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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1909
Page
7
From MM date Nov 18 the St Paul mine tragedy scene unfolds as relatives identify fallen workers. Miners and soldiers recovered bodies laid in a long row while wives and children mourn, with George McMullin found clasping a dead boy in a failed rescue.
Henry Armstrong was hanged in Led Press Oklahoma on November 18. Mrs. Fell, wife of the murdered man, traveled from Caldwell Kansas to witness the execution and, upon the physician pronouncing Armstrong dead, said she could return home satisfied.
The text discusses Andrew Carnegie and James J. Hill amassing wealth through advertising and publicity. It claims Carnegie protected his plant’s value while publicizing the Steel Corporation venture, and notes Hill planned selling Lake region properties to boost value. It argues publicity created vast fortunes and shaped the Steel Corporation’s public reception.
The heaviest earthquake since 1906 disaster was felt in Salinas for about fifteen seconds. Buildings rocked and cracked as people rushed into the streets in a panic, but no serious damage was reported at this time.
An Oklahoma City musings piece notes the Oklahoma insurance office as a state profit source and argues on railroad fare clauses, Democratic tariff issues, and Illinois or Alabama political shadows. It mentions Congressman Morgan Creager and Father Joe, plus the school land sale plans in Lincoln county with 60000 acres advertised and appraisals.
A discussion on the propriety of kneeling in worship, noting differing church customs and the possible link between bodily posture and mental state. The piece cites psychological theory and asks whether kneeling should regain prominence as a sign of reverence and humility.
A vacant New York City lot has been converted into tiny four by eight foot farms for children. Each plot is cared for by a youngster, with about five applicants per farm. The program brings health and happiness, proving both entertaining and somewhat instructive for city children.
Da vid Martin, a negro, reportedly lived with a liver split in half for 18 to 20 years before dying at Metropolitan hospital New York. An autopsy by Dr O Hanlon revealed brain hemorrhage as the cause and a connective tissue bridge between liver fragments indicating a long burial injury.
A coachman’s wife in Pulkith Scolland learns she may inherit a quarter of a million pounds after her child reads a newspaper ad. An Edinburgh lawyer’s notice to trace relatives of a farmer who emigrated to America helps establish her claim and she becomes wealthy.
Dwernell, a bunker dealer from forfolk, N.Y., was attacked by eagles while examining some material. He fell into a hole and, though briefly helpless, fought back as the birds swooped with talons and beaks, tearing clothing before reaching shelter about 100 yards away.
Reports from San Domingo indicate Colonel Jos Jacob Astor's yacht Nourmahal sailed November 12 in the hurricane. A European steamer reports wreck of a vessel between Catalioa and Soona while en route to Porto Rico. A revenue cutter was ordered to the wreck site.
Kansas City Missouri Nov 19 Attorney General Wickerham said at the Commercial Club banquet that the government will recover back duties from sugar fraud and will identify and punish those responsible. A man was arrested claiming to be Diaz's grandson.
Texas dominated play from the start, scoring three first-half points and three more in the second half to defeat Oklahoma 30 to 0 in Austin. The Longhorns opened with a quick touchdown and never relinquished control, while the Sooners struggled against a stiff Texas defense.
Judge Loman F Parker hosted about a dozen gentlemen friends at an informal dinner in Vinita to honor J W Houk who left for Beaumont Texas this morning An orchestra provided music and after dinner the group toured friends in the city The event was a cold night but a pleasant memory for Houk and Vinita friends.
Norman high school defeated Oklahoma City high by 11 to in a hard fought game. The Oklahoma City manager refused coverage for expenses claiming Norman used non high school players. HW Akins, a former Vinita resident now in Colorado, visited relatives. Civic Club honors Gem Restaurant for donated coffee. Democratic Party criticized for alleged graft. contrasts with Republican stance.
Probate court in Craig County Oklahoma orders all heirs and interested parties to appear on December 6 1909 to show cause why a guardian should be granted an order to sell part of Addison Cravens minor ward estate for education maintenance and support. The order requires publication in The Chieftain for three weeks prior to hearing.
The County Court of Craig County Oklahoma orders the sale of real estate belonging to minor Betate Martin to reinvest in better property. Heirs and interested parties must appear December 1 at 1:40 p.m. in Vinita Court to show cause why the sale should not be granted. The notice is published in The Weekly Chieftain. The guardian is George Martin.
In Craig County Oklahoma the County Court orders a show cause hearing for guardian W H Cravens regarding sale of part of Lela M Cravens real estate for education and maintenance. The hearing is set for December 6 1909 at Vinita Court House with publication of this order in The Weekly Chieftain prior to the hearing.
In the matter of the estate of Charles Harlin and a minor, guardian announces a court ordered sale by public auction on Monday, November 12, 1908, at nine o'clock, at the front door of the Court in Vinita Oklahoma, conveying all the real estate owned in Craig County Oklahoma to satisfy the estate.
An undivided oteseventh Interest lies north of the northeast quarter of the north. The property covers parts of sections 20 and 25 in township 28 north range 21 east, containing zero acres. Sale terms require cash in hand on the first day of November. Stark & Patton, Attorneys for Guardian, Vinita, Oklahoma.
Notice is given that Edward D. Ballard guardian will sell at public auction on December 18, 1909 at 9 a.m. at the front door of the Court House in Vinita Oklahoma the undivided one seventh interest in the north half of the northeast quarter of section 26 township 28 range 21 Indian Meridian containing eighty acres more or less all in Craig County Oklahoma. Terms cash in hand.
Guardian John H. Collings et al announce a court ordered sale of minor Mollie Collins Mary Ina and Thomas Collins real estate in Oklahoma counties Cherokee and Craig. The lands include portions in Sections 42 11 18 and 20 Township ranges 9N2E 18N22E and related parcels in Cherokee and Craig, to be sold for cash with bids left with County Judge J. T. Parks or Couch McMichael and the guardian’s attorneys. Sale set for December 1 1909 or within six months thereafter.
Notice is given that on November 4 1908 BN Williamson filed in Crag County Court a petition for Letters of Administration on the estate of J H Ritchie deceased. The hearing is set for December 1 1909 at 1 20 p m in the County Court, where interested parties may contest in writing.
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