A Vinita Fable About a Moon Afraid Pug
A foolish pug fears the moon growing larger each night. He roars and claws the ground in panic until morning reveals the dog dead frightened by the innocent moon.
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Newspaper
The Indian Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1899
Page
2
A foolish pug fears the moon growing larger each night. He roars and claws the ground in panic until morning reveals the dog dead frightened by the innocent moon.
Report notes beer sold openly at Wagoner saloon amid questions over law enforcement in Indian Territory. Mentions Vinita depot beer seizure, court timing, Cherokee nation records, and forthcoming federal scrutiny.
This article traces the Cooweescoowee district boundaries in the Cherokee nation from 1840 to 1895, noting how Saline district was split to form Cooweescoowee in honor of Chief John Rose and detailing subsequent boundary revisions. It also recounts Daniel Ross, first Ross to marry into the Cherokees, his Scottish origin, capture, release, and marriage to Mollie in 1786, linking to John Ross.
In the Cobb hotel area afternoon crowds fill the shade as guests, loungers, and locals occupy Arter’s chairs. Captain Nelms recalls Civil War experiences including refusing surrender to Lee and a parole loophole. A Vinita reminiscence covers Cherokee Nation days and Joe Donovan’s theater humor.
R K Cravens of Muskogee was notified from Washington that he is commissioned to a first lieutenant in the U S Army by Adjutant General Corbin. He enlisted in the First Territorial volunteer infantry a year ago and was a first lieutenant when mustered out. His father Colonel Cravens fought in the Civil War. He has not yet been assigned to duty but will likely report soon.
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