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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1925
Page
6
A portrait of Selina Peake, daughter and author, tracing her rise in American literature through early journalistic and magazine work. The piece traces her adolescence, boarding-house reading, and influence of Henry on her career, noting key publishers and milestones in a era of rapid prose growth.
A muted farm vignette depicts a hard working mother and a tired child in a cluttered kitchen, the pair framed by dirt and soil. The narrative centers on a caretaker's patient, tender gaze and a newborn baby’s quiet glow shaping a moment of uneasy beauty amidst labor and dust.
The inter state railway ruling was filed today by the Chicago Took 1b fond and Pacills railway. The action seeks operational control of the St Louis route amid regulatory scrutiny and cross state involvement.
A fragmented portrait follows Selina Peake, a daughter scarred by a troubled family past. Simeon Peake’s remorse drives her East schooling, Chicago years, and a restrained, social ascent. The narrative threads a haunted lineage, Miss Pistee’s school, and a wary, poised girl navigating pressure and identity.
May 2 in Vinita celebrates Craig County strawberry growth and marketing with events on May 1 including a beauty contest dance and bathives show. Folk dancing floats parade strawberry feast autogrobie fields, athletic contests, whirling contest, beauty parade, band concert. Joan A. Whitehurst and W A Conner to speak, then dance.
Information from Capt Wyatt Webb shows railroads west of the Mississippi offer reduced fare for Confederate veterans and their families traveling to the Dallas reunion May 14 to 22. Tickets good for return to June 15 with elite trains in Texas at lower rates. Identification certificates will be issued for those using the discount, to be shown on travel. Headquarters at Adolphus hotel, Dallas.
Prof. Wl M Finch announced work would begin Saturday on a new school building in the Cedar Grove district near Francis. The commodious four room structure will include an auditorium and is expected to cost about $8,000, hoped to be one of the county’s finest rural school buildings.
Notice of sale by the Pontotoc County Sheriff under a 1924-25 foreclosure order against American Subcontracting Co. and others. Describes the property, right of way parcels in Pontotoc County Oklahoma, stating bid to be cash, with a mortgage of 2800.06 and accruing costs, to be sold at public auction at the Ada county courthouse on a set date.
Notice records a foreclosure sale in Pontotoc County Oklahoma on April 21 1925. It names plaintiff Joseph Kyasnia and defendants Isam B Mackey Octavigh Mackey and C A L Mays Lumber Company and details property being sold at public auction to satisfy a judgment of 3188 dollars plus interest and costs. The sale is at the county courthouse in Ada Oklahoma and is subject to unpaid taxes. Witnessed by Sheriff Walden on April 2 1925.
Writ directs sale of lands to satisfy judgment and costs. Sheriff Walker will offer the property for cash to the highest bidder on June 3, 1925 at 2 p.m. at the Ada Oklahoma courthouse steps, subject to court approval and prior lien of 1204.40 with net value 145.60.
Notice of sale on Lot Three in Block Eight Dun Hays Addition Ada and multiple parcels in Pontotoc County. Foreclosure on behalf of Local Building & Loan Association and Minnie K. Pollock case with judgments, interest, attorneys fees, and costs, to be sold at public auction at the county courthouse steps after tax clearance.
Appraised at the suit of four hundred forty five dollars. On May 25, 1920 at 10 a.m. at the front door of the courthouse Ada Oklahoma the property will be offered for sale to the highest bidder for cash to satisfy the judgment with interest and costs. Witness my hand April 18, 1925. W B Walker Sheriff Pon toloc County Oklahoma by P H Deal undersheriff.
The Pontotoc county sheriff lists a foreclosure sale for the southeast quarter of section 15 township 3 north range 8 east in Pontotoc Oklahoma. The sale to satisfy a judgment of 1909.96 plus interest 10 percent since Oct 6 1924 and 85 attorney fees plus 24.50 costs will be held May 18 1925 at 2 pm at the county court house Ada Oklahoma. Sale is without appraisement and subject to unpaid taxes. highest bid for cash.
Ada contestants Cael Browall and Dugene Forg won first places in cornet and violin respectively at the state interscholastic meet in Norman. Browall duplicated last year’s cornet victory by Jack Moore, and Ada officials praised the boys for standout renditions that outshone contestants from other schools.
A Detroit Free Press item notes a clash over opium, with a cartoonish exchange about counting and fighting. The piece contrasts civilizing missions and the evils of opium, reflecting turn‑of‑the‑century attitudes toward addiction and reform.
In district court Judge A. Wells denied a change of venue for A B Forrest charged with murder in the death of Hicks. Jury selection began as Forrest and his wife faced joint murder indictments after Hicks was shot returning from an elopement with their daughter Cora. The bride, 16, testified she claimed age and Hicks did not know the facts when license was obtained. The young widow, subpoenaed as a witness, was reportedly present in a crowded courtroom.
Dallas Texas resident Mrs Hallie Moore testifies to renewed health after using Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription. She claims it strengthens women and recommends the tonic to readers. The ad invites purchases via drugstores and a trial package offer by sending 10 cents to Dr. Pierce in Buffalo New York.
The passage notes a recognized community of interest among railroads, patrons, and the public, praising a cooperative spirit that aided transportation service. Separate commodity committees exist for each important product, and no magic was involved in the record-breaking performance. Available facilities were used to best advantage through common sense and cooperation.
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