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Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-04-04

Judge D0nCarlos if she couldn't
"get a subpoena for the beds and
furniture" belonging to her former
employer.
During the time Of Rev. Wolie's
revival in this city Mitchell be-
came moved by lhe vivid pictures
OF the awful tortures awaiting the
damned. He came to the conclu
sion that he didn't want any of
that kind of burning in his, so he
reformed on the spot and every
night was one Of the loudest sing.
ers and most conspicuous exam.
Piles OF brand snatched from the
flames. After Pastor Wolie's
revival closed Mitchell attended
nightly the evangelislic services at
the Congregational church and was
apparently most devout.
Al the close OF every service, be
fore the tremor Of the magnetic
handshaking Of the ministers who
wished him well had entirely
passed away, Mitchell would visit
chicken coop and grasp a fowl or
two.
He said tooay that he had a
iondness for poultry before he be-
came converted and the fact that
during the time he was religious
he stole mems was 81 IMPLY an incl
dent, aud that religion in no way
increased his appetite for that par
ticular diet.
The four little ohlldren-tw 0
boys aud two girls-lhe eldest xix
years Of age aud the youngest l6
months, are being temporarily
cared for by family residing in
the same house, but they assert
that they are soon to move away
aud can no longer care for the
bright little tots who are suffering
because Of their fathers sin.
Mitchell waived examination
and was bound over in the sum OF
$500. He will not be taken to
Musk ogee until some provision
can be made for the children.
In the afternoon MAJ Whipple
Of Wagner, arranged TO adopt the
youngest child, Mitchell giving his
written consent.
Later in the afternoon Mitchell
declined TO have The children sep.
araied and refused to let Mr..
Whipple take one. Bert Chand-
Ter will take the four children to
the Whitaker Orphan home al
Pryor Creek on this evenings
train.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-04-04
New Brick Building.

Messrs. Erazea and Burlington Fri
day afternoon closed contract for the
erection Of One-story brick build
ing on the lots 40 the rear o. the jun
bo store. The contract for the stone
work was awarded to El. Jones and
Contractor Smith will do the brick
ana wool work. The building will
be 5Oxl25 feet with a 10 foot ceiling
aud will be divided into two store
rooms. The foundation and walls
will be so constructed as TO permit Of
the building Of an additional one or
Two stores some time In tie future.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-04-04
Rourh RIder,s ErhlbIt.

A company Of Rough Riders is be-
ing organize Ia this vicinity 10 tour
the principal cities Of the country
giving exhibitions Of riding and rop-
ing cattle. 10 is reportel that Sam
Cobb aud Heber Skinner are interest
ed Ia tho venture aud that the open
ng performance Will be given at
Springfield, 80, after which a tour
Of the south will Lc made. The ag-
gregation may organize an Indian
Territory band and take IL with them.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-04-04
STOCK BRANDS

Not occupying more space than
the first following will be inserted
at $500 per year. The verdict OF
men owning large or small herds
is that it pays to advertise the
brands.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1901-11-28

analyzed the evidence and grasped
the important in the ease.
But it remained for Colonel Silas
". Dooley, the senior counsel in the
case, by the power OF his rhetoric. his
logical analysis OF the evidence, and
his impassioned plea for the life and
liberty of his client, 10 electriiy hear
ers, He took up the evidence for the
state and the old mans statement,
step 10y step. showing wherein they
harmunized That everything the
, state proved by circumStantial evi-
dpnrp agreed with his testimony up
tot the very time OF the commission of
hecrime His address waSpoli>hrd,
delivered with dignity, aud showed
deep study and careful preparation.
Col. Dooley can have no regrets over
the results oi the trial He left moth
ing undone, which should have been
done. Lie did his whole -duix- aud
that, too, without compensation.
Gen. II C. Clark closed for the state
L-A-enIllti.n nta-~I4 .tf.-..f ~
the evidence and y strong argument
showing the defendant guilty of will
ful and deliberate murder aScharged
in the indictment. The circum-
stances from the meeting OF the Gar
trells and Donegan in Kansas Cityto
the finding of 'the body of Donewan
in Mulberry Creek and his money and
property in defendants : possession
showed strong chain, without u
missing link. and against this he
showed the unsupported words OF the
old man testifying for his own life.
He discussed the law as given by the
instructions and i'll an eloquent and
impassioned plea urged the Jury to
do its whole duty.
The large audience which attended
throughout the whole of the trial.
evidenced the interest of our people.
and it was apparent that sympathy
was with the prosecution. This cul-
minated in an unfortunate applause
at the close of the arguments. Judge
Graves was Justly indignant and inn
mediately ordered the sheriff to lock
the doors and bring before him all
who took part in the demonstration
but it was so sudden and unexpected
that the offenders could not be iden-.
titled.
The jury retired at 10 o'clock and
shortly afterwards went To bed. In
the morning the evidence and instruc-
tion were discussed and ou the first
ballot n verdict ofguilt ywas reached.
The defendant appeared the least
concerned man present when he yer
diet. which meant tcuth to him. -ls
read. He started to leave Nithsnt
his ov"rcoar. aud when thr lruutr
called his attention tu il. ha ~nuled
and thanked him.
The inry WIS composed 81 a= good
mon rs the county afford, auG ia
tha opinion ri MI who board tts.yi
Irr.r thur tho verdict we 81 ac-
: 'or,I4r,e rawith aul 1881, .u..f
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1901-11-28

DIR. J. l. AND WILL GARTWELL.
benevolent appearance, strong, but
melodious voice, clear accent, exact
ness and thOruughness to detail
made him an uncommon and inter.
esting witness. but one had to be a
listener to fully appreciate the fas-
cinating story told by this wonderful
criminal. He is born actor and
used all the wiles acquired in his long
aud varied experience to impress the
jury. His appearance and manner
indicate culture aud refinement, high
forehead. prominent nose, soft brown
eyes. iron gray hair brushed back ip
pompadour style, with long gray,
well kept pairihrchic:il whiskers tall
ing over his chest. he had more the
appearance Ui au n!dfathrr in Israel,
who had spent his daysin the service
of the Lord nnd the upbuiidiug of
society. Aud vet he stands convict.
ed nfpna nithe NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
which ever took place in Bita>
county.
lie reviewed he principal events ol
his lie from m, birth ia lS35 in Fn'-
ton. No. i physician of lar.c, pra PEE
tice. n soldier in the confederate
army. a planter aud stockman of
Texas with 10 .an6aeres aud II Goa
sirrp ipeefher with a substantial
bank account ThF'rtimes uarrip'.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1901-11-28

caused by fall. Said team and wagon
belonged to his son. The man with
them got tscared because son had the
smallpox and left them, going south.
When told the body Of Donegan had
been found denied that he had killed
him. Was present when he made
confession. The confession was offer
ed in testimony, (which is same rs
was published in the Kansas City pa
pers and r. published in THE TIMES
Mt time of nrrest.) Mr.. kenney, re,
called, said he went to Amoret aud
saw body taken from creek. Wound
was little left nf center of head.
MIKE WARD.
Sold wagon To Donegan. Had u
large roll uf bills aud offered 800
bill in payment. Defendant was
present. Understood at the time the
mans name was Donegan. Remem-
bered when team was brought back
and sold.
LEO HEssIG.
Merchant at Amoret. Saw defend
ant with his son and Donegan when
they passed through Amoret. Done
gan bought meat and tobacco and
paid for them.
c, f. ROBBINS.
Livery business in Amoret, saw
threeparties pass through that town
whom he afterwards learned were
Donegan, DR.. Gartrell and his son
Identified body taken from the creek
EDWIN L. WILSON.
Broker in Kansas City. Said DR.
Gartrell, who was an old acquaint
ance, asked him to take bill Of sale
of team, wagon and camping outfit
which he had at Nyhart That he
wanted to cut out his creditors.
{. +. HALDEMAN.
Detective in X, G. police depart
ment. Talked with defendant while
he was detained" but before his ar
rest. Said Burns had been engaged
by him as cook and to take care of
the camp. Had left them at En-
poria, Kan, and went on south,
Said they found the bundle of cloth
ing on the side OF the road. Was
present when Gartrell signed his con-
iession. Was detailed to work on
this case
$. X. DONEGAN.
Central, Ills, farmer. Identified
photograph Of his brother, d. h.
Donegan, who lived at Victor, Col,
was a miner. picture was offeredin
evidence as that of deceased
State Rested.
Mr.. Rhodes Clay. atty from Mex
leo, Mo, outlined the plan ofdefensr,
before the jury, in clear, lucid state
ment. He said the defense would b.
based on, 1st, sell defense; 2nd insan.
ity brought on by lonw continued
and excessive use vi Intoxicating
liquors, morphine aud "ocain.
DIR JAMES l. GARTRELL.
Defendant. charged with the mur
ierUf b. B. bonpgHn, wasrearfv two
hours in giving his testimony. Hi,
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1901-11-28
We, the jury, find the defendant
guilty Of murder in the first degree as
charged in the first count Of the indict.
ment. T. X. Isle,
Foreman.

The following is an abstract of the
evidence in the case;
DIR. O. +. RENICK,
Testified to having been called, as cor
oner, to view a dead body found in
Mulberry creek, in April, 1901.
Found the body wrapped in IA sheet,
the head encased in a heavy sack tied
around the neck. and coarse blank
ct wrapped around the body and
tied with a cord. Found a cut in
temporal bone. 2 or 3 incnes deep,
3h to 4 inches long, extending over
left ear. Death was caused wound,
F. B. NICHOLS,
Lives 3 miles southeast Of Amoret
On March Goth two men drove up to
his house in twO-horse wagon,
about 6 o'clock in the morning, in
quired way to Nyhart, came up out
OF field from south, went east toward
ford on creek. / told them they
would have to cross on bridge mile
southeast. Recognize the defendant
J. l. Gartrell as the old man who
was driving, the young man as his
son now in Jail. Remember OF body
being found in creek near my house
Was present and helped take it out.
The place is Y mile due east Of my
place. Noticed wound on head. Was
in left temple 2H inches long and 2
or 3 inches deep. Ford is east of my
place and defendant drove team in
that direction.
FLORENCE NICHOLS,
Daughter of F. B. Nichols, 12years of
age. Recognized defendant as one OF
the men who drove up to the house
on March Goth
LESLIE NICHOLS,
Son of F. B. Nichols, IL years old,
recognized defendant as the old man
who called at their house on March
Goth and asked direction to Nyhart.
With another boy was fishingin Muf-
berry creek and found body. Saw
something in water, fished it out to
the bank. Hand and foot showed
when we moved it. Sent a little
brother for his father.
RoLLA HENsLEY,
II years OF age. lived in tent Y miles
southwest of Mr.. Nichols. Saw de-
fendant on morning of March 18th,
at 6 O'Clock, was in with another
man, since recognized his son in jail
as his companion. Inquired the
way to Nyhart. Said he had bust
! ness there, and believe he said he
had relatives living there
NEWTON M'MULLEN.
Live 4 miles south of Amoret, near
cabin where Donegan was killed. De-
fendant and heavy set man called
at our place and bought corn and
eggs, heavy set man payingfor them.
They were camped in log shanty.
Stayed there two nights and one day.
Identified picture of cabin. Was in
the cabin the morning parties left.
Saw where wagon had driven up
close to the door. Found blood on
ground in southeast corner, also
blood on pieces OF newspapers, fire
had been built in middle of room.
Found pair of gloves worn by heavy
" set fellow. The wagon went north
and turned east through neighbor-
hood woods road.
John M'MULLEN,
brother of Newton McMulen, saw de-
fendant and Donegan in road near
shanty Visited shanty 2nd day
after parties left. Saw blood in south
east corner.
l.. NJ. STEPHENSON,
Justice of the Peace in Amoret. Was
present when body was taken from
wHtpr-- Suwtt1p man irrfore. in am
oret in company with defendant. on
March 18th. Have seen the young
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1901-11-28
X. +. HISEl,

X. +. HlSEl,
IA liveryman of Mexico, testified to
DR.. Gartrell shooting dog while in
n crowd OF men in front of his place
OF business. Said the DR.. denied any
knowledge oiit afterwards. Believed
him crazy at times.
ROBERT NEWELL
was night policeman in Mexico at
time, arrested DR.. Gartrell soon after
the shooting and he denied any
knowledge OF the act. Believed hp
had crazy spells,
A. h. CLUSTER,
a Justice of the Peace mt Mexico.
testified to having seen the defendant
assault IA gentleman with a large
cheese knife, without apparent cause
or proyocation. When asked why
he committed the assault, he denied
any knowledge of the uccurrence.
Believed lie was insane at times.
DR.. ". +. GILkINS.
-eskttH-aet y, fttttiftirti --rrrxTcrt
on mental diseases. testified to hav-
ing known DR.. Gartrcll for two years
and studied his case. believed he
was irresponsible for his acts and
that his condition was caused 10y eX-
cessive use of whiskey, morphine aud
cocain. That taking the Kelley cure
more than once affected the mind.
Drs. Ballard, Lyle and Lockwood,
local physicians, testified to the effect
of long continued use OF Intoxicating
liquors, morphine and opium on the
brain
DR.. Lusk testified that he sold DIR.
Gartrell brandy and Will Gartrell
morphine the morning they took the
train at Nyhart.
A number of depositions were read
from parties in Texas testify To the
defendants previous reputation, his
financial standing and his queer ac-
tions during the last years of his
residence there.
Jack Spicer, deputy sheriff and Jail
er. testified to the defendants $ ner-
vous condition and bad health when
first received at the Jail
INSTRUCTIONS.
His honor, Judge Graves, gave full,
fair and complete instructions, COW
ering every law point raised by both
sides during the trial Of the cause
ptEtbfNts.
Miles :. Horn, prosecuting attor-
ney. made the opening address tothc
Jury. He reviewed the testimony.
briefly showing the strong chain of
circumstances leading up to the guilt
oi the defendant, ana discussed tho
law governing the caSp as laid down
in Judge Graye> instructions. Tie
madeagoud argument aud acquitted
himself with credit
Rhodes Clay. brilliant Young at
rorncy of NrNi"u, made III. fr>r
speech iof lie detru~e. IL. exclaimed
that he had ruyru jnr jet Hiaut
when h" WAS d respected citiaH fud
ot tl> luNIr iuIi h. fa~
in the cIse Nii1-uiJ p,4.lsGou
lie hen Reviewed Ha fu-.,ma#.4a4H
the defendants : pa.ut ui v.aa si
made strong pra .ur his r.i,it..
lndya J I Smith followed loF hc
defense and considering ai= hFt.. con-
urrticu with the case. made Hl>-
4..e..t ......,,,.,,..4 fs..1.., =, s. l. g..
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1901-11-28
l.. NJ. STEPHENSON,

Justice of the Peace in Amoret. Was
present when body was taken from
wHtpr.- Suwt ti1p man irefore. in tm-
oret in company with defendant, on
March 18th. Have seen the young
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1901-11-28
JOHN M'MULLEN,

JOHN Vt MULLEN,
brother of Newton McMulen, saw de-
fendant and Donegan in road near
shanty. Visited shanty 2nd day
after parties left. Saw blood insouth-
east corner.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1901-11-28
J. T. ATKIsoS.

Detective on Kansas City polce
force. Was present when Gartrell
was questioned in chiefs Office.
Opened bundle OF clothing belonging
to Bonegaif.. Identified the contents
asexhibits in this ease. Cartel aid
blood on pillow was from nose bleed
The Green Forest tribune., 1901-12-14
Ten Rules for Boys.

The following ten rules for po- liteness is promulgated by the Sa- cred Heart Review. Paste them in your hat:
 1. To be polite is to have a kind regard for the feelings and rights of others.
 2. Be as polite to your par ents, brothers, sisters and school mates as you are to strangers.
 3. Look people fairly in the eyes when you speak to them or they speak to you,
 4. Do not biuntly contradict any one.
 5. It is not discourteous to re- fuse to do wrong.
 6. Whispering, laughing, chewing gum or eating atlectures in school or at places of amuse- ment, is rude and vulgar.
 '. Be doubly careful to avoid any rudeness, to strangers, such to them, laughing as calling out or making remarks about them. Do not stare at visitors.
 8. In passing a pen, pencil, knife or pointer, hand the blunt end towards the one who receives it.
 9. When a classmate is recit- ing, do not raise your hand un- til after he has finished.
 10. When you pass directly in front of anyone or accidently an- noy him, say; "Excuse me, ,' and never fail to say, Thank you" for the smallest favor.
The Green Forest tribune., 1901-12-14
upon the roll of honor which the building committee of the Bap- tist church have started.
The Ozark Apple Crop.

The amount of apples shipped this season over the Frisco sys- tenn from the Ozark apple district South Missouri and North Ark ansas-up to Nov. 9th, was 2,8OO carloads, says The Practical Fruit Grower. There are 800 carloads of apples in cold storage plants in this district and there are many carloads in packing houses and in the orchard still to ship. With evaporated stock there will be fully 4,000 carloads of apples, crop of 1901, shipped from the Ozark country. It is the largest crop that this country has ever produced. The Prac- tical Fruit Grower is not talking any "guess" figures. The books of the Frisco railroad show the number of cars they have trans ported. The Iron Mountain road has also taken out many car loads and so has the Kansas City Southern.
 In calculating the value of the apple crop of the Ozark district the evaporated apples make a showing. Remember that fully one- third of the apples in the principal apple growing centers are evaporated. Which signifies that many thousands of dollars will be received from that source.
The Green Forest tribune., 1901-12-14
BAPTIST CHURCH HOUSE.
Progress of the Work Thus far
 Upon the New Building.

Work is moving along in sat- isfactory manner upon the Bap- tist church building. The foun- dation now stands completed. It contains about 80 perches of stone and is a nice piece of masonry.
 Quite quantity of building. material is already stored upon the church lot and more is being added to it almost daily.
 The pledges thus far secured to the building fund aggregate something less that $500. This is an addition to the cost of the lot, which was paid for before the building fund was started.
The Green Forest tribune., 1901-12-14

Some of these subscribers will make their donations larger by furnishing material.
 The above picture shows the building as it will appear when completed. The cut was made from the photograph of the Bap- list church at Lockwood, Mo-, of which the Green Forest church will be an exact reproduction.
 It is believed that the money thus far paid in and pledged will almost enclose the building and the work will be pushed to that point as rapidly as possible.
 Not only will the carpenter work be showed along as fast as it can beconsistently but the work of securing additional pledges-is going to be pressed also. Every body who owns property in Green Forest or who for any other reason ought to be inter- ested in the church interests of the town end community will oe Oiven an OnrNrtuN'fv T
The Green Forest tribune., 1901-12-14
The Best Plaster.

A piece of flannel dampened with Chamberlain Pain Balm and bound to the affected parts is superior to any plaster. When troubled with lame back or pains in the side or chest, give it a trial and you are sure to be moro than pleased with the prompt re- lief which 1t affords. Pain Balm also cures rheumatism. One ap- plieat.on gives relief. For sale
 ;Ctnc VI act D,.,r
The Green Forest tribune., 1901-12-14
Is Coming On.

Railroad talk continues rife in Northern Arkansas. The Yell vile Republican says:
 "The contract has been let for an additional so miles of tine White River railroad, which brings it to Buffalo City, IS miles from Melville. The contract for clearing the right of way over the entire distance has been let to Messrs. Colliet & Williamson and w. H. Denison. This news has been confirmed through sev- eral sources, in letter from R. w. Hess, in St. Louis, and a letter to pr. J. M. Casey of Mountain Horne from his son, Albert Casey, of BatesvilIe. Work on the north end of the line in Missouri is in progress as far as Granby, prov ing that the Joplin connection is to be made as rapidly as possible. Preparations have been made at the Batesville end to push the work forward, and three or four camps will be established along the route. White river is not yet high enough for navigation, but it will soon respond to the general rains, which will enable the con- tractors t9 move their supplies and tools more rapidly than at