Chieftain Notes Connexions in Vinita July 20 1899
Wyley Melion from Afton. numerous local notes on residents, deaths, illnesses, and activities in Vinita. Mentions Miss Jaule Hail convalescing. Lee Barrett’s robes. Simpson Metuw in city. W. H Comer murdered at Munett. typhoid patient improving. infant Milly Sheehan ill with cholera infantium. barber and shoemaker updates. big Baxter Springs reunion planned. many travelers and town visitors.
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Wyley Melion
Afton
Tom Huffington
Macjacket
Merry Wortman
Charles Prono
Adair
Ab ‘Klas
Lee Murrest
Baxter Springs
W.L Thorown
Cywskin Prairie
Garey
A. M. Clinkscale
Texas
A. J. Blackwell
Cildren
Blackwell
Okla
Winita
John Crockett
Carthage
Bess Chouteau
Chelsea
Ponnington
Brewer
South McAlester
Resell Hunt
Dick Laforce
Lightning Creek
Augie I
Jimmie White
Elm
Ming
Jacob Weinberger
Cabin Creek
P. W. Craig
Miss Rusie
Nictis
Craig
Thompson
Irom Neyrth
Arthur Hyatt
Talala
Tp. Wimner
John
Gray
Tuc Chieftain
D. A. Frayser
San Antonio
George Blakeney
Essex
Racane University
Vinita
B. Turner
Browning
P.G. Soper
St. Lewin
Aurora
Smodge Thomas
Tulsa
Muskogee
Tahlequah
Walace Price
Suniler
W. X. Stannat
Robbins
Fairland
Criuua
Babbing
Johnson
Delaway
Porterman & Briggs
K.X T
Kansas
Krockinole Party and Local Notes from Claremore
A stained news snippet reports a social event hosted by Miss Aliie Willits for Miss Gertrude Rogers of Port Gilson. Weather kept many away, but attendees enjoyed refreshments. Local items include treasurer’s report, a murder confession in Galena, summer plans for Mrs. Halsell, Phospho Perrine Co. launch, and moves to Muskogee and Vinita plus a marriage at the clerk’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirtsawrick
Chapman & Briggs
Martin
Frank Hillegsten
Seth McAlmter
Muskekee
Wasweer
Vinita
South McAlester
Muskesee
Mhal Bo
Aliie Willits
Gertrude Rogers
Pt. Gilson
Wie
Quiet Presbyterian wedding seals Ratelif and Edith Lee
A hushed ceremony at the Presbyterian church last Sunday evening joined James T. Ratelif and Edith Lee in matrimony. Ratelif, a prominent Vinita business figure, and Miss Lee, longtime Vinita resident and bookkeeper for a wholesale firm, will honeymoon at Excelsior Springs after a brief reception with family. Dickson is coming.
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Presbyterian
James 'T. Ratelif
Edith Lee
W.T. King
Inesse
Ratcliff
Vinita
E. N. Ratelul Mercantile Company
Ratelul Bros
Mrasner
Parsons, Kan
Vhe City
G. M. Haltom
Katy
Excelsior Springs
A Note From the Wabash Live Stock Agent
A letter from J T Dickson in the Wabash district notes good prices for stock and prosperity, mentions health limits, and hopes to visit the grounds again. The community items list visits, illnesses, church attendance advice, and local happenings from multiple residents and towns.
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Wabash Live Stock Agent
Uhere
Mare
Fort Worth
Uleep
J.T. Dickson
Murder claim ties Wy bark wreck to attempted robbery
Wreck near Wy bark Sunday night is thought to be the result of an attempted hold up on a northbound train that had passed earlier. The engineer McCune was killed and his body sent to Parsons for burial.
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Wybark
McCune
Parsons
Myer
Telephone Franchise Shifts City Control to Local Company
The city granted a new telephone franchise Tuesday night to a home company that bought the Vinus concern, bypassing the Cherokee grant and leaving royalties to individuals. Council also discussed alley location, adjusted electric light terms, and noted Dr. Foreman and J. T. Ratcliff claims. treasurer’s report showed funds in balance. Mr. and Mrs. Allen left for Arkansas for health, with Eureka Springs visits planned.
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J.T. Ratcliff
A. W. Foreman
Shell
Chai
J. W. Clawson
Carin
Wor. Raines
Tower
P. L. Super
A. H. Goodykoontz
Vinita
U. Prayser
L. W. Badington
T. A. Chandler
Oliver Bagby
Kavelitt
Wrentas
Georrat
Fall of the Champions Lohr Aurora Defeat in Wild Game
A hard luck tale of Aurora's defeat by Vinita in a high scoring contest. Wild second inning hits, a fractured thumb for Hughes, and a late surge by Vinita set the tone. Spider pitched the final three innings to shut down Aurora, while Meredeth and Gallant noted strong defense from Vinita's side amid a large home crowd.
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Autor
Vinsta Boys
Lit le
Hughes
Spider
Morris
Springfield
Aurora
Pranter
Shellenbarger Qn
McNeil Sr
Marionville
Mellon
Carthage
Stacey
Stotts City
L F
Manlio
C F
C. Cherry
Mt. Vernon
Vinsta Club
Aurora Boys
Sarina
Olf McQuerey
Viale
UAMB
Vinita
Vinitar
Abra
Meredith
Ure Tuell
Selby
Julmsen
Pintsburg
Lenck
Galen
Aurora and Vinita in tense baseball clash and fallout
The Aurora team rebukes Vinita’s tactics as fair play dispute flares after a 7 to 1 loss. Organizers defer gas water franchise plans due to low turnout while seeking city charter backing and stock subscriptions. A wreck report notes a midnights derailment near Wyhark with engineers missing. A contemporaneous note mentions a baseball club arriving and planning to play Brookline.
Wanton murder shocks Allune as Lowrance slain
A neighbor says Tom Lowrance was killed in Allune after a jokey remark about Franklin’s loads. Franklin allegedly struck him from behind with a fork, then fled with a revolver. Lowrance dies Sunday afternoon, leaving a wife and young daughter. Franklin at large, police expect swift arraignment. Community mourns, urging quick action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allune
Tom Lowrance
Franklin
Lowrance
Lawrance
Pranklin
Griot
Faenees
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