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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-09-23
MASS NETTING OF TIE CITIZENSHIP
ASSOCIATION.

At meeting Of the Citizenship association
held at Ninita, Indian Territory, on Septcm-
Der n, iss6 In view or the fact that there is
now bill pending In congress authorizing the
president OF the United states to create a eem-
mission 20 try aud dispose OF all classes OF
claims for citizenship In the nve civilized ma
tions, the following was adopted;
lie Il rcsolvedi That a mass meeting Of the
Citizenship association be- called 10 meet at
Muskogoo. Indian rervitory, ON the goth aud
S0th Of september i-ssi.
The object OF the called meeting il 20 ratify
the constitution and by laws Of the association
and so devise plans 10 promote the interests OF
the association, also to select suitable aud
competent persons 70 represent the interests
OF the association before the department OF the
Interior and congress Al its next session, In
view Of the fact that All claimants are equally
interested Ia the passage Of the bill named, an
honande applicants FOR eitixenshlp Ia tho GVo
civilized nations are respectfully Invited 10 be
present or represented 40 said mass meeting.
including the shawnee Dclawarca and lrrtd-
MEN This meeting viii embrace the Muako-
gee fair lOnN u kliIY lrc3ft.
W ,. warns. corrcsponsipg soe'y
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-09-23
sr. JonN.s CnARlcrrn.

The following letter, addressed 10 Indian
Agent r. l.. owen, dated Caldwell, Kansas.
Sept ~, signed by all the officers and board Of
directors Of the Cherokee strip Live stock as
ISOLATION, makes II appear that by the death
Of st. John the community In which he lived
has been given cause for rejoicing:
sm:-we, the board Of directors and MEM
bers Of the Cherokee Live stock association
think It due TO Lieut.. T. r. Knight OF the
United states indial police force, who is now
under arrest for the killing Of Albert ST. John,
10 state that ~ John lived aud was employed
In hcrding cattle FOR number Of years In the
Cherokee strip OF the Indian Territory and that
he became known generally as a man Of bad
and desperate character, dangerous man and
It was the common belief that he was frequent
ly engaged In stealing cattle.
Lieut. Knight has the sympathy of this asso-
citation and we believe that Il would work In o.
Justice II he should be prosecuted further In
this matter
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-09-23
EprCATIONAL NOTES.

G. +. Craig made recent trip to Tahlequah
for the purpose OF placing his daughter Laura
In the seminary.
The old public school house has been fixed
up and two divisions Of our school are being
held there and one up town In VIII Chamber
Inns building.
There is now no occasion for any boarding
student OF Worcester academy TO violate the
rules through ignorance, as they have been
printed aud are so plain that 'he who runs
may read"
woacEsTKR ACADEMY.
The enrolment reached 100 this week.
Look out for the roll OF honor next week.
The carpenters, masons and painters are
nearly done work on the rooms In the third
story.
This week, Thursday and Friday will occur
the usual monthly examinations. All will be
oral and the friends OF the school and all in
terested In school work are invited to attend.
MALE sEMSARY. TAuLEouAH, Sept 81.
Most OF the old pupils have returned, bring
ing many new ones with them, making In all
In, T2ln the preparatory department and Co In
the seminary proper. The three literary soci-
eties have organized, and are going into their
work with yigor. The battalion Is divided
into thlec companies, each OF which has q cap
tain and Ave sergeants, and may be seen every
Tuesday and Friday afternoon between and
O'Clock busily engaged on the drill ground.
The seminary building Is in good condition
now, since Mr. Ross had IL whitewashed and
renovated The we'll dug by the prisoners Is
now walled and will soon be supplied with a
pump, Il will furnish drinking water only
The sequoyah and Cherokee debating societies
will give an anniversary entertainment, sept.
s5th The young ladies of the female semi
nary and the people In the vicinity will be
invited.
FENALE SENiNAEY, TAnLEQuAu, Sept. 10
school work has opened satisfactorily with
an enrolment OF ~ puTils
The music class is large this term aud anolh-
er instrument could be well employed
Misses Ross Cobb and O'Donald attended
the Presbytery which convened at Eureka on
the sth.
Miss Fiorrie Caleb, Park nm, OF the class of
'si. returned on the isth To her school at Ca
ney. where We hear she is popular aud sue
cessful teacher
Miss Hattie Lindsay, Of the intermediate de-
partment, was called away ON the sth by the
death Of her brother. We are glad To hear
that she will soon be with US again.
IIasty reviews aud examinations are being
conducted. In some clHsses of the high school
grade, for those pupils who werc compelled 10
leave their work In the spring and who wish
to make the advanced grade.
The family OF Mr.. r. W Lindsay, Of Chou
teau and the members OF the Male seminary,
have the sineorcst sympathy og the Female
seminary In their recent bereavement, the
death OF Mr.. Jack Lindsay.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-09-23
RussELL CREgK ITEMS.


Jacob Guthrie went to Baxter this week,
People on the creek are making prepara-
tions 10 visit the Vinlta fair.
quite number OF the Russell creek boys
went TO Melrose, Kansas, last saturday TO
witness game Of base ball
quite storm Of hail and rain yislted this
part of the country this evening accompanied
by high winds which turned over hay stacks
and made things very lively. Hall fell that
measured i've inches In circumference aud
from that down. The hail WAS of all shapes
some smooth aud some rough Abe Mills
men were stacking hay. Their horses became
unmanageable aud ran away, leaving them 10
foot it home.
Meat ON the creek seems TO be scarce. Mr.
Guthrie lost dne hog and eau got no trace Of
Il. hut then, corn 10 feed them Is scaYcer than
the hogs Mr., Guthrie says he would not care
so much II they would divide the meat Da-
vid DluejAckcl has also been having some ex-
perience which conyinces him that someone Is
too handy with gun Two OF his hogs came
homc 80 bn'ily shot that they died and now
another is misslnF. An were nne ones n
this business does not cease somebody will got
into trouble. A lawful fence 10 required
sept, 20 JSe 0
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-09-23
CHELSEA MOTIFS.

--Wate-melons plentiful everywhere.
Cattle fat; hogs plentiful and looking well.
The health Of the community Is generally
good.
John Hogan shipped four cars Of cattle
Monday.
chelsea has a good school house but no
teacher yet.
The Drum Goal school is progressing nice
ly with Miss Ida Mccoy as teacher.
j. T. Mcspadden is building large barn
on his farm six miles west Of town.
w. J. Strange is making preparations to
move the postohice into & W Poole's store.
Politics booming; some for Maycs some
for Bunch and some for third man for chief
Sept 20. I'M. TAYLoa, in
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-09-23

Bncklen's ArnIca SaIye.

The best salye in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt, kheum,
Fever sores, letters, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, aud all Skin Erup-
tions, aud positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. II is guaranteed 10 give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded
Price - cents per box. For sale by W.
@. Patton q co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-09-23

MUsHoGER PAsTiME.-Policemen T. II.
Knight tells us of lively little scrim-
mage which occurred at Muskogee one
day last week in which our friend Sam
Sixkiller had his arm creased" by a
bullet. Black Hoyt and white man
named Jesse Nicholson had been
drinking Muskogee water to the extent
that they were "ripe" for fracas.
After firing their pistols a number Of
times the officers got after them and
when ordered to stop or give up they
blazed away to the discomfort of Mr..
Sixkiller. He ordered his fellows 10
fire and Nicholson got shot in the
heel which will give him a great deal
Of trouble though he escaped capture
until the following day. Black was put
in the calaboose and next morning as
Milo, his father, was hostile over the
affair he too was locked up. Nicholson
went out to Dick Naun's aud when an
officer appeared to arrest him, Dick
drew his gun and stood him Off. Asa
result of his acts warrant was issued
for his arrest on account of obstructing
an officer. Milo Hoyt was released but
all the other belligerents were held.
Black was already under bond to ap-
pear for trial at Fort Smith fer person
ating United States officer. This he
did on leaving here at payment time.
Boarding the train with COM
panion, he told the conductor that
he was a deputy marshal ani that
the other was his prisoner. The rail-
road man stated that he had no orders
nor authority to carry officers and must
have the fare. lIoyt then paid for his
friend but did not, nor would not pay
for himself lie was accordingly ar
rested and bound over.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-09-23
NOrItE.
CoowREscoowE DISTRICT, !
CnKuoKEE NAriON, !. 7. !


CnKuoKEE NATION, !. I.
To all whomJt may concern.
You are hereby notified that the garnishec
proceedings held before me IN the town Of
Downlngvlie, C.-N ON the 10Th and 2lst days
Of September, ise0, are null and void and of no
force or effect whatever, there being no judg-
ment rendered by the supreme court against
the Town Of Downingville, {. s.
Witness my hand and Official seal this 2lst
day Of September, iss0
tsEAL.l WV. " CAuHf,
If.-t fta.s
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-09-23
Tnr rORT sNITH FAIR,
And Some Of Its Principal Attractions.

The seventh annual fair Of Western Arkan-
sas and the Indian Territory begins at Fort
Smith ON the 18TH OF October and continues
ive days. II promises TO be one Of the most
interesting and attractive eNpositions ever
held In the state aud no doubt will be, as the
following brief mention OF the principal at
fractions indicate;
4 competitive military drill aud sham battle
In which ten or twelve military COMPARES and
two batteries will take part, the United states
artillery company at Little Rock being one Of
them. Three race balloon ascensions take
place during the fair. two large balloons going
mp at the same amc, With a trapese performer
ON each Of them. Races every day Of the fair
Finest fruit display ever made, over $500 In
premiums being offered ON fruit alone. Cot
ton premiums amount TO $500. The attractions
In the city will be grand nluminRtions, Gre
works, trades procession, etc. ON the night OF
October 10. Gov. 5. +. Hughes will be in at
tendance aud deliver the opening address, and
while all the military companies are assem-.
bled there the state militia will be properly
organized Tor the arst time In the history Of
the state, and viii be reviewed by the govern
or. Hundreds Of other attractions too numer-
GUS To mention will be found on the grounds
during the entire iye days
oHEAr ENcuRsIoN nArKs
Excursions will he run frpm Memphis, Ar
kansas city and TeNarkana, 90 Little Rock
taking In all intermediate points. At Little
Rock these trains connect with one from that
point to Fort smith, which will arrive there ON
Thursday night On October u there will be
an excursion over the Frisco to Eureka Springs
and return, ON which the oNcursionists will be
enabled To take In the horticultural fair at
springdale, returning here on Friday. thaprice
Of the tickets being SS for round "trip. Ample
hotel accommodations viii be provided FOR all
who may come
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-09-23

From Mr.. James Cleveland we learn
that Nat Skinner will have several
nubbins Of corn on the place at
Chelsea. Que hundred acres are shuck-
ing out so bushels to the acre and it is
sound as 4 gold dollar. a little patch
making 1900 shocks of fourteen hills
each, has been cut up.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-09-23

Judge Foreman writes US from
Oowala that dry weather and good
health seem to have the upper hand
just now in that locality. lie closes
by asking us to tell DR.. Frazee he had
better double the premium on babies,
as they intend to enter the list with a
"yearling."
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-09-23

lN FoR Ir.--Jim Wade, on trial last
week at Wichita for crimes committed
in this territory was found guilty on
one charge and thercupon plead guilty
to several other Indictments. lie was
tried for horse stealing, tho case being
whore Wade aud his friends liberated
the Truslers from their captors, and
allowed them to proceed with the
horses which they had previously
stolen. When Judge postor directed
the jury TO find a verdict Of guilty, tile
culprit saw there was no show for
beating the eases and TO plead guilty
was the only course. Sentence had not
been passed wheu our informant lett.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-09-23

Ladies will find relief from their
headache, costiveness, swimming in the
head, collie, sour stomach, restlessness
Indigestion, constant or periodical sick
headaches, weakness in the back or
kidneys, pain in the shoulders and
different parts Of the body, a feeling Of
lassitude and dependency by taking
Simmons Liver Regulator. IL should
be used by all persons, old and young.
Bile, and is not injurious TO tho most
delicate constitution. None genuine
except that prepared by j. II. Zeilin
d Go.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-09-23

Present round-trip rate to st. Louis,
$3.50; October End to sth, limited to
llth, Sll.45. To Muskogee fair, on sale
September 27 to October l, limited 70
2nd, l-5 fare $3.50. To Vinita fair, on
October -, II, Is, ] l-5 fare. From
Chetopa, sl.6s; Adair, 90 cts; Chou.
teau, si.0S; Gibson, $3.50; Muskogee,
$500.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-09-23

Joshua Ross, secretary of the Mus
kogeo fair kindly places at our dispos-
al a complimentary season ticket.
We hope to be with them next week.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-09-23

G. p. Williams has sold out his bust.
ness at Prairie City to Alb Harlan
l.. ID. Long succeeds Sam McSpadder
as manager.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-09-23

\ number of Missouri Pacific train
men running between Muskogee and
Denison have been arrested for robbing
freight cars.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-09-23

Bell & Taylor, attorneys-at-law is a
new firm composed of our veteran
lawyer, Col. j. NJ. Bell and j. NJ. Tay-
lor, Jr. See their card.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-09-23

y THE NEGRO MURDERERs.-The wit
nesses who were summoned in the
Wichita federal court returned last
Thursday. The Tobler cases, after an
indictment had been found, we're con-
tinued on their application for wit
nesses. The date of trial is uncertain
though it is believed special session
will be called sometime between now
aud January first. The application
calls for the summoning Of Conductor
Crutcher, of the Frisco, and two men,
names unknown, who were construct
ing a ferry at the Canadian about
the time the murder was committed.
BY the former they expect to prove
that Marshal Jones version of a
statement made by them is untrue. BY
the latter that the horses found in
their hands had been in possession Of
two white men who had crossed the
river where the ferrymen were at work.
Their case is said to be utterly hope
less. All the witnesses speak very
highly Of Judge Foster as being man
eminently qualified for the responsible
position he holds.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-09-23

The Thompson cattle case has been
amicaOly settled in accordance with
a decision of Acting Secretary Of the
Interior Muljrow. The cattle are to be
turned over to the Conoho Cattle COM
pany on their putting up a 500, 900 on
which Mr.. Thompson may 90 into the
state courts and sue for any rights he
may have in the premises.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-09-23

Fred Martin was fined $40 in the
mayors court last Saturday for carry
ing an unlawful weapon. His partner
in the afIray, Jess Vann did not
appear.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-09-23

CATTLE SHIPPING. Wv. L. Halsell left
for st. Louis last Sunday in not very
happy frame Of mind. Saturday night
he shipped a train Of cattle and was
provided with long cars. Sunday he
had 400 more rounded up to load when
a Dispatch came saying he must take
short cars, though long ones had been
promised. Rather than accept these
conditions he telegraphed his men at
Tulsa TO turn the cattle loose. He
says that the man who gets accommo-
dations from the Frisco Is the one who
lives 20 or 100 miles OF the road--not
the REGULAR natron.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-09-23

The preliminary examination of Sui
Beck, having been continued from the
time originally set, takes place neA
Monday,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-09-23
Grace George theater Co. fair weel

The TAX CAsE.-The city garnishee
case came to Il sudden and unexpected
termination last Tuesday, Quite a
number of our citizens had answered"
with very small financial results when
it was discovered that the Title iudg-
ment was against the "mayor and
town council" aud not against the
"Town Of Downingville," as the gar
nishee papers read. AS u consequence
Clerk Carey decided the proceedings to
be null aud void.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-09-23

q. w. Kitchens who used to run a
locomotive into this town on the
Frisco and is well known to many Of
our citizens, has been nominated by the
republicans of Missouri for railroad
commissioner.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-09-23

Indian Inspector Bannister, after
closing his duties in regard to the re-
moval Of the Sac and Foxes from Kan
sas, will visit Muskogee to learn how
Agent Ovens housework is being done.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-09-23
Grace George theater Co. fair week.

There are several store fronts in this
town which could be improved In APP
pearance Uy the judicious use Of soap
and water. Just look around and You
will discover the parties in mind.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-09-23

ACQUITTED. Tom and Baxter Prather
were recently tried in the Fort Smith
court for the killing of Press Nail and
acquitted. In reporting the case the
Elevator says: "The defense was
represented by DuVal & Cravens,
Barnes q Mellette, Boudinot &Jackson,
Col. II. f. Thompson, Col. T. NJ. Gun
ter and Clayton & BriEzolara. Tie case
went to the jury on Saturday, the llth,
and they remained out until the follow
ing Tuesday about 10 o'clock, when
they returned verdict Of not guilty
rs TO both defendants. Tom is the
one that did the actual killing aud has
never denied the fact, but claims he
acted in self-defense, and on that
ground the defense was conducted.
Baxter was with Tom when the killing
occurred, hence was indicted as acces-
sorry to the alleged crime. When the
verdict was announced there was much
rejoicing in the Prather family, the
mother and sister of the boys ard Tom S
wife being present"
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-09-23

Grace George theater Co. fair week.
A lot of fve-color, lithographic pos
ters Of our fair have been ordered from
Cincinnati and will be here this week.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-09-23
PERSONAL MENTION.

-CharI,y Robinson and wtfc Of Carthage,
are coming down TO attend our fair
III H. Edmondson started for st. Louis
last Monday and before returning Will visit his
old homo In indiana.
Col w. G. Boudinot came in from Fort
Smith the nrst OF the week aud Is now at his
place near the Kansas line
Henry Armstrong, Of Coodys Blun, was
down the road as far as Neosho the first Of the
week and on his way homo stopped day in
this city.
sam skinner Il at home again after making
o shipment OF cattle from his ranch in Texas
to 81 Louis. lie passed through hcfc one
night last week with thirteen cars
Misses Pauline and Julia Patton went to
ST. Louis this week to view the exposition and
knights Tempiar parade. Miss Julia will re-
main and take business course Of education
at commercial college.
Mr. and Mrs. John whistler, Of Sac and
Fox, were here Tuesday and went TO Dcnison
20 place their little daughters In school The
parents will be in the city to-day on their way
home. They have been on an extended trip to
Eureka Springs and other points OF interest.
Rev liaworth called last Friday on his re-
turn from Wichita whore he had been sum
moncd as witness before the United States
court. lie was highly pleased with the appar-
ent thrift and energy displayed ON every hand
and amazed at the growth Of the town since
former visit
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-09-23

Our cornct band is making rapid
progress and already play quite well.
A teacher has been employed.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-09-23

A rare treat for -goers-Grace
George for six NIGHTS fair week.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-09-23

Raymond's building is now well
covered with corrugated iron.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-09-23

a hail storm about mile in width
passed through the country near Ca
reys Ferry last Thursday.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-09-23

Reports are that there will be many
more horses at our fair this year than
last
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-09-23

Six theatrical performances at the
opera house fair week.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-09-23

a man selling zithers took number
of orders in this town during the past
week.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-09-23

w. W. Miller & Co. have contract
to put the tin roof on w. G. Patton &
Co.'S. new building.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-09-23

New supplies of goods are arriving
daily all over town.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-09-23

Several families in town arc looking
for houses TO rent.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-09-23

The fall business is upon us. The
hrms who advertise are the ones that
will sell the goods.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-09-23


Of fair week at the opera house.
A Snow. Messrs. Blakeney and
knight, our theatrical managers have
made a contract with the Grace George
Theatcr company TO play six nights,
beginning Monday, October 1lth-fair
week. Their repertoire embraces,
"Under the Gaslight," "Lady Audley's
Secret" "Black Diamonds" Grip Van
Winkle," "Ilidden Hand" "Fan-
choD," Kathleen" "Uncle Toms
Cabin" "Ten Nights in Barroom,"
EAST Lynne" and Dora" Grace
George is a charming actress and
vocalist and some of our citizens who
have seen the company this season say
it is a strong one. The opera house
has been repaired and strengthened
and pleasant weeks amusement
seems assured.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1886-09-23
Grace George. fair week.

Barnum's circus shows at Parsons,
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