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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1922
Page
1
The editors column surveys Latta area farming with cotton, corn, alfalfa, and pea nut interplanting ideas. It highlights terracing that withstands rains, crop progress, chicken and bee yields, and an experiment on nine cotton varieties east of Ada.
Oklahoma City connected city attorney Lowery Harrell to the Pershing bond inquiry amid the arrest of Tom L. Green president of Green Construction. Green, Ripley, and Jenkins face embezzlement charges in Ada and Osage county bonds, with Wright also charged. Preliminary hearing set for June 7. bonds set at 10 000 each.
A letter to the editor from Carl Williams in the Farmer Stockman claims a broad canvass for political funds among A and M college faculty. Contributors reportedly gave from 250 dollars, with no one refusing. The writer condemns the move as blackmail and urges removal of political influence from Oklahoma schools.
Oklahoma May 15 report notes Governor J B A Robertson among fifteen indicted in Okmulgee county banking probes. Judge Mark Bozarth postponed arraignments to June 5 after seven pleas and a disqualification motion. Defendants must replead when cases resume at the June term.
T. O. Cullins registrar for Pontotoc County says about fifty registered voters changed from Socialists and Republicans to Democratic during the allowed period. He notes roughly two hundred are registered as Socialists, many of whom switched two years ago.
Francis Oklahoma May 13 special Francis high school closed Friday one of the most successful years with eleven graduates and seventeen from the eighth grade. The school won first in Pontotoc county field and track class A and second in class C. The girls basketball team finished second in the B district and the debating team took second in the district. Eight graduates will enter East Central State Teachers College next fall. R R Roberson delivered the class address and Paris Willingham gave the valedictory. The graduates include Faris Willingham Felix Lance Nellie Kearns Helen Baker Daigy Burns Paul Miller Lloyd Rose Wood Rose Joe Murphy Velma Johnson Norman Hilderbrand. The eighth grade graduates were Herman Huckins Irene Butler Laura Durham Dewey Sampson Mable Esque Melvin Hensin Ivan Saliers Jewel Willcoxinson Claud Sharp Cecil Stevenson Nola Elizabeth Gearnes Grance Lane.
Justice of the Peace bound sawmill owner W J Ricketts over to district court for manslaughter in the April 27 shooting death of Bruno Mayer near Lula. The hearing centered on self defense with mutual combat. both men wielded clubs, Mayer advanced with a larger second club, and Ricketts fired.
Empire Gas and Fuel of Bartlesville completed the purchase of the Nance oil well in Section 4-4-5 and a large share of Nance acreage. The price ranged between 100 000 and 200 000 dollars. The deal signals Empire’s confidence in Pontotoc county prospects and may spur development with plans to drill five or six wells this summer. G E Nance and Langford Shaw acted as local figures, with George D. Morgan directing Empire geological work.
Supt. Floyd praises Pontotoc county high schools for earning state credits last year. Fitzhugh has 12 units, Van Oss 11.5, Latta 6.5, Oakman 6.5, Frisco 6.5, Lula 10. Next year more districts join. Community pushes extended home school courses to improve local education.
Eye witness Bruno Mayer and Rickett's sawmill dispute over timber led to a violent confrontation on Thursday April 27. They wrestled, Mayer struck Rickett's with a club, Rickett's fired a pistol, Mayer fled but collapsed and died. Bystanders seized the gun and the melee ended with Mayer dead. Two witnesses corroborated the main events.
Holdenville May 12 Mack Pierre 18 month old son of Mr and Mrs Pierce Gulf street and Fifth avenue was burned to death today about 1130 am. The clothing ignited and fatal burns occurred before the mother could reach him. The fire truck was delayed two minutes reaching the scene. The father, who works on the Rock Island railroad, had not been located by 2 pm.
J. L. Day and Miss Lillian Long of Ada were married Saturday night at 9 o’clock at the First Methodist parsonage with Rev. J. H. Ball officiating. The bride is Charles Long’s daughter of West Tenth street. The couple will reside in Ada.
Marcus Garvey speaking at a May 16 mass meeting in Milwaukee proclaimed himself president of the Republic of Africa. He warned the next great war would be white peoples versus Japan and urged Negroes to rise and seize Africa. He claimed a 1914 movement to seize European colonies existed but failed due to disorganization.
Bassinger charged with murder of his newborn may go to out of state depositions. District Judge Bolen sustains motion. Trial postponed from May 17 to July 5. defense predicts longer case with added witnesses. Attorneys are King and Crawford.
Nine bond buyers attended in Ada to bid the proposed 110000 dollar issue. The winning bid was 5 14 percent serial bonds retiring after five years, by the Taylor-White Company and G I Gilbert of Oklahoma City, at par with accrued interest. The city also considered 6 percent straight twenty five year bonds with an 8150 dollar premium. A call for an election will be set within thirty days.
Captain Byron Sledge of Ada earns major rank to command the second battalion. First Lieutenant James H. Hodges of Oklahoma City becomes captain and takes over the vacancy left by Captain Jasper N. Harber. Adjt. Gen. Barrett reports improving unit strength and morale across the state. Colonel Patsy ONeill praises high-quality units during inspections. Colonel Alva J. Niles predicts a larger encampment and notes World War II veterans form a large share of current recruits, aided by cooperation with the American Legion.
A valveless, gearless engine intended for automobiles nears bench test in Manchester England as researchers push toward practical automotive application.
Virgil Arnold was bound over to district court after a preliminary hearing before Justice Brown. The state presented witnesses about a strychnine incident at the B R Reedy home in Owly Creek, with Arnold admitting to placing poison on a bucket cross piece during transport, claiming it was a joke.
Federal officer T. E. Brents says bootlegging in Oklahoma is easing with central state improvements. His 10 man unit captures about one wild cat still daily while fewer farmers wildcat due to crop season. He credits cooperation with local officers and reduced demand from danger of tainted products.
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