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Newspaper
The Indian Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1899
Page
2
A Vinita merchant proclaims a reputation for reliable staple shoes and clothing in the Territory. They announce low prices on 50c items and $1.50 shoes with warranties, plus 50c underwear and 50c work shirts, with cash discounts on hay trade goods and special camp supplies and groceries and money back if not as represented.
A brief newspaper item from Visca Texas dated June 15 1899 appears in the Indian Chieftain. The readable text notes a local event or notice with names and a community focus. Further details are sparse in the fragments.
The Chieftain endorses the Downing party as best for Cherokee progress and calls for Buffington and Swimmer to receive overwhelming support in August. It criticizes the National party’s obstructive stance, mocks Walker’s statehood obsession, notes a June AOUW assessment, and mentions Dawes commission plans and political routes for Howie Bell in Delaware.
The Downing party pledges swift settlement of Cherokee nation affairs with the United States to define political status and divide communal property. It endorses the January 14 1890 agreement and seeks extended time for ratification while listing Delaware District nominees and local delegate results from Alto and Grove conventions. It notes voter results and concerns over utility bills and regional safeguards.
A Cherokee Nation political letter argues against Downing party tactics in favor of the National ticket over allotment disputes. It explains townsite allotment vs reserve policy, critiques land grabs, and cites prices and equity concerns affecting citizens.
A letter warns of the bubonic plague spreading from far countries, urging residents to place rat traps and keep shoes on. It recounts a personal scare, a ruined cat trap mishap, and worries that Many Jaye Beaune could be the first to catch it, then lists local court cases and a closing call for communal effort.
Arthur Williams died after a horse accident in Miami when the yearling and rider fell. Dr Fortner and Louis Bogby reached the scene after the death. The Cohn case ruling in the court of appeals split Indian Territory judges on malt tonics and hop ale.
Dr A K Wray representing Congregational Home Missionary Society met the city board of education to discuss placing Worcester Academy as Vinita public school site. A three year lease was arranged with Prof A W Caldwell as principal and salaries set for a merged Cherokee and city school faculty. A census of school age children will be taken and the Cherokee board asked to name a teacher. Property sale is discouraged while proceeds may be reinvested.
Readable bits show mentions of train directions east and west, a fare note, and station references but details are garbled. The fragment hints at timetable labels and a San Francisco area context with unclear dates or specific services.
Right Rev Francis K Brooke bishop of Oklahoma and Indian Territory conducts confirmation at St Johns Episcopal Church with Rev Thos Lloyd. He explains the rite and administers confirmation to Captain and Mrs John J Spencer and Willie Lemon. Dr R O Owen sings Nazareth and joins vestry. Brooke confirms others ill at home, guest of Mr and Mrs J H Arter at Hotel Cobb.
Vinita Real Estate Agency advertises commission based property sales in Vinita. They offer services to buy or sell improved or unimproved property and promise savings for clients. They claim ability to find purchasers for sellers.
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