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The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-02-11

If the Kansas City Comm ercial
club desires to advance the inter
ests ofits own city it can do so in
no way so etfectually as by urgin G
congress to promptly approve the
recently concluded Cherokee agree
ment with the Dawes commission.
With this measure enacted into
law before the 4th of March, every
acre of soil which falls to an adult
may be purchased, at the owners
discretion. ! hen this "Chinese
wall" which has been the basis of
SO many elaborate resolutions for
the last quarter ofa century will
go down forever, and a populous
territory and very soon state,
will be erected.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-02-11
MORE ABOUT viNITA.
Other Good Things Told the
Visitors This Morning.

While Vinita has no railroad
shops, appellate court, federal Jail
or other public institution, her
business is permanent and solid
and cannot easily be filched from
her. She is the natural nucleus
Of large scope of the country sup
porting forty or fifty good towns
and is destined to be an important
jobbing center. Already capital
is beginning to seek this field.
Vinita should attract the atten-
tion of manufacturers, with her in
exhaustible supply Of coal which
can usually be bought for s1,25 to
81 80 per ton.
She is situated in the center of
about ten thousand square miles
of the best agricultural land in the
Indian Territory, and her CONNER
cial position il sure.
Her motto is: "Solidity, Integ-
rity and Permanence."
Vinlta is not built of "boom, !"
neither is her business conducted
on "wind " Besides owning four
national banks she has five COM
merclal houses whose annual bust.
ness will aggregate S400, 900, all
owned and managed by Vinita
people of high commercial stand
ing We invite comparison of
stocks of merchandise with any
town in the southwest, not except
ing those of ten or twelve thousand
inhabitants.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-02-11

Louis is their competitor and gets
three-fourths or four-ffths of the
trade, and which sells more goods
in week than South McAlester
does in three-macaron excepted.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-02-11

We have three higher institu
tons Of learning, Of which the
city is justly proud, and all the
church denominations are repre-
sen,ed. Vinita is the seat of prob
ably the greatest United States
court in the country. Certain it
is that its docket is the greatest,
for the district attorney lives here
and he knows his business.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-02-11

Our friends have been dined and
wined at South McAlester, and
even deigned to stay over night
there. Here at vinita they stay
but an hour-at town where st.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-02-11

With all of her money Vinita
offers rare inducements to those
seeking investments. There is a
promising field for factories, foun-
dries, electric and gas plants, an
ice plant, water works and sewer
age system, and dozen other en-
terprises of this character, which
go to make up a bustling western
city. The "town boomer" is not
an absolute necessity, for the town
will boom without him, but he
will be welcomed and the sooner
he gets here the better are his
prospects of success.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-02-11

John Meigs, an old citizen and
prosperous farmer of this district,
at an advanced age, died at his
home 5 miles south of Tahlequah
Sunday morning. On the day
previous to his death Mr.. Meigs
was in the city and the news of
his death came as a surprise to
those who knew him. He was a
man well liked by all and was
prominently connected with some
of the best Cherokee families,
being grandson of the late Chief
John Ross, who was elected chief
of the Cherokees for ten consec-
utive terms, serving his people In
that capacity for forty years. A
large family and many friends are
left to mourn his sudden demise
Arrow.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-02-11

There are III persons in the
United States Jail at Muskogee,
two of whom are women.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-02-11
COM MERCIAL CLUB VISIT.
A Warm Reception Though
a Cold Day.

club arrived this morning at fif-
teen minutes to 10 o'clock and the
thermometer was dancing around
ten degrees below zero. But not
withstanding the cold, large
number of representative Vinita
people were on hand to greet
them. Not many minutes were
wasted in getting acquainted and
we venture the assertion that no
place visited on this itinerary gave
them a more thorough interview
or heartier shaking. Every
member of the party received at
tention and was asked to yield up
his name and his line of life. The
train was OF Verhauled from the en-
gine to the baggage car, especially
the baggage car, Qncluding the
cock pit by the energetic bust
ness men OF Vlnita
If Kansas City don't realize an
increase OF business with this ter
ritory now it won't be chargeable
to the commercial c'uo
JUST FEW NOTES.
The guitar and mandolin club
made very eood music.
*S*
Nos, az tbe visitors left their
ears-but not the depot.
*.#
Ten degrees belnw zero and still
going down i no time 10 see vi.
nita
**
49, ,1 ~ of,h
o,,.;,;s,s had n;el,ad ~ vAn;
con oarc.ss
x*
poh o,choo 81 .,wo &c and
-. ;, h,;n ,ola of,ho oorn
ra;so.,,ond "a ,o, ,hera
*x
DOC frayser met a man ne
didnt know, ana ne won. mee'
MN aga'n-n 'he o'hef ieiio"
sees him hrst.
~
PRESIDENT Evans, II ne succeeds
in getting all his proteges home in
good order, is entitled to warm
resolution OF thanks.
~
Mr.. and Mrs. r. l.. Soper and
their guest, Miss Thomas, went up
the road with the excursionists,
returning on the belated passen-
ger.
***
The Kansas City Commercial
club is a warm number" but
when they struck Vinita this
morning were not melting much
snow.
=, ~
The equipment embraced TWO
na0QnhnnaQ-n -nTQG1mQhiU In tAlK
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-02-11

Tams Bixby and Capt. A. S.
McKennon, of the Dawes commits
sion, are in Washington and will
appear before the joint Indian
commission Tuesday to urge the
ratification of the Cherokee treaty
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-02-11

Material is being hauled for
the new building to be used by the
Dawes commission as land office,
and it is expected that the build
ing will be ready for occupancy in
about thirty days. This will be
the first land Office to be opened
in the territory and will be head
quarters for the service. 1t is
expected though that several
branch Offices will be opened up
in the different nations when the
work of allotting the lands is taken
up.-Phoenix.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-02-11

The fact that Vinita has two
railroad lines into Kansas City
gives it a decided advantage over
other towns in the territory. TIL S
coupled with the fact that it is
closer than other towns ought to
especially place Vinita at an ad-
vantage
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-02-11

Walter s. Halliwell was the
sport ofthe outfit and claimed all
of the dozen fighting chickens
aboard. He was regretting the
absence of John Miller and that
gentleman will also indulge in
some regrets when be learns Of
what he missed.
The daily chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Ind. Ter. [Okla.]) 1898-1902, 1899-02-11
@aooles ano Darness

Made and repaired. Every
thing in first-class style. A
Good quality of Goods car
ry the day. You can always
find this true if you look at
]. w. Martins stock, east of
the Katy track. Call on us
when in town and be con-
vinced -
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-01
TO IMPROVE The CHANNEL.
Government Engineers Surveying Kenrebt c
from Gardner 10 Augusta.

Last spring. T. q. Ballard received
from the engineers department AT Purt
land. plan ~ the kenncb-c river from
the bridge at Gardiner 10 the dam an AI
gusta ana asked him To have am Whl
knew Of obstacles in the river. mark them
On the man. This he did ana after they
were all located ana marked. he forward
il to Portland. This was done that an
estimate might be made Of the amount Of
money il would need to make the river
naviEable. y week ago. a number of tn
engineers from the Portland office came
here and they are now at work surveying
this part of the river. After This IS done
an estimate will be made Of the necessary
amount Of money II will take. and at the
next session II Congress at Washington
i: IS hoped that the money may be appro
priated. Many would think that the
deepening Of the channel would allow
crafts To go M ana down at any tide.
This H. not the case. 1t gives the tidc
4 greater rise ana allows those Of deep
draft u come up at high tide. which for
mcrly they were unable u 10.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-01
Foot Ball Notes.

only Tor the reasons stated. yester-
day, did the High School eleven decline
to play game with Gardiner. Tues
day. The boys who play on the Ath-
letlc eleven considered that a game
Wednesday. and game. Saturday
saturday, would be enough for the
week They are anxious for a game.
however. and will try to again win out
The Haliowell management did not
consent to play. Tuesday, 50 they did
not go down.
a belated telegram from the Colby
second eleven was received. Tuesday.
stating they would be unable to come
down. Wednesday,. to play off Satur-
days postponed game. Manager Rrv-
ant OF the Waterville High team. heard
that HallowelI wanted a game for ~
Gay, 50 Immediately informed Mana
ger Carey, and the matter Of arrange
ment We're clinched Waterville Hipb
VIII come down. this afternoon. there
Tore, on the 3.14 train. Last year Hon
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-01

Several months ago parties living ir
a not far distant town petitioned tbs
mayor and city council. for the ap-
pointment of a guardian for Miss Mary
Jane Thomas. now living with friends
in Rome. It was claimed by the petit
TONERS, who We're relatives Of Miss
Thomas. that she was old and infirm
and had drawn at times money from
her bank account. They desired to be
appointed her guardians. The city au-
thorities have spent months in looking
up the matter. and find to their salts
faction that Miss Thomas is resident
OF Hallowell. that they We're therefore
possessed Of the right to either recon-
mend or refuse to recommend guardian
ship. Their decision at the meeting.
Monday night, was that Miss Thomas
was able to conduct her own affairs.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-01

Charles E. Oakes of Caribou, Me-.
State game commissioner, was in this
city, yesterday and today, and spent
most of his time while here in consul
tation with lumbermen in regard to the
chance for securing under-size spruce
for shipment to Gardiner, Me, to he
used in pulp making. Mr.. Cakes repre-
sents the International Paper Com
pany who now own large number of
pulp mills in Maine and the spruce
wood which he anticipates getting in
TINS vicinity will be used by the recent
ly purchased Richard mill at Gardiner.
This will be another industry added to
the many news ones brought about by
the introduction of the Washionton
county hallway and persons who own
wood lands now can get s4.25 to $500
per cord for spruce wood delivered at
Gardiner by rail. 1t is presumed that
the railway rates will be made very
reasonable. affording excellent oppor-
tunity for selling a lot of wood which
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-01

Fred Given of Orono. has been
that will be used for the construction
of the branch track Of the railroad up
the stream. 1t is thought that from
the end of Summer street to the other
end of the road there will be no need
of the spiles, except for some 200 feet.
1t may be necessary to use some other
kind of construction, if it is found very
ledgy, as the spiles cannot then be
used. The work will probably begin.
today, though it will be quite a few
days before it is under way in ear
nest. The kind of spile driver that will
be used is a novel one. 1t is the idea
of f. Nj. Farrell of Bangor. and but one
like it has been used in the State be
fore. The lower framework slides
along on the ground with the station
airy engine on the rear end. On the
front end is the driver. and the one
that will be used in this work will
weigh some 1900 pounds. The frame
that the driver works in is SO arranged
on a movable base that spiles can be
set anywhere within the width of the
frame without the moving of the entire
machine. This is moved only forward
and backwards. 1t is a great inn
provement on the old style and as the
work can be done as WELL and more of
it. it will meet with the good favor of
all for future work
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-01
TUESDAYS FIRE.
Slight Blaze at Mrs. Margaret Tower's-Ihe
Damage Very Small.

At about $50 o'clock. Tuesday morning,
the fire whistle sounded alarm 81 and all
the department turned out in quick order.
This alarm is for the New Mills district
and before the department could go far.
the AL out" sounded. For a while there
We're very few who knew where the blaze
was and many We're inclined to think that
a false alarm had been sounded
The fire was at the home Of Mrs. Mar
garet Tower, No. IA Central street Mr..
Tower has been i'll for some six weeks
ana fire has been kept in her room.
Yesterday morning, some clothese that
We're across a chair fell over onto the
stove. and owing to her weak condition
'she was not able to extinguish the flames.
The house is also occupied by Frank
Monro and his family and they soon kneU-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-01

4 captain Of a small schooner re-
marked while in the city recently that
there was certainly a scarcity OF
schooners Of small tonnage. Schoon-
ers drawing more than Is feet cannot
come to the upper ports Of the Ken
nebec. therefore when vessels are to
be chartered to bring coal of some
thing of the sort up-river a good deal
of hunting is sometimes necessary to
secure the number needed. Not many
small vessels are being built now. il
would seem. that is vessels of less than
800 or 500 tons"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-01

Dwell met the College Citys High
School team and We're defeated by two
touchdowns-we don't recall the exact
store. ard, today. Hallowell will at
tempt to reverse the score. They say
that it looks like rain. but here's hop
ing it won't. There should be from 800
TO 500 people in attendance. Game
called at 345 o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-01

For several days past, the big pump
at the upper dam that furnishes the
water for this city has been going day
and night and the reservoir was filled
Yesterday. it took rest and a crew
of men overhauled it and placed it in
a good condition, so there is no danger
of Gardiner being without water on
account of the pump being broken. 1t
has been a long time since the city
was obliged to be without water on
account of any fault of the Water Co
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-01

1t was expected that the steamer Lin
couln would begin her trips out of the
river, yesterday. This was not the case
and the Sagadahoc will probably make
another trip before she goes to Boston
for repairs. The Lincoln will take a
load Of hay from Wiscasset to Boston
and then come to the river.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-01

Of the fire Fred Merrill. who lives at the
next house. was soon on the scene and
fearing that the flames would work in
between the ceilings, the alarm was
sounded. \ few pals of water were well
directed onto the flames and they wee
soon extinguished.
II was found TO be the clothes that were
burned and some of the wood work that
was scorched. II viii not be over 500
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-01

Many were disappointed, yesterday
afternoon. at there being no game of
foot ball. The Hallowell team was un-
able to come down as some of their
players We're on another and more i'm
portant team. 1t is hoped that Gardi-
ner will be given game between the
two teams as there is a great deal Of
rivalry between them and it is desired
to see another contest
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-01

Thus far this fall three tramps have
asked for lodgings at the police station.
Perhaps the nights have been too
warm for the travelling gentry to seek
cover for their heads. as last year at
THIS time five or six We're housed each
evening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-01

This evening, the foot ball team of
the Gardiner High school will entertain
their friends at a sheet and pillow
case ball at Grand Army hall. Judg-
ing from the number of tickets sold
there will be good sized crowd pres
ent and a good time for all
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-01

At special meeting Of the city gov
ernment, last evening, benjamin
Tasker. George Lord and Thomas s.
Burnham We're drawn to serve as Jurors
at the November term of the supreme
judicial court
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-01

Inc assignee's sale of the d. w.
BOWIE stock of clothing and gents
furnishings comes in good time for
people who need to economize in buy
ing winter clothing. The large ad *
plains the sale which commences. this
morning, and continues until all the
stock is disposed Of.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-01

is under-size for lumber. Mr.. Oakes is
taking only preliminary steps this trip.
but will be back again in 10 days to
make more detailed arrangements for
supplying the mill at Gardiner.-Calais
Cor. Bangor News, Oct. 80.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-01

NJ Roberts is fortunate in securing
,he services of a first-class milliner.
ana aovertlses to execute orders for
trimmed hats and bonnets on short
notice. and what is of more import
ance, he is advertising to cut prices on
millinery and on all goods in his store
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-01

Uriah Stone returned to Boston, yes
terday Mr.. Stone has several appli.
cants for the Hotel Brunswick. but
has not let it to any one. though he ex-
poets to soon be able to announce Il
the public who will take it. 1t has been
thoroughly repaired.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-01

The management of the Catholic fair
10 be held at the Opera house. Thanks
giving week. have announced tlE two
contestants for the diamond ring to be
Miss Della Mcnamara and Miss Hig-
gins, both of this city.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-01

THE Champion of Her Sex" t. be
given by eight young ladies. tom yrrow
evening, at the First Baptist vestry
\ violin solo to be given by Miss Eliz-
abeth K. Robbins of Belfast. and other
music besides good supper make uD
programme Of unusual interest and
attraction for one evening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-01

supreme Representative and Past
Grand Chancellor Luther B. Roberts Of
Portland. was present at the meeting
OF Granite Lodge, No. so. X of p.
tuesday evening, when the third rank
was worked upon several candidates.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-01

A crew of men is still at work at the
Berlin Mills plant at Farmingdalt
shipping the lumber that was on hand
1t will take about two weeks more t
finish the work and the mill will be
prepared to pass the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-01

Mss E,lvina Chase Pierce entertained
a number of her schoolmates on her
18th birthday anniversary, Oct. Is, at
her home, No. 20, Elm street. She re-
ceived many pretty presents. A very
pleasant time was enjoyed by all. Ice
cream and cake was served.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-01

The Philharmonic Club passed a
most enjoyable evening with Miss
Emma Day at her home on Highland
avenue, Tuesday. 1t being HalloWeer
evening, the time was passed in a way
appropriate to the occasion.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-01

sions. has the steam been turned on
When the mattresses for the cooler
arrive tramps will be Gagged in the new
quarters. 1t is not known when the
city treasurer is to take possession Of
his commodious apartments.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-01

l.. w. Morrill,, who has been passing
SIX weeks vacation at his former
home in Lewiston. returned to this city.
yesterday. and will resume his work
in the shoe factory.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-01

The new air chamber for the hand
engine Hecla has arrived and was
placed in position. yesterday. This is
too late in the season for business. but,
next spring, this machine will be heard
from at several places.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-01

The adjutant's office has been ad-
Nised OF the death, at Providence, r. l.,
on the 18th ult., of Chas f. Glines,
iate ID Co., 1st r. l. Mr.. Glines was a
member of Home Co. H. and had been
q member Of the Home since June,
1897
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-01

George Stone, formerly of the firm
of Stone & Anderson. went to Water
vile. Tuesday. to accept a position in
the American Express office.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-01

The schooner Harold J. McCarty
sailed for New York, Tuesday, with a
full cargo of finished stone from the
Hallowell Granite Works
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-01

Arthur r. Katon has secured a posi-
ton with the Hastings Lumber CO.. OF
Wild river, as scaler and will at one
go to assume his duties
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-01

The Office of the Oakland Mfg. Co.
has been moved back several feet from
IS old position to allow room for the
siding.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-01

Miss Bette Richards entertained a
number of her friends very pleasantly.
last evening. at her home in Dennis
street at Halloween party.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-01

| The Pennesseewassee Club gave a
| Halloween dancing assembly in VIII
son hall. last evening. a good number
! enjoyed the evening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-01

About Is members of the Matinee
Club went on the Dummy" to South
Gardiner. yesterday. where they met
with Miss Blanche Lawrence.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-01
HALLOWELL.

Mrs. Il. NJ. Johnson went to Port
land. Tuesday. for short visit.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-01

The water in the stream still cOntin-
ues to rise and if the present rain con-
tinues there will be a marked increase
in the flow out Of the upper gates The
many brooks and streams that make
into the larger ones are now beginning
to tell the effects of the rain Of Sun
day
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-01

William Quinn, who has been confin-
cd to his home with illness. for some
weeks. is on the mending hand, the
Journal is informed.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-01

Tuesday was a very quiet day in DO
Ice circles. No one appeared before
the court in the morning and there
vas nor even lodger during the night.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-01

The many friends of Mrs. James
Walker will be pleased to hear that her
condition WAS much improved, yester-
dGN
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-01

The hon. of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Harlow, Farmingdale. was blessed by
The arrival of q bouncing boy, Wednes-
Gay morling.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-01

The Real Widow Brown" this even
ing, at the Opera house. 1t played at
Togus. last evening. and is most high
ly spoken of by all who saw it.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-01

The Hub store stores ad giving the
low prices which they are becoming
noted for. is of interest to every man,
woman and child.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-01

Charles Strickland went to Stowhe-
gan. Tuesday, for weeks visit To hi;
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Augustus Strick-
land.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-01

Harold Wing went to Boston, last
night, after several days visit to his
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. L. T. Wing
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-01

Henry Oban. whose death was an
nounced in yesterdays Journal, was a
member of F Co, 10th Maine
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-01

The next attraction at the Opera
house will be The Span of Life"
Nov. g.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-01

a Ine city building heating apparatus
IS 10 be started up for the season. this
Week Up to this time only when there
We're to be meeting, or on other occa-
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-01

Mrs. James +. Lee returned. Tuesday
evening. from u weeks visit to rcla
tiVcs in Boston and vicinity.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1899-11-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Steward and Mr..
and Mrs. William Steward returned
to their homes at Faneuil Mass, yes
terday. having accompanied their
mothers remains to this city for burial.