Local News Highlights From Wewoka and Surroundings
Wam Alida from Wewoka arrived via Eufaula Tuesday evening. Mr Baird and family moved into a new home. Ed Morris greeted friends last Friday. A court report appears in the SuprLever this week. Kniffin & Co advertises seeds at Gainsville Texas. Several notable locals visited, including Alien Gilbert and ex Gov Allen Wright. Two trainloads of soldiers headed to Texas posts. Mrs Boynton debuts new notions and hats. Gid Moreau reports a steam ferry news. J M McKellop and Daniel Redbird seen about town. New easter services held at Presbyterian church. Local commerce notes include saddles from Hindes and seeds from Kniffin & Co.
Two of a Kind and a Creek Nation Tragedy
A reported affray on the border of Seminole country left four men dead after a card game dispute. Hardy Bruner Eli Perryman and Billie Grimmet, all Creeks, fought an Indian participant. Grimmet died accidentally. The Indian was killed next by Mose and Gabriel Marshall. News reached here with details from Porter's displaced troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hardy Bruner
Eli Perryman
Billie Grimmet
Billie Gimmet
Darkies
Grimmet
Mose
Gabriel Marshall
Porter
Fort Gibson Dramatic Club Benefit Night Pleases All
Last Friday eighteen Muskogette members attended the Dramatic Club’s benefit at Ft Gibson. The theater hall was well arranged with stage decor. The program included Cousin Fannie and The Two Puddifoots, with an orchestra adding to the pleasure and a short trial between acts. The event was a fiery success and enjoyed by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskogeettes
Ft. Gibson
Dramatic Club
Fannie
Presbytery of Neosho Opens with 50 Members Present
The Annual Presbytery of Neosho opened Wednesday morning with Rev. R. Ramsey elected Moderator. About 50 members attended, listing ministers including Win. S. Keys, Austin Warner, Win. C. Porter, Dan'l M. Moore, S. M. Erwin, C. H. McCreery, I. A. Stoddard, Willis Weaver, and many others from Wewoka to New. The meeting continues into the night with Elvers present from multiple towns such as Girard, Fort Gibson, Baxter Springs, Cherryvale, and Muskogee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neosho
R. Ramsey
Wewoka
Win
Keys
Austin Warner
Win. C. Porter
Dan'l M. Moore
S. M. Erwin
C.H. McCreery
I. A. Stoddard
Willis Weaver
W.b.chamberlain
W. LP. Teltsworth
John Edwards
IF. M. Symmes
S. W. Lagrange
AS Jones
Neosho Falls
2M Baird
Cherokee
John T Watt
Ripon
WG Allison
Tota
James Veneble
Bethel
Train wreck delays northbound run near Red River
A north bound train was five hours late Monday morning after a wreck between Red River and Denton. A freight train derailed as it moved south, the second car jumped the track, thirteen cars piled in splinters. One tramp died while another rider sustained a broken shoulder and a dislocated leg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red River
Denta
Cherokee Council to hold special session in April
A special session of the Cherokee Council is expected to be called by the Chief around April 20. The meeting will decide how the $300,000 paid for lands west of 96 will be disposed of and address the wire fence question and actions toward traders in the Nation.
Case on Cherokee salines sparks late claim dispute
In 1843 the Cherokee Council declared salines in Cherokee Country national property and promised compensation to owners. West’s saline valued at 25,000 in 1845, but payment delayed until 1873 when 12,000 was set for Elford West’s heir Nancy Mirriam. Heirs now seek 60,000 to 70,000 for the spring and care. Hearing before Agent Tufts J W C Duncan for Cherokees and BW Alberty, R L Owen, J M Bryant for the prosecution, with witnesses in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherokee Council
Cherokee Country
Joe Rogers
Bluford West
West
U.S
Nancy Mirriam
Elford West
Tufts J. W.C. Duncan
BW. Alberty
R. L. Owen
Captain Sixkiller Captures Wanted Man Henry Scott
Last Thursday Captain Sixkiller and two assistants pursuing horse thief Henry Scott encountered him at his headquarters. Scott resisted, fired a shot, then surrendered when overpowered. he is now in custody amid claims of mistreatment as he faces prison rations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Andrie
Captain Sixkiller
Brooken
Henry Scott
Henry
A Narrow Escape During Arrest Pursuit
On Monday March 27 a van sped away as officers attempted an arrest. Shots were fired at the suspect with three bullets narrowly missing John Kelley and striking Chaplin’s coat and eye area. Chaplin and others were endangered. the officer says he did not see the riders and would not have fired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Offcer
M. Chaplin
Mr. Chaplin
John Kelley
Chaplin
Special Choctaw Council Session Called by Chief McCurtain
The Choctaw Nation will hold a special meeting on the second Monday in May to decide the Freedmen issue. Indications show the tribe may permit Freedmen to stay under the 1866 treaty, with 40 acres per person, civil rights, and access to part of the school fund. Currently, all cases go to Ft Smith, and Choctaws oppose this system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCurtain
Ft.Smith
Emigrant party reaches Tahlequah seeks Cherokee land
Captain C H Taylor appointed by the Cherokee Chief to receive and identify North Carolina Cherokees arrives in Tahlequah Tuesday to meet 40 expected emigrants. The group began the 18th inst with no reported transport difficulties. About 1000 more remain in the East and are expected to migrate here, with most settling in the Tahlequah district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Taylor
North Carolina
Tahlequah
Lisd
T'shlequah
Cherokee man flees with whisky after hotel encounter
Malcolm Moore, a Cherokee from Fourteen Mile Creek, Cherokee Nation, entered town with a large quantity of whisky. Policeman Henry Sixkiller chased him from an inn in the southern suburbs, Moore dropping the invig orator as he fled. Gunfire from Sixkiller forced Moore to escape on foot, likely extending his stay in town by a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcolm Moore
Fourteen Mile Creek
Henry Sixkiller
Henry
Malcolm
Death of Choillochee In Indian Territory Skirmish
A private letter from Wewoka reports Checote's men pursued Spiechee's scouts. One escaped, but Choillochee of Ok fuska Town was captured and later shot. He refused to reveal Spiechee's movements and disposition. It is unclear whether the killing occurred during an escape attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wewoka
Checote
Spiechee
Choillochee
Okfuska
Creek War Ends As U S Troops Near Spiechee
Gen Porter, meeting Special Agent Townsend, learns the War Department has taken charge and will capture Spiechee. Porter returns to Okmulgee and urges residents to disband, sell arms, and raise larger crops. Troops move west toward the Sac and Fox line where Spiechee and followers camp west of the agency. A split with Hotuma Fixico is noted, with the conflict near conclusion as U S forces close in.
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Porter
Townsend
Sip
Sac & Fox Line
War Department
Spiecee
Okmulgee
U. S
Sao & Fox
Spiechee
Sno & Fox
Hotuma Fixico
U.S
Splechice
New Hardware Firm Turner & Byrne Opens
The Journal greets the new hardware firm Turner and Byrne and notes P. T. Byrne has joined as a partner, wishing them much success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner & Byrne
P. T. Byrne
Mermud Jaccard Jewelry Co Advertises Vast Stock
The advertisement for Mermud and Jaccard Jewelry Co at No 407 to 405 North Fourth Street in St Louis boasts the west’s largest jewelry stock. It touts baby rings, diamond necklaces, watches, solid silver and plated ware, cutlery, music boxes, clocks, bronzes, and more. Customers are urged to wire selections from a broad stock to ensure satisfaction.
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Mermud &Jaccard Jewelry Co
N. 4Th St
St.Louis
No.1 Exchange
St. Louis National
St. Clair Co
Uxsert
State Commission
Arnica Salve Warranty and Patience for Malaria Trade
Fragmented odds and ends discuss Brown's Arnica Salve and its claims. The text compares arnica medicines with poisonous ague tonics and quinine, noting undesired items for carriers in the system. It hints at temporary placating remedies and market skepticism regarding malaria treatments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inoue
Aydr
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Muskogee
BR. M. Roberts, Proprietora
Gorham’s
China Hall
China
Gainesville
Texas
Wam. Alida
Eufaula
Mr. Baird
Morris
Kaifin & Co
Gainsville
P.W. Perrymag
Weslaka
Gilbert
Journal
C. W. Turner
Kniffin & Cow Nave
Plant Seed Company
Tex
Presbyterian Church
J. M. Smith
Vinita
Daniel Redbird
Saline District
Gid Moreau
J. M. McKellop
Johnson, I. T
Albert McKellop
Allen Wright
Kniffin & Co
Jas. Rennie
St. Louis, Mo
Mas. Foreman
O. E. Hindes
McAlester
Tina
James Kidd
Bille Fryer
Bruce Cass
Mr. Freeman
Cramer & Perfecr’s
Nell Smith
Atoka
P. C. Cass
Kuitty @ Co’s
California St
Robinson
Wetumka
Dr. Wiliams
J. Q. Tufts
James Mitchell
Kansas City
G. Y. Smith & Co's
Joseph, Hendricks
Cherokee Nation
G. le Haynes
Ft. Smith
Savanna
Jousrsar
Kufaula Hist
Wealaka
A. Stoddard
Maj. Vore
Shawneetown
Brad Kemp
Geo. Kiluney
Tecumseh McClure
Sam Paul
Fields
Lehigh
Billy
Allen
Geo. Yates
Patterson & Co
Peerless
Russett
York State
White Beac
Hill, I. T
Forsyth & Smith
Muppay
James Rennie
Pattenson & Co
Eee
Presbytery of
The
Choctaw Council
Jung
Brown
Emnwie Eid Bros
Opera House
Denison
Mems Outer and Boys
Vine, ST
Burnet House
Cincinnati
Ohio
W. 8. Rex
R. D. Gillenwaters
California Street
Werneburg& Son
Perry and Company
Mie
Albany
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Chicago
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Ill
United States
Mark Taylor
QUEEN
MEIER
Washington Ave
Deo
C. C. Daly
Frank Miller
R. J. Broderick
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