Vinita local notes and court actions in January 1901
Vinita scene reports from January 1901 cover local visitors, farm notes, court actions, property matters, and community notices. The column lists names such as Judge Thomas and Col. P. Le Roper, updates on ranches near Vinita, auctions, a judgment for goods delivered, and a doubled marriage ceremony by Mayor Sheehan. It also notes the railroad verdict, lumber demand, and social events including missionary society and educational association mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tibbike
Roberta ‘Campbell
J. EB. Campbell
C Alluwa
Mer
W. Bt. Mollette
Frisco
Cabby
Trates
Theo Jover
Dows
Gril
Jacob Dubois
Texas
Vermehren
Season of Racing Plans at the Old Fair Grounds
A group led by Cobb Sam Gour and Richard Gumbs proposes to repair fences buildings and the track at the old fair grounds and hold racing in July or August. Local gentlemen are interested in breeding good horses and hope the project succeeds if proper methods are used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobb
Sam Gour
Fm, Culsoo
Richard Gumbs
V. H. Gee
Had the Jimmies in Commissioner Court Trial
A chaotic courtroom scene follows the trial of Lue two boys for disturbing public order. Dave Matny is attacked by a crowd with snakes and doglike creatures while George Webb drags him to a backyard. Unclear if Matney’s delirium stems from whiskey or the courtroom rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Carlow
BaLaniay
Lue
Dave Matory
Dom Paul Kruger
Matney
George Webb
Oakee
Christ
Arnthy
God
No Appraisement Prosecution Reports Washington Delays
Federal Prosecution Attorney I. Ly Hopper returns from a ten day stay in Washington. No conference on the treaty at Congress session but the Tulac appropriation bill carries measures of interest to the people and Cherokee issues. Opinion in Washington favors allotment by acreage. Citizens urged to consider sales implications and economic questions amid potential disputes and governance fears. Also references to remedies for piles and a patent medicine claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Ly Hopper
Washington
Tere
Congress
Soper
Gol
Daper
Guerakee
Murder charge amid Pryor Creek shooting of McPherson
Prominent citizens and lawmen gather as Marshal D. Th. Stubblefield faces a murder exam in the Pryor Creek incident. McPherson and Charles Wallace confronted at the depot. a struggle ended with a revolver shot. Bail set at 2000 dollars as prosecutors outline the case and expect more witnesses. Separate note reports Vinita welcomes 186 leading merchants from St Louis aboard a multi-car excursion with bands, parades, and civic homage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Th. Stubblet Lelt
P.P. Meephersin
Pryor Creek
Delong
Compileoner DepCarios
Witnemee
Messrs, Turner
Thompson
Stubblefield
Davenport
Mellette
Sith
Abe
Daily Chieftain
McPherson
Charles Wallace
McPharson
McPheron
Wallace
Ho Que Seale
Stubblellel
Growd
Josie Barry
Compoulin
Subbiefield
Harre
McPhote
Tie Friende
Ubey
Lovie
Vinita
Wiel
B. F. Dann
Friven
Quote
Hine
Mocipa
Trents
Ar. Darrough
Kevton Danaeper
W. M. Mallette
Plans proposed for a people s playground in Vinita
One hundred men will be asked to donate five dollars each to start a city playground for children. Plans include planting ornamental trees, hiring a landscape gardener from St. Louis or Chicago, and avoiding rigid rows to keep the park natural. Mayor Sheehan may appoint a manager to implement the project with public donations and tree acceptance power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Chicago
Theo
Sheehan
Vinita
Notable Moves and Marriages in Adair Area
Mr Trendle planned a trip to Adair to bid on the White Hall hotel owned by J M Hall of Vieira and properties of M O Brown near Big Cabin. Mise Dolore Cole daughter of Boon Cole wed on the 4th in a ceremony with Rev J M Runcoll. Charles Calling ex brakeman on the Prisco will open a Brockst stone general store February 20 with Sam McNairn as salesman. Respective residence properties of J W Skinner and Richard Adams in Adair were left with several others outside town limits after a recent event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
0. M. Brown
Big Cabin
Mise Dolore Cole
From Rock Creek John Carrollle Builds New House
From Rock Creek John Carrollle is erecting a new residence. Hoo J F Warren of Adair visited Monday. Miss Ailie Brown returned to Minin lest Monday after attending her brother’s wedding. Many friends of Strap Parry will be glad to hear of his recovery in the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Carrollle
Hoo
J. F. Warren
Adair
Ailie Brown
Minin
Strap Parry
Eerlaue
Local notes reflect community life and events in Vinlta region
Mre Wil Rees and Mise Viole shop in Vinlta as Inetwoek days pass. W H Whitney notes his family near Siloam Springs and schooling downto. Local concerns warn against peddlers and urge buying from responsible merchants. Mr and Mrs Shelby Clark of Mexico Mo arrive to settle near Mrs Payton. Uncle Frank Skinner returns from Missouri. Jobo Culley dies after a trapfall from a corn wagon. burial at Grove's Point. Dora Cole weds Charles Brown at Boone Cole residence near Vigor Creek. The Ohioan press predicts a busier month ahead as Indian Territory events rise, with bold, independent coverage forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wil Rees
Aaughter
Mise
Vinlta
W. H. Whitney
Siloam Springs
Shelby Clark
Mexico
George Payton
Frank Skinner
Missouri
Jobo Culley
Mr. Culley
Bam Huot
Grove
Gve
Vioita
Exhortations from Vinita Churches Preserve Duty and Faith
The Rev Dr Grubblefeld at Baptist pulpit in Vinita preached obedience over sacrifice urging readers to rely on the Lord. Rev King at Presbyterian and Rev Browning at Methodist delivered fervent exhortations stressing personal responsibility, prayer, and the calm study of Scripture amid worldly distractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Stabblefisid
Baptist
Rev. King
Presbyterian
C. L. Browning
Methodiet
Vinita Laet
Baptist Church
Grubblefeld
Stubblesfield
Bie
Wolf
Thor. W.T. King
Hiv
Mote
Joshua
Lernel
Balute
Becauen
Tarsel
Jordan
Israel
Canaan
Aees
Lerael
M. Poe
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Viniera, Inc
Ten
John Warro
Adal
Atton Munday
Danningberg
bin Ranchanar
Miyhe
Jonathad Gore
Foo Firand
Mra
Tulview
Vindla
Mat Gawble
Neosho River
Woich
Tony McCain
Tadge Gill
Wv. J
J. W. Bator
Pernal
Thomas
Charles 1
Douglas & Notary
Nal L
M. W. Franklin
Columbus
Kas
Rogers Martin
D. A. Apbenon
D. B.S
Jefferson City
Patton
Col. P. le Roper
Hughes
Miami
J. T
Jeremiah Habtard
Ovat
Oak Leaf Hotel
Whitt
Cow
Web
Dew
Marechal Hubbard
Muskogee
National Asylum
Arkansas and Oklahousa Railroad
Jone I. Hardy
Joe Haros
Buron
Esate
Vardick
Rumen
Derry
O. V. Perry Aunivet Woo
Marbbaw
Prairie
Superintendense Na Hons! Educational
Anteagy
Pep
Rone
Ross
Katy
Don Carlos Moally
Doc Carlow
Ube Urand
Rowe
Bat Koes
Bee
Ube Depot
Jeri
Soregambia
Southern Swine Breeders’ Association
Memphis, Tenn
Friaro Line
Memphis
People's Drug Store
Dave Matney
Col. Soper
Marshal Stubblefield
McPhereon
Witnemen
Bseyrant
Meyos Cheesan
A. L. Sara
W. M. Mel. Vette
Preston Davis
Bert Chandler
D. H. Wilton
Gang
Oliver Bagby
Wm, Tittle
Dr. Fraxier
Davie Hill
L. B. Bell
J. O. Hall
E. N. Ratelif
W. R. Badgett
W. T. Wade
W. H. Gee
J. Burns
J. F. Charlesworth
A. J. Green
F. M. Chilaon
F. Cowan
Bam Frazee
W. H. Darrough
D. M. Marre
B.amos
R. A. Ospres
Dr. Chapman
Dr. Foreman
A. N. Green
Ei, Shanshen
Chief Bufflngton
The
Vinita Bar
J. T. Rateliff
J. P. Carroll
Jas, Berry
Gus Marapulos
Mr. Trendle
Near
White Oak
White Hall
J. M. Hall
Vieira
Rock Creek
Ratcliffe
Indian Territory
Indian Erritory
Tcc
Isc
Strouse Bros
Manhattan
Wilson Bros
Majestic
Monarch
Ratcliff
Obriek
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