Letters From Our Correspondents Sat Sabbath Remarks and Oil Boom Talk
A correspondent comments on Sabbath observance and urges local religious services for the youth. He critiques Postmaster General Burleson’s civil service order, mocks party politics, and questions graft in a trip to study farming overseas. The letter notes an oil boom in the township, land rents, and a hopeful farm outlook amid crops and prices. The writer laments school leadership and ends with a plea for a capable head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burleson
Tafa
P. M
Amie
Wilson
Holy Land
Nile
Georgia
Local residents report visits and moves in Ada area
Miss Jones of Ada visits J. C. Johnson home this week. C. M. Long returns from Ada where he is opening a restaurant. G. W. Montgomery, county commissioner, reports plans for legislative improvements after a trip to Oklahoma City. J. S. Jones makes a business call in Ada. O. W. Walker sells his Bebee property. Blacksmith Mr. Allen moves to Lexington, Oklahoma for work. T. A. Anderson begins painting his residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Jones
Ada
J. C. Johnson
C. M. Long
G. W. Montgomery
Oklahoma City
O. W. Walker
Bebee
Mr. Allen
Lexington
Oklahoma
T. A. Anderson
W. C. Jones
Jones Chapel
Colbert Beats New Bethel in High-Scoring Baseball Match
Colbert boys overwhelming New Bethel 28 to 6 as Bill McDaniel homered five times and Wesley Underwood struck out opponents three times. McDaniel, from Ada, and Underwood, from Aplear Oklahoma, played their first post 1911 match after leaving the Oklahoma League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colbert
New Bethel
Bill McDaniel
Wesley Underwood
McDaniel
Underwood
Ada
Aplear
Oklahoma
Oakman
Jackson Peter
Hird
Amon Walker
Francis
Sam Richardson
Wes Underwood
Amo Walker
Sam _ Ditchison
St Louis
Jack
Alfalfa Crop Prospects Reported as Ideal in County
Farmers report battle with encroaching woods while crops stand strong. Ben Mullins visited relatives near Stratford and Vanoss, Phillip Summers called in Rebee, Dr. F S Sturdevant began harvesting the first alfalfa crop this week praising its quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Mullins
Near Stratford
Vaness
Phillip Summers
Rebee
Vanoss
F. S. Sturdevant
Egypt Items: Sunday visits and local news notes
Mrs Treat and Miss Belle and Rena Perdue visited Mr and Mrs Ray Perdue Sunday evening. Arch Jones appeared sad at Egypt and Charlie Jones visited Dewoody’s. The son of Mr and Mrs Hicks was laid to rest last Thursday. Mrs Perdue fell and hurt her side but hopes for recovery. Oscar Perdue visited Bebee Saturday evening. Willie Marcum visited Roy Perdue Saturday evening. Others reported visits and small town happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arch Jones
Jones Chapel Notes On Crops and Local Personalities
The column highlights the region's thriving crops with good showers and strong corn and cotton near Ada. It mentions Rev Mullinax's family recovering from measles and comments on a diversify and crop rotation article by a W. C. Jones. A rural anecdote recalls a man named Jones who once tried pea farming and political runs amid plow- and grass-keeping challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mullinax
Ada
W. C. Jones
Steedman School Delivers First Eighth Grade Diplomas
Crops look fine and students enjoy progress under Prof. Pratt. Walter Odom and Clara Bethel receive the first Eighth Grade diplomas at Steedman with Pratt praised for his dedication. Woodmen of the World organized last night with degree work by Co. D. Tist Regt of Francis, Captain Stephens in command. Closing program slated for May 29 and 30.
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Pratt
Walter Odom
Clara Bethel
Prof. Pratt
Steedman School
Woodmen of
Co. D. Tist Regt
Francis
Stephens
Lightnin Ridge No 2 Neighborhood News Notes Eventful Week
Local notices describe good cotton crops for the region despite a heavy rain, discuss Sunday school plans, an upcoming exhibition the 23d, and a well drilling by Mr. Hillard for Marshall Dalley. The report mentions Mrs. Chester’s return, visitors from Ada and Stratford, and events at the Missionary Baptist church with Bro Stringer expected. The Literary society meets at West Lanham before the second and fourth Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillard
Marshall Dalley
Picket Pick Ups and Local Happenings
Rainy day notes from Picket include Cotton and Crabgrass thriving. Rev Mullinax and family visit Warren. Isaac Mullinax jokes about matrimony. Measles hit Lee Mullinax. Mother's Day at Center draws crowds. Arch Jones praises cotton seed from H H Moss. Lost boy referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Mullinax
Warren
Lee Mullinax
Mr. Sanders
M. B. Oliver
Ahloso
Will Gill
Arthur Mullins
Jones Chapel
Isaac Mullinax
Albert Matthews
Franks
Center
Arch Jones
H. H. Moss
Moss
Hendrix
Bemon Laughlin
Byars
Will Mullins
Lon Monster
Mullinax
Boone Sanders
James Cruson
Kansas
For hay ties and binder twine see W. C. Rollow
A brief line directs readers to W. C. Rollow for hay ties and binder twine. The note is concise and locationless beyond the seller’s name. The fragment implies a local advertisement or shop reference in a historical newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Rollow
Debate at West Lanham Among Local Figures
The West Lanham debate last Friday featured Rex Grant and Gardner Braley of Stratford and Kelley and Miller of West Lanham. Miss Garnet Griffith, who has led East Lanham School for four months, announced the term will end Wednesday night the 21st and the school will close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center
Lanham
West Lanham
Rex Grant
Gardner Braley
Stratford
Kelley and Miller
Garnet Griffith
East Lanham
Indian Revival Meeting Near Roff Oklahoma
A large crowd attended a revival meeting near Mr John Neal's home seven miles west of Roff Oklahoma featuring ministers H B Brown Reuben Carney N J Wesley and I S Wright with plans for another gathering soon Praise the Lord for the good work. A parole hearing is scheduled for Virgil Welch and Lynn Womack on June 16 1913 for larceny. Next week the Normal college hosts a Negro Minstrel with more than 60 performers including Wilbanks Hardin Cassidy Biles Langley Fentein and others led by Mr and Mrs Fente m with training by the faculty
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Neal
Roff Oklahoma
H.B. Brown
Reuben Carney
Pontotoc
N. J. Wesley
Stratford
I. S. Wright
Ada Oklahoma
Virgil Welch
Lynn Womack
Fentem
Wilbanks
Hardin
Cassidy
Biles
Langley Fentein
Jones
Brooks
Robison
Brown
Reed
Logsdon
Chaney
Kimbrough
Riddle
Presbyterians Gather for Joint General Assembly in Atlanta
May 13 Atlanta delegates and visitors arrive for a ten day joint meeting of the Northern Southern United and Associated Reform church assemblies. It marks the first time their highest courts convene in the same city at the same time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Presbyterian
General Assembly
Northern Presbyterian Church
Southern Presbyterian Church
General Assemblies
United Presbyterian Church
Associated Reform Church
Assignee Sells Groceries and Stock in Ada Oklahoma
C C Stout as assignee will sell on May 28 1913 between 10 am and 2 pm in Ada Oklahoma at the former L A Sanders and Son store the entire stock of groceries fixtures and outstanding accounts for cash to the highest bidder The sale follows a deed of assignment filed in Pontotoc County Oklahoma on April 28 1913 Dated May 12 1913 C C Stout Assignee C F Green Attorney for Assignee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanders and Sons
Register of Deeds
Pontotoc County
Oklahoma
C. C. Stout
Ada
L. A. Sanders and Son
Missouri G A R Encampment Opens in St Joseph
The Department Council of the Missouri Grand Army of the Republic opened its thirty second annual encampment in St Joseph on May 14. The gathering will close tomorrow and is arousing considerable interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph, Mo
Department Council of the Missouri Grand Army of the Republic
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Roy
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Cleopatra
Chester
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Croxton
Seaman
Todd
Chapman
Winn
Webster
Sloan
Bonta
Adney
Goodwin
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Indian Revival Meeting
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Rosedale
Vincennes
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Washington
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