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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1912
Page
5
A political hatred fueled by socialism triggers a deadly attack in Holdenville. The killer, described as unbalanced, dies by his own hand, seen as a result of propaganda from socialist literature and speakers. The piece warns of more such violence as radical rhetoric inflames disenfranchised individuals.
The court reverses C. M. Litchfield’s murder conviction, upholding the unwritten law that sanctions swift deadly punishment for men who harm a female family member. Proponents argue swift justice protects society and deters lechers, while critics see it as dangerous, extra legal force.
The Chickasaw Association announces its next meeting on Thursday prior to the Sunday service in October at Lone Grove Baptist Church ten miles south of Frisco. The event promises beef and pescado style offerings and invites all to attend. J J Copeland of Center reports cotton bales earned locally and expects steady arrivals by early next week. frost timing could affect the October yield.
Mrs Warekinner and her children and Paul Norre left this city bying to visit relatives at Purcell.
In district court A T Lea sues Alice Lea for divorce. Defendant must answer by October 24 1912 or petition will be taken as true and judgment for the plaintiff will be rendered. Attest district clerk W T Cox seal. Attorneys Wimbish and Duncan. First published September 12 1912.
Notice states a writ of execution in Garvin County Oklahoma seeks sale of J A Husbands lands to satisfy a judgment in favor of A G Winn for 354.65 plus interest and costs. Lands described as Lot 4 in Block 92 in Rofts town Pontotoc County offered October 7 1912 at 1 30 PM at Ada courthouse.
In Pontotoc County Oklahoma the guardian for Nannie Ford a minor reports an order dated September 10 1912. The guardian will appear in the County Court to proceed with the guardianship proceedings and related actions for the minor.
Guardian Jim Carney seeks private sale of lots 2 3 4 in block 20 and 15 16 17 in block 19 Steedman town Pontotoc County to Nannie Ford. Bid in writing to county court or guardian. abstract of title will show quit claim from Ash Lumber Company. possession with guardian’s deed. publication required for three weeks Ada Weekly News.
Guardian notices sale of Ada Oklahoma properties and In Pontotoc County twenty acres plus assorted lots and a stripped tract. Purchases require cash on court confirmation with bids in writing to County Court or guardians and Tecumseh County Judge. Also a private sale of undivided one ninth interest of Agnew A Walker and other minors in Pontotoc properties.
In Pontotoc County Oklahoma on October 8 1912 between 10 AM and 2 PM at the residence of Mrs Bennett south of Oakman a public sale will offer ten acres of cotton raised by R H Lee on the Barnett farm northeast of Oakman The property levied on as Lee s and held for Bank of Francis judgment Deputy Mitchell and Duncan and J F McKeel attorney Published Sept 26 1912
Bank summarizes resources liabilities as of September 4 1912 with loans and discounts 31553.61 overdrafts 0 due from banks 466.32 checks and other cash 254.00 total 35077.67 Capital stock 10000 surplus 2000 profits and expenses 287.28 deposits 10113.89 undetermined 0 total 35077.67 I J A Hart cashier swears accuracy before notary E J Merritt notary public with seals director names I L Smith and Fredny listed in attestation.
Sunday morning at nine oclock the marriage of W R Kirby and Ethel Stringer was solemnized at the Parsonage with Rev C Stubblefield officiating. The bride is Rev C W Stringers daughter and a worthy young lady. the groom is a hard working farmer from near Ada. The News offers congratulations and best wishes.
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