Territory delegates and a farmers dilemma in Oklahoma
In South McAlester the executive committee outlines raising funds to send five delegates to Washington for territory matters. A circular letter requests cooperation, detailing assessments on towns to support organization, with audits and itemized accounts. Also notes disputes over timber cutting and tribal authority, and hints at potential congressional reimbursements for transportation costs.
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South McAlester
Washington
Preston
Speth McAlester
J. T
Genung
J. T. Yonne
Grand Opening Of Madden Jarrell Gee Store At Vinita
The Madden Jarrell Gee store in Vinita held a 3 PM opening with a large crowd. The largest, prettiest store in Indian Territory impressed with elaborate decorations, music, and courteous staff. The Chieftain welcomes the new firm and urges readers to subscribe.
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Madden, Jarrell & Gee's
Madden, Jarrel & Gee
Indian Territory
Stern
Greenville
Texas
Vinita
Buncomb
Madden, Jarrell & Gee
Vinita Masons Push Plan for Widows and Orphans Home
Vinita Lodge No 5 raises steps to back a territorial drive for a Masonic widows and orphans home in Indian Territory. A five member committee will seek a building site and a cash bonus, with Vinita urged to raise its pro rata share to support the project and influence the grand lodge and congress.
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Indian Territory
Grand Lodge
Wagoner
Ardmore
Muskogee
South McAlester
Vinita
Vinita Lodge
No 5
W. L. Chapman
B. F. Fortner
A. L. Churchill
J. O. Hall
T. A. Chandler
Willie Hassell College
Board Ofrustees
Cherokee Council
Masonic Grand Lodge
Washington
Congress
South Town
Found Dead in Barn Mrs Chester Taylor Dies Mysteriously
The body of Mrs Chester Taylor was found upright in a barn near their home five miles southwest of town after a period of illness and unattended at night. Delirium overnight may have driven her to the barn where she died. She leaves a husband and two small children. Also included are notes on Col Marcum's Washington reception and high praise for Vinita public schools under Principal Dugger and teachers, highlighting the ten mill tax endorsement.
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Chester Taylor
Vinita
Dugger
Jim Cook Killed by a Negro Near Melvin
The Wagoner Sayings of Thursday reports the killing of Jim Cook a brother of an Albany penitent died two weeks earlier in New York. Ed or Sol Harlan a negro fired three shots from a Winchester at Cook at Harlan s door near Melvin Friday night Cook died instantly and McBroom was wounded as they rode away Harlan was arrested.
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Wagoner
Jim Cook
Albany
New York
Sol” Harlan
Melvin
McBroom
Ed Wafford
Harlan’s
Seventy-Five Year Old I B Hitchcock Birthday Celebration
A Wednesday gathering at 8 J Burns home celebrated the seventy fifth birthday of Mrs Burns father I B Hitchcock. Guests wore animal or object names on the blackboard for guessing, with Mrs Swain winning a cup and saucer as best guesser and Mr Swain drawing the “booby” for worst. Despite poor weather and illness, the event was praised as a winter crowning success. An excerpt notes editors discussing marriage and social tales. The South McAlester Capital mentions a recent convention.
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J. Burns
Hitchcock
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