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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1908
Page
2
The writer returns after over two years to lead the Chieftain’s editorial page. He pledges an independent square dealing stance, commitment to good government, law enforcement, and honest public service while serving the readers and Vinita’s legitimate enterprises.
The Chieftain Publishing Company and D. M. Marra Printing Co merge to form a unified northern Oklahoma printing plant under D. M. Marra Printing Company. The Daily Chieftain will resume Associated Press service and publish the Weekly Chieftain, with improved facilities, editorial clarity, and broader local business support. Infrastructure projects like seven blocks of paving and eight miles of sidewalk construction accompany this revival.
Craig county pledges strong business sense in drafting EB N Ratcliff for a seat in the State legislature. The best county in the state would be exceedingly well represented in the person of Mr. Ratcliff.
Cora B Inouee files suit against James R Shoemate in the second Judicial district seeking legal remedy. Defendant must answer the petition by July 10 1908 or the petition will be deemed true and relief granted as prayed. Roe Craram attorneys for plaintiff filed with clerk of district court seal.
Notice filed by Matilda Lynch mother and next friend of Sylvester Reed a Cherokee freedman minor asking Craig county district court Vinita to remove his disabilities and declare him of full age under Wilsons Digest Article V Chapter 50 A.S. McRea attorney.
Letters of Administration with will annexed granted by Craig County Court Oklahoma in May 1908. Claimants must file their claims with vouchers at RB F D Chetopa Kansas within four months of publication or be forever barred from benefits. Dated May 11, 2008. Luther L Duncan, Administrator with Will Annexed. Riddle & Clapham, Attorneys.
In Citadel District Court Eli Graves sues Edna Graves for absolute divorce and custody of minor children. Edna Graves must answer the petition by July 21, 1904. failure to respond may lead to judgment by default. Attorney for plaintiff is D. B. Strutsaan.
Notice of sealed bids for various allotments of deceased citizens of the Five Civilized Tribes. Lists specific allotments with sections, townships, ranges, and acreages. bids to be opened on set dates at the agency. Includes Nancy Campbell, Aley Johnson, John Ashes, Annie Swimmer, Laura Tanner, Colonel Jack, Annie Dry, Meg Downing, May Batt, Dobkh Failingpot, Samuel Bich, John Rick, Hila Downing, Rider Grass, Daniel Daugherty, and others with precise land descriptions and sale timelines.
Listings describe several allotments with land sizes from 50 to 160 acres, including parcels in sections 5 7 18 and 25 within specified townships and ranges. Notices state sale dates in 1908, bidding procedures, required certified checks of 20 percent, and where bids are to be filed at Union Agency Muskogee Indian Territory. Public notices indicate distribution of land ads in local newspapers for Creek Cherokee Choctaw and Chickasaw lands.
Public notice from the Commissioner to the Five Civilized Tribes announces public auctions of all vacant lots in Creek and Cherokee Nation towns in Oklahoma. Sales begin June 1904 with half the purchase price due at sale and the remainder within six months. Listings include Boynton, Okmulges, Bega, Sapulpa, Bixby, Wagoner, Checotah, Ochelata, Hillside, Pryor Creek, Adair, Vinita, Claremore, Fort Gibson, Texanna, and more with specific sale dates.
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