Family of Readers Sets Course for Weekly paper
The Daily Chiefain bemoans changing times and reduced circulation as out-of-town papers draw readers. The note promises an old fashioned county newspaper in the Weekly, with careful local coverage and a focus on dependable service for the community. The writer, formerly tied to the printing trade, reflects on adjusting to new ownership and keeping readers informed.
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Daily Chiefain
Eliee
Cheftali
Oklahoma Business Ties Highlight Dickerets and Express Work
A garbled report notes Dickerets from the southern branch of a company connected to New Orleans. The piece mentions Tuesday visits, the Sar Ane Lally Express, and Dickerson praising current conditions. It hints at good performance and ongoing pains, with references to weeks and immediate needs.
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Dickerets
Chieftain invites readers to visit and subscribe
The Chieftain extends a cordial invitation to friends and readers in Craig county to drop in at the office, store bundles, and learn about exchanges and subscriptions. The note notes a temporary rush after a death and promises to be back in order by next week. A special offer from Old Farm Journal is described for subscribers and potential members who enroll in coming weeks.
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Craig County
Chieftain Offar
Chietriio
Home Farm Journal
Okahoma Farm News
Chieftain
MH. Kidd
Nellie McGuire
San Prancisco House
Scomgs
Francis Fritz
Worcester Academy
Carpenter
Charles Duncan
W. A. Duncan
Hwet
Tike Mation
Sam Walker
L. Walker
Ste Miles Seul
Ieere
Eas
A.W. Timberlake
Seays
Tates
Worchester Academy
S.A
Cid
Mary Bescinelle
Westner
Dewaderale
Traly
Tirana
Willans
Lori
Huckleberry
Dovetigt
Arkasiers
Stephenys Thas
Vienna
Vinita’s First Chieftain Pages Unearthed After 52 Issues
A discovered 52 issue archive of the Indian Chieftain reveals Vinita’s early newspaper history from 1882. The piece lists editors, advertisers, and notable 1882 events including Worcester Academy, the Vinita Fair, and local leaders in the Cherokee and Chickasaw nations. It notes that the paper began September 22, 1882, with advertisements from Vinita residents and out-of-town merchants, and highlights community figures such as J.G. Fines from Muskages, Gov. Overton, and H. Biffert in local life. The article reflects on the paper’s aging copies, editor Ivey’s legacy, and the era’s social and economic context.
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Vinita
Pritey
Win
Heilingseurth
A Gostewy
Ivey
Fiditar Ivey
Bvey
JM. Bell
L. B. Bell
H. Batentite
George Davia
Whee
Callin
San Francisco
J. G. Fils
M.L. Timberlake
J. H. Akins
W. J. Green
Palnter
Am BF
G. W. Grert
Kelso
Way, Little, Grocer
W. T. Betty
M. Haynes
White Oak
Vinite
Corderty
Ironside
Mieami
J.T. McSpadden
Liveryman
S. J. Biffert
Millliner
Fort Gibson
A. W. Foreman
G. W. Parsons
A. C. Raymond
Goodykoonte & Chamberlan
John F. Fine
Muskages
Fort Seitts
John G. Schrimsher
Cowal
Worchester Academy
Penine
AP. Gondykounts
G. W. Green
Art A.wine Way
Figether
L. B. Hedi
Nathanael Skinner
W.G. Chanitertin
JC. Trott
Academy
Vinita Palr and Agrcultural Association
Chie
Ptele
Missouri
M. E. Benton
Neosho
Gay
Jobe P
St Juin
Kansas
Blaw
Duncan
Belot
Stone
Nevand
W. Busterhead
Cheraiier
Howry
Chenokee Nation
Homd
Sanct Ginlth
Hernice
Henry Biffert
James W ‘Shinner
Clem Rogers
Debes Ave Hall
Taylor
John Swain
LB. Bell
W. T. Beatty
Joel Mays
S. S. Stephens
A. P. Goodyuoente
Fair Association
R. W. Lindsey
DD. Knight
George W. Green
Taderts
J. W. Bushytead
John J. Adair
Bralf
H. B
Murmbert
Raymemnt
Chaetay
Corky
Bere
A. P. Goodykounts
Schein
John Dunes
Red Cloud
Lyons
Col
Brewer
Cleorgy Sanders
Telling Again the Tales Told Years Ago at Vinita
A nostalgic look back at Vinita turning from frontier town to city invites readers to reread old issues of the Chieftain. The piece recalls prairie days, open fields, and local life, urging preservation of past editions to honor time and memory.
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Hanes
Vinita
Brettal
Jones
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