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Newspaper

Ada Weekly News

Location

Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1921

Page

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They Try McClintock The Jury Will Ross To Bruad

A brief legal note lists jurors including R. Tatum R. W. Meadows S. P. Taylor Geo. Golightly W. T. Little H. C. Roper L. W. Bryant Sam Garner R. W. Lillard and S. L. Robertson. The item reads as a jury panel for a case and names several individuals.

McClintock Will Ross Bruad Ss. R. Tatum R. W. Meadows S. P. Taylor Geo. Golightly W. T. Little H. C. Roper L. W. Bryant Sam Garner R. W. Lillard S. L. Robertson

Self defense plea outlined in McClintock murder case

Frank McClintock plans a self defense plea as the Ross murder trial resumes. Witnesses describe his nervous state and statements after the shooting, while prosecutors add testimony about blood alcohol, torn fencing, and tracks near the scene. The defense objects to some testimony as trial proceeds.

Nance Well Near Bebee Shows Strong Early Output

News from Bebee reports the Nance oil well, drilled to 2400 feet, has been cleaned out and is expected to yield between 100 and 500 barrels per day once pumping begins. The oil is described as a high grade and Mr. Nance remains optimistic about the prospect.

Nance Bebee

Grady County Commissioner Oversees Road Labor of Convicts

Grady County Commissioner Dave C. Hybarger, from Chickasha, attends court and oversees a program where all jail sentences are served by convict labor on roads. He notes it expands road work and keeps petty thieves from remaining in jail, though he says some inmates avoid actual work.

Dave C. Hybarger Grady County Chickasha Dave Mr. Hybarger

Roff National Guard Battery to Meet Lawton High

The Roff National Guard battery football team travels to Lawton to play Lawton high school on Saturday. Typhoid illness confines Olan Pratt but he improves. Various local residents visit Ada Sulphur Norman and Stonewall for events.

Roff National Guard Battery Lawton Lawton High School

Prickly Ash Bitters Promoted for Health

Advertisement touts Prickly Ash Bitters as a health remedy for the stomach bowels and immune system. Claims it cleanses strengthens organs and resists disease germs for working men. Price is 1.25 dollars per bottle sold by Gwin and Mays.

Gwin and Mays

Trio Arraigned Here Monday on Murder Charge

Dick Chapman Jim Goodaml Obie Dyer faced three counts in district court for allegedly aiding in the murder of Frank Martin at Roff last May and transporting him in a dying condition to the park where he was found mortally wounded. Goodalm entered not guilty. Chapman and Dyer granted 24 hours to plead as Mc Clintock murder hearing continues. Miss Margaret Harding was stopping here today from Stonewall.

Frank McClintock George Martin Ross Wayne Wadlington Martin Frank MacClintock Alon Bar of Justice Torough McClintock Harry Bunvare Mersey Crene Ct Wiene Reiterated His Story” Told At McClintock Bunyard Rofs Hill Roff Marth Frank J. W. Bolen Dick Chapman Jim Goodaml Obie Dyer Frank Martin Jim Good A. L. Bullock Chapman Dyer

Five Houses at Vanoss Burned in Weekend Fire

A Saturday night blaze destroyed five frame buildings in Vanoss along Main Street including Murray general merchandise and Cartwright general stores. The fire damaged the Walter Black cafe central phone office and Lynn Blacksmith shop with losses running to thousands before citizens with buckets contained it. The origin remains undetermined though a defective flue is suspected after an earlier stove fire in a store.

Vanoss Murray General Merchandise Main Street Cartwright General Store Walter Black Cafe Central Phone Office Lynn Blacksmith Shop Fram

Pointers on Honey and Care of Bees

Editor notes that honey provides calories minerals and protein while sugar lacks inorganic matter vitamins and proteins. It urges strong colonies for winter survival and describes wintering practices including reducing hive levels and wrapping hives before Thanksgiving for efficient bee care.

A. T. Watson Pontotoc County

Tax Revisions Aim to Avert Faction War in G COP Scheme

Washington reports renewed tax revision talks among Republican senators as they seek consensus on the plan. Proposals include repealing luxury taxes and raising the corporate rate to 15 percent while maintaining the stock tax. President Harding discussed the matter with Senator Lodge but did not commit to a position on a sales tax.

P’ress Washington Republitan R.geas Arastary Posin Et Paulla Aceas Oteticus Irs Atecmes Coustitee Mas Nin Monakimin Finance Committee Senator Capper Kansas Lodge Massachusetts Harding

Jury in Bennett Case Fails to Reach Verdict

After hours of deliberation the Bennett murder trial jury could not agree. Nine jurors favored conviction while three held the accused insane at the time of the shooting. Judge Bolen dismissed the panel and a new trial is planned.

Lloyd Bennett Bill” Costello J. W. Bolen Bennett Joe Sloan Burd Blocker

Halbrook to Address Teachers at East Central Ada Meeting

Prof W E Halbrook, field agent for rural school betterment in Arkansas, will speak on rural education at the East Central Association gathering in Ada on November 4. He is recognized as an authority, with Rural School problems studies and U S Education bulletins to his credit, and has previously appeared at national meetings.

East Central Association Ada W. E. Halbrook Arkansas Halbrook National Association United States Commissioner of Education Peabody College Nashville J. E. Hickman Byron Norrell A. L. Fentem J. H. Norman

Teachers Pension Fund to Be Put in Operation

Oklahoma City teachers tentatively decide to activate a state law creating a teachers pension fund. A monthly per capita contribution of $1 may be paid, with deposits to a building and loan association. The fund will aid teachers who are disabled or retired and disburse according to years of service.

Oklahoma

Large Batch of Tax Warrants Assigned to Sheriff

More than two thousand delinquent tax warrants totaling 44 077.12 are in the sheriff’s hands for collection. They cover personal property on the 1920 tax list and were filed after a week of work by the sheriff’s department. The warrants span the entire county and involve many taxpayers.

Deeree

Memorial Gateway Under Construction At East Central State Normal

Work began Wednesday on a Memorial Gateway at the East Central State Normal College entrance to honor former students who served in the war. Cut stone arrives this week with completion expected in about ten days. The arch, in a modern style, will cost 3250 to 3300 dollars funded by local patrons.

First Earth East Central State Normal Normal East Central Main Street

Marriage License Notice Crisp and Ada Pairings

Gale Harper 23 of Rebee and Miss Bertha Trapp 16 of Ada listed for license. Drew Thomas 1% and Miss Eva Trapp 16 of Ada also noted for license.

Gale Harper Rebee Bertha Trapp Drew Thomas Eva Trapp

Denny Acquitted in Oklahoma Immorality Case

Oklahoma City district court returns a not guilty verdict for Q. Denny state legislator from Texas and Cimarron counties charged with living immorally with 20 year old Virginia Lloyd during the last legislative session. Jury deliberated less than three hours.

Oklahoma City Q. Denny Texas Cimarron Virginia Lloyd

Farmer killed as train hits car near Roff

S P Upshaw a farmer near Roff and another man Corbin were riding in a car crossing a railway when Frisco passenger train No. 511 struck it at a crossing on the northern outskirts of Roff. Upshaw died instantly. Corbin was badly injured and transported to Sherman hospital in dangerous condition.

S. P. Upshaw Rotf Corbin Frisco Roff Sherman Upshaw Texas Rofs

Augustus Found Guilty by Jury on Theft Count

Eugene Augustus owner of a local garage was found guilty by a district court jury of being involved in the theft of an automobile on the night of July 4 at Sulphur. The jury recommended five years, sentence pending. John Goodwin linked to the case faces trial after the McClintock murder case. An appeal reportedly planned by Augustus.

Eugene Augustus John Goodwin Austus McClintock Augustus

Tulsa Drama League Elects Officers for Year

At the University of Tulsa Drama League meeting Luice Patterson was named president with Lillian Ranaalii as vice president and Janice Reiney as secretary treasurer. Under Miss Margaret Whadham leadership the group plans several one act dramas for the year.

TULS Drama League of The University of Tulsa Luice Patterson Lillian Ranaalii Janice Reiney Margaret Whadham Department of Expression

Rumor of White Robed Men Surrounding Car Near Ada

Reportedly a band of white robed men surrounded a car near Ada a few nights ago harming no one. The occupants, a man and a woman, fled as the man sped away and has not been seen since. Verification of the tale remains uncertain with possible no truth to the rumor.

Ada

Winter garden pantry shown as two distinct plots

A farm couple showcases two winter gardens one acre in size and a 6 by 15 foot pantry resembling a small wholesale store. It houses 27 vegetables and fruits ready for use, with canning making two bales of middling cotton enough to pay for the pantry products.

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Porter Jones Jones Harry Bunyard United States Ty Ming Hickor Grady Mariette Straughn Bryan Olan Pratt Miss Margaret Harding Stonewall G.co.p Finance Senate Associated Press Gateway Denny
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