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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1911

Page

3

Divorce Laws Disgrace to Tate Declares Thompoon

Alahoma City on January 28 reports a senate bill by Senator J B Thompson of Pauls Valley proposing radical changes to Oklahoma divorce law. It creates two classes of separation, extends residence to five years, requires actual notice, and ends star chamber practices. It introduces open court adjudication for divorces and adds a court sanctioned period before remarriage, with bigamy penalties.

Pauls Valley Oklahoma Alahoma City Senate J. B. Thompson Pauls Jey Demeatic State Committee Thompson Ohlaa Star Chamber Ter

Wealthy Men to Prison for Peonage

Five wealthy southern lumbermen including W. S. Harlan and Robert Gallagher will begin federal prison terms in Atlanta for peonage. Harlan and Gallagher face eighteen months and a $5000 fine each, while Dr. W. K. Grace C. C. Hilton and F. R. Higgins of Lockart Alabama receive thirteen months and $1000 fines.

Ly Associated Press Atlanta Harlan Robert Gallagher W. K. Grace C. C. Hilton FR. S. Higgins Lockart Ala Gallagher

Oklahoma City Bill 15 Passed

Klahoma City Jan 28 Developments dominated the state capital bill scene as the house committee report and a senate debate led to the passage of Bill 15. The measure abolishes the capital commission and transfers duties to the board of administration, with votes 29 to 8 in the senate and 20 to 6 on the agency clause. Senator Franklin of Madill led the approval while opponents warned of broken faith with ex Governor Haskell. Separately a committee found an expense contract for 71 200 improper and another bill sought 19 410 to cover removal costs and public building loans.

Klahoma City Mild Ho Sons House Senate W.ranklin Madill Capital Commission Transling Board of Af- 40 Follg Orson Vandeventer Landrum Iminger Stewart Bomas Horton Graham Guy P. Horton Haskell Horton Te Sdlect Quse Een Haskell Citizens Cap Expense Company Tate Memminger Oklahoma City

Mrs Badgett Hosts Bridge Afternoon in Ieston

W R Badgett entertained Saturday afternoon for visitors Mrs Deal and Mrs Goodin of Ieston Missouri. Forty guests attended the card party and bridge was the main activity. J H Butler joined the gathering as the afternoon drew to a close with light refreshments and social chatter.

W. R. Badgett

Heavy penalties in whiskey cage trials reported

Two more convictions in whiskey cage cases were returned. Henry Baines was found guilty with a 90 day county jail term and a 300 dollar fine. Blunt Martin received 180 days and 400 dollars. Maximums are six months and 500 dollars. Jack Michaels bond forfeiture issue arose but trial proceeded with guilty verdict, no sentence recommendation. Henry Raines pending liquor law charges turned over to sheriff.

Henry Baines Blunt Martin Jack Michaels Parks Michael Henry Raines Sper OLDES Costa A Postal J. L Mead Cycle Company Chicago Ill

Weather says no rain for Vinita two days of warmth

The weather man forecasts two days of fair weather and rising temperatures for Vinita, despite earlier rain. A few drops today give drought sufferers hope, reviving memories of a rain once recalled by older citizens.

Vinita Okahoma

Schenk Divorce Suit Chronicle Sparks Bond Moves

Wheeling West Virginia Jan 28 Mrs Schenk released on her own recognizance as the divorce action filed by her husband proceeds. A counter suit by Mrs Schenk is planned and John Schenk may pay about 100000 in trial expenses. Bond reduction from 10000 to 5000 sought and possible change of venue discussed as juror Heyman faces contempt allegations amid claimed voting pressure.

Associated Press Wheeling W. Va Schenk John O. Schenk Laure Farnsworth Schenk Handlan Tifa Heyman Middlegen Catelogue Clare IND Chicago Hese Paris Ordon

Representative Threatened Over Senate Vote in Denver

Denver January 28 Representative Judkins a Democrat stirred a house frenzy by claiming Speermen warned him that without supporting Mayor Speer of Denver for U S senator no bills would pass the house. The claim centers on alleged political pressure and threats amid the Denver power contest.

Associated Press Denver Colo Judkins Speermen Speer United States

Naval Appropriation Bill Reported in House

The naval appropriation bill totaling 125,421,528 dollars was reported to the house today by Chairman Foss of the naval affairs committee. It carries 5,929,316 dollars less than the current appropriation and 2,044,021 dollars less than the navy's submitted estimates.

Associated Press Washington, D. C House Foss Naval Affairs Committee Navy Department

Charters Issued for Ten Oklahoma Corporations

Oklahoma City January 27 charters issued to ten new corporations by Secretary of State Ben Harrison name The X. 2. Mayo Company of Oklahoma City with 5014 capital stock and directors N S Darling L L Darling and G C Woodworth. Bartlesville based 5 Toggery Company. Security State Bank of Caddo with 25000 stock. Green Thompson of Durant. Surprise Oil Company of Tulsa. Brotherhood Benevolent Association of Sentinel. Industrial Securities Company of Oklahoma City. Enid Wholesale Candy Company. Chabra Oil Company of Nowata. Quinton Coal and Brick Company of Oklahoma City. First Christian Church Hewitt as trustee. Sign Publishing Company of Sugden. Mason County Trading Company of McCurtain. Newmarket Blackwell. Pryor Ice and Light Company at Pryor Creek. Farmers Mutual Telephone Company of Hooker Texas County. Cherokee Mill and Elevator Company. Journal Publishing Company of Vinita. Fred F Braydia Company Ada. Abbott Telephone Company Ada. E M Ratcliff Mercantile Company Vinita. Purcell Mercantile Company Purcell. Braman Gas and Oil Company Braman. General Milling Company Muskogee. Gwaltney Underwood Company Ryan. Crowder Pitzer Commission Company Wagoner. Bank of Commerce of Perm increases capital stock.

Oklahoma City Oklahoma Ben Harrison Mayo Company Capital Darling L. L. Darling G. C. Woodworth Toggery Company Bartlesville J. B. Childern George Michelson Ethel K. Cilders The Surprise Oil Company of Tulsa Capital Stock P. J. White Thomas White W. F. Sinclair Independence Kanu Brotherhood Benevolent Association of Sentinel J. D. Hoble W. C Wells G. Burdsell Sentinel Industrial Securities Company of J. M. Pontedto B. J. Dupree J. W. Cabell Olive L. Walker Enid Wholesale Candy Company Enid J. C. Davidson P. O. Davidson C. V. Field Aid Chabra Oil Company Nowata F. ©. Henderson Pred Powell Robert J. Coyle All Hewitt Ernest Williams Emil Colbert Mra W. H., Olyver J. ©. Martin Pryor Creek Farmers’ Mutual Telephone Company Hooker Texas County Atock F. A. Bateman William McDowell Charles Pitts Thomas Decker J. 5. Wallace Cherokee Mill and Elevator Company Cherokee J. E. Walker Benard Dahlgren G. B Gray J. M. Moore Kansas City J. A. Berninghaus St. Louis Journal Publishing Company Vinita J. W. Orr W. M. Malone M. F. Knight Fred F. Braydia Company Ada Ada; Incorporators, Fred F. and T. W.braydia J. D. Crawford Stonewall Abbott Telephone, Company Claud Chapman Fred Blankenship R. J. Ross E. M. Rateliff Purcell Mercantile Company Purcell T. H. Newborn T. O. Head Byars B. H. Rackley J. W. Simpson F. L. Connor Braman Gas and Oil Company Braman Kay County H. ©. Scott William Foss C. H. Lucas H. W. Hutton John 8. Hamlin Ceneral Milling Company Muskogee Incorporators J. Z. Keel Gainesville Tex W. L. Keel J. M. Hughes C. J. Wolaver Underwood Ryan B. A. Gwaltney Jacksboro Amarillo Crowder-Pitzer Commission Company Wagoner Frederick C. Ward J. I. White J. A. Crowder EB. Pitzer

Jury awards stenographer $10000 in breach claim

Ottawa Kans Jan 28 Ethel Mc Kee a stenographer of Kansas City was awarded a verdict of 10000 against Professor Grant Fl Crain of Ottawa for breach of promise.

Associated Press Ottawa Kans Ethel McKee Kansas City Grant Fl. Crain

Muskogee Banker George Barnes Dies in Monte Carlo

George Barnes, millionaire oil operator and president of the Commercial National Bank of Muskogee, died today in Monte Carlo. The Muskogee Associated Press report notes his prominence in banking and business.

Muskogee Associated Press Okla George Barnes Commercial National Bank of

Will Claim $25,000 Reward

Oklahoma City police arrest a man named Charles Smith linked to the Los Angeles Times bombing case. Sheriff Bain will claim the $25,000 reward. Smith, a Joplin, Missouri resident, matched the description issued from Los Angeles.

Associated Press Oklahoma City Charles Smith Los Angeles Times Los Angeles Bain Smith Joplin

McCall Introduces Canada Reciprocity Bill in House

Representative McCall of Massachusetts introduced in the House the administration bill to carry out the reciprocity agreement with Canada. The measure was referred to the Ways and Means Committee.

Associated Press Washington, D. C McCall Massachusetts House Canada Ways and Means Committee

For Sale Barred Plymouth Rock nosters and land in Oklahoma

For Sale Barred Plymouth Rock nosters at 8 0 Day and 256 Acres of land for sale in Craig county near Webb Oklahoma. Described parcels include various NW and NE quarter sections in township 28 north range 21 east with Reese allotments. About 200 acres second bottom and 26 rolling acres. Abstract with perfect title. Price 12 60 per acre for quick sale. Address Sam F Wilkinson Owner Nowata Oklahoma.

Webb Oklahoma Craig County Reese Sam F. Wilkinson Nowata

Notice of Sale of Real Estate in Guardianship Case

In the Matter of the Guardianship of Stacy Tanner a Minor the Delaware County Oklahoma County Court orders sale by private sale to the highest bidder after February 13 1911 at 10 am to confirm by court. Real estate described includes parts of Section 15 Township 26 North Range 20 East and Section 18 Township 23 North with specified fractional acres.

Chieftain Stacy Tanner Delaware Oklahoma Delaware County Coreneves Delaware and Craig North Flea State of Crate Wilburn Hudson Minor Wm. O'Neil Vinita Craig County Parks Fludge

Guardianship land sale notice in 1911 Vinita paper

The document details land in Township 26 Range 20 and surrounding lots, formerly Stacy Tanner minor heirs, to be sold for cash with half-bid certified check, to be filed in Grove Oklahoma January 16 1911. Guardian Maggie Hummingbird seeks bids and publication in the Chieftain January 20 1911.

Section Township Stacy Tanner Grove Oklahoma Maggie Hummingbird Guardian

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Thompoon Ed Committee Mrs. Badgett For Blunt Martin West Virginia Naval Plymouth Rock Nosters James Davenport Vinita Oklahoma New Halsell Bldg W. B. Depue Court House D. H. Wilson Attorney-at-Law Butte Empire ‘Block J. T. Ragan & CO SOPT Blastic
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