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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1909
Page
2
The piece urges Vinita residents to press lawmakers on a bill to dip cattle to fight fever ticks and to support building a new high school. It notes the potential Frisco division railroad involvement, discusses Geronimo's death and Apache history, and reflects on Democratic Party shifts and political forecasts for 1910s Oklahoma.
The piece argues for thorough public discussion of temperance issues in Oklahoma. It notes national attitudes influence local views and calls for careful regulation details to be debated openly.
The article notes growing discontent with current liquor regulations in Oklahoma. It observes many empty whisky bottles in alleys and streets, implying a large, unregulated market despite state county and municipal control. It suggests laws fail to curb illegal tramption of alcohol.
In Nashville on February 22 Associated Press reports Robin Cooper faced cross examination as the Cooper Sharpe trial resumed. The record includes a guardianship petition by George Martin for Clifton Martin, a minor, asking the court to authorize sale of specified real estate in Craig County Oklahoma.
In the County Court of Delaware County Oklahoma a petition by guardian Alex Downing for Georgia Downing a minor seeks consent to sell certain lands in Craig County Oklahoma to fund guardianship needs. A hearing is set for March 2 1909 at 10:00 AM with notice to all next of kin and a general circulation newspaper to publish prior to the hearing.
Notice of sale of real estate by guardian of Andrew Martin minor, under Craig County Court order. Private cash sale February 24 at 10 am in Mayes County land described as W 1/2 of SE Section 40 Township 22 North Range 18 West, subject to leases. Bid by certified check of one third at Adel A Brown Vinita Oklahoma or County Court Judge. Guardian Mike Marten.
The Oklahoma Craig County guardianship petitions to sell real estate by guardian Alex Downing for Maudie Downing interims. The court sets a hearing in January 1908 at 9.00 am to consider selling part or whole of the 5 1/2 acres in Section 11 Township 26 North Range 20 East, with costs to be assessed. The case is heard in the county court with attorney for guardian A. Downs.
In Craig County Oklahoma the County Court schedules a hearing on a petition by John Allen as guardian to sell all or part of the minor Robert Allen’s estate. The order sets March 1, 1908 at 10 am for the hearing with kin and interested parties directed to appear and show cause why sale should not be granted.
A historical brief notes Vinita defenses tightening after a Hun attack warning. Officials report local militia mobilization and border vigil, with residents urged to remain indoors as patrols intensify. Newsroom sources confirm no civilian casualties reported.
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