Muskogee Cimeter

The Muskogee Cimeter. No.18 Vol.18 All Royal Arch Masons and Knight Templars will meet at the Hall of Trinity Lodge in the City of Muskogee, on Nov. 27, 1917. F. J. GORDON. H. P. and E. C. We want to see all loafers put to work, but we draw the line against the Klu Klu Klan. That organization murdered many Negroes in the Southland and the name is enough to drive many men from membership therein. LOAFERS MUST GO TO WORK. Go to War or Go to the Work House. This applies to all, white black and red. No color line. We who are sending our boys to the front insists that the fellows who stays at home must do his bit. Pool Hull Bullets, take notice People who take part in a mob are d—— cowards, no matter whom they punish. If a fell low violates the law, punish him according to law. JUDGE DYER'S DECISION WAS RIGHT. The temporary injunction against the segregation ordinance which was issued by Federal Judge Dyer shortly after it had been passed by an over whelming majority at the initiative election of February 29th, 1916, will now be permanent, at the United States Supreme Court has declared the Louisville segregation law invalid. Tre decision of the highest tribunal in the land affects similar ordinances which have been passed in Baltimore, Richmond St. Louis and many other southern cities where the heel of pre-ern cities seeks to Grampie manhood rights of the colored citizens of this country. The fearless and manly stand of Judge Dyer in granting temporary injunction will always stand as a monument in the hearts and minds of the colored citizens of St. Louis, and the valiant fight for right which was waged by the St. Louis Post-District will not soon be forgotten. In the face of the most adversic criticism from the "prijudice mongers" the Post-Dispatch fought against the nefarious proposition to the end, and when the returns of the election showed that the ordinance had carried by more than 30,000, the Post still contended that the law would not stand the test of the higher court, and in its issue of March 1st, the day after the election, the following editorial appaired: "The opponents of segregation suffered an honorablen defeat in Tuesday's election. They stood for principle against overwhelming forces of power interests and prejudice. A minority with right on its side is better than a majority supporting wrong. It will be justified in the long run." Judge Dyer in issuing the temporary injunction stated that the only reason he then and there would not make the injunction permanent, was because of the fact that the Louisville case was up for decision before the Supreme Court. Now that America has entered a war for Liberty and Democracy, and her colored citizens are giving freely their fathers, sons and brothers as well as their money in order that the world will be safe for Democracy, what will be the next scheme of the color-phobias to stultify our rights as American citizens? They have tried everything mean under the sun and though we have gained a signal victory in the segregation fight, we dare not feel secure, for even such—the seeds of prejudice though uprooted in certain places, will be sure to start growing in others. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People must be given credit for its share in the victory. It was through this Association that the best legal talent that the country affords was engaged to defend us before the Supreme Court. Every race paper in the land did its bit toward helping to win the victory, and now, more than ever, colored men and women should realize the value of newspapers published by members of the race.—St. Louis Argus. DRIVEN TO DESPERATION. We have noted with a deal of interest the trial of the Negro soldiers of the Twenty-fourth Infantry, which has been in progress at Houston, Texas, where they are charged with murder and mutiny in connection with a raid they are alleged to have made on that city recently. The evidence thus far brought out by the witnesses show ABSOLUTE-LEY that these soldiers were driven to desperation by the univil treatment that they had been subjected to at the hands of the police of that city. It is unreasonable to suppose that the outbreak was caused by one act, or two, or three on the part of the police bucke up by public sentiment to abuse the Negro soldiers, but that it was caused by repeated insults, repeated abuses and repeated assaults that were forced upon those men as though they were not human beings. This condition continued until it became unbearable. "Even a worm will turn when treaded upon." The men will be convicted. What their sentences will be we venture not an opinion, but those who sit on the judgment seats in their cases will remember that these men are being tried in a prejudiced city of the south where the Negro in the United States uniform is almost despised, and where strong inference will be brought to bear in order that the men will get the "worst of it." They will remember that the man who exists in the army to serve his country and defend the flag, even with the last drop of his blood, is the same consideration. They will remember that such a man will hardly take the insults that in ordinary citizen would take. -St. Louis Argus. NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that I, L. C. Tatum, convicted in the Superior Court of Muskogee County, February the 9th, 1917, of receiving stolen property, and entenced to a term of three years in the Oklahoma State Penitentiary, will, thirty days after the first publication of this notice, hereto, apply to the Governor of Oklahoma, for clemency. Dated this 15th day of November, 1917. NOTICE. Notice is hereby given that I, George Crawford, convicted in the Superior Court of Muskogee County, February 9th, 1917, of burglary in the second degree, and sentenced to a term of six years in the Oklahoma State Penitentiary, will, thirty days after the first publication of this notice, hereto, apply to the Governor of Oklahoma, for clemency. Dated this the 15th day of November, 1917. TOOVER'S PLAN TO KEEP THE PLEDGE. What are you doing to keep the food pledge? Hoover's plan is that you have a meatless day each Tuesday and a wheatless day each Wednesday. He considered this the best method to pursue to cut down the amount of meat and wheat consumed. Substitutes for these foods are easily found. Corn bread, rye and barley bread, rice and other foods are good substitutes for wheat bread. Fish, poultry, beans and eggs can be substituted for beef, pork and bacon. By following this simple change in our menus, Hoover says we can feed our armies and Black Eagle of Oklahoma Delivered great address at Pawhuska Miss E. C. Patterson Noble Little Woman Children rendered several Musical selections KILL THE RAT. The rat is more dangerous than the bullet. By spreading fatal diseases he has killed more people than bullets have. He is just as filthy and dangerous as ever. Not only do rats destroy life, but they destroy food stuffs in this country to the enormous amount of $200,000,000 annually. In this hour of national per- Black Eagle Delivered gr at Paw Miss E. C. Noble Litt Children rene Musical Pawhuska, Okla., Nov. 11. For the first time in the history of Osage County a school house for colored youth has been erected in this city and the dedication of the school was held on Friday night, Nov. 9th. The patron who came and the friends were about 200 in number and there were a number of white ladies and gentlemen present and the school board came in a body. The Superintendent of Schools, Prof. Win. Sinclair, delivered a spindled address in which he gave our people some wholesome advice which was received with great applause. The address of the Superintendent showed that the white people of Pawhuska are interested in the progress of the colored people and willingly are giving a helping hand to those who are worthy. Miss E. C. Patterson, the teacher in charge of the school, has won the love, confidence, and respect of the entire community regardless of race, color or creed, and she richly deserves it because she is a noble little woman and a hard worker and the people are just as proud of her and in the future as in the past she will have the hearty co-operation of the entire community. The children rendered several musical selections that were well received. Mrs. Myrick and Mrs. Johnson rendered music to the great satisfaction of all present. Lawyer W. H. Twine, of Muskogee, known as the Black Eagle of Oklahoma, delivered one of his characteristic addresses and was given a splendid ovation. Hon. W. H. Harrison, Past Grand Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias of this state, delivered the closing address, amid much cheering and amens. Mr. Harrison lived up to the reputation he has gained as a speaker. The entire program arranged by Miss Patterson and her friends was a brilliant success and is a mile-stone in the history of Pawhuska and Osage County. Mr. Sills, always a hard worker for the uplift of the race and who goes the limit for the school children, and Rev. Dangerfield, and Mr. G. A. Windsor, all pioneers, gave material help in making the dedication a success. On Saturday night Pawhuska Star Lodge No. 185, A. F. & A. M., was convened and the following applicants were initiated, passed and raised and became familiar with the mysteries of the grandest secret organization on earth. They are Mr. Joe Hutchingson, Bud Jimerson, Walter Walker, Fred Pruitt, Rubbin Burton, and Rev. A. J. Dia. The boys stood the test like heroes. The lodge is progressing nicely under the leadership of F. W. Walker, W. M.; T. H. Porter, S. W.; Nick Simms, J. W.; N. Haley, Secretary, and G. A. Windsor, Treasuer. All of these gentlemen are live wires and are doing their part in building the great city in the land of the Osages. They invite good liberty if we are saving every ounce of food possible in order to feed our armies. Rats are destroying much of this food. They are the allies of the Kaiser. While the whole world is at war and the housewives are standing guard over the nation's food supply, we should mack a charge on this pest. The prairie dog and the skunk have had their share of attacks from the gun and the spade. Now is the time to go over the top and get the rat. Poison him. Trap him. Shoot him. Yes, even bayonet him. of Oklahoma great address wyhuska Patterson, le Woman dered several selections lovong colored people to come and locate with them. The loafer ers are notified to move on.—A Visitor—Tulsa Star. A YEAR OF CHEER. A lot of good fortune is in store for those families who are on The Youth's Companion subscription list for 1918—a year of cheer. 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All remaining 1917 issues of the Companion free. 3. The Companion Home Calendar for 1918. 4. McCall's Magazine — 12 fashion numbers in 1918. All for noly $2.25. THE YOUTH'S COMPANION, Commonwealth Ave., Boston, Mass. New Subscriptions Received at this office. COLORED VOLUNTEERS PROUD OF ETA PROUD OF THEIR ACTS French Colonial Troops Boast That It Was Not Necessary to Conscript Them. French Front, Oct. 20.—(Correspondence of The Associated Press)—"You white men are forced to fight, we are volunteers," says proudly the French colonial soldiers when they reply to questions as to the reason for their going to Europe to fight. Whether they come from the Senegal, Madagascar or Somoliland, all of them express gladness at the opportunity to pay off old scores for cruelties committed on their kindred in the German colonies in Africa, the news of which has been spread among them from one end of the continent to the other by their mysterious methods of communication. All of them know of the fate of the Herrero nation in German Southwest Africa, where only a few wandering groups remain alive of what once was a powerful Negro tribe. Undoubtedly the most popular of the French colonial volunteers are the coal-black Senegalese. Their courage in the field and their devotion to their white officers have become proverbial. The mentality of these tribesmen is almost infantile in its simplicity, but they are quick to learn. Their adaptability is such in warlike matters that they have become expert in very short time with all the most modern weapons. Many of them before coming to France have undergone training in the colonies and consequently are acquainted with European drill and discipline. Others are raw recruits who are exercised first when they reach French soil. The eagerness of all to acquire proficiency with the new weapons is such that even in their hours of rest in their instruction camps they may be seen in groups exercising with them and repeating the words of command in French, which they rapidly learn. It has been asserted erroneously that Negro troops are not able to support the strain of a bombardment. There certainly have been instances in which a company of Senegalese, when all its white officers have been picked off by German sharp shooters, has hesitated during an advance, but this was merely because they di dnot know what to do. Douaumont, the battle of the Aisne, the Somme offensive the attack at Laffaux Mill and the defense of Craonne and the California and Casemates plateau have all been scenes of the heroic courage of the Negro troops under artillery fire of the most terrific character. A battalion of Senegalese stationed on the spot where the vollage of Fleury, had once stood on the Verdun front, during the heaviest of the fighting there, made an advance, during which their flank almost reached to the fort of Douamont. Then they walked into an enfilading fire from dozens of German machine gun positions. The German gunners, on seeing the black warriors coming at them threw up their hands and surrendered to the number of sixty. The German resistance all along the line was overcome owing to this daring feat. Their brilliant work wrought the distraction of the war cross to many of the Negro troopers and the entire battalion was mentioned in army orders for its bravery. When in rest camp the Senegalese amuse themselves like schoolboys. Dancing and singing and gambling occupy much of their time. Many of them, however, give up hours daily to learning French, for they regard everything appertaining to France as better than anything else. One of them who came up on American munition driver repairing his motor spoke to the American in his broken French. The American did not understand an dhe African turned and walked away, wearing a disdainful expression and remarking, "What! You don't understand French? Have you never been to school?" It is guaranteed to any woman who will use Sanol Ecema. Prescription will find a perfect combo. It will cure any erosion on the skin. It is a skin Tonic. Sanol Ecema Cure is a household remedy. A trial will convince you. Get it at the drug store. In the Superior Court of Muskogee County, Oklahoma. Emma L. Price, Plaintiff. vs. No. 6959. John Price, Defendant. The Defendant, John Price, will take notice that he has been sued in the above named Court by the Plaintiff, Emma L. Price, for divorce, and that unless he answer the petition filed by the plaintiff allegink cruelty, on before the 23rd day of November, 1917, the allegations contained in said petition will be taken as true and confessed and judgment rendered accordingly. In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand as Clerk of said Court and affixed the seal thereof, this the 6th day of Oct- ober, 1917. J. H. GAINES, (Seal) Court Clerk. By Gladys Green' Deputy. J. J. BRUCE. Do you get up at night? Sanol is surely the best for all kidney or b ad dertroubles. Sanol gives relief in 24 hours from all backache and bladder troubles. Sanol is a guaranteed remedy. 356 and $1.00 a bottle at the drug gstore. NOTICE BY PUBLICATION. In the District Court of Muskogee County, State of Oklahoma: Mary Lee Holmes, Plaintiff, vs. No. 5954. John Holmes, Defendant. The defendant, John Holmes, will take notice that he has been sued in the above named Court by the plaintiff, Mary Lee Holmes, for divorce, by reason of abandonment, and that unless he answer the petition of the plaintiff, Mary Lee Holmes, on or before the 15th day of December 1917, the allegations set forth in said petition will be taken as confessed and judgment rendered accordingly. In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the seal of said District Court this the 2nd day of November, 1917. J. H. GAINES, (Seal) Court Clerk. By TOM L. FULLER, Deputy. W. H. TWINE, Attorney for Plaintiff. When you have Packache the liver or kidneys are sure to be out of gear. Try Sanol, it does wonders for the liver, kidneys and bladder. A trial 356 bottle will convince you. Get it at the drug store. Keep up with the record and you will see that the colored people of this County and State are doing their share in the purchase of Liberty Bonds. Our boys in the camp are also investing heavily in Liberty Bonds. There is no class of our citizenship that are showing more patriotism than our people. Are not such people entitled to the ballot? Muskogee Residences of Delegates and Visitors For the Joint Session of Muskingum and Oklahoma Conferences of the Cultural Methodist Episcopal Church, to be Held in Roche Memorial C. M. K. Church, Muskingum, Ohio, November 21, 1917; also Educational and Missionary Rally, Held in Con MEMBER NATIONAL REGRO PRESS ASSOCIATION If you fail to visit our shop, you will fail to see the best equipped Tailor Shop in the city We carry a full line of best wool- ens and will be delighted to show ens and will be delighted to show you Expert Cleaners Pressing and Cutting We tailor to suit you. Suits made to measure. We are here to serve you. E. N. GUILLORY, Prop. Successor to "Dennis, the Tailor" Muskogee, Olda. Phone 4016 130 S. 2nd St. A Fair and Square Deal at CITY MARKET Meats and Groceries 213 South Second Phone 2917 We Lead—Others Follow SANITARY BARBER SHOP All Work Guaranteed WARD BROS., Proprietors Phone 1593 116 Court St. Muskogee, Okla. Banks and Jones Confectionery Noatfeat, Rustleast Place Always Prompt, Courteous and Efficient Give Them a Call While in the City Shop New Shoes Made to Order. Reserving a Specialty Big S. 2nd St. Phone 249 SEE PETERMAN First Class Meat Market 307 S. Second St. Phone 3919 HENRY SPELLER. The Grocery Man. Has a full line of staple and fancy groceries and fresh meats of all kind. Courteous treatment, and prompt delivery. 730 North Third Street Phone 2835 HENRY SPELLER, Paop. OCCIDENTAL DYE SHOP Cleaning, Pressing, Dyeing and Repairing. Next. Work. Quick Work. All Work Guaranteed. Prompt Delivery Combination Barber Shop attach- ment. First-class service. Con. N. 3rd and Fon du Lac No. 575 D. E. JOHNSON, Props. THE NORTH END GROCERY Dealer in Meats, staple and fancy gree- ceries, cold drinks, condiments and fresh meats of all kinds. 485 N. 2nd St. Muskogee, Okla. L. HUGGINBOTHAM, Props. Watch This Space Grow Muskogee Delegates a To the Joint Session of Muskogee The Colonial Methodist Episcopal Memorial C. M. K. Church Simmons Drug STORE A Store for All the People. Phone 710 ..... 225 8. 2nd 8t. FREE DELIVERY. W. T. THOMAS The Tailor Suits made in all the latest and up-to-date styles—cleaning and pressing. Room 9. Convention Hall ALSO EVERY BODIES CAFE Biggest orders and the best place to eat—R, 11 Con. Hall W. T. Thomas, Prop. Phone 3308 WILSON PHARMACY 218 North Second St. The distance to your phone is the distance to our store. Prescriptions Our Specialty Phone 2203 KELLEY'S CAFE Messenger Service and Shining Parlor The oldest stand in the city; Established since 1899; better than ever; meals and short orders at all hours; first-class rooms. L. A. KELLEY. Prop. L. A. KELLEY, Prop. Muskogee, Okla. 220 N. 2nd St. Phone 1977 Welcome Visitors to J. W. ADAMS' Reliable Merchant Ladies and gent furnishings We bought our stock early, hence we sell without war tax Shoes at Popular Prices Complete line of ladies and gents suits and coats 216 N. 2nd St. Phone 1631 For quick service and up-to-date lunches, stop at the MOBILE CAFE J. W. White, Prop. 232 S. 2nd St. Phone 4332 FIRST ONE AND THEN ANOTHER SAYS "It's almost unbelievable that clothes can be so Perfectly pressed as the Jones Tailoring Company does it." Still it's the easiest thing in the world to do for our method is a Hoffman sanitary steam clothes pressing machine. We press the natural body shape into any kind of garment, give you lasting creases and a finish that's uniform. 808 S. 2nd St. Phone 3147 We strive to please at UNION CAFE Convention Hall Meals and Short Orders Open Day and Night FRANKLIN & TAYLOR, Props. Phone 1778. 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DANIHY, Harness, Saddles and Buggies, South. Muskogee, Okla., June 12, 1917. To Whom It May Concern: This is to certify that I have tried Dudley's Auto Body Pelish and may say it is the best I have used. I recommend it to all housekeepers COL. E. D. JEFFERSON. Muskogee, Okla., June 12, 1917 I am using Dudley's Auto Body Polish in my home, and my wife is well pleased with same. REV. A. R. NORIS. Muskogee, Okla., June 12, 1917 I am using Dudley's Auto and Body Polish on my car and find it to work fine in every way. Every one should use this high grade Polish. DR. A. T. WARING. Muskogee, Oklahoma, June 12th, 1917. --- We have a large amount of Dudley's Auto Body Polish in our stores, and find that every customer is well pleased with the high-class gloss it leaves on all grades of furniture. It should be in ever yhoma. WARON TRADING CO. Muskogee, Okla., June 14, 1917. I have tried the famous Dudley's 7. Auto Polish, and must say it does high-class work. I recommend it to ed every home. HON, W. H. TWINE, Lawyer. In every respect the M, K, and T, Ry, tries to live up to this motto: "GIVE THE PUBLIC THE VERY BEST SERVICE WE CAN". This is only one of the many reasons why you should travel by the KATY to or from St. Louis Kansas City San Antonio Calveston Sedalia Oklahoma City Pt. Worth Dallas Parsons Junction City Houston Water Hannibal Muskogee Shreveport Denison Gutnris Tulsa Withita Falls Austin DELANCY'S UNDERTAKER AND EMBALMER Successor To Miller and Delancy We Can Serve You Far and Near We Can Save You Money 323 N. 2nd. St. Phone 1286 Muskogee, Ok T. Millers Midland Valley R. R. Train No. 1 For Tulsa, and Wichita, depart ..... 8:00 a. m Train No. *7 (Motor) for Tulsa, depart, ..... 12:01 p. m Train No. 5 For Tulsa and Pawhuska, depart, ..... 5:10 p. m. Train No. 3 From Ft. Smith arrive, ..... 7:30 p. m. Train No. 2 From Tulsa and Wichita, arrive, ..... 6.15 p. m. Train No. 4 For Ft. Smith depart, ..... 7:45 a. m. Train No. 2 For Ft. Smith depart, ..... 6:30 p. m. Train No. 7 From Ft. Smith arrive, ..... 11:45 a. m Train No. *8 From Tulsa (Motor) arrive, ..... 9:45 p. m. Train No. 6 From Pawhuska and Tulsa, arrive, ..... 10:40 a. m *Daily except Sunday. For further information. Phone PBX 4260 Muskogee, Oklahoma. 109 Morning Glory T., Holdenville. Little Wilkerson, W. S. True Light L. 82, McAlester. Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of each month. C. H. Hayes, W. M. George A. Bruce, W. S. 315 1/2 Chootaw. St. Matthew L. 3, Porter, Okla. Meets 1st and 3rd Tuesday nights on each month. W. S. Motley, W. M. J. E. Pitts, W. S. Sunshine T., 64, Oktaha. Meets 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month. Mrs. C. S. Alexander, W. P. Birda Johnson, W. S. St. Thomas Lodge No. 67, Oktawa. Meets 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month. * Alex Robinson, W. M. Lehnie Robinson, W. S. Light of Boley L., 56. Boley. Meets 1st and 3rd Thursday nights of each month. W. H. Tatum, W. M. Ed Robinson, W. S. St. Lawrence Lodge, Stringtown Meets 1st Monday nights of each month. True Light Temple, Chickkasha meets 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month. Mrs. R. A. Bass, W. P. Mrs. Minnie Dixon, W. S., 815 S. 2nd St. Clayton Lodge, Boley Meets 2nd and 4th Friday nights of each month. Hiley R. R. E CARD ita, depart, ... 8:00 a. m depart, ... 12:01 p. m ka, depart, ... 5:10 p. m. arrive, ... 7:30 p. m. ita, arrive, ... 6:15 p. m. depart, ... 7:45 a. m. depart, ... 6:30 p. m. arrive, ... 11:45 a. m arrive, ... 9:45 p. m. ulaa, arrive, ... 10:40 a. m uskogee, Oklahoma. Baccoling T. No. 107 Wilburton. Meets 1st and 3rd saturdays of each month. Mrs. Della Parker, W. P. Mrs. Fannie Cherry, W. S. Crystal White L. No. 53, Alsuma. Meets 1st and 3rd Toursdays of each month. L. W. Carwille, W. M. N. H. Washington, W. S. label 1. No. 49. Mabell. deets 2nd and 4th Tuesday nights of each month. herokee L. No. 48, Roland. Meets 1st and 3rd Thursday nights of each month. N. H. Hayes, W. M. A. Pigegee, W. S. St. Lawrence T. No. 68, Atoka. Meets 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month. Mrs. Geneva Crunk, W. P. Mrs. C. B. Chambers, W. S. 11 Bright Prospects, Epiro. Meets at Masonie Hall 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month. Mrs. Frances Jennings, W.P. Jennie Holenshead, W. S. 99 Fall City, N. Muskogee. Meets 2nd and 4th Tuesday nights of each month. 14. Pearly ate Gate L., Porter. For stationary only. J. D. Whaley, W. S. 90. Virdegris, Wybark. Meets 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month. Calvin Jones, W. M. S. A. Watson, W. S. 97. Union Grove T., Wybark. Meets 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month. W. C. Ferryman, W. P. Alberta Smith, W. S. Mrs. Tamar Olden, W. P. Mrs. Ashie Turier, W. Q. Staple and fancy groceries at B. W. BRADLEY'S STORE Country produce bought and sold Phone 577 639 N. 3rd For good service and fine meals see— P. B. BRADFORD the famous restaurant man. He will treat you right. Open at all hours. 822 N. Third Street While in town see— A. TAYLOR He carries a nice line of confectioneries, cold drinks and fruits of all kinds. Give me a trial. 822 N. 3rd Phone 1265 A. TAYLOR, Prop. See— JAMES JACKSON for staple and fancy groceries, and stop the cost of high living 841 N. 3rd St. Phone 1403 JAS. JACKSON, Prop. Reasonable Prices Phone 3291 Beautiful Hats for the Holidays 202 S. Second St. Love. Bldg. Phone 2660 PEOPLES CAFE CHOICE STEAKS Good Things to Eat Taxi Service — Day and Night Muskogee, Oklahoma Phone 2611 226 N. 2nd N. Fuller, Prop. WATCH the North End Business Men's and Women's Club, I. P. A., grow. It meets every Tuesday night at Lane Chapel, C. M. L. Church L. Higginbotham, Pros., A. E. Montgomery, Secy. Jaz. Jackson, Treas. I take the liberty to say that the Exchange Insurance Association, of which H. S. Boulware is President and Manager, is a reliable Association. They write sick and accident, straight life and endowment policies. Join yourself and put your children in. It will be a great benefit to you in case of sickness, accident and death, which is sure to come. P. M. DELANCY, Grand Master of the U. F. F. and S. M. T.'s of the State of Oklahoma. ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE ```markdown ``` TheYouth'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 Program of C. M. E. Conference CONFERENCE OFFICIALS. Bishop M. F. Jamison, D. D., President. Oklahoma Conference. W. P. Pipkins, P. E. Oklahoma City District G. G. Gratton, P. E. McAlester District L. M. Stockbridge, P. E. Hugo District J. S. White Secretary of Conference Muskogee Conference. H. H. Edmond, P. E. Muskogee District F. A. Alexander, P. E. Tulsa District J. S. Pinkard, P. E. Guthrie District J. H. Scott Secretary of Conference Mrs. G. G. Gratton Oklahoma Annual Conference President Mrs. P. L. Stansbery Oklahoma Annual Conference Vice-Pres't Mrs. B. L. Pratt Oklahoma Annual Conference Secretary Board of Managers—Miss M. V. Hill, Mrs. E. B. Smith, Mrs. Leona Crump, Mrs. Emma Gaines. Muskogee. Mrs. C. J. Henson Muskogee Annual Conference President Mrs. Bessie Robertson Muskogee Annual Conference Vice-Pres't Mrs. R. H. Waterford Muskogee Annual Conference Secretary Mrs. E. L. Rollison Muskogee Annual Conference Treasurer Board of Managers—Msr. W. F. Taylor, Mrs. J. E. Reed, Mrs. H. G. Griffin TRUSTEE BOARD—Boley School. Bishop M. F. Jamison President I. C. Nicholson Chairman G. M. Harrell. G. G. Gratton. A. C. Boone. L. M. Stockbedge. F. L. Legrand. G. F. Burton. T. M. Gatewood. W. M. Washington. W. H. Davidson. H. C. Cooper. J. H. Austin. H. H. Bowden, Secy. W. P. Pipkins. BOARD OF MISSIONS—Muskogee. I. C. Nicholson. G. M. Harrell. T. M. Gatewood. W. H. Davidson. A. C. Boone. F. L. Lugrand. BOARD OF MISSIONS—Oklahoma. J. S. White. Lee Smith. H. C. Kennedy. H. C. Cooper. J. W. Robinson. W. M. Washington. CONVENTION COMMITTEE. I. C. Nicholson. F. L. Byron. T. M. Gatewood. A. C. Boone. W. H. Davidson. J. H. Austin. Mrs. R. H. Waterford. Mrs. E. B. Moore. Mrs. E. L. Rollison. Same number of persons from the Oklahoma Conference on this Committee. JOINT BOARD OF FINANCE Oklahoma R. W. Spearman. J. S. White. E. L. Smith. H. C. Cooper. J. B. Brooks. H. H. Bowden. JOINT BOARD OF FINANCE. Muskogee. H. G. Griffin. L. F. Byron. A. C. Boone. W. H. Peters. T. M. Gatewood. H. H. Lowe. LAYMAN MOVEMENT. Frank Garton State President E. L. Smith Oklahoma Conference President W. M. Washington Oklahoma Conference Secretary H. C. Cooper Oklahoma Conference Treasurer J. H. Austin Muskogee Conference Secretary F. L. Lugrande Muskogee Conference Treasurer LOCAL COMMITTEES. Committee of Arrangements. I. C. Nicholson. H. Fields. T. M. Gatewood. W. C. Walker. J. R. Boddie. G. W. Maxie. Dr. R. H. Waterford. R. Reed. S. Adams. Transportation Committee. G. W. Maxie. N. Fuller. H. King. OUR STAND The C. M. E. Church stands where it has always stood since its organization, believing in the absolute and eternal Sovereignty of Almighty God. The Church believes in Jesus Christ as Lord, and all sufficient Savior of man from sin and eternal death. The Church believes in the Holy Spirit and in His regenerating power—and in a vital conscious experience of grace in the heart of the believer. The Church takes high grounds in the matter of Christian Education and has established and is maintaining more than a dozen schools and colleges for race uplift. Out of four Conferences in Texas, three in Tennessee, four in Mississippi, in the last 60 days, Bishops Carter, Jamison and Cleaves have raised over $39,000.00 for Missions and Education. PROGRAM Motto: 100 Per Cent of the Assessment or $4,000 for Oklahoma. Monday, Nov. 19, 2 P. M. Examination of Candidates in the third and fourth years' studies. Tuesday, Nov. 20, First Day, 11 A. M. Opening Sermon—Rev. J. W. Gilbert, D. D., Augusta, Ga. The Holy Communion—Bishop M. F. Jamison, Presiding. Organization of Muskogee and Oklahoma Conferences. Recess. Devotion. Report of all Standing Committees. Report of Trustee Board of Oklahoma Normal and Industrial Institute. Adoption of Constitution and By-Laws for O. N. I. I. Tuesday Night, 7:30. Devotion. Addresses of Welcome on Behalf of— Bebee and Lane—Mrs. R. H. Waterford. M. E. Church, South—Rev. C. B. Cross. Baptist Churches—Rev. E. A. Wilson. Other Methodist Churches—Rev. G. T. Sims. Citizens of Muskogee—Mr. E. R. Stewart. Response to Welcome on Behalf of— The Presiding Elders. W. H. M. S. The General Officers. Closing remarks by the Bishop. Collection, Announcements, Benediction. See C. P. Johnson, True Fit Tailor, Twine Bldg. Phone 2073. Wednesday, Nov. 21—Second Day. Devotion. Reports of Pastors by Districts. Muskogee District. Oklahoma City District. --- McAloester District. Hugo District. Wednesday Afternoon. Convocation Woman's Home Missionary Society Devotional Song Service, led by Local Choir—Mrs. I. C. Nicholson, Director and Pianist. Opportunity for Christian Service—Mrs. C. J .Henson, Muskogee Annual Conference, President. How the Women of Our Church Have Helped, Can Help and Should Help—Mrs. G. G. Gratton, Oklahoma Annual Conference President. Woman's Home Missionary Free-Will Rally, by Districts. Wednesday Night. General Department Night. Preaching by Rev. J. A. Hamlett, A. B., Editor Christian Index Introduction and Remarks by other General Officers. Collection, Announcements, Benediction. Come to see me. I can please you—C. P. oJhnson True Fit Tailor. Twine Bldg. Phone 2073. Thursday Morning—Third Day. Devotion. Convocation Rally by Districts. Hugo District, 40 minutes for Program and Collection—L. M. Stockbridge, P. E. Thursday Afternoon. Layman Movement. Devotional Song Service, led by Mr. F. Gaston. "The Business Side of Church Work"—Mr. H. H. Lowe. "The Value of Good Class Leaders"—Mr. E. L. Smith. "The Duty of Steward in Relation to the Church and the Pastor."—Discussion led by Mr. H. Fields. Laymen's Free-Will Convocation Rally and Report from Charges. Thursday Night. Oklahoma Conference Night. Preaching—Speaker to be selected. Collection by each of the Three Districts. Announcements, Benediction. Try the True Fit Tailor, Twine Building. Phone 2073. Friday Morning—Fourth Day. Devotion. Election of Lay Delegates to the General Conference. Election of Ministerial Delegates to the General Conference. Routine Conference Work. Report of Committees. te. Friday Afternoon. Friday Afternoon. Devotion. Routine Conference Work. Repor tof Committees. Friday Night. Muskogee Conference Night. Preaching—Speaker to be selected. Collection by each of the Three Districts. Announcements, Benediction. Saturday Morning—Fifth Day. Convocation. Final Report by Districts, Muskogee, Oklahoma City, McAlester, Guthrie, Tulsa, Hugo. Disciplinary Questions and Standing of Preachers. Saturday Afternoon. Unfinished Business. Saturday Night. Grand Musical and Literary Program. SUNDAY SERVICES. 11:00 A. M.—Preaching by Bishop M. F. Jamison, D.D. Sunday Afternoon. Preaching by one of the General Officers. Sunday Night. Preaching. Final Financial Announcements of the Two Conferences. Reading Appointments by Bishop Jamison. General Statements by the Bishop. Benediction. Committee on Homes. I. C. Nicholson. F. Gaston. Mrs. W. F. Taylor. Mrs. J. E. Reed. Mrs. M. S. Carr. Mrs. J. B. Fue. Mrs. I. C. Nicholson. F. A. Alexander. I. C. Nicholson. J. S. Pinkard. F. Gaston. T. M. Gatewood. Mrs. W. F. Taylor. J. E. Taylor. Mrs. J. E. Reed. Mrs. P. Anderson. Mrs. M. S. Carr. Mrs. C. Anderson. Mrs. J. B. Fue. H. H. Edmond. Mrs. I. C. Nicholson. Mrs. G. W. Maxie. Information Committee. Mrs. S. L. Berry. Mrs. R. W. Waterford. Mrs. Mary Rhynes. Mrs. A. Cunigan. Publication Committee. Prof. C. B. Bryant. Miss C. Stewart. Miss J. B. Jackson. Mrs. N. W. Greene. Miss Andrew Phelps. THE OFFICIAL FAMILY OF BEBEE MEMORIAL C. M. E. CHURCH, MUSKOGEE, OKLA. I. C. NICHOLSON, Pastor. S. L. Berry. C. J. Henson. H. Fields. Howard Banks. S. Adams. P. R. Gary. Frank Gaston. H .C. Simington. G. W. Maxie. A. D. Washington. C. G. Groom. Jos. E. Taylor. Trustees J. R. Boddie. R. C. Birchett. C. B. Bryant. W. T. Thomas. R. H. Waterford. William Wright. Penn Howard. Willis G. Griffin. C. P. Johnson. S. L. Berry. H. Fields. S. Adams. Frank Gaston. G. W. Maxie. C. G. Groom. J. R. Boddie. C. B. Bryant. R. H. Waterford. Penn Howard. C. P. Johnson. Mrs. Mary Cain. Mrs. C. J. Henson. Mrs. P. Ferguson. Mrs. A. W. Watkins. Mrs. Geo. W. McCord. Mrs. P. Darden. Mrs. Sarah Dawson. Mrs. L. V. Wells. Mrs. G. W. Moxie. Mrs. N. Hunter. Mrs. Ollie Adams. Mrs. Laura Brown. Mrs. E. M. Black. Mrs. W. Sharp. Mrs. Pearl Ward. Mrs. A. D. Washington. Mrs. C. G. Grooms. Mrs. W. G. Griffin. Missionaries Mrs. R. H. Waterford, Pres. Mrs. Annie Cunningham, Treas. Mrs. I. C. Nicholson, Vice. Mrs. S. L. Berry, Secy. Mrs. Mary Rhyne, Chaplain. BURLEY Samuel Lewis Dudley was born in Benton, Alabama, May 10, 1883. He received his education at the famous institution known as the Tuskegee Institute, which was founded by the late lamented Booker T. Washington. Mr. Dudley learned the Harness-Making trade at the above institution. Shortly after graduating and perfecting his trade, he engaged in the harness business at Montgomery, Alabama, coming to Muskogee in July, 1907, where he has been engaged in the harness business ever since. Everything did not run smooth from the start in business in Muskogee, with Mr. Dudley. He experienced business reverses and dull seasons at times sufficient to discourage the average man, which caused him to often long for his old Alabama home. Yet his perseverance and energy, coupled with his unalterable faith in the future of Muskogees becoming the great and beauti- ful metropolis, which it is today, spurred him on to master the successful business which he enjoys at present. During his darkest hours and saddest longings for his home state, he received valuable encouragement from the leading citizens of his race in Muskogee, amongst whom are mentioned Mr. T. J. Elliott, the leading clothing merchant of this state; Mr. R. A. Evans, a successful horse trader and extensive property owner of this city; the Rev. Norris, whose realty holdings in this vicinity amounts to many thousands of dollars; and the well known law firm of Stewart & Brown, and Dr. R. H. Waterford. Thehe men seeing in Mr. Dudley the good business qualities, the intellect and straightforwardness of his strong character, which he had not quite discovered himself up to that time, used their best influence and strong persuasive powers to induce him to make Muskogee his permanent home, which he is proud of today. Like many other successful graduates of this noted institution, Mr. Dudley was not content with mastering the harness business. He was far-sighted enough as a student to discover that some 3,500,000 automobiles are in use in the United States today, and that a broad field existed for the man who could perfect a polish at a reasonable price, for autos, carriages, buggies, pianos, furniture and office fixtures of all kinds. He devoted his spare time to the study of compounding chemistry with the result that he perfected one of the best polishes, both in liquid and paste form, in the market. This paste is in use in many of the largest auto, piano and furniture factories in the country today, at a price within the reach of the rich and poor, ranging from 25 cents a half pint to $3.50 a gallon, which is absolutely the cheapest and best in the market. His ambition is to build the largest Polish Factory in the Southwest in Muskogee in the near future. Liberal inducements are being offered to live-wire agents, with exclusive territory, by this successful, honorable business man. DUBLEY'S AUTO BODY POLISH. Cheapest and Best in the Market Makes Old Varnish Lock New. Used by Leading Auto, Furniture and Plano Factories of the Country Brilliance of New Given to Old Office Fixtures PRICE: Half Pint, 25 Cents to $3.00 per Cannon. Also Harness, Leather and Shoe Polishes Liberal Inducement to Agents. Write Quick for Territory. Quick Seller and Good Money Cetter. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. S. L. DUDLEY, 116 S. Main St., Muskogee, Okla. Some Testimonials. Muskogee, Okla., June 14, 1917. I have tried the famous Dudly's Auto Polish, and must say it does high-class work. I recommend it to every one.—W. H. Twine, Lawyer, Muskogee, Okla. This is to certify that Dudly's Auto Polish is the best we have ever used and if you try it you will be convinced.—J. F. Addington, 397 Knight St., Providence, R. I. I am using Dudly's Auto Body Polish on my car and find it to work fine in every way. Every one should use this high-grade polish.—Dr. A. T. Waring. Muskogee, Okla., June 13, 1917. Wehave a large amount of Dudly's Auto Body Polish in our store and fin dthat every customer is well pleased with the high-class gloss it leaves on all grades of furniture. It should be in every home—Warren Trading Co. I am using Dudly's Auto Body Polish on my Moon Bros. Buggies and every customer is well pleased—D. J. Danihy, Harness, Saddle sand Buggies, Muskogee, Okla. 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