Muskogee Cimeter

The Muskogee Cimeter. THIEVES HOLD HIGH CARNIVAL This is the Paper Everybody Reads Vol 6. In last week's issue as in former Issue this paper took a decided stand against vice and immorality and we believe that as soon as the article was read the king of the thieves, thugs and cyprians who infest our city ordered that an example be made of the Cimeter outfit, and promptly on the following Sunday night our house was burglarized, * * It is well known that there is a gang of theives who ply their trade in this place and ship their stolen goods to this town. These thieves can be easily spotted as they can be seen any day dressed in fine apparel parading the streets and at night the men follow the trade of burglary and robery, and the female portion of the gang are engaged in their immoral calling, and thus the gang can live on the splendor of the land from their ill gotton gains. The only way to break up these thieves in their glory is to run the loafers out of town, even if they do wear good clothes their only visable means of support is that they steal and commit robery during the night. Several white men have been robed by the cyprian part of the gang but on account of their position in business they have preferred to bear the loss rather than have the public know of their indiscretion. Immediately after these roberies the gang holds high carnival and boast of their prowess in their "busy Muskogee, I.T., Thursday, June 8, 1905. Its a shame and a disgrace that these thieving devils and immoral reprobates are permitted to polute our fair city with their presence. South 2nd St., is one part our city selected by the gang as their play ground and unless the police put a check to these he and she devils at once they will commit the same crime that this same gang committed at Wagoner some years ago, and then they will disappear and the decent people have to suffer for the crimes of these debauched deluded creatures who have sold their immortal soul for a few fleeting moments of supposed enjoyment. The sooner the black part of the organized gang of thugs are in the pen the female part included or dead and in hades the better it will be for the race. W. H. Twine, a colored attorney residing at 706 S. Fifth St. was robbed Sunday night by a thief who forced his way into the house through a window. Twine placed his six-shooter near his bed and went to sleep, but when he awakened Monday morning the revolver, with his watch, which was lying on the dresser, and four or five dollars in cash was missing. The thief used a hoe to force an entrance. He found the hoe at the rear of the house and use it to break open the window The matter was reported to the police.—Pheonix. Has a number of applicants who desire to rent houses. Owners of three, four, five and six room houses can secure desirable tenants by listing their property with us. REAL ESTATE DEPARTMENT Canadian Valley Trust Co. TRADE WHERE YOUR Come in and talk about it. THE STREET FURNITURE CO. Have the large swell stock in the New Jersey Building Where it is so easy to Select goods : : : : : DAMON LODGE. The following officers of K. of P. Lodge have been elected:—D. Richardson, C. C.; J. T. Trimble, V. C.; L. S. Billings Prelate; J. E. Toombs, M. of E. W. E. Murdock, M. of F.; Will Greer, K. of R. & S.; M. H. Browning, M. of H.; Jas. Richardson, Jr., I. G.; C. C. Jackson, O. G.; R. W. Rusting, Alex Coats, J. C. Patterson, trustees. Regular meeting 1st rnd 3rd Wednesday night in each month. This lodge is destined to be of the best lodges in the jurisdiction the officers elected are among our best citizens. JOHN H. HARRIS J. C. JOHNSON, ESQ., Secy. Siminole Nation, and Grand Master of Masons, Okla. & Ind. Ter. Dunbar High School will have the commencement (closing exercises) on Monday night at Hinton Opera House. Tickets on sale at Adam's Dry Goods Store and Elliott's Furnishing Store and Simon's Drug Store. Prices 10,25,35 and 75c. TRADE WHERE CREDIT Come in and ta THE STREET FU Have the large in the New Jers Where it is so e lect goods : SEE BEFORE YOU BUY. EXAMINE No. 55 REV. FURGUSON'S DEMISE. Rev. Ferguson, one of the old citizens of Muskogee passed away on Saturday night and was interred in Green Hill Cemetery on Sunday. Rev. Ferguson was a good man and a minister whose life was pure, and one who had the love and respect of the entire community The funeral was held at the C. M. E. church, Sunday at 3:30 p. m. and was largely attended. The services were conducted by Rev. Gratton. Rev. Ferguson leaves a wife and daughter to mourn his loss. They have the sypathy of the entire community, their loss is heaven's gain. Bollinger Music House, 307 West Broadway in the Evans block has the largest stock of pianos in the city. You will do well to get our prices before buying. If you need a brass band this summer write J. T. Trimble, 211 So. Second St., Muskogee, I. T. WANTED PUPILS—Mrs. L. C. Clark will give lessons on the piano at her place of business. 310 South Second Street. The Frisco System have on sale daily round trip tickets to Portland, Lewis & Clark Centenial Exposition for $49.30 final limit 90 days from date of sale. STUDY LAW AT HOME Prepare for success at the bar, in business or public life, by mail, in the ORIGINAL SCHOOL. Founded in 1890. Successful graduate school. By bar and law colleges. Within College Law Course and Begins Law Course. Liberal Term. Special Offer Now. Catalogue Free. Sprague Conversepence School of Law. 783 Majestic Bldgs. Detroit, Mich. AGRICUSTURE: pees) WC scdtotnn sey Crops on Tiled Lands. My attempt several years ago to get a catch of clover was a failure, as the clover froze out. But 1 sowed clover this spring with rye and it caught. The rye was sown last fall and made a good growth over winter. ‘The clover seed was sown this spring on the last snow, and the clover plants now (May 9) have two leaves on them and the rye is a foot high. I tried to grow alfalfa and got a good start with it about seven years ago, but it killed out the winter the ground was bare of snow and the frost went in deep. That was the year my clover froze out. But since that time the alfalfa has been coming up be- tween my fruit trees and looks thrifty. Most of my farm is now tiled. 1 used (o have a four-acre lot in one part of the farm where there were four or five small ponds. Since the tiling that is one of the best pieces of land I have. I have had a very large crop of timothy hay here each year for the past four years, Here is a thing | would like to have some one explain, for I cannot. There is one field where I had oats last year and through the field runs a tile drain, compuratively new. The oats were very rani directly over the drain, growing waist high. In the rest of the fiell the oats were very short. Now it is « fact that I carefully noted that the rank oats were badly ‘rusted, so much so that the binder when cut- ting them was covered with the smut, while in the rest of the field no smut could be detected. Why were the rank oats smutty and short oats free from smut? The whole field com- prised ten or eleven acres of ground and no rust was to be found except over the tile—C. I. Casey, Lake county, Illinois, in Farmers’ Review. Jimson Weed. From the illustration here given it will be found easy to know Jimson weed, which is very common in many vacant lots, both in town and coun- try. it should be dug out, for it is quite poisonous and has caused the death both of children and stock. Children play with the large flat weeds and frequently take them in VP \ 7 WY D 4 Sey BS we. NOS 10. 9.—Jimson weed (Datura stramontwm, @ flowering epray; %, fraiting capsulo—both one third natural cise. their mouths, where the poisoning most often manifests itself. The seeds are also eaten by children and result in poisoning. Mow the weeds as soon as they appear, and give the grass a ehance to grow in their places. The man wha pays for a book on the art of making money gets the in- formation—but the other fellow gets the money. The end of men is an action, and not a thought, though it were the noblest.—Ruskin. Sanctification is mofe than sorrow that others are not as good as you are. Many men are sure that they would get to heaven if only they might die in their Sunday suits. Make home a heaven, and the chil- dren will take your word for it as to the heavenly home, You cannot tell whether a man 1s humble in heart until you see him with his inferiors in station. Our true acquisitions lie in our charities; we gain only as we give.— Simms. There isn’t very much hope for the man who has reached the age of forty and isn’t more or less of a crank, A woman who criticises a wax figure in a show window doesn’t seem to realize that she herself is nothing but clay. When You Buy Starch buy Defiance and get the best, 16 o#. for 10 cents. Once used, aiways used. Yes, Cordelia, it is possible fora pretty woman to be a plain cook. Angular females who are able to elbow their way through a bargain- HOT FLASHES AND SINKING SPELLS OONQUERED AT LAST. Mrs, Murphy Tells Her Fellow-Sufferers How She Got Rid of Serious Troables by Simple Home Treatment, by Simple Home Treatment, “TI had been bothered for several years,” said Mrs. Murphy, “by stomach disorder, and finally I became very weak and nervous. Flashes of heat would pass over me, and I would feel as if I was sinking down, At such times I could not do any household work, but would have to lie down, and afterwards IT would have very trying nervous spells.”” “Didn't you have a doctor?”’ she was asked. “ Yes, I consulted several doctors but my health did not improve. One day a friend asked me why I did not try Dr Williams’ Pink Pills, Sho assured me that they had proved of the greatest ben- efit in the case of her daughter. In fact, she praised them so enthusiastically that my husband got me a box.” “And what was tho result?’? “ Before I had taken half of the first box my condition was greatly impioved, The quickness with which they reached and relieved all my troubles was really surprising, After I had used only three boxes I had no more heat-flashes or weak spells, Thanks to them, I have become a well woman,”’ Mrs. Mary D. Murphy lives at No, 1903 Force street, Fort Wayne, Indiana, Dr. Williams’ Pink Pills, the remedy which sho found so satisfactory, furnish directly to the blood the elements that give vigor to every tissue of the body. They can bo depended on to revive fail- ing strength, and to banish nervous- ness. Their tonic properties are abso- lutely unsurpassed, As soon as there is drag, or dizziness, or pallor, or poor circulation, or disordered digestion, or restlessness, or pains, or ir- regularities of any kind these famous pills should be used. They have cured the most obstinate cases of anwmia, dys- -pepsia, rheumatism, neuralgia, nervous -_prostration and even partial paralysis, | If you desire information specially suited to your own case writo directly to the Dr. Williams Medicine Company, Schenectady, N.Y, Every woman should have a copy of Dr, Williams’ “ Plain Talks to Women.’’which will be mailed free to any address on request, Any druggist can supply tho pills, ay }, Qe a X CA © AVA kee : Pe | i v4 Wisse aN Y _s f a> at yew a A Ta ah “a vu Natural ee We Flavor 01S (PN rs FoodProducts ee Fes PTS eA a oturity oud error ah of the tnetedlonte weeds > Libby’s “4te":'! Food Products For Breakfast, Dinner and Suppor. Corned Beef Hash Brisket Beef Boneless Chicken Veal Loof Soups Vienna Sausege They are ready to\serve—Your Grocer has them Libby, McNeill & Libby, Chicago PORPAPD PPD PALE ALAS AIG ™ POPP PPP PPP PPP COO I OOS OT OCT CC Terre | Who Goes There? U. C. ¥. 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No woman would ever quarrel with a man if it wasn't for the pleasure of making it up again. Takes Hold and Lifts Up. “If you wish to grow fat, strong and healthy, get rid of the impurities in your system by using Simmons’ Sarsa- parilla, If lifts you up—keeps you well, and makes the old world look cheerful.” A young married couple could prob- ably live on wind if the bride’s pa would raise it for them. A man can make or lose a fortune while two women are saying good- by to cach other, ‘Try One. Package. If “Defiance Starch” does not please you, return it to your dealer, If it does you get one-third more for the same money. It will give you satis- faction, and will not stick to the iron, Your Children’s 18 OF VITAL IMPORTANCE, A large part of their timo is spent in the schoolroom and it becomes the duty of every parent and good cltizen to see to it that the schoolrooms are free from disease breeding germs. Decorate the walls with Niabastine AVASTAW Aa Cleanly, sanitary, durable, ar- tistic, and safeguards health, A R k C t in white and OCK VEMENT aciicato tints, Does not rub or scale. Destroys disease germs and vermin; No washing of walls after once applied, Any ono can brush it on—mix with cold water, The delicato tints aro non-poisonous and aro madv with special reference to the protection of pu- pils’ eyes, Beware of paper and germ-ab- sorbing and disoase-breeding kalsomines bearing fanciful names and mixod with hot water. Buy Alabastine only in five pound ackages, properly labeled, Pint card, pretty wall and ceiling designs “Hints on Decorating,” and our artiste’ eervices in making color plans, free, ALABASTINE CO., Grand Rapids, Mich,, or 105 Water St, N.Y. copsreeee A CLEAN, HEALTHY SKIN x Sandbolm’s Eoxema y and Skin Remedy Purifies, Then Hoals ae Posltively qures Bezoma, Fimples, 5 eruptions, Insect [sites sud ail dis: PTZ FS vssemot tiie vkin, An absciute cure for Dandruff or Scalp diseases. Ask Druggtst or Barber or send for FREB SAMPLE and BOOKLET, Write day. Dept. 6, BANDHOLM DRUG CO., Des Moines, Ta. \VARTED.<For the 0. 8. Army, abie-berlieg unmarried men, between ages of 21 and 6; citizens of United States, of good charactor and temperate habits, whocan speak, read and Write Englich, For information auily to Ke fruiting Ofticer, Postoffice building, Oklahome City, Okla, or ‘Tulva, Ind. ‘Ter. Bold, Shaw tac br Gulhiie. Okina. Plantation Chill Cure is Guaranteed To cure, or money refunded by your merchant, so why not try it? Price 50c. When Dewey Cried The following story of Admiral Dewey is told by one of the sailors who returned on the Raleigh. Just before the battle of Manila, when the order was given to strip for action, the smallest powder boy on the flagship dropped his coat overboard. He asked permission to jump after it, but was refused. He went to the side of the ship, dropped overboard, recovered his coat and was promptly arrested for disobedience. Admiral Dewey spoke kindly to him, who began to weep, and said the coat contained his mother's picture, which he had just kissed, and he could not bear to see it lost. Dewey's eyes filled with tears. He fairly embraced the boy, and ordered him to be released, saying: "Boys who love their mothers enough to risk their lives for her picture cannot be kept in irons on this fleet." Equal Suffrage in Iceland In Iceland men and women are in every respect political equals. The nation, which numbers more than 70,000 people, is governed by representatives elected by both men and women. However good you may be you have faults; however dull you may be, you can find out what some of them aer; and however light they may be, you had better make some effort to get rid of them.—Colton. When an engagement is announced in a small town the rest of the inhabitants begin to discuss which of the two contracting parties is going to get the worst of it. It's true that morality has nothing to do with art, but the people who insist on this most strongly, overlook the fact that immorality has nothing to do with it, either.—Life. Borrowed thoughts, like borrowed money, only show the poverty of the borrower.—Lady Blessington. There is a woman in Somerville who has almost convinced herself that she was born lucky after all. She wiped out fifteen calls the other afternoon and didn't find any one at home.—Somerville Journal. Donates Public Playground Donates Public Playground Cornelius Zabriskie, the Jersey City banker, has purchased a plot of twenty lots and will present them to the city for a playground. He paid $30,000 for the tract. A few years ago Mr. Zabriskie offered to contribute $150,000 for a new city hospital building if the citizens would contribute a like amount, but his proposition was not accepted. Postage Stamps at a Premium A dispatch from Fairbanks, Alaska, to Tacoma said that an ordinary United States two-cent postage stamp had just been sold there for $1, and that it was the last stamp in the town. The last lemon in town had also been consumed. It sold for $2. Instead of real love being such a ladylike thing, it often has blisters on its feet, corns on its hands and a back that aches with loads of cares. —Henry F. Cope in the Chicago Tribune. It sometimes happens that a man quarrels with his wife because she makes up. Never judge a man's ability as a horse trader by the prayers he offers in public. Patti Has Earned $5,000,000 Mme. Patti's voice has brought her in more than five million dollars. Her best year's income was $350,000. Just Discrimination in Railway Rates. All railroad men qualified to speak on the subject in a responsible way are likely to agree with President Samuel Spencer of the Southern Railway when he says: "There is no division of opinion as to the desirability of stopping all secret or unjustly discriminatory devices and practises of whatsoever character." Mr. Spencer, in speaking of "unjustly discriminatory" rates and devices, makes a distinction which is at once apparent to common sense. There may be discrimination in freight rates which is just, reasonable and imperatively required by the complex commercial and geographical conditions with which expert rate makers have to deal. To abolish such open and honest discrimination might paralyze the industries of cities, states and whole sections of our national territory. This distinction between just and unjust discrimination is clearly recognized in the conclusions of the International Railway Congress, published yesterday: "Tariffs should be based on commercial principles, taking into account the special conditions which bear upon the commercial value of the services rendered. With the reservation that rates shall be charged without arbitrary discrimination to all shippers alike under like conditions, the making of rates should as far as possible have all the elasticity necessary to permit the development of the traffic and to produce the greatest results to the public and to the railroads themselves." The present proposal is, as Mr. Walker D. Hines of Louisville showed in his remarkable testimony the other day before the Senate Committee at Washington, to crystallize flexible and justly discriminatory rates into fixed government rates which cannot be changed except by the intervention of some government tribunal, and by this very process to increase "the temptation to depart from the published rate and the lawful rate in order to meet some overpowering and urgent commercial condition."—New York Sun. Frau Wagner Finicky As Richard Wagner's widow declared that the noise which they caused was out of harmony with the poetical atmosphere of Bayreuth, the municipal authorities have prohibited motor cars from entering the town. MILK CRUST ON BABY. Lost All His Hair—Scratched Till Blood Ran—Grateful Mother Tells of His Cure by Cuticura for 750. "When our baby boy was three months old he had the milk crust very badly on his head, so that all the hair came out, and it itched so bad he would scratch until the blood ran. I got a cake of Cuticura Soap and a box of Cuticura Ointment. I applied the Cuticura and put a thin cap on his head, and before I had used half of the box it was entirely cured, his hair commenced to grow out nicely again, and he has had no return of the trouble. (Signed) Mrs. H. P. Holmes, Ashland, Or." Jefferson Theater The owner of a theater just constructed in Goshen, Ind., has decided to call the house the Jefferson theater. This will be the first city in the country to pay such a tribute to the memory of the dead actor. Sensible Housekeeper will have Defiance Starch, not alone because they get one-third more for the same money, but also because of superior quality. GIESECKE'S KEY BRAND SHOES TRADE MARK ST. LOUIS ALL WAYS BEST Shake your head when your dealer suggests something else. There is nothing better and you're apt to get something not nearly so good. What can you tell about the wear of a shoe, outside of your own experience and the reputation it bears? You've either worn the Giesecke Key Brand or know some one who has; ask them about it. The reputation and character of the Giesecke Key Brand are in perfect harmony; they actually are just what people say about them. Again we say, when your dealer urges something "just as good," shake your head. 9ieseeked J' French Hays Shoe Co St. Louis U.S.A. A GAS RANGE in the COUNTRY You can have a Gas Range and be as cool and comfortable in your kitchen as your city sister is in hers. The Quick Meal makes its own gas—you can use it anywhere without connections—and it's safe, simple, economical, durable. It is cleanliness itself and gives less trouble than a kerosene lamp. We've looked after that. A child or an untrained hired girl can use it safely. Fuel only costs 4c or 6c a day—no kindling, ashes, soot or dirt when you use a QUICK MEAL (Evaporator) GASOLINE RANGE—and it's made to last, too-thick, heavy sheet steel and brass—nothing complicated, nothing which can wear out. Has drop end, shelf, nickel teapot shelves and a spacious warming closet (right-hand door), which will keep the food warm till the "men folks" come, without drying it up. Your kitchen work is done in half the time when you have a Quick Meal, for you never have to wait for your fire—it's always piling hot. You ought to have a Quick Meal this minute. If your dealer hasn't got them on hand, ask us; we have something you'll like—if you'll simply tell us your dealer's name and say whether or not he carries Quick Meal. Sign your name plainly, so the present will be sure to reach you safely. Ringen Stove Co. Div., Makers. 6th St., St. Louis, Mo. LEWIS TRAIGHT 5¢ ANNUAL SALE alers supplied by their jo Facts Are Uniform excell century has steal The lea Lion C is now used in million popular success spea positive proof that L Confidence of The uniform qu COFFEE survive LION COFFEE keeps makes new on LEWIS'S SINGLE BINDER STRAIGHT 5¢ CIGAR ANNUAL SALE 7.000.000 Dealers supplied by their jobber, or direct from Frank P. Lewis' Factory, Peoria, Ill. Facts Are Stubborn Things LION COFFEE than its Strength, ity to commend it. the plantation, it is ed at our factori packed in 1 lb. s PUBLISHED EVERY WEEK IN THE INTEREST OF THE NEGRO BY CIMETER PUB. CO. ENTERED AT THE POST OFFICE AT MUSKOGEE, I. T., AS SECOND CLASS MAIL MATTER. W. H. TWINE Editor. R. WOOD, Ass't Editor. J. T. TRIMBLE Gen'l Solicitor E. T. HEARNE City Reporter For Delegate to the Constitutional Convention: A. G. W. SANGO of Muskogee. The Tribal tax is not only making merchants loose sleep but seems to worry your Uncle Samuel. Taxation without representation is unjust and it caused a h— of a row in 1776. History can repeat itself and it may be done in the B. I. T. Muskogee is always in it and no matter which side in tribal tax matter Greater Muskogee will have received an advertising that will recompense for the financial loss, and as our people are standing pat there is nothing to make us loose out. By actual count (including additions) we have 17000 inhabitants and still we are growidg; we will have 50,000 in five years in fpite of the Creek tax and the knockers, Muskogee is a good place to live in and do business. The proposition of A.C. Trumbo to locate a market square is a good one. We believe that if this is done that when we become an organized county, the County Court House will be located on the block. It is the ideal place for the market square. The petty thieves assisted by tee professionals are holding high crnival in the city. Almost every night robery and burglary is committed in this city and no person is able to locate the theft. If the loafers, black and white were run out of town this thieving would stop. Taft is one of the most thriving of new towns in the Indian Territory. The colored people own some of the finest land around the town and have it in a high state of cultivation. They are industrious and prosperous, and are offering inducements to new comers to locate in our midst. It is a nice thing we suppose for our merchants to pay a tax and then pay the Creek tribal tax and then have the mail order houses in the various states send their agents here and get the trade; and they ship their goods here without paying anything to any body. If that is justice then we say "Oh justice how many crimes are committed in thy name" If we must pay the tax our city government should shut out these agents for foreign houses who are working the town for trade. Read our advertisements and trade with our advertisers they serve your trade and will give you value received. Quit sending your money to foreign merchants when you can get better bargains at home. When the canvasser for foreign dry-goods and grocery stores call at your home inform the City Recorder and they will be made pay license for the work and we hope a high license. Orders have gone off the point of that famous goatee that no more shall the type in the Phoenix office be wasted by setting up the name of Judge Raymond in the newspaper. Brilliant idea, late in coming and overworked several times before, We remember another gentleman who had the same misfortune happen to him. His name was tabooed in the columns of the Pheonix for six months and he was elected to congress. Since he was elected his name appears not only in print but has become one frequently used in friendly discourse. (Doug probably wants to get before the Indian committee next winter.) Now if Judge Raymond can keep that ban on his name and keep it out of the Pheonix long enough, he is almost sure to get anything he wants in the way of political preferment in this country. It has never yet failed—Times. That's mighty good reading. MKT "EXCELLENCE IN TRAVEL" TRACK-TRAINS-TIME. "THE KATY FLYER" and KATY DINING STATIONS All essentials of comfortable and convenient travel are characteristic of KATY SERVICE. Now is The Time For you to buy a new buggy and harness. We handle the best make and stand back of any defects in them. A THE DEERE BUGGY Stands the wear and always looks stylish. You can't buy a better and we have the most complete line of up-to-date Buggies and Harness in the Indian Territory. Come in and see for yourself and get our prices which are the lowest. FARM LOANS. LOANS MADE TO FREEDMEN ON THEIR ALLOTMENT Long Time. Easy Payments. Low Interest. Easy Payments. You can pay small amounts anytime after one year and stop interest. If you sell the land you can pay the entire loan any time after one year. JAMES L. LOMBARD, Financial Agent, Union Central Life Insurance Company. ADDRESS: CHAS. H. LOMBARD, Manager, No. 207 N. Second St.; Muskogee, I. T. Room 213-14, - Illinois Building Next to Bank of Muskogee, Muskogee, I. T. ABSTRACTS of TITLE, INSURANCE, SURETY BONDS and REAL ESTATE Farm Leans a Specialty DR WM FLAMM 27 years practicing in New York City. Crown and Bridge work a specialty at lowest possible price. All work guaranteed. My Gold Crowns never tarnish. I use the best material. Gas administered. Don't fail to give me a trial. Muskogee, I. T. LOANS. ON THEIR ALLOTMENT Payments. Easy Payments. anytime after one year and stop pay the entire loan any time af- ent. Life Insurance Company. Manager, Bond St : Muskogee, I. T. DRAW CROWN CROWN CROWN Bridge Work WITHOUT PLATES SORCERED CROWN BEAUTIFUL TEETH BROTHERS CROWN TION FREE.inois Building ogee, Muskogee, I. T. The prices below will convince the most sceptical that it pays| to trade at Here are some of them: High patent flour per 100, $2.90) Sac City and Waterloo corn Meal, per bushel, - - - 60 8 for - i H 25 Best Eating Potatoes - - 90/Canned Peas, 3for - - - 25 Coin Special Hams, per lb., 15} “ String beans, 3 for 25 = uy Lard ress tees LO “ Hominy, 3 for +: 25 oe “ Breakfast bacon 20! ‘Kraut, 3 for - “26 Smoked bacon, per Ib.. 10 to 124) “ Sweet Petatoes - 25 Dry Salt Meat, per Ib., - 84! “ Blackberries: - - - 10 Canned Apricots, - 2 for 8d) ‘© Gooseberries 2° for - 25 “Peaches - - 2 for 35) “Pumpkins, 3 for - 25 ** Pears - «= 2 for35i “ Tomatoes, 3 for - 25 EVERYTHING THAT IS CARRIED IN A GROCERY WE HAVE, AND ARE ALL FRESH, CLEAN GOODS, : | Phone your orders or let us know and we will call for your orders. A Warm Imitator of Close Prices, These Prices are Cash Only. Yours for business, TEXAS GROCERY CoO. COR. MAIN & DENISON , PHONE 4438. A PM mdAO Libis akin c lress M22 Parl or. PROPRIETORS. PHONE 320 612 S.3RD ST. MUSKOGEE TO THE LADIES! Lapis you can’t afford to miss this. this week. We will sell nice long WIGS for $2.75; SWITCHES 25c to 50e; HALF WIGS $1.25; PRIME FRIZZLES, se to 25e. Hair is a woman's glory.sSaZzoa | 217 South Second St. ? GEXy®, FROM HERE TO THERE, CHEAP RATES Commencing June Ist the Frisco System: will sell 60 cay tickets to Denver, Colorado Springs, and Pueblo, Colo., for $22.85 Round trip Season tick- ets to above points $24.50, For the following occasions the Frisco System will sell very cheap round trip tickets, for rates and full particulars ask or yhone 302, Internations! Epworth League Convention, Denver, Colo., July 5 to 9th, Annual meeting Grand Lodge Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks at Buffalo, N. Y., July July 11th to 18th, : Anuual meeting Imperial Council Ancient Arabic Order of Mystic Shrine at Niagara Falls, N, ¥., June 20 to 23, Aunual meeting Grand Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles, Den- ver, Colo., August 14 to 24th, Annual convention National and Fire Insurance Agents at Denver, Colo, August 16 to 18, American Osteopathic at Den- ver, Colo., August 15 to 19. For further information call at Ticket Office, H. E. Harkriper, T. A. €, ©, Washington, PHE TAILOR Has movein the rear of Jones building, and has just got ina new line of samples, He is pre pared to make your suits, Clean Ing and pressing done on short notice Suits cleaned $1.50 to ¥2. VICTORIA HOTEL When at Claremore stop at the Victoria Hotel, Medern, Up- to-date, Elegant Rooms, "babhe Unsurpassed, - Mrs. TearLA Ropinsoyx, Prop. Claremore, I, T. Dr. R. H. Waterford. PHYSICIAN & SURGEON. Diseases of Women and Men sucess. fully Treated. Chronic Disease of Men a Specialty. A. S. McREA, i=_—— LAWYER. 20 1-2 OKMULGEE AVENUE. The Creek Undertaking Co. is the official undertakers for the Burial League of the U.S, for the Negroes of Muskogee. and vicinity and will take up contracts forall Negroes wheth- er their name appear thereon or not. Should a policy holder-die bring the contract to us. We will do the rest. 5-18, Im. Why buy Vour _- LUMBER =: and =* BUILDING -:- MATERIAL From a company you do not know. Keep your mon ey at home buy buying from the Muskogee Lumber Company They live here and will treat you right. Yard loca- ted west of Jones’ Building, near Masonic Hall, eM, SOIMIGIN Sample Hats, Shoes, Clothing, and Furnishing Goods, Ferunks and Bags at less than half price. @QooaQ 135 SOUTH SECOND STREET. GLOYD LUMBER COMPANY. ‘ P 1 Et ” ‘HONEST GOODS AT HONEST PRICES. Tam now in my new store with everything brand new and up-to-date. My line of jewelry is a ene sone, staple and trust- worthy in every respect; in fact I doa first-class jowelry business having 15 years experience and can give you bankers, jewelers and manufactures’ references who will bear me. out inthis st ate ment. I fear no branch of the jeweler’s trade, it is alleasy to me People who are particular about what they buy or have repaired should make my stove their headquarters. R.A. GIVENS, JEWELER, 228 North Second street. . - Muskogee, I. T. Pioneer Abstraet Co. In rear of Bank of MuskogeesSy2a This company makes absolutely correct abstracts of title. Go there for correct in- formation. DURFEY HARDWARE COMPANY, INCORPORATED Shelf and Heavy Hardware, Tinware, and Celebrated Monare Ranges. Every one Guaranteed, Builders’ Tools, ete, All kinds of Tin Work and Plumbing, Refrigerators and Ice Coulers. PHONE 205. ROWSY BLOCK. 111 N.SECOND STREET The St. Louis Furniture Company 128 South Seeond Street. Offer a fine line of New and Second Hand. Furniture Iron Beds, Matt.ess. Springs, Rocking Chairs, Bowls, Pitchers, and Slop Jars Get your dob Work at the “Grice” . To tell about our lumber, It is put forward to win the approval of the lumber users of this section and when its good points are ap- preciated it will certainly do so. We see no_ satisfaction or Re fit in handling low grade stock. Neither will consumers when they learn that the finest lumber does not piece by the foot but by the inches, Au Ay 8 By ee A 4 [re ale » nn? a eR SoS < atl pes} Uae 4. Se Tan ba 7 iF TUT eg a Hg } RAs AULA | ges Nw ke PAS abr MISS MARIA DUCHARME. Every Woman in America is Interested in This Young Girl's Experience. Mary E. PELVIC CATARRH WAS DESTROYING HER LIFE. PE-RV-NA SAVED HER. Miss Maria Ducharme, 182 St. Eliza beth street, Montreal, Can., writes: "I am satisfied that thousands of women suffer because they do not realize how bad they really need treatment and feel a natural delicacy in consulting a physician. "I felt badly for years, had terrible pain, and at times was unable to attend to my daily duties. I tried to cure myself, but finally my attention was called to an advertisement of Peruna in a similar case to mine, and I decided to give it a trial. "My improvement began as soon as I started to use Peruna and soon I was a well woman. I feel that I owe my life and my health to your wonderful medicine and gratefully acknowledge this fact."—Maria Ducharme. Address Dr. Hartman, President of The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus, Ohio, for free medical advice. All correspondence strictly confidential. An Irish philosopher says he knows of no good reason why women should not become good business men. Do Your Clothes Look Yellow? Then use Defiance Starch, it will keep them white—16 oz. for 10 cents. A political party that will give banquets at ten cents a plate will fill a long felt want. DON'T FORGET A large 2-oz. package Red Cross Ball Blue, only 5 cents. The Russ Company, South Bend, Ind. Fortunately a mother never knows just what the neighbors really think of her children. FITS permanently cured. No fits or nervousness after first day's use of Dr. Kline's Great Nervouser ar. Send for FREE $2.00 trial bottle and treaties. Dr. K. H. Kler, Ltd., 31 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pa. It's an easy matter for a judge to issue an order restraining a woman from talking, but what's the use? USE THE FAMOUS Red Cross Ball Blue. Large 2-oz. package 5 cents. The Russ Company, South Bend, Ind. There are a lot of things that a man would not want half so much if he thought there was any chance of getting them. Have you noticed that the water wagon isn't carrying the load it did some weeks ago? Other men besides ministers marry for money. W.N.U.—Oklahoma City—No. 23, 1905 PISO'S CURE FOR CURES WHERE ALL ELSE FAILS. Best Cough Syrup. Tastes Good. Use in time. Sold by druggists. CONSUMPTION Muskogee Cimeter. Muskogee Cimeter. W. H. TWINE, Editor. MUSKOGEE, IND. TER NEW STATE NEWS A rumor has gone out that Secretary Hitchcock is soon to retire from the department of the interior, but dispatches from Washington deny this statement. The Durant canning factory has been completed and made its first run last week in the presence of two hundred enthusiastic citizens. This is the only canning factory in either the Choctaw and Chicasaw nations. Horace W. Bailey, United States court commissioner at Canute, died last week. Owing to mismanagement and general disagreement the Guthrie club of the Western Baseball association has been reorganized and new men have secured the franchise. The report of the secretary of the school land board for the month of May shows receipts to have been $6,381.72 and the expenditures were $1,552.48. Seven of the injured victims of the recent cyclone at Snyder have been removed to the hospital at Oklahoma City. A commandery of Knights Templar was organized at Lawton last week. This is the first commandry in Comanche county and the eleventh in Oklahoma. Sixteen charter members were initiated. Little Nellie Miller of Kingfisher is eleven years old and she has just finished the fifth year of her attendance at school and this little miss bears the distinction of not being absent or tardy during that entire time. Railway traffic in the territories has resumed its normal conditions, after several days of demoralization by reason of washouts. Nearly all trains are running on schedule time. The Ardmore Commercial Club has extended an invitation to Senator Chester I. Long of Kansas to visit Ardmore next month. Senator Long will make an address at Oklahoma City June 9. The normal institute period in the counties of Beaver, Logan, Canadian, Cleveland, Grant, Kay, Kingfisher, Pawnee, Payne and Roger Mills began June 5 and continues until the 30th. Teachers' examination will be held on June 29 and 30. The Muskogee confederate bivouac has been organized with eighteen members and Col. D. M. Wisdom re-elected commander. The honor was conferred upon him though he was too ill to attend the meeting The board of regents for the colored university at Langston, let the contract to Contractor Hyde of Coyle, for $2,000, to erect the addition to the mechanical building of the school. The last legislature appropriated $20,000 for additional buildings and $5,000 for a waterworks system at the school. A party of Guthrie negroes broke into the office of the Oklahoma Guide, a negro paper published by Judge Perkins, stole the forms of an unissued paper and threw them into the river. There is a factional fight among the negroes at that place and Judge Perkins claims it is the work of "immoralists." A single conversation across the table with a wise man is worth a month's study of books.—Chinese Proverb. To Launder Delicate Muslims. Many muslin dresses may be successfully laundered at home, which, if put in the ordinary wash, would be hopelessly ruined. Wash quickly through warm Ivory Soap suds; rinse, dip in rice water, and dry in doors, as the air will frequently fade delicate colors. Iron with a moderately hot iron.—Eleanor R. Parker. When a man measures his happiness by how many hours he slept the night before it is a sign he has been married long enough to have a large family.—New York Press. Defiance Starch is put up 16 ounces in a package, 10 cents. One-third more starch for the same money. Dogs With Eyeglasses "Goggles for dogs?" echoed the dealer in motoring supplies. "Yes, we keep them, and sell quite a few; but generally they are made to order. You see, there is such a difference in the shapes of dog noses. Some are broad and flat and others are sharp and pointed. The woman who goes in heavy for motoring, record breaking runs and long trips is seldom a buyer of goggles for her dog. But the woman who puts her dog ahead of the sport, who rides in an electric laudau in leisurely fashion through the park or on the drive is the one who insists upon her lap dog wearing goggles. It is a fad, nothing else." Slow Journey The cable car crawled slowly on with an occasional pause at a threatening breakdown. At last an old man with a long white beard rose feebly from a corner seat and tottered toward the door. He was, however, stopepd by the conductor, who said: "Your fare, please." "I paid my fare." "When? I don't remember it." "Why, I paid you when I got on the car." "Where did you get on?" "At Nether Liberton." "That won't do. When I left Liberton there was only one little boy on the car." "I know it. I was that little boy." —Auckland (N. Z.) News. FEED YOU MONEY. Feed Your Brain, and It Will Feed You Money and Fame. "Ever since boyhood I have been especially fond of meats, and I am convinced I ate too rapidly, and failed to masticate my food properly. "The result was that I found myself, a few years ago, afflicted with ailments of the stomach and kidneys, which interfered seriously with my business. "At last I took the advice of friends and began to eat Grape-Nuts instead of the heavy meats, etc., that had constituted my former diet. "I found that I was at once benefited by the change, that I was soon relieved from the heart-burn and the indigestion that used to follow my meals, that the pains in my back from my kidney affection had ceased, showing that those organs had been healed, and that my nerves, which used to be unsteady, and my brain, which was slow and lethargic from a heavy diet of meats and greasy foods, had, not in a moment, but gradually, and none the less surely, been restored to normal efficiency. Now every nerve is steady and my brain and thinking faculties are quicker and more acute than for years past. "After my old style breakfasts I used to suffer during the forenoon from a feeling of weakness which hindered me seriously in my work, but since I have begun to use Grape-Nuts food I can work till dinner time with all ease and comfort." Name given by Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich. There's a reason. Read the little book, "The Road to Wellville," in each pkg. INTERESTINGLETTER WRITTENBYANOTABLEWOMAN Mrs. Sarah Kellogg of Denver, Color Bearer of the Woman's Relief Corps, Sends Thanks to Mrs. Pinkham. The following letter was written by Mrs. Kellogg, of 1628 Lincoln Ave., Denver, Colo., to Mrs. Pinkham, Lynn, Mass. Dear Mrs. Pinkham: "For five years I was troubled with a tumor, which kept The following letter was written by Mrs. Kellogg, of 1628 Lincoln Ave., Denver, Colo., to Mrs. Pinkham, Lynn, Mass., Dear Mrs. Pinkham: "For five years I was troubled with a tumor, which kept growing, causing me intense agony and Mrs. Sarah Kellogg growing, causing me intense agony and great mental depression. I was unable to attend to my house work, and life became a burden to me. I was confined for days to my bed, lost my appetite, my courage and all hope. "I could not bear to think of an operation, and in my distress I tried every remedy which I thought would be of any use to me, and reading of the value of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to sick women decided to give it a trial. I felt so discouraged that I had little hope of recovery, and when I began to feel better, after the second week, thought it only meant temporary relief; but to my great surprise I found that I kept gaining, while the tumor lessened in size. "The Compound continued to build up my general health and the tumor seemed to be absorbed, until, in seven months, the tumor was entirely gone and I a well woman. I am so thankful for my recovery that I ask you to publish my letter in newspapers, so other women may know of the wonderful curative powers of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound." When women are troubled with irregular or painful menstruation, weakness, leucorrhea, displacement or ulceration of the womb, that bearing-down feeling, inflammation of the ovaries, backache, flatulence, general debility, indigestion and nervous prostration, they should remember there is one tried and true remedy. Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound at once removes such trouble. No other medicine in the world has received such widespread and unqualified endorsement. No other medicine has such a record of cures of female troubles. Refuse to buy any other medicine: Mrs. Pinkham invites all sick women to write her for advice. She has guided thousands to health. Address, Lynn, Mass. Health is too valuable to risk in experiments with unknown and untried medicines or methods of treatment. Remember that it is Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound that is curing women, and don't allow any druggist to sell you anything else in its place. Alfonso a Good Shot The king of Spain has inherited his father's remarkably sure eye and steady hand, and he is already one of the best shots in his kingdom. Alfonso XIII is rich in great sporting estates, and he enjoys nothing better than entertaining a party of his friends in those of his country palaces which are within easy reach of Madrid. How's This? We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O. We, the undersigned, have known F. J. Cheney for the last 15 years, and believe him perfectly honorable in all business transactions and financially able to carry out any obligations made by his firm. WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent free. Price 75 cents per bottle. Sold by all Druggists. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation. Women seldom fall asleep in church because the sermon is ended before they finish sizing up what the other women have on. Bad Odor. A bad odor from a person's breath may be caused by many different forms of dyspepsia. It may be due to stomach catarrh, billiousness, constipation, or a case of ordinary indigestion. Whatever may be the cause, there is just one reliable cure, and that is Dr. Caldwell's (laxative) Syrup Pepsin. It clears all the impurities out of your body and makes your breath as sweet as the June morning. Safe, pleasant and effective. Sold by all druggists at 50c and $1.00. Money back if it fails. A girl doesn't really believe that a young man never made love to another girl, but she says she does. RED CROSS BALL BLUE used every washday will make your clothes white as snow and as beautiful as when new. The most competent housekeepers in the country use Red Cross Ball Blue and no other. Just try it once and you will see the difference. All grocers sell it. Large package 5c. CHICAGO A WONDER CITY. Only Four Cities in the World Ahead of It. Chicago in 1905 is the fourth city in the world in point of population and wealth, says Leslie's Weekly. The only towns which lead it are London, New York and Paris. Canton is sometimes assigned a larger population, but this is estimated, for there has never been any census taken of its population. Berlin has just crossed the 2,000,000 mark in inhabitants, but it is safe to assume that Chicago is ahead of the German metropolis. It is likely to keep ahead, notwithstanding the wonderful growth of that capital, unexampled in Europe's annals. Nearly all the world's great cities—Paris, Berlin, St. Petersburg, Vienna, Madrid and others—are far inland. Even London, the nearest to deep water of all Europe's great capitals, is over sixty miles distant from the sea. New York is the only city of commanding importance in any civilized country which is in sight of the ocean. Chicago feels that it will some time have the same preminence in the United States that Berlin has in Germany or St. Petersburg in Russia. It is growing faster than New York, has several suburbs which it expects to absorb within the next five or ten years and figures that it will pass New York by 1950. Ten or fifteen years prior to that date New York will have passed London, so that if Chicago ever beats the metropolis on the Hudson she will be the greatest of the world's cities, as she is already the most marvelous of them in her sudden rise and swift expansion Bridge That Is Watched. The bridge that separates Derby Line, Vt., from Rock Island, and consequently the United States from Canada, is one of the most closely watched thoroughfares in either country. Long since it was nicknamed "Smugglers' bridge," on account of the large amount of smuggled goods taken across. It is an old-fashioned, low, wooden structure. At the ends are large signs saying "Pay $3 or walk." These signs attract attention because literally they forbid riding under penalty of a fine, while in spirit they mean that you must make your horses walk. This law had been a dead letter up to a short time ago, when Rock Island renewed it and employed a person to watch the bridge and take the names of transgressors. The violators of the law were then visited and the fines were collected. Near the south end of the bridge is the United States custom house, a subport of the Newport district, and a mile to the north is the old-fashioned Canadian historic building. Rich and Rare Were the Gems She Wore. Rich and rare were the gems she wore, And a bright gold ring on her wand she bore; But, oh! her beauty was far beyond Her sparkling gems or snow-white wand. "Lady, dost thou not fear to stray, So lone and lovely, through this bleak way? Are Erin's sons so good or so cold, As not to be tempted by woman or gold?" "Sir Knight! I feel not the least alarm, No son of Erin will offer me harm: For, though they love women and golden store. Sir Knight! they love honor and virtue more." One she went, and her maiden smile In safety lighted her round the green isle; And blest forever is she who relied Upon Erin's honor and Erin's pride. —Thomas Moore Choate on Texas Justice. One of Ambassador Choate's legal stories told at a gathering of lawyers on his last visit to this country related to a Texas judge before whom a prisoner was brought charged with horse stealing. The judge promptly sentenced the prisoner to be hanged, but his lawyer interrupted. "You can't hang this prisoner according to law, your honor," he said. "Guess you're right," said the judge. "Well, I'll discharge him and I guess it's up to the boys to hang him according to the regular custom."—New York Times COMPLETELY RESTORED. Mrs. P. Brunzel, wife of P. Brunzel, stock dealer, residence 3111 Grand Ave., Everett, Wash., says: "For fif- teen years I suffered with terrible pain in my back. I did not know what it was to enjoy a night's rest and arose in the morning feeling tired and unrefreshed. My suffering sometimes was simply indescribable. When I finished the first box of Doan's Kidney Pills I felt like a different woman. I continued until I had taken five boxes. 1 Doan's Kidney Pills act very effectively, very promptly, relieve the aching pains and all other annoying difficulties." Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. For sale by all druggists. Price 50 cents per box. A woman's ideal of a successful politician is one who succeeds in getting the pictures of his wife and children in the newspapers. The Best Results in Starching can be obtained only by using Defiance Starch, besides getting 4 oz. more for same money—no cooking required. Hope springs eternal in the human breast. Every married man hopes to be able to do just as he pleases some day. Never Disappoints. "Many extensively advertised remedies are failures when put to the test. Hunt's Lightning Oil is an exception. Confidence in it is never misplaced—disappointment never follows its use. It is surely the grandest emergency remedy now obtainable. For cuts, burns, sprains aches and pains I know no equal." Nothing horrifies a woman who dodges paying her street car fare more than to read about a man who has robbed a bank. "Dyspepsia Tormented Me for Years. Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Itemy cured me." Mrs. C. Dougherty, Millville, N. J. Used over 50 years. $1.00 An unsuccessful man has more confidence in himself than he has in himself. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup. For children teething, softens the gums, reduces inflammation, allays pain, cures wind colic. 25c a bottle. Many a strong man is paid a weekly salary. Many a man has died without a struggle who has found it impossible to live that way. Piso's Cure for Consumption is an infallible medicine for coughs and colds.—N. W. SAMUEL, Ocean Grove, N. J., Feb. 17, 1900. If the women continue to diminish their clothing for the next six weeks as much as they have during the past, we would hate to be blind along about the Fourth of July.—Atchison Globe. Important to Mothers. Examine carefully every bottle of CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for infants and children, and see that it In Use For Over 30 Years. The Kind You Have Always Bought. If a man never speaks harshly to his wife he is either considerate or cautious. FOR WOMEN Amigo $2.50 A Shoe Which is the STYLISH WOMAN'S Favorite. It Must Be Worn to Be Appreciated. INSIST UPON HAVING IT. IT'S A MONEY SAVER. IT'S AN "ALWAYS JUST CORRECT" CLOVER BRAND SHOE. Wertheimer-Swarts Shoe Co. LARGEST FINE SHOE EXCLUSIVISTS ST. LOUIS, U. S. A. "STAR BRAND SHOES ARE BETTER" "OUR FAMILY" SHOES "OUR FAMILY" SHOES Will fit every foot in your family, and the price will please you as well. They are made of best leather for long wear; have style and snap. Ask your dealer to show you the "Family" line. If he does not handle it write to us direct and we will see that you are supplied. ROBERTS, JOHNSON & RAND SHOE CO. ST. LOUIS A woman in a long dress with a high collar and puffed sleeves, holding the skirt in her hands. The dress has a ruffled skirt and a lace overlay. W.N.U.—Oklahoma City—No. 23, 1905 When writing advertisers kindly mention this paper. Dainty, Crisp, Dressy Summer Skirts are a delight to the refined woman everywhere. In order to get this result see that the material is good, that it is cut in the latest fashion and use Defiance Starch in the laundry. All three things are important, but the last is absolutely necessary. No matter how fine the material or how daintily made, bad starch and poor laundry work will spoil the effect and ruin the clothes. DEFIANCE STARCH is pure, will not rot the clothes nor cause them to crack. It sells at 10c a sixteen ounce package everywhere. Other starches, much inferior, sell at 10c for twelve ounce package. Insist on getting DEFIANCE STARCH and be sure of results. Defiance Starch Company, Omaha, Nebraska. PENSION JOHN W. MORRIS, Washington, D.C. Successfully Prosecutes Claims. Late Principal Examiner U.S. Pension Bureau. 3 yrs in civil war. 15 adjudicating claims, atty sim LL BLUE The most competent housekeepers in theference. All grocers sell it. Large package 5c LOCALS LOCALS Mr. Robert Smith was arrested this week for whiskey. ```markdown ``` Adams sells as cheap as any store in the city, call and see him. . . Mr. Clark is still in the butcher business. Give him a call he will treat you right. ```markdown ``` The Cimeter Job Department is making some adequate improvements. ```markdown ``` The souvenirs printed by the job department for Dunbar school are "out of sight." ```markdown ``` A good time is anticipated in Muskogee, June 19th under the auspices of the Odd Fellows. ```markdown ``` A. L. Norwood left this week for Louisiana aud Texas. we wish them a pleasant trip. ```markdown ``` Ellis Gentry of Okmulgee is in the city this week, talking about his fast race horse, he expects to match a race soon. ```markdown ``` M. C. Perry of Checotah was in the city on business and was a pleasant caller at the office. ```markdown ``` J. T. Trimble was at Wagoner and Coweta this week, he reports the farmers far behind on account of so much rain. ```markdown ``` R. A. Givens has a nice place now, call and see him when you want your watch fixed or when you want to buy a good ring cheap. ```markdown ``` There is more to be gained in business by speaking well of your competitor, even if you don't like him so well. All tradesmen are reckoned on their merits. ```markdown ``` Four colored printing offices in Muskogee kept busy is evidence of a live commercial activity among our people. Its a big thing for a town of 17,000, but it is a fact. ```markdown ``` Sturgeon & McRea base ball team played tthree games at Tulsa this week, winning two and loosing one. Good for Muskogee she will treat all towns alike, if you don't think so give us a game. ★★ YES WE WILL PAINT THE TOWN and country too, as far as that is concerned. We have a large stock of all colors of paint, mixed ready for use, ranging in price from 80c to $1.35 per gallon; the $1.35 kind is Sewall's Pure Liquid, best on earth, also Oil. Turpentine, Brushes and --- glass of all sizes cheaper than the cheapest. GEO. D. HOPE LUMBER co The Big East Side Lumber Y'd. Corner Cherokee & Okmulgee. 6-8, 2t. SUNDAY EXCURSION RATES. The M.K. & T. will sell round trip tickets at rate of one fare plus twenty five cents to all local stations where the regular fare is $1.50 or less. Tickets on sale fer train leaving Muskogee after 6 p. m. Saturday and for all trains on Sundays except No. 5 and No. 6. Don't fail to take advantage of these rates. W. W. HOLMES. Agent. UNITED CONFEDERATE VETERAN'S RE-UNION Louisville, Ky., June 14-16, '05 for the above occasion the M. K. & T. Ry will sell tickets from Muskogee at rate of $15.00 for the round trip. Tickets on sale June 10, 11, 12, and 13th inclusive. Final limit June 19th, with privilege of extension. See Katy's agent for particulars. W. H. HOLMES, Agent. TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN. A dead shot and sure cure on rheumatism I have just discovered and if you dont get relieved your money refunded. Hixsons X Ray Oil is a sure cure and I am the only one in town that handles it. Come to the Red Front Barber Shop and get a bath with X Ray Oil in it and rub down afterwards. This kind of treatment with X Ray Oil is a sure shot on rheumatism D. Richardson, Red Front Barber Shop. FRISCO SYSTEM COMPLETELY AND COMFORTABLY SERVE WESTERN MISSOURI AND EASTERN KANSAS TO THE PRINCIPAL CITIES EAST, WEST, NORTH, SOUTH. PULLMAN SLEEPERS, RECLINING CHAIR CARS. TRAINS LIGHTED AND VENTILATED BY ELECTRICITY. The Direct Route to the "WORLD'S FAIR CITY" SAINT LOUIS For detailed information, call on nearest representative FRISCO SYSTEM, or address L. W. PRICE, Division Passenger Agent. JOPLIN, MO. Lumber, Lath, Shingles, Sash, Doors, Lime. Cement, Etc. EAST OKMULGEE AVE. Add a few boxes of cigars to your stand or store and Increase your sales. We can furnish you Owls, Capdurers, Henry George, Little Tom, Agent, 305, Cremo, Pathfinders, and several other popular brands by the single box and sell them to you at wholesale prices. It is not much to invest, and they are sure to sell. Come and have a falk with us. BEN ESTES, Druggist. Corner Main & Okmulgee Streets. F. QUALLS. Proprietor. E. D. NICKENS. Business Mgr. THE CIMETER JOB PRINTING CO. THE QUICK MAIL ORDER HOUSE ¶We do business by fair competition and conservative methods :: :: :: ¶Reasonable rates made consistent with first-class printing :: :: :: :: ¶Try us once and you will always send us your work :: :: :: :: 203 South Second JONES BUILDING (IN Official Statement Commercial Muskogee. RESOURCES Loans and Discounts $712,500 Overdrafts, cotton, 25,500 Bonds and Premiums, 206,000 Furniture and Fixtures 7,500 Cash and Exchange 189,000 $1,141, South Second St., Muskogee, IA BUILDING (IN THE REAR) ON FIRST Official Statement of the Condition of the Commercial National I Muskogee. Indian Territory SOURCES nts $712,003 95 ums. 25,989 61 fures 206'080 49 e 7,985 11 e 189,093 48 LIABILITY Capital Surplus and Profit Circulation Deposits $1,141,152 64 203 South Second St., Muskogee, Ind. Ter. --- The above statement is correct ANSWE NSWER YES, OR N ANSWER YES, OR NO? OUR GEM The Hensmore "The King of Typewriters." answer all the above questions said business. But if these questions per arrangement for training either of TH CENTURY CORRESPONENCE SCHOOL or P. O. box 121. C. A. BIGGE If you can answer all tare ready for business. Bule you, make arrangement thru mail, 20TH CENTURY C Jones Building. P. O. bo If you can answer all the above questions satisfactorly, you are ready for business. But if these questions perplex and trouble you, make arrangement for training either day or night, or thru mail, 20TH CENTURY CORRESPONENCE SCHOOL of STENOGRAPHY, Jones Building. P. O. box 121, C. A. BIGGERS, Instructor. Shirts, Hats, Underwear, Suit Cases. W. E. McCLURE, and St., Muskogee, Ind. Ter. IN THE REAR) ON FIRST FLOOR ment of the Condition of the Nationl Bank, Indian Territory, LIABILITIES 12,003 95 Capital $200,000 00 15,989 61 Surplus and Profit 21,572 39 16,080 49 Circulation 150,000 00 17,985 11 Deposits 759,580 25 19,093 48 11,152 64 $1,141,152 64 ER YES, OR NO? Can you frame a business letter? Can you make out a bill of sale? Can you write shorthand? Can you operate a typewriter? Can you do D. E. book-keeping? Are you an accomplished penman? Do you understand commission and brokerage? Do you understand Commercial Law? Do you know Commercial Arithmetic? I the above questions satisfactorly, you But if these questions perplex and troubat for training either day or night, or CORRESPONENCE SCHOOL of STENOGRAPHY, box 121. C. A. BIGGERS, Instructor.