Muskogee Cimeter

The Muskogee Cimeter. Death of L. A. Bell. L. A. Bell, for nearly twenty years a resident of this city and one of the most widely known and highly respected negro of the entire state, died at his home on north third street at 11.a.m Wednesday after suffering for many years from Bright disease. However he was full of energy and no longer than two weeks ago was at his office looking aftei his business affairs Deceased was at one time wealthy but lately had lost heavily through land and bank investments though he had plenty left for his last days. He was about 65 years of age and past Grand Master of the Masonic Lodge of Oklahoma besides being prominent in other fraternal orders. L. A. Bell enjoyed the respect and confidence not only of his own people but of the white people as well. He was intelligent, polite and attended industriously to his own affairs. The hour of the funeral has not yet been set but will be attended by yrominent colored men from difference parts of the State. Ex. We publish this week a clipping from the Wagoner paper (A white Paper) that gives the standing of the Late L. A. Bell among the people where he lived. Mr Bell was one of the best known Colored men in the State and stood in the front ranks as a leader of his peodle. He was honest upright and true and stood ready at all times to help those in distress. The people of Wagoner County and especially the City of Wagoner owe him a debt of Gratitude, because but for his effective work the county site would have been removed from Wagoner to Coweta. At the most critical period Mr Bell took a hand and brought the black men who lived between the rivers in line for Wagoner and saved the day. As a race leader and as a good citizen he will be missed all over the State. There is a considerable tempest on she school situation in Muskogee a few nights ago at a meeting held in the Y. M. C A Hall resolutions were passed indoering the teachers and the teachers and the board of education. As we go to press another meeting is being held and just what the out come will be is problematic. We hope that each citizen who attends the meeting will conceed to his opponent honesty of purpose and the right to his own openion. The entire community desire a efficient worker and on that point at least we all agree, and we also desire the very best of talent, and that the services rehdered be amply paid for, because we know that you cannot have the best talent at the poorest price. Personallities should not prevail in any of the meetings, but the interest of the children if it is necessary to call a spade a apade, then we must hew to the line and let chip fall where they may. We have some, a few good teachers in our schools and we have some who are not worth three whoops in the regions of Pluto. We believe that the board of education will do what is right but they must be informed as to the conditions because without such inform heir are completely in the dark. We are making no complaint a goinist the old board because they were always prompt to act when charges were filed, and as no charges were filed, they are not responsible for the lamentable conditions of our schools, and the recent up heaval of the of the immoral condition, but on the contrary the patrons of the schools are guilty of a very great laxity. It is our duty to barrel to chop off the dead limbs and to get the rotten apple out of the barrel and to see that the water is not mnddied in order that a culprit may escape. The defendant, James S. Mottchell, will take notice will take notice that he has been sued in the above named Court by the plaintiff, Dona Mitchell, for devorice and that unless he answer the petition of the plaintiff, Dona Mitchell on or before the 20th day of June, 1915. the allegations set forth in said petition will be taken as confessed and judgements rendersd accordingly. In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said District Court this the 29th day of April, 1915 C. H. Shaffer Court Clerk Spencer E. Sanders, Attorney for Plaintiff By John Zufall, Deputy Clerk Bargains in (HAND MADE) 50c. Value, 24c. Bargains in (HAND MADE) Human Creole Hair 50c. Value, 24c. 69c. Value, 38c. No. 33. DOUBLE CHATELAINE BRAIBE, 20 inches long, weight 1 oz. Amnd-apad, real human Croche Halt (future's growth) GUARANTEED to comb and not fade. State whether black or dark brown wanted. SENT POSTPAID, 24e. No. 34, 1½ oz. 22 inches long, 43c. postpaid. Most comfortable serviceable and good Hair Hair and being HAND MADE. We are offer HAIR GOODS. Wigs, Plasts, Braids, Puffs, T and Combs. Hair by the pound. CATALOG FREE for the asking. GEO. A. K. BUNGAY, 28 S ```markdown ``` Copyright 1914 The House of Kuppenheimer "MONEY" The mint makes it and under the terms of the CONTINENTAL MORTGAGE you can secure it at 6 per cent for any olegal purpose on approved real estate Terms easy, tell us your wants and we will co operate with you. PETTY & COMPANY 1419 Lyttoo Building, Chicago. Human Creole Hair 69c. Value, 38c. Wright Hair made of fine Crooks Hair, (nature's growth) OSTPAID, 20c. Guaranteed to stand合一, wide, 22 in. long, extra heavy, $5.00 value, 60c. Goods made on account of using and natural and these BARGAINS already to advertise our transferinations, etc. Also Toll List Ardian, Neta AGENTS WANTED e. William St., New York City No. 2 ```markdown ``` Muskogee Cimeter W. H. Twine Editor E. H. Twine Collector and Asst. Manager MEMBER NATIONAL. 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MCCALL'S MAGAZINE ```markdown ``` THE SPORTS AT CAMPUS The Youth's Companion 52 Times a Year-Not 12 IT is more than 52 numbers filled to the brim with delightful reading it is an influence for all that is best in home and American life. Three Weeks Free The Companion is $2.00 a year, but to those who do not know the paper we shall be glad to send three current issues free of charge, so that they may test its quality, read its wholesome, diverting fiction, its contributions by famous men and women, its various departments, etc. THE YOUTH'S COMPANION 114 Berkeley Street, Boston, Mass. SUBSCRIPTIONS RECEIVED AT THIS OFFICE FREE TO FARMERS SEEDS By special arrangement the Ratekin Seed House of Shenandoah, Iowa, one of the oldest, best established seed firms in the country will mail a copy of their Big Illustrated Seed Catalogues. This book is complete on all farm and garden seeds. 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That story must be more interesting and thrilling if the narrator happens to be an obscure colored girl, who in the very nature of things starts out in life handicapped by reason of meager opportunities and advantages. Miss Cleo M. Gibbs, the chief clerk of the Atlanta (Ala.) Special Benefit company, of which Mr E. W Howell is the president and manager, is one of the most efficient clerks in Birmingham and assumes with entire satisfaction much of the harassing details of the management of the big company. She is a young woman who in her own way tells how she rose from a mere machine in the work to one of the really dependable characters. "When I first entered the work as an obscure clerk the outlook for success seemed unusually dark. I could not see my way clearly I always looked for the road to success, whatever it might be I worked hard in school and succeeded in finishing with class honors and came to Birmingham from Meridian. Miss., Jan 20, 1910. I was in the city about a month before I applied for work. Then I applied at the office of E W Howell, who was at that time the secretary of the Atlanta Mutual Insurance association In about two weeks there was a vacancy to be filled, and my application was accepted. "At first I did not like the insurance work and experienced difficulty in keeping all the details straight—such as the difference between lapses and transfers, life schedules, what to do when one name appeared on the lapse and transfer sheet at the same time, making up office books, showing the cash, the arrears, the advances and so on. "The first week seemed enough for me. I was ready to give up, but my people insisted on my sticking to the job and making good. I fully decided to quit and did so. I did not remain away from work long, however, and, summing up new courage, reported for work the same day I quit." "Starting off again. Mr. Howell would send one of the agents or the special men into the office to show me what I had to do. Each day it seemed that one would show me in a different way from another, always telling me that the other was wrong. When the state inspector came all of my work was wrong, and I had to stand the consequences because it was in my handwriting. Everything seemed to work at a disadvantage. I only knew that I was sticking to my job, and I was then fully determined to stick until things went right. "I did not get the work right until Mr. Howell told me to make no changes until he directed me to do so." State of Oklahoma. Muskogee County In the District Court of Muskogee County Oklahoma H. B. P. Johnson, Plaintiff vs. Agnes Johnson Defendant. Publication Notice No 3879 Agnes Johnson: You are hereby notified and summons is hereby issued by publication according to law, advising and notifying you that suit has been filed against you by H. P. B. Johnson docketed in the District Court of Muskogee County Oklahoma where you are named and proceeded against as defendant requiring you to be and appear in said court on or before the 22 day of May 1915 for defend the divorce proceeding filed against you in said court; and you are hereby notified to so appear at said time, and so defend said action, or judgement will be taken against you in said behalf ordering to the plaintiff's petition herein filed. Given under my hand and seal of this court this the 7th day of April 1915 C. H. Shaffer Court Clerk. By G. M. Lionberger. Deputy Clerk. A person (Negro) who advised other Negroes not to patronize Negro Doctors, Lawyers and other professional men, is not entitled to the support of the race. It is bad enough for the individual himself to knock against the professional man, but its hell when he advises the rank and file to follow his cursed example. No. 666 This is a prescription prepared especially for MALARIA or CHILLS & FEVER. Five or six doses will break any case, and if taken then as a tonic the Fever will not return. It acts on the liver better than Calomel and dos¹ it grips or sicken. 25m CAPS GLOVES MEN'S HATS BOY'S HATS GIRLS HATS LADIE'S HATS To Cure a Cold in One Day Take LAXATIVE B, GMO Quinine. It stops the Cough and Headache and works off the Cold. Druggists refund money. It is fails to cure. E. W. GROVE'S signature on each box. 286. Ten Cents a Pound for Your Cotton - f IN TRADE For Close-in Muskogee Property. Inproved or Vacant; near M. 0. & G. R. R. Shops. Now building, close to car lines. Cotton Taken in Full or Part Payment. Lots 50x132 1-2 Feet Call or write Room 1-2 Twine Building 209 1-2 South Second Street, Muskogee, Okla. FRR rr ol a = i i saan || 2) ey ee | a eee ery kare / ee ae, a Vy If you’re going @ A EZ to market— BS afi a ticket reading via The Naty ae is the best kind of a start. 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T.'s of The World: Jefferson, Texas, March 10, 1915. CIRCULAR NO. 9. To All United Brothers of Friendship, Sisters of the Mysterious Ten and Juveniles, Officers of the entire National Jurisdiction—Greeting: This circular comes to inform you of the general condition of the National Jursidiction and to proclaim the day of National Thanksgiving. S. M. T. of Oklahoma Brother Howze, after arguing the case it was submitted to the Executive Committee who voted unanimously to expel Brother Howze from membership in the Order and sustain the National Grand Master in suspending him from office and made this suspension permanent and appointed Rev. J. S. Jackson of Birmingham, Ala., Grand Master to fill out the unexpired term of Mr. Howze and to hold office until his successor had been elected or appointed and qualified. The jurisdiction of Alabama under Brother Jackson is taking on new life; many members are returning to the order daily, and we hope to see the Jurisdiction again in a flourishing condition. The printing press and office fixtures of the State Grand Lodge of Alabama were sold at sheriff sale to the highest bidder, for money which had been borrowed on the same and no one could tell for what it was used. The Jurisdiction is now trying to rebuy this outfit for use in the Jurisdiction. Now with the exception of this case the rest of the National Jurisdiction is working in perfect harmony. The National Grand Lodge, in its triannual session, will convene in the twin cities of Kansas City, Mo., and Kansas, July the 26th to 31st; the indifference on the part of one or two Jurisdictions concerning the meeting place having been settled by a two third vote in favor of Kansas City. No State Grand Lodge and no State Grand Temple can be represented in the National Grand Lodge unless all dues and taxes for 1913, 1914 and 1915 are paid in full according to the records of membership in the various Jurisdictions. Every Lodge in the National Jurisdiction that is in good order with its State Department will be entitled to one delegate who shall hold a credential from said Lodge properly sealed and signed by the Master and Secretary. No others can be seated on the floor of the National Grand Lodge. Every State will be entitled to three delegates at large from the State, who will hold credentials signed by the Grand Master of the State and the Grand Secretary and bearing the State Seal. Respectfully submitted. National Grand Master, U. B. F. and S. M. T's of the World. STEPHEN BELL, National Grand Secretary. Office of National Grand Master U. B. F. and S. M. T. Jefferson, Texas, 3-10-1915. To all Grand Lodges, Grand and Subordinate Officers, Members of U. B. F., S. M. T. and Juveniles throughout the World, Greetings: WHEREAS, It has been the custom for a number of years to appoint one day in each year of General Thanksgiving and Praise to Almighty God for His goodness and guiding providence and ask the continuation of the same, and WHEREAS, We as an institution have many things to be thankful for during the past year, the unnumbered kindnesses, and the loving and protecting care of God has at all times been about us and have kept us and preserved us as an institution and has enabled us to care for our sick and afflicted and care for those depending upon us for help in hours of need and distress. THEREFORE, I, T. E. SPED, National Grand Master, do hereby set apart and designate Sunday, May the Thirtieth, as a day of General Thanksgiving and on said day all members of the order will congregate in their halls or churches and give thanks and praise to Almighty God for His love and tender mercies bestowed upon us. No jurisdiction shall choose a separate day from the one designated only by special dispensation of the N. G. M. Deliver Me, O Lord, from the evil man; preserve me from the violent man. Members—Which imagine mischief in their hearts; continually are they gathered together for war. Conductor—They have sharpened their tongues like a serpent; adder's poison is under their lips. Selah. Members—Keep me, O Lord, from the hands of the wicked; preserve me from the violent man; who have purposed to overthrow my goings. Con.—The proud have hid a snare for me, and cord; they have spread a net by the wayside; they have set guns for me. Selah. Mem.—I said unto the Lord. Thou art my God; hear the voice of my supplication, O, Lord. Con.—O, God, the Lord, the strength of my salvation thou hast covered my head in the day of battle. Mem.—Grant not, O Lord, the desires of the wicked; further not his wicked delight; less they exhalt themselves. Con.—As for the heads of those that compass me about, let the mischief of their own lips cover them. Con.—Let not an evil speaker be established in the earth; evil shall hunt the vilest man to overthrow him. Mem.—Let burning coals fall upon them; let them be cast into the fire; into deep pits, they rise up again. Mem.—I know that the Lord will malaintain the cause of the afflicted and the right of the poor. Con.—Surely the righteous shall give thanks unto their name; The upright shall dwell in their presence. Given under my hand and seal of the National Grand Lodge at Jefferson, Texas, this the 10th day of March, 1915. And of U. B. F. Period the 54th LIV. (L. S.) T. E. SPEED, National Grand Master, U. B. F. and S. M. T. of the World. STEPHEN BELL, National Grand Secretary.