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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1909
Page
7
Craig County Court outlines terms for probate and civil matters at Vinita with sessions starting January April July and October plus weekly hearings in Judge Frear's chambers. Includes petitions to sell minor real estate, notices to guardians, and orders to show cause for estate sales in 1909.
First published notice states guardians of minors Boyd, Marvin, and Leander Webber will sell by private auction on March 1, 1900 at 2 a.m. in Vinita, Oklahoma. The undivided one third interest of the minors, subject to life estates of Mowen and Ellen Webber, covers 20 acres in NE 14 and N 14 of Section 10, Township 25, Range 20. Bids sealed with one third of bid, addressed to Judge Frear, Vinita.
First published notice that guardian will privately sell on March 16, 1909 at 10 a.m. in Westville. The sale covers a 3-4 interest in the BE 14 of the BE 14 and the W bi of 88 14 of BE 14 in Craig County Oklahoma, subject to George B. Downing life estate. Proposals must be in writing to HenryKR Horine or Guardian by February 4, 1936-38.
First published February 26 1909 notice that Ella Johnson guardian will sell at public sale at the Craig County Court House Vinita Oklahoma on March 20 1909 at 10 a m for cash to satisfy the minor Win Johnson estate in all land parcels described by bounds within Craig County Oklahoma land marked North Ran East and other described lines with final confirmation by County Court.
Notices announce land sales in Craig County Oklahoma for the estates of Elizabeth Jones and others. Descriptions cite Section 11 Township 2 North Range 2 East totaling about forty acres. Bids require cash, with a third of bid due by certified check. sale subject to court confirmation on March 15, 1909. Includes guardian names and attorney Addis A. Brown.
First published notice states a guardian will sell at public auction in Vinita on March 20 1909 at 10 am the real estate of Harrison Johnson a minor in Craig County Oklahoma The property is the Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter of Section 17 Township 26 North Range 18 East containing forty acres more or less The sale is subject to county court confirmation and requires cash with terms as described in the notice.
First published February 26 1901 notice that guardian for Della Johnson a minor will sell at public auction for cash on March 20 1909 at 10 pm in Craig County Oklahoma court house. Property is the south half of the northeast quarter of the southeast quarter section 17 township 28 north range 18 east totaling about twenty acres. Sale subject to confirmation by county court.
Fire today destroyed the Dixie department store building and contents in Hobart Oklahoma causing an estimated loss of 150000 dollars. It was one of the state’s largest department stores.
President Elect Taft in New York on February 26 said tariff revision is a primary requisite for easing the current business conditions and expressed hope it would be accomplished by June 1.
Guthrie Okla Feb 27 The only contest case this session was decided yesterday morning Geo M Anderson of McCurtain county will retain his seat in the house The contest had lingered since the first session Geo M Felton Republican candidate won the contestant The committee on privileges and elections recommended dismissal noting no legal notice was served on Anderson Felton had contested Andersons seat and had sued to gain a certificate of election but lost in the supreme court
A motion to organize a Far mers Mutual Telephone line linking Vinita Miles and Estella gains momentum. Two meetings held, next session in February at 7 o'clock p m at West Cabin school house to sign up stock, adopt a constitution and by laws, name the company, and handle related business. The committee leads the effort.
Dorset Carter president of the Oklahoma Central railroad arrives in Vinita in his private car to discuss the railroad affairs now under a receiver with federal trooper Charles Rogers. Carter is noted as a key southwestern figure who built a 150 mile line without capital and later faced Wall Street’s 1908 financial flurry. Rogers is reviewing claims estimated near $400,100.
Guillie Okla Feb 27 Beginning March 1 a determined effort will be made by the state board of agriculture to rid Oklahoma of the Texas fever tick Supt Bryan in charge of the quarantine division was completed plan of attack All inspectors retired since year will resume work and new men employed Dipping water for every township of the county is the eventual result of this battle against the fever tick Legislation pending to this end
Joplin Mo February discussion swirls over which city will join the Western Association. Guthrie Oklahoma emerges as the favored successor over Independence Kansas after league magnates schedule a deciding meeting at the Connor hotel next Tuesday. President Shively attended a conference at Independence, though its outcome remains undisclosed.
The special committee reviewing Carl Cook of Colorado speech attacking President Roosevelt found no language violating privileges of debate. The report stated Cook's remarks, taken as a whole, did not require further House action, and the panel was discharged after approval of the report.
In a lively week for a local landowner, Mr. Milford sold seven total lots to four buyers. Purchases include PF, I Burckhalter, A King, Dr. W G Williams, and FM Lewis with five parcels in Marre addition and Rock Five site at the southwest corner. Proceeds were modest, but adjacent lot ownership boosted value as homes rise, offering future recoupment.
Norman March 1 The Aurora girls fear delay as a joint meeting with Websterian boys of the state university approaches. A program is ready and arrangements complete but the date committee has only proposed five potential dates, leaving many girls unsure of attendance. The matter will be reviewed at the Websterian boys meeting Saturday night.
A chaotic clipping reports a so called Buncombe club replacing Ananias order between Roosevelt and Taft era. It claims Roosevelt accuses Taft of forming an opposition Buncombe club and criticizing the Panama Canal in speeches.
Riots accompanying this week’s carnival celebrations in Portugal led to police clashes, injuries, and about two hundred arrests. The unrest coincided with a political demonstration tied to the anniversary of King Carlos and crown prince’s assassination.
Indianaphia Indiana February 27 temperance forces claim victory in local option election. Over the week eleven counties declared against the saloon.
Norman Oklahoma March The committee in charge of the plan for student rule at the University of Oklahoma has made a report to the faculty. It is probable that action will be taken at the faculty meeting next Tuesday. The plan recommends a student council from all classes to draft laws regulating student activities for faculty adoption as part of university rules.
Ministers in Vinita organize church services at the federal jail drawing a large crowd of outsiders and many prisoners. Rev. A J Williams of the First Christian church led a brief sermon and the prisoners joined in the singing and expressed appreciation. Next Sunday Rev G J Donnell of the Piret Presbyterian church will lead services.
The popular musical play Buster Brown and Tige will visit town soon with all-new scenery. Master Rice, Jock Bell, and Lotia Cauina will portray the trio Buster Tige and Mary June, supported by a 40‑strong company and chorus.
The bill locating the eastern Insane hospital at Visite was read a second time in the lower house this morning. Seventy-two members voted in favor and twenty-one opposed, placing it on a likely path to passage in the senate when considered tomorrow.
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