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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1908
Page
5
Historic measure on dispensary policy outlining submission to voters. Senate and committee actions described, including location rules, delays until public vote, and penalties for misrepresentation by railroad officials. Complex amendments and readings referenced as part of the legislative process.
Reported in a rough draft from Vinita Daily Chieftain era, farmers plan a promising corn and oat crop, with improvements around West Main Road. Mentions a water well burst and depot construction nearby, plus community figures and church notices.
In White Oak, a town report notes recent events including Tate and Kilgore. The fragment mentions Morrin and Laey with Kilgore present, highlighting local activity and names in a brief town update.
Fragmentary Grove News items report several arrests and bondings for alleged crimes including masked assaults. The piece notes a new Baptist church foundation near Iowa City to be brick and stone, praised as city improving. It also mentions officials traveling to Tamina and a large expected influx of people to the region.
A bustling store touts a modern stock with the newest articles and exceptional values. Managers credit cash purchases for low net cash prices and insistence on timely buying, claiming strong customer patronage from loyal and new shoppers seeking the best prices.
Gird Ike Townwiller weighs moves as Wagoner Lemons contemplates town life. Neighbors fear a swelling town will strain police, curb his corner sittings, and hinder streetcar access. A lone voice laments the Old Man Left-out-of-the Pent. office amid general displeasure.
Fragmentary text describes tense prep efforts and warnings about county affairs and public sentiment. It references peace efforts, surveillance, and potential outcomes of political action. The wording is garbled but hints at civic tension and calls for calm amid unrest.
Notices announce sealed bids for multiple allotments in Indian Territory, including Nebey Gump and Mary Downe tracts, with 2 percent certified checks and bid envelopes marked for Inherited Lands. Bids open May 2 after March 2 listing, with addresses to the Muskogee agency.
Local items report Mell qualifying No Mi Drake on road overseer duties Monday with crews shaping the road. J K Butler visits Claremore area, and Dr F M Adams plans lumberyard extension as four railcars of lumber are en route. Warrenstat shipments and district court at Vinita are mentioned amid market chatter for local goods and labor.
Local notes report visits from residents and farmers around Adair. Mentions Jotat Hitle Werting Fie brother Aniwe Hot J.P. Scott Vinita tastier and Seaton reaideree with paint. John McDougal returns from Seligman. Jamie Ashby visits. W. OK. Lite widens farm network. William Hartis reports Mariners busy. Cal Res at work. J.B. Bets hold a meeting at the trove.
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