Paris plans a large demonstration on Bastile Day to honor General Pershing with Marshal Foch returning to the United States as a French representative alongside the body of an unknown American soldier.
In Columbus on May 2 Attorney General Daugherty reported that quiet May Day observation across the United States defies agitation attempts from literature distribution and signals a return to normal conditions in America.
The saying notes a well crafted joke has a strong point yet avoids aiming at any specific person. It emphasizes humor without personal attack and suggests universal angles over individual targets.
Geological Survey figures show US March oil output at 40,802,000 barrels with Oklahoma producing 9,602,000 and California 10,462,000. Arkansas reports first commercial shipments totaling about ten thousand barrels. The report notes output level reflects pipeline storage and longer March period, not current daily production.
K. C. Tucker and associates of Ardmore signed a contract to drill at least 1800 feet on the C. M. Neal farm in the SE of SW of section 5 township 4 range 5, located a mile southwest of the Carter-Nance Laselle well where the strike occurred. Materials are being assembled for the test and must start by June 30. The parties expect to reach the same sand at about 1760 feet, near the Carter-Nance Laselle depth. Fred Brydin and associates closed the deal and hold substantial nearby acreage.
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