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Sharp County record., 1898-10-14

Miss Lucy Lee Hill, daugh'
ter of Gen. A. p. Hill, whose
friends sought to confer upon
her the title of Daughter of
the Confederacy," has writ.
ten a letter to the newspa'
pers, in which she says:
1T has given me much
pleasure to know how many
friends | have in this matter
Of the succession to the title,
Daughter of the Confed'
eracy.' 1t is an honor un'
sought by me, and, with Gen.
Gordon, / say the title should
Gle with the original posses
sor. | am content as / am
a Confederate soldiers
daughter"
Sharp County record., 1898-10-14

Fred Langsdorf, the book
binder who ommitteC sui.
eide recently at Kansas City,
showed wonderful nerve. A
diary found near his body.
showed that he killed himself
by taking a drachm of NOR.
phine, a drachm of prussic
acid, in small quantities,
averaging a period of four
days, then opening the veins
Of his arms. During the four
days he ate nothing aud
drank only a pint Of river
water.
Sharp County record., 1898-10-14

The Argus says Mrs. w.
H. Mcbride, Of Van Buren
has a carpenters square
which was used by her grand
father, c, r. Hull in the con-
struction of Robert Fulton's
first steamboat. c. Il. Hull
was a brother of the famous
commodore of the same name,
The square was made IN
1875. Mrs. Mcbride has al
so deeds executed to her an
cestors in 1875.
Sharp County record., 1898-10-14

WHY HE COMMITTED SUICIDE.
William Harmon, a resi-.
dent of Titusville, committed
suicide, from a melancholy
conviction that he was his
own grandfather. Here is
the letter be left:
81 married 4 widow with
a grown up daughter. My
father visited our house very
often, fell in love with my
step-daughter and married
her. So my father become
my own SON in-law, and my
tep-daughter my mother be.
cause she was my fathers
wife. Some time after my
wife had d son--he was my
fathers brother.i .in-law and
my uncle, for he was the
brother of my step'mother.
My fathers wife, i. e. my
step-daughter, had also a
son; he was of course, my
brother, and in the meantime
my grand child, for he was
the son of my daughter. My
wife was my grandmother,
because she was the mother
of my mother. / was my
wife's husband and grand.
child at the same time. And
as the husband of a persons
grandmother is his grand.
father, | was my own grand
father
Sharp County record., 1898-10-14
Mahala Mullins, the ia

Mahala Mullins, the fa-
nous fat woman and moon.
sinner of Handbook county,
Tenn, died a few days ago.
Mrs, Mullins weighed 500
pounds and lived on the top
of a mountain where she con.
Quoted a still in defiance of
the law. The officers we're
unable to apprehend her on
account Of her size, there be-.
ing no way to get her down
the mountain. Mrs. Mullins
was one of the tribe of
"Melungeons," whose origin
has been mystery to ethno-
logical students fer many
years.
Sharp County record., 1898-10-14

An exchange suggests
that none of the war babies
have been named Alger.
Verify the secretary is very
unpopular as we'll as unfortu-
nate.
Sharp County record., 1898-10-14

The State Republican is
still busily engaged in telling
its readers what a set of
rascals the democrats are.
It's bad that this organ cam
become reconciled,
Sharp County record., 1898-10-14

Georgia held her state
election on the 5. c. N.
Chandler, democratic nomi-
nee was elected over the pop
ulist candidate by a majority
of 10000.
Sharp County record., 1898-10-14

One hundred and eighty.
one cars of cattle were ship
ped from Pierre, South Da.
kota in three days last week.
Sharp County record., 1898-10-14

A stalk of cotton nine feet
tall and bearing PSI bolls
was grown on the Ewing
plantation, near Raymond,
Monroe county, Ark.
Sharp County record., 1898-10-14

A storm last week did
damage to the cotton crop
over the state Of Alabama
to the amount OF $1,000, 900.
Sharp County record., 1898-10-14

An uncommon disease, ia
tai in its effects, is causing
the death of many cattle in
Madison county.
Sharp County record., 1898-10-14

The man who thinks that
the world owes him a living
always wants it a loaf at a
time.
Sharp County record., 1898-10-14

Hot Springs has a Dewey
hotel a Manila hotel and a
Hobson CIRCLE
Sharp County record., 1898-10-14
Directory.
- -
RELIGIOUS.

\ RELIGIOUS.
at the Methodist church first and
Rys in each month Rev, " c..
etor. Everybody invited.
at the Christian church Saturday
the second Sunday In en- ch month ,
Mllholland Of Batesvtlle.
|chool every Sunday morning vi 10
p Methodist church. Everybody 10
pine, q. j. WILSON,
sup ,rlnteudent.
Sharp County record., 1898-10-14
OFFICIAL,

OFFICIAL.
nan, First District--P. d. McCulloch
nrlanna, Lee County.
gecond Dlst-A' J witt PoCahontas
Ade.
Y 18th Dlst-R. b. Maxey, Nam
yNTy-Representatlve.-T. |. Herrn.
g. Murphy.
sper Justus,
7. wilkins liar y.
-Thos. II. McCaleb.
W, Shaver.
nlner-D, ID. spurlock.
THE CCyRTs.
part, N.'Dlst-First Monday In jan
Riy' In \. Dlst-Second Monday In
snd August.
Eonrt-lst Monday In January, Aprn,
Sourt, s. Dst-2n ! Monday In March,
temOer and December.
Sharp County record., 1898-10-14

Good mules sell for $3.50
each at Malvern.
Sharp County record., 1898-10-14

Boone county wheat cap.
tured first ana second prizes
at the Missouri fair.
Sharp County record., 1898-10-14

Most of the happiness in
the world IS due to the fact
that ignorance is bliss,
Sharp County record., 1898-10-14

"b"' hNhANSAS.
mENTS an or lie AsE, ACKNOWLEDGES
"'nneylts TO accounts, Deposltlons ana
oi mortgages taken. Abstrncta nj
''sneu. s Bllls Of sale, bonds for title'
", ,,WIus..Ipereonalty and renlty-deeds'
Al 'n, nusDanus, unmarried persona, Wiis,
n,amy' with relinqulshmeRt Of dover
v,s, mOrtHhgcs-real estate, chntt,
annu ,un powers Of attorney, written NM,
'peu on reasonable terms. '" '''
S@,ionnss Sions ,er hon,esteuds ind pre.emptlona
iIon" prspatel and pL,pnts procured
4 M "s, NV redemption Of lands fran,
NV pe''''ohs 10 refund taxes erroneousiv
ihsw,np MY svnsstesd now haye ak months
sIvor' 'po,ncsIoad' rossId from date OF Resistsr'S .
'pphuehGe solicited Al
Sharp County record., 1898-10-14
ELLIS MARLIN
B A r B E r.

sg' Razors honed; pay taken in
money or produce.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-06-02
Reception.

The reception given last Friday even
ing oy Mrs J. B. Turner was an eXcep-
tionally pleasant occasion-and Ninita IS
becoming famous for its entertainments
of this character. The guests were met
at the door by Juliet Cook, who showed
them to the parlor, where the hostess
stood ready to receive and bid them wei
come, and feeling of welcome and good
cheer pervaded every detail. Mrs. Tur-
uer was assisted by Mrs. DIR. Bagby, Mrs.
Milford and Miss Leila Cook. Miss Ma
bel Cook presided at the punch bowl, and
Misses Clarence Ashbrook aud Grace
Fortner served cake and ices in the din
ing room. Those present were: Mrs.
Burckhalter and her sister, Miss Myers,
Mrs. II. c. Cook and her guest, Mrs. Wal
lace. Mrs. Ratcliff, Mrs. Coley, Mrs.
Mellette, Mrs. Soper, Mrs. Anderson,
Mrs. W. Z. Halsell, Mrs. Kornegay, Mrs.
Mcclure, Mrs. Geo. Blakeney, Mrs. ID.
A. Fravser. Mrs. DIR. Z. B. Frayser, Mrs.
Byrd, Mrs. Don Carlos, Mrs. Stanfeld,
Mrs. Meacham, Mrs. P. B. Jackson, Mrs.
DIR. Bagby, Mrs. G. W. Miller, Mrs. R.
A. Farmer, Mrs. Milford, Misses Fan and
Nell Byrd, Miss Allie Williams, Miss
Laura Chouteau, Miss Fayant, Miss
Brooks, Miss Lang, Miss Ada Cook, Miss
Graper, Miss Grace Fortner, Misses Leila
and AIable Cook and Miss Ashbrook.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-06-02
Hanled ii Home.

A funny joke was played not very
long ago on a well known man who Is
the habit of coming to this town, get
ting drunk and driving home in that
condition after spending the day On
the day in question large hog died IN
the street near where the intoxicated
fellows wagon stood with the team
tied to a post where it remained till
nightfail generally. Some one loaded
the dead animal into the wagon and
il was hauled out to the home of the
tipsy individual who never discovered
it till next day.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-06-02
a LITTLE War Story.

Dan Warren told little war story
Monday. in the hot month of July.
ls63 he was in a charge on Morris Is
land. of Charleston, with 1900 other
u,ion soldiers. After 1900 of their
number had fallen in the charge and
II became evident that they could not
carry the works, and 4 retreat begun
our friend thought of what his broth
er said when he left home: Dom
get shot in the back, Dan" He con
sidered the matter perhaps two sec
onds, though it seemed more minutes
Everybody else was running, ana IN
temptation was too great; but beior'
he had run thirty feet he was hT
twice, whereas he had run a mile O
the charge. when every third man u
the command had been Killed Q
wounded and as"aped hahn" touched
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-06-02
PERSONAL NOTES.

5. T. Parker spent SUNDAY with friends
near Adair.
Mrs. Lee Barrett visited friends at Clare
more last week
Geo. Perryman. Of Tulsa. was on oul
streets Monday.
Charley speer was down from Seneca
or two this week.
-Leavy Mars IS visiting the family oi v
II. Curtis at Alton
J. Howard Langley. Adair's descendant
of Blackstone, was up Monday,
IT F. Thompson, Jr.. leaves this week fol
a visit in his native state-Texas.
Bud Weldon. the affable Fort Smith
Elevator man, was with US couple of days
this week.
y. c. Barker was down from kinnison
Friday. Some of the wheat in his section Is
failure.
Mr.. E. T. Rhea, of the Jumbo store. iei'
yesterday for an extended visit at his nome
in Salem, Ark.
Mrs. A. J. Paul came down from Neosho
Tuesday and henceforth Ninita IS to be the
permanent family home.
Joe Green, who has been in the note,
business at Miami. sold out last week anu
came down on a visit few days since
Miss Lucille Fortner returned Friday
from Cincinnati. Ohio. where she has been III
attendance at the Conservatory OF music.
n. o. Shepard. of Muskogee, perhaps the
first man TO open law Office after the lh-
dian Territory court was established, spent
day or two in this city last week
Mrs. c. c. Cornaizer has gone to Kansas
CITY. hoping that she may be improved In
health. She took with her Mabel Chouteau,
who goes up TO see her sister. Miss Bessie.
.rradr,afa
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-06-02
III smith Elevator.

Some of the papers of the terri
tory are loud in their denunclation
of the interference of Judge Thom'
as in the organization OF the COM
nanies that recently left Muskogee
for San Antonio 10 join Col.
Woods cowboy regiment. They
saw that he used his position and
his "pull" in an entirely unwar-
ranted manner, going so far as to
disnlaee men of known capacity
for the work for which the regiment
is intended and supplying their
nlaces with persons who were un-
tnown to most of those with whom
them were to be associated, and
who were not really citizens of the
territory. Among these thus ad-
vanced was Judge Thomas own
SON a Young fellow who has never
seen military service of any kind
and whose home is somewhere in
| Illinois The people Of the ter
ritorv feel outraged at his action
and will present to the war depart
ment some letters indie 4iive O
their indignation. True this is
not likely to have any edect bd
it will give the territory people q
opportnnitv to open the eyfs o
the powers-that-b to .eE>aal'er
of which they are ignoiaDs.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-06-02
college Graduating Exercises.

The closing exercises of the year at
Willie Halsell college began with the
commencement sermon Sunday at IL
a. M, preached by Rev. George w.
Hill, presiding elder for the Fayette-
vile district of the Arkansas MethO-
dist conference. The sermon was a
profound and scholarly effort, from
the 23rd verse of the 18th chapter of
The Acts: 81 found an altar with
this inscription, TO the Unknown
God Whom therefore ye ignorantly
worship, him declare l unto you. "
The large church room was jammed
full, and Notwithstanding the delivery
of the sermon occupied an hour and
forty-five minutes, the closest .atten-
tion was paid throughout.
Monday evening very delightful
entertainment was given at the col
lege chapel by the scholars in the pre-
paratory department. The program
was rendered by the little folks in a
most excellent manner, and in way
that bespoke careful and painstaking
training on the part of the primary
teachers. Music and tableaux added
charm TO the well rendered parts of
the children. \ crowded house greet
cd this first of the weeks entertain
ments.
Tuesday evening an entertainment
was given 10y the college societies and
a splendid program was rendered. Mr..
Preston S. Davis delivered the ad-
dress.
At 10 a. m. yesterday the graduating
exercises took place. The class of '9S
consisted of four young ladies, Sadie
Lang, Katie Scott, Maud Miller and
Fanny May Browning. The diplomas
were delivered by President Chapman
in few well chosen remarks. Good
audiences attended all the exercises.
In addition to the above regular grad
yates there were two young ladies
graduated in music, Fay Trott and
Addie Beck. The annual concert
took place last night.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-06-02
Resigned as Agent

y. p. Coley has resigned his posi-
tioa a. agent for the NJ, X. x T. at
this place aud VIII give his Time Ia the
future exclusively TO the affairs of the
Excelsior Steam Laundry. The gem
tleman began work for thcoe katy"
seventeen or eighteen years ago, has
been agent at number of its most
important stations, travelling auditor,
and could probably get most any posi-
tion desired, which was vacant. Our
people will he glad the gentleman Is
to become permanent resident OF the
town and his railroad associates Will
congratulate and envy him on having
struck something profitable on the
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-06-02
The New Company.

Paden Tolbert has over a hundred
names on his list of persons desiring
to enlist, each one Of whom he is per-
sonally acquainted with and knows to
be suited for service. \ meeting will
be held Saturday to perfect the
organization. Those who have charge
of the matter have learned that there
is very little doubt Of there being an
opportunity for the new company to
get into the service under the lately
issued call for $4,000 more men,
though it is not clear TO Just which
branch of the service they may be as
signed.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-06-02
Novelty of the Season.

The Boston Boomer Girls, champion
ladies base ball club, will play the great
est game of ball with the Ninita boys on
Tuesday, Iune I4th, that has ever been
witnessed in this town. The Bioomer
club are travelling in their own special
palace car and carry with them a large
canvas fence to enclose the grounds, also
fine grand stand, making the finest ball
park in this part of the country Don
fail to take in the ladies' game, called al
sp. III. Admission, IS cents.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-06-02
Decoration Day.

Decoration day was observed Mon
day in this city with suitable cere-
mony. Quite large procession was
formed at 1890 a. M, while the band
discoursed music from the street cor
ners. When the procession reached
the cemetery r. J. Downing made a
short address, appropriate TO the oc-
casion, after which the graves were
decorated with flowers. There was
an increased attendance over perhaps
any other like occasion in Ninita, and
the program was carried out in a very
agreeable manner.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-06-02
Paw and Endorse Both.

The binding twine manufacturers
have a new scheme. They will make
a community" price on twine (say to
a dozen mem cent cheaper than the
regular price. Then each of the per-
sons must sign the joint note for the
entire purchase price, even though
part of them pay cash at the time.
They are credited on the note with
amount paid but of course every sign
er is held for the entire note.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-06-02
With First Honors.

Miss Minta Foreman returned home
to Vinita this week from ks.nsas City
Ladies' College at Independence, Mis-
souri,, where she was graduated with
first honors. Considering the high
standing of the school from which
Miss Foreman graduates. it is mat
ter of graduation to her friends that
she succeeded in carrying off the lau-
rels of being first in all her classes.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-06-02
A Luckless Team.

John Gunter purchased team of
horses two or three weeks ago paying
s2lI for them; few days later the
owner came and proved that they had
been stolen from him at Joplin, Mo.
Mr.. Gunter again purchased the
horses paying sI25 this time. With
in day or two after the last purchase
one Of the horses died from Oyer-driy'
ing. This leaves the remaining ami
mai together with buggy at total
cost of s235 which is a pretty steeT
price TO pay for a horse and buggy.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-06-02
Workad Him. of Course.

A Shooting scrape III WHICH FlnheI-
ton detective" figured conspicuously took
place on the east side of town Monday
night. 1t was represented that a motor
ious whiskey peddler and countertelter
was operating in the old house east oi
Bull creek. Accordingly, the "detec,
tive" disguised himself by the use ol
burnt cork and sailed forth about Io
O'Clock in quest of the transgressor o.
Uncle Sans laws. As he approached
the old building a terrific FIRE from revoi
vers was opened from the Lousc and th'
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-06-02
No More Commissions.

The NJ, X. s. 4. has ceased to pay
its agents three per cent commission
on the sale of local tickets, which cuts
Vinita station about four or five hun
dred dollars year. Before the gate
men were put on, the commission was
paid to stimulate agents to sell tickets
and thus keep the money out of con-
ductors' hands Now that passengers
must have tickets to get upon the
6iaI,.s t.le os.4-f =s-3 are independent
on this Srnrn-
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-06-02
Engineers. Attention.

L am now prepared to supply a long
felt want in this vicinity. Having
bought line of steam and water pipe
fittings, consisting of brass and mail
leable goods, pipe, hose, packing, etc.
When your engines need orerhauling
call en- me, get your repairs and go
home happy. Very respectfully,
4G-4t w. w. MILLER.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-06-02

The supreme court OF Georgia
decided that a Judge cannot inn
nose a sentence and suspend its
execution. For instance, man
cannot be sentenced to fine and i'm
nrisonment, with suspension OF the
sentence of imprisonment when
the fine is paid. This was done
Inv Judge Fite, who sentenced D.
N Neal. of Gordon county, to pay
a fine of $500 and serve six months
in the chain gang. Neal has never
begun his term of imprisonment.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-06-02
confederata Veterans.

Headquarters Camp McGee. Ninita' IND
Ter, June ]. 1898. All old Con federate vet
Grams are requested to meet at the L :
rourt room on the 1lth day Of June, ls9s' al
II o'clock, a m. This is very important
meeting. Camp McGee will elect officers ioi
the ensuing year and those who have no'
enrolled their names will have an opportui1l ~
ity TO do 50. 1t Is very desirable tha' a. ~
IA Confederates take an interest IN tmhls I'M
O,SetinT fAftOn and Fairland papers pleds'
copy.) BY command OF ,,,,,,,,,rder
" q. NFLMS. Adjutant.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-06-02
Looking for a Convict.

John E. Duncan, high sheriff OF the
Cherokee Nation, was in the city yester-
day. lie was accompanied by Ross
Benge from the national prison, who IS
serving ten year sentence for man-
slaughter. They were on the lookout for
Martin Rowe and another escaped con-
vict from the national prison. Rowe was
in Viuita two or three days last week and
tool in the poker games.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-06-02

Prof Ellis is now at kansas City
and his family will follow him next
week
Under the auspiiceS, OF me Baplis.
ladies military drili' lrducs "lSl,|S
and concert will be gwen at the opera
house Monday nlsht'
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-06-02
Lokf NOTES.
Adair is to incorporate.

@Adair is TO incorporate.
How about the ''rooters?"
lBinding twine trade is good.
Mr.. Sherer has bought a fine surrey
New houses are goingg up all ovel
town.
Judge Clark has lately completed
new barn.
Vinita has Micawber, but a nigh
ty poor one.
Mrs. A. L. Churchill is quite IL
again this week.
The Indian Territory druggists meet
at Vinita next year.
III. C. Cook is expected back from
Kirksville next week.
]. C. McSpadden is trying New
Mexico for his health.
A good farm to rent; apply TO Frank
-SBt1lingslea, Vinita, /. Il. 4Otf
For straw hats, jumpers, overalls
and pillow shoes, go TO Gray's.
Furnished rooms with board. Jake
Walters, south of DR.. Fortner's.
The Vanita bail club beat the
Adairs Sunday, at the latter town.
Sweet potato plants in large OF
small quantities at the Vinita nurs-
A good team of driving ponies. for
sale: enquire of Bert Curry, Vinita,
:, L. T.
and 10 cent articles at Burns
Racket store bring 10 and 20 at other
stores.
A dance was held in the upper story
OF the new bank building Monday
night.
Buy all your Racket store goods at
Burns and you will have money lett
to burn.
There is probably no town in the
country that is growing as Vinita IS
growing.
Burns Racket is heard all ever town.
Ice orders should be left at Burns
Racket store.
Children's Day exercises will be held
at I e Methodist church Sunday
nigh next at s:i5.
e, rything on ice and froze up al
vini I 1eat Store.