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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1928

Page

7

Notice of Sale of Lands Under Foreclosure in Pontotoc

In Pontotoc County Oklahoma the sheriff will sell on May 14 1928 at 10:00 am at the south front door of the Ada courthouse the southwest quarter of section 13 township 4 north range 5 east to satisfy judgments in favor of Mary A Needham against Jesse L Kreiger and Winnie Kreiger and others including Hudson Houston Lumber Co. Sale may be subject to an oil and gas lease but if insufficient funds are obtained the land may be sold free of that lease.

Pentointy State of Oklahoma Jesse L. Kreiger Winnie Kreiger American Investment Company Corporation W. L. Reed E. B. Gregory F. Galbraith M. E. Galbraith BE. D. Gillette Robert Galbraith Jr Karl Kreiger Joseph G. Tireco R. L. Holcomb Hudson-Houston Lumber Company Wm. J. Bryan Jesse J. Kreiger Winnie Kreiser Hudson-Houston Ltr. Co Court House Ada Pontotoc State of Oklahoma Myrtle Kreiger E.D. Stillette C.F. Galbraith M. FE. Galbraith Common Wealth Petroleum Co W. E. Hiskey Galloway Lewis Chickasaw Pontotec Ads Co. L. Bellis Dist Muskogee, Oklahooma Pontotoc County L. M. Langley Indianapolis Interstate Mortgage Trust Company C. S. Everett John Dunn J. E. Patton Laura Parks Oakley Fay Parks Brown Annie T. Parks Goldie Bay Parks Forbhey Parks Lonnie G. Parks William Murphy Tpontotoc County R. S. Savery Krunre Laura V Parks Oakley Fay Parks Brown Annie L. Parks Forthey C. Parks Lonnie C. Parks John Dain J. Bo Patton Plack Sunrise City of Ada Sai Savery

Notice of Sheriff Sale in Pontotoc County Oklahoma

Sheriff Nabors announces a sale at 2 p m on May 14 1928 at the Pontotoc County Court House Ada Oklahoma to satisfy a 1927 district court judgment against Lydia Lee plaintiff and F L Williams et al for 1272 dollars plus interest taxes and costs. Lands described as 60 acres in Section 16 Township 1N Range 7E Indian Base Meridian will be sold to the highest bidder to foreclose a mortgage.

Uff’s Elsie Porter Joe Porter Stella V. Byrd Herbert Porter Emma M. Byrd L. E. Franklin Pontotoc County Oklahoma Byron Roberts McKeown & Green Plaintif Va. No Pond Mary C. Harriss Nee Burris F. C. Harriss Andrew V. Erwin H. H. Mundy Indian Base Meridian BE. Franklin Okla Pontetoc County Court House Ada Pontetoec County District Court Lydia Lee F. L. Williams Pontotec County A.C. Nabors P. H. Deal McKeown & Green, Attys

Public Auction and Tax Notice Packaged In Ada Oklahoma

Public sale of 77.21 acres in Pontotoc County near Ada with oil and gas prospects and a 2 room house. terms cash plus $20 sale expense. Also public notices in Pontotoc County court include heirship determination for Elsie Porter and multiple tax sale certificates with sixty days to redeem.

State OF Oklahoma of Pontotoc Elsie Porter

Slaying of Mrs. Kate Browning Triggers Moonshine Raid

Federal agents in Kentucky pursue seven suspects in a hillside slaying and burning of Kate Browning and her family. Nine warrants allege conspiracy to intimidate a federal witness. Magistrate John Bolton and six others are jailed. two others, Arthur and Sylvia Hodge, fled dropping bottles of whiskey. The Browning family sought shelter in nearby woods while authorities warn of further moonshine-driven violence.

Shepherdsville Bullitt County Kate Browning Prohibition Louisville Bardstown John Bolton Frank Kinder Walter Crenshaw Elmer Crenshaw Frank Hodge James Harris Clarence Crenshaw Walter Elmer Arthur Sylvia Hodge Browning Ben Browning Peachie Angie Browning Amanda Jones Lou Browning Ben

Guthrie Fatal Crash Claims Two Guthrie Girls

Ruth Jones 12 and Lucille Swanson 14 died from crash injuries after a touring car left the road near Guthrie on Saturday night. Seven were riding. William Swanson drove the vehicle that struck a light pole near the South Division street bridge. Ruth Jones and Ruby Jones, Bruises, shock and minor injuries were reported for other family members including Marie 13.

Guthrie Ruth Jones Albert Jones Lucille Swanson William Swanson Oklahoma City Little Jones Santa Fe Railroad Company South Division Street Ruby Ruth Methodist Marie Jones Mrs. Swanson Swanson

Bond sought denied for Oklahoma robbery suspect

May 7 in Pauls Valley an attempt to prevent bond for Everett McCullough 22 charged with robbery with firearms failed as the court denied the request.

Church tribunal to rule on Copenhagen bishop case

The quadrennial United Methodist conference will consider confirming 17 ministers named to sit on an ecclesiastical court for Bishop Anton Bast of Copenhagen after a Danish civil court conviction. If confirmed, the trial would begin immediately behind closed doors with potential open discussion among delegates. The conference also urged party platforms to include strict prohibition enforcement, led by Anti-Saloon League head Ernest Cherrington, amid calls that the Solid South will back only candidates supporting prohibition.

Kansas City Methodist Episcopal Church R. J. Wade Anton Bast Copenhagen Wade Edgar Blake Paris John L. Nuelsen Zurich Blake Nielsen Bast Denmark Ernest C. Cherrington Anti-Saloon League of America Board of Bishops C. C. Selecman Southern Methodist University Dallas Texas Methodist Episcopal Church South

Francis Praised for Dalton Plan At Francis High

Francis High School reports strong gains under a modified Dalton plan after seven and a half months. Students praise the system with unanimous approval in a secret ballot and the school places second in a county literary meet with six participants.

Francis High School

Doubtful Answers Marked In Student Survey

The record notes a classroom survey where three questions were asked. All students answered yes or qualified yes to the first two questions. The third question drew doubt, with one or two students giving a qualified affirmative and none voting no. Corres pondent reports.

Darrow Opens Last Court Appearance in Ohio Trial

In Jefferson Ohio Clarence Darrow 71-year-old Chicago lawyer appears for what he calls his final trial before retirement. He defends James Munsene of Warren in an alleged attempt to bribe Sheriff John Smith of Trumbull county as venue changes and bank merger disputes unfold nearby.

Jefferson Ohio Ashtabula Clarence Darrow Chicago James Munsene Warren Darrow John Smith Trumbull County Trumbull

Warfare erupts as Japan clashes with Nationalists in Shantung

Reports indicate actual fighting in Shantung with heavy fire near Tsinan as Japanese forces seize key sites including the railway station and military installations. A neutral zone is proclaimed along the railway line. Also cited are the death of Walter B. Wilson Jr. in Shanghai and his prior service.

Peking Shantung Japan China Tsinan London Reuter Shanghai Tokyo Washington Walter B. Wilson, Jr Greenville N. C Wilson The Shipping Board

Nationalist Troops Surround Japanese at Tsiwan in Heavy Fighting

Reports from Shanghai on May 8 indicate Nationalist Chinese forces have surrounded Japanese troops in Tsiwan with heavy fighting ongoing. Military observers note the clash underscores escalating hostilities in the region as both sides push for control.

Shanghai Tsiwan

U S Says Mediation Possible Only If Invited by Both Sides

The State Department stated the United States would consider acting as mediator between Japan and the nationalist government of China only if invited by both parties. This stance frames Washington as a neutral potential go between subject to mutual consent.

Washington State Department United States Japan China

Japanese Cabinet Plans Nagoya Division for Tsingtao

Tokyo May 8. The cabinet approves sending a Nagoya division of 15 000 to 18 000 troops to Tsingtao in Shantung. The emperor is expected to sanction the move tomorrow.

Tokyo Tsingtao Shantung Nagoya

China seeks U.S. mediation in Sino-Japanese conflict

Reuters reports from Shanghai that the nationalist government is weighing inviting U.S. mediation to help resolve the ongoing Sino-Japanese conflict. The move signals possible outside diplomatic effort amid rising tensions.

London Reuter Shanghai United States

German consul chides Chicago air fete plans

Dr. Hugo Simons, German consul in Chicago, warns that the Bremen fliers commemorations are too elaborate to explain to his superiors. He notes the extensive parades games banquets and receptions planned for next week.

Chicago Hugo Simons Bremen Simons

Bluejacket Banks Merger Blocked by State Supreme Court

The Oklahoma Supreme Court affirmed a Craig County district court ruling that an attempted merger between the First National Bank of Bluejacket and the Bluejacket State Bank was illegal. The court held Bluejacket could not support two banks, upholding concerns raised by stockholders.

National Bank Bluejacket State National Institution Bluejacket State Bank Oklahoma City, May First National Bank of

Oil Production Increases Across United States in Week

West Texas fields lead gains with a 34,494 barrel weekly rise, boosting that region above 400,000 barrels. Seminole Oklahoma increases to 280,825 barrels, Northern Oklahoma up about 2,000, and Arkansas gains near 6,000 barrels split between light and heavy production. California holds steady. Gulf Coast and Eastern fields rise about 3,000 barrels. Total U S production up 50,607 barrels for the week ending May 5.

Tulsa West Texas United States Oil and Gas Journal Hendricks Yates Oklahoma Arkansas Gulf Coast California North Louisiana Texas Texas Panhandle East Rocky Mountain Area Southwest Texas

Confederacy Veterans Gather for 38th Arkansas Reunion

In Little Rock Ark on May 8 thousands of Confederate veterans arrived for the thirty-eighth annual reunion. Leaders consider a joint gathering with Union veterans. General J C Foster favors the idea, pending Confederate approval. The Confederate Memorial association meeting precedes the reunion, with joint assemblies planned by multiple veteran groups.

Little Rock Ark Confederacy United Confederate Veterans J. C. Foster Houston Texas Associated Press Confederate Memorial Association Confederate Southern Memorial Association Sons of Confederate Veterans

Bank Robbery Shocks Angola Cruxon Home Early Morning

Five men robbed the First National Bank of Angola Indiana of thirteen thousand five hundred dollars as they forced bank president E S Cruxon to open the door and vault before fleeing by car. Authorities launched sheriff posses and vigilante search.

Angola Ind First National Bank E. S. Cruxon

Pipeline to Gillispie Well Near Maxwell Progress

H L Norman of Maxwell reports Sinclair company is laying a pipeline to the Gillispie well near Maxwell and expects completion. The project aims to improve water supply for local operations and could impact nearby farming activities.

Gillispie H. L. Norman Maxwell Sinclair Company

Marathoners Reach Ligonier in Longest Leg of Transcontinental Trip

Weary 64 Bunions riders trudge toward Mishawaka after a brutal 66.2 mile lap from Gary. Louis Perrella leads with 9:30:42 for the leg, while Peter Gavuzzi Andrew Payne and Phillip Granville chase in a three way tie for third as other contenders falter or withdraw.

Mishawaka Ligonier Ind Here Gary Joe Wilson Oakland Calif Louis Perrella Albany N. Y John Salo Passaic N. J Finn Peter Gavuzzi Southampton England Andrew Payne Claremore Oklo Gavuzzi Payne Phillip Granville Canada Granville Olliny An Tienes New York Harry Rea Long Beach Cal Lontiel Point

Additional Taxes May Rule Out Reduction

President Coolidge warns that Congress faces a flood of tax proposals and could opt for more taxes instead of tax cuts. He cites two measures postal rate reductions and higher postal employee pay as a combined $58,000,000 cost, unacceptable amid a postal deficit.

Washington President Coolidge Congress Treasury Coolidge Post Office Department

Ice House Erected in Konawa District

Southern Ice and Utilities builds a stucco ice house at the north end of Broadway Konawa costing 5000 dollars with a 30 ton capacity. The plant will formally open about May 15 and manager Roy L. Givens praises the project to serve a growing city.

The Southern Ice and Utilities Company Kinawa Broadway Roy L. Givens Elty Mke

Fer County Commissioner District No 2 Race Names

A list of candidates for Fer County Commissioner District No 2 includes W A Peck I R Gilmore John M Thompson and George K R Collins Jr aiming for the seat.

Also Mentioned on This Page

W. B. Walker W. H. Deal W. C. Duncan Randolph Laurence Kathryne Laurence Kingsley Kathryyne K. Essinger Executrix Ph Ortad Penntectoc County State of Okklahkome Jay D. Hill American First National Bank William Underwood Edmon Reed Elvese Porter Advertisement, Ltd&w Kentucky Mass Meeting Wynnewood McCullough C. J. Moody Pauls Valley Vinita Moody Garvin County Angident ASR Solid South Francis Dale Boren Aga T. J. Sellers Ada Seed Co Norman UG. V Little Rock, Ark Indiana Bunion Konawa Fer Sheriff Rome Kern Hst Dorsey , M RUSH Etchieson J. C CENT Walker I. W. Bohannon Fer County J. J. Copeland Center J. M Jim Stanfield Sployder U. G Winn
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