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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1908

Page

2

Vinita Faces City Progress Choice In Local Politics

The Vinita civic debate centers on forward sidewalks and paving funded by Mayor Parks and his council. Supporters argue the Democratic administration advances the town with seven blocks of paving and eight miles of sidewalks, while critics blame graft and hinder progress. Over one hundred workers are employed on the project, sustaining local trade and employment as the town contemplates whether to continue expansion or risk stagnation.

Vinita Sam Parks Oklahoma Sokol Aluse Parks

Oklahoma papers urged to interpret new primary law strictly

Shawnee Herald argues newspapers must avoid endorsing candidates under the new primary law. It cites penalties for publishers who accept free space or display favorable coverage, noting two Pottawatomie county papers already violated the rule. The piece urges editors to resist political boosts and declare such acts as misdemeanors.

Oklahoma Pottowatomie County Lawton Homer Thomas Crushem Shawnee Herald

City Water Woes Highlight Winitw Administration

A political charge against Bryan marks a new limit for the city of Winitw as its water works system drains funds more than any other public service area. John M. Osbison, Vinita native, joins Colliers staff and will feature Senator Long’s candidacy in an early issue.

Winitw John M. Osbison Colliers Senator Long Kansas John

Chieftain subscription list confusion prompts notices

We seek patience as we resolve订 Chief tain subscription issues and ask anyone cut off the list to inform this office with their time remaining to prevent errors.

Ottios

School district votes July 14 bond issue for 500 dollars

Southeast of this city school district 52 plans an election on July 14 to vote on a five hundred dollar bond issue to build a school house. The piece urges extending water mains to reach all taxpayers and comments that water access is unequal and income from this source is minimal, urging action.

Vinita

Oklahoma growth praised by Vice Chieftain in long regional history

A veteran leader notes more than a quarter century of county development and envisions Oklahoma becoming the greatest state in the Union. He recalls Indian lands turning into a landscape of homes, farms, and schools, urging readers that now is the best time to come to Oklahoma.

Oklahoma Union

Inherited Lands Sale Notices for Five Civilized Tribes

Listing of multiple allotments from Nancy Campbell, Alcy Johnson, John Ashes, Annie Swimmer, Laura Tanner, Colonel Jackson, Annie Dry, Mary Downing, Mary Batt, Dobkin Pall Iogpor, Samuel Bunch, John Rock, Ella Downing, Rider Grass, Daniel Daugherty, Nancy Campbell again, John Stout, Hilza Blythe, John Killey, and Aley Johnson. Sealed bids due dates vary in 1908 with bid openings and acreage for each tract. deposits of 20 percent required. sales conducted at Union Agency Muskogee. notices published in regional papers for Creek, Cherokee, Choctaw, and Chickasaw lands.

Five Civilized Tribes Cimbonme Nation Nancy Campball Tisn Taln Annie Swimmer Bj Laura Tanner Colonel Jackson Annie Dry Easb Mary Downing Mary Batt T. Bo Iogpor Samuel Bunch Rive Jonn Rock See Ella Downing Gore Daniel Daugherty Nancy Campbell Commissioner of Indian Affairs United States Indian Agent Union Agency Muskogee Indian Territory Phoenix Vinita Chieftain Evening News McAlester Chickasha Express Dana H. Kenany

Guardianship Petition For Albert and Maudry Webber

In Wonnby Court Orale county the estate and guardianship matter concerns Albert Ed Webber and Maudry Webber minors Onpan te stow Cavem on Afflica TION OF GUARDIAN FOR ORDER OF Sate or Real Estate.

Albert Ed. Webber Maudry Webber Onpan Te Stow J. W. Orr Albert BE. Webber O'glock A. M Winita Craig County Craty F. J. Bannert

Divorce Action Notice in District Court

Graves Edna Graves is sued in district court for absolute divorce and child custody. She must answer by July 24, 1908. Attest D. B. Sherman, Clerk of District Court, Gro BR McCutchen, attorney for plaintiff.

JounTy Grane Coork Dist Court, Gro BR. McCutoven Plainerf

Oklahoma District Court Notice in Shoemate Divorce Case

The State of Oklahoma District Court in Chowan County publishes that James R. Shoemate must answer the divorce petition filed by Cora B. Shoemate by July 1. The notice warns that default will be entered if he fails to respond, with Ripper and Coormai listed as attorneys for the plaintiff.

Sta.h Oklahoma Chaw Jacoola Cora B. Shoemate Plainbil James R. Shoemate Nation OF Publication James R. Shoemar

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D. M. Marks Printing Company Publisher Okla Bryan Township John Ashes John R. Stout Hilza John Killey Aley Johnson Orlationa Ripper & Coarmai, Uy Af Rneys Bos Yours Truly Frazee-Hosmer Hardware The International Bank @ Trust Company State Depository City Depository F. M. Gwinnap & Son Halsell Building First National Bank, United States Depository Homestead Oklahoma Map Co W. HM. Whaley Mgr Mushogee
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