Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1900-12-06
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vinita, Dec. 3, 1900.
Santa Claus--My age is Z years. Live
on a farm. Walk two miles 10 school.
My teachers name is Mrs. Kate Wolfe.
Now, Santa, would like 70 have a sled,
and would like for you 70 bring my little
sister Katie a doll, as she can not write.
She is only years old. 30 good by,
Santa. Will look for you Christmas Eve.
Grover 9, Webb,
Catale, /. T.
Dear Santa.-I will tell you what l
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.
Vinita, Dec. 4, 1900.
Dear Santa-Am years old. Please
bring me boz Of tools, some candy and
some apples, and a little Ak. This Is
my first letter. Hope you eau read Il.
Have gone one month 10 school. Have
a 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 TO Tom Galt's, near Mr.. 6hana-
hans. Good by. Junius Gait.
Southwest City, No, Dec. l 1900.
Dear Santa Claus.--I am going tc
school. love my teacher and school
mates. We have a 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 aud easy. Expecting 10 sse you
Christmas / remain your best friend
and well wisher, Carmel Brewer. am
s years old.
Chelsea, 1. T., Dec. 1900
Dear Santa Claus.-I would like TO
win the contest prize, also any other
present that Santa Clause will give me.
Hoping every little girl and boy will
have a merry Christmas and a happy
new year, This Is my first letter. am
as ever, George Pritchard. 9years old.
Claremore, Nov. 30, 1900.
Dear Santa Claus-Please bring noe 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 we'll TO q wagon II l only had one.
Will take anything you bring TO me and
will be very glad to get il. Clifford
Nichols.
Chelsea, Dec. 1, 1900.
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 @, and
would like for you 10 bring the rest, and
will be the very best boy. Yours truly,
Joe James Henry.
Vinita, Dec. 2, 1900.
Dear Santa Claus-My age is years.
II is getting near Christmas, and would
like to have something nice-a gun, a
drum aud a French harp. OF course,
candy and nuts. I'll tell you how !
look, 80 you won I make any mistake and
let some one else get them: Rather
slim, brown eyes aud light, curly hair,
or rather bushy hair, and big nose. So
1t you see any one of that description Il
is Madison Hawkins.
Big Cabin, Dec. 3, 1900.
Dear Santa Claus-Bring me little
wagon full Of peanuts. Luther Emer-
sou.
Vinita, Dec. 2, 1900.
Dear Santa Ciaus-My age Is years.
Will be pleased with whatever you bring
me. try 10 be good boy. Please re-
member me. Yours truly, Willie Rice.
Kelso, Dec. 3, 1900.
Dear Santa Claus-If you would
bring me a little bass drum and
some candy and nuts and a pic
ture book. We live six 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.
Vlnita, Dec. 3, 1900.
Dear Santa--I Woald like Tor you
10 bring me a pair OF skates, an
air-gun, a book and some candy
ana nuts and don't forget the or
phans aud give them what they
want. and be Bure and come ia tho
doosy which will ibo unlocked.
Good by, James HIN, 8 years.
Claremore, Dec, 1900.
Dear 6anta.-plcage bring me a
nice, warm overcpat, and bring
Tom one, too, He Ia my brother
aud 10 IL years old and can not
write 90 you through the Leader.
We have to ride four miles 10
school, aud we get pretty cold.
Please don't forget my little bro-
ther, 2 years old. My sisters are
going to write for themselves.
Please bring me a good pocket
knife 10 cut kindlng With, lhave
10 make nre Ia the store ovory
morning. Your little farmer, Ar
thur Sullivan.