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Newspaper
The Indian Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1901
Page
3
A fragmented OCR snippet lists various items with uncertain spellings including flayering extracer lemon strawberry fine and apple barrel pickle. It mentions keep on hand and a specialty sometimes referred to as Feo.
A compact Vinita column lists diverse local happenings and people: weddings, health notes, court and council mentions, land and graveyard work planned, and various residents traveling or visiting. Mentions include J. G. Gray, Sam Crockett, Mrs. Eugenia Toompenn, W. S. Stanford, Delaware district electors, and many acquaintances connected to Cherokee County.
A report from Comustasloanr Btandeld's court states BD. A. Wilton of Mioejmeket is charged with shooting cattle that wandered onto corn fields. Frank Churchifl, inspector for the Cherokees, and his wife have traveled to Lebanon, Cone, to attend the summons. Community notes mention local travels, fairs, and social events including marriages, enrollments, and school board meetings.
Fragmented report describes a drunken quarrel near Titus station leading to two men named Hillion and Lonagan killed with a Winchester. All involved are Cherokee. Hillion remains at large after the fatal clash. Obituary section notes the death of Bernie M Holderman, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Holderman of Welch J. T. July 20. Funeral held at Welch with Rev. T. M. Gilbert officiating.
Rev Browning Ratcliff and Wade asked Vinita business leaders to seed about 1000 dollars as a starter for Haleell College efforts. A total of 2500 dollars is sought to reach 5000 with Mr. Hassell’s donation for repairs and a dormitory. Provident Brewer reports capacity for more students. prompt fundraising urged. Extension request also noted in a separate letter regarding oil and gas lease issues.
Government decree warns Creek citizens cannot lease oil coal or other minerals on prospective allotments. The interior department clarifies land and mineral rights under the Creek Nation agreement, including standard allotment values and restrictions on selling incumbering or disposing of deposits before five years with interior approval.
A deceased black man, killed near White Oak on the Katy line, lay on a station platform as railroad officials argued with the city over who would pay burial costs. The body was moved only after Mayor Shapabun ordered removal from the right of way, amid a costly, public delay and decompensation witnessed by patrons.
A advertised expert announces a single day event at the Green hotel in Vinita on Saturday August to offer three months of medical treatment free. He claims long hospital experience enables him to treat chronic diseases including bronchitis rheumatism cancer eye and ear issues and nervous debility with a guaranteed cure where others failed. Free thorough examinations will be provided and patients are urged to act promptly.
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