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Newspaper
The Indian Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1902
Page
3
A long column of brief items records residents and guests visiting from Muskogee, Fairland, Welch, and other towns. It mentions arrivals, returns, moves, family news, court visits, theatre ads, and local business notes, with several named individuals and places like Vinita, Mier, Muskogee, Oklahoma, and Fairland. Additional notes cover a play, concerts, and church events, plus local announcements on goods and prices.
Debates on how to govern the Indian territory as Oklahoma moves toward statehood. The committee backs annexation with possible two House seats, while a Scott bill proposes appointive officers paid by fees. Moon bill favors a regular territorial government. mixed prospects for adopting Scots provisions. A report on the Indian territory bill is due within two weeks.
The piece reports the arrest of Will Moore a Black Creel citizen in Muskogee over leasing Creek land to two land companies. Moore allegedly leased an allotment for eleven years to the Muskogee Development Company and then to John Jordan for R B Owen, collecting rent from both. The Indian Land and Trust Company demands restitution and contends the leases are invalid. The report also references Dawes Commission challenges and Cherokee enrollment rolls, noting delays and the lengthy process to identify full-bloods, with projected enrollment around 38,500 and ongoing action to finalize cases before summer.
Reports from Vinita Ladies committee describe a charitable clothing and corn drive aiding destitute fullblood families. Distribution will be organized by L W Buffington or a designated agent. many households face extreme bread shortages and need careful, competent handling of supplies. A broad newspaper club offer promotes Live Stock Indicator and Farmers Institute publications, urging readers to subscribe at a greatly reduced price for a year. The note cites local distribution centers and a Kansas city outlet as examination sites.
Obituary note for Brother Jno Ward of BoMngton Tribe No 2 LORM Vinita Indian Territory. Resolution expresses sorrow, forgiveness of any misdeeds, and pledge to support the family. Also mentions a medical testimonial letter and an automobile-related suit verdict, with dated notices and advertisements for agricultural goods and patent remedies.
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