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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1909

Page

4

Training for Self-Support Promoted by National Society

A Vinita Okla report outlines a committee from the National Society for the Promotion of Industrial Education proposing vocational paths in schools. Plans include grammar schools with manual training, separate trade and evening schools, and a focus on practical work to fit boys and girls for life and future trades.

National Society For the Promotion Industrial Education Henry 5. Pritchett Ln Wries

Local news full week in the Chieftain amid town lot questions

The Chieftain features daily local news pages with no unicorn ads and notes that many city youths of school age are out of school. It warns parents and children about a serious infraction of the law regarding schooling and town lots.

Chieftain

Vinita note on fraud and local plans discussed

A Muskogee discussion questions crime versus features of limitation. The Bank Guarantee Journal will stay in Vinita not leave. Vinita residents urged to plant trees next month. Census takers to count 125 convicts arriving from Lansing Kansas soon. Fraud vitiates contracts and injures land titles of the five tribes.

Lansing Kansas

Handsome Auditorium, Energetic Management At Local Theater

The theatergoer segment is assured of the region’s finest auditorium and lively management. The venue announces top touring shows arriving this winter, promising strong productions and steady crowds.

Voters Split Over Auditorium Purchase

Those opposing the Auditorium purchase show a weak turnout among about eight hundred voters. Perhaps one hundred are willing to oppose the project, while many more are silent or supportive of the business proposition.

City eyes summer work and a new high school

With good weather coming, many local men will find work through paving contracts sewers and long sidewalks. The town should not punt the high school decision to a vague future, as building it would attract the cream of the region. Meanwhile issues in Muskogee involving Creek Nation land sales draw government scrutiny.

Dad Tnd Witl Vina Vinkta Dawes Commission Mouch Enterprises Congress

Oklahoma cities adopt commission plan in spring election

Several top Oklahoma cities move to a commission style city government with first commissions to be chosen in April. Tulsa and Enid have begun steps toward a nonpartisan city administration.

Oklahoma Tulsa Enid

Vinita to Begin Paving Six Alleys and Scraper Street

Work on the paving of six alleys in the two principal business blocks of Vinita will begin next Monday. The contract also requires paving nearly three blocks on Scraper street, signaling a major expansion of paved streets and alleys in Vinita over the coming months.

Vinita

Frisco Officials Contemplate Vinita Stop and Meeting House

Frisco railroad officials reportedly plan to stop in Vinita and promise a meeting house if the Auditorium proposal passes at the upcoming election. Opponents’ objections focus on such a facility. the Frisco says no obligation to build the house is guaranteed, though assurances are expected to ease concerns.

Frisco Railroad Vinita Frisco

First Appearance Here District Leader at Auditorium

The District Leader comes to the Auditorium next Tuesday night promising a full New York production. The large chorus and sweeping stage effects from Wallack's theatre will be recreated with costumes scenery and lighting to delight local theatre-goers.

New York Chicago Herald Square Broadway Wallack’s Wallock’s

Probe in Muskogee Hints Full Exoneration of Creek Town Lot Accusers

In Muskogee a probe continues into alleged graft in Creek town lot purchases. The piece argues for acquittal and exoneration of the accused, lamenting the era of intense commercialism and claiming license in Indian lands temptations caused many otherwise upright men to stray from strict integrity.

Muskogee Darkey

A Toymaker's Dream Co Chorus Selected by Morrison

The chorus of A Toymaker's Dream Co. chosen after weeks of voice trials and style selections led by Hugh Morrison state director for the company. A Pony Ballet highlights the big song A Crazy Day on the Circus Day with the chorus performing in ensembles aboard The District Leader.

Toymaker’s Dream Co Hugh Morrison Morrison Pony Ballet

Notice of Publication in Butler County Case

First published January 20 1909 notice in Craig county Oklahoma where Butler Caywood sues E Mathis and William Shriver for cancellation of deed. The petition filed aims to cancel the deed to described land in section 1 township 1 range 21 and to require the defendants to answer by March AD 000. The matter proceeds in district court with attorney J V Roments representing the plaintiff.

Omlawoma Butler Caywood E. Mathis William Shriver Craig County Oklahoma Perton D. B. Stursman J. V. Roments Deput

Guardianship case shows hearing on sale of minor Elizabeth Jones's real estate

Court orders hearing on February 26 1909 at 10 am to determine if guardian A J Pitchford may sell portions of the minor Elizabeth Jones property in Craig County Oklahoma. Notice requires publication for three weeks to all interested parties.

Elizabeth Jones W Minor A. J. Pitchford Elizabeth Vinny State of Oklahoma BO Neres BO Neres, More Ar Leas Craig Tuo D. B. Fran Iees Lola Jones A.J. Pitchford

Notice of Sale of Real Estate in Craig County

First published January 29 1909 notice that in pursuance of an order of the county court of Craig County Oklahoma an estate of a minor will be sold at private sale to the highest bidder for cash subject to confirmation by the county court prior to sale commission and terms of sale to be announced at sale site

Craig Rea Sena

Guardianship notices from Craig county Oklahoma court

Legal notices dated January 1909 in Craig County Oklahoma detailing guardianships of Daniel Tynst Lola Jones and Lelia Ross. Includes bids, sale of real estate descriptions, and hearing orders set for February 1909 with guardianship petitions and authorized sales of property in sections 18 36 and 25, township 28 north range 21 east.

Pe J. Pitchford Lola Jones Craig State of Oklahoma Section Township 28 Range 21

Estate of Herbert Downing Final Account Filed in Vinita Court

John S. Bogle administrator of Herbert Downing deceased has filed his final account in the County Court of Owanoma County. The court fixed Tuesday February 23, 1909 at 10 a.m. in the courtroom at the Vinita courthouse for a final settlement. The notice appears in the January term records.

Herbert Downing John S. Bogle Said Court Vinita Sid Craig County

Settlement of Account Contested by Written Objections

The document notes settlement of an account with objections to be written and filed by May 4, contest to be pursued in writing. Dated June nine, County Judge Bear officiates.

Vinita Building and Loan Association Charter Notice

Notice of Intention to Apply for Charter for Building and Loan Association in Craig county Oklahoma. Subscribers plan to form Vinita Building and Loan Association with principal office at Vinita. Articles of incorporation to be filed with the Oklahoma Secretary of State around February 15, 1909.

Building & Loan Association Craig County Oklahoma Building & Loan Vinita Building and Loan Association Building & Association

Minor estate real estate sale notice Adair County Oklahoma

In pursuance of a county court order, guardian of Rosella Petty a minor will sell at private cash sale for court confirmation on February 1 1909 at 10 am at Vinita Craig county court house. Description includes portions of sections 25 26 18 in Craig county Oklahoma. Bids in writing by mail or delivery to Stilwell or county judge of Adair County. Guardian Warren Burr.

Bald Craig Oklahoma Daniel Tynst Leas Addis A. Brown Vinita B. A. McFanane Guardian Sant Ida M. Petty Adair County Okla Pursu- Adal Gulehorsa Mde Sarah L. Petty H L, Petty Township Range Craig County E. B. Arnold Atty -Atlaw Stilwell Rosella Petty Rosella C. Petty C. Ee Owenty Stilwelll Oklahoens Adair Wauren Guandien

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Means Printing Company Publishers Mall Winite Mie Cevek Bank Guarantee Journal Sanders- Wright Store Grant Tune D. B. Fitan Ancis A. Brown Onianoma Lelia Ross Lelia Ross Au’y Owanoma Cea P.O Ore Vinita, Oklahoma W. M. Malone Thos T. Wimner B. A. ‘McParland R. V. McSpadden
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