Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1885-01-29

snowballing was the chief industry
last Saturday.
About seven inches Of snow fell here
last Thursday night.
The snow storm Of last Thursday
night was followed by several days Of
pild weather. \
Y The Williams murder trial has n secA
ond time resulted in a hung Jury
three of their number standing out fofl
!
)The Neosho "smart alexis" who
whipped the Italians were found guilty
in justice court, Of an assault and fined
$500 each.
The Garland.Mann murder ease is
likely 70 be romanded back for trial in
Newton county, Missouri, by the SUI
preme court.
Arrangements have been made with
a Especial artist at great expense" to
paint the CnfEFrAIH a new sign, which
is to be displayed at the Office door.
II any gentleman wishes to swap
wood or coal for a subscription to the
CHIRFrAIN or for advertising space in
the same, he will be accommodated at
any time.
Cabin Greek Post No. l, G. A. r.,
meets on the first Saturday night Of
each month. 1t is hoped that all
comrades will attend as regularly as
possible.
One Of the invariable rules OF this
Office is to stop all papers when the
time is out. No disrespect to su6scrib-
ers is meant; it is simply a matter of
business.
Moonlight and snow seem to have
the power TO put any amount of life
into u young folks. Sleighing and
serenading is all the rage just now and
a more pleasant pastime could not be
found in any country.
That tho CnIKFrAIN's brand adver-
Using gives general satisfaction Is evil
denced by renewals. With last issue
the time Of two Of our patrons, w. II.
Marker and w. G. helms, expired and
before the week was out both ordered
a renewal.
Sam Gam, the mail carrier on the
route between Fort Smith and Hackett
City, has been arrested, charged with
committing the mail robbery reported
a few weeks ago. The evidence against
him is strong, and he was committed
to jail to await an examination.
CHINA WEDDING.-Rev. and Mrs. G.
7. Thompson celebrated the twentieth
anniversary of their marriage Al
Sprinfeld, last Monday night. The
writer respectfully acknowledges the
receipt Of an invitation and can assure
the parties that he is not alone in
wishing them a continuation OF the
prosperity which has so far attended
them on life's journey.
ANSIvERsARY.-The first anniversary
Of the Worcester Literary Society will
be held at the academy, Monday even
ing, February 2, 1885, with the follow
ing order of exercises; Music, recita-
tions, essays, select readings and de.
bate. The society viii be happy to
greet all friends on this occasion and
the public in general are cordially in
vited to be present. Ali members are
requested TO attend.
WHISKY SPILLED. - Marshal IsbelI
succeeded in capturing a gallon jug o.
whisky at the Frisco depot last Sun.
day. 1t came by express from Senecs
and was spilled before the owner came
after it. Next time the party takes
fancy he is thirsty it is likely he viii
not trust to express companies but viii
attend to the matter in person. TIL,
consignee in this case was not one o
our residents, but halls from Arkansas
LEcTuRED AT CHEroPA.-Prof. Cundal
spent last Saturday and sunday il
Chetopa, delivering two lectures al
the Presbyterian church. On Satur
/ day evening his subject was PHI
Sway Of Mohammed, " a missionary lee
ture. His second lecture was on ''rh'
Glory Of Young Manhood" Misse
. Durham and Myers were to have &C
companied Prof. Cundall and furnishes
some music but the latter having
sore throat made it impossible.
LECTURE. = Mr.. John Sobieski, {
prominent temperance worker, of Neo
sho, and who by the way, is Righ
Worthy Grand Lecturer of the lnde
pendent Order of Good Templars, 0
Missouri, entertained a good audienc