Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1882-11-10

Vinita now has beyond doubt tho
finest private residence in the Indian
Territory, and few towns OF her size in
the West can boast ofa residence at
once so elegant, tasty, comfortable and
home-like as that of Mr.. q. w. Green's.
1t is admirably situated with ample
grounds and natural drainage, high
without being exposed, showy and yet
retired, But the enternal appearance
bears no comparison with the inside.
1t must be more than seen to be apprc-
ciatcd, II must be studied. The follow
ing brief sketch will give some idea Of
the internal decorations and furnish
ing; Reception hall-stylc dark and
solid-brightened with maroon. Par
lor-Light treatment. Walls light
background with faint pink color
Frieze same color but stronger-Ceil-
ing, hand decorations, picture mould
ing and curtain poles of brass. Mo-
quett carpet made as rug with wide
border. Furniture, stamped plush, in
carved ebony frames, sofa and arm
chair in crimson, with window yalances
to match; other pieces odd. Corner
chair in olive, window chair in gold,
clover leaf table in oliye. Library IN
quaint quiet blue, dun green and ma
room Mantle efIect-maroon velvet
center border sides Of blue iris and
cat tails. Top--thc fight Of the swal-
lows. Fire place-wifh blue and white
tiles and full brass trimming. Deep
bay window, 10 the south, connected
with parlor by folding doors, wood
work same color as background Of pa
per. Dining room-Queen Anne style;
dark paper, picked ont in gilt, walnut
finish, hard wood floor, walnut and
ash, side-board table aud chairs. wal
nut. Winding s:airs-black walnut,
upper hall same as lower. Large from I
in gold and blue. Background
of paper beaten gold with ypc running
over with full blown roses, buds and
leaves. Deep Friezc Of light blue with
band of blue velvet beneath. Picture
of ebony. Wood work same
color as fin paper, with moulding in
blue, sci Of Norwegian ash and Scotch |
granite. Nursery. English treatment. |
walls In dark paper, upper panels, each
different with several characters from
Mother se's;-"Little red riding |
hood, Little boy blue" Little bo
peep" Cock Robin" "The House
that JACK built, "Sing a song Of Six
pence" The veritablc COW in the act |
,fjumping over the moon, while the /
Feline discourscs on the |
violin, and NUMEROUS ether friends Of
Guest chamber ina olive
md pink--Paper and carpet to cores
pond, walnut set. Second Guest cham
Der in light blue, light trimmings,
xood work in both rooms, native pine,
,ilcd and vanished. In the second
ioor also is bath room supplied with
hot and Geld water and complete fur
Outside il a water tower
which contains in the upper half
water tank OF reservoir high enough to
throw water everywhere in the building.
We suppose a reporter has no busi-
ness in the kitchen, but the conyen-
ence and useableness Of this one with
is accessories is one Of the most prais-
llie features Of the house.
Mr. and Mrs Green have many
iiends who congrat nlate them on their
,eautiful home, and all the more be-
anse Of their generous li5eraiity to-
Yards all that contribute 10 the welfare
md general coed Of the community.
But more than all the beauty Of the
the brilliance Of the decor
tion; more than all the gilt and finsel
f the World shall shine in their hospes
he light Of true domestic affection.
twice happy. long may they live to.en-
oy 1T Thrice happy. If living ready
Or another llfe, another house, the
louise not built with hands,