Steedman Public School to Hold Two Night Closing Exercises
Ramsey Drug Co notes the Steedman Public School will present a two night program on May 29 and 30 with Prof W Prat and Miss Ola Amed guiding pupils. An address by Prof W T Melton and later by Hon Tom D McKeown is planned. The piece commends principal Pratt and notes strong community support. Also an ad for Herbine from Ramsey Drug Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steedman
Pontotoc
W. Pratt
Ola Amed
W. T. Melton
Ada
Tom D. McKeown
Pratt
Stonewall and
Allen
Ramsey Drug Company
Inter-class field meet honors go to sub-freshmen
Sub-freshmen win the beautiful cup in a Friday afternoon inter class field contest at the normal school. Freshmen place second overall. Roddie led multiple events including 220 dash and 220 hurdles with Scoby and McDaniel among top finishers. Other winners listed: Discus R McMillan, Shot put Roddie, Broad jump Roddie Simmons McLain, Pole vault MecMillan and Roddie 8-2, High jump Biles McDaniel Robison 5-1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
dash—Roddie
Scoby
Simmons
Roddie
McDaniel
Cottingham
Biles
Soph
Robison
Riddie
R. McMillan
C. McMillan
MecMillan
Mile
Riddle
McLain
Stratford Pupils to Attend Ada Normal Summer Session
The Stratford pupils Grace Schiff Iva Allred Myrtle Stevenson Ruth Goodwin Abbie Cremer Evva McCulloh Annie McCulloh Ilene Davis Mamie Boatright Georgie Rippee Sadie Brewer Dee Smith Slade Norman and Prof S P Smith will attend the Ada Normal starting next Tuesday for the summer session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stratford
Ada
Grace Schiff
Iva Allred
Myrtle Stevenson
Ruth Goodwin
Abbie Cremer
EvWa McCulloh
Annie McCulloh
Ilene Davis
Mamie — Boatright
Georgie Rippee
Sadie Brewer
Dee Smith
Slade Norman
W. W. Jones
S. P. Smith
Stratford Tribune
Cure for Stomach Disorders Promoted Tablets
Chamberlain's Tablets advertised as a cure for stomach disorders with many remarkable cures claimed. Sold by all dealers. Advertisement.
Editor Knight of the Idabel Beacon Times
Knight, a prominent Ada legislator ally and longtime friend of Ada and its normal school, visited the News office this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knight
Idabel Beacon- Times
Ada
Ada Normal
Electric Bitters Proclaimed a Miracle by Users
Weak and nervous people are urged to take Electric Bitters to regain energy appetite and health. Mrs. O Rhine vault of Vestal Center New York credits the tonic with life changes. The ad touts benefits for stomach liver and kidneys and recommends a bottle for 50 cents or one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Ramsey
Ada Vets Receive Heartfelt Tribute At Chattanooga Reunion
This afternoon the Ada veterans and friends traveling to the Chattanooga reunion were met with a touching tribute from the normal band at Frisco depot. They played patriotic selections and the crowd welcomed "Dixie" with enthusiasm, leaving Ada with a lighter heart knowing they are not forgotten at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Chattanooga
Frisco
Hidden stash of goods traced to old gin house
Last Sunday Jim Craddock chased a rabbit under the floor of the old gin building east of the school house and uncovered most of the goods stolen from Stephens and Thrashers and C. S. Norman and Son two weeks earlier. The items were wrapped and stored to stay dry and were returned to owners in nearly perfect condition. The find suggests local involvement by home talent and a planned theft timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Craddock
School House
Stephens & Thrashers
Stephens & Thrasher
C. S. Norman & Son
Governor Signs School Code Bill in Oklahoma
Governor Cruce signed Senate Bill No. 3 approving a comprehensive school code governing Oklahoma common schools. The measure, drafted by a joint committee, sets teacher qualifications and other education laws. A separate bill, Senate Bill No. 156, creating a firemen’s pension fund, was vetoed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Cruce
Senate
Joint Committee On Education
House
Common Schools of
Oklahoma
Barrett
Memminger
Will pay cash for mining timber delivered at any station
Wanted notice states cash payment offered for mining timber delivered at any station on the D. C. W. FSHAW. Ada. 4Swt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C
Black man chased by police after suspected evasive act
Chief Bolin found a Black man asleep in a corner of a compress and took him for questioning. The man then ran. shots were fired, and he was pursued by several others before being captured at the Texas Crv's house. He claimed to be from Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolin
Texas Crv
Texas
Hot Springs Liver Buttons Promise Gentle Calming Help
Advertisement touts HOT SPRINGS LIVER BUTTONS as a safe gentle cure for liver stomach and bowel trouble. Consumers are urged to take one nightly for a week and to request a free sample from Hot Springs Chemical Co. in Hot Springs Arkansas with Mad-Ox Drug Co. as special Ada agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hot Springs
Arkansas
Hot Springs Chemical Co
Ark
Mad-Ox Drug Co
Ada
District Judge McKeown Holds Court at Madill
Ada Judge Tom D McKeown presided district court in Madill in Hackell’s absence. He admonished two local attorneys for unprofessional conduct and urged courtesy among the bar. He returned to Ada Sunday to resume his duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKeown
Madill
Tom D. McKeown
Ada
Hackell
Atoka
Haseen
Prompt Cure for Bad Colds Promoted
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is touted as a prompt and permanent cure for bad colds. It relieves the lungs aids ex merktor ation and restores health. Sold by all dealers with worldwide sales noted in the advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adv
Local veterans gathering duties marked before departure
Capt W L Roddie and Misses Mary Price Jennie Roddie and Sue Chisler left for the Chattanooga reunion. The maid of honor for the Sons of Veterans led the group with badges and flowers presented by Miss Nell Robinson and Grace Rushing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Roddie
Mary Price
Jennie Roddie
Sue Chisler
Chattanooga
Young Lady
Sons of Veterans
Choctaw Brigade
Camp of Sons
Roddie
Nell Robinson
Grace Rushing
Wonderful Skin Salve Bucklens Arnica Salve Adverts Claims
Bucklens Arnica Salve advertised as the best remedy for skin diseases burns bruises and boils. The ad says it reduces inflammation soothes and warms. J T Sossaman publisher of News Cornelians NC says one box helped his serious skin ailment after other remedies failed. Price 25 cents Ramsey Drug Co endorses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Sossaman
News
Corneliens
Ramsey Drug Co
Mrs J M Wright Dies. Funeral Planned in Gainesville
Friends of Mr and Mrs George Frierson announce the death of Mrs J M Wright mother of Mrs Frierson. Mr and Mrs Frierson will travel to Gainesville Texas to attend the funeral Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Frierson
Alva Plan Seeks Statewide Vote On Education Abolitions
Oklahoma City May 23 A proposal from Alva Commercial Club seeks a statewide vote on all state educational institutions save the state university and Stillwater A M College. The bill would let voters decide separately on each institution including the Alva Normal School and five district agricultural schools with nonmajority schools closed. The measure contrasts with the Woodard bill by granting voters direct say rather than top‑down closures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Woodard
Alva
State University
Stillwater A. & M. College
J. E. Patterson
Erskin Snoddy
Alva Commercial Club
Alva Normal School
Woodard Dill
Panhandle District Agricultural School
George Aycock
Texas County
Goodwell
Goodwell School
Alva Normal
Ala Normal
Claremore
School of Mines
House of Representatives
House
Senate
Roddie
Patterson
Sheriff Seizes Train Over Tax Dispute in Coal County
Coal County Sheriff Phillips seized a Missouri Oklahoma and Gulf railroad locomotive and cars after the railroad defaulted on taxes. He switched the train to a side track and will release it only when the $60 tax is paid, marking a bold escalation as patience wore thin. The report also notes a local drug ad and names four young women departing for Chattanooga via the Katy to McAlester to join Oklahoma reunion activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coalgate
Missouri, Oklahoma and Gulf Railroad
Coal County
Phillips
Tupelo
Lassie Tanner
Mabel Goodwin
Cathrine Edmiston
Emily Lane
Chattanooga
Katy
McAlester
Oklahoma
Camp of Veterans
Chickasaw Brigade
Reunion crowd greets Stratford visitors at local event
B D Judd A T Snoddy Sam Eldridge and Mrs R R Newman arrived from Stratford this afternoon joining a reunion crowd for Catta- event as locals welcomed the visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. D. Judd
A. T. Snoddy
Sam Eldridge
R. Newman
Stratford
Addressing parcel post parcels to dead letters errors
The postoffice department requires senders of parcel post packages for the dead letter office to pay postage from the origin to Washington and back to the sender rather than free return. The ruling aims to recover costs from improper addresses. Mrs. Dr. Wooding of Konawa visits E. H. Lewis and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Postoffice Department
Burleson
Dr. Wooding
Konawa
E. H. Lewis and Family
Morrison resigns presidency of Ada Commercial Club
W S Morrison resigns as president of the Ada Commercial Club with regret. He has served since the club’s founding, dedicating substantial time and effort to its interests. M C Wilson, vice president, will assume the presidency for the present and is trusted to guide the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Morrison
Ada Commercial Club
Morrison
M. C. Wilson
Marriage License Details for Oklahoma Couples
H. R. Wolfe of Coalgate aged 20 and Minnie P. McSwain of Ada aged 19 listed. W. F. Renfrow of Ada aged 26 with Lud ie Petty of Ada aged 16 shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Wolfe
Coalgate
Minnie P. McSwain
Ada
W. F. Renfrow
Lud@ie Petty
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Beste
Williams Mfg. CO
Cleveland, C
C. G. Pool Hall
Townsend Ave
Zeb Seybold
East Tenth Street
Ward School
Normal School
M. & P. State Bank
Francis Wigwam
J. W. Wright
Ballard
Ealing Presses
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