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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1911
Page
5
Vinita daily notes record many in town and visiting from Ardmore Welch Tulsa and Muskogee. local clergy, police court fines, fires, marriages, and arrivals mark a bustling late autumn week. prominent residents and travelers fill the page with business, travel, and civic notices.
Mrs Pauline Hays speaking for the Children s Home Society urged aid for the institution which has found homes for more than 700 orphans since its founding and cared for 275 last year Another city resident Mrs E N Rateliff is said to be a member A court scene featured an Indian witness who humorously credited Sheriff Ridenhour with seizing an extra quart of liquor during a booze purchase and hiding the missing quart elsewhere.
The Tulsa Press Club was reorganized at a large meeting with broad newspaper representation. Officers elected include J Burr Gibbons as president Walter Allen as vice president Glenn Condon as secretary treasurer and Henry Beckley as sergeant at arms. A board of directors includes the president vice president secretary treasurer and additional representatives from the Typographical Union and circulation department. The group aims to strengthen social ties and coordinate news gathering with immediate incorporation planned.
Kansas City stock market notes a firm cattle trade with higher prices for stockers and feeders, strong hog demand lifting prices, and a better quality run. Old Mexico cattle, range-state offerings, and lighter lambs influenced the day as weather tempers sentiment and packer interest remains robust.
Dr Daniel W Ohern director of the Oklahoma Geological Survey returns from the American Mining Congress in Chicago reporting heavy interest from scientists capitalists and operators in Oklahoma minerals. He notes the state has diverse resources coal gas oil zinc and more and says wealthy visitors intend to invest if convinced.
J D Lindsley at Thomason Hotel advertises Lindeman Decker Bros and Hoffman pianos. High grade instruments priced from 200 to 250 dollars, cash or easy payments, contact Jed by phone 360.
Peking dispatch reports Yuan Shi Kai returning with 2000 troops, edict naming him commander near the capital, while parliament debates opening, and famine worsens with bark eating in central China. Foreign intervention discussions rise as tremors of revolt spread through Hankow and Wu-Chang.
The attorney general interprets the 1911 Oklahoma tax law to say the first half of ad valorem taxes is due November 1. It becomes delinquent December 2 unless paid by January 1, and if paid by January 1 the second half remains delinquent until June 15. Davenport signs for the AG.
Welch hosts a well attended Saturday program despite cold. Eastern Star plans Vinita school trip. Mrs. Marks visits Miami. several local residents travel to Vinita Kansas City and Big Cabin. Ladies Home Mission serves seven tables. Thanksgiving dinner planned November 30 at Magonia hall to fund Masonic rooms with turkey and pies. Hewitt family to visit Milwaukee and Michigan.
On Monday night November 20 the Vinita Auto Company on Scraper Street will show a film of the 2. M. PF. 30 and Flanders 20 automobiles from pig iron to finished road cars. Admission is free with tickets at the company office. Children only with parents. the garage will be decorated with comfortable seating.
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