Checotah Enquirer from Checotah, Oklahoma • Page 6

4 FARMERS: IDE want your produce of all kinds--poultry, eggs, hides, fat cattle and hogs. Highest market price always paid. Fresh and Salt Meats of All Kinds' Always Kept on Hand.OLD McKINNEY'S STAND, ODOM BURCHARD. ANNEXATION WANTED. Convention of Creek Indians at Sapulpa Last Week.

Thursday at Sapulpa, Creek Nation delegates representing several points in the Creek Nation met to put on foot a movement for the purpose of annexing the Creek Na. tion to Oklaboma Territory. The meeting was attended by 162 delegates, all of whom were in favor of annexing the Creek Na tion to Oklahoma Territory, as is provided for in the original taw creating the Territory of Oklahoma, and which has lain dormant aurd has been overlooked by the advocates of "'single" and "double" statehood with Oklahoma and the Indian Territory. The section of the law under which this meeting was beld is as follows: "Section 1. Any other (than the Cherokee outlet) lands within the indian Territory, not embraced by these boundaries (defining boundaries of Oklaboma), sball hereafter become a part of the Territory of Oklaboma, whenever the Indian nation or tribe owning such lands shall signify to the president of the United States in legal manner, its assent that such lands shall become a part of said Territory of Oklahoma, and the president shall theraupon make proclamation to that effect." The law was looked up by Wm.

P. Root, of Sapulpa, and he addressed a letter to the people of the Creek Nation calling the convention to meet in Sapulpa to take steps to carry out the provisions of that law, believing that a large majority of the Creek people favor such annexation. The organic act creating the Territory of Oklahoma was passed on May 2, 1890, and the paragraph quoted above bad been tirely forgotten, even in the departments at Washington, and its provisions enunciated in Mr. Root's call to the people of the Creek Nation created no little surprise, and caused the article to be looked up. and it was found as quoted above.

The convention Thursday was called to order by William P. Root, who stated the objects of the meeting and read the section referred to, providing for the annexation of the Greek or any other of the nations of the Indian Territory to Oklaboma. Mr. Root stated that be believed it was for the best interests of all the people of the Creek Nation, and especially toe business men, to accept annexation to Oklahoma. He said that the recent legislation passed by congress had put the people of the Creek Nation in condition so that they would be ready for statehood in a short time, as the recent agreement with the Creeks, ratified by congress, provides for closing up all the affairs of the 'Creeks and issuing deeds to the Indian citizens, Within three to six months nothing will stand in the way of annexation of the Creeks, and he believed it would be for the best interests of all the people to take steps to that end.

The meeting selected W. P. Root chairman, and a very harmonious session was held. The delegates were mostly' business men of the Creek Nation, with a few Creek citizens. After a general and enthusiastic discussion of the situation, the convention decided to enter into permanent organization, and the following.

officers were elected: Orlando Swain, Okmulgee, president; W. P. Root, Sapulpa, vice president; W. W. Green, Bristow, secretary; F.

F. Okmulgee, corresponding secretary; H. H. Homan, Wetumpka, treasurer. A committee on.

publicity was appointed to draw. up an address to the' people of thie Creek Nation and have the same published in the press of the country, Okmulgee was selected. as the Hoyt Items. More rain and crops are doing well. Mrs.

Nettie Eden carne in yesterday from Mena, Ark. Elder Mouser preached some good sermons for us last week. Thomas Evans, will teach at Liberty Church, 3 miles southeast of town. Monroe Evaus will teach our summer school; hope we will have 3 real good school. The meeting continues with good interest.

Bro. Cromer is al good pastor and a splendid revival preacher as well. Some sickness in town at ent. Miss Allie Marlow is quite sick with slow fever. Little Luther Billington has been very low, but is getting a little better, Bud Cowley, of Eufaula, was in town last Saturday, and bought three good mules to use in connec tion with his well drill at Crowder City.

Elder T. J. James is assisting in our meeting. Elder J. T.

Evans has been making some of his best efforts as a preacher here at home. Others want him but he is staying with his own home people. which is, we think, very commendable. Features of (jame The Indian Territory tame law recently passed by congress contains the following provisions re. lating to the open season for hunting: Quail cat be killed from November 15 to February 15: deer can be hunted from November 1st to February 1st, but the use of dogs is prohibited.

The festive sobbier can only be disturbed between November 1st and February 1st. The penalties are very severe for the violation of the law, and vigurous effort be made to rigidly enforce it. Admitted to Citizenship. The United States Commission to the Five Civilized Tribes has rendered judgments in the following Cherokee doubtful citizenship cases, deciding that they are entitled to be listed for enrollment as citizens of the Cherokee Nation on regular Cherokee cards: Noah 'Reese, Braggs; James F. Petty, et Zena; Clara M.

Cordon et White Oak; Tennie Sanders, Sallisaw; Esther Gilbert, Coffeyville, Huey M. Walkingstick, Booneville, Hayes, et Ochelata; Foreman et Locust Grove; William R. Motte et Muskogee. McGEE'S BABY ELIXIR Best on earth for Teething, Diarrhoca, Summer Complaint, etc. Contains no opium in any form, is pleas sat to the taste and will do the work.

Price, 25 and 50 cents. 11 your druggist hasn't it send stamps for 25c. bottle. TEE MAYFIELD MEDICINE NFC. BL.

Louis, He. For sale by H. D. Kniseley Co. Best Town in the Territory.

The Checotah Enquirer got out a special edition this week giving the Cherokee allotment bill in full. Editor Whitmore is to complimented for his push. He has a town that appreciates a paper and no place in the territory can a better town be found. -Fairland Bee. Sale of Stand Privileges.

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned committee will receive sealed bids at the office of Harry Blake up to 10 o'clock 8. m. July 21, 1902, for the prilege of opening and conducting the stands and places of amusements, at the Checotah barbecue grounds from 7 o'clock a. m. July 30th, until mid.

night July 31st: One merry go-round. Five lemonade stands with ice cream and cigar privileges; to white peopic and one to colored people. Three lemonade stands. Two eating stands and other privileges. The committee reserves the right to reject any and all bids.

Parties having attractions not mentioned above will be permitted to present sealed bids on terms. All bidders are requested to be present in person or by agent at the time the bids are opened. Done by order of committee. HARRY BLAKE, C. W.

CRAWFORD, J. 1). WALDEN, Committee. A Model Ranch. The Fort Smith Elevator correspondent made a trip through Canadian district last and gave the country quite elaborate write- up.

He spent night at Mr. Campbell Russell's farm east of Checotah, and is what he said about it: A ten miles' drive toward the over more beautiful, rich praibrought me to Mr. Campbell Russell's big ranch. It was and past supper, and the family, with the hired band: all, were down in the berry Driving down to the berry Mr. Russell soon made me that the stranger is never from his door.

It was free entertainment, and so sumptuous freely given that I fell in love the family, hired help, ranch all. For several miles belore reaching the ranch house, superior were seen on every side; big pastures and Herefords and shortmade it very attractive. Mr. Russell used good judgment in layout his home. Everything is free and easy, yet very convenient.

A big house and yard, barns and lots, broad lanes, big orchards and parks, wells and tanks wind mills, all so evenly arthat the most fastidious find no fault. Then the beautiful cattle, horses and bogs things that I admired and for hours. Mr. Russell has young Hereford cow that has all the premiums for which has been entered, and is called Champion of the South. Mr.

has about 500 head of fine cuttle, and says that after year everything on the ranch be thoroughbreds. I think sbould follow his example, as possible, and improve the of the stock of the country. all the time I could posspare I bade them an adieu left this place of vast proporwith broader views of: life, feeling greatly benefited by spent a few hours on this y' Territory Crop Conditions. The latest government crop re. port 'is most encouraging to the farmers 87 the Indian Territory and Oklahoma.

In a brief statement it says: "Rains placed growing crops in fine condition, but delayed thrash. ing. Early corn made and late in fine condition. Cotton blooming and in fine condition; care, castor beans, millet, grass, fruit and mel. ons fine.

Fall wheat ground being prepared and potatoes Professional Cards. next place of meeting, and the date named August 11. Those in the convention stated that they will endeavor to have Chief Porter call a special session of the Creek council immediately after the adjournment of the special session that met July 17, and let the council pave the way for annexation to Oklahoma by making the request of President Roosevelt in due form. Assumes a Mission. The Vinita Leader thus speaks of one of Checotah's most worthy citi.

zens: Orlando Shay once lived in Vinita, was a local preacher at. tending Willie Halsell college. He used to walk to his appointments not being able to buy a borse. ter he married Mrs. Lerblanche, of Checotah, a rich widow.

He has added to the estate since it came into his hands and be is now worth $40,000, But be is a preacher yet and he is going on a mission to the Cherokee fullbloods. He has tained this work at his own re: quest and will bear his own penses and the expenses of his co laborers. Such devotion is rare. It is a labor ot love and duty purely for there is 00 hope of earthly ward." Creek Council in Session. Creek council convened in eX traordinary session at Okmulgee yesterday moruing for purpose of taking action on the Supple mental Agreement, recently ratitied by congress.

The document has been published in full by Enquirer, and is therefore familiar to most of our readers. It is the general opinion that council will be in session about ten days, and that the document will be ratified, although there is likely to be considerable opposition to it. Ellis Childers, of Coweta, who has a strong following among the full bloods. is on the ground tighting its ratification and is backed up, it is understood, by some of the large lease holders of the nation. Others are there figbting it because they do not believe it is the best thing for the Indian, therefore at the time Enquirer goes to press it 15 impossible to predict with any degree of accuracy what the result will be.

At 1:30 o'clock yesterday after. noon the reading of Chief Porter's message was begun. It contained about 3000 words and was read in English and interpreted into Creek by an official interpreter. In it he urged the ratification of the measure and gave many reasons why it was for the best interests of the Creeks to so dispose of it. It is extremely doubtful if any action will be taken before next week, as the Creek solons are not given to pusbing their work very rapidly in their national councils.

Hon. John F. Brown, of the Seminole Nation, who has just retired from the executive office after 16 years of service, is at bis home in Wewoka very low. G. R.

RUCKER, M. D. Residence Phone; No. 21, Office Phone, No. 30 K.

T. Surgeon, Sec. Creek Med. Board Medicines Furnished, Visits made at any time or place. CHECOTAM.

I. T. REID DAVIS, Physicians and Surgeons. OFFICE -Over Russell's Drug Store. Oflice Phone ($4.

Dr. Reid's residence phone gl. Dr. Davis' residence phone 79. GEO.

W. McGUIRE, M. Physician and Surgeon. Office over Kniseley's drug store. Residence 'phone, 19.

Ollice 'phone. 36. CHECOTAH, I. T. DR.

D. M. PATE, SURGEON, CHE COTAH, IND. TER. the week, an alone stock this west rie down whole and patch.

patch, realize turned and with and cattle borns ing large, big and ranged could were studied taken she the Russell blooded this will people so far blood Spending sibly and tions and having All calls from reliable parties at any aner answered promptly. All night calls answered from residence, second house east of depot Office: Rooms I and over Ira Marsh' Drug Store. DR. A. L.

WALTERS, DENTIST. Gold, Amalgam and P'orcelain FillingA Crown, Plate and Bridge work. Diseases of the mouth and teeth treated. Painless Extraction. All work strictly frat-class and guaranteed.

Office over First National Bank. J. M. LANNING, PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, OFFICE OVER CHENAULT HENDRIX'. TELEPHONE 22.

McGee's Female Tonic and Combined Treatment. A double treatment, combining tablets for local use and a tonic for internal use. A positive cure for female diseases. Price, $1.00. Sure and quick rellef for weak, delicate women.

Sold by all druggists. MANUFACTURED BY Mayfield Medicine Manufacturing Co. ST. LOUIS, MO. For sale by H.

D. Kniseley Co. New City Transfer, P. FRASER PROPRIETOR. Wagon on the streete at all hours of ch day.

Prompt and careful service IND. TER. E. H. LIKOWSKI dO Contractor and Estimates furnished free of charge.

Plans supplied on short notice if desired. Satisfaction guaranteed. Checotah, I. T. WITH LOADED HOBART M.

CABLE PIANOS. Is the time BOLLINGER FT. SMITH.ARK. Now to Piano. Buy a SAT FOR THE R.

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Call and see us. R. C. BOLLINCER MUSIC HOUSE, Oldest and best in the 704 Garrison Ave. FORT SMITH, ARK.

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