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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1909
Page
2
A fragment from The Weekly Chieftain dated May 21 lists a playful petition to Father Time. It laments modern lacks and imagines an era with simple joys like a pictureless town, a quiet breakfast, and a bustling main street with a trolley. The piece blends nostalgia and whimsy with local flavor.
A satirical verse narrative follows a hard drinker who clings to liquor despite vowing to quit. As a prison surgeon warns of his end, the speaker riffs on civic politics and progress in Vinita Oklahoma, praising resolute citizens and forecasting local development amid opposing views.
The Claremore gathering of Oklahoma and Indian Territory press men inspires praise for local papers, urges stone or concrete bridges, notes big bridge spending by Craig county, and envisions rapid Oklahoma development with new schools and street paving while questioning political standpoints.
Lawton Oklahoma May 15 a jury in the case of John Hopkins charged with murdering his wife here in 1807 returned a verdict of guilty He was sentenced to death by Judge Bowles Hopkins came from Kingston Maine to force his wife’s presence and tried to force her along a railroad track before stabbing her and lacing her throat with carbolic acid The defense sought a change of venue but the Supreme Court sent Judge Bowles to proceed with the trial.
Washington May 15 five Democratic members including Dies and Corner of Texas Sims of Tennessee Chandler of Mississippi and Stanley of Kentucky protested in the house office building cafe over two negroes being seated for meals in a room reserved for members Dr W T Vernon Kansas registrar of the treasury was one negro the other unnamed The dining room rules reportedly restrict access to the public while some rooms are for members only The Democrats marched out and urged Speaker Cannon to decide on whether negroes should be admitted to all dining areas or barred from those reserved for members
Norman Oklahoma May 17 The Merlty of the university of Oklahoma regrets that it has to announce the suspension of the summer school for the present year for annual reasons it has been found impossible to make provision for carrying of this work It is hoped plans may be made to retain it next year and the suspension will become a regular part of the university work The suspension will allow professors to visit various teachers institutes and Henry Meier of the university extension committee will hear from those desiring special features or addresses during the summer tofacthors Iuntify fax or other educational gathering
In Craig County Oklahoma a guardianship case for Mabel Graves a minor orders a hearing for El Graves guardian to sell real estate as detailed in the petition. The court sets Wednesday in May 1909 at 10 a.m. and requires all interested parties to appear and justify the sale. A copy of the order will be published for three weeks in a general circulation newspaper.
Notice is published from the Chieftain May 14 1909. Guardian General Blunt Martin under order of Craig County Court will sell at private sale to the highest cash bidder on June 15 1909 at 10 am in the County Court room Nowata Oklahoma the estate of Charles Chase minor. Described property consists of 60 acres described as BW 14 of NW 14 and N 12 of NW 14 of SW 14 Section 32 Township 5 North Range 16 East. Sale subject to court confirmation. Written bids may be left with Addis A Brown Vinita Oklahoma or filed with the County Court Judge.
The Vinita Oklahoma City Council and Mayor enact and approve amendments to Ordinance No 602 and related sections. A special session is set for May 28 1909 at 7 50 p m to hear objections on alley improvement appraisements in Blocks 48 and 40. Notices to run in Vinita Weekly Chieftain on May 6 and May 13.
Notice of private sale of multiple parcels of land tied to the estate of Sam Zeno, deceased, by Maud B. Zeno as administratrix. The description covers portions in Mayes, Craig, Rogers, and Adair areas, with specific fractional interests and lot lines, under an April 10 1909 court order. Sale follows authority from County Court, Mayes County Oklahoma.
Maud B. Zeno administratrix advertises the sale of various parcels in Mayes County Oklahoma including Lot 4 Block 2 and parts of Lot 4 Block One in Spavinaw described with measurements and boundaries. The undivided one half interests in multiple parcels are offered for sale on or after June 7 1909 with terms one half cash and six month credit at eight percent, subject to court and administratrix approval. Sale location is Pryor Creek Oklahoma.
In Craig County Oklahoma guardian J W Bailey will privately sell the minors Franklin B Bailey and Sarah A Bailey real estate on or after May 24 1909 at 10 am. The court will confirm the sale. Terms are cash with bids in writing or delivered to Paul F Mackey attorney. Property described as SE 14 of NE 14 of SE 14 and SW 14 of NE 14 of SE 14 in section 8 township 24 range 21. Bids require one third certified funds.
Craig County Oklahoma votes on May 18, 1909 to decide issuing bonds totaling 100000 dollars to fund a county court house and site purchase. The county clerk certifies valuations and existing indebtedness as of March 1908, with facts recorded in Vinita Chieftain.
A large fire destroyed the Fort Smith compress and contents totaling about five thousand bales of cotton. The town estimates losses at around 300,000 dollars, with the blaze appearing to break out simultaneously in about a dozen spots in the yard. Fire officials suspect an incendiary origin. Meantime, Miss Crutchfeld and Miss Eisle Morrison visited Fenn Pranktin’s country home Sunday.
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