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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1922
Page
8
Mrs. D V Williams of Route 6 Springfield reports severe back weakness headaches and nervousness improving after taking Cardui. She says her husband urged the remedy and doctors noted her progress with renewed health. Thousands of women have found relief. Cardui is for sale everywhere.
Eight labor men indicted on murder charges in Chicago face preliminary hearings before Judge Kickham Scanlon. Their lawyers may seek habeas corpus to demand evidence for possible hanging verdicts. The defendants include “Big Tim” Murphy, Don Shea, and Fred Mader. Police and prosecutors say there is evidence to hold them without bail.
Oklahoma’s agricultural strength is highlighted by John A. Whitehurst of the state board of agriculture. He cites high land returns, diverse crops, and rapid postwar recovery, noting Oklahoma leads in several crops and shows substantial gains in rural population and farm productivity.
State department of agriculture will hire inspectors to grade Oklahoma fruits and melons for the market. Inspectors at central shipping points will grade carload shipments for wire orders by large northern buyers. The system, under John A Whitehurst, replaces the former state market commission and aims to keep state products saleable without local representation. Pears berries and blackberries are reported strong while drought hit some fruits. The strawberry crop in southeastern Oklahoma is up in volume and quality.
Shawnee May 11 Dr Judson A Tolman president of the Oklahoma Baptist university tendered his resignation to the board of trustees Thursday night He came to the Baptist university two years ago from Howard Payne college Brownwood Texas He plans to enter the Baptist ministry after the current session ends He was ordained years ago He previously taught languages in El Paso High School and was Latin Greek professor at Simmons College Abilene before becoming Howard Payne president
The Oklahoma Cotton Growers association announces its first annual convention in Oklahoma City on May 23 with the directors’ election on May 22 at association headquarters.
Miss Lilla McKendree returns from Weleetka after visiting Mrs. Houston Mount. Mamie Rogers comes back from Hot Springs Arkansas. F W Little of Puritan Kandy Kitchen returns from Oklahoma City where his daughter Myrtle joined them from Kansas. F M Hale proprietor of Union Hotel on South Stockton Avenue dies after several days illness. Funeral Friday with Rev J H Ball. interment at Rosdale. Hale family from Denison Texas and Chickasha attend. Mrs Annie Cragle of Roff also among mourners.
Born to Mr and Mrs Olan Roberts of West Seventh Street a son. James J McCullough of Austin Texas visits his nephew L A Ellison and wife at 118 West Nineteenth. J R Biggers of West Seventeenth Street suffers stroke of paralysis after starting his car to town Thursday. Mr and Mrs E H Nelson announce arrival of a girl at their East Twelfth street home. The father is a member of the Teachers College faculty.
East Central College clinched the state collegiate title by sweeping a doubleheader from Kingfisher College. They won 8 to 3 in the opener and 2 to 0 in the nightcap.
J. D. Lastater returns from Corpus Christi Texas where he manages a compress. He will stay with his family at their West Seventeenth Street home for a time. He notes cotton in southern Texas looks fine and rains have been frequent with no damage nearby.
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Cheat died at the family home near Bethel early Friday. Funeral services were conducted Friday afternoon with burial at Mingypt cemetery.
W. O. Pratt and John McWhirt of Roff were in Ada this forenoon on business. Pratt is the present state legislature member from this county.
Santa Fe Poultry company announced the shipment of its first car load of poultry to eastern markets since commencing operations. The move marks a milestone as the firm expands distribution beyond local buyers.
Mrs. Ray returns to her Dennison Texas home after several days visiting at Mrs. E B Cochrane's on West Main Street.
Mrs W M Waggoner and her daughter Constance left yesterday for Milburn Oklahoma to visit her daughter who is a member of the Milburn high school faculty.
Richard Taylor, son of the former church pastor now living in Shawnee, was in the city yesterday to visit his sister Kathreyn who attends the college, along with friends.
J M Fields a conductor on the Frisco with residence here was taken to a Sherman hospital yesterday for treatment.
W. K. Newcomb, who taught the past term in Francis high school, has returned to his home here after completing school work there last week.
Walter Black waived preliminary examination on adultery charges. He appeared before Justice of the Peace H. J. Brown and posts a $500 bond for district court.
Work was expected to begin within a few days on the graveling of the 400 block on East Twelfth street. It was believed the contract had been practically completed to day.
C P Penrose and family move to Oklahoma City where Mr Penrose will work at the Edison Shop. Ada residents express regret at their departure after many friendships formed during their time there.
Prof. Joe Wales of East Central Teachers College senior class accepts the superintendent post for Spiro public schools. A noted eastern Oklahoma educator, Wales has previously taught in the region and was once linked with the Boys Training School near Pauls Valley.
Budburth of Konawa visited Ada on business. Mesdames Price and Burton of Konawa were seen shopping in Ada.
O. W. Mattison of Oklahoma Light and Power spent the past weekend visiting his family in Durant.
Mrs. W. S. Widner and Misses Clara and Etta Russell arrive in Youngstown to visit their mother Mrs. Mary T. Russell who is reported quite ill this week in the city.
Son Haney blames a failed stroke for soreness after a golf drive at Ada links. Judge Busby, teased by Son, swerves to protect himself as the ball speeds toward him and lands on his anatomy. Bill Coffman swears to the tale and its details.
Mr and Mrs W T Cox left for Sherman Texas to attend the funeral of Judge Wolf. Victor Vallery and family returned from New Orleans after a two week vacation. Mrs Walter Kennedy left for Tulsa to visit relatives. New district court cases include F H Johnson vs B A Johnson divorce Sam Harris vs Ada Music Company suit for money John Edwards vs Alexander Drug Company vacating and judgment. County court liquor law charges were filed against Burch Harrington Arthur High Pearl Jones and Will Chambers for various offenses.
J. F. Homan of Marlow visits the city renewing old acquaintances. He once lived at Bebee and moved away eighteen years ago. He saw the town had grown vastly since his departure and was surprised by the improvements.
Postoffice workers, fond of poultry, question how a day-old chick can survive three days in transit. The second assistant postmaster general reports frequent deaths of one-day-old chicks shipped by rail mail, with strict handling rules to keep them alive. A clerk jokes about preferring real babies to nursing chickens.
Peru marks a centennial celebration of independence from Spain with nationwide events, official ceremonies, and regional tributes highlighting historic milestones and national pride. The observance emphasizes unity, culture, and civic remembrance across major cities and towns.
Ardmore May 17 Sheriff London says missing Ardmore heiress Ludie Kinney and his bride Miss Opa Rexroat are at an isolated New Mexico ranch. He expects a bigamy charge against Kinney to be filed soon as investigators track their movements from Sulphur to the southwest. London with A T Rexroat and Deputy Boyd led the hunt, while Buck Garrett is said to be on a cold trail toward Chicago.
Chicago police and prosecutors say they have linked bombings and the slayings of Terrence Lyons and Thomas Clark to the so called big three labor leaders and five others. John Miller confessed after men were wounded and a poison attempt occurred. Five alleged conspirators remain held without bail on murder indictments.
A large crowd at East Central college enjoyed the annual May Day fete weathered by intermittent sun. Miss Anna Louise Shaw crowned May Queen with Sam Little as Robin Hood assisting. The program included international dances by Ada and high school participants with Halif and Greek dances and a May Pole finale.
Farmers push cotton planting after extensive rains while communities report numerous Sunday visits. Guests include Miss Jennie Palmer with Martha Adams, Mr. and Mrs. Tilley with the Fultons, and many family visits among Whitsons, Roddys, and other locals. Union Hill and Jones Chapel set a ball game next Sunday.
Ed Eshelman, Pawnee night policeman, was shot at 1 30 a m during a car theft arrest. He was brought to Stillwater for surgery to remove a bullet in his abdomen. Three men were in the car and fled. two suspects were later taken to Stillwater for possible identification by Eshelman.
Classified notice seeking the owner of a ranch for sale to provide state price and full particulars. Respond to D. F. Bush in Minneapolis Minnesota dated May 18, 19th century styled ad.
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