Bank Robbery Suspects Nabbed After Fitzhugh Heist
Two men Claude Castleberry from near Asher and Arthur Gotcher of Ada were jailed after Sheriff Bob Duncan and Stratford officers traced a Buick to near Asher and arrested them for the Farmers State Bank of Fitzhugh robbery. Ed Stewart of Ada remains jailed on related charges after Purcell custody. About $1200 in bank bills vanished after two unmasked robbers forced the cashier J. R. Braselton and three customers into a vault. The trio faces arraignment as authorities pursue further ties and the missing money.
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Claude Castleberry
Asher
Arthur Gotcher
Bob Duncan
Stratford
Farmers State Bank of
Fitzhugh
Ed Stewart
Ada
Purcell
Stewart
Justice of the Peace
H. J. Brown
Castleberry
Goteher
Ana
J. P. Goteher
Fitzhugh Bank
Farmers State Bank
Fitzhugai
J. R. Braselton
Braselton
Killers Bank Robbery Case and Wanderer Hanged
Reports detail bank hold up at Fitzhugh where $1800 was stolen as three men were jailed and bond set at $5000 each after hearings. Separately Carl Wanderer, convicted of murdering his wife and an accomplice in a staged holdup, was hanged after a dramatic courtroom saga.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Carl Wanderer
Wanderer
Edward J. Ryan
Madison Street
West Madison Street
Pontotoc County Wins First Honors at State Fair
Mrs. Duvall announced Pontotoc county earned first honors for the collective exhibit at the state fair and took top prizes in both fifth year and second year work. Awards were presented to the girls clubs. M. R. Walters of Stratford was in the city for business and visits.
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M. R. Walters
Stratford
Ada to keep out parasites say city police
Friday's Daily Bums notes Ada police campaign to keep out beggars and parasites during winter. Officers claim five are turned away for every one that slips in while street musicians face no city law violation. The force plans to limit who can come and urges charity through reputable organizations.
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Ada
Mail Robberies in Denison Unsolved By Associated Press
Denison Texas police and federal agents probe two major mail robberies, one March 20 and another August 24, with suspected loot totaling about 200000 to 300000 dollars. Investigators tracked leads into Mexico. several arrests were made but released.
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Associated Press
Denison
Texas
Mexico
Post Office
Federal Building
Stevens ‘School
Katy Limited
Wells
Gus Cunningham Makes Business Trip to Coalgate
Gus Cunningham traveled to Coalgate on a business trip today, meeting local contacts and inspecting site prospects. The visit aimed to explore potential commercial opportunities and lasting partnerships in the area.
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Gus Cunningham
Coalgate
Ada Odd Fellows Seek Next Year Convention in Ada
Delegation from Ada lodge attends Grand Lodge convention in Oklahoma City this week and hopes to land the next year meeting in Ada. Reported bright prospects as Ada has already secured a smaller lodge convention in Ada this year. Attending from Ada are Mrs J D Bennett Rebekah lodge representative Hugh Bennett Robert Ellis Co M Chauncey C E Cunning and W M Goyne.
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Ada Fellows Grand Lodge
Oklahoma City
Ada Lodge
Ada Odd Fellows
Grand Lodge
Ada
J. D. Bennett
Rebekah Lodge
Hugh Bennett
Robert Ellis
Co. M. Chauncey
C. E. Cunning
W. M. Goyne
Prickly Ash Bitters Advertised for Health
Keep yur stomach, liver and bowels in good condition if you would have health. Prickly Ash Bitters cleanses and strengthens these organs and helps the system to resist disease germs. It is the remedy for working men. Price $1.25 per bottle. Sold by Gwin and Mays.
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Gwin and Mays
Hudleston and Son of Kon Visit on Weekend Business
J P Hudleston and son of Kon were in town Saturday night and yesterday on business activities.
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J. P. Hudleston and Son of
Konaka
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Fitzhugh’s Bank
Kunaenhem Ea
BK. &Co
Med
Kuppenheimer Clothes
W. H. Fisher
J. W. Bolen
District Court
Killer
Triple Murderer
Trap
Pontotog Go.ils
Bischof
Stevens Wilson Co
West Main Street
Houston Simpkins
Mr. Simpkins
Climax Creamery Co
Shawnee
Okla
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