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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-03-15
coon BEGINNING.
100000 Raised at Tahlequah for City ImprOv.
ment IN one Week.


TAhlequah Cemetery and Street Improve
ment society sends greeting TO the vinitA q. A
5. I. S., and asks for a friendly comparison Of
results OF actual cash in hand as realized at
the first effort for those purpose
On last Friday night, the 9TH inst., all
rahlequah was Invited to be present at ''box
sociable" at the residence OF Circuit Judge
George Benge. The call was answered by one
Of the largest and most enthusiastlc gather
ings OF that nature rahlequah ever saw. The
sober, middle aged-the heads OF families, as
well as the youth aud beauty were present
4 very.enjoy able season was had. As 10 anan-
clal resnlts, there seems TO be some little
difference between the counting up OF cash In
hand aud the boxes" sold aud votes cast.
But as near as your scribe eau get at II the
treasurer reports that she holda about sls0 90
About is5 90 OF this was contributed by the
boys" on votes at cents a vote Gor a cake to
be given TO the prettlest girl present There
were two eakos and two girls. One girl was a
town" girl-Polly Johnston, daughter OF
the rahlequah merchant. VIM. Johnaton.
and the other was mission" Eirl-Carrie
Lindsey daughter OF senator Lindsey of Chou
teau, uooweeseoowee district The bidding
was lively. aud rapidly went up, up, up, by
cents, " 90. o. % MP 10 so 90 bids till as re-
ported above 235) votes had been recorded and
the cake was presented 10 Miss Carrie Lindsey
Then the other cake was given to Miss John
s,on. The ladies say that slxty-one boxes
were sold but the treasurer reports receipts Of
but s25 90.
We saw ny tho cnlgrrAIS that VlnltA val
going to DO likewise ON the same night. How
much was realized then and theres
] a few nghia prcsloae The mission girls gave
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-03-15

A FATAL FALL.-George Coombs, the
well known carpenter, fell a distance
of twelve feet last Friday morning
striking with his head upon a rock,
from the effects Of which he died that
night. lie was doing some work upon
the house of DIR. L. q. Frayser and
moving backwards stepped off of the
place upon which he was standing.
The skull was badly fractured and the
victim was unconscious until death
came. Relatives at Monticello, Iii.
nois, were apprised of the circum-
stance and promptly gave directions to
prepare the body for burial, stating
also that some OF the family would ar
rive on Sundays train. The funeral
took place at the Congregational
church Sunday evening and the re-
mains were deposited in the cemetery
above town. Nj. Coombs was bach.
elor fifty-two years Of age and was a
man who enjoyed the esteem Of all
associates and acquaintances. He was
bern in Philadelphia and for the last
twelve or fifteen years had made his
headquarters in this vicinity. MIR.
Charles Hughes, brother-in-law OF
the deceased. arrived Sunday evening
aud after learning all OF the circum-
stances and settling up the dead man. s
affairs, left the following night. Be-
fore his departure he handed us for
publication the following
CARD OF THANKS:
EDIroR CHIEFTAIS:-Permit the un-
dersigned, through the medium OF
Of your columns, to extend sincere
thanks to many good kind friends for
services and attention toward George
Coombs, lately deceased.
Respectfully, GHARLEs HUGuEs.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-03-15
NOTES PROM CHELSEA.

school opened Monday.
Ill. II Bailey has returned from Iowa.
Miss Moore, our sehoo, teacher, will board
In the family OF NJ W. Couch.
Pete Couch has move his family to town
In order that his children may attend school.
Preparations are being made for a new
telegraph onice. VIII tell you more about It
later.
Who is II that writes TO the CmEFrAIS
from Chelsea and signs W. @. NJ. Rg Attend
TO your spelling; that's all
REV. j. S. Williams preached for us last
Sunday. In the future he will preach the
fourth Sunday In each month at and clock
y. m, In the school house
March 10, lssS. FELix.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-03-15

Great excitement has been caused In
the vicinity Of Paris, Texas, by the re-
markable recovery of Mr.. j. T.. Corley,
who was so helpless he could not turn
in bed, OF raise his head; everybody
said he was dying OF consumption. A
bought a large bottle aud box Of DR..
Kings New Life Pills; by the time he
had taken two boxes of pills and two
bottles of the Discovery he was well and
hae gained thirty-six pounds. Trial
bottles Of this Great Discovery for con-
sumption free at w. q. Patton & Co.'S.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-03-15
Indisnensnhln 10 thn ToIIet.

Darbys prOphylactio Fluid cures
chatting, ,eruptions and Inflammation Of
all kinds; cures intiamed or sore eyes;
relieves pains from bites or stings OF
insects and sore feet; destroys all taint
of perspleration ar offensive smell from
dentiirce IL puriies the breath; pre-
serves the teeth aQd cures toothachei
sore Nnma and cAnkor.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-03-15
DO YOU WANT A PAIR OF fine SHOES +?

If so, would be pleased to have you call on
wehave just received and very extensive line that is
unsurpassed anywhere for STYLE fit and Durability For La
dies Misses and Children Also extensive line of mems fine
foot wear the possible prices Remember the place.
w. R. BADGETT & CO.,
Makers Of Low Prices in Dry Goods Clothing Furnishings
West Room Raymond Block.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-03-15
RnnLlen,s ArnIcn SnIre.

The best salye in the word for Cuts.
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt, Rheum,
Fever sores, letters, Chapped Hands,
Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tions, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. IL is guaranteed 10 give
Price 25 cents per box. For sale by w.
q. Patton K Co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-03-15
Personal.

@ 8. shelton was In 81. LouIs last week
Mrs. W. r. Halseli went 10 Texas Monday
night to join her husband.
Taylor Foreman was down town Tuesday
for the frat time in seven weeks.
Maj John v. Lyons and Perry Brewer
have been among vinlta's vititors this week.
Nat skinner and william Little are in
Texas this week looking up the cattle business
frank g. Hubbard, Of the Maskogee
i'hoenix, was visiting friends In this city lsst
sunday
--Mrs. NJ. Ironslde and daughter, Mrs. Cox,
arrived at home from Kansas last Friday after
on extended visit.
Mr.. @. W. Green's brother and family ar
rived this week from oregon and will make
their homes here.
Albert Morris was in town this week. His
cattle, so he says, made It through the wlnter
in excellent shape.
Agent owens returned from his trip TO
Washington last Thursday well satisfied with
the results Of his efforts.
Mrs Anna Baientine is at Chelsea very sick.
A physician sent out from this town tele-
graphs that she Is partially paralyEed.
Mrs Elnert and children are going TO move
to Tahlequah about the first OF next month.
Their house will be occupied by Col. Hub
bard's family.
DIR. =. NJ. and Robert G. Thompson were
the guests OF their brother Tommy this week.
The former was on his way to St. Louis to
continue the study Of his profession.
Mr.. Charles Hughes, brother-in-iaw to
George Coombs, who was here this week, ia
states attorney for the district in which he
lives and created very favorable impression
upon all who met him.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-03-15
JONATHAN GORE,
ArroRTEx-Ar.LAw-

Commissioner of Deeds for the Stat e
of Kansas. viii acknowledge deed $
and other instruments, and take dep
Ositions aud atiidayits to be used in the
state of Kansas.
Also U. s. Commissioner for the
Western District of Arkansas to ad.
minister oaihs, take dispositions and
acknowledge all legal instruments in
civil cases.
Particular attention given to the
prosecution OF pension aud the collec-
iion OF for, ign claims. Also claims
againts railroads for stock killed, &c.
Am in the real estate business. Par
ties having farms or town property for
sale will please give me a call.
Office in Opera House Block.
NiNIrA, IKD. TER.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-03-15

AN UNFoRTUNATE LEAP.-W. T.
Whitaker jumped from moving
freight train last Friday night near
Pryor Greek and was seriously injured.
lie landed in ditch, it being dark,
and his head, shoulder aud face were
badly bruised and he was also hurt in
ternally. In semi-unconscious con-
dition he crawled back upon the track
but after lying there awhile came to
realize, to some extent, his dangerous
position and left 1t as IN. Some
hours later he made his way upon
hands and knees to house 800 yards
distant aud was there cared for and
taken home. Physicians express the
belief that Mr.. Whitaker will recover
and his many friends will join with us
in hoping that their conclusions are
right.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-03-15

MISCELLANEOUS ADS
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-03-15
err rREGsUREa's REPORT,

Il nAtEHr'Sa treasurer
Evening journal., 1888-10-06
On Saturday, October 9Th. 1888.

On the premises, at p. m, sharp Most of
the property offered is on high, solid ground
over Eleventh Street Bridge. This section is
reaching prosperous basis very rapidly, and
substantial improvements are going up on
every side The Pullman Car Works the
Delaware Terra Gotta Works, and the newly
started Wire Manufactory create a lively de-
mand for houses. The branch of the City
Railway Company, now in operation, has GER
tainly added TO the value Of properties here.
and we see no good reason why prices should
not steadily advance. The balance of the pro-
perty is most beautifully located on a COM
manding site on Eighteenth street, and over
looks the City Park and the Brandywine. 1901
Heald street Is corner store and dwelling,
with alley privilege. l222 and 1924 Forrest
street, are each two-story brick, lot l4x5l.
rooms, built 1886, with alley privilege l0S
West Eighteenth street. is two-story brick lot
26xl2a, rooms, with front porch, front lawn,
side yard, and alley privilege.
The lots are on Thatcher. Heald, Davis,
Peoples, Dure, Twelfth, Thirteenth. Four
teenth Fifteenth Sixteenth, Eighteenth and
Twenty streets
The sale will commence at D. m. sharp.
with No. /, and proceed mainly in order Of
mum berlng. Omnibus will leave SO l-2 Mar
ket street at 3.40 p. m.
TERMS OF SALE.-For the lots, 20 per cent.
caa as forfeit money, the balance in notes
equally divided at three and six months. Dis
count OF per cent. for all cash. Deeds de-
lyered when all paid. Taxes 1888 paid by
sellers. Sc Ie For l2Ol Head street, mortgage of
Sl,ou0 at per cent; for No. los West Eigh-
teenth street. mortgage of S2,l00 at per cent.
and for No. l2'Ss and l24 Forrest street, mort
cages of $500 each at @ per cent. may remain,
settlement to purchaser. Taxes for 1888 paid
by seller. Settlements in all cases TO be made
complete before Saturday, October 13. at noon,
otherwise sale may be declared void by seller.
NILLARD 4. POOLE,
No. $40 IL Market Street.
Agent to Effect Sale
Evening journal., 1888-10-06
CONDENSED NEWS.

A reward Of $3.50 has been offered for the
arrest Of the person who killed Fulljames in
The prize ring at Crank Forks, ID. T.
The dry goods store Of the p. Quinn com
pany at Little Rock, Ark was DESTROYED bv
iTe. The loss will reach 100000
Robbins Miller, son OF William Miller. the
Second Advent prophet, died at his home at
Fair Haven, VT, on ths 95th anniversary Of
bis birth
Two freight trains on the Boston and AL
bany railroad crashed into each other near
Westboro causing a wreck Of fourteen cars.
The damage viii reach $4,000
The steamboat pilots of the Ohio river have
demanded a salary Of 81 900, with 81. POO for
captain and pilot combined, $3.50 for single
trips TO Pittsburg to Cincinnati, and Sl75 to
Louisville, with all expenses paid.
Reports from the Memphis cotton distric,
show prospect Of a yield 21S per cent. above
the average.
The Louisiana Prohioitionists have noni.
hated full state and electoral ticket. They
say they can poll 1900 Totes
The Democrats OF tlai Eleventh Massaehu.
setts district have nominated Wilbur Skin.
her Of Holyoke. for congress.
Violent Storms have prevailed on the
North sea, and several vessels have beer
damaged.
Evening journal., 1888-10-06
NJ. MEGARY & SON,
516 Tatnall Street,
AND
S. E. Corner Sixth and Tatnall.

You all know that from
October 9 to IS Wilmington
will be treated to one of the
largest and best arranged Fairs
ever held in Delaware. There
will be $4,000 or more people
there.
But you don't all know that
we have the largest and best
arranged Furniture and Carpet
Store in Delaware. And we're
here with you always. We
have a bargain here waiting for
every one of the $4,000 fair
visitors.
To strangers visiting the city
we would say, if you are going
to combine business with pleas,
ure on your trip, call to see us
if you are needing anything in
the house-furnishing line. You
don't have to buy, but we ask
you to include US as part Of
your sight seeing. 1t will pay
you to do 50, for if you don't
want to buy now youwill some
time. Out-of-town folks will
have no trouble in getting their
goods home, as we pack and
deliver free of charge.
We can't let you 90 without
calling your attention to our
SIS and $50 Oak Suits of 8
pieces. They are rare bargains
for those wanting a neat and
well made oak chamber suit at
a small cost. The price scale
here mounts to $Ioo.
We have Parlor Furniture at
all prices and in any covers.
An attempt to describe our
Parlor furniture here would be
futile. Suffice it to say we
have a large building devoted
to this branch of our business
and you'll have no trouble to
get suited in price Of goods.
Evening journal., 1888-10-06
DIED.

BONNER.-On the 9TH inst. David Charles.
son Of David and Catherine Bonner in his 10th
year.
Relatives and friends Of the family are in
yited to attend the funeral from the residence
Of his parents, llO7 w. Fourth street on Mon
day, October $, Mt 230 p. m. The funeral will
take place from st. Paul's r. G. Church.
BANE.-In this city. on the 5th inst, Homer
f., the only son of Eli $. and Rachel Bane,
aged months.
C0LLINS.-ln Philadelphia, on the 5th inst,
at the residence Of her son-in-law, Andrew
Akerman. No. 4226 Brown street, Sarah j.,
widow Of the late Edward Collins and daugh-
ter Of the late Iheophilus Jones Of this city.
MCCAUGHEY.-In this city on the 4th inst,
Alice, wife Of Patrick McCaughey, aged 55
years.
SCHADE.-In this city, on the 4th inst.
Augald Thasing, wife of John Schade. in her
i4th year.
Evening journal., 1888-10-06
Land Excursion TO Virginia and West
Virginia.

On October 16 the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad Company will sell round
trip tickets from Philadelphia, Whining
ton, Del, Newark, Del, and Chester,
Pa, to Winchester, Mdidletown. Harris
burg, Staunton and Lexington in Virginia
and Romney. Keyser, Grafton, Clarks
burg and Fairmont, West Va, at one
fair for the round trip tickets good 30
days and permit stop-over privileges at
all intermediate points in Virginia and
West Virginia.
This is the best season of the year TO
take trip through this interesting
country and persons seeking new homes
should avail themselves OF this oppor-
tunity to examine country rich in natu-
raj resources awaiting development Good
farm lands are very cheap manufactur-
ing sites are numerous and obtainable at
remarkable low prices, markets are con
yenient, excellent schools and climate
unsurpassed
For information about lands address
N. v. Richards, land agent b. & o. r.
r., Baltimore, Md, and for particulars
about this excursion apply to G. r. Mac
kenzie, S33 Chestnut street, Philadelphia,
Pa. ID. d. Courtney, Reading, Pa, or
agents of the B. q o. R. r. at Whining
ton, Newark, Del, or Chester, Pa.
Evening journal., 1888-10-06
CHORAL Service.

A choral service will be held at Grace
Baptist Church, Thirteenth and French
streets tomorrow evening. Leader
Harry Payne has prepared the following
program: 20 Thou Who Dwellest, Con.
cone, by the choir; Gently Lord, 0
Gently Lead, Danks, duet by Mrs Page
and Miss Eva Heck; "The Lord is my
Shepherd, Grealorex, duett by Mrs. Page
and William G. Higgins; 20 Clap Your
Hands, Palmer, by the choir; II will
Praise the Name Of the Lord, Emerson.
by the choir; "The Twilight Falls, :"
Emerson, solo and chorus; Praise God
From Above" Sharp, by the choir.
Evening journal., 1888-10-06

have been great sufferer from catarrh
for over ten years; had it very bad, could
not hardly breathe. Some nights | could
not sleep-had to walk the floor pur-
chased Ely's Cream Balm and am using
il freely, it is working a cure surely. /
have advised several friends to use il.
and with happy results in every case II
is the one medicine above all others made
to cure catarrh, and it is worth its weight
in gold ! thank God have found rem
edy can use with safety and that does
all that is claimed for it. 1t is curing my
deafness.-B. w. Sperry, Hartford, Conn.
Evening journal., 1888-10-06
THE CHAMPION FRAUD
Mourners for fngham All Over
the Country.
HE OFFERED A TEMPTING BAIT.

Probably Thousands OF People, sDuped Into
Buying s1o Shares In Mythical specu-
lative syndicate-The Extent of His
Swindle Can Never he Known.
NEW York, Oct. 6.---One Of the largest
swindles that has been worked in this city for
years was brought TO light by the disappear
ance of William II. Ingham, and the clos
ing Of the brokerage business Ct William II.
Ingham e. Co, at No. 80 Broadway. The
amount Of the swindler's profits cannot as
yet be ascertained. and it IS probable that it
viii never be known. From the present in
dications it is believed that fully 100000 is
involved Ingham made his appearance in
this city in the latter part Of April, 1887,
and opened the office OF w II. Ingham a.
Co, at No. 40 Broadway. He advertised ex-
tensively in out Of town papers, calling at
tention to tho immense profits that could be
made by investing with w. H. Ingham a.
Co. 5 speculative syndicate. The syndicate
was described as a mutual pool which was to
operate in stocks, honds and grain. The
shares were to oost $40 each, the capital
stock SS5,O0O, and the managers were 70
withhold 80 per cent. Of the gross receipts as
a return for their tr>ouble.
The unwary niblaed the bait and sent in
their $40 bills rapidly. Pretty soon the con
cern began 70 resort to the old time broker
age swindie ana circulars were mailed to all
parts of the country setting forth in glowing
terms the advantages OF investing in the
FIRMS scheme, aad efaring 81 10 persons
wishing TO become agents for every share Of
stock they scld. Tho firm soon had an
abundance Of agents. From time to time the
subscribers were informed Of the progress Of
the scheme, showing large profits Most Of
them subscribed for additional stock and adj
vised their friends to invest Several diyi-
dends were paid out Of the money invested
by the dupes In the latter part of April the
firms business had 80 increased that they
found it necessary to secure large quarters
The firm moved to 81 Broadway The capi-
tai stock was soon increased 10 $4,000, and
shings went on swimmingly until up to two
months ago, when one OF tho firm severed his
connection This was the first rupture in the
concern. Ingham, however, continued to
run matters, and scooped In all new subscrib-
eFs that came alcssg On Saturday last the
climax came fngham sent cards TO all
subscribers anpounoang that In consequence
Of heavy losses the syndicate would be com
pelled TO suspead, with the koss OF the entire
syndicate mensb0ship oapltal Nothing has
been seen Of Inxtaah ance 1t Is believed he
came from Chicago
Evening journal., 1888-10-06
Literary Notes.

The principal article in the October
Book News (John Wanamaker. Philadel-
phial is an interesting account Of the
history Of Book Illustrations, BY John
v. Sears. The number is accompanied
by very good portrait Of the brilliant
young authoress, Amelie Rives, and con.
tains a short sketch of her life The book
reviews and miscellaneous articles make
up very readable magazine Of ffty-two
Dqwpg
Evening journal., 1888-10-06
Delawnre sehool of Art.

The Association of the Delaware School
of Art held its first regular monthly meet
ing for the season on Thursday night.
Among other matters discussed. was that
of changing the name Of the Association
to that Of some eminent American artist.
The night classes Of the association.
at which the pupils paint by the electric
light, were opened last week, with fair
attendance.
Evening journal., 1888-10-06
ANerv Rnsv Eirn,

The firm Of James F, Wood q Co. are
very busy. The jobbing and repair
department is the most extensive in the
history of their business. All kinds Of
metal work seems to flow to them. such
as heater and furnace work, tin roofing,
corrugated iron work, stove and range
work, American pipe covering, etc. In
fact every variety Of metal work.
Evening journal., 1888-10-06

descent lights viii be put up to i1lumi-
nate the village A new store is being
built on the main avenue and prosperity
is shown in all the workings of the local.
ity. All the available property owned by
the manufacturing firm, which has de.
scended from Joseph Bancroft has been
built up with mills or their accessories
until no more room is left
Evening journal., 1888-10-06
Parlor Car to Pittsburg Via D. s o. n. R.

The B. & o. Limited Express leaving
Wilmington daily at 7.3S a. m. is
equipped with Pullman Yestibule Car
running through TO Pittsburg without
change, arriving in Pittsburg at s. SOP. m
This train affords passengers a daylight
ride through the beautiful and historic
Potomac Valley, and across the Allegheny
Mountains, now resplendent in the gold
and crimson glory of autumnal foliage
The night express, with Pullman Sleep
ing Car attached, leaves Wilmington at
$40 p. m, arrives in Pittsburg at Z. Is a.
m. daily.
Evening journal., 1888-10-06
LAST GAME OE BALL.

DIR. Brooks at Dover To-Day-The Mar
ried Men Defeated.
BY Letter to EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER, Del, October 6--The bachelors
scooped yesterday afternoons game from
their welded opponents by a score Of 2S
to ~. The feature of the game was the
pitching of H. G. Walker for the single
men, he striking out fourteen men.
Dr. Brooks Prohibitionist Vice Presi-
Dental candidate, speaks in the Opera
House here at o'clock this p. m.
Evening journal., 1888-10-06
I've nn,r,dm.

PITTsRURG, Or& 6-The dead body Of
Philip w. Strcus, an advertising agent, was
found leaning againss street lamppost 1t
is supposed he committed suicide by taking
poison. Yesterday afternoon Frank Carna-
han, Of Salisbury. Pa, shot himself through
the head in the West Penn railroad depot in
Allegheny Flo hvsd long enough to say
Il am sick, and conIdn't help it.
Evening journal., 1888-10-06
SUNDAY SCHOOL WORKERS.
County Convention 10 be Held at West
Church I'm November.

convention 10 ne Ah nekt
Church I'm November.
The New Castle county organization of
the State Sunday school convention has
arranged for a county Sunday school CON
vention TO be held in the West Presby-
terian Church on Thursday, November
3. The convention will last the entire
day There will be three sessions morn
ing, afternoon and evening, and an
enthusiastic gathering of Sunday school
workers of all denominations from all
over the county is expected to be present
The officers of the county Sunday
School Association desire that every
Sunday school in the county should be
represented Each viii be entitled to
three delegates.
Prominent speakers on Sunday school
work are to be invited TO attend from
out Of the city and every effort will be
made to have an entertaining and profit
able convention