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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1912
Page
3
On October 7 1912 I will apply to Governor Lee Cruce of Oklahoma for a pardon or parole on the charge for which I am committed 36 W H Marley The Weekly Chieftain offers a subscription through January 1 1914 for one dollar with arrears option to receive the balance of this year and next year.
In the Nowata Oklahoma county court guardianship of Vera Lee Ewers a minor the guardian will sell at private sale to the highest bidder subject to court confirmation on or after October 11 1912 at Nowata to receive the real estate described in Nowata and Craig counties Oklahoma including multiple fractional sections and lots in townships 26 27 and 28 north ranges 16 17 and 18 east with specified NW and NE quarter portions and other parcels as listed in the notice. The sale action proceeds under a September 12 1912 order.
Legal notices cross Craig County from 1912 include guardianship for Vera Ewers minor and two district court actions. Notices cover divorce proceedings by Pearl Clayton against Harry Clayton, and property disputes involving J P and C B Allen with quit claim deeds and cancellation of warranty deeds.
A morning incident at Patton's music store ends with Mr. Patton trying to cover a wild kitten that escaped from his coat. The kitten clawed up his back causing lively capering, described as a potential money maker for any show in town.
An announcement by President Kenefick states the M K & G will use Frisco tracks from Baxter Springs to Joplin with a plan to rock ballast the line to Denison by spring next year and inaugurate through trains from Denison to Joplin by December 1. The goal is to capture southwest traffic and connect with Gulf steamships once the Panama Canal traffic expands.
Oklahoma weather dropped to stand 4 degrees Tuesday morning as frost lingers across the state. Frank Carder, ex assistant postmaster of Norman, pleaded guilty to embezzling money order funds and was sentenced to two years in Leavenworth. Supreme court arguments covered Bank Commissioner Lankford v Menefee and Hite to recover funds from stockholders under double liability law. State fair attendance on day two exceeded expectations with about 40,000 visitors. Irrigation Day and German Day highlighted the schedule alongside monoplane demonstrations.
Freddie Burns of Indianapolis defeated Bart Gordon by decision after fifteen hard rounds at the Grand Theatre in Vinita before the largest crowd ever for a boxing match there. Burns showed a slight cut and trading blows, with Burns taking rounds six and seven, while Gordon swept rounds seven and thirteen. The crowd appeared orderly as Burns earned the verdict and both fighters signaled interest in a rematch. Burns heads to St Louis next week to face Art Magirl.
Vinita high school defeated Miami 40 to 0 in the opening game as the Vinita team used end rows passes and line plays to surge ahead. The win boosts confidence before next Friday’s road game at Wagoner and marks a key early-season milestone for several players. Special mention went to Haven Carter McSpadden for Vinita and Robart Minor J T Webb for Miami. A Pryor telegram announced the death of Ws sondndaw Low Jacobs after malaria illness. O A Wise, formerly with the Cherokee townsite commission, visited en route to Jefferson City from Muskogee with his bride, stopping at the Thomason hotel.
Oklahoma City reports Lwers White leading a drive to close three underattended state schools with 77 pupils and $79,000 spent last year. Figures claim $774,000 goes to schools serving fewer than 5,000 children, while 551,000 pupils have no access yet receive $232,000. Critics cite high per pupil costs and savings in McLoud. Also noted are Parker Memorial Exercises for the late Judge Luman Parker with an elaborate program and public attendance.
A Dayton tent presents a first class vaudeville program with new faces and a big musical act. Two hours of fun feature funny sketches blackface comedy music and singing. Tonight’s event promises lively entertainment for all in attendance.
City officer Lee Webb arrested Bud Henderson of Chouteau after a grip full of whiskey on the east side. Henderson had come from Joplin last night and was very drunk when taken to the city jail awaiting preliminary hearings. Dr J H Wynee of Oklahoma City will be in Vinita October 8 at Dr Mitchell’s office for eye ear nose and throat work and glasses fitting. 445 Farm to rent 240 acre well improved 1 4 mile from town cash rent J R Carselowey at Chief tal t office. 2d-Ln George Kerr left for Bryan Texas to take a post, Mrs Kerr to follow soon and make their home there.
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