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Newspaper
The Indian Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1900
Page
3
Claremore businessman and local residents are cited with chores and travels. A horse loss, a relapse at work, river country moves, a new printing plant purchase, and a long list of travelers, officials and plans fill a bustling Vinita area bulletin.
Public health proclamation declares known smallpox infected points under quarantine in the Incorporated Town of Vinita. The mayor R. Sheehan orders restrictions preventing people from those points from entering Vinita until the health board deems lifting advisable. Also includes local notices and various community items.
A religious exhortation urges immediate commitment to Jesus Christ to break the cords of sin and attain true happiness, contrasting resolutions with faith. It warns of sin’s deceit, promises God’s aid, and notes a vaccination and quarantine push by Vinita officials amid possible Grand River disease cases. The school board requires vaccination certificates for students by January 15.
The Cherokee board of health plans to quarantine Grand River districts as smallpox cases are gathered for physician supervision. A national board quorum met in Vinita and directed immediate quarantine for all suspects, with victims placed under care and in isolation as developments unfold. A town health meeting endorsed the step citing epidemic spread within ten miles east of Vinita.
The board of health and Judge Gill weighed delaying the next Monday term due to smallpox concerns. If cases mount, the term may adjourn to prevent townwide outbreak. otherwise court proceeds, despite potential business losses. Also covered is a delightful reception hosted by Mrs. Blakeney for Mrs. Hardy with animal name guessing and prizes, plus guests listed.
Rumor spread that a man named Smith had smallpox near Big Cabin but neighbors learned a Smith at Lynch's Prairie, a dozen miles away, was the case and quarantine on Andy Smith was lifted. The piece ends recommending The Weekly Obtertain and Orange Judd Palmer sod Almanac for 1,250 per year.
An 1880s winter outbreak in Grand River area caused many deaths especially among people of color. Sam Stilley family endured eight cases with all recovering, while Mrs Stilley and her daughter survived. The tale notes early nursing focused on fever break, laxatives, light diet, and little doctoring.
Mrs H W B Maddox died at home in the city Sunday night from pneumonia. Born in Texas September 5 1862 she was the daughter of Col L B Bell and the last of Col Bell’s eight children to pass. Funeral services were held at L W Burlington’s home. A Christian at heart she remained devoted to family and home through a tireless life.
The Grand River smallpox situation remains unchanged with one death, Jeff Dick, on the preceding Saturday. An elderly man named Smith is in precarious condition, while no new cases are reported though several exposed individuals may develop the disease. Weather has aided spread and a warning about volatile locals reflects chaos in the area.
Eyewitness account recounts early service as a scout, dangerous patrols from Fort Scott to Fort Gibson, and a trek across a wolf‑haunted landscape near Cabin Creek. Describes composition of 6 man party with Cherokees and Texans, and vivid close encounters with wolves and a steer beset by wolves. Includes stock show notices and travel rates for Texas Live Stock Association meeting in Fort Worth.
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