Muskogee Cimeter

The Muskogee Cimeter. COMING M. You are cordially invited To hear the Rev. Dr. A. Barbour, pastor of the Macedonia Baptist Church of Galveston, Texas In a Special Sermon at the First Baptist Church 5th and Denison Sts. at 8:30 o'clock, Wednesday evening, June 2nd 1915, Subject: "THE NEGRO IN THE WOOD PILE." Dr. Barbour is not only one of the strongest and most influential characters in the National Baptist parks, but, has long since, been pronounced as a diamond, not in the rough, but one which has been both polished and finished. He will arrive in the ciyt in company with our own Dr. E Arlington Wilson, who has been running one of the most successful soul-saving Revivals ever witnessed in Galveston, at 4:45 Wednesday evening over the "Katy." And as he will just be passing through the city, your attention is called to the fact that he will only be with us on Wed day night. So don't fail to come at that time and hear this deep thinker, able counsellor, christian gentleman, philosopher of no mean ability, fearless advocate of righteousness and unswerving gospel minister as he delivers the message, A. W. Marshall, L. N Findley, J. F. Burton, P. B, Hayes O Z Frazier, T. L. Starns, Julius Coats, C. F. Johnson J. M. Love W. G. Robinson, C J. Escoe, S. W. Clemons, L. A Anderson J. M. Byas, C. J. Nevels, W. T. Hodges.—Deacons. Vol. 16 S. M. Twine, Acting Pastor. Vian First Baptist church in respect and to the memory of our late pastor in the person of Rev. L. J. Haywood of Muskogee who was called from our midst as pastor by the reaper of death. He being called as pastor the early part of the present year although feeble as it seemed he was when being notified he accepted and entered the field and took charge of the flock with a determination as a good shepherd to gently lead us onward and by the still waves as a pastor. His labor with us was short but however we find him with the help of He who rules trying to carry out the plans that duty found for him to do. As pastor we find Rev. L. J. Haywood faithful in the discharge of his duty and his manner of going in and out before us as a leader was onward and upward until the sad news reached us that he had been stricken with the mighty hand and at length and last we learned that he was called in the beyond. We are left to feel sad. It leaves us as sheep scattered abroad without a shepherd although God's will be done. Hence we feel that Rev. L. J. Haywood died in the full triumph of faith our loss is heaven given. Resolved, that since it has pleased the Almagihty God in his allwise providence to call from our midst as pastor Rev. L. J. Haywood let us bow in submission to Him who doeth all things for the better and since we feel that heaven has demanded his presence he is not dead bu asleep. So all we are left to say is sleep on Rev. Haywood and take your rest. So let us as members of First Baptist church of Vian continue in fealth to go onward and when we are called from labor to reward we may meet him in the mansion above where there be no more parting for we shall all sleep but not forever. Be it resolved that so we the members of First Baptist church extend our heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family. Respectfully submitted. RESOLUTIONS OF CONDOLENCE ON BEHALF OF THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF VIAN, OKLAHOMA. In Honor of the Late Rev. L. J. Haywood, the Pastor. One by one the brave and fearless Christian heroes of our denomination and race are passing from time to a brighter land than this. Step by step the peerless friend with their faces smitten by the light of intelligence and usefulness. After having led the galent hosts on to triumphal victory and imperishable renown have laid their swords aside and now forever sleep within glorious immortality while their good deeds still live with men of thought and action. Whereas we the members compos- No. 6 ing the First Baptist church Vian have sustained the loss of our most honored and esteemed pastor eRv. L. J. Haywood who departed this life Sunday, April 18th, at 2:25 a. m. at his home in Muskogee, Okla. Whereas it has pleased Divine Providence the Architect and Builder of the universe to remove from our leadership that great shepherd and wise counselor, characterized by the life of the Apostle Paul one who told the story of the cross of Calvary in a most convincing way, and Whereas our beloved pastor remained loyal to his denomination and faithful to his race and an ardent worker as a Gospel preacher in Texas, Arkansas and Oklahoma. Not only did he pastor great churches in Arkansas but served as Missionary of that state. Not only has he pastored great churches in Collate District but has served as Missionary in said district and the State of Oklahoma as well. He was an important factor in the advancement of both the Association and Convention and not onl ythe First Baptist church of Vian but many others will miss him because of the influence which he exercised for the work. His last charge in the cause of our Heavenly Father was the pastoral care of the East Star Baptist church of McAlester and this church which I know represent. Whereas we feel so keenly the loss of one with whom we have been so closely connected though his relation to us as pastor was not very long, he did what he could to present the dignity and maintain the usefulness of especially the deacon board. During special councils with the brethren he would say, '-Brethren, you hold great positions, and you as deacons and me as pastor must know each other in order to make good.' His last gospel sermon delivered this side of the mystic river was on this rostrum. Though very weak and feeble physically on the night of March 28th he in a most profound manner discussed the assurance of God's blessings to Abraham and with Holy Ghost power admonished each of his hearers to go and be a blessing. We pay to this our departed heroic order the homage of our grief and the tribute of our tears. While he goes to rest undisturbed beneath the serene and tranquil stars until the resurrection day. Therefore be it Resoledv that we tenderly and meekly condole with the devoted widdow and family at lare of gour departed pastor in the hour of bereavement and commend them to the king of the universe who doeth all things well, and has taken him to the city where the blood and tears of his friends have been transformed into praise in that home where peace reigns supreme and glittering crowns for conquerors wait. Resolved that in the death of our much esteemed father in the gospel the Baptist church has lost a devoted and faithful Christian, the race one of its most loyal, farsighted and judicious leaders. Resolved that a copy of these resolutions be published in the Ministerial Voice, the organ of the Baptists of Oklahoma as a mark of our esteem and adoration of our lamented leader. J. H. TURNER. Ten Cents a Pound for Your Cotton IN TRADE For Close-in Muskogee Property. Improved or Vacant; near M. O. & 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. ``` --- Men Admire Women with Beautiful Hair NELSON'S HAIR DRESSING will make you proud of your hair It is unsurpassed for making harsh, kinky and stubborn hair—soft, glossy and luxurious. It not only beautifies the hair—but also keeps it in good condition. Price, 25 and 50 Cents Everywhere NELSON MFG. CO., RICHMOND, VA. Midland Valley R. R. Co. 2 Trains Daily Between Muskogee and Tulsa No 1 For Tulsa, Arkansas City and Wichita 8:40 a.m No 5. For Tulsa and Pawhuska 5:10 p.m No 2 From Wichita and Tulsa 6:00 p.m No. 6 From Tulsa and Pawhuska 10:35 a.m 2 TRAINS DAILY 2 BETWEEN MUSKOGEE AND FT. SMITH. No 4 (Motor Train) For Ft, Smith and pts. beyond 7:50 p.m No 2 For Ft, Smith and pts. beyond 6:10 p.m No. 3 (Motor Train) From Ft Smith 7:45 p.m No. 7 From Ft. Smith 12:15 p.m For Further Information. Telephone 1308 or 495. Low Fares to TEXAS Winter Tourist Fares Winter tourist tickets are now on sale via The Katy to Arausas Pass, Austin Beaumont, Brownsville Corpus Christi, Galveston, Houston, Rockport San Angelo, and San Antonio. "And your every pleasure is deepened by the sunny, balmy weather and the keen wine-like air. Wintering' in Texas holds more joys than you can even imagine" Limit May 1, 1915 Stop-overs allowed; and extra long return limit—May 1st. 1915. These tickets are good on the fast, through, dependable trains—The Katy Flyer and The Katy Limited For full details, schedules of trains fare to any point, etc., address Geo. R. Hecker, District Passenger Agent Oklahoma City THE MKT THE MKT MARKETS 753 For Close-in Muskogee Property. O. & G. R. R. Shops. Now Cotton Taken in Full or Part P. Call or write Room 209 1-2 South Second St RACE PRIDE IN VIRGINIA. Management of the 1915 Exposition Asks Colored Citizens' Full Support. Richmond, Va.—There are two distinct principles that ought to lead the colored people of Virginia to strive to make the forthcoming celebration in this city the best ever held by our people in any state. Race pride and state pride should be combined, first, because here slavery was practically ended, and, second, because this is the first southern state in which such a celebration is to be held with the sanction and help of the national government. If the exposition is a success all will share in the honor and the credit it will reflect on the race and on the state so far as its big colored population is concerned. These are facts which every member of the race should consider. Let us save the honor of the race and the state in this effort. The celebration is a national affair, not a county or a city celebration. Every organization in each county of the entire state should see to it that the feature which it is to represent shall not be neglected in any degree. The county fair associations should take the lead and merge into the Negro Historical and Industrial association in bringing about success. All secret and fraternal organizations in the state must take their proper places in the work in order to maintain their prestige and honor and in order to hold the confidence of the people as to their race pride and state pride. There is no neutral ground. There is no other honorable course. 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Wilmington, N.C.—That the young man of our race in this section of the country are daily becoming more tolerated in movements that will make for better conditions in the south generally in being strikingly evidenced by many in this city who have made remarkable progress in the face of great obstacles. But for a number of years commercial enterprises among them seemed to be as a standstill. This economic inertia was not due, however, to a financial stringency among the colored people, who receive wages in this city equal to that paid Afro-Americans in other sections of the south. Negroes own and conduct most excellent farms, and there is not any city in North Carolina wherein our people pay more taxes on real estate than is true of those living in Wilmington. Another encouraging feature to be considered is that as a rule the Afro-American residents are not so closely segregated here as they are in some [Name] THOMAS H. WILLIAMS. of the larger cities, but there is a tendency to keep them out of desirable sections once a member of the race moves from such a section. Skilled workmen of the race are doing well. The carpenters have held their own in this section and control much of the work in their line. This is also true of members of the race in the bricklaying trade. But the white mechanics in the lines above named have combined against them to some extent, which is strongly indicated by the fact that the majority of the white building and loan associations will not allow Afro-Americans holding shares in their associations when making loans to build homes to give contracts to Afro-Americans, but the work must be done by white men under the supervision of the association. Such discrimination aroused the better element of the race in this section, whom the Rev. Dr. Richard Spiller interested in organizing the Workingmen's Building and Loan association, the officers of which are Dr. F. W. Avant, president; Dr. Richard Spiller, vice president, and Edward Story, secretary and treasurer. When this movement was being considered one of the leading factors in the effort was Thomas H. Williams, a native of this city and a young man with broad conceptions of the possibilities of the race to succeed along business lines. He is a member of the board of directors and also a member of the finance committee of this progressive association. Mr. Williams has interested a large number of young men here in this organization. Mr. Williams is a concrete example PERSISTENCE IN BUSINESS WINS Now Miss Cleo M. Gibbs Mastered Her Difficulties. TELLS A THRILLING STORY. Rose From Obsecure Clerical Position to Chief Clerk in Big Business Concern. Attributes Much of Success to Doing the Little Things Well and Sticking to Her Job. Birmingham, Ala.—The story of success, no matter who the individual or what the field, is most always thrilling and interesting and commands public attention. 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 menager 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." MILESTONES IN OUR HISTORY Progress Made by the Race In Fifty Years. SOME HISTORICAL FACTS. How the Colored People Regard Day on Which Lincoln Issued Emancipation Proclamation — Importance of the Coming Exposition to Be Held In Richmond, Va., In July. Since Jan. 1, 1803, the day on which Lincoln issued the emancipation proclamation which had for its object the abolition of slavery in the United States, the colored people have held celebrations on the first day of each succeeding year in honor of the event. It was not, however, until after the surrender of Lee at Appomattox Court House, Va., on April 9, 1865, that the act of Jan. 1, 1863, became truly effective and a general freeing of the slaves throughout the country took place. The first slaves were landed at Jamestown, Va., in 1619, said to be twenty in number. At the close of the civil war this number had increased to 4,000,000, and fifty years later, or reckoning from Jan. 1, 1813, to the present time, the colored race in America is variously estimated at from 10,000,000 to 12,000,000. It is therefore of historical interest to note that between Jamestown, where the first slaves were landed, and Appomattox Court House, where Lee surrendered, a great exposition is to be held this year near Richmond to commemorate the fiftieth anniversary of the freedom of the colored people and to show what progress the race has made along different lines since 1813. The exposition will be held under the auspices of the Negro Historical Association of Richmond, of which the Hon. Giles B. Jackson is the president and who is also the recognized head of the commission appointed by the governor of Virginia to arrange for and carry out the celebration. Mr. Jackson is a man of wide experience and is known throughout the country as a man of ability and great capacity to handle successfully such large undertakings as the coming exposition. The progress of the race has been quite phenomenal considering the circumstances under which this progress has been made. A glance at the success of the race in agricultural pursuits which follows here will give the reader a very clear idea of what the Negro has accomplished as a farmer and the circumstances under which he has labored to bring about such marvelous results. Cures Old Series, Other Remedies Won't Cure The worst cases, no matter of how long standing, are cured by the wonderful, old reliable Dr. Porter's Antiseptic Healing Oil. It relieves Pain and Heals at the same time. 35c, $0c, $1.00. This is a prescription prepared especially for MALARIA or CHILLS & FEVER. Five or six doses will break any case, and I taken then as a tonic the Fever will not return. It acts on the liver better than Calomel and does not grip or sicken. 25m READING 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. 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