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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1911

Page

5

Vinita notes and visits fill local pages

Local and personal items fill Vinita society notes with many names and brief updates. Visitors include W L Marker Welch Ed Sanders Rogers County J C McCoy Enid and more as townspeople travel between Vinita Pryor Claremore Chelsea and Muskogee for business social and church events.

W. L. Marker Welch Ed Sanders Rogers County J. B. Frogge Blue-jacket J.C. McCoy Enid Vinita W. L. Gibson Claremore B. Hinton Pryor Don E. R. Whitehill Chelsea Wimner Texas Cora Harkrider Denison Tex J. T. Gunter

Farmers, visitors, and market notes mix amid Vinita chatter

In Vinita today Charles Bliss of Muskogee transacted business while visitors from Richmond Indiana and Ottawa County pattered through. Vendors sold horses and a livery stable changed hands. The Epworth League hosted a Valentine social with over a hundred attendees. Kansas City stock yards report cattle up to 30 cents higher amid light quarantine traffic, hogs easing, and sheep and lamb prices firm to higher as buyers anticipate demand.

Tursday Harry Swartz Pryor R. L. Mitchell Dow W. E. Preece Novata O. W. Ball Oswego H. B. Cantrell Harrison, Ark H. H. Akins Muskogee E. J. Hobdy Oklahoma City W. H. Voyles Miami Cary Caldwell Oklahoma Cty A. J. Rucker Southwest City Thomas Lain Vance McSpadden Independence Kans Olive Casey Willard H. Voyles Kansas City Hol. B. Anning Chetopa R. H. Urie H. W. Hart M. Land A. L. Churchill Claremore Thomas Whitely W. H. Kornegay Nowata D. B. Barr Herbert Clinton John Jenkins Big Cabin M. L. O'Donnell Curtis E. Holderman J. T. Brackett W. E. Greenleaf F. W. Fleener Columbus Vinita Commercial Club Charles Pfannkirche Institute The Presbyterian Church J. S. Morning Herman C. Schultz Orr Knight Banking Syndicate Tulsa Logan Smith Joplin Brant Kirk Prohibition Continental Trust Company Geo. Poplin Eset Ag Adair Guy Patten Chelsea J. W. Essinger Chas. W. Bliss Mra B. BE Capps Kanga City C. N. Anderson Richmond Ind Churchill W. L. Marker Welch W. A. Cronan East Side Joe Selz Adolph Fraley F. L. Burkhalter G. Moore Coffeyville Green Hotel Roberts Little Rock Ark George C. Butler Rex Walker Register of Deeds Ottawa County W. H. McCann Hollow Ino. W. Byrd Epworth League of the Methodist Church Valentine Davis Hill Young Ladies Bridge Club Court House Wallace Seaton Slater McClure B. F. Fortner Ewing Halsell Dr. Fortner Gertrude Niciffer Artie Cobb Majora Marks Norman Sigma Nu State University Texas

Oklahoma Census Prices Reported in Live Stock Market

Washington report on the thirteenth census includes cattle price shifts at Oklahoma City draws. Markets quote declines in steers heifers cows and hogs with top steers around 6.10 and hogs at 7.20. Guardian matter in Craig County court sets March 6 hearing to sell minor Glenn Nading estate real property.

Oklahoma City Kceecereees Sones Herth Chieftain State of Oklahoma Craig County William Damuron Joh Dameron John Dameron William O Cameron F. Parks Parker, Rider & Brown Guardian Glenn A. Nading J. J. Nading Tate Ae Doner State of Oklahoma Irene L. Nading

Secretary 10 Governor to Appear Before Senate

Topeka Kans February 14 David Leahy secretary to Governor Stubbs must appear before the senate this afternoon to explain charges raised against the legislature. A Wichita newspaper article sparked a resolution by Senator Stewart authorizing arrest by the sergeant at arms for alleged bribery at the capitol in the interest of public utility graft.

Associated Press Topeka Kans David Leahy Stubbs Senate Wichita Stewart Leahy

Mexican Insurrection Fades in Mexico Opinion

Washington reports state department officials say the Mexican revolutionary movement has degenerated into guerrilla warfare with divided leaders. The main concern is protecting American citizens and border property as U.S. troops may cross into Mexico to guard the Colorado river dike and ensure neutrality laws are observed.

Washington, D. C State Department Mexico Department United States Colorado River

Allegation of Fraud in New Mexico Constitution Vote

A representative of the Anti-Saloon League and W. C. T. U. urged the president to oppose the New Mexico constitution, claiming fraud and corruption were used in its passage. The appeal was filed in Washington on February 16 by Associated Press.

Associated Press Washington, D. C New Mexico Anti- Saloon League

Conferees clash over Indian appropriation roll opening

Washington Feb 14 The House and Senate Indian Affairs committees are in a sharp dispute over opening the Five Civilized Tribes enrollment rolls to include 200 to 500 Indians. Chairman Burke demands enrollment before final tribal affairs action, while Senators Owen and Carter oppose, risking delay in land sales and tribal dissolution.

Washington, D. C House Senate Owen Carter Burke House Committee On Indian Affairs McGuire

Haskell to Aid Defense of Election Officials in Oklahoma

Former Governor N. Haskell will be retained to defend election officers under federal indictment for enforcing the grandfather clause and blocking voting. He is to work with Attorney W. A. Ledbetter of Oklahoma City for the Democratic state committee. About 75 election officials statewide have been arrested.

Guthrie Okla N. Haskell Haskell W. A. Ledbetter Oklahoma City Democratic State Committee

Kate Barnard Defendant in Suit for Damages

Oklahoma City February 14 Dr Alexander Potter of New York sues Kate Barnard state commissioner of charities and corrections for libel in a suit of 25 000 on two counts 50 000 total over statements in a speech and a letter that allegedly harmed his reputation as a hydraulic engineer who drew plans for the city water works project set for a bond vote today

Theo D. B. Frear Pryor Charles Tyler Vinita L. P. Campbell W. ‘Stryker Kansas City Mary Thomas Grove Bud Carselowey Scraper Street E. M. Landrum Oklahoma B.A. McFarland Joe Harris Barring Herbert Barr Clinton A. L. Churchill The Presbyterian Church J. S Dr. Wimner W. R. McGeorge Stillwater Los Angeles Florence Bramble Bramble Millinery Company St. Louis A. D. Hatton Webb City M. V. McDaniel Dr. R. Mitchell George W Lee R. Mitchell Cherokee Mitchell Melby Daw Coal and Mining Company McAlester New York Tom Bluejacket Eucha Civic Club Barrett Oklahoma City Alexander Potter Kate Barnard

Iowa Senate Adopts Oregon Plan Primary Bill

Des Moines Feb 14 The Iowa senate approved the Oregon plan primary bill after passage in the house last week. The measure sets a statewide primary method aimed at standardizing party nominations.

Associated Press Des Moines Iowa Senate Today House

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