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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1911

Page

5

Vinita Daily Roundup Highlights Local Visits and Moves

Local and personal notes from Vinita detail visits from W. T. Price of Ketchum and Joe Mitchell of Bluejacket, trips by J. T. Gunter to Eufaula, and arrivals like Mrs. Lara M. Allen from Okemah. The oil refinery nears completion, the Western Union plans an uptown office, and a marriage license was issued to Beny Murray and Josie Smith.

W. T. Price Ketchum Joe Mitchell Bluejacket George Finley Kansas City Jack Mills J. C. Wilkinson Tom Henry Pryor J. T. Gunter Eufaulo M. M. Edmington Miami Ewing Hassell San Antonio Tex Rosé Thompson International Bank & Trust Company J. A. Mayberry Claremore W. Wallace New Mexico Okoee Tom Walker Callifornia Bh. F. Fortner Springfield Miss Pinkley Chillicothe 0. B. Smith Newman Joplin Tulsa Pioneer Telephone Company Hazel Reamer Coffeyville Marta Stevens Katy L. W. Buffington West Canadian Avenue Beny Murray Josie Smith Vinita Toe Robinson J. J. Robinson South Fourth Street Roy Warner Sam Frazee Riverside Cal Sank Wade Frazee-Wade Hardware Company Albert Bennett Wisconsin Garland Marrs Ars. Wray Carthages Maude Shelton Centralia J. P. Morris M. G. Bowers W. L. Jones A. L. Churchill C. H. Christian Lena Allen Okemah W. E. Wolfe H. D. Conley Frank Conkright Joe Robinson Judge Gill Lee Barrett Preston S. Davis St. Louis J. B. Osborn Titusville the Cobb BE. Bindorn Oronogo Western Union Telegraph Company Queenie Gammon Chelsea P. W. Wilkins Ruth Brady Tate Brady Nevada W. B. Crawford M. E. Church South Ben Dobkins Welch A.J. Michael Criminal Court of Appeals Epworth League Afton George E. Davis McAlester Spokane Wash Davis

Friday Bridge Club Hosts Quiet Afternoon at Cobb

Mrs. F L Kelley to entertain the Friday Bridge Club tomorrow afternoon at the Cobb. Miss Gertrude Nidiffer and Miss Jesse Nidiffer host a card gathering this afternoon. Mrs. W B Crawford to present a pupils recital in Miami Friday night under the Methodist Ladies Aid. Heavy cattle prices steady with prime steers around 6.00 to 6.20, cows to 5.00, bulls steady, calves strong, hogs mostly steady with top near 6.75.

the Cobb F. L. Kelley Edna Simmons Mustang W. H. Darrough Hugo Kansas el Paso Tex BR. Wilder Tulsa Gertrude Jesse Nidiffer Laman F. Parker J. W. Orr BE. L. Orr Sapulpa Willis Woody Clarence Baker Afton W. B. Crawford Opera House Miami Ladies Aid Society Methodist Church BE. M. Henderson H. M. Prindle Prindle Indiana

Cattle Market Slumps As Easter Lambs Boost Supply

Kansas City stockyards report a weak beef market with 10 to 15 cent declines early in the week and a firmer but near lowest close. Hog prices fall 30 to 40 cents while lard demand abroad supports heavy weights. sheep and lambs show price gains despite rising runs from Colorado and looming Easter impact.

Kansas City Stock Yards Ers Arizona Texas Stoelkers Colorado

Ketchum News Roundup of Social Visits and Local Activity

Ketchum reports a busy week with visitors and local errands. Jess Gallman visits from New Mexico, Sam Stuart travels to Vinita, and T. Wyman Thompson with wife stop by. Elmer Creek heads to Kansas City for spring goods and Lou Haines starts a new barn.

Mr. Younger Jess Gallman New Mexico Sam Stuart Vinita Joe Gallion Ratcliff Grocery V. S. Chandler Sullivan Creek Okoee T. Wyman Thompson Judge Parks Jim McCullough Y. S. Chandler Lou Haines Elmer Creek Kansas City John Singleton Ethel Blean Coffum

Thompson Acquitted of Murder in Oklahoma Case

Guthrie Oklahoma March 22 Park Thompson was acquitted by a district court jury in Coalgate for the killing of Chief of Police George W England on September 30 last England a Missouri native and democratic sheriff nominee for Coal County had previously killed James Thompson Park Thompson s half brother

Guthrie Okla Mar Park Thompson Coalgate George W. England England Coal County James Thompson Missouri

Doolin Becomes State Fish and Game Warden

John B. Doolin of Alva assumed the duties as state fish and game warden in Oklahoma City on Tuesday. He appointed deputy wardens Ed J. Seanman in McAlester, Dr. Ligon in Ada, Julius Ward in Hugo, J. B. Patterson in Alva, W. C. Edwards in Chickasha, George Wyvill in Claremore, and Dave Drennan in Thomas.

Doolin Oklahoma City John B. Doolin Alva Fish and Game Ed J. Seanman McAlester Dr. Ligon Ada Julius Ward Hugo J. B. Patterson W. C. Edwards Chickasha George Wyvill Claremore Dave Drennan Thomas

Trade offer for Shawnee residence for Vinita farm

Notice from M. K. Ownbey seeking a trade, offering a Shawnee Oklahoma residence on a paved street for a farm near Vinita. Willing to supply cash portion. Owners urged to respond.

Shawnee Oklo Vinita M. K. Ownbey

Water Power 16 First Choice for Irrigation Experts

Stephen O. Jayne, U.S. irrigation expert stationed in Spokane, argues water power via turbine wheels is the primary option for pumping in irrigation. He compares fuels, noting gasoline engines and distillates as cheaper than coal and steam, and cautions centrifugal pumps are limited to lifts under about 100 feet.

Chicago Stephen Jayne United States Spokane Wash

Large pumping plants offer economy over small systems

Large pumping plants are proportionately more economical than small ones. It requires L71 theoretical horsepower to raise water 100 feet for 10 acres one foot deep in 80 days, and practical power about three and a half HP. The cost of attendance and incidents must be weighed, noting turbine wheels and electric motors need little attention.

Leaders in piano contest change leaders

A leadership shift occurs in the Chieftain piano contest with Blanche Johnston leading at 78 575 votes, Achgill at 77 700, and J N Taylor at 68 760. Current standings list multiple contestants including Miss Jimmie Connell Mildred Britt Fannie Garrett Eula Kell O Neill and others with smaller tallies.

Blanche Johnson AchgiLl J. N. TaylOr Blanche Johnston Jimmie Connell Mildred Britt Fannie Garrett Eulala Kell Ehel O'Neil WM. Sapp Ida Williams Catale S. Wright Sadie Casto

Notice of Private Real Estate Sale in Craig County

In Craig County Oklahoma the Guardian of Gertrude and Hannah Washington will sell at private sale for cash all their land interests pending court confirmation. The property includes parts of sections 17 and 18 in township 25 north range 19 east totaling 120 acres. Bids must be in writing with 10 percent certified funds and may be rejected if inadequate. Auctioneer is the County Judge or Guardian's attorney Vinita Oklahoma.

Chieftain Craig State of Oklahoma Gertrude Hannah Washington Craig County Gertrude Washington Gig 'Hannah Wing Belnit County of Gertrude Washington Guardian Aig Guardinn Cyrus Washington

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Henry Goddard J. ©. Parks Ervin Johnson Big Cabin L. M. Price Herman C. Schultz Dr. Hughson T. A. Chandler Muskogee C. M. Land John M. Deitrich O. A. Buttry Rogers Ark Tom Thompson W. G. Williams Illinois Paul Clinton Rachel Knight A. W. Bennett Nelson Foreman Roy Lehman E. B. Cockrell State Bank B. E. Capps Wilson Street Delaware and South Avenues Major Casey C. L. Patton Louis Lundy Cleora J. A. Wilson Spavinaw Frank Reed Seymour Riddle Wann W. B. Gable Burlington Iliang Chanute Kans A. V. Davenport Monroe Height Congregational Church Holland Clark Norman John Foreman John Hall Jerome Bedell Chetopa EB. N. Williamson G. H. Brewer Grant County Occo J. A. Rickart Thompson Frank Witherspoon Rock Springs Mrs. Blanche Johnston Albert B. Marks
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