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The Vinita Daily Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1908

Page

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Oklahoma Banks Withdraw From State Depository Pact

Oklahoma national banks withdraw from the state depository pact after the comptroller cites an Attorney General opinion deeming the guarantee deposits law illegal. The move affects about 57 banks and reduces state funds by roughly $60 000 as banks pull out and notify the comptroller.

Oklahoma Washington Comptroller of the Currency Kane Gonstal Bonaparte Comptroller’s

Kew Vinita Mining Company Chartered

Guthrie Oklahoma August 10 The state issued eight charters Saturday including the Washington Mining Company of Vinita with capital stock 50000 incorporators C C DePue W B DePue and A J Churchill all of Vinita Addition T Smith of Boise Idaho G G Benalson John H Holt James Easley Smith and W W BonDurant of Washington D C

Burgess 10 Organize New Band in Vinita

M. Burgess will organize a city band independent of businessmen. The band previously relied on merchants and poor collectors and failed. the plan is for members to pay their own way and bill the city or Commercial Club for services. Musicians are urged to meet at the band room over the post office tonight.

M. Burgess

Oklahoma Central railroad receivership referred to Master Rogers

The Oklahoma Central receivership case was referred to Master in Chancery C. B. Rogers amid public interest over Governor Haskell’s involvement. The governor supported a small creditor against Tartle, aiming to keep control with state courts. N C Barry of Afton was seen in Vinita streets.

Oklahoma Central Railroad C. B. Rogers Haskell

City votes on eleven blocks of paving and street work

In a special session the council discussed a sewer main on the west side and macadam and curbing for Cana kala avenue. Proceedings paused on the Cana kala paving while petitions for sidewalks were received and road allocation for the cemetery extension advanced.

Canadian Avenue Ganddian Vien Sermiper Ulinois Second Street

Law Forces OK Divisions to Three for M K & T Line

The MK and T railroad will shorten its divisions from Parsons to Denison into three sections Parsons to Wagoner Wagoner to McAlester and McAlester to Denison. Muskogee and Wagoner vie for the favored town status as the line redefines working hours under a new state law.

Katy Oklahoma Wagoner McAlester Mackagee Alfely Parsons South Parsons Denison Muskogee Lonfest

Town News Roundup and Local Whispers

Chelsea resident E. E Gordon earns city credit as a “star in the city.” Muskogee’s F. L. Morey and wife begin Sunday plans. Tales of travel, visiting kin, and local errands fill the week with reports from Alester to Welch and Mayesville. A note on Park fencing provokes discussion as a copper strike hints at Spavinaw prospects. osteopathic convention draws attendees. county school fund allotment for Craig County confirms per capita allocation.

E. E Gordon Chelsea F. L. Morey Muskogee Lewis Tessie Chouteas Alester JW. Hilderbrand Miley Sissie Joe Foster E. Harris Presbyterian Church W. G. Williams Poreum Midland Valley Railroad Musee W. D. Freeman W. P. Thompson Mayesville Ark Tepe J.J. Schmidtkina Canada Mexico Treamster Ficklin Craig County Cotig County

Notice on penalties for horses and teams left on streets

City marshal Joe Wheat will begin enforcement on Eramett Skisners new residence on Loweh Miller street as part of an ordinance against horses and teams left on public streets. The warning urges residents to comply to avoid fines and expense.

Joe Wheat Eramett Skisners Loweh Miller Street

Sunday Picnic At Crutchfield's Place

Mrs L Houk chaperoned a party of young people on a planic at Crutchfield farm west of town yesterday. Those who enjoyed this outing were Miss Mabel Bagby Net Smith Fay Trott and Mesers John Crutchfield Rosa Badgett and George Blakeney.

L. Houk Crutchfield Farm Mabel Bagby Net Smith Fay Trott John Crutchfield Rosa Badgett George Blakeney

Fowler Campbell wedding quiet in Oswego Kansas

Miss Jonnie Fowler and DeSoto Campbell married in Oswego Kansas on Saturday evening. They are honeymooning in Kansas City for a week before returning to establish their home. Fowler comes from Vinita’s Fowler family and Campbell from Seneca Missouri, a carrier on a rural mail route.

Jonnie Fowler DeSoto Campbell Oswego Kans Kansas City Miss Fowler J. M.B Fowler Vinita J. R. Campbell Seneca Mrs. Campbell

Millionaire William Sailor Attacked in Manitou Cab Ride

William Sailor a Delaware Indian and Manitou resident rumored millionaire, was attacked by W M Walker in a cab after a night of heavy drinking. Sailor overpowered Walker and Walker is reported in critical condition. The incident occurred near Seven Falls and Colorado City as both men rode back toward Manitou. Sailor's wealth and business ventures are noted, while local figures Frank Conner and Kenneth Porter are mentioned in passing amid a chaotic account of events and services at a Methodist church following the night.

Manitou Col William Shailor W. M. Walier Walker Shallor Seven Falls Cylorado City Sailor Bartlesville Distriet Oklahoma

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Smock WAY Guthrie Okla Oklahoma National Bellamy State Banking Board Menefee Stig Mugkogee KEW Vinita Mining Company Chartered Burgess N.C. Barry Afton Milford - Berger Shoe Company Aroand Town Granville Craig Ms. Biven Welch J. C Barker Dpenina Eouth Moridliey Tyule Thomason Harrison Bethel Aircliffe-Sanders Grocery Teles Sophie Beth Losalay Monkupee Muskogee Toulny Beth Frank Calling Chia Udening Car Southern Pacific Railway Lowes Spavinaw Son Crutchfield's Place Chatterton Callens Rich Bartlesville Frank Conner Faikland Kenneth Dames Porter Orelock Butterick 'S Metropolitan Batterick Batterick’s Fashion Sheets Vinita’s Big Department Store
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