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Newspaper
The Indian Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1898
Page
3
The Vinita editorial lauds a surge in home building and population growth despite unsettled land titles, urging unity against internal and external critics. It notes major Creek nation land issues, Curtis law enforcement, treaty questions, and local debts, while condemning corruption and calling for steady business cooperation to propel Vinita’s prosperity.
Inspector J G Wright spoke to Tahlequah on enforcing the Curtis act, explaining government duties to protect full bloods and regulate land leases while urging councils to prepare for treaty action. He noted past misdirection, outlined revenue and schooling issues, and stressed government intent to enforce the law.
A newspaper ad urges men to dress well with a display of suits priced at 7.50 and 10.00, long flannels 74c a yard, and sanitary flannels from the same lot. It sells Tam O Shanter hats for ladies and children and school Tam O Shanners at low prices, stressing limited stock and quick sale.
A local shop touts a half price sale on its entire line of sailors trimmed hats. The ad invites shoppers to see the selection and judge for themselves, promising to close out the line this week at half the original price.
Christmas gift ideas at The Jumbo Store highlight durable and ornamental items. 4 piece table sets china milk pitchers fancy plates chocolate pots salad dishes nut dishes opal painted dresser sets smoking sets celery trays cracker jars cup and plate sets bread and milk sets 3 piece sets and decorated cupboards. Leaders in low prices.
With the addition of holiday goods our stock is complete. It is needless to enumerate all that we have. You can only know by coming in and seeing for yourself. We call attention to a few specialties this week worth your notice.
A festive gift guide suggests options for ladies including capes or jackets, fur muffs and collarettes, dress patterns, gloves, handkerchiefs, hose, Utz and Dunn shoes, and a Jumbo hat, emphasizing classy items for Christmas.
You know it is Very Hard to Find Something for a gentleman. What is better than this An elegant pair of suspenders, an elegant muffler, a nice cap, one of our Thorough bred hats, one of those elegant new style neckties, a suit of clothes, a pair of silk lined gloves, a pair of house slippers, a pair of Florsheim fine shoes, a half dozen shirts, or a dozen nice handkerchiefs.
A list of gifts for boys includes a suit of clothes muffler shoes an over coat gloves and a cap. For girls a set of furs a dress handkerchiefs shoes and a pretty hat are suggested.
Sterling Silver novelties line offered for ladies gentlemen and children includes manicure sets work sets desk sets paper cutters paper seals ink erasers and scissors plus a jewelry novelties range all guaranteed goods.
A local sale offers two cases of sturdy boys boots priced at $1.25 in sizes 10 to 13, with a clearance price set at 83 cents per pair. The ad emphasizes the quality with strong branding and a limited stock warning.
The national council formed a commission to negotiate with the Dawes commission. Cherokee citizens confirmed by the Senate include George Sanders, Ruby B. Ross, Clem V. Rogers, Levi Cookson, Wolfe Coon, Henry Lowry, and Percy Wyly. The commission expires January 2 and any agreement requires popular vote and congressional ratification before March 4. The Muskogee Times reports on Creek Indian trials, warrant fraud at Wagoner, and a Atoka fire damaging D. Blossom’s gin.
Judge Thomas in Muskogee holds that a 1866 treaty with Creek Indians is subject to congressional control and that the Curtis Act grants full jurisdiction to U.S. courts in the Indian Territory. He notes treaties stand as laws Congress can repeal, and cites the June 7 1897 act shaping territorial judicial authority. The Muskogee Times and Capital report contemporaneous notes on Creek council proposals to sell townsites, land settlements, and local hotel management changes amid regional social items.
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