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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1912

Page

3

Craig County political candidacies dominate local notices

The Chieftain announces numerous Democratic primary candidates for Craig County offices including County Commissioner Third District, County Assessor, County Treasurer, Sheriff, County Clerk, Register of Deeds, Superintendent of Schools, County Attorney, and various constable posts. It notes August 1912 Democratic primary elections and lists several named hopefuls and districts, with Scout meetings in Vinita.

Claude. Kelton Craig County W. CU. Woodall Ust James F. McCullough Geo. H. Ogden Ig County Ogden Lee R. Mitchell Virgil A. Kinnison Chieftain 'S G. L. White Centralia Willard H. Voyles Oklahoma Ifor County Thomas W. Smith Register OF Deeds Okla W. L. Trott Billy Friend H. W. C. Shelton Robi. L. Chamberlin J. Wes Harris Inocrath v.Mo N. Williamson Office of Register of Deeds Eby Union For Congress James Dennis Flynn Cuettali George W. Taylor Harles Teenor Legisla- Craig County Chas. Teenor HN. B. Ridenhour H. B. Ridenhour D. T. Witt

Gordon Wins A Second Big Bill Delay In Fast Knockout

Local boxer Bart Gordon, at 165 pounds, defeated Kaneas heavyweight Big Bill Delay, who weighed 210, with a first punch that staggered Delay. Gordon followed with two knockdowns in the second round, securing a decisive victory in one minute after the round began.

Bart Gordon Kaneas Gordon Min

Growth in Exports to South America Surges in 1911 and 1912

Exports to South America rise sharply with totals for 1911 about 109 million dollars and the current year seen near 125 million. Argentina leads gains with roughly 55 million, Brazil above 30 million, Chile around 15 million, and Uruguay about 7 million. Lumber, mineral oils, railway material drive increases, with autos and glazed leather showing strong growth. Marriage report notes Mr. Robinson and Miss Yadon wed at the Christian parsonage.

South America Argentina Bureau of Statistics Department of Commerce and Labor Brazil Chile Uruguay United States

War horse breeding planned for New Mexico station

The Fort Reno remount station in Oklahoma may gain importance with a New Mexico horse breeding and range improvement reservation near Las Cruces. Taft set aside the land for the project to breed a versatile mount for saddle use and plains grazing, with trials across New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado and Oklahoma. The effort includes foundation stock from Kentucky and Missouri, expert judges, and a $30,000 initial appropriation. The New Mexico station will train and supply horses for cavalry and artillery use in the western theaters.

Fort Revo Oklahoma New Mexico Las Cruces Taft State Agricultural College Arizona Colorado Southwest Kentucky Missouri Army War Department Port Reno Fort Sill Oklo Middle West

Tax Penalty Suspension Proposal in Craig County Oklahoma

County Clerk R F P Nix calls a special meeting of the Craig County Board of Commissioners in Vinita on June 1 1912 to consider road petitions and a proposal to defer adding the penalty to the last half of the 1911 taxes for 60 days. The notice is dated June 10 1912 and bears the county seal.

Bouid Drake County State of Oklahoma Oklahoma Board of County Commissioners Craig County Vinita R. FP. Nix

July Term County Court Jury List Names

The jurors for the July term of the county court are G. W. Ledgerwood W. R. Ketron J. B. Miles T. H. Murphy Dan Hilligan W. A. Lane D. G. Odell D. B. Dotts E. C. Wibson M. Fields Lee Ward A Mitchell B Grooms T B Holmes D A Cash Earl Cockright J H Gibbs R S Nall George Nichifer J G Carr C W Windle Jon Naeworthy M G Hawkins L P Ballard.

G. W. Ledgerwood W. R. Ketron J. B. Miles T. H. Murphy Dan Hilligan W. A. Lane D. G. Odell D. B. Dotts E. C. Wibson

Dentist Offers Painless Extraction and Free Examination

An old newspaper notice promotes dental services with a Reasonable Examination, painless extraction, and guaranteed work. It mentions AS Operations and lists OFFICE ROOM 8 in the Scott Building.

Scott Building

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Ifor John Kimbrough Vinita Township Gubt J. J. Morris Ugust J. W. Roberts EB. J. McBride Big Cabin Craig Ity F. Parks Tar County Nation Sofar Theo D. B. Fahar Dan Tittle Bfe Jake Smith Joe Walker R F.nix Do. Caldwell N. BR. Maxey Muskogee Supreme Vom R. L. Jackson Pete Coyne Episcopal Church W. H. Taldage Vinita Boy Scouts Court House Wm. Slims Mr. Robinson Yadon Welch Christian Parsonage Rev. Miller Will Anse D. C. Heidtman Zephysginghams Shanton Barrett-Buffington Building R. P. Clay Kansas City Weekly Star Arrers North East Wess S Vy Kansas City Star Peo Ana Alberta Tucker Guardian Albert B. Marks Guardish
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