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The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-05-28

This Is the last week Of school for
the present school year. That high
school building viii hardly be com.
pleted In time for the fall term
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-05-28

Nearly five months Of this good
year are gone and there has been very
little street paving done yet L Is
about time 70 get busy
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-05-28

Fifteen varieties OF animel decorate
the fence around Col Rooseyelts camp
with their pelts. and each day new
hides are stretched
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-05-28

Let's see: how many liquor sellers
have been convicted in NlRita Is IL
a sack Of evidence that stands IN the
way?
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-05-28

Rents are advancing IN Vinita as a
consequence of the money expended
by property owners In improving the
streets and sidewalks Rents IN Vim.
ita are still lower than in any other
city In the state where the volume
Of business is as great. A slight raise
in rents on business and residence
property Is to be expected.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-05-28

The McAlester News refers 10 tle
democratic press association that con.
Yened at Tulsa, while the state press
association was in session Now this
is objectionable IN Henry Robbins as
the press meeting was at Claremore
and the Tulsa press was not represent.
ed at all
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-05-28

The legislature located the hospital
for the insane az vinita, March stb
and nothing more has been done.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-05-28

A FISH hatchery Is to be established
al Tahlequah to hatch fish and may
hap FISH stories for the state
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-05-28

1909. in the matter Of the estate Of
Charles Chase. a minor the under
signed. as guardian Of the estate of
said minor. viii sell at private sale 70
tna highest bidder. for cash. subject
10 confirmation by said County Court.
on Tuesday. the lst day Of June. 1909,
al 10 o'clock a. N. at the County Court
room In said County OF Craig, State of
Oklahoma. an the right, title and In
terest and estate Of the said Charles
Chase I'm ana TO the following des.
crihed real estate, situate in the Ccun-
ty of Nowata, State of Oklahoma, and
more accurately described as follows,
tO-wit.
sW IA OF NV II, ard y l-2 Of
NV IA of SW IA Section 80,
Township 25 North. Range l6
EAST. being in all so aeres more
or less.
Bids must be in writing and may be
left at the office of Adds A. Brown,
attorneyat-law, Vinita, Oklahoma, or
may be filed in the Office Of the Judge
OF the County Court
Dated this 1lth day OF May, 1909.
GENERAL BLUNT MARTIN,
Guardian.
BY Adds a. BROWN, 1850
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-05-28
RIVER BRETHREN SELECT
oBERHoLzER MODERATOR
Ry Assoolated press

BY Associated Press
Abilene. Kans.. May 2l--The inter.
national conference OF River Brethren,
in convention here, today, elected N.
II Oberholtzer Of Harrisburg. Pa, mod
orator.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-05-28

The federal grand jury az Tulsa
may exclaim with Flanagan Of Texas
What are We here forg
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-05-28

FOR SALE-4O0 acres of desirable
Craig county farm land. All plow
land in the famous Upper Pawpaw val.
ley. Address the Chieftain, vinita,
Oklahoma.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-05-28

The sale Of cocaine has reached pro.
portions in Vinita that calls for inyes.
tigatlon and the laying ON of the
strong arm Of the law A drug busi.
ness that depends upon .his traffic
ought to be suppressed
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-05-28

When YOU buy buggy or eultivator.
buy John Deere or velie, and you
know you get the best Sold by D.
Warren. 4stf
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-05-28

The usual Monday morning fish
stories were heard today
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-05-28
First Published in the Chieftain,
May IL. 1907
NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL
A. j. GREEN,
city CLERK

Notice Is hereby given that in pur.
suance Of an order Of the County
Court Of Craig County. State OF Okla.
homa. made on the iith day OF May.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-05-28

(First Published in The Chiefta'n,
May Eth. 1881
State Of Oklahoma, County OF Mayes,
S. I'm the County Court
Ia the Matter OF the Estate Of Sam
Zeno. Deceased. Maud B. Zeno,
Administrator Probate 30 2S5.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-05-28

BY Adds A. BROWN,
His Attorney
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1909-05-28

1850
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-21
TUG WILSON AND FRED CREEL
MAY GO SIX ROUNDS AT S. A. A. E..

game" said Creel last night, land
if Wilson would like to go with me
in an exhibition, | would be more
than willing.
Il would like to have him work
out with me at any time, and ii the
under wraps during the bout; let
him extend himself as much as he
likes. There is nothing for me in
the prize fight game, and / do not
intend to enter it"
Mcmahon and Daley of the Rex
bar have Wilson in town preparing
him for a number of fights in the
northwest, but they may be in
duced to send their man against
Creel in an exhibition.
club is willing, go on with me in an
exhibition contest.
Il will meet any man of my
weight in the business in an ex-
hibition. He needn't keep himself
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-21

How would a six round boxing
exhibition between Tug Wilson, for
mer welterweight champion of Eng
land, and Fred Creel, the clever
boxing instructor of the S. A. A. c.,
strike you as feature of the Van
couver-Spokane interclub smoker
on January IA?
Ever since Wilson struck town,
over six weeks ago, he has been
after a match with Fred Creel, try
ing to induce him to fight 20 rounds
before Wallace, Idaho, club.
Creel is not DESTROYS of entering
the professional game, but he is
willing to take on Wilson in an ex-
hibition contest.
Il am always anxious to learn
anything new about the boxing
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-21

First base will be the scene of
the greatest ante-season struggle
among the Indians, with Lou Nor
dyke, Thompson and Boettiger
fighting for the honor of holding
down the initial canvas. Nordyke
has the best call on the job, but
both Boettiger and Thompson are
going to make a great fight for the
place.
Dick Boettiger was out Of the
game last year, but Bob Brown had
him under his wing at Aberdeen
for several years and is satisfied
that Dick will make as good first
sacker as backstop.
ONE OUTFlELDER TO GO.
Kippert, Clynes, Weed and
Brinker-that's the outfield Bob
Brown has lined up for the season
of 1910, Outfielder Kippert joining
the Indian squad yesterday after
noon when Manager Cliff Blanken-
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-21
S. A. A. &. TO LOSE
STAR WRESTLER

The S. A. A. c. is to lose its
star wrestler. George Brechin the
best 1875 pound amateur mat artist
in the northwest, is to leave the
local athletic club. Within a few
days he leaves for Deer Lodge,
Mont, to work in the railroad shops
at his trade as boilermaker.
The loss of Brechin will be a Sc
we're one to the local club, as
wrestlers are extremely scarce i'll
this neck of the woods, with no 1875
FOUNDER to take his place. There is
one consoling factor in the situa-
ton, however. Brechin intends to
return TO Spokane in time for the
p. n. A. meet in Vancouver in
April or May.
Il can't afford to stay around
here without a job" said Brechin
last night in discussing the matter,
"but while | will miss the inter
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-21

club smokers l shall be on hand for
the P. n. A. meet. | am determined
to win the title of p. y. A. cham
pion.'
There is little doubt as to his
ability to win the title He has
easily defeated 135 pound men from
Vancouver, Portland and Seattle,
and were men to be put against him
twice as strong as his competitors
of this season there are hundreds
of local fans who would bet on
Brechin to take them down the line.
When the S. A. A. C. officials
realize what the absence of
Brechin will mean-the loss of at
least one inter-club event in each
of the remaining three smokers-a
position may be secured for the
wrestler which will hold him in
Spokane until after the p. n. A..
meet.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-21
THREE-CORNEREO STRUGGLE
FOR FIRST BASE HOn0RS

ship of the Tacoma Tigers wired
Brown accepting the exchange of
his outfielder for Rockenfield.
How do you like that outfield,
Mr.. Fan? Do you think it can be
beaten in the northwest? 1t looks
mighty like the trio who will be
chosen from the quartet will form
part of the 1910 pennant winners.
It's to the rear for one of the four
and the Lewiston training period in
March will settle the question
Brown can't afford to keep the
quartet Who will be left in the
stable when the race starts?
The only point on the diamond
that is worrying Manager Brown is
third base, and really Bob is not
losing sleep over man for the diff
ficult corner, as Cleveland has Of
fered him a first class man, with
fielding average of over $40 and
record of around $50 with the will
low for last season.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-21

every face depicted amusement and
doubt, and declared it was no Patti
affair, he was through with base
ball.
II was Minneapolis and the brok-
er's office for him-but only for a
short time. Harry is now referee
Ing roller polo matches in Canton,
Ohio. and Is anxiously awaiting the
signal to begin work for another
season on the diamond.
Base ball is like the fight game !.
they seldom quit until i'll health or
old age compels them.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-21
NIX ON THAT
FIGHT TALK
Says Orsie

81 am not looking for fight with
Bob Bracken or anyone else at the
present time" declared Louis Orsie
this morning in speaking OF the
proposed exhibition match with Bob
Bracken Oh January IA.
IF | decide to enter the game
after the first of the year, | may
give him a chance at 1875 pounds. |
am not fighting heavyweights any
more. When l fight it will be at
1875 pounds. have not had a glove
on since last spring, when | fought
Louie Long, so am in no condition
for fight.
when l do re-enter the ring it
will not be for $15 or $40. If | de-
eide to fight again, | intend to go
into the game to win big money,
not play the part of meal ticket
pug, as | did before"
This statement from Orsie, fol-
lowing the talk about the coming
bout and Bracken's offer to bet
$500 on a bout, temporarily
squelches all fight talk for a time.
Orsie's statement that he will
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-21
TACOMA MAY COME
IN MARCH

The S. A. A. G. may hold an in
ter-club smoker with Jimmy Car
rolls Tacoma fighters in March,
but not before. Cisco Bullivant re-
ceived communication from Car
roll yesterday in which Jimmy
states that he is busy preparing his
men for society circus on Janu-
airy 10, II and IL and that he can
not think of a meet until next
spring.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-21
RESOLVED: THAT | WILL QUIT
BASEBALL. DOES 1T STICK?

post-season resolutions by a ball
player are 10 be classed with the
average New Years resolution
don't take 1t too seriously.
When Harry Ostdiek, the popular
barlSstop OF the Indians. finished
tho season last year, he solemnly
informed the writer, together with
q crowd OF HIS fellow players, that
baae ball would nee him no more;
be had quit the game. II was Min
n>apolie and brokers' life for him.
Harry felt much injured when
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-21
!. N. c. A. "A,
v. s. c. Is
Y. NJ. c. A, "a; w. S. c., %.

Y. NJ. c. A., "a; w. S. c., %.
With less than a minute yet to
play, Johnson, star forward of the
Y. NJ. C. A. basketball five, robbed
w. S. G. of another victory when
he tossed the winning goal at the
Association last night.
With the visitors leading II to 6
at the close of the first half, the To-
Gals forged steadily to the front I'M
til it was nip and tuck, first one
team in the lead and then the
other.
The game was a much rougher
affair than that at the S. A. A. c.
Friday night and more feeling was
displayed by both players and
spectators. Rough him. slug
him." are a few of the outbursts
of the Y. M. c. A. partizans, who
thought that the collegians were
needlessly rough.
The lone official provided for the
game, George Varnell, has his
hands full watching the ball and
was unable to detect the numerous
fouls committed. Had an umpire
DtSu Oll llS llOOl W pClldlihC thS
players a much better exhibition
would have been witnessed.
The lineup and score:
Y. M. C. A. w. 5. Z.
Forward
Johnson ......... .'....'. DdlquiSl
Forward
Uzzell Momb, Lowry
Center
Brain Englehorn
Guard
Abrams ....... Anderson, De Witt
Guard
Goals-Johnson 6, Brain 3, Nc
Ginnis, Englehorn 6, Dalquist 3,
Momb 2. Free throws-Uzzell 4,
Englehorn /. Fouls called-On AS
sociation 6, on w. S. c. Z. Referee
.-VarneIl. Timer-Zercher.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-21

not fight men heavier than himself
in the future puts the quietus on
the proposed match unless he
changes his mind and decides to
give Bracken a chance in an ex-
hibition.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-21


Hank Griffen, a colored man,
at Oakland, Cal, in 1902. We
went Is rounds, the decision
going to me.
Griffen was a man about
six feet four inches in height,
and at that time he had the
longest reach of any man in
the boxing game. If he were
fighting today he would out
reach any man in the bust
ness.
This same Griffen fought
Jim Jeffries II rounds of
hard milling, and afterward
Jeffries acknowledged that
if it had not been for Billy
Gallagher, Griffen might
Ioxxo LooX, hailed oc $loo xr,i y,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-21

Griffen had awkward punch and one that carried
plenty of steam with it. 1t would puzzle the best of them
to get away from that punch and combined with Grit
fen's ability to take punishment and keep fighting
made him dangerous for any fighter to monkey
with
In that fight Grfen and fought toe to toe, give and
take, and want to say right here that had to travel
my best to win. did not knock out Griffen, but de-
cared the winner
Afterward l fought Grffen in Los Angeles, Cal. for
Tom McCarey, who at this time handling the big
fellow. was then under the management Of Frank Carl
ao of Bakerfield This fight like the first one was a
hard battle that went 20 rounds and declared the
winner
In this fight | able to avoid that punch of Grit
feps which had bothered much i'll the first fight.
At that time not well developed nor did | have
the physique have and it is probable that who
in the earlier days gave considerable trouble would
not bother much now.
Among the battles have my record is with
Jack Jeffries brother of the I am signed to
fight. beat Jack Jeffres just the intend to
beat Jim Jeffries when meet.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-21
MY Best Fight Was With Big Hank Jack johnson
sport SPICE
~ BY c "A S S -
BAT Is STRONG FOR ADVERTISING.
g Nelson Freddie Welsh. Pace-EngIand. T

Battling Nelson Freddie Welsh Place-EnsIand
February 1910
to
of
the
Can't believe it.
"Shunshine Coffroth
with the nteno
the Baler. That
Sporting
affair between the premier ghtweghts making
his Coma
Then the WeshNeson would
possibly rs the Baer could the Aondoners the
which is extremely doubtful.
When Nelson fights Welsh he
more than 20 rounds Welsh
and 20 would
the large end of the from the Hedgwch product
The Of an
ment of belief $4,000 Nelson
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-21
CHAMPIONS STORY
OF HARDEST BATTLE
Declares Hank Griffin Had Longest
Reach of Any Man in the
Game.
BY JACK JOHNSON,
Heavyweight Champion of the World

One of the hardest battles and which consider of
the best my in the prize ring fought against
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-21
HARDEST AND BEST.

Tomorrow The Press will publish this page the
and story by JAS j. Jeffes in which he tells of his fight
with that piece of rawhide, Tom Sharkey. Jeffres
plains how he forced to wage one handed battle
against the sailor champion and how he outgeneraled
Sharkey
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-21
WHO DID HE EVER LICK?

"Who did Jack
That's question a
that is you
didn't ask: "Who did he lck?"
This question has always been asked always will They ask
when Corbe went against Sullivan title 49, Cobe
had beaten Chons outponted Kan and fought 61ound da
with Peter Jackson Yet the satisfied.
They asked it when Jeffies
he
a decision Sharkey
They asked it when Mccoy Tommy
that the Kid had licked
in great shape
They essayed stop Terry
The that Denvere had nothing
few nearchamps yet he the only knock
Terrible
They asked
The Billy
Fitz brought home
They asked Ketche 20round
Joe Thomas at Marysvile and the champ.
Johnson the before icke
Burns Kaufman
the
Because these questions the above wouldbes WI
made good don't land the
This is S exception
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-21
Mems $500
Shoes $2.48

Work and dress styles in a
great variety of different pat
terms and weights; $500 and
$3.50 values; all sizes in the
lot; per pair .......... $2.4S
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-21

Teaspoons, 6 for ..$1.4S
Pickle Forks, each ..75f
Olive Spoons, each .75f
Baby Spoons, each 800
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-12-21

The above shows the why we must sell our
stock of pianos in few days.
New anos now being sold in Spokane store, rs Post
street, at less than cost to make them if you have
manufacturers check you give that we may
obtain the advertising allowance entitled to as
per our contract with the manufacturer.
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-06
VARIETY OF SCENES
Slot Machines

The desire Of everybody 10 take
chances is that which leads to enter
prise and lends variety TO life. No
man. woman or child is there that
does not desire 10 Try his or her luck
This opportunity is afforded By many
devices which collectively carry the
name OF slot machines. A small ex-
pen6iture is all that is necessary 10 de-
termine whether ones luck is running
we'll The hazard IS so small that this
sort Of pastime is common 10 multi
tudes and the popularity Of the slot
machines has been increased since
they were first introduced in all Amer
ican cities and towns
The scope Of the objects to be won
has continually been Widened and II
now embraces so many that almost any
one can have choice. Probably as
much hilarity is caused by the pursuit
OF the prizes which attend luck as by
any other device that the ingenious
brain OF man has ever invented. There
are very few men in the land who
have not played the slot machine; and
there are very few who Go not find the
charm Of this practice sufficient TO
lure them. to practice it with great
regularity.
The winner invariably felicitates
himself on his good fortune, and he
who does not win is reasonably sure
70 try 70 make good" as soon as pos
sible. Hence the slot machines are
popular and they are useful in Will
ing away much time that otherwise
would pass dullv
The slot machines have been partic-
ularly popular in San Francisco and at
al points ia California. where small
coins are not held in particular respect
and where the spirit Of the public is
fun loving and prone TO take chances.
Practically every corner in the more
popular business sections Of this city
is decorated with q slot machine. and
II affords more entertainment than can
be secured in any other equally cheap
way. This is true Of all other cities
and towns on the Pacific coast
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-06
Dancing PaviIions

A strictly modern institution is the
dancing pavilion. maintained in ac-
cordance with the laws Of propriety.
and enabling those who desire TO in
dulge in the terpsichorean art to en-
JOY themselves at the least cost. There
are dancing pavilions in san Francisco
which are locally famous because Of
the excellence of the music that they
provide Large and competent orches-
tras are employed and floors OF great
extent. flawless as TO surface, furnish
facilities for the gathering Of large
crowds who dance while the band
plays.
Great care is customarily taken to
prevent the entrance Of Objectionable
persons and 10 preserve decorum and
order. so that ali classes Of citizens
who desire 70 enjoy the waltz al :
other dances at their ease and in
strict comfort are accomplished A
custom has grown UP in San Francisco
Of issuing cards Of invitation after the
mana cement has determined concern
ing the eligibility Of applicants for
such invitations. The dancing pavil-
ions are brilliantly Illuminated and
sufncient space is reserved TO accom-
modate crowds Of pleased spectators
nightly,
The business OF providing amuse-
ment for dancers has, deservedly. met
with much popular Endorsement Hus-
bands and wives habitually avail
themselves Of the advantages afforded
Tand add thereby 10 their enjoyment
and TO the general gayety OF the scene.
The rules are very strict that control
the conduct Of visitors TO the dancing
psvilfons and these exercise a salu-
tary influence in eliminating every
thing that could possibly be objection
able. The most respectable Of people
patronize the pavilions and find them
10 be a great accommodation, afford
ing pleasing means TO fiji the hours,
when recreation is due, TO the best ad
The San Francisco call., 1909-04-06
MOVING PICTURE AND
SLOT MACHINE. AID IN
PASSING TIME AWAY
Geography And All Useful
knowledge Taught By
Whining Films

II 1HE requirements Of great city
have come TO include moving pic
l. ture exhibitions. which illustrate
many phases OF life. tell many stories,
furnish cheap entertainment for thou
sands and extend knowledge Of the
world by pictorial representations Of
remote countries and foreign peoples
in their customary and characteristic
avocauons and so educate To supply
The demand for variety and to main
tain the interest in this popular branch
Of amusement. it IS necessary TO main
tain hlm exchanges. which provide the
pictures that are exhibited al nickel
odeons.
san Frsncisco's cosmopolitan popu-
lstion demands views from all lands,
and many are the familiar scenes that
move before the eyes OF spectators
who have left their old homes 10 re-
side IN this city. Marked ingenuity
IS displayed by the exchanges IN san
Francisco IN keeping alive popUle- in
terest by giving the spectators thar
which they demand. TIE requisites
for becoming q manager OF a nim eN-
change are acquaintance with the pup
lie taste and ability TO crafty il. This
implies the skin Of the Snowman ana
also business ability and sufhcient
means 10 procure that which is good
and interesting Every night many
nickelOdeons are thronged with men,
women and children and the natinees
are also well patrOniZed. This con-
tinual attendance attests to the pop
uIaricy OF the form OF entertainment
and due appreciation Of its seemingly
endless variety
VARIETY OF SCENES
Historical scenes, moving picture
presentations Of great dramas the
folk lore and fairy tales that have
become classics IN popular appreeia-
ton. numerous humorous and pathetic
happenings. as they have been enacted
by skilled people for the purpose OF
making camera records. and the inter
esting daily occupations OF foreign
people. are themes which never grow
stale That the nickelodeons have
come 10 stay as form OF popular
amusement is due. unquestionabiy, 10
the film exchanges that secure ana
provide the great variety OF pictures