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"STORE NEWS" We invite an inspection of our Spring Goods. We Claim to give as good valves and in many instances better values for the money, as any house, anywhere An Embroidery Special is now being offered. 18 inch flounces - - - 10-15 & 25c 18 inch Corset Covers 10-15 & 25c IT WILL BE TO YOUR INTEREST TO VISIT THIS DAY LIGHT STORE Prompt Attention, Goods Delivered When Necessary. Pegram Dry Goods Co. VOL 10. SMITH H FURNITURE CARPETS MATTINGS RUGS LINOLEUMS "STORE We invite an inspection We Claim to give as g instances better values for th anywhere An Embroidery offered. 18 inch flounces - 18 inch Corset Cove IT WILL BE TO YOUR IN DAY LIGHT Prompt Attention ed When Necessary Pegram Dry Mixing of Races by Force. In a little town in a Southern state last week there was a double killing, one was colored and one white. The local papers report that the two were found dead within a few feet of each other and that no one was present to report how the homicide occurred. The facts in the case are that the white man had some time ago taken the Negro's wife from him and after her death proceeded to take possession of the same Negro's sweetheart. This so enraged the unfortunate man that when he went to the house where his sweetheart resided and found the despoiler of his home there that he proceeded "to get even," and both went before a judge for trial where a square deal is given to all. <ll of this occurred where the dominant race says there shall be no social commingling and yet the male members practice it even when force must be used. It is not the Negro who is seeking social commingling but the libertine and lecherous white man who is among the first to yell lynch and burn when a Negro is CHARGED with the same crime. We don't advise violence but in such cases we are persuaded to think the Negro who sends the libertine and lecherous scoundrel, who destroys his home. to hell has done his duty to the race and can go before his maker for trial with a clean bill of health. The above facts were given us by one from the scene who does no desire his name ta appear. SUBSCRIBER. Call on A. T. Clark when in need of Coal, Feed and Groceries, Corner 4th and Elgin Eve, phone SUBSCRIBE FOR THE CIMETER. $1.00 per year. See A. J. Smithman, traveling agent and advertising manager. Box G. Give us your job work. We guarantee satisfaction. Call us. Phone 143. The Muskogee Cimeter. To Stop Marital Speculation. INDIAN MINORS WHO WED MAY NOT DISPOSE OF OIL AND GAS LANDS. Guthrie, Ok., Feb. 16:—Matri- monial speculation in oil and gas lands belonging to Indiad minors was prohibited by the state legislature when the house passed today the Keys senate bill forbidding men under 21 and women under 18 to dispose of property acquired prior to their marriage. In the Indian territory part of the state ambitious speculators have been gaining the consent of parents to marry minor girls owning valuable oil and gas lands in order that the lands might be nilized and sold. Occasionally designing women have been wedded to the minor sons of Indian families.—Ex. The above now clears the question beyond a doubt (but it has always been a law) that a minor cannot sell land without an order of the court even if he should get married. The white grafter and his Negro dupe will not profit longer by getting baby boys and girls to marry and then sell their lands. Only a few days ago a Negro rounder who passed under the euphonious sobriquet of Supply Socks married one minor and sold her land, persuaded another to commit forgery and ran off with another. His occupation is now gone. There is a gang of just such worthless Negroes here composed of both sexes who are debasing and degrading young boys and girls. They should be put out of business at any cost. Loving Cup To Foraker. Negroes of Washington Express Appreciation of Senator's Services. Washington, March 6, 1909.—Former Senator Joseph B. Foraker tonight was presented with a massive silver loving cup, the gift of the negro residents of Washington, in appreciation of his fight in the United States senate to have the battalion of the Twenty-fifth infantry, which was discharged "without honor" as a result of the "shooting up" of Brownsville. Tex., restored to the aamy. The presentation was made at Metropolitan A. M. E. church and was followed by a reception. Muskogee, Oklahoma, Friday March 12, 1909. The cup is nearly two feet in height, weighs 100 ounces. Engravep inside the bowl is the following quotation from one of the Senator's speeches: "They ask for justice, not because they are negroes, but because they are men."—Kansas City Journal. The Phoenix in referring to the above says: "Jim Crows Honor Foraker." The Phoenix outfit are so full of prejudice and race hatred that they can never be decont towards the Negro and yet they claim to be Republican and expect to get the city printing, when the Republicans win. Hell is so full of such prejudiced devils that their legs stick out the windows. A decent Democrat is a shining angel when compared with such political misfits. Its just such political freebooters as pretended Republican outfit that causes Republicans to lose when the black vote stays at home or openly assists the enemy. The Negro remembers the position of the Phoenix in former days and the same spirit still lingers around the old place. Announcement. We are authorized to announce Captain Ira L. 'Reeves a candidate for Mayor. The Captain is an old and tried Republican and is a heavy weight sluger for the party. His chances are good. Harry Montague is a candidate for City Clerk. His announcement came in too late to appear in this week's issue. Will come out in full next week. J. B Campbell announces himself a candidate for Police Judge. Mr. Campbell has repeatedly been elected to office. He is an old timer and a good runner. W. F. Seaver, the "honest policy" candidate is in the race for Police Judge. "I want to serve the people, if the people want me to serve them."—Hon. W. F. Seaver to Reporter. LOCALS. R. C. Gordon the elder son of Prof. F. J. Gordon, returned to Muskogee last week after an extensive tour of the tropical country. Mr. Gordon tells many interesting stories of the peculiarities of the Cubans and Phillipinos. He left here about four years ago and since tl at time has been traveling. He will leave again in May, he says, to rejoin the government civil engineers. Mr. J. C. Lowery, of Kansas City, is visiting this city in company with his wife and daughter. They are stopping with Mr. and Mrs. Vaughn. Mr. Warrior Rentie returned to the city last Monday from Boynton where he had been to attend the funeral of his sister Mrs. Bettie Sugar, who died Thursday the 4th, Mrs. Sugar left a large estate which will be divided between the two brothers Warrior and Ireland Rentie. Have You Been To The New Store? Good high grade suits and overcoats for Men and Boys at very low prices. Come and see our fine All Wool Suits for Young Men worth $12.00. Sale Price $4.86. Boys Good School Suits Worth $3.00, Sale Price $1.95 Men's High Grake Suits wcrth $16.00, Sale Price $8.85 Good Underwear All Colors, worth 75 cents, Sale Price 35 CTS Clothing Manufacturers Sample Sale. SCALES BUILDING, 114 South Second Street. Muskogee, Oklahoma. President Taft has called extraordinary session of Congress to convene on March 15th to revise the tariff. Spring is coming on and the sanitary department should see to it that we clean up the fifth. The police department that we clean up the loafers, idlers and criminals, white and black, and Muskogee will be a good place in which to live. What can the voters think of a Republican administration that keeps Democrats in office? The Democrats are never guilty of such political suicide. When the fire department becomes guilty of offensive partisanship then there should be a cleaning up of the stalks. We don't believe in injecting politics into the department but its an awful reflection on our party to say that we can't fill the places with Republicans. The Taylor election bill has passed. Primaries are to be held the first Tuesday in April, Municipal elections in cities of the 1st class the 4th Tuesday in April, Induction into office on May 1st Absolute jurisdiction of municipal election board. Under this bill we elect an entire set of officers in Muskogee: The battle is now on. Get in the game or forever hold your peace. Read our paper and trade with those who advertise with us, they deserve your trade because they are encouraging a race enterprise. We ask all of our readers to read our advertising columns closely and when you buy your goods tell the merchant why you patronize him and tell the fellow who don't advertise why you don't trade with him. You get better goods and more reasonable prices from those who advertise. Puerderal Convulsions BRING DEATH TO MOTHER. At an early hour Wednesday morning death visited the home of A. J. Roberts, a business man living on South Seventh Street, this city, and snatched from his bosom his wife and her new born babe. In another room adjoin- With the enormous increase in room added to our store we are prepared to Serve the Public Better than Ever in The Furniture, Carpets, Wall Paper & Queensware lines Our Price are Terms are the Fairest. ing that in which the mother and babe died, the dead woman's daughter with her young babe was confined to her sick bed. The death was a great blow to the husband and father who could not be kept out of the death chamber, Dr. J. M. Davis was attending physician. FIENDISH MURDER OF NEGRO. Hell Hounds of Texas Take Law In Hands In Daylight-On Sunday-The Law Abiding Citizens of Rock- well, Texas, burns A Man. The Dallas Morning News of March 8, reports another one of Texas' traditional characteristic murders. A negro was accused of attempted assault upon a white woman, and a posse of men and boys were scouring the country for him. In their search they went to the farm house of a prosperous colored farmer at 4 o'clock Sunday morning and aroused the sleeping family. The farmer objected to his home being invaded by the posse at this early hour, whereupon they commanded him to surrender himself and his home in the name of the law. The farmer's name is given as Andrew Clark. Becoming frightened at the appearance of an armed posse Will Clark, the farmer's son and a friend who was spending the night with him went out the back door to seek safety. They were greeted by a volley of bullets from the posse and when the mist of powder smoke had cleared away the father beheld the lifeless body of his son stretched upon the earth. The other young man escaped. The father stood cold with honor while the party ransacked his house and pursued the fleeing negro. Just think of it! A crowd of vile, drunken, ruffians, themselves wilfully violating the law, going to the home of an upright citizen and in the name of the law, wreck his home and cowardly murder his son! It is enough to turn the heart of the truest man to an organ stone. Anderson Ellis, the negro, who is said to have attempted the assault, was finally captured and confessed his guilt. He was TIED TO A STAKE and in the presence of a thousand people was burned to death. BURNED TO DEATH ON THE ON THE HOLY SABBATH IN THE PRESENCE OF A Thousand People! What are the Christian people of Texas doing? Were they there among the thousand of envious spectators, some of whom had come miles to witness the awful spectacle? It seems that the lynching had been well advertised as people from all the adjacent towns came in parties of 150 and 200 for the express purpose of seeing the negro writhe in the flames. Any man who would go to witness such cruel inhumanity to man is a heartless brute, unworthy of the air that he breathes. We are informed that even white women often go to see these brutish occurrences. Is it possible that the boasted womanhood of America is descending to that low plain? What is to become of the country? A very strange thing to us is that the officers of the law on such occasions, either hide themselves, or assist the mob in its designs. In this case it appears that the Jailor was the only officer with whom the mob had to deal, and he offered no resistance. Not a shot was fired to protect the prisoner. Not an officer or a citizen to offer a word against the reign of lawlessness. We do not uphold crime,but we lo uphold the law. We believe in punishing crime;but we believe the punishment should be prescribed by law, and inflicted by its representatives. Until some step is taken by the government, State and National, to suppress this mob violence, the majesty of the law will be trampled upon by such criminals as constitutes the typical mob. Away with cowardly officers! Let the law be respected by all. While we are sorry for the father whose innocent son was slain by the mob,yet we believe he should have fought the mob in protection of his home. When the mob is taught the lesson that a number of them will get a free ticket to hell,then and then only will they begin to let the law reign 'supreme. Fight the devils with fire is our motto. HER PHYSICIAN ADVISED Taking Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Columbus, Ohio. — "I have taken Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound during change of life. My doctor told me it was good, and since taking it I feel so much better that I can do all my work again. I love Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound a fine remedy for all woman's troubles, and I pound during change of life. 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"A vast rich country and a contented prosperous people." Extract from correspondence of a National Editor, whose visit to Western Canada, in August 1908, was an inspiration. Many have paid the entire cost of their farms and had a balance of from $10.00 to $20.00 per acre as a result of one crop. Spring wheat, winter wheat, oats, barley, flax and peas are the principal crops, while the wild grasses bring to perfection the best cattle that have ever been sold on the Chicago market. Splendid climate, schools and churches in all localities. Railways touch most of the settled districts, and prices for produce are always good. Lands may also be purchased from railway and land companies. For pamphlets, maps and information regarding low railway rates, apply to Superintendent of Public Works, the authorized Canadian Government Agent. DEFIANCE STARCH easiest to work with and starchs clothing nicely News From All Over The State At Porter Loss $10,000. The home of James Fisherman and four other residences burned at Porter, Okla., Sunday. The loss is possibly $10,000. To Hold State Meeting. Members of the executive board of the Oklahoma Funeral Directors' Association met at Oklahoma City and decided to hold a State meeting here the first week in May. Identifies a Dead Man. The body of the man found dead at Flat Rock creek Friday was identified as Andrew Crosslin of Tulsa. It is believed that Crosslin, who was afflicted with epilepsy, fell into the water while ill and drowned. Despondent. Believed to be despondent over financial affairs, and suffering from an injury received recently in a runaway, Henry Myers, employed at a Bank at Gage, killed himself with a revolver. He also handled real estate. Prisoners Are Released. Seven prisoners, five whites and two negroes, were released from the State prison at McAlester, Monday, their terms having expired. Four were from Manche county, two from Tulsa and one from Pushmataha. EI Bene Population 10.000. The new city directors of El Reno has just been completed, shows a population of nearly 10,000. An extensive area, settled up within the past few years, extends far beyond the city limits, which added to the city, which it will be shortly, would show at least 12,000 people. Suicide at Potter's Field. Ira L. Price, alias George H. Royan, alias William Hargrave, the insurance man suspected of being a notorious embezzler, who committed suicide at Tulha two weeks ago, was buried in the potter's field Monday afternoon. His parents live in Mississippi. Erisco Elevator Burned. Fire destroyed the Frisco elevator at Hobart at midnight Saturday night. The building was entirely wrapped in flames before discovery. The loss is $5,000, covered by insurance. The Frisco tracks surrounding the elevator were damaged about $250. Katy's Oklahoma Improvements. C. Halle, traffic manager of the Katy, was in Oklahoma City on a tour of inspection and stated that $500,000 will be spent in and near Oklahoma City this year on the improvement of the roadbed. The track between here and Fallis will be rebuilt and ballasted. Enid-Davidson Trains. The Corporation Commissioner has issued an order to the Frisco Railroad lines to readjust their passenger train schedules out of Enid and Davidson, so as to maintain a day train between the two points. This will be in effect to extend the service to Vernon, Tex. Twins. Die. Simultaneously. Two very peculiar incidents have happened at Chickasha. The twin babies of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Arthur, living at Ninnekah, near here, died Saturday at the same hour. They were one month old. The latter part of February the twins of Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Pear, also of this county, died at the same hour, and almost at the same moment. These children were 3 months old. W. S. Bryan Elected. The state board of normal regents on Monday elected W. S. Bryan, in charge of the chair of pedagogy at the Southwestern Normal at Weatherford, to the vice-presidency of the Central State Normal School at Edmond to succeed S. M. Barrett, who was removed from the faculty of the latter institution Saturday. Linn Glover, superintendent of the city schools at Tulsa, has been chosen to take Bryan's place at Weatherford. Pawhuska Will Fight. Legislation by congress permitting the Osage Indians to sell part of their land will result in the establishment of several new towns and the enlargement of the limits of others, heretofore forced to confine themselves within certain prescribed limits, Nelogny, a town of 1,000 population, built entirely along the right of way of the Midland Valley and Katy, which cross there, will now be permitted to become a townsite. It is said that Pawhuska, being but seven miles distant from Nelogny and the largest town in Osage county, will fight every effort Nelogny will make for an ample townsite, fearful lest being located, so far as railroads are concerned, it will soon outstrip Pawhuska in growth. Haskell Gets More Time. Governor Charles N. Haskell and others indicted for Muskogee town lot frauds by the federal grand jury in February, were Monday granted an extension of time to plead until March 15 by agreement of counsel. Their plea will be entered at Vinita during the term of the federal court there. Dedicate a New Bridge. Citizens of Ripley and Pavne county joined in a meeting to dedicate the new bridge across the Climarron river that has just been completed. It is one of the finest structures in the state, being 552 feet long and cost $17,000. Song and recitations were given by the school children and the dedicatory speech was delivered by Mayor Medley of this city. The center of the bridge is twenty-five feet above low water mark, which will insure no danger in floor time. Cutting Cedar Contractors are cutting most of the cedar along the Cimarron river near Cushing to make telephone poles to supply contracts. Two Instructors Resign. Prof. S. M. Barrett, vice president of the Central Normal School at Edmond, and J. E. Condon, professor in the same school, have used dered their resignations. Katy Depot Robbed. The Katy depot was broken into and robbed at Jennings. The robbers secured two cases of whiskey and a small amount of change. No clew to the guilty parties has been found. Okmulgee Street Car Line. Mrs. Daniel Collins, who is going to ask the City council of Okmulgue for a franchise to build a street car line is also agitating the building of an opera house. Bank Is Chartered. Afton Exchange Bank of Afton capital stock $15,000. Incororators; J. M. Young, C. C. Roberts, C. E. Lahman, J. W. Orr of Vinita, J. H. Melton of Afton, M. O. Garrett of Pawhuska and T. G. Davis of Muskogee. Meeting to be at Enid. Last year the Seventh Day Adventists held their state meeting in Enid and have decided to return again this year, arrangements being made by the officers for the meeting to commence Aug. 25. The exercises last year were held at Lakewood Park. Big Land Deal Bud Rainey has sold his big alfalfa ranch southwest of Weatherford to Iowa men who paid $28,500 for 540 acres. About 150 acres are in alfalfa. These men contemplate the erection of an alfalfa mill, and perhaps a cotton seed mill. Rural Carriers Meet The rural letter carriers met in convention at Watonga. The election of officers for the ensuing year was as follows: Ira B. Coon of Watonga was chosen president; A. F. Munday of Geary, vice president; Irvin Schmoyer of Geory, secretary and treasurer. New Bridge at Eufaula. A substantial steel bridge ordered some time ago by the county commissioners of Mcintosh county is to be built across Mill Creek, about two miles west of Eufaula. The material arrived several days ago and is being hauled out from there. A Big Land Deal. One of the biggest land deals in this section of the country was consummated when Christ Bros. disposed of their fine second bottom farm of 240 acres, one mile north of McLoud, consideration $21,000. The purchasers are parties from Illinois. Fire at McComb. The city of McComb had a bad fire. Six buildings on the main street were destroyed, but fortunately only two of them were occupied. The losses aside from buildings were Tink Boyd's grocery stock valued at $1,000, and the Leader Printing office. Other nearby buildings were only saved by hard work and a change of the wind. Man Hurt at Henryetta. J. T. Irvin, proprietor of one of the livery barns at Henryetta, while transferring merchandise from the depot to town was run down by a switch engine and a train of freight cars and had both feet crashed, one leg broken above the ankle and was otherwise bruised. The wagon was torn to pieces and the team dragged along the track for some distance. Mr. Irvin was sent to the Frisco hospital for treatment it being on the Frisco that he was hurt. Officers Elected At a meeting of Company G, held at the armory at Ardmore, C. K Langham was elected First Lieutenant and Prof. Lily of Tishomingo second lieutenant, to succeed Lieuts Cook and Walker, who resigned. Lieut. Langham was a soldier in the Spanish-American war, and later captain of company B. First Regiment of the Texas National Guard Sunday School State Convention. Secretary J. J. Cunningham of the chamber of commerce at Enid, and the local committee, consisting of E. M. Byerley and others, were in conference with C. H. Nichols general secretary of the Oklahoma Sunday School Association, relative to the state convention that is to be held here on May 24, 25 and 16. The convention will consist of delegates of every organization in the state, the association being interde nominational. There will be not less than 1,500 delegates to attend the convention, entitled to seats there while not less than the same number of lay members interested in advanced Sunday School work will attend to enjoy the work and speeches. Buck Deer Captured. Redmond Davis, a colored farmer living near Newby, in Creek county, captured a big buck deer in his cow lot. Soeing the deer among the cattle, he got a rope and went up into the hay mow, which had a window at one end, from here he had no trouble throwing the rope over the deer's horns, but the animal jerked suddenly and pulled Davis out of the window. The cries of Davis brought his wife, who found him hanging on to the rope. The deer is now within a strong stockade, and Davis is nursing a broken leg. A NURSE'S EXPERIENCE. Backache, Pains in the Kidneys, Bloating, Etc., Overcome. A nurse is expected to know what to do for common ailments, and women who suffer backache, constant languor, and other common symptoms of kidney complaint, should be grateful to Mrs. Minnie Turner, of E.B. St., Anadarko, Okla. en who suffer backache, constant languor, and other common symptoms of kidney complaint, should be grateful to Mrs. Minnie Turner, of E. B. St., Anadarko, Okla., for pointing out the way to find quick relief. Mrs. Turner used Doan's Kidney Pills for a run-down condition, backache, pains in the sides and kidneys, bloated limbs, etc. "The way they have built me up is simply marvelous," says Mrs. Turner, who is a nurse. "My health improved rapidly. Five boxes did so much for me I am telling everybody about it." Sold by all dealers. 50 cents a box. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y. ONCE WU MET HIS MATCH. Chinese Diplomat Outwitted by American Railroad King. The wily Wu Ting Fang, the minister from China, whose frank and penetrating questionings have made him the joy of newspaper men and the bane of the diplomat, for once met his match in a brief encounter with E. H. Harriman, the railroad magistrate. Mr. Wu opened on Mr. Harriman with this naive inquiry: "How did you get control of all these railroads? What did you do?" Mr. Harriman smiled and replied: "I can answer you best by a story about a prominent capitalist whom I once met. He was summoned to court as a witness and was being questioned as to his personal affairs. "What is your salary?" asked the court. "Nothing," was the unexpected answer. "Well, what is your income from all sources, then?" continued the court. "Nothing," maintained the witness. "What, do you mean to say you have no income whatever?" "Yes." "How much do you spend in a year?" "About $60,000 or so." "If you have no income, yet spend $60,000 a year, how do you do it?" was the sharp rejoinder. "Ah,' was the response, 'that is my secret.'"—System. ARTFUL BEGGAR. Miss Charity—If I were to give you a quarter, what would you say? Wandering Jim—I should tell every gent that you were the prettiest lady in all this town. Leze Maleste. A teacher in one of the schools of Berlin has given to the papers of that city a composition written by one of the pupils in his school on the subject, "The Kaiser," in the course of which the young author says: "Prince Wilhelm was born on the kaiser's birthday. From the dome of the castle 101 salute shots were fired. The old grandfather and old Wrangel hopped into a cab and went to the schloss, and old Wrangel said: The boy is all right,' and the father made a bow from the balcony, and it was awful cold. And when the boy was baptized his father held his watch in baptized of the little fellow's nose, and he grabbed it and never let go again, because he is a Hohenzollern." CONGENIAL WORK And Strength to Perform It. A person in good health is likely to have a genial disposition, ambition, and enjoy work. On the other hand, if the digestive organs have been upset by wrong food, work becomes drudgery. "Until recently," writes a Washington girl, "I was a railroad stenographer, which means full work every day. "Like many other girls alone in a large city, I lived at a boarding house. For breakfast it was mush, greasy meat, soggy cakes, black coffee, etc. "After a few months of this diet I used to feel sleepy and heavy in the mornings. My work seemed a terrible effort, and I thought the work was to blame—too arduous. "At home I had heard my father speak of a young fellow who went long distances in the cold on Grape-Nuts and cream and nothing more for breakfast. "I concluded if it would tide him over a morning's heavy work, it might help me, so on my way home one night I bought a package and next morning I had Grape-Nuts and milk for breakfast. "I stuck to Grape-Nuts, and in less than two weeks I noticed improvement. I can't just tell how well I felt, but I remember I used to walk the 12 blocks to business and knew how good it was simply to live. "As to my work—well, did you ever feel the delight of having congenial work and the strength to perform it? That's how I felt. I truly believe there's life and vigor in every grain of Grape-Nuts." Name given by Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich. Read "The Road to Wellville," in pkgs. "There's a Reason." Ever read the above letter? A new one appears from time to time. 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If she is tall and gaunt she chooses severe tailor-made costumes and looks like a clothes press. If she is small she tilts on her enormous curled coifure, a monster hat and sews a gigantic Elizabeth frill into the neck of her blouse.-London Bystander. His Trouble. Friend—Don't worry because your sweetheart has turned you down since you lost your money. There are as good fish in the sea as ever were caught. Jilted One—Yes, but I've lost my bait.—Harper's Bazar. Pneumonia and Consumption are always preceded by an ordinary cold. Hammus Wizard oil rubbed into the chest draws out the inflammation, breaks up the cold and prevents all serious trouble. In Her Own Terms. 12—A rectangle, madam, is a large round space hemmed in by four straight lines.—Wisconsin Sphinx. A sacred burden is the life ye bear. Look on it, lift it, bear it solemnly. Stand up and walk beneath it steadfastly.—Kemble. Try Murine Eye Remedy For Red, Weak, Weary, Watery Eyes. Compete by Beginning Physician. Conforms to the Pure Food and Drugs Law. Murine Doesn't Smart. Soothes Eye Pain. Try Murine for Your Eyes. Things past may be repented but not recalled.—Livy. Least Articles Department. Bridget, who had administered the culinary affairs of the Morse household for many years, was sometimes torn between her devotion to her mistress and loyalty to the small son of the house. "Bridget," said Mrs. Morse, in a tone of wonder, after an inspection of the storeroom, "where have those splendid red apples gone that the man brought yesterday—those four big ones? "Well, now, ma'am," said poor Bridget, "I couldn't rightly say; but I'm thinkin' if you was to find where my loaf o' hot gingerbread is, likely thim four red apples would be lyn' right on top of it, an' I'm hopin' als little stum-mick can stand the sthrain."—Youth's Companion. The Lessons of the Feat. Knicker—Washington threw a dollar across the Rappahannock. Bocker—Take notice, he didn't sink it in a large canal. Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna Dispels colds and Headaches due to Constipation: Acts naturally, acts truly as a Laxative. Best for Men, Women and Children-Young and Old. To get its beneficial effects, always buy the Genuine, manufactured by the SOLD BY ALL LEADING DRUGGISTS one size only, regular price 50¢ per bottle. TEXAS STATE LAND Millions of acres of land to be sold by the state; 40 years time on balance; three per cent cash; only $2.00 ench for 140 acres at $5.00 per acre. Greatest opportunity; good agricultural land; send me a copy of your application; J. J. Snyder, School Land Locator, 100 w h Bt. NO ONE BEFORE ST. PATRICK. Admirer Ready to Fight for Precedence for His Saint. There was a man reading a newspaper on the car, and all the rest of the passengers seemed to be waiting to hear more about the Brownsville shooting-up affair when a man got up who looked a bit flurried, and after a moment he sat down beside the man with the paper and asked: "Sir, can you tell me about these holidays? I've got mixed up about them." "Why, yes," was the reply. "We start with New Year's, you know." "Yes, sir; I'm on to that." "Then comes Lincoln's Birthday, St. Valentine's Day and Washington's Birthday. Got that straight?" "I have." "Then we get out of February into March, and along comes St. Patrick's Birthday. Then we jump to Fourth of July, and—" "Hold on a minute, sir. St. Valentine's Day comes in February and St. Patrick's Day not until March, you say?" "That's right." "And who was St. Valentine?" "The God of Love, I believe." "And who put his birthday a month ahead of St. Patrick's?" "Why, it just happens that way, I suppose." "Oh, it does? Well, you just tell the man that made it happen that way that he's insulted St. Patrick, and that if he will stand before me, I'll knock the block off him in one round. That's all, sir. You can tell him that for me." Laundry work at home would be much more satisfactory if the right Starch were used. In order to get the desired stiffness, it is usually necessary to use so much starch that the beauty and fineness of the fabric is hidden behind a paste of varying thickness, which not only destroys the appearance, but also affects the wearing quality of the goods. This trouble can be entirely overcome by using Defiance Starch, as it can be applied much more thinly because of its great or strength than other makes. DURING THE SHOPPING. Maude—Men are getting so deceitful, you can't trust your best friend. Percy—And what's worse, you can't get your best friend to trust you. For Thirty Years "Inclosed find money order for one dollar for which please send me its worth in Simmons Liver Purifier, put up in tin boxes. I have been using the medicine for thirty years." No comments necessary. Price 25c per box. A little sighing, a little crying, a little dying and a great deal of lying constitute life.—Philadelphia Telegraph. Brooklyn, N. Y. Address the Garfield Tea Co. as above when writing for free samples of Garfield Tea, the true remedy for constipation. Opportunities fall in the way of every man who is resolved to take advantage of them—Samuel Smiles. PILES CURED IN 6 TO 14 DAYS. PAZZO PARKWAY is furnished in cure any case of itching. Blind. Bleeding. Proluring Flesh in 6 to 14 days or money refunded. 500. If you are acquainted with happiness, introduce him to your neighbor.—Bishop Brooks. GOOD HOUSEKEEPERS. Use the best. That's why they buy Red Cross Ball Blue. At leading grocers 5 cents. A man who needs advice is apt to get the kind he doesn't want. Lewis' Single Binder straight 5c. Many smokers prefer them to 10c cigars. Your dealer or Lewis' Factory, Peoria, Ill. An unbridled tongue is the worst of diseases.—Euripides. DODD'S KIDNEY PILLS FOR ALL KIDNEY DISEASES FOR RHEUMATISM BRIGHT'S DISEASE DIABETES. BACKACHE ER 375 "Guaranteed" PISO'S Stop Coughing! Nothing breeds down the health so quickly and positively as a persistent cough. If you have a cough give it attention now. You can relieve it quickly with PISO'S CURE. Famous for half a century as the reliable remedy for coughs, colds, hoarseness, bronchitis, asthma and kindled asthma. Fine for children. At all druggists', 25 ets. CURE MUSKOGEE, OKLA. Wireless telegraphy has been winning victories that have made it famous the world over. Daily health hint: Do not attempt to dispute the right of way with a determined woman armed with a hat pin. "Alligator" is merely another form of the Spanish "el lagarto," the lizard. Shakespeare classed the alligator as a fish. The wireless heroes are having poetry in bulk written about them. But that is among the penalties of all greatness. The spelling reformers have put out another list of mangled words. Where is the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to the English Language? The management of the steam roads entering Paris is considering a proposition to electrify all lines for some considerable distance into the suburbs. During the year ending last month there were 485 new electric plants put into operation in the United States, Canada and Mexico, which makes the total 5,498. Funny thing about our withdrawal from Cuba is that the new republic is now able to have all the cock fights and bull fights it wants, and we don't dare to say a word. If these men who pretend to determine the height of mountains keep varying the figures, some of them are likely to prove scientifically that Pike's Peak is a hole in the ground. A Wisconsin woman who broke her arm set it herself. Next thing the public hears from a woman of such self resource as this will be that she closely examined a cut on the back of her neck. "Aerogram" is a fairly good word. It signifies wireless message. Science has added many words to the language within the last few years. A Rip Van Winkle, returning to-day, after 20 years' sleep, would have much to learn in the way of common speech. A young woman passenger rescued from the Republic wore a cloak over her night dress and shoes without stockings, but clasped tightly in her hands a bunch of violets that she had lingered long enough to save. Consider the possible romance involved in that incident! Boxes for cigar and cigarette ends have been placed in Berlin cafes and public buildings by a charity organization, and enough money is expected from the sale of this class of refuse to feed and clothe 1,728 children during the winter months. What becomes of the stumps is a secret fortunately kept from the smokers. The regents of the University of Minnesota have ordained that all contracts with members of the faculty shall expire when teachers reach their sixty-fifth birthday. Next June, it is said, half a dozen gentlemen will call the class roll for the last time, unless they have before followed the example of their president, Dr. Northrop, and sent in their resignations. Lord Northcliffe, the great English newspaper proprietor, was so impressed by the attractiveness of the gray squirrels in American parks that he took home a number of pairs to be liberated in England. If he is permitted to land them it may still happen that in a country where they are strangers, and where, therefore, their natural enemies have not developed, they may become as great a nuisance as the English sparrow here and the rabbit in Australia. Transplanting animals is always somewhat risky. Government experiments may solve the problem of preventing explosions in coal mines. If human care and forest thought will only co-operate with science in the great art of prevention, unavoidable accidents will be reduced to an appreciable minimum. But the first element of the combination is the one on which least reliance can be placed. The tendency of human nature, remarks the Boston Herald, to take chances rather than to take trouble is the hardest obstacles which preventive science will ever have to over come. Lawyers and physicians in New York are trying to bring about legislation which will do away or at least minimize the evils of the so-called "expert" testimony at trials. Experience shows that expert evidence practically serves no other end at present than to impede justice and cause delays at once useless and expensive to the state, as both sides can provide "experts" to give diametrically opposite testimony, until the practice has become a legal nuisance, if not something of a scandal in the administration of justice. "Remember the Maine" has now been changed to "Remove the Maine." An artist who left Philadelphia 40 years ago to make name and fortune for himself has returned to this country from Paris at the age of 60 to marry the sweetheart of his youth, she having obligingly waited for him. He told her he would not return until he had succeeded, from which it may be assumed that he considered it more desirable for her to marry the artist than the man. But oh, how slow those Philadelphiaans are! You Look Prematurely Old Wife—I'll make you sorry you ever quarrelled with me! Hubby—What will you do? Go home to your mother, I suppose? Wife: No, I'll be there tomorrow! If wife--No; I'll bring mother here! BABY HORRIBLY BURNED By Boiling Grease—Skin All Came Off One Side of Face and Head— Thought Her Disfigured for Life. Used Cuticura: No Scar Left. "My baby was sliding beside the fender and we were preparing the breakfast when the frying-pan full of boiling grease was upset and it went all over one side of her face and head. Some one wiped the scald with a towel, pulling the entire skin off. We took her to a doctor. He tended her a week and gave me some stuff to put on. But it all festered and I taught the baby was disfigured for life. I used about three boxes of Cuticula Ointment and it was wonderful how it healed. In about five weeks it was better and there wasn't a mark to tell where the scald had been. Her skin is just like velvet. Mrs. Hare, I, Henry St., South Shields, Durham, England, March 22, 1908." Potter Drug & Chem. Corp., Sole Props., Boston. Might Look for Recovery The following was told of the patient of a well-known New York physician: The patient, an elderly gentleman, became quite ill while the doctor was absent upon a vacation, the indisposition being the result of too frequent potations. A female nurse was at once engaged to care for him in his hotel. A lady, residing in the same hotel, became aware of his illness, and interested herself to the extent of one morning inquiring concerning his condition of the chambermaid. "Shure, ma'am," replied Maggie, "an I think he do be getting along very well. The nurse was sittin' on his lap this mornin'!" Sheer white goods, in fact, any fine wash goods when new, owe much of their attractiveness to the way they are laundered, this being done in a manner to enhance their textile beauty. Home laundering would be equally satisfactory if proper attention was given to starching, the first essential being good Starch, which has sufficient strength to stiffen, without thickening the goods. Try Defiance Starch and you will be pleasantly surprised at the improved appearance of your work. Truthful Bessie. There had been a lovers' quarrel and it was his first visit in two weeks. and it was his first visit in two weeks. "I guess you know there was a difference between your sister and myself?" he ventured, trying to pump the little sister. "Yes, indeed," responded—the latter without hesitation. "Well—er—do you think Clara will make up when she comes down?" Little Bessie leaned over nearer and whispered: "She ought to, Mr. Bilkins. She is upstairs making up now." 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 greatest emergency remedy now obtainable. For cuts, burns, sprains, aches and pains, I know no equal." GEO. E. PADILCOK, Doniphan, Mo Defect in Human Nature. Try to cease condemning people, and you will experience a sensation similar to that experienced by the drunkard who leaves off drinking, or the smoker who stops using tobacco; an exceedingly pleasant sensation of cleanliness and also at first a desire from time to time to return to the bad habit.—Tolstoy. Throat Trouble may follow a Cough, or Fearfulness. Brown's Brontishal Trochese" give relief, 25 cents a box. Samples from John I. Brown & Son, Boston, Mass. No life can be pure in its purpose and strong in its strife, and all life not be purer and stronger thereby. ONLY ONE "BROMO QUININE." That is LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE. Look for the signature of K. W. Used the World over to cure a cold in last year. 25$ A man would rather lose $25 at the ractetrack than give it to his wife to buy a bonnet. DON'T SPOIL YOUR CLOTHES. Use Red Cross Ball Blue and keep them white as snow. All grocers, 5c a package. Suspect the meaning and regard not speeches.—Socrates. Lewis' Single Binder — the famous straight, 5c cigar, always best quality. Your dealer or Lewis' Factory, Peoria, Ill. And sometimes a poet fools people by wearing his hair short. PUTNAM FADELESS DYES Color more goods brighter and faster colors than any other dye. One 100 package colors all fibers. They dye in cold water better than any other dye. You can dye any garment without riping apart. Write for free booklet - How to Dye, Bleach and Mix Colors. MONROE DRUG CO., Gutney, Illinois. RATHER PAY THAN SERVE. Citizen Soldier's Unique idea of the Duties of a Sentry. Australians still tell stories of the C. L. V.'s, although the war is a far memory. One, a member of the Stock Exchange, was left one wet and miserable night to guard a wagonload of goods. He shivered in the unsheltered place for some hours pondering many things, and then a bright thought struck him just as the colonel came around on his tour of inspection. "Colonel," he asked, "how much is this wagon worth?" "I don't know," was the answer. "Much or little, we can't afford to lose it." "Well, but colonel," persisted the amateur soldier, "you might give me a rough idea of the value." "About £200," said the Colonel testily. "Very well," was the answer. "I will come down to the camp and give you a check for the amount. Then I'll turn in. I wouldn't catch my death of cold for twice that much." What the colonel said is not recorded—Melbourne Times. His First Visit. The wide check of his suit and his monocle proclaimed his nationality from afar. His first American acquaintance, not on the steamer, had supplied him with an immense amount of strange and wonderful information about the United States. "And since you are an Englishman," it was explained, "every store will at once charge you from five to ten times what they would ask an American." "Eh! What?" said the Britsher, aghast, and then with a look of great cunning: "But, my word! I shawn't tell them, don't you know!" $100 Reward. $100. The readers of this paper will be pleased to learn that there is at least one dreaded disease that science has not cured in all its states, and that it can cure now known to the medical fraternity. Catarin being a constitutional disease, requires a constitutionally, acting directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the system, thereby destroying the blood supply. Catarin strength by building up the constitution and assisting nature in doing its work. The proprietors have made One Hundred Dollars for any case that it fails to cure. Send for them $10,000. One Hundred Dollars for any case that it fails to cure. Send for them $10,000. Sold by all Druggists, 75e. No Temperament "One of your daughters married an artist, did she not?" "Yes, and he beats her dreadfully." "The artistic temperament. Who did her sister marry?" "A coal heaver, and he loves her devotedly and never gives her a cross word." "How uneventful life must seem with an unthinking clod like that."—Houston Post. 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If your liver is of order—if you have a Good Indication, Headache, Gilded Heart, etc., take SCHENCK'S MANDRAKE PILLS THEY "LIVEN FOR THE LIVER" —and keep you well and happy. Plain or Sugar Coated. Screw it or by mail. Pure Vegetable. Absolutely Harmonious. Dr. J. H. Schenck & Son, Philadelphia, Pa. Long Life ROOFING Send for sample Long Life Roofing and Freight. Souvenir. Give your name of your lumber or hard ware deals. Best prepare Jewelers and WATCHMAKERS and WATCHMAKERS a week. You want a posi- tion? Good pay and easy work. Positions guar- mented. Do you want to learn the trade? Write us this week. A CNTL LIFE. JEEP GROUP A- society. Kansas City, Mo. Send for FREE CATALOG OUR GOLDFORCE GOLDFORCE is the best instrument for locating Hidden Treasure, also Spanish Needles with Guides Book Catalogue no. G. O. W. MATCH CO., Dep. Lk. Harbor Lake, Pa. DON'T wear dirty glasses; give gould's antisep- tion you will always need. Lenses ne. a trink PIRARD CO., 1306 Wabash Ave., Chicago. W. N. U., MUSKOGEE, NO. 11, 1909. ESS DYES They dye in cold water better than any other dye. You can dye ONROE DRUG CO., Quincy, Illinois. COLT DISTEMPER Send for sample Long Lite Roofing and Free Souvenir. Give us name of your house. Give us a dealer, Best prepared roofing made. W. H. TWINE, EDITOR. A. J. SMITHERMAN Advertising Mgr., and Traveling Agent. Published Every Week in the the interest of the Negro by the Cimeter Publishing Co. Entered at the Post Office a Muskogee, Okla., as Second class mail matter. The Cimeter Chaperon Column. The Cimeter Chaperon Column. Address all questions to Chap- eron, Muskogee Cimeter, Box G. --Private addresses will not be given. Subscriber--We are certainly out of sympathy with any young man who has no more considera- tion for a girl than to force his presence after "sitting out" his welcome. Such conduct does not bespeak good breeding. Try frankness with him. If that don't bring the desired results, tell your father. B. S.—You ought to know by this time. Ask the girl. Inquisitive:—We are not in the matrimonial business as yet. How ever, we are quite sure that you can find plenty "marriageables" if you are worthy. P. D.—Any kind of legitimate work is "honorable employment" It is honorable to earn an honest living, whether it is digging in the ditch or sitting in the President's chair. Follow what you are best fitted for. J. T.—The "vernal equinox" is March 21st. A Friend—Many thanks for your compliments and good wishes for the Cimeter. Dear Chaperon—Will you kindly tell me, if you can, why it is that most of the young ladies of Muskogee dote so much on professional men and hold themselves aloof from other young men who are not in that class, but who are never the less worthy? Please answer and oblige. J. J. Girls—Will you reply to J. J.? Let us hear from you. Chaperon. LODGE DIRECTORY. Muskogee Chapter No. 5, Order of Eastern Star; meeting first and third Thursday of each month at 2:30 o'clock. IDA JONES, W. M. A. L, LOVE, Sec'y. Trinity Lodge, No. 8s, A. F. & A, M.; meetings first and fourth Thursday night of each month. GARFIELD BARNETT, W. M. W. H, TWINE, Sec'y. Legal Notice. In the District Court for the 3rd Judicial District of the State of Oklahoma, in and for Muskogee County. Beatrice Ellis, Plaintiff, vs. J. H. Ellis, Defendant. State of Oklahoma to J. H. Ellis. You will take notice that Beatrice Ellis on the 25th day of Feb. 1909, filed her petition for a divorce in the District Court of Muskogee County, State of Oklahoma, cause, desertion. Unless you answer on or before the 15th day of April 1909, said petition will be taken as true and a decree will be granted, pursuit to the prayer therin stated. Beatrice Ellis. H. R. Edwards, Attorney for Plaintiff. TONY MATNEY, Clerk District Court. First published March 4, 1909 WE GUARANTEE RESULTS. Try The Cimeter for advertisement. Write A. J. Smithering, advertising manager. Box G. Muskogee, Okla. H. T. WALKER. Attorney and Counselor at Law Room 19, Brown Bldg. Phone 1169. Muskogee. Okla. Table Board, $3.00 Per Week. Transient, $1.00 Per Day. Board and Rooms. WHITE'S HOTEL By Mrs. Lula E. White. 326 N. 2nd St. Muskogee, Okla. MARTIN AND MARTIN Fresh Groceries and Country Produce, Always on Hand UP TO DATE MEAT MARKET. Goods Delivered to all Parts of the City on Short Notice. Phone 1654. Phone us when you want anything. 108 Court St. Wall Paper! Wall Paper! Our Spring Stock is Now In. Look: at the Priests: 5c, 6c, and 7c a roll 80c, 96c, and $1.12 a Room Can You Beat That? FANCY STOCK, FANCY PATTERN. Mixed Paint $1.25 Per Gallon. Brockenheuser Painting and Decorating Co. 133 South Second Street. FOR WATCHES, CLOCKS, BRACELETS, Watch Repairing and all Kinds of Jewelry, See W. V. GENTRY, 226 N. Main St., Near Viaduct. FOR SALE. I have 20 farms to sell on easy payments or swap for Muskogee property. I will build or sell you a house and lot with good water. Loan money at a low rate of interest to suit the man who gets it. Come to see me, W.M. P. FIELDS, Muskogee, Okla. ST LUKE'S PHARMACY. for your souvenir cards. We have the finest assortment in town. CALL AT Burrell Cafe FIRST-CLASS SERVICE. 110 Court Street, Opposite People's Bank. M. B. BURRELL. Prop. Go to D. Richardson's Barber Shop at 224 S. 2nd street for first class work. First-class workmen and satisfaction guaranteed. D. RICHARDSON, Prop FOR SASE—Gne lot 75x140 and a two room house for $500.00 write A. J. Smitherman. A. R. NORRIS' SHOE SHOP Boots and shoes made and repaired. First-class workmanship Try me and you will be satisfied. Call at my shop on Emparia St., next door to Browning's store. WHY PAY RENT. We sell you a house and lot for $10 to $200 cash. Balance like rent. We also sell lots on payments. Get our prices. F. T. Martin & Co. 403 W. Okmulgee Ave. McCall Patterns 10 15 HOME HIGHER McCall Magazine 50 YEAR RECEIVING A FREE MATRIX There are more McCall Patterns sold in the United States than of any other of patterns. This is an account of their sales, accuracy, McIlle's magazine (The Queen of fashion) has more subscribers than any other Ladder Magazine. One pair of subscription (i) numbers centre 200 copies. Latest issue is $19.99. Subscribe today. Lady Agents Wanted. Handsome premiums or hard cash compensation. Cotton Cataloging or Fox & egnge) and Premium Catalogue (showing go premiums) 2005 froe. Address TMS McCALL CO., New York Do You Want This? 10 acres within 5 miles of city limit at a Bargain, Write W. H. Twine. Box G. Muskogee, Okla. WANTED SUCCESS MAGAZINE requires the services of a man in Muskogee to look after expiring subscriptions and to secure new business by means of special methods unusually effective; position permanent: prefer one with experience, but would consider any applicant with good natural qualification, salary $1.50 per day, with commission option. Address, with reference, R. C. Peacock, Room 102, Success Magazine Bldg, New York. DO YOU WANT TO GO TO COLLEGE? It so we can help you. We have already put hundreds through college by means of our plan. Write to-day for full information regarding our offer of a free scholarship in any school or college. Address, Robert J Sherlock, 29-31 East 22d Street. New York City. WONDERFUL CHANCE TO SECURE PROPERTY. If you want to buy a home, now is the time. Don't put it off another day. We sell you lots in Muskogee for $5 down and $1.00 per week until paid for. For particulars write A. J. Smitherman, Box G. Muskogee, Oklahoma. CASH FOR 100 HOMESTEADS. "NOTICE!" I will pay you more cash for your Lands than anybody else will. Bring your deeds and get your money, all at once. The money is here in the bank, you get all your money when you sign deed. I have more than 50 houses and lots with good water, for sale on 10 years time. My office is No. 1, English Block, Muskogee, Oklahoma. WM P. FURUS BARGAINS! FOR SALE—Two lots in factory addition, Muskfgee; lots in Porter; farm lands in different localities. See or write A J. Smithherman, Box G. Muskogee, Okla. HOMESEEKERS ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A HOME? Do you want to come into the best state in the Union for the negro? Don't wait for money. You don't need it. You may have a farm for two years and all it will cost you is taxation. For particulars write Rev. Joseph Ross, Shoate, Okla. WANTED - Large families to farm on shares. Everything furnished including grub. Only good workers wanted. See or write to C. K. MARKS, The Land Man, Muskogee, Okla. Hasris Meat Market J. B. Harris, Prop. All kinds offresh and cured meats and lard, game in season. Phone 1775, Convention Hall. When answering advertisements in this paper, please mention the Cimeter. NEW STATE LOAN OFFICE Dealer in Watches, Diamonds, Jewelry, Tools, Musical Instruments, Clothing and Genes Furnishings. Open Evenings Until 10, Saturday Nights Until 12 O'clock. Good Bargains in Uuredeemed Pledges. J. H. JOHNSON, Proprietor. 117 North Third Street. Muskogee, Oklahoma. PIONEER ABSTRACT CO. ABSTRACT C PIONEER ABSTRACT CO. IOWA BUILDING. Company makes Absolutely Correct Absolute, Go there for Correct Information. Bank of Muskogee, Muskogee OGEE PAINT AND COMPANY. Paper, Paints, and Co. PHONE 360. kmulgee St. Muskogee. SMITH, SON & COMPANY LEADING MERCHANTS TEST DEPARTMENT STORE IN Department. Notions and Millinery D. Furnishing Department. Grocery Depa- Market Department. anything you desire at this store at pr All goods up-to-date. us in The Carter Bu- LOND ST. MUSKO THE MAG AND HAIR ST. MAILED ANYWHILE SEND MONEY BY POST OFFI YOU can buy a R Hopkins & A RIFLES Single Shot and Rep $3.50 to $12. Shoot where you a every time kes Absolutely Correct Abstracts are for Correct Information. Muskogee, Muskogee, O. PAINT AND GLASS COMPANY. Paints, and Glass PHONE 360. St. Muskogee, Oklahoma H, SON & COMPAN DING MERCHANTS DEPARTMENT STORE IN CITY. It. Notions and Millinery Department. Department. Grocery Department. Market Department. u desire at this store at prices tha- p-to-date. The Carter Building MUSKOGEE, O. PICTURE. IT IS 9 IN LONG. THE MAGIC SHARP AND HAIR-STRAIGHTEN. MAILED ANYWHERE IN U.S. $ POSTAGE PAID. SEND MONEY BY POST OFFICE MONEY OR Oo Drier Co. Minneapolis, Minn. YOU can buy a Rifle! Hopkins & Allen RIFLES Single Shot and Repeaters $3.50 to $12.00 Shoot where you aim every time This Company makes Absolutely Correct Abstracts of Title. Go there for Correct Information. Next to Bank of Muskogee, Muskogee, Okla. MUSKOGEE PAINT AND GLASS COMPANY. 831 West Okmulgee St. Muskogee, Oklahoma. W. H. SMITH, SON & COMPANY. LEADING MERCHANTS GRDATEST DEPARTMENT STORE IN CITY. Dry Goods Department. Notions and Millinery Department. Gents Furnishing Department. Grocery Department. Market Department. You get anything you desire at this store at prices that defy competition. All goods up-to-date. Call on us in The Carter Building. SOUTH SECOND ST. MUSKOGEE, OKLA THE MAGIC IS TWO TIMES LARGER THAN PICTURE. IT IS 9 IN LONG STEEL HEATING BAR THE MAGIC SHAMPOO DRIER AND HAIR-STRAIGHTENER MAILED ANYWHERE IN U.S. $100 POSTAGE PAID SEND MONEY BY POST OFFICE MONEY ORDER. Address all letters to Magic Shampoo Drier Co. Minnesota Minn. YOU can buy a Rifle! Hopkins & Allen RIFLES Single Shot and Repeaters $3.50 to $12.00 Shoot where you aim every time COME IN AND SEE THEM OLD AND RENTED BY THE T SIDE HARDWARE CO. ner Cherokee and Broadway. EEK HARDWARE CO. Hardware in the City Operated by a Co Man. D RENTED BY THE HARDWARE CO. Brokee and Broadway. HARDWARE CO. in the City Operated by a Co Man. SOLD AND RENTED BY THE EAST SIDE HARDWARE CO. Corner Cherokee and Broadway The Only Hardware in the City Operated by a Colored Man. Call at 114 Court Street. The Ten Year Old Commercial National Bank. The Ten Year Old Commercial National Bank. ORGANIZED DECEMBER 13, 1899. Report of the Condition of Deposits as rendered to the Comptroller of the Currency, each year since organized. First Statement Made. Feb. 13, 1900, Deposits ..... $78,509.38 Sept. 5, 1900, Deposits ..... $95,241.5 Sept. 30, 1601, Deposits ..... $147,25 Oct. 15, 1902, Deposits ..... $120,47 Oct. 19, 1903, Deposits ..... $359,45 6, 1904, Deposits ..... $414.21 Oct 26, 1905, Deposits ..... $595.29 Oct 1906, Deposits ..... $798.5 Oct 22, 1907, Deposits ..... $1,234. Oct 1908, Deposits ..... $1,222 Oct 1909, Deposits ..... $1,33 In your account and offer every advantage active methods and the most courteous trie ce who desire banking facilities. 10. Deposits ..... $78,509.38 11. Deposits ..... $95,241.37 12. Deposits ..... $147,254.19 13. Deposits ..... $120,474.18 14. Deposits ..... $359,452.25 15. Deposits ..... $414,217.89 16. Deposits ..... $595,290.79 17. Deposits ..... $798,665.96 18. Deposits ..... $1,234,252.91 19. Deposits ..... $1,222,508.14 20. Deposits ..... $1,352,005.47 Inst and offer every advantage cons tions and the most courteous treatmnts in the banking facilities. Feb. 13, 1900, Deposits ..... $78,509.38 Sept. 5, 1900, Deposits ..... $95,241.37 Sept. 30, 1601, Deposits ..... $147,254.19 Sept. 15, 1902, Deposits ..... $120,474.18 Sept. 19, 1903, Deposits ..... $359,452.25 Sept. 6, 1904, Deposits ..... $414,217.89 August 26, 1905, Deposits ..... $595,290.79 Sept. 4, 1906, Deposits ..... $798,665.96 August 22, 1907, Deposits ..... $1,234,252.91 Sept. 23, 1908, Deposits ..... $1,222,508.14 Feb. 5, 1909, Deposits ..... $1,352,005.47 We invite your account and offer every advantage consistent with conservative methods and the most courteous treatments is extended to those who desire banking facilities. SEEDS BUCKBEE'S SEEDS SUCCEED! SPECIAL OFFER: Made to build New Business. A trial will make you our permanent customer. Price Collection trees, 10 knots; townseat, 10 times; twips, 1 splendid 10 times, 8 best var- ties; 10 boxes of various varieties in all. GUARANTEED TO PLEASE. Write to-day; Mention this Paper. 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