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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-04-02
Alarming But Not Serious Fire

Alarming But Not Serious Fire.
Most of our citizens begun this day
by turning out 10 a Ere 40 which the
real damage Nas not large but the
prospective very great. The gamb-
ling and cider shop south Of the opera
house. toos fire about six O'Clock and
with the adjoining building occupied
by Henry Workman as a dwelling, aas
completely consumed. The opera
house was menacei and Mrs. Cass,
W. ~. Miller and Lee Barrett moved
out most % their effects. Had ih.s
building gone Itis hardly possible that
Skinner. Laieid d CO.. across the
street with THE GHEfrAiS up stairs.
could have escaped The building in
which the fire originated. nov owned
by D.. W. nnmnzion. is one oi the old
est in this piaee. and few years ago
Dick Fields soil goods ia aud moved
Il al around town The other house
vas owned by Jimmy Thompson.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-04-02

Hob Rudlalll Is In Texas with the COW
men
Tom and Fair Mespadden were here last
saturday on their way 20 Texas for cattle.
- II Morris nnd u H. LaFon were here
Monday "a fegister somo cattle See the Nor.
rls brand Ia this issue.
--Col Piper. who has mtcreatod himself In
the mineral deposits OF this country came in
from 81 Louis Tuesday.
Joe sequltchey, Of fTahlequah, Is now set
ting Cherokee type In this otiice on pamphlet
being issued for Rev. Chamberlln.
MIR j Il Camboll ana family, Of Ailuwe.
we're IN the city last saturday-~he on his re-
turn from 81 Louis and they from visit to
Muskogeo,
Mrs Rebecea Hopkins ana Mrs. n. NJ.
Davis, Of Neosho, are visiting thsir nieces,
Mrs W G aud Mrs. A. +. Chamberlin, IN
this town and vicinity.
-. W. Skinner was up from Adair last
Monday TO register the brands Of a string Of
cattle whch he got In few days before Mrs.
skinner accompanied him
-Dr Trott and wife have gone back to Tll-
nos The doctor ala not feel that the hard
ships which the physician in this country en-
counters were commensurate with the reward.
or Vice versa.
j Warren, Of Adair, called IN last Fri
day for a few minutes lie has about 1000
head Of cattle on the place OF all kinds aud
ages and has only lost three this winter, and
TWO Of those BY accident
Hon 3, H. Mayes came MP last Saturday
for the purpose oi registering his brands. in
compliance with the now law Sam has
great meny friends in this town who would be
glad TO see him move up aud become one OF us.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo orozier, Of Lawrence,
are visiting at the homo Of Mrs Crozler's
uncle. r. Ironside and think strongly Of To-
eating with us Mr. Crozier "a selecting
stock range ana will bring IN some cattle this
spring Il he does no more in the way OF becom-
ing a resident.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-04-02

I am agent for "superior," "Chartcr
Oak. " Acorn" and MANY other frst-
class wood aud coal stoves Onr prices
are aiwavs the lowest and everything
we sell the verF best .. j. fubieg.
Baxter Springs. kas. s-22tf
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-04-02
OommIssIoner llaaon's oourt

Commissioner Mason's Court.
james Garrison, hunting on sunday;
recognized.
Benz. Miser, assault and battery;
recognized.
Jesse Toleni unlawful co-habitation;
recognized.
W. p Bennett SIS. Joe solastrong
attachment judgment for defendant
with $3.50 damages.
A. sprague & Co. vs.. II. B. Henry
judgment for SOLO.
License issued: DR.. Jesse Toleu and
Maggie Davis.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-04-02

hair r'I ioN 1uL until ] was
entirely hlld.hcaicd, &c then
broke out Cn my arms and
fhdliiers, until my arms were
iaat enc core. IN covered my
entire body, my face, head,
auI shoulders being Che worst.
Ile uhIfe selhs fell constantly
from mV head, shoulicrs. and
dma the skin would thicken
aai te rrl ard very itchy,
aai would crack ana bleed
81 scratched. After spending
mwy hundreds of doiiara, !
raa rrcnnunrrI irerrahla. 1
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-04-02

NO AHfa 80 laf.
Parties hlr uz lrs.s rith Tsinfa ct
F0. .r-rrfI can ha.a fH.n rnraf In aa-
dressing David Ehotf, Pryor Greek.
lad Ter. Mar p. emo.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-04-02

nfzFrIEs. ti-ci-hea.is r.i. rou1h. charpsd. and
Fliu oI'y siia oazai - Cruo1nA soar
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-04-02

JOB PRINTING

Executed at this office has always
given excellent satisfaction.
The brethren are coming in with
ther subscriptions to THE CHIEF
TAIN faster than ever, all Of which
is taken as an endorsement with a
big +.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-04-02
TOHN NJ. TAYLOR, JR.,

Z. S. commissioner for the Western
District of Arkansas. Will practice
before the u S. courts at Muskogee
Fit. Smith and Vinita Also author
lied to take bonds and application for
marriage license. Office near Sanders
hotel, Claremoie, L. I.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-04-02
TTNmED sFAFEs COMMISSIONED,
FIRST DIVISION, IND. TER.
Wit I'll ~

Nlnlta, Ind. Ter.
Said Commissioners jurisdiction extends
over the country occupied by the Indian tribes
In the Quapaw Indian agency, and all that
part Of the Cherokee country east OF the nine
ty sixth meridian, and all the creek country
Is eN-oiliciO notary public; takes depostions,
acknowledgment OF deeds, mortgages, etc.
Solemnizes marriages has all the powers of
commissioners ofcircuit court In criminal eas-
es jurisdiction to the amount Of Sl00 I'm civil
cases Court held at Ninitn, Ind. Ter, and
open daily except Sundays. Also as deputy
clerk, issues marriage licenses
CHARLES II MASON,
United states Commissioner,
f-39tf First Division Ind. Ter.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1891-04-02

Skinner, Ratcliff 81 Co.
V1nita, Ind. Ter.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1891-10-10

state, Il county that annually yields
abundance of wealth which il contrib
utes to the commerce of the world. SO
far Lafayette county is almost eXclu-
sively an agricultural and coal mining
region, although there is no sufficient
Reason why it will not become II dccd-
edly prominent manufacturing territory
ut no distant day. The rich farming
lands are operated by class of thrifty
farmers, and the product is therefore
made the more certain and full Fine
breeds of horses, cattle and swine have
been introduced, and our farmers are
beginning tn take much pride in rails
ing fine stock and high grades of
animals for the various market. l.afay-
cite county soil is said to produce
almost anything that may be planted
IN it.
Inexhaustible quantities of the best
biluminouS coal undcrlie nearly the en-
lire area of the county. Mines for
placing il mpon the market are opera
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1891-10-10
Our Public Schools.

NNE might easily suspicion that IN
. view of the deep interest taken
by our citizens in the upbuildirg g
and maintenance of the ilourishing col
leges of this city, that the advantages
given the rich and poor alike in the
splendid public school system of the
state were neglected here, but such
suspicion in the light of facts easily
disappears upon investigation.
The writer has had occasion to visit
and investigate the workings of public
schools in many parts of Missouri the
past year, and in none of the principal
towns of the state Is this part of the
educational advantages of the public
school system so well arranged and
made to inure to the general good in
so great degree as here in Lexington.
A study to attain perfection in public
school work seems to have been made,
with the result that our schools of this
class combine admirably with the col
leges to make the matter of education
in our city most perfect, prominent
and interesting feature.
In February of this year teachers
and pupils of the district took posses
sion of magnificent new high school
building completed near the corner of
South and Thirteenth streets mt II cost
to the district of S22, 900. 1t was plan
ned and erected upon the most elabor-
ate scale in view of convenience and
comfort. In appearance the building
is decidedly ornamental, constructed of
the best brick with sandstone Orna-
mentations and basement. The interior
is arranged SO that each room is renti-
lated and lighted to perfection, the
light coming through from the rear
and the left of pupils rs they sit at
their desks. There is the superintend-
ent's room, which is also used for
meetings of the board of education, the
library room containing 800 volumes
at present and additions being con-
stantly made. The library was only
established last January. The furni'
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1891-10-10

cupOlas, verandaS, obServatories and
every convenience and comfort known
To modern skill. No pains nor expense
have been spared. From the vcrandas
of the building To the west, north and
northeast, the extensive landscape
spreads for many miles in each dirrc-
ton, in which is seen the Missouri
river, and beyond great forests, hills and
daleS of natures provision. Added To
this the college campus is a garden of
beauty, the grassy lawn with shady
trees and frequent displays of flowers
| all combine 10 renderihe surroundings
soul inspiring, and 10 create in the
hearts and minds of the pupils love OF
learning, Il desire for the most bcauti-
full and purcSt accomplishments and Il
| true sense of alteration for Nature :
God.
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ION are. thus provided, and every
teacher is required to be IL consist
cnt member of some Protestant
church. The building is located in
the eastern part of the city, on n
nice elevation, facing the south. All
around are beautiful shade trees and "A
carpet of blue grass, while to the north
are gently sloping grounds covering
about eight acres, also of blue grass,
upon which the cadets under their
commanding officers make their drills
for one hour each afternoon. This
most interesting department is under
the direction of Capt II. G. Ford. Its
advantages in developing the physical
man, good behavior, healthful and
regular habits as well as giving n
knowledge of military tactics are ap-
parent.
Wentworth Military Academy is
patronized from ut least seven different
states. II has been gaining in popu-
larity every year. 1t has passed from
an experiment to a substantial success,
which promises to be as perpetual as
time. Major Sandford Sellers, super
intcndent and professor of mathc-
has had the superintendent
from its founding, and the public is
in according to his untirlng
efforts most of the success that has
been secured. He has labored early
and late to establish the college on a
firm foundation. lie is not only COM
petent to fill just such positions as he
occupies in the school, but just the
man to keep its merits well advertised
and prominent before the people. TO
these efforts the local populace has
given hearty assistance, until the facul-
ty is ;ll that could be desired and all
appointments as near perfection as is
known to such institutions of the
present day. At the session just begun
the boarding and all departments are
filling rapidly. The number of pupils
who attended the previous session is
larger than usual. That this institu-
ton is productive of such fruitful results
and promises so much in the future,
must be a source of pleasure and graft
iicatiOn to its founders and managers,
as it is also an object of pride for
people of this city and county.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1891-10-10

Geo. Burncstom, second alto.
Fred Kohlman, (drnm maior) alto
VIM. Mayer, first tenor.
Emil A. LudwigS, second tenor.
W. +. Gavin, baritone.
BlaSS Fredrick, tuba.
Lee Kinder, bass drum and cymhalS.
ID. l.. Mountain, snare drum, bells,
triangle and traps.
STAR BANDS ORCHESTRA.
VIM. +. Zcilcr, (lcade) first violin.
BlaSs Frcdrirk, second violin.
Ed Irilcr. bass violin.
Nvm. +. Gavin, tromb0nc.
Albert Schneider, clarinet.
Jos. III. Ut, Jr., first c0rnct.
John II. Frcdrick, second cornct.
ID. l.. Mountain, double drums, bells,
triangle and traps.
Emil LudwigS, the business manager,
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prominent gentlemen, representing all
three of the conferences mentioned,
and to them Is delegated the response
bility of the proper operations of Cen
trail College. Their management re
fleets credit upon the people they
represent and upon themselves. To
this fact may be attributed the success
of the college.
We would be pleased To dwell longer
upon grneraliics IN describing Central
College, but hasten to Il description of
the college proper and the good it is
accomplishing.
Within the past six years over $50, =
600 have been expended in building an
addition to the college. The addition
in fact compoScS the main structure
now, with the old substantial COLLEGE
building forming an l. to northward.
The structure is Il grand one, located
upon II hill overlooking the city from
the northeast, erected after the most
modern styles of architecture, with
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1891-10-10
Central College.

Central College.
TT would be difficult for one To imaG-
/ inc a more perfect provision for the
mental, moral and physical drvrl-
opmcnt of young ladies than that pro
vidcd by the Central College of this
city. When the corner stone of the
old Masonic college was laid in June
1916, projectors and linishers of that
worthy enterprise little dreamed of IFS
superb growth and development to he
attained nearly Il half century later,
and even when the college was charter
and for the purposes as an educational
institution that il now holds, bui few
thought of the degree OF excellence il
would attain, and its present populari-
ty and prosperity certainly are up T."
the most Sanguinr hopes.
The twrnty-thIrd session of this col
lege has just begun. That il enjoys
the confidence and high esteem of the
public in IN eminent degree, both ut
nome and abroad, is Witnessed by the
large number of students from all parts
of the country, assembled So far this
81 Ssion. The number will no doubt
exceed that of any previous year, and
thus keep up the record of this insttu-
ton since Its founding, of making each
year surpasS lis predecessor in n"int "f
attendance and general success.
For the Great success OF Central Col
lrge there is sufficient reason. In
the first place il is under the joint con
troll and auspices "f the thrr" confer
rnccs of the Methodist Episcopal
church, South, of Missouri. This pow
crful religious organization of the state,
or its members, take Il just prid" in
placing Central College {" the front
as an educational institution for young
ladies'. To accomplish this object they
navctakcm great care To place he college
under the management of the most pro-
iicient educators in the country, with a
view also of their religious devotion
and moral characters. The board of
curators is composed OF thirteen most
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1891-10-10

Cornct Band was organized from some
of the best talent of the city in 1888
II is composed OF fifteen members, all
Uniformed Their engagements to play
July I, 1888, at lrXim%ton: Paris, July
1, 1889; Columbia, July /, 1890, at
the Gftirth anniversary of the State
University; at lligginsville, July T.,
1891, and on various campaign occa-
sionS, have made them wide rcputa-
ton, and the compliment. they have
received from both people and press,
have been numerous and compli-
memtary This band also furnishes IN
orchestra of eight pieces. Following
is the personnel of the Star Band ::
STAR COENET BAND.
Jos. II. TIT. leader, solo BIB cornci.
John II. Frcdrick, Eb cornct.
Gus Mayer, first BIB cornet.
Eugene Weber, sccond~Iib 'Cornct.
Albert Schneider, Eb clarinet.
VIM. +. Irilrr, solo alto.
Ed. /rllrr, first alto.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1891-10-10
CnmnetitiYe TRANSFORMATION.

A n item of Importance to citizens If
n Lexington is the positive compe-
tition secured, particularly in pas
senger and express transportation, by
the completion within the past three
wears of the Santa Fe railroad to North
Lexington. This gives us railroad facili-
ties of vast benefit in a competitive
way, for while the interests of the Mis-
,ouri Pacific and Wabash railroads are
in many respects identical, those of the
Santa Fr and the two lines mentioned
arc entirely different, and in their bids
for business from this point, an honest
competition is secured To our people.
That the interests of railroads north
of the Missouri river are of enough i'm
portance to make them view with favor
the erection of 4 bridge across the river
at or near this point, there is but little
doubt. The c., B. and q. people have
also had IDEAS within the past few
years, of crossing the river and ex-
tending their line from its present
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etc, is also provided. Within recent
months ln expenditure of over 50 900
has been made for Il complete sys-
tenn of baths, hot and cold, which are
placed in different sections of The
I building, and for heating the whole
interior with steam. Every depart
mcnt is brilliantly lighted with gas.
Water is supplied by the water service
IN all parts of the house. The board
ing department is ample for the acco-
modation of over 100 students aud this
with all other features of this institu-
ton combines to make the whole a
bright, happy Christian home, presided
over by the president and his family.
who with the teachers and pupils con-
Stitutc one household, sit at the same
table and share The same fare.
The large faculty is composed of
competent professional teachers, who
are specialists in their departments.
In short, the entire arrangement and
management from basement to dome
is as perfect us can be found in anv
similar institution of the kind in the
country. and is all that the utmost
care and liberal Use of money will pro-
vide. 1t needs only Il visit of inspec-
tion 10 convince any one of these facts.
In conclusion we wish TO add that
while Central College is IL credit to our
city and the state, also benefit to
both, citizens of Lexington have duly
appreciated this fact, and literally
contributed both morally and financial
" to its maintain tnce and progress.
Prof A. 4. Jones, NJ. A.. its president,
with his corps of able assistants in all
departments, from the rudimentary to
the higher branches, fine arts and
classical courses, deserves much credit
for the deep interest he manifcsts in
keeping Central College up to the
highest degree of excellence as n place
of learning. His ability as Il gentle
man of high attainments, and the pros
pcrlty OF the school under his manage
mcnt, indicate his fitness for the posi-
tion he holds, inspires confidence and
satisfaction among its patrons and
assures the same progress in the future
that has been made in the past.
The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1891-10-10
Who the Business Men of
Lexington Are and
What They Do.

MONti the romantic nils on
the northern border of La
fayette county, its northern
limits perpetually washed by
the waves of the mighty Missouri, its
vineclad SUBMITS and dopressions
forming picturesque and beautiful
panorama of nature visible for many
miles in all directions, is Lexington,
the capital of Lafayette county, the
pride of its citizens and one of the
boasted, historic cities OF the great
state of Missouri.
For about two generations its college
domes and church spires have pointed
heavenward, speaking to the world of
the culture and religious tendency of
its inhabitants, while its cottages, man.
sions, business buildings and public
cdiiices, indicate in unmistakable terms
the skill and Judgment of its builders.
The natural and acquired beauties of
the city combine IN scene fit for the
brush of Il master artist, who might
add his most glittering embellishments
and delicate touches and not Over-draw
the. picture.
A plain statement of facts concern
ing Lexington, its people and its advan-
tages, will suffice in an article of this
nature, to attract the admiration of
those seeking II new location, if such
facts can only be brought under obser-
vatiOn of such home seekers. Therefore
we shall not Intentionally deviate from
the truth, pure and simple, in telling
of our greatness. We will not enter
into the history of struggles of genera
tions passed away, who conquered the
Businesses of this once wild west, and
builded here city that was destined to
become such shining light among
Missouri's commercial centers, but will
rather devote this space to showing the
peculiar advantages and value of onr
institutions as they exist at present,
with reasonable predictions for the glor-
ious future which awaits this city As II
chief among western cities, and
altogether a most desirable location for
homes and business enterprises. To
those who desire To perlise the adven-
lures of the pioneer settlers of this
section, we respectfully refer to well
written, well preserved histories of the
county, to be found in many public
and private libraries.
In view of the numerous reflections
upon our state made by press and peO-
Pile east and west, il would seem hardly
credible that any advancement should
be made, but Onr natural resources
have gradually hut surely crowded
themselves 10 the front, and in spite OF
III! adverse criticism, have made Mis-
souri, the wonder and pride of the
Notwithstanding naturally rs the
wcalihicSt state in the union, and the
only one, rs stated recently by gov
ernmcnt official from the agricultural
department that '.will hO to fence in, -
its agricultural and mineral wealth
making it Independent and self-sus-
tanning Whence comes the satTical
sympathetic expression, then, ''poor
old MissOuri?'
Besides being fortunately located i'll
great state like Missouri, Lexington
is also fortunate in being .the county
seat of one of the best counties of that