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The Weekly Chieftain in Vinita, Oklahoma

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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1912

Page

3

Joe B. Thompson for Congress at Large in Oklahoma

Joe B. Thompson of Pauls Valley is a Democrat and current State Senator for the Nineteenth District Garvin McClain and Cleveland. He led state reform campaigns, backed a new divorce law, opposed race track gambling, and supports a strong primary law with initiative referendum and recall. He favors good roads, schools, ends wasteful offices, and supports electing federal officials by the people.

Oklahoma Bryan Garvin, McClain Cleveland Senate Supreme Court United States United Mises Pple

University News Recaps Local Commencement Activities

State University students and faculty engaged in a busy week with graduation plans and campus events. Prominent figures included President Stratton D. Brooks delivering a commencement address at Shawnee high, while plans formed for Norman School and Oklahoma City high ceremonies. Alumni gatherings, spring dances, and a large banquet to honor seniors underscore a year-end push as athletic, literary, and dramatic activities continue.

State University News Ee Monnet Woodward Hint Hobart Aghotelast Floy Elliott Western Normal Alva Jackson Sallisaw Dsome Stratton D. Brooks Shawfigh Norman School Oklahoma City High Commenceek Grace Thacker Tng Gargol Wil Owen University of Oklahoma Kansas Sigma Alpha Epsilon Social Fraternity Davis Hall Dean Hanford Sharp Hawley Oklahoma City Post Guthrie Keeman Tahlequah Brown Purcell Foster Moore Knight Buchanan White Mat Edwin de Barr Dwight Monnet Norman Oklahoma Chub Hadgell Critormal Association Elton B. Hunt Alex Colorado Boulder William J. Armstrong Boswell Claude Rosenstein Chas. Smith Sooner Kingfisher Wantland Tom Lowry

Oklahoma University official weds Norman debutante

Bennie Owen, OU athletics head, after a perfect football season, faces Cupid’s spring challenge as Mise Bertha Bessent of Norman becomes engaged to Mr. Penjamin Gilbert Owen. Both are prominent in college and town society with Bessent a former student and Kappa Alpha Theta member, Owen in Sigma Nu.

Mise Bessent Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority Owen Sigma Nu Fraternity College

Wayside School Notices and Community Events

Sunday gatherings at the Martin home include Albert Hooker Samuel Clements Warry Dawson and the McCabb family. Rev Mathus preaches at the school house, with plans for next Sunday. Box supper at Sequoyah to fund a library. anti horse thief association formed. Craig County subscription drive for the Weekly Chieftain.

Martin Home Messers Albert Hooker Samuel Clements Warry Dawson M. McCabb Joe Adair Martha Dean Rev. Mathus Mathus Joe Millhotlin Cabin Creek L. M.millholm Ray Joe Harris Wayside Adair J.A. Sanders Sara Rae Ludie Montgomery Zeke Miller Ludie Jewel Montgomery John Marker Prairie Chappel Sequoyah School House

Desirable Knight Addition residence slot for sale

The Weekly Chieftain offers a desirable residence lot in Knight Addition for 50 cents until January 1, 1913, a bargain if taken soon. Apply at the Chieftain office.

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Money to Loan at 1 Percent Interest

Choice farm loans now made at a 1 percent interest rate with no commission. Money ready. Gwinnup and Son offer prompt funding for farmers seeking capital.

Gwinnup & Son

County Judge Candidates Lead Craig County Primary Slates

Numerous Craig County Democrats announce for county offices including County Judge posts to be decided in the August 1912 primary. Candidates span County Treasurer Sheriff Superintendent and Clerk offices with pledges of impartial administration and adherence to law.

District Clerk Reelection Notice in Craig County

The notice announces Lee R Mitchell as candidate for reelection as District Clerk of Craig County subject to the Democratic primary. It also states Jake Smith as candidate for Constable for Vinita Township, subject to the Democratic primary on August 6.

Dan Tittle Vinita Township G. L. White Centralia Craig County Willard H. Voyles Robt. L. Chamberlin EB. J. McBride Big Cabin Thomas W. Smith R P.nix Oklahoma C. Caldwell J. Wes Harris James F. McCullough George W. Taylor Avenst W. Houk Charles Teenor Okla Chas Teenor S. F. Parks Register OF Deeds Nounce Pete Coyne Legisla Lee R Mitchell Jake Smith

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