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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1912
Page
3
If everyone who had property to sell followed the plan of advertising it continually and persistently, the listing would remain visible and buyers would repeatedly encounter available estates. The approach emphasizes steady marketing over intermittent efforts.
October 19 1912 sale of land in Craig County Oklahoma under guardianship of Ealum Gregory for the William A Gregory estate. Sealed bids cash subject to county court confirmation cover 14.86 acres plus 2.24 acres described by metes and bounds on railroad right of way. Bid must include 10 percent certified check. sale in Vinita Oklahoma with Davenport and Rybe as attorneys.
Craig County Oklahoma invites sealed proposals for material and construction of two steel bridges with tubular piers and white oak floors. Bids due by 1:30 p m November 11 1912 with 10 percent certified check required. County reserves right to reject any bid.
Craig County Oklahoma invites proposals for furnishing materials and constructing a separate school building in School District No. 56 SE 14 of SW 14 of Section 2 Township 24 North Range 196. Bids due by 1:30 PM November 11, 1912 with 10 percent certified check and double bid bond. Board may reject any or all bids. Tao R. F. Nix, County Clerk.
Geo C Summers plaintiff of a mortgage suit against V Quinton involving a transfer by Summers to Quinton now assigned to plaintiffs. Defendants include Johanna Mackey. Quinton must answer by November 7, 1912, or petition deemed true and judgment for $242.00 plus costs will be rendered. Date September 2, 1912. Davenport Rye attorneys for plaintiff. District Clerk Lee R Mitchell deputy.
A Craig County Democratic Rally drew large crowds across the county with speakers Bennett Clark, Kate Bernard, and ex-State Senator Joe Strain addressing the audience. Bernard received an ovation and spoke on grassroots action, aging care, and a training school for wayward girls, praising Pete Coyne for Craig County achievements.
Ben Sanders ships five head of fine beef cattle to St Louis marking a busy season for Centralia stockmen. Moves include R L Masters relocating to Berryville Ark with wife to follow. Hay shipments by H A Henley and transfer of C Gilstrap to Mazie Okla mark regional commerce. Teachers held initial meeting at the Bluejacket school planning bookkeeping, with nine present. Forest Lumber Co sold two cars of lumber. streets and sidewalks expand. Literary societies debate Indian and negro history while basketball tests approach between Frats and Counterboppers. Mendelssohns quartet to open a lyceum program on the 2nd.
The record lists issued marriage licenses including Snyder to Ming Grobe and Dixon to Velora Cordwell. Public publication notice names J L Brookshire and Hanna Peek, with Vinita and Big Cabin ties, plus a civil case caption A Wills & Company versus both Big Cabin parties.
The piece critiques Roosevelt Taft and the trust issue, arguing that trusts funded elections and corrupt practices shaped policy. It cites Shelton testimony on Roosevelt funds from corporations, named magnates, and later criticizes dissolution methods and Taft's stance as inadequate. It likens court actions to facilitating theft, urging democratic positions.
Walter Kay attended ecourt at Jay last week. Huret bought George Coneh's saddle horse yesterday. A good corn crop blesses the country. Wille Bell built a new corn crib. Mr and Mrs Dury Kay welcomed a 1%pound boy born last week. Mrs Cleve Johnson from Strang visited sister Mrs Lela Payton. Don Mixey and wife of Afton plan to move to Washington if the country suits. Mr and Mrs Cook and son of Vinita camping nearby. son will bow tiling for the MO & G. W.o0, McCaslin and Mr Marstowtt in Muskemee last week. Deputy ELH Trott brought in two colored women and Wo. Southwick from Minn on a whiskey charge. They were held to await preliminary.
A city missionary recounts learning to describe scenes to blind people accurately. He recalls guiding two men to Riverside, realizing his speech lacked clarity, and notes his progress in cultivating precise description. He cites fashion as a major stumbling block and aims to help the blind see through his words.
The Castle tavern at Cowcross street London also operates as a pledged shop with cash advances on personal belongings. Royal warrant under George IV granted the pawnbroker license, dating from a cock fight visit at Hockley In the Hole, with Dickens mentioning the hostelry in his works.
A juror notes that two blind witnesses favor the defendant as trial halves. He argues that in memory questions the blind speak more credibly than sighted people, citing reputed veracity and verbatim recall of conversations. The discussion reflects courtroom reliance on nonvisual senses and stored details.
A hotel clerk laments the difficulty of recommending beauty doctors to women guests, noting many cards are in lawsuits and offering generic alternatives. A Tangent on house building tech introduces a new cement block method with wire spirals and steel pins for speedy assembly or dismantling of structures.
A public appeal urges Oklahoma voters to approve House Joint Resolution No 2 restoring state aid to ensure five months of free schooling for every child. It notes current disparities with districts unable to fund five months under existing levies and cites comparisons with other states and a court ruling on Indian lands. The message charges educators and citizens to vote Yes and campaign before election day.
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