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Newspaper

The Weekly Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1912

Page

2

Patterson Defends Pardon Record In Tennessee Senate Bid

Former Governor Malcolm R. Patterson opens his campaign for the Democratic nomination by defending his pardon record and citing Woodrow Wilson. He argues Colonel Cooper was not guilty of murder and links Prohibition to increased open saloons bootlegging and whiskey sales in Tennessee.

Nashville Tenn Malcolm R. Patterson Woodrow Wilson United States Cooper H.W. Carmack Patterson Tennessee

Mutilation of Dogs and Need for Humane Treatment

The piece denounces tail and ear mutilation of dogs as barbarous and warns readers to avoid cruelty toward animals. It cites Sir Edwin Landseer and urges mercy toward creatures, noting laws against cruel practices and advising humane behavior in daily acts and transport. It also reports Sacred Heart Institute adding commercial courses and art instruction with upcoming exhibitions and recitals by St. Cecilia Harmony Circle.

Edwin Landseer Tetson Sacred Heart Institute Pitman New Orleans Shered Heart Institute St. Cecilia Harmony Circle

Body Arrives for Mrs Murphy burial in Chelsea

Taylor and Henderson received the body of Mrs Maude BE Murphy from Milwaukee Wisconsin. The funeral will be at Snyder burying ground near Chelsea tomorrow for Durlal. She died in Milwaukee February 17 1912 and had remained in a vault since then. The body is in good condition today as it was when placed in the vault.

Oklahoma All Stars Take Bowling Contest Victory

The Oklahoma All Stars won the prize in last night’s bowling alley contest by seven pins. The result creates a tie game for both teams with a likely playoff next week.

Oklahoma All Stars

Vinita 30 Years Ago Highlights From the Weekly Chieftain

In Vinita a 30 year look back notes Robert Tittle building a residence in the southeast, Dick Grags captured in Winfield Kansas, Goodykountz building a fine barn, and Rev Chamberlin visiting from Pheasant Hill. Also mentions local commerce, church figures, school progress, a murder trial date, and various residents, with notes on oil and fur trade, Chinook agents, and a fatal shooting of a man resisting arrest at Caney.

Robert Tittle Dick Grags Winfield Kane A. P. Goodykountz A. N. Chamberlin Pheasant Hill Hootie Bell W. C. Chamberlin John Duncan Flint Worcester Academy W. A. Duncan Orphan Asylum Wyley Melton Parks

Early Football Victim Dies From Injuries

In Iubrie Oklahoma on September 29 Roy Shindler a high school student at Blackwell died yesterday from internal injuries suffered in a football game days earlier. He was knocked unconscious during the game and remained semi conscious until death.

Oklahoma Roy Iubrie Roy Shindler Black Well

It Pays to Advertise in a Midsummer Sale Ad

A July circular from Sonders-Wright Mercantile Co promotes a midsummer clearance sale. The six by eight inch ad uses a fusion of illustrations to highlight women’s wear, men’s clothing, and accessories with attractive cuts. The piece is described as a groundbreaking business creator by The Drygoodsman of St. Louis.

Sonders-Wright Mercantile Co Wi Hite Okke Hach Prge Tower Drygoodsman St. Louis

Good Vaudeville at Grand Opened Nightly Acts Shine

Good vaudeville show at the Grand last night featured two strong acts. A quartet delivered exceptional performance with standing encores and their own scenery. A soft shoe dancer also earned praise. The vaudeville runs through Wednesday with new acts and pictures nightly. Admission 5 and 11 cents.

Davcer

Memorial services for Luman F. Parker Jr. held in Vinita

A district court memorial committee reports in memoriam for Luman F. Parker Jr. born August 3 1872 Rolls Missouri died August 14 1912 St Louis Missouri. He served as US Judge Northern District of Indian Territory and Vinita lawyer and banker. The tribute praises his public service and character and requests copies for family and press publication.

Luman F. Parker, Jr Rolls Missouri St. Louis L. F. Parker St. Louis and San Francisco Sarah Maupin School of Mines Rolla Law Washington University West New Mexico Oklahoma Congress Indian Territory Lfe United States Tadlan Territory Vinita Northern Theodore Roosevelt Parker & Rider Parker, Rider & Brown St. John's Episcopal Charch Vinita Lodge No Wright Templar Mystic Shrine Freevolunt and Protective Order Wis Parker Parker Plaza Minnots Avenue Wilson Street Jana Judge Parker Ufe Ladie Scott Parker Jacqueline Grace P. Garvie Belleview Avenue Webster Grove Hiram H. Parker Rice Lake Wisconsin I Press A. Gill W. H. Kornegay Seymour Riddle C. L. Rider Geo. B. Denison

Recital by Crawford Pupils at Fairland Methodist Church

A program of student performances from Mrs. W B Crawford's pupils at the Fairland Oklahoma Methodist church on a Saturday in October under the public school auspices. Performances include baritone solos like The Song the Anvil Sings and Daddy, piano solos such as Witches Dance and Ill Trovatore, soprano pieces by Miss Axtell and Miss Gatewood, and duos and ensembles featuring Gatewood Jones Love and others.

W. B.crawford Opal Burekhalter Rubinstein Hilda Gatewood Cladys Jones Geo. T. Thirner Ill 'Trovatore Melvette Holst Nora Lester Axtell Bugek Miss Tilda Gatewood Auld Lane Wire A Hottman Daddy Behend Geo. T. Turner

Mayes Adds Two More to Wrestling Record

Mayes, a popular Vinita wrestler, returned home after two Kansas matches. In Penalosa he faced Chas Miller for one hour three minutes with no fall. Miller forfeited due to car trouble. In Kingman he wrestled George McVey, was knocked unconscious at 17 minutes, lost the first fall, then won the next two falls in 22 and 18 minutes.

Mayer Vinita Kansas Penalosa

Ex Mayor Adopts Eastborn Child Returns Home

Ex mayor of Wagoner O W Munch and his wife arrived with their adopted son from an extended eastern visit. Twenty months earlier the baby was left on the doorstep and was adopted for life. The Munches value the boy and promise education and a good home. James Gaskey of Vinita Oil Refinery suffered severe burns when gas in a kiln exploded after lighting it, burning from the waist to the top of the head.

O. W. Munch James Gaskey Vinita Mr. Gaskey

Franrnal Aid Association Call Meeting Notice

Members are requested to be present at the call meeting at 8 00 p m Some special business will be the question of the evening.

Franrnal Aid Association Oklahoma

Also Mentioned on This Page

Clares Chieftain San Francisco Dave Suangee Delaware District Lutt Beck W. C. Chamberlain Wm. A. Phillips Washington, D. C Tahlequah Salt “Plains Daniel Chuluka George Pumpking S. S. Stephens Norm R. I. Owen Muscogee Parker Memmorial Services Preston 3. Davis Twenty-third Judicial District State of Lane Gladys Dones Anvil Petrie Mayes James Gasky F. M. Gwinnup @ Son Halsell Building Vinita, Oklahoma the Farmers State Bank Okla THE Kansas City Weekly Star Weekly STAR Kansas City J. T. Ragan & CO
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