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Newspaper
The Indian Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1899
Page
4
Ex Chief LC Perryman of Tulsa attends court while items from Vinita and nearby towns appear pending sales milage of wagons. Drugstore ads push Beeggs and Rex products, with notices of cattle sales, shipping to St. Louis, and medical cures from Riood Maker and German Salve. Community events include movers, a contortionist, and a forthcoming livery stable project with local officials and merchants cited.
Death claims Henry C McGlasson formerly of Rateliff store in Vinita Tex died Friday in Paint Rock Texas burial Sunday at Shevatate Mrs McGlasson travels from Vinita to reach him The column notes his dry goods reputation and family sorrow plus local items on roads marriages and business and a testimonial for Simmons Liver Regulator from People's Drug Store Vinita.
A spring opening at Badgett’s mercantile, millinery and dry goods featured roses and carnations, satin ribbons and silk displays. Miss Selma Shriny and Miss Eun Masterson led the millinery department while locals enjoyed Crockett orchestra music and a memorable event marking the 1899 season. Ratcliffe’s spring opening drew crowds, with eye catching window displays of violets and satin, and stylish millinery by Misses Fayant and Goodskounte. The Crockett orchestra provided music as attendees praised the showcases and expected continued fashion leadership in Willita.
The Jumbo store opening featured elaborate spring decorations and a grand display of hats by Miss Haywell. An arch centerpiece and scarlet accents drew crowds as shoppers admired millinery, with many noting the stylish femmeatmosphere and festive mood.
Compromise ends lawsuit between Penn Philips and Wo Taylor over the division line of their properties near town. A telegram to J B Sheehan from Miss Ida Downing, Webb City Mo, reports Col Downing is dead. The deceased lawyer was well known in the Northwest. The text also includes an advertisement for Simon's Liver Regulator and various local business notices.
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