Grapes ripen and town notes from Vinita
Miss Janie Mall improves while several residents face illness and a typhoid fever case. The Daily Chieftain notes rising circulation, street activity, a stolen horse report, estate matters, and local business updates including Red Cross Ball Blue promotion and new dormitory plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janie Mall
el Miller
Win. Velimeren
G. W. Franklin
Love Marrett
Kustom
Golington
Tulllequal
Cora Bruckuier
Claremore
Lee Barrett's
Vinitatron Co
Bullord
Cobb House
Savar
Mabel Miller
Neosha
Cowan
Lewisville
Tex
W. T. Wade
Dr. Byrd
R. R. Taylor
Jobn Harlin
Cowskin Prairie
Judge Denison
Miawi
Fairland
Ube
J. ¥. Bankston
Iovla
J. M. RB. Fowler
Silas Clawson
Jus. Harmon
Ruth Parks
Tablequah
Sadie Thumips
Afton
H. J.cullins
Red Fork
Usat Place
Lewis Muldrow
Mary Boss
A. E. Jackson
Jim Harmen
Belle Burris
Methodist Church
South McAlester
Debe E. Duncan
Saline District
Tahlequah
John Bo Edwards
Ledbetter
Weld
W. N. Morrison
Duck Creek
Josie Duncan
Tallequah
Vintta
Sasunday
FE. M. Crowell
Thomas
Dulmes
Awful Crime at Fort Gibson Haunts Cherokee Nation
Report of two murdered men found in brush near Wort oe with signs of a brutal attack. A wagon and white faced horse appear linked to the suspected killer. officials pursue the suspect as public fear rises in Fort Gibson and nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wortoe
Baljeser
Ontcers
Gilen
Emigrate talk and local notices in Vinita scene
News notes from Vinita cover Costa Rica plans and a colony dream, a Lud Ludwig naming anecdote about Lud Churchill, agent swaps for the Katy line, a Cuba to Central America return tale, a Cuba to Central America jail memory, a Miami school bond approval for $100, a Whitaker orphanage fundraising stop in Kansas City, and Vinita property for sale including pasture and house on Trem street.
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A. Perry
Costa Rica
Central America
Grand River
New Orleans
Ludwell
Ludwig
Kissing bug tale travels through Vinita and beyond
A quirky local tale describes a talking kissing bug in Vinita wandering from a ballgame to a socialist meeting. The creature endures insults and odd encounters including lemon extract breath, a bucket of slop, and a lamp post audience. Observers debate its origin and humorously note July and August rain needed for a corn crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinita
Tulsa
Jett
Not Dead, But Recovery is Considered Unlikely Tragedy at Russell Creek
A conflict at Bowden place near Russell Creek involved J. W. Shirick and his stepson Charles Guy after Shirick threatened to kill Guy. Guy struck Shirick with an ax, wounding him fatally. a doctor said recovery was impossible. Guy was arrested by Bud Ledbetter. preliminary trial planned in this city once Shirick’s fate is settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Creek
Bowden Place
J. W. Shirick
Charles Guy
Shirick
Guy
Chetupa
Bud Ledbetter
Impending Trouble At Local Hat Sellers
The Stetson hat man George F. Lange browsed Badgett's stock on Saturday to gauge excess inventory. Berger, unfamiliar with Lange, considered confronting him but was reassured by Tom Byrd that the situation was safe. The scene occurred amid talk of terms and local pasture offerings nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Lange
Badgett
Berger
Lange
Tom Byrd
WHY THEY SELL LOW IN VINITA ADVERTISERS OFFER CHEAP GOODS
The Chieftain notes falling prices on dry goods clothing and shoes due to weak wheat and corn markets. Merchants fear no strong spring recovery and push liquidation to clear stock while competition remains fierce. A garbled final line references Centralia and a mysterious event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinita
Kentucky feud fills national headlines as Philpots face trial
The Philpots stand at the center of a Kentucky feud involving the Bakers and Howards and other families. They are on trial for killing Griffins and a Morris, with 750 kin present for the proceedings. Lee Philpot, a cousin in the city, watches closely and might rush home if a fair trial is not seen. Lee recently sought a recruiting officer after learning of a possible Cuba campaign. He works at the Haleel home in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pickere
Clinton, Mo
A. L. Caurehill
Joe Davi
Ely Walker Dry Goods Co
Chapman & Sriges
T. G. McClure
Gertie
Eden
Neville
Wareity
Wmn
J.T. Bankston
Box Na
Vinita
J. T
Kentucky
Bakers
Philpots
Morrisses
Griffins
Gibbees
Morris
Lee Philpot
Sam
Cuba
Lee
Haleel
Sale of Cattle Under Mortgage in Indian Territory
Receivership notice outlines sale of four cows and three steer cattle held as collateral under a mortgage loan. Listing includes owners, location in Kanter de Arkwanes Valley and district Indian Territory, with sale conducted to recover debt for bank. Cattle described as breeding stock with notes on condition and breed quality.
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Mortgayn
Central Savings Wak Af Sc
Jeseps
Mor
Nate Et Fergiey
Nertines
Banknaptey
Nerskes
Kanter de Arkwanes Valley
Paiva Pond
Eheas
Cere
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Vostva
Iver
Carrie
Harmon Amacker
Sapulos
Payette- Ville
Ark
Chapman & Briges
John J. Rice
Westmester College
Fulton
Fulton Gazette
Bee Marlens
Miss Sallie Tiger
Tom Howie
Dewees
F. E. Brandyn
Artillery
California
Walter Kell
Centralia
Texas
D. A. Frayser
Memphis
Teen
Julie Chandler
Winfeld Scott
Europe
New York
Bro. Butler
M.L. Butler
Indianapolis
Epworth League
America
Brewer
Butler
Walker
Frisco
E. P. Williams
Huntsville
Bevan
Springdale
Chautauqua Assembly
The
Missionary Society Atheir
Mrs. Ross
W.P. Thompson
P. L. Soper
Atlantic
W. E. Hassell
Nantasket Beach
Mass
S. M. Davison
Howe
Musfands
J. George Wright
Prank
Churchill
Muskogee
Chelsea
Cherikee Taw Trust
Alice Grases
le Mayor
J.T. Fuster
Alice
Lowte
Liem
Fort Gibson
Frank Neely
Alluwe
Dows
Neely
W. W. Nasthugs
Grace
Grant Crets
Kansas City
B. E. Walker
H. J. Cullins
Sids
Donnelly Place
Joe Hareris
Wrieckmason
Shiik
Crete Joplin
Jack Falridge Ant
Henry Morgan
Consideraby
Joplin
Vinita Mining Co
Lud” Churchill
Abby Wolf
J. J. Cloughtey
Union Pacific Company
Ths Place
Colorado
Union Pacific
Rankin
Katy
Gates
C. E. Boye
Coffeyville
Coley
Uloughley
Omaha
Gadger Colvard
Progressive
Miami
Sorelake
Dilly Clintrale
I. T
Whitaker’s Orphanage
W. T. Whitaker
K. C
Mr. Whitaker
Pryor Creek
Forsale
Ratglie
Ratcliff Mercantile Co
Ratcliff's
Rateliff
Deanee
Philpot
J. S. Martin
Dumbo Store
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