Pontotoc Court Trials Ben Terret for Murder
The Pontotoc district court has spent two days on the murder trial of Ben Terret and is expected to continue into tomorrow. Western Union to Move Telegraph Company relocate from Frisco depot to rear room on ground floor of First National Bank Building for public convenience.
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Pontotoc
Ben @terret
Western Union
Western Union Telegraph Company
Frisco
First National Bank
Ben Sterrett Acquitted in Cahoon Murder Case
Ben Sterrett was acquitted of murder in the killing of Lee Cahoon after brief deliberation Thursday evening. Defense lawyers Huffar and Roddie, Maxey and Stone of this city, and Senator Clint Graham of Ardmore argued the case while Prosecuting Attorney Wimbish led the prosecution. The jury returned a unanimous verdict of acquittal without delay.
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Ben Sterrett
Lee Cahoon
Huffar & Roddie
Maxey & Stone
Clint Graham
Ardmore
Wimbish
Factory Hopeful for $500000 Pottery and Sewer Pipe Plant
Mr W H Bebey pursues a half million dollar pottery and sewer pipe factory proposal. plan appears promising with a business outlook. Attend club rooms this afternoon to hear details. Dr Shoop's Health Coffee advertised as quick brew from grains and nuts, made in a minute. sample free, sold by R S Tobin.
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W. H. Bebey
Dr. Shoop
R. S. Tobin
Wooten v Frisco Damages Verdict in Railroad Case
Pentetee District Court reports a verdict for the railroad in W W Wooten suit for damages. J M Vernon vs D C railroad ended with verdict for the railroad. The grand jury returned 64 indictments before adjournment. Several divorces were granted this morning.
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Pentetee District Court
W. W. Wooten
Frisco
J. M. Vernon
D. C
Ben Sterrett murder case hearing ends with expected verdict
The Ben Sterrett murder case concluded hearings on Thursday as nearly the entire day featured lengthy attorney arguments before the jury. Prosecutors Bob Wimbish and Jim Dean faced Huffard Stone and Senator Graham for the defense, with broad expectation a verdict for the defendant may come. Death of Col J M Wright shocks Ada community. Col Wright of Gainsville Texas father of Mrs Geo A Frierson of Ada died Sunday morning, leaving a wife and two children. The News extends sympathy to the family.
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Ben Sterrett
Bob Wimbish
Jim Dean
Huffard Stone
Senator Graham
Geo. Frierson
Col
J. M. Wright
Gainsville
Texas
Geo. A. Frierson
Ada
Frierson
Col. Wright
Property transfers from Emma Harris estate and others
Serena and Jimpson Wright heirs sold 140 acres from Emma Harris estate to Jno C Chapman for 525 dollars. A B and Annie Brown sold 40 acres to T K McKay for 130 dollars. Eliza and Manuel Bruner sold 40 acres for 250 dollars. Daggs sold lots 3 and 4 in block 9 of Daggs addition for 200 dollars to I McNair. Eliza Perry sold 40 acres to J C Chapman and Cc G Moore for 200 dollars. Jonas and Maud Perryman sold 260 acres to Elmer C Million and Abraham A Thomas for 2000 dollars.
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Serena
Jimpson Wright
Emma Harris
Jno
C. Chapman
A. B
Annie Brown
T. K. McKay
Eliza
Manuel Bruner
Mollie Daggs
Daggs
Eliza Perry
J. C. Chapman
Cc. G. Moore
Jonas and
Maud Perryman
Elmer C. Million
Abraham _ A.Thomas
Ada Very Fortunate Rev W M Wilson assigned to Ada
Rev W M Wilson former Arkansas conference leader and longtime Epworth League editor has been assigned by the Oklahoma conference to the Ada charge succeeding Rev T L Rippey who goes to Muskogee. Wilson reputedly among the state's strongest ministers brings general satisfaction with the move. Rev C C Earnhardt named to Asbury church North Ada. He is described as a brilliant recent appointee.
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Ada
W. M. Wilson
Arkansas
Epworth League
Western Methodist
Duncan
C. C. Earnhardt
Asbury Church
North Ada
City Water Expansion Benefits Frisco Railroad
The Frisco railroad has used about 60 000 gallons of water at Ada. A feed pipe is being installed at the Broadway street crossing to double the supply. City Clerk Jones estimates the city will provide the railroad with roughly twice the current amount, boosting Ada as a producer of reliable water and adding city revenue.
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Frisco
Ada
Broadway Street
Jones
Senator Clint Graham Attends Ada District Court in Murder Case
Senator Clint Graham of Oklahoma visits the Ada district court regarding the Ben Stewart murder case. He is described as a popular and influential state senator, with ties to the Jim Crow era and other noted fame.
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Sentor
Clint Graham
Ada
Ben Stewart
Clint
Oklahoma
Ada praised as top manufacturing town by state inspector
Deputy State Commissioner of Labor G E Warren visited Ada and declared 300 workers in local manufacturing with Ada’s industry outpacing towns twice its size. He praised Ada cement plants and Shawnee rail and foundry rivals, estimating direct manufacturing support for about 1600 residents and noting strong booster momentum. Judge West’s appearance is noted as a fading rosy image.
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Ada
G. E. Warren
Warren
Dewey
Shawnee
Ladies Aid Society Meeting at Baptist Church
The Ladies Aid Society of the Baptist church will meet Wednesday evening at 3 o'clock at the church.
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Ladies Aid Society of the Baptist Church
Local notices and marital pairs from Ada region
List of couples with ages and towns, deeds filed for record, and Lovelady items comment on health, crop damage from boll weevil, church organization, social events, and farming moves. Community notes include school plans, teachers, and boll weevil suppression discussion.
Marriage License Milestone Records Statehood
The report lists several couples obtaining marriage licenses as the 320th since statehood including Ben West 21 and Minnie Self 19 of Frisco J F Lillard 24 and Nancy Gann 21 of Oakman Willie Collins 22 of Caddo and Lena Etchison 16 of Colberg Arthur Clowein 24 and Ida Eaton 21 of Abloso.
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Ben West
Minnie Self
Frisco
J. F. Lillard
Nancy Gann
Oakman
Willie Collins
Caddo
Lena Etchison
Colberg
Arthur Clowein
Ida Eaton
Abloso
Hair's Breadth Essay Warns on Coughs Inviting Pneumonia
The piece cautions that ignoring a coughing or cold illness can invite pneumonia. It argues passive self resolution risks serious lung infection and urges attentive care and medical advice when symptoms persist.
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News of the
Sterrett Case
City Water For
Thomas Isons
Chicago
Busine
the Nickel Store
China Hall
S. M. Shaw
Prep
J. Harris’ Store
Picking
West
Almior
Ben Kellett
Lon McLain
Tupelo
Dan Reeves
Bell Hugle
Francis
Charlie Henry
Fannie Dame
Center
C. F. Johnson
Bell Chambers
Conway
Lawrence Derberry
Sidney Blankenship
J. H. Hill
Laura Bell Harris
Sam Lamb
Minnie Rodgers
Crit Harris
Girlie Carpenter
F. E. Clement
Randall Company
Wade H. Blankenship
B. F. Blankenship
Bullard
Jac. G. Johnson
Blan
Pontoto
A. D. Tanner
Macy
Joney
J. E. Jones Drug CO
Duggiete
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