Notice of Sale of Real Estate by Guardian Ada OK 1925
Guardian to sell minor Frank J Wright estate Lot 3 Block 8 College Addition Ada Pontotoc County Oklahoma at public auction October 17 1925 at 10 am. Terms cash with 10 percent from sale day and balance on court confirmation. Deed and abstract at purchaser expense. Guardian Nonn ie Kirkley nee Wright by E N Jones attorney. Notice by publication also includes divorce suit Bradley vs Bradley with response due October 30 1925 and mortgage foreclosure action to be determined November 7 1925.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Wright
County of Pentotoc
Oklahoma
Court House
Pontotoc County
State of Oklahoma
College
Ada
United States of America
Purchhaser
Nonnie E. Kierkley
Wright
Frank J. Wrigit
E. N. Jones
Guardian
Pian
Fanny Y. Bradley
William S. Bradley
State of
L. E. Franklin
Clint Miers
McKeel & Kerr
Sheriff Sale Notice in Carter County Oklahoma 1925
In pursuance of a writ of execution from the District Court of Carter County Oklahoma the Oil Well Supply Company wins a judgment for 790.33 plus costs against N S Burton. The sheriff will sell to the highest bidder on November 2 1925 at 2 PM at the Ada Oklahoma courthouse front door the undivided 9 16ths interests in oil and gas leases described and the lands specified in Pontotoc County to satisfy the judgment and costs. W B Walker Sheriff of Pontotoc County Oklahoma Busby Harrell Attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Carter County
Oklahoma
N. S. Burton
N. Ss. Burton
John Alexander
Nancy Alexander
John M. McElroy
John W. West
L. H. Cannon
Range & East
Pontotoc County
Ada
W. B. Walker
Pontotec County
Busby & Harrell
National Museum Reports Huge Acquisition of Specimens
During the last year the national museum in Washington acquired more than 300,000 new specimens, expanding its scientific and educational collections substantially.
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National Museum At
Washington
Bean Crop Harvest Under Dry Weather Makes Good Yield
Work to harvest the Mexican bean crop in this vicinity has begun. The crop shows a good yield despite the dry weather conditions.
Sheriff's Sale Notice in Pontotoc County Oklahoma
Notice of sale under a 1925 foreclosure decree in the district court of Pontotoc County Oklahoma. W. B. Walker sheriff will sell the described land and mineral rights at 2 PM October 19 1925 at the Ada courthouse to satisfy a $3621.11 judgment with 10 percent interest from May 24 1923.
Bank Sues Gray for 13000 Foreclosure in Pontotoc County
Oklahoma State Bank of Ada files in Pontotoc County District Court to recover 13000 with 10 percent interest from December 20, 1924, plus attorney fees and costs, and to foreclose a mortgage on parcels in Sections 28 32 and 27 Township 5 North Range 8 East, excluding defendants from any claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Oklahoma
County of Pontotoc
Oklahoma State Bank of
Notice of Sheriff Foreclosure Sale in Pontotoc County
Pontotoc County Oklahoma sheriff will sell the NE Qtr of NE Qtr Sec 5 Twp 1N Range 7E at public auction without appraisal on Oct 26 1925 at 2 PM at the county courthouse Ada after a foreclosure judgment in favor of Ella Heitz against Walter Comstock et al for 926.81 plus interest costs and fees. Sale is subject to unpaid taxes.
Notice of Sheriff Sale of Lands No 6938 in Pontotoc Okla
In Pontotoc county Oklahoma on September 19 1925 the District Court issues a notice of sheriff sale without appraisal. Daisy D Blankenship sues A D West et al to satisfy a judgment of 1198.56 plus 60 interest 52.70 costs and accruing. Sale set for October 26 1925 at 2 PM at the north front entrance of the county courthouse Ada. Highest bidder cash for described land in Section 29 Township 4N Range 8E.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Oklahoma
Pontotoc
Geo. S. Frierson
N. R. Lafferty Et al
District Court
Pontotoc County
Oklahoma
W. G. Long
Ada
W. B. Walker
P. H. Deal
McKeel & Kerr
Daisy D. Blankenship
A. D. West
Pecatotoc County
County Court House
West 12Th Street
McKeown & Green
Yellowstone Lexicon Reveals Unique Park Roles
In Yellowstone National Park a cook earns the label meat burner a chauffeur is called a brake jammer and a waitress a heaver. The playful terms reflect rugged dining service and transportation roles among staff and visitors in the historic park scene.
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Yellowstone National Park
Pontotoc County Exhibits Shine at Oklahoma State Fair
Thousands visit the Oklahoma State Fair with Pontotoc County agricultural and Farm Women’s Club displays praised as standout. Attendance nears a new high as fair officials note crowds from across Oklahoma and beyond. The Rome Under Nero fireworks pageant and top races boost appeal, with Friday designated School Children Day offering free tickets to every state pupil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Pontoto County
Pontotoc County
Oklahoma
Submarine S-51 rescue suspended by bad weather
New London Conn Sept 30 rescue efforts for the submarine S-51 have been halted due to unfavorable weather. Admiral H S Christy said weather makes operations impossible and cranes Monarch and Century await clearer conditions to resume the attempt.
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New London
Conn
H. S. Christy
Admiral Christy
Rome
Camden
Monarch
Century
Newport
Restice
Wewoka Plans Waterworks Lake Dam and Bonds
City commissioners prepare to condemn land for a northwest reservoir. Landowners along Wewoka creek plan a large ditch to straighten the stream. One hundred thousand dollars in municipal bonds will be sold after dam site arrangements. Contracts to follow once land and piping contracts are secured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wewoka
Wewoka Creek
William Williamson Delivers Sermon in Oilton Methodist Church
Drummight Revy reports that A G Williamson preached a sermon at the Oilton Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drumright—Revy
A. G. Williamson
Methodist Church
Oilton
Bumper Wheat Yields Forecast for Western Canada
Eighty U.S. agricultural editors returning from a prairie tour predict bumper wheat yields across Western Canada. They traveled by special train invited by the Dominion Department of Immigration and Colonization and two Canadian railways, stopping at farms and interviewing American settlers. They visited Prince of Wales Ranch near Calgary and Bar-U ranch, plus royal breeding sites and agricultural stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnepeg
Mayr
Western Canada
United States
Prairie Provinces
Prairie Wheat Belt
Dominion Department of Immigration and Colonization
Prince of Wales
Calgary
Alberta
Royal Breeding Establishment
Prince
Bar-U
George Lane
North America
Men of Ada Baptist Church form Brotherhood group
Under L A Ellison leadership the men of First Baptist Ada organized a Brotherhood with W D Little as president W T Melton as vice president and Lee Smith as secretary treasurer About 24 members attended the initial meeting and over 100 charter members are expected The Brotherhood for Pontotoc Garvin and Murray counties will organize branches in leading churches J C Hynds heads the broader effort and will guide local groups through the three counties
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naily
L. A. Ellison
First Baptist Church of
Ada
W. D. Little
W. T. Melton
Lee’ Smith
J. C. Hynds
Pontotoc
Garvin
Murrey
Tired of Wife's Cooking, Husband Gives Her Away
Walter Knowles, a Kirby clerk in Mansfield Ohio, admitted to turning his wife over to their boarder Andy Bayless after a week of alleged poor cooking and misbehavior. In court Mrs Knowles won a maintenance order of 24 shillings weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mansfield, Eng
Walter Krowles
Kirby
Knowles
Walter Knowles
Andy Bayless
Porty Acres in London Sold for 15 Million
London reports one of the city’s largest real estate deals as Lord Howard de Walden sells forty acres of his property to a city trust for about 15 million dollars. The parcel spans varied London West End streets, and reconstruction is anticipated by the new owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Howard de Walden
City Trust
Investigation into Vets Affairs at McAlester
McAlester, Sept 29. The first in a series of statewide investigations into veterans affairs began in McAlester on Monday. It is alleged that about 2 million dollars in veterans compensation has been misused in the state and prosecutions will follow if guardians are charged and found guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M’alester
McAlester
Dempsey Agrees to 10 Combat Wills for Title Defense
Jack Dempsey signs to defend the world heavyweight title against Harry Wills in September 1926 at Michigan City Indiana. The deal ends Wills four year pursuit after long talks over refereeing and terms. Promoter Floyd Fitzsimmons posts 300000 in forfeits with First National Trust Co. to back the bout.
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South Bend
Ind
Niles
Mich
Jack Dempsey
Harry Wills
Michigan City
Wills
Dempsey
Paddy Mullins
Floyd Fitzsimmons
Fitzsimmons
First National Trust Co
Cleveland
Blue Sky
Explosion at Broadway and Nineteenth St Stuns City
A Tuesday night blast at the corner of Broadway and Nineteenth Street sparked widespread excitement. A hissing sound preceded a loud detonation, leaving a small hole in the street, tin fragments, and a powdery odor. Police and residents alike are mystified, with investigators unsure if a prank or misused device caused the incident.
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Broadway
Nineteenth Street
Chaney
Expect New Peak in Water Revenue From City Mains
City forecasts 1925 water revenue around $50,000 as receipts nearly double in summer. August collected $4,153.93 and June totaled $4,300, with September and October expected to add significantly due to gun operations. The rise implies a $23,000 increase over the previous year.
Five Parades Planned for Legion Convention in Omaha
Omaha hosts the American Legion national convention October 5 to 9 with five major parades. A Tuesday marching Americans will include combat generals and admirals. 250 bands with 750 to 1000 drums. Ak-Sar-Ben parade Wednesday. Thursday features a military march with captured German and Austrian material and Seventh Army troops, followed by Forty and Eighters. A unique mutt dog parade closes the events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Seventh Army Corps
Legion
Colorado
First American Farmer’s Institute Held at Hudson 1885
The first farmer's institute in America was held in Hudson Wisconsin in 1885. This historic gathering marked the beginning of organized agricultural education in the nation. It showcased expertise, sharing of techniques, and early efforts to improve farming efficiency.
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Farmer's Institute
America
Hudson, Wis
Pearl divers seek long careers in rugged vocation
In a terse notice a newspaper asks for reliable reseits to fill long term diving positions. It notes few divers stay in the trade beyond five years and invites applicants with stamina and seamanship to apply for openings.
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Yde
Cuyler
Barnhart
Jeffs
Huh
H. C. Fisher
Grea
Britain
U.S. Pat
Bud Fisher
Sheriff's Safe
Poniotoc County
Ella Heitz
Walter Comstock
Canadian
ADA Baptist Church
M'Alester
Gay-Nash Motor Co
Okla
A. M. Russell
Tom Thomas
M. Levin
Wim
S. R. Tolbert
Latta School
W. G. Martin
East 7Th
The
Mentone Company
C. A. Cummings
L. G. Brannon
Norris-Haney
Farmers Union Directory County Union
W. A. Peck
T. F. Beller
Rocky Chapel
Knox
Parish Chapel
Wilson
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