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The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1898-11-21
An Old Landmark Removed

Rev. J. w. Scroggs, the first prin-
clpal OF Worcester academy, and the
hrst pastor of the Congregational
church in Vinita, was here Yesterday
and preached morning and evening.
Ihe church in recognition of his SER
vices while here, and desiring to show
its appreciation of his labors in other
days, presented him with the big town
clock in the steeple of the Congrega-
tional church and the same is being
removed today for shipment to Eu-
reka, Kan, where Rev. Scroggs is
now laboring. The following resoIu-
tlon was unanimously passed by the
members of the Congregational church
yesterday:
Whereas, The town clock in the
Congregational church was given to
Rev. j. W. Scroggs while here for use
in his work, and
Whereas, For several years it has
been out of repair and OF no use to the
church, therefore
Resolved. That we hereby give him
full liberty to remove the clock to his
present field of labor at Eureka, Kan.
Done at Vinita, |. T., Nov. 20, 1898.
g. W. GREEN, Chairman.
X. M. SWAIN, Clerk.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1898-11-21
The Gay Matinee Girl.

One of the clever new things, theat.
rical, Of the past season, was the ope-
ratio comedy called 1.-THE Gay Matin-
ee Girl" which good natured ridicules
the Matinee Girl" fad while yet, as
Edwin P. Hilton, its exploiter says, it
also treated the dear delightful Great
ure" most tenderly, Interestingly,
musically and withal very funnily.
There seems plenty of opportunity to
build around such a pleasing subject a
most entertaining comedy, which
many prominent critics declare has
been done. Mr.. Hilton has managed
some OF the best of our better known
spectaculars and dramas and he prom
ises that the entire production, come
dy, company, wardrobe, scenery, ETC.,
is wonderfully improved and will in
troduce those fayorite comedians.
Monroe and Hart, as the stars, with
Americas best soubrette, Matte
Vickers as the Matinee Grip and an
extra strong company OF TWENTY-FIVE
well known ladies and gentlemen in
their support. This latest and best or
the great big successes will be seen at
the opera house Tuesday night next.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1898-11-21
Surgical Operation.

J. II. Sheeha0's mission at St. Lou is
last week was to undergo a surgical
operation and our popullr city coun-
Gilman is rejoced that IL was success
ful. In his childhood Mr.. Sheehan
iell one day and broke his nose and OF
late IL has given him not little
trouble. An examination by our To-
cal physicians showed a very impor-
tant and intricate operation was nee
cessary, and that il could best be per-
formed by a specialist, employing
modern appliances. At the suggeA-
tlon of our doctors, arrangements were
made, and the operation was per-
formed by a Philadelphia man, who
has periodical appointments at New
York, Chicago and st. Louis. 1t was
found that the nasal canal was al
most entirely obstructed by forma-
tion of bone. At first it was thought
the operation would not be severe
one aud so no chloroform was given.
Alter they had got TO work it was i'm
practicable to administer it and SO for
an hour and thirty-fve minutes the
patient sat in the chair while an in
clslon two inches long was made in
the side of his nose, the edges held
back by two attendants, while the
operator with an electrical appliance
removed quantity of bone. The
pain was excruciating and when the
operation was completed it left the
patients eyes and face as black as
prize lighters, but this discoloration
was removed in two or three treat
ments with hot water. Morris Knight
accompanied Mr.. Sheehan and waited
upon him, taking him to the hotel
and back, until he could get about un-
aided.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1898-11-21
Administrator's a Notice.
United States; Indian TERRITORY, /

United States. Indian Territory
Northern District
In the United States court for said district
and territory, sitting at vinita.
NOTICE
Letters OF administration on the estate OF
Louis I. Brewster deceased. were granted
to the undersigned. dated the ilth day OF
October. 4. ID. 1888 by the United States
court for said district and territory.
All persons having claims against said es-
tate are required to exhibit them. properly
authenticated. for allowance. to the admin
istrator within one year after the date OF
said letters. or they may be precluded from
any benefits IN sair estate. and II such claim
be not exhibited within two years from the
date Of said letters they shalt be forever
barred and precluded from any benefit OF
said estate.
Witness my hand this sth day of Novem-
ber. A. ID. 1893.
DENNIS II. WILSON.
Administrator OF the estate OF Lewis 7.
Brewster. deceased. li-1i
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1898-11-21
Coal oil heaters s4.75, at Burns.

Coal oil heaters $4.75, at Burns.
Nuts and fruits, fresh, at Burns.
Cranbcrries, l0c quart at Burns.
Coal buckets and fire shovels, at
Burns.
Cash paid for hides at the o. X.
Meat market.
Leave orders for corn and coal with
Vinita Plow Co.
First class shoe work done at Lee
Barrett's harness shop.
Whips. robes, horse covers, collars
and pads, Lee Barrett.
Chickens and turkeys dressed to or
der at the o. K. meat market
There will be oysters and celery for
Thanksgiving, at Burns racket
For sale, three more secondhand
heating stoves at Worcester academy.
freeman Nidiffer killed deer Sat
urday while hunting with Bob and Ed
Lunday, on Spavinaw.
Arch Goodykoontz is nolonger run
ming the laundry wagon, but is sue
ceeded by Dan Weir.
The A. N. E. church in this city
has new pastor, Rev. A. E. Jackson,
from Langston, Okla.
There were quite number of per-
sons out driving yesterday but they
looked sadly wind-blown.
]. B. Turner and wife entertained a
few friends at dinner Sunday, at
Hotel Cobb, their present home.
Joe Buffers commission as post
master arrived today and he will take
charge Of the Office in the morning.
We have got so many bargains in
saddles, are too busy to quote prices.
Gail and see. East Of track. ]. w.
Martin.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1898-11-21
Solicitation.

Poor workmen, we have none;
To get good shave is lots of fun.
So go to Hills, just up the street,
And get shave that can't be beat.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1898-11-21
No Chemicals are
Allowed

in our laundry methods. We Use
nothing but the purest washing
materials, or anything that will
hurt the finest fabric. Your
shirts. collars. cuffs or anything
sent here to be laundered will last
ss long as by home methods, and
We do not fray the edges of your
linen, or break the button holes,
but send it home in its pristine
beauty.
Excelsior Steam
....Laundry.
Phone No. s..
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1898-11-21

@. w. Merchant unl0aded 26 cars 0
cattle at the Katy yards yesterday
They Viii be wintered 10 this section
| A man ualned Crozier, who used t.
live ID this vicinity is reported tC
have been drowned on his way to the
Klondike, Ia Alaska.
The Il. !. Blakeney Grocery Co.
went into voluntary liquidation Sat
urday and made an assignment for
the benefit of creditors.
Judge Clark, who is not In town
every day, observed Saturday that
"Vinita is pretty brisk town. That
is the universal judgment.
Mrs. Gillian, the wife If Mrs. f..
NJ. Smiths brother. at Oswego, died
Friday evening and the funeral oc-
CURED yesterday. f. N. Smith aud
family are in attendance.
Mrs. Stone, wife of T. j. Stone, died
Saturday evening after lingering i'll
ness OF several months. The inter-
ment took place in the cemetery north
of town yesterday afternoon.
A Thanksgiving dinner will be
served by the ladies of the Episcopal
Guild Immediately after services
Thursday noon at the Masonic hall
banquet room; price p cents.
Those who have promised cookery
and supplies for the Thanksgiving
dinner are requested to have same
ready Wednesday afternoon, as the
committee will call at that time.
DR.. and Mrs. Frayser and Mr.. and
Mrs. w. B. Coley were out hunting
Saturday and killed a fair number of
Quails. They saw eight wild geese in
a corn field but were unable to get up
to them.
The prairie fires did much damage
yesterday. Last night the fire on r.
j. Hawkins place, twelve miles west,
spread so fast as to cause them to fight
fire several hours. Mr.. Hawkins him.
self is very sick.
Jimmy Kell, at Chelsea, while run
ming cattle Saturday afternoon, had
the misfortune to have his horse fall,
bruising him considerably. A few
days before horse fell with him and
the animals leg was broken. Mrs.
Akin, his sister, went out on the train
this morning to visit him.
Wilbur S. Crowl and Miss Allie
Stanford were married yesterday at
the home of A. G.. B. Allen, by Rev.
NJ. L. Butler. Mr.. and Mrs. Crowl
left on the evening train for Wagner,
their future home. This is the 26th
couple married by Bro. Butler since
last Christmas.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1898-11-21
For Disturbing the Peace.

Wolf George Martin, Lawrence Tip
ton and Emmett Ewers were tried be-
fore Judge Don Carlos today charged
with disturbing the peace at an ice
cream festival at Ruby about the first
OF October last. Upton and Ewers
pleaded guilty and were fined $40 and
costs each, and Martin was acquitted.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1898-11-21
Dick Oskison Gettino Wei,

a letter from a gentleman in New
York who has frequently visited Dick
Oskison, says that he is getting along
nicely and will be able to come home
in about two mon tbs. He has been
moved from the ST. Peters hospital in
Brooklyn to the Roosevelt hospital in
New York city. The Mauser bullet
has been cut out of the bone of his leg.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1898-11-21
Is Now a Lawyer.

w. Z. Rowsey was admitted to the
bar here during the last term of court,
but some how or other THE DAILY
CHIEFTAIN failed to learn of the
event. However, congratulations are
In order and here they are. W. e.
Rowsey has the brain and the ac-
Quired ability to make a good lawyer.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1898-11-21
WARNING Order.

In the u. S. District Court at vinita. In the
Northern District OF the Indian Territory.
Tyre II. Finley, Plaintiff,
vs. No. So
Sylvia Finley. Defendant
The defendant. Sylvia Finley. is warned 20
appear In this Court within thirty days and
answer the complaint of the plaintiff, Tyre
II. Finley.
November ?. 1sas
WILSON 4 BLUE.
W. u. TfRBILS Atty for Plaintiff
Atty for nonresident Defendast.
JAMES A. WINSTON. CLERK.
lois BY ]. 9. ANDERSON. Deputy.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1898-11-21
Prices Down.

Saddles and harness cheaper than
ever at Lee Barrett's.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1898-11-21
Probabilities.

Snow flurres and cold wave tonight
Tuesday fair and continued cold, higl
northerly wind.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-25
Benevolence in Animals.

We have seen a small pig stuck iii a paling through which 1t had tried to squeeze, assisted by an elder one Inside. Attracted by its cries it took the small pigs head in it's mouth and tried to pull 1t through, in doing which 1t almost pulled the sufferers head off. In another case a cat deliberately fetched its owner to as- sist another cat which was lying helpless in a fit. Moreover domesticated animals are to some extent progressive and have realized the notion of common good among other creatures than their own stock.
 There is a good deal of service and be- nevolence among very different domesti- cated animals, especially in the form of protection. sharing of food and forbear- ance. Specialized instances in which dogs or cats have taken food to others could doubtless be authenticated, though the writer has not witnessed a case. But there is the strongest of all evidence that they have a tendency to perform these and other services to other animals, be- cause the domesticated creatures volun- tarily offer these services of benevolence to man. How can any one doubt that an- finals Gin domesticatfon) are willing to feed each other when there are cats all over England and Scotland which delight in bringing food as presents to their own CTS? We need not go back to the historic cat which caught a pigeon every day and brought 1t to it's master when prisoner in the Tower.-The Spectator.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-25
THE BETHLEHEM STORY"
COMING OF THE KING" AT THE
 FIRST PRESBYTERIAN.
J. J. Valentines Gift of Stained Win dows to Be Unveiled at the Church of the
 Advent.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,
 oO2 Rroadwav Dec 24


 Christmas day will be celebrated in the churches tomorrow with elaborate and appropriate musical festivals All the places of worship have made special ef- forts to celebrate the day and have en- gagged enlarged choirs and soloists to render the musical programme. Rev. Dr. Coyle will preach morning and even ing at the First Presbyterian Church and the solo quartet will consist of Mrs. c. D. Dexter, Mrs. c. Nicholson, Benjamin Clarke and Clement Roland. The chorus choir consists of forty voices, and the main feature of the programme will be rendered in the evening, consisting of Dudley Bucks cantata, ''The Coming of the King
 At the First Congregational Church there will be a special praise service in the evening from HandePs Messiah"
 The evening service at the First M. E. Church will be in the nature of a Christ mas festival The music will be led by an orchestra, and the soloists are Miss Georgie Cope and Mrs. A. A. Dewing.
 The First NJ. F. Sunday-school will take charge of the morning services, and it's well-known orchestra will be prominent feature.
 The vested choir of thirty men and boys will render an appropriate programme at St. Johns Episcopal Church.
 Rev. C. H. Hobart will preach morning and evening at the First Baptist Church, and at each service there will be special Sunday evening on "The Bethlehem Story" and stereopticon views will be used to illustrate the lecture.
 Rev V. Marshall Law will not be able to preach at the Church of the Advent, on account of broken collarbone, follow ing quickly on an acute attack of epi- lepsy. Rev. John Gassman will preach. John. J. Valentine, senior warden of this church, has recently returned from long trip East, and tomorrow morning several handsome stained glass windows which have been presented by MT. Valentine will be seen for the first time. He has also presented some memorial tablets. The interior of the church has also been dec orated. mainly through the generosity of Mir Valentine.
 In all the churches there vii be very handsome Christmas decorations, and at St Francis de Sales the handsome stat uary imported two years ago from Ger many for the manager scene will be used.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-25
A Quarter the Towns Smallest Coin.

Dean Monahan relates an incident which illustrates the absence of small change in the early days of Kansas. Tn 1868 he went into the Postoffice at Hays City, threw down a quarter and asked for a hostage stamp. Want only one?" queried the Postmaster. "Only one.' replied the nov elist, whereupon the Postmaster handed him a stamp and raken in the quarter. Don't I get any changer" demanded Monahan. Change, h-f!" replied the Government official. "We have no change in these parts smaller than a quarter.''
 And this was strictly true. Tn Hays City the smallest coin known was the twenty-five cent piece. A glass of beer sold for quarter. and the same charge was made for pound of crackers or cigar. It is related in the early annals of the town how the saloon and dance hall keepers held an indignation meeting to take action in the case of a new man who advertised to sell beer two glasses for a quarter. The meeting resulted in the departure of the innovator for pastures new. AS late as 1872 there was a store in Hays City which never gave any change smaller than the twenty-five cent piece. If the customer had, say, 15 cents coming. he was at liberty to help himself to a glass of whisky from barrel which stood in the corner. but he need not ex- pect his dues in money.-Kansas City Journal
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-25
CHARGED WITH DISTURBANCE
THE CROP OF TRAMPS IS SUD-
 DENLY SWooPED UPON.
Sequel of Long Battle That Is Sup posed to Have Ended at the Recent County
 Election.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,

sos Broadway, Dec. A.
 A constabulary war has broken out in East Oakland, and as a result Deputy Sheriff Jerry Quinlan will have to answer to a charge of disturbing the peace of Deputy Constable John Taylor.
 There remain but few days for those now in office and January new Consta- bles and deputies will step in. As con sequence and probably with the desire to go out of office with a record swelled with arrests the crop of tramps during the past two weeks has been unusually large in quantity and various in quality and assortment; and a tramp released from the County Jail counts well in the next swoop. Only yesterday, as an in- stance. John MCDevitt, unemployed, was brought in on a charge of Vagrancy- lie had been released two days before ana claims the Constables and their deputles followed him until he had almost passed beyond the county line, but tired and hun gry he laid himself down with his head in Contra Costa County and his legs Tn Alameda County when he was bundled back to jail on the same charge; ..
 This rivalry has nurtured jealousy and. according to unbiased sources, led to a warm dispute between Deputy SherlH Quinlan and Constable Weldon's deputy, John Taylor, a wiry, middle-aged Brlton, who emphasizes his words with hickory cane. The result was QuinlanS arrest
 The latter appeared before Justice h. M Laurence in East Oakland this morning and pleaded not guilty. His ball was fixed at S1O0. He desired further time in which to decide upon jury trial.
 This whole business is a piece or spite work said Deputy Sheriff Quinlan, who is also a Deputy Constable. It s all ne- cause we helped do up that gang at the a my attorney and will ask for change of venue to Alameda for square deal.
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-25
Alameda News Notes.

ALAMEDA. Dec. 24.-The Alameda wo- mems Charitable Association has distrib- uted thirty-five boxes of Christmas pro visions among the poor of this city. The ladies who have taken an active interest in the work are Mrs. George H. Mastic. Mrs. s. A. ONeil, Mrs. R. McChesney, Mrs. Peter White, Mrs, Peter Outcault, Mrs. T. P. Winter, Mrs. George Hummer and Mrs. Juliet Mitchell.
 The funeral of the late victorine Jo- sephs was held this morning at St. Jo- seph's Catholic Church. The services were in charge of Joe Hooker Post, G. A. R. The pail bearers were A. R. Hamlin. J. c. Linderman, H, H. Todd, George An derson E. B. Dunning and Herman Kru- ger Among the floral offerings was a piece sent by the clty officials of Alameda. structed in Alameda during the year, rep resenting an outlay of $173 600.
 The High School football team, cham pions of the lightweight league, will play the Reliance Club Monday on the local grounds.
 The class of December. '9S. Alameda High School, had mock graduating exer- cises last evening at the home of Edwin Otis. 1909 Santa Clara avenue.
 Special Christmas services will be held tomorrow in most of the Alameda churches
The San Francisco call., 1898-12-25
ONLY CALLED ON HIS WIFE
HIS STEP-DAUGHTER HAS NO
 AFFECTION FOR HIM.
When He Told His Story in Court He Was at Once Released, as No One Appeared to
 Prosecute.
Oakland Office San Francisco Call,
 Q0S Rroadwav Dec 24

sos Broadway, Dec "A.
 c. B. Mertz of 1906 Broadway says his domestic affairs have been broken up and his life made unpleasant through mem Der of what is known as the Jim Req push" of San Jose All last night Mertz languished in the City Prison, and this morning those who would prosecute him thought better of it and did not appear to make complaint, so he was released. Mertz went to call on his wife last nignt but there has been trouble between them and the woman refused to admit him. Mrs. Mertz said that she was divorced from him and did not want him to call whereupon he tried to kick in the door, She was greatly terrified, telephoned for the police and her husband was taken to jail.
 "This is a despicable little plot" said Mertz, '.and is due to the unhappy mar riage of my stepdaughter to Elmer E. Cottle,. an employe of the County Treas daughter was quietly divorced from her husband, and every effort has been made to keep the affair quiet, for what req son 1 can only guess MT and Mrs and now that there has been divorce in the family they are trying to make it appear that 1t is l who have been di- vorced. As a matter of fact, l am not divorced and had a perfect right to call on my wife. Her apparent mysteries and expressions of fear when l went to the door are all imaginary and, were merely assumed for a purpose. and l doubt not at the suggestion of Mrs. Cottle.'
 When Mertz was taken before Judge Moore this morning he explained his trou- ble and declared that no one was de- sirous of prosecuting him, as they did not wish to hear the story he would tell in his own behalf. His view of things is evidently correct, for no one appeared of court he said, 'It is all due to that fellow in the San Jose push"