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The Weekly Chieftain in Vinita, Oklahoma

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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1908

Page

8

Presbyterian presbytery meeting in Muskogee April 25

The Presbytery of Muskogee held its spring session on Wednesday evening April 25 with most ministers and church representatives present. Rev. W. T. Logan preached the opening sermon, Rev. F. J. Schaubnet elected moderator, and Rev. P. Princis named permanent clerk.

Presbytery Muskogee W.T. Logan Bethany Church Permon F. J. Schaub P. Princis Ward M. F. Williams G. T. Thompson J. A. McDoneld G. W. Snodgrass J. J. Morning General Assembly Kauas City Presbyterian Church U.S. A Thapcall Pipst Presbyterian Church of Wichita G. J.’ Faye Jo. Arnett Col Francis GW. Stodgrase Presby Cowem Ohio Vina

Is This Warm Enough Billups Bill Endorsed by Prohibition Party

A distorted note from Bluejacket News discusses the Prohibition Party and the Billups bill. It condemns preachers supporting the bill and accuses them of moral failing. The piece criticizes the party’s stance and predicts harsh consequences for those opposing temperance.

Bluejacket News Couthrie Prohibition Party Prince Albert Am Satan

Untitled editorial on youth crime and rural work

The piece laments idle urban youth and praises sending boys to farms for spring and summer work. It argues farm labor would curb petty crime and reform youth, contrasting city youth with rural opportunities and moral impact.

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Fort Gibson relics sought for Jeff Davis biography

Walter L Fleming a history professor at Louisiana State University Baton Rouge seeks information and relics from Fort Gibson where Jefferson Davis resided before the Mexican War. He aims to write the most complete biography of Davis and asks locals to donate or share photos and souvenirs for safekeeping.

Walter L. Fleming Lousana State University Baton Rouge Lousiana Jeff Davis Pt. Gibson Mr. Davis Jett Davis Fort Gibson Fleming Fort Gibson Post

Fort Gibson growth tale of rivers and steamboat landings

A reminiscence from Mrs. Bilffert recalls prewar river changes near Fort Gibson. She speaks of the east Grand River channel becoming the main stream, the Big Island area, and steamboats bringing supplies to Pt. Cutsen landing near the Pacific railroad bridge. The memories celebrate river life and historic arrivals.

Fort Gibson Bilffert Easthore Grand River Pt. Cutsen Hide Patity Big Island Mo. Pacific Railroad Port Gibson

Damaged Adair Oklahoma Notice Mentions School Closing May

Fragmented text notes Vet Thompson and wheat prospects along Grand River. Mentions Jem Dow returning to Vieira Chieftain and school year ending in May. Promotion certificates for grades eight and nine tied to averages and night entertainment at Presbyterian church with small admission.

Rand Hed Presbyterian Church Adair Oklahoma Ferog

Local Happenings and Visitors Spread Across Towns

Local notices record a string of visitors and movements, including Prayser returning from Adair, Mrs. Lee Todd of Albia visiting Saturday, Roy Gexipasture buying a property, and Charley Poole with J. Daneo leaving Cheinea for Dung. Reports mention court in Claremore, multiple visits to Chelsea, Vinita, and Bartlesville, and several residents traveling to Coffeyville, Big Cabin, Pryor, and Calo.

Lee Todd Albia Roy Gexipasture M. GO. Hawkins Mra R GeMith Frog Fadriasd Scates Quapaw Geek & Miller Bartienrilio Vinita Daanetbarg Akin T. L. Brown Claremore Ramet Magher Coffey Ville Willie Choro Amistad Ube F. 4. Adams J. Stewart Jobin Sharpe Hayden Treet G. W. Clarke Pat

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