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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-08-05

After due consideration | have an
nouneed myself as candidate for the
Office OF County Commissioner from
the first Commissioners District of
Craig County. If II should be nominated
and elected. viii look well after the
interests of the taxpayers of this coun-
ty and will give the business of the
county the same careful attention as l
have given to my own private business
in the past, and viii conduct the Office
in such way that you will never re-
gret my election Very respectfully,
RAY SANDERS.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-08-05
County Judge

| announce as candidate for the
nomination on the Democratic ticket,
for County Judge of Craig County, SUBJ
ject to the action fthe primary elect
ion in August 1912.
If nominated and elected l pledge
that the office will be administered
without paltiality, fear, favor or bias,
and that in sofar as the court is con-
eerned no favorites viii be recognized.
and that, ,the law, as it stands, will be
governing on the court over which |
may be chosen to preside, and there
will be no discrimination on account
of politics, race religion or personal
feelings.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-08-05

by issuing its negotiable coupon bonds
In the aggregate sum OF $4,000 to
raise means for the purpose OF paying
for the construction Of sewers within
and for the use OF said City. and to
be owned exclusively by said City. and
levy and collect an annual tax in ad-
dition to all other taxes upon all Of
the taxable property within said City
sufficient to pay the interest upon said
bonds as it falls due and also to con-
stitute sinking funds for the pay
ment of the principal thereof when
due? Said bonds shall bear interest
not to exceed the rate Of Five per cent
per annum, payable semi-annually, and
to become due twenty-five years from
their date.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-08-05
NAMING OF TOWNS
IN OKLAHOMA
1contInued Prom Page ons.i

Nowata is another town in eastern
Oklahoma with an Indian name. This
name came from the Indian word No
wahtah," the English Of which is med
icine Another is Talala. which came
from the word -Tah.lah.iah,' meaning
redhead. TahIah-Iah is the name OF .
bird, called in English the wood
pecker. which has a very red head. In
all probability many Of these birds
we're found in the tall timber which
grew near the site OF the present town
Of Talala.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-08-05

The odd town name of Newkirk,
Okla, came about in this way. The
government first established a town
called Kirk, about mile and a half
north Of the present site of Newkirk.
The town Of Kirk was named for a
man Of the name OF Kirk, who was
in the employ of the government at
that time. When the town OF Kirk
was moved TO the new site 1t was
given the new name. Newkirk.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-08-05
FOR COUNTY TREASURER.

| desire to announce myself as
candidate for the office of County
Treasures, Craig County. Oklahoma,
subject to the action of the Democratic
Primary to be held in August, 1912.
w. ROBERTS.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-08-05
FOR SUPREME JUDGE

The Chieftain is authorized to an
nounce N. B. Maxey of Muskogee for
the Office of Judge of the Supreme
Court from district number one, sub
ject to the Democratic primary August
9Th.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-08-05

The Chieftain is authorized to an
nouRce the candidacy of w. c. Woodall
or County Commissioner for the third
istrict of Craig County, subject to the
democratic primary in August.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-08-05
COUNTY JUDGE.

am candidate for reelection to
the office Of County Judge of Craig
County, subject to the action of the
Democratic primary to be held in
August. stand on my old platform
that of low taxes and law enforcement.
/ ask the support of all voters who
view these matters as l do.
S. F. PARKS.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-08-05
ELECTION PROCLAMATION.
Special Election.

opectdt Election.
Under and by virtue of a resolution
passed by the Mayor and Councilmen
of the City of Vinita, Oklahoma, on
the second day of July, 1912, the un-
dersigned, as Mayor of said City here
by calls a special election to be held
in the City of Vinita, Oklahoma, on the
Sixth Day of August, 1912. for the
purpose of submitting to the qualified
electors resident of said City, the
questions of spending money out of
the funds provided for the year end
inf June Goth, 1913, as follows:
For the purpose of constructing a
bridge across Bull Creek in the Fourth
Ward, 100000 or so much thereof
as may be necessary;
For the purpose of purchasing a
new fire wagon with chemical equip
ment and hook and ladder wagon
with equipment for the Fire Depart
ment Twenty-Six Hundred Dollars or
so much thereof as may be necessary.
The Propositions to be voted upon
and the ballots to be voted at said
shall be in the following form,
to.wif.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-08-05

(If the voter desires to vote for the
proposition he should stamp an "X''
in the first square above; if he desires
to vote against the proposition he
should stamp an *" in the second
square above.)
Section 9. That said election shall
be held at the usual voting places
within said City and the polls shall be
opened at Six o'clock in the forenoon
and kept open continuously until
Seven o'clock in the afternoon of said
election day.
Passed this goth day of July, 1912.
]. c. STARR,
Attest: A. ]. GREEN, Mayor.
City Clerk.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-08-05

The Chieftain is authorized to an
nounce Frank Lee as candidate for
Constable for vinita Township, subject
to the Republican primary, August 9Th.
If nominated and elected there will be
no discrimination on account of poll
tics, race, religion or personal feeling.
FRANK LEE.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-08-05
FOR REGISTER OF DEEDS.

l desire to announce myself as a
candidate for the Office of Register of
Deeds of Craig County, Okla, subject
to the action of the Democratic pri-
mary to be held in August, 1912.
w. L. TROTT.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-08-05
FOB COUNTY ASSESSOR.

desire to announce myself as can
'idate for the Office of County Assessor
'or Craig County, subject to the action
II the Democratic Primary in August.
W. HOUK.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-08-05

The Chieftain is authorized to an
iounce L. P. Smart as candidate for
he office of Sheriff of Craig County,
oklahoma, subject to the Democratic
primary, August, 1912.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-08-05
THEo. D. B. FREAR.

The Chieftain is authorized to an.
nounce the name of Geo. II. Ogden as a
candidate for County Treasurer of
Craig County subject to the action Of
he Democratic primary in August,
1912. GEO. H. OGDEN.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-08-05
FOR COUNTY coMMIssIoNER.

The Chieftain is authorized to an
nounce J. Wes Harris candidate for
County Commissioner for the Third
District of Craig County, subject to
the Democratic primary
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-08-05

: hereby announce myself as can
lidate for the Office of Superintendent
( Schools Of Craig County, subject to
he action of the Democratic Primary,
August, 1912.
JAMES F. MCCULLOUGH.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-08-05

The Chieftain is authorized to an.
nounce the name of R. L. jackson for
the Democratic nomination for Sheriff
district of Craig County, Okla, subject
to the Democratic primary in August
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-08-05

The Chieftain is authorized to an.
nounce Charles Teenor as candidate
for County Commissioner of the Third
District of Craig County, Okla, subject
to the Democratic primary in August
1912. CHAS. TEENOR
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-08-05

The Chieftain is authorized to an
nounce e. ]. Mcbride of Big Cabin as
a candidate for the office of County
Clerk of Craig County, subject to the
ction of the Democratic primary.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-08-05
FOR COUNTY ArToRNeY.

| hereby announce myself a candi-
date for the Office of County Attorney
for Craig County, subject to the Dem.
ocratic primary in August.
WILLARD H. VOYLES.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-08-05
For Constable.

The Chieftain is authorized to an
nounce Joe Walker candidate for
constable for Vinita Township. Sub
ject to the democratic primary.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-08-05

The Chieftain is authorized to an
lounce the candidacy of Claud s.
Shelton for the nomination for the
Office Of County Assessor of Craig
Jounty, subject to the Democratic
rimary In August.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-08-05
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.
Secretary, Board Of Cl
Examiners.
Post-ofiice, Vinita, Okla.

Notice is hereby given that, in the
office of the County Superintendent at
2:3O p. M, of Saturday, August 10th,
1912, the School Board of District 20
will open bids for building the new
school house Of said district, but re-
serves the right to reject any and all
bids The building is to be a one
story stone building S6x50 and the
construction must be according to the
plans and specifications accepted by
said Board. These plans and specifi-
cations can be seen in the Office of the
County Superintendent, or at the home
of c. A. Tyler Bids may be left at
the Office of the County Superintend-
ent
G. A. TYLER, Director.
1880 II. A. ANDREWS. Treasurer.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-08-05

Authorizing the Calling Of a Special
Election in the City Of vinita, okla
homa, on the Proposition of Issuing
$4,000 Of Sewer Bonds Of Said City,
And the Levy Of a Tax to Pay the
Principal And Interest Thereof.
Be it Ordained by the Mayor and
Councilmen of the City of vinita:
Section I That the Mayor be, and
he hereby is authorized to call a spe-
cial election for the purpose of sub
hitting to the qualified property tax
paying voters of the City of vinita, the
questio nof the issuance of the bonds
of said City in the sum Of $4,000 to
mature in twenty-five years after the
date of issuance, to raise means for
the purpose of paying for the eonstruc-
tion Of sewers within and for the use
of said City.
Section 2. That the proposition to
issue said bonds and the ballots to be
voted at said election shall be in the
form, to-wit:
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-08-05
FOB DISTRICT CLERK.

l hereby announce myself a candt.
date for reelection to the Office Of
District Clerk Of Craig County, subjek
to the Democratic primary. :
LEE r. MITCHELL.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-08-05

The Chieftain is authorized to an
nounce G. L. White of Centraiia as
candidate for County Commissioner.
for the First District of Craig Counts
subject to the Democratic primary
August 6, 1912.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-08-05
neosho propertx for sale.

An elegant modera. eight room
house and large lot IN desirable To-
cation for sale. Price $4,000.
II c. b. MURoPULOs.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-08-05

(If the voter desires to vote for the
proposition he should stamp an tx"
in the first square above; if he de-
sires to vote against the proposition
he should stamp an *" in the second
square aboye)
At said election the polls shall be
opened at Six O'clock a. M, and closed
at Seven O'Clock p. M The number
and location of the polling places shall
be the same as that of the State Pri-
mary Election to be held on said date
and the election officers designated to
conduct said State Primary Election
are hereby designated TO conduct said
State Primary Election are hereby
designated to conduct said Special
Elections and such officers shall also
act as counters.
Witness my hand as Mayor of said
City ofiixed in the City of Vinita in
the State of Oklahoma this 10th day
of July A. D. 1912.
J. C. STARR,
Attest; A. ]. GREEN. Mayor.
City Clerk.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-08-05

| hereby announce myself for "a
election to the Office of County Clerk
of Craig County, subject to the action
of the Democratic primary of August
1912. R F. NIX.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-08-05

hereby announce my candidacy for
nomination for Congress from the
Third district, subject to the Republi-
can primaries.
JAMES DENNIS FLYNN.
Sapulpa, Okla.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-08-05

The Chieftain is authorized to an
nounce j. L. Morris as candidate fer
constable for Vinita Township, sub
iect to the Democratic primary,
August 9Th.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-08-05

(If the voter desires to vote for the
proposition he should stamp an ''X'
in the first square above; if he desires
to vote against the proposition he
should stamp an tx" IN the second
square above.)
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-08-05
OFFICIAL BALLOT
SPECIAL ELECTION

Held on the Sixth Day of August,
1912. in the City of Vinita, Oklahoma.
Shall the Mayor and Councilmen
spend the sum Of Twenty-six Hundred
Dollars, or 80 much thereof as may be
necessary, out of the fire and water
fund for the year ending June Goth,
1918. for the purpose of purchasing a
new fire wagon with Chemical Equip
ment and hook and ladder wagon
with equipment for the Fire Depart
ment of the City of Vinita, Oklahoma?
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-08-05

The Chieftain is authorized to an
nounce John Kimbrough as candidate
for Constable Of Vinita Township. sub
ject to the Democratic primary,
August 6.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-08-05
FOR COUNTY suPERlNTENoen,

The Chieftain is authorized to In
nounce Thomas W. Smith of Central,
as candidate for Superintendent \
Schools of Craig County. subject /,
the Democratic primary in August.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-08-05

] am a candidate for reelection, on
the Democratic ticket, to the Office n
County Attorney OF Craig County, Ok
lahoma, subject to the action Of thel
Democratic voters at the primary ID
be held in August, 1912.
G. CALDWELL.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-08-05
OFFICIAL BALLOT
SPECIAL ELECTION

Held on the Sixth day of August,
1912, in the City of Vinita, Oklahoma.
Shall the Mayor and Councilmen
spend the sum of Two Thousand Dol
lars, or so much thereof as may be
necessary, out of the Stret and Bridge
Fund, for the year ending June Goth,
1918, for the purpose of constructing
a suitable bridge across Bull Creek
in Fourth Ward in Vinita Oklahoma
homa?
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-08-05

The ,Chieftain is authorized to an
nounce Dan Title as a candidate for
Constable of Vinita Township. subject
to the Democratic Primary, August G.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-08-05

FdWuuEhh lu lHt Opdbt 3hNioh teat
guage means white hair. White Hair
was the principal Indian chief there.
abouts when Pawhugka was located,
hence the town was named for him.
The name "Muskogee" is derived
from the Muskogee or Creek Tribe Of
Indians, which for many years as one
OF the Five Civilized Tribes occupied
the indian Territory now part of
the state OF Oklahoma. The Musko-
gee or Creek Tribe occupied what was
generally known as the Creek Nation,
comprising that section OF Oklahoma
lying between the Canadian river on
the south and the Arkansas river on
the north and the old Indian Terri
tory and Oklahoma line on the west
and the Arkansas river on the east.
In the treaties and agreements be-
tween the Indians and the Dawes COM
mission this tribe is referred to as the
"Muskogeeg or Greek" tribe, and
from this tribe the old trading post Of
Muskogee derives its name. this name
being adopted by the Missouri, Kan
sas G. Texas Railway company, which
built through to Texas in 1872. AS
the home OF the United States Indian
agent for the Five Civilized Tribes In
the early days. and the headquarters
OF the United States Interior depart
ment officials, including the Dawes
commission, which had the matter OF
the settlement Of the business Of the
Five Civilized Tribes In hand, Mus
kogee naturally appropriated the
name.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-08-05
-FoR COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT.

The Chieftain is authorized to an
nounce Mrs. H. w. C. Shelton a can
didate for the office of County Super
intendent of Schools of Craig County
subject to the Democratic primary in
August.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-08-05
OFFICIAL BALLOT
SPECIAL ELECTION

Held on the. day ot.......
1912, in the City of vinita, Oklahoma.
Shall the City of vinita, Craig Coun.
", Oklahoma. incur an Indebtedness
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-08-05
ELECTION PROCLAMATION.
GnAriat Efaetion
]. C. STARR,
Mayor

Under and by virtue OF petition
signed by more than twenty-five per
cent Of the duly qualified electors in
the City of Vinita, Oklahoma, initial
ing an Ordinance OF the City of Vinita,
Oklahoma, to locate a bridge to be
built across Bull Creek fixing the To-
cation thereof across Bull Creek on
Tahlequah Avenue, and Whereas by
Resolution of the City Council the To-
cation Of said Bridge was fixed across
Bull Creek on Sequoyah Avenue and
said Initiated Ordinance seeks to
amend the Resolution of the City
Council fixing the location of said
Bridge, therefore the undersigned as
Mayor of the City of Vinita, Oklahoma,
hereby calls special election to be
held in the City of vinita, Oklahoma,
on the Sixth day of August 1912, for
the purpose of submitting to the
qualified electors resident of said City,
the question of the adoption of said
initiated Ordinance and the question
of the location of said Bridge.
The proposition to be voted ON and
the ballots to be voted at said cleo
tion shall be in the following form.
OFFICIAL BALLOT
SPECIAL ELECTION
Shall the Ordinance locating the.
Bridge across Bull Creek on Table
quah Avenue be adopted or shall the
Bridge across Bull creek be located
on Sequoyah Avenue?
1st. For the adoption of the
Ordinance locatin ing
the Bridge on Tahlequah Avenue.
End. For locating the Bridge
on Sequoyah Avenue
and against the adoption of the Ordi-
nance.
(If the voter desires to vote for the
adoption of the Ordinance locating the
Bridge across Bull Greek on Table
quah Avenue he should stamp an tx"
in the first square above; if he de-
sires to vote in favor of locating the
Bridge across Bull Creek on Sequoyah
Avenue and against the adoption of
the Ordinance he should stamp an "X'
in the second square above
At said Election the polls shall be
opened at Six O'Clock a. M, and closed
at Seven O'Clock p. M; the number
and location of polling places shall be
the same as that of the State Primary
election to be held on said date and
the election officers designated to con
duct said State Primary election are
hereby designated to conduct said spe-
eial election and such officers shall
also appoint counters,
Witness my hand as Mayor of said
City, affixed in the city Of vinita in
the State OF Oklahoma. this 25th day
of July A. d. 1912.
J. c. STARR,
Attest. A. J. GREEN, Mayor.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-08-05

The Chieftain is authorized to an
nounce Robt. L. Chamberlin as a can
didate for the Office of Sheriff Of Craig
County, subject to the action Of the
Democratic primary.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-08-05

The Chieftaln is authorized to an.
ounce the candidacy of E. N. William
'on, to the Office of Register OF Deeds
of Craig County, Oklahoma, subject
to the action of the Democratic
Primary of August, 1912
Il. N. WILLIAMSON.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-08-05

The Chieftain is authorized to an
lounce George w. Taylor as a candi-
date for County Commissioner for the
Second District Of Craig County, sub
ect to the primary in August
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-08-05

| am candidate for County Com.
missioner Of the Third Commissioners
District, Craig County, subject to the
emocratic primary to be held in
august, 1912.
SAMUEL CHATTERTON,
Big Cabin, Okla.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-08-05

The chieftain is authorized to an.
nounce D. 7. Witt a candidate for
County Commissioner for the Third
District, Craig county, subject to The
Democratic primary.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-08-05
FOR coNsTARLE

The Chieftain is authorized to an
nounce Jake Smith candidate for
Constable for vinita Township. subject
to the Democratic primary August G.
am candidate for the nomination
or County Assessor of Craig County
ubject to the action OF The Democratic
'oters in the primary to be held August
1912. VIRGIL A. KINNISON
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-08-05

The Cbieltain is authorized to an
nounce the candidacy of H. e. Riden-
hour for reelection to the office of
Sheriff of Craig County, Oklahoma.
subject to the action of the Democratic
Primary Of August, 1912.
H. E. RIDENHOUR.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-08-05

FOR COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE
The Chieftain is authorized to an.
nounce Pete Coyne as a candidate for
Representative in the State Legisla-
ture from Craig County. subject to the
Democratic Primary, August 9th.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-08-05
SPECIAL ELECTION

Shall the Ordinance locating the,
Bridge across Bull Creek on Table
quah Avenue be adopted or shall the
Bridge across Bull creek be located
on Sequoyah Avenue?
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-08-05
AN ORDINANCE

Attest. A. J. GREEN,
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-08-05

Big Cabin, Okla.