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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1909
Page
6
Prominent residents and visitors are listed from Vinita Oklahoma with notes on travels to Muskogee Joplin Miami Carthage Chelsea Centralia Windsor and Grove. Many names and trips reflect daily business and social activity as a busy small town tracks local commerce meetings concerts and church events.
Saturday’s Daily records a flurry of visitors and departures in Vinita. Names include Mark Cater from Tula, Hall and Hi Parker from Afton, Dr Quver Bagby from Pulan, and residents such as W Orr, P Wharton, Mr and Mrs W D Todd of Cheleea, and others from Parsons and Big Cabin. Several trips to nearby towns for business, visits, or church events are noted along with a burglary report of clothing stolen from Killen Reel tat night. The Civic club plans a meeting on April 12 at Cherokee club room. Judge and Mrs L P Parker depart for an extended European trip aboard the Finland on April 29, visiting St Louis and New York en route.
H M Preston and Robert Law Jr from Pittsburg are in the city in the interest of the Vinita Gas company. The ladies of the Baptist church held a bazaar at Chapman's drug store today with many pretty and useful articles sold.
A crowd of names and movements from Vinita and nearby towns is recorded, listing residents visiting relatives, returning from trips to Tulsa Chelsea Joplin Kansas City Claremore and Muskogee. Easter services drew a small crowd and various social visits are noted including Burrs, Pendalls, and local business trips.
A statement from the U S district attorney office in Muskogee says Special Attorney Sylvester Rush and District Attorney W J Gregg of Tulsa have decided to abandon further prosecutions of Governor Haskell and other prominent Oklahomans tied to the Muskogee town lot cases. The decision, it is said, was dictated from Washington.
Two more burglaries struck the city last night with no suspect identified. A Holland furniture store on South Wilson Street reported entry through a back window and the theft of nothing, as an overcoat was left behind. The Cobb hotel sample room was targeted again, trunks opened but valuables untouched, leaving only a muddy clue and no eyewitnesses. The sheriff and police continue to work the case seeking the person or persons responsible.
The taupid at Holy Ghost Cathedral Easter Sunday drew praise for its high quality. Father Charlee led the choir with congratulations for such a fine performance. Reverend Father Huffer of Washington DC sang Salutariung with a powerful baritone voice. Mrs Crawford impressed with a sweet flexible soprano. Mrs Lou Borden directed the organ with artistic flair, showcasing Vinita’s musical talent.
State Bank Commissioner A M Yous announces two bank conversions in Guthrie Ohio on April 12. The First National bank of Taiching becomes First State bank with 5000 capital under President John T Bailey Albion and officers R J Chowning and S L Chowing Tabithina. The First National bank of Wewoka becomes First Guarantee bank with 15000 capital, President W E Dixon Oklahoma City, VP J L Dixon Wewoka, and cashier W F Varnum Wewoka.
After three weeks of dry winds a fine rain arrived this morning renewing vegetation and dampening dust. The rainfall eases anxiety among farmers who had faced continued dry weather and its effects on crops and fields. The spring spell has been favorable for crops despite prior dryness.
K Taylor, representative to the Grand Lodge LO, C FB, and Mra J K Taylor, delegated the Rebekah state convention, left for Muskogee this morning.
In Washington on April 12, Serena Payne of New York proposed returning the tariff bill to the house to amend it so crude petroleum and its products clearly appear on the free list. After passage Friday an inspection showed petroleum products were omitted from the free list despite the intention.
Hobby Shelton report a large three layered oolite deposit near here, claimed as the world's third bed with one layer ten feet thick. The stone polishes well for lithographs and ornaments but iron specks reduce grease absorption, delaying full quarry development and large-scale extraction.
City Associated Press Osvening New York April 12. For the murder of his mother one year ago, Rennant Carlin age 22 was electrocuted in the state prison today. Carlin blamed his mother for permitting him to remain in the reform school and when released from that institution he murdered her.
Meru France April 12 two thousand soldiers and police patrol the district amid violence and disorder as strik ing button makers cry down with the republic causing unrest in the town.
In Whitman county near Endicott two miles of streets were covered with wheat straw to bind mud and control dust after a heavy rainfall. The plan aims to replace concrete sidewalks once the city council approves the contract awarded to Hipple & Co.
Court orders guardians to show cause why real estate of Franklin E Bailey and Sarah A Bailey minors should not be sold. Hearing set May 3 1909 in Vinita Oklahoma. publication in Vinita Weekly Chieftain. Guardian J H Bailey. Also notices of sale of estates of Boyd Webber Mamie Hill and others with private sale details and court confirmation.
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