Local and Personal News from Ada Area Daily
Ada residents report visitors and relocations across towns including Miss Dora Barnard seeking schooling in Sherman and Ben Katz with Corinne returning from Minneapolis. Local workers change jobs, professors pause in Chicago, and market notes cover cotton arrivals and prices amid daily town life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Barnard
Franc's
Sherman
Ben Katz
Corinne
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Suckers By The Wholesale In Ada Street Scandals
A sharp spoof exposes local readers to fake reports about newly opened Ada joints. The editor reveals editors and officials swapped cigars for truth as townsfolk debate expansion joints blocking Main Street. Judge McKeel defends his early baiting claim while Under sheriff Miles buys cigars to calm the ruckus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis Weaver
Ada
Main Street
J. F. McKeel
Doan's Kidney Pills Publicized By American Plumber Testimonial
Doan's Kidney Pills marketed as a cure for kidney distress and related symptoms. A plumber from Sulphur Oklahoma endorses the remedy after relief from frequent urine flow, noting others benefited as well. Sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as sole US agents for 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Bright
Canada
M. H. Brown
Main St
Sulphur
Okla
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Bucalo
New York
United States
Prentiss Insanity Assessment in Temporary Killer Case
Dr J R Runyan and Dr Duke testified about Prentiss after a wound and alleged insanity. They described uneven pupils and an imbecile head shape, noting temporary insanity can last minutes to months and memory gaps. They said weak-minded individuals may falter under nervous shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Runyan
Prentiss
Duke
Frisco Reinstates Round Trip Rates in Oklahoma City
The Frisco System resumes round trip tariffs in Oklahoma with a ten percent fare cut and a maximum reduction of one dollar per ticket. The changes mirror pre statehood terms except discounts apply to fares over five dollars. G H Angelly visited town and spoke with locals while staying at the mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma
City Road
Judge Hood
St. Louis
G. H. Angelly
State School Funds Not Protected by Guaranty Fund, Oklahoma Supreme Court Rules
Oklahoma Supreme Court rules that state school money deposited in Columbia Bank and Trust Co is not covered by the depositors guaranty fund. Associate Justices Kane Williams and Hayes participate, with several disqualifications noted. The decision allows a surety to sue its principal once a liability is due, clarifying protections around the permanent school fund and bank failures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fidelity Company
Permanent School
Columbia Bank and Trust Company
District Court
Supreme Court
Williams and Hayes
Kingfisher County
District Court of
Hayes
John Holmes
Luella Holmes
Stray pony sighted in Center Oklahoma seeks owner
Strayed light sorrel pony about 750 pounds with flax mane and tail and a C brand on the left shoulder. A reward of $5 is offered for information leading to recovery and $10 for delivery to T. W. Corbin in Center Oklahoma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Corbin
Center
Okla
Revival closes after successful week in Egypt
Union Hill residents attended church Sunday night as Mary and James Walby of Rebee visited Annie Harris. Mrs P W Wesbrook and Hugo Oklahoma relatives visited. S B Dunagan and Chas Krieger of Center called on friends. Joe Smith visited Con way relatives. Farmers pick cotton and make molasses. Revival by Bro Fowler and Shipman ended with a strong success. Twenty four baptisms Sunday and more planned for next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Rhea
Ada
Choctaw Oil Mill
H. M. Hickman
Coalgate
The
News
L. W. Folsom
Atoka
Citizen-Democrat
Geo. W. Mitchell
Okmulgee
Gale Statler
Stonewall
Pete Williams
John Trimble
Justice Brown
O. E. Fowler
W. J. Shipman
Egypt
Guy Fuller
Guy
Jim Grigsby
P. W. Wesbrook
Hugo
Oklahoma
S. B. Dunagan
Chas. Krieger
Center
Joe Smith
Conway
Bro. Fowler
Shipman
Prosecution of Bill Nutt Praised by Wimbish Team
Good work by Wimbish describes the prosecution as among the best and most thorough the writers have known. County Attorney Wimbish faced four able defense lawyers and despite their effort, the State's case was resourceful and well prepared. Deputy J W Dean supported him, and both may feel proud of the success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Nutt
Wimbish
Bar of
Oklahoma
J. W. Dean
Good Money in Broom corn
The article explains broom corn as a grass related crop, shifting from New York to the Midwest and now grown in the southwest. It notes high profitability with prices around 210 dollars per ton and yields about 500 pounds per acre, urging diversification and early market entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Hoxie
New York State
Middle West
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