New Allowance for Soldiers and Travel Pay Changes
The Director of Finance is finalizing the $60 bonus payments and begins settling additional 5 cent per mile travel allowance claims for enlisted men discharged since November 2 1918. Zone Finance Officer Washington D C oversees settlements with affidavits and discharge certificates, while applicants obtain forms from Army recruiting officers Red Cross or other agencies. Payments may take days as War Department records verify claims and mileage from discharge to entry into military service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Director of Finance
Comptroller of the Treasury
War Department
Washington, D. C
Lemon Building
Red Cross
Zone Finance Office
Schienberg
Model Clothing C
First white man electrocuted in Oklahoma since switch to electric chair
T R Braught, 29, was executed at 12 36 AM after a five second and a two second electric shock sequence. He claimed the Robbins killing was self defense and his appeals for clemency were denied by Gov Robertson. Braught had served as deputy sheriff and had a daughter and surviving siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mcalester
Okla
Robertson
T. R. Braught
Braught
Oklahoma
Afton
Brough
Otis Robbins
Cosden and Company
Drumright
State Penitentiary
Robbins
Sapulpa
Buck Davis
Davis
Creek County
Dilton
Elzie Kessenger
Sam Cook
Cook
State Court of Criminal Appeals
J. B. A. Robertson
Osteopathic Physician Offers 24 Hour Care and Baths
Dr M J Beets osteopathic physician treats acute and chronic diseases and offers day or night service. Sulphur vapor baths available. Consultation and examination by appointment. Phone 7352. Office over First National Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Beets
First National Bank
PUBLISHER'S REPORT of FIRST STATE BANK Vaness Oklahoma 1919
No 1128 presents the May 12 1919 banking condition for the First State Bank Vaness Pontotoc County Oklahoma. Cash in bank totals 101602.96 with deposits 42485.05 and 11072.09 time certificates. capital 10000 surplus 5500 and profits 1442.21. Cashier J I McCauley swears the report true before notary Chas Berger on May 20 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FIRST
Vaness
Oklahoma
State of Oklahoma
of Pontotoc
I. J. I. McCauley
J. I. McCauley
Chas. L. Berger
Farmers State Bank
Fitzhugh
Oklahoma to Welcome Thirty-Sixth Division Units
Oklahoma City May 23 Units of the Thirty-sixth division destined to visit the state will arrive about June 10 Adjutant General Charles F Barrett reports The first contingent reaches New York May 29 and stays at Camp Mills Long Island until others join In Oklahoma Governor Robertson and Colonel Barrett will arrange for receptions with details to come next week
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Stillwater
Okla
James A. Wilson
Oklahoma Agricultural and Mechanical College
Wilson
Oklahoma City
Charles F. Barrett
New York
Camp Mills
Long Island
Robertson
Barrett
Oklahoma Doctors Hold Big Muskogee Meeting
Oklahoma doctors gathered in Muskogee May 20 21 and 22 for a state association meeting. Attendees from Ada included Drs. McNew Deen and Ross. Oklahoma City will host next year and Dr Duke Guthrie former state health officer was elected president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Muskogee
State Association
McNew
Deen
Ross
Oklahoma City
Duke of
Guthrie
Shin Salve Promises Relief for Milk Leg Sufferers
Mrs R P Chrisman of Paducah Texas reports ulcer relief from Shin Salve claiming cure for sores ulcers burns and eczema The ad invites Judge James Be Webb of Ada Oklahoma to comment on Shin Salve priced at 50 cents a box and guaranteed by Gwin & Mays Drug Co Ada Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. P. Chrisman
Paducah
Texas
James BE. Webb
Ada
Oklahoma
Gwin & Mays Drug OO
Hog Powder Promises Health and Profit for Pigs
An Ada Oklahoma advertisement claims B A Thomas Hog Powder keeps hogs growing healthy from birth to market. It asserts the remedy prevents cholera removes worms and cures thumps. The Agnew Milling Co. endorses if the powder fails they will refund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. A. Thomas
Agnew Milling Co
Ada, Okla
Adv
Morning and Evening Bob Taylor Poem Reprinted
A prose poem on morning and evening celebrates dawns and dusks with vivid imagery. It portrays morning as luminous and life affirming, and evening as a gentle close that gathers stars and dreams, ending with reflections on life, love, and death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Taylor
England releases war objectors in growing number
Conscientious objectors are being freed from English prisons in increasing numbers though about 500 remain on hard labor sentences. Since April 8, over 450 have been released under a new war office measure for those with two or more years served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Associated Press
War Office
Fenner Brockway
Labor
Walter Ayles
Bristol
Independent Labor Party
E. D. Ludlam
C. O
Awarding contract for $20000 high school building
Notice of contract award for a high school building in Allen Pon totoc County Oklahoma totaling $20,000 on June 16 1919. Plans and specifications available at Tonini and Brambler in Oklahoma City or at First State Bank in Allen Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Pontotoc County
Okla
Tonini & Brambler
Oklahoma City
First State Bank
Pontotoc Bank Cashier Swears to 1919 Financial Figures
Bank statement shows assets totaling 46 119.66 with loans 33 466.78 and cash items 907.93. Liabilities include capital stock 10 000.00 surplus 3 150.00 and undivided profits 1 655.75, dated May 20, 1919, sworn by J R Braselton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co Sinoe
Ass Cue Eidenenie
DOG Nc
Dee Neem
Sergige
Presbyterians for Union in United Church Talks
The 131st general assembly of the Presbyterian Church U S A in St Louis replies to a southern telegram that it is ready to begin negotiations for organic union. Rev J H Snowden says this marks the most progressive step in sixty years and could lead to closer relations. Debate over women in ministry and eldership is deferred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterians
ST. Louis
Southern Presbyterians
Organic Union of
All Presbyterian Churches
131St General Assembly
The
Presbyterian Church
J. H. Snowden
Committee On
Murray County Seeks Detachment Rebuffed by Governor
Petition by Murray county citizens asking Governor Robertson to order an election detaching a strip from Garvin county to join Murray was denied. The governor said it would likely be best not to alter existing county lines after hearing both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Murray County
Robertson
Garvin County
Murray
Chinese Officials Visit United States on Way to Europe
Shanghat May 23. Mr. Chang Chi former president of the Senate and Mr. Hsu Chien former vice president of the Ministry of Justice are traveling to the United States en route to Europe may be visiting American officials during their layover
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambprica
Shanghat
Chang Chi
Senate
Hsu Chien
Ministry of Justice
United States
Europe
Echols Named to Oklahoma Corporation Commission
Robert E. Echols of Elk City was appointed by the governor to fill a vacancy on the Corporation Commission left by Judge W. D. Humphrey. A Texan by birth, Echols served eight years in the Oklahoma Senate and has led progressive legislation, including the Board of Public Affairs. He is vice chairman of the State Democratic Committee and has practiced law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Echols
Elk City
Gov. Robertson
Corporation Commission
W. D. Humphrey
Oklahoma
Haskell
Cruce
State Senate
Board of Public Affairs
Eehols
State Democratic Committee
Robertson
Democrattic
Echolson
Do Your Best to Stay Healthy and Work Ready
The message urges everyone to provide for their family by maintaining physical health and urges use of Cham berlain's Tablets for constipation biliousness or indigestion with plain directions promising soon being well enough to work a full day.
Assen Brothers to Open Ada Ready-to-Wear Shop
Hassen Brothers of Stratford announce Ada expansion plans for July first. They will open a large ladies and gents ready-to-wear stock in the N. B. Haney Jr building currently housing Snow White Barber Shop and Smathers Cleaning Works. The Stratford firm will operate independently of its Stratford store and aims to rival any county shop. Oklahoma State Dolls Up, Cotton & Canterbury upgrade Oklahoma State Bank with ventilation windows new screens and marble fixtures around July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HANEY
Hassen Brothers
Stratford
Ada
N. B. Haney, Jr
Guaranty State Bank
Main
Snow White
Smathers Cleaning Works
Oklahoma State Dolls Up, Cotton & Canterbury
Oklahoma State Bank
Ada to map water and sewer needs
Citizens will soon learn what is required to place Ada on a sound water and sewer basis. A chamber of commerce committee led by W L Whitaker M R Chilcutt A M Gregg W J Coffman and Miles C Gugsby ordered Benham Engineering Company to produce a city map detailing current and near term water service storm and sanitary sewer needs. The map will be reviewed by the State Board of Health Insurance Bureau before presenting to residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Chamber of Commerce
W.L. Whitaker
M. R. Chilcutt
A. M. Gregg
W. J. Coffman
Miles C. Gugsby
Benham Engineering Company
Oklahoma City
Insurance Bureau
State Board of Health
Lewis Sweet Leaves Hospital After Appendicitis Operation
Ten year old Lewis Sweet who had an appendectomy ten days earlier today left the hospital and was sent home to Maxwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Sweet
Maxwell
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Vincy
Jno. Taylor
Miss Pierce
Center
Farl Gatlin
Nes
L. M. Overton
Fitzhugh, Oklahoma
A. Thomas
Veta Prinary
12Th St
Arden L. Bullock
Chas
L. Orr Bullock
ORR Lawyers
Ee Concernvnnmanns
J. B. McCauley
Helen M. McCauley
C. A. Cummins
England
U. S
J. R. Braselton
Co. L. Griffeth
M. D. Timberlake
P. A. Norris
Echols
Are
Denison
Dallas
Waco
Corsicana
Fort Worth
Cleburne
Oakman
J. G. Witherspoon
Mrs. Cloer
Assen
Ford
F. O. B. Detroit
W. E. Harvey
East Main
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