Ada Sewer Tax Ordinance levies district charges in 1921
Ordinance 467 sets a special tax on each Ada Oklahoma land parcel in Sewer District 15 to fund sewer construction. It itemizes blocks and lots with assessed amounts totaling 4050 dollars and calls for three equal annual installments at 8 percent interest, with publication and warrants if unpaid. The measure passed September 20, 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Oklahoma
Board of Commissioners
Benham & Mullergren
Kansas City
Missouri
Pontotoc County
State of Oklahoma
Barringer Heights
Bared Heights
Bader Heights
Dlock
Notice to Creditors in the Joe Kemp Estate
In Pontotoc County Oklahoma the County Court hears the matter of the estate of Joe Kemp. Mary Richey is administrator and Mary Watson nee Mary Richey is executor. Creditors must file claims with vouchers at the county judge office in Ada within four months or be barred. Dated September 24 1921.
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Barringer Heights
City of
Ada
Pontotoc County
Oklahoma
I. E. Hanson
State of Oklahoma
of Pontotoc
Thomas Wright
W. M. Elliott
Guardian
Goldie Lewis
M. C. Copeland
Guardan
Rhoda Patrick
R. C. Jeter
Hattie Littleton
Maud V. Sneed
Henderson Gravatt
Ada Reed
Clarence McMillan
J. R. Craig
Ada Weekly News
Tal Crawford
Pontotcc County
Joe Kemp
Mary Richey
Mary Watson
Notice by Publication in Pontotoc Justice Court
In Pontotoc County before Justice H. J. Brown Ada Township plaintiff Jack Bailey sues E. A Alley and A. J. Alley defendants. Garnishees Miller and Hale dba Miller and Hale. Defendants must answer by October 22 1921 at 10 AM after garnish issued September 15 1921 for $58.25 in a suit filed September 15 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Oklahoma
County of Pontotoc
H. J. Brown
Justice of the Peace
Ada
Jack Bailey
E. A. Alley
A. J. Alley
W. K. Miller
Mike Hale
Miller & Hale
FE. A. Alley
Ada Weekly News Restores Price to One Dollar
The Ada Weekly News resumes a one dollar price to widen access for all county residents. Editor Byron Norrell highlights ongoing improvements with more county news and rural focus. No timeline is given for the current rate, but a rise to one fifty may occur within sixty days, prompting timely subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Weekly News
Oklahoma
Byron Norrell
Governor proclaims October 25 to November 15 weevil eradication period
Oklahoma Governor J B A Robertson issued a proclamation setting October 25 through November 15, 1921, for the eradication of the cotton boll weevil. The move follows a state meeting in Oklahoma City and urges farmers to uproot, burn, and plow under infested cotton fields and diversify crops.
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J. B. A. Robertson
State Board of Agriculture
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Cotton
Maloney
U. S
Tallullah
Louisana
C. E. Sanborn
A. and
M. College
Chambers of Commerce
I. J. B. A. Robertson
State of
State Capitol
Joe. S. Morris
Teddy the Collie Wins Parole From Kansas City Judge
Teddy a young Collie pleads by telephone to Police Judge West and is granted parole. The court allows him to return home on good behavior instead of serving a fixed sentence at Wyandotte County Humane Society Animal Refuge. Matron Mrs Whitford aided Teddy with comfort during the wait before the judge's decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Kan
Teddy
West
Kansas
Wyandotte County
Boxers and Promoters Arrested Under State Boxing Law
Boxers officials and promoters tied to the Gibbons O Dowd middleweight bout in Wichita were arrested on instruction from the attorney general. Gibbons O Dowd face charges for training and preparing to receive compensation. Willard the ex champion and the referee were also detained along with several promoters for aiding preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita
Kan
Gibbons-O’dowd
Hopkins
Mike Gibbons
Mike O'Dowd
Jess Willard
Gravel roads being laid on East Ninth and North Stonewall
The 550 block of East Ninth street is being graveled this week. Another block on North Stonewall avenue is also being graveled connecting with the first block graveled to Main street.
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East Ninth Street
Stonewall Avenue
Main Street
Paving project approved for North Mississippi Avenue opening soon
The city board of commissioners awarded a 3.15 per square yard paving contract to I. E. Hanson for North Mississippi Avenue from Main Street to Frisco right of way. The 26 foot wide six inch concrete street will use local labor and materials, cost over 40000 dollars, with first payments due September 1922.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi Avenue
Board of City Commissioners
I. E. Hanson
Main Street
Hanson
Motor Trucks to Bring Food if Railroad Strike Prolonged
New York officials plan mobilizing up to 57 000 motor trucks to deliver the city daily 1 500 car loads of foodstuffs if a generalized railroad strike lasts. Sufficient food storage exists for three weeks, and trucking would start immediately. Coal supplies are tighter due to limited storage space.
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New York
Local Marriage License List
Jim Burris from Caddo aged 39 wed Glen nie Corvin age 31 from Ada. Preston Matthews 23 of Fitzhugh marries Lena Graham 20 of Sulphur. F G Shramek 30 of Ada weds Clara Alice Walker 23 of Ada. Sidney Manual 20 of Stonewall ties the knot with Lillian Shavers 18 of Stonewall.
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Jim Burris
Caddo
Glennie Corvin
Ada
Preston Matthews
Fitzhugn
Lena Graham
F. G. Shramek
Clara Alice Walker
Sidney Manual
Stonewall
Lillian Shavers
Sunday School Pupils Attend Center Class Entertainment
Mrs. Taylor and Mrs. Gatlin hosted Center Sunday school classes for a joint program. On Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 the girls entertained the boys with readings and songs, followed by games and refreshments of cake and chocolate prepared by Mrs. Taylor.
Three men charged with drunkenness found guilty
From Friday the police judge held three men on drunkenness charges. All pleaded guilty after spending the night as city guests and were fined eight dollars and seventy five cents each. Bonds posted or fines paid led to their release. John Stephens and Dawes Dyer were released on fines while Ben Courtney posted a stay bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stephens
Dawes Dyer
Ben Courtney
Pastor Patteson Returns From Austin Business Trip
Rev. N. P. Patteson, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, has returned from a week long business trip to Austin, Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. P. Patteson
First Presbyterian Church
Austin
Texas
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Thos. E. Toney
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L. E. Franklin
Clint Miers
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T. E
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Poland
O. A. Holloway
Fitzhugh
Okla
Waxwell
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J. E. Webb
Guaranty State Bank
Nels Darling
the Zensel Co
Oklahoma City, Okla
Nels Darling, Pres
C. A. Cummins
U. G. Winn
Oklahoma State Bank Building
Spencer Eye
Dorsey’s Barber Shop
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Alotale
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