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Newspaper
The Indian Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1899
Page
3
Local notes report plum trees budding and spring work in progress. Vinita’s streets see repairs and street sprinkler planned. quotes on town growth from W L Parker of Frisco and discussions of future population targets. Residents travel, shops change hands, and several funerals and visits enrich the community scene.
News brief notes on a long distance telephone franchise approved by Cherokee council and Washington, outlining construction plans along highways and near rail lines with property compensation. Also practical tips for growing pansies, sowing, soil, watering, transplanting, and timing. Plus local items on residents, events, and a murder mystery inquiry.
A Black man named Redfield on Big Creek was reportedly kidnapped from his home Monday night and believed murdered. Neighbors and a Cherokee freedman administratrix face disputes over property once decreed to Redfield, with ongoing concern as he has not been seen since.
In Vinita and nearby Indian Territory towns faith drives massive construction as savings are poured into homes. The piece hails trust in government and self, notes Creek chief’s resistance to Dawes plan, and warns towns to prepare for potential upheaval while recounting naval veteran Gamble’s return and relics.
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