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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1911
Page
5
Numerous residents and visitors arrive in Vinita for business and leisure, including T. Davis from Ketchum, O. T. Roberts of Welsh, Jeff Sexton from Cleora, F. M. Adams from Big Cabin, and G. W. Smith of Southwest City. The daily list notes travels to Tulsa, Joplin, Coffeyville, and Bartlesville, with social calls at local shops and banks and mentions of public events and upcoming performances.
Wednesday's Dally L notes many names in town and nearby, with business trips to Caney Kansas and Pryor Oklahoma. C. H. Caywood and Kit Bell of Ballard, J. J. I. Rogers of Skintook, and E. Butler of Grove visit the city last night. Judges and students journey to Missouri and Columbia for colleges and state university events, while an Italian orchestra inspired a dance at Cherokee Club rooms and Parker Hall is dedicated at Missouri University.
Miss Jilla Hickman is very sick at her home at 624 West Clyde avenue. Phil Lewis of Barnum Bailey’s advertising car was in town today. John Wise returned from a business trip to Chelsea and the oil fields. A M Byrnes came from Fayetteville Ark. this morning on business. George Turner wife and mother in law will drive to Southwest City Mo tomorrow. Jamce from Sapulpa looked after interests at Cobb hotel. C J Newman able to be about town after a week's illness. C J Chandler of Siloam Springs was among visitors today. L S Webb resigns as manager of Cobb hotel. Col Joe Pyle to succeed. Frank Lake, former sheriff of Pawnee county, now with school fund dept, visited yesterday. J R Martin bought ten acres adjoining Matra addition. Rev J M Miller and wife host reception tonight for young people of Christian church. Directors of Cherokee National Bank and International Bank & Trust to meet tomorrow to arrange consolidation. Napp Martin colored and George Detallante plead guilty to bootlegging in county court. minimum penalty. Jake Smith and Lavi Jones acquitted in Justice Meredith’s court of assault and battery linked to Will Downing arrest.
The only American born giraffe Bumbeen0, one year old, will appear in Infinita at Bridgeport and travel with the Barnum and Bailey Greatest Show on Earth on September 27. The piece describes Bumbeen0 in detail, the circus menagerie, and the challenges of care and maintenance of such exotic animals.
Kansas City stock market report notes cattle receipts last week above prior week but below year ago, with mid to upper grade cattle firming little while stockers weaken. Hog supplies rise, aiding packers to push declines. top hogs near 7.85 with most buyers 7.10 to 7.80. Sheep and lambs flood Northwest markets, prices tumbling. best lambs around 5.50 and yearlings 4.25.
The American Royal Live Stock Show in Kansas City showcases top cattle to help farmers select breeding stock. Breeders from across the country bring their best, highlighting profitable traits for horses, swine, sheep, goats, and poultry. The show aims to expand purebred farming by demonstrating value and enabling immediate purchases or arrangements to obtain breeding animals.
White Oak School reports a busy second week with pupils at work in class. Several old students remain in the bay area and some are absent while others appear, and a few minor changes appear. Ruby Poindexter sprained her ankle but remains active. the fourth years briefly moved to the professor's room but returned to their seats. Brook and Zeno are back, Ross Wills has left for the business college in Joplin, and Mither Mitchell celebrated a Monday birthday anniversary. Bad weather reduced attendance on Thursday and the bookkeeping class awaits newcomers who cannot yet attend.
Decker Bros piano sale offers three $400 to $450 models at half price in Vinita and vicinity. Full sized pianos weighing 100 pounds come boxed with ten year warranty and free home delivery before September 16 1911. Factory rep J W Lindsley at Thomason Hotel or call 360.
Oklahoma City Sept. 4 Acting Governor J J McAlester approved the Lawton city charter after a hearing for both sides The governor signed the copy presented by Mayor G H Block The missing election section in Block’s copy led to a claim the on file charter was adopted The matter may go to court to test legality with Block and attorneys Mise rich Audson and Senator J Elmer Thomas appearing for the board of freeholders
Patrons guess the grain count in a large corn bottle in a window display with prizes for accuracy. Top rewards include 100 dollars, 87 percent share, 50 dollars, and a 25 dollar watch.
The article describes Mesa as the southernmost city with a famed harbor and climate planning a major exposition in 1915 to mark the Panama Canal completion. It notes simultaneous expositions in San Francisco and San Diego, with San Diego already breaking ground in a ceremony attended by the president and represented by John Barrett as the sole international official in Washington.
Public educators emphasize the Panama California Exposition to reveal government work in conservation irrigation reclamation and forestation. The event aims to show how the southwest has transformed from thought to be worthless into a thriving prosperous region.
An advertisement states usage of Cutilava Cream Phroxide leaves smooth soft white skin. Hudson's offers the product at 25 cents per jar with a deal that buyers receive two guesses at a big bottle.
On or about October 15th 11 1 intend to make application for parole from prison A F BROWN 88
A compact ad urges every family to stock a reliable antiseptic dressing for man or beast to treat cuts bruises and wire injuries promptly to prevent inflammation and blood poison. It promotes Number Ten made and guaranteed by Hudson priced at 40 cents.
State of Oklahoma Craig County estray notice records that on September 14 1911 R M McDonald appeared and swore to taking up two animals in section 8 township 28 range 18 Wimer Oklahoma The animals include a bay mare about 16 years old with collar marks ear nick and forehead whiteness and a brown two year old male about 800 pounds with a white nose The takings up location is S W Quarter of Section 8 T28 R18 with post office address Wimer Oklahoma.
In pursuance of a Craig County Court order 1911 probate sale is authorized for the guardianship of Lorena and Thomas Dougherty minors. Private sealed bids are invited to a cash sale of undivided two ninths of land including specified parcels in sections 14 and 13, township 25, range 21 east, 60 acres more or less, with court confirmation after September 30, 1911. Alberta Tucker is guardian.
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