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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1908
Page
2
Smile and shop at Ratcliff’s for sheer white waists from 1.00 to 4.00 and Boston tan Oxfords from 3.00 to 3.50. A new stock includes embroidered Swiss trims, Lawns, Dimities, and Batistes, with Negligee Shirts 50c to 2.50 and a trunk and case department ready to fit travel needs.
Local notes from Vinita detail retirements, business visits, and social events. Residents report travel to Tulsa, Kansas City, and Chicago for family matters, farming, and commerce while updates include a wedding, a congregation Bible class, and upcoming Decoration Day plans.
The article describes multiple pipe line expansions in Oklahoma and adjacent areas to move crude oil. It notes new lines by Prairie of Cae, Texas company, Gulf company, and connections to Port Arthur and Caney. Combined capacity reaches about 100 000 barrels per day with routes from Tulsa to the Gulf region and Caney.
In a stage of turmoil during a telegraphers strike, workers forced out the operator at Savannah and trains faced stoning and blockades. The Katy railroad retaliated by seizing a depot near Chambers, moving a wrecked car along rails to spread disruption. Local officials faced pressure as townspeople rallied in support of the disruption.
The article notes postponement of a meeting in Guthrie and outlines July election plans for new trustees a director and clerk positions. It mentions salaries and powers of the present board, and reports a county exam for Creek County with high school bonding and a railroad fundraiser in Ardmore. A state bank and new incorporators are listed, with limited readable details.
Notices announced by the United States Indian agent of Muskogee list multiple allotments of inherited lands of deceased Creek citizens for sale. Bids open on dates from February to June, with detailed tract descriptions, acreages, and required bid deposits of 29 percent.
Public notice states in the Matreet Court for the second Judeetal District in the state of Oklahoma that James Moly will be granted permission to attend to business and to manage part of his undivided interest in the fee remainder in the allotments of Kite Rotineen, deceased, subject to the estate of the petitioner. Dated Vinita, Oklahoma March 14, 1808. Hexmierra Neonota, Petitioner Ry BD Attorney for B u
A large blaze destroyed oil tanks on the Glenn Pool property causing extensive damage. Estimated losses run around 25 thousand dollars. The fire originated from a spark and spread rapidly, prompting evacuations and a swift response from local authorities.
A stray report lists a seven year old terrier weighing zero pounds with a wire snag on the right leg above the paw. Names given include Neeson and Obie from Fairland with contact details under Col L A Bell for urgent return.
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