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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1908

Page

2

Town Notes and Weather After Flood In Rose Okla Area

Local items list visits and arrivals from Kim Duncan to Jem Feidge and Dr. Pierce from Salina. The flood washed farms and crops, killed livestock, and damaged fences and landmarks. A morning water spout near June 2 caused widespread destruction, with land marks erased and water still rising higher than prior records.

Kim Job Duncan Jem Feidge Dr. Pierce of Salina J Duncan Livtle Tebes J. J. Wilson Chee Jeans Adair

Farmers Hopeful Amid Mixed Reports From Okoee District

In Okoee area crops like wheat and oats show promise after recent wind storms damaged orchards and fields. The Joplin Mining Co plans shipboard operations following a summit on Restriction Hill. Sam Cooker and Amoa have departed to Spavitliw hillan for roughly ten days to locate mineral land.

Joplin Mining Co Ahape Umitla Sam ‘Cooker Amoa [Ick Sam Jana Nwmatingg Cain “Tie T Quisienverry Okoee Harry Obigwer Nat Dieverson Beaumont Roy Rael

Bluesagket Hopes Rise After First Welch Game

One week of fine weather keeps farmers busy while Blue Jacket strengthens its baseball program. Welch hosts the home opener. Blue Jacket wins 2 to 1. D A Wilson visits Cameron Missouri. Horse fires spike with wet weather. W J Fields plans move to Colorado. A new City well under construction 20 feet square will store water.

D. A. Wilson Cameron Fields Colorado Pew City

Wheat cutting advances in dry spell and local notices

Local notes report Kinnigon wheat cutting progressing in dry weather. Aunt Nancy Moore returned home after a two week visit with Mrs Ida Rogers. Frank Keener and Nellie Roselle visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs J A McGhee. Mrs Wm Moore is quite sick this week. Raymond and Howard Smith made a business trip to Chetopa Friday. Mrs Della H Martin visited with Mia Tate McNelia last Sunday. Sprewangle brothers expect to have their machines in operation. Mrs Frank Moore and Mrs J L Me Nelis visited in Welch last Tuesday with Mrs Pantie Brown. Mrs G J Salley of Cheslok Hat. For sale pool ball and textures good location Holt Bros Adair Oils.

Nancy Moore Fina Ida Rogers Frank Keener Nellie Roselle Mia J. A. McGhee Wm. Moore Raymond and Howard Smith Chetopa Mies Della Thartin Mia Tate McNelia Sprewangle Brothers Frank Moore Mra J. L. Me. Nelis Welch Pantie Brown Mra. G. J. Salley Cheslok

Darrough Residence Sold to Lee Barrett in Vinita

Lee Barrett buys the Darrough residence on West Canadian Avenue for 4500 dollars. Mr Darrough may move west this fall but it is hoped he will decide to stay in Vinita.

Lee Barrett Darroweh West Canadian Avene Darrough Vinita

Fidelity Farm Loan Company opens in Vinita firm expands services

Fidelity Farm Loan Company of Vinita announces new offices in the city with plans to operate across the state. The firm will offer farm loans abstracts of title real estate investments and surety bonds and general legal services with O. C. Roberts as president J. M. Young as vice president C. K. Lahon as secretary and M. S. Runyan as treasurer.

Fidelity Farm Loan Company Vinita Ealace O. C. Roberta J. M. Young C. K. Lahoan Secretacy M. 5 Runyan

List of Petit Jurors for July Term County Court

The document lists names of petit jurors for the July term of the county court led by Reiter G. W Scott, including A. Friend, W. F. Goodpaster, C. H. Moore, Lymin Johnson, Periman A. Stout, Wm. Hughes, C. B. Patton, L. Leak, B. M Hil O, B Dingman, H. G. Russell, Wm. Harrison, J. S. Scott, and Wm. Gambell, with date July 7.

County Court Reiter G. W Scott V. A. Friend W. F. Goodpaster C. H

The Swearing Rabit Editorial Call to Courtesy

A Caldwell Leader editorial denounces profanity, urges men and boys to abandon oaths, notes swearing degrades respect, and observes people drop oaths around women. The piece argues there is no justification for foul language and emphasizes self restraint.

Caldwell

Local Paving Contractor Visits Joplin

W R Fletcher a Joplin capitalist and friend of B J Overly the paving contractor was here this week and will likely return to Voatmseni ta.

W R. Fletcher Joplin B. J. Overly Voatmseni

Indian title probes lead Justice Department officials to Indian Territory

Chief Examiner S. W. Finch and five assistants arrived to survey state court cases affecting Indian titles. The effort aims to compile data, report to the justice department, and guide prosecutions with 30 more staff for 45 days. Investigations into Mott town lots and Creek tribal costs are noted.

S. W. Finch M.C. Mav‘erson Cruce Piesaski F. Cash William Hombeak Harris Bureau of Examiners Department of Justice Washington D. C U. S Finch Muskogee Indian Territory Mott Town U.S Dana H- Kelsey Pheonix

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