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Newspaper
The Indian Chieftain
Location
Vinita, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1899
Page
2
A Vinita editor argues against opening saloons, claiming the plan would harm moral standing and burden taxpayers. He warns that tax revenue from vice would pit city officials against law and expose residents to gambling and prostitution, urging rejection of a price-based reform.
The piece argues government aims to nullify tribal law in Indian Territory while enforcing revenue, education, and probate rules under defunct Cherokee law, noting inspector roles and court actions. It contrasts this with Dreyfus affair coverage, critiquing military judges and anti semitic bias.
The piece recounts Sequoyah born George Gunes son of a Bootch man known for liquor habits. He evolves from silversmith to a devoted innovator who, after years of trial and mockery, creates an independent writing system for his people. He tests it by teaching his ten year old daughter sounds and words, then has Col Lowrey verify by dictation and reading.
Ree WT. rde poveral the anid to 1843 and he Peebles in New Mexico where he employed him for a period to correlate their language. Returning from these journeys he fell ill and died near the great bend in the Arkansas river a few miles from Great Bend Kentucky. History places the death at 1857 or 1868. His grave location is unknown. Hequoyah, who created the alphabet, reportedly lived and died a heathen and wished he had never invented it.
A report shows Mist a decoction sold as beer by B F Linsauer and kept by joint keepers across the territory except Vinita contained about 51.2 percent alcohol and 6 percent extract. The analyst confirms it as typical beer and the district attorney Soper announces active enforcement.
A Vinita bank should start a savings department to foster thrift among youths. Small deposits from young savers could yield six percent to motivate lifelong saving, creating loyal customers. The piece notes bright local youths saving earnings and suggests practical interest accounts as a lasting lesson.
United States court docket shows numerous new filings since September. Entries include J J Barndollar vs W M Brown store account and various divorce actions such as Mayes v Mary Mayes and Tack v Tack. Other cases include malpractice damages, ejectment, and property disputes. Notes mention transfers from Cherokee and Miami courts and a dividend declaration.
The Americas Union Life Ins Co reports a ten percent dividend to policy holders, signaling strong growth in its first year. Notable directors include M. M. Belding, Chas. Whitey, John Mepier, and J. H. Fi. The piece also notes travel and local industry color, with mentions of Frisco railroad activity and a superintendent of revenue inspection in Vinita.
Goings on include a Buffalo Bisons roping in a battle at Ban Joao Hill with Roosevelt's Rough Riders in town for the week of Oct 1. Celebrity gossip mentions Dolly Madison and Mrs. Roan in Washington connections, with Mrs. Ross and Mollie Howard returning from Fu Gibson after caring for children.
A plan to build a northwest south east railroad from Southwest City toward Grove and Vinita is under discussion. Vinita would benefit as a hub if the line crosses the Missouri Kaoras Texas area, linking Cowakin prairie Grand river and Verdigris country. town officials urge fast action and a meeting with general manager Bayless to secure the line.
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