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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1912

Page

5

Funeral services for A. B. Nichols held at Baptist church

Funeral conducted by Rev Barney for A B Nichols, an honored Woodmen member, at the Baptist church with Morning Ladies Aid in attendance. Numerous locals and visitors from Vinita and nearby towns joined. weather unsettled with rain or snow forecast.

Barney A. Bi. Nichols Baptist Church Woodmen Nichols G. W. Reeves Tulsa Ladies’ Aid Society A. A. Scott Joplin EB. Moss Vinita Mra Sam Y. Cobl Chelsea Eugene Hall

Passing of James T Thompson in Colorado dies at 28

James T Thomseon son of Hiley Thompson formerly of Vinita died in Trinidad Colorado on March 24 1912 after a long tuberculosis illness. He served in the United States Navy on the battleship New York and was discharged at Marine Hospital Seattle. He leaves a wife one child and a large family and is remembered as a fighter who bore up to the end.

Jas. T. Thomseon Hiley Thompson Vinta Trinidad Colo Odd Fellows Rev. Butler Baptist Church Pall Board United States Navy New York Samupoon Marine Hospital Seattle Vinita Colorado

Memorial for a Soldier Named Randolph Cook

A eulogistic memory recounts Randolph Cook, a long serving figure, who died after a lifelong journey marked by faith and duty. The piece describes his calm end at about ten o clock, farewell to family, and being laid to rest beneath pines after a soldierly life. It honors his faith, service, and the respect of those who loved him, concluding with prayers for rest and peace.

Thompson Solddiers Fim Evangeline Randolph Cook

Huser Leading For Nomination In Third District

Welvetka visitor W A Huser of Okemah campaigns for the Democratic nomination for Congress from Oklahoma’s third district. Huser, Okfuskee county judge, with county and Hughes county backing, claims strong support in the southern end and vows to win or be defeated on merit. Judge Huger plans an active campaign and will visit Vinita to meet local Democrats.

Mah Huser Okfuskee County Spencer County Indiana Tlyser Hughes County James Huger Vinita Democrate

University Graduate Makes Good in Oklahoma State Service

Robert H. Riley, class of 1910 Oklahoma University graduate, serves as chief clerk and first assistant in the state department of health in Oklahoma City. He led a campaign against meningitis and advocates tuberculosis treatment, also penning a Pellagra pamphlet with patient photos now bound for university medical school reference.

Robert H. Riley Oklahoma University Riley State Department of Health Headquarerers Oklahoma City Miley Oklahoma University Medical School

Kansas City Stock Yards cattle and hog markets seen steady rise

Kansas City stock yards report a 9 000 head Monday run with cattle prices steady to firmer and hogs advancing. top natives around 8 00, hogs up to 7 55, sheep and lambs setting new highs for the year with lambs near 7 75 per head. Market notes expect more cattle supplies this week, despite earlier shipping delays.

Kansas City Chicago

Weekly Chieftain Subscriptions Offer Ends 1913

The Weekly Chieftain is available until January Tet, 1913, for a price of 50 cents. The notice highlights a limited time subscription rate and invites readers to secure a copy before the offer expires.

Chieftain

Annual Examinations for Common School Diplomas

First period April 11 12 and second period May 16 17. Eighth grade diploma holders gain entrance to city or county high schools University Preparatory Schools Girls Industrial Institute School of Mines A M College district Agricultural Schools and State Normal Schools. Exams at Centralia Welch Bluejacket Vinita Big Cabin White Oak. Require average of 75 with no grade below 60. If failing to pass, may retain all grades 85 and above and complete remaining branches next year. $122. The fifty head of selected breeding cattle to be sold at Fredonia Kansas April 10 1912 descend from three Shorthorn herds and Imported Collynie.

Girla’ Industrial Institute School of Mines A. & M. College District Agricultural Schools Centralia Welch Bluejacket Vinita Big Cabin White Oak Fredonia Kansan America

Wilson Vote Was Confirmed In 1908 Campaign

Washington report clears Governor Wilson of a false claim that he did not vote in 1908. A Mercer county clerk polling book showing Wilson voted was corrected after an incomplete record circulated. The Times and Trenton Evening News corroborate the error, noting the source, record, and counteraffidavits from election officers.

Washington, D. C Oklahoma Texas Iowa Wilson New Jersey Bryan Kern Gore Trenton Evening News Frank L. Mayes Pensacola Journal the Times Mercer County Princeton Election Board Charles H. Gallagher James R. Nugent

Spavindaw Items Include Visits, Dance and Land Sale

Spavinaw notes record Mr and Mrs Frank Large visiting their son Bert and family on Lynch's Prairie Thursday. Leonard Simmons and Ray Payton of Lynch's Prairie spent Thursday in town and dined with Mr and Mrs H J Payton. A grand dance at the hall last Friday drew a large crowd despite bad weather. Uncle B Scarbrough bought a tract of land from Mrs Tiney west, surveyed by John Day, and plans to plant a vineyard. The old mill, built 76 years ago, still grinds corn meal. Jack Hildred and wife with Roe Cunningham attended court in Pryor last week. Newt West visited Mike Mary Coglazier Sunday evening.

Frank Large Spavinaw Bert Lynch's Prairie Leonard Simmons Little Ray Payton Lynch’s Prairie Tool H. J. Payton Frank Strome P. C. Morgan H. D. Payton B. Scarbrough Tiney West John Day Uncle B Newt West Mike Mary Coglazier Jack Hildred Roe Cunningham Pryor

General merchandise for land or income property in Vinita

Up to date stock of general merchandise offered in exchange for good land near Vinita or income property in Vinita. Inquiries welcome at the Chieftain office to discuss trade options and values.

Vinita

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