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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1925

Page

3

Notice of Sale of Real Estate by Guardian

Guardian Dawes Dyer will sell at public sale on December 5 1925 at 2 pm at Sulphur Oklahoma front court door to highest bidder subject to court confirmation all of the minor Selina Scotts fee simple interest in specific Murray county Oklahoma lands The West Half of the Northeast quarter and the North half of the Northwest quarter of the Southeast quarter and the Southwest quarter of the Southwest quarter of Section 15 Township 1 South Range 2 East For cash on confirmation of the court The sale is by guardianship of Selina Scott minor in Pontotoc County Oklahoma.

Selina Scott Pontotoc State of Oklahoma Sulphur Murray County State of Oklahoma

Notice by Publication in Pontotoc County Mortgage Suit

In Pontotoc district court Oklahoma J Mont Schneider sues Anna McWilliams for 2942.50 plus interest on note 2750.00 and additional sums 5.50 275.00 attorney fees and costs. property is the south half of northeast quarter and northwest quarter of southeast quarter section 12 3N 4E containing 120 acres. receiver asked to rent and collect rents during suit. judgment to foreclose mortgage and bar redemption. Ada Oklahoma November 17 1925. Goode Dierker Counts for plaintiff.

Ada Weekly Rahe Pontot County State OF Oklahoma J. Ment Schneider S. F. Berger Anna McWilliams J. Mont Schneider Pontotoc County Amanda Berger Meridian Ada Oklahoma L. E. Franklin Clint Miers Goode & Dierker J. C. Counts

Terraced farms eligible for faster loan negotiation

In Dublin Erath County Texas E H Ramey a representative of the Federal Land Bank of Houston announced terraced farms will receive priority in loan negotiations. Several non terraced properties were disapproved until terracing was completed under the Dublin farm demonstration agent. Terraced lands kept up to standard would appreciate two dollars per acre annually over five years.

Dublin Erath Co Texas E. H. Ramey Federal Land Bank of Houston Dublin Farm Demonstration

Ada Team Loses Last Home Game

Ada’s former undefeated high school football squad suffered a 20 to 0 defeat at home to Pauls Valley. The Ada offense faltered with key injuries to Overstreet and Burkhart while Pauls Valley exploited the line repeatedly and opened with two first half TD passes before Lobaugh capped it with a 30 yard end run. Mooney and Montin stood out for Ada with strong punting as Richardson led Pauls Valley in rugged gains.

Ada Pauls Valley Burkhart Invaders Lobaugh Kilcrease Lambert Henryetta Mooney Montin Richardson

Reverend A C Pickens Dies After 40 Years in Ministry

Rev. A C Pickens former pastor of the local Methodist church and father of Tom B. Pickens died Wednesday at his son Paul Pickens home in Hollis Oklahoma. Tom B. Pickens rushed to his bedside arriving after the death. The body was shipped to Durant Oklahoma for burial Friday afternoon. He retired after forty years in the ministry and had most recently served at Kingston Oklahoma before moving to Hollis less than three weeks ago.

A. C. Pickens Methodist Church Tom B. Pickens Paul Pickens Hollis Okla Mr. Pickens Durant Kingston Paul Holdenville

Death of Mrs Y V Erope at 70 in Oklahoma City

Mrs Y V erope died Thursday night at 11 40 at the Wyatt residence 800 East Seventh after years of illness from paralysis and a prior stroke. Funeral services were held today at Criswell parlors with daughter Mrs W H Henry of Oklahoma City present. burial in Menlo Ga awaits.

Y. V. Erope V. V. Rambo T. H. Wyatt Wyatt East Seventh Criswell Undertaking W. H. Henry Oklahoma City Menlo

Oklahoma and Texas in Legion Contest

The Texas and Oklahoma departments debated during a Legion meeting in Indianapolis. A membership contest was announced with the losing department paying the winner's travel expenses to the next convention in Philadelphia. National Commander John J. McQuigg will visit Oklahoma for two days in January.

Kerr Texas Assembly Legion Philadelphia Ada John J. McQuigg Oklahoma

Mrs Hattie McIntyre Dies at 34 in North Oak Home

Mrs Hattie McIntyre aged 34 died Monday morning at the family residence 822 North Oak. Funeral arrangements are pending arrival of the deceased's father who lives in western Texas.

Hattie McIntyre Hattie McIintyre North Oak Texas

Forest Infant Died At Home Near City

Infant son of Mr and Mrs Charles Forest died at the family home seven miles southwest of the city at 5 oclock this morning Interment was held this afternoon at Hayes cemetery

Obituary notices death of B L Stephens in Sulphur

B L Stephens died Tuesday evening at 10 30 in Sulphur. Funeral services and interment were held there today with Rev Shipman presiding. He once did business in Francis and later lived in Ada before moving to Sulphur. The cause of death was not disclosed.

B. L. Stephens Sulphur

Death of 13 year old Fannie Davis at local hospital

Fannie Davis aged 13 daughter of George Davis of near Steedman died here at a local hospital at 1 o'clock this afternoon. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon with interment in Rosedale cemetery. Dance, Tuesday and Friday nights at Lea's Pavilion Byrds Mill.

Fannie Davis George Davis Steedman Rosedale Cemetery Lea’s Pavilion Byrds Mill

Boundary Dispute Reaches Supreme Court Over 100th Meridian

The Supreme Court heard a boundary dispute between Oklahoma and Texas over the 100th meridian north from Red River. Texas argues the line lies west, expanding its boundary. Oklahoma says the line set in 1859 by Jones and Brown was acquiesced until 1926 and should stand. Also note: Mr and Mrs Lon Moore of East Thirteenth plan relocation to Tulsa.

Associated Press Washington Oklahoma Texas Supreme Court Red River Jones and

Court Ruling Not Hurting Growers

The Supreme Court decision on Oklahoma Cotton Growers Association contracts applies only to pre-1923 agreements, leaving Pontotoc County without contract dissolutions. Records show no 1924 filings by the association, with 24 civil breach cases dated 1923 and 1925, six in 1923 and eighteen in 1925.

Supreme Court Oklahoma Cotton Growers Association Pontotoc County

Local couple Mullinax and Barnard wed by Rev. Smith

Harvey Mullinax of Mounts Cash Store Ada area and Myrtle Barnard of Roff quietly married last Sunday morning by Rev. F. M. Smith. Mullinax, Ada native and former E C S T C student, now works at Mounts Cash Store. Barnard, longtime Ross resident, a Wapanucka schools teacher and BE C S T C graduate. The couple has many friends who wish them happiness.

Harvey Mullinax Mount’s Cash Store Myrtle Barnard Roff F. M. Smith Mr. Mullinax Ada Pontotoc County Mount’s Barnard Ross Wapanucka Mullinax

Oklahoma City Livestock Market Prices Report

The Associated Press reports cattle sales at Oklahoma City with 600 head steady. Top short fed steers at 7 25, strictly choice 8.00 to 9.00, best yearlings 10.00, cows up to 4.75, heifers 6.59 to 7.00, canners 3.00 to 3.75, stockers steady. Hog prices rise 10 cents with butchers 11.30 to 11.40, heavies up to 11.20, bulk 11.10 to 11.25, stockers and feeders steady.

the Associated Press Oklahoma City

Tennessee Public Schools to Profit From Old Land Sales

Tennessee public schools will benefit from sales of unclaimed and vacant lands after a 1903 act requires the state to sell such properties. The cash proceeds revert to the state treasury for schooling. The law lacked an appointed official to conduct the sale on thousands of acres with mineral, timber, or agricultural value.

Tennessee Public Schools Nashville Tennessee

Circuit Court Affirms Sellers Sentence in Mail Case

The U S circuit court of appeals affirmed a three year sentence for Charles M Sellers in Oklahoma City for mailing an improper letter to a woman in Erick Oklahoma in 1922. The decision was reported from St Louis.

Associated Press Oklahoma City U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals St. Louis Charles M. Sellers Sellers Erick, Okla

Ordination of Rev Gregory’s son at First Baptist church

Rev and Mrs E D Gregory of Rocky witnessed the ordination of their son at the First Baptist church. Mr and Mrs H A Ebrite and family have moved back to the city after a few months in Portland Colorado.

Tparsaay’s Daily E. D. Gregory of Rocky First Baptist Church H. A. Ebrite Portland Colo

Mrs Roach Returns From Oklahoma City Hospital Stay

Mrs H B Roach returned Thursday night from Oklahoma City where she had been in a hospital for some time.

H. B. Roach Oklahoma City

Robert Kerr returns from American Legion meeting

Robert S. Kerr traveled from Indianapolis after attending the American Legion event, representing the Oklahoma department in the proceedings.

Robert S. Kerr Indianapolis Commanders and Adjutants The American Legion Olahoma

Nelson Speaks at County Teacher Meeting in Duncan

Professor E. H. Nelson attended a county teacher meeting in Duncan last evening and was among the speakers on the program.

E. H. Nelson Duncan Mr. Nelson

Mrs. Chilcutt Travels After Death of Oklahoma Pioneer Father

Mrs L S Chilcutt left yesterday noon for Dixon Montana after learning of the death of her father A W Cope age 69. The deceased was a pioneer in early Oklahoma days and moved to Montana in 1911 following a sudden fatal illness.

Evans couple returns to Ada from Tulsa

Mr and Mrs Frank Evans relocate back to Ada after living in Tulsa for some time. Mr Evans will join Hynds and Holcombe on East Main Street, and hundreds of friends welcome them home to the city.

Frank Evans Tulsa Ada Evans Hynds and Holcombe East Main Street Mrs. Evans City

Hynds and Holcombe Form New Partnership Firm

J. C. Hynds and R. L. Holcombe become partners in the Main and Rennie corner store. The firm is renamed Hynds & Holcombe to reflect the new partnership.

J. C. Hynds R. L. Holcombe Main and Rennie Hynds & Holcombe

Kennedy visit highlights wife’s health improvements

W. D. Kennedy is in the city for the weekend. He and Mrs. Kennedy have traveled widely recently for her health, and he says she has improved considerably. She is at McAlester for a few days.

W. D. Kennedy Mrs. Kennedy McAlester

Ada Visitor Reports Mrs Booker Recovering After Operation

Supt. G H Booker of Coal Gate City schools visited Ada Saturday sharing that Mrs. Booker had a severe operation in Waco Texas a few days earlier and is recovering rapidly.

G. H. Booker Coalgate City Schools

Judge Bolen Leads White Bank Trial Verdict Declared

District Judge J W Bolen returned from Sulphur where he presided over the trial of A J White charged with receiving deposits in a defunct bank. The week long trial ended with a guilty verdict and a two year sentence imposed.

J. W. Bolen A. J. White

Ford and Russell Families to Move to Coral Gables Florida

Fred A. Ford and family plan to depart today by overland transport for Coral Gables Florida where they will establish a home. Mr Henry Russell and wife will relocate to Florida within days. They will ship most of their machine shop and battery machinery and other equipment to the new location. A special building is under construction in Coral Gables for their use. Coral Gables is a suburb of Miami.

Fred A. Ford Coral Gables Florida Henry Russell Mr. Ford Mr. Russell Miami

School officials visit from U G No 1 Semi No le county

Mr E F O Nea and his sister Mrs Henry Freeman superintendent and teacher of U G No 1 school Semi nour county were here today on school business.

E. F. O’nea Henry Freeman Seminole County

Miss Nellie Henderson Returns to Stonewall School

Miss Nellie Henderson returns to her Stonewall school after spending the weekend with her parents here.

Nellie Henderson Stonewall

Frank Neal Visits Chicago with Family After Six Months

Frank Neal, who has spent the last six months in Chicago, returned for a visit with his family today. He plans to spend time reconnecting with relatives and sightseeing during the stay.

Frank Neal Chicago

Allen Guests of Prof Hatcher Professors Host Sunday

Mr and Mrs J K Malone and Mr and Mrs C B Schweikhardt of Allen were guests of Prof and Mrs H P Hatcher Sunday afternoon and evening.

J. K. Malone C. B. Schweikhardt Allen H. P. Hatcher

Cantwell and Son Plan Fort Smith Holiday Visit

W. B. Cantwell and his son Oscar plan a departure tomorrow for a holiday visit to their former home in Fort Smith Arkansas.

Tuesaxy’s Daily W. B. Cantwell Oscar Fort Smith, Ark

Visitors Pay Call on Ill George A Harrison

R L Hall and J D Bennett of Stuart visited George A Harrison Sunday. Harrison has been quite ill for the past three weeks.

R. L. Hall J. D. Bennett Stuart George A. Harrison Mr. Harrison

Legion Commander Kerr Heads Tulsa Rally for Veterans

Robert S. Kerr state commander of the American Legion left yesterday for Tulsa to deliver the principal address at the Tulsa county veterans rally.

Robert S. Kerr American Legion Tulsa Veterans of Tulsa County

Death of Mrs. Mary Keller noted in Oklahoma City

An obituary reports the death of Mrs. Mary Keller in Oklahoma City yesterday. She is the mother of Mrs. W Andrews Henderson, formerly of this city, and visited here often when Mr. Henderson served as principal at the high school.

Mary Keller Oklahoma City

Hunting Party From Big Wells Texas

Roy Rains M A Waits and A O Green are listed as members of a hunting party that went to Big Wells Texas.

Roy Rains M. A. Waits A. O. Green Big Wells Texas

Hunters Return with Spiked Buck from Old Mexico

Two weeks earlier Roy Rains returned yesterday afternoon after bagging every variety of wild game found in Old Mexico. The spike buck deer was described as one of the finest ever seen. Hunters report abundant game in Old Mexico.

Old Mexico Roy Rains

Thanksgiving Travel And Local Health Notes

Miss Corinne Moore of Mutual Publishing Kansas City is home for Thanksgiving. Miss Gertrude Montgomery will spend the holiday in Oklahoma City with her sister Mrs Julian Boome. Mr Z T Henderson, ill at his son Johns home, is rapidly improving. Dr C M Means of Allen connected with the state department of health was in the city on official business.

Corinne Moore Mutual Publishing Company Kansas City Gertrude Montgomery Oklahoma City Julian Boome Z. T. Henderson John C. M. Means Allen State Department of Health

Also Mentioned on This Page

Dawes Dyer Guardian Busby & Harrell Attys Oklahoma and Lone Star State Bob Kerr Lon Moore East Thirteenth T. S. Broaderick Auctioneer Ada, Oklahoma DR. Pierce Ali Druggists Lumberjacks U. S. Army W. E. Harvey Lincoln FORD Fordson J. H. Shackleford
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