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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1909

Page

4

Oklahoma Rail Discussion and Civic Plans in Vinita

The Vinita edition discusses Oklahoma rail policy debates touching state constitutional framing and consolidation, arguing for a plebiscite to reflect public will. It notes rail service impacts, valuation differences, and the need for better lines, then shifts to local growth plans including a new high school building and county courthouse, cleanup days, and civic notices. County warrants payment details conclude the page.

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Shall Vinita Build a New High School This Year

Citizens urge Vinita to replace the unsafe old school building with a new one. The deteriorating walls floors and ceilings soften in rain endangering children and causing pneumonia concerns. They question funding and insist on a ready to occupy facility for student safety.

Octagon House haunted by tragic past and ghosts

The Octagon House at the northeast corner of Eighteenth Street and New York Avenue, once a prestigious mansion built by Col. Ogle Taylor, is described as an eerie site with reports of supernatural manifestations. Cries, whispers, and nightly thumps are linked to a past slave cruelty and a daughter’s tragedy, keeping it unoccupied for years though seen by daytime passersby.

Dolly Madleos Washington White House Eighteenth Street New York Illustrated Sunday Col Ogle Taylor

White House pets Pete Skip and Diamond Dominate Roosevelts Acquaintances

The text recounts White House animal lore with Pete the terrier and Skip the hunting dog, both tied to President Roosevelt. It notes Pete’s notorious interventions with the diplomat, a banishment to Surgeon General Rixey’s farm, and Skip’s death in Oyster Bay. It adds Diamond, an English pup given by Thomas Stone, as a favored new resident, with Attaches watching Diamond’s early behavior.

Pate White House Pete Wplomatic Corps Gumie Tan Patowan Rixey Virginia Skip Bagumors Roosevelt Thomas Stone Miawothel Rooenvelt Diamond White Houe Digmond

Government clerks barred from practicing medicine after hours

United States government clerks face a new order prohibiting them from swelling their incomes by practicing medicine after office hours. The rule targets department clerks who have long attended night colleges and earned diplomas to pursue professions in their spare time.

Uncle Sam Washington United States

Public ailing drama and a camel misunderstanding

Eugene Walter, a young playwright, faced harsh public indifference to his play Paid tn Pull at Aldwych while critics praised it. A tall, robed colonel’s blunt walk through a sentinel caused confusion when the guard mistook him for a camel, triggering a humorous exchange.

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Hunter recalls long hunt and eaten dinner gone wrong

A hunter recounts his early experiences to tenderfeet. He proudly recalls killing a grocery in a two day struggle ending at sunset. The guide lightens the tale with a calm, chilling repetition as the tourist probes for details about the death.

Rey Neb

Many Banana Varieties Noted Across Regions

The article lists more than sixty banana varieties, noting Hawaii alone hosts around forty distinct kinds. It contrasts culinary uses from delicate fresh flavors to varieties cooked in various ways and observes bananas thriving in homes and homesteads with minimal care.

Hawaii Kuleana

A Child of Nature in the Ten Seawee Mountains

A primitive home scene unfolds in the Ten seawee mountains with Cindy tending the hearth and coals while barefoot and capable. Old Rudd warns of a fire as Cindy moves with the pos books, a moment capturing rural life and family dynamics in a rustic setting.

Ten Seawee Mountains Cindy Bux Gu0 Code Magazine

Grow Tall in the Country

Extract from Youth's Companion notes Dr Deniker on anthropology claiming urban life lowers stature while rural living improves health and height across several European races over the last fifty years.

Deniker

The Spoils System In Early American Politics

In a January 1832 speech, Maron of York for New York politicians declared the spoils system. The idea had already gained power in New York and spread under Jackson to national and local offices, shaping party practices.

United States Maron York New York Jackson

Stax Says Investigations Help Him See Details of His Business

In a quoted exchange, Dustin Stax defends ongoing probes into his vast monopoly. He asserts the investigations aid him in catching up on intricate business details that may have previously escaped notice.

Dustin Stax

Osage Indians receive five tracts each in ego acres

Pawheska Okla March 2 the yearly three years tuber task divides lands of the Osage. In March 31 the disbandment ends unfinished business to interior department. 223 Osage Indians allotted five tracts totaling 69 acres per head with 160 acres reserved for homestead. Deeds being prepared in Washington and due within sixty days.

Pawheska Okla Department of the Interior Secretary of the Interior Washington

Kansas Legislature Fails to Concur on Bank Guaranty Law

Topeka March 3 The house and senate failed to concur in a weed conference report on the bank guaranty law. Trust companies do not come under the provision of the law. New banks must be in operation a year before being permitted to become guaranteed banks. Savings deposits are protected when not in extremes of one hundred dollars for each individual depositor.

Associated Proan Topeka Kate House Wenate

Notice of Real Estate Sale in Guardianship Case

In Cherokee County Oklahoma the guardian Frank P Pack will sell at private sale on Tuesday March 3 1908 at 2 pm at KS Murchison Tahlequah Oklahoma the described land parcel in Craig County the Southwest Quarter of Northeast Quarter and South Half of Southeast Quarter of Northeast Quarter and Northeast Quarter of South West Quarter of Northeast Quarter Section 33 Township 29 North Range 21 East to the highest bidder with bids in writing and certified funds. The sale is subject to court confirmation and encumbrances. The guardian reserves right to reject any bid and publication notes the guardian Frank P Pack and Murchison attorney.

State of Oklahoma Cher Kew Cherokee County Viola Starr Frank I Pack Cherokee Oklahoma Frank P. Pack Vickie Starr KS. Murchison Tahlequah Craig County State of Murchison Guardian Frank P, Pack

Notice of Hearing Petition for Letters of Administration

State of Oklahoma Craig County Court announces a hearing on February 26 1909 regarding Jennie Graves petitioning for Letters of Administration for Andy Graves deceased. Hearing set March 22 1909 at 10:00 am in the County Court to contest or accept the administration by Frank L Burckhalter per creditor opposition or rights of interested parties.

State of Oklahoma Craig Said Jennie Graves Crag County Wald County Court Tho. D. B. Prear

Notice of Sale of Real Estate by Guardian in Oklahoma Cherokee County

The guardian of Cecil and Alberty minors announces a private sale of their real estate in Cherokee County Oklahoma. Bids must be in writing and cash, subject to County Court confirmation, on March 14, 1909 at 1 o'clock at the courthouse. The property comprises several described parcels totaling around eight acres in Township 19 Range 7 and adjacent sections.

Notice of Sale of Real Estate in Craig County Oklahoma

Guardian John Allen seeks sale of minority Robert Allen's 60 acre land in Craig County Oklahoma. Property includes SH 14 of NE 14 and NE 14 of SE 14 in Section 26 Township 26 North Range 18 East. Bid requires one third by certified check, to Addlla A. Brown Vinita OK. Sale set March 1st 1909 at County Court room.

Craig State of Oklahoma Robert Allen State of Oklahoma Towit Addlla A. Brown Vinita John Allen Guardian

Notice of Sale of Real Estate in Craig County Oklahoma

First published March 6 1909 Guardian Homer Lafalier advertises private sale of trust lands for minor Joan Lafalier to the highest cash bidder, with bid security one third. sale subject to county court confirmation at 10 a m March 2 1909 in the Craig County Court room. Land described includes 80 acres in Bee tton 14 Township 28 North Range 21 East. Attorney Addis A Brown for guardian. Also notice of sale for Louis Lafalier minor with 80 acres in Section 11 Township 28 North Range 21 East to be sold privately for cash on March 22 1909. bid must be one third and left at Addin Brown’s office. Dated March 1 1909. Weather note inserted as sample.

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