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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1923
Page
2
Sunday notice lists multiple Pontotoc County oil and gas producing fields with well depths. Allen Field Steedman Francis Bebee Ada Rofft fields show depths from 330 to 2305 feet across sections and township ranges. Local energy activity highlighted with field names and measured depths.
Histories of early Pontotoc county wells note deep drilling to 3000 feet producing high grade oil in nearby fields. Since 1913 several wells at Allen, Masche Gusher, Lewis near Roff, Bebee field and others hint at a future 1000 barrel daily is expected with deep sands yielding true production.
A large gas main near the Standard Oil plant in Ticher Oklahoma broke early today and ignited flames that towered about fifty feet. A high tension wire of the Empire Electric company was burned down crippling the city’s electric service for hours while nearby mines halted operations until a new pole could be installed.
Governor Walton announced the resignation of W. H. Wood of Purcell a state senator. The move follows his change of residence to Oklahoma City, necessitating the resignation.
A brief want ad offer invites readers to place results oriented notices in the newspaper. The notice highlights fast responses and wider reach for classified requests and announcements.
A six mile gravel Ada Allen Pike road charms drivers with serene rural scenery. The piece notes motorists and visitors find comfort behind the wheel on sultry summer evenings as traffic flows toward the end of the road.
Pontotoc County markets boast Ada gas field famed for powering the city and mills for years. Deep tests planned across southeastern Ada area with Bebee, Francis, Allen and Steedman fields. Allen oldest and largest with two refineries. Deep wells may reach 3000 feet. Wewoka Holdenville gas trend boosts optimism for six additional tests before year end.
Oklahoma City reports that George C. Wills, a life term murderer, travels to Winchester, Kentucky, with leave granted by Governor Walton. Attorney William Madison Hicks claims clemency lists for 154 convicts at McAlester prison and Granite reform school, and vows further action. He also plans a debate with Attorney General George F. Short on capital punishment.
Chickens wanted at the old Ada Hide and Produce stand. Farm of 360 acres with 75 cultivated acres, four and a half miles east of Hickory. Will trade for city property. H C Griffis Hickory. Lost or stolen black mare, 4 years old, 15.5 hands, 900 1000 lbs, no brands. Last seen August 16 in Buck Creek Fred Elm pasture. Reward offered by T J Jared Ada Rt 4 or Ed Granger Ada.
Proposal in England would extend free legal aid to indigent individuals pursuing divorce. Government and legal experts weigh cost, access, and impact on petitions, with emphasis on ensuring equitable judicial process for low income couples.
The Pontotoc County Free Fair hosts racing events September 12 to 15 with Ada Day moved to Thursday. Highlights include a motorcycle race at 3 p.m. Ada Day, auto races, running horse events, stock car races, and mule, bicycle, and pony relays led by organizers N. Stall, A. A. Lucas, and N. W. Fisher.
In Beaumont Texas authorities found the bodies of Bessie Carl sixteen of Houston and P O Rial shipping clerk of this city near the abandoned car from the prior day. The pair had been missing since Saturday after a moving picture show. Officials say the remains show they were murdered with bullet wounds in their heads.
Marked progress in Pontotoc County schools over the past year includes new brick buildings at Laxton Maxwell Owl Creek and Union Hill and a Hart district restructuring. Total districts reach 53 with 55 schools and 11 401 pupils, 7 600 of whom have access to high school work.
Perth Amboy New Jersey awoke to renewed clashes between Ku Klux Klansmen and anti Klan forces after an attack on their Odd Fellows hall. Police firemen and state troops restored order as more than 5 000 gathered and 100 injuries were reported from overnight street fighting. Troopers arrived to rescue Klansmen trapped in the hall and the crowd overturned vehicles and pummeled fleeing suspects.
Macon Georgia September 5 authorities announce the arrest of Dr C A Yarbrough dentist J F Patrick court officer and W F Delamar salesman on warrants charging assault and battery and rioting tied to recent flogging acts in Macon. Additional arrests in the case have been made or are expected as the probe continues. Leander crew of England expects to reach Canada by August 25.
R. L. Barry, charged with driving intoxicated in the August 12 collision that killed Archie Moore, superintendent of Chactaw Cotton Oil Co., waived preliminary hearing before Justice H. J. Brown and pleaded not guilty. Bond set at $2,000, secured immediately. charge noted as under a new 1923 statute.
Inez Norris Moore joins Riverside Conservatory of Music as dramatic art and expression teacher for a two year contract. Trained with Pauline Sherwood Townsend of Boston School of Expression, she teaches dramatics, stage craft, personality poise and etiquette. Her methods emphasize psychology to bring out student individuality and charm.
Classified item lists urge readers to use the News want ad service to buy rent or sell goods and services. Ad copy emphasizes quick results and easy placement for local customers seeking secondhand items rentals or opportunities.
Martial law enforcement conducted raids across Tulsa County under the proclamation. Federal prohibition officers and sheriff's office cooperated as several thousand gallons of beer and other liquors were confiscated along with equipment. Proceedings will be filed in civil courts against those seized. The inquiry recessed after a busy day and may resume with further arrests in flogging cases.
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