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The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-08-14
WHAT our FRIENDS SAY
OF THE CHIEFTAIN

The following letter is one Of the many
expressions Of appreciation received since
the Daily again began publication,
DIN. Mars. Editor Of Chieftain,
Vinita, Okla.
Dear Sir
desire to write you for the pur-
pose Of coneratulatine you upon the issue
Of the Daily Chieftain. It certainly is a
bright spicey little newspaper. and ! am
sure the people Of Vinita as a whole are
proud of It, and believe they viii pat
ronize and support it. No town can hope
70 be much without daily paper am
clad 20 see YOU keeping abreast Of the
s.mes. and re- lard il the duty q every
good citizen Of this town 20 speak well OF
your enterprise and support il with his
business patronage, that We may have nc
more faultering and failures IN the daily
paper for one am sincere in the ex'
preston herein contained.
Very respectfully yours,
J. w. 0RR
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-08-14

From Mondays Daily.
Considerable anxiety is felt among the
business men Of Alton over the sudden
disappearance Of T. N, Reynolds, cashier
Of the Bank Of Alton, and the failure Of
that institution TO open for business yester-
day morning,
After worrying over the affair all day
Monday in the hope that some accident
had detained the missing cashier, the
directors of the bank, about 3 o'clock this
morning decided to open the vault and
investigate the condition Of the bank. As
far as could be learned everything was as
il should be, and the bank opened for
business this morning as usual except for
the absence of Cashier Reynolds.
Mr.. Reynolds was last seen about 8
o'clock Sunday night on the streets Of
Alton and said nothing Of his intentions
of leaving town, and much anxiety is
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-08-14
LINCOLN COUNTY SHERIFF
WAYLAIO BY NEGROES

Chandler Ok, Aug. i3--Sheriff L. E.
Marion and Deputy Sheriff Charles Parker
Of Lincoln county we're ambushed yester-
day by a crowd Of sixteen negroes in a
negro neiehborhood and both men we're
shot They were driving in buggy when
they we're bred upon by the negroes,
1t is reported that one negro was killed
and another fatally wounded before the
shooting ceased Il is not mownhere how
serious the wounds received by the Of
Gcers are, but il is reported that they may
prove fatal
Large parties Of citizens are huryine to
the scene Of the shooting, and serious
race war is anticipated.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-08-14
ARREST TWO NEGROES
FOR RODBING CARS.

Two negroes charged with robbine a
Katy box car. were arrested last night by
Sheriff Ridenhours force.
The two negroes are said to have
entered the car. while the engineer and
crew were up t9wn, and removed about
$50 worth Of shoes. which they hid near
BY, but were scared away by the return
Of the crew Another negro who saw
them watched their plunder all day and
identified them when they were arrested,
upon their return last night
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-08-14
WELLS DECLARES BILLUPS
LAW Unconstitutional

Coalgate. Oh. Aug. i3-At the conclus-
ion Of the trial OF a case involving the
charge of violation Of the prohibition
Law. Judge H. K Wells yesterday declar-
ed the Billups law unconstitutional, ex-
cept as to the dispensary feature, for the
reason that Il contains more than one
subject and that the clause providing for
search and seizure is not clearly express
ed in the title.
The constitution provides specifically
that each law shall treat Of only one sub
iect. and the judge holds that the Billaps
law treats Of several.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-08-14
Letter From Newly Wed.

i'm. B. Fowler received letter this
morning from his daughter Jennie stating
that she and DeSoto Campbell were mar
ried Saturday evening, August s, e the
Baptist church in Oswego, Kans.. At 6
O'Clock and went TO Parsons on the Flyer
the same evening From Parsons they
went 70 Kansas City where they expect
to spend a week before returning 10 Vinila.
where they win make theit home.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-08-14
Nebraska City Riot of COlOrs During Mott
fcGtiOn Exercises--GreGt ThrOng Wildly
Cheer as Henry Clayton Formally
Notifies Great NebraskGn of
His Nomination.

Recognizing that am indebted for my nomination TO
the rank and file Of party and that election must
CONT II It all from the unpurchased and unpuf
chasable sufrBees Of the American people | promise.
if ntsted with the responsibilities Of this high Office TO
whatever ability have the purpose Of
making this in fact government in which the people rule
government which win do justice all and offer
one the highest possible stimulus great and persistent
effort by assuring each the enjoyment Of his Just share
Of the proceeds Of his toll matter in what part of the
vineyard he abOrs what occupation calling he
devotes himself From Bryan's Speech Of Acceptance.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-08-14
HOLLOW LOCALS

There was a big ball game here Sunday.
Mrs. ". f. Fosters baby has been quite
sick.
Mrs. Dave Maybeny left for home Sum
day morning.
H. Gnbbs is haying and the two Ward
boys are helping him.
There was a large attendance Sunday
TO hear Rev. Darnen preach.
Wesley Foster had one Of his horses
cut in the wire Sunday evening
Mrs. Bertha and Melvina and grandma
Ward visited Mrs. VI E. Foster Thursday.
Misses Iva Foster and Mabel Funk Of
Vinita are visiting Mrs. ". f Foster this
week.
Several Of the men from up here have
to 60 to Muskoeee " f. Foster and T.
Housemen win so tonight
There was q big dance at Joe Fosters
Saturday night A bis crowd was pres
ent and every one report a very pleasant
time.
Ernest Smiths father has been quite
sick with the fever bus is Up now and
Mrs. Smith has tnken sick and Ernest has
been bic b. snake but was able TO be
at the dance al Joe Fosters Saturday
night
Dated aug 4. os.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-08-14

Ell. Gill says that Accommodation from
all over the country are coming in. In re-
gard to the new addition about to be put
on the market here. Many prospective
buyers are already asking for prices. The
only publicity given addition has been
through The ohleftain aud the inquiries
show clearly the result Of advertising IN
this paper.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-08-14

Miss Sadie Mennineer Of the telephone
office force, had the misfortune to fan this
morning, at the Bane home and dislocated
one Of her elbows. Dr. Slough was called
and the elbow was set
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-08-14
To parents Of Deaf children.

All deaf children residing in the state
Of Oklahoma are entitled to an education
without charge, in the new state school
for the deaf located at sulphur For in
formation write AZ once 8 s s Stewart
supt.. Sulphur OKLA.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-08-14
Anxiety AND SUPPRESSED EXCITEMENT FELT
OVER SUDDEN DISAPPEARANCE Of REYNOLDS

Humility is a Oirtue al
preach, nOae practice, and YET
everybody is content to hear
The master thinks it good
doctrine for his servant, the
laity for the clergy, and the
|. clergy for the laity. Selden.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-08-14

The moral Iaw is written
On the Of tablets eteHiiy. For
every false word or unrighf-
eOus deed. for cruelty and
oppression, for last or OaRiiy,
the price has ts be paid
T.FrOuds.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-08-14

The forms for the foundation Of nc
new bungalow IN the new addition north
Of town ere up and the framework for
the building is nearly ready 70 be SCI %.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-08-14
MRS. KLINFELTER'S CASE
APPEALED BEFORE TRIAL.

The case Of Mrs Fleeta klinfelte
and Chas. Gibson charged with assault
and battery set for hearing today was
appealed yesterday from the county
court and will come up al the next term
Of the district court, which eonyenes here
next Monday The tro defendants we're
placed under $500 bond which vas
readily supplied This case is attract
ing much attention. and statement Of
the outcome Of the trial win be published
in the new columns Of this paper
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-08-14

Barbm Churchill has accepted q position
as bookReepeT "a he Farmers National
bank
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1908-08-14

Mr.. and Mrs C. II. Reideman are
expected home from their extended
absence from the city
The Mena weekly star., 1908-12-17
MRS. GODDARD DEAD.
We'll Known Woman Passed Away
 Wednesday Night.

Mrs. Goddard, wife of Peter Goddafd; living five miles nor h of Mena, who was reported dau, gerously i'll Wednesday in The Star, died about 3 o'clock iu the afternooH.
 The Goddafds are aiiiofg the best known people of the county and the deceased vas of that type of noble motherly womanhood which makes each such life a blessing to the world.
 There are ten living children all grown and the husband. Rev. Peter Goddard, who hourh the death of tie faithful mother and
 6ue da,iahter, Mfs, Clark, arrived from Racket City Wednes- day afternoon just few minutes too late to see her mother i've. Another daughter, who was re- gently married to William Har- bin; lives in Mena. is also does Miss Eva Goddard. who makes Her home with Mir. and Mrs. E.. T. Roach.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-12-17
DECLARE DEED IS ILLEGAL.
Grandchildren of M. Strickland Bring
 Suit Against Mayor of Beebe.

Conway, Dec. 9.-An ejectnent suit has been filed in the Faulk- uer circuit court by G. B. Strick. land aud other grandchildren of late NJ. Strickland, Sr., against NJ. Strickland, IT,, prominent banker of Beebe and mayor of that city, for about TOO asres of valuable land near Bristol, in this county. The plaintiffs allege in their complaint that Nj. Strick- land, Sr., who died last spring, owned the lands at the time of his death, while the defendant has recently had placed 1u record deed purporting to have been executed a number of yeats ago by the elder Strickland conveying these lands to the defendant. This deed, the plaintiffs allege, was no. signed by the wife of NJ Strickland, Sri and they further aliege that no such deed was ever executed.
 The plaintiffs in the suit are the children of Oliver NJ, StricF- land and Mrs, Gillian Richards, son and daughten respectively ot M, Strickland, Sr., both of whom are now dead, as is the justice ot inc peace who took the acknowl- edgement to the deed under which M. Strickland, Jr., now holds the lands,
The Mena weekly star., 1908-12-17
DANGER PAST AT
 PINE BLUFF NOW
Some Banks Continue to Cave. But it Is Believed That Fascines Will Prevent
 Further Damage.

Pine Bluff, Dec. S.-Althouph a five room house on East Bar. raque street tumbeld into the Arkansas river tonight, the situa- tion here IS no longer looked on as alarming, and this is consider ed the most encouraging day Pine Blutt has had since the river became possessed of the potion that the proper thing for 1t to do Is to empty into the gulf of Mexico ia the vicinity of Galveston, ETex. The Arkausss IS rapidly falling here, and practically all danger from cav ing has passed, though some banks are still caving. The house which went into the stream tonight was one of several on East Barraque street, which had been vacated. It was owned by Joe Krumpner and was valued at $500.
 Several of the small cottages in the vicinity of the one which went into the river tonight were torn down so that the lumbe might be saved. It is not thought that any tnofe will Ego into the ritet as the fasines, thousands of which have been anchored along the river front, are holding we'll and the current IS making no headway against them.
 Pine Bluff breathes easy how and is preparing to ihaueurate a determined catnpaign at Wash. lngton in an effort to get con- gress to make a liberal appro. priation for the immediate repair of revetments and the rebuilding of dykes on the river front here.
 While experienced river men believe that the bank III con- tiuue to cave with the falling river, no serious damage to prop. erty is feared from now on.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-12-17
fbEF'S FATE WITH THE JURY.
\ Remarkable Trial Ending al Ssn
 Francisco.

| San Francisco, Dec. 1.-The case
 tf A5rbfam Ruef, charged with bri
 bery of a former supervisor of this l city, went to the jury at 3:36 p. m. | Wednesday. At 5:45 after having been out two hours and nine minutes the jury requested and was given per mission to go to dinner by Judge Will liam F. Lawlor, but was ordered to resume deliberations at eight o'clock.
 The jury returned from dinner about eight o'clock and after deliberating for an hour and h half came into the court room at 9:30 and asked that the tes- timony of Former Supervisor Fufey, Wilson and Gallagher be read The reading of the testimony consumed about an hour.
 During. the last days of the trial, which has required lbs days to bring to a conclusion, the court room Tss crowded with men and women of local prominence The unusual precautions taken after the shooting of Prosecutor Francis ]. Henes wefe continued Wednesday, and the spectators We're Subjected to close scrutiny betofe entry and surrounded ts q heavy detail of police during the proceedings.
 Hiram Johnson. one of the attorneys who volunteered his services after Mri Heney was shot, closed the argu- lhrnt at noon, after an address of two hours and hall
 The instructions of the court were delivered after slight delay and con. trary to expectations dcenpied but an hour in delivery. During the first hour that the jury remained secluded Ruef paced nervously up and down the aisle, occasionally stopping to speak to ac. quaintances. and often sinking into his Seat; where he appeared bowed in thought, his back turned to the spec tStotg.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-12-17
Comes a Long Way to Trade.

c. o. Mabry, who lives at Chula, in Yell county, 55 miles from Mena, was here tbis week or trading trip, as is his custom every few months, Mir, Mabry has followed this custom for sev- eral years, and though 1t takes him three tnll days tn drive the distance and return, he today told B. r. Adkisson of the Cash Store that he was we'll repaid by the better prices he was able to get from the merchants in Mena.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-12-17
TAFT AND CANNON
WHAT AGREEMENT REACHED IF ANY NOT MADE KNOWN
 AS YET.
pRfsIUENTElECT AND SPEAKER CONFER
In Refusing to Discuss the Meeting Mir. Taft Seemed Satisfied With the Result--Mr. Taft to Meet Republl can Members of Ways and Means Committee.

Washington, Dec. 10-Presldent elect Taft and Speaker Cannon had a conference of an hour and a half Wednesday at the Boardman resi- dence where MT. Taft is guest At its conclusion each participant announced that an arrangement had been made whereby Mir. Taft was to meet the Re- publican members of the House com. mittee on ways and means Thursday afternoon after which a statement would be issued.
 Until this statement is made MT. Taft said he and MT. Cannon had agreed not to discuss what had taken place between them.
 The apparent satisfaction with which MT. Taft explained the situa. tion was taken as an evidence that matters were very much to his liking It is known, of course, that the sub ject under discussion between Mr Taft and Mr. Cannon was the forth coming revision of the tariff.
 MT. Taft has decfared himself most positively in favor of a thorough fe- vision
 It is understood that very little was said between the President-elect and the Speaker concerning the details of the proposed tariff legislation, but that the conversation dealt entirely with the broad principles involved in that legislation. They proceeded upon the express understanding that they had come together as the representa- tiyes of two coordinate branches of the government and whatever of diff ference in details in the future may develop; if any, Wednesdays discus sion was on tie friendliest possible basis:
The Mena weekly star., 1908-12-17
Biz Farm for Sale.

have fine farm of 440 acres aocated s miles south of Mena, 2 miles from Rust etation, winch I will sell cheap for cash or will give time on part or trade sor s,o farns ir some northern state ne place IS we'll watered with gecu spring, a small brook and Mountain Fork river running through 1t. There is 300 acres ienced, l50 acres cleared, l4C acres bottom land, 5 acres iu orchard, some young, some in bearing. Three sets of houses, II you feel interested write to ,,, F. Yiegler, Potter, Ark. 2S2-3ts49-4t
The Mena weekly star., 1908-12-17
Do You Know Christmas Is ceming'

Have your pictures taken or one enlarged, Of a nice tran !, get friend a post card album, of fine framed picture, about 800 kiuds to pick from, with or without frames, from l0e up' The finest line of Christmas nostal cards to be found in the ri.y; also passeportoht binding, typography outfits and materials; Kodak's aud photo supplies water and oil paints and brushes Rember the place Hil6esoranu lle ! : .,s , gallery.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-12-17
Would Make Game Preserve.

James Jamesou, one of the larg est land owners of Scott coun- tv. and Dr. N. T. Robertson, hotb of Parks, were in Mena Fiji dav and while here called on Ssnuel Ss Record. supervisor ot the < xfRausas National Forest. IT. rsese gentieintri favor making a lness : 5reserve of the National Eorssts. @ and proposed work to that end.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-12-17
COURT ORDERS RELEASE
Chancellor Shaver Restores C. C Awbrey and J. W. Henderson to
 Their Liberty.

Tue case of c. C. Awbrey and J. W. Henderson, who were ar rested and placed in jail on affi- davit alleging attempt 10 defraud their creditors, came up for hear. ing before Chancellor Shaver Friday morning.
 Judge Shaver held that the facts alleged in the complaint and affidavit filed against Awbrey and Henderson we're not sufficient up. on which to issue d warrant for their arrest; and they were order ed released from custody.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-12-17
BANK OF BEN LoMoND.
Announces That 1t Will Go Out of Bus
 mess January 1.

Notices have been sent out an- uouucing that the Bank of Ben Loriond will go out of business first of the year.
 The institution is asking it's depositofs so Withdraw their funds by that date. The affairs of the bank are in a safe condition and the reason for closing out the business is that it has nor been profta ble investment. t.-Lockes- burr. Enterprise.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-12-17
Baseball Writers Organize.

New York. Dec. li.-Permanent or sanitation of the Baseball Writers As sociation of America was effected at a meeting held in the Waldorf Astoria Wednesday, at which 43 newspaper men were present. The officers are' Joe $. Jackson of the Detroit Free bresa, president; John H Ryder of the Cincinnati Enquirer, vice presidents W G. Earl of the Philadelphia Times. secretary, and Timothy H. Murnane Of the Boston Globe, treasurer.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-12-17
PUBLIC BUILDING
 ASKED FOR MENA
Congressman Ben Cravens Has In'ro- duced a Bill to Expend Not Less Than si00.O0O Here for
 Government Affairs.

The Star is in receipt of let. ter from the Hon. Ben Craveps stating that he had asked that not less than Sl00, 900 be expend. ed for 8 postoffice and building tor government offices in Meua.
 This would be one of the grandest things that could hap. pen for Mena. Everybody real izes that division of the United States court should be tablished here, as now all such business must be taken either to Fort Smith or Texarkana.
 The letter follows:
 House of Representatives,
 Washington, Dec. 8, 1908. The Mena Star, Mena, Ark.
 Gentlemen:--I introduced today in the House of Representatives, bill providing for the erection of public building in Mena for the postotfice and other government offices, at cost of not less than one hundred thousand dollars.
 Thereis little chance for the passage of this bill at this session, but thought it would be well 10 get the matter under way, so that it might come in under the next appropriation for pub lie buildings. Trusting that l may be successful at that time, | am yours truly. Ben Cravens.
 Now Is proper time for Mens citizens to get movement going that will assist ouf representative to carry out the work he has be ptJf1
The Mena weekly star., 1908-12-17
CUT HOMESTEAD TIMBER-
J. M. Miller of Logan County Sued for S7,000 for Acts Committed
 In 1qe1:

J. NJ. Miller, who lives at Girard, but who has a sawmill in Logan county. has been sued by the government for 5000 for cutting timber from eleven homes steads in lg0T. The Case was worked up by the National Forest officials.
 Supervisor Record says he has not recommended criminal action, put before the case is ended it may be taken.
The Mena weekly star., 1908-12-17

For Sale-Ata 2 bargain. Oue sawmill complete. Fort Smi.n Wholesale Grocery Co. 257.d & w-1m Fort Smith, ArS
The Mena weekly star., 1908-12-17

uo to Hilterbrand's gallery pelore buying your Christmas presents or post cards.
 23s-d & W I'm
The Mena weekly star., 1908-12-17

See the S1.00 shirts ID Townsend's window. Free wi.s' each mans suit zS5-i1t-oi-E
The Mena weekly star., 1908-12-17

Is a dallar worth pc p,cSIng ,n up, ?, < l' 1,awusends ' sd. 735-l2t-Slzt
The Mena weekly star., 1908-12-17
YOU ARE RESPECTFULLY INVITED

to call and inspect our goods and get our prices before you buy. We can save you at least
The new South-news. (Ellisville, Miss.) 1905-1909, 1908-01-18

In \ Wreck On the Alabama
and Mlsslsslppl nv.

A fatal wreck occurred last m
day January 10Th on tho Alahsma
and M'esissippi Railroad Ia wAicA
four men lost their live.
Tho wreck WAS between = log aad
work train and occurred on . higA
trestle. The approach Of ine ssseo1e
II marked by . deup curve. aad -
this aocouut the snsinssss oe ~
two trains could not ~ ~ ooAop
coming IN Tune 70 avoid ths 49,
dent.
The new South-news. (Ellisville, Miss.) 1905-1909, 1908-01-18
CuPca Blood. 0kiu D1seoeeA. Cnu
Ger. Grsatest Blooa Puvi0.
ep Free.

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fails.
The new South-news. (Ellisville, Miss.) 1905-1909, 1908-01-18

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This great tonic medicine and blood
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achi liver and kidney complaints and
the missry OF lame back. Sold under
guacastss II Wards drug store.