Vinita News Briefs and Local Notices 1899
Indian Chieftain recalls Vinita happenings from 1899 including arrivals like Mrs F W Strout and J A Wilson, sales at Lee Barretts, Red Cross Ball Blue ads, and railroad activity. Mentions Oswego business trips, Calvary visits, Malaria alerts, Trickly Ash Bitters, and local legal matters. Also notes Seneca ball team no-show, election returns from Claremore, and Willie's college plans for fall term with Cherokee attendees amid new dormitory readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Strout
Frank Keller
Bartlesville
Dr. Bell
Oswego
J. Howard Langley
Pryor Creek
Lee Barrett's
J.B. Turner
Remington
Kelso
Ralph Green
W. M. Vehmeren
W. &. Raines
J. A. Wilson
Cherryvane
Kas
Lee Barrett
Red Cross
Kansas City Colored Baseball Club
Vinita Black Diamonds
Nat Skinner
Miss Louie
Eureka Springs
Preston Davis
Bennaville
Ark
Swain
Dr. Mills
Wynnewood
Ben Ketcher
Jack Wofford
Chapman & Briggs
Laura Mathew
Trail
Kansas City
Warshal
Tom Prather
Clay Tittle
Seneca
Frisco
P. L. Soper
Nelms
Maria Daniels
Claremore
Stapler
Tabiequab
Paitland
My Diamond Ruby Ring and Local News Snippets
Fragmented notes recount a ruby imagery poem, plus short items from Vinita, Coffeyville, and surrounding towns. Reports include Kissing Bug sighting, mule-footed hogs exhibit request, theater opening, ice business venture, travel letters, fever recovery, tax talk, visits, and a church aid literary event with refreshments planned.
Oklahoma University invites Indian Territory pupils
Oklahoma University officials interpret a resolution to admit bona fide Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek, and Seminole citizens from the Indian Territory on the same terms as residents of Oklahoma. The offer, though generous, requires rigorous exams. the initiative aims to provide first class university education to eligible youth from the territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Ito
Norman
Indian Territory
Hay
Territorial
University of Oklahoma
Oklahomis Territory
Buffington Elected Chief and Cherokee Council Split
The Cherokee nation backed Buffington and Downing ticket in a landslide with Buffington’s majority around 502 and Downing securing control of both houses. The election signals a likely early treaty with the Dawes commission and rapid settlement of tribal affairs including land allotment and individual titles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherokee Nation
Dawes Commission
Downing
Various Local Election Results and District Honors
Reports on late votes show Downing ticket sweeping several districts with majorities from 50 to 200 in senate and council races. National candidates win in Saline and Canadian areas, while Delaware yields a mix of Downing and National seats. Detailing precinct outcomes, district-wide totals, and notable upsets across Sequoyah, Beagle, and Cooweescoowe districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flint
Coon
T. M. Buffington
Goingsnake
Flt
Saline
Llinois
Cooweescoowee
Delaware
Tahlequah
Canadian
Sequoyah
Buffington
Swimmer
Council
Downings
Senate
Coowerscoowee
Guingsnake
Pears
Illinois
Wounchiot
Henry Lowry
Wilson Girty
Bob West
Junie Smith
Dave Downing
Jess Raymond
Burlinton
Downing
Dave Muckrat
Maoane
CHOVTEAD PRECINCT ELECTION LIST AND NAMES
Voter roster shows names including Gormatten Starr McDaniel Ingran Vann Dce Benge Tnderbrand Eaton Peo Glass Joe Vann standing at CHOVTEAD PRECINCT. Other listed figures include Wright Franklin Carey Council Davenport Wilderbrand Artair Bavon Starr and related codes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinita Precinct
Coowerscoowee
Komogim
Coun
Swimmer
Thinean
Senate
Wright
Franklin
Rogers
Qarey
Counei
Davenport
Menge
Unratver
Mitdertrand Adair
Eatum
Starr
WG Glaw
McDaniel
Joe Vann
Angrami
Ma Spader
Wol Vann
Gormatten
Adair
Ingran Vann
Benge
Tnderbrand
Eaton
Peo Glass
Chovtead
Basington
Coon
Duncan Senate
Carey
Council
Henge
Cornatzer
Wilderbrand
Artair
Bavon “ Starr
Glass
MrDaniel
Ingram
Sanders
W. i. Vann
Ela Wate
Haware Court
Chief T. M. Buffington Cherokee chief elect profile
Thos M Buffington aged 44 born near Westville on Pittsburgh and Gull road in Guings Lake district. Son of Ezekiel J Buffington and a white mother daughter of Judge Newman Arkansas. He trained at national schools, owned farm near old Baptist mission, elected Delaware district judge in 1889, Cherokee Senate president, acted as principal chief for 11 days, delegate to Washington in 1802, circuit judge southern district in 1595 with record majority, two term mayor of Vinita, currently residing in Vinita awaiting tenure which won’t require removal to Tahlequah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. M. Buffington
Buffington
Westville
Pitteburg & Gull Road
Guings Lake District
Ezekiel J. Buffington
Judge Newman
Washington County
Arkansas
Old Baptist Mission
National
Carrie Bushyhead
Wu. Quarles
Delaware
Cherokee Senate
Joel Meyes
Henry Chambers
Senate
National Council
C. J. Harris
Washington City
Buttington
Winita
Vinita
Tahlequah
THE PREACHERS POINTS AND ST JOHN CHURCH MISSION
A historic church article describes the early church's practices including baptism, communion, prayer, charity, and unity under apostolic doctrine. It notes daily additions to the church, signs and wonders, and broad public impact. It then reports the opening service of St John’s KE pal church mission led by Dr. Lloyd, who explained the mission and delivered a solemn address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
JohN's Church
St John’s KE Pal Church
Lloyd
Calvary
Cleansing of the leper sermon and church mission notes
The piece notes a sermon titled The cleansing of the leper at St. John s church with a call for all to attend and use the question box. It mentions a growing mission and invites the congregation to fill the church as interest rises and tonight s sermon proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Church
Parochial Mission At St John’s Episcopal Church
St John’s Episcopal Church hosts a Parochial Mission drawing growing attendance. Dr Lloyd delivers practical sermons and describes church life, with services at 5 am 4 pm and 6 pm, including a solo that satisfies. A children’s service Friday at So o’clock and a men’s meeting Sunday at 4 pm invite all. Judge Thomas continues court in Muskogee amid ongoing government matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Jolin’s Church
St. John’s Mission
Little Consolation and Hicksville Election Turmoil
Secretary of the interior notes townsite layout is complex and unsettles many whites with no vested rights, prioritizing public welfare over private interest. At Hicksville in Tahlequah district, Cherokee election turnout is low but violence rises as Deputy material and guards attempt to maintain order. Ben Ketcher is killed by Jack Wolford amid a drunken dispute. Coffeyville plans a fall fair though lacking a tule-footed hog exhibition, with management seeking attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of the Interior
Hicksville
Tahlequah
Westerney
Jim Cook
Ansset
Ben Ketcher
Jack Wolford
Ketcher
Wolford
Slayer
Jack Wofford
Hier
Wagoner
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Jes Powell
William
Miami
Don Carlos Tursday
Rowe
Brewer
Willie Halse! College
Kimberly
Californie
Burtiah
Warrine
Sme
T.M. Chilson
Coffeyville Fair
Delaware Court House
Josie Mall
Chicago
Chillicothe
Ohio
Oscar
Hall-Winters
Urbana
Mexico
Wade Livingston
Old Mexico
Texas
Katy
A. Berger
Aslan
Tyhold
John Webb
Beatty Place
Ubetas
Leila Cook
Lanebay
Juliet
Cictopa
Leila Will
Wil
Dr. Dell
Traiis
C.D. Kingston and Son
Denison, Tex
A. L.churchill
Uone
L. L. Crutchfield
Midland
Jackslara
Lime Johanie
Jess Powell
Wan Powell
Mian
Shriver
Miani
Powell
Powells
Walter Bell
San Diego
Manila
Psh
Methentisn
Ena Heener
Willie Mabell College
New Mexico
Kim Taylor
Chanosiere
Iran Gareka Springs
Taylor
New Mealon
Lis
Ladies’ Aid Society
Thy
Che Piira
Oklahoma University
Quebran
United States
Marshal Bennett
Marshal Cochram
Red Fork
Bristow
Muskogee
Spavinaw
Jayhart
Arkaias
Arreit
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Dut Jeans
Warren
Jose Brown
Foel
Tuilay
Strows Gore
Muska
The
Tanveauan
J. T
Clude
Wolfe
SuNingtaen
Dinean
Davis
Monroe
Butler
Pawling
Reese
Wasteseo
Martin
Melton Gutesim
Boyland Wau
Kelley
Washteuboe
Edgulfinson
Patncevanay
Cumedian
Bathington
Duncan Stoneness Ewes
Som Wright Sane Wees
Rengers
Preankiin Aot
W. A. Duncan
Smimmer
Minois
Wolfe Coon
Chief
Carl Bowe
HuMington
Tablequah
Sicomus
Gooseneck
Job Parker
J. R. Hastings
T. J. Monroe
Ed Washbourne
Lee B. Smith
Jas. McCullough
Bill England
Johnson Fowling
James Woodall
Retuins
Diel
T.M. Buttington
Welle Coon
J. Hastings
Mennie
T. Davis
TJ. Muskrat
Ji. Woodall
England
Lee Smith
Johnson Pawling
Simpson Melton
Ie Das Wildermand
Gibson
Andy Hyder
N Yb. Weight
Cornenl
S. Davenport
CC. Cornatzer
En Wilderbrand
Ellis Raum
June Starr
Ea Adair
Fred McDaniel
de Wast Buttington
Wolf Coon
Hastings
Fairland Precingt
Washbourne
Afton
Coonbutegton
Tavis
Betlon
Henerin
Primitive Church
Clothing Department
Crash Hats
California
Oregon City Mills
Oregon City
E.N. Ratcliff
Mer. Co
Tulsa
J. L. Walker
Toles
St. John's Episcopal Church
Thomas
Coffeyville
Parsons Eclipse
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