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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-04-07
A Successful Opening

Ratcliff Mercantile Co.'S. millinery
and dry goods opening Friday night
was fully in keeping with the char
acter Of that establishment. Music
and flowers, hats and people: these
were the most noticeable things-in
fact there was Il predOminance of peo-
pie. Vinita has passed the days of a
country town and of the ways Of one,
and a more metropolitan inaugura-
tion of the spring business could not
well have been devised. Our people
all take pride in tie success achieved
by our merchants and they were not
sparing in their commendatOry obser-
vations on this undertaking. Miss Car
rie Fayant has been in charge of the
millinery department at Ratcliff's
since it was first installed, three or
four year, ago, and has shown herself
possessed Of extraordinary good taste
and judgment, aud to her efforts to
a great extent is due the reputation
for excellence which has resulted.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-04-07
The Lecture.

Sam p. Jones, the noted evangelist,
preacher and lecturer, of Georgia, de-
livered his popular lecture, Get There
and Stay There" at the Methodist
church in this city last Thursday
night. Sam Jones and his sayings
was fruitful topic of discussion for
several days thereafter, and brought
forth a diversity of comment, favor
able and otherwise. Mr.. Jones repu-
tation, which is International, secured
a full house of what may very proper
ly be designated the flower of this
city. The lecture was successful
effort as a humorous production, and
everybody laughed and laughed, and
the audience showed no signs Of get
ting wearied. The speakers illustra-
tions were hOmely and even little
coarse, but as he said, "they illustra-
ted" Nearly the whole of the time
was occupied in waggish story telling,
and when Sam Jones tells story it Is
funny. no matter how time-wOrn, and
that which would fall stale and fiat
frcm other lips, brings down the house
when related 10y the Georgian. To
say that the lecture did not abound in
truth would not be a correct statement,
and the few touches of pathos were
like Oases in a desert, and indeed it
seemed a pity that there was not more
of the serious and less of the frivolous.
Sam Jones' ideas on the subject of
popular education are certainly be-
hind the age in which he lives, and
would seem to indicate that while he
eXcels as a humOrist, he is several
centuries behind as a refOrmer Mr..
Jones would have boy grow up in
ignorance till he reaches the age of
twenty: then find out what his incli-
nations are and give him special train
ing along a particular line, send him
to Europe and finish him in the schools
of Germany. This advice fell about
as fat on the average Vinita father
who has boys TO educated as the pan
cake to which he compared the mar
row man flattened out. There is not
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-04-07
A Town Marshal.

A meeting of the business men of
this city was held at Commissioner
McClure's Office Tuesday evening, DR..
Bagby acting as chairman. The object
of the meeting was to take steps to-
ward the employment of city watch
man TO be commissioned by the .. S.
marshal for the purpose of preserving
the peace of the town. 1t was decided
to place the matter in the hands of a
committee whose duty it would be to
solicit subscriptions enough for the
salary of such an officer; and also to
select a man for the place. The conf
mittee consists of DR.. Bagby, E. n.
Ratcliff, w. r. Badgett, w. L. Trott
and Davis Hill. f. w. Williamson is
named as a asuitable man for the place
and we believe the committee has
about concluded TO name him.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-04-07
State of Ohio, City of Toledo, :
Tucas County.


Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he
is the senior partner of the firm of f.
]. Cheney & Co., doing business in the
city of Toledo, county and state afore-
said, and that said firm will pay the
sum of one hundred dollars for each
and every case of cattarrh that cannot
be cured 10y the use of Halls Catarrh
Cure. FRANK }. CHENEY.
Sworn TO before me and subscribed
in my presence, this 9th day of Dem
ber. A. ID. 1886. A. w. GLEASON,
[Seall Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally and acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces Of the system.
Send for testimonials, free.
+. w. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o..
Sold by druggists 75c. Halls family
pills are the best.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-04-07
Notice of Sale of Attached Prop
ertV

simmons Clothing Co, A Corporation. Plain
tin vs.. W. 4. Davis. Defendant.
by virtue Of the power contained In an
order of court made in the above entitled
cause by Hon. Wm. NJ. Springer. Judge OF
the Northern District of the Indian Terri
tory at Wagner, J. T.. on the 2lst day OF
March, lS9S. will sell at public auction To
the highest and best bidder. on Thursday.
the eth day of April. between the hours OF ~
o'clock a. m. and o'clock p. M. the proper
Nv attached i'm the above cause. to-wit: L lot
OF merchandise consisting of boots. shoes,
hats. caps. clothing. notions. dry goods ana
fNtnres upon the following terms and con-
ditions: Said sale to take place at the store
building heretofore occupied by W. /. Davis
in Vinita |. T.. on sixty days time. purchaS-
er To execute his notes for the purchase
money with two good and sufficient sureties.
to be approved by the US. Marshal. payable
90 days from date with interest at ; per cent.
LEO +. BENNETT. L. ;. Nj.
G. : WHITE. Deputy. J-S2
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-04-07

one parent in ten thousand able to
send his child to Europe and through
the schools of Germany. The whole
lump must be leavened. The masses
must be educated, if humanity is ever
to be raised in the scale of general in
telligence and civilization. Besides,
a boy is not competent to judge OF his
powers, intellectual and otherwise, at
the age of twenty,if he is ignorant. and
uneducated in the rudimentary
branches. The fallacy Of this kind of
teaching is too apparent to be argued,
but such ideas being promulgated by
a man like Sam Jones are calculated
to do harm, as there are those in every
community ready to swallow every
thing that is said by such celebrity.
The humorist scanted the idea of be-
ing a democrat or republican or even
a populist, and yentured to prophesy
that this country would go to the
devil in twenty years. From this
statement it might properly be pre-
sumed that Mr.. Jones would not deny
the soft impeachment OF being a pes
simist of the straitest sect. From
his statements it is to be presumed
that the Jones family is most re-
markable and wonderful aggregation
of geniuses, of which Samuel is by no
means the least. His career, from
those fiery populistic stump speeches
from the corner saloon of which ne
told so often ana with so much eclat, |
all along down the line has been most |
and nothing less than
The remote possibility of |
his having his brain removed from his |
or over crowded Uranium,
and replaced with sawdust and then
having more sense than common
everyday man, was tragic and terrible,
and elected roar OF applause.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-04-07
April First.

A swinging placard with late tele-
graphic war message posted on it was
an attraction at Wright's drug store
Monday, and was the source of an i'm
mense amount of merriment for the
boys. When a pedestrian would stop
to read the latest war news, the card
would be suddenly hoisted by thread
manipulated on the inside, very much
TO the discontinue ana disgust of the
seeker after news.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-04-07
Notice

To whom it may concern: Notice
is hereby given that there will be a
meeting of the business men and legal
voters of the town of Vinita, at the
federal court room, on Friday evening,
the Sth inst, at 7:S0 o'clock. for the
purpose of taking proper steps to in
corporate the town of Vinita under
the existing federal laws, if it shall
be deemed expedient by the people
there assembled. w. III. TIBBILs,
w. L. TRoTT,
A. L. CHURCHILL.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-04-07
Malicious Mischief.

The "gang" made raid on the Cliff
ton show tent Saturday night by cut
ting the ropes and letting it down. A
few years ago large show tent
was riddled one night by the boys in
this city, and the owner is still on the
lookout for the perpetrators of the
deed, with the intention of prosecut-
ing them in the courts.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-04-07
PERSONAL NOTES.

Blake Gore was down from Bluejacket
Tuesday.
Col. J. NJ Bell was in the city last week
visiting relatives.
Miss Kate Perry. Mis-. Capt. Nelm's,
niece. after IA visit of some weeks. returned
to her home at Sallisaw Thursday.
-Frark Overlees. Billie Johnston, John
Sarcoxie, and John Young, came over from
Bartlesville last week to hear Sam Jones.
j. T. McSpadden and wife. W. J. Strange,
Cap. Lane and c. W. Poole. of Chelsea. were
among the visitors from distance who came
to the lecture.
Rev. W. T. King and ID. NJ Marrs go to
Tulsa this afternoon to attend the semi-an-
nual meeting of sequoyah Presbytery which
convenes at that place at 7:SO this evening.
DIR. p. Dohahoo of Alton. came over to
hear Sam Jones lecture last Thursday. He
has been in ill health for long time but has
about recovered and has resumed his prac-
tice.
Richard Geek and wife and II. c. Miller,
the gentlemen of the Browning lumber yard
at Seneca. were down last week invoic-
ing the yard in this city and visiting their
relative. II. c. Miller.
Mrs. Narcissa Owen. after visit with
her niece. Mrs X. NJ. Swain. for some days,
her sister, Mrs. Breedlove. The lady has
been in poor health and has lately concluded
her third course OF baths at Hot Springs.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-04-07

J. II. New bern, NJ. D., of Whitetield,
one of the foremost doctors in the In
dian Territory writes: Il have rec
commended and sold Beggs' blood puri-
fer for the past five years and am
pleased to say it has no equal in any
blood medicine that have ever tried. 4"
Peoples drug store.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-04-07
yINIrAIT. March 3Oth. ls9S.

NINITA. I. T.. March 3Oth. Iss'S.
On April 23rd. ls9s. will sell at public sale
10 the highest bidder for cash or
note with approved security. between
the hours OF IL "a. m. and p
m. Il certain improvement located near
the head of Lightning creek about two miles
northeast of Hayden = o.. in the Cherokee
nation. Indian Territory. and bounded ON
the east by the improvements of Ellis War
rem and Della GrOOmer. ON the south by i'm
DrOvcments of susan Edwards. on the west
by improvements of Sam Loody. on the
north by improvements of sam Webber. con-
sisting OF about $50 acres of land. BY order
of district court. &. y.
JAMES q. MEHLIN.
31-34 Administrator.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-04-07
Everything fresh and clean at Vini-
ia neat Store.

/ ''stand pat" on my shoemaker.
Never was but one better-HenryWil-
son, who became vice president but is
now dead. Lee Barrett's.
The Indian Territory court of ap-
peals held two days session at South
McAlester last week, Friday ard Sat
urday.
''Glad TO see you giving it to the
rascals," were the encouraging words
of a very intelligent lady one day this
week.
George Nidiffer shipped a choice lot
OF beef cattle TO St. Louis last week
for which he received very satisfac-
tory price.
A thousand dollar breach of promise
suit case has been filed at TahleQuah
by Mary Christopher against Thomas
Addington.
Can you spell? The w. c. t. U.
will give you an opportunity tomorrow
night at Worcester Academy. Ten
cents admission.
An old fashioned Spelling Match at
the Academy tomorrow night. Words
will be taken from the newspapers.
Admission 10 cents.
The man that fOrgets a great deal
that has happened has better memo
ry than he who remembers great dea
that never happened.
Many men imagine that the world
couldn't get along without them, but
when they die the town in which they
lived experiences boom.
A strictly A shoemaker at Lee
Barrett's harness shop. Bring IN your
repair work or leave an order for a
pair of new boots. No fit, no pay.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-04-07

If you are afflicted with any disease
requiring either medical or surgical
attention, call at Cobb hotel, and get
an opinion of your case, together with
such other information as you may
desire concerning DR.. Goes sanita-
riItpl
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-04-07

Farmers are getting little nervous
at the continued wet weather. Corn
planting time is here, but cannot pro-
ceed for another week in most places
ou account of the exceedingly wet
condition of the soil.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-04-07
Now is the time to go to Klondike

Now is the time to go TO Klondike;
present rates via Katy to Portland,
Seattle and Tacoma: First class,
s3l.lO; second class, s26. 10. Parties
intending to make this trip should
take advantage of these rates: for full
particulars call on W. b. Coley, agent
for the NJ, X. & Il. Ry.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-04-07

Oliver Minson, a boy of thirteen,
whose parents recently lived near
the mill but have moved across Grand
river, was accidentally shot in the leg
Sunday morning by his father who
was handling a pistol. The wound is
not of a serious character.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-04-07

STRAYED.-Two sorrel pony mares. l+ls or
l5hands high, 6 or I years old, branded lazy
% ON left hip. One has "A white stripe in fore
head. Both have collar marks and were
shod A suitable reward will be given for
information leading to their recovery. Ad
dress Bert Curry. Miami. /. L. s23S
sTRAYs TAKEN UP-Sorrel horse. scar on
right side of neck. II hands. years old. Bay
mare. IA hands years old. Bay mare liIs
hands. star in forehead5 years old. Bay year
ling; colt, none branded. Owner can recover
by Identifying same, paying for this notice
and their feed since Jan. l. lssS. H. +. ChaS-
tain, Ninita. |. L. 32-35
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-04-07

Impure blood is re>poSible directly
and indirectly for many other diSeas-
es. Purify the blood at once with Dr.
Simm ons' Sarsaparilla. Fifty cents
and 80 doses.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-04-07
Men While in the Saddle fas lsps Sf

straight by wearing the Gamble Shoulder
Brace. Send for circulars. Gamble Shoul-
der Brace Co., sSOIl, Reaper Block. Chicago.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-04-07
The Voice of the Thunder

| heard the voice of dear old friend
This morning through the showers.
Giving command to the soft spring rain
To water the eaFth for the flowers.
knew the voice-'twas the voice OF God.
Speaking to me through the rain.
OF a bountiful love that DER all the land
VIII spread fields of waving grain.
He giveth to US this beautiful thing;
His tenderest love and care
That we may make life glorious spring
To somebody everywhere.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-04-07

Rev. 5. II. Jones, Tacoma, Wash,
says: Il have suffered for years with
constipation and indigestion. One
bottle of Beggs' little giant pills re-
lieved ME entirely. Peoples drug
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-04-07

True happiness never flows into a
man, but always out of him. Hence
heaven is sometimes found in cottages
and hell in palaces. Heaven itself Is
moro internal than external.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-04-07

For the convenience of the people of
Viniia and surrounding country, one
of DIR. Goes special examiners will be
at Hotel Cobb March 2S, ~, 30, 81, and
April and =, with an y Ray apparat-
us. He will be glad TO give any infor-
nation you may desire concerning the
method of treatment at the sanitari-
um. Call and see him. Consultation
and examination free.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-04-07
HINTS Lightning Oil

Cures catarrh, neuralgia, spralns,
cramp colo, diarrhoea, cuts headache,
rheumatism. Good for man and beast.
Eailing. money refunded.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-04-07

In the United States court In the Indlan
Territory, Northern District, sitting at
Muskogce.
Matte o Woodward. PIN. No. S5Ol
NARNING ORDER
L. \. Woodward, Deft.
The Defendant. l.. \. Woodward. is warn
ed TO appear in this court within thirty
days and answer the Onplaint OF the Plain
tifi. Matte o. Woodward. Witness. the Hon
orabIe William NJ. Springer, judge OF said
court. and the seal thereof, at Muskogee.
Indian Territory. April LIST. \. ID. ls!,S.
JAMES a. WINSTON. Clerk.
ByN. :. Young. Deputy Clerk.
lanes Il Burckhalter. attorney for plaintiff.
o. u. Neville. attorney for nonresident de-
fendant.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-04-07
Bucklen's 8 Arnica Salve.

The best salve in the world for cuts
bruises, sores, Ulcers, salt rheum, fever
sores, letter, chapped hands, chill
blains, corns, and all skin eruptiOns,
ani positively cures piles, or no pay
required. 1t is guaranteed TO give
perfect satisfactions or money refund
ed. Price p cents per box. For sale
by A. w. Foreman, druggist. kyr
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-04-07
Merchants Assoc alton Meetings.

st. Louis April to 10. 1898.
Chicago March 30 TO April 6. ls9s.
For the above the Frisco will sell round
trip tickets at one and one third fare on the
certificate plan.
For cheap rates to or from Portland. Ia
coma. Seattle. Spokane. Garrison. Butte ana
Helena. call on or address b. r. Walker,
agent.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-04-07

ED-TRUSTWoRTHY AND ACT
w i've gentlemen or ladies to travel for
responsible. established house in Indian
Territory. Monthly. $500 and expenses.
Position steady. Reference. Enclose self
addressed stamped envelope. The Dominion
Company. Dept. r., Chicago. mch IL
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-04-07
Warning.

All persons are warned not to purchase Il
promssOry note given by ourselves in favor
OF Joseph Hunt for Sl2. dated March or
April. 1897. and due October same year. as
the said note was without consideration and
will not be paid. II. a NELLY,
3l-32 j. +. Long.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-02-17
The Theatre.

"Our Flat a farce comedy in three
acts, will be presented by Jocks come
dams at the Opera House on next Friday
evening. The organization contains the
names of some very prominent farcours,
also the famous stage beauty, Miss
Rachael Ford, who has been ascribed as
the rival in cOmliness to Mary Manner
ing and Maxine Elliott. The second act
is said to be as clever an instance of the
workings up of a humorous climax as is
seen or the stage to-day, and is spoken
of as being more consistent with the true
elements of ~farcical comedy since the
days of Jane and "Gloriana." Incl
dental to the developments of the story
of "Our Fiat already told in these
columns, there is a bit of romance that
quite keeps the play within the lines of
serious farce.
l announce herewith that l will sci
bedroom sets complete at So so, s25 90,
~ so, $50 90, $35 90 and $40 90. Double
speing and top mattresses from 81 SO to
$40 G. Single lounges $40 90 and $l2 90.
Bed lounges Sl4 co to $40 co, all other
articles reduced in proportion, and will
assure anyone that take the trouble to
call that the goods are all new and up to
date. No furniture store can make or
binary expenses at the 0 prices. but
l don't expect to make money these
times. my aim is III common with the
other merchants Of Carson to leave no
excuse for parties sending ont 90 town
for goods. GEo. W. KiTZHErER.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-02-17
The Way to Spend an Evening

There is a new organization in Empire
called, The Empire Debating Club. They
surrounding towns to join in heir exer-
cises and entertainments. The next
meeting will be held at $50 p. IN Friday.
Feb. 18th, 1898, at Virgins hall, Empire.
The subject for the evening will be.
should the United States assist China in
the event of China having a war with
some European power
There will be instrumental music by a
string band from Carson, vocal music by
volunteers and a dance afterward with
music by the Ambrose Bros. orchestra.
Admission free, dance SO cents.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-02-17
ALL SORTS.

Burglars are operating in Virginia
city.
Fifty thousand dollars is the latest
purse offered for the Corbett- Fitzsim-
mons fight by Joe Harvey of San Fran
cisco.
Same letters from citizens on town
booming are crowded..out by the Maine
disaster.
Mrs. George Sent, wife of "Graphy,"
who was formerly manager of the West
ern Union office at this place, died at
San Francisco on Saturday. She was a
sister of Herman Cilley of this place.
The steamer Clara Nevada was wrecked
off the British Columbia coast on Mon
day and forty people went down with
her.
Gilt Edge, Sacramento Beer at the
Ozark saloon. If.
The Grand Republic, the best S cent
cigar on the market, also the "Gen. Ar
rhur'' etc, at Riggs. If
Ed Burlington is having a special sale
of boots and shoes and the public, know
ing a good thing, are getting in.
FOR SALE-A small churn, cheap for
cash. Apply at this office. If
Wanted:-A furnished house of four of
ave rooms, near the depot preferred.
Apply at this office. If
Sol Hip sold the Diamond brand of
horse this week to Fred Stoywell and
George Wilson, who intend to kin them
for their hides.-Eureko Sentinel.
The Emporium so cent Overall are
stronger and better made than any in
the market.
For SALE-Harness and cart, cheap l
good cook stove, 2 parlor stoves and a
crib. Apply at this office.
People down this way appreciate a joke
even if it hits us n little. The Virginia
Report has the following: Carson is
pinching herself to see if she is alive.
This is a refreshing departure from her
old habit of 'pinching' the rest of us for
all we had
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1898-02-17
Prop erty Sold.

3. Olcovich of Los Angeles sent his son
to this city d few days ago to effect the
sale of his Carson property. Nearly all
of if was taken by Superintendent Beebe
of the Orphans Home, Aft Chartz and
Edmund James. These people have con-
tidence in the business future of Carson.
and will make good members of the i'm
provement club.
"Minister,' said an old woman in the
north of Scotland, I'm going away fast
and bn soon be in Judas BOSOM
Hoots, toots, Janet" said the minister.
I'VE mean Abraham's BOSOM "Ah,
minister, if We had been as long a single
woman as Fve been ye wouldn't be par
ticular whose bosom it was
T. n. Stone, Commissioner OF Deed
for California, and Notary Public for
hrMsby county. Office: Capitol Build
ing.