Local notes bring a busy town portrait in 1899
The item lists residents and happenings around Winita including new postmaster Arthur J. Morgan, court attendance, local trade notices, and society chatter. It notes Miss Viola Martin's return, Red Cross Ball Blue ads, and various arrivals, visits, and repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Butler
Warren Reed
Fort Smith
Viola Martin
Neosho
Barnesville
Arthur J. Morgan
B. D. Pennington
Chelsea
Willie Halse
G. W. Jamison
Centralia
J.T. Gonter
Lee Barrett
First National Bank
T. F. Thompson
C. Gray
Lee Comer
Kansas City
Daily Chieftain
A. J. Whitworth
Nevada
Liza Thornton
Winita
Ed Miller
Wilburton Lumber Co
Illinois Avenue
W. P. Ross
Coffeyville
Dennis Gilbert
George W. McKeehan
Catoosa
Chapman & Briggs
Claremore
John Kuliellec
Joe Lahay
W. R. Campbell
R. Lee Comer
Will Frye
George, Walkley
John M. Taylor
Local Notices and Social News From Vinita
Community notes include family travels from Oklahoma and North Carolina, church visits by Mother Apoline, a voluntary move of Chilson & Chilson to Holden, a high school will meet, and a diphtheria case with no expected spread. Also reported are Miss Ida Lane’s death, prize winners at a cake walk, and praise for the Harris Nickel-Plate show.
Modoc Witness Sam Sawyer Before Grand Jury
Sam Sawyer a Modoc Indian testifies before the grand jury discussing his people's status and the government’s power. He notes the Modocs once felt invincible in lava beds but are fragile beside the United States as Sam puts it. The report links this to the Hay royalty cases and court actions involving Smith Leforce Hall Leforce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Sawyer
Sam
United States
Hay
Smith
Fall millinery opening at Ratcliff’s reveals fashion and prospects
The Millinery opening at E N Ratcliff Millinery Co features hats and feathers in muted autumn tones with velvet trims on display. Guests praised Miss Fayant's designs while noting the understated exhibit and the promise of winter style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. N. Ratcliff Millinery Co
Miss Fayant
Greeny
Accident tragic hunting death near Echo by Grand River
Dudley Sutton aged about 23 was killed Saturday afternoon while quail hunting with his brother in law Mr Parkinson. A bullet struck his side, pierced the heart, and he died after saying I am shot dead. He leaves a wife. The item also notes cattle stealing discussions, mail exchange ideas with Muskogee, and visits by Rev C L Greene of the Grand River Baptist Association along with a list of residents in the territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudley Sutton
Henry Sutton
Echo
Grand River
Mr. Parkinson
C. L. Greene
Grand River Baptist Association
North Carolina
Thres Fork+ em Association
Watova
Daily Chieftain Opens Auspicious Second Year in Vinita
The Chieftain announces a second year of daily publication, praising readership in the northern district and surrounding towns. The note highlights ongoing court coverage, steady printing effort, and a commitment to strong local and general news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aheaad
Péteon
Vinita
Keehmonth
Excelsior Steam Laundry Expands Local Role
The Excelsior steam laundry in town has grown, handling extra work for two weeks with a large plant capacity. It now employs eight to ten people and, during the year, spent three to four thousand dollars on labor, fuel, and supplies, keeping funds circulating locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskogee
W C T U Convention Elected Officers in Territory
At the Territorial W C T U convention in Poteau, officers for the opening year were elected, including president Miss Etlett of Moka and treasurer Mrs Prouty of Salliean. Twelve new unions have formed since January, with a growing, skilled cadre of women joining the work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C T. U
Poteun
Mee
Ko Etlett
Marrow
Moka
Mra
N. K. Oliver
Sallisaw
Mre. Rogers
Muckogee
Mre Prouty
Salliean
Vinita Eyes Gas Boom Sees Rail Link With Arkla
A Vinita resident and railroad expert predicts rich gas potential near town. He argues a successful test well would fast track the Arkansas & Oklahoma railroad extension and boost Vinita’s prominence, urging immediate assessment funding.
Only One Thing Lacking to Complete Our Joy
Vint a is to have a Cherokee school and the Chieftain man is happy. The paper notes a free school for non citizens outside the corporation is hoped for to improve education and support by extending facilities and tuition arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vintta
Claremore
Vinitaeponot
Senchi
Local notes reflect community life and visits
Julia Taylor heads to Oklahoma while G W Stout will attend the St Louis fair. Farm trade, rent and new wagon purchases surface alongside illness recovery and a school enrollment of 30. A dance at Frank Jones and a panorama show at Big Cabin are noted with multiple visitors from Vinita to Fort Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Taylor
Oklahoma
Wil Kelly
Br. Day
Br. Dixon
Sou Stewart
Bird Ballinger
G. W. Stout
St. Louis
Frank Jones
J. A. Noland
Chelsea
Nev. Russell
John McRoberts
Bertha, Miller
Vinita
Harper
Wyandotte
Big Cabin
Charley McComb
John Roper
Stewart
Jos. Hunt & Son
Cowskin
Big Cabin School House
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India
Vora
Ter
People’s
A.W. Foreman
Whitney
Post Office
Hie
Drew
W. T. Hutchingson
Mother Apoline
Sisters of Mt. Carmel
Sisters of Sacred Heart
Tulsa
U. S
Epworth League
Willie Halsell College
W.C. Patton
Mrs. Rowsey
Miami
Chilson
Hardester
Holden
Chilison
L.j.frogge
Bluejacket Place
Texas
Ida Lane
Brown
Pointville
M.s L. Butler
Cora Shelley
Joe Harris
Bagby
Brown Hitchcock
Pawpaw
New Albany
Ind
Plymouth Rocks
Plymouth Rock Club of America
Lismarck
Dr. King
A. W. Foreman
J*eople
Columbia
Daily Register
S.C
Opera House
Benson Crockett
Panolo Knight
George Green
Birdie Ironside
Wiliie Vehmeren
Willie
F. M. Smith
Southwest
Cherokee Nation
Arkansas
Rocky Hills
Maine
West Park
Swensea
Wales
Chicago
St. Louie
Chicago Hoc Morte
Viaita
L Am
Indian Territory
Louis Fair
Ed Remeey
W. P. Rogers
Oolapah
B. B. Posey
Wagoner
C. W. Burns
C. C. Jackson
Chouteau
Hick Miller
Cnheon
J. W. Beil
Choutesu
George Moore
Ratcliff
Ivanhoe Flannels
Ratcliff Mercantile Co
Excelsior Laundry
W. C.T. U. Convention
Me. C. Sonera
Velegate
Tomas
Giegor
Arkaness
Wtier
Ok Ming
Arkansas & Okla- Tate
Bud Weldon
Port Smith
W. H. Harris
Yamamoto Farry
Royal Japanese Artists
Yeddo Japan
America
Gypsy
Earth
Barney
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