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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-07-01


BAXTER PRATHER KILLS SAM RoGERs.
Last Sunday Baxter Prather shot
and killed Samuel Rogers, his nephew,
who was staying on Oowskin prairie
aud was himself shot in the hand, the
ball ranging up the arm. AS we are
reliably informed the particulars are
about thus: AS is well known, the
Prathers are in good deal OF trouble
because of the killing of Press Nail by
Tom. Young Rogers hal been staying
with old man Prather, but had re-
Gently left there and took up his abode
with parties unfriendly to the family.
Fearing his influence and assistance
might lead to this channel, his mother,
Mrs. j. NJ. little, sent a young man to
induce Sam to come home. This mes
senger called 10 his assistance Baxter
and Dick Prather. The fatal meeting
occurred at house, vacant, except as
to Rogers. AS told by Dick Prather,
the young man was asked to give up
his pistol and replied by shooting
Baxter in the arm. He thereupon fred,
the shot taxing effect in the head. The
presumption was that Baxter's arm
would necessarily have to be amputated
as the bones must have been badly
shattered. The PTathers are certainly
having a serious time of it. Tom is in
jail awaiting trial for murder; Baxter is
under indictment as an accessory and
out on a heavy bond, while Dick is
scouting" to avoid arrest for intimi-
dating one of the governments wit
nesses, doctor. As We are informed,
MIR. Prather, Sr., swore that after being
shot, Press Nail used some words tend
ing to show his mission TO have been a
hostile one. The doctors testimony ID
TO the effect that Nail could never have
uttered a word. as the ball destroyed
certain necessary organs of speech. A
large number of able attorneys have
been employed and the trials will be
exciting. The farms on Cowskiu
prairie as well as 81 800 worth Of Dick,
cattle have already been put up a,
fees.
LArER.--Rogers was not killed, nor
even shot, but was struck on the head
with pistol and probably knockeS
lnsensibie. The fight occurred at Sun
day school. In explanation We viii
say that the account given above wal
4 Furnished hY Dick prather, who Wa
prosent Tho Presumption ls thai
l,axisf and Dick both saw him fall apl
sNppoHd no fo1ps msT aei Ace|
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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-07-01

Butler Brothers have recently occu-
pied their new building 32xs0 feet and
it is certainly fine store room and
well fitted up. 1t is credit to Chou
teau and we are glad to say is appre-
ciated. Read the announcement Of the
firm in our business local column.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-07-01

Hereafter convicts from Fort Smith
will be taken to Menard, Illinois, for
imprisonment. The long term men at
Detroit will thus be denied the satis-
faction of seeing their old friends don
the stripes with them.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-07-01

In the event that money can be
raised sufficient to put up three or four
panels of fence, Muskogee will have a
pumpkin show some time next fall.
We hope our friends down there will
have a real nice time and enjoy them
selves. The far of the Territory will
be held at Vinita.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-07-01

Mr.. A. j. Brown Of Virgin, and Miss
NJ. /. Metcalf, of Austin, Missouri, ap.
peared at the Hotel De Blythe last
Monday morning and were married by
Rev. Wheat. Very little of their affairs
were made public, except that the old
folks were gone when they skipped.
He was 80 and she 10.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-07-01
IIr cREEK TIAsnEs.

The beautiful rains we have had make US
forget all the dry weather preceding.
Contrary TO former lugubrious reports. the
oats were not all ruined, but farmers are now
busy saving what are worth cutting, only
small per cent. OF total area sown. Corn pros
poets are simply magnihcieHt-the best ever
seen In this neck OF timber.
The citizens living on Horse creek in SEN
ator Henderson's neighborhood are planning
large things for big time ON the srd Barbo-
cued beef, frosh mutton, roast pig, fried chick
en-, etc, ull you can't rest. Speeches, music
aud fun for Old and young. All are Invited
Come and have good time.
"A week or two ago yon noticed the enter
prise OF the citizens In the rabler neighbor-
hood. There are good many such private
schools seAttord about In different parts OF
our nation, all Of which are to be praised aud
encouraged. Tho moro such the better II
speaks for our people, But many OF our eiti-
zens have sot TO be educated up to better sup
porting of such private schools. Some OF them
arc well sustained. as portion OF the people
take enlarged and advanced views. and iibor-
ally suatain their schools, while, again others
tak0 such a narrow view, and are so strongiy
under control Of their grasping, grinding and
money making principles, they will not gener
ousiy and liberally sustain a good teacher. bu.
/ think that ''poor white girl ought 10 be aat-
ishcd With hve or six dollars a month. I" on,
school located at Berry Johnaon's ON uorss
/ creek, has been running for year or more,
/ aud illustrates the hrst ''eniargod, advance,
/ yewan for two mon pay an accomplished lady
/ teacher thirty dollars per month, and thcl
/ have but ten TO ffteen pupils. And In contrast
/ a. illustrating The grasping, pinching, any.
years behind tho-tlmeB policy; A anlall school
l has been running, or rather trylng 20 run, IA
the Fly creek ncifhDOrhoodi d worthy girl Ii
struggling 10 ehNc up a little so halp her to "
to school again, With a laudable dcairc q
/ "climb mp higher" F" hut her patrona do MOI
| come up 70 the scratch a. they should, ans
eeem 90 be willing she should struggle on tQl
six 70 ten dollars por month Friends, thii
pu8hi pol - ~ no| F0I fanr 4nn fnQf nata|
/ foA nuEht ~ ~ ntt" N M Aptt'
/ hallway hrINoIn t|N IHI || .|N. N|
I InnndnuoA " NnN|NIt .I..I| H0H Is Io|I
.naeef eenEh' ~ ~ ''s.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-07-01

The Delaware payment, amounting
TO S24 per head was made This week.
At last payment there were 40 on the
roll; this time 10 deaths and 10 births
were reported. An assessment of 81
per head was levied to defray the ex-
pense of the Washington delegates and
all but very few paid up.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-07-01

This is pay day and the close of the
half year. We shall make out an ac-
count and TO- ward to every debtor
whose name appears on our books.
We send out these accounts with the
expectation that they will be settled.
We hope our friends will recollect this
and pay up.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-07-01

One gallant, young serenader in this
town has subsidized. He put in the
biggest part Of night at the window
Of young lady and as result caught
an overgrown cold. Her first intima-
ton Of the musical ones visit was
CLEANED from the neiRhbors across the
way day or two later.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-07-01

A meeting of Downing men was held
last Saturday at Il. IL. Fields store in
this town. Bear Timpson, Jim Horse
Fly and Henry Falling were selected as
delegates 70 the convention at Dog
Greek court house, July 8. They were
instructed for Joel u. Mayes for princi'
pal and samnel Smith for assistant
chief.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-07-01

On Tuesday evening OF last week
Miss Mamie Stafford entertained quite
a party of friends on the croquet lawn
Of her uncle, Mayor w. l.. Trott. The
occasion proved a very pleasant one
indeed.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-07-01

0owala school closed last Friday and
the event was celebrated in an appro-
pirate manner Cake and ice cream
aboundod, tho latter prepared by
Everett koreman and noney Hedges,
Miss BETTE Smith, who has gone %
'rahleQrah lo attend llc inalllnie, was
tho leachor aud an exeel|eet pne she
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-07-01

Il. II. Doane is again in trouble. One
day last week Hint Ridenhour came
back to town and surrendered to Depu-
by Isbell and at once Mr. Doane was
re-arrested on the whisky charge. In
addition, Agent Owen has decided MIR.
Dorno to be an unfit person to reside
in the Indian country and ordered him
out.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-07-01

The CHrEFTAIS's job Office has been
materially improved this week by the
addition Of several fonts of fancy and
ornamental type, cases, etc. A large
invoice of paper stock was also re-
ceived and we are now better than
ever prepared to turn out nice work on
short notice.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-07-01
TrLsa NOTES.

We are reluctantly compelled TO announce
the fact that the programme that was prepared
for the celebration OF the fourth OF July at this
place next Saturday, is one Of the things that
will not be fulfilled. Owing 10 the fact that
few white men were determined to have a
"stamp" dance on that day, and no other
would do, and the principal business and pro
fessional men Of the town were 30 affected
with 'spinRl weakness" that they advised the
christians TO give way TO that class, and they
were with sadness OF heart obliged TO do so
Thus the beautiful little town Of Tulsa has
taken one long backward step. The speakers
that were to be here and deliver addresses, will
not do so, as they would not be willing to at
tend that class OF exercises. The arrange
ments for the sabbath following will be the
same as were contemplated. and all are cor
daily invited TO attend, and bring their bAs-
ket dinners, and assist in the christian
exercises.
PROGRAMME.
Sabbath school az 10 q. m. preaching at II.
Adjournment for dinner at u p. m.
Address BY Nr Whitehead, OF wealaks
atsp m.
Song scrvicc a. 4 p. m. conducted by airs,
owen Ilaworth. samuel Booker, and others
Gospel services At night conducted by Rev.
ID. n Allen
Let all attend the Tulsa meeting on Sabbath
the lth OF July. H.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-07-01

A little daughter was born last Mon.
day morning to Mr.. and Mrs. J. w.
Skinner. viii Chamberlin was per-
mitted to name the child and she goes
down on the roll as "Ga-lu-gi," (she
has come1
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-07-01

CHLDnES's DAY.-A subscriber asks,
"What is Children's Day." Rev. Wheat,
to whom the query was referred, ans
wcrs; The second Sunday in June has
come TO be day generally observed
among the churches as Ghildren's Day.
For a number of years, a few churches
among the different denominations
have had day given to services
especially for the children. The day
was hrst observed by the Methodist
Episcopal church as a denomination.
Now all the leading denominations are
observing 1t. Its object is to teach the
children and interest them in mission
ary work for children and educate them
| TO give.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-07-01

The Frisco offers a round trip ticket
to Eureka Springs, covering the fourth,
at $3.50. The regular fare one way is
S6.O5. so it will be seen that the rate is
q very low one.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-07-01

Our census takers have very kindly
reissued certificates to several families
where an increase has been reported
since the enrolment was first given in.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-07-01

EXCLUSION RATES. those desir-
ing to attend fourth Of July ceiebra-
tions. the Missouri Paciec railway
offers rate Of one fare for the round
trip to points not exceeding two nun
dred miles Tickets wiz he limited for
return to july 9th. iivse .attis place
the glorious fourth within the easy
reach Of all and will certainly be
appreciated.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-07-01

The husband and another son have
been arrested for the Kerr murders,
near CofTey vile. We understand the
neighbors do not believe them guilty.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-07-01

A child of Isaac Niditer, Al. Echo, had
been very sick for some days aud when
our informant left last Monday its
death was momentarily expected.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-07-01

A party who went out to the huckle-
berry country in the east part Of the
nation last week returned empty
handed and reported no crop.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-07-01

The Frisco railway company will sell
tickets on the fourth of July at one
and one-third fare for round trip.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-07-01

Celebrations are to occur next Satur-
day on Cabin creek, Horse creek and
at Jones' lake as well as Mt Tulsa.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-07-01

"a body has just been found in a
well back of the gun shop" was the
gag last Monday. 1t was the body Of
an old SOW.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-07-01

+. w. strout, as an experiment, this
year sowed an acre Of alfalfa. IL is
doing nicely and shows a very good
stand.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-07-01

Messrs. Chamberlin and Pumpkin,
the census takers, completed their task
at this place last Saturday and their
report has gone in.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-07-01

On Tuesday Frank Billingslea ship
ped two cars of cattle, Grayson Wells
one and William Little one.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-07-01
In Saline district s7sccrtifcates were

In Saline district s7scertihcates were
issued.
You can celebrate this week or next,
ms You choose.
Esq. IIalsell has discovered certain
means of preventing disease and being
healthy.
Hand in your advertisements for the
fair premium list at once. The work is
now in hand.
A prairie fire passed over the ceme-
terry one day last week burning nearly
everything destructable.
On Tuesday Frank Billingslea ship
ped two cars of cattle, Grayson Wells
one and William Little one.
The Frisco railway company will sell
tickets on the fourth Of July at one
and one-third fare for round trip.
Celebrations are to occur next Satur-
day on Cabin creek, Horse creek and
at Jones' lake as well as at Tulsa.
+. w. Strout, as an experiment, this
year sowed an acre of alfalfa. IL is
doing nicely and shows a very good
stand.
"a body has just been found in a
well back of the gun shop" was the
gag last Monday. It was the body Of
an old SOW.
Messrs. Chamberlin and Pumpkin
the census takers, completed their task
at this place last Saturday and their
report has gone in.
A party who went out to the buckle.
berry country in the east part Of the
nation last week returned empty
handed and reported no crop.
A child of Isaac Nidifer, at Echo, had
been very sick for some days aud when
our informant left last Monday its
death was momentarily expected.
The husband and another son have
been arrested for the Kerr murders
near Coffey vile. We understand the
neighbors do not believe them guilty
Our census takers have very kindl!
reissued certificates to several familiei
where an increase has been reporte,
since the enrolment was first given in
The Frisco offers round trip ticke
to Eureka Springs, covering the fourth
at $3.50. The regular fare one way i
S6.O5. so it will be seen that the rate i
! a very low one.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-07-01

A prairie fire passed over the ceme-
terry one day last week burning nearly
everything destructable.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-07-01

Hand in your advertisements for the
fair premium list at once. The work is
now in hand.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-07-01

You can celebrate this week or next,
MS you choose.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-07-01

Esq. lIalsell has discovered certain
means of preventing disease and being
healthy.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-07-01

THE CHEROKEE PIcTURE.-The litho-
graph entitled "lIistorical Caricuture
Of the Cherokee Nation" has been fin
ished and is ready for delivery. No one
familiar with our current affairs can
help but appreciate the skill and tact
Of w. a. Thompson in producing a
pictorial history. Vivid, complete in
detail and abounding in the ludicrous,
the picture should meet with a gener-
ous sale on all sides. Read the an
nouncement in our display advertising
columns.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-07-01

BABY Snow.--Tho idea of a baby
show at the fair is growing in popular
ity and if Judge Clark is not pretty
active there will be more entries in this
class than in the speed ring. Compe-
tition will be open to all and no fec
will be required. The more babies
entered the greater will be the prem.
iums dhered. No elaborate prepara-
tion as to dress need be made. Its the
baby that counts.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-07-01
GENTS and BOYS CLOTHING.

We have just purchased bankrupt sale large lot Of Gents
Shirts both and WOOL Ova Suspenders and Underwear
will sell regular wholesale price.
goods all first class in and
bought SELL All the prices have been marked down to popular
basis.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-07-01

sabbath school at 10 q. m, preaching at II.
Adjournment for dinner at u 80 =. m.
Address BY Nr. Whitehead, OF wealakG
The herald. (Big Stone City, Dak. [S.D.]) 1883-1890, 1886-07-02
SIMPSON PARK,

Exercises at the Park, for the week,
opened Sunday morning with the clos.
ing appointments Of the Sunday School
Assembly. Prayer was offered by
Rev. Mare and the scripture lesson
read by Rev. Gostelow, both of this
place The sermon was preached by
Rev. l. n. Pardee, of Mitchell, from
the teXt-Come down thou son Of God
from the cross, Matt. II; 4O). A fair
SIZED audience listened to the excel.
lent discourse of this able preacher;
ana again IN the afternoon notwith-
standing the threatened rain, an APP
pieclative audience gathered to hear
his interesting lecture on the "Rela.
ton Of the Sunday School to young
people. He was followed in this by
MI Emmons Carpenter, of Iowa, and
others
Sunday evening, Prof. Leslie, Of
Chicago, conducted a song service, as
sisted by his chorus of artists, and
leading at times the whole audience
III enthusiastic congregational sing.
ing.
The herald. (Big Stone City, Dak. [S.D.]) 1883-1890, 1886-07-02
GhnMbcrIain'> Collie, ChoIern ahd
DiarrnOca remedy

i the most thoroughly reliable medi-
cine it is possible to prepare for bowel
complaint. Recommended and guar
anteed.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-02-25
ROSS ACADEMY ITEMS.

Several of the young folks attend.
ed dance At Mr.. Frank Parker's,
of Turkey creek, Thursday night
They report nice time.
A social was enjoyed at the resi-
dence of J. NJ. Paisley Saturday
night.
A young lady remarked the other
day that she wanted the COURIER TO
be in three pieces for they all want
to read it at once. We all will read
the COURIER before we would letter
from our sweethearts.
r. r. Convey went to Olive Hill,
last week on business.
William ianccy has moved into
this ncighborhood.
Some OF the people have commence
ed working in their gardens, we will
soon have some mustard, onions and
hogs jowl, call around Mr.. Editor
and bring your better half. MEMO.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-02-25
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
By Watson l. Hefner,
REAL ESTATE AGENTS.

One tract lying on the west bank OF Horse
creek about four miles south of Savannah, in
the 4th Civil District containing about $50
acres; $50 acres cleared: balance timbered
good houses, FIVE rooms and kitchen: good
we'll water convenient: good barn crib &c,
An abundance of good stock water. Also two
other dwelling locations with improvements
on the same place. Situated about of a
mile from Ross Academy; where they have
good school ten months in the year. Will
sell on easy terms.
One tract lying on the west bank of
Tennessee river in the 9th civil district,
containing about 74I acres; 80 acres cleared.
Good log house, two rooms. Other good
building situations with splendid water con-
venient to cleared land. One of the bound
AIRY lines extends mile and S. rods along
the west bank of the Tennessee river. This
land can be bought cheap with easy payments.
A dwelling house and lot containing II
acres, in Savannah, with stable, buggy house,
crib, orchard and a good well. Dwelling
contains six rooms and basement
One tract containing zoo acres, lying in
the 18th civil district Of Hardin County, two
and one-half miles west Of Hamburger, on
the waters OF Lick Creek, and known.as the
Seay place. About SO acres cleared; the
balance we'll timbered Several. good
springs conven ent to locaton--one chalybe-
ate spring. Terms Of sale, easy.
Eight acres in....the town Of Adamsville
McNairy County, on which are two dwellings
well Of good water, and one acre in orchard
One dwelling contains two rooms and the
other FIVE rooms. Terms easy.
IS acres Of land lying on both sides of tn,
Paulk's Mill Road one mile northeast of Sa
vannah. Terms easy.
One store honse in the town OF Savannah
next door to J. J. Williams & Bro, size 22xSC
feet; in good repair. Lot 2sxI26H feet
| Terms easy. -
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-02-25
CORRESPONDENCE.
Sixteenth District Items.

The farmers are beginning to make
some arrangements to make anot her
crop.
The many friends of j w Kemp
will be glad to know he has returned
from Arkansas, sitter an absence of
five years. He saws he did not find
the tree Of fritters and pond Of hon
ey so often described.
G NJ Singleton, our road commits
sioner. has been making some ap
pointments in road overseers.
J NJ Rowsey and John McNair,
are m aking big lot OF rails.
Judge Hendricson can be seen
most any day bringing in ringtails
He says he can not think of any
thing but coon skins.
Cal Bleggs is still engaged in
horses wopping.
J r Taylor has been interviewing
some of the boys about their taxes
G W Shaw was in our distric
this week.
The CouRIER comes regularly AM
is . welcome visitor. U No.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-02-25

Although winter. that hoary old
monarch, with his crown of snow,
and his scepter gemmed with icicles,
affects mankined with. such evils as
coughs and colds, happily they can
be cured by Coussens Honey Of Tar,
= most excellent remedy for diseas
es Of the throat and lungs, Bronchl
tis, Group and Hoarsness. For sale
by j. X. Barlow d Co. and j. w
Akin.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-02-25
SECOND DISTRICT ITEMS.

For several weeks, We have had q
scourgc Of distelnper, of the most
malignant type, among the horscs,
hut very few have died.
Mrs. J. l.. Calrens has been quite
sick for several weeks brt we are
g.ad TO report her consalesing.
Huston Laclin has moved to his
fathers for the present.. He has
been in Pa lucsh the past week dis.
posing of u raft of logs.
A bout all the renters have chang
ed places and are settling down u
business.
Kver & Epperson have just llni sh
ed ginning.
Miss Bette Meadows is now ma
king her home with her uncle. j
l.. Calcns. ETHLL.
Savannah courier. (Savannah, Tenn.) 1885-1979, 1886-02-25

Miss Lettie Smith celebrated the
event OF her eighteenth birthday,
Friday evening, by inviting a few
Of her friends to assemble at the res
idencc of Mr. j. II. Benton. A boun.
tiful and sumptuous repast was
served and appreciated by all. The
late hour of the departure of the
guests is better evidence of tn.
enjoyment of the occasion than any
thing we can cay.