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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1912
Page
3
This public notice announces creditors of Mary E Witt deceased must exhibit claims with vouchers to the administrator WM Witt in Vinita Craig County Oklahoma within months after publication, as ordered by the County Court. Published June 21 1912 in the Chieftain.
In Cherokee and Craig counties Oklahoma the undivided one sixth interests of minors in certain parcels are to be sold cash on court confirmation with deeds by guardian. Bids must be in writing filed in County Court or delivered to Tahlequah or J Berry King, with ten percent of bid. Dated June 11, 1912.
The Chieftain announces Frank Lee as a candidate for Constable in Vinita Township under the Republican primary on August 6. Also announced are John Kimbrough and J Morris for Vinita Township Constable under Democratic primaries August 6. Claud Shelton seeks County Assessor in Craig County under the Democratic primary in August. W C Woodall runs for County Commissioner third district and James F McCullough seeks Craig County Superintendent of Schools under Democratic primary August 1912. Follows reelecting County Judge with low taxes and law enforcement by B.H. Parks.
The Chieftain lists candidates for Craig County offices including County Treasurer Attorney Sheriff Superintendent Clerk and re elections. Names include J W Roberts Willard H Voyles L P Smart Thomas W Smith E J McBride RP Nix Geo H Ogden and Geo T Ogden, all subject to the Democratic primary in August 1912.
James Dennis Flynn of Sapulpa Oklahoma announces for nomination for Congress from the Third district subject to Republican primaries. Also announces J Wes Harris as candidate for County Commissioner Third District Craig County subject to Democratic primary.
The Chieftain announces for the Democratic primary in August 1912: N B Maxey of Muskogee for Supreme Court from district one. George W Taylor for County Commissioner Second District Craig County. Charles Trenor for County Commissioner Third Representative in the State Legislature Craig County.
Lee R Mitchell announces candidacy for reelection as Craig County District Clerk, under the Democratic primary. He frames his bid as an incumbent seeking continued service in the clerk's office.
The notices announce candidates for Craig County Democratic primaries in August 1912. Virg il A. Kinnison and Samuel Chatterson announce for County Assessor and County Commissioner, with Joe Walker and R L Jackson named for constable and sheriff respectively. G L White is also listed for County Commissioner First District, Vinita Township candidates include Jake Smith.
The county judge Theo D Frear announces as a Democratic candidate for County Judge of Craig County in the August 1912 primary. He pledges impartial administration with no favoritism or bias and no discrimination on politics race religion or personal feelings. The Chieftain also announces Dan Tittle as a candidate for Constable of Vinita Township in the Democratic Primary on August 6.
W L Trott announces candidacy for the office of Register of Deeds Craig County Oklahoma subject to the Democratic primary in August 1912.
Billy Friend announces candidacy for sheriff in Craig County with August primary looming. He positions himself as a law and order advocate and outlines stance on crime and county safety.
The Chieftain announces Mrs. H. W. C. Shelton as a candidate for County Superintendent of Schools in Craig County, subject to the Democratic primary in August. Nsh ee Robt. Chamberlin is named as a candidate.
The notice lists candidates for Craig County offices in the 1912 Democratic primary including J N William for Sheriff, N Williamson for Register of Deeds, H E Ridenhour seeking re election as Sheriff, Pete Coyne for County Representative, and D T Witt for District representation, all subject to the August primary.
A nostalgic meditation contrasts the old lively barber who entertained patrons with humor and local gossip to the modern, businesslike barber. It laments the loss of character and personal touch in favor of efficiency, noting the cultural memory of a bygone Lexington style and craft.
A Maine clergyman staying at a town hotel had a type writer sent to his room. The proprietor, returning it after the minister was out, mocked him behind the desk and whispered that the parcel would be ready by dinner time.
The Russian ambassador Mr Bakhmetieff selects the Seventeenth and K streets mansion as the new Russian embassy site. The historic residence, once linked to Vice President Fairbanks, is famed for lavish hospitality under the czar’s representative and Mme Bakhmetieff. Previously, Baron Rosen presided over the Farragut Square property burned years ago, once home to Secretary of the Navy Tracy and his family.
Preparations for moving offices across the square prompt talk of a recall linked to passport issues. The embassy postelection plan places Ambassador and Mrs Bakhmetie as neighbors to Mrs Draper widow of the former Italian ambassador, Mr and Mrs Glover, Mrs Hikins widow of a senator, and Secretary Knox. A grand reception at the embassy is planned after occupation.
Immigrants arriving at Ellis Island show one of the largest declines on record. About 200000 fewer landed last year than in 1910, and Commissioner Williams notes a drop of 30 percent or more. Outbound third class passengers rose by nearly half, with vessels sailing emptier of steerage. The exact cause remains unclear, with possibilities including industrial downturn or shifting travel patterns.
The census bureau discharged 1,025 clerks amid humor and pathos as sorting machine cards lay scattered and workers formed groups to sing. Director H Dana Durand secured the pay booth with division chiefs and guards as a lack of funds caused the mass dismissal. Many district sections will be omitted due to worker shortages.
United States Geological Survey prints second edition on Campton oil field Wolfe County and Knox County oil and gas areas in Kentucky. Munn notes predrilling geologic work could cut testing costs by at least 50 percent. Wolfe County prospecting uncovers extension northward. new pool south of Stillwater raises value questions. Knox County shows shallow wells near Barbourville spark oil boom and subsequent crash. Official bulletin available free from the Geologic Survey director in Washington.
The Good Roads Special trains four cars carrying road construction models and exhibits. It tours Texas through Alabama over 15 000 miles with 300 lectures, led by H C Wells and H K Craig from the U S Office of Public Roads. Lectures begin in Vinita Oklahoma with events July 2 1912 and July 3 1912 at 2300 hours.
Small family lodging offers a modern cottage with bath hot and cold water electricity gas and more. Enquire at the Chieftain office Garrison’s C O D Grocery. Also listed are Pure corn chops Bran flour sugar and related groceries with prices per 100 pounds and 48 pound sacks.
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