Slayer Mayer Kill Scene At Ricketts Mill Reported In Court
Dr. J S Miller testified at a noon recess trial detailing Mayer shot at the Ricketts mill on April 27. He described a bullet wound near the right chest, a base skull injury, and Ricketts sustaining head wounds as the fight with Mayer preceded the fatal shot.
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J. S. Miller
Stonewall
Ricketts Mill
Bruno Mayer
Mayer
Ricketts
J. A. Criswell
Criswell
Farmer John Dunn Shot Dead Near Asher Saturday
John Dunn, a farmer three miles north of Asher, was shot and killed while working in his field on Saturday afternoon. Sheriff Butler arrested Tom Clevenger and his son on suspicion. Clevenger denies any knowledge of the killing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dunn
Asher
Butler
Tom Clevenger
Clevenger
Watson Pledge for County School Superintendent Candidacy
A. T. Watson, born September 11, 1886 near Cookville Tennessee, outlines his long career in education in Oklahoma and his democratic ideals. He argues for rural high school consolidation, road improvements, and cost-conscious administration, pledging visits to schools and best service if elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cookville
Tennessee
Oklahoma
South
Excise Board
Oklahoma Receipts Exceed Estimates Across Several Sources
Oklahoma state receipts from July 1 1921 to April 30 1922 topped the board of equalization’s estimates by 420 018 97 from non ad valorem sources. The oil gross production tax produced 2 361 303 33 versus 1 600 000 expected, while insurance tax fell short by 69 952 28. Total collected reached 3 832 411 43 against 3 412 392 46 estimated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
State Board of Equalization
Fred Parkinson
Frank Carter
Equalization Board
State Insurance Board
Land Office
Stranger offers apology about bloodstain on hatpin
A courteous stranger apologizes for a large bloodstain on the middle hatpin, saying it disfigures the hat. The note frames the stain as an unintended blemish and seeks polite understanding.
Minister’s Collar Mishap Dampens Morning Sermon
A minister struggles with a new collar during a sermon and jokes about a verse read from 14th Psalm while his wife and parishioners share a lighthearted moment. A separate exchange shows Daisy dodging a mother’s questions about a young man in the drawing room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Steam’s early industrial use began around 1750
The article notes steam was first applied to industrial purposes about 1750, marking an early shift in manufacturing and technological adoption. It highlights steam as a transformative force in early industry and engineering history.
Pratt Announces for Representative
W. O. Pratt of Roff announces his candidacy to succeed himself in the Oklahoma legislature subject to the Democratic primary on August 1. Pratt served on the farmers warehouse bill committee. aided East Central Teachers College when threatened. joint author of a bill aiding common schools to finish the 1921 term. He is a Alabama native, lifelong Democrat, ex service man, and organized Pontotoc county's first American Legion post. He expects to add more about his bid later.
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W. O. Pratt
Roff
Ing
Mie News
Oklahoma
Pratt
East Central Teachers College
Alabama
American Legion
Pontotoc County
Bulloge Seeks Democratic Nomination for 7th District Judge
Pontotoc County voters are urged to consider Bulloge for Democratic nomination as District Judge in the August primary. He vows to uphold written law, act without fear or favor, and deliver a square deal, urging support from men and women upholding lawful administration and public virtue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
7Th Judicial District of
Oklahoma
Supreme Court Strikes Down Child Labor Law
Washington May 15 The Supreme Court ruled the state child labor law unconstitutional in a decision linking cases from North Carolina involving Driskell Furniture Co. The ruling follows a prior Supreme Court decision against Congresses interstate commerce exemption and upheld a ten percent tax on profits of firms using child labor.
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Washington
Supreme Court
Driskell Furniture Company
North Carolina
United States District Court
Congress
Pioneer Citizen R. G. Biggers Dies in Ada
R. G. Biggers a long time Ada and Pontotoc county resident died at his home on West Sixteenth street after a stroke. A son arrived from California. funeral services are Thursday afternoon conducted by Rev. J. H. Ball. Burial is in Rosedale. He was 66 and survived by a widow and several children.
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R. G. Biggers
Ada
Pontotoc County
West Sixteenth Street
California
J. H. Ball
Rosedale
Biggers
Gibson and Todd Married in Wynnewood Ceremony
Tom Gibson 21 and Miss Flettie Todd 18, both of Wynnewood, were wed yesterday by Justice of the Peace H. J. Brown. The marriage license lists their ages and home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Gibson
Wynnewood
Flettie Todd
Justice of the Peace
H. J. Brown
Cooper to Stage 8 Round Battle Here May 25
Arch Cooper in his second eight round bout faces Earl Lane at the American Legion carnival at the McSwain theatre May 25. Ada’s Dempsey Sparks meets Abe Waugh in a six round semi windup, with Dutch Stone vs Kid Bailey and Sailor Adair vs Young Padgett on the undercard. Local workouts draw fans as manager Dixon invites downtown crowds Friday evening.
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Arch Cooper
Adam
Earl Lane
Oklahoma City
American Legion
McSwain Theatre
Cooper
Dempsey Sparks
Ada
Abe Waugh
Shawnee
Sparks
Dutch Stone
Kid Bailey
Holdenville
Sailor Adair
Young Padgett
American Legion Hall
Dixon
French Ready to Meet Upon Debt Refunding
Paris reports the French government will send a special commission to the United States to confer on paying the French war debt. In Washington the allied debt funding commission says it is prepared to negotiate funding once French representatives arrive, though no official notification has been received.
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Paris
American War Debt Funding Commission
United States
U. S
Washington
Allied Debt Funding Commission
Treasury
Williams wins special election to Congress in Texas
Wichita Falls Texas Gov Williams captured the special election to Congress to fill the vacancy created by the death of Congressman Parrish. S A L Morgan placed second Annie Webb Blanton third and Orville Bullington fourth in the race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita Falls
Tex
Guvnn Williams
Parrish
S. A. L. Morgan
Annie Webb Blanton
Orville Bullington
Sims Named New County Registrar
The state election board secretary announced F. C. Sims as county registrar to replace T. C. Cullins. The appointment follows recommendations from Robert Wimbish and Mrs. Anna Larsh, with Sims assuming duties immediately. Ruth McWhirt of Roff was named a member of the county election board, succeeding Mrs. Jay Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Sims
T. C. Cullins
State Election Board
Robert Wimbish
Democratic
Anna Larsh
Sims
Ruth McWhirt
Roff
County Election Board
Jay Jones
Bridge collapse near Marlin claims four dead or missing
Four dead or missing was the fastest casualty estimate after the Brazos River bridge collapse near Marlin Texas yesterday. Rescue parties quickly organized saved more than twenty people on the structure when it collapsed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlin
Tex
Brazos River
Hogs Fall Slightly at Oklahoma City Market
Western live hog market slipped again at Oklahoma City on Tuesday with light receipts and a weak tone. Prices ranged from about 9.95 to 10.10 for top loads, with stockers trading around 8.00 to 8.25. 1,800 head cataloged and quality below average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Western Live Park
Boaz Chosen Fifth Bishop By Methodists
The southern Methodist general conference in Hot Springs elected Dr. H. A. Boaz president of Southern Methodist University Dallas to be the fifth new bishop. Four others were chosen yesterday and Boaz won with 213 votes.
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Hot Springs
General Conference of
the Methodist Episcopal Church, South
H. A. Boaz
Southern Methodist University
Dallas
Tex
Boaz
666 Quick Relief Tonic Aids Colds Constipation
A historical advertisement touts 666 as a tonic that relieves colds constipation biliousness and headaches. The brief note presents it as a general remedy with emphasis on rapid comfort and health benefits.
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Kelle
Kellogg’s
W. K. Kellogg
Oklahoma State Bank
Ada, Oklahoma
H. P. Reich
F. J. Stafford
C. H. Rives
L. A. Ellison
H. J. Huddleston
Cash
Justice
Duty
G. W. Rowan
Rowan
Watson
A. T. Watson
Boston Transcript
Bulloge
County
Williams
Ada Service and Filling Station Co
H. McKellar North Broadway
Johnson Grass
Bermuda
Oklahoma Chemical Co
F. J. McFarland
C. V. Gowing
T. W. Fentem
P. Bank
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