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Newspaper
The Indian Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1901
Page
3
A garbled 19th century style column reports moving into wholesale spaces, hardware store upgrades, visits by locals to relatives, medical and clerical notes, and a new artesian well project. Names of individuals and businesses appear amid scattered fragments of daily town life and advertisements.
An elderly woman from Ketea is rejuvenated after visiting White County Tennessee, claiming improved sight and new teeth. A fire destroyed a dwelling and its contents in Waraut, with significant losses and insurance. Citizens seek the reappointment of Judge Jones and prefer Judge Thomas to succeed in Indian Territory. Bones found at a Katy depot turn out to be collected for anatomical study by a student. Local breeders advertise premiums and horse shows with detailed horse listings and offers.
Letter from Hon. J. M. Baftington, principal chief of the Cherokee Nation at Vinita, Indian Territory, argues voters fear Section 79 of the Cherokee agreement. He contends the clause, though troubling, does not alter titles and outlines contrasts between proposed lease terms and existing rights for oil prospects.
Ratcliff's offers thiry week sale on 1000 yards of single apron Gingham 27 inches wide at 4 cents per yard. Heavy shirtings in plaids and stripes at 8 1/3 cents per yard, reduced to 5 cents for a few days. One bale of Sea Island muslin 86 inches wide at 6 2/3? cents per yard. Damask offer at 50 cents and 75 cents per yard for bleached varieties.
Attorney General notes no valid leases on Indian lands and urges court action against unauthorized grazing and mining deals. Cherokee Nation treaty terms stir debate over land allotment values while a fatal shooting near the Cherokee Orphan Asylum shocks Vinita. Rail fare notices list upcoming second class colonist rates and routes.
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