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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1910

Page

5

Vinita Daily Briefs Wide Wanderers and Visits

Vinita daily notes a flood of visitors and movers today. Names include Guy Patten Tulsa L. L. Duncan eLOpA Lon Conner John Mercer Ben Chandler Centralia Claud Shelton Centralia R. V. McSpadden Muskogee and many more arriving or departing for Claremore Tulsa Muskogee Miami Parsons Wyandotte Bluejacket and other towns. A mix of social calls business trips illness and community events fills the page.

Guy Patten Tulsa L. L. Duncan Elopa Lon Conner John Mercer Ben Chandler Wen Puresee Claud Shelton Centralia R. V. McSpadden Muskogee John Crutchfield Tulm A. R Smith Miami T. J. Hudson Fair Booth McSpadden Thelsea Misa Alice Granville Afton Mias Hallie Dougttt Bluejacket Infinita A. R. Snyder Neosho J. J. Spencer Claremore Charles van Hulse Bessie Franklin Cleora George Clark, Jr Texan Henry Shoup Wyandotte A. A. Brown Morria Knight Parsons W. A. Baker A. L. Churchill Ewing Halsell Kansas City Davis & Camifux Susan Smartt Fort Worth San Antonio Tex Red Cross Drug Store Hassell Wilson Street Cope Springfield Mra N. P. Myere Miam J. Hunt Pryor Creek G. McDonald Tul 4 Edmund Vance Cook Christian Church Seymour Riddle University Hospital W. P. Parley Heber Skinner Texas Talala W. A. Alford Independence Kans L. James Sapulpa John H. Miller John Ell Roscoe Hugénin Ore-Knight Wellding J. M. Cantrell Big Cabin W. D. Jones Predowia Kane Vinita J. §. Smith W. H. Voyles C. L Chas. Riedeman Ladion Society Lan Church J. Knowles Atton JW. Libby C. &. Wilson Seneca L. Guntrap W. P. Thompson Tablequah

Governor Takes No Part in County Option Controversy

Governor Herbert told 2500 county option delegates at a St. Paul convention that he would take no part in the county option controversy until the party decides its attitude. He said he would not use his position to influence the party but would enforce any county option bill he is presented.

Associated Prean St. Paul Minn Mar Hherhart

Packer Prosecution Seen Near Crisis as Cases Open

The Associated Press reports in New York on March 2 that when the Indicted meat packers cases opened, prosecutor Garvon signaled moves to bring matters to a crisis. He believes most defendants have been in the state within two years and plans to bring all defendants to court.

Associated Press New York Garvon

Clerk Issued License To Father Of Youth In Oklahoma

The county judge's office reports Miss Maud Lamar, stenographer and ex officio clerk, issued a marriage license to John W. Musser for his son Urban Roy Musser aged 19 to wed Laura Burk aged 26. She later corrected the error and amended the license so the youth could marry his bride.

Maud Lamar John W. Musser Bluejacket Urban Roy Musser Laura Burk Mr. Musser

Subpoenaes Issued for 16 Railway Officials in Oklahoma Inquiry

Guthrie Oklahoma March 15 sixteen prominent railway executives including Gould Edston Ripley Wiecell Mudge Kell and Atlen are to be served with subpoenas by the Oklahoma corporation commission. They are summoned as witnesses in the freight rate investigation to examine property valuations in Oklahoma and to challenge Hadings forming the basin for the injunction aided by Judge Hook restraining rate reductions.

Associated Press Guthrie Ohio United States Corporation Commission of Oklahoma Gould Iron Mountain Edston Kanenn City Southern Ripley Bang Ta Fe Wiecell

Local optionists win stay of mandamus action

The Oklahoma Supreme Court issued an alternative writ of mandamus against Governor Haskell and Secretary of State Bill Cross in a suit by Dr John Threadgill and local option petitioners to compel filing of initiative petitions for a local option constitutional amendment. The petition signed by 59000 voters was delayed by the governor’s reluctance to participate until court ruling on validity. writ returnable March 8.

Guthrie Okla Mari Supreme Court Haskell Bill Cross John Threadgill Oklahoma City

Spitting Crackdown Citywide in Vinita

City police warn residents to stop spitting on sidewalks and in public buildings as Vinita enforces a new ordinance. Violators will be arrested and punished severely to end the practice.

Pinchot bases charges on Robolo's letter

Gifford Pinchot told the committee that his accusation against Dallinger for making false statements rested not on Ballinger but on a letter from J. T. Rebald, Ballinger's former law partner, to Dr. Lyman Abbott, dated March 1 in Washington.

Warrington, D.C. Mar Gifford Pinchot Dallinger Provident Ballinger J. T. Rebald Lyman Abbott

Postponed OKCEE Event To Benefit School Seatings

The entertainment and hot supper at Cara owey was postponed from February 26 to March 12 due to bad weather. Everyone is invited, with hosts asked to bring boxes and the young men to bring surplus money. Music by the local orchestra. Proceeds fund school seating.

Caraowey

W C T U Day Highlights In Bluejacket

Bluejacket observed a W C T U day with a reception at Mrs H Hicks residence led by Mrs Hillerman national organizer. Fourteen new members enrolled. A large evening meeting at the Methodist church featured a musical program and Hillerman on open saloon versus prohibition and enforcement.

Indies Mra. Hiller Mra H. W. Hicks Mra. Hillermast Friends of Temperance Mra. Hillerman Methodist Church L. R. Jones Mesdames Hopson McKennie Wall Misses Hayes Shoe Hicks Allen Layton Hopson Thornton Baker C. Jenkins G. L Hopson W. Ct.u Hagler Pryor Heddy New York State Hancock Welch A. B. Douthitt California Blue Jacket K. C. Henley J.N. McDonald Jon

Centralia News Farmers sow oats amid town notes

Farmers in the area sow oats in good weather. A 19 year old man attempted self harm after a quarrel with a woman he sought to marry. The new school house contract work starts and will progress quickly. Rumor of Bartlesville land Joplin railroad approvals and construction to begin soon. Mr Blackwell of Vinita transacted business here last Wednesday. Mrs Joel Martin died after days of illness, leaving a husband and three children. Beecher Chamberlain and son Ras have purchased the Star Livery barn and took possession. Centralia business men urged to form a commercial club to boost town and economy.

Centralia Henry Grubba Caroelle Bartlewville Land Centralia Business Ten

Local Notes From Big Cabin on George Brown and Community Gossip

Big Cabin items report George Brown returned from St. Louis on Friday and socialized with friends Saturday and Sunday. He traveled to Texas Sunday night where a new position was offered. Mr. McBride becomes clerk at J. A. Dobbins store. Violet Thompson remains upset after Sunday. A minister named Rev Byers visited the area, contributing to the weekend chatter.

George Brown St. Louis Ale and Friends Texas McBride J. A. Dobbins Violet Thompson Pipkin Byers

Local Notices and Town Updates in Brief

Minita Monday assisted in service and a few days on account of diphtheria. Mr Ritchey moved two miles south of town. Nelson Huckleben favors the home of Will Nair. Mart McDaniel has a new clerk in his drug store. Latte Tommy Trout is ill. Charlo Van Cleave moved to a house in the south part. Ace Simerson and William Chambers plan a new store near Simersons livery stable. Grandpa McLain roofs his house. A lawsuit was tried before Justice Hardee with Richardson acquitted. EK W Blue to start a new house this week in the east part. Two more lawsuits not heard this week. qoon Ballinger’s house nearly finished. Little Clarence Higginbotham is ill with diphtheria under Drs Adama and Bagby. nurse Miss Torrance assists. Farmers prepare to sow oats. weather is splendid snow. march to end quietly. Thompson moved south to Dix place owned by Nolin. George and John Dix share Tom Mudd’s house.

Mr. Ritchey Nelson Huckleben Favery Will Nair Mart McDaniel Tommy Trout Charlo van Cleave Ace Simerson William Chambers Grandpa McLain Justice Hardee Richardson EK W. Blue Qoon Ballinger Clarence Higginbotham George John Dix Tom Mudd

Local Justice Court Sued for 5065 Judgment in 1910

Sidney Carter is called to answer a petition filed by R. L. Lightfoot in Craig County Oklahoma. The case seeks 5065 dollars plus costs with a March 28 1910 deadline to appear and defend. Judge David Meredith notes the action on March 3 1910.

Chieftain State of Oklahoma David Meredit Craig County Oklahoma Lightfoot Sidney Carter David Meredith Justice of Peace State of Craig Rowa Blalock KR. J. Wright Roan Malock William Henry Blalock Vinits Vinita Weekly Chieftain Theo Oval Jesse Buffington RJ. Wright Jeane Buffington Aldrick Buffington Vinita Nenpaper Thro

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