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Newspaper
The Indian Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1899
Page
3
Dry Goods department offers lawn at 4¢ per yard in a 20 piece lot with patterns. Corded lawn and various wash fabrics priced 7¢ to 15¢, with Organdy cords and Lace Ginghams in the higher range. Stock includes Batistes Organdies Cords Dimities and Ginghams with patterns and wide 32 inch materials.
Our staple department is full and we have a reputation for selling a better article for less money than anybody in the Indian Territory. We will maintain our reputation by being honest. You cannot pay too much for staples. Get our price before you buy, 36 inch bleach muslin 3c per yd. Good heavy shirting, good colors, 5c per yd.
Vinita items report local remarks on farming, housework hires, and town chatter including Mr Jno Hawkins fence work and Brackett mill business. Notables discuss telephones, church appeals, and a Curtis law voter issue. storm damage at Fairland and a quiet wedding of Olive Mayme Spencer and Marion Cary.
Reports say Jobo W. Eaton and his wife were arrested after a Tennessee house theft case connected to stolen silverware silk dress and clothes. Other victims include G. W. Beck and Dr. McWilliams recovering items. Eaton recaptured in Columbus Kansas and brought to Winita for preliminary examination. Electric Bitters praised by Dr B B Cargile for curing scrofula in Mrs Brewer. Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows meets Ardmore April 187 and Frisco adding sleeper to Oklahoma City train.
The Presbyterian church in Vinita last night hosted the marriage of Rev W T King of Muskogee and Miss Larena Crockett. The ceremony featured noted clergy and drew about a hundred attendees, with praise for the couple and remarks on their happiness and suitability.
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