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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Apr 26, 1912

Page

5

Vinita Social Roundup: Local visitors and events noted

Saturday notices list residents and guests visiting from Oklahoma City Kansas City Muskogee Fairland Chelsea Racine and Washington DC. Events include a track meet descent, church sermons, Woodmen lodge meeting, weddings in Guthrie, a porch party, a Civic Club address by Mrs. Shelton and travel plans among locals.

W. M. Malone Oklahoma City Deck Lamb Kansas City W. P. Thompson Miami M.S. Runyan Afton M. B. Maxey Muskogee R. Reed John McCullough Fairland T. A. Chandler Chas. B. Mitchell Chelsea Bennett Racine W. M. Peterson Washington, D. C J. H. Holmboe St. Johns Episcopal Church Rev Talmage Tulsa Wm. Warner Ketchum W. A. Kilman Chas. W. Jones Singer Sewing Machine Company Woodmen of the World Lodge George Finley Guthrie W. A. Randal Weatherford Oklo Randall J. C. Felts Baptist Church H. Barney Preacher and Co Vinita Old Maida Civic Club Grand Ladies’ Aid Society Presbyterian Church

Vinita and Pryor rail progress and local notes

Edgar Marrs, R A Leavitt, G Wills visit Vinita and Muskogee. A Whiskey arrest in Muskogee. Vinita and Kelso baseball wins 10 to 8 and 10 to 2 at Electric Park. Dr Neer’s father returns home after typhoid illness. Colts begin City League practice for May 1. Pryor track crew in Vinita then back home. Davis named to Sociological congress in Nashville May 7 to 10. Guthrie exercises invite Buffington for Oklahoma anniversary. Mayes County appraisers named for M G land. Wagoner to Miami road work speeds toward June track laying.

R. A. Leavitt Little Rock G. Wills White Oak Muskoa Hegro Knox Polk Carr Yukon Okls John A. Riddle Indiana Seymour Riddle Vinita Voys Electric Park Vinita Kelso Neer Ilinois Colts Pryor High School Pryor Geo EB. Davis Cruce Nashville Col T. M. Buffington Guthrie Old Oklahoma P. 3 Davia Mayes County Wagoner Miami

Park Tree Planting Shows Citizen Cooperation

Citizens cooperate in park work as some who did not sign the tree planting agreement plant trees in South Park and others who agreed to set a quota have exceeded it. The Retail Merchants Association secretary reports few inquiries, suggesting members aren’t maximizing benefits. A hosiery maker in North Carolina reports total destruction by fire with a $75,000 loss above insurance. Harmle ss Scot Canadians in kilts arrive tomorrow, a quirky street sight and concert band, promising humor and clever imitations. The city notes the commendable disposition of our community.

South Park Retail Merchants Association Milford-Berger North Carolina

Claremore visits and Vinita shows on May 7

Tuesday notes from Daily George Ashby report Claremore visits by residents and outsiders from Kansas City Chelsea and Big Cabin. Howe's Great London Shows head to Vinita on May 7 amid social events sermons and fundraisers including a Christian church bazaar and a porch social withW J Bryan remarks.

Local Notables Visit and Regional Sports Doings

Wednesday visitors include Dany J. W. Smith of Wagoner and Sidney M. Brown of Caney. S. J. Hall fixed the Raymond building roof while Mrs. Jos A Gill visits Seneca. Newt Harris of Centerville visits his nephew Joe Harris. Nellie Wilson heads to take charge at Max Mendel’s shop. Cobb hotel owners plan south alley extension and refurnish. SGM Victor travels from Tulsa to Boonville to scene a prisoner. Arthur Huffman bound over on booze charges. Muskogee high defeats Tahlequah 1 to 0 with an error in the ninth. Vinita hosts Muskogee in a scheduled game. Vinita fight fans expect a fast boxing card led by Whirlwind Bridgeman versus Young Huat at the Davenport building with prelims featuring Young Jack Johnson.

Harry Swartz Chelsea Lee Robinson Big Cabin Harry Swarts Howe London Vinita T. C. Montgomery Centralia Frank Lewis Pensacola Otis Tittle Bob Maddox Eldorado Minnetonka Lumber Co A. D. Bennett Pryor Josephine Young A. C. Raymond Colorado W. H. Roper Stigler High School W. B. Buchanan Judge Gill Miami W. T. Davis Aurora J. R. Scott Ladies of the Christian Church Klinger's Addis Brown Joe Martin Ladies of the ‘Christian Church Kiingel Sequoyal, Avenue Bridge Constable Renfro Grotto Cafe Randle Tom W. Smith Smith Vance McSpadden Birch Burnett Sapulpa al Etchen South Coffeyville Burk Bartlesville W. B. Crawford Jona Miller Hilda Gatewood Nelle Maloney Ville York Gladys Jones Mary Minshall Apal Love Burkhalter Mabel Clark Leota Miller Limited Opera House Dr. Wimner W. J. Bryan Anthony Caesar Victor Talking Machine Ladies Aid Society of The Presbyterian Church Dany J. W. Smith Wagoner S. J. Hall Raymond Jos. A. Gill W. M. Campbell Seneca Sidney M. Brown Caney Kans Newt Harris Centerville Iowa Joe R. Harris Nellie Wilson St. Louis Max Mendel Cobb Hotel United States G. Victor Tulsa Boonville Missouri Reform School For Arthur Huffman Brown Ridenhour Muskogee High School Tahlequah School Tahlequah Muskogee Vinita High School Whirlwind Bridgeman Young Huat Davenport South Wilson Street Whirlwind Bishop Jack Johnson Huat Whirlywind Hyat

Rebecca at the Well at Klingel’s this Saturday

Thursday's Daily notes G H Terbush and Joe Harris on local business trips to Claremore and Aurora while others visit Miami Oklahoma City and Catale. Klingel's hosts a bake sale and a Rebecca at the Well showing with refreshments. Fire news reports oil refinery blaze with tanks burning Chelsea refinery danger reduced. Presbyterian Lawn Social at the Wimner home raises over 20 with Ladies Aid Society gratitude to hosts.

G. H. Terbush Claremore Joe Harris Miami Co. C. Caskey Catale Klingel’s Renege Wright Texas Rebecca T. M. Buffington Aurora Dock Allen Arkansas Shanahan & Mitchell's F. R. Stephens Kansas City Klinger’s W. G. Masterson Oklahoma City Tom Ridgeway Retailers Association Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Masonic Hall Tre Chelsea All Presbyterian Lawn Social Ladies Aid Society The Presbyterian Church T. T. Wimner

Carl Morris Wins Eight-Round Decision in Oklahoma City

In Oklahoma City on April 22 Carl Morris the Oklahoma heavyweight won a newspaper decision over Morgan Williams the Australian heavyweight in an eight round bout Morris said he plans to resume fighting and will meet all comers after his flat performance since losing to Jim Stewart in New York

Oklahoma City Carl Morris Oklahoma Morgan Williams Morris Jim Stewart New York

Kansas City Stock Market Report Shows Higher Cattle Prices

Kansas City stock yards note a stronger run of cattle last week, with top steers at 8.55 and ongoing gains despite fewer arrivals than last year. Hog prices fluctuated near eight dollars, while sheep and lambs rose modestly on reduced receipts. Expectations point to Texan and Colorado supplies later in the week.

Kansas City Dennis O'Connor Plattsburg Chicago Slim Colorado Texas

Balde Hay Profits In Cherokee Nation Belt

N Silver of Big Cabin Oklahoma recalls profiting from two carloads of baled hay sold at five fifty per ton. He cleared about 240 dollars on 24 tons as hay prices rose to fifteen fifty a ton before selling. He notes the season’s moist ground may yield a bumper hay crop if conditions hold.

N. Silver Big Cabin Okta

Pryor Fire Kills One Man and Injures Two

Wallace Hally burned to death in Pryor last night when Hailey set fire to his bed in a city holdover. Hailey died this morning from severe burns while two others escaped with minor injuries. Fire was discovered about 10 30 p.m.

Pryor Wallace Hally Hailey

Finest Turnout of Any Circus Comes to Vinita

The Great London Shows Consoli data arrives in Vinita on Tuesday May 7 featuring spectral acts and top American performers. The parade will boast expert horse displays including the Dublin Grays and the Ble Six valued at $25,000. The parade is billed as the finest turnout of any circus ever seen.

London Vinita Evers Dublin Grays Ble Six Stresta

Titanic disaster reflections and maritime safety debates

A compact retrospective argues no ship is unsinkable and credits heroic seamen aboard the Titanic. It notes crew bravery, wireless telegraphy advances, and calls for government control of wireless operators and better boat availability for transatlantic travel safety.

Announcements for Craig County Democratic primary candidates

The Chieftain lists candidates for Craig County offices including County Attorney William Sop for Register of Deeds Robi L Chamberlin Sheriff E. J. McBride County Clerk H. E. Biden and others. The notices urge participation in the Democratic primary in August 1912 with names such as Willard H Voyles and Robi L Chamberlin appearing among the declarations.

Robi, L. Chamberlin Craig’ ‘County E. J. McBride Big Cabin Craig County

Craig County Oklahoma Sheriff and County Officials Primary slate

The notice lists candidates for Craig County offices in the Democratic primary of August 1912. H E Rideshour and L P Smart are named for Sheriff, with re election for County Clerk and Geo St Ogden announced for County Treasurer. The text reflects a campaign slate and official candidate declarations.

Craig County Political Candidate Notices 1912

A collection of campaign notices announces candidacies for Craig County offices including County Judge Commissioner Sheriff Assessor District Clerk Superintendent and County Attorney. Each entry notes a candidate drawn from the Democratic primary in August 1912 and references party affiliation and district. Names include F Parks Samuel Chatterton James F McCullough W C Woodall Charles Teenor LEE R Mitchell Virgil Ay Thomas W Smith C Caldwell and others.

Craig County 1912 Democratic Primary Candidate Notices

The Chieftain prints notice of candidates for Craig County offices. Wes Harris seeks County Commissioner in the Thi District, subject to the Democratic primary. W L Trott declares for Register of Deeds, opposing August primary action. Mrs H W Shelton announced for County Superintendent of Schools, subject to August primary.

Williamsop Office of Register of Deeds Craig County Oklahoma Ren Williamson Mysic Rflnix James F. McCullough George W. Taylor Claud &. Shelton W. Houk W. C. Woodall Wes Harris Thi Register OF Deeds Oklo W. L. Trott H. W

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