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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

Aug 30, 1912

Page

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Defends Craig County Teachers Critics and Community Debate

A long letter rebuts Spectator’s critique of Craig County teachers and the school system. It challenges claims of widespread ignorance, argues wages and training are similar statewide, and defends teachers against charges of brutality. The piece questions sources, suggests guardianship over spending, and defends the system's achievements and faults.

Spectator Craig County Shelton Rogers and Smith Oklahoma Leachera Heally Oxihoma Union Europe Asia

Killed Father to Save Family in Oklahoma Incident

Pearl Lauderdale, 18, killed James Lauderdale with a shotgun at their Wade county home to save his mother and siblings from his drunken father. Lauderdale returned Monday night threatening to wipe the family from earth, advanced on Pearl who fired, killing him. Pearl surrendered to officers, claiming justification. he is held pending a preliminary hearing.

Durant Okla Pearl Lauderfale James Lauderdale Wade Lauinderdale Walter J. Turn Bull Lauderdale

Leaders Agree On Search For Wife Democratic Slate

Oklahoma City report notes a Democratic state convention with unity on most nominations and plans to endorse Governor Cruce's administration. Controversy centers on state examiner and inspector with Hugh Gerner touted by some as nominee. A state committee will organize leadership roles and a campaign committee. In a separate incident, J H Klinke and Mrs Schulterse arrested after a long search for the missing wife reveals a broader tale of infidelity.

George L. Bowman Kingfisher Paul Walker Shawnee Sargeant At Arms J. A. McLaughlin Chandler D. H. Linebaugh Atoka J. C. Diggs Stillwater John J. Johnston Saliisaw Oklahoma City Tn Hinformat Cancus Jttie Shkirwin Cancus Hugh Gerber Cruce Ttead Gerner Tom Harrill John M. Young Lawton Joseph Terrell Hobart Julius Kroueh Tecumseh Furman Court For Criminal Appeals Justice Turner Supreme Court Jack Love Robert L. Owen W. L. Bolen J. H. Klinke J. F. Schulterse Cherryvale Kans Schultixe Klinke Schultetse Kliokw Mra Schultelse Schulteran Colorado Colorao Wagoner Schuebelge Goodpaster Justice Moredith

Oklahoma state charters issued for oil and gin firm

New Oklahoma City Aug 28 state charters issued include Mutual Oil Development company of Welch with capital 4000 and incorporators Frank L Tovey Arthur Horn and James H Van Ausdal of Welch H W Southworth Scott Thompson Theo D BH Frear and George Ashby of Vinita Roff Gin Fuel and Feed company of Roff capital 5000 incorporators 8 8 Jones EB B Vaughn J W Morton and G J Morton of Roff

New Oklahoma Oklahoma City Mutual Oil Development Company Welch Capital Frank L. Tovey Arthur Horn James H. van Ausdal H. W. Southworth Scott Thompson Theo D. BH. Frear George Ashby Vinita Roff Gin Fuel and Feed Company Roff

Vinita Journal Company Incorporation Details

The Vinita Journal Company has incorporated with a board of directors including J. H. Butler W. M. Simms Will Meeks M. C. Murphy and J. F. Murphy The officers listed are J. F. Murphy president Will Meeks vice president and M. G. Murphy secretary treasurer

Vinita Journal Company Vinita Journal Camps~s J. H. Butler W. M. Simms Will Meeks M. C. Murphy J. F. Murphy M. G. Murphy

Sunday School Union Meeting at Vinita Church

A Vinita Sunday School Union meeting was held Tuesday night at the Methodist church. The committee, including Berger Wallen and Gilles Die, submitted a constitutional report to be adopted at the next meeting after proper notice. A partial report on districting, census planning, and readership topics was discussed, with questions posed on strengthening the Sunday school, teacher support, training, order, and pastor's role.

Vinita Sunday School Union Methodist Church Few Berger Messrs Wallen Gilles- Die Dr. Dayz Christ

Republicans Reorganize County Committee Chair Elected

At a county Republican reorganization W L Maloney of Bluejacket was chosen chairman Geo E B Harris of Vinita was named secretary W M Meeks of Vinita assistant secretary The campaign committee added Wm G Lay of Welch Joan Franklin of He tella and Dr J G Brown of Big Cabin

Republcan County W. L Maloney Bluejacket Geo. EB. Harris Vinita W. M. Meeks Wm. G. Lay Welch Joan Franklin Hetella J. G. Brown Big Cabin

Meeting Notice for Vinita Sunday School Union

The Vinita Sunday School Union meets at the Methodist church tonight at 8 o clock. The temporary executive committee reports on progress toward a proposed Sunday school census to begin on the afternoon of September 11. Dr Day has arranged a teachers program and good attendance is hoped for as all are invited to participate in discussions.

Big Cabin Vinita Bluejacket Welch Centralia Kingdom of Craig Craig County Spectator Vinita Sunday School Union Methodist Church

Novel method of repairing a bicycle tire

Mr. C A Martin, riding home from a sale fifteen miles away, lacked repair materials. He found a book of postage stamps, tore off the outer casing from the tire, pasted two vent stamps over the puncture, replaced the tire and rode twelve miles back to town. He plans to keep stamps in his kit for future repairs.

C. A. Martin Mr. Martin Martin

Missouri, Oklahoma & Gulf picks Joplin route

Joplin Missouri August 29 Missouri, Oklahoma and Gulf railroad has closed talks to use Frisco locks between Baxter Springs and Joplin. Commercial agent A O Von Dorn said trains may begin on the new line within four months and by January 1, 1913 the road will handle business out of Joplin. Track work reaches Miami, Oklahoma with stations named Wagoner to Joplin including Ross City Yonkers Salina Locust Grove Pancacola Bernice Fairland Traber Miami Baxter Springs Galena and Joplin.

Joplin Missouri, Olahoma &Gulf Railroad Frisco Baxter Springs A. O. von Dorn New Road Kansas City von Dorn Prisco Memphis Galena Missouri Peltic Miami Okla Wagoner Milam Baxter Fairland Ross City Yonkers Salina Locust Grove Pensacola Bernice Traber

Constable Blocks Nebraska Man In Liberty Car Chase

William Jen Di Bryan of Nebraska nearly faced arrest by Constable L J H Bowering as a Packard sped toward the Chautauqua grounds in Liberty Missouri. Samuel Woodson of the Commercial Bank was later arrested for speeding, while Bryan addressed a large crowd praising the Chautauqua and lambasting Roosevelt and the Bull Moose party. Witnesses included W L Logan Trimbie and John L Dougherty. The incident prompted possible charges, with City Attorney Ernest G Simrall warning Bryan to return next week.

Liberty William Jen- di Bryan Nebraska L. J H. Bowering Gowering Bryan Samuel Woodson Ernest G. Simrall Simrall Mr. Woodson Mr. Woodson Ty Commercial Bank Mr. Bryan W. L. Logan Trimbie Chautauqua Association John L. Dougherty Chautauqua Roosevelt Bull Moore

Okmulgee Lad Drowned at Lake Park

An 11 year old boy, son of J H Bedford, drowned at Lake Park Okmulgee Oklahoma on Tuesday evening while swimming with companions. Barney Peyton located the body after search by his friends.

Okmulgee Okla J. H. Bedford Lake Park Cevery Barney Peyton

National Banks Transmit Cash for Politicians

Acting Chairman McAdoo states banks may receive and transmit campaign subscriptions for all parties. Banks will charge for expenses and publish a list of institutions agreeing to serve. He calls it a non-partisan service, benefiting the public, with a temporary duty lasting up to ninety days.

New York McAdoo McAico Treasury Department

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