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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1908

Page

2

Last Chance For Cherokee Filings

A traveling land office will begin in Muskogee and visit Pryor Creek Welbl Grove Chelsea Claremore Tulsa and Afton to accept Cherokee allotment filings. The crew of fourteen under John Hosman will cover seven to eight thousand miles expediting filings and allowing some five acre tract options for large land debts.

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Jury Drawn to Complete March Term of Criminal Court

A jury panel was drawn on March 31 to complete the March term of the criminal court which continues. The list includes Lewis Day, J. M. Griffith, W. E. Bell, P. G. Homer, J. S. Wagnon, W. 3. Dobbs, F. Mount, TB. Allen, W. G. Reamer, T. J. Morgan, Ota Cooper, N. Keithley, Eduard Blarkoe, W. C. Hampton, Charley Casto, J. W. Murphey, Win Wikey, and August Schiwicker.

Ad Criminal Court Lewis Day J. M. Griffith W.E. Bell P. G. Homer J. S. Wagnon W. 3. Dobbs F. Mount TB. Allen W. G. Reamer T. J. Morgan Ota Cooper N. Keithley Eduard Blarkoe W. C. Hampton Charley Casto J. W. Murphey Win, Wikey August Schiwicker

Fort Gibson Robbery Probe Amid Telegram Delays

Sheriff Ridenour received a telephone message yesterday morning from Fort Gibson requesting floodhounds to trace robbers but deputies from town prevented dispatch. A fractured report mentions Pistelant fatally enturned femertay from St. Lou Homer Trott travels to Mustoyne to take a position under Frank Videor. Also Tig CabinTwemdtay hosts "Tig Hearted Jim" a Western drama with a strong cast and Harry J. Jrokmon directing.

Ridenour Fort Gibson T. Pistelant Femertay St. Lou Homer Trott Goea Mustoyne Frank Videor Charley Poreail Stewart Tig Jim Harry J. Jrokmon

Oklahoma Public Land Measure Affects 3 100 000 Acres

A legislative summary reports action on a public land measure covering 3 100 000 acres. Provisions include sale by public auction, division of proceeds between state and lessee, and preference rights for certain purchasers. The act also sets foreclosure and bidding rules and outlines staffing for state lands administration. The Senate approved related street and tax exemptions and a 12 400 printing expense. The governor signed related revenue and assessment measures and announced a Senate session for April 3 at 2 pm.

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Police Find Liquor and Books in McAlester

Fragmentary report describes police locating seventeen kegs of liquor and books during a raid. The piece notes heightened excitement from a recent court session and references various labor and fraternal groups preparing for events in Sulphur and gathering in May.

Ardmore Man Pardoned for Prostitution Law Violation

Ardmore man Guthrie Olevier Markell faced a thirty day jail term and a $40 fine for alleged violation of the prohibition law. The pardon covers only one month. The case charged another person with selling a pint of whisky behind Johnstone offices. Attorneys, judge, and several Ardmore residents were involved.

Guthrie Olevier Markell Permon Joho None Case Ardmore

Revival notes from Vinita Oklahoma by Rev Small

A letter to the Christian Standard from Rev. Mr. Small reports a two week revival in Vinita with about 15 responding to invitations and an estimated 150 attending. He praises minister A J Williams and notes local growth, water works plans, land sales, and a new church building nearing completion amid a March visit and lively crowds.

Chistian Standard of Cincinnati, O Mr. Small Christian Diuarety Wight A. J. ‘Williams Vinita Sa Prisha

Auditors and Hopeful Workers At Church Wells Equipped

The message speaks of a hopeful group of people and diligent workers. It notes church wells outfitted for all minds, with aggressive work continuing. James Smale confirms two more weeks of effort ahead.

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Graders Begin Work on St Louis and Oklahoma Southern Line

Tahlequah Oklahoma reports graders and a large crew arrived to start the St Louis and Oklahoma Southern from Monett Missouri toward Honey Grove Texas. A digital survey planned Monett to Muskogee was altered to route through Webber Falls, with official confirmation of the change.

Tahlequah Okla Wuthe Jen St. Louis & Oklahoma Southern Monett Honey Grove Tex Muskogee Weberts State

Take Charge Of Liquor Administration Proposed

A fragmented line of a legal notice declares state authority directs Attorney Carnet West to take charge of liquor oversight within the county. The garbled text references official action and enforcement across the state, aiming to assign responsibilities to the designated official.

Carnet West

Frank Greer Lands in Printing Contract Chance

Frank Greer, expert of a Republican paper, has been recorded for the contract at Mahe Printing. Cinder scripture No. 2 is noted. The other scheduled rules likely to be awarded this week.

Frant Greer Teen

Boy wounded by toy pistol on Sand Street incident

A ten year old boy was shot in the hand when a toy pistol discharged while he rode home from school on Tuesday evening. The weapon fired a single live round, causing a severe wound and prompt medical attention at the scene.

Wile Jake Pomndeater Himelf

Craig County Receives School Funds for 66 Districts

County Treasurer reports a received check totaling 2607 dollars for the Craig County School Districts. The funds cover all 66 districts in the county, assessing the allocation of school money.

Craig County Crig County

Victor Confirmed as U S Marshal for Eastern District

The United States Senate confirmed Grant Victor on Tuesday afternoon for United States Marshal serving the Eastern District of Olchahorn.

United States Senate Grant Victor United States Olchahorn

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