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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1909
Page
2
The Vinita community anticipates rapid growth this year prompting calls for a new high school. Local leaders highlight an influx of farmers and businesspeople, a state election law aiding school board elections, and a statewide development push fueling construction and investment.
The Oklahoma House acquitted itself by voting two to one against a resolution that assailed President Roosevelt and his administration. Conservatives argued it was beneath the house to attack a president who had just handed over power. The Journal notes critics should voice disapproval at proper times, and cites the mood of restraint during a transition in government.
Oklahoma hotan laments a national push for reform to curb delays and complex procedures in the courts. He argues technicalities undermine fair trials and that cases drag, prejudice victims, and extend punishment while public demand grows for simpler, speedier justice.
Associated Press reports President Taft met with Republican members of the House committee on wages and means. He indicated the tariff issue will be confined to tariff matters only, urging that nothing else be considered. Committee members expect the work to be finished by June first.
State correction and charities commissioner advocated prison reform in Kansas. Public officials denied need for change yet the peniten tiary administration faced scrutiny. By year end the prison books show a decline in the large inmate population and reforms taking effect.
President Taft indicated plans to visit the south and west and to attend the G A R annual encampment in Salt Lake City during the week of August ninth. His remarks, delivered in Washington, referenced a potential autumn tour and the Salt Lake gathering as key events this year.
First published February 12 1909 notice that in pursuance of a county court order in the estate of Fred Grave a minor the guardian will sell at private sale to the highest cash bidder on March 1 1909 at 10 am in Craig County Oklahoma the NE 34 of Section 14 Township 24 North Range 17 West containing 80 acres more or less subject to any leases thereon bids in writing may be left at Addie A Johnson’s office one third of bid to accompany bid guardian Jacob Martin attorney Addis A Brown.
Guardian for Benet Martin minor announces sale of real estate in Rogers County Oklahoma by order of County Court. Private sale to highest cash bidder with court confirmation on March 10 at 1 o clock in the county court room. Described lands include portions of sections 16 21 20 township 23 north range 17 east totaling about 70 acres. Absent written proof, sale requires a certified check for one third of bid. Addis A. Brown attorney for guardian Vinita Oklahoma.
Guardian for minors of William A Downing Susie Downing and Jessie Downing will sell privately for cash at Wentville Adair County Oklahoma on March 11 1909 at 10 o clock am an undivided quarter interest in the southwest quarter of section 14 township 26 range 21 Craig County Oklahoma subject to life estate of George B Downing bid in writing at Horine law office or with Guardian or filed with County Judge.
First published February 26, 1909. Guardian seeks private sale of a 4 in terest in the SW quarter and the W half of the SE quarter of Section 12, Township 26, Range 21, Oklahoma, subject to George A. Downing estate. Sale to highest bidder March 7, 1909 at 10 a.m. at County Court. bids to be written and delivered to Guardian or attorney Karl R. Horine.
The court schedules hearings on petitions by William Green guardian to sell parts of the Craig County Oklahoma real estate for Leey Green a minor The notices set March 4 1909 as the hearing date with publication required for three weeks in a county newspaper Also referenced are related guardianship and sale petitions for other minors in Craig County Oklahoma with hearings set in March 1909
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