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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1912
Page
7
In Craig County Oklahoma John Martin estate sale of real estate at Vinita court house front door on September 5 1912 at 2 pm for highest cash bid or cash and balance on time with 10 percent certified check. Published in Weekly Chieftain August 1912. Attorneys Davenport and Rye listed.
In Craig County Oklahoma County Court guardianship proceedings for Callie B Adair a minor Lillie M Adair guardian petitions for an order to sell real estate belonging to the minor to fund education maintenance and support and reinvest any remaining funds The order directs notice to kin and sets the matter for further action in the guardianship case No 2176 Pro.
A. C. Th. Alten administrator to the estate of Walter Holland deceased will sell at private sale on September 2, 1912 at 10:30 a.m. at the County Court office in Vinita Oklahoma. The property is the southwest quarter of section 3 township 27 north range 21 east totaling 80 acres. Written bids with 10 percent certified check required. sale is subject to county court confirmation.
Notice is given that Blunt Martin will apply for a pardon in relief from sentence in Criminal cases No. 140 and No. 142 in Craig County Court. The hearing is set for Monday September 23, 1912 at 10 o clock a.m. at the Governor's office in Oklahoma City. Attorney for applicant. This 20th day of August, 1912.
Creditors of James Flannery deceased must file claims with vouchers to the administrator at A. A. Brown's office in Vinita Oklahoma within four months or be forever barred. August 20 1912 J. H. Flannery Administrator. Also listed are newly issued state charters for several oil and merchandise companies in Tulsa Muskogee Holdenville Canadian Buffalo and Locust Grove with named incorporators and capital stocks.
Frisco Lines President B L Winchell calls on patrons to act quickly to move freight and stockpile coal and grain before peak demand. He warns of upcoming railway congestion from rising cotton shipments and a record crop, urging prudent inventory and use of surplus carrying power now.
Frisco officials push rapid equipment supply as heavy crop movement strains car availability. Daily and weekly advisories will inform agents of detention levels and loading. aim to halve detention time, doubling usable cars. Departments will report hours of detention and daily cars loaded to cooperate with shippers.
The Daily Chieftain will remain in print until January 1st at 1.00 for the final issue and will suspend new subscriptions after that date. Local readers are advised to seek archives or digital access through partner libraries.
The Democratic Press warns of wide clashes as Claude Weaver rises in Congress and Owen Murray Wilson campaign dynamics draw lines in Oklahoma. It notes high costs in politics, health program reforms, and previews Ex-President Roosevelt’s September visit to Oklahoma City with sharp critique of his record. The piece also reviews The Rosary at Grand Theatre, praising its modern theme of thought and fate in a West Chester setting.
Mr and Mrs M B Rich Mr and Mrs Sherffftebarger Mrs W C Marrs and others took an automobile trip to Adair Sunday afternoon to attend a baseball game between Adair and the Golden Rule team. Miss Pearl Reipe left for Altamont Kane after summer with Mr and Mrs Frank Williams, sister of Mrs Williams.
Editor notes a poetic piece by Mrs W B Crawford with missing quotation marks for stanzas 1 2 3 and 7. The quoted material includes There is No Death by Edward George Bulwer Lytton. The editor expresses gratification at its reproduction for subscribers.
Trunk linings and small lavender sachets brighten the air inside long standing trunks. Slight scenting helps keep dresses and undergarments daintily fragrant after travel, more so than placing a sachet with the garments.
The speaker urges daily effort to “strive to make one heart happy” and argues jealousy revenge and hate would vanish if minds focused on adding to others pleasures. The quote from Richter emphasizes selfless thought as moral discipline.
In a village scene the man jokes that any speechmaker will tire of their own words while the store proprietor buttons in. Old Joe Struthern adds that human nature is the same in politics as elsewhere, noting a seller defends noisy practice.
Instructions describe pouring boiling water over oranges and letting them stand five minutes. After peeling, a bitter indigestible whitening layer comes off with the skin, allowing the fruit to be sliced and chilled for breakfast.
Scotland holds numerous well preserved forests cared for over centuries. One forest spans over 6000 acres and features many trees exceeding three feet in diameter, highlighting its substantial size and maturity.
In Washington Herald notes a man was arrested for forceful kissing and fined 200. The article adds that the pair are now good friends and the accused says the fine was worth the money in open court.
A simple remedy suggests half a spoonful of salt in water after eating peanuts to prevent any trouble for people with difficulty digesting peanuts. The note frames salt as a quick helper for digestion issues related to peanuts.
An inventor designs a wire spring with hooks at each end to engage cord suspensions, absorbing shocks that might destroy tungsten electric lamps hung by cords. The device aims to protect delicate lamps from movement and impact.
A California high school student patentes a device to cut and stone perches and place the plecen right side up on drying trays at a rate of 1600 pores per day.
Aug 25 Stillwater Oklahoma. Police arrest Shirley Thomas after a drink charge. While being escorted to jail he shoots Marshal Bill Farris with a six shooter, injuring him in the mouth, arm and shoulder. A posse captures Thomas. he is jailed. Mob threats followed. most Black residents flee. two families allowed to stay. Farris expected to recover.
Complete list of teachers by department and grade levels at the high school. Principal J P Sullivan. Mathematics Albert Crenshaw. History Thomas OBryan. English Emma Boundy. Latin Mary England. Domestic Science and German Lois Killion. Grade Teachers L Roark Blebth Grade Day. A 7th Grade Alpha Graham. A 6th Grade Ethel Looney. B 6th Grade Althea Wise. A Fifth Grade Bertha Bailey. A 4th Grade Ethel Dalquest. A 4th Grade Blanche Bailey. ard Grade Dena Martin. ard Grade Martha Brown. 2nd Grade Lenora Gray. Nell Smith. 2nd Grade Effie McDaniel. 1st Grade Nannie Collins. 1st Grade Josephine Day. Primary Nannie Garrison. Primary. Examinations tomorrow at the high school starting at B o'clock am. All pupils not previously classified should report Monday the 2nd to enter school. applies to both grades and high school.
The Craig County Democratic Convention convened at 2 o'clock Saturday in the county courthouse. J. C. Boneh of Bluejacket was named chairman and Seto Campbell of Winita became secretary, with permanent organization and credentials committees appointed and delegates to the state convention listed, including Craig, Hazemap, Bunch, Coyne, Ratelif, Spencer, Henghan, Crarr, Ridenhour, Martin, Bates, Adame, Voylen, Marre, Parka, Hill among others.
Mrs W B Crawford apologizes for a poem with quotation mark omission and plagiarism confusion. She thanks a subscriber for reading and quoting her lite poetry and vows to improve use of quotation marks in future work. She credits admiration for Lytton and acknowledges readers' criticism.
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