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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1908
Page
5
Campbell resigns to influence the Eastern Oklahoma vacancy. Names tied to the contest include Gillette Dolman MaGhee Soper Meliette Robertson Murphy Bufford Gill Clayton Townesend and Humphrey. The Hunter and Anti-Hunter camps align backing Taft men amid rumor of local bar events.
Vinita High School defeated Miami High School 35 to 10 on Friday at the public school grounds in a one sided basketball game.
Fire department responded to a Saturday night alarm around 10 o clock in the southwest part of town. No actual fire was found but considerable damage occurred to household goods, mainly in the kitchen where the blaze started.
Chouteau of Vinita pitched a near shutout against Oswego, allowing four hits and one run. Vinita tallied 12 safe hits led by Smith on base, with Umpire H. Biderthour officiating. Vinita and Oswego now each have one win. A return by Decoration Day is planned, with Granby, Missouri, the next opponent on Sunday.
A patchwork of local items details residents traveling, campaigning, and minor business. Notes mention Henry Halderman visiting Quiapa Bumitay and a vote on an issue, Lew Bowers buying a wagon, and Albert Marks returning to Nashville for school. Zelia and Jane Morton visit J. Sam Morton, Grady Stoneh travels from Bluejacket, and a tent erected for a Methodist Meeting. Mentioned are telephone installations, a state wide initiative, and historic locals including John Mackey and a veteran.
Ungrammatical note skims local events including peach and crop concerns, plowing, and a public works addition. Mentions Logadine and Locas shipment, tensions around a festival, and plans for a new amusement plane. Observers discuss town chatter, hounds, and weekly melodious broadcasts amid unclear contexts.
In a tangled town story, Henne Caldwell, a young farmer, wants to marry Coral Shirithy against parental opposition. A chieftain steps in, promising to settle the dispute, while the couple seeks reconciliation before a formal union. The tale centers on family resistance and a hidden plan to wed.
The Seow Fruit Growers seek seasonal pickers on ample acres with several berry varieties led by the Atoma. They offer camping facilities wood water tents and pasture free of charge and a pedaled rate for parties of five or more. Picking begins May 1st contact the secretary at Popogwade Nevato Mo for details and rates.
Small ad seeking berry pickers for one acre of ripe berries in mid May. Includes note to apply at the Oklahoma Farm Journal office. Contains casual phrasing and dating cues as a historical classifieds snippet.
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