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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1912

Page

2

Frisco May Buy M O G Railroad Reported

Kansas City reports from local railway circles say the Frisco system may take over Missouri Oklahoma Gulf Railway on January 1, 1913. The M O G operates between Wagoner Oklahoma and Denison Texas with a northern extension toward Joplin Missouri.

Kansas City Frisco Missouri, Oklahoma & Gulf Railway Company Muskogee Oklo Gould Wagoner Okla Denison Tex Joplin Henryetta Fairland Oklahoma Miami Baxter Springs Kan MO & G Sapulpa

University News Notes Show Shifts and New Museum Buy

University news notes report shifts in Bis eam games as top Sooners recover, a large addition to the university museum via the private collection of Dr H Carrol is noted, and faculty moves include Calvert leaving chemistry for Columbia. Lawrance trips aid Sooners, new books arrive, and student groups organize including the Washburn club and the electrical engineers branch.

Frederick Holmberg School of Fine Arts Biseam Eleves Bebaw Coitage Weiersty Ant Dertettal Asd Lawreste Kaos Netreska University of Tab Oklahoma Dr . H. Carrol Oklahoma Baptist University of Shawnee de Carrols State University Museum P. Calvert Washburn C Washburn Baring Howard & Browne Pure Foot School of Pharmacy Browne University of Oklahoma Earl V. Whitwell Norman Pearson Oil Mexico Whitwell Tampico Oklahoma University Pearson Lawrence Kans Sooners Kansas Rader Bozell W. A FP. O. Sensabaugh Oklahoma City Howard S. Browne John D. Roe Albert Gartside Ciect For City Jerint Camvendge Royal Poloténale Institute London Edison Company

Pensacola boom rumors from a Pensacola builder

Town builder James S. Wilson of Mensacola reports a Pensacola boom with contracts for two brick buildings costing no less than 4000 dollars each plus three residences. Other builders are constructing five more structures with cement sidewalks planned on multiple blocks. Wilson also traded for 40 acres with N Kay to begin immediate development.

James S. Wilson Mensacola Sullkéer Pensacola Mr. Wilson N. Kay Old Pensacola Lota

Revival Opens at Presbyterian Church in Nowata

Evangelist McIntosh opened a three week revival at the Presbyterian church in Nowata Oklahoma. The revival follows Rev Bulgin’s two year past meetings that stirred county officials and helped defeat reform candidates. Local interest runs high as election outcome remains uncertain.

Nowata Okla McIntosh Oklahoma City Presbyterian Church Bulgin

Former Wagoner Sheriff Luther Opry Shot Dead in Street

In Wagoner Oklahoma on November 4 deputy Eugene Flowers killed Luther Opry, former Wagoner County sheriff, after Opry attacked Flowers on the street. Opry, 40, had served from statehood until 1911. Flowers is a deputy under J. E. Long.

Wagoner Okla Muskogee Eugene Flowers Luther Opry Wagoner County Flowers Opry Opyr J. E. Long Long

Chants on Sin and Prodigals in Vinita Sermon

A preacher in Vinita rails against worldly life citing the prodigal son, urging repentance and true Christian piety. He denounces hypocrisy, calls out moral decay in the church, warns of judgment, and compares publicans, sinners, and moralists in a fiery rural sermon.

Parable of the ten virgins on spiritual vitality and grace

A preacher contrasts five wise and five foolish bridesmaids. Five had oil representing true Christian character. the others were void of spirituality. The message: opportunity does not build character, dying grace is unlikely, and individuals must meet God as they are without hope of later spiritual transfer.

Church God Lincoln McKinley

Wife Too Young Perjury Case Leads to Bond Release

A local perjury case ends with the defendant granting himself up last night and being freed on a $100 bond. The charge stems from a man named Graham accused of swearing his wife, who wed about a week ago, was 18. The stepfather, Bob Wilson, says she is only 16. JP. Graham of Centralia is involved.

Graham Bob Wilson JP. Graham Centralia

Free Medical Consultation by Ohio Licensed Specialists

Regularly licensed Ohio surgeons announce a free on site consultation and examination by eminent medical specialists using modern methods such as X ray violet ray and hydrotherapy. They offer immediate treatment if curable and lifelong care if not, with a focus on diseases of the nervous system heart stomach kidneys catarrh consumption epilepsy deafness and women’s diseases. Official hours 9 AM to 7 PM. Call for details and date reminder.

Ohio Hugh

Auto Crash Involving Major Casey and Five Children

Major Casey reported being struck from behind while driving with five neighborhood children on West Delaware Avenue Sunday afternoon. The other car, driven at speed by Cal Fivids, allegedly veered and caused Casey’s vehicle to jolt, tearing the door and damaging the wheel area. Fivids was arrested and held on a $50,000 bond to appear in city court Wednesday morning.

Casey Fullowa Delaware Bettter Cal Fivids Forry Ohe Pivids

A Halloween Prank During Thirteenth Anniversary Supper

John R Campbell and family sat down to their thirteenth wedding anniversary supper when neighbors arrived and cleared the dining table. They returned with a feast in gaskets, turning Halloween mischief into a novel and agreeable celebration.

John R. Campbell Hallowe'en

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