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The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-01-05
(First Published in the Chieftain,
January 5th. 1927

January 9th, 1879
NOTICE OF SALE OF REAL ESTATE
Notice is hereby given that in pur-
suance of an order of the County
Court of the County of Craig and State
of Oklahoma, made on the 9Th day Of
June, 1911, in the matter of the estate
of Peter w. Grooms, deceased, the un-
dersigned, as the Administrators of the
estate of said deceased, will sell at
private sale to the highest bidder for
cash subject to confirmation by said
County Court on or after Saturday, the
goth day of January, 1912. at 200
o'clock p. M, at the Office of the Coun-
ty Judge of said County in Vinita, in
said County of Craig, all the right,
title. interest and estate of the said
Peter w. Grooms, deceased, and all
the right, title and interest that the
said estate has, by operation of law,
or otherwise, acquired in and to all
the certain lots, pieces, or parcels OF
land, situated. lying and being in the
County of Craig ,.and State of Okla
homa, bounded and described as fol-
lows and upon the following terms and
Conditions, toswitt,,;..
The North one.half On Ia of the
North one-haif IN 1-2) of the
Northeast quarter (NE 1-4l and
the Northeast quarter. tNE IA of
the Northeast quarter ,tNE 1-4)
of the Northwest quarter (NW la
of Section Twenty-Five (25), Town
ship Twenty-sexen t27) North,
Range Twenty (20) East, contain
ing so acres; the Northwest quar-
ter of the Northwest quarter
(NW IA NV la and the West
half of the Northeast quarter of
the Northwest quarter CIV IL NE
IA NV La of Section Twenty
five (25) Township Twenty-seven
(27) North, Range 20 East, CON
tanning so acres; also an undivided
interest in the lands of Eliza
Nd1nCSs uSCCdSCu, WHICH tduuS art
the North half of the Southwest
quarter IN l.2 SW LAD and the
Southeast quarter of the North
west quarter tSE IA NV Ia of
Section Twenty-four t24) Town
ship Twenty-seyen (27l North,
Range Twenty (20) East. contain
ing 120 acres.
Sealed bids may be filed with the
Clerk of said County Court at any
time prior to noon on day OF sale but
40 bid will be considered unless
certified check for one-third OF the
amount of such bid accompanies same
Dated the Sth day Of June. 1911
C. S. PEARSON,
Administrator
). j. HOgDY, ATTORNEY. "a
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-01-05

Dr. Craft is resident of vinita and is
a graduate of the class in which Pres
ident Mckinley graduated.
Claud S. Shelton is now county as
SCISSOR of Craig county and has opened
an Office in the court house. That the
work will be efficiently done goes with
out saying.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-01-05
from Thursdays Daily.

From Thursdays Daily.
Mrs. ]. C. Trott is reported quite
sick.
Clyde McGary had business at Glare
more today.
w. H. Kornegay had business at
Claremore today.
E. M. Kearney returned from trip
to Texas yesterday.
Mrs. S. G. Victor of Muskogee is in
thecity this afternoon.
Judge Clark is thinking of making
a trip to the Pacific coast.
Rev. w. o. Davis will return from
Arkansas in time for Sundays services
A. L. Churchill has puchased a reg
istered Jersey from Pottsdam, New
York, said to be as fine as split silk.
M. j. Spalding is unloading material
for an implement establishment on the
Katy right-of-way, near the junction.
A subscriber to the Daily Chieftain
nominates for county commissioners
Tim Shanahan, Granville Craig and
Matt Hawkins.
Miss Ruby Robbins and Mr.. j. n.
James of Texas, are to be married at
the home of the brides mother in this
city this afternoon at o'clock.
The Jumbo store is doing a clothing
business that beats all records of a
clothing sale in Vinita vinita people
know bargains when they see them.
The ladies missionary society of the
Methodist church will give a tea to-
morrow afternoon at 2:3O at the home
of Mrs Lee Barrett. Every body in
vited.
Col. T. NJ. Burlington as colonel in
the state militia, may be called to Jay
to settle the controversy over the dis
position of the county records of Della
ware county.
General Canton, commander of the
state militia, passed through yester-
day en- route from Guthrie to Jay to
put the old town of Jay in possession
of the Delaware county records.
The lake in Electric Park furnishes
about as fine a sheet of ice these win
ter evenings as could be found and
some of the young people are avail
ing themselves of the privilege of fine
skating.
Clark Goodpaster was fined $50 and
given thirty days in Jail on a plea of
guilty on liquor charge in Judge
Parks court today Nell Sharp was
fined $100 on the charge Of conducting
a baudy house.
Max Mendel suggests the feasibility
Of vinita getting busy in building a
cotton gin and compress. Within 10
miles of Vinita there is lots of cotton
raised and it should find a market
here.
l.. c. Council and family will leave
for California about the tenth of the
present month to spend the winter and
probably remain.
The county commissioners have con-
Iracted for the substantial repair of
the wire bridge on Cabin creek west
Of town that calls for an expenditure
Of $4,000 and will make it practically
4 new bridge. This is one of the most
important crossings leading into Vinita
rs it reaches one of the most produc-
i've and populous sections of the adj
iacent country.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-01-05
From Wednesdays DAILY.

From Wednesdays Daily.
Bert McGerry and wife are here on
visit.
Leo Spalding is at Kansas City on
business
]. C. Barker of Kinnison is here to-
day on business.
H. B. Gore is among the visitors
from Bluejacket.
VIM. Gentry and wife report new
girl, born Monday.
Mrs. Paul Clinton is here from Tulsa
visiting her mother, Mrs. T. r. knight.
Mrs. Cantrell returned home last
night after a two weeks visit at Du-
rant
Johnson Britt and Tom Collins have
returned to Sedalia to attend business
college.
This is an exceedingly busy week
in Vinita, most of the merchants are
invoicing.
Miss Julia Leland arrived from
Troy, Kans., to visit the family of
Geo. Finley.
Bob Blakeney returned to Musko-
gee last night after attending the Bad
gett funeral.
Geo. e. McCulloch and wife are re-
|ceiving visit from L. w. Trout and
wife of Alton.
Jas. w. Duncan was here from
Tahlequah yesterday on business with
the county court
Albert Clinkscales and Tom Hill left
last night for Kemrer Military school
at Bonneville, Mo.
Tom Badgett left today to attend
the funeral of his brother, John, who
died there yesterday.
Capt. jim Wilkinson went to Sen
eca today to serve some papers for
the United States court.
Judge Parks assessed a fine of $50
and so days in jail against Tom Mon
aghan on liquor charge today.
Mrs. J. F. Murphy and little daugh-
ter, Margaret, returned from a visit
with relatives in Iowa last night.
There are only eight persons in the
county jail here at this time. the
smallest number for long time.
j. B. White and wife left last night
for their home at Frisco, Texas, after
a visit with Mr.. and Mrs Sam Y. Cobb.
The county commissioners are strug-
Cling with the problem of repairing
the wire bridge on Cabin creek west
Of town.
The Fraternal Aid will meet tomor-
row Thursday night. All new can
didates are urged to be present to be
initiated. New officers will also be
The Vinita retailers tried to hold a
meeting last night but failed to secure
4 quorum. There are several items
Of Importance that need the attention
If the association.
f. NJ Anderson, the architect, who
s building the Ming Haris-Bufiingten
has recently taken unto him
self wife and the newly married
couple are residents of Vinita
A. J. McElreath, formerly with the
Cherokee National Bank of this city,
S now with Ratcliff-Sanders Grocery
taking the territory of Ora
smith, who recently went to Los
Angeles, Cal
Willard Voyles returned last night
rom business visit at Pryor
The report here today is that the
controversy at Jay the county seat of
Delaware county, has been decided in i
avor of New Jay, the townsite repre-
ented by w. j. Creekmore
Business and professional mems
eading club met with Rev w II. Tai ,
mage, last evening and reviewed part
# tie book on sociology, entitled,
Revolution Without Blood-Shed." The
luthor of the book, A. N. Craft, was
present and read from the manuscript.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-01-05
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From Mondays Daily.

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From Mondays Daily.
Did you buckle on the skates?
Florence B. Roberts went to welch
today.
Judge Gill and family are at Seneca
today.
The little child of Geo. E. Davis died
last night.
Jim Victor is visiting relatives in
Vinita today.
VIM. Kingle was admitted to bond
on appeal Saturday
Prof. Galloway will return tonight
from his home at Springfield, Mo.
Mrs. j. D. Hughes returned this
morning from visit at Independence,
Kans.
The Craig County Abstract company
is moving into the post office building
today.
w. L. Chambers was called to Jack
sonville, ILL.,, last night by the illness
of his father.
Mrs. Ed Chouteau and son, Byron
Chouteau returned last night from
visit at Chelsea.
A. L. Churchill entertained a few
friends at his home today with his an
nual open house.
Miss lola Beattie arrived this morn
ing from Ogeeche to attend the funeral
of W. r. Badgett.
R. /. Blakeney arrived this morning
from Muskogee to attend the funeral
of w. r. Badgett.
Miss Laura Flournoy returned to
her home at Chelsea this morning after
visit in this city.
Sunday Rev. Jas. NJ Miller united
in marriage Mr.. Roy Gavin and Miss
Meta Rause of Joplin
Miss Lyla Carter and brother, Louis
Carter returned this morning from a
visit at Appleton City, Mo.
County court will be in session to-
morrow but jury will not be en-
pduGtl6u uulAl uGAL
Heber Skinner has been laid up with
an intiamed eye for week or so but
is reported much improved today.
Tom Badgett is here from Tulsa to
attend the funeral of his brother, w.
r. Badgett, who died Sunday morning.
Mr.. and Mrs j. F. McMurry were
called to Hutchinson, Kans., this morn
ing by the illness of Mr.. McMurry's
father.
Miss Viola Callihan, who has been
visiting Mr. and Mrs. Ross Blevins
returned to her home at Muskogee this
morning.
Lewis Rogers was called to Bushy-
head last evening to embalm the body
Of Elbart Triplett and ship to Marsh
field, Mo.
Miss Dora Howe, who has been visit
ing in this city returned to her home at
Rluejacket this morning
Little Madge Jones who has been
visiting Wilma and Bernice Williams,
returned to her home at Webb City, |
Mo-, this morning.
While killing field mice last Satur-
day George Mcdaniel had part of
his foot shot off by a shot gun in the
hands of one of his companions.
The Palace hotel will from now on
be known as Hotel Hickman The |
Palace sign IN front was taken down
today and the new one installed in it's
place. The rooms are being newly |
furnished and the place generally
renovated. New stationery bearing the
new name has been printed.
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-01-05
NOTICE TO CREDITORS TO PRE-
SENT CLAIMS.

All persons having claims against
Foster D. Adams, deceased, are re-
quired to present the same with the
necessary vouchers to the undersigned
Executrix at the law office OF Adds A.
Brown, vinita, Oklahoma, within four
months from the date hereof or the
same viii be forever barred
Dated December 80, 1911.
MARY HELEN KENDALL,
Executrix.
BY Adds A. BROWN,
The weekly chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Craig County, Okla.) 1905-1913, 1912-01-05

event Of no small significance over in
Tulsa county where the ground is all
paved up in the struggle for control
of the delegation from that county be.
tween the Tulsa county candidates for
national committeeman, Tate Brady
and Robert Galbreath.
1t is now matter of history that
Galbreath's friends asked for a meet
ing of the county central committee
to devise ways and means for clearing
up the situation. When the commit.
tee got together they asked for a
county primary to put the matter to
the touch and see which is the better
man in the eyes of the home folks at
Tulsa. They said they would stand by
the decision of such primary and
whichever way it went the victor was
to have the unqualified support of the
vanquished
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-09-20

There is a LOT Of good, common
sense in the following words: In
the matter Of agriculture and the
problems Of rural life better agri-
cultural methods, better educa-
cation, better roads and country
cooperation and organization are
vitality essential to its develop
ment and growth and therefore
to our prosperity. All but
the English speaking nations
have kept their rural development
abreast Of their development, TO
get proper results America must
do likewise"
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-09-20
ATTENTION, VETERANS!


All members Of the Hugh A. Rey'
noids Camp u. c. v. are earnestly re-
quested TO meet at the court house in
Greenwood at IL O'Clock am. Tuesday,
the LIST day Of October, for the trans
sction Of important business. Com.
rsdes, there has been a lack Of interest
shown by many of US for the past two
years in these annual meetings Of the
Camp, so necessary to the objects and
purposes Of our organization, until the
existence Of our Camp is threatened.
The Boys in Gray are growing old. ;"
but dc not let Us grow e~0ld-hesrted nor
give up our interest In the Camp and
that for which il stands. The State
reunion 10 fixed for the 2lst and 22nd
Of Oct. at Jackson. Shall we drop out
and thus say that we no longer care to
meet our brothers in arms throughout
the Ststel Let your attendance TO this
call be your answer.
D. T. MITCHELL. Com'der.
l.. P. YERGER. Adj't.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-09-20
NOTICE.

Do not throw away your broken
transmissions, cylinders, springs,
bicycle frames, castings of any
kind, but let us weld them for you
with the Prestolite Welder. Parts
made as strong as when new.
Saw mills, gin outfits, cotton oil
mills, having extra heavy castings
which would be inconyenient to
bring to our shop, arrangements
can be made to do the welding at
your plant. We can save you
money. Give us a trial and we
will please you.
Henderson & Baird Hdwe Co.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-09-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Herman
have returned from a protracted
visit to New York, Boston and
other points Of interest East. Dur
ing their absence Mr.. Herman
bought a mammoth stock Of fall
and winter merchandise for his
customers. He also informs The
Commonwealth that the sentiment
among the business men in the
East is decidedly to the effect that
Woodrow Wilson will be elected
President. He discussed the po-
litical situation with quite a num-
Der OF leading business men, and
says the Wilson sentiment very
largely predominates.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-09-20
NOTICE TO CITY TAXPAYERS.

You are hereby notified that the real
and personal assessment rolls of the
city Of Greenwood, Mississippi, for the
year 1912, are nov on file in my office
and that The Mayor and Board of Al
dermen of said city will, at the regular
meeting on the first Tuesday In Octo-
Der, 1912, increase or diminish the val
uation of property as assessed for tax
alton. You may be present at the
meeting II you desire TO do 50. Said
assessments when approved at said
meeting shall be binding and conclusive
on all Taxpayers, unless appeal Is TAX
en-, as provided for by law.
Witness my signature, this the 4th
day Of September. A. ID, 1912.
r. H. HICKS, City Clerk,
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-09-20

Col. II. D. Money, former editor
Congressman and United States
Senator, and one Of the best
known men in Mississippi, died al
his home near Gulfport, Wednes.
day. A few days prior he fell
from his gallery, fracturing a hip,
resulting in his death. He was 70
years old, and his remains were
inferred today at Carrollton, his
former home.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-09-20

II is a most cheerful feeling to
be out Of debt, and at the same
time have a constant growing
business. The Commonwealth oc-
cupies this unique position in the
newspaper world, and we wish to
express our appreciation to the
many friends Of the paper for their
liberal patronage, which has en-
abled us to accomplish the small
measure Of success we are enjoy
ing.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-09-20
ZIG
BY ]. Q. Afford, D. {
CIRCUIT COURT

The State of Mississippi.
To the Sidon Lumber Company, a cor.
poration, whose post Office is Mon.
adnock Building, Chicago, Illinois;
An attachment at the suit of Peter
Christensen against your estate for the
sum of Five Hundred and Fifty-seven
Dollars and Eighty Cents ($557. 80), re.
turnable before the circuit court OF
LeFlore County, at Greenwood, Mis-.
sissippi, has been executed, and is now
pending in said court; and unless you
appear before the said court on the
second Monday in November, A. D.,
1912, and plead to said action, judg.
ment will be entered, and the estate
attached will be sold.
This, the 9th day of September, A.
D., 1912.
J. B. HUMPHREYS,
Circuit Clerk.
By J. @. Afford. D. c.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-09-20

The merchants Of Greenwood
have the most complete lines OF
merchandise to be found in any
market, and they invite the PEG.
pie Of this and adjacent counties
TO visit them, inspect their i'm
mense stocks and be convinced
that the prices and quality OF
same are unsurpassed.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-09-20

The Commonwealth office has
been literally flooded with nice
orders for commercial print
ing all this month, and the high
class of work we are turning out
is bringing in new orders daily
We have the largest and best
stock Of stationery carried by any
office in the Delta, and our print
ING gives the best satisfaction.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-09-20

Greenwood is the best market
in the State to buy fall and winter
merchandise. Our merchants
have the best selected stocks of
goods to be found anywhere, their
prices will meet all competition,
and they will invariably deal fair
ly and squarely with you.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-09-20

Acting-Gov. Bilbo has been us.
ing the pardoning power with a
reckless hand during the absence
from the State of Gov. Brewer.
Mississippi is sorely in need of a
Pardon Board. This power should
not be in the hands OF one man.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-09-20

There were 1000 of the finest
chickens in the world at the State
Fair, Jackson, last fall, and the
prospect this year is good for 25,-
600. II you enjoy fine chickens
don't fail to see this great ex-
hihif
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-09-20

Did you ever stop to think that
when you spend your money at
home that you not only have the
advantage of seeing what you get
and you always get your mon
ey's worth--but you help the To-
cal merchants, the town, the coun-
ty and above all you help your.
self
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-09-20

A California woman took so
much time frizzing her hair she
reached the voting booth a min
ute too late, then she got bilin'
hot because they would not let
her vote. As Samuel Weller would
say, oh, those yimmen."
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-09-20

President R. N. Miller, OF the
State Bar Association, and other
able lawyers are OF the opinion
that a acknowledgement, tenn
porarily serving as governor" is
not vested with the right to issue
pardons under the constitution.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-09-20
NOTICE.

We will be in Greenwood, Miss,
October list, with Vacuum House
Cleaning Machine. Those wishing
to have work done will please be
ready, as we will be there only a
short time.
D. w. AVEN & LARSON.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-09-20

An article that has real merit should
in time become popular. That such Is
the case with Chamberlsin's Cough
Remedy has been attested by many
dealers. Here is one Of them. II. W.
Hendrickson, Ohio Falls, Ind, writes,
"Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is the
best for coughs, colds and Group, and
is my best seller" For sale by all
druggists.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-09-20
TAKEN UP NOTICE,
The State Of Mississippi,

Lefiore County.
To All Whom This May Concern:
Notice is hereby given that q certain
yellow bay horse mule, about IL years
old and l6 IL hands high, with sore
right heel and split right ear, found
estray, was taken up BY S. NJ. Wills.
ford on the Goth day of July, 1912, the
value of which animal has been sp-
praised by two disinterested and com
petent persons, residents Of Supervis-
ors' District No. 8, summoned by the
undersigned Justice of the Peace In and
for said County, and duly sworn by the
Undersigned, and said appraisers have
duly certified that the value of said an
imal is Seventy-ive Dollars, together
with the above description.
Witness my signature, this the End
day of September, 1912,
W, c, JOHNSTON,
Justice Of the Peace.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-09-20

Editor Hannah, of The Medium,
has bought the Carroll News, and
will in future have the Walden
Journalistic field to himself. He
Is getting out a splendid paper.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-09-20

There will be fat cattle at the
State Fair in Jackson that you
never expected to see except in
picture books. And they will be
Mississippi cattle, too.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-09-20
FOR SALE.

I Meadow" Is in. Vertical grist-
mill, good as new; run by gaso-
line engine. Also l Horizontal
26 in. mill. Both on place near
Minter City, Miss. Terms reason
able. Write Mrs. B. 7. Sayre, 633
MCCallie Ave, Chattanooga, Tenn.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-09-20

DR.. T. J. Mitchell, one Of Jack.
sons oldest and most highly es-
teemed citizens, died at his home
in that city on the 18th inst.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-09-20

Assessor Harris Gray'S final
footingS of the tax roll of person
al property in Leflore county
show a gain of 81 ,057,O 900 over the
1911 assessment. This is a hand
some increase.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-09-20
CIRCUIT COURT M
The State OF M~issi.sippi

Inc othlt VI "lSSi6bipUI.
To the Sidon Lumber Company, a cor
poration, whose post Office is Mon
adnock Building, Chicago, Illinois:
An attachment at the suit Of Mrs.
Bella Jones, Mrs. Joe Shelby and Miss
Sarah Gwin against your estate for One
Thousand Dollars $4,000. O0) returnable
before the circuit court of LeFlore
S County srs at Gssen a~S ID n Mississippi nsnaihn has Is
s Sssn e e1stot snd a n ! IS WOW TOT s pens,%s be En-
fore the said court on the End day of
November, A.. d. 1912, and plead to
said action, judgment will be entered,
and the estate attached will be sold.
This. the 9Th day of September, A..
D., 1912.
J. B. HUMPHREYS,
Circuit Clerk.
+ BY J, @, Afford, d. C..
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-09-20
SUMMONS.
The State Of Mississippi,

To Wesley Thomas, whose post Office
address is unknown:
You are commanded to appear before
the Chancery Court Of the county Of
i,ehore. in said State, on the second
Monday Of October, A. d. 1912, to de-
ssna The suit in said court of Annie
Thnmas. wherein you are defendant.
This he 10th dny Of September. A.
p. iSia n 7, REW, Clerk.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-09-20
CLASSIFIED COLUM N.

WANTED. For permanent employ
ment, men between ages of q and IS,
rough carpenters, to do car repair work
in Chicago. Call on Illinois Central or
Yazoo & Mississippi Valley Superin-
tendent or Agent, for free transporta-
ton.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-09-20
WILSON CAMPAIGN FUND.

II you haven't already contributed,
send us a dollar for the cause Of good
government and Democracy and 1t will
be forwarded promptly to the National
campaign headquarters.
The commonwealth. (Greenwood, Miss.) 1896-1923, 1912-09-20

Greenwood is not only the Iarg-
est but the best cotton market
in Mississippi.