Local notices and advertisements mix in town update
Emmett Rea returns from Seneca, Mrs Bred Kelley heads to St Louis, and several residents travel to Oklahoma City. Fire loss of 300 tons hay for Blue Starr is noted. Doctors, drugs, and tonics advertised, including Ballard’s Horehound Syrup and Beggs products. Local stores promote cattle feeding, hair care, purifiers, and tobacco remedies, with multiple names and locations across Pryor Creek and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmett Rea
Seneca
Bred Kelley
St. Louis
Blue Starr
R. Amos
Oklahoma City
Emmett Rhea
L. L. Cunningham
Joplin
Campbell
Oswego
M. W. Franklin
Chas. Hunt
Sapulpa
FL Fortoer
Pryor Creek
Harry Bacon
Washington
W. W. Miller
Polly Martin
Ruby
Willie Halsenl
Ballard
People’s Drug Store
J. C. Hall
Beggs
People's Drug Store
Begg
Jevenetta
Bridgman
L. G. Fish
National Hotel
Court House
Price Sc
Sheehan
Pepple
W.H. Tarrant
L. F. Parkers
People’s
Pryor Farley
Ft.Sil
Dr. Frayser
J. M. Ming
Ming
B. M. Sting
Sonics
Hoye
G. A. van Hajt
Orton Eyome
Heyy
John M. Taylor, Jr
Nevada visitors among Crockett boys and local remedies
The column notes Davy and Allen Crockett of Crockett returning to Nevada to visit family. It highlights local endorsements for Heaas Cherry Cough Syrup by J S Gregg of Dundee and Beggs Li Giant Pills from People’s Drug Store. It covers Dr L L Johnson opening a dental office, Simmons Liver Regulator testimonials, and local notices on an ice plant prospect, Parker’s district attorney plans, and oil found at a Presbyterian parsonage. It also mentions Yaqui War weather, Hall’s Catarrh Cure, and local railroad fare concerns in Muskogee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crockett Boys
Davy
Allen
Nevada
J. S. Gregg
Dundee
Kas
People’s Drug Store
Timmy” Kell
Chelsea
L. L. Johnson
West Point, Miss
Harris Building
Simmons Liver Regulator
N. Huafttes
Lordsburg
New Mex
Simmons
J. F.back
Duncan
Arizona
I Drug Store
Vinita Agents
G. W. Green
Kelso
Ralph
J. H. Zeltin & Co
Regulator
People's Drug Store
Vinila
Corn and Cattle at Pryor Creek Heavy on Cattle
W A Graham reported lack of corn for feeding near Pryor Creek and planned to feed locally rather than ship. He has sold steers from John Warren near Adair, signaling ready fat cattle for shipment as cattle prices stay strong. LT. DRANK CONCENTRATED LYE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pryor Creek
W. A. Graham
John Warren
Adair
Kb. LT
Two Little Colored Babies Severely Injured
Two infants around 18 months old drank concentrated lye after a can of lye sat on a table edge near them. The Tell child suffered the worst injuries, but Dr. Clinkscares expected recovery for both.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Tell
Sadie Bunch
A.M. Brock
Tell
Adair Notes and Social Roster Update
Adair notes a string of social events including weddings to come and visits by Miss Crete Langley, Mrs. John Rix returning from Vinita, a Thursday dance at Ed Adair’s home, and a surprise party for Miss Willie Skinner. Mentions Fred Dunham's improvement and several visits between Pryor Creek, Vinita, Baxter Springs, and Wagoner. Also reports on Cherokee medicine law enforcement and a veterinary/medical examining board session in Vinita.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Warren
Crete Langley
Pryor Creek
Lee Jones
Vinita
John Rix
Ed Adair
Fred Dunham
J. H. Langley
Pryon Creek
Sn Adair
Lenox
Mr. Dunham
Lane Mayes
Interior Department
Northern Judicial District
Cherokee Nation
Medical Examining Board
Herokee Marion
B. BE. Fours
Revenue collections for the Cherokee Nation in 1899
A Cherokee Nation financial letter notes that no funds from Cherokee accounts are used to pay U S Indian agents or clerks. Revenues are received by the agent, deposited in the U S subst Treasury in St Louis for the Cherokee nation, with special disbursing funds used quarterly for revenue inspectors. The writer cites higher collections in three months ending September 30, 1899, than all of 1898 after July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of the Interior
United States Indian Service
Heskugee
Indian Territory
Vinita
I. T
U. S
U. S. Indian
United States
St. Louis
Cherokee Nation
Sailor bound for Manila three hours to prepare for sea
Lieut. Allen Cook U.S. N. sailed on sealed orders with a crew expected to spend winter in Cuban waters but found Manila as their destination. Cook, promoted eight steps since Philadelphia exam, remains ensign for now. The Indian Chieftain defends Sabbath observance and liquor laws, criticizes saloons, and highlights Cherokee cattle tax issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook
Cuban
West Indies
Manila
Philadelphia
Vinita
Journey to Yokohama and a Typhoon Near miss
A passenger on a voyage to Japan recounts arriving in Yokohama on September 20 with a stormy last day. He notes a near typhoon, health officers delaying entry, and a visit by a transport of 1500 troops. The writer admires the country, observes coolies and Jap guides, and plans to travel north before cold weather. He describes locals with bows and arrows and awkward moments for American ladies, while sharing a casual travel log ending with best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graxv Hoten
Liv
Yoxowama
Jarax
Yokohama
Manila
Kansas
Tam
E. L. Hareeit
Vinita and Wagoner quoted as rising commercial centers
A visitor from Wagoner extols Vinita as a growing commercial hub noting one store sells 90000 in goods yearly and Rateliffs in nearby city does 250000 annually. Vinita aims to lead, while Wagoner sells more drinks. The Daily Chieftain boasts superiority and urges rivals to show a better paper. Attorneys in the Creek nation face a $25 occupation tax and the town risks a suit over sidewalk heights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagoner
Rateliff’s
Vinita
Indian Territory
Daily Chieftain
Transforming a Troubled Mind Through Healthy Eating
A fragment discusses a man unable to succeed socially and urges healing via daily self-care. It promotes Dr Pires Gok Golden Mindical frscrery as a stomach aid that improves appetite, digestion, and blood building. The ad-style text urges reliance on honest drugstores and attention to health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick
Pires
Ihean
Terie
Gos P Lasher
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Chapman & Briggs
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Bailey Bell
Roane
Gray-Hussell Building
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Ofice
Masonic Building
A. M. Olinesoalls
Omer
Raymond Valldi
D. W. Hamer
Thos. M. Brady
Hamer & Brady
New Waters Bidg
Vietta
Bue PD
A. Wison Blue & Wilson
Adore Miller's
C. P. Linn
Central Ave
Hot Springs
Ark
Sialyse
Pation
Hatta,tt
Pelephone
R. Griffith
Hill Building
Visser
Johnson
Harris Builiding
W.day
D. D
First Nate Bank
I T C
Meredith
D. V
Vereatvany Pavercias
Suregoxs
Axp
Corvatzer
Main Street
Etnomisos
Oioee
Uaiecll
Viatra
J.T
Barenport
Cuamenons
M. Smite
Lotary Public
Cuite
Racal Gacaie
T. BH. Kornegay
New Heleck
Visita
1.T
United States Court
Iadies
Fportner & Bagby
Physicians & Surgeons
Vinita, CO. N
First Nations Bank
Martin
Jans Prery
Pavesport
Oo D. Neville
Cottec Bap Deers
W.E. Hassell
Tulsa
Pempiy
Owen Amd
Baro
Lynetetning
C.J. Hospur
The
St. Louis National
Francis Small
Perry, Small & Co
Chicago
Texas
Parker
L. F. Parker
Huckleberry
Vian
Parkers
Arthur Chamberlain
Bear Simpson
Presbyterian Parsonage
Tom Ketchum
Mexico
Hall
F. J. Cimney & Co
Props
Toledo
F. J. Cheney
West & Truax
Wane
Kisxan & Maxery
O. Mall
Muskogee
J. W. Givens
Ue Katy
Reunson
India
Jordge Clayton
South McAlester
Lancaster Standard
A. A. Liddell
Transvaal
Kruger
Harris
Connel Rogers
Henry Lowery
Uberoker Senate
Franx C. Currentte
Sigu
Japan
Ed Hassell
Hadewerronare
B.J. Belk
David Mb del
Y Henry
Del
Sarah Won
Uni- States
Toline
Vieeativa
Ioan
St. Wiztee
Vieeae
I T
John Sellers
Keiso
Ane Bay
Grovisg
Watsin
Eitiee
Mimsouki
Ener Soren
Ginnitis Iiils
Linginitiziane
Jdewelry
Peruse Jewel 1
D&w
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Colorado
Nebraska
Missouri
Fort Smith
Rock & Hot Springs
All Points
Louisiana
Arkansas
Wm. Vinita, 1.T
RB. Taylor
Restofier
le Cast Cheek Font Milee
Alta
B. Frayser
Vrand
W.H. Nobles, Edna
Kan
Hinree
Samme
Bend of Big Creek CO
Wm. Howell
Fairland, Ind
J. C. Arnett
Leforce
N. Stewart
Hill
Ind
J. C. Hogan
BEST
ST. Paul and
Enderbis
Cress
Wagner Buffett
KATY
Superior Meals
Mankindi D' Tabler
Sy Mart
James F. Ballard
Sols
North Main Street
P. Shanahan
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