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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1919
Page
5
A new well drilled last Thursday in Section 14 near Allen, two miles northwest of Allen, Oklahoma, reaches 350 barrels per day at flush production from a 700 foot depth. The K C Oil Co. well is the best drilled in the field and promises expansion beyond the river, signaling strong activity in neighboring territory.
The appeal by Judge W. T. Bland, Democratic congressman-elect, seeks to overturn the 1918 Kansas City election contest ruling. Reeves argues the contest was timely and that evidence supports fraud. A House investigation may follow with possible ballot seizure and a special election if fraud is proven.
Crops look fine as cotton comes up. Alma Parker visited Estella Leach. Many attended an all day singing in Ahloso. A baby girl weighing eleven pounds born to Mr and Mrs Joe Auten. The Graham family from Ada visited the community. Lon Stevens drove to Ada. Marvin Dillard and wife visited his parents. John Murphy and wife went to Ada, Fred Faulter visited Mr Murphy. Miss Mamie Turner and Ray family have mumps. Leonard Dillard visited his brother Marvin. Sunday School invites everyone to attend.
A friendly notice recalls a Sunday meeting at 11 o clock and church service at Union Hill shed at 11 30 pm. Attendees include Joseph Turner Ray Strong and guests of Lee Keeling F L Sellers visited G W Keeling Tom Seilers and Tom Keeling with Marvin Burnett near Lattn. Everyone is invited to attend and share news from Pickett.
The Ada High School Glee Club girls toured Norman for the State Track and Field meet held May second and third. They were welcomed in Oklahoma City by Mr. and Mrs. A. K. Pittman and sang unexpectedly at the auditorium after a two o’clock schedule. The group earned honorable mention from the judges, lunched at the English kitchen, then toured the Oklahoma City capitol before returning home with Ada High School boys and a special coach.
Owen Stout, 21, pleaded guilty in county court to breaking window lights at Ahloso schoolhouse. He was fined $10 plus costs.
Guy H. Woodward of Ada won the individual Southwestern debating record after Oklahoma University lost a debate to Texas in Austin Monday evening. A product of Ada schools, he earned honors at high school and normal, continued debating at university, and now tops a six state association. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Woodward of Ada.
A downtown Columbus blaze gutted a six story apartment building early today killing eight people and injuring a dozen or more, with dramatic escapes including jumps from upper floors and babies tossed to nets as search teams planned to recover more bodies. In McAlester Rebecca McAlester wife of Col J J McAlester former lieutenant governor died after four days illness. her funeral was held in McAlester.
An Illinois inventor proposes a pivoted bar seat attached to a coiled spring to balance farming implements, aiming to improve rider comfort. The design places the seat on one end and a spring mechanism on the other to provide balance and smoother operation.
About ten days ago a dwelling in Portland Park burned under suspicious circumstances. Officers watched Pony Johnson moving household items from a concealed garbage pile and arrested him. An arson charge will be filed today. Police theory: the fire was for insurance and Johnson hid heirlooms before the blaze. Preliminary trial date not yet set.
A fire at the naval air station Rockaway Beach damaged sea planes NC-1 and NC-4 that were to begin the first leg of a trans Atlantic flight. NC-1 wings were destroyed while NC-4 may be repaired in time for the jump off. Commander Towers called the blaze accidental, started by gasoline ignition from an electric spark.
Paris May 6 report that the council of foreign ministers considers complete economic isolation of Germany as a possible measure if Berlin refuses to sign the peace treaty. The plan was submitted by the supreme economic council for consideration.
Bright Star Lodge No. 113 of Stonewall hosted a large Masonic event inviting nearby lodges. Four local candidates received the Entered Apprentice degree, followed by a banquet prepared by Stonewall Masons' wives and daughters. District Deputy M. F. Manville spoke on Masonry’s virtues as about a hundred members attended. Attendees from Ada included L. A. Ellison and J. Thrasher among others, with adjournment at 1:00 A.M.
In three years the British public bought 300 million war savings certificates at 3.75 dollars each. The National War Savings Committee’s success prompts plans to keep 40,000 savings associations on a permanent peace basis.
A truck backed over four year old Tommie Patton in a yard at an oil station, the rear wheel passing over his chest. He sustained serious internal injuries and doctors fear possible fatal outcome.
A fishing party departs Thursday for the Kiamichi mountains for a ten day trip. W. J. Warren will travel Wednesday to arrange plans for the Ada group, which includes J. Warren H. C. Evans R. W. Simpson R. M. Roddie A. M. Mears J. W. Brown W. J. Coffman Lee Dagges M. A. Waits LM. King J. D. Ladio W. M. Cooper Bart Smith and long time cook Arthur Williams.
Bill Watson and A A Robertson were arrested by night policeman Gotcher for possessing a fruit jar of corn juice and jailed. Robertson fined fifty dollars and costs in city police court. Ed and John Thomas, father and son, faced Justice Joseph Anderson on a bond request to keep the peace after alleged threats. Louis Bell, employed in Ada area garages, jailed on charges of cashing bogus checks totaling 58 dollars, with intent to flee before funds were found. felony under Oklahoma statutes.
London reports the reappearance of the chaperone after more than four years of war disruption. American women, led by society figures, seek chaperone services when visiting or enjoying London as they transition from war work to civilian life. They insist on adhering to established social conventions while preserving independence.
Small boys interfere with civic cleanup efforts by emptying trash boxes and scattering cans while collecting wrappers for premiums. Mayor Kitchens calls for an end to the practice and urges residents to maintain tidier alleys.
Mr. and Mrs. G. H. Finley of Chaffee Missouri are listed as guests visiting the area. The note records their presence and hospitality in a local social section.
Brussels May 6. The Belgian government decided to sign the peace treaty discussed at a crown council meeting held last night. Minister Hymans reviewed terms, praising them as honorable and satisfactory and the council endorsed his view. Earlier reports said Belgians questioned terms and their entitlement.
Copenhagen dispatch to the Daily Mail says Finnish Red Guards control Petrograd and have arrested Danish Red Cross members. They reportedly plan to march on the Finnish White Guards. Some reports on Saturday claimed Petrograd was captured but troop identities were unclear.
Ardmore editor H G Spaulding will take ownership of the Shawnee Daily News Herald on June 1. He will lease the News-Herald property from Otis Weaver and move the Climax Creamery area to Beard street frontage while the News Herald building remains Weaver property. The Shawnee Weekly Herald will become semi weekly.
Roger A. Pryor died in his Long Island home Friday. He was the last Civil War Fort Sumter survivor and among few ante-war congress members. Known as the eloquent tribune of Virginia he sparked Charleston in April 1861 and later served as a New York Supreme Court justice.
In Africa a native community uses hand crafted wooden drums tapped with two sticks to send news to neighbors about twenty miles away. The simple drum code conveys messages quickly as a wireless system known to every native.
May 6 Galveston proposes a $7.5 million plan to level the island and a $2.5 million private effort to raise properties. Texas may authorize $5 million more bonds next November to support public improvements. A seawall, causeway, and large-scale grade raising aim to protect and prepare the city for expansion.
Bettie Fisher a second class yeomanette declines a $10 000 payoff from attorney Charles P McCauley claiming duty. She reinvests the money in Victory Liberty loan bonds and plans to remain in the Navy until Uncle Sam’s work is finished. She then will return to Oklahoma to care for her other interests with her mother.
May 6. In the crackdown on the Munich soviet government, Lokal Anzeiger says 150 people were killed or executed and Herr Tollder director of the soviet government was among the dead. Tageblatt places 5,000 arrests including Dr. Levin and Town Governor Weber. The seizure ends Spartacan bid for soviet rule and leaves Ebert's government in control.
Kansas City Mo May 6 The bodies of Sheriff Joseph C Tolbert and Deputy John McDonald of Lafayette county were found today underbrush seven miles southeast of Lexington Mo They had been dead since Sunday physicians said The officers left Marshall Mo Sunday to escort three suspected automobile thieves no trace of the prisoners Deputy James B Stableton was found wounded nearby and taken to Lexington hospital
Second Lieutenant Donald R. Spawr mails a letter from Leutesdorf Germany dated April 18 to Professor E A MacMillan. He recalls receiving a letter dated October 5 1918 and notes the six month travel time from Ada to the French battle front. Spawr is with the army of occupation in Germany and is well known in Ada.
Publicity Office at Ft. Sill Oklahoma reports Corporal Ben S Tolbert of Ada will be discharged this week after faithful service since May 7 1917 He sacrificed much but served willingly and will seek civilian life with the same spirit Ada employers and friends are urged to welcome him home George A Phipps 2nd Lieut FA Publicity Officer
In Coblenz on the Rhine the American army market for souvenirs has surged. Soldiers send home helmets crosses bayonets and pottery steins, with pottery plants nearby turning out items bearing the soldiers name and unit. About sixty mail sacks of souvenirs are shipped daily from the Coblenz post office.
Berlin May 6 sugar famine in Germany puzzles housewives as beet sugar supply and marmalade stock vanish. Political and industrial disturbances are blamed for restricted beet sugar output with factories shut or operating short hours. Large quantities of sugar reportedly disappear or are confiscated by local soldiers and workmen councils.
Druggists and all parties are warned that the undersigned will prosecute anyone selling any intoxicating beverages including Jamaica Ginger Pepsi extracts or mixtures with up to one half of one percent alcohol. Wayne Wadlington, County Attorney.
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