Chelsea notes and town talk in Vinita era
Local notes from Chelsea Reporter describe new buildings at Chelsea, Lee Barrett's wares, and Red Cross Ball Blue ads. Mention Monty Crockett leaving for Utah, various visits, a storm’s fruit damage, baptisms and church events, legal cases, and local crime and health items with many named residents and places in Indian Territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsea
Lee Barrett's
Tbe
Monty Crockett
Utah
Lee Barrett
Red Cross Ball
Blue
Episcopal Church
Narcissa Walker
Ogeechee
Pearl Drew
J. E
Lightning Fires Ravage Wilburton Lumber Yard Losses Hit 3000
A furious storm sparked a devastating fire at Wilburton Lumber Co. as rain pounded the scene. About 2000 insurance covered part of the damage, with lime and cement losses. Manager Stith Davenport thanks responders while noting some lumber could be salvaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilburton Lumber Co
Stith Davenport
Rough Rider Monument Move Erect in Vinita Central Park
A local committee plans a Rough Riders monument in Vinita to be placed between two depots in the central park area. White bronze models touted as durable have arrived. The project aims to rally Indian Territory pride with an unveiling event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gray's
Mica Bushel
L. Jackson
Katy
Indian Territory
Muskogee
J. W. Waddle
Greene County
Vinita
Dick Leforce
Grace Chamberlin
Beecher Chamberlin
Pheasant Bill
Gray
M. L. Butler
Midlothan
Texas
Kansas City
Elise White
Ples Thompson
Thompson
Scott Vergain
Pineville
Vergain
Joe Edge
Southwest City
Chapman & Briggs
Central Park
Ratclifffs Clears Seasonal Stock at Deep Discounts
We will not offer for sale next season the same 30 pieces Corded Dimities and plain Lawns, all this season's goods. Prices reduced from 8 1-3¢ and Toc to 5c. to close them out. A few of those 39¢ and 79c Wrappers left. No such values were ever offered in this section for this than elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Joboie Cloughey
Colombo
Waxahachie
Tex
Frank Williams
Collineville
Williame
Buller
Claremore
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lableigh Flournoy
Connell Rogers
Mitosis
Clarewore
Walaria
Mayes
M. E. Church
South
Morgan Pannell
Monett
Mollie Fritz
Ren
Annie Davis
Nelsouw Thompson
Geo
F Beck
George Still
Don Beck
Will Powell
Koll
Billy Simms
Washington
Nichols-Foreman
Nichols
Decker
Hamer
Brady
Chetopa
Bluejacket
Adair
F. W. Ferree
Harrison Mercantile Co
J.B. Dickinson
Mckinson
B.G. Chandler
T. A. Chandler
Vann Stuart
Harrison
Arkansas
Wena
Long Prairie
Wourdel
Heck’s
Young Beck
John Gore
Mr. Wade
McAlester
John W. Byrd
Hiynd
Rock Creek Notes
Jim Law
Lige Moton
Lester Lenant
Fannye Moore
Daley Jolson
Ware
S. A. Perry
Situa Springs
Will Tenant
Grove Point
Jim Glenn
Pryor Creek
Jack Smeltzer
Sister
Utz & Dunn
Monarch
Jumbo Store
Wilburton Lumber Yard
J. R. Sheehan
Grace Fortner
J. B. Burckhalter
Mr. Sheehan
Miss Fortner
Out
John Countryman
Horse Creek
Hoolie Countryman
Talala
Whiteoak Hills
Whiteoak
Cabin Creeks
Town
Couch
Atton
Rough Rider
Cosmopolitian
J. W. Bennett
Baltimore News
Bennett
Milton Rea
Emmett Rea
St. Louis Republic
New York Papers
the Press Association
Ardmore
Galveston
Indian Territory Press Association
South McAlester
Coffeyville
Hudson Post Office
Wagoner
Springfield Republican
Lula Cooke Don Carlos
W. H. Darrowgh
Wyandotte
United States
Harry Bacon
Oklahoma
Darrough
J. F. Thompson
Pawpaw
Bear Timpson
Mr. Thompson
John B. George
Kendall
George
Vinita Academy
Beth George
Spencer Academy
Colt
Amherst College
New England
Adriyo Prorest
Barrett
Phaeton
First National Bank
Ind
Ter
Oliver Bagby
F. Formner
B. Frayser
N. Ratcliff
M. E. Milford
W. H. Kornegay
W. A. Graham
O. Halt
W. E. Halsell
G. W. Clark
Terrtory
Ratclifff's
Ratcliff's
E. N. Ratcliff
Mer.co
the Bee Jewelry Store
McLie
August Schliecker
Aml ‘ Seour
Trang D&w
A. W. Foreman
J. S. Martin
Dumbo Store
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