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Newspaper
The Weekly Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1911
Page
5
Vinita’s town diary records Mrs Paul Clinton of Tulsa visiting her mother Mrs Paul O Clinton. Officials and residents travel for court business, church, and social visits. Mentions of quail in Craig county, new baby in Vinita, and various movers and shakers around town. A busy scene of daily trades, travels, and small town events.
At Kansas City Stock Yards on September 18 cattle prices rose with 21 000 head selling strong up to 10 higher than Friday and above a week ago. Total western market supply last week was 170 000 versus 228 000 the prior year, while prices sit lower on most cattle. Del Harbaugh’s Nebraska feeder topped markets at 7 95. Hog receipts rise but packers remain constrained.
Prices declined 15 cents last week while total run reached 12 000 head and 6 600 reported today. Top prices around 7.05 for bulls and 6.00 for lambs from Utah. sheep and mutton cheaper than beef or pork attract new buyers. Receipts dwindled then rined as demand rose and prices edged up 25 to 40 cents from midweek.
ESTELLA area notes show G Sanders returning to Henryetta after a two week visit with her mother Mrs Charley Huniter. Mrs Taylor's family visit lingers as Mrs Culver makes rounds, Mrs Warsee mourns at Mrs Woodall's home, Sam Terrell hauls hay for Frank Hold, and Bro Butler preached at Timson chapel Friday through Sunday. Rosa Harvey and family visited Vinita. George Taylor attended the Centralia fair. Sam Tattersall reports coal at Paw Paw bank. Mrs D Sanders of Henryetta visited Mrs Hold.
Governor Hadley returned to Jefferson City from the governors conference at Spring Lake New Jersey and said eastern Democratic governors favor William J Bryan for the presidential nomination over Woodrow Wilson. Many see Bryan as a conservative influence and a potent factor shaping the convention platform even if not nominated.
Oklahoma City Oklahoma Sept 12 Charles Starr of Adair county was pardoned Monday by Acting Governor J J McAlester after a manslaughter sentence of one year and one day for the killing near Stillwell. An eye witness testified Starr shot a man who had seized his horse. Other pardons were granted to Walter Allen of Haskell county and John Muskrat of Adair county for prior offenses.
Judge 8 F Parks caused Sam Vann a guardian to be arrested for failing to file reports and properly manage the ward's estate. Parks aims to ensure wards' property is handled. he will pursue guardians who do not comply, saying the county chose him to protect minors' interests in light of the Gore investigation.
In Oklahoma City on September 1, lawmakers pressed Acting Governor McAlester to issue a special session during Governor Crice's absence to address congressional district realignment. Democrats fear political strife and mention a past proclamation during a similar absence. The acting governor has not announced his course and clerks report Crice's departure soon.
The third grand annual reunion of all former citizens of Indiana and their families will be held Sunday September 24, 1911, at Ammerman's grove on White Oak creek one mile east and one mile north of Couch school house. Ladies are requested to bring well filled baskets. Good music and speaking provided by The Big Cabin Music Club in attendance. An organization will be effected at this meeting. All former Indianians are urged to attend.
Notice to creditors against Liza Henderson deceased. Administrator Davis Hill Addis A Brown requires all claims to be presented with vouchers to Vinita National Bank Vinita Oklahoma within four months of the date hereof or be forever barred. Dated September 16, 111. Davis Hill Addis A Brown Administrators attorney 5
Notice to creditors of Vine Miller deceased to present their claims with vouchers to the administrator at Vinita Oklahoma within four months. Dated September 21 1911. Administrator.
In HID ZON'S window a large bottle of corn invites guesses on the exact grain count. The four closest answers win prizes of 100 dollars, 75 dollars, 50 dollars, and a 25 dollar watch.
In pursuance of an order by the County Court of Craig County Oklahoma on September 9 1911 a probate sale is set for the estates of Lorena Daugherty and Thomas Daugherty minors. Sealed cash bids addressed to Judge 8 F Parks Vinita Oklahoma will be opened after September 9 1911 with court confirmation. The sale covers undivided two ninths interest in the southeast quarter of the southeast quarter section 14 and east half of the northwest quarter of the southeast quarter section 13 township 25 range 21 east containing 60 acres more or less. Guardian Alberta Tucker 85.
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