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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Nov 03, 1911

Page

3

Oklahoma Defeats Washburn 27 to 6 on Boyd Field

Oklahoma Sooners overpower Washburn 27 6 at Boyd field in Norman. Courtright stars as Oklahoma builds early lead with two touchdowns and a field goal, while Washburn misses scoring chances near the goal line. Weather mild with a brisk northwest wind and a large 1 500 crowd including 500 visitors.

Saturd Norman Okla University of Oklahoma Washburn College of Oklarodun Ling Oklahoma Sons of Ichabod Benumb Boyd Field Sooner University Washburn Eleven Washburn Courtright Sooners Washburnites Washburn Rogers Lowe Nairn McIntosh Berry Johnson Spears Palmer Moss Rogers Hott Bishop Clark Rankin Ambrister Smiley Courtright Tomlinson Capshaw Burkhart Reeds McIntyre Martin Capshaw Bailey Ambrister Parsons Rogers Rosy Moss Weeden Reeds Crumbine Tomlinson Scriber Wisconsin Lantry Notre Dame Sheiner Northwestern Alley Harvard

Three divorces granted by Judge Preston Davis

Three divorces were granted by Judge Preston 8. Davis in the district court this morning. In the case William C. Mardon vs Mama Mardon abuse and extreme cruelty is charged. The petition alleges threats to kill and injure livestock and public and private abuse for alleged adultery. Decrees: William C. Mardon from Mama Mardon, Minnie N. Davis from William Davis, Edith Hawkins from Eugene Hawkins.

Preston Davis Gin William C. Mardon Mama Mardon Minnie N. Davis William Davis Edith Hawkins Eugene Hawkins

Bryan Says It's Ten Years Late

Norfolk Neb Oct 28 William Jennings Bryan returned from Minnesota to Nebraska and spoke here He said he was glad to see the suit against the United States Steel Trust begun but added it should have started ten years ago He argued the case is equity not criminal and criticized the Supreme Court decisions in Standard Oil and tobacco as preventing criminal punishment of trust magnates He also asserted the court was packed to uphold such outcomes and that the public will now grasp that meaning.

Norfolk Neb William Jennings Bryan Minnesota Nebraska United States Steel Trust Supreme Court

Resolution of Appreciation for Pastor and Family

Members of Home and Foreign Missionary Societies express heartfelt appreciation for the pastor and his family. They acknowledge God’s providence in his move to new labor, note the sadness of departure, and praise the pastor and Sister Cantrel for faithful work. They trust God’s blessings will follow them wherever they go.

Home and Foreign Missionary Societies Cantrel

Autoists Must Pay Tax in Oklahoma State

Oklahoma City reports 28 State Highway Commissioner Sidney Suggs is mailing 2000 notices to automobile owners statewide. The tax of 1 per vehicle is delinquent and the good roads department will begin collection actions if not paid promptly. There are about 4000 autos in the state and roughly half have not paid when due.

Oklahoma City Sidney Suggs Good Roads Department Oklahoma

Davis Signs Contract to Manage Cleveland Team in 1912

Harry Davis former Athletics first baseman and Connie Mack ally will manage the Cleveland Americans in 1912. He arrived from Philadelphia to confer with Cleveland executives and arrange residence in Cleveland. Davis succeeds George Stoval, who may be traded. Stoval had lifted Cleveland from sixth to third place in 1911.

Cleveland Harry Hy Davis Athletics Connie Mack Philadelphia Charlies Somers Barnard Cleveland Club Tuo Mack George Stoval Deacon Jim" McGuire Stoval

National Progressives Report on Popular Government Moves

Senator Bourne Jr outlines progress on reform efforts across states. Initiative and referendum measures have been adopted in several states. legislatures have indorsed others for voter submission. The Oregon plan for direct senatorial elections and party primary voting is expanding to multiple states with specific dates listed.

Jonathan Bourne, Jr National Progressive Republican League South Dakota Oregon Oklahoma Colorado Nevada Missouri Montana Arkansas Maine California Washington Wyoming North Dakota Nebraska Florida Idaho Wisconsin United States Minnesota New Jersey Ohio Kansas

Chief Bender May Get Oklahoma Allotment

Gathrie Okla Oct 10 Chief Bender who won two of three World Series games against the New York Giants may receive a land allotment in the Cherokee or Osage nation. An Interior Department inquiry previously examined enrollment for Bender who is partly Chippewa and born in Minnesota.

Gathrie Okla Chief Bender New York Giants J. H. Pollock Interior Washington Muskogee Tahlequah Bender Chippewa Minnesot United States Oklahoma Osage Nation Pawhuska Pawnee Osages

Fatal shooting after arrest attempt near Cathay

Deputy Sheriff Turney shot Griffin after Griffin pointed a rifle during an arrest attempt at Cathay four miles north of Hufaulu. The party responded to rumors of trouble at a dance with Undersheriff Urayson and Deputies Kilgo and Henry Kilgo. Griffin was fatally wounded. authorities expect more trouble as they monitor the situation.

Mitaita Henry, Iifit, & Negro J. 4 Turney Cathay Hufaulu Griffin J. W. McCune Walter ‘Urayson Henry Kilgo Henry Griffn Turtey McCune

Aviator Rodgers Reaches El Paso

Coast to coast aviator P Rodgers arrived in El Paso Sunday afternoon after a landing near the special train and a brush landing two miles north of Port Hancock where he repaired his machine himself. He completed the 142 miles to El Paso in 140 minutes, attended the bull fight in Tinner Mexico, and plans to leave for Tucson, Arizona after a general overhaul.

el Paso Tex C. P. Rodgers Washington Park Southern Pacific Rodgers Port Hancock el Pash Mexico Tucson

Notice of Sale of Real Estate in Craig County Oklahoma

Notice is given that under an order of the County Court of Craig County Oklahoma the guardian of Alta Theurer a minor will sell at private sale to the highest bidder for cash subject to court confirmation. Sale to occur after November 13 1911 at 10 o clock a.m. in the County Court Room. Property description covers parts of Section 18 Township 24 North Range 21 East totaling about 80 acres. Bids must be in writing with 10 percent certified funds, sealed and mailed or delivered to the County Court at Vinita Oklahoma. Dated October 26 1911. Jas S Martin Jas S Davenport guardians attorney.

Firat Hiefair Craig Oklahow Mare Alia County of State of Oklahoma Twentyfour Range Twentyone Crater County Vinita Jasper Martin Chieftain Polly Chuwalocky Craig County Louis N. Stivers Grove Oklo Chic-A-Lee-Lee Chu-Wa-Looky

Best Investment For $1.75 The Youth's Companion Offer

A 1911–12 advertisement touts a one year subscription to The Youth's Companion for $1.75. It promises lasting value for families with athletic, domestic, and educational content for boys and girls, plus stories, notable articles, and a gift of a colored calendar for new 1912 subscribers.

Companion Youths Companion Berkeley St Boston Mass

Order to Show Cause for Guardian Sale of Real Estate

In Craig County Oklahoma the County Court hears Effie M Adams guardian for Mollie R Carpenter minor petitioning for an order to sell real estate. The court finds it in the minor’s interest and orders further action to proceed.

State of Oklahoma Craig Mollie R. Carpenter Effie M. Adams

Court orders sale of estate for heir's share in Vinita

On November day in 118, at 10 o clock a.m. the court in Vinita Craig County orders the sale of a deceased estate to satisfy heirs interests. A copy of this order must be published in the Vinita Chief newspaper for two consecutive weeks before the hearing. Judge FP Parks signs dated October 26th, 1811. Attorney FAS Davenport represents guardian.

Sald Eald Eald Court Vinita Ald Craig Cme Parther Vinita Chieftain Craig County Davenport Guardian

Guardianship sale of minor’s real estate in Craig County Oklahoma

October 11 1911 Guardian announces sale to highest bidder private sale of undivided two thirds interest in NE quarter of NE quarter of Section 27 Township 26 North Range 20 East. Sale after November 4 1911 at 10 a m in County Court room. cash in hand subject to confirmation. bids in writing with 10 percent deposit to Louis N. Stivers Grove Oklahoma.

Notice of private sale of Eliza Henderson estate in Craig County

October 9 1911 order of Craig County Court authorizes administrator Davis Hill to sell at private sale on October 30 1911 at 10 am real estate Lot 15 16 Block 129 Vinita and personal property including clock chairs dresser safe trunks and bed clothes. Bids must be in writing with certified check equal to one third of bid. Also describes fall season for Duke of France TAITAINMAP horses in Vinita with high prices and performance.

Chieftain Craig County Oklahoma Eliza Henderson Vinita Davis, Hill

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