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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1909
Page
7
Washington, TD reports that Democratic leaders press for a national conference to unite party factions. Key figures including Hayden and Underwood signal readiness to push harmony while Chicago or Baltimore vie to host the gathering. The plan aims to align the party behind a shared platform amid debates on centralization and federal policy.
Denver reports that Bryan’s daughter Cet Ruth Bryan Wit announces her candidacy for the Democratic nomination in Colorado’s first district. The piece notes support from Democratic women and mentions Mrs Leavitt as a potential rival, with comment on gender and political ambition amid party lines. It references Paterson and a sense of prestige influencing the race. The second portion describes a college football game where Kansas led Oklahoma 11 to 0 after two halves, with Johnson returning punts and Dahlene missing a goal kick.
Vinita high school steamed past Claremore Normal School in a hard fought afternoon clash on Claremore field. Led by standout players Belew Marra Hillingsien and Captain Berger, with coach Prof. Pitch guiding the team, Vinita’s defense and the forward surge carried the victory despite being closely tested by Claremore’s squad.
In a hard fought college football game at the iron field Kansas State defeated Oklahoma 11 to 0. Bennie Owens led the Jayhawkers as they pushed the Sooners off their feet with a steady drive through the Kanene line. The Oklahoma defense held until late, with the Jayhawkers’ posts remaining secure throughout the match.
In Bao Francisco two top heavyweights Stanley Ketchel and dock Johomen prepare for a possible fifteenaight bout if Ketchel defeats Johomen after October 10. Ketchel, the world middleweight champion, weighs about 178 during training while Britt aims for 196, with both men training hard and jockeying for the heavyweight crown. Newsmen observed Ketchel’s camp and predicted the Michigan fighter will arrive heavier than many past champions, as both camps tout readiness and betting confidence for a major showdown.
The United States Court of Appeals today affirmed Morse’s five year federal prison term for bank and political embezzlement. The decision upholds the prison sentence with a stay of further legal action until an administrative review is completed.
The undersigned Ollie Meggs nee Nash through her next friend John Nash will file in the District Court of Craig County Oklahoma around October 4 1909 a petition seeking to confer majority rights to transact general business and contracts as if of age The filing is dated September 22 1909 and signed by Ollie Edge nee Nash and John Nash as next friend and guardian.
Guardian of Gertrude Murphy David Murphy Joel Murphy and William Murphy Minor Estates advertises 80 acres in North West quarter of Section 2 Township 26 North Range 10 East Craig County Oklahoma for private sale to highest bidder for cash or part cash and deferred payments. Sale set by County Court October 18, 1909 at ten a m in Crate County Court Room. Bid in writing with certified check for one third. References Guardian Hated this 2d day of September 1908.
In The Chieftain October 1 1909 a notice states that guardian will sell at private, cash bids, subject to confirmation by County Court, all interest of Bertha M Johnson minor in about 100 acres in Mayes County Oklahoma, described as sections and townships in Craig County line, with bidding to occur October 4 1909 at 10 am in the County Court room Mayes County, Oklahoma. sale is under order of the County Court dated September 28 1909.
A fragment notes certification for one third of a bid and its dwelling in the office of the Judge of the Court. Dated September 2. Signed by KH L Johnson and Aden A Brown, Attorneys.
A court notice from Craig County Oklahoma announces an estate bid and sale, detailing parcel descriptions in Washington County, and naming the County Court of Craig County as the authority. The sale is set for October 28 at ten o’clock with a one third bid deposit and preservation of rights to reject bids.
In Craig county Oklahoma the court hears final settlement by Halur Gregory administrator of the estate of Alice Lynch deceased. The court fixed November 1, 1909 at 1:40 PM to appear, file written exceptions, and contest the account and request discharge. Maud Lamar, Clerk.
Curator William Kghlir publishes a private sale in Craig County Oklahoma under County Court order. On October 22 at 10:00 a.m. bids for land in Washington County portion of Mary Lehman estate will be opened at the County Judge’s office in Vinita. Bids require a certified check for one third. sale is subject to court confirmation and rejection of any or all bids.
The County Court of Tulsa County to the guardian of Armina L. Walker a minor. Jamie Walker petitions for an order to sell part of the ward’s real estate as beneficial to the estate. The court orders that next of kin and all interested persons be notified of the proceeding and the sale plan.
The order directs a hearing on a Tuesday in November 1900 at 1 AM or noon in the County Court room of Crap County. The proceeding seeks to show why a license for sale should not be granted and requires publication in the White Weekly Chantain newspaper three weeks prior. The order is dated September 100.
The County Court of Cherokee County Oklahoma orders the sale of Julia Brown minor’s real estate. J Raney guardian will offer the Benton tract and other parcels in Craig and Tulsa counties for cash with a certified bank check, with sale to whoever meets the bid, subject to liens and encumbrances.
Public sale by private bid of real estate held by curator for Viola Ledman minor, county court approval required. Bids due October 22, 1909, by 10 am at County Judge office Vinita, Craig County, Oklahoma. bid deposit one third. county reserve and bid rejection rights reserved. lots in Washington County described. filing with Craig County Clerk.
In accordance with an order of the County Court of Craig County Oklahoma dated September 27 1909 the estate of July Ladman is to be sold at private cash sale pending court confirmation. The sale will occur Friday October 22 1909 at ten o clock in the office of the County Judge in Vinita, Craig County Oklahoma. Property includes all rights title and interest of the estate in described parcels in Section 14 Township 25 North Range 1 West Washington County. Sale conducted under court authority with terms to be set.
Oklahoma Craig County guardianship case requests court to authorize sale of land for Bertha Riley minor. Petition by Jerry Riley asserts land west half of south half of Section 29 Township 29 North Range 16 West, about 20 acres, income insufficient for care and education. Hearing set November 1, 1909. notice to interested parties and publication required. The Vinita Weekly Chieftain published notice October 8 1909.
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