Indian Chieftain items mingle town news and notices
In Vinita and vicinity many residents are mentioned in brief items: Dr. Picquard has recovered, attorney Cramp and others visit, Mrs. Carr and Callie Prather visit kin, and Osages head west for business. A local card of thanks, Christmas and Halloween events, a restaurant purchase, and a curfew enforcement push figure amid varied notices and social updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Persimmons
Tom Badgett
Silas Meeks
Adas
G. Wade
Rogers
Dr. Picquard
J. Warren Reed
Fort Beith
Bagby
Warry
Drury College
Springfield
Heber Skinner
St. Louis
Sinve
Cramp
Muskogee
Bilending
George Barritt
Monett
Ed Carr
Cowskin Prairie
Henry ByMard
D.C
Harry Bacon
Washington
D.S. Cumming
Adair
L. O. Ellis
Cobb
Webb Vann
Mr. Washam
Watt Mayes
Pryor Creek
Chilson & Chilson
W. J. Harrison
Vebn Crockett
Tom Hatton
Joplin
Vinus
Callie Prather
H. C. Tn
Attorneys Seek Settlement Allowing F M Smith Return Home
Negotiations with the interior department aim to permit F M Smith to return to his city home. Advocates say this route is proper and should have been pursued earlier, as the contest of Governor Baffingtoe farce seems unlikely to restart. The crowd pushing the contest has dwindled, with few respectable members remaining known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Smith
Interior Department
Fof
Baffingtoe
Cattle Tax Notice to Cherokee Nation Inspectors
Inspector J George Wright directs district inspectors to enforce Cherokee cattle taxes paid to Union Agency Muskogee. Non citizens may pay same rates but face penalties if not. Tax due on cattle introduced after July 1 1895 with varying rates and exemptions. affidavits required if ownership denied. officers to inform parties of penalties and to report back promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. George Wright
Churchill
Secreary of the Interior
Union Agency
Cherokee Nation
Department
Indian Agent
Muskogee
Indian Territory
Partice
Congress
VINITANS IN THE ORIENT Japan Invaded by Flowery Kingdom
A traveler writes from Hakone Japan describing hotel life and customs in Japan. He notes accommodation styles, bed arrangements, and affordable board at a modern hotel with baths and electricity. He details geography, earthquakes, Mount Fuji, and observations on Japanese society and farming. The letter mentions visitors from the Philippines and China and the traveler’s intent to proceed to China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pajiya
Hakone
Japan
Philippines
China
Mexico
Cuba
Coors
Mount Fujiyama
E. L. Hatsett
Lions at large in Horse Creek country
Report states a lion, described as African rather than American, has escaped from a show and is at large in Horse Creek. Great excitement grips residents as armed neighbors prepare to hunt the beast. Several on horseback chased it but escaped. townsfolk discuss joining with dogs, though none have yet gone missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Glenn
Rocky Creek
Ovis Walt
Adair
Charles Propp
Fairland
EA Miles
Dore Helen
Propp
O. K
Horse Creek
Tand Killat
India
Tittle Judgment Case Aims to Recover Town Debt
The Title case transcript against the town nears completion as a suit to recover nearly 5000 held by Tittle against Downingville moves forward. The action seeks a mandamus to force the town council to provide funds to liquidate the debt. Judge Thomas will visit Vinita this week to handle U S court matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tittle
Downingville
Arige Cview
Thomas
Vinita
United States Court
Blankets Offered at Friday Sale Prices in Indian Territory
Heavy cotton and wool blankets advertised with substantial discounts. Regular prices ranged from 1.25 to 5.00 per pair, with Saturday bargains from 1.00 to 4.00 for various sizes and qualities. Large assortment highlighted as the largest line of high grade California blankets in the Indian Territory, including plaid and plain colors priced up to 8.50 per pair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Indian Territory
Boys Suits and Overcoats Offer Bargains for Colder Weather
Chilly days prompt shoppers to buy boys clothing now with a wide selection and low prices. Available items include all wool suits in Cheviots and Worsted, box coats, reefer coats, Middy and Vestee styles, with prices from 1.00 to 7.50. Stores urge early purchase for value.
Smallpox Near Wagoner Raises Court Delay Fears
Report from Wagoner claims three smallpox cases near Vinita heightening winter outbreak concerns. The U S court term starts November 12 at Wagoner, but an outbreak could push delays. Vinita sees minimal civil activity while Ad Roach returns from Kansas City impressed by Hereford cattle. Fall Vinita term ends this week and next week begins Miami term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagoner
United States
Vinita
Ad Roach
Kansas City
Miami
Prison Car Evokes Three- to Five-Year Fort Leavenworth Terms
Bert Lynch rides the Katy prison car for a three year sentence at Fort Leavenworth. J B Foster, who perjured himself in the mayor’s court last summer, also rides with a five year term. Henry Ball, a negro who stole a grip from a wag at Martin’s harness shop, draws two years. Joseph Secondine, charged with manslaughter, faces two years. The Chieftain declines to incite a boycott against Vinita’s First National Bank in a public dispute, citing restraint and responsibility to the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Lynch
Fort Leavenworth
J B. Foster
Henry Ball
Pegro
Martin
Joseph Secondine
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Vintra
Tre
P. Wilbur
EB. L. Hassell
Dale Star
Fricco
Spey
Secretary of the Interior
Visita
C. J. Morris
Assisisboro
Texas
Grit. W
Skintook
Aman Parker
Rock Creek Notes
Mandiola Arter
The
Scantling
Ruby
Ube City
Parrott
Ube
J. W. Rose
Opera House
Tahlequah
Henry Riencke
Emma Nunnemaker
Saybrook
J. B. Dickinson
America Union Life Insurance Co
Col. Gore
O. L. Carlton
Denison
Sherman
Moran
Kansas
L. J. Preston
G. S. Walker
Lebanonian
Lebanon
New Hampshire
Frank C. Churchill
Gov
T. M. Buffington
Wilson Street
Ratelif
Chieftain
G. D. Sleeper
Bluejacket
Dr. King
A. W. Foreman's
Peopless Drug
Scott—Marrs
Litburn BR. Scott
Helena Marrs
Baptist Parsonage
W. G. Patterson
D. B. Cargile
Washita
J. T
Mra
A. W. Foreman
People’s Drug Store
M. Smith
Ths Office
J. Geo. Wheat
Andian
Ind. Ter
Vinitans
Jane Hopkins
America
E. N. Ratcliff Mercantile Company
Mr. Chieftain
First National Bank of
Duck Coats
Vinita,t
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