Sapulpa Fire Ravages Main Street Block
Sapulpa suffered a major blaze Tuesday afternoon, starting at the old opera house and spreading south along the east side of Main Street. Several businesses including Joe Dewlar’s grocery, a saloon, Harvey hotel, and others were damaged or destroyed in the fire, as a war-torn scene drew in residents and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sapulpa
Opera House
Joe Dewlar
Ricery
Whittaker Dag
Tony Clay
Way Reedy
Harvey Hotel
Mines Grocery
High Grocery
Rural Vinita notes and community updates from 1899
Miscellaneous items from Vinita Oklahoma territory include local births and deaths, juror details, travel notes, and weather impacts. Notable mentions: Mr. and Mrs. Tay lor welcome a child, W. W. Morris dies of pneumonia near West Point, rail and tax discussions, church and school events, and Kansas City visitors touring the region. Includes railroad and civic references, local business notices, and social updates.
Vinita and Parsons Valuations Prompt City Comparison
The Kouens City World reports Parsons with an assessed value totaling 1 162 445 and a population around ten to twelve thousand. Vinita shows about 25 245 residents with untaxed assets and an approximate one million valuation. The footings are incomplete and the equalizing board pending. Each Vinita resident seems worth multiple Parsons residents, prompting a favorable view of Vinita.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsons
Kouens
Vinita
Equalming Board
Parcons
Drift of a Day Rambler Memoir In Oklahoma Visit
A rambler notes a four horse wagon passing through an Oklahoma town with the motto To Oklahoma or bust by Gal. He jokes on public burial fears and a Spurgeon anecdote about Judas money. He mentions Morris bluff and good health, and that he and his party sail for the United States next Tuesday. He asks for Jacksonville papers and compares Havana dailies with the Daily Chieftain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Hunt
Neil York
King
Stahl
Kansas City
Ason
Capt. C. F. Taylor
Dudley H. Tucker
Mustang Creek
Miss Tet Foreman
el Adair
Henry Sayers
W. W. Morris
West Point
Railreals
Coods
Rotel
United States
Abe Frisco
Gura McNair
Pryor Creek
Perry Brewer
Cwurther
Fort Gibson
Bidwell
Jie Matoey
Poenmeatta
Joba
Fumit Ie
Vinita
McPerron
Pax
Lo DB
Strother
Nowata
Farbro
Cae
Jeff McGhee
Mooda
Lister
Ose Marian
Ab Hill
Bob Taylor
Myatt
Kan
Crig
Wille Halsenl College
Erwert Gordon
Viaila
Gordon
Springer
Lowth Me-Alester
Muskogee Court
Secretary of the Interior
Dawes
Iva Odecker
National Notes
L. J. Fish
United States Court
South Wilson Street
Camber
Rambler
Oklahoma
Bust
Gal
Moekly
Spurgoon
Aman
Morr
Jack ‘Sonville
Florida
Havana
E.L. Ilats
David Daugherty
Janes M. Bell
David Vane
Willim
Lassiter
Hie Wis
Ipeed
Therr
Merv
Bedi
Isalan Callipter
Mre O' Shea
Bay Olherw
Welch Items and Local Happenings This Week
Community notes from Welch report misfortunes and visits. Campbell traveled to Maejacket, returned Sunday. Jackson recovering from illness. Crigier’s brother Dr Crigier back in Florida after visit. Miss Lessiey and Jennie Vaughir Blatt visiting Helen St John in Chetopa. Lizzie Neatherly and Mr Blendale married in Oswego after surprise visit. Brainard sold his restaurant to Kuarr. plan to punt a new store by Monty Selisterg in Chetepn. A hotel disturbance by Jess Garrett prompted police action. suspect released on bond. Local ad promotes laxative quinine tablets for colds. L. B. Q. branding on each tablet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Grace Marker
Camipbell
Maejacket
Fred Jaceson
Harry
Crigier
Dr . Crigier
Florida
Pun Weenks
Lou Lessiey
Little
Jennie Vaughir Blatt
Mises Helen St. John
Malet
Monty Selisterg
Chetepn
G. W. Dison
Apa
Selisburg
Chretopa
Elfy
Jess Garrett
Leavenworth sentences in Oklahoma court cases
United States court records from Wagoner and nearby towns detail pleas and sentences in theft and larceny cases. Several defendants like James Corbin, Lewis Riley, Charley Inaeide, and Obes Inaeide receive terms at Fort Leavenworth or federal facilities, with varying pleas of guilty or not guilty and fines. A murder and manslaughter docket shows Lewis Farbro receiving three years, and other trials progress with mixed outcomes as the term advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whittington
Tom Simmons
Wagoner
Ueide
Fr. Leavenworth
James Corbin
Charley Troueide
Johoon Blackfeather
Obes. Inaeide
Pi. Leavenworth
Mr Parker
Theo
Parker
Lewis Farbro
Setuchey
Fort Leavenworth
Farbro
Muskogee
Expansion Prosperity Trade Invitation in Honest Goods
A political style plea urges better trade with the country, noting many successful buyers now prospering and inviting others to reason together. It claims steady, affordable goods and reliable service, arguing continued trading will pay off for all.
Larceny and assault charges listed with various defendants
A long slate of criminal counts appears, listing numerous defendants and charges such as larceny, liquor violations, assault, murder, false pretense, and embezzlement. The items include names like John Caldwell, Robert Dunlop, Joe Gibbs, Ed Champion, Lewis Marshal, and Wm Layy, among others, with multiple cases tied to each. A brief congressional note mentions a favorable report on Arkansas incorporation laws. A separate verse narrative describes a festive society meeting with prayers, readings, and post-meeting social activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Drew
George Drew
Ben Porter
John Caldwell
Manca
Robert Dunlop
C C McDonald
John Dyer
W M Brown
Joe Gibbs
John Foster
Tom Foster
Elijah L Creech
Frank Aven
Joe Gibbs, Jr
Frank Avens
Charles Allen
Thos Crane
F Crabtree
Wm. Rowley
Manea
Levi Hannigan
Dan Hannigan
Mel Hannigan
Tom Hannigan
James Arrington
D E Tittle
Wm Layy
Laton Sharp
Geornes
Mancy
Lewis Marshal
Also Mentioned on This Page
O. J. Baker
Welch
Bertha Oblson
Aften
Baker
Indy
Olle Oblson
Anderson
A. L. Churchill
Duaibe
Jno
Phialphian Lodge No 14
Knights of Pythias
Whandler
Wilson
W. Day
S. FL Parks
Kr&s
C. B. Beil
August Schliveker
Bades
Tavenport
Mra. W.H. Drew
Aby
Lula Cowl
JE. Bergstra
Big Cablu
Anites
Atie Parsomige
Er M. L. Batier
Clelsea
Trate
A.M. Brock
A. Jackson
Masone
Mr. Brock
Buck
Missouri
Wat Aven
Mire Will Ward
Vintia
Chareliores
Wigejacer
Alen
Chetepa
Ariur Chataierlin
H.W. Goudykoontz
Ghamibertia
Mra
Laure Mitchell
Moliente
Ladies and Society of the Presbytern Church
Worcester Academs
Kansas City Commercial Club
James Lewis
Wwe
Chelsea
Cliff Jackson
Prof. Pitts
Chif Jackson
White
Foyil
ROYAL
Vineora
Ter
Fec
Kansas
Texas
M.S RC Benes
Weet St.t &T
Lou
San Francisco
Gailway
Tof. Thomson
Sam Crorkett
Morris Knight
Dan Warren
Frank Franklin
Liem
Joe Butler
Joe
Jenningses
Paden Volbert
Bad Ledbutter
Chickasha
Jennings Brothers
Tolbert and
Ledbetter
Presbyterian Church
J. J. Morning
A. W Poreman
George
Worcester Academy
W. A. Caldwell
Sulla A. Matney
Juin Matos
Ely
Methodist Church
Criizatiog
Anid Gobur
Drouth
Ul War
Jon Webb
Marshal DB. M. Webb
Jock
Jota
Weelvek
Chadgeton
M. L. Butler
Mortent Town
Choctaw
el Reno
Hock Island
Wellington
Kas
Santa Fe
Oidahowa City
Hoyt Company
Hoyt’ Gomnedy Company
Deel
Yorkshire
New York
Raynaud
Ted
Teil
Sumeie
Vinita and Parsons
Vinitians
THE
TSDAY
Rob A1. Kern
Freedaer
South Mellewter
J. Clover
Thie City
Freedwer
Allen Lynch
Dennis Hicks
Loewe Forbro
Wreetern Pert
Cherokee Nation
Lee South
Waley
Pl, Soper
Abeney Loman F. Parker
Blue & Wileun
Melfutte & Smith
Sftern
Peréton
Charles Rogers
Geo. Shields
Adair
Spittuck
Todian
Paul Elders
Jerey Wilton
Ernest Spilback
Spibuck
Leavenworth
Reform School
Boonville
F.M. Crowell
Janes L. Blevins
Young Brothers
Joe Smith
Lewis Barbro
Lee Smith
Leoapal
United
Wagwaer
Maven
Joseph Jobson
Dad Burne
Thomas Johnson
George Gentry
George Keyes
Joe Jobson
Willian Jobson
Fred Bowers
Mitchell Baxter
Maxcu
Meruan
Ratcliff’s
J. W. Martin
Katy
UC. Martin
Congress
Arkansas
Schliecker
Piedmont
McClure Seed & Feed Co
D.c. White
Mgr
Parsons, Ks
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