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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-06-08
CAPTURED A HORSE THIEF.
Having Shot Him The Captors are
on the Defense.

Two brothers named Sullivan,
living east of Miami, surrendered to
Deputy Stanard and came down
Monday for examination by the
commissioner. Last term of Miami
court a young man, Will Walden,
was indicted for stealing a horse
from Bill Morris. The Sullivans
knew of the writ being issued,
learned Of Waldron's Whereabouts
and as a reward of s25 was offer
ed they endeavored to arrest him.
One of the brothers had a pistol,
the other a shot gun. When they
had discovered Waldron. their
story is that letting down the ham
mer of the gun it went off, by ac-
dent. Certain it is that a charge
of shot went through the boys
hip, but his chances of recovery
seem excellent. The examination
will be deferred, probably until
Waldron can be brought down to
testify.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-06-08
K. p. Election.

knights Of Pythias held their semi
annual election atCastle hall Tuesday
evening. The following persons were
elected to fill the different stations:
c. c., c. w. Day; V. c., 5. f. Parks;
P, L. J. Mccain; X. r. and S., E. W.
Rice; NJ. a, L. c. Couch; NJ. f., Aug
ust Schliecker; NJ. E, w. L. Chap
man; NJ. W., 7. A. Chandler; Grand
Representative, w. L. Chapman.
After election, refreshments were had
and a number Of tOasts were respond
TO, among them "Drivin' oxen in
Arkansas" by J. S. Davenport and
"Sellin' coal in Oklahoma" by w. l..
Chapman. A general good time was
had.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-06-08
For a Vinita Branch.

Col. L. Preston, OF Nevada, is in the
city in the interest Of the Farm and
Home Savings and Loan association.
His company realizes the fact that in
the early future there viii be a large
emigration to this city and country,
and great deal Of business for loan
associations, and they want to be in
on the ''ground floor, " so to speak. To
that end Col. Preston is looking into
the matter Of establishing a local as
SOciatiou at Ninita.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-06-08

Rev. w. T. King, at the Presby-
terian church preached a strong
sermon at the morning service
anent the desecration of the sab
bath which seems to be growing
in all parts of the country. In the
course of his sermon he said, when
the American people were robbed
of their sabbath, the church would
in large measure be robbed OF
the boys and young men. He in
cidentally touched upon the duty
of parents to see that their chill
dren attend sabbath school, and
the church services, and stayed
away from the ball game and 9TH
er Sunday amusements.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-06-08
Siuews ofMar.

Two large gunny-sackS packed with
hay aud broken ice came in on the
Frisco this morning, and were the
center Of attraction for a crowd OF
curious and perhaps thirsty specta-
tors. Some were guessing what was in
them, but the matter was apparently
satisfactorily settled when d denizen
suggested that tomorrow was the time
of the primary cOnveutiOnin Delaware
district
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-06-08

At the Baptist church Rev. W.
G. Patterson delivered an able
discourse from Rev. 22-17, to a
large and attentive audience, and
in beautiful language spoke OF the
invitation OF the "Spirit and the
Bride" and analysed the text and
showed its relation to us at the
preset time, and that there was a
standing invitation for us to ac-
cept of this offering of the spirit,
he also spoke OF the influence ex-
erted by the church and its men,
bership either for good or evil;
that those who were professed
christians by little acts of indis-
cretion often exerted an influence
that was very detrimental to the
cause Of Christ and the church
Bro. Patterson conducts a series OF
meetings at the Baptist church
during this week.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-06-08
A STAY of 90 DaYs.

The Frisco right Of way cases were
settled on April =, and judgment was
entered against trespassers, arrest OF
which was granted for ninety days.
The time when the right Of way was
to be cleared Will expire July y, af-
ter which time all Improvements will
he forfeited TO the railroad company
under the terms Of settlement.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-06-08
Campaign Year Has Come.

\ grand freedmen encampment
and political convention" is called
near Nowata, for the Goth to 26th Of
this month. They have according to
the bill, secured some Of the most
notable speakers to address the peO-
pie: among them are Hon. r. b. Ross,
secretary Of treasurer, of the Chero-
kee nation; Hon. John NJ. Taylor. Jr.,
Of Claremore; Prof. 5. S. Stephens, Of
Vinita; Prof. Geo. w. Rogers, of Red
land, l. T."
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-06-08
Building Begun.

Work beganMonday morning on the
Joe Harris building on Wilson street.
IL is TO be two story brick structure,
one hundred feet in depth with sew
enty-dve feet frontage. The lower
rooms will be occupied as stores and
the upper as Offices. The building
will add no little to the appearance
OF Wilson street.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-06-08
Oklahoma and Indian Territory
Editors Excursion to Eureka
Springs, Ark, via the Frisco

Train leaves Oklahoma City June
18th, at 9:l ) a. m, arriving at Eureka
Springs same evening. A hearty in
yitatiou is extended to all newspaper
men and their families. Rate - for
the round trip, good for ten days.
Further information will be cheer
fully given by b. f. DUNN, L. p. ~,
Oklahoma City, BRYAN SNYDER, G..
Z. A., ST. Louis, Mo.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-06-08
Horse Stolen.

This Office printed reward cards for
w. G. Williamson Monday offer
ing 81 for his horse and The man who
hired it Friday. The mama stranger,
said he had a brother three miles
northeast Of Kelso, VINO he wished TO
90 and see. On Saturday search was
made in that section but without sue
~.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-06-08
EaNors Park.

Carl Gray, superintendent of the
Kansas, Indian Territory and Texas
divisions Of the Katy, spent day i
Vinita this week the guest Of Luman
f. Parker, Jr. Mr.. Gray ; favOrably
impressed with the idea of [ -verting
the right Of way bet Scen the pots
into park and thinks the plar. per-
fectly feasible.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-06-08
Epworth League.

The business and literary meeting
Of the Epworth League will be held
at residence OF G. w. Clark, with Miss
Allie Williams, tonight, in
place Of Methodist church as annOunc-
ed Sunday afternoon. All members
aud young people interested in league
work are earnestly requested to at
rau1
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-06-08
Ninita,s too Swift.

The street fake that is able TO make
any headway in Vinita must be Of
the up-to-date kind. The man who
can attract and hold a crowd, even Of
street idlers, must have something to
say and know how TO say it. The
common third class fellow would bet
ter hunt other paStures.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-06-08
A Politician NoLonger.

In the halcion days Of the Cherokee
Strip lease Tom Hutton, who by the
way was here Monday. was very
popular gentleman about election
time. While there is not a decline Of
the colonel's popularity, it is noticed
that it is not just the same indiyid-
uals that are searching him out.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-06-08
To Anpoinf a Trustee.

The creditors in the Nottingham
bankruptcy case will appoint trustee
to take charge Of the cattle Thursday
Of this week. The court refused to
dissolve the injunction and allow GER
tain creditors to take charge Of the
stock covered by their mortgage.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-06-08
The Rishon Coming.

The Rt. Rev. Bishop Brooke Of Ok
lahoma and Indian Territory, will
visit Vinita on Tuesday evening, the
18th, and Will preach and confirm sew
eral candidates to that Holy Rite of
Confirmation in the Episcopal church
that evening at p. III. Come and
hear him.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-06-08
Go TO Eureka Springs.

On the 10Th of June the Frisco will
sell round trip tickets to Eureka
Springs at the nominal price Of s.,
good to return on any train for ten
days. Length OF time considered this
is the most favorable opportunity Of
fered by the railroad for visiting this
very pleasant health resort.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-06-08
Relief Union Meeting.

The Relief union met Monday af-
ternoon at the mayors Office. They
have on hand now a fund Of about
fifty dollars, and have helped a great
many families since the organization
in February. The union hopes to Sc
cure a good sized fund between now
and the setting in Of winter again.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-06-08
SpindIer's New Position.

Prof. T. l. Spindler went through
on the Frisco Monday afternoon en-
route to Springfield, Mo. He has ac-
cepted work in the American Sunday
School union and been assigned TO ter
ritory in the state Of Missouri.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-06-08
Plenty of WhiskeY.

4 trunk belonging to Al Munger
was seized by City Marshal Ledbetter
last week containing thirty-two
quarts Of whiskey. The trunk with
its precious cargo was carefully de-
posted in the United States marshal 5
Office at the court house , await fur
ther investigation.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-06-08
Masonic Election.

Following is the result of the cleo
tion Of Vinita Masonic lodge, held
Saturday:
J. Il. Sheehan, w. NJ.
w. p. Farley, ;. W.
W. L. Chapman, J. w.
J. b. Burckhalter, secretary.
a. y. Green. treasurer.
The installation occurs June -, at
which time the appointive officers will
be announced. This lodge has made
a great many Improvements in year
and little over and has the cancel
latiOn Of its Indebtedness in sight.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-06-08
Paper In Prospect for Pryor Greek.

II. NJ. Butler, Of the Sloan Springs
Republican, was pleasant caller Mon
day. Mr.. Butler was on his way home
from Pryor Greek, where he had been
to look at the Review plant. lie
thinks Of purchasing it and starting a
new paper at that town.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-06-08
To Kansas City.

To those desiring to attend the BIZ
ennial meeting Of the Modern Wood
men Of America, at Kansas City, the
Frisco viii sell round trip tickets at
$40. Tickets on sale dune 3rd and
9Th, good for return until June -.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-06-08
Celebration Money

Mayor Sheehan was out last week
soliciting funds for the 4th Of July
celebration. From present indica-
lions he will have no trouble in rails
ing sufficient money 10 eclipse al
former efforts in the line of independ-
ence day jubilces. In addition TO yari-
Gus kinds of racing, shooting and a
base ball game, a good display Of fire
works is wanted. This will cost con-
siderable, and al should contribute
literally.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-06-08
A Time Saver.

The coal chute which the Frisco is
building on its right Of way in 1e
west part of town is nearing compile
tion. This will shorten the time OF
freight and stock trains at least 10
minutes, for that time is saved by the
chute over the old method OF handling
coal by hand.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-06-08
Downing Primary.

The primary convention of the
Downing party will be held on the
Delaware side in this city today.
\ delegation will be elected to rep
resent the precinct at the district
convention at Alton SATURDAY..
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-06-08
Certificate of Merit

a certificate of merit signed by
President Mckinley came Tuesday
for Thos ]. Isbell. 1t is for meritor-
iOus service in the Santiago campaign
and will doubtless be highly priced
10y Tom.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-06-08
Leaves For Home

Miss Martha Watkins left Tues day
evening for her Eome at Ennis, Tex.
Miss Watkins will not return next
year, and the many friends which she
has made during her stay, in Vinita,
regret very much TO see her leave.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-06-08
Gone TO Texas.

Rev. c. NJ. Coppedge and family
left Tuesday for a visit at Cof-
feyville, Texas, the gentleman's old
home and birthplace. The Daily
Chieftain will keep them in touch
with Ninita while away.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-06-08
Embe element.

Tim Fields, of Grove, was arraigned
Monday for embezzlement, in selling
some wheat in his possession as bailee
and converting the proceeds. Identi-
hcation OF the grain not being salts
factory. he was discharged.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-06-08

Wonder if the hop ale opinions
will be rendered by the appellate
court at this term? 1t is about
time that august body declared
itself upon this important question.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-06-08

The Ft. Smith Times is booming
Judge Bryant for governor. Al
though the youngest, he has been
recognized as one of the best cir
cult judges Arkansas ever had.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-06-08
r1cAIesfer,s Chesterfield.

Is. F. Jobe, Of the South McAlester
Capital, and secretary Of the Indian
Territory Press association, came up
Tuesday afternoon on business con-
nected with the next meeting Of the
aSSoci3tiOn.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-06-08
COURT NEWS.
fieinrich's Slayer TO Hang Seminole
Case Convictions.

Craig, the murderer of L. S.
Deputy Marshal Joe Heinrich,
at Tahlequah, in March last, was
Tuesday sentenced to be hanged
at Muskogee. The exact date we
did not learn. This is prompt and
efficient justice, it being less than
three months since the crime was
committed, and a more diabolical
and cold blooded one was never
perpetrated.
n. w. Jones and "Burk" Math-
ews, two of the men who were con-
victed of participation in the kid
naping of the two Seminole boys
were sentenced yesterday at Mus
kogee. Jones, who was U. 5.
marshal at the time received the
extreme limit of the law q years,
while Mathews got 10 years. Mont
Ballard was also convicted but his
case has been appealed and no
sentence was pronounced. James
Jones, son of the deputy marshal,
was acquitted. The rest of these
cases have been continued to No
vember.
What the people of this country
want 10 urge upon congress is
speed in the accomplishment of
the work already begun in the ter
ritory. At present it looks as
though the settlement Of townsite
affairs in the Chickasaw and ChOc-
taw nations will take at least five
years for its completion, yet the
full need of prosperity will not
come to the country until this
question is fully settled. There
is no good reason why the matter
should be thus long drawn out. Of
course it furnishes fat offices to a
few gentlemen who will be deci-
dedly averse to any division ofthe
work, but the interests of the ter
ritory should not be entirely sacri-
feed to further the fortunes of
these gentlemen. As soon as some
definite plan is agreed upon for
the appraisement and disposition
of town property, other boards,
acting under the direction of the
one now at work, could take the
matter up in each Of the towns and
the entire matter could be adjusted
in eighteen months. There is
more in attempting to bring about
some measure Of this kind than in
tearing our shirts in an attempt to
boost some place-hunting politi-
clan by trying to break into con-
gress with a delegale.-Purcell
Register.
The "rainy season, though it
II
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-06-08
Hot Time in ST. LOuis.

For several days the thermome-
ter has ranged in the 90's and yes
terday it was SO in the shade. All
schools were closed and many
people were prostrated.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-06-08
Not Afraid ofIt.

Mrs. f. w. Strout Of this city, han
dies a gun almost as well as a gentle
man. She has saved enough feathers
from the ducks she has killed this
winter to make a flne pillow.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-06-08
Railroad Officials.

NJ. Sweeney, general superintend-
ent; L. w. Welch. division snperin-
tendent; c. Wirth and w. d. Kelley,
of the Katy, went down on the flyer
i'm their special car Tuesday morning.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-06-08
4 Shine Hunt.

Oklahoma jOkers took SrfT7een-
horn" on a snipe hunt. FivS lg-
gies were required to haul the
party. The greenhOrn was taken
to a lonely spot, where he was told
TO stay until the snipe were driv-
en- to him. 1t turned out how
ever, that he was an old-timer.
He got into the best buggy, tied
the others, one behind the other,
and brought the whole five into
town. The JOkers had the pleas
ure of walking six miles into town,
arriving at a late hour.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-06-08

Silver Dick Bland, the famous
apostle of silver is dying at his
home in Lebanon, Mo. Mr.. Bland
has been in congres nearly thirty
years, and that continuously with
the exception OF two years. He was
at the zenith of his fame in 1896
and entered the Chicago coHven-
tiOn with probably the largest in
dividual following. Since Bryan's
ascendency as the silver leader lit
tie has been heard of Bland but the
cause owes much of its force to the
the advocacy of Bland whose hob
by it has been during his congress
sional career.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-06-08

Marshal Bennett, Dave Adams
and several other gentlemen have
gone to Concharty mountains on
hunting expedition. If this
"hunting expedition" is as sue
cesslul as the last the marshal
and his deputies took, many
scouting parting" will breathe,
(such as it is) through the bars of
the United States Jail, before many
moons. DR.. Bennett is a success
in clearing this district of wander
ing violators of the law.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-06-08

According to the Muskogee
Times hop ale is still sold in that
city, and brawls and disturbances
of the peace are of frequent occur
r nee. Such is not the case in
Vinita, and a drunk man wouldn't
last long on the streets, he would
very promptly be arrested and
locked up.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-06-08

The "rainy season, " though it
continues, will not dampen the
ardor of our candidates.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1899-06-08

Just received, car of Deering twiue
at Vmita Plow Co.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-06-30
LAND SALE.

JIM. Allen VS.. f. G. and S. Holcomb.
In the Chancery Court, at Columb ia,
Tennessee.
Pursuant to decree entered IL above
styled cause at the April ten m, 1899, On
minutes at page 227, will, on
Saturday, the 22d Day of July, 1899,
at the court house door in Columbia,
Tennessee, sell to the highest and best
bidder, the land described in said decree
bounded and described as follows, to-
wit: Situated in 2lst civil district
Maury county, Tennessee: Beginning
at stake in p. NJ. Holcomb's north
boundary line, and running thence
north q of one degree; east 2S.5 poles to
stake near branch; thence east $50
degrees; north 40.6 poles to P. NJ. Hol-
combs line; west to the beginning; con-
tanning acres and 40 square poles.
TERMs.-Said sale will be made on a
credit of twelve months. Sale free from
the equity of redemption. Notes bear.
ing interest from date of sale, with good
personal security, will be required of the
purchaser, and lien retained to secure
the payment of the purchase money.
This, the 23d day of June, 1899.
je23-4t A. n. AKIN, c. IL N
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-06-30
LAND SALE.

w. J. Green ct all, VS.. ROxie Hood ct al.
In the Chancery Court, at Columbia,
Tennessee.
Pursuant to a decree entered in above
styled cause at the April term, 1899, on
minutes at page 247, will on
Monday the 18th day of July, 1899,
at the Courthouse door in Columbia,
Tennessee, sell to the highest and best
bidder the real estate described in sa d
decree. Bounded and described as fol-
lows, tO-wit:
LIST. tract of land located in the 22nd
civil district of Maury County, Tennes-
see near the village of Neapo is, and
bounded on the north by w. j. Allen
and Gracey on the east by w. j. Allen
and turnpike; on the south by Ben n
Allen; west by Pony Dortch. Contain.
ing 70 acres more or less.
End. A tract of land located in the 22nd
civil district of Maury County, Tonnes
see, and bounded on the north by Il j.
Young; on the east by Il. G. Overton, on
the south by l.. b. Caldwell; west by
John Underwood, and containing 1910
acres more or less.
Bird. A house and lot located in David.
son county, Tennessee, and bounded as
follows: Being lots No. 4 and 4 in the
pau Oh SuDulNlSlOE Ol bHe Moore ldDuS
| which plan is of record in book 1877 page
81 of The Registers office, Davidson
county, Tennessee, and being part oil
the property allotted to Genie NJ. Allen
| by partition decree of record in book l3I
page So, and following in the case of l.
B. Moore ct al VS.. Robert Moore ct al
said lots Nos. 40 and Al, front each 100 feet
on south side of Moore Avenue and run
back 1857 feet between parall ell lines tC
an allev, being the same property con
veyed to Mrs. e. J. Allen by Ben Allen
and his wife Genie Allen, July oath, 1895
as evidenced by their deed recorded in
the office of the Register of Davidson
county, Tennessee, in book 207, page $50
Said real estate will be sold upon &
credit of twelve and twenty -four
months, free from the equity of redemp
ton. Notes bearing interest from day
of sale with good personal security will
be required of the purchasers and lier
retained to secure the payment of the
purchase money. This June 10th, 1899.
je l6-4t A. n. AKIN, g. IL M.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1899-06-30
"I'LL Do WHAT CAM"

ELLA WHEELER WILCOX.
Who takes for his motto, "I'll do what
can"
Shall better the world as he goes down
life's hill.
The willing young heart makes the cap
And who does what he can, oft can do
what he will
There's strength in the impulse to help
things along,
And forces undreamed of will come to
the aid
OF one who, tho weak, yet believes he
is strong,
And offers himself to the task una
fraid
"I'll do what l can" is challenge to
fate,
And fate must succumb when it's put
to the test;
A heart that is willing to labor and wait,
In its tussle with life ever comes out
the best.
1t puts the blue imps of depression to
rout,
And makes many difficult problems
seem plain:
1t mounts over obstacles, dissipates
doubt,
And unravels kinks in life's curious
chain
"Ill do what | can" keeps the progress
machine
In good working order as centuries
roll,
And civilization would perish, ween,
Were not those words written on
many soul.
They fell the great forests, they furrow
! the soil,
They seek new inventions to benefit
! man,
They fear no exertiou, make passtimt
of TOLL
Oh, great is earth's debt to "Ill dc
what cam"