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The Indian Chieftain

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1899

Page

2

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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Beers Sold at Wagoner Stir Indian Territory Ties

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.

Wagoner Indian Territory Vinita P. L. Soper United States Washington

Cooweescoowee district boundary history and lineage

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.

Cooweescoowee Saline Rachel McDaniel Old Place Verdiglia John Rose Illinois District Grand River Rocky Creek Rock Creek Kansas Ross Daniel Ross John Ross Sutherlandshire Scotland Baltimore Tennessee River John Brown Sitico McDonald Mollie Cherokee Nation E. S Claremore

Tales of the Town at Cobb hotel shade

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.

Cobb Hotel Arter Nelms Richmond Appomatox Rob't E. Lee Vinita Western Hotel Joe Donovan Donovan Joe Hostler

Muskogee Officer Cravens Receives First Lieutenant Commission

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.

Indian Territory Missouri Kansas Bloomington Oswego Labette County Moomaw Swigart Dan McCullom Cookeville George Hensley Hensley Tluskogee Corbin R. K. Cravens Washa United States Army Muskogee Cravens First Territorial Volunteer Infantry Mar Colonel Cravens

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