Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1894-06-28

breaks mp; some who do not own
horses Will hardly care TO walk out Of
townii they can get hold OF horse.
The treasury guards are on duty six
hours each; any man who does not
'ehow up" at relief is dropped from
the guard. Drunkenness is also cause
for dismissal aud four men have been
left out.
An attempt was made Friday night
by several prisoners to break out Of
the city Jail. Just as the lock was
broken and freedom secured a guard
appeared on the scene and blocked
the game.
We hear great many farmers ex.
press the intention of building new
houses with their Strip mon sy, and We
predict that within six months after
this payment the country will have
the appearance of great thrift.
The Vinita Real Estate Agency has
for sale at low prices for casn 8 good
farms; any one wishing to invest their
strip money in home will do well to
enquire at this Office before purchasing.
L. b. Wright, of Pryor Greek, left a
memento at this Office Saturday Of the
unfortunate killing on the Tahleqnah
road. II is a cartridge taken from the
belt Of Levi Sanders, which was struck
by bullet from Felix Duncan's Win
chester.
Judge WHY lost his pocket book Sat-
urday containing a check for his per
capita money and thirty dollars in
cash. The pocket book was found with
the check and other documents all
night, but the thirty dollars had beer
taken.
Monday was certainly as Disagree
able lay rs we have had since the
week Of the Strip opening. The wind
just picEed up the public domain,
bodily, and distributed it. to the
people, regardless of claims or i'm
provements.
The north bound passenger train on
the NJ, X. & I. was delayed several
minutes Tuesday morning on account
OF some tramps refusing to get OF. For
short time there was a scene of great
commotion as large crowd n ad flock
ed about the cars just above the Frisco
depot.
The Odd Fellows held their semi-an.
nual election Monday night. The fol-
loving office were chosen for the en-
suing term: w. S. Crockett, N. O.; j.
+. Miushali, V. G.; II. q. Cook. treas
urer; L q Couch secretary. The install
latIon will take place next Monday
night.
The two year Old son oi Louis Griffin
took FIVE or six grains OF morphine
Monday night and but for the early
discovery would have died. DR.. Clink-
scales was speedily apprised and in a
short time had the little one vomiting
freely, and later administered the
proper antidote.
Mrs. Betsy Buzzard. living on Paw
paw, was robbed OF one share, S269.
Thursday evening. She was in a
crowd, when four men we're seen to ap-
proach and hover around her for a
moment then disappear. Mrs. Buz-
zaid did not miss her money until she
had gotten out Of the crowd.
The prize side saddle, given the best
lady rider at the fair grounds Tuesday
evening was awarded to Miss @ ordel-
ia Groom, the well known art teach er
of the college. After the award the
horse which the lady rode, the proper
ty of r. W. Durphey of Canton, Miss,
was sold to j. +. Dickson the Wabash
man. Itis fine all purpose animal,
and such one as the gentleman has
been looking after for some time. He
will ship it home to Quincy for the use
of his family.
A new town is to be started up at
Grove on Cowskin Prairie on Mrs. Mar.
cissa Duncan's place near the big
spring There are some three or four
stores there now and j. w. Duncan is
going over this week To survey of aud
plat about 30 acres into business and
residence lots. Mr.. A. @. Sager is go.
ing to put IN grist mill and several
others anticipate building. This is the
best point in the nation.to start town
being surrounded by sn excellent farm.
ing country aud away from Other
towns
A. A. Allen, general superintendent
l.. W. Welch, division superintend
ent; Chas. Worth. division roadmas
ter, all ofthe "a, X. & T.. were dowr
from Parsons Saturday to meet Mr.
Jackson, their attorney, and Agen
Siinnett. Mr.. Allen was driven abou
the city by CHIEFTAIS man and con
iessed to entertaining a very favora
BILE opinion Of it's future. He was no
altogether favorably impressed will
the condition in which he found tn,
company's right ofway, but recognized
the fact that most of the obstruc
tions are OF a temporary nature anC
will disappear with the conclusion o
payment.
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