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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-03-22
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Nice spring weather.
Gardening farming and work In every line
Is being disc used.
Our worthy sheriff. Mr.. Sanders. paid ne .
call Friday. Come again Ed.
Our school is doing nicely. under the quail
lied and experienced teacher. Miss Anna
Roger.
DIR. Warren is arranging TO catch all the
nsh around about here, for the purpose OF sup-
plying northern markets.
Several OF our most prominent citizens have
been soliciting contracts TO make rAlla, but
don't AJAX me who they are.
Say, Mr. Editor. there are going to be sever
al weddings In this community n something
10 not done, and that very soon.
We are happy to welcome In our vicinity,
Mr.. Denbo and fAmlly from Misssuri, . broth
er Of our estesmed townsmAn Mr.. J0o Denbo.
aud We wiGh him every SueeeSs.
MIR. Normsn, with the timber arm OF N.
d. Baird, honored rs with hls presence Thurs
day and that night favored ne with bis musle-
al voice al the singing and prayer meeting.
conducted BY Brother Moore.
There areten OF nfteen wagons oAmpsd north
Of the vlrdlErls unable 70 cross, owing TO
high water. who are very anxious 10 know l {
H 10 really 90, that the Frisco IL going 10 COM
menes operations on their extension inside
OF ave yeara. any wAyI II 80, Redfork ls their
contemplated dc stinAtion.
The walnut timber business is on . boom,
especially at Louis NoTburg's mills on Bird
Creek, his fever. gets At ;suoh . height that
even b,s beet friends sometimes have dlnieulty
IN convincing him that Bird creek la really
not .he Misalsslppl river and that kii Town
Is not 81. Louis, until he runs Against . tent
pole.
--Considerable excitement was mAnifeatod
in our little burg few days ago. owing TO all
legged dlseovery.of extensive gold helda wast
OF Redfork. aud several Of our 'Old timers"
were not long In making preparation TO re-
eOnnoiter. but meeting with untAvorAble rs-
ceptions diagnosed the case aud concluded II
hopalsssi hence they returned 10 our embrace.
Children stay at home.
Since We wrote you last. we have eOmpist-
ed . Methodist church, one which we are
proud OF, let because We can not help but feel
what we are-Iust q little bit ahead Of
any OF our sister towns on the Frisco nom
vinitA TO Tulsa In the line Of progress. and.
because such an Institution demonstrates
each oltlEen's appreciation OF the valne OF NOR
al, educational and religious advancement,
Srd, because we now know that We have Z
pAstor-D. J. M. wool, whom We love, ~ hs
knows no limit 90 good work.
II. d. Cromwell our cash merchant left
sunday for 81. Louis, and Judging from hi'
paat similar vlAlta, we may expect she best as
sortment OF merchandise every brought ts
this section. Iiis storsia now complete. and
We wonder where he is going TO show his new
stock nis sueoaas here has boon wonderful.
because he says yes, pleasantly aud no nrm'
| iy. but respectfully. In connection with thil
We may say. Mr.. spencer stephens has accept
ed responsible position In hIs employ
spence has many friends hero anu the WI
make team.
March ~. 1883. Hosl0NArUnu.
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agent owen has been attending U. 8.
court this week At Springfield.
--IiIdse Pasehai, editor Of the Advocats, is
spending the week In this town.
-. u. Sewers. OF Muskogee, was q north
bound st. Louis passenger last Sunday.
--Mrs. A. n. Balcntins was able TO be NOV
cd In from Chelsea last Friday and we are
glad 10 say is getting much better.
Il. A. barry. the gorgeous and impos-
ing" one-especialiy the iatter-came in FRI
day for days vislt with his old cronles.
Miss Minnie GreenwAy, one OF Coowees-
coOwee's blooming young sehooimsrns, came
TO the city on a trading expedition and TO visit
friends las, sfturl'Y.
William l. We was in last Thursday and
reported having a child very sick with pneu-
monis. Two OF hls renters had children sick
with the same disease.
Mr.. Scott, Of Canadian, was up here last
Thursday looking for place. He desires 70
secure for his children the advantages OF the
new college, when erected.
--Mrs. l.. Green, OF Cincinnati, Arkansas,
has been visiting her daughter, Mrs. 8. A.
Mcspadden, at Chelsea. En- route east abe
spent day with Mrs. David Taylor.
FRANK Mcspsdden, who has been ali
through the south on Q Junketing excursion,
returned Tuesday. lie picked oranges. ato
spring vegetables and lived upon the fat Of
the land generally.
DIR. and Mrs. q. T. Cheney, Of Topeka,
and Mr. J. A. Maitland, OF III Dorado, Kan
sas. arrived iast Thursday evening and will
make q lengthy visit at the home OF their
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-03-22

A safe Upon ihs wsss.s.-Amistions Of PROM
inent Cltisen.

-FarmIng work is rather slow and back
ward.
Not much "espital news" just now. Kv-
erything is distressingiy, quiet aud ali busi-
ness moves slOns regularly and smoothly.
Health 10 now quite good. George Keys.
one Of the few yet living Of the old stand-bys,
IL In town under the doctor's care. Hopes are
entertained for his speedy recovery.
Ridge PMchal and Will Thompson. repre-
senting respectively the Advocate and the
Telephone, have both gone to Muskogee TO at
tend the Press convention. 1--WE" would
very much liked 10 have been there, too. but
1--WE" were not invited. Perhaps I'VE" will
attend the next onelf "they'' ant ne present.
Aaron Terrell has returned from trip down
among the watts tribe'' In Sequoyah dls-
trict. lie was sent down to serve legal pro-
cesses on them 70 appear before the citizen
ship court for anal hearning and deeision Of
their long standing cases according 10 action
OF last council. II IL not believed By any one
that they will appear here Al ALL II they do
not. then begins the fun, aud then will come
the tug Of war a. to who can blun aud buck
the hardest and tho iongest-the wattses or
Uncle Sam.
Col. Q. J. Harris has certainly been great
ly shiicted. Eight months ago biz little girl
but little over two years Of age, fell out Of the
carriage between the wheels ana a. ia sup-
posed, the hind wheel ran over her. She was
an unusually healthy. bright child, and did
not show any special injury for several days
bat II was not ,ng till she began TO drOop and
grow puny. sac was evidently injured inter
nalIy and II slowly grew on her. She con-
stAntiy failed, grew very poor and thin. and
would have spells OF inconsistencies and be
In q stupor for hours Thua the poor little
sufferer fingered on for nine months and on
last Thursday night, 18th, the tender shep-
herd gathered the little lamb to his bosom,
and transplAnted II to hls own beautiful gar
den In the paradise OF God, where II will suf-
no more On Friday the aniicted father took
the precious dust TO his home in Canadian
district for burial. The colonel has had much
sickness in his family. for his wife died only
last November, and his little boy, next
older than the baby was quite sick last week.
but 10 now better, and up and about. The
colonsl's aged mother ls now with him. q
bright, cheerful old lady Of unusual inteili-
genes. Long may she be spared 10 her chill
dren and grand children.
March 10, 1855. OUTSIDER.
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RySdyk'S HambIetOnian JT.

Will stand at the following places
the present season.
The first three days Of the week
at my farm 4 miles s. E. of Vinita,
l. T.. on Locust Creek and at
Vinita the 8 last days Of the week.
TERMs:- $1,000 for season or
$500 for single service.
Rysdyk's Hambletonian is the
grandsire of this horse, from whom
he takes his name. His dam was
a Black Hawk Morgan.
Rysdyk's HambletOnian, Jr.
Is 161- hands high, beautiful
mahogony bay, Of perfect form
smooth and graceful in his move
ment. kind and docile in disposi-
tion, eight years old this spring.
For particulars see Stud Book and
Turf Record. ROBERT r. TAYLOR.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-03-22
LOCAL NOTES.
-Penelopo-March 80 and 81.

|
-Penelope-March 80 and 81.
PEAKED Sisters" next Tuesday.
Great fire scene--Pitcher boiled.
March 30 and 81.
Brace up and be happy. There's
good time coming.
--Cirand opening OF Raymond hall
Friday, March 30 and 81.
The chorus class will meet at Mrs.
Badgett's next Tuesday evening at 1880
p. m,
Don't fail TO see the duel between
Pitcher and Tosser, in Penelope, March
80 and 81.
.-vinita gets the Press association
convention June 10th. Wen make IL
pleasant for the brethren.
w. r. Badgett & Co. return to
their old space this week IA column
and present new advertisement.
Mrs. William Chouteau Is now
conducting millinery establishment
at Mrs. Ironside's old stand. Her ad-
vertisement appears this week.
Jim Beatty has been seriously III
with troubles OF the heart and though
little better yesterday his condition
is still such as to occasion alarm.
The peaked Sisters" will give an
exhibition at the Methodist church
next Tuesday night. No one should
miss this opportunity for seeing them.
j. T. Davis presents his card in
this issue Offering his services 10 all
requiring them. He is a staunch
friend Of the printer and recognizes
the virtue of printers ink.
The prisoners confined in the Fort
Smith Jail made an unsuccessful at
tempt 10 escape last Sunday night by
burning out through the ceiling. They
have been transferred TO the new Jail.
With a thought solely OF the pleas
ure OF their friends, the sercnRders
we're out again Saturday night expos
ing themselves TO colds, malaria, boot
jacks, Lincoln pies, aud all kindred
disorders. They we're all alive, how
ever, Monday.
Raymond hall is to be formally
opened on the two last days Of this
month with the presentation OF "Pen-
elope or tn 9 Milkman's Bride" very
pretty comic opera. The characterA
will be assumed by company Of la
dies and gentlemen fully able to sus-
tain them.
The depot at Muskogee was rob-
bed last Friday night Of $40 aud De-
putty Isbell, who was there had q good
deal OF fun at the expense of two Of
our town boys. He told them that as
they were the only strangers there the
officers had concluded TO arrest them
on suspicion, as the thieves.
In this issue will be observed the
new advertisement OF Davis Hill. His
grocery house is well supplied with
goods of that character but especial
attention is just now invited to the
dry goods store. A large invoice Of
new goods have lately arrived and they
are in quality superior to any previ-
GUS purchases.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-03-22

A ARKcEPTIoS.-Mrs. Holton, the ma
tron, gave a reception to the friends Of
Worcester academy faculty on Friday
evening March 10, from 1880 to 10 p. m.
There was very large attendance of
the elite Of Vinita and some guests
from abroad, among whom were notic-
cd Mir. and Mrs. 0has. Poole, of Chel-
sea, and Mrs. DR.. Ohesney, of Topeka,
Kansas. Mrs. Holton received the
guests In her usual graceful manner,
aud Mr.. Mccarthy and Misses Grif-
lin, Jones, Emery, Timberlake and
BoadeckeI endeavored to make each
one feel at ease and have a pleasant
time. The evening was spentin inter.
change Of greetings and social converse
until all we're invited TO the spacious
dining room OF the academy and par
took Of the delicious luncheon prepar-
ed bg the hands OF Mrs. ilolton and
her assistants, after which the guests
returned TO the parlors and music
room and passed the time In conversa'
lion and music. Little Miss Addie
Beck favored the company with two
songs. Ifthe little lady continues as
she has begun she will be quite noted
musician. MIR. Mccarthy aud MIR.
Blakhney favored the assemblage with
solos with Mrs. Poole at the piano
That lady also gave some choice intru'
mental selections. The gues Is depart
ed expressing themselves a. having
had an exceedingly enjoyable time.
Worcester academy Is in very flour
ishing condition with Mr.. Mccarthy
At the head, assisted by an efficient
corps Of teachers. The charge Of th'
house keeping department is IA th'
hands Of Mrs. Holton, most efficient
and capable lady and is conducted OF
the same principle as Mt. Holyok'
rollc.e -. .A..
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-03-22

The new railroad is completed TO
a point from Fort Smith west OF Chill
ders station and tracklaylng Is pro-
gressins at the rate Of a mile and n
half per day.
The editor Of the Southwest City
Corner Stone has sent out cards offer
ing a reward Of S200 for the arrest OF
two persons who robbed him OF $50,
on the ilth inst. II may be uneharitA-
BILE, but the citizens Of his town do not
believe he had such an amount Of
money TO be robbed of.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-03-22
JONATHAN GORE,
ArrORNEx-Ar-LAw.

EE-AT-LA"-
Commissioner of Deeds for the state
of Kansas. Will acknowledge deeds
aud other instruments, and take dep
ositions aud allidavits to be used in the
state of Kansas.
Also U. S. Commissioner for the
Western District OF Arkansas to ad-
minister oaths, take depositions and
acknowledge all legal Instruments In
civil cases.
Particular attention given to the
prosecution OF pension aud the collec-
tion of foreign 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.
VISTA, IHD. TER.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-03-22

MURDERED. The pumper at the rail-
road water tank, on the Arkansas just
west Of Tulsa, an old man named
Drake, was found dead last Saturday
noon just back Of his cabin. A bullet
hole through his chest showed plainly
that he had been murdered. lie had q
gun in his hands and as a bullet hole
was discovered In the shanty the be.
liefis that he was lured out by a shot
fred foI the purpose and then killed.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-03-22

THK THEY COT AwAY.-0ne night
last week the shoe shop Of Billey
Bright. at Oofieyville, was robbed OF
about twenty pair of boots. The fol-
lowing night horse was stolen from
a man named Pearce, on Gooseneck,
and soon IL was discovered that the
same culprit had made both raids.
Last Thursday q searching party con-
sisting OF Randolph Wells, Lolo Chou
teau aud one or two others passed
through here on the hot trail Of the
thief who they had learned was a ne
gro and citizen Of this country. At
Echo lie stopped to have the horse
shod and there sold the boots TO Mes
srs. Nidiffer 4 Thomson. From that
point he was easily tracked TO South
west City and located on Friday night
at the house Of a man named Snyder
three miles nom town, in Arkansas.
posse was made up, the house sur
rounded and just at daylight one Of
the number went to the door and told
the fellow TO consider himself under
arrest. Instead OF surrendering he
started to run and the spokesman pull
led the trigger OF his pistol, but II
snapped. The story from this point
is rather vagne but in substance Is
that "the man got away" The horse
was recovered and il is surmised that
the thief has been broken OF his per
nicious habit Of stealing. he had
just served out q sentence In the Kan
sas penitentiary for similar offence.
Later information is that "their man."
who Is Bill Alberly, says II they do not
return his hat and other property he
will have them arrested for larceny.
Bill appeared at Jetf McGhee's tho day
following the sortie without hat or coat
and with shot in the arm and one
In the leg. lie will, II not captured,
still be able TO ride horseback.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-03-22

nncklen's ArnIca Salye.
The best salye in the wor,d for Cuts.
Rruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt, kheum,
Fever sores, letters, Chapped Hands,
Ohilblains, COrns, and 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.
u. Patton x co.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-03-22

KINDLY SPoKES oF.-Tho following
commendatory allusion to Mr.. A. N.
Green, who has lately come among us,
is from the Empire City, (oregonl
Guard, the local paper published at tho
gentleman's recent home: at Is with
regret we inform readers Of the Guard
that our esteemed county commits
sioner, A. n. Green. has resigned his
office and departed for his new home
in Indian Territory, which will be his
future residence. During his residence
in Lane county he has made many
friends, aud As an evidence Of his pop
ularity it may be stated that when he
Was elected commissioner in 1886, he
received every vote in his own precinct.
We commend Mr.. Green to the best
consideration Of his new neighbors." :
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-03-22
Is Very Complete,
Especially Staple Lines, such as

Spring Prints, Spring Ginghams, Satines,
Percales, Plaid and Stripe Shirtings,
Cottonades, and Muslines of all Kinds.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-03-22

MISCELLANEOUS ADS
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1888-03-22

DIED.-At ten O'Clock last night
death came into the honse-hold OF our
friend and neighbor, Az. William Lit
tie, and left the imprint OF his icy fng-
ers where time even can never ef-
face IL. A loving and efTectionate wife,
mother, sister and friend-Mrs. Will
liam Lttle.-hRs been taken from
among those who will so sadly miss
her aud who need her care. She was
taken III last Sunday and very soon
(peritonitis developing) II became evil
dent that recovery was doubtful. The
husband in Texas was telegraphed
for and arrived Wednesday, almost
too late to be recognized. Mrs. Little
" as but thirty-hve years OF age and
was the mother Of six children. The
funeral will occur this afternoon from
the Methodist church.
The Portland daily press., 1888-08-30
Domestic Markers.

NRW YORK. Aug. 20, lsss.-Flour market
recelpts IL .405 packages; exports 5049 bbls and
1852 sacks shade firmer and in instances &C
higher with less doing sales II 900 bbs; low ex-
ira at 1908 60; ciIymills extra at O0a6 10 ;
winter wheat, low grades at 3 loa3.e5 fair to
nescsa clear al 95@4 ie g5 do straisSts 9t a a oS
90; patents at t00a5 60; rye mixtures 7bG
SO; superfne at 1898 46; nne do 35a3 l6; !;
common TO fair extra 10Q3 65 good to choice
do 7bg5 5i Rye -four is firm, Whenr re-
celDts $4,000 push exports l26,729 bush;
closing heavy; No 2 Red 1 o elev, 1 olGl Ul1s
afoat, opal o31s I o b.; No Mil 971zc; No i
White state n0mlnally at 90; No Red nomin-
ally / 021a; NO Chicago o1Ia 20 arrive; No /
hard at 061ac store Barley nominal Coru
~-reeeIpts rec R So $500 bush; exports 39,9S3 bush,
sales 81 900 oush; moderately active early and
hae higher. closing easy with advance about lost;
No = at 53s4 @54c eley No 2 White nominal; un-
600 bush. exports sos bush sales 1O2 100 bush;
moderately active and higher, closing easier spot
prices-.No at 273sG2sc; do White at 3sc NO
White do at Acc; Mixed Western 26Ista4Oc; do
White 35@43; White State nominally 4004sc;
Barely STEADY syS mp gslet r% and
With light demand. refined active and firm; G at
6A@6zsc;E ;Ex CoZsc; white Ext $3.50; Yel e1s;
standard 714c; Mould:A 1850; C0nfectoners
715c; off A at 6 13s16G6zsc; powdered at 7Hc;
granuated 7ssc ;Cubes z s ;cnt loaf and crushed
1tsd o5 Por 0n,at y nd nda Win good demands
Is 70; old IA 28Gpl4 90. Beef lquel and steady
Lard stronger; light supply and quiet Western
steam SOG9 S5 city steam at 80. Butter is
strong with good demand. Cheese strong and
moderately active; State 71SG9, including fancy;
White Western TAGS.
Freights to Liverpool stronger.
CHICAGO. Aug, 20. IS88.-The Flour market
is firm; patents 0095 80; bakers at 3 90G4 90.
Wheat--No Spring active at 921s@923sc; No 2
Red at 92Nc. Corn is dull; No 2 at 45c. Oats
nominal. Provisions dull and lower-plesg Pork
at IA &c. Lard is lower at 8 5O@9 521a. Dry
salted shoulders at 50@7 rs; short clear 90
Gl9 20. Whskey at 90.
Recepts-Flour, 80, $50 bbls, wheat l3, 9l8 bu
corn 50s 800 bushoats 355, 300 bu, barley, 200
bush rye l9, 100 bush
Shipments-Flonr 7.4o0 bbls, wheat I77, 200
bush, ,.corn 100000 bush, oats 1893 900 bus farley
$500 bush. rye 5 100 bush.
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 20, 18S8.-The Flour market
is unchanged. Wheat firm; No Red 941ac bid
Corn is quiet No 2 at 4lAc. Oats firm; No 2
at 251aG2614c. Rye 49d5Oc. Whiskey is steady
l IA. Provisions strong but quiet. Pork 15 0U in
Job lOtg; dry Sated 'neats-shoulders at so;
longs at 8 10; ribs 1898 874a short clears at
99s1s; Bacon-shoulders at %; longs and ribs
at 45; short clear 671a@9 rs. Hams S12 30
@$14
neceipts-Four, 5000 bbls; wheat, 1850
bush; corn 10000 bush oats $4,000 bush; rye
0,00O bush; barley, 0,00J bush.
Shipments-FlouT, 5000 bbiS; wheat, 10000
bush: cOrn,!2 600 bushi.. !. eats, 1000 bush: rye
o,000 bush barley 600 BUSH
DETROIT. Aug. 20, ls8S.-Wheat-No White
at 94c; No Red at 96Ac. Corn, No 2 at acc
0ats-No Q at 25c; No White 23s4c
Receipts-Wheat 79,60o bu; corn, 800 bush;
Oats, 39, 500 bu.
The Portland daily press., 1888-08-30
New York Mining Stocks
10y ItIUgTdpu.J
NEW Y0Rk,sAug 20, 1888. The following are
0srnO uuofatfons for mining sfocks to-dau,
Petroleum Market.
DUO ION, aug. ZJ.
Pipe Line Certificates.
Boston Produce Market.

BOSTON. Aug. 20. 18s8.-The forowingiare to
days quotations OF PROVISIONS. &C.:
Pork-Long cut 1S 00018 90 ;short cuts ls ooa
pork tongues 10 90.
Lard-Choice 9s4 @Ioc y fb in ties; 1oa1oA G
In lob pals 10 g10ssc in 5-ib pls i1o S11O3z
in 3 ib pals.
Hams at I1h@121sc, according to size and
cure: pressed hams 121s@l3c.
Hogs-Choice city dressed hogs at 8Ssc y h
countTy do at 71bc.
Butuer-West extra creamery at 2OG2lc ext
frsts at l81s@l9c: lirsts at 17G1Sc; extra imita-
ton creamery at oOG &c; do seconds at 5c lido
factory, choice 141aCd1hc; do fair to good I31lA
New YORK and vermont extra creamery at 2lc:
do ext frsts at 19@20c. The above quotations
are receivers prices for strictly wholesale lots
Jobbing prices l12c higher
Cneese1North choice 8GS% flower grades as to
bing prices 1ac higher.
Eggs-Eastern extras at zoe fancy nearby stock
higher; Eastern frsts 1901 &c; extra VT and N
II zoe; fresh Western 17@17Aa; N ana N b at
lS981sc; Michigan choice at 181ac. Jobbing
price 1c higher.
Poultry-Choce spring chickens 2Od22; Wes-
tern at l3c; Northern ldreSsed fowls at l36l5c :
lac Hive fowls la a@I2c; live chickens7 1t ga
l3; live spring ducks at I1@12c
Beans--Cnolcc small N hand picked pea at
S0G2 80 Psbush; choice New York large hand
picked do 65G2 70; small Vermont hand-pick-
ed do at 3 06G3 10.
Hay-Choice prime hay 10 90; some fancy 500;
fair 20 good at SIS 00G$16 90; Eastern fine 81 4
@$11. Rye straw. choice, at l6 o09s16 so; oat
straw O0@9 90.
Potatoes-s2 90 y Dbl for choice natives,
20 for Jerseys.