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The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-07-29
ELECTION PROCLAMATION.
Special Election.

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 Greek fixing the lo-
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?
list. For the adoption of the
Ordinance locating
the Bridge on Tahlequah Avenue.
2nd. For locating the Bridge
on sequoyah Avenue
and against the adoption of the Ordi-
nance.
Of the voter desires to vote for the
adoption of the Ordinance locating the
Bridge across Bull Creek on Table
quah Avenue he should stamp an *"
in the first square above; if he de-
sires to vote in favor of locating the
Bridge across Bull Greek 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
cial 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. y. 1912
j. C. STARR,
Attest 4. J. GREEN. Mayor.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-07-29
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
iect to the Democratic primary August
9Th.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-07-29
FoR 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, 1912-07-29
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.

The Chieftain is authorized to ap.
nounee 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, 1912-07-29
FOR COUNTY TREASURER.

| desire to announce myself as
candidate for the Office of County
Treasurer Craig County, Oklahoma,
subject to the action of the Democratic
Primary to be held in August, 1912.
j. v. ROBERTS.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-07-29
FOR REGISTER or DEEDS.

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, 1912-07-29

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, 1912-07-29

The Chieftain is authorized to an.
nounce the candidacy OF W. G. 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, 1912-07-29
EoR sHERIEE.

The Chieftain is authorized to an
nounee Billy Friend candidate for
the Democratic nomination for Sheriff
Iof Craig County, subject to August
primary.
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COUNTY JUDGE.

] am a 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, 1912-07-29

The Chieftain is authorized to an
iounce L. P. Smart as candidate for
he office OF Sheriff OF Craig County,
Iklahoma, subject to the Democratic
primary, August, 1912.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-07-29

FOR COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT.
The Chieftain is authorized to an
nc'snce Thomas W. Smith OF Centralia
as a candidate for Superintendent Of
Schools of Craig County. subject to
the Democratic primary in August.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-07-29

| hereby announce myself as can
iidate 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, 1912-07-29

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, 1912-07-29

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, 1912-07-29

The Chieftain is authorized to an.
nounce ]. L. Morris as candidate for
constable for Vinita Township, sub
ject to the Democratic primary,
August 9th.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-07-29
lst " For the above proposi
ton.
2nd. RI Against the aboY'
proposition.

(If the voter desires to vote for the
proposition he should stamp an x
in the first square above: if he de-
sires TO vote against the proposition
be 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 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 10 conduct said
State Primary Election are hereby
designated to conduct said Special
Elections and such officers shall also
act az counters.
Witness my hand as Mayor of said
City ofHxed in the City OF yinita in
the State of Oklahoma. this 18th day
OF july a. D. 1912.
J. c. STARR,
Attest. A. J. GREEN. Mayor.
City Clerk
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-07-29
FOR COUNTY ATTORNEY.

| hereby announce myself 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, 1912-07-29

l hereby announce myself for re-
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, 1912-07-29

The Chieftain is authorized to an
nounce John Kimbrough as candidate
for Constable of vinita Township. sub
1ect to the Democratic primary,
August s.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-07-29
"a Winnar.

'Do you object to your wife playing
bridgew mo. She's champion at
the game. My only fear is that her
suffragette meetings will interfere
with her card parties"
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-07-29
FOR COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT.

The Chieftain is authorized to an
nounce Mrs. H. w, G. Shelton can
didate for the office of County Super
intendent of Schools of Craig County,
subject to the Democratic primary iD
August.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-07-29

The Chieftain is authorized to au-
iounca George W. Taylor as a candi.
date for County Commissioner for the
District Of Craig County, sub
ect to the primary In August.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-07-29
FOR COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE

The Chieftain is. authorized to an
|nounce Pete Coyne as candidate for
Representative in the State Legisla-
tnre from Craig County, subject to the
Democratic Primary. August 9Th
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Fined for coaustry.

A young woman applying for mar
riage license at Geneva. Switzerland.
substracted three years from her age
and was fined So on the charge OF
"coquetry."
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-07-29

The Chieftaln is authorized to an
ounce the candidacy of g. 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.
E. N. WILLIAMSON.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-07-29
AN ORDINANCE

Authorizing the Calling of 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
Couneilmen of the City Of vinita
Section +. That the Mayor be, and
he hereby is authorized to call a spe-
eial 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-fixe years after the
date Of issuance, to raise means for
the purpose Of paying for the construc-
ton of sewers within and for the use
of said City
Section >. That the proposition 70
issue said bonds and the ballots to be
voted at said election shall be IN the
following form, to-wit:
OFFICIAL BALLOT
SPECIAL ELECTION
Held on the. . day OF. of........-..
1912, in the City OF vinita, Oklahoma.
Shall the City OF yinita. Craig Coun-
ty, Oklahoma. incur an indebtedness
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 an also to CON
stitute a sinking funds for the pay
ment Of the principal thereof when
dueg SAID bonds shall bear interest
not to exceed the rate al Five per cent.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-07-29

The Chieftain is authorized to an.
nounce the name of Geo. H. Ogden as a
candidate for County Treasurr- Of
craig County, subject to the acton of
he Democratic primary in August,
1912, GEO. H. OGDEN.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-07-29
FOR DISTRICT CLERK.

| hereby announce myself candi-
date for reelection to the Office Of
District Clerk of Craig County, subject
to the Democratic primary.
LEE r. MITCHELL.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-07-29

The Chieftain is authorized to an
nounce G. L. White Of Centralia as a
candidate for County Commissioner
for the First District of Craig County.
subject to the Democratic primary
August 6, 1912.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-07-29
FOR CONSTABLE

The Chieftain is authorized to an
nounce Jake Smith a candidate for
Constable for Vinita Township. sub1ect
to the Democratic primary August 6.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-07-29

Tie Chieftain is authorized to an
nounee D. T. Witt candidate for
County Commissioners for the Third
District, Craig county, subject to the
DemccraSc primary.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-07-29

The Chieltain is authorized to an.
nounee 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, 1912-07-29

l am a candidate for the nomination
or County Assessor Of Craig County,
ubject to the action or The Democratic
voters in the primary to be held August
1912. VIRGIL A. KINNfSON.
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proposition.

(If the voter desires to vote for the
proposition he should stamp an *"
in the first square above; if he desires
to vote against the proposition he
should stamp an sX' in the second
square aboye.1
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Elamsnt That survives.

The only thing that walks back
from the tomb with the mourners and
refuses to be buried is character
w. M. Hunt.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-07-29

The Chieftain is authorized to an
nounce Robt. L. Chamberlin as 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, 1912-07-29
SAMUEL CHATTERToN.
Big Cabin, Okla.
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, 1912-07-29

| hereby announce my candidacy for
nomination for Congress from the
Third district, subject to the RepublL
can primaries.
JAMES DENNIS FLYNN.
Sapulpa, Okla.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-07-29

| am candidate for reelection, on
the Democratic ticket, to the office Of
County Attorney of Craig County, Ok
lahoma, subject to the action Of the
Democratic voters at the primary to
be held in August, 1912.
n CATnWET
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-07-29

The Chieftain is authorized to an
nounce Dan Title as a candidate for
Constable of vinita Township. subject
to the Democratic Primary, August 6.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-07-29
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 30th,
1918, for the purpose of constructing
a suitable bridge across Bull Creek
in Fourth Ward in Vinita, Oklahoma?
homa?
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(If the voter desires to vote for the
proposition he should stamp an ax''
in the first square above; If he desires
to vote against the proposition he
should stamp an tx" in the second
square above.)
Section 3. 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, 1912-07-29

! am a candidate for County Com
missioner Of the Third Commissioners
District, Craig County, subject to the
remocratic primary to be held in
august, 1912.
SAMUEL CHATTERToN,
Big Cabin, Okla.
The Chieftain is authorized to an
nounce the name Of r. L. jackson for
the Democratic nomination for sherift
district of Craig County, Okla, subject
to the Democratic primary in August,
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-07-29
cembIne . Floht PIns ReetI.

NtHsttN ~ = tsHt FtiC EccNC
A number Of associations have been
formed in the south TO combat ira
piEe beetle
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per annum, payable semtannualIy, and
to become due twenty-five years from
their date.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-07-29

For the above PROPOSE
tion.
The Vinita daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1902-1913, 1912-07-29

THEo. D. B. FREAR.
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) 900 o o o o o 900 0 o
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proposition.

Against the above
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1912-07-30
BoIe Bull Moose MEETING

Danville, July 29-The republican
progressive convention was held
here Saturday with good crowd in
attendance. 1t was called to order
by j. Ii. Swope, formerly Taft
leader and for a number of years
chairman of tn republican county
committee. The following delegates
to the district convention were chos-
en- by Il unanimous vote: j. III.
Swope. ID. II. Kincaid, W. S. Law
will, Ben W. Durham, Phelps Cobb.
John Smithers, Jesse Figg, James
Crouch, Wallace Fisher. Frank Hunt
j. NJ. Harmon, A. 7. Sharpe, Henry
Crman. n. F. Smith and w. l.. FL
hott. Before the meeting adjourned
Prof. n. +. Smith. of Centray Uni
,ersity. made short address stat
ing his reasons for supporting the
third party of Roosevelt.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1912-07-30
Women to Vote August Third.

The women of Kentucky have now
an obligation resting upon them.
which carries no small amount of
responsibility-privileges always
carry large responsibilities, as they
now expected to have voice in the
election of school trustees in each
rural district. This election will
be held Saturday August Bird. from
one TO five o'clock at the school
house in each sub-lisIrici, in which
the term of the trustee expires this
year.
The officers to conduct the cleo
ton are chosen by the voters at the
opening or the polls. This does
lot apply to graded common school
districts.)
All women over twenty-one wears
of age who are able To read and
write aud who have resided in "A
school sub-disi,'ict for sixty DAYS.
may vote at such election.
ANY woman who is eligible to vote
Is also eligible h. the office of
schoo! trustee. Women in rural dis
trcis do not have to register. There
are many women throughout Lincoln
county who would make splendid
school trustees. and wonderfully
improve the tone Of the rural school.
Mothers, You are given chance
now ~ became n factor in improv-
ing the educational advantages of
Your children. will you MT step for.
ward and with womanly grace and
take up this new response
bility aud discharge your duty 50
faithfully. that the men will have
fresh inspiration. aud new courage.
Ia undertake better things for the
schools of Lincoln.
Let every woman who reads this,
please remind every other woman
hat Saturday Aug. Bird. is great
lay in our history. and let ns each
vote. Indifference j. unbecominc
IN a great cause ike education.
Yours for better schools.
MRS. j. J. DICKEY.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1912-07-30

at present in the republican party,
the common people have no voice in
the control of the government, and
II was for the purpose of remedy
ing such condition and working for
the common good of all humanity
that the Progressive party was
launched. Rev. ID. NJ. Walker. Of
fered prayer, and the convention
then got down to business.
Prominent men in attendance at
the convention from different parts
of the county said that the Roose-
welt sentiment is very strong among
republicans in all sections. They
say that they expect to see him poll
n larger vote for president than will
Taft.
At the conclusion of the conven-
ton, the new county committee held
q meeting and elected ". p. Kiucaid
chairman and Judge Menefee see
rotary. Active workers have been
named in each precinct and it is ex-
pected that an active campaign will
Dc waged.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1912-07-30
Says Madison Is For Helm.

Rev. A. g. Coker, Of Kings Noun
tain, was in Madison county last
week, near College Hill, where he
preached for number of years. lie
confided to the Interior Journal
when he returned that he found the
democratic voters in that section
almost solid for Harvey Helm for
Congress. He says that they pre-
diet that the Lincoln county candi-
date will carry Madison county sure
on next Saturday. Mr.. Coker l.
another ardent temperance man who
heartily endorses Mr.. Helms course
ON the interstate shipping bill. and
Is supporting him earnestly in his
race for denomination.
The interior journal. [volume] (Stanford, Ky.) 1912-1984, 1912-07-30
Revenues Do Not Meet Expenses

Frankfort, July 29.-State In
spector and Examiner Goodpastor
has filed with the governor reports
GA the inspection he has made Of
the Offices of the auditor, secretary
of state ana clerk of the court Of
appeals for the fiscal year just end
ed. The report on the auditors of
Fee shows that the revenues of the
state were not sufficient 10 meet the
expenditures as there il deficit for
the year of Sii0.6s7.OS. The total
amount of revenue received for the
fiscal year is $3.50, 4S5.66 aud the
total expenditures s7.772l.l72.7i,
leaving deficit ~ si40.Gs7,Os. Al
the cl"se of the fiscal year. June 30.
i9ll there was "A deficit against the
state at si.5OO.Ss7.l5. most of this
debt. however having been Inherited
from the previous administration.