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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1911
Page
5
Monday’s Ada News lists dozens of local movements and health notes. Notables include Jim Robinson’s ill baby, Mrs. J. W. Craig with a critical condition, and typhoid affecting Boone Hurtt’s daughter. Visits span Chel sea to Parsons with many townspeople traveling for business, family stays, and social calls.
Tuesday’s Daily reports numerous visitors and locals in the city. Names include Frank Smith, D. D. Neville, H. C. Ballard, and J. Willis with mentions of Welch Moore Anderson and Parsons. Several illness notes, deliveries, and small events fill the page alongside travels to Pryor, Chelsea, Tulsa, and West Virginia. A charity ice cream social and a dynamic dance event at the Cherokee Social Club are noted.
The Chelsea community learns of the death of W H J Sondder aged 72, a Chelsea pioneer. Lewis Rogers traveled to embalm the body this morning as plans await the daughter’s Georgia arrival for the funeral arrangements.
Killers in cattle alleys last week pushed an advancing market with gains of 10 to 25 cents across killing grades. Quarantine cattle drew top attention while native cattle also rose. supply was 10,000 head higher than prior week but 17,000 fewer than year ago. Packers seek material as grass cattle arrive. fat cattle expected later, with Kansas fed Colorado steers hitting a year high at 7.06. Hog prices rose as receipts declined. run last week 36,000 head, average quotes up 30 cents from the prior week and 50 to 75 cents above expectations. Sheep and lambs slipped slightly. Colorado spring lambs reached 7.15 today. Breeding stock offered 3.00 to 3.75.
Washington Aug 1 Delegates Wickersham and the Alaska governor faced a sharp House Judiciary Committee session over charges of coal contract fraud and alleged shielding by Attorney General Wickersham. The panel found no power to act beyond reporting evidence and debated the validity of the delegate’s accusations against federal and Alaska officials amid charges of graft and influence by Guggenheim interests.
The Democrat Publishing company took charge of the Morning Journal in Chickasha on Monday. The August 1 issue will be under new managing editor H. B. Holmes of Alex, business manager Dick Louthan, and city editor. The paper changes from republican to democratic. The Express, an afternoon daily, also becomes democratic.
The Fair Store driven by a receiver from Kansas City sold in bulk at public auction under a deed of trust. Watson Department Store bought the stock for 490 on the dollar. Watch for future sales at prices that will be worth traveling for.
Last evening Drs Fortner and Bagby amputated a leg for nine year old Tom Rogers son of Eli Rogers living on Paw Yaw. The lad had injured his leg in a wagon wheel last week but received no treatment until gangrene set in. Amputation occurred six inches from the body. Recovery looks unlikely. Also reported Frank Pratt, formerly of this town, was killed by a train in Tulala while serving as station agent. His body was brought back and buried after telegraphic summons to his father and sister. The Chieftain notes a new baby boy in the editor’s household and reports progress of mother and child. Mrs Frazee and Mrs Raymond returned from Burela Springs. Jess Drew left for Sedan Kansas to take a telegraph post. Pax Nat Skinner’s haying party was struck by lightning, killing one and injuring others. Rev D N Allen will preach at the Presbyterian church next Sunday. The 16 month old FM Conner child died after falling from his sister’s arms. Mrs W E Halsell and niece Josie Crutchfield were injured when a horse ran away causing the cart to overturn and wreck.
Washington notes show Governor Woodrow Wilson leading in a subscriber poll across parties. The survey tallies Wilson 519, Taft 402, Roosevelt 274, Harmon 4, La Follette 91, Champ Clark 45, Bryan 24, with minor counts for several others.
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