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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1909
Page
4
An odd fragmented notice from Vinita Oklahoma dated Friday January 22 lists publishing rates and some names or abbreviations. The text appears truncated but indicates pricing or “Due Vert” related to mast content and regional publishers.
A rapid river rustler essay contrasts editors with doctors, praising born editors and critiquing medical errors, then recalls Edgar Allan Poe’s poverty and fame. It notes a Poe anniversary event and quotes The Raven. A local petition seeks pavement repairs on South Wilson Street amidst public criticism of council neglect.
Local report notes pressure to create sidewalks and crossings to restore downtown commerce. Audifarlim company principal stockholders guarantee paving tiles for the property. guaranties are made. Adjectors must seek another loophole.
The state’s second legislature moves toward sanity as lawmakers address topics from information security concerns to fiscal policies. Debates touch on railroad fare profitability, Prohibition era rhetoric, and the balance of executive power under President Roosevelt, with observers noting shifting political tides.
An era marked by fatigue toward President Roosevelt and his rivals. The nation grows weary, hoping for relief as the political climate shifts and a sigh of relief rises when the current tensions ease.
The Chieftain urges prompt truth and reliable information as Oklahoma introduces a bill making it a felony to carry pistol, razor or other deadly weapons. Editorials praise aiming for strong enforcement and note a revival of calls to curb taboo weapon tote.
Henry Watterson of the Leulaville Center Journal extols Oklahoma in a tribute about a friend visiting. He calls the region a land of abundance where soil yields a rich harvest with minimal need for irrigation and phosphates, praising its health wealth cattle and natural prosperity, through statements drawn from the Hartleaville Enterprise.
Washington January 21 Associated Press reports the grand jury is not in session but DOJ and district attorney aides prepare to summon witnesses tomorrow in the canal wiretapping inquiry. The case remains a complete mystery regarding the defendants' identities.
Delegation from Anders and Hugo seeks state insane asylums. Granity wants a boys reformatory. Oklahoma sportsmen push gore and fish measures. Publishers press to amend primary and election laws for ads and official ballots. Senator Echols drafts state funds deposited in guaranteed banks with penalties up to 51,000. House and Senate honor escorts for Dennis Flynn. Younger bill on blindness defeated. Parole proposal for Kans penitentiary prisoners passes 27 to vote. Echols also backs expense money for district court judges away from home. Tillotson bill ends sheds at rail repair depots. $25 fine for noncompliance.
Public notice from Craig County Oklahoma states Annie Martin is sued for divorce by James Martin. The petition seeks a court decree in the county court with a March date for answer. Attorneys and official seals are listed.
By order of the Craig County Court Oklahoma the guardian of minor Netty Mynyn will sell at private sale to the highest cash bidder subject to court confirmation the eighty acres described as the E of NE and NW fractions or SW of section specified township 26 north range east in Craig County Oklahoma the sale date February 9 1909 at the county court home.
First published January 22, 1909. In pursuance of an order of the County Court of Craig County Oklahoma made January 19 1900 in the estate of Peter McK Johnson a minor the undersigned as guardian for the estate offers the real estate for sale to the highest bidder for cash.
January 22 1909 notice states guardian James Martin will sell at public auction the west half of the northwest quarter of section 25 township 2 north range 9 east Craig County Oklahoma containing 80 acres more or less. Auction February 14 1909 at 2 pm at Welch Oklahoma site subject to county court confirmation. Seymour Riddle attorney for guardian.
Ada Brown guardian advertises a court sanctioned sale of the Lora Martin minor’s real estate in Oklahoma Daly County. The property, described as 84 of the AW 4 of section 1 township 37 north range 21 east, will be bid for cash with court confirmation on February 15 at 10 a.m. at the Craig County Court House. Written bids and affidavits by the guardian or attorney Addix Brown must be filed in the county court office.
First Published January 22, 1909 notice that under an order of the County Court of Craig County Oklahoma guardian of Pantie M Brown and Ludo M Brown minors will sell at private sale in the county to the court's confirmation.
On February 1909 at 11 a m at the County Judge’s office in Vinita Ottawa County Oklahoma guardians announce sale of minor’s estate in portions of land across Ottawa Craig and Delaware counties. Undivided interests in described tracts totaling about 60 acres with timber and cultivated land, cash terms, bids with deposit to guardian Daniel R Brown and attorneys Rye Swarts. Sale same day with further notice as to John W Berry.
The guardian of Geo F Brown announces a private sale by sealed bid of various undivided land interests in Ottawa Craig and Delaware counties Oklahoma. Bids must be certified checks and conform to court confirmation. Sale details include partial interests in sections 18 1 7 24 and dates January 11 1909 and January 22 1909.
In guardianship of Buje Martin a minor, an administrator will sell privately to the highest bidder for cash, subject to county court confirmation, on February 9, 1908 at ten o clock a m in Craig County Oklahoma. It covers the NW quarter of section 12 township 27 north range 11 east containing 80 acres more or less. Sale subject to a valid five year agricultural lien affecting the described land.
Louis Bean guardian's attorney advises accompanying a certified check for at least one third of the bid amount. The payment may be left at the office of Addis A. Brown, Attorney at Law in Vinita Oklahoma or filed as required. Dated January 18, 1909.
In Craig County Oklahoma L B Campbell petitions for probate of Nancy Blackfeather deceaseds will requesting letters testamentary. Hearing set January 15 1909 at 10 am in Vinita Probate Court for contest by interested parties. Court seal and Trev D B Frear County Judge certify the notice January 20 1909.
Notice of private sale of a two thirds interest in land in Craig County Oklahoma to satisfy the guardianship of Charity D. Harlan and Alice L. Harlan. Bids due February 1909, at 10 a.m., to be confirmed by county court. Auction to Westville. Guardianship of Harlan minors filed with county court.
First published January 22 1909 notice states court ordered sale of real estate of Tendon minor in Craig county Iowa to satisfy guardianship and court order. One eighth interest in parts of sections 14 1-4 and adjacent parcels. sale by private bid confirmation February 5 1909 at 10 oclock. Bids in writing may be left with Earl R. Nns attorney or delivered to guardian or filed with county judge.
In Gray County the guardianship of minor Frank Mabey is ordered to sell part or all of the real estate. A hearing is set for Monday January 10, 1909 at 10 a.m. to determine authorization for private sale. Notice will be published five weeks in circulating county papers.
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