Notice of Public Sale of Ada Lands Foreclosure 1914
In pursuance of a district court order of sale in Pontotoc County Oklahoma on October 7 1914 E K Higgins plaintiff vs Sarah Higgins Susie Mays and W N Mays defendants I the Pontotoc County Sheriff will sell at 10 oclock A M on November 9 1914 at the front door of the Ada Oklahoma court house the described Lot 26 in Block 91 City of Ada to satisfy the $5600 judgment with 8 interest from Dec 18 1912 and costs subject to a $2500 mortgage the sale to be for cash and without appraisement for the lien foreclosure. R E Duncan Sheriff. First published Oct 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
Notice of Sale in Pontotoc County Oklahoma 1914
Sheriff I R E Duncan will sell at public auction at the Ada court house front door on November 16 1914 at 2 pm the described real estate in section 29 township 2 north range 5 east Pontotoc County Oklahoma to satisfy a mortgage lien and judgment against defendants including W C Rea Marie Rea Sun Insurance Company and others. The total judgment sums include 198.00 with 10 per cent interest, 50.00 attorneys fees, 24.75 costs and accruing 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
Arthur Johnson
Pontotoc
Towit
Notice of estray take up in Pontotoc County Oklahoma
On October 20 1914 Jim Ward appeared to affidavit estray taking up a bay horse pony about 14 1 2 hands high weight 850 pounds blaze face left ear slit branded Turkey foot on right shoulder aged eight residence Ada Oklahoma taker up address SW quarter Section 1 Township 4 North Range 5 East taken up October 1 1914 witnessed by A L Miles County Clerk and Jim Ward taker up
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Oklahoma
Pontotoc
Jim Ward
Ada
Okla
A. L. Miles
Notice of Minor to Majority Rights in Pontotoc County
Irvin Cravatt by his next friend Ada Cravatt will file October 30 1914 in the Pontotoc County Oklahoma district court a petition seeking to confer majority rights allowing him to contract and transact business as if of majority. Holt Webb and Ennis attorneys listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Oklahoma
Pontotoc
Irvin Cravatt
Ada Cravatt
Pontotoc County
Oklahoma
Holt, Webb & Ennis, Attorneys
Partnership formed for oil and gas in Pontotoc County Oklahoma
Certificate states Howard E. Wright Leslie A. Wright and Thomas M. Young join as partners in a general partnership for oil and gas prospecting and development in Pontotoc County Oklahoma near Francis. Dates from January 25 1914 with residences Mineola Texas San Francisco California 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
State of Oklahoma
Francis
Texas & Oklahoma Syndicate
Mineola
Texas
San Francisco
California
Bakersfield
Sale of Real Estate in Guardianship of Arthur Johnson
Guardianship of Arthur Johnson a minor under W M Elliott guardian announces sale of estate at public auction to highest bidder subject to court confirmation on November 2 1914 at 2 oclock P M in Pontotoc County Oklahoma per October 9 1914 county court order.
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Arthur Johnson
W. M. Elliott
County of Pontotoc
State of
Oklahoma
Guardian Announces Sale of Arthur Johnson Real Estate in Pontotoc County
W M Elliott as guardian lists 165.79 acres across multiple lots and sections in Pontotoc County Oklahoma for sale at cash on confirmation. Property includes East 20 acres of Lot 4 18th Section and other parcels in Townships 4N Range 7E and 4N Range 8E. Sale dated October 14 1914 and notice published October 15 1931.
Notice of sale of dwelling in Pontotoc County Oklahoma
The district court orders the sale of the defendants F O Harriss and Mamie Harriss's dwelling. Sheriff R E Duncan will sell at 2 PM November 16 1914 at Ada courthouse front door for cash to satisfy a foreclosure judgment plus costs. The property is in the West half of the Southeast Quarter Section 31 Township 4 North Range 4 East Pontotoc County Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court
Pontotoc County
Oklahoma
Leeper Bros. Lumber Co
F. O. Harriss
Mamie Harriss
Ada
R. E. Duncan
J. F. McKeel
Prolific Sweet Potatoes Shown By Local Farmer
T. E. Cullins brings a remarkable sample of 21 potatoes from his hill, illustrating a prolific yield from a county truck farmer known for success.
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T. E. Cullins
Mammoth apples grow in Pontotoc county
A. T. Trimm visited town with a load from Joe Rushing's orchard. He displayed twelve Mam moth Black Twigs weighing 10 pounds and described Pontotoc's fruit as unexcelled. The note estimates that 48 apples make a peck and hints at large yields per tree.
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A. T. Trimm
Joe Rushing
Pontotoe
Daughter of Tom McCoy Dies at Four at Lightning Ridge
Essie McCoy, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tom B. McCoy, died Thursday aged four. Interment was held today at Lightning Ridge cemetery. The child had been taken from her parents by death.
Oil steamer Rockefeller released by Britain
London freed the tanker Rockefeller today after the first protest from Washington over the seizure, easing a tense dispute between the two governments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
England
Rockefeller
Spendthrift Paradox: Saving Money Then Praying for Rain
A spendthrift is described as someone who saves money for a rainy day and then prays for rain, highlighting a ironic behavior that mixes frugality with hopeful dependence on luck.
Williams pledges safe economy if elected governor
Tulsa crowd hears Judge R. L. Williams promise a disciplined administration with full daily work from state employees. He supports emergency tax delinquency penalty suspensions to protect state obligations. Speakers include Gabe Parker S P Freeling James S Davenport with Vinita and Claremore delegations. Samuels presided. Owens and James did not arrive.
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Tulsa
R. L. 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
Cotton Ginned Total Rises From Last Year
United Press reports the census bureau states 7,610,682 bales of the 1914 crop have been ginned by Oct 18, up from 6,973,518 at the same date in 1913. The figures reflect early season activity and indicate higher ginning totals year over year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Census Bureau
Guaranteed asthma relief with Asthmador cigarettes
Dr Rudolph Schiffman guarantees immediate relief with Asthmador or Asthmador Cigarettes sold by Ada Drug Co. A 50 cent package can be returned for a full refund if not satisfied. The guarantee applies to Ada residents and others via local druggists or directly from Dr R Schiffmann of St Paul Minnesota.
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Ada Drug Co
Ada
Rudolph Schiffman
R. Schiffmann
St. Paul, Minn
Mrs. W. E. Sharp Dies Suddenly at 42
Mrs. Cora Belle Sharp wife of W. E. Sharp died Thursday morning at Center from a stroke of paralysis. She was 42 and is survived by her husband and several children. Interment was at Center today. family resided at Portland Park.
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Cora Belle Sharp
W. E. Sharp
Center
Railroads reduce trespass incidents with strict enforcement
Railroad authorities report a drop in track accidents due to intensified patrols and trespass suppression. Officials emphasize safety campaigns and daily monitoring to deter unauthorized crossing and protect railway operations.
Mor ris shoots Hatfield in Konawa dispute turns to self defense claim
In Konawa Oklahoma M F Morris shot Jim Hatfield wounding him twice including a chest hit. Morris arrested and posts 1000 cash bond claiming Hatfield approached with a knife prompting self defense. Morris manages a local gin with prior friction suspected over cotton handling and gin disputes.
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Konawa
M. F. Morris
Jim Hatfield
Hatfield
Morris
Phillips and
Norris
Karmett
Fourth American Road Congress Delegates Named for Atlanta Meet
Governor Cruce appoints delegates to the Fourth American Road Congress in Atlanta during the week of November 9. City engineers from Charleston to Richmond will discuss street construction and highway methods. Opening remarks by John J. Ryan set the tone for sessions on contract work and education in highway engineering featuring Harvard, Missouri, Georgia and Georgia Tech leaders.
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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 Dates in Pontotoc County
Judge R L Williams will tour Pontotoc county Thursday and Friday next week speaking at Francis at 11 a.m. Allen at 2 30 p.m. Ada at 8 p.m. Friday Fitzhugh at 9 a.m. and Roff at 11 a.m.
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R. L. Williams
Pontotoc County
Francis
Allen
Ada
Fitzhugh
Roff
Illuminated German Watch Dial Revived by Electric Light
An illuminated watch dial from Germany uses luminous paint that can be revived by exposure to the rays of an electric light. The coating glows again after being recharged, showcasing early photoluminescent watch technology.
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Germany
Miss Ethel Viney Dies at Center
Miss Ethel Viney age 16 daughter of Mr and Mrs Jesse Viney Center died Wednesday afternoon after an appendectomy and a lengthy illness. Funeral held at Center Thursday. Friends extend heartfelt sympathy to the family in this dark hour.
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Ethel Viney
Jesse Viney
Center
Ada Citizen Credits Doan's Kidney Pills for Cure
Ada resident Mrs. S. T. Williams attributes her family’s kidney and backache relief to Doan's Kidney Pills. The advertisement claims widespread Ada endorsement and urges readers to ask for Doan's at 50 cents a box. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y backs the remedy.
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S. T. Williams
West 13Th St
Ada
Okla
Dean
Grady Matthews Team Beats Wynnewood High in Davis Battle
Grady Matthews' squad defeated Wynnewood High School in a Davis Saturday football clash. The coach praised the squad's strong work ethic despite being a young, raw group.
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Davis
Wynnewood
Grady Matthews
Wynnewood High School
Grady
Farm for sale near Ada acres 100 with divisible lots
100 acre farm for sale 3 miles southwest of Ada. Property includes good land and some bottom. Owner W. H. Ebey offers to divide into 40 or 60 acre parcels with terms. Up stairs in Rollow Building. 8-27-wtt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
W. H. Ebey
Rollow
Professional cards for Ada and surrounding area
Directory listing shows Dr L M Overton physician and surgeon Fitzhugh Oklahoma and Dr C A Thomas veterinary surgeon Ada Oklahoma. Dentists C H Cooper Minerva R Cooper. Cooper & Cooper office over Ada National Bank. Isham L Cummings Duncan Building. Z B Sanders U G Winn Sanders & Winn with phone numbers 306 75 45 325 495.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Okla
First National Bank
Ada, Oklahoma
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Ada, Okla
Ada Title and Trust Company
Legal Publications
R. KE. Duncan
Howard E. Wright, Leslie A. Wright
T. M. Young
Ber
Guardian
Tom B
Bob Williams
Fourth American Road Congress
Williams
Pontotoc CO
Fitzhugh, Oklahoma
C. A. Thomas
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
Z. B. Sanders
U. G. Winn
Sanders & Winn
Brown’s Business College
Ohkla
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