Former Ada man Oh counterfeiting charge
Bonnie L. Biggs of Ada admits knowledge of a vast counterfeiting ring that already has eleven arrests, with three in Kansas City. Dr. George Kowertz of Kansas City is alleged as the ring’s brains, as more than twenty arrests are planned. Suspects include Biggs and Clyde Grandbury, both Ada transients, plus multiple jailed women across Texas Oklahoma and Louisiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Secret Service
Kansas City
Clyde Grandbury
Ada
Oklahoma
U. S
Fort Worth
Texas
Biggs
Grandbury
Davenport
W. H. Hallett
United States District Attorney
C. C. Madison
Ring
Louisiana
George Kowerts
Shubert Building
Armour Boulevard
Emma Brandt
East Twenty-third Street
Kowertz
William H. McClellan
Walrond Avenue
Gleaves Photo Studio
John Duckett
Tex
Eastland
Ada May Secure Trails Division with Stratford Texarkana Route
J E Swepston of Tulsa told Ada good roads boosters that a Trails division would connect Pontotoc county with a branch of a major highway. A divisional meeting for routing the Stratford Texarkana trail will be held soon, possibly at Atoka, to organize the Ada North–South link to Oklahoma City and Colorado Springs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Pontotoc County
J. E. Swepston
Tulsa
Tex
The
Trails Association
Good Roads
Chamber of Commerce
Swepston
Court House
Texas
Oklahoma
Stratford-Texarkana
Texarkana
Stratford
Oklahoma City
Colorado Springs
Ada Good Roads
Atoka
Goodwin Trial Begins In Sulphur Car Theft Case
John Goodwin a Sulphur garage mechanic goes on trial in district court charged with grand larceny in a July fourth car theft involving L A Sutton. The case ties to co defendant Eugene Augustus already convicted in the same scheme with related counts of grand larceny and receiving stolen property. First witnesses expected this afternoon as jury drawing proceeds amid severance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Goodwin
Eugene Augustus
A. ©. Sutton
Sulphur
J. W. Bolen
Claude Hall
Ed Stewart
Wayne Wadlington
Bolen
L. A
H. J. Brown
Goodwin
Augustus
Stratford
Sutton
Descendants Seek Wills of Signers in Declaration Panel
Philadelphia report details the Society of Descendants of the Signers of the Declaration of Independence seeking copies of the wills of the 56 signers. It lists missing wills from Samuel Chase to Button Gwinnett, notes which are held by descendants, and recalls deaths intestate or lost records in fires and wars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Society of Descendants of
John Calvert
Samuel Chase
Maryland
George Wythe
Virginia
William Hooper
North Carolina
William Lynch Jr
South Carolina
George Alton
Georgia
Josiah Bartlett
New Hampshire
John Adams
Samual Adams
Rhode Island
William Williams
Samuel Hungtington
Oliver Wolcott
Peger Sherman
Connecticut
Francis Lewis
William Floyd
Lewis Morris
Philip Livingston
New York
Abraham Clark
John Hart
John Witherspoon
Francis Hopkinson
Richard Stockton
New Jersey
Robert Morris
Benjamin Rush
Benjamin Franklin
John Morton
James Smith
George Taylor
George Ross
Pennsylvania
Caesar Rodsey
Thomas McKean
Delaware
Charles Carroll
Thomas Stone
Thomas Jefferson
Francis Lightfoot Lee
Wiehard Henry Lee
Benjamin Harrison
Joseph Hewes
John Penn
Edward Rutledge
Button Gwinnett
William Whipple
Mathew Thornton
Elbridge Gerry
John Hancock
Massachusetts
George Clymer
James Wilson
George Read
William Paca
Arthur Middleton
Thomas Nelson Jr
Carter Braxton
Thomas Heyward
Lyman Hall
Conference Aims to Avert Rail Strike Across Nation
In Chicago a series of meetings began among rail union executives and leaders to decide their stance on the October 30 strike call by the big four brotherhoods. Officials discuss wage cuts, freight rate reductions, and possible federal troop involvement as outcomes remain uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Railroad Labor Board
Raiload
Central Division
Labor Board
Ben W. Hooper
Interstate Commerce Commission
Hooper
Brotherhood
J. R. Howard
Farmers Bureau of Federation
Maintenance of Way
Telegraphers Union
Sweet Potato Crop Bumper Statewide Oklahoma
Oklahoma's sweet potato crop is expected to be among the best in state history. The Department of Agriculture approved Howard Bacon's preservation method using an overground pit, lime layers, and burlap coverings to store eight to ten bushels per pit while maintaining at least 60 degrees F. Potatoes are dried first, bruised ones used immediately, and moisture is vented after two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
State Department of Agriculture
Howard Bacon
Oklahoma Farm Journal
Bacon
Baptist Hospital Planned for Tulsa Near Business District
Tulsa leaders outline rapid plans for a Baptist hospital near the business district with a target of 200 beds. The hospital committee chaired by Rev. W. O. Anderson will meet in Oklahoma City in November to select a site, with donations promised from Tulsa Baptists and a forthcoming financial campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
W. O. Anderson
First Baptist Church
Delaware Baptist Association
Barnesville
Oklahoma City
Frank Barnett
Bartlesville
W. O. Leach
Bristow
Baptists of the
Delaware Association
Oklahoma
Man Heaves Jidge In Pawn Window
Oscar Lucas of this city smashed the plate glass of Jake Hirsh pawnshop on West Main street after claiming he was refused a meal. He was jailed and to be examined by the county insanity board while relatives say he has been mentally deranged and will be cared for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Lucas
Jake Hirsh
West Main Street
Lucas
Kitchens
Arkansas State Hospital
County Insanity Board
Seven Ada families stricken by mysterious illness
Seven residents from three families at 311 West Seventh street in Ada were sickened last night with identical symptoms. Doctors, puzzled by the sudden onset and uniform illness, ruled out ptomaine poisoning after analyzing consumed foods. All were recovering today as officials investigated the rare case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
West Seventh Street
Contractor Receives Permit To Alter North Broadway Front
M. Levin gains a permit to modify the front of his concrete business house on North Broadway. Workers have started installing a brick front at an estimated cost of about $3000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Levin
North Broadway
Ada Prepares for Third Christian Endeavor Convention
The Coal district Christian Endeavor Society holds its third annual convention in Ada November 11 to 13. Forty local groups will send delegates with 50 out of town attendees expected. Harrold Singer of the State Society may speak. The Ada Chamber of Commerce backs the event, and First Christian Church hosts the meetings with active local committees in place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Society of
Coal District
United Endeavor Societies of the
Presbyterian and Christian Churches
Ada
Christian Endeavor Movement
Harrold Singer
State Christian Endeavors Society
Ada Chamber of Commerce
Commerce
First Christian Church
Alleged Wags Held Here For Investigation
Joseph Bryant William Hawkins and Roy Holbrook were arrested Saturday morning by sheriff deputies and jailed awaiting filing of vagrancy and gun charges. Holbrook allegedly carried a revolver while Bryant and Hawkins had tools to force car doors in the Frisco yards. Earlier a gang entered ten railway cars on a siding in the Francis yards with items reported missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Bryant
William Hawkins
Roy Holbrook
Sheriff's Force
Holbrook
Frisco
Francis Yards
HiV Boys Dinner Noted At Local High School
Tuesday evening the HiV boys held a 6 o'clock dinner in the high school cafeteria. Attendees described the event as very enjoyable and indicated nonmembers are missing out on great times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiv
Pastors Address High School Students at Assembly
On Wednesday Rev. R. C. Taylor of the First Methodist church spoke to the student body during pastors' day at the high school. The address was well received and described as a good lesson by attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Taylor
First Methodist Church
Mrs Hope Addresses Students With Welcoming Invitation
Mrs. Tom Hope spoke to the student body Friday morning and received warm appreciation. She has a standing invitation to return often for future talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Hope
Ada High Plays McAlester in Key Friday Clash
Ada high school faces McAlester high at McAlester in a decisive Friday game. Superintendent J E Hickman promises to sing the high school song solo in chapel next Friday if Ada wins both Kingfisher and McAlester games this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada High School
McAlester High
McAlester
J. E. Hickman
Ada
Kingfisher
Loreta Cowling Leaves for McAlester Home and School
Loreta Cowling, a high school junior, left Friday to move to McAlester where she will reside and attend the high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loreta Cowling
McAlester
First Picture Show Draws Big Crowd At High School
The high school held its first picture show of the year Friday evening with a large audience. A jazz orchestra provided music and the film was well received.
Hi Y W meeting set for Sunday at 2 30 in high school auditorium
The Hi Y W will meet Sunday afternoon at 2 30 in the high school auditorium. All members are requested to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hi Y. W
Ada Man Joins Walter A Evans Co In McAlester
J A Cowling of Ada becomes third partner in Walter A Evans real estate and land firm in McAlester. Cowling, ex president of First State Bank Stonewall, moves from Ada where he ran farm loan business to strengthen the expanding firm as it handles growing local property and land deals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAlester
Walter A. Evans
J. A. Cowling
Ada
Pittsburg
Cowling
First State Bank
Stonewall
Oklo
Evans
LeFlore
Arpelar
Ada Couples Tie The Knot In Quiet Weekend Weddings
Jim Burris and Glennie Corvin wed Sunday at 2 PM in the bride’s home 420 East Thirteenth Street Ada officiated by Rev. C C Morris. Mr and Mrs Burris will reside in Ada. Shrimek and Miss Alice Walker wed Saturday night at Rev Morris home. The bride, daughter of Mrs Nettie Sparks, will live in Ada with the groom who is with Watson Plumbing in Oklahoma City later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Jim Burris
Glennie Corvin
East Thirteenth Street
C. C. Morris
First Baptist Church
Mrs. Shrimek
Oklahoma City
North Mississippi man plans new home on Sixth Street property
Jim Bullard of North Mississippi avenue prepares to build a new house on his Sixth and Mississippi property. The current dwelling will be moved to another lot to make space for the new structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Bullard
Mississippi Avenue
Sixth and Missisippi
Ada Couple Weds Aboard Navy Ship in Pago Pago
Harris Ingram of the United States Navy and Miss Faye Knox tied the knot aboard ship in Pago Pago on Monday. The ceremony was simple and attended by fleet officers, ending a long courtship with a first American wedding on the island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pago-Page
Samoa Islands
Ada
Yesteryear
Harris Ingram
United States Navy
Faye Knox
East Central Normal
How Chamberlain's Tablets Outshine Ordinary Pills
The tablets are easier and more pleasant to take with a gentle effect that users may not notice as medicine. They not only move the bowels but also improve appetite and strengthen digestion.
Thedford's Black-Draught Praised by Nashville Grocer
East Nashville Tennessee grocer W N Parsons extols Thedford's Black-Draught as the best liver medicine for sour stomach headaches indigestion and torpid liver. He says he uses it daily and urges others to rely on the original genuine remedy and reject imitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thedford
Nashville
Tenn
Parsons
Marriage License Rush Ada and Surrounding Towns
Roy Leo Backus age 19 of Ada to Florence Hunnicutt age 19 of Ada. Melvin Odum age 18 of Stratford to Opal Halloway age 18 of Chism. Eleck Westmoreland age 22 of Spaulding to Zella Geary age 18 of Spaulding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Leo Backus
Ada
Florence Hunnicutt
Melvin Odum
Stratford
Opal Halloway
Chism
Eleck Westmoreland
Spaulding
Zella Geary
State Board Approves Half Mill Levy in Oklahoma
Oklahoma City October 19. The state board of equalization unanimously approves a half mill state tax levy the smallest since statehood after hours of discussion led by State Treasurer A N Leecraft. Governor Robertson and John A Whitehurst had opposed but withdrew minutes before decision. The levy funds about 20 million dollars appropriated by the Eighth Legislature, with actual 1922 1923 levy set at one mill including constitutional 0.5 mill plus added levies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
State Board of Equalization
Moon
A. N. Leecraft
Robertson
John A. Whitehurst
State Board 6 Agriculture
Mr. Whitehurst
Leecraft
Board of Equalization
Cotton ginning in Pontotoc county falls behind last year
Six hundred fourteen bales of cotton were ginned in Pontotoc county for this season up to September 25 compared with 3,500 bales for the same period last year. The report, released Friday by Bud Bradford of the Department of Commerce Bureau of Census, marks the first official ginning statistics for the county this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc County
Bud Bradford
Roff
Department of Commerce
Bureau of Census
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ADA May Secure Trails Division
City
Goodwin Trial
San Antonio
Eighth Corps
Southwest
Washington
Ada Man
McAlester Land Office
Naval Knot
Hale Mill
Wee
Crown Medicine Company Dept. J
Atlanta
Detroit
W. E. Harvey
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