Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1897-07-08

| CONSERVATISM and race preju-
W dlUe have TO some extent shed
their ugly influence Of stubborn mac
tivlty throughout the Indian country
and stood somewhat In the way Of the
rapid growth and development Of town
and country, but the continued and
unobstructed growth Of Vlnita has
beyond all doubt placed IL at the head
Of all the good towns in the northern
portion OF the Indian Territory Dur
ing the most active period OF the
great financial panic, when capital in
other sections tmldly crept out
Of sight, and the spirit Of retrench-
ment and economy touched all classes
in all sections Of the country, Vinita
enjoyed a steady and substantial
growth, and at the present time there
are more large enterprises for the
town in contemplation, and VIC may
say assured, than ever before. The
business man and the investor natur-
ally and inevitably seeks points where
he can make money, and this town
has proven itself TO be eminently such
place. Vinita is situated at the
gateway of a splendid territory, rich
in alluvlal soil and natural advantages,
and has just begin TO yield up her
abundant haryests, where only In
few spots the soil has been touched by
the plow. On all sides the city Is
surrounded by a suburban country un-
excelled in natural resources, beauty
and healthfulness, and every year sees
new homes built, with splendid farms
and orchards in every direction. Peo-
pie coming from the states, and es-
peclally from the north, with precon-
ceived notions Of Indian lethargy, and
In the spirit which questions whether
"any good can come out Of Nazareth"
are surprised when they reach Vinita.
The enterprise, courage and energy
evidenced everywhere is not matched
In towns four times It's size in adjoin-
ing states. lat the junction Of the
two great trunk lines of railways, the
most extensive and the most solvent
in all the west, Vlnlta has future
spreading out before her Of magnifl-
cent proportions.
The present Is the busiest time the
town ever saw. The number OF new
storerooms being prepared for occu-
pancy, the new dwellings going up in
every portion OF the city, are indlca-
tions fan era OF prosperity never be-
fore witnessed in the Indian Terri
tory.
| A new national bank now starting
up with capital OF $4,000, and the
old one proposing TO double its capital
to 100000 is certainly Indicative OF
financial strength and confidence in
the future Of the city. One Of the
beauties, and an element OF strength
In the situation, is that the money
going into all these new enterprises,
and investments has been made here
by home men who, many OF them, are
natives and have grown up with the
country, with the industry and ability
necessary to insure success In any un
dertaking.
Vlnita Is the home OF our wealth
lest stockmen and ranchmen, and the!
are willing to pour out their none!
, like water In order that the town ma.
!, have an open field for future growtl
| and prosperity. There was a periot
. In history when, 1t is said, the prope
I thing was to ''see Rome and die" bu
? the sensible thing to do today is .
i come TO Vinita and stay.
. Governmental conditions have here
, tofore rendered IL impossible for vi
b. nlta to be mere "boom town. II
y growth has been natural and steady
& brought about by its natural adyan
; tages The stranger In Vinlta is a
once impressed With the idea tha
: here is a town cut out on a city pat
: tern, and so located as TO certainly be
g come a great commercial centre, an
II when the change Of government come
. this prediction will be verified by Tn
Y smoke OF factories and busy crowde
o thoroughfares that even now give ey
e dence Of the coming day, and is bein
:. appreciated by tradesmen ana capita
II lists. Sojourners for day In the tow
Ie frequently mistake any ordinary Sa
d urday for special occasion and VOL
Ie der what the attraction Is. In a new
n paper article OF suitable leugth 1t
d. impossible TO speak Of the resourc,
In Of the surrounding country and OF a
70 the prospective enterprises OF the cit
9 hut we may convey some idea Of u
NJ Immediate prospects OF Vinita WHIT
10 we state that there is In contemplate
at this time an electric light plant al
waterworks, and a scheme for the d
IL yelopment OF oil and natural &
ne which is known TO exist in unlimitl
e. quantities all about us. Men wi
Id means and experience in mini
ne stand ready, when conditions a
al more favorable, to open up and op'
NJ ate mines OF rich and abundant ore
u ready located IN this vicinity.
n The farm and Fruit product Of u
s. section is now thing TO be marvel
ne at and surprise to those who ha
OF been born and raised In this countI
The rich harvest Of golden grain pl
NJ duced in the great wheat fields TO &
I'd east and to the west, and the nor
lc- and the south OF us, Is today the &C
sy tral object OF wonder and amazemeT
an Perhaps in no other place is found {
IA number OF town people and busin,