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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1911
Page
5
Vinita residents share travels and visits from Kin to Guthrie and Welch. Numerous out‑of‑town: Hobdy from Blue Jacket, Davideon from Muskogee Pen, Lee from Adair, Hamilton to Muskosee, and more. Talks of trains late, carnival opening, theatre, and social events with bids for meetings and notices.
Tuesday notices list J. J. Thomason of Grove and F. M. Crowell among visitors, Kelley from Afton, Judge B F Parks at Big Cabin, Judge Preston Days to Miami, Senator J. M. Keys from Pryor, and Dr. J. J. Lumley of Afton in the city with Robert F. Pryor's wife.
Mrs D J Wilson and her mother left for Tulsa this morning while Mr Wilson travels tonight to their new home. W M Walla, 78, died at the family home 425 North Pitt Street. Funeral tomorrow at 1 o'clock. A mad dog scare spreads in the north part of town with several dogs killed. A group plans a dance for Auditorium Friday night and a recital by Mrs Crawford at Welch Methodist Church Saturday May 13. Dr W S Crawford made a trip to Pryor Creek. Lost coffee percolator at asylum grounds during charity conference luncheon. Cows and calves for sale at Frohawk. Eastern Star meets Thursday at 8 o'clock in the Masonic hall. Laura Darrough W M. Booker and Mrs L C Griffin united in marriage Tuesday at Roy W C Davis's residence. W L Trott learns his brother Dr J R Trott suffered a stroke. Dr and Mrs A W Merron and others attend Adair high school commencement. Mrs L F Parker hosts Wednesday Bridge Club this afternoon. Mrs Joseph Howe and son from Binejacket in city today. Seymour Riddle to address Welch high school graduation Saturday. Wm Dotts in the city from Bluejacket. John Hall from Claremore attends Miss Mabel Bagby's dance. E L Fairbanks in from Tulsa. Miss Bertha Thomason to entertain with a bridge party honoring the Hallses of Kansas City tomorrow evening. A M McSpadden from Tulsa last night.
George M. Hughes of Tahlequah involved in a disturbance on the east side. Washington admitted buying alcohol from two Black men, a warrant issued for their arrest. Washington fined $8 in police court. City Marshal Goodpaster plans to shoot loose dogs after 9 am Thursday and clear city limits. Baby of Mr and Mrs Lewis Martin dies. funeral and remains to be brought to town.
Jim Smith from Afton visits Vinita. several residents from Afton and nearby towns stop by. The town hosts bridge games, a musical program, and a wedding in the morning at Justice Ed Stanley's office. Residents plan trips to Stillwell and Grove on business.
Steers last 15 to 2h weeks, cows and calves weakened 25 1 4 lower as a weak market spans cattle, hogs, and sheep. Run totals around 8000 head today with prices lifting for some cattle but overall the week marks the lowest of the year, while hogs and lambs face reduced values amid large western shipments and heavyweight supplies from Texas and Mexico.
Prices strong today with hogs averaging higher by five cents on the day. Top price around 5.00 to 5.90 per hundredweight, large run of ordinary quality hogs, good to choice butcher hogs quoted near 5.90 to 6.00.
Charters were loaned to multiple corporations including Cleveland Development Company of Cleveland with 15000 capital and incorporators J.T. Myers and others. Ponca City Chamber of Commerce with no capital stock. Rape Load and Realty Company of Oklahoma City with 10000 capital. Mid-West Burial Association of Haskell with no capital stock. Sagel Ol Company of Muskogee with 10000 capital. and State Exchange Bank of Oklahoma City with 100000 capital.
Washington May 3 The Associated Press reports the rules committee voted to report favorably on the Stanley resolution to set up a nine member special committee to conduct an inquiry into United States Steel Corporation. The move signals an assured investigation and potential probe of the steel giant.
John Poole, a wealthy farmer, admitted responsibility in a case involving farm hand Joseph Kemper whose body was discovered on Poole’s estate yesterday. Poole claims the death was accidental and says he buried and dismembered the body after an accidental discharge while rabbit hunting last December.
Peace talks begin today with federal envoy Judge Francisco Carbajal joined by Senor Oscar Braniff and Waquihel Oberigon meeting General Navarro across the river at Judrés, Mex. Negotiations aim to outline conference procedures as negotiations proceed this afternoon. Oklahoma City market reports show cattle prices rising after a rough week, with gains in heifers and steers and strong demand for killing stock.
Notice to dog owners that a dog's license was due May 1, instructs calling City Hall to obtain the tag, under the authority of A. J. Green the City Clerk.
The third international peace congress convenes in Baltimore on May 4 with President Taft on the program to deliver an address. Cardinal Giitone and Andrew Carnegie are also scheduled to speak, though late speaking times are possible.
Theodore Payne Thurston, bishop of eastern Oklahoma, spoke at St John's Cathedral Vinita to a large appreciative congregation. His fluent sermon held attentive hearers as three new communicants joined in a solemn confirmation service, signaling a warm reception for the bishop on his return. Walnut logs wanted for export, address Geo Davis Vinita.
Fowler Indiana May 4 Emery Poole son of John W Poole jailed locally charged with murdering farm hand Joseph Kemper testified before Coroner Lesage in the Kemper disappearance inquiry Poole had been a leading figure in the investigation into Kemper's disappearance.
Classified note dated April 27, 1911 offers Vinita Oklahoma residence lots for sale with sewer gas and water access. Includes contact address Box 222 Wagoner Oklahoma and term details. Also mentions Neosho Fruit Growers and Pers’ Association seeking 58 berry pickers by May 18 or 20, contact J. B. Graves secretary Neosho Missouri.
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