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Newspaper
The Indian Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1901
Page
1
The operator announces relocation of all Racket Goods to the Gray building and promises improved readiness. The store will also offer a full line of dry goods and groceries to serve future customer needs.
A Creek Indian, John Tiger, caused a fatal shooting spree in Vinita after Christmas revelry. He assault ed L. B. Roper, then fired on bystanders at a street corner, fatally wounding Dave Porter and another man, while injuring several others. Police moved to Muskogee jail for safety as the town reels from the violence.
On December 8 1900 on the Female Seminary campus the juniors defeated the seniors four to nothing in a 3 pm match. Lucy Starr stood out with two baskets as the crowd praised the juniors while a verse recounts the game and its spirited play by both sides.
A H Pierce known as Shanghi Pierce a famed Texas cattleman dies at his Wharton county home. He came from a poor boy background to own ranches stock railroads banks and real estate and was reputedly the richest man in Texas with many legendary stories.
A memorial sketch honors Pierce as a self-made man who rose from fieldwork with enslaved labor to power in Texas through character and business savvy. The piece notes his kindness and broad esteem, while recounting diverse anecdotes from his life.
A memorable reception in Vi nita honored Mrs. Dr. Charles M. Roy with Mrs. W. P. Thompson hosting. Guests enjoyed cards music and a dance after a dainty collation, featuring many local figures including Mayor Sheehan and Drs Louis and Will Bagby among others.
The Ladies Missionary Society of the Presbyterian church Vinita adopts resolutions mourning the death of Mary Elizabeth Frayser beloved friend and fellow laborer. They note her love for home church and humility and extend sympathy to her husband sister and relatives of Fort Smith Arkansas and Mus. Sopitta Bern ei and others.
The Chieftain urges prompt orders for letters, bills, envelopes and all printing needs for the new year. It mentions Congress aiming to ratify an agreement and calls for rehabilitation of the Monkogee agreement, praising the Cherokee settlement as the best yet.
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