Vinita Chieftain Notes Local Happenings and Trades
Vinita Daily Chieftain reports a busy page with ads and notices. Local visits include Edgar Smith’s father from Little Rock and John Davis of St. Louis in town. Shown are new goods like Deering twine, harness, and Lee Barrett lap robes, plus weather and road notes and upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Barrett's
Dommie Byrd
Lucile Fortner
John Davis
St. Louis
Dr. Bagby
Bessie Chouteau
Kansas City
Katy
Dauce
Lee Barrett
Chieftain
G. W. Green
Kelso
Janie Mall
Lexington
Vinita
Frank MI
Nowata
All City
Stranger Drowns Found on Whiteoak Bank
A stranger’s body was found early yesterday on the Whiteoak bank a short distance below the railroad water tank. The man wore dark clothes and carried ties to Frank Wood via an express receipt. he has two brothers in law named Albert and John McKinney near Checotah. A roan pony with saddle was nearby, the horse identified, and the valise traced from Parsons to South Canadian. The body was taken to Ming Furniture Co. for embalming as relatives are sought.
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Whiteoak
Frank Wood
Parsons
South Canadian
Albert
John McKinney
Checotah
Galise
Galena
Thompson
Adair
Don Carlos
Ming Purniture Co
Durlas
W. Fr
Pleasant Evening at Willie Halsell College Glee Club Event
A lively Saturday evening at Willie Halsell College chapel featured a glee club program with music, recitations, and a bow and arrow game. Abe Stout won the shooting contest. Miss Auber Day shared in the prizes, and Floyd Stokes announced judges.
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Willie Halsell College
College Glee Club
Judson McGlure
Mud
Dade
Abe Stout
Floyd Stokes
Auber Day
Wyatt
Sweet Howe
Goodbys
Mattie Watkins
Cherokees Linked to Egyptian Origins in Dickinson Series
Insurance man John B. Dickinson plans a forthcoming The Chieftain feature arguing Cherokees are lineal descendants of Egyptian priests. He cites data from Tablequah and Wall Street to Old Mexico experiences, while noting a strong insurance record. Deroration Day events are announced for May 30 with a procession and memorial services.
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John B. Dickinson
Chieftain
Wall Street
Old Mexico
Mr. Dickinson
U.S. Court House
Mat mi
MM. E
U.S. Court
Fairland Court Docket Shows Jury Disqualification and Kangaroo Mentions
A Fairland civil case ended with a jury disagreement as every eligible resident within five miles disqualified themselves. An amusing pair of youths paid fines for disturbing a box supper, while other anecdotes remark on a so called kangaroo court and odd local incidents including a prisoner escape attempt and a tense scene with Claude Chandler aboard.
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Fairland
Vinita
Isbell
Seneca
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Pryor Creek
J. ¥. Charlesworth
Swann
Don Caries
Sally
W. E. Hassell
Dawson Eche
Aston
B. RK. Bills
Muskogee
Keam
Kendall College
J. C. Trott
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Afton
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Sam Hawkins
Dr. Seabright
Chapman & Briggs
Sam Ridenhour
J. S. Martin
L.¥. Parker
W. Dail
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Charley McCrae
Ella, Mo
Herald
Davis Hill
Marshal Ledbetter
BR. G. Chandler
J.T. Ralls
Atoka
Dick Martin
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Missouri
Athey
Jim Martin
Ruby
Milford
Springer
Cora Burritt
Cora Ravencroft
Chapman X Briggs
Miss Donate Adair
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Mr. Hui
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W. P. Phillips
Indian Agent
Badgett
George Badgett
Wyoming Territory
Sonding
Jete Hadgett
George
Lodian Territory Medieal Association
Syuuth Alester
Ragby
Clinkscales
Chase Durant
Roun
Chetepa
Dusrant & Be
New Mexico
L. L. Crutchfield
J. M. Taylor
Climmore
Operaion
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Willie Halsell
Glee Club Entertainment
John Deen
Texas
Grand Rapids
Deem
BP. Isbell
Hin
Bishop Key
Morrison
Harrell College
Willie Harsell College
Ming Furniture Co
Milo
Dr. Fortner
A. L. Churchill
Ming
Joie Brown
Billy Williamson
Island Ford
Adair Notes
Wight
Church
Sanday Stet
George Warren
Crusaders
Scatelett
AMS Ss
E. N. Ratcliff Mercantile Co
P. K
E.N. Ratcliff Mercantile Company
Chetopa
Miami
Kangaroo Court
Mia
Bull Creek
Claude Chandler
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Sagas
Bee Jewelery Store
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Bee Jewelry Store
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