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Newspaper
The Indian Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1899
Page
2
Authorized by the Indian Chieftain to announce a candidate for a seat on the House council, subject to voters in the Grove district during the regular election on August 7, 188.
A period editorial discusses the judge's delicate role and public blame for court decisions. It notes bar criticism, party politics around territorial delegates, and the need for funding for schools led by Congressman Little. It mentions whiskey ads legality and reflects on Oklahoma politics and Rough Riders recruitment.
E N Ratcliff chairman of Vinita board returns from Tahlequah with plan to appoint one white and one colored teacher funded from Cherokee school funds. More teachers likely next term as Vinita has about 500 Cherokee children. Ratcliff notes successful teachers institute and thorough examinations with Supervisor Coppock aiding the board.
A lengthy report details a clash between the Dawes commission and the interior secretary over authority to record and forward five civilized tribes citizenship cases. A test petition by Chester Howe for Ann L. Denby and Ora J. Wingfield prompts the interior to seek supervisory action, while the Dawes commission claims exclusive jurisdiction and rejects requests for new record creation. The dispute centers on whether the interior department can supervise or override Dawes decisions, a matter framed as a test case with broad implications for applicants in dispute.
An interview with Louis Cohn criticizes the Rochester tonic racket in Muskogee and Vinita. He accuses dealers Deck Title and Ward of selling tonic instead of medicine, claims honest men would prosper if not for prosecutions, and attacks grand juries and druggists while defending himself. The piece also notes local school book exchanges, dubious Washington rumors, and calls for improved public morality and lodge restraint.
Detail heavy with multiple consignors from Oklahoma Indian Territory and nearby states. Cattle prices span calves to steers and cows, with firms like Swift & Company, St Louis Dressed Beef Co, and Nelson Morris & Co purchasing animals from vendors in Kellyville, Red Fork, Chelsea, Sapulpa, Vinita, and more. Includes weekly car counts, market totals, and notable price ranges across numerous outfits.
Mrs Ace Trott and Miss Eva Lloyd have fever. Gray's sells Ball Blue and salts. visits from Miss Margaret George and Mrs Ned Brazier noted. Reports of travel, repairs, and shop notices at Gray's and Lew Marrette's. church events, hunters, and community updates populate the page with a mix of health notes and local chatter.
Expressions of the Eastern Star honor Mrs Mamie Badgett of Purity chapter No 8 who died on June 2. The memorial laments her loss, extols devotion to family and neighbors, and orders the chapter charter draped in mourning while the memory is recorded for posterity.
The piece urges residents to follow city ordinances to keep Vinita clean and healthful, condemning filth and disrespect toward law enforcement. It also reports on Clark cattle sale payments, a successful fireworks display amid rain, and various local notices, visits, and events with mixed sentiment and community interest.
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