Cotton picking in full swing soon in Pontotoc region
Cotton picking progresses slowly with first rush expected within two weeks in Pontotoc and nearby counties. Labor shortages are feared but not thought to endanger crops. wages may rise as picking season nears. A separate notice details a land sale under an execution issued by Pontotoc County District Court in 1919, with Sheriff Bob Duncan listing the property as one half interest in Lot 5, Block 22, Francis, Oklahoma, appraised at 500 dollars. The sale is set for September 23, 1919, at 2 PM at the Ada courthouse front door. The Ada court filing appears amid the McCurtain Gazette item noting Henry Ford’s 6-cent damage verdict against the Chicago Tribune and a broader comment on Detroit industry.
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Pontotoc
District Court
Pontotoc County
State of Oklahoma
E. Henson
Jeff Wilcoxson
Pete
J. C. Wilcoxson
J. C. Wilccoxson
Francis
Oklahoma
Ada
Bob Duncan
Frank Byrd
L. E. Byrd
County of Pontotoc
State of
A. D
Ate
Guardian
President to Speak at Oklahoma Fair Grounds
Oklahoma counties will be represented at the state fair grounds auditorium when President Wilson speaks Friday evening September 26. A block of seats on stage wings and front rows will be allocated by population. Governor Robertson says 10,000 may hear the address if standing room fills. Free grounds admission opens at 6 with first come, first served seating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
Fair Grounds
Wilson
Robertson
Ben LaFayette
Walton
Vernon Whiting
Pawhuska
State Fair Association
United States
Ralph Hemphill
General Committee
Mary Delano Plays With Tiger Cubs On Ringling Show
Little Mary Delano, daughter of circus performers Mr and Mrs Marco Delano, fondles four tiger cubs in the Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey shows baby section. She names them Winkin Blinkin and Nod as they purr and lounge on the floor. Exhibitions start Monday Sept 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Delano
New Ringling Brothers
Barnum & Bailey
Mary
Marco Delano
Mrs. Tiger
Winkin
Blinkin
Nod
Polar
Black Bears
America
Adv
Guardians and Administrators Hearings Ordered in Ada Oklahoma
The Oklahoma Pontotoc County Court sets final account hearings for guardians and administrators in six cases including Mary Johnson Lula Dunagan Edith Roff Lela Daniel Lenna Price and Mrs F C Oliver. Hearings are scheduled for September 18 1919 at 10:00 AM in Ada with notice to be published in the Ada News for two weeks prior. Judge Orel Busby presides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Oklahoma
Pontctoc
Mary Johnson
I. S. Wright
Guardian
Lula Dunagan
David N. Dunagan
Edith Loff
J. ¢C. Roff
Ada
Okla
Notice by Publication in Pontotoc County Court
The state of Oklahoma to W T Tarkington is notified of a suit by W A Alexander for 100 dollars for services. Lots 15 and 16, Block 7, Daggs Addition, Ada are attached and appraised at 1500 dollars. Tarkington must answer by October 18, 1919 or judgment by default with costs and interest. Court seal and clerk signatures.
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W. T. Tarkington
State of
Oklahoma
W. T Tarkington
W. A. Alexander
Daggs
Ada
A. D
Kanawa Chief Leader Critiques Paper Newsstand
Ardmorelle questions the paper’s personal news coverage and predicts subscribers may quit. Uncle Sam sends battle tanks to the Mexican border, but a slow tank would struggle against bandits on mustangs, as the Norsk dialect says Ay don’t tank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ardmorelle
Sam
Oklahoma pardon request by Tom Finney for manslaughter
Notice announces a pardon or parole application to the Governor of Oklahoma by Tom Finney for a man slaughter in the first degree in Pontotoe County. Dated August 20, 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Oklahoma
Pontotoe County
Tom Finney
Estray Notice of Brown Horse in Pontotoc County
I C M Whitehead of Burrow Pontotoc County Oklahoma reports taking up a brown horse about 10 years old unbranded 900 pounds valued at about $50 on the Dina Reed Place 2.5 miles south of Jesse. The notice is filed in Burrows Oklahoma and dated July 24 1919.
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I. C. M. Whitehead
Burrow
Pontotoc County
Oklahoma
Dina Reed Place
Jesse
Co. M. Whitehead
Burrows, P. O
Divorce Notice in Pontotoc County Oklahoma
In District Court John R. Osborne sues Coralie Gay Osborne for divorce. Coralie Gay Osborne must answer the petition by September 17, 1919, or the petition will be taken as true and a divorce judgment will be entered. Dated August 4, 1919. A. R. Sugg.
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Coralie Gay Osborne
A. R. Sugg
Notice for Publication in District Court Divorce
Notice of divorce action in District Court No. 394 W H Poole plaintiff vs Myrtle Poole defendant. Myrtle Poole must answer petition by October 15, 1919 or judgment by default will be entered. Attest King and Crawford attorneys for plaintiff. September 3, 1919.
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Joada Halmark
A. D
A. R. Sugg
J. Rogers
Co. O. Barton
Myrtle Poole
Maxwell School Fair Showcases Student Work and Talks
Yesterday at Maxwell the district school fair drew pupils and patrons to the school building. Under Principal G. G. Qoverturf the event featured agricultural and culinary displays, readings, and patriotic songs. Luther Harrison of Ada delivered an evening address on Rural Problems.
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Maxwell
G. G. Qoverturf
Luther Harrison
Ada
Oklahoma News Jazz Insight Mirrors Senate Discourse
A light editorial note links Oklahoma coverage to the word jazz as a metaphor for Senate debates, suggesting sharper understanding through continued reading. The column frames politics with cultural shorthand and local wit, inviting readers to follow further discussions.
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Oklahoma News
The
Senate
Trial of Kaiser at Monte Carlo Hailed as Fete
Paris delegates at the peace conference favor holding the Kaiser trial in Monte Carlo to avoid London plans. Monaco's prince would need consultation but could consent with assurances of protection from future backlash. Brussels and others face opposition amid concerns over after-effects and neutrality. Oklahoma News quips on modern statesmen tooting their horns.
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Kaiser
Monte Carlo
Paris
London
Brussels
Altho
Washington
Switzerland
Holland
Land for Sale Listings With Various Oklahoma Acres and Prices
A historical classified list offers multiple tracts in Oklahoma near Ada Roff Center Stratford Frisco and Vanoss. Properties include 16 60 acres with a six room house and orchard 163 acres near Roff 160 acres near Center and 96 acres near Frisco with cultivation and water. Prices range from 35 to 75 per acre with cash handles noted for several lots. Also listed are houses and lots in Ada available for trade and larger tracts up to 250 acres near Center with tenant houses and cultivable land.
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Ada
Roff
Frisco
Stratford
Center
Robert Johnson
Vanoss
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Mr. Farmer
Oklahoma Farmer-Stockman
Fitzhugh, Oklahoma
J. F. McKeel
Atty
H. Durham
Ada, Okla
Gwin & Mays
BIG Farm Sale
Oakman
First National Bank of
L. E. Hutchison
Col
J. W. Davis
Ada, Oklahoma
Eagh County
John Halmark
Tae
Little Girl
of Pontotoc
L. E. Franklin
C. F. Green
Kanawa
John R. Osborne
W. H. Poole
King & Crawford
Modern Statesman
Conley Switch
Santa Fe
W. G. MecCain
Roff and Fitzhugh
Fred F. Brydia Farm Loans
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