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Newspaper
The Indian Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1899
Page
3
The Vinita section reports visits from residents of nearby towns, engagements and marriages, remembrances of notable locals, church events, political notes, and small-town commerce. It mentions patients, property moves, school matters, and upcoming religious services with numerous personal names and local places.
Verse laden report highlights a sermon at St. John’s Episcopal Church on May 14 urging focus on heavenly treasures and resisting earthly riches. Baptist pastor Rev. Lloyd criticizes greed and urges practical Christian living. Rev. Patterson leads meetings at the Baptist church and Rev. King speaks on Sabbath desecration and parental duties to church attendance.
A council meeting discusses an ordinance published elsewhere and enacted. J M T Fowler presents a petition for license fees on portrait photographers and picture makers with annual or daily rates, referral to committee, and remarks on street work and railway travel options to Eureka Springs and Bouteka Springs for a fair.
A political convention pageant called grand freedmen encampment free event runs from the 20th to 26th near Nowata with speakers including Hon. R. B. Ross and Hon. John M. Taylor Jr. and professors Stephens and Rogers. Also Eureka Springs excursion offered from Oklahoma City June 15, fare five dollars round trip.
Two Sullivan brothers east of Miami surrendered to Deputy Stanard for examination after learning of a writ against horse thief Waldron. A shot from a pistol and shotgun misfired during an attempted arrest. Waldron may testify later. Meanwhile, Judge Bryant is praised by Ft Smith Times. hot weather and prostrations affect schools.
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