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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1909

Page

7

Federal grand jury indictments reported from Oklahoma scene

McAlester June 18 federal grand jury returned bills for counterfeiting passing counterfeit money timber depreciation misuse of the mails and moonshining There were no indictments in town lot cases and no witnesses examined about town lots Three Italians tied to a Krebs store burglary and coke oven money scheme were indicted for using the mails to defraud Other indictments include Bashear for defrauding Southern Negroes by false promises Cagle and Cagle of Tulsa for counterfeiting 50 cent pieces Hanley of Duncan for passing counterfeit $10 gold pieces Edwards and Cunningham of Idabel for raising a $1 bill Meyers and the Lees moonshiners in the Seven Devil mountains for distilling liquor and reclaiming without a government license The posse fight led Deputy Sheriff Holden to be accidentally killed by fellow members

McAlester Okla Federal Erand Frst Joe Nellis Krebs Alderson Basaile Guippaula Carmela Commarado Salvator Dibello KR. B. Bashear Oklahoma Elmer Cagle Bar! Cagle Tulsa

Protecting the Guaranty Fund in Oklahoma Banks

Guthrie Oklahoma June 1 state bank commissioner A M York and a corps of examiners noted irregularities in banks. Cashier Jones of Citizens State Bank Mountain Park used 9500 of funds and resigned after repayment. Morris Bank president W S Kittel used forged notes totaling 7800. he is jailed. The guaranty fund remains unused while strict supervision continues.

Musehoger Youngs Vision Ap

Court of Appeals case on Latonon track wagering headed to September

By Associated Press Prackford Ky June 11 the court of appeal today reset the Commonwealth Racing Commission case until September over the Latonon track wagering method This keeps Latonon allowed to continue bookmaking pending appeal

Aseciated Press Prackford Court of Appeal Commonwealth Withe Racing Commission Latonon

State board approves plans for Weatherford normal school

In Weatherford Oklahoma yesterday the state board of affairs approved the fireproofing plans for the normal school building under construction. The board of affairs and the normal regents appear to have reached agreement on the proposition.

Guthrie Okla State Board of Affairs Weatherford State Board of Affair Board of Normal Regents

State Delegates Appointed to Pharmacy Convention

Guthrie Okla Lilly Guthrie and J C Burton of Stroud were appointed by Governor Mawkell as delegates to the National Pharmacy convention at Los Angeles Cal, slated for August 16. The notice mentions personal transport and local vendors, urging buyers to compare prices before purchase.

Juthrig Okla Fane Lilly Ae Guthrie J.C. Burton Stroud Mawkell Laie Angehew Cal

No Money Available For Smoked Meat Indian War

Oklahoma lacks funds to pay the Crazy Snake war costs from two months ago. Adjutant General Canton estimates expenses for suppressing the uprising at 5 000 to 7 400 dollars, with only 2 000 dollars appropriated for troop calling, not available until July 1. Officials seek a funding source to cover trains, militiamen pay, officers, supplies, and transportation.

Muskogee Okla Oklahoma Canton Hoffman Hickory Grounds United States Snake Camp Crazy Snake

Board Plans Trip of Inspection for Oklahoma Railroads

Guthrie Oklahoma June 1 experts of the corporation commission prepare to depart in the commission’s motor car on a 5885 mile ride to inspect every mile of Oklahoma railroads. The party includes engineers clerks and drivers to check blueprints depots bridges culverts and right of way and to estimate depreciation and reproduction cost for valuation purposes.

Guthrie Oklo Corporation Commission Oklahoma Cnet Deer Aino Ardmore

A Cowboy Reunion Near Dan Tittle Phiew

A rustic western gathering described as a cowboy reunion near Dan Tittle Phiew, northwest of town on Highway 0. Attendees expect roping, playing, and plenty of longhorns or cattle, with folk enjoying burlap gear and social events under a frontier sun.

Dan Tittle Phiew Huty Patain

Copperhead on Muskogee sidewalk startles town

In Muskogee Oklahoma on June 1 a large copperhead snake lay basking on the Seventh and Broadway sidewalk. Attorney H R Bemton nearly stepped on it, startled by the serpent’s sunning. A bystander urged to kill it as the crowd watched, and a passerby used a long stick to dispatch the venomous snake.

Muskogee Oklo Seventh and Broadway Old Sol H. R. Bemton Mr. Denton Christopher Colummbus Amenioa Columbus Nike Denton Dave Roening Micah Mahie & Penows Genter St Patrick

Floods From Seven Inch Rain Hit Oakley Area

A seven inch rainfall over twelve hours caused floods in Oakley with damage to Main Street homes. Kayt Man Hotel guests were moved to the depot by boat as streets flooded. a wedding note follows about Gatewood Samuels.

Oakley Kane Jane Wanka Kaytman

Republican Praise for Gov Haskell

Guthrie Oklahoma June 18 Congress man Charley D Carter of Ardmore says that the persecution of Governor Haskell is condemned in Washington by democrats and most republicans He cites Congressman Norris of Nebraska praising Haskell and predicting a future with his opposition to the McGuffey Standard crowd and their investigation Favors Haskell’s victory amid partisan pressure.

McGuffey Haskell San

Opinions Given Out by Attorney General

Guthrie Oklahoma June 1. In an opinion to State Mine Inspector Peter Hernratty the attorney general states that the expense of an inspector to supervise laying gas pipelines on public highways should be paid from revenue from the gas revenue tax and that pipeline companies no longer pay this expense to the state. The attorney general also notes that laying baseball is a public matter. In an opinion to C L Shaw Enid the attorney general holds the power to declare a vacant office when a member moves from the city and to fill the vacancy without resignation.

Guthrie Okla Peter Henratty Gener Bclde LeFlore County C. L. Shaw Board of Exucution of Enid Thehomed Hae

Tall Sycamores Lose to Vinita in Close Game

Grove’s Tall Sycamores fell 4 to 4 in a hard fought baseball contest against Vinita yesterday. The game, labeled the best of the season here, featured notable batting from Crale who tipped the scales for Vinita.

Vinita Grove Loch Crale

Notice of Real Estate Sale for Elizabeth Jones Minor

In pursuance of an order by the County Court of Croix Oklahoma the guardian of Elizabeth Jones a minor will sell at private sale to the highest bidder for cash subject to confirmation. The sale is on July 6 1909 at ten o clock in the courtroom Craig County Oklahoma the land described as the Nidot NW 1S of NB Lt SE 14 NW portion in Craig County Oklahoma. Bid must be in writing with a pure cash cheque for the full amount left at the County Court office or edge of the County Court. Pitchford Guardian Addis A Blown Attorney June 1900.

Anid Craig Wey Feterast Annie Morgan Rane Eine Oklaome Crate County Alahoma Craig County ORR Guardian State of Oklahoma Craig Solomon Baldridge J. A Leforce J. A. Leforce iCourt Wid Court Ward Nell Craig Events Addie A. Jon Ot Chieftain James "Hiley Minor Moses Hiley Moser Riley Alt Ward Henge Ald Ward Eaid Vinita Wile Eanes Vi Weekly Chieftain Anid Cealg L Theo D. B Firet Lso Feng Hesod J. W. Orr Bayon W. Orr Jesse Herod Yale Buty County of Croix Jane Elizabeth Jones Tate Iday Oklahome Kilfaabeth Jones Pitchford Ouerdian D. B. Prear Addis A. Brown Viret State of Oklahoma Beulah J Herod Quardian Oklahora Fiert Chriftman Henry Hered Nenessary Henesmery Loraie Ohlahous Theo. DB County Judew

Notice of sale of real estate by Crafe County Oklahoma

Notice is hereby given that a court in Crafe County Oklahoma made on March 15 1904 will sell at private sale to the highest bidder for cash subject to confirmation by County Court on or after July 7 1909 at ten o clock.

Firet Coun Crafe Olahoma

Guardianship orders to sell minor Beulah Herod estate

Legal notices from Craig County Oklahoma public records detail guardians J W Orr petitioning to sell parts of Beulah J Herod minor’s real estate. Hearings set for July 12 1909 and related orders require full notice and three weekly newspaper publication before appearances by interested parties. The documents cite county judge Theo B Pra and clerk Addis A Brown.

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