Territorial Briefs From The Western Frontier
The Frisco completes its line into Marshall. Eufaula ships 7 481 bales of cotton this year. A typographical union forms at South McAlester. Tontawa citizens raise funds to sink a gas well. Baptists finish brick church at Tishomingo. Connell Rogers to market 2 500 bushels of apples this fall. Cashing plans brick manufacturing plant with 2 009 bricks daily capacity. Ten weddings in one day in Lawton. Water works estimated at 100 000 dollars, standpipe 20 000. Creek land office in Muskogee closed Nov 10 to 30, reopens Dec 1. Shawnee nearly all 10 000 dollars capital for local canning factory. Okema Herald notes ten stone buildings to be erected in coming months. Two highwaymen rob T W Foster near Keystone, stealing a team of horses. C M Campbell appoints W T Ward deputy clerk for new federal circuit court at Tishomingo. Salvation Army tent burns at Chickasha used as cook tent by members. Chicasaw nation business representative meeting set for Ardmore Nov 10. L L Hazen, 63, commits suicide on his Perry area farm. mind unbalanced. Tonkawa curfew law observed as youths placed in calaboose. 37 Baptist churches in Indian Territory with 20 554 members. rise of 20 churches and 2 324 members. Dink McKellop, with 50 reward posted, captured near Burk I T while selling a mule.
Ada grand jury bound over criminal case in 1500 bond
Sam Minnix of Colberg was tried at Ada before Judge Talbott and bound over to await the grand jury action in 1500. The Tishomingo New Era notes Territory’s danger to justice seekers. Also announced: livestock sanitary board inspection opens November first for sixty days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Minnix
Colberg
Ada
Talbott
the Livestock Sanitary Board
Oklahoma
Dawes Commission Reports Unaccounted Names On Tribal Rolls
The interior secretary releases the Dawes Commission annual report noting some Choctaw Chickasaw names on rolls remain unaccounted for due to duplications and inaccuracies. Enrollment progress for Chickasaws is limited with many citizens by blood or intermarriage yet to be determined. The commission credits a shift away from anti allotment sentiment and notes steps toward orderly enrollment and pending agreements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawes Commission
Iterior
Dawes Commission On Affairs
Indian Territory
United States Court
Oda Fellows Confer in Muskogee on Checotah Orphans Home
Grand Lodge officers of the LO. O. F. Indian Territory met in Muskogee to plan government for the new Checotah orphans home. Proceedings will remain private until the building is completed and accepted by the order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oda
Tulsa Tula
Grand Lodge
LO. O. F
Indian Territory
Muskogee
Checotah
Largest ever held Indian mission conference closes in Muskogee
The fifty-eighth annual session of the Indian mission conference of the Methodist Episcopal church south in Muskogee closed as the largest gathering of its kind. The conference records show 90,000 current members and 180 pastoral charges, 130 parsonages, 145 ministers, 250 church buildings and four educational institutions valued at 250000 dollars. Last year the conference expended 95000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mcuskogee
Indian Mission Conference
Methodist Episcopal Church
South
Oklahoma Territories
Namety
Found Dead in the Woods Near Muskogee
Samuel Reece of near Muskogee was found dead in the woods after taking a team to haul poles. No cause is assignable. He had driven out with a load and failed to return at the proper time. His team stood near the body as search was begun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tootsa Samuel Reece
Muskogee
American Pelican Shot Near Tulsa by W E Austin
W E Austin of Tulsa killed an American pelican on the Arkansas river near the bridge. The bird measured eight feet eleven inches from tip to tip and four feet eleven inches tall after being shot with a rifle from about four hundred forty yards. The birds are common in this region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
W. E. Austin
Arkansas River
Man Surrenders After Fatal Shooting Near Here
Jim Hatcher was shot and killed about seven miles south of here in a dispute stretching months. Robert Robinson surrendered to officers following the killing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derast
Jim Hatcher
Here
Robert Robinson
Collecting Cattle Tax Faces Tribal Resistance
Tribal tax of 25 cents per head on cattle meets opposition in Cuickasna as Indian police under Guy P. Cobb collect taxes for a week. Residents R. T. Davis W. H. Thompson and Marion Allen refuse to pay. 132 head owned by Tom Davis are driven across the Red river into Texas, and Thompson’s herd is moved from his pasture but too large to cross. Officers remain at Marietta hoping to collect before departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy P. Cobb
Feu
R. T. Davis
W. H. Thompson
Marion Allen
Tom Davis
Red River
Texas
Thompson
Marietta
Papoose Born on Vandalia Train Excites Passengers
A full blood Indian papoose born on a Vandalia train near Illinois excited passengers at Union station in St Louis. Parents Milton and Minnie Strong of the Cheyenne tribe were returning with Pawnee Bill's Wild West show to the Indian Territory. The infant received the first blessing from the oldest Arapaho man and drew a crowd before mother and child moved to the immigrant waiting room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Unio
Indian Territory
Pawnee Bill
Truston
Ohio
Milton
Minnie Strong
Illinois
Arapahoe
Union Station
Haskell Institute
Lawrence
Kansas
Strong
Frisco
Government Official Visits Muskogee Aims to Observe Territory
Thomas P. Ryan arrives in Muskogee spending days touring Ardmore and South McAlester. He says no special mission but officials expect inquiry into Choctaw Nation election and Indian affairs before Congress session. Hutchings and Johnson have previously pressed for investigation in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskoare
Thomas P. Ryan
Ardmore
South McAlester
Mr. Ryan
Dnakes-Hunter
Department
William T. Hutchings
Jo Johnson
Fort Smith
Washington
Ryan
Indian Territory
Congress
Cherokee Freedmen Roll Progress Reported by Commission
Attorneys for the Cherokee nation before the Five Civilized Tribes Commission submitted a report to the principal chief detailing enrollment progress. It lists 3,271 regular, 2,883 doubtful, 375 rejected, and 98 freedmen not on any roll, totaling 6,627 applications, with decisions to be rendered on doubtful and rejected cases by January 12, 1903.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinita
Cherokee Nation
Five Civilized Tribes
Nine electrified clocks set to regulate Muskogee time
The telegraph company installs nine electric clocks at central Muskogee locations with a master clock in the telegraph office to regulate local time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskogee
Wagoner Vinita Elects New Mayor in Special Session
Wagoner city council at a special session selected Judge R. E. Doggett as Mayor to succeed the resigning J. C. Ceaaves. Doggett takes office immediately and new leadership begins during a period of city governance change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagoner Vinita
Wagoner
R. E. Doggett
J. C. Ceaaves
Cherokee funds paid to D N Fink in Muskogee
Indian Agent J Blair Shoen directed a check for 109450.98 drawn on the St. Louis subtreasury to D N Fink cashier of the Commercial National Bank of Muskogee. The funds are an installment to the Cherokee warrant, now being paid at that location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tulsa
J. Blair Shoenfelt
St. Louis
D. N. Fink
Commercial National Bank of
Telephone Suit Decided Over Creek Franchises in Tulsa
The Oklahoma Supreme Court rules in Hall v Muskogee Telephone Co. that the Creek council lacked power to grant an exclusive telephone franchise. The Muskogee company sought an injunction to block Hall from establishing a Tulsa system. the lower court ruling denying exclusivity is affirmed after a three year case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creek Council
Muskogee
Supreme Court
Muskogee Telephone Company
Hall Et. al
Hall
Muskogee Company
Tulsa
Freight Wreck on Katy Near Canadian Oklahoma
A freight wreck on the Choctaw extension of the Katy occurred a mile south of Canadian I T. The second section of seven cattle cars rear-ended the first section. Nine cars burned including a calf car. Four stock cars escaped. Caboose four cars demolished engine damaged. Injuries reported to F C Wright cattleman and minor injuries to Engineer Munson and Fireman Martin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munson
Martin
MAKE THE LAND ALIENABLE
Judge Ryan proposes enabling Indian Territory towns to grow by increasing land alienability. Thomas Ryan of the Interior Department says segregation of coal lands must precede final allotment and notes Dawes Commission reports. He cites towns needing expanded townsites and urges Congress to authorize land near cities as alienable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Ryan
Indian Territory
Mcalester
Thomas Ryan
Interior Department
Dawes Commission
Congress
Department
Famous Cherokee Dead Samuel Benge Dies at Fort Gibson
Vinita notes Samuel Houston Benge died at his Fort Gibson home. Born in 1832, the half blood Cherokee held many Cherokee nation offices including president of the senate and council member. He served as sheriff and clerk and led the International Council of the Five Tribes, signing the 186( treaty with the United States. He was a Civil War captain in the Second Indian Regiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinita
Samuel Houston Benge
Fort Scott
Fort Gibson
Senate
International Council of the Five Tribes
Washington, D. C
Heaviest Bartlesville Oil Shipment Gets North
The heaviest crude shipment from Bartlesville last week carried ten tank cars each with 300 barrels capacity totaling 3,000 barrels. Current field production runs near 5,000 barrels weekly as crude oil prices rise to 95 cents per barrel with market momentum upward.
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Bartlesville
Contractor Hussey Arrives in City for Katy Extension Work
Mr. J. W. Hussey, contractor to furnish ties for the Katy extension from Coalgate to Oklahoma City, has arrived and opened his office to prepare, getting out ties for the new road. He is described as accomplished and scholarly with extensive knowledge of Mexico and Central America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katy
J. W. Hussey
Coalgate
Oklahoma City
Hussey
Mexico
Central America
Choctaw Oklahoma & Gulf Rail Opens to Memphis Link
Regular passenger service on the Choctaw Oklahoma and Gulf railroad has opened creating direct communication with Memphis and the east. The line is reported in first-class condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choctaw, Oklahoma & Gulf Railroad
Memphis
Seymour fined and jailed for cruel treatment of child in Muskogee
Moses Seymour was tried in a United States court here and fined 500 dollars and sentenced to one year for cruel treatment of his 2 year old child. Witnesses were his wife and child. Seymour, a railroad worker north of the city, faced a mob threat and was kept in Fort Gibson jail before being moved to the federal prison.
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Muskogee
Moses Seymour
United States
Seymour
Fort Gibson
Found Dead Rally Hunter near Violet Springs with bullets
Theody of Rally Hunter was found near Violet Springs with multiple bullet holes in the head. Last seen with a man named Castleberry, they separated at a pond five miles east. US authorities at Wewoka have not decided on action. Hunter is a known figure in southern county. Colgate to receive a commissioners court. Judge Ralls of Atoka will divide time at Colgate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theody
Hunter
Violet Springs
Castleberry
United States
Wewoka
Colgate
Commissioners’ Court
Ralls of
Atoka
Saved A Life Gratitude Promotes Publicity In Health Ad
Case No 34529 Walter McLaughlin of 3022 Jacob Street Wheel ing West Virginia a machine hand at J A Holiday and Sons planing mill credits Dean's Kidney Pills with saving his life He suffered back pain frequent urination kidney symptoms and diabetes like illness before finding relief He received three boxes and was cured A free trial offer and 5 cent price are noted through Foster Milburn Buffalo NY druggists sell the remedy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Walter McLaughlin
Jacob Street
Wheelng
W. Va
J. A. Holiday & Son
Dean
Logan Drug Co
McLaughlin
United States
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Athletic women rise in number amid social shifts
A St Louis note praises increasing women athletes and warns against domestic violence, while a Boston Transcript quip mocks appearances. The column promotes physical training and public health products and mentions products from Red Cross to Allen’s Foot Ease.
Putnam Faceless Dyes Produce Brightest Colors
Faceless dye producer Putnam claims its dyes yield the brightest and fastest colors for fabrics. A paradoxical note states the right end of a check to endorse is the left end, reflecting quirky business language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Putnam
Indorse
Defiance Starch Ad Punctured By Jumbled Text
A garbled advertisement notes Defiance Starch at 16 ounces per package for 10 cents with scattered, unclear lines about starch and other items. The legible phrases reference virtues, a student dean, and vague prices and places, yielding an unusable, jumbled ad card.
Suavity and luck in the road to success, from a staged voice
A reflecting column argues that perseverance and a clear head drive luck and success, while cautioning against risky ventures and the lure of quick snaps. It cites a quip from Uncle Shad about a millionaire going broke and notes the humor and folly in business fate.
Defiance Starch Claims Superior Household Use
Ad text touts Defiance starch as essential in every home with 4 oz more for 10 cents than rival brands. Mentions inverted heredity and aristocrats as victims, and promotes Mrs Winslow's soothing Syrup for teething and relief of children’s wind colic. adult use implied.
When I want a dollar never borrow from a friend
A fragment from the Yorker Statesman captures a dialogue about friendship and borrowing, ending with an ironic twist as one speaker suggests advice while the other proposes renewed friendship.
Innovative Patent Oil Promises Quick Croup and Burn Care
A vintage advertisement extols Dr. Thomas' Eclectric Oil as a universal remedy saving lives in emergencies. It claims rapid cures for croup, burns, and wounds, featuring quotes about a promising young man and a chronic borrower as social color from the Michigan Wrinkle era.
Poetic Aphorisms From Poor Richard Jr Sayings
A collection of wry, period style maxims on love arithmetic learning weather faith and social habits. The quip about vacation weather follows closings and jokes about a disassembled football team and a rainy Sunday church habit.
Senator Robberies Include Kean Dress Suitcase
The report notes a pickpocket stole Senator Hoar’s purse with $150 and now robs Senator Kean of a dress-suitcase containing his full outfit of “glad rags” leaving him with little. The piece laments ongoing thefts targeting senators and their possessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Hoar
Kean
Defiance Starch Ad Claims Unmatched Quality and Availability
An advertisement extols Defiance Starch as for sale everywhere with unparalleled quality and quantity, asserting no rival product. The message emphasizes its superior value and widespread availability.
If wishes were sawhorses beggar would have nothing to wish for
A pithy old saying about wishes and outcomes, implying even a beggar would be satisfied if wishes could be turned into reality.
Old Bureaus Used and New Reproduction Described
A passage discusses an old bureau used during farmhouse visits and a newer reproduction. It notes a tall, awkward form, a swinging glass of small size, and a narrow top cluttered with small drawers. The tone suggests gentle amusement at domestic furniture quirks.
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THE
ADA News
Bref
Marshall
Eufaula
Tontawa
the Baptists
Tishomingo
Connell Rogers
Cashing
Lawton
Creek
Okema Herald
T. W. Toster
Keystone
C. M. Campbell
William T. Ward
Federal Circuit
Salvation Army
Chickasha
Membrs
L. L. Hazen
Perry
Mr. Hazen
Tonkawa
Calaboose
M. O. Billings
Oklahoma Methodist Conference
Epworth League
Guthrie
Carmen
Alderson
Charles Foster
Blalock Mexico
Mangam
Ocampo
J. L. Sweet
E. T. Ingram
S. C. Talley
C. C. Rogers
Mangum
Jones City
Joseph Trathman
Megro
Elsia Holmes
Trathman
Gould
el Reno
Conference of the South Methodist
Papoose
Dai
Ission
Chicago
Post-Dispatch
Dr. Wood
Daiitleigh
Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
LeRoy, N
Hani Yoor
Urcle
San Frantisco Bulletin
Defiance
Michigan
Richard, JR
Russell Sage
Russell
Saturday Evening Post
Express C.O. D
Stevens
Fifth Av
Narsi
Dr. Caldwell
Pepsin Syrup CO
Monticello, Ili
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