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The broad ax., 1900-10-27

Egypt during the last season.
Pisos Cure is the best medicine we ever used
for all affections OF the throat and lungs.-wM.
o. ESDsLEY, Vanburen- Ind. Feb 10. 1900.
During 1899 Spain bought sixty
seven vessels in England.
BATS CAPS FOR COLDS.
Safest. surest, quickest cure for colds.
Druggists know the ingredients % cents.
Pride makes a man walk with a cane
when he isn't lame.
mrs. winsIow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teething sotens the gums reduces In
nAmmAtion, allAys pain, cures wind collie &c bottle
Never was a sincere word utterly
lost-Emerson.
Goes Cough BaIssm
n The Oldest and best 10 will break mp cold quicker
tnAn anything else IL IL always reliable Try IT.
Central New York is particularly a
dairy country.
Beautiful hair 70 always pleasing. and PAHKEl'S
Han BALsAM excels IN producing IT,
HINDKHcoRSs, the best cure for eornh- iSetA
A strong man without confidence is
weak.
Baseball players; Golf players; ali play
ers chew Whites Yucatan whilst playing.
True courtesy is of the heart.
The broad ax., 1900-10-27

II you have been pay
ing - tn s. for shoes,
a trial of w. L Doug
las 81 or $3.50 shoes
will convince you that
they are just as good
in every way and cost
from 81 to S1.5O less.
over I 600, OOOwearers.
The broad ax., 1900-10-27

Goes Cough BaIssm
the Oldest and best. 10 will break cold quicker
tan Anything else IL is always reliable. TrJ IT.
The broad ax., 1900-10-27

Central New York is particularly a
dairy country.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-12-06

WHAT DO YOU WANT SANTA CLAUS
TO BRING YOU?
The Leader Offers $500 and a Big Doll for
Best Two Letters to Santa Claus

boy and girl Christmas We
have decided give doll ashoaby dressed
the girl Impartial decide which boy which girl wn the
ART the conditions
1. is writing contest.
subscribers this
Leader Printing
Vina, l. T. H Y IteF ..|IflN
A. Mol mus contain than 100 words. |f.N0I
Letters pen only pa
residents OF the Indian Territory.
Z. No oueove 10 years Of contest for a prize
than Dec IL will be entered the contest
Children letters in their handwriting.
begin thus:"My is My
posofce So" Fill 10 the above blanks without fail We would like
by boy girl who lives outside Vinita
The will 70 decided merit and by chance
bright girl to get valuable present for
effort Even those who do not win will be better
will seeing their
printed Leadef all to be published received We hope
600 these letters before Dec H. We shall find
put the writing until the
get today And be fat better prize It
dishonesty b.
Now be good boys and girls and write Santa Claus letter Even
doll something
likes happy when they good
LEADER PRINTING Co, vINrA 1. T.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-12-06

brother is going 70 write to you
for himself. Please don't forget
my little brother, only two years.
He says he wants q harse. Maudie
Sullivan, 8 years.
Echo, Dec. 4, 1900.
Dear Santa-All I ask for this
year is a little table, a story book
and some candy. We live twenty
miles east of Vinita. You can and
our house easy. Will look for you
Christmas Eve. Do come and
bring me something nice. Your
obedient child, Zoe Ballard, 8
years.
Echo, Gee. 4, 1900.
Dear Santa--This IL my nrsk let
ter to you, but I think you can
come to our house. We have q
big fireplace, and you can come
down the chimney without getting
burned or spoilink the toys. l
want q china set and a stove, Now
don't forget me, for / have been
good. live close TO town. Ethel
Ballard, 10 years.
Grove, Dec. 4, 1900.
Dear Santa--I am q little girl 1
years old. and the Leader won't
let me In the contest, but 1 will nsk
you TO visit the Leader and thank
the editor for the paper every
week. Good luck to the Leader.
Cora Melton.
Adair, Dec. 4, 1900.
Dear Santa-Won't you please
bring me a doll that will 60 to
sleep and a cradle to rock It in. I
hope you will bring me anice, big
doll. Old Bantle, don't tell q sim
gle soul what want for Christ
mas. Good by. Julia May Webb.
Foyil, Dec. 4, 1900.
Dear Mr.. Santa Claus-Please
bring me the big doll aud bugle,
and II you can't bring the bugle
| will be very we'll satisfied with
the doll. I would be glad II you
would bring a little tub aud q wash
board, so ] can wash dolly's
clothes and keep her nice and
clean. win close for this time.
| don't want to ask for too much
this time, as I might want some-
thing next Christmas, so Santa
be sure and bring me the doll.
Good by. Jennie E. Stokes, @
years.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-12-06
LETTERS FOR SANTA CLAUS.


because l want doll with blue eyes and
curly hair, and remember all other
children too. Good bye Dear Santa
Gil Christmas. Annie Gave. am ten
yeas old.
Big Cabin, j. T.
Dear Santa Claus.-Will you please
bring me doll aud a ring. live 10
miles south Of Vinita. My papa takes
the Vinita Leader. We think It a foe
paper. Now please den't forget me and
my little sister Ethel, She Is six years
old and she wants doll, too, but we
must not ask for too much. SO goodbye
aud don't forget 10 come. Cora Wool
cry. 10years Of age.
White Oak, /. T.. Dec. 1900.
My Santa Claus.-I live about ten
miles from Vinita. wish that you
would bring me good pocket knife n /
will bring every little child something
bring Us. Good bye dear Santa Claus.
Ivy Cleo Clark. My age is 10 years aud
months.
Big Cabin, 1. II.
Dear Santa Claus.--I wish you would
binR me story book. Good bye, Ruby
Emerson. My age Is seven years.
Dear Santa wish that you would
bring me a nice doll buggy and nice
cat and send my little brother little
horn and little rocking horse and a
little suit Of clothes. Elsie May Wortman.
Ruby, /. T.
Dear Santa Claus.-I will write you a
few lines. My papa IL a subscriber 10
the Ninita Leader. like 10 read the
Leader very much. / would like very
much 10 be the little girl 10 get the
large doll Yours with love, Eulah
Dunn.
Dear old Santa Please bring me a
wax doll, a set Of little dishes aud some
oranges. live five miles west OF town
30 please do not pass by our house.
wall be good girl and go 10 bed early.
Please remember all Of my folks, Good
by. Katie Fritz. My age is 10 years.
Dear Santa Claus.-~I live on scraper
Street. go 10 the public school and
try TO obey the teachers rule. / want
for Xmas, doll that will 20 to sleep
and a little broom for / love 10 sweep,
but you can bring me anything YOU
please. Goodbye until Christmas eve
Irene NICHOLS. la eat lsl
CofTeyville, Kas., Nov. %, 1900.
Dear Santa Claus.-I live In the
Nation 8 miles southwest Of town near
Possum creek. thought / would
write you letter today. II is raining
here and cannot 90 out and play.
Santa Claus, would like for you to
bring me a story book, a big doll and a
big doll and whistle for brother Floyd,
who ls not quite years old but the only
playmate l have. From your little
friend, Sadie d. Ross. eyears Of age,
Chelsea, /. A., Nov. % 1900.
Dear Santa Claus Papa takes tho
Leader, ! thought ! would Ike 10 have
the doll that the little girls are writing
for. II don't get the doll maybe viii
not be forgotten. I would Hike 4 nice
story book II fail 10 got the doll. My
name is Lydia Goddard. 10 years old
Eagle, /. r., Nov. 30, 1900.
Dsar Santa Claus. Ny papa takes
the Leader. My mama raises turkeys,
chickens and geese. have twelve
ducks and red pig for = pot, live
la miles from Vinita fhave been 90.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-12-06
On October 2C

On October 90 1892 the United States Fidelity
Company, Of Baltimore Nd administrators
Dali who app0nted Dali deceased
in the amount Of $1,000 Said wm Dali left country
deoed the estate In the Of S6544o Tom Howie
pointed administrator 10 succeed 49, 1900
United States Fidelity Guarantee Company through
eral Agent O. d. Neve handed Tom Howe draft for 1854
total amount of claim This proves company
good and that claims promptly paid something hSt
said for individual bonds All prefer They
don't cost much Call o address
O. D. NEVILLE, CEN. Hcr.
xIrSITz INDIEzH TERRITORY.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-12-06

Vinita, l. T., Dec. 1900.
Dear Santa Clause.-Piease bring me
a doll, trunk, set Of dishes and book,
and please don't forget my brothers and
sisters and all the other boys and girls.
Goodbye Santa Claus. Myrtle Jones.
am years old.
Vinita, 1. t.
Dear Mr.. Santa Claus.-I will write
YOU a few lines 10 let you know what 1
would like for you TO bring me Xmas.
1 want doll, a ring, china set,
doll chair, bed and buggy, candy ana
nuts. / hope sou won't forget me. 4
attend the South Methodist Sunday
school and church. will close. i am
years old. Your friend, Mama Alien
Southwest City, Mo Dec. 1900.
Dear Santa Claus.-We take the
leader. / read the letters that came
out IN Il this week. | would like to
have that doll very much. Yours truly.
Beulah Brewer.
Vinita, !. T.
Dear old Santa Claus.--l want a doll,
doll bed, doll buggy, nuts and candy Tor
Chriatmas. Dear old Santa, don't for
get inc. 1 90 10 the Methodist school.
Mill close. am seven years old.
Your friend, Pluma Allen.
Chelsea, /. T. Dec. !, 1900.
Dear Santa Claus.-Being as 30 many
little girls and boys are writing you
letters thought would write one too.
Firat / want YOU 10 bring me large
dol; that can open and shut it's eyes.
i already have nice doll tina. l got
last Christmas. Dear Santa, don't fore
get the poor little orphan children who
haven't any papas 10 buy toys. Nov
donit forget me. am right good most
of the time and will be good the rest OF
this whole month II you will only bring
me what l ask for and a little
table aud ironing board too. II you
have enough toys 10 spare me these few
articles will be more than thankful.
i am wears and 3 months old. So
Goodbye, Your little friend, Maggie
Baze.
Dear Santa Claus. 1t Is but a short
tina until Christmas. wish you would
give ali the POOR children who have no
father or mother present. know one
llttlr nov. ha has no father or mother
viii YOU please send him some warm
clothes 10 wear. He lives near the
years old. II you have enough money
left p.saso bring me nice doll with
blue eyes and brown hair also a doll
buggy. Dear Santa, wishing you a
merry Christmas am your little friend,
Stafford Daniel. 6year old.
Vinita, 4. t., Nov. 30 1900.
Dear Santa Claus. s.-Please bring me y
little piano aud little tea set and a
ring. live 10 big gFayhouae on the
east side Of town. Dear Santa do not
forget tho poor children. 4 know 10
many that never getany toys. Goodbye.
Blanche CharlesWorth. ! am >, years
old. Mr. Leader, please give me the
bic doll. Blanche.
Lenapah, 1. r. Dec. I, 1900.
Dear Santa Olaus.-I am a Cherokee
Rirl. / 10 10 school and read 10 the fourth
reader. Dear Santa, l read 10 the
Christmas supplement Of the Leader
two years ago where you turned ovol
with your sleigh and broke yonr toys,
You must not DO that thln Christmas
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-12-06
Claremore, Nov. (

ClaremOref coV. ~, lSOO.
Dear Santa Claus-Please bring me q
hammer aud some nails and staples,
cowboy spurs and rope. Good by.
Andrew Gourd.
Dear Santa Bring me a little wagon
and harness for my goat. My goat will
work well TO q wagon II only had one.
Will take anything you bring to me and
will be very glad to get it. Clifford
Nichols.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-12-06

VlnIta, 7. T., Dec. 3, IUUUs
Dear Santa Claus--I will write this
evening, ne ! am very anxious about
you. Ny ago Is 10 years. Will not ask
for very much ThiB Il what I want,
and lfwant them 90 bad: A doll and
funk, pair Of gloves, some hair ribbons,
and pretty ones, too, and want them
right away. Oh, n could only get
what / want Go 10 the public school
and am In the second reader, and will
be ready for the third by Christmas.
Good by. Addie Viola Britt.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-12-06

Onoiboat Lee. ~ loVO.
My age Is 10 years. Am very anxious
for pony. Grandpa told Us little folks
II We would stand head at the end Of
school he wauld give Us each q, and
would like for you 10 bring the rest, and
! will be the very best boy. Yours truly,
JOe James Henry.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-12-06

Dear old Santa Claus.-I will write
you a few lines TO let you know what /
want you 10 bring me for Christmas.
want doll, ring, china Get, doll chair,
bed and buggy, candy and nuts.
hope you will not forget me. ] attend
the South Methodist sunday school and
church. l will close. ! am 10 years
old. Your friend Pearl Allen.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-12-06

Vinita, Dec. 3, 1900.
Santa Claus--My age is Z years. Live
on a farm. Walk two miles TO school.
Ny teachers name is Mrs. Kate Wolfe.
Now, Santa, would like TO have a sled,
aud would like for you 70 bring my little
sister Katie a doll, as she can not write.
She is only years old. So good by,
Santa. Will look for you Christmas Eve.
Grover G. Webb.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-12-06

Dear santa.-I will tell you what
want Xmas. waat a trunk, doll,
bracelet, set OF dishes, handkerchief,
some candy, nuts, and popcorn. That's
all. Everybody says that this is going
to be the biggest Xmas We ever have
had. Some Of tho little girls are getting
older people to punctuate their letters,
but punctuate my own. Your loving
little girl, frankie Ballinger. 10 years
Of age.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-12-06

VInItn, Dec. 4, IDOO'
Dear Santa Will you bring me a doll
trunk aDd some candy and a nice ring
and some oranges. Size Of ring; -
Have got three little sisters. Will you
please bring them something, too, They
can't write. Good BY, Santa. Marie
Beulah Gait.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-12-06

Nluitat dec. z, loVO.
Dear Santa Claus-My age is years.
II is getting near Christmas, and would
Ike to have something nice-a gun, a
drum and a French harp. OF course,
candy and nuts. I'll tell you how !
look, so you won't make any mistake and
let aome one else get them; Rather
slim, brown eyes and light, curly hair,
or rather bushy haiF, and big nose. So
II you see any one OF that description Il
Is Madison Hawkins.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-12-06

IWNEWI NUNI 70 TVVV'-
Dear Santa--I woald like Tor you
10 bring me a pair OF slgGtes, an
air-gun, a book and some candy
and nuts, and don't forget the or
phans aud give them what they
want. and be nure And come ia tho
d0oss which will be unlocked.
Good by, James Hin, 8 years.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-12-06

NInIIal Dec = IUlU.
Dear Santa Ciaus-My age Is 6 years.
Will be pleased with whatever you bring
me. try 10 be good boy. Please re-
member me. Yours truly, Willie Rice.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-12-06

Grove, Dec. 4 1900.
Dear Santa--It will soon be
Christmas. II you will send me
doll like the Leader is going TO
give, l would think l had the world
BY the tail and q down-hill pull.
Annie Melton. z years.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-12-06

No. aol2.
A6alA0
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-12-06

Ilenapah, I. T. Dec. / IUUU.
Dear Santa Olaus.-I am Cherokee
rlrl. / 10 10 school and read 10 the fourth
reader. Dear Santa, | read 10 the
Christmas supplement Of the Leader
two years ago where you turned over
with youf sleigh and broke yonr toys,
You must not do that thla Christmas
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-12-06

Eagle, /. r., Nov. 30, 1900.
Daar Santa Claus. Ny papa takes
the Leader. My mama raises turkeys,
chickens and geese. / have twelve
ducks and a red pig for = pct. live
IS miles from Vinita, fhave been go
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-12-06

Oneleea, 4. I.f Dec. loOV
Dear Santa Claus.-I would like 4
win the contest prize, also any othel
present that Santa Clause will give me
Hoping every little girl and boy viii
have a merry Christmas and a happJ
new year, This Is my first letter. an
as ever, George Pritchard. 9years old
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-12-06
Vinita, Dec. 4, 18OO.

Vinita, Dec. 4, 1900.
Dear Santa-Am 7 years old. Please
bring me box Of tools, some candy and
some apples, and a little Ak. This Is
my fret letter. Hope you eau read Il.
Have gone one month 10 school. Have
new saddle and donkey. Sister rides
behind and has TO get on and whip him
n make him go out OF mud holes
Brunogoes with Us and won't let any one
hurt him. Dear Santa, be sure and
come 10 Tom Galt's, near Mr.. Shana-
hans. Good by. Junius Gait.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-12-06

Dear Santa Claus. Papa takes tho
Leader, thought would like 10 have
the doll that the little girls are writing
for. II don't got the doll maybe / win
not be forgotten. ! would like nice
story book II / fail 10 got the doll. My
name Is Lydia Goddard. 10 years old.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-12-06

Vinita, Dec. 3, 1900.
Santa Olaus--My age is . years. viii
write you a letter, l am so anxious for
that doll. Wish you would bring me a
cradle should happen b get II. We
have a large chimney you can come
down. just look under a cloth on the
table and you win hnd some pie and
cake II you are hungry. Help yourself.
Will close and dream OF you and that
pretty doll. Good by. Luerena Webb.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-12-06

bouthWest CITY, Mo, Dec. IYOO.
Dear Santa Claus.--I am going tc
school. love my teacher and school
mates. We have fine time playing
ball. would like 10 be the lucky boy
and get the prize for need new suit
for Christmas. | hope there will be
lots OF snow 80 your sleigh will run
light and easy. Expecting 10 sse you
Christmas remain your best friend
aud well wisher, Carmel Brewer. am
years old.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-12-06

hclbo, Dec. o. loOO.
Dear Santa Claus-If you would
bring me a little bass drum and
some candy and nuts and a pic
ture book. We liyesix miles north
Of Vinita. Papa takes the Leader.
I hope you win not forget me. l
will look for you Christmas Eve
night. So good by for this time.
Clay King CLARK, 8 years.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-12-06

Big Uabin, Dec. 3, 100.
Dear Santa Claus-Bring me little
wagon full Of peanuts. Luther Emer-
son.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-12-06

Dear Santa Claus.-My papa is a
reader Of the Vinita Leader. Won't you
please bring me a big doll and story
book. like 10 read stories aud play
with dolls. read the Leader ever J
week. / saw your ad. this week. No v
Santa Claus please don't forget me this
time and l will try and do better mex
year. will close wishing you Merry
Christmas and happy new year. re-
main as ever. Cooweescoowee Brewer.
Q years old.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-12-06
GIRLS.


.AN~ -.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-12-05
GREELEY.


Mrs. Lydia Mckay has been quite
sick the past week.
An epidemic of sore throat is going
the rounds.
Mr.. Guy Smith, of Delhi, was calling
in Greeley one day last week. Wonder
what the attraction is.
Henry Vorwald and wife while on
their way to Edgewood, stopped and
made short call on Mrs. Frank Irish.
Father James and Tom Fitzpatrick
and wife of Dubuque are spending
Thanksgiving at their old home today.
Clinton Kleckner expects to start for
school at Wheaton, ILL.,, Monday. He
is one of Greeley's finest young men
and will succeed in whatever he under
takes.
Married at Manchester on Wednes-
doy Nov. 2Sth, Mr.. Ellsworth Wilcox
and Miss Tena Swagart, both we'll
known young people of this vicinity.
They will go to housekeeping in the
Jones house in west Greeley.
Paul Martindale has been transferred
to the Brooklyn navy yard where he is
doing regular service. His duties re-
quire his attention four out of every
six hours during both night and day
Home Press.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-12-05

The large ana increasing circulation
of The Iowa Homestead in this county
is matter for congratulation to the
publishers and to good farming, fer, of
all the papers of its class in the coun-
try. 1t is easily the best and most help
full. Its Special Farmers Institute
editions, issued with the regular edition
the first week in each month, have been
for years the admiration of all practi-
cal farmers. Written wholly by farm
ers, they are full of actual experience,
and smell of the soil. We have been
fortunate enough this season to secure
terms for The Homestead and its Spec
ial Farmers Institute Editions, together
with The Poultry Farmer and The
Farmers Mutual Insurance Journal,
four of the most valuable farm publi-
cations in the country, that enable us to
offer the four in connection with our
own paper for $3.50 for the entire five,
one year. This is emphatically good
thing, and no farmer In this county
should fail to take advantage of this
offer. For large line of thoroughly
practical farm reading nothing has ever
been offered before that equals it. A
county paper, farm paper, q poultry
paper, farm insurance paper and the
Special Farmers Institute, all for 81. 80
Come In and order them.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1900-12-05
COCOON.

Miss Bessie Wheeless, of Hopkinton,
visited her young lady friends here
during the past week.
Miss Tillie Ellis went to Manchester
last Friday to remain several days.
J. T. Britt and wife, and @. L, Britt
and his family moved to their new
home near vinton the first of this
week.
lie. Ondler has rented his farm to
Lswie Hinton and with his family will
soon go to Florida where they will
spent year or more among relatives.
VIM. Sherman has been very poorly
for some time, but is somewhat i'm
proved. He will 60 to Hammond, La,
again for the winter, as soon as his
health will permit.
A number from town attended the
funeral of Mrs. Lacy at the Belmond
Catholic church Sunday, The deceased
was daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Mich
eel Flynn.-Monitor.