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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1908
Page
3
Vinita high school football team defeated Miami 26 to 0 on the Miami grounds for its fifth win this season. Spectators described Miami as dirty and rough, with Vinita players repeatedly fouled. The result prompts calls to end athletic relations with the Miami school.
First published notice in the Second Judicial District of Oklahoma warns Sylvester Childres to answer Ella Childres petition for divorce by August 7 1908. The district clerk records show the court date and attorney A S McRea with the judge Roberts D B Stutsman Jr. Deputy.
A mob of about thirty men attacked the Reape Coury Jail after midnight in Kingston Tenn and killed George Cook who was held on a murder charge against John King. Cook resisted and was shot as the mob used a rope in the assault.
The campaign night drew a full court chamber for Judge M. M. Alexander of Okmulgee as the principal speaker. He defended the Democratic platform against Republicans, praising William Jennings Bryan and urging voters to support Democratic principles amid vigorous applause.
In Craig County Oklahoma guardian Ernie M Adams acting for Viola M Adams and Emmet L Adams will privately sell the minors estates to highest bidder. One third cash with balance secured by mortgage. Sale on October 19, 1908 at 10 o clock am at the county judge for Craig County. Described lands in Rogers County and detailed allotments given. Court confirmation required. Annis A Brows attorney for guardian.
In Craig County Oklahoma 1908 the County Court orders a hearing on Frank Martins petition to sell all or part of Clara E. Martins real estate to benefit the minors estate. The date is Saturday November 4 1908 at 10 o clock a m and a copy of the order will be published for three weeks in a general newspaper in Oklahoma and in Craig County Oklahoma before the hearing. Judge A A Brown attorney notes.
Oklahoma defeats Arkansas 27 to 5 as the Sooners rally from an early deficit. Milford scores Arkansas first, then Oklahoma answers with forward passes and runs including Capshaw and Wantland drives. Final score 27-5 with no injuries and Arkansas heading to Texas.
A. H. Dreyfus a Kansas City liquor salesman appeals his McAleater fine of 500 dollars and a jail term for taking interstate liquor orders for a Missouri house. He argues the arrest and conviction violate interstate commerce. Missouri Brewers support him. He first sought an injunction from Judge Ralph Campbell, who found no jurisdiction to stop state officers, directing appeal through state courts to the U.S. Supreme Court if needed.
Lewis Rogers tries to locate relatives of Charlie Woody who died by self harm at the Silver Moon Rooming House on October 21. A Pen Hook Pennsylvania postmaster letter notes no local police and suggests contacting family five miles away. Rogers sent notices to lodge and police in several places, earning praise for his efforts.
The Vinita Oklahoma medical profession adopted resolutions November 1 1904 mourning Dr C O Amundson a respected physician. They deplore his untimely death and pledge remembrance and sympathy to his wife and daughter, with copies to the family and the Daily Chieftain. Signed by numerous doctors including Thom T Winner J W Graig W R Chapman and others.
Wm Lemanter builds a new house while Clint Rogers and sister Eva return from Idaho and B Burne reports a Rocky Mountain trip. A Hoggard rents from A Carselowey. Box supper earns seven fifty. Some residents plan to attend a Democratic rally in Big Cabin tonight.
In Craig County Oklahoma1990? 1908 text details a petition by Silas Elliott as administrator of Edmond Bridges deceased to sell real estate at public sale. A hearing is set for November 7, 1908 at 10 a.m. in the county court. publication required for four weeks in the Craig County newspaper to notify interested parties.
A collection of kitchen notes covering jelly molded vegetable accompaniments for meals, slicing cold meats with sharp knives, and gelatin preparations. Also includes garden garnishing plants and care, embroidery guidance for linens, proper egg boiling, fruit cups, asparagus soup, cleaning white feathers, preserving marmalade, removing spots with milk and wart, and general home tips.
Oklahoma City Oct 31 The State Federation of Commercial Clubs and Industrial Organizations at Tulsa adopted a plan to question state legislature candidates and legislators on public issues affecting business. The committee proposed inquiries on collection laws garnishment exemptions confiscation clauses political prejudices against capital and the need for investor confidence. The group pledges a drive for fewer better laws and closer citizen business ties to develop Oklahoma with about thirty thousand business voters in the state.
The Commercial club held a well attended meeting last night. A Farmers Institute report shows about 140 dollars cash on hand after payments. A Monthly Journal to promote the bank guaranty law was discussed to enlist 500 subscribers at 60 cents a year, potentially reaching 20 000 and aiding town advertising. The next two week meeting will discuss a new hotel for the city. The secretary notes many dues unpaid and a deficit reduction effort planned. Standing committees announced: Finance C H Collins chair with McFarakand Mitchell Wimner Endiehart Ore. Railroads C Bagby chair with Orr Sanders. Parks and City Improvement Bagby chair with Burkha Lee Davidson. Membership E B Davidson chair with Wallen Amos. Entertainment J M Butler chair with My Tarion Lewis Rogers. Manufactures F M Smith chair with Ford Lahman. Publicity Bureau Geo E Harris chair with Churchill Parker.
Cowboys taking part in a potato race and riding contest in Miami met Governor Haskell and his wife. Dan Tittle of Vinita won both the cigar race and the potato race, but his horse Thicked injured his hip in the cigar race.
Ardmore reports the death of Alva Roff eighty five year old ranchman and founder amid a fatal incident on a roadway. Authorities investigate the scene as local residents mourn the prominent figure associated with Ardmore’s founding and cattle interests.
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