Ada Man Dies In Accidental Ice Pick Incident
A coroner Jury ruled Ada resident Mont McKay died accidentally after slipping on an ice pick while descending hotel stairs. Funeral held at his sister’s home with burial in Rosedale cemetery. several relatives from Texas attended.
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Mont McKoy
West End
Justice of the
H. J. Brown
E. H. McKindree
East Seventeenth Street
Rosedale
McKay
Ada
Texas
John
George
Zeb
Stonewall
W. H. McCoy
Rockwall
Broadfoot
Longview
Justice Brown
R. L. Hays
George West
Lee Hargis
J. W. Horn
F. W. Anderson
Oklahoma Adopts Tiered Ginning Rates by Region
The Oklahoma Corporation Commission set cotton ginning rates for this year from 25 cents per 100 pounds in the eastern region to 30 cents in the west, lower than last year’s 40 cents. An extra 15 cents applies statewide for bullies and bagging and tying is fixed at 1.25 dollars. Commissioner Hughes dissented, arguing for a uniform 25-cent rate.
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Oklahoma City
Corporation Commission
Oklahoma
M. E. & T. Railway
Rock Island Railway
Rock Island Main
E. R. Hughes
Hughes
Yank Troops May Move From Ain
Washington reports that American forces on the Rhine may be withdrawn as the U S peace treaty with Germany proceeds to ratification The move would reduce U S burdens while Germany pays support costs for occupation troops Read also social notes and local arrests and fishing trip reports from Ada Oklahoma area.
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Washington
Rhine
United States
Germany
Army of Occupation
Rock of Ages Rock Memorial Draws 10,000 to Somerset Gorge
In Burrington Combe Somerset England a pilgrimage to the rock linked to the hymn Rock of Ages drew about 10 000 people for an August bank holiday gathering. The event organized by the Church of England with a Salvation Army band included hymn singing and a plan to place a memorial on the rock.
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Burrington Commbe
Somerset
Eng
Augustus Toplady
Toplady
Church of England
Salvation Army
Aeenney
Ada News Briefs Roundup Highlight Local Moves
Ada citizens hear of visits and travels across Texas and Oklahoma. C. Grindstaff secures a $1650 permit to build on West Seventh Street. Capt. J. C Cates recovers from illness. J. L. Sutton pleads guilty to pistol toting. assault with hijacking is dismissed. Community notes cover oil and gas market, nearby towns, and school staff movements.
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J. F. Jackson
Claremore
Thomas Trimm
el Reno
C. Grindstaff
West Seventh Street
J. C Cates
J. J. Jones
Konawa
Charles Boettcher
Denver
Oklahoma Portland Cement Co
Co. V. Gowing
American Glass Casket Company
Chicago
Middle West
W. N. Hughes
Dages Addition
Ada Visitors and Residents See Local Activity
J R Cox of Roff visited Ada on business while Tom Price of Clarita comes to Ada this week to visit relatives. Ed Wendell and family return from Sulphur vacationing and Miss Leila Early of Sulphur calls on business. Mr and Mrs R L Saunders and family report a good week at Medicine Park. A W Parker and O A Bayliss build bungalows on South Cherry avenue with Parker nearly finished. Neal McDonald of Stratford returns home after hospital treatment. Ed Brents leaves for Purcell to coach Purcell High School next year. Emmett Roach goes to Houston for a few weeks of army hospital treatment for war injuries.
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R. Cartright
Clarita
E. B. Anderson
Hillstown
Texas
T. N. Trimm
A. T. Trimm
el Reno
M. L. Lewis
Dallas
Ada Moundman
Asher
G. H. Priest
Sunshine
H. M. Finch
Gailey
J. R. Cox
Roff
Ada
Tom Price
Ed Wendell
Sulphur
Leila Early
R. L. Saunders
Medicine Park
A. W. Parker
East Central State Normal
Emmett Roach
Houston
Prickly Ash Bitters Promoted For Digestive Relief
An old advertisement claims Heartburn signals digestive weakness and promotes Prickly Ash Bitters as a stomach toner and bowel purifier. It lists a $1.25 bottle price and the supplier Gwin & Mays.
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Gwin & Mays
Marriage Licenses Listed for Several Couples
Richard Keel 21 and Bertha Henson 18 both of Francis. Finis Brown 22 and Elmyra Thompson 19 of Lula. R. S. Mangum 28 and Jewel Walker 19 of Ada. Clarence Dickson 21 and Bertha Clouse 23 of Vanoss. C. V. Whisenant 19 and Annie Malone 18 of Francis.
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Richard Keel
Francis
Bertha Henson
Finis Brown
Ada
Elmyra Thompson
Alien Property Fund Proposed for Use in Settlement
Washington August 31 Custodian Miller recommends using funds held by the alien property custodian to settle American and German problems. The proposal was presented to President Harding.
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Alien Property Fund
Associated Press
Washington
Harding
Miller
Shawnee Council Sets Midnight Curfew for Minors
The Shawnee city council passed a resolution requiring all minors to be in by midnight. The rule applies to both boys and girls and was adopted at a recent council meeting.
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Coun
Youth curfew set at 9 PM with parental accompaniment
The resolution requires boys and girls under 16 to stay home by 9 o clock unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. The rule tightens evening curfews and raises enforcement potential in the community.
Cotton Prices Dip Amid Heavy Wednesday Movement
A heavy selling movement by commission houses and others pushed cotton prices down by five dollars a bale to 15.90 for January. Reports of showers in Texas contributed to the decline.
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New York
Texas
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