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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1925
Page
9
The Ada area logged five inches of rain by 7 am with water rising in Boggy bottom and possible minor flooding. Walter Goyne reported from Sandy that rivers remained within banks and no breaks were evident along Byrd's Mill line at noon.
Rain across Oklahoma caused choked rivers and widespread flooding from Chickasha to Norman and Purcell. Five inches fell in Chickasha flooding streets and homes while boats carried residents to safety. Officials warned of potential severe flooding along the Washita with limited crop impact outside the heaviest downpours.
Heavy rain that hit Chickasha caused train delays and local flooding. Washita river rose and then fell, Line Creek flooded parts of the north, and basements in city warehouses and the jail basement were affected. Trains were briefly halted but service soon resumed with minor track washouts.
From iendlaw's Daily the Oklahoma City Times recalls W. H. Ebey also called Bill as a prominent Ada figure. He served as clerk of Judge Scott's court and could instantly produce any paper in any case. Byron Shear notes he was considered a Beau Brummel and a favorite with the ladies.
District Judge J. W. Bolen presided as J. M. Edminson was awarded 75 dollars against Ed and Walter Barringer for cattle damages. George K. Williams versus G. S. Chadd foreclosure was in progress. About 75 cases were on the docket. expected to run through Thursday.
New York May 11 The dry navy blockade has begun breaking up Rum Row along the Atlantic coast. Rear Admiral Billard says noticeable disintegration should start within a month. Many schooners and steamers selling liquor between Cape Ann and Cape May have vanished, some returning home or seeking new markets. A few rum ships now appear near Chesapeake Bay, with Coast Guard unable to identify new entrants recently off New York.
Lloyd No. 2 well in section 6 3 7 four miles east of Ada shows better than expected, likely 60 barrels daily after cleaning. No. 1 to be finished, both to regular pumping with derricks torn down, and a gasoline engine installed nearby. Other wells in the Ada area push test drilling, sand prospects, and new tanks ordered as field activity increases.
Assistant County Attorney George Burris filed a murder charge this morning against Watson Shields 21 alleging he killed Oscar Harjo 18 in a gun battle at an Indian stomp dance two miles from Steedman. Harjo died at Breco hospital after 7 to 8 am injuries from shotgun blasts. Shields in county jail awaiting preliminary hearing.
County Commissioner H. Clay Stephens reports the Little Sandy bridge north of Ada and the crossing under the Oklahoma City Ada Atoka railroad are destroyed. A bridge near old Hurd is out as well, forcing traffic to Oakman for Canadian access. Efforts to have the state highway department take over the Ada to bridge road continue with hopes of quicker repairs.
WEWOKA May 11 Wylie Lynn charged with the murder of William A Tilghman a former Oklahoma peace officer at Cromwell was arraigned with the start of the district court term before Judge George C Crump. He pleaded not guilty. Trial set for May 21 and he is free on $10 000 bond. The death penalty will be sought according to Homer H Bishop assistant county attorney.
Leon Trotsky, former head of the Soviet army, returned from the Caucasus and today elected to the presidium by the federal congress of Soviet states. He received an ovation from the congress as the presidium, the Soviet governing body, was noted.
A Kansas City Times aphorism notes a prudent approach to opportunity urging initiative beyond safe boundaries. The quip suggests bold action rather than passive waiting for fortune to arrive.
Oklahoma Portland Cement employees enjoyed ice cream and candy as a high school band performed at the plant celebration. Mill No 1 with 62 workers logged 90 days without an accident and the whole plant and quarry recorded 54 injury free days under the Safety First program.
Sheriff John E. Ratliffe of McClain County died in Oklahoma City at 8:40 PM after being shot while trying to capture Lester Rains in Purcell. Rains, released earlier after hotel disturbance, fought with officers using a knife and club, wrenched the sheriff’s gun, and was shot by a bystander. Deputy Daugherty was stabbed during the confrontation.
East Central prepares for graduation week May 17 to 21 with 307 students, including 18 BA and 4 BS degrees, 96 life diplomas, 124 two year certificates, and 67 high school diplomas. Grads will face teaching careers in rural schools or larger districts as they enter the workforce.
Berlin reports Field Marshal Von Hindenburg was officially inducted as president with a brief pro forma oath and a religious affirmation. He issued a manifesto to the army and navy pledging leadership of the Reich. Paris notes France Britain Italy and Belgium will forgo formal congratulations due to his war crime charged name and send a simple acknowledgement.
Washington officials do not expect action on any formal U S message for the inauguration of President Hindenburg in Germany. The ceremonies include a reception for the Berlin diplomatic corps and the American chargé will convey expressions as he deems fit.
Oklahoma City May 12 The state supreme court ruled that depositors in defunct state banks with failed warrants prior to guaran ty law are preferred creditors and must be paid before other claims. The decision covers 39 banks with about 7.29 million dollars in deposits and was authored by Justice Phelps with the court concurring.
Orel Busby of Ada said the University of Oklahoma board has not chosen a new president yet and denied press reports about candidates. He noted a resolution affecting student life was not considered important and expected a president named before June 1.
A safety drive begins Monday in Ada as about 100 Boy Scouts, led by Scout Executive Harry Miller, pledge to promote careful driving. Motorists will sign pledge cards promising to test brakes and drive with utmost care during the week long campaign endorsed by civic clubs and Mayor Somer Jones.
Six gospel teams visited Walnut Grove and other sites despite heavy rain. Prof Hugh Norris Robi T Williamson led a group to schoolhouse kids, then returned as roads worsened. At the cement plant about sixty men heard Mothers Day services by Ellison Hill and others. Night program by Hynds Hill funded the night crew. Jail service by Hynds family praised by inmates. Robert Kerr drew a full house at Center with other groups turning back due to bad roads.
A playful note from the Baltimore Sun describes Adam and Eve sharing a picnic as they mock scattered newspapers. The wry line highlights humor about newsprint as waste.
J. L. Voil aged 35 a Cromwell garage owner was killed near Checotah when his car rolled over four times after losing a wheel on the Jefferson highway witnesses said he took the first curve at about 45 miles an hour Neighbors pulled him from the flaming wreck with a broken neck and rushed him to Checotah for treatment but he died at the scene or en route
Mildred Nolan James Jassoway and Dad Harrington are charged with murder in the death of Guy Wilson, hotel proprietor. Police say Nolan reported killing Wilson during an attempted assault and the trio conspired to hide the facts, with arrests made in Arkansas and Slick. Wilson’s death caused a local sensation.
W F Schulte a local attorney again fights his own case as a lengthy amended complaint in a disbarment action is set for continued hearing in Ada on May 26. The proceedings began with testimony on alleged improper handling of funds including shares in Pontotoc Custom Gin and a $200 loan from Pontotoc County Poultry's association.
Oklahoma City May 13 Rural readers in Oklahoma prefer literature of an improving nature over light entertainment. Mrs. J R Dale secretary of the state library commission notes many requests for textbooks and works on school home and moral instruction. An instructor from Cornell said rural readers would read heavier material than expected. About 500 rural residents are enrolled in a reading course prescribed by the U S department of education.
A report states Germany could sustain about forty million people using only food produced on its own soil. Authorities emphasize self sufficiency and agricultural capacity to meet basic needs in times of shortage.
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