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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1909
Page
2
Local column surveys a mix of regional items. Mentions a Tulsa grand jury probe, a planned hatchery at Tahlequah, and Vinitaʼs hospital site debate. Critiques civic delays, roadwork, school term end, and rent trends while lampooning graft and bonus schemes.
The piece urges rapid civic action on utilities and industry in Vinita, lauds the Excelator Lot sale and local growth, notes Adair’s courthouse debate, and contrasts street paving on Wilson versus Scraper. It highlights prospective buyers for Jets in a south Vinita addition and argues for county and railroad advantages to boost the area.
A commentary on declining Sunday church attendance attributes it to modern life and leisure. It notes crowded churches sometimes and indicates ministers overemphasize pew demand while many read the Sunday paper instead. The piece explores why people stay away from worship.
A Lester Weekly reflection argues that modern sermons from lived experience empower preachers to address moral issues with authority. It contends books and media cannot replace the pulpit's emotional and moral reach, urging revival of regular worship to sustain moral progress and worship as instinct.
At the American Railway Engineering and Maintenance of Way association convention in Chicago, reports favored concrete for railroad ties and cross ties, citing durability, ease of construction, and low cost. The committee noted concrete houses show promise, with roof sealing and cement or plaster finishes protecting against moisture, while cautioning roofing costs and long term testing remain.
In Abalone Kansas on May 21 the international River Brethren convention elected M. H. Oberholzer of Harrisburg Pennsylvania as moderator.
Maud H B Zeno administratrix announces private sale of multiple parcels of Sam Zeno estate. Properties span Mayes Rogers and Craig counties including lots in Spavinaw Adair and Pryor Creek areas, with descriptions of half interests and flood land. Sale terms require half cash and six months credit at 8 percent, subject to court and administratrix approval.
Public notice calls for sealed bids to build a sanitary sewer through the alley in Vinita Oklahoma. Bids must include a $50 certified check and be guaranteed by a bond, with contract and bond furnished within fifteen days after bid acceptance. Bid opening is at 8 am June 1, 1909, with right to reject any or all bids.
Notice issued under a County Court order in Craig County Oklahoma announces a sale of real estate. The terse notice cites an order dated May and directs sale actions to proceed under Oklahoma law. Further details are unreadable in the fragment.
Guardian invites private sale of real estate tied to the Charles Chase estate in Nowata County Oklahoma. Property includes 60 acres in Section 22 Township 25 North Range 16 East. Bids must be written, with one third certified funds, filed with Addis A Brown Vinita OK or judge. Sale subject to County Court confirmation and scheduled for June 1903 in Craig County.
Notice of private sale for two estates of minors Wiley W. McFall and William J. McFall in Craig County Oklahoma. Guided by court order the guardian will offer the 80 acre tract described in Section 25 Township 20 North Range 20 East and an 80 acre tract in Township 29 North Range 20 East. Bids seal to county judge with one third bid amount certified check. Sale set for June with cash terms and court confirmation.
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