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26 Jun 1908
Page 6
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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1908
Page
6
The Weekly Chieftain lists mail subscription rates including a three month option. The fragment shows a price section with placeholders indicating mailed delivery terms.
Vinita editorial paints a rosy outlook for the town and its future at the Chieftain office. It notes Mr Roosevelt and his successor suggestions and the GOP's reluctant acceptance amid smiles and sarcasm.
The city plans substantial paving of six or seven blocks and many miles of sidewalks this summer, a move expected to attract new permanent residents to Vinita.
A brighter day is expected in Vinita as population shifts follow removal of restrictions. Merchants anticipate a revival of business activity and new opportunities arising from the influx of residents and renewed commerce.
Some members of the first Oklahoma Assembly may not be returned, and the same could happen to county officials in Craig and other counties, signaling a likely reshaping of local leadership.
Opinion promotes honest work and strong work ethic for youth. It argues that holding a job during vacations builds character and future success.
The speaker touts Craig County as unique proposing to back a successful businessman and good citizen for state consideration rather than sending the ordinary material to the legislature.
The article notes that Mr. Roosevelt will not concede to adopting his spelling, deeming it the only area he cannot accomplish. It frames this as Teddy’s notable failure in persuading the public on orthography.
Moving heavy job presses from the McClellan building and the general cleanup and reorganization of the Chieftain force kept the office busy this week.
The article argues that sane Fourth of July observance is taking root in American minds as noisy firecrackers and dangerous explosives decline. It frames public safety and restraint as an evolving national standard and suggests gradual cultural change.
The town, with rural routes out of Vinita and potential free city delivery, aims to elevate its look. Once sidewalks are installed, the next step will be numbering houses in a creditable manner to organize streets and residences.
The piece argues the Oklahoma dispensary liquor law is unpopular in some areas due to systemic prejudice. It calls for a fair trial under the Oklahoma constitution, suggests replacing it if it fails prohibition requirements, and urges public support while it remains law.
A plan outlines entering every home previously visited and expanding to thousands more. The initiative notes many familiar women have already engaged this week accompanied by a dollar.
The weekly Chieftain notes renewed support from old friends across the country. Many former readers have rejoined with kind congratulations as the paper aims to improve and become a welcome daily presence in Oklahoma homes.
The Chieftain announces a newly equipped printing plant in Vinita with a Cottrell paper press and three job presses powered by the latest induction motor. Management invites business leaders and the public to inspect the facility and observe modern printing capabilities.
A writer suggests that a capable promoter who properly advertises Vinitas Artesian water can open the way to fortune for himself and bring out the public appreciation of its value. The fragment hints at commercial potential and public interest.
A reflective piece notes Vinita could gain as a saleable town area with improvements such as an Auditorium, bathrooms, and swimming pools. It argues that intelligent farmers persevere through wet seasons, where timely plowing boosts crop value and yields both saleable corn and kept harvests.
With restrictions lifting on the twenty seventh, land will pass to homebuilders. Cherokee allotments average eighty acres creating many new owners and few speculators. Settlers at two per quarter section will boost population and productivity across the region.
The Democratic primary winner credits victory to opposition to extreme anti corporation legislation. He notes nationwide sentiment against large capital and railroads, arguing for a square deal and a return to sanity after widespread upheaval.
In Craig County Oklahoma Eli Graves petitions for divorce from Edna Graves in the district court. The petitioner seeks custody of children and a final judgment if she does not answer by July 21. Clerk A D B Stutsman presides. Attorney Gee Ka Metron represents the petitioner.
Partial text references individuals Tia Gerke Parker and Tayntelle Rowe Haw beth McCrellan, plus sites like Auditerian park and Springs. It mentions National Recruitment of the Woodman and building leds. Details are unclear and reads as garbled OCR.
Notice lists multiple allotments of deceased citizens such as Nancy Campbell Alcy Johnson John Ashes Annie Swimmer Laura Tanner and others. Sealed bids are to be received at the agency with bids opened on set dates in 1908. The parcels amount to hundreds of acres across sections in tribes, with specific lots described and deadlines noted.
Listings detail inherited allotments in sections across various townships for sale with bids opening dates in 1908. Creeks, Cherokees, and Choctaws have parcels listed with acreage 50 to 410, bids require 20 percent certified checks, and envelopes must conceal land descriptions. Union Agency handles deposits and notices appear in Muskogee Phoenix Vinita Chieftain Evening News McAlester Chickasha papers.
Public notice states that on March 28, 1908 or soon after the District Court for Craig County Oklahoma will hear a petition filed by Jesse Robinson via next friend in the estate of Bile Robinson. The petition seeks authority to sell the undivided interest in the fee remainder of the allotment subject to the life estate of the petitioner. Dated Vinita Oklahoma March 14 1908 Hexmerra Nicnews petitioner By W B DePuw attorney for petitioner.
Matilda Lynch the mother and next friend of Sylvester Reed a Cherokee freedman minor of Vinita Oklahoma will file a petition in the District Court of Craig County Oklahoma at Vinita on the next term to remove his disabilities and declare him of full age to transact business under Wilsons Digest Article V Chapter 90. The petitioner asks the court to recognize Sylvester as of full age for legal capacity. Attorney A S Mofiea represents the next friend.
The Administration with the will annexed for the estate of Narolhwus Hranaon was granted by the County Court of Otaly State of Olen hota on May Seb day 1008. Creditors must present claims with vouchers to R. C. De Clifton attorney within four months after notice. otherwise they will be barred from any share of the estate. Dated May Minted by Lather L. Du Administrator with Will Annexed Riddle & Clapham Attorneys.
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