Indian Chieftain items reflect small town notes and local commerce
Al Gott of Nowata visits, new boarders at the Guilege, Desks missing at public school, and a flood of brief notices on court, farming, and town life. Mentions of Red Cross Ball Blue ads, shipments, weddings, and local trades paint a snapshot of Vinita era activity and personalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Gott
Nowata
Will Patterson
C. Gray's
Bill Fortner
Pryor Creek
L. O. Ellis
Nevada
Cobb
Prai
George W. Mayes
Abet Taylor
Don Carios
Fairland
Express
Rebi
Krause
Red Cross
Die
Choctaw Railroad
Fred
Wilson
J. A. Crockett
Mark Brooks
Lee Barrett
Bud Ledbetter
Delog
Ow.t. Boyd
Rales
Fred Kelly
St. Louis
Kelly
Tmp
Spinners Favor Roundlap Bales in New England Trade
The American Cotton Company's roundlap baled cotton sells faster in New England with heavy purchases by Massachusetts mills. Demand abroad also rises as shipments to Liverpool Genoa and other ports continue. A Galveston to Europe supply pattern grows with October orders. Also, Couch stable offers top prices for mules 13.3 to 14.3 by Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
American Cotton Company
Massachusets
Ameriean Cotton Company
Last Seas
Liverpool
Galveston
Genoa
Mavre
Bremen
Barcelona
Couch
W. T. Boyd
Vinita Parks Confirmed City Property After Court Victory
Attorney Preston Davis for Vinita won a U S court of appeals ruling affirming Judge Springer and the Lodion territory appellate court decision. Parks remain city property, blocking Cherokee nation disposal. Davis lauded for persistent handling of the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springer
Lodion
Vinita
Vinita City Council Debates Water Works Franchise
City council meets at mayor's office with full attendance. An ordinance for opening streets and a 50 year water works franchise to Samuel and Cobb is introduced, with purchase options after 15 years. Proposals also seek similar franchise for W W Halell and Wagby. Council orders school board to provide monthly financial statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel & Cobb, Hievesoviates
Vinita
W. E. Halell
Wiiger
L. 15. Bell
City School Board
Condemned Bank Directors Attract Free Publicity
An editorials decry the First National Bank directors for a criticized course, declaring the country press opposes their actions. The piece argues the move is senseless dangerous and would push the promoters toward lunacy jeopardizing public trust and moral standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank
Goss
Alogether
Wea
Trials and Sentences in United States Court Case Row
The past week in United States Court featured Bert Lynch on trial for complicity in a transaction, with the Martin jury still deliberating. Bert Davis and John Custer, both 1d year olds, were sentenced to five years each at Boonville reform school. Rowley pled guilty to selling mist at Lenapah after being misled by Louis Cohn. The court warned that liquor laws would be enforced and unlawful actions would meet trouble. The Lynch case concluded with a guilty verdict. Several related trials, including George Taylor for whisky selling and George Whiteturkey murder, progressed with numerous witnesses and defense actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Lynch
Jim Martin
Eine
Martin
Bert Davis
John Custer
Boonville Reform School
Springer
Davis
Rowley
Lenapah
Louis Cohn
Inioingo
Perasion
Jong
Hamer
U. S
Thomas
Jam Martin
Byron Dickerson
J. A. Deshazo
Dickerson
Ame
Lynch
George Whiteturkey
Miotney Soper
Preston
Mellette &Swith
A. J. Norwoul
Dewey
Oshern
Wyan
Tnen
Port Leavenworth
George Whitetury Key
Ed Curry
Mogshooter Creek
United States Court
Bart Lynch
Maree
Fort Leavenworth
J. A. Deshase
Elliott
George Taylor
Cave
Nathan Loveaul
Viner
United States
Dion Caries
Robert Foster
Martin Hicks
Tabiequah
Menry Hall
Arthur Lee
Bhatt
Tucker
Pax Devey
Gid Serages
Joe Johnson
Alfred Ball
Suggestet
Pawove Jack
Steve Cloud
Urias
James Davitous
Thurldey
Jim
Wayuines
Jeff Htawales
Cane Aaron
Courts and jurors under scrutiny amid bribery worry
A Cherokee man faced court for whiskey peddling and sought delay before sentencing. The trial of George White turkey for murder proceeds as jurors and witnesses are summoned. District Attorney Soper challenged a notary appointment, and a slew of larceny, liquor, and assault cases are scheduled or decided as Fort Leavenworth sentences loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soper
Chieftain's Temperance Efforts Praised in Chelsea Area
Commendatory letter from A Davis lauds The Chieftain for bold stand against saloons and intoxicants. Praises Vinita as sober town and urges grand jury and law enforcement to uphold temperance laws for a better country next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsea
T. Get
Mth
Eorror Cutertaix
Vinita
Grand Jury
Temperance
A. Davis
Out for a Hunt With Springfield Wagon Co Party
A group holiday outing included J. Cupom and J. Po Fellows, treasurer and official of the Springfield Wagon Co., with their wives and several friends. The event, described in a fractured OCR, notes companions and a regret about timing, reflecting a social gathering atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Cupom
J. Po Fellows
Ouury Sau
Springfeld Wagon Co
Gertiemen
Prominent banker critiques Chief and town policy
A well known business leader and bank director calls The Chief a chief source of opposition to town interests, detailing three indictments. He cites Cherokee children in public schools, a government official censured over liquor law enforcement, and cattlemen taxed with others, challenging readers to judge at the polls.
Murder case for Paul Enders to follow Whiteturkey trial
H J Collins traveled to Parsons on Tuesday to summon witnesses in the Paul Enders murder case, which is to follow the Whiteturkey trial. Enders killed Billy Mays two years ago at Bussum Creek celebrations and was arrested in Indianapolis with two others identified there. All parties are described as colored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Kline
Tom Sebeli
Rough Rider
Buffalo Bill
Joe
Bridgeport
Conn
H.J. Collins
Parsons
Paul Enders
Enders
Billy Mays
Bussum Creek
Indianapolis
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W. O. Strother
Afton
Pumphrey
T. Z. Stone
Joplix
Tre Cuiestein
Mamie Makenzie
Daisy Gore
Bluejacket
Alluwe
D. C. Boewell
S&s. Stephens
W. F. Carter
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
C. V. Rogers
Colorado Springs
Tell Wloch
Chapman & Briges- le
Po Isbell
Fairdowd
Chapman & Linges
O. Ettis
Qos
Nor
Monett
Dr. Morrison
A.C. Barber
Carlinville, Ill
Col.Gore
Illinois
Muskogee
Gillispie
Bigamist
D. W. Yancy
Dawes Commission
Ludian Territory
Jake Dubois
Locust “Hill
John Daniel
Grand River
Carey's Ferry
Ben Davis
Mr. Gott
Africa
South Africa
New Orleans
Texas
John H. Gibson
Grove
Gibson
Dr. King
A. W. Foreman
People’s Drug Stores
Smith Judy
Che
Fas
Judy
W. J. Harrison
Richards
Mr. Harrison
Lai
J. W. Gardner
Idaville
Ind
Preston 3. Davis
Rim
United States Court of Appeals
St. Paul
The
Cherokee Nation
Davie
Rough Riders
San Juan Hill
Ladey
Taylor
Jose
Stoke
Ratcliff
Avill
Melton and Kersey
Millinery Department
Ratcliff Merantile Company
Indian Territory
Jenough
J.C. Dancan
George Whiteiurkey
Bill Nave
Coffeyville
Rollen Nave
Bud Wortham
W. TH. Rowley
Chavery Painter
Robert Gillespie
Walbridge Bell
Gilespie
Chieftain’s
Springfield
Catoosa
Whiteturkey
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