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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-03

THE TITTLE CAsEs.-Much surprise
was manifested the first OF the week
on receipt Of the intelligence that the
cases Of j. NJ. little against this city
had been decided in favor of the former
by the supreme court. The first case
was one for taxes assessed on billiard
tables kept in the saloon and which
were claimed to be household property.
If we understand the case the supreme
courts decision afirms this claim
The other case was a suit for damages
for the destruction of eleven barrels Of
cider. The amount claimed was 81 100
but We believe a judgment was obtain
ed for only 5000. The estimate on
which the judgment was granted was
on retail basis at so much per glass.
The discrepancy was owing to part OF
the cider being hard, which the court
probably thought the officers were
justified in spilling.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-03

G. w. Green recently shipped car
Of cattle belonging TO Sebe Corderay
which brought 1925 per hundred.
They lacked a long ways Of being fine.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-03
Notice.

l have this day again taken
charge Of the Cherokee Meat Mar
ket. Shall sell good meats at bed
rock prices and for cash only. /
respectfully solicit the trade TALL
my old cusiomers and shall hope
iol ioeny new ones. & N % y
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-03

We have three roams of ruled and
folded commercial note paper and one
Of letter size. The first man who comes
in with the cash gets it at cost price.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-03

A steam hand car which is used by
the MISSOURI Pacific roadmaster was
left at this station number Of days
recently. 1t proved a good deal Of a
curiosity.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-03

Our citizens who went to Fort
Smith last week to testify in the Mar.
tin cases came home Thanksgiving day
well satisfied with their trip
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-03

A number Of ladies and gentlemen
were entertained last Friday evening
at the home of w. c. Patton, in honor
Of some lady visitors from Springfield.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-03

A TouGH CAsE.-Joe Vann, a Ohero-
kee, was defended at Fort Smith re-
Gently by Col Boudinot on two charges;
one for being a retail liquor dealer and
one for introducing, and acquitted.
What gave the case peculiar interest
was the fact that one witness, Nose
Ross, negro, swore positively 10 the
guilt OF Vann in both cases, and Vann
himself had plead guilty before the
grand jury. Col Boudinot next de-
Tended John Martin charged with
murder and on Friday evening of last
week secured an acquittal. The de-
fense was based on the theory OF
suicide the first and only case OF the
kind ever tired in that court. The
position of the defendants attorney
was, that the deceased could have come
| to his death in no other way but by his
own hand. Mr.. sandles on the other
hand, argued as strenously that q man
could not shoot himself in the eye
with a "A calibre pistol without his
face showing signs Of powder burns
The verdict of the jury can hardly be
said to settle this physiological ques.
tion. IL is sufficient for the defendant
Martin, to know that he is acquitted
THANKSGIVING DAY.-Union services
were held in the Congregational church
last Thursday morning. Alta reason.
able hour all the stores, shops and
offices closed their doors and there wa'
little business done the balance OF the
day. "Thanksgiviug dinner" wai
served in nearly every family with
greater or less elaboration. We believe
no one was compelled to fast. The
chief feature Of the day was the supper
given in the evening at the opera house
For some days the ladies OF the Con.
gregational church had been making
preparations, as il their annual Gus
tom, for thia event and nothing seems
TO have been left undone. That their
efforts were appreciated was plainly
attested by tho turnout. Six long
tables were most artisncally spread
with every delicacy conceivable aud e
view them and experience no ionging'
was inconsistent With the laws ol
nature. All did most ample juatic,
and truly the cooks must have fell
doubly repaid for their care. IN,
receipts, whlle not as great as the year
rreYlous. Wegl very hperal ior whiol
n iho ksi'k6 tt|a.Y i1I|i40 n ttnNts'
. I'll. II N. I
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-03

Kris Kingle has arrived and
taken up his abode at w, Q. Pat
toms. Go and see tho many fancy
things provided.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-03

1N TRoUBLE.-John ID. Robinson, the
Kansas negro who came down here
some months ago with the evident
intention Of creating sensation
should now be satisfied. Failing to
run the town he attempted TO "square
himself by swearing the Martin
brothers into prison. Not only did he
fail in this but as reward for his
yillainous purpose he is now in Jail.
At the close of the Martin cases a
bench warrant was issued and two
days later Robinson was bound over
by q commissioner to appear before
the grand jury. His trial for perjury
will occur next February and con-
yiction appears inevitable. Another
party who very anxiously testified
with Robinson is also in quite dan
gerous position and may share his
fate.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-03

Two hundred old papers for sale at
this office.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-03

a stenographer is now employed by
Maj. Owen, at Union agency.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-03

Frazee & Co. moved their drug stock
into the new building last Saturday.
1t is a comfortable and commodious
store and credit to its owners.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-03

A SHORT lErERvrEw.-Feeling no
small amount ofinterest in the case Of
Mrs. G.. II. Lewis, at Chouteau, the
reporter made few inquiries Of DR..
Fortner, day or two ego. The doctor
said: 81 first saw Mrs. Lewis the Goth
of October, after she had been sick
many months. Her condition was one
threatening not only loss Of joint but
Of limb and from which recovery is at
best very slow-usually extending over
months. / performed an important
surgical operation upon the knee. The
patient is now improving very salts
factonly to myself and presume to
the family" Gas to the babes case,
which you noted last week, know
nothing, as that all transpired before l
was called"
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-03

"A GIFT send 10 cents postage and we will
~ mall you free n royal, valuable, sample
bOK OF goods that will put you Ia the way Of
tnakinR moro money az once, than anything
glue IN America Both seAes Of all ages cen
Ave At home nnd work In spare time, or All tho
fime Capital not required. We viii start
l,ou. Immense pay auro for those who start al
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-03

Good Shoes for s1.OO, at Badgett
& Blakeney's.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-03

Don't be slow with your orders 70,
inI. n.ur.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-03

Best $500 Boot in the market
at Badgett q Blakeney's..
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-03

Wanted at Balentine's-- Butter,
Eggs and Irish Potatoes for which
viii be paid the highest market
price.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-03

The Osages have decided 20 draw
100000 next year, an incrc .se OF one
third, which will allow about 5000 70
each member
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-03
CITY election next Monday.

City election next Monday.
The oyster season has arrived.
Hardin Trott isnow the permit clrek.
Don't be slow with your orders 70,
job work.
Two hundred old papers for sale at
this office.
a stepogapher is now employed by
Maj. Owen, at Union agency.
Mrs. A. f. Chamberlin gave birth
last Monday morning 70 a nice boy
baby.
"Rover," n four or 1--WE year old
daughter Of Henry Eiilert is danger
ously sick.
The meat market has passed back to
the control OF q. w. Franklin, the
former owner.
Jake Bartles has. been fortunate
enough to secure renewal Of his
usage lfoucf 5 license.
Col. +. G. Boudinot has associated
with him in the practice of law at Fort
Smith, VIC. Jackson, Of Fayetteville.
Word has been received that the
murderers of A. r. Goodykoontz and
f. II. Cass will be tried at Fort Scott
in January.
w. G. Patton is putting in an eleva-
tor TO connect the basement kitchen
With the dining room, which is on the
second floor.
The Osages have decided 20 draw
100000 next year, an incre4se of one.
third, which will allow about 5000 TO
each member.
Frazee 4 Co. moved their drug stock
into the new building last Saturday.
1t is a comfortable and commodious
store and credit to its owners.
Our citizens who went to Fort
Smith last week to testify in the Mar.
tin cases came home Thanksgiving day
well satisfied with their trip.
We have three rcams of ruled and
folded commercial note paper and one
Of letter size. The first man who comes
in with the cash gets il at cost price.
G. w. Green recently shipped q car
Of cattle belonging TO Sebe Corderay
which brought 1925 per hundred
They lacked a long ways of being fine
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-03

Mrs. A. f. Chamberlin gave birth
last Monday morning TO a nice boy
baby.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-03

"Rover," n four or 1--WE year old
daughter Of Henry EiiIeit is danger
ously sick.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-03

Grain and Feed of all kinds at
Balentine's.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-03

w. &. Patton is putting in an eleva-
tor to connect the basement kitchen
With the dining room, which is on the
second floor.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-03

Fresh stock of canned Goods,
Barrel Pickles, dried Fruit, etc, 4,
Just received at Balentine's.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-03

Finest line of clothing in tho
city at Badgett & Blakeney's.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-03

Lot of Cheap Tobaccos at Bal
entine's.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-03

The meat market has passed back to
the control OF q. w. Franklin, the
former owner.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-03

Jake Bartles has. been fortunate
enough to secure renewal Of his
Usage traders license.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-03

Word has been received that the
murderers of A. =. Goodykoontz and
f. II. Cass will be tried at Fort Scott
in January.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-03

Picture Frames and Albums at
Patton's.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-03

Fine lot of Tobaccos and Cigars
always on hand at Balentine's.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-03

Golden Eagle, Pullet and Ban
quet Cigars at Patton's Drug Store.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-03

Family bibles for the youth and
aged and picture books for the
children at Patton's.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-03

Col. +. G.. Boudinot has associated
with him in the practice flaw at Fort
Smith, VIC. Jackson, Of Fayetteville.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-03

Badgett & Blakeney are paying
the highest cash price for game.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-03

MARRIED. Mr.. I. l.. Burgess, agent
for the Frisco railway, was united in
marriage on Thanksgiving day to Miss
Justine Hug. The ceremony was per-
formed at the brides home in Crystal
City, Missouri and the couple returned
to this place next day. We trust
our friend Burgess will be much
more contentcd in the future with his
employment at this place.
THE REMFDY.-sencca is always in
trouble because tho Indians from the
Quawpaw agency come 10 town and get
drunk. Tho United states statutes
make ample provision for remedying
the evil complained Of. RI the good
people Of Seneca desire to be rid Of
this nuisance the United States Judge
at Jefferson City will aid them with
the greatest Of pleasure. Just forward
information as TO who sells the whisky
and names of witnesses and the officers
will attend to the balance.
ZOO MANY MEN. - Altogether too
many men have been shipped out to Red
Fork to work on the extension Of the
Frisco and they are coming back every
day. One poor fellow stated on arrival
here said that for three days he had
nothing TO eat and was forced to sleep
in the woods. That Contractor Scott
should have acted as he has in this
matter is unfortunate both for the
men and the people of this section as
we arc overrun with tramps and many
Of them are probably worthy ofcharity.
GONE TO ScHooL.-Rev. J. VI. Watson.
a missionary from the Quawpaw agency
was here last week on an educational
mission. Room had been found in
Haskell institute, at Lawrence, for an
additional number Of children and the
quota was assigned TO the orphans OF
such tribes as have no school fund
Mr.. Watson brought over from the
Peorias, Sadie Avener and brother, and
took from here the following ShawneC
children: Emma Francis, Ida Sarcoxie
Sam Edmonds, Joe Fritz, Martin
Daugherty, Julia Stann, Willie Tiger
and sister.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-03

Hardin Trott isnow the permit clret.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-03

Just received, nice line Of
Flannels at Badgett & Blakeney's.
Call and see them.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-12-03

The oyster season has arrived.
The Nevada picayune., 1885-07-09
When was a Doy...My First Fight.


 I do not believe fighting is right at all, ever, and have had but very few fights in my life. One can be brave and true to good principal and honor and still not fight. But l must tell my story. The first real foe ever had to contend with yves huge old turkey gobbler. How proud and defiant he was. And how he hated to see mo come out with my red waist on, of which I was so fond, or maybe l was proud, too. Some how the whole farm was not big enough for us two; so it often happened that l had to run But l got tired of running; and being tho first boy in my fathers family, was called fathers man." One day l was carr, ing my father large, white bottle of cool water across the field where he was blowing. The old gobbler saw me, and as usual made fight at me. It was d long way back to the house, and as l was in a close place, with my old foe between me and father But I made up my mind that q square fight should forever settle the question as to who was the bravest, the g)bbler or myself. Father got me a long hazel switch, and at it we went. AS the gobbler clme running at me with his feathers all turned the wrong way, 1 felt that l had great enemy to contend with, and was about to run, but a word of encouragement from my father, Clay on boy" would rally me, and I poured on the llcks fast and hot, crying all the time, until at last l had the great satisfaction of seeing my aid enemy tuck his tail" and retreat. Since then l never ran from a dog, beast of any kind, boy nor man, I face them all. But 1 do not believe in fight ing. Generally a dog will not hurt you if you look him steadily in the eye, and by a quiet, bold stand you can outlook all human foes with whom you meet. Be sure you are on the right side, then be firm and quiet. Never strike the first lick,' nor any other. Our blessed Jesus set us the good ex' amblc when being "smitten on one check he turned the other also "- Arkansas Methodist.
The Nevada picayune., 1885-07-09
 AnecdOte of Houston.

When Sam Houston was prcsi- dent of the republic, the congress of Texas took exception to Hous. ton being in the habit of giving them his messages orally, and in- sisted that he write them out; that the habit of delivering them orally was highly dictatorial, and lacking in respect for congress.
 Houston agreed to conform 10 the wishes, and as the next day was the one set apart for the de- livery of his inaugural, ho made his appearance in the halls of con gross with q roll of paper in his hand, tied with red tape, and mark ed in large letters, "Inaugural." :" He addressed them with the roll of paper in his hand, waving it gracefully that all might see 1t, and on concluding handed it with a bow to the clerk, and strode out of the chamber. On being opened It was found to be a roll of blank pa per.-Alex IL. < weet.
The Nevada picayune., 1885-07-09
Education on & Farm

The National Live Stock Jour- nal very pertinently says:
 "A young farmer can educate himself to tho highest capacity and find means of proiitably applying his knowledge upon the farm. Even his study of @thetics is not a waste of mental force, for artistic gardens and lawns and good archi- lecture are highly essential upon the farm. A thorough chemical, physiological, and botanical train ing will come into play every day, and then if one is ambitious, what more laubable work can he do than to add to scientific investiga- ton such as will enlarge the possi- bilities of stock and grain produc- ton. and econOmize labor besides! Such a work is a boon to our fun damental industries. and should not be held in contempt by any one however ambitious aud self conscious of great abilities. The rural industries, if they could re- tain the wealth of intellect their profits are helping to put into other lines of work, would be loos' ened from the traditional ruts of old'time methods, and spring into active advancement so characteris- tic of the mechanical arts. The bone and sinew of the country life should not be taken from it on ac- count of any mistaken idea that other lines of work are more hon. orable and better fitted for men of talent. Our farms need some New. tons, Franklins and Edisons upon them to bring abreast of their sis ter industries in this advancing age. After the professions impoverlsh a few more millions of our youth, the tide will surely turn. Young men will see their folly, and par ents will be less urgent to drive them from the good fortune of the country to misfortune ln the city.
The Nevada picayune., 1885-07-09
About Crops.

There is almost a failure in the wheat crop of Kansas this year tho crop being estimated at fifteen million bushels against fifty million bushels last year. This is severe blow to the Kansas farmers, but it will not affect them so disastrously as would likc falling off in the cotton crop of Arkansas. Whyf Because in Kansas wheat is but one of many ofthe farm products, while in the greater part of Arkansas CO.,. ton is our sole dependence. 1.-the potato crop fails in Ireland there is famine; if cotton fails in the South there is great financial stringcncy frequently widespread bankrupt cy and ruin. In Kansas the far mor has, in addition to other crops, corn, oats, rye, hogs, beef cattle. sheep, poultry, fruit. butter and cheese, vegetables and many other products which command mOney. The Kansas farmer has many re- sources, while the Arkansas cotton planter has but one. The Kansas farmer can stand failure in any one ofhis principle crops, while the cotton planter having but ono crop loses alI-if that fails. The same advantages to a more limited ex- tent are enjoyed by tue farmers of Northwest Arkansas and other DOT tions of the State where cotton IS not the only crop. The road to in dependence among farmers is di- vcrsity of products. This has been sounded in their ears millions ot times and there is some comfort ill the reflection that the oft told truth is making all impression.--Arkan sas Democrat.
The Nevada picayune., 1885-07-09
Let Mississippi Out.
Southern BiVoliar.

Southern Bivouar
 In one of the ficrcicst battles fought by the army of the west, a celebrated Tennessee regiment. which had won rcnown on many bloody fields, and ncvet recoiled except from fire whicl, the staun- chest veterans would consider q valid excuse for such conduct, found itself in a situation fully jus titicd, in the opinion of officers and men, "retrograde movement"
 Suddenly, while driving Yan- kee line before it, it came upon a half dozen batteries which opened at short range with grape, while three or more regiments rose on the Hanks, and ''made things hum
 The Tennessecans found it best under the circumstances to fall back to a rid,,e some two hundred yards in the rear, and, leaving near ly two thirds of their number dead and wounded on the ground, they sought this friendly shelter to re. form.
 At this juncture Mississippi regiment of equal celebrity arrived. It's gallant colonel, anxious for the fray, and not altogether appraised of the nature of the situation, shouted to the Tennesseeans, "Makc way there and let Mississip pi in."
 Way was promptly made, and the brave boys from ''Old Jefi7s'' State rushed unliesiiaiingly at the foe. But when they reached the same point where the Tennessceans had received the destructive "bliz zard," similar greeting was given them. Earth and air seemed lighted with the fires and resonant with the roar of the internal regions and they reeled back as their pred occssors had done.
 Seeing them return. the Tenncs- secans rose and yelled; "Makc way herc, and let Mississippi ont''
The Nevada picayune., 1885-07-09
He Could Read Writin'.

Type-writing machines are com ing into general use among the business men who have an exten. sive correspondence, An anus ing incident growing out of their use was related to us recently by n gentleman of this borough. He received q business letter from a man in neighboring county, and the reply was written on type writer. In a few days the cores pondent wrote again tp our friend, Prefacing the letter with this: You needn't go to the expense of getting the letters printed that you send me; l can re ad writin'. - WellsbOrO Egitator.