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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-07-29
Unclaimed Original Marriage Lii
oensoe

There yet remain at this Office quite a
large number OF marriage licenses OF white
adopted citizens OF the Cherokee nation Is
sued by Jeff McGhce while clerk OF Delaware
district and never delivered 20 the owners.
As these documents were considered prima
facie evidence o. citl5enship by the census
whose interest they were issued 10 secure
them. which they can by calling OF writing
this oiiiee; and paying 500 A list OF those
NJ ii Gilium 20 Mrs Ella Rogers, July II 1891
s % James 20 subrena Ballard. Fab 1884
gspe J2hPson 70 Martha Dean Ny III = ! ls,9 ,ss,
Robt l. Payne 10 Amsia Clark July i6 lssI
N II Moore to Allis Owens sept 1854
Charley More 10 Mollle Dawson Jan u 1887
Andrew Mathes 70 Jane Hereby Aug y 1871
VIM Willis 10 Anliza WOOdard Mar ~ 1888
II n Wilson 20 Rebccca Mckee Oct 80 1sSs
& A Hatfield 20 Mamie Fields Jan lh9o
n Holland 20 Josie Wright Dec ls0o
II Harmon TO Flora Jackson Apr - 1871
l. l. Horsley 20 Martha simons Apr 2 sle90
Charley Covey 20 susan Yields Nov % ~
sam Cox To Mamie Muskrat Dee p sg
J n Crockett 20 Allis Wheeler Dee ~ IS
NJ Cox 10 X Duncan NOV IS
Thomas Chatham 70 Mary miller Oct q pi
w T Crotzer 20 Emma Nann May Is 1
John sullivan 20 Addie Love July l6s
Andrew Ndi snider s 10 20 syntha Mnsirat Nov % s0
Asa SlmOnson TO Cora Windncld June IA 50
John II smith 20 Lizzie Woodall Nov ll0
Chas "A stoddard 20 Mary William June u 10
j j snidcr 20 Dora Cox May %
Smith 20 Nancy Sllverheel Aug IS
Isaac ShOuse 10 Louisa WOOdnu Dec 50
A y smith 10 Ellen Miller Dec n IS
b Kelly to Margaret Miller Apr IS IS
w N Kelly 10 Della ihrlin Dec - s5
Henry kcofcr 10 sarah Hawkins Feb n IS
Milard Rentfro 20 Carrie Han May ID "a
II Reggs TO Mele Martin Apr ~ -
W n Roseboro 10 Ldcy q Ballard Feb "a IS
Allen blevens 70 Laura Ward Mar -
II Barton 10 Mary 4 Cheek Apr 900
Willis Battles u 20 Emily Ozark Mar 2S "a
w bond To Ellen Brown oct II "a
4 Harder 10 Elizabeth Ohelds Mar 81 "
Brown 10 Fanny Brown May AS7
Rily Dixon 20 susie Hendrix sept "a
l. ~ DArncll 10 Rcbecca DOoly Aug - IS
II + Richardson To Seller Dawson July 10 So
Capt 4 y Denny 20 Louisa Morris Aug n 10
W Il Walson To Mary Ann Seewite Aug ~ 10
Jas w Walker 20 Francis Carr Nov 25 81
w n Ward 90 Lucinda kotchum Sept 10 80
w II Whitney To Luclla + Foreman Nov "A
. Wing 20 Margaret Duncan Apr s6 %
| q nOOlen 10 Elizabeth McAlcster Jan 372
Boughman 10 Elizabeth Garret Nov 3 20
william Howell 10 Eliza Ballard Feb l00
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-07-29
GHELsEA,s GUN GLUE cam

GHELsEA'S GUN CLUB came
W over last Friday evening and
shot the return match with Vinita's
club and we're worsted by AZ points,
the score standing 1850 to 100, out Of a
possible 200. Considering the score at
the Chelsea match on the ard, IL is not
difficult to believe the visitors we're
just a little nervous, especially as
some OF their best marksmen "fell
away down." The score was as fol-
lows: COS shots)
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-07-29

81 crave but one minute" said thc
public speaker in husky voice and
then he took a dose Of one minute
cough cure, and proceeded with his
oratory. One minute cough cure Is
unequalled for throat and lung troub-
les. p. Shanahan. 3
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-07-29
LOCAL NOTES.

Shoes shoes! Gray.
Wheat above Go cents.
Removal sale. Badgett.
Go TO Wrlghts for drugs.
Dry and uncomfortably hot.
Something TO eat at Ratcliff's.
Cattle shipping is on in earnest.
Wanted, country hams at Gray's.
Go to Cobb's for new fresh goods.
Go to Wright's for watch repairing.
Removal sale begins Aug. IL. Badg-
EFT.
Bring me your chickens and eggs.
.ep.y.
J 2aioilH helps you 10 find something
W eat.
}. NJ. Jeans & Sons, Wilson street,
poultry.
Removal sale. Dadgctt.
Balogna and ham atJ. F. Charles
worths.
Farm for salei enquire of J. r..
Brackett.
The gun club has a new trap and a
swift one.
Don't worry about what to eat; go
70 Ratcliff's.
Take your poultry and eggs to J. NJ.
Jeans & Sons.
Removal sale. Badgett.
]. d. Burckhalter's new house Is go
ing right ahead.
Nice line OF saddles and harness for
sale. Lee Barrett.
New line Of mems shoes Just re-
ceiyed at Balentlne's.
d. w. G. Duncan will soon open a
law Office In this city.
l. d. Parks OF Big Cabin died last
week OF consumption.
Poultry, eggs aud produce always tC
be had at Balentlne's.
Removal sale. Badgctt.
Wright is getting most OF the watci
work by cutting prices.
Write A. NJ. Brock for catalogue o.
Estey organs and pianos.
\ Stanley Wilson is suffering greal
deal Of pain with a felon.
Staple groceries for the working
people, speciality at Gray's.
Hay forks, slngletrees and black,
smiths supplies at Balentlne's.
Go TO ]. f. Charlesworth's for tend
or fresh meats at A. b. Nichols.
Hay men should not forget tina
lhn @. Gray keeps thrcshed oats.
j. NJ. Jeans s. Sons are buyIug al
&c poultry and eggs they can get
Every family needs queensware. W
W Miller has just opened a new stool,
See J. f. Charlesworth for your beei
pork, mutton, salt and smoked meats
Removal sale begins Aug. II. Bade
EFT.
Can sou use some cheap envelopes
sl.25 thousand, printed, at this ofiicC
Enormous quantities OF hay ar
comming In for storage aud shipment
Estcy and Camp Il Co., organs a
ways give satisfaction. A. NJ. Brock
We will move money, not merchar
disc. Aug. IA begins the sale. Badg
ett.
Selling lots Of Haas hog and pou
try remedy; try package. Lee Bal
rctt.
Our breakfast bacon and hom
grown eggs make splendid breakfast
Ratclltf.
My motto. "Let nobody sell bel
ter organ for the same price, A, N
Brock.
Good shot gun 10 trade for bale
hay. Enquire OF d. S. Hyatt, Oh
= gunsmith.
4 s. S. Cobb has Just returned fror
market and his fail goods are nol
coming In.
Someone With sklllenough 20 clea
out iIfty foot well, curb Il up plcel
and put n pump can lekrn of 4 20
BY calllpe az lhla once II once.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-07-29
WANTS. FOR sALE, LOST, SrRATED. .srOLtS.

IEach notice, OF the character. indicated, not
exceeding Finy Words, will be Inserted two
weeks under this heading for Fifty eents.l
STRAYED-from headwaters OF Pryor
Creek, miles north Of Chelsea, one brown
years old. saddle marks; about Is hands high.
y for return Of horse. John II. DeMum-
bier, Chelsea. |. T. E-is
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-07-29

"They don't make much fuss about
IT," We are speaking Of De Wits
little early risers, the famous little
pills for constipation, biliousness, and
all stomach and liver troubles. They
never gripe = Shanahan.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-07-29

Congregational ohurch-Services at II I'm.
aud p. m subDect at morning service.
Foundation work." at O'Clock q song
service and Informal address. The public
cordially Invited. sunday school at 0;i5,
prayer meeting "Wednesday night.
N. Church south--M. l.. Butler, pAstori
Sabbath school at 10 100 a. m, preaching a. II
q. m. aad p. m. prayer meeting every We'd
needay evening. Communion service every
drst SUNDAY.
Presbyterian Churoh--ev. W II. King. pas-
tori preaching on the Sabbath 81 II q. m. and
p. mi Sunday school at 0st5 q. nj Y. p.
.. Y, E. at ~. m, prayer meeting Thursday
VIC. Il. U. U.-Meets arst Thursday In each
month at Presbyterian church.
Baptist Church-Rev. J. NJ. Wheeler, pas
tort services every sunday at II q. m. and $50
p. m. Sunday School ~ 10 q. m. prayer meet
Ing. Wednesday, 7.50p. m.i teacher's meet
Ing Monday. $50 y. M, singing ats.
The Loyal Temperance Legend meeta each
Thursday afternoon at O'Clock at the Baptist
church.
Church Of the Holy Ghost-Rev AT YER
aavel, pastor. Mass aud preaching each sec
ond, thlId and fourth sunday AZ 10 30 q. m.i
catechlsm ~ 10. Pastor now permanently
located In this city.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-07-29
S. McNAlRN, after a

Wy LILLIAN S. McNAlRN, after a
w months Illness with typhoid
fever, died Sunday afternoon last, at
the age Of 2s. lie was a young man
OF exemplary character aud habits
and that his widowed mother, and In
deed the whole family, should quail
under this stunning blow was not at
all strange. The family consisted OF
seven grown children, all OF them liy-
ing at home with their mother-a
family whose chief comfort seemed TO
he each others company. The esteem
in which they were held was shown ny
those who came at the last sad mo.
ment to follow the remains TO the
grave and speak words OF consolation
to the living. The funeral services
were conducted at the family residence
Monday afternoon at three o'clock,
Rev. NJ. L. Butler officiating.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-07-29

Beggs' little giant pills cure con-
stipation, sick headache, and the
many other complaints caused by in
digestion. p. Shanahan. 4.20
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-07-29

PURITY CHAPTER, o. E. s., neets In Ma
aonic hall nret and third Thursday In each
month at 30 O'Clock p. m.
Mas. A. l.. GnEEN, w. n.
RKnKooA N. swAIN. sec,y.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-07-29

The stock for the Jumbo Store has
begun to arrive at the rate OF a car
load day. Due notice will be given
Of the grandest opening ever seen In
the Indian Territory.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-07-29

Burning, itching skin diseases in
stantly relieved by De Wits witch
hazcl salve, uncqualled for cuts,
bruises, burns. IL heals without
leaving a scar. p. Shanahan. 8
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-07-29

The Sunday hours Of the postofice
will hereafter be 10 to II a. m; 4
to b p. M.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-07-29

wooDMEN OF THE WORLD, meet sec
ond and fourth Thursdays In each month 10
Masonic Hall. q. W. DAY, q. u.
A. ScuLtECKEn, Clerk.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-07-29
DELAWARE SUNDAY SCHOOL CON.
YENTION.

Two days session at Military Crossing,
on Cabin Greek, August 2S and 7o.
ORDER OF ExERcIsEs.
Saturday, 10 a. M, marching and song
by Sunday schools.
Io;IS. Opening exercises.
1890 Discussion:-How to make Sum
day school success. Opened by ]. II:
Dixon and Miss +. Caturah Cole.
y a. m, Exercises by Sunday school.
1880. Discussion--ought Sunday schools
use what is called Sunday school liter
ature. Opened by Rev. r. T. Whita-
ker and Prof. W. L. Chapman.
1880 p. m. Exercises by Sunday schools.
2;oo. Discussion-The best manner of
studying the Bible. Opened by Rev.
NJ. A. Clark.
ago Exercises by Sunday schools.
500. Sermon by Rev. C. w. Crawford.
SUNDAY NoRNINc.
gas. Opening exercises.
1000. Bible lesson, conducted by 7. NJ.
Smith.
II;oo. Sermon by Rev. NJ. L. Butler.
1880 p. m. Old time experience meeting.
800. General hand-shaking with songs
and prayers.
500. Sermon.
1t will be a good thing for people TO
come and camp on the ground for the
two days. But be sure to bring your DIM
ners Saturday and Sunday and spend the
day. The prime object of the eonven-
ton is to arouse interest in Sunday
schools, and the best manner Of conduct
ing them.
Anyone who has the interest of the
young at heart may participate in the
discussion. F. NJ. SMITH. Pres.
NJ. A. CLARK, Vice-Pres.
]. b. Butler, Sec'y.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-07-29

Don't nauseate your stomach with
teas and bitter herbs, but regulate
your liver and sick headache by using
those famous little pills known as DE
Wits little oarlY Iisers. p. Shana-
han. 8
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-07-29

.s.,. vINITA LODGE. NO. IS, I. o.
.fHR. U. r., meets above Thompson's q
|f@IINt store on Monday night OF each
'SNN week at 7.a0 O'Clock.
J. n. WoRTMAN, N. q.
I. s. CRocKETr. sec'y.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-07-29

Inflammation Of the bowels, that
dangerous disease, can be relieved
at once by Beggs' dIarrhea balsam.
1t acts like magic. We sell IL. z.
Shanahan. 4-20
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-07-29

H NUMBER Of youths and young
~ men we're arrested and brought
before Judge Mcclure last week
charged with disturbing public wor-
ship out at Willow Springs, where a
protracted meeting was In progress.
The Judge assessed moderate fine
with the promise OF term In prison
for the next offense. IL should be a
lesson to boys who are unthoughtful
enough to be guilty Of such conduct.
When young men get TO be so utterly
depraved as TO have no respect. for
those engaged in the worship OF Gdr
they should be severely punished.
ITJHE FIRST NATIONAL Bank Of
II this city has moved up the street
a block, bought beautiful set OF fix
turcs and is In every way up with the
times, even in such busy city as
Vlnlta. And appreclating the de-
mand for a banking Institution Of
greater magnitude In so important a
business center, II was this week
voted 10 increase the capital to $780,
600. This action increases the liabil-
ity Of the stock holders TO $4,000 and
is matter Of Importance 10 deposit
tors Notice the statement called for
by the comptroller, printed elsewhere
and step in and examine the new FIX
lures and make yourself at home.
You will be made welcome.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-07-29

vINirA CHAPTER, Royal Arch Mssons,
meets second Friday In each month Ylsl-
tore welcomed. NJ. II. MtLF0nD, II. II.
ID E. WALKER, Sec
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-07-29

Vim, vlgor and victory; these are
the characteristics OF De Wits little
early rlsers, the famous little pills for
constipation, billousness and all stom-
ach and liver troubles. p. Shanahan.s
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-07-29

M .PHfALPHIAN LODGE. No. "a. X.
M OF z. Meets every Tuesday evening
HH In their castle hall at 1850. visiting
~ knights In good standing Invited.
AuousT ScnLfEcKEu, q. 9.
J. ID. Blosaer, X. OF n. and 8.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-07-29

1t ought not TO be half so hard TO
borrow money hereafter, being twice
as many banks In town.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-07-29

A vINITA LODGE NO. 5. A. n. a A. M.
~ Meets In Masonic Hall the nrst satur-
N day night in each month, 40
q. W. MtLLKR. Sec.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-07-29

Orders on Che treasurer for freedman
money are being sct aside until next
week.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-07-29
% E. MILsTEAD, the

M E. MILSTEAD, the man
w brought here from Sedan,
Kansas, last week, charged with the
murder OF Will Cheatam at Oolagah
about month ago, was discharged
Saturday evening by Commissioner
Mcclure. There was little II any evil
dence that could be construed as con-
Meeting Milstead, and IL was very ev-
ldent that he was not the man wanted.
II is stated, however, that there is a
clue in existence which II followed out
will result In the capture OF not only
the murderer OF Cheatam, but of
Matt Yocum also We are not at lib
erty at present TO state all that Is
known Of this mysterious affair, but
whenever 1t will be proper to do so II
will be one Of the most remarkable
aud thrilling episodes that ever trans
plrcd In this country. IL is passage
in human life that represents the
periidy of man and the Inconsistency OF
woman In remarkable degree.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-07-29

"Neeley" Austin started down
from Neosho Saturday on his bike"
bound for the Chelsea payment, but
gave out very soon and left the wheel
at Seneca.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-07-29

The freedmen payment is in progress
at Chelsea, and will probablY'be con-
cluded this week.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-07-29

The magic healer Of all coughs, colds
and consumption is Beggs' cherry
cough syrup. We keep II. p. Shana-
han. 4-2O
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-07-29
WyHE CENTRAL Trust Company

(l1nE OEN lhAL trust Company,
n OF New York, by It's solicitor
Luman #. Parker, Jr., OF this city,
illed Wednesday morning In the Office
OF the U. S. district clerk here bill
against the Atlantic & Pacific Rail-
road Company and the American Loan
& Trust Company, Of Boston, for the
foreclosure OF the first mortgage on
the Central division OF the Atlantic &
Pacific Road, under which bonds are
outstanding to the amount OF S2,7e4,-
900, which bonds are now In the hands
OF divers persons and corporations, IL
also involves 81, ,s23,( 600 of bonds issued
under another mortgage TO the Amer
lean Loan and Trust Company.
What Is known as the central dlyls-
ion OF the Atlantic & Pacific Is that
part Of the road now operated by the
Frisco line between Seneca, Mo-, aud
Sapulpa, covering about ll2 miles.
This suit is in the amount OF money
andproperty involved, by far helargest
ever liled In this district, and coming
as il does so close to the contemplated
extension Of the road from Supulpa
west, its Importance TO Vlnlta and
the country west OF here cannot be
oyerestlmated. 1.-THE Frisco Railroad
Co. purchases the road, which II Is
expected twin do, Immediate steps
viii surely be taken to make II pay.
lng property.
Our young friend, Mr.. Parker, Is u
be congratulated upon being identified
this earIy In his legal career with sud-
important litigation and II indicates
The esteem In which he Is held 10 the
east.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-07-29

IL heals everything except broken
heart, may be said OF De Wits witch
hazel salve. Piles and rectal diseases,
cuts, burns, bruises, letter eczema
aud all skin troubles may be cured by
II quickly and permanently. 7. Shan
ahan 8
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-07-29

Removal sale begins Aug. IA. Badg-
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-07-29

Mrs. p. y. Jackson loft for her home NJ
Little Rock this morning.
Col. ,. N. Bell is spending few days IN
this city visiting relatives.
Miss Carrie 0oodykoontz goes TO SPRING
field in a few days on visit.
Mrs. W ". Ward went to wyandotte
few days since 10 visit rel.tives.
Bob French, Of Tahlc,.uah, was visiting
relatives and friends here last week.
Human r Parker has returned 10 vlnita
after spending week or so at Muskogce.
Mrs. Don Carlos has gone 10 Nashville 70
attend the exposition and visit with friends.
Mrs. NJ. Shaw returned Sunday evening
from her visit AZ Lawrence and Kansas City
-senator Gunter returned home Sunday
from Tahleqnah, for Il brief visit with his
wifo.
Misses birdie and viva Bishop are going
home 20 Parsons tomorrow after a visit Of
several weeks.
Jake Guthrie was In the city Saturday
lie thinks Coneyviilc the best town on earth.
Vinita not excepted,
j. y. Flippln and wife were in from
Claremorc few days since. They are going
TO build good house this fall.
Mrs. D. NJ. Marrs and several Of the
children left yesterday morning for a visit
with her parents at SLOAN Springs.
Ed washbourne. candidate for clerk on
the National ticket, was In town day or
two this week. His friends, IL socms. have
traded him OF.
"A. d. Rich and son. OF Baptist, Ind. Ter,
were In town the FIRST OF the week. They
had been looking through this section with
n view Of purchasing farm for the son.
DIR. @. W. Day will be homo today. lie
has had famous trip and writes cnthuslas-
tlcally Of his visit 20 Toronto. Chautauquah
lake, Niagara and also his old home in Ohio.
Hon. L. +. Parker. the general solicitor Of
the 81. l.. s. n. railway, arrived In vlnIta
Wednesday morning by special train, aud
was present when the bill was filed against
the Atlantic Pacific railway. in which his
company is much Interested OF course. Mr..
Parker went north on the katy" the same
morning.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-07-29

GET READY. Don't lsSor through
life without a good education. Get ready
to make the most Of Iiie-get the best eduea-
ton you can. WORCESTER ACADEMY
lays the foundation for the broadest culture.
W.ite for information TO
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-07-29

]. b. Butler, See'y.
]. II. Dixon, Treas.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-26
SPENT A RIOTOUs SABBATH.
A Camp of Negro WOrkmen Indulge
in Pistol md Razor Practice.

Pittsburg. Aug. 22.-Unity, camp OF
negro workmen employed in building the
Pittsburg, Bessemer and Lake Erie
Railroad, is keeping up it's reputation
for riot and bloodshed.
Tonight comes a report from there OF
n small sized riot and three or four indi.
vidual fights, during, the progress OF
which one man was fatally shot and in
Vulnerable wounds were inflicted Oh
Others. 1t is said that nearly or quite
all the negroes in the camp are armed
with revolvers and razors and are gen
orally lawless set of men.
The record of the days doing is, brief
ly, as follows: -,
Tom Cash was hourishing a 45-calibre
revolver. when John Kelly came along
and made some sighting remark. at
which Cash took offense. and he blazed
away at Kelley. the bullet entering the
abdomen, inflicting mortal wound.
George Walker and Emanuel Lindsay
uuarrelled over a dissolute woman VINO
freauents the camps, and walker was
shot but not seriously wounded.
Next William Matthews and George
Smith became involved in quarrel and
Matthews received two bullets from
Smiths pistol, one in the arm ana an
other in the leg. The whole proceed
ings were climaXed by general lSnt, III
which ten shooters engaged A negro
called rags" was shot in the head ana
n number of others received shots ana
razor wounds, which were dressed by
themselves or their friends after me
battle was over
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-26
rILL-BLOoDs THREATEN.
Cherokee Full-BlOOds bitterly OPP
'nosed to Treating with the
n,xvas Commission.

st. Louis, Aug. pa special to tn the
Republic from Chesley,, l; r., says tSnt the
dav the report reached here that the
Keeotowa society. an organiZatioh
among the Cherokee full-blood Indians M !:
had threatened personal damage to the
members of the Cherokee commission
should they enter into an agreement
With the Dawes commission looking to
the destruction of the tribal govern
ment, and as a result there Is mnch str
in full blooded circles of this district,
II has been privately known for some
time that the Keeotowa which is a
powerful organization, was very inuGh
Verse pV to treating. but that they should
onenIy threaten members is met with
surprise. .ho ,ost win.
+ar sent to Washington full-blood del-
egotion to endeavor to persuade CON
oress to prevent their governmental eA-
75inction. and they are also the leaders
Of the scheme to emigrate all the IN
lions TO Mexico. when ther governihenn6I
;s aholished. This society has about Doo
n 10 in this district and controls the
notifies of the nation.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1897-08-26
NEGROES MURDEROUs WORK.
Killed II Leading Citizen, Wounded
Negro WOman-Was Pursued
and Killed.

Savannah. Ga, Aug. pa special to
the morning News from Tennville, Ga,
SAYS
Ar Jovott tb;s ovo,;ro rooro an
ragged from .blind tiger" whisky tilIed
one Of tln toms a5G, mmShhs, h'n nd
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