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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Nov 20, 1908

Page

4

Vinita City Growth And Budget Debates Loom

The Vinita community analyzes city finances and public works including auditorium costs and street paving. Citizens note $6,000 toward the auditorium and $9,000 for an eating house, while school land leases spark election delays. Strong local figures praise police leadership and the school board moves to build safety features and a new high school, urging timely completion before administration change.

Audiorium Tredures Auditorium Company Escrdw Vinita

Tribute to South Patterson Seeks Tennessee Senate Seat

Tennessee governor Jonet Patterson contends for the Senate seat against Carmack in the Fifty-fifth Congress. Carmack rose to speak, his words echoed nationwide, praising the South and its sacrifices, ending with a fervent plea tied to native land and blood.

Jonet Patterson Tennessee Senator Carmack Carmack United States

Insufficient Evidence in First Charge Against Martin

Martin the man who created a disturbance at city hall was heard by Judge Frear on a charge of assault with intent to kill. Evidence failed to hold him on that charge, but he was held on two alternative counts for disturbing the peace and destroying property. Trial on the two charges set for Tuesday next.

Doc Martin Frear

Automobile Driver Killed When Tire Exploded at Track

Emile Stricker died when a tire exploded while his Renwilt car raced at high speed on the fair grounds track. Passenger Leon Barrows was seriously hurt but survived. Authorities note the crash occurred during a display run as spectators watched.

Hy Associated Press Diemingham Ala Emile Stricker Fair Grounds Leon Barrows Stricker

Official Canvass of Missouri Election Underway

The official canvass of Missouri elections began today with belated Jackson County returns arriving late. Totals for all offices will be tallied later today, with counts for federal offices and the United States Senate primary completed before presidential electors.

Associated Press Jefferson City Missouri Jackson County

Thompson School House Service Held Sunday

Miss Filly Rosecrants of Edna Kans held services Sunday at the Thompson school house at 1 a.m. The text cited Galatians 6 7 warning that a man reaps what he sows and that God is not mocked. The message spoke of God manifest in spirit power and presence.

Dutey Filly Rosecrants Edna Kans Thompson School

West Point News Roundup November 1

Mr and Mrs R Mitchell traveled to Coffeyville to visit their daughter for a few days. The Koregay deep well remains down about 750 feet as drilling continues. Local attendees at a Welkh Jugt ball included Miss Mattie Daniels Miss Emma Daniels Claude Mitchell and Oliver Tyler. Charity Tyler is plowing this week James Lee lost a fine angle last week its death attributed to fewer JR. Herod attends a surt at Vinita this week. Ermmett Houx of Welch visited Murry Burnsides and family Sunday. Oliver Tyler sold a span of jmnutes t C W Frost D C Roper in Bluejacket Wednesday Chas Tyler and D W Frost on Bluejacket business Wednesday.

R. Mitchell Coffeyville Koregay Welkh Matti Emma Daniels Claude Mitchell Oliver Tyler Charity Tyler James Lee JR. Herod Vinita Ermmett Houx Welch Murry Burnsides Family C. W. Frost D.C Roper Chas, Tyler D. W. Frost

Doubts Rise Over Emperor William’s Promises

Berlin November 10. There is a daily and nationwide doubt about the sincerity of Emperor William’s promises on the future policy as made to Chancellor Von Buelow. The Reichstag will not let the matter rest if today’s indications are fulfilled.

Capitol Oklahoma Okinherta Lavear Associated Press Berlin Germany Williams von Buelow Reichstag

Self Confessed Forger Sent to Joliet Jail

Chicago Nov 19 Peter Van Vien gen prominent con estate dealer and self confessed forger to amounts of more than 700000 was moved to Joliet state prison today. Officials feared he might attempt death by his own action prompting earlier removal from county jail.

Associated Press Chicago Peter van Viengen Joliet

Mineral Strike Reported Near Afton Oklahoma

Afton Oklahoma November 19 report a mineral strike on the John Countryman place one mile north of town. Prospectors from the lead and zinc fields near Joplin gathered this morning scrambling for teasers and buying land. Land prices jumped and little is available at any price.

Afton Okla John Countryman Joplin

Pete Coyne Letter of Thanks to Craig and Rogers Counties

Pete Coyne pledges to represent all voters of Craig and Rogers counties after the election. He vows to discharge duties honestly and fearlessly and to confer with the people on subjects of public need that may arise before the legislature. Respectfully, Pete J Corner.

Craig Rogers Peme J, Corner

Notice of private sale of minor's real estate in Craig Oklahoma

Guardianship notices announce private sales of Emma O Bean and Ira Williams estates in Craig County Oklahoma. Court orders set December 9 and December 7 1908 as sale dates with cash bids, filed with guardians and attorneys. Public notices require three weekly publications before hearings and confirmations.

Notice of Sale of Minors Lands in Tahlequah Oklahoma

Guardian of John E B Gourd and William P R Gourd announces private sale of minors lands by court order dated November 18 1908 in Craig County Oklahoma. Sale to highest cash bidder subject to court confirmation on December 7 1908 at 2 PM in Tahlequah. Lands include 80 acres in section 16 township 29 range 19 for John E R Gourd and 100 acres in sections 16 and 17 township 28 range 19 for William P R Gourd allotments. Written bids may be left at Teehee Johnns Attorneys or with the Guardian.

Iran Anid Craig Lea William Ghai Oklahom A. A. Brown Tow Bug M. Wiliams Ira KE Williams Artis A. Brown Oklahoma John Be, & Gourd William PR Gourd Tahlequah Towit John EB. R. Gourd Willian P. R. Gounk William PR. Goved Teehee & Johnns Bulis R. Gousn Guredian John & Ro William PR Citi Trev & Joins Okl Guardian R.J. Wright Vinnita Chieftain John Buffington Theo. D. B. Prear

Denver Celebrates Fifty Years Since City Founding

Denver Colo Nov 17 The fiftieth anniversary of the founding of Denver was quietly celebrated with an artillery salute on the capital grounds and a banquet planned for tonight. W H H Larrimaer of Kansas City who helped stake the first claim and served as treasurer will be the special guest of honor and is the only surviving member of the first administration.

Associated Press Denver Colo W. H. H. Larrimaer Kansas City

Notice of Private Sale of Minor Estate Lands in Craig County

First published November 20 1908 notice announces private sale of all Rosa M Lynch minor’s lands in Craig County Oklahoma to the highest cash bidder, with court confirmation required on December 8 1908 at 10 am in the county courtroom Vinita. Sale terms, description of property and filing details with guardian F M Sutrin and attorney Addis A Brown.

Sam Vann Va Wise Vinita Chieftain Tuo D. B. Fraray A. A. Brown Salt County Craig Okla Vinita Euany Addis A. Brown Chieftain Cras County Oklanoma Tree D. Brear Oknanowa Charles Chase Arthur Chase Blunt Martin

Special Bedrom Suite Sale Window Shopper Bargains

Special sale offers a four piece bedroom set including bed dresser and two nightstands for 817.40 in preset stock last. Limited quantities remain at the store, customers urged to visit today for best selection and savings.

Dresser Ned Wit

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