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Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1901-04-12
Denton, Okolona; R. e. Houston
Aberdeen; W. D. Cameron, Meridian.
RAILROAD DEVELOPMENT.

Laurel. "A movement is ON foot.
and the undertaking seems assured, to
connect the telephone exchanges Of
Laurel and Ellisvile. The two towns
are almost eight miles apart. This
will give the telephone subscribers Of
both places the additional connections
without extra cost.
The Kingston and Mississippi Cen
tral Railroad, proposed to be built
from Mobile to Kansas City via Lau-
rel, is from all indications assured.
Mr.. Grant, an engineer of this city,
has been employed to complete the
survey, and active work is in pro-
gress on the line between Laurel anc
Bay Springs, small town in Jasper
county, and fifteen or twenty miles
OF the road is in operation. Expert.
enced railroad men are at the head
of the enterprise, and large force OF
hands are now employed on the
works. The company is under con
tract to complete the line eighty
miles, forty in each direction from
Laurel, by certain time, and it il
reported that the contract for grad
ing the road from Raleigh, Smith
county, to meet the completed part:
of the road, has already been let A
large roundhouse has just been com.
pleted by the company here, and the
company shops will DO built here.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1901-04-12

1t is reported that gigantic ANAL
gamation Of four railways under the
guiding hands of J. Pierpont Morgan
has taken place. The roads mentioned
are the Southern Railway, the Gin
cinnatti, Hamilton and Dayton, tho
Chicago, Indianapolis and Louisville
and the Cincinnati Southern
The Tax Reform League at Denver
is raising $40, coo with which to prose-
cute persons accused of election
fraudA
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1901-04-12
OONFEDERATiE NEWS.

OxfocA-Lafayetto County Camp,
u. @. e., held the largest meeting in
its history here Saturday. The pur-
pose of the meeting was to arrange
for attending the reuHon at Memphis
In May. DR.. R. W. JOKES of the
University of Mississippi, Captain ".
P. Wilkinson and Hon. John f.
Brown were elected as delegates, and
1873 members indicated their intention
of going to the reunion in May with
their families. Miss Virginia Jones,
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1901-04-12

he year around, every branch laugh
ials and Former Stu LEAFS Orr 2ra J.
in this and ali Iining St4tas Beau l.
particulars free.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1901-04-12

The chancery clerk Of Itawamba
county has asked the attorney gen.
eral to decide whether veteran who
abandoned his Mississippi citizenship
by removal to another state, after tho
pension had been allowed, but before
the amount had been distributed, IS
entitled to the money. The attorney
general responded that oil the law re-
quired was that the man should be a
bona fide citizen at the time the PEN
sion was applied for and allowed, and
lie could not lose his right to this
pension by any Subsequent removal
to another state
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1901-04-12

The ladies of jackson have organ
lied local chapter of the Daughters
Of the Confederacy and elected the
following officers: Miss Eta Mitch
ell, president; Miss Louise Sharksy,
first vice president; Miss Lynn Hem
ingway, second vice president; Miss
Elizabeth Shingleur, secretary Miss
Nina Webb, treasurer Mrs. Helen D.
Bell, historian. A meeting will be
held next Tuesday afternoon to select
n name for the chapter and name
delegates to the meeting of the state
chapter to be held in Meridian on the
18th, Sth and 9th of May.
The General Conference Of Latter
Day Saints is In session at Independ-
ence, Mo.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1901-04-12

daughter of DR.. r. W. Jones, wac
elected sponsor, and authorized to APP.
poit three maids of honor.
The L. Q. @. Lamar Camp Sons IF
Confederate Veterans, also met and
resolved to attend the reunion in u
body. Fully 1000 citizens Of this
county will visit Memphis on that
occasion.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1901-04-12
FELL FROM A TRAIN.

Brooksville. ED Cunningham. q
Mobile AMI Ohio brakeman, fell from
a north bound freight train five mi les
south of Brooksville early Saturday
morning, sustaining serious but not
necessarily fatal injuries. His head
struck crosstie, fracturing the skull
and producing slight se4cussion Of
the brain.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1901-04-12

Grin Il. Walker, a lawyer of Mari
on, Ind, has been appointed professos
of English in Nankin (China) Uni
versity.
Greene County herald. (Leakesville, Miss.) 1898-current, 1901-04-12

Thorough training schools, open
endorsed by Merchants, Bankers. on
mates are filling the highest positions
ii specimens of penmauship and fu !
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-04-04
WILLIE AND HIS MAID
Were BrutaIly Denied a License by
Cupid Chandler Last Sunday.

They are a handsome couple,
Willie T. Mellowey and Maid
Rolla, now Mr.. and Mrs. Mel
lowey.
They come from Columbia, Mo-,
and Miss Maids mother favored
the attention Of Willie while Papa
Rolla, the wealthy farmer would
have nothing to do with the lad OF
ohestnu. curls and a pretty curl
bang.
When The young people arrived
here Sunday they sought Bert
Chandler for license. With the
instinct Of Cupid, Bert is always
willing to oblige. He opened the
Office and proceeded TO make out a
license. Willie answered the
questions all right, Made. how
ever, blushingly forgot what she
had been told and answered thai
she was l6 years old, although
the popular Bert would have
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-04-04
Missouri, Kansas Il Texas rail.

Missouri, Kansas u Texas rail.
way"
Now voters, these are facts. The
Dawes commission never has told
the people that their mission here
is in the interest OF the
railroad company. That is q
fact, unless the seoreiary's re.
ports are untrue. Some will say
that is all settled in the treaty. 1t
is a sad mistake. The railroad
companies have never had any
show to enforce that law, and
wont have until the Indian title is
extinguished. Section 81 of the
treaty reads; All lands to which
at the date of the ratification Of
this agreement any railroad com.
pany may under any treaty or act
Of congress have a vested right for
right-oi-way, depot, station ground,
water stations, stock yards or sim.
liar uses connected with the main.
tensnce and operations Of the rail-
road. The company may claim
that they want that land for simi.
lar uses to maintain their road.
Voters study these questions.
Don't let these fakes mislead you.
Turn out and vote against the
treaty for the Curtis bill or the
DEVILS bill cannot make it any
worse, let come what may. |
see that the government has made
US United States citizens. II
seems to me we should OF had
deeds to our land first before be.
coming citizens Of the United
States. Now if they can get US to
break our title then we will be.
come nothing moro than home.
steaders; then we leave the GAP
down for the railroad company Ia
get our land. Ii there is any left
we'll get so acres and lease
plastered over it if that treaty il
ratified, SO ! am in hopes that th'
citizens Of our country will all
stand together and defeat it fol
the interest OF their families.
see letter from Judge Spriogel
saying the treaty is good. reaC
it over and over and failed to fine
the good part. II he can't do any
better than to advise Us to commit
suicide we had better hunt another
lawyer. | am little bit surprised
at the Judge, but man nowaday.
don't know whether to trust him
self or not. j. w. SHARP.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-04-04

her name, The citizens Of this city
should feel a particular interest in
the life and character OF Winnie
Ream and Col. Boudinot Let vi.
niia do credit to the beauty Of her
name by rising az a fair monu-
ment to perpetuate in memory the
friendship Of two gifted spirits,
the one who expressed the melo-
dy OF his soul through song, and
the other whn still epeaks to the
world through the silent medium
nl II arble and bronze. NV A.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-04-04
IMPORTANCE OF GRASSES.
How the Department OF AErIcuIturs
Has Recognized This EN-
tensive Crop.

There is no line Of work more inti-
mately connected with the agricul-
tural interests Of the country than in
yestigations Of grasses and forage
plants, writes Arthur Henry, in Aims
lees.
Grasses are so common, growing ev-
erywhere In meadows and waste
places, upon hillsides and plains, COW
ering the bare places Of the earth
with their myriad hosts Of individual
plants, that we are apt 10 forget their
vast significance in the economy Of
nature, and that they constitute the
greatest Of our agricultural resources,
and form the very foundation upon
which rests oil our agricultural wealth
and prosperity. According to esti-
mates OF the division Of statistics the
hay crop OF 1896 alone amounted to
GO, ,ooo, 600 tons, valued at nearly SloO,-
100000, exceeding by a third the
total value Of the wheat crop, In adj
dltion 10 this vast quantity OF nay,
which would barely suffice 10 carry
through the year the 100000 mileh
cows owned by the United States,
enough pasturage, fodder and green
forage were supplied 10 feed s7,o0o,ooo
sheep, 30,000,OO0 cattle, 100000
horses and 100000 mules. 3 con-
sf.yative estimate places the total an
nual value OF the grass and forage
crops Of this country at more than
81 900, 900 COO.
Among the great nations of the
world ours has been the hrst TO give
official recognition 20 the Importance
Of these crops by establishing Ia the
department Of agriculture a division
OF agrostology, especially devoted "a
working out grass problems.
During the past year 5000 trial
packages Of seeds from collections
made by the division have been dis
tributed, more than 5000 grasses have
been identified 10. correspondents, aud
replies to more taan COO inqrirers reia
tive 10 The methods Of cultiyation
uses and feeding value OF grasses har'
been prepared.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-04-04

higher branches Of learning are
taught, Especially is this so at
tbs Institute, where the four
teachers compel a high standard
of learning before graduation.
Mother Lawrence is principal and
at present there are rs scholars in
attendance.
Mrs. Mabel w. Anderson, a
lady Of recognized ability, whose
reputation for literary work ex.
tends far beyond the limits Of the
territory, has charge of the Chero
kee school and the work that has
been accomplished is indeed graf.
flying. The school is growing in
interest and attendance every day.
AT present there are 81 pupils in
attendance.
At the public school there are
six teachers under the superinten-
dency of Prof. w. S. Dugger.
There are 232 citizen scholars and
209 non-citizens. The value Of
the school property lie estimated al
$4,000. The school was opened
September II, 1899, and the aver.
age attendance since last septem.
Der has been from $50 to 9OC
pupils.
The Freedmen or colored school,
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-04-04

sworn to "a, and ne is judge oil
appearances in lady.
Nothing was left under the law
but to deny the license. The lady
in tears and Willie mad, they ex.
postulated. Finally asking for
advice Bert told them to 90 to
Wagner and appear before the
clerk there and let the trip take
three years, that is to let the lady
be three years older.
They did so, got license and
were married Sunday night They
returned and took apartments at
the Green hotel aud left Tuesday.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-04-04

is being ably conducted by Prof.
A e. Jackson and lady assistant.
There are S4 citizen pupils en-
rolled and 10 non.ciIizen pupils.
The Willie Halsell college Is
conducted by the Methodist church
south and their curriculum EN-.
braces such studies as enables a
graduate to enter at once upon a
collegiate course. There are 1877
scholars representing all parts of
the territory and several OF the
states. There are FIVE able instruc.
tors, the principal or president be-
ing Pro-. Theodore F. Brewer.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-04-04
WHO DO YOU THINK
Is The rIost Beautiful Lady in vinIta
Contest Of Beauty.

The Daily Chieflain will pub.
lish the appended coupon up to and
including next Friday night, and
in the weekly edition Thursday.
1t is important that we choose the
very prettiest" woman in vinita,
so that this city, iE competition
with other towns in the territory,
will have the distinction Of
naming the lady to represent the
territory. The conditions are
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-04-04
OUR WATER SUPPLY.
Three Arteslaa Wells Are Now Flow
Ing And Two More Soon Win be.

1t is a disgracelul commentary
upon the moss back members Of
the city council that Vinila has
not splendid waterworks sys-
tenn.
We have the best aud most
healthy water in the territory with
three artesian wells with a flow OF
sufficient volume to force the
water through pipes from 75 to
100 feet above the surface.
One Of the flowing wells is at
the power house, the other two
being on the residence property ol
w. E. Halsell and ]. o. Hall.
Messrs Preston s. Davis and w,
II. Kornegay are jointly having q
we'll drilled, it new being down
about 800 feet. When the drillers
get through they viii move to 4
spot between the residences o.
Pen. Phillips and W. p. Thomp
son, these gentlemen having con
traoled for tho sinking Of we'll.
Ask your grocer FOR Red Cross Bal
IIIa.a -
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-04-04

patented to the company 9i3.0i5,-
10 acres Of land in the state OF
Kansas. The records Of the gem
eral land Office also show tha,
5, 700 acres Of railroad indemnity
lands located in Kansas, have
been restored to the public DO.
main. The company makes no
report Of the operation Of its land
department, but under this head
"Poor's Manual Of Railroads"
1895, page 536, contains the lol-
lowing;
"Under acts of congress the
company received large land
grants both in the state of Kansas
and in the Indian Territory Those
in the latter claim to amount to
3,l10,400 acres subject to treaty
stipulations and to the extinguish-
ment of the Indian title. The
lands received from The state Of
Kansas have all been sold. No
lsnda IN the Indian Territory
have yet been received. On
March 3rd, 1898 a bill was passed
in the national congress providing
for the appointment Of a commits
sion to investigate and report to
the government as to the expe.
diency Of opening up for settle.
ment territory tributary to the
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-04-04
A chIorofOrmIng Thief.

Mrs. Eliza Coney, who lives north OF
The Sacred Helrt Institute, awoke
one morning last week az an hour
much later than usual. She suffered
all the bad effects usual after having
inhaled chloroform. Mrs. Coney then
discovered that some thief had en-
tered her hone during the night and
after choroformlng her rinsacke the
house. Among other things $3.50 in
cola were So len.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-04-04
AT FORT GIBSON.
The Vote For Mayor in That Thrifty
Town Resulted in Tie.

The voting at Fort Gibson Tues
day resulted 10 a TIE. NJ. V. Benge
and w. b. Masters each received %
woes.
Tom II, Cunningham made a splon-
did race for recorder receiving % votes
against AZ for his opponent NJ, ID. l.,
DJWell.
John Berd had no opposition foI
town commissioner receiving 25 votes.
For the council H. g. Melgs, O. II.
Shafier, ED =. Ross aud Jake Young
we're elected With a Tie between II. H.
Nash aud Tom Collins.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-04-04
Vlnita's Exceptional Educa-
tionaI Advantages for
Youth.
LARGE ATTENDANCE.
AT Each Of the Five Schools There
Are Seven Hundred and Eighty
Pupils Enrolled - A Graduate
From this City Can Enter Any
College.

Vinita furnishes exceptionally
advantageous opportunities to the
youth ofthe territory to gain an
education. Our public school is en-,
tirely supported by The city and is
free from the domination Of the
Cherokee nations board of school
commissioners.
AT the Willie Halsell College
and the Sacred Heart Institute the
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-04-04
Mr.. oIIstrar Is Grateful.

Mr.. /. L. Gilstrap, the citizea's can
dldate for marshal, desires through
tue Chieftain TO thank his many
friends for their support aud labor
election day. He feels highly graft
fled because OF the number OF votes he
received and Is anxious TO prove his
gratitude TO his friends whenever op
p0rtunlly Offers.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-04-04
Dawes commIsslon Dates.

The Dawes commission has fixed
the following dates and places for the
enrolment Of Cherokee Freedmen;
Fort Gibson April to 30 inclusive
In 1901.
Vlnlta May to 25, 1901.
Nowata May 20 10 June %, 1901.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-04-04

DO you know that the Flashlight
Studio makes good pictures? II not
come aud give US trial and u you
are not satisfied with the pr IL
won't cost you penny.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-04-04
printed below:

WHO IS THE Most BRAUTIFUI. WOMAN
IN v1NITA3
Cut out this coupon, write the name
Of the lady you think entitled to this
distinction, sign your name and place in
the box at Gus Muropulos' fruit and con
fectionery store at once. Your name OF
vote will not be published or revealed,
Every person limited to one vote. The
winner in this contest will be entered in
the st. Louis Globe-Democrat' World.
Fair Beauty Contest, for the selection Of
the most beautiful woman in the terri
tory. Choice;
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-04-04
DAINTY THINGS
FOR THE TABLE:

The art of living WELL is in judcious marketing
WHERE you buy is of just as much Importance to
you as WHAT you buy when it comes to food
You want to know the surroundings of the things
you eat. Notice the cleanliness of our store. Every
thing is fresh and appetzng and have all kinds Of
dainties for the table.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-04-04
Second Glass colonlst Rntes,

February 20, March 8, 10, 10 and 20,
April ?, 9, 10, % aud 30, 1901. On the
above dates the Frisco line will sell
one way tickets to Los Angeles, San
Diago, San Francisco aud lntermedl-
ate points at s265O from Vinlta.
B. T.. WALKER. Local Agent.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-04-04

Country hams aud spring chickens
at Cowans. II
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-04-04

A large new stock OF Iewelry at
FOreman's.
Indian chieftain. [volume] (Vinita, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1882-1902, 1901-04-04

Fresh baeoa aad lardaI DalsnIIue.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-02-09
New Route TO Ouarrics

The corps Of Baltimore Il Ohio civil
engineers at work here under =. L.
Sparrow are making the last survey
for the new route for the short line
railroad from the stone quarries of
tho Standard Lime a Stone Company
to the main line of the b. Il O.
1t has been definitely decided to
change the route of the branch rail.
road, thereby saving much time and
expense in the handling of the stone4
The railroad down Water street is
not only great danger TO passing
teams, but is also great menace to
the swift handling OF the quarried
stone on account of the steep grades.
The road was constructed when this
giant industry was in its infancy and
before ii had extended southwark over
acres and acres of fields. An engine
can pull only two or three car loads
of stone up the steep grades TO the
yard at time and much time is thus
lost in the handling Of the cars.
The route selected for the new rail-
road starts out from the beginning Of
the quarry fields aud runs along side
the big hills to the east Of the quar-
ny fields to point near the Bull
Eye bridge, where it will connect
with the main line. The road will
cross Tieman's hollow, which will
have to be filed in.
The surveying corps here recently
went over the ground and picked out
the route and the corps of engineers
now at work are making careful
survey and stalking off the route for
the roadbed. Az soon as they are
through it is understood that work
will be commenced at once upon tho
construction of theroad.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-02-09
Killed on theRail,

The body Of an unknown man was
found along the b. q o. tracks at
Shenandoah Junction Wednesday.
1t is supposed that he was struck and
killed by fast express train No. AZ.
Coroner ID. 8 Rentch Of Shepherds
town, took charge OF the body. An
inquest was not thought necessary
The only means Of Identification was
by memorandum found on his cloth
ing, bearing the name Of George II.
Miller, of Sparrow's Point, Nd.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-02-09
Mr.. A. S. Garrett is indisposed.

Mr.. A. S. Carrot is indisposed.
The ground hog was right this time.
Miss Virginia Geyer is on the sick
list.
The ground hog is getting in his
work.
Miss Daisy V. Rentch is i'll with
the grip.
Mrs. Edith B. Berry is vrey i'll with
the grip.
No. the feminine of fortune is not
misfortune.
Many people have fallen on the icy
pavements.
The man who breaks horses is not a
stock broker.
The imitators of Mrs Nation are
rather spurious.
Among every seventy births there is
pair of twins.
Politeuess, like beefstake, is better
undone than overdone,
It's peculiar that the product OF the
still makes men noisy.
Isn't it strange that the new woman
is seldom a young one?
Emanuel Snyder, near State Line,
found a stone tomahawk,
A shoemaker says that banana peels
make excellent slippers.
A. S. Hamilton has been appointed
Sheriff of Farequire county. Va.
1t is said there are ii corpse lying
in Hagerstown and IL graves dug.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Thomp-
son, yesterday, a fourteen pound son.
The house of A. w. Sites, at Mason.
vile, Grant county, was destroyed by
fire.
Prof. A. G. Kimler, fell ON an icy
pavement in Williamsport, injurine
his elbow.
Mr.. M. M. Jeffreys, superintendent
of the u. S. National Cemetery, OF
Philadelphia, Pa, is visiting his
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1901-02-09
Sale Register.

February ~ Tuesday, Howard Tabler viii sell
valuable stock and farming implements at his
home on the Stribbhng farm on Dry Run.
February Id Tuesday Joseph l.. Porterneld will
sell his stock and farming impiemen,ssa at hi
home near Falling Waters.
February IS Friday----A. l.. Ridgewsy will sell yah
liable stock and implements at his home near
Rest.
February TO- Tuesday M S Miller will sell stock
and farming implements at home one mile south
Of this city.
Feb: uary a. Thursday wv. H Myers will sell stock
and farming implements at home mile east
of Bedington Station
February 26 Tuesday John Linton will stock and
farming implements at his home one mile west
OF w. Noll's shop, on the Ridge Road and
five miles from Mauinsburg.
March ~, Tuesday---Clarenee H. Mason will sell
stock and farming implements at his home near
Tabler's Station.
March s. Tuesday James Duvall will sell valuable
stock ard implements at his home near Green's
burg.
March 6, Wednesday John Seibert Cushwa will
sell valuable stock and implements at his ONE
on Tuscaro-a.
Februarv IS Satu day---Mr X Poo e as agent for
Fl. H. Rutherford VII sell al pAblic auction
at the front doc oftae Court House valuabl lie
.own lots.