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C.E. Aber Back Home
C.E. Aber returned from Kansas and Oklahoma April 2nd. He went to Clay county in the former state about a year ago to take care of his wife's father, G.A. Peterson, who died there Feb. 16th, at the age of nearly ninety-one years. The old man settled there fourty years ago, and had only 25 cents left after proving up on his homestead; but had since accumulated a comfortable competence in money and lands. After his death Mr. Aber visited with a brother-in-law in Oklahoma. The latter with his two sons and sons-in-law raised 900 acres of wheat last year, which kept them busy about six months of the time, plowing, sowing, harvesting and marketing. They had 18 inches of show there March 20th, which insures a good wheat crop again this year.
[Coquille Valley Sentinel, Coquille, Oregon, May 23, 1924 - submitted by Robyn Greenlund]



The Daily Oklahoman 1912-09-13
BIRTHS EXCEEDED DEATHS IN JULY
There were 2,493 births and 772 deaths in the state of Oklahoma during the month of July according to the bulletin of the state department of health just issued. Of the births 1,333 were males and 1,160 females. There were 32 sets of twins and one set of triplets.

Of the deaths, 37 percent occured before the age of six years. Ten accidental drowning, six suicides and one legal hanging were recorded by the department.

From Stephens county came the report that a mother and her baby were killed when the horses which the mother was driving became frightened during a cyclone, ran away and threw the mother and her baby into a tank alongside the road.

The bulletin calls attention to the fact that department inspectors report extraordinary variations of weight in the general run of flour and meals on the markets within the state. Millers are also cautioned against the improper branding of flour. Several mills operation bleachers have been lax in meeting the label requirements which impose upon millers the duty of labeling such flour.
[Submitted by Barb Ziegenmeyer]

CHEROKEE NATION TO REUNITE
Three Day Event at Red Clay State Park to Commemorate the Reunion

Divided by their forced removal in 1838, a tragedy known as the Trail of Tears, members of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians and the Cherokee Nation will reunite to commemorate and celebrate the Cherokee Nation at Red Clay State Park in Cleveland, Tennessee April 16-18, 2009.


"While many miles may separate us from our Cherokee people in Oklahoma, we are still a united Nation and we will be recognizing and celebrating this relationship at this event," said Michell Hicks, Principal Chief of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians. "As a people and as U.S. citizens, we have an obligation to educate our children and our people about our ancestry and history. This event will assist us in moving the Cherokee people forward while remembering the trials and lessons learned from our past."


The three-day event begins Thursday, April 16 with a symposium of Native American scholars discussing the historical significance of the Trail of Tears and its impact on Cherokee society. Thursday will also feature cultural demonstrations and performances. The second day begins in Cherokee with the symbolic Eternal Flame Run in which tribal members will run from Cherokee, N.C. to Red Clay State Park. The Chiefs of each tribe will carry torches to lead the runners into the park to commemorate of the return of the Eternal Flame to the historic Red Clay Council Grounds.


Following the run, leaders of the Eastern Band and the Cherokee Nation will meet at a Joint Council to discuss and pass resolutions to symbolize the reunification of the Cherokee Nation. The Red Clay Reunion concludes with a cultural celebration on Saturday, April 17 and includes Cherokee traditional dances, music, storytelling, a stickball game and arts and crafts demonstrations. The entire event is free and open to the public.


"We can never forget the emotional, historic and tragic events that resulted in the Cherokee Nation coming together on these grounds more than 170 years ago," said Chad Smith, Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation. "The Cherokee government survives because our leaders exhibited great clarity, power and passion while seeking resolution to the conflict brought about by the state of Georgia and the United States. Their courage and wisdom are the reason we have the enduring legacy of the Cherokee people, which is to face adversity, survive, adapt, prosper and excel."


The historically significant Council Grounds at Red Clay was the seat of Cherokee government from 1832 through1837. It was at Red Clay that Chief John Ross learned the Cherokee were to be forced off their ancestral land and driven west in what would later be called the Trail of Tears. From this site a delegation was sent to Washington in an attempt to dispel the false treaty, and from where fire from the last great council flame would be preserved for future generations who settled in the west.


Cherokee, N.C., presents some of the most significant and culturally authentic events in the United States, rich in elaborate Native American ceremony, regalia, native song and dance, traditional arts and crafts, legends and historic traditions. Cultural attractions include the 60th anniversary of the outdoor drama "Unto These Hills" performed at the open-air Mountainside Theater, the Museum of the Cherokee Indian, Oconaluftee Indian Village and the Qualla Arts and Crafts Mutual. Cherokee, N.C., was named 2006 Travel Attraction of the Year by the Southeast Tourism Society. For more information about Cherokee, call (800) 438-1601.


Red Clay Reunion Event Schedule


Thursday, April 16, 2009
Red Clay Reunion Cultural Celebration
(10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Red Clay State Park)

Scholars Symposium
(1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. at Red Clay State Park)
The symposium features Native American scholars discussing the historical significance of the Trail of Tears and its impact on Cherokee society. Notable scholars include:
• Brett Riggs PhD
• Jan Simek PhD
• Dr. Barbara Duncan PhD
• Tom Belt
• Wilma Mankiller

Special Ceremony with Congressman Zack Wamp
(3p.m. Red Clay State Park)

Friday, April 17, 2009
Cherokee Eternal Flame Run
(arriving in Red Clay at 8:30 a.m.)
An organized run from Cherokee, N.C. to Red Clay State Park in Tennessee will commemorate the return of the Eternal Flame to the historic Red Clay Council Grounds. The run will retrace a portion of the Trail of Tears leading up to the Eternal Flame Monument in Red Clay, which served as the capital of the Cherokee Nation from 1832 to 1838.

Chief Michell Hicks and Chief Chad Smith will run the final leg of the run while carrying torches lit from the Eternal Flame into Red Clay.

Runners from the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma and the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians will run from Cherokee to Red Clay. Eastern Band runners include:
• Shannon Swimmer Bryant
• Sabrina Wooten
• James Oocumma
• Joseph Smith
• Robin Swimmer
• Channing George
• Tyler Bowman
• Arie James Bird

Runners Agenda (April 15-17)
Route: Highway 19 to 74 at Hyatt Creek
74 to 64 through Nantahala Gorge,
Andrews, Murphy, Copper Hill, Tenn.,
Ocoee River, Cleveland, Tenn.

Wed. April 15 7:00 a.m. - Approx. Departure
9:45 a.m. - Nantahala Gorge

1:30 p.m. - Andrews

3:00 p.m. - Murphy

4:30 p.m. - Copper Hill, Tenn.

Thurs. April 16 7:00 a.m. - Approx. Departure

9:00 a.m. - Ocoee River

10:30 a.m. - Benton, Tenn.

12:00 p.m. - Cleveland, Tenn.

1:00 p.m. - Red Clay, Tenn.

Fri. April 17 7:45 a.m. - Depart for Red Clay State Park

8:15 a.m. - Arrive to run last mile together

8:30 a.m. - Arrive at Red Clay State Park

Joint Council Meeting
(9 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Red Clay State Park)
The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians and the Cherokee Nation unite as one Tribal Council to consider legislation affecting the Cherokee People. Leaders will discuss issues pertinent to both Tribes, and Red Clay State Park will be recognized by the Tribes for its historic significance to the Cherokee People.

Red Clay Reunion Cultural Celebration
(1 p.m. – 6 p.m. at Red Clay State Park)

Saturday, April 18, 2009

Festival Celebration
(10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Red Clay State Park)
On a day to celebrate the continuation of the Cherokee people, the Red Clay Reunion Cultural Celebration includes all-day performances of traditional dance, music and storytelling; demonstrations of Cherokee arts and crafts; a stickball game; marbles demonstration and more. Additional information about the Red Clay Reunion is available at www.cherokee- nc.com/redclay.





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