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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-03-09
Rock Creek Notes.


The roads are awful bad
Rock creek was up to a high pitch
last Saturday.
Ray Ballew is very sick with pneu-
monia fever.
Gov. Ballew lost several head Of cat
tie this last cold snap.
The little daughter of Chas. Nc
Comb has been quite sick.
Mr.. Tenant is having poor luck with
his lambs this cold weather.
Mrs Charley Purcell visited with
heg parents in Adair last week.
Miss Dora Ballew visited with her
sister, Mrs. Ell Miles, last Sunday.
The Chieftain is a pleasant visitor
to more people every week than any
other paper in the territory.
Miss Maggie Cumming and Mrs
VIII Morgan, of Adair, visited with
Mrs. f. ". Propp last Tuesday.
Several of our neighbors got water
bound at Vinita last Saturday. Some
left their teams and walked home.
Uncle Jack Davis lost all his hogs
this cold month. He says il was the
coolest weather he ever saw in this
b. ]. Il.
John Archer, wife and nephew Wis
tied with relatives and friends around
mere this week. They are on their
way to Baxter Springs for a short visit
with their parents.
Father Propp, as he is called by
everybody, passed his S4lh birthday
last Friday. He came TO this country
81 years ago from Germany. He has
made his home with his son, VIII, for
the last l years. He is well and gets
around a. good as some Of the younger
ones and reads without glasses-never
has worn them. He has only two sons
and two grand children
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-03-09
ALTOGETHER TOO MANY CLAIMS.
Or. Frayser's Mathematics Wont
Bear Analyzing.

Mondays issue of The Daily
Chieftain told Of the great mining
strike our towusman and good friend
DR.. FraySer had made in Arizona and
of the number Of claims he and his
associates possessed. But il went too
far; it related the total number Of
feet and also the size Of each claim, as
given by the doctor. Now some years
back-it's unnecessary to tell just how
manY-BOOb Little"kept school down
Georgia and Dave Hall was one Of his
pupils. "Uncle Boob" wasn't much
on orthography, geography, or gram
mar and such, but the pupil who went
to his school had to be alive when the
arithmetic class was called-and TO
this day the gentleman prides himself
on his skill at mathematics. Well,
Dave reached a fair amount of p-O-
ticiency at juggling with figures, and
ever since the mackerel story was told
on him has been laying for Frayser.
with a little stub pencil he discovered
ia about two minutes that Frayser
had been ''stufling" his friends about
three times over on the number Of
claims their mine would make-and
on the whole, is inclined to boycott
the entire story.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-03-09
ABOUT SMALLPOX.
Very Few Cases, and No Alarm
Where Twas.

Mrs. L. Humphrey came up from the
south yesterday morning aud will
remain ona visit until about the 2Oth.
Her husband came as far as Wagner.
where he took the Valley route for
Pine Bluff: from that point he goes to
Texas. Mr.. and Mrs Pumphrey had
quite an unpleasant experience a
couple OF weeks ago during the small
pox scare, At Checotah, where they
went 10 take the train.
Though provided with a health
certificate the people refused TO allow
them 10 mail a letter, send tele-
gram or even stop 90 get a drink of
water There was nothing left for
them but to drive back TO the ranch.
making an eighty mile trip for them.
Mrs. Pumphrey says there have been
very few cases of smallpox, even at
Okmulgee, and that the people Of
that town have been not at all
alarmed.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-03-09
CITY FATHERS MEET.
rany Matters of Importance Con-
sidered 1onday Night.

The city council met Monday night
in regular monthly session. w. r.
Badgett, J. r. Sheehan, Lucien w.
Burlington, Recorder Blakeuey, DIR.
Oliver Bagby and Mayor Burlington,
were present. Numerous claims
against the city for service rendered
were presented, some allowed and
some "laid over" One of the princi
pal topics discussed was that Of public
schools; there seemed to be some diff
erence Of opinion as to the cOnsiruc-
tiOn of the law governing in the mat
ter. 1t was finally decided TO notify
the teacher of the colOred free school
on the east side to discontinue the
school until further orders. Mr.. Al
cock, of Chanute, Kansas, was present
accompanied by J. II. Arter Of the
Cobb Hotel, who had proposition
with reference to an electric light
plant tD offer. The committee which
had been considering the electric
-hA laAdAANA hNAN hNA lNahN " AlAhN
final report and recommendations, and
were given further time. In the
meantime Mr.. Alcock will interview
the merchants and business men of
the town as to number of lights that
could be disposed of. The Recorders
minutes showed that Of outstanding
warrants against the defunct town Of
Downingville S932.2O had been regis
tered properly within the time pre-
scribed by ordinance, December Ist,
1928 and quite a considerable amount
had not been reported and was yet
outstanding, but was not to he paid "a
it had not been registered according
TO law. The time for the next cleo
tiou VIII be the first Tuesday in Apr.
and proclamation Will be issued in
due time by the mayor ordering such
elect ion
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-03-09
Bv Force of Arms.

difficulty arose over the renting
Of some land near CofTeyville in the
Cherokee nation last Friday that may
result seriously 20 some of the parties
concerned, and the chances are that
several gentlemen from that vicinity
will have to settle with the United
States court before it is finally done
with. The report is that ten men
went with guns and tore down tlsSf-lt
Of a man named AnsOn Keene and
dragged the same frem the field in
which it WIS stretched, and forcibly
removed Keen's effects from the prem
ises in most violent and unlawful
manner.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-03-09
On Charity's Side.

Charley Newman, after reading the
communication in The Daily Chief
tain regarding the relief union rc-
Gently organized in Viuitl, said to a
reporter: Il wish the ladies who
compose the soliciting committee for
the destitute 10 understand that they
can get weekly subscription from
me. in proportion TO my ability 10
give. ! think the present organiza-
tion for the relic. of distress the best
movement ever started in Ninita, dud
the ladies and gentlemen who insti-
gated 1t deserve much praise. 1t
should and will grow into a strong
organization, and ought to be perpet-
ual. The Lord Loveth a Cheerful
Giver,' you know"
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-03-09
Mayors Proclamation.
Fer the regulation and government Of
public schools.

For the regulation and government Of
public schools.
Whereas, petition was presented
10 me on February 2s, 1899. signed by
20 legal voters Of the incorporated
town of Vinita, |. T., praying that an
election on the adoption of section
626S To 6267 inclusive, chapter l35 Of
ManSfield's Digest, Of the laws Of
Arkansas. might be held in said
town, Therefore /, L. NJ. Buff
ington, mayor Of Ninita. !. T., desig-
nate and fix Wednesday, the 18th day
ot March, 1899. as election day for the
purpose Of taking the sense of the ie-
.-dl voters aud foi tile election of >iA
school direction, As provided for in said
law
In testimony whereof, l hereunto
set my hand on this the eth day OF
March, 1899.
T. VI. BURLINGTON.
MayOr. Ninita. |. Il.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-03-09
Missionary Society.

Mrs. Prof. Caldwell entertained the
ladies' missionary society Of the Pres
byterian church Thursday afternoon
in very pleasant manner After a
cordial reception by the hostess an in
teresting program WAS rendered, al
the close Of which refreshments were
served by Miss Nettie Duncan and
Miss Helena Mars. The ladies pres
ent were Mr>. W. w. Miller. Mr>. L.
y. EatcliiI, Mrs {. l.. ObOrn. Mrs.
Ray Oborn, Mrs. Z. L. Halsell. Mrs.
c. +. Berry, Mrs. G. H. HaltOn. Mr..
George, Mrs. .Graper, Mrs. J.F.Quillian,
Mrs. Mcclure, Mrs. Geo. W. Clark.
Mrs. Lee Barrett. Mrs. Chambcrlin.
Mrs. Baleutine, Mrs. CharlcSwurih.
Mrs. Butler, Mrs. Bethel. Miss Gra-
per. Miss ellison, Miss George. Miss
Puutcnney, Miss Duncan. Miss Mars.
Miss Crockett. Mr.. King, Mr.. ClS>ell.
Mr.. Caldwell
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-03-09
Struck IL Big.

Dr. +. b. Frayscr aud his brother
in-Iaw at Fort Smith and one or Two
other gentlemen are interested in
mining property near Tucson. Ariz.
They own sixty acres OF land which is
divided into six claims, each being 600
feet wide by 1900 feet long. Mr.. Fray
ser has just gotten word that lead
has been struck from which is being
taken ore that assays 32t per cent
copper and , ounces Of silver to the
ton. The work i, that of the govern
ment assayer aud i properly certified
TO. The claims are located about
forty miles from Tucson and about
fifty miles from the Pacific railroad.
The owners have refused an option,
aud think they have struck il big.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-03-09

Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Chandler came
up from MuSkogee yesterday where
they have been visiting the past week.
The Kansas State Historical society
desires a copy of The Weekly Chief
tain OF Dec. !, to complete a file which
is kept in its rooms at Topeka. Can
anyone supply it?
Tom lsbell and Joe Kline went to
Muskogee Saturday evening to con-
suit Judge Thomas in question con-
cerning their joining Buffalo Bills
wild west show.
The Ladies Parsonage and Home
Missionary society spent very pleas
ant and profitable evening at Mrs.
DR.. Bagby's home Monday after
noon. Nice refreshments were served.
The house occupied by Mr.. Bur
nett's family came near burning Sun
day evening, from defective flue.
The wallpaper around the flue caught
fire, but prompt action was taken, and
the fire was soon put out.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-03-09
Cherokee Bows Return.

Buff Wyiey and some other Table
Quah boys who enlisted in the service
OF the United States army and who
have been quartered at san Francisco
for some months were on the south
bound Katy train Monday enroute
home, having been mustered out OF
service. Tom Tygar, Ben Anderson
and Greasy" Highland, will be home
in DAY or two.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-03-09
Epworth League Meeting.

\ very good meeting was conduct ed
by the Epwurth League at the NJ. +.
church Sunday evening. Rev. Butler
read very interesting extract from
DIR. Booter's Church History; after
which Prof. Amos made d good talk
on Education and College work.
Miss Lizzie Dickey's recitation was
fine and appreciated by all. Miss
Allie Williams read an interesting
essay on Epworth League work. The
solo hoy Prof. Leeda was excellcntiy
rendered. y large aud attentive
audience was present.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-03-09
VIII Stay for the Openings.

Miss Bertha Haywood. Of the milli-
merry department at the Jumbo Store.
has been for the past four weeks
studying millinery in the st. Louis
market. Mr.. Churchill joined Miss
Haywood Monday, and Tuesday they
will attend the spring openings They
viii probably not be home before sun
day a. their stock of millinery
is being carefully selected.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-03-09
A Big Contract.

d. T. Hall is building up business
that will be surprise to most every
one. He has four cars of sugar on
track in this city and his orders for
hay and feed 10 be used 10y a levy
company, for the year,
reach the astonishing quantity Of 700
cars. This will make a local demand
for our produce that has no. hereto
fore cNiStpd.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-03-09
Similar EXperience.

Speaking Of Johnnie Cloughley's fire,
Judge DenisOn said he was once burn
ed out with even less salvage. They
were seated at supper, when puff OF
smoke showed itself through the cell
ing, and then another, and in a mo-
ment the whole ceiling broke through.
The people got out and about all that
was saved was lounge. which Judge
Denison reached in through a window
and pulled out.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-03-09
Couldn't 90 Home Without II

Where are those carrier boys? Do
you suppose can find one? Ny door
was locked and there was no place TO
leave my paper and I've got to have
The Daily Chieftain before l go
home" 1t being late, Mr. Schliecker
kindly loaned A. w. Mills his paper.
and the latter went on his way re-
ioicing.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-03-09
Cut Loosel UntIel Going to Sell
Tnasna I.rrarlrrr Dnrr-

No. stock Ranch and Farm for sale: "a few
Thousand acre, OF black walnut and pecan
suili surveyors heard To- say IL was best they
had seen iu Cherokee nation. Situated iu
great corn, w heat and cotton bclt-Ou Big
Jaucy. at McFall. L. miles southwest OF Ta-
lald; daily mail. Plenty Of timber some
coal. abundance Of living water and storm
breaks, or wells extra good water; few
hundred acres pasture and meadow Lands.
besides the cultiyatiug lands; "a pecan ORCH
aru OF e. few thousand trees. from years
To 10 inches through. part Of which bore full
crop last year; 5000 fruit trees, largely Ben
Davis; also ounce. apricot. peaches and
other fruit, ripcuiu- from June to Stptcm-
bcr; plum, cherry. vines. briers, etc. VIII
sell or trade iu small or large quantities. and
40 terms Co suit purchaser, 40 low rates OF
interest, or trade for cattle. ANY one want
ing such body OF land will do well 20 see or
address ". W. Hudlcy. McEall, 1. 1. . 81
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-03-09
Taken to a HOSPITAL.

a week ago Rev. Leonard p. David
son brought his wife TO this city from
their home at Tulsa for treatment
under DIS. Fortner and Bagby. They
secured rooms at the home OF DIR.
Horton OF this city, but the lady grew
worse rapidly after arriving, and her
mother was wired to come 10 her as
sistauce, and arrived on The Frisco
Monday from Boston. She was taken
to Kansas City to a hospital, for treat
mcuf.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-03-09
GOOD Swan.

Several week ago John Cofcld. a
bachelor, of Perkins, Okla, started
for Joplin, Mo-, with a big load of
peanuts, to sell to farmers in that
state. Near Carthage, he stopped at
a house, where he met Mrs. Margaret
Frye, a widow, with seven children.
II was a case Of love at first sight. He
proposed and they were married next
day, all returning to Perkins in his
wagon
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-03-09
Going to Build.

Assistant District Attorney Luman
F. Parker and wife, accompanied by
Mrs. w. E. ROwsey went to ST. Louis
over the Frisco last night. Contractor
w II. Tarrant will 20 along and Sc
lect the material for the new resi-
dence Mr.. Parker is going to build
in Vinita. The party viii remain in
st. Louis two orr hree DAYS.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-03-09

There viii be recital at the College
chapel, Friday evening, March TO-
Admission p cents; children - cents:
everybody invited. The elocution
class will give the trial scene from
The Merchant Of Venice" Music
will be furnished by both classes.
piano, ana the mandolin and guitar
cll, d
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-03-09
Lost Without IL.

Last week Mrs. Susie Payne con-
cluded 10 economic and had The
Daily Chieftain discontinued. Before
the week was out Mrs. Payne sent her
daughter TO this office 10 renew her
subscription. said Miss Payne: I'VE
are just lost without the daily" We
want TO make The Daily Chieftain 80
good that everybody will feel the
same WAY towards IL. ana we ask the
cooperation of The good people Of Vi
nita in our efforts.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-03-09
A PRYOR CREEK SENSATION.
Woman Said to Have Been Poisoned
by Her Husband.

\ sensational story comes from
Pryor Creek-has been repeatedly told
for VTC weekS-beiug nothing less
than the poisoning Of a woman some
years since by her husband, to enable
him to marry another. At the time
OF the wOman's death, five or six
years ago, there was some talk
OF the kind, but il was
revived lately by Il confession, if re-
ports be true. Until the case is inves-
tigated the story would hardly be
proper for publication.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-03-09
Democratic Meeting.

a democratic mass meeting i cali
ed TO meet at the court house March
18th at 5 o'clock for the purpose Of
nominating candidates for school di-
rectorS, and to also nominate candi-
dates for the city Offices to be voted
FOR at the regular election in April.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-03-09
nr. and hrs. Oborn Entertain.

A few friends spent pleasant time
with Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Oborn Tuesday
evening. Cards and dainty refresh
ments were the order of the evening.
Those hOnOred with invitations were
Misses Emma Masterson, Vinita Akin.
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen Crockett, MessrS.
Silas Clawson, Henry knight and sam
GrOckett
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-03-09
Lot For Sale.

For sale, lot $50 10y 300 feet with
7 room house, good barn, smoke house
and other buildings. and good fenced
garden. a bargain for some one
wanting property in Ninita. Price
1900. cash.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-03-09
For Shooting a Steer.

John Colyert was tried in the COM
missioner's court Tuesday charged
with shooting one OF +. b. Fray>er's
steers. The jury returned a verdict Of
guilty and assessed the fine at one dol
lar AID costs, and damages to the
amount Of 81 The total amounted
to The rise Of $40
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-03-09
Smallpox.

+. b. Frayser returned Sunday night
from Ft. Smith. He says there are
supposed to be some cases Of smallpox
there, and that Muldrow. Alma, Van
Barren and other points are quaran-
tined. Mr. FrayScr wanted to get of
at Alma, but the officials would not
allow him To do 80.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-03-09
Died.

Charley Goats, living one mile east
Of Adair. died at his home Sunday
morning. Mr. Goats was an old resi-
dent of Adair and had many friends
near ana in Ninita, who will read this
with sadness. Deceased has been a
sufferer for many years.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-03-09
Gone to Chicago.

Judge Springer received a message
Sunday from Mrs. Springer at Chi
cago, and left on the first train, a. her
health is such as to require his pres
ence with her. Judge Thomas came
up on and is holding court and will
continue till Judge Springer'S return.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-03-09
Returned Home.

L. B. Bell and w. w. Hastings,
delegates TO Washington, returned
Monday. The probability is that
another council will be called 10y the
chief and a commission appointed to
make another agreement with the
Dawes commission
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-03-09
Losing Ground.

Clay TITLES bird dog for which he
traded hound has lost an eye. is
growing deaf and will soon have very
little TO recommend il except its num-
Der in the register.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-03-09
New Muskogee Hotel

An arrangement was made between
the railroad company and the dining
service people this week for a new
wooden hotel at MuskOgee-larger
than the one burned a couple Of weeks
ara. il is said.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-03-09
Must Have the News.

0. d. Neville finds The Daily Chief
tain a household necessity and changes
OH from the weekly Niuila i just
too swift town and her people too
up-Io-date to be satisfied with the
neMs nnce a week.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-03-09
Elected Officers.

The Ladies Missionary society Of
the Presbyterian church met Tues
day afternoon and elected delegates
to represent the society at ScQuoyah
Presbytery which conyenes the 7th Of
April at Fort Gibson.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-03-09

jeff d. Sexton brought suit
against Andy Tynon for $4,000 for
malicious prosecution and the trial
was terminated today in a verdict
in favor of Tynon. Sexton had
been leaser on Tyuon's farm on
Duck creek, and the latter secured
an indictment by the grand jury,
and prosecuted the former for dis
posing of lumber and timber from
the place. Sexton was acquitted
at the last term of court and then
instituted suit against Tynon for
malicious prosecution
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-03-09
No Election Called.

Mayor Burlington has decided that
under the Curtis law the city council
may exercise the authority Of Il board
OF school trustees, hence no election.
for that purpose viii be called.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-03-09
Two Killed.

A dispatch TO one Of the city papers
states that at Elgin, Kan, a constable
named Cufey was killed Icy Il. L.
Register, a bartender, who he was en-
deayOring 10 arrest, whereupOn a
deputy killed Register.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-03-09
VIII Resume.

Bert Chandler got his insurance
fixed up Tuesday-slIOO, leaving
them with loss Of about $500 A.
soon as building can be secured the
grocery business will be resumed.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-03-09
An Old Subscriber.

James Thorubrough, from up in the
vicinity Of CofTeyville was a caller
Tuesday. He is one Of the many very
faithful subscribers Of The Chieftain.
having taken the paper continuously
for a great many years.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-03-09
To Cure a Cold One Day

Take laxative bromo quinine tab
lets. All druggists refund money if
it rails TO cure, 25c The genuine has
L. b. Q. on each tablet. VS. may
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-03-09
Blackberry Plants.

The White blackberry iceberg,
Early Harvest, for sale at 50 per 100.
ms d&W CAPT. {. III. TAYLOR.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-03-09
MONDAY

The case OF VI. d. WondSon
against NJ B. Beard for damages
for the sale OF 1000 bushels of
wheat contracted to the former by
the latter, was decided Saturday in
favor Of Woodson and judgment
rendered for 500.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-03-09
UNITED STATES COURT.
THURSDAY.

In the habeas corpus case of
Lula Puilien, it was stated yester-
day in these columns that Judge
springer had sustained Commits
sIoner Don Carlos and denied the
writ Judge Springer has not
finally passed upon the matter and
has withheld his decision, and
Judge DenisOn vii! submit a brief
in support of his petition for writ
of habeas corpus. In the mean
time the prisoner has been sent to
Jail at FIT. Smith.