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The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-04-26

j, L. Mcmillan, of Valley Hill,
was in the city Tuesday.
j. L. Haley was over from Itta
Bena on business Monday.
H. l.. Walton was down from
Sunny Side on business Tuesday.
R. P. and E. B. Clark were over
from Morgan City on business
Tuesday.
For rheumatism you find nothing bet
ter than Chamberlain's Liniment. Try
it and see how quickly it gives relief.
For sale by all dealers.
An informald dance marlborough
ly enjoyed by the members of the
Valhalla Club Tuesday evening.
We repair, refinish, ~upholster
and pack furniture, and guarantee
the works. w. Bloodworth Fur
niture Co., Phone No. 1.
This is the season of the year
that gentlemen prefer to be pho
t%ographed. Call on Mrs. Spurrier.
Only a few minutes of your time
required.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-04-26

A. O.. Peterson was down from
Money on business last Saturday.
Mrs. T. A. McGehee was down
from Money the latter part of last
week.
The Earnest Workers met at
the Presbyterian Church Monday
afternoon.
}. B. Ellis was over from Ber-
clair on business Thursday of last
week.
Judge R. F. Love, of Itta Bena,
was tranSacting business here
Monday,
DR.. Hamilton, of Shellmound,
made a professional visit to Yazoo
City last Tuesday afternoon.
Have that fine dress cleaned by
the French Method. The only dry
cleaners in Greenwood. Phone 1893
Mrs. L. H. Luckett and daugh-
ter, Miss Jennie Pugh, have
returned to New Orleans after a
visit to Mrs. Jennie Howell.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-04-26

! can supply you with a full list of Cotton
Lands anywhere in the Cotton Belt, Corn
Lands anywhere in the Corn Belt, Wheat
Lands anywhere in the Wheat Belt, Fruit
Lands anywhere on the Gulf and Pacific
Coast, Oil and Mineral Lands wherever they
are found, Peach and Pecan Lands in Geor-
gia, Apple Lands in the Ozarks of Arkansas.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-04-26

~ -
prior to the beginning of the must
cal concert here.
Mrs. Ike Stein was the charm
ing hostess on Monday afternoon
with cards in honor of Mrs. Ben
Borchardt. Quite a number of
ladies had the pleasure of being
present. The first prize was won
by Miss Flora Reiman, the conso-
lation was won by Mrs. R. Stern.
The honoree was also presented
with a beautiful prize. A two
course luncheon was served at
the close of the games.
DR.. JOS. Rennie, pastor of the
Presbyterian church, preached an
able and appropriate sermon last
Sunday evening on the awful dis
aster of the steamship Titanic. A
large and appreciative audience
was present to hear his learned
discourse.
Mrs. Lee Sims had a few friends
for an informal afternoon on
Tuesday to meet her girlhood
friend, Mrs. Marie Reiman Borch-
ardt. A most enjoyable after
noon was spent by those present.
A most tempting salad course was
served.
Mrs. Sam Stern entertained
with cards on Thursday after
noon; the head prize was won by
Mrs. Goodman. Mrs. Joe Stein
won the consolation prize, and
the visitors by Mrs. Cohen. A
most tempting repast was served.
Mrs. DR.. w. T. Mathews and
Harry Hosmer attended the Grand
Lodge Eastern Star Masons at
Tupelo this week. Mr.. HoSmer
was honored by election to the
position of Associate Grand Pa
iron of the Grand Lodge.
The Earnest Workers will have
an Exchange Saturday at the
Kitchen, where they will
on sale cakes, pies, candies
and kisses. Special orders filled.
Phone 744.
District Deputy W. A. Alcorn, of the
.lks Lodge, was a prominent visitor to
The city last week, installing officers
elect of the Greenwood Lodge.
Hon. Firman Smith, of Nash
vile, is here for a few weeks,
ooking after his planting inter-
,sts in this county.
Mrs. w. NJ. Garrard and chill
1ren, of lndianola, are visiting
Mrs. Zilpha Garrard and Mr.. and
Mrs. R. H. Barrett.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lem Nets, of
Memphis, are expected soon, to
,isit Mr.. and Mrs. j. P. Nets, in
North Greenwood.
w. w. Ellis and family, of Ber-
lair, were guests of the writer's
Thursday night of last
week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Garrard Barrett
AVE moved into their new home
N Third Avenue, in North Green
Have that suit cleaned and
,ressed by the French Method.
hey do it the right way. Phone
Mrs. John Pettey entertained
he Matinee Musicale in a delight
vi manner Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs. Herbert Cartwright and
tile daughter, have returned to
heir home in Chattanooga, Tenn.
Don't forget the Earnest Work.
RS cake and candy sale Saturday
t the Handy Kitchen.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman, are spend
lg a few weeks with relatives in
birmingham.
DR.. and Mrs. E. G. Hamilton, of
were in the city last
Mrs. Stockner and Mrs. A. Well
r leave Sunday for Chicago.
Mrs. F. G. Wake was the guest
( Mrs. j. B. Wilson this week. !
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-04-26

Have your pictures artistiCaIly
at Mrs. Spurrier's. Prompt-
ness and neatneSs guaranteed.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-04-26

The Rev. H. M. Sydenstricker,
D. D., of West Point, will conduct
a ten days meeting at ltta Bena,
in the Irvine Memorial Presbyter-
ian church, beginning May 9th.
The public is cordially invited,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-04-26

Alfalfa and other Grass Lands in Mississippi,
Alabama, Georgia and Arkansas, and in this
garden spot of the u. s., the Mississippi
Ya2oO Delta,
Timber lands in large and small tracts any
where it grows.
City Property anywhere in Greenwood.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-04-26

See the Mahogany chairs in our
show window. A $500 chair for
So. Sos. w. Bloodworth Furni-
ture Co., Phone No. 10.
n II \
DOES YOUR POCKET PAY INTER
EST?
Does it give you the self-respeet and
confidence in the future that a gradual
ly increasing bank account does? Mon
ey in your pocket soon goes to e~Xtrava-
gances. Money deposited here draws
four per cent interest, compounded
semi-annualIy. Begin to save now.
One dollar will open an account here
and by adding to it regularly, you will
soon have a good substantial bank
account.
Bank Of Leflore.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-04-26

Mrs. j. B. Wilson's pretty little
home on Main street was a scene
of much merriment on Tuesday
morning. A gay crowd assembled
to play bridge and five hundred;
the charming hostess was assisted
in receiving her guests by Mes
danes Nash and Crowell. A pair
of hand made pillow slips was
won by Mrs. Wake, and a hand
embroidered towel won by Mrs.
Tyson. A most refreshing two
course lunch was served. Those
invited to enjoy the morning
were: Mesdames Dulaney, Young,
Peteet, Barnes, Sanders, Noun
ger, Barrier, Chandler, Tyson,
Calhoon Wilson, Wake, Borch-
ardt, Smith, Baird, and Misses
Shearer, Mary Mounger, Flora
and Esther Reiman.
David Dunbar, the noted Scotch
tenor, under the auspices of the
Musical, highly enter
a good-sized and an appre-
audience at the Gem last
Monday evening. Mr.. Dunbar's
rendition ofseveral splendid songs
and Verdi'S "CeleSta Aida" wore
received with enthusiastic ap-
.lause. Mrs. N. S. Wright, at the
ably assisted the famous
singer in his superb entertainment,
and at the conclusion he paid her
4 glowing tribute for her profi-
stating that his music had
only been in her hands "a hours
prior to the beginning of the must
al concert here.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-06-21
(First Published in the Chieftain,
June 21. 1922
NOTICE FOR PUBLIcATIoN.


State of Oklahoma, Craig County. In
District Court
Samuel o. Hawkins, Plaintiff, VS.. j. p.
Allen and c. B. Allen. Defendants.
No. 1177.
Said defendants j. p. Allen and G.
B. Allen will take notice that they have
been sued in the above named Court
for cancellation of warranty deed from
Plaintiff to j P. Allen, dater February
16, 1910, recorded in Craig County Reg
istry of Deeds, Book %, Page 516. and
quit claim deed from J. p. Allen to G.
b. Allen, dated July Is, 1911. and re-
corded in Craig County Registry of
Deeds, Book &c. Page 1903, covering
b IL of + 10 of Sc Id of Sec. II. and
SW Ia of sW IA of Sec. 10. Twp. 2S
n, Range Is E., and for possession OF
said lands and to quiet title and must
answer the petition filed therein by
said plaintiff on or before the second
day Of August A. D. 1912. or. said petit
ton will be taken as true and a judg-
ment for said plaintiff in said action
for cancellation of said deeds and pos
session Of said lands, and quieting title
to same and $4,000 judgment for dam
ages and costs will be rendered accord
ingly.
Dated this Nineteenth day Of June,
1912
LEE r. MITCHELL,
Clerk of the District Court.
BY C. V CARsELoWEY, Deputy.
RIDDLE & BENNETT,
Attorneys for Plaintiff 45-8
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-06-21
FRoM MONDAYS DAILY.

lanes H. Sykes went to Tulsa last
evening
J. o, Hamilton is visiting here from
Henryetta.
F. L. Riley spent Sunday in this
city from Muskogee.
Clay Brown spent Sunday in this
city from Chouteau.
Andy Peace has moved back to his
farm near Centralia.
Fred Ratcliff spent Sunday in this
city visiting his parents.
A change in the Frisco train sched-
ale is expected next Sunday
Father Charles Van Hulse returned
last night from a visit at WEIGH
w. H. Moore was Sunday visitor
here from Muskogee
All south and west bound trains
were several hours late this morning.
Among the new arrivals is boy
born Saturday to Mr.. and Mrs. J, R.
Daniels.
The Bankers and Golden Rule play
ball at $50 thi safternoon on the
league grounds.
Miss. Lois Chamberlin arrived last
evening from Carthage, where she has
been attending school.
Miss Helen McElhaney returned to
her home at Enid today after a visit
with Miss Ollie Cusey
The Golden Rule baseball team
we're defeated at Ketchum yesterday
by a score Of % to 10.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-06-21

Mrs. J. S. Brown and daughter. Miss
Nellie Brown will returned this even
ing from visit at Joplin
Miss Grace Downing returned to her
home at Tulsa yesterday after a weeks
visit with friends in this city.
Tim Houk and w. L. Trott returned
today from three days campaigning
tour in the north end of the county.
Miss Annabelle Criswell returned to
her home at Mexico, Mo-, yesterday
after a visit with Mrs. S. ]. Schroers.
Mrs. L. F. Alexander arrived last
evening from White Wright. Tex, to
visit her daughter. Mrs. John Riden-
hour.
Gen. n. B. Hays, Of Durant, candi-
date for congress from the state, was
in Vinita today pressing his claims for
the nomination.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. d. Rice returned
to their home at Neosho last evening
after two days visit with Mr.. and
Mrs. A. B. Berger.
Congressman James s. Davenport
and wife, Robert Ironsides and wife
and daughter arrived this morning
from Washington.
Don Cope and Miss Cecilia Allen
were married at Oswego, Kans., Sat
urday evening. Both are well known
in and about Vinita
Mrs. Jennie Maddox of ST. Louis, has
accepted a position with Mendel's and
will take charge of the altering and
coretiere department.
George Couch was held Saturday in
u. S. Commissioner Adds A. Brown's s
court on two charges of shipping
liquor into Oklahoma without it being
properly labeled. He was held on
$1,000 bond for each charge.
There has been several complaints
in regard to automobile owners using
Canadian and Delaware avenues for
a speedway. This is dangerous to the
public safety and must be stopped at
once, or arrests will follow c. II.
Goodpaster, Chief of Police.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-06-21
Fred sransOn,s Platform.

TO the Democrats of Oklahoma:
/ served you as a member of your
First State Legislature, from Mqsko-
gee county. 1907 and 1908:
served you as chairman of your
state democratic committee fron 1910
to 1912. At the inception Of tbs last
service | initiated and campaigled to
adoption the Grandfather Clause, by
working night and day within time
50 limited for is accomo. shntent
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-06-21

Major Cusey sold several tracts of
Indian land on the street this after.
noon to the highest bidder
Geo. E. Harris will leave tonight for
Oklahoma City to attend the Okla
homa Tax League convention.
delegates and visitors attending the
county Sunday school convention next
Sunday and Monday. The committee
is composed of one member from each
church and Mrs NJ E. Foreman as
chairman
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-06-21
CFirst Published in the Chieftain
June 81, 1922
NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO PRE-.
SENT CLAIMS.

In the Matter of the Estate of Mary e.
Witt. late of the Vicinity of vinita.
County of Craig, State of Oklahoma.
Deceased.
All persons having claims against
said Mary E. Witt. deceased. are re-
quired to exhibit the same, with the
necessary vouchers to the undersigned.
duly appointed and qualified and act
ing Administrator of Estate of said
deceased, at Vinita, IN the County Of
Craig and State of Oklahoma, and that
four months after the first publication
of this notice has been limited by order
of the County Court of said Craig
County, as the time for creditors of
said deceased to exhibit and present
their claims against said estate.
Dated the 14th day of June, 1912.
- VIM. f. WITT,
Administrator.
By DAVENPORT & RYE, Attorneys.
asa
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-06-21
GAME YESTERDAY
RESULTED IN A TIE
From Thursdays Daily

The baseball game yesterday after
noon between the High School and
Milford-Bergers resulted in a tie, the
score being to Z. The game would
have been played out, however, had not
the score keeper become mixed ard
failed to record one score for the Mil
ford-Berger team and at the close Of
the scheduled seven innings the game
was called and the score was read as
High School Z, Milfordbergers 6. The
mistake was later found and corrected
and the tie will be played off later in
the season,
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-06-21
(FIrst PubIIshed in the chieftain.

JuuS Il, lolZ.l
NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE
Notice is hereby given that in pur-
suance of an order of the County Court
of Craig County, State of Oklahoma.
made on the 18th day of June, 1912, in
the matter of the estate Of Thomas
Daugherty, minor, undersigned as the
Guardian of the estate of said minor.
will sell at private sale, to the highest
bidder for cash in hand on sealed bids.
subject to confirmation by said County
Court on or after Saturday the Sta
day Of July. 1912, at TO O'clock a m..
at the County Court room, in said
County Of Craig, State of Oklahoma,
all the right, title, interest and estate
the said estate has by operation Of Law,
or otherwise, acquired in or to the GER
tain lot, piece or parcel of land situat-
ed, lying and being in the County of
Craig, State of Oklahoma, bounded
and described as follows, and upon
the following terms and conditions, to-
wit
The North East Quarter Of the
North East Quarter and the Eatt
Half of the North West Quarter
of the North East Quarter and
South West Quarter of the North
West Quarter of the North East
Quarter Of Section Three (S),
Township Twentyfour (24) North,
Range Twenty (20l East
All bids must be in writing and be
accompanied by. a certified check or
draft for 10 per cent of the amount Of
the bid Bids may be fled with the
County Court of Craig County, with
the Guardian. or with the Attorney for
the Guardian The right is reserved
to reject any or all bids, if. in the
judgment Of the Court. or the Guar
dian, the amount bid is insufficient.
Dated this the 18th day Of June. 4.
D. 1912
ALBERTA TUCKER.
Guardian
ALBERT B. MARKS.
IS-45 Attorney for Guardian
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-06-21

BY DAVENPORT ( RYE. Attorneys.
4S-4
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-06-21

that many Of the democrats of the
state despaired of the success of the
undertaking.
In both of these capacities my rec
ord is matter of public information
to the democracy of Oklahoma. My
services are entitled to your investiga-
tion before casting your ballot, and if
| have made them true to your inter-
est and to the people of the state,
which | have tried TO do, am entitled
to your favorable consideration. If
the democrats of the state want the
same vigorous work In effecting the
demands of Oklahoma before the ma
tional congress, | pledge you, as
citizen of Oklahoma. the same char
aeter of service that | rendered you
as member of your legislature and
as chairman Of your state democratic
committee
| shall demand at the hands of con-
gress concerted action for irrigation
in Oklahoma, and a $4,000, 100000 ap-
preparation for its accomplishment;
| shall demand settlement of the In
dian estates and an immediate deliv-
cry of the money and property to the
individual Indians of Oklahoma, which
belong to them, that they may stand
on the same footing as any other per-
sons in the state;
| shall demand that the Indians be
paid for their lands allotted to freed
men, which | did by resolution in the
first legislature;
shall demand that there be no in
timidation of election officers IN the
strict enforcement of all the laws of
this state, and that the Grandfather
Clause be enforced in every eommun-
ity, by aid of an amendment to the
federal statute If necessary;
shall demand an amendment to
the patent laws, to prevent their be-
ing used to foster trusts and monop-
olies, which they have done for years;
| shall demand that the resources
| of this country be turned to internal
improvements, such as building our
highways, making navigable our
streams, encouraging agriculture by
experimental farms and irrigation.
and conserving our natural resources;
and that the democratic principles of
economy be placed in actual practice
in all branches of the government
These, with the support of the pro-
longed efforts and policies of the dem
ocratic party for popular control of
governmental powers, guarded against
abuse; recognition of labor by fair
and wholesome laws; the destruction
Of the policy of Imperialism, shall be
given my continued attention, with
the same energy that have tried
heretofore to serve the democracy of
this state.
DO not vote by guess or accident
If you want men in congress who are
able to beat the iron when hot to
the service of Oklahoma, select your
candidates.
Yours for service,
FRED P. BRANSoN.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-06-21
KETcHuM PlcK.UPs.

Saturday was busy day in Ket
chum
Our new Sunday school is progress
ing fine.
Bill McCormic was down from
Cleora Sunday.
Jack Barker called on Miss Fannie
Lynch Sunday night.
The NJ % G. officials spent last
Friday night in the city.
The contractors are doing some fast
work on the NJ. 0. G. railroad
I'D. Sexton is having the postofide
building repaired which was badly
needed
Mrs J. W. Prowell who has been
quite sick is much improved at this
writing.
Harry Cohea and Miss Della Pendle-
ton attended the ball game at Ketchum
last Sunday.
Ketchum defeated the Golden Rulg
team of Vinita in ragged sluggint
match this afternoon. The diamond
was new, and good fielding was III
possible. The game was free hittilg
affair with Ketchum on the long e1d.
The same teams meet in Vinita SIN
day, June 20, for the second game of
the series Batteries: Hurst, Belew
and Harmon for Vinita; Gallon and
Cohea for Ketchum.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-06-21
Golden Rule Played at ketchun Last
Sunday.


Both teams did some very heavy
batting and on account of the grounds
being new and rough the fielders on
either side had very little chance to
show their speed, which let the score
run little high. The boys report a
good time. Mr. Rear Half met the
bunch one mile west of Ketehum and
led them to fine spring on VIM. Halfs
farm, where very inviting lunch was
spread, which was enjoyed by all. Mrs.
VIM. -Marrs and Mrs Bottenfield play
ed a good part in the days pleasure by
preparing the nice lunch and the boys
all appreciate their kindness.
The Ketchum boys will cross bats
again with the Golden Rule at Electric
Park Sunday
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-06-21
FROM THURSDAYS DAILY.

George Ashby is in Chelsea today.
B. S. Myers left last night for salli-
saw.
L. \. Ditto is at Joplin today on bus
mess.
J. o. Pittman is here today from
Tulsa.
Marion simerson was up from Big
Cabin.
oliver Scott is here from Parsons,
Kans.
NJ. W Franklin is in this city today
from Nowata.
Mrs. Henry Clark and child left this
morning for a visit at Chelsea.
wm. Roberts is here from Okla
homa City visiting with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. G. Marrs returned
last evening fro ma visit at Tulsa.
J. W. GambiIl and family are visit
irg with relatives in BentonviIle Ark
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-06-21

Mrs. G. ". Franklin left last even-
ing on the Flyer for a visit at Kansas
City.
The vinita Fourth of July celebra-
ton is being advertised in Chelsea this
afternoon.
There will be an ice cream social
on the lawn of the Presbyterian church
this evening.
a number of candidates were cam
paigning in the north part of the coun-
ty yesterday
George Ashby and Jay Lionberger
went to Big Cabin yesterday to do
some surveying.
Ellen Reed was fined ten dollars in
police court yesterday on a charge of
disturbing the peace
Dr. ]. H. Stolper is here from Pryor
representing the commissioner of char
tiles and corrections
Mr.. and Mrs Jim Webb left last
evening for Missouri where they went
for Mrs. Webb's health.
Mrs. F. E. Blaehert arrived last even
ing from Muskogee for visit with
relatives here in Vinita.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. w. C. Shelton went
to Bluejacket yesterday afternoon.
They returned last night.
Miss Lucille Haynes returned this
morning from an extended visit in
Chanute, Kans., with relatives
Mrs. Ward Osborn returned to Okla
homa City today after visit with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs X. r. Taylor.
L. w. Marks was awarded the job
of removing the remnant of the old
public school building left by the fire.
Mrs Elizabeth McGlassen died at
her home on Second street this morn
ing. The funeral was held this after
noon
j. C. Wilkinson went to Pryor yes
terday after a prisoner charged with
selling liquor, He is in Chelsea this
afternoon.
Miss Minerva Dooly, who has been
visiting Miss Gail Scott, left this morn
ing for a Visit with Miss Mary Badgett
at Muskogee.
Mrs. Gus Hoover and two daughters
will arrive this evening from Corsi-
cana, Tex, for visit with ]. F. Gas
ton and family
Miss Grace Frazier returned to her
home near Adair last evening after a
few days visit with friends and rela-
tives in this city.
John Foreman was bound over to
the county in Justice Merediths court
this morning on a rape charge. His
bond was fixed at one thousand dol
lars.
Joe Butler and wife left this morn
ing for visit at Olathe, Kans. Mr.
Butler will return in few days but
Mrs. Buffers visit will be more ex-
tended
Prof Alvin Roper who will be the
pianist for the Sunday school conyen-
tion, is expected to arrive Saturday on
visit to his parents. Rev. and Mrs
w. H. Roper
A mixed quartette composed of Rev.
w o. Davis, Mrs. G n Bebout, Miss
Nettie Higgins and Mr. G. n Bebout
will sing at the afternoon session of
the Sunday school convention.
Reports from the Sunday schools of
the county outside of Vinita are still
coming in an every mail, which shows
that they are fnterested in the Sunday
school convention that will be held
here next Sunday and Monday, and
that we will have a good attendance
from outside of town. The people of
Vinita are more interested than ever
before and alone should fill the Grand
theatre at both Sunday afternoon and
night sessions. The Monday sessions
viii be held at the Congregational
church