Local Notes Highlight Community Sickness and Moves
Local notes report several residents ill including Jim Chandler and Mrs H A Galloway with others such as Mr and Mrs Buller and Mrs G W Horton. Also listed are business changes, family moves, court and church events, and assorted travel and social notices from Muskogee and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Chandler
Muskogee
H. A. Galloway
Buller
G. W. Horton
Redsteads
Ming Furniture Co
Arthur Masterson
Diitie
G. B. McGlasson|t
Capt. Dobbs
Tom Cobb
Lewisville
Tex
J. O. Hall
St. Louis
Vinita Depot Heralds New Roof Amid Historic Frisco Contrast
The Katy depot in Vinita is receiving a new roof as a century‑old structure with numerous rebuilds nears completion. The piece recalls the nearby Frisco depot’s historic role in enforcing old Indian Territory justice before airier reforms. Community leaders urge a brick depot to boost business, while other local items cover odd travelers, dairy prospects, a Duncan funeral, a violin recital, foundry bids, and surrounding town news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katy
Vinita
Frisco
Congress
Indiana Territory
Merry Makers Night in Vinita and Davenport Obituary
Vinita hosts a lively masquerade ball at the Masonic hall with elaborate costumes and humor amid a winter social scene. Mrs. Gulielmea Davenport, wife of James S. Davenport, dies at home after long illness. funeral held Tuesday. She leaves a husband and three children and was daughter of Rufus Ross. Community sympathy stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Chamberlin
Pheasant Hall
Abbie
Ming Furniture Co
Coley
Wille
Vinita
Rome
Unem
John Anderson
Talaia
Aldo
Claremore
Eden
Academy
Hunt
Congregational Church
T. C. Crooks
Dugby
C. H. Taylor & Co
Raymond Building
J. 5. Davenport
Jennie Heath
J.T. Gonter
Siloam Springs
G. Athey
Moskogé
Presbyterian Church
C. McGinley
W. T. King
Crockett Brothers
Otis Pillars
OL. C. Coush
Oklakoma
Lew Barrett
Claremare
W. J. Strange
Chelera
Mary Janes
Neosho
Thyrd
Seneca
Mon
Fance McSpsidon
Faith Lee
Parsons
John Byrd
Dickson
Chelsea
Pasnoacor
Jake Guthrie
Vinito
Beary Wortman
Hix
Adair
Abbie Tolbert
Cherreooen
Chamiberin
Misa Myrtle Crockett
Novas
Meigs
Tallegesh
Darinport
WW. Ross
Tahleyaeh Santay
Winnie Sharknd
Laura McGhee
Avaiz
Afton
Stee
Wither
Della
AL. Charent
Windeur
Olatrmurr
Mra C
Shelton
Rogers
Cherokee Commission
Muskogee
Baring
Tebesram
Mike Oileon Taughe
Henry Kendall
Ringling Bros
Gulielmea Davenport
James S. Davenport
Colorado
Texas
Rufus Ross
Climax in Cherokee land allotment talks at Muskogee
Dawes and Cherokee commissioners near agreement on land division under the 1866 treaty with plans to allocate freedmen 40,000 acres or more. Hotchings argues freedmen may receive variable amounts. White adopted citizens may share land and pay about 1.25 per acre. Dagos debate about grades and cash value. Christmas dinner later noted with nine guests and a decorated tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dawes Commission
Congressional Help and Smallpox Fears in Strand Oklahoma
An editorial warns of smallpox in Strand Oklahoma and urges federal action to establish a territorial board of health. It cites misperceptions, calls for vaccination, and praises Mr. Little and congress for enabling sanitary regulation across towns, tying health to public and economic welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma Territory
Indian Territory
Indian Territory Medical Society
Little
Congress
Boards of Health
Embryo Commonwealth
Board of Health
Thin Ws
Territorial Board of Health
Stroud
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ROYAL
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South Ri
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Mo. Ke
Texas Express
Rois
Vaneibal
LC. Anderson
Andy Green
Robt. B. Ress
J. 5
Davenport
Frank Hubbard
Columbus
Ohio
Jefferson City
Reform School
Boonville
Frank Barritt
H.C. Barritt
Western Hotel
Clinton, Mo
A.B Vail
Wire
Wagener
Porviga
Trinae
Pakes
Judy
Cravens
Mrs. Cravens
Bluejacket
Prof
Grant Hill
Ft. Worth
John Adams
Califyrnia
John Halifax Dietz
Jaf Tie
North Side
Tula
Raties
James, Whitcam Riley
Hessina
Duncan
James A. Duncan
Alton
Coppedge
J.S. Martin
Slitelweck
Business Men’s League
Coffeyville Foundry and Machine Shop
Smith & Leforce
Allen
Miss Miles
Sedalia
Jon
TD Mayes
Pryor Creek
Tom Nichols
B. G. Chandler Place
Duck Creek
N. A. Galloway
Business Men's League
Rateli
League
Congressional Commalt Lee
Galveston
John Norris
E. N. Williamson
Bosington
Deck Tittle
Sapulpa
Mechanica Department
A. A. Hawkins
J. B. Burckhalter
Jim Martin
Rescent
Byron Dickergn
Blount Martin
F. W. Strout
Bear Timpson
Pawpaw
Walter Charlesworth
Edgar Marrs
J. C. Anderson
Capt. Cobb
Mexico
J.B. Dickinson
Wagoner
Dickinson
City
State Department
Washington
Fora Club
Vi‘ita
South McAlester Commercial Club
EB. C. Stretch
Fife
Baptist Church
Ilinois Avenue
Ratceliff’s
Merry Makers
Mrs. Raymond
Mrs. Strange
A. P. Goodykoontz
Ethel
Cora Barrett
Miss Lovelace
Denison
Congressional Help
Emaelipox
Strand
Okla
Alex’s
Bee Jewelry
August Schliecker
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