Foreclosure Sheriff Sale of Ada Land Pontotoc County
In pursuance of an order of sale from Pontotoc County District Court on October 7 1914 sheriff R E Duncan will sell Lot 26 Block 91 in Ada to satisfy a foreclosure judgment of $5600 with 8 percent interest from December 18 1912 and costs. Sale at 10 a m November 9 1914 at the Ada courthouse front door. Mortgage lien of 2500 remains. sale is without appraisement. J J McKeel attorney for plaintiff. First publication October 8 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Pontotoc County
Oklahoma
E. K. Higgins
Sarah Higgins
Susie Mays
W. N. Mays
Ada
R. E. Duncan
J. F. McKeel
Notice of Sale in Pontotoc County Oklahoma 1914
Sheriff I R E Duncan will sell at 2:00 PM November 16 1914 at the Ada courthouse front steps to the highest cash bidder the described real estate in section 29 township 2 north range 5 east Pontotoc County Oklahoma to satisfy a judgment in suit American Investment Company vs W C Rea Marie Rea Sun Insurance Company L B Leigh and J G Leigh. The land includes the listed quarters and halves in the southwest area and is subject to mortgage and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. R. E. Duncan
Pontotoc County
Oklahoma
Ada
District Court
Said
American Investment Company
W. C. Rea
Marie Rea
Sun Insurance Company
L. B. Leigh
J. G. Leigh
J. C. Leigh
Estray Notice from Pontotoc County Oklahoma 1914
Jim Ward affidavit records the taking up of a bay horse pony about 14 1 2 hands high weight 850 pounds blaze face left ear slit Turkey foot brand right shoulder eight years old residence Ada Oklahoma taker up on October 1 1914 notice dated October 20 1914 county clerk A L Miles seals witness and taker up Jim Ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Ward
Ada
Okla
A. L. Miles
Notice of Majority Rights For Irvin Cravatt in Pontotoc OK
In Pontotoc County Oklahoma Irvin Cravatt by his next friend Ada Cravatt will file October 30 1914 in district court a petition seeking majority rights for contracts and to conduct business as if of age The filing is dated October 15 1914 with Holt Webb Ennis as attorneys and notes 10-22-21w.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pontotoc
Irvin Cravatt
Ada Cravatt
Pontotoc County
Oklahoma
Holt, Webb & Ennis, Attorneys
Notice of Sheriff Sale for Foreclosure in Pontotoc Co
The district court signed order directs Sheriff R. E. Duncan to sell the dwelling on the West half of the Southeast Quarter Section 31 Township 4 North Range 4 East Pontotoc County Oklahoma to satisfy a foreclosure judgment of $432.04 plus costs and interest. The sale scheduled for November 16, 1914 at 2 PM at the Ada courthouse front door. Figures include $65.70 costs and $53.20 attorney fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Pontotoc County
Oklahoma
Leeper Bros. Lumber Co
F. O. Harriss
Mamie Harriss
Ada
Texas and Oklahoma Syndicate Partners sure up oil venture
Howard E. Wright, Leslie A. Wright and T. M. Young form a general partnership for oil and gas prospecting and development in Pontotoc County Oklahoma near Francis, dating from January 25, 1914. Partners' residences listed as Mineola Texas San Francisco California and Bakersfield California. Dated September 22, 1914. First published 10-22-4tw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard E. Wright
Leslie A. Wright
Thomas M. Young
Pontotoc
Oklahoma
Francis
Texas & Oklahoma Syndicate
Mineola
Texas
San Francisco
California
Bakersfield
Notice of Sale of Real Estate in Guardianship
In the Matter of the Guardianship of Arthur Johnson a minor W M Elliott Guardian announces sale of the minor’s real estate by public auction under court order of Pontotoc County Oklahoma dated October 9 1914. The sale to the highest bidder is subject to court confirmation and will be held November 2 1914 at 2 o'clock P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Johnson
W. M Elliott
Pontotoc
State of
Oklahoma
Guardian seeks cash sale of Arthur Johnson real estate in Pontotoc
W M Elliott as guardian announces sale of 165.79 acres in Pontotoc County Oklahoma described as portions across multiple lots and sections in Townships 4N 4N and 4N 7E 8E with the East 20 acres of Lot 4 18 and other fractional tracts. Sale to be cash on confirmation, dated October 14 1914.
Prolific Potatoes From Local Truck Farmer Highlight Yield
T E Cullins delivers a remarkable sweet potato harvest to the News office, with 21 potatoes on the vine. Cullins is noted as a leading county truck farmer and this sample reflects his substantial yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Cullins
Some Mammoth Apples Grow in Pontotoc
From Saturday's Daily A T Trimm apple man of the county brought a load from Joe Rushing's orchard. He delivered twelve Mammoth Black Twigs weighing 10 pounds almost a pound each to the News office. The note shows Pontotoc's famed fruit production. Twelve apples make a big peck and forty eight would make a bushel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Trimm
Joe Rushing
Pontotoe
Daughter of Tom B McCoy and wife dead
Essie McCoy, daughter of Mr and Mrs Tom B McCoy, died Thursday. The interment was held today at Lightning Ridge cemetery. She was four years old when she died, leaving grieving parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom B. McCoy
Essie McCoy
Lightning Ridge Cemetery
Tanker Rockefeller Released by Britain in Dispute
Washington reports England freed the tanker Rockefeller today after the first protest from Washington over its seizure. The move comes amid ongoing tension over wartime maritime actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
England
Rockefeller
Spendthrift who saves for rain prays for rain
A cautious saver laughs at fate, as the man hoards coin for storms and then begs the sky for showers. The quip frames thrift as hopeful yet impractical, highlighting a paradox of planning without action in a humorous way.
Williams pledges safe economical governorship in Tulsa rally
Tulsa October 22 Judge R L Williams Democratic nominee for governor pledged a safe economical administration with every payroll dollar earned by full day work and officials held accountable. He supported suspending penalties on tax delinquencies during emergencies to protect state obligations. Other speakers included Gabe Parker S P Freeling and James Davenport with Vinita Collinsville and Claremore delegations present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
R. L. Williams
Williams
Gabe Parker
Register of the Treasury
S. P. Freeling
James S. Davenport
Congress
Collinsville
Vinita
Claremore
Sapulpa
W. R. Samuels
Democratic State Campaign Committee
Robert L. Owen
Ollie James
Kentucky
Increase in cotton ginned reported by census bureau
Washington October 26 United Press The census bureau said 7,610,682 bales of cotton from the 1914 crop had been ginned by October 18, up from 6,973,518 by the same date last year.
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United Press
Washington
Census Bureau
Guaranteed Asthmador Cigarettes Backed by Ada Drug Co
Dr Rudolph Schiffman guarantees Asthmador or Asthmador Cigarettes to relieve asthma hay fever and bronchial asthma with a money back offer at Ada Drug Co and through local druggists or directly from St. Paul Minnesota. The guarantee applies nationwide with immediate relief claimed after hundreds of cures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada Drug Co
Ada
Rudolph Schiffman
R. Schiffmann
St. Paul, Minn
Mrs Cora Sharp Dies Near Center After Stroke
Mrs Cora Belle Sharp age 42 wife of W E Sharp died Thursday near Center from a stroke. Funeral and burial took place at Center. Survived by husband and several children, she lived at Portland Park and was mourned by many friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Belle Sharp
W. E. Sharp
Center
Railroad authorities curb trespass to cut track accidents
Systematic efforts by railroad authorities to suppress trespassing on rail lines show progress as the accident list declines. Officials credit enforcement and public awareness campaigns for reducing incidents and improving safety along major corridors.
Shooting at Konawa leaves man wounded in self defense
Konawa Ok Oct 24 M F Morris shot and seriously wounded Jim Hatfield in an alleged self defense incident. Two shots hit Hatfield one in the arm and another through the chest near the nipple. Morris was arrested and posted a $1000 cash bond for his appearance in court. He says Hatfield advanced with a knife over cotton handling dispute at the Phillips and Norris gin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Konawa
M. F. Morris
Jim Hatfield
Hatfield
Morris
Phillips and
Norris
Farwetd
Fourth American Road Congress Delegates Named for Atlanta
Governor Cruce designates delegates to the Fourth American Road Congress in Atlanta during the week of November 9. City engineers from Richmond New Haven Jacksonville Birmingham and Charleston will discuss street construction and bridge highway contracts. Key opening paper by John J. Ryan and university leaders from Harvard Missouri Georgia and Georgia Tech will shape sessions on highway engineering education and technical methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cruce
Atlanta
Charles E. Bolling
Richmond
F. L. Ford
New Haven
Conn
L. D. Smoot
Jacksonville
Fla
John Weatherly
Birmingham
Ala
G. S. Brown
Charleston
W. Va
Congress
John J. Ryan
New York State
Road Builders Association
Hector J. Hughes
Harvard University
E. J. McCausland
University of Missouri
C. M. Strahan
University of Georgia
E. P. Matheson
Georgia School of Technology
Williams to tour Pontotoc County speaking schedule
Judge R L Williams will conduct a whirlwind tour of Pontotoc county next Thursday and Friday speaking at Francis 11 am Allen 2 30 pm Ada 8 pm Friday Fitzhugh 9 am Roff 11 am An illuminated German watch dial uses luminous coating revived by exposure to electric light rays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Williams
Pontotoc County
Francis
Allen
Ada
Fitzhugh
Roff
Germany
Miss Ethel Viney Dies at Center
Miss Ethel Viney aged 16 daughter of Mr and Mrs Jesse Viney Center died Wednesday afternoon after an operation for appendicitis. Funeral held at Center Thursday. She was beloved by many friends and her loss is deeply mourned.
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Ethel Viney
Jesse Viney
Center
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsements From Ada Readers
Ada residents testify to relief from backache and disordered kidneys using Doan's Kidney Pills. Mrs. S. T. Williams of 119 West 13th St. reports complete improvement after family use. The ad urges asking for Doan's Kidney Pills by name, noting 50 cent stores and Foster Milburn Co. as makers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Ada
S. T. Williams
West 13Th St
Okla
Davis Beats Wynnewood High in Saturday Football Duel
Grady Matthews' Davis squad defeated Wynnewood High School at Davis on Saturday. The team shows strong progress though still raw, reflecting solid coaching and effort from players across the lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Wynnewood
Grady Matthews
Wynnewood High School
Grady
Farm for Sale 100 Acres Near Ada, OK
100 acre farm three miles southwest of Ada, with good land and some bottom. Will divide into 40 or 60 acre lots. Terms. Owner W. H. Ebey. Located upstairs in the Rollow Building. August 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
W. H. Ebey
Rollow Building
Professional cards listed for Ada Oklahoma
Directory style notice lists physicians surgeons dentists chiropractors veterinarians and lawyers with office locations in Ada and surrounding towns. Names include Dr C A Thomas Dr Granger Dr Enloe Dr Cooper Cummings Sanders Winn and U G Winn with office addresses at West 12th Street Over Surprise Store Ada National Bank Building Duncan Building and First National Bank Building.
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Ada, Okla
Ada Title and Trust Company
Legal Publications
Pontotoc Couny
Atty
Certificate of Partnership
Tember
Howard E. Wright, Leslie A. Wright
T. M. Young
Towit
Ber
W. M. Elliott
Guardian
Bob Williams
Fourth American Road Congress
Pontotoc CO
Fitzhugh, Oklahoma
C. A. Thomas
Drs. Granger
Granger
Steed Blys
W. D. Faust
J. M. Vaden
W. H. Enloe
C. H. Cooper
D. C. Minerva
R. Cooper
D. C. Cooper & Cooper
Chiropractors
W. 12Th St
Mortimer A. Woodward
Ada National Bank
Isham L. Cummings
Duncan Bidg
Z. B. Sanders
Sanders & Winn
U. G. Winn
First National Bank Building
Ada, Oklahoma
Brown’s Business College
Ada, Orla
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