Debates Arranged on City Public Improvement Vote
The Commercial club meeting last night approved a debate for next Friday evening on whether the city should spend twice as much next year on public improvement. Denis Wilson and Seymour Riddle will speak for the affirmative, FS. E Amos and J. W. Orr for the negative. The club discussed increasing membership to 154 and subscriptions to the Farmers Institute for premiums.
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Commercial Club
Smith
Denis Wilson
Seymour Riddle
FS. E Amos
J. W. Orr
County Court Terms Set for Craig County Oklahoma
The Craig County Court in Vinita schedules terms for the year during January April July August September and October with juries for law and fact trials. Additional nonjury sessions run Mondays in the county judge's rooms year round except holidays. Probate business remains open. Date June 2008.
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Senate Bii
Okluthona
Craig County
Oklahioma
Orig County
Vinita
of Croty
Winita
Oklahoma
Ab Vinita
Craig Vounty
Tahoma
Tuto D. B. Prean
Todge
Guardianship sale order for minor heirs in Oklahoma court
In Craig County Oklahoma a guardianship case for Sterling O Gossett and James A Gossett minors orders a hearing to approve sale of real estate. Judge J M Gossett Guardian. hearing set for October 6 1908 at 10 am. Publication required three weeks prior in a local newspaper.
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Sterling O. Gossett
James A, Gossett
J. M. Gossett
Sterling
Gossett
James A. Gossett
Gonay
Ceary
Oklahoma
Warning Order for Divorce in Vinita Oklahoma 1908
First published August 28 warning order in the Second Judicial District court at Vinita Oklahoma. Ella Childres sues Sylvester Childres for absolute divorce and the respondent must answer by December 7 1908 or the petition will be confessed. Court deputy district clerk J V Roberts signs and seals the notice.
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District Court For the
Second Judicial District
State of
Oklahoma
Vinita
Ella Childers
Sylvester Childres
Ella Childres
AS. McRen
Atty
Pitt
JV. Roberts
D. B. Stutsman
The Perfectly Poised Mind Promotes Inner Calm
A discourse on achieving exquisite mental poise through deep inner reflection and spiritual communication. It urges rising above worldly distractions to attain divine serenity, contrasting beauty and wealth with the benign influence of a balanced personality and elevated thought.
Drayton Family Tactics Secure Bedtime Medicine
In the Drayton home Mr Drayton resolves a bedside standoff with Bobby over medicine. He delivers a firm ultimatum that if the dose is not taken immediately, Bobby will be sent to bed without medicine. The warning, delivered with gravity, leads Bobby to comply and retire for the night. The anecdote appears in a Youth's Companion passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drayton
Nobby
Bobby
Gymnastic Burglars At Toulouse Police Crackdown
A Toulouse school for burglars was closed by police and 54 burglars and "professors" arrested. Daily classes taught gymnastic drills and burglary methods by experts, with members needing five prior burglaries and a three year record of deadly success.
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Toulouse
France
Clannes
Sweet Smelling Herbs and Linen Press Traditions
A brief note on old customs of placing lavender and other scented herbs in linen presses and closets. The piece reflects on how modern times use perfume powders and remedies, citing Genesis twenty seven where Jacob, old and blind, smelled his son's clothes. It notes Rebecca kept her favored son’s garments to carry the scent.
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Jacob
Rebecca
The Eternal Feminine Iron Bank Concept
A stenographer explains saving money for entertaining friends by putting dinner savings into her Iron bank as she rides in an office elevator. She notes this plan won’t help her if she herself is never invited to dine out.
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Marlo
Plumber Probes Missing Pump At Suburban Home
A veteran plumber inspects a pamplone well noting the wet system has been badly tinkered with. He observes half the pumping apparatus is gone and asks if any helper is present. The owner admits, I am here.
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Pamplone
Bloody war seen as unavoidable by Serbian minister
Belgrade October 10 Associated Press reports that war is deemed unavoidable by a Serbian minister who says hostilities can hardly be avoided. The interview notes critical tensions as a broader European crisis unfolds with armies mobilizing toward Serbia.
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Army Corps
Austria-Hungary
Vienna
Paris
Temps
Associated Proms
Belgrade
Srcles
M. Pasis
Associated Press
Lytle Gar Wins 250 Mile Race At Long Island Park
Associated Press reports the Long Island Motor Parkway events with 34 Buick powered cars in five prize classes. Lytle Gar won the 250 mile race in 3 hours 19 minutes 10 seconds, with Burns Chalmers winning the 200 mile event and Sharp the 200 mile race winner in 3 hours 19 minutes 34 seconds.
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Associated Press
Long Island Motor Parkway
Buick
Million Dollar Motor Parkway
Burns Chalmers-Detroit
Lytle
Hughes
Sharp
Bryan to Begin Nebraska Tour in Lincoln
William J. Bryan starts a three day tour of Nebraska from Lincoln. He spent the forenoon handling correspondence and meeting local Democratic leaders about the state situation and will address University of Nebraska students this afternoon.
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Associated Press
Lincoln
Neb
Wm. J. Bryan
University of Nebraska
Prairie Fire Sweeps Country Around Adair
A prairie fire driven by a strong north wind broke out about eleven yesterday morning five miles north and west of Adair Oklahoma. It destroyed about 200 tons of stacked hay for RE Thompson, cashier of the Bank of Adair, and about 25 won for Alt Beeton. The blaze passed through part of Thompson's cornfield with little damage. Heroic efforts saved 100 tons of hay on the Hawkins and Fire ranch. The fire burned over two sections but did not reach any farm houses.
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Bally
Adair Oklahoma
Praire
Here
RE. Thompson
Bank of Adair
Alt Beeton
Jury finds Blake guilty of attempt to bribe juror
The jury in the Reef bribery trial returned a guilty verdict against ER A Blake contractor accused of trying to bribe prospective juror J M Kelley. Deliberations lasted several hours before the verdict was delivered.
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Associated Press
San Francisco
Calif
ER. A. S. Blake
J. M. Kelley
Golden Wedding Celebration for John B Leforce and wife
Yesterday marked the fiftieth anniversary of John B Leforce and his wife with a home gathering of eight living children and numerous relatives and friends at their north city residence. Gifts included Haviland china sets and gold items. a noon feast followed by heartfelt congratulations and wishes for more happy years ahead.
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John B. Leforce
J. A. Leforce
Flossie
Lowrey
Lottie
Rachel
Charles
N. B. Chamberlain
Ras
Roy
Eugene
Mary
Mra
Charles Barnett
Edna
Kans
Richard Leforce
Centralia
Russell Hunt
Dwight
Ras Leforce
Ella Curry
West Plaina
Lefore
M. E. Balentine
Ellen
Lizzie Athey
Pearl White
Vinita
Anne Hunt
Nettle Hunt
Seymour Hunt
Zena
Geo. E. McCulloch
Leforce
American Aeronauts Fully Recovered After Narrow Escape
American Aeronauts E. J. Ford notes premiums for the Farmers Institute auction in Vinita. Ruth Evely Nash, sister of Confederate General Jubal Early, dies in Gallipolis. International Missionary conference in New Orleans focuses on Foreign Missions as sessions proceed in New Orleans.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Germany
Holland
Forbes
Post
E. J. Ford
Farmers Institute
Buffington
Vinita
Commercal
Gallipolis
Ohio
Ruth Evely Nash
Jubal Early
New Orleans
Foreign Missions
International Missionary Conference of Churches of Christ
Italian workman jailed for burglary and mine love tragedy
Giuseppe Sorao a 25 year old Italian worker released to marry his beloved after a four month sentence. He killed the betrothed when told of another marriage banns then returned to prison awaiting further punishment. The jailer faces arrest.
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Giuseppe Sorao
Sto
Lari
Italy
Bis
Serao
Eiher Serao
Serac
Vanity and the church usher with a treasury dream
A church usher aims for a future Treasury secretary role while presiding over a popular youth church. He notes rising offerings after his tenure begins and claims attention from young men to nearby pews with attractive women. He denies any matrimonial motive, saying his focus is the collections.
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United States Treasury
Patra
Mane
Pigeons Fitted With Whistles For Music Or Alarm
The Philadelphia Bulletin notes methods in cities like Peking and Canton where pigeons are fitted with whistles to produce music as they flutter. Helgians attach whistles under racing carriers wings to deter hawks, while German dispatch pigeons wear reed devices to signal or protect.
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Peking
Canton
Philadelphia Bulletin
Boat In A Knapesch Plan For Army River Crossing
Servian inventor Merchep unveils a waterproof linen boat coated with rubber. It folds to the size of a walking stick and seats one person, with potential for troop and baggage transport across rivers. Trials on the Seine receive high praise from cavalry experts.
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Merchep
Seine
Rooster Diagnosis From Mrs Smith Tale
A chronic complainer, Mrs. Smith inundates her doctor with ailments. After a routine visit she declares she cannot speak or move, and the physician gravely concludes she must be a rooster.
Work Uplifte: Craft Over All Labor
A Rev J W Lae D D argues work should uplift not oppress. He says any honest trade from shoemaking to blacksmithing ennobles humans, teaching dignity by making items that serve and sustain life.
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J. W. Lae
Rested shade recalls tombstone during old home trip
A spectral conversation unfolds as one shade boasts of a visit to the old home and the inscription on their tombstone, provoking a quiet, amused exchange before the scene moves on.
Land of Nod an innovation in stage fantasy at auditorium
The Land of Nod arrives at the Auditorium on Monday October 13 with a dreamlike tale. Bonnie enters a realm of whimsical characters including The Sand Man and The King of Hearts as hearts are restored in a bright musical fantasy. Knox Wilson Alfredide Harland Grace Drew and Dorothy Webb head a cast of seventy five in elaborate settings and effects. Advance sale begins October 13.
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Cowber
Samuel B. Bark
Bonnie
Land of
Ned
Cords
Knox Wilson
Adefidide Harland
Grace Drew
Dorothy Webb
Taft 15 Campaigning Among Ohio Farmers
Taft continues campaign tour through Ohio rural districts focusing on farmers. He left Cincinnati this morning and will spend three days in his home state delivering speeches to farmers before resuming the drive toward the election.
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Associated Press
Cincinnati
Lwhemt “Hake
Taft
Senator Denies Wife Statement Over Interview
United States Senator Elkins of West Virginia refutes an Associated Press report that his wife made a statement denying any infringement between Miss Katherine Elking and the Duke of Abruai. The senator calls the alleged interview untrue.
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Associated Press
Pittsburg
Associated Press Today
United States
Elkins
West Virginia
Katherine Elking
Duke of Abruai
Riot at Enterprise Mine Leaves Several Dead or Injured
In Fairmont West Virginia a riot between miners and outside men at the Enterprise mine injured many. Three men are dying and ten others are seriously wounded from the clashes late last night. Authorities say the trouble stems from a long standing grievance between the rival factions led to this deadly confrontation.
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Fairmont
Enterprise
Thaw Committed to Mattedwan Asylum by Supreme Court
In West Plain New Jersey on October 12 Justice Mills ordered Harry K Thaw committed to the Mattedwan Asylum for the criminally insane following a Supreme Court ruling.
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Associated Press
West Plain
N. J
Justice Mills
Supreme Court
Harry K. Thaw
Mattedwan Asylum
Gas main break repaired swiftly near Ruby yesterday
Main break at Ruby near Ruby Otho Smith of the gas company was fixed after a cut section of the gas main spilt for nearly a foot in length and then flattened. Smith telephoned that gas would be on again by 1 30 after arrival. A piece of the main was replaced, and the crew completed the repair by midnight Saturday, a rapid turnaround given the distance to the incident.
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Otho Smith
Ruby
Noming
An Howe
Smith
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