Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1898-09-08

Ralph Greene is laid up at the
Greene hotel having had slight sur
gical operation performed by the ply
siclans some days ago. He is reported
to be getting along nicely.
A rather novel and withal exciti lg
case Of rape is reported from the clas-
sic town OF Grove in Delaware dis
trict. Up to date no arrests have
been made and it is possible that none
will be made.
Dr.. Fortner has perhaps the finest
orchard in the Cherokee nation. He
has about four thousand trees just
coming into bearing, the Oldest being
ten years old, and they have quite a
quantity Of fine fruit on them now.
Judge Thomas is suffering from the
effects of wound received during the
civil war, which at times gives him
great agony. He has been confined
to his room at the Western hotel a
good portion Of his time since his re-
! turn.
Buff Wyly came in from Tahlequah
Tuesday morning. He states that
the report at Tahlequah is that Agent
Wisdom has rescinded the order re-
straining the Cherokee school author
titles from accepting scrip for school
privileges.
J. F. Williams brother of Miss Allie
Williams, of Willie Halsell college,
takes this week position in Ratcliff's
dry goods department. Mr.. Williams
is from big department store in
Atlanta, Ga, where he held re-
sponsible place.
DR.. J. Forest Marston, the noted
Masonic writer, explorer and lecturer
will preach at the Baptist church in
this city next Sabbath evening, and
viii lecture at some place Monday
night. The public is invited and the
admission is free.
Virgil Kinnison, nephew Of P. B.
Kinnison, of German, Texas, and Miss
Mary Walker were married yesterday
on upper Cabin creek, Rev. Riley
Best, pastor of church at Chickasha,
performing the ceremony.
For Oklahoma and Indian Territory
day at the Trans-Mississippi exposi-
tion, Omaha, Neb., round trip tickets
will be sold to Omaha, Neb., via NJ,
K. & 7. Ry., Sept. 18th only, at rate
of 500 for round trip; final return
limit ten days from date Of sale. J.
J. Cloughley, Agent.
The trial of John and Ebert Roddy,
charged with shooting Roy and
Luther Wolfe, five or six miles south
west of town about two weeks ago,
came up in commissioners court Tues
day and the defendants were both
held for trial and bond fixed at $500
each.
About three hundred and fifty
pupils attended the schools in Vinita
this week, and at least another half a
hundred will attend when the public
school opens next week. To this also
may be added seventy-flve colored
children, who will attend the colored
school on the east side.
The clerk of the United States
court has sent out notices to the yari-
Gus Cherokee district clerks to send
original papers in all cases begun pre-
yious to July 1, 1898, for determina-
tion in the federal courts. They are
directed to send to the nearest place
Of holding court.
Miss Williams. teacher Of elocution
at the college, assisted by Miss Lucille
Fortner, instructor in music, gave a
delightful entertainment Friday even
ing last in the chapel. All who were
present left with feeling of assur-
ance that the work of the institution
along these lines was in safe hands.
Claude Shelton has accepted a posi-
tion as salesman at the Jumbo Store
and began work this morning. Mr..
was in business in Vinita for
a number Of years and is well known
and quite popular as salesman, and |
his old friends will doubtless find him |
as pleasant and accommodating as
ever.
A farm of 700 acres for sale, 200 |
acres in cultivation, 500 acres of fine
grass, 700 apple trees and quantity |
Of peach trees in bearing. Splendid
stock farm, ten miles from Vinita
price 500. A good place for family
10 take allotments and a fne place to
handle stock. Write or apply in per-
son at The CHIEFTAIN Office.
Mrs. Lydia Cornatzer, wife of Cyrus
Jornatzer, died at her home in this
,ity Tuesday afternoon, and was
buried yesterday from the residence.
Rev. Lloyd, Of the Episcopal church,
conducted the funeral services. Mrs.
Cornatzer had been a sufferer for
many years and her death was not I'M
expected. The bereaved family have
5he sympathy of all.