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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1908
Page
2
A local retailer advertises a large collection of laces embroideries and handkerchiefs with French Vals German Vale Filet Vals and allover laces in various widths. It promises unmatched white and cream lace patterns on sale with waistlines and bands, claiming exceptional values across departments and urging shoppers that the store offers best high grade values.
Fairland welcomed visitors on Saturday as O P's attended the Anniversary meeting of a local order. G W Mubray of Tulsa spoke as Grand Master. Afton Cornet Band provided music. Local residents from Miami and Afton joined in events, with Rev Hearne of Grove delivering the sermon at the high school.
A fragmented report notes Pauline Goodman plans and community events at Cabin Creek and Vinita. Names such as Mitchell, Natnie Fides, Pasline Goodman, and Jno Bishop appear among social visitation, a pie supper, and a charity program with proceeds not fully tallied.
Mra A Lo Metammish of Vinita appears in local notices and odds and ends from Saturday events. Mrs Wm Kiotes W. VL Hurtswee six Biverscher, Nellie, and Miss Laelia Williams are mentioned in drive related items, with A Odell noting a business trip to deteate ost seek and reports of general activity in the area. The M E & T held weekly demos, while Jones reported last rampant cote and Garee boa cars being pulled away.
A garbled rural item list mentions neighbors facing legal action for a crime, April events in Grand River, efforts to locate missing people, and community notes. References include Behe, Ballard, Hickory Grove, and North Ohio figures like G. K. Frenkam. Local issues touch on telephone work, road maintenance, poetry readings, school activities, and teaching staff.
The Welch community reports a lively gathering with Vinita and nearby residents, featuring music by the Vinita orchestra. Upcoming plans include a Murat fee initiative by the Mutual Telephone Association, Welch central line work, and farmer road preparations. Rev. Bogar J. Young returns from New Mexico. his family to relocate there. The opera house program drew strong attendance from eighth and ninth graders. Train No. 7 will be renamed Special for sick and dispensary riders. The Cherokee ball team faced Welch in recent play, with local managers arranging dates.
The City Council discussed Jowent bid by BE. J. Overy & Co. of Joplin for 82,071 dollars and 58 cents. An ordinance to accept the bid was introduced but councilman Counchfeh! objected to suspending the rules and the matter was carried over. A separate ordinance established a cab site on Van from links to Caradian and provisions to regulate shade-tree penalties were considered. Ottawa County Sheriff Robert Sorret and deputy John Lucky retrieved seven or more prisoners from Vinita jail en route to Miami for trial. The jail in Vinita will be kept for local prisoners as the federal prison build proceeds. Court preparations continue for Friday morning.
A muddled report describes a rural gathering with farmers in Jim Gatliday attending and a crowd present. Mov Hawtin and Tyger are noted among attendees with references to Bain Kendrea and Dewi Hampton. Court adjourned on the eighteenth and officials observed orderly proceedings amid limited details.
The Senate Indian committee on Tuesday reported the house bill removing restrictions on selling land in Oklahoma once owned by the Five Civilized Tribes with a few amendments. The act’s passage through the Senate is assured.
Township assessors and trustees met at the county clerk’s justice to prepare a uniform schedule of taxable property before starting the assessment in their townships. Most will begin work Monday. Names of those assigned to Craig Co. include Jno. Casto, D. T. Witt, V. Cardowey, Chae Bartmen, TJ. Geanabell, dD. Chater, and J. D. Miles.
Representatives visit Pointe of interest as fire care and party partners accompany citizens and a military band. The Dalton and business men travel with local groups to the Oklahoma University track meet in Norman and Austin on May 6 for regional events and records.
Work commenced on a new elevator project at Hooker as the Reno Company begins erecting the structure. Crane activity and walling proceed along the street, with the firm Havens Optima and Ovpeon named in connection to the ongoing construction.
A sweeping roundup covers a Missouri tragedy, a senate inquiry into ballots in New York City, and federal actions. Reports detail a deadly collision, wartime and domestic incidents, and political shifts including a governor's extraordinary session call, election board disputes, and military budget changes with broader national impact.
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