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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1908
Page
6
A fragmented 19th century note mocks the public uproar over a figure named Stob Carsetowey and a Captain Weirculator. It references editorials, a subscription list, and a dated marker “the seventeenth of Maren, 105,” with uncertain names and events.
The Presbyterian church schedules regular services this Sunday with a morning session for the young folks and a child dominated singing program. In the evening the sermon theme is Christ reviving winners. All are welcome and encouraged to attend. families are asked to arrange for children to join.
A large turnout gathers in Vinita to see the Miller Brothers displayed as walking advertisements. Dozens of cattle men in the area know the brothers and join friends in viewing the event, suggesting broad local interest in the unusual showcase.
Sacred concert planned for Sunday evening due to size of Congregational church. Auditorium will host the event with top talent including Mrs. Leland and Mrs. Bebout The Memories. Rev Pershing will deliver the sermon.
The obituary notes the death of Carl Bradbury at about eleven o’clock after a lingering illness. He is described as a Vinita resident, a well known citizen with many friends and relatives. Warren traveled to Hinesket Tuesday to manage the belongings and there is mention of a family branch house in that area.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Cecile Puberined and a First National Bank, with unclear actions and dates. The text references a legal or financial proceeding and individuals such as Terrence and others, but lacks coherent details or outcomes.
A Democratic member of the Committee investigating the Paper Trust pressed Medill McCormick of the Chicago Tribune on whether tariff revisions should be considered if similar conditions exist in other industries. McCormick declined to opine except through Tribune editorials, noting the paper’s stance during off years and its support for standpatters.
A Missouri priest Father Lasheley was stabbed during a church service in Salisbury as a supposed insane man fatally attacked him and injured others. The assailant wounded several parishioners before being restrained and the priest rushed to safety. The incident occurred in the presence of the congregation.
Topeka Kan May 2 The assessed value of all railroad property in Kanesepet by the commissioners shows 146 064 699 40 for miles of property. Railroad officials dispute the figures, saying actual cash value differs from the board's valuation. The commission reviewed rail properties and methods, noting past adjustments and higher reported values. Eight deaths are reported in a Chicago fire at the Wat mever factory, with two bodies recovered by midnight Friday and the identified remains of Louis Henver among them.
A grand Presbyterian convention in Kansas City drew the denomination’s keenest leaders from across the United States. The event, a significant gathering rather than a mere business meeting, focused on commissioning and oversight of shares worldwide, with talks on broad issues of wide interest among church authorities.
A Methodist minister, Rufus R. Vieteher of St Joseph Missouri, aged about 43, set fire to his Bible and the book he was reading after a period of mental strain and alleged distress. He died shortly after the blaze. The incident occurred May 2 with his daughters present on stage, weighing on his mind amid other alleged troubles.
A crash at four o'clock in Hey Olde Neb near Nebraeke injured a wrestler and woke passengers. The incident damaged vehicles and prompted emergency response at the scene. Local authorities investigated the collision and provided aid to the injured.
Lovie May W P Howard a wealthy city commission merchant and member of the Gee Beho Golf club was killed by lightning during a rain storm Sunday afternoon while seeking shelter under a tree. The bolt struck as the storm swept over Lewis, with Howard reportedly leaving to play golf and take shelter before the fatal strike.
A May 2 Washington report notes a ship subsidy measure tied to a continental fleet and mentions a ballot result of 104 to AAS. The piece references naval action and political action surrounding the subsidy policy without clear names or places.
In Vinita on June 2 1908 county officers gathered to organize a school district officers union. Leaders call for a president vice president secretary treasurer and four committees finance supplies executive and referendum to oversee wholesale purchases teacher hires and school operations.
The message indicates that Tom and Jol Worteho have surrendered to the sheriff of Cherokee County after being pursued for some time. The communication notes their voluntary surrender and mentions bonds tied to the case, with limited further detail on charges.
One brown two year old stud pony with white facial markings and rose tinted mane, missing from near Vis ite or Jim Nin at Centralia. Bridges washed out on Briscoe over the Arkansas and Katy over the Canadian, delaying traffic. Miss Jensie Patton left for Grove to manage Grove Abstract Company here.
Report of the condition of Cherokee National Bank as of a stated date with assets liabilities and capital details. Information includes cash balances deposits loans and other standard banking indicators filed for regulatory examination and public disclosure.
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