Tulsa Star

It is Your Duty to Help Make Somebody Happy This Christmas! THE TULSA STAR Would Win The War Win Negro Soldiers U. S. General Gives New Hope to Colored People VOL. 6 Would U. S. General C to Colore OPPORTUNITY HERE TO ESTABL LISH, RACE, SAYS GENERAL C. C. BALLOU AT KANSAS CITY. KANSAS CITY, Dece 19. — The greatest opportunity since the emancipation proclamation now is knocking at the door of the negro race. The opportunity to demonstrate their high standard of citizenship, patriotism and most potential, their deservance of equality with lal human races has for their country, is the interest of the come. This, with the unfailing love negro race in the establishment of democracy and the world war, according to Maj. Gen. C. C. Ballou, commandant of the Ninety-second division (negro), U. S. A. Speaking before an audience of more than two thousand in the auditorium of the Lincoln high school here recently the major general said: "My ulterior motive in coming before the negroes of Kansas City is to win the present war with Germany. The recognition of the race by the establishment of a negro training camp at Fort Des Molines for training officers was the opening of the great opportunity to the negro race. It was the success of this training camp that held the confidence of the government in the race, despite the sad state of affairs that arose in Houston. Training Proved the Men. "Had the training camp at Fort Des Moines been a failure the Houston riots would have caused the president to one all confidence in the negroes. The government would feel that they could not be depended upon. Immediately after the Houston riots the inspector general of the army visited Fort Des Moines. The spirit of the negroes in training and the attitude of the people of Des Moines showed the inspector general that the race was dependable. That is why the president has placed so much faith in the negroes. "The men in the training camp were aware that their success not only was a big thing for themselves but for their race. More than 10 per cent of our great army will be composed of negroes. That is another instance where the negro population of the country is interested." The duties of those at home to encourage and comfort their friends in camp was emphasized by the general. There should be nothing in the camp or any place else that would discredit the negro soldiers, he said. While the government has provided partly for the families of soldiers, those that stay at home and are abe should look after the unable, to see that they are properly fed and clothed. To carry out that work the general suggested that the negroes of the city organize. "For Pershing, T. R. and Ballou." Nelson C. Crews, editor of the Kansas City Sun, negro publication, brought enthusiasm in a brief talk on the way he felt toward the general, the president and the country. Mr. Crews won the expression of the audience when he said there were three great living white men who would be forever loved by their race. They were, he said: "General Pershing, Teddy Roosevelt and Ma. Gen. C. C. Ballou." Lawyer W. H. Vann of Lenapah, was in the city Monday on business in court. Official Organ of The Grand United Order of Odd Fellows and The Knights and Ladies of Harmony of the World, Oklahoma Jurisdiction TULSA, OKLA. SATURDAY DEC. 22, 1917 STATE'S LARGEST BANKING IN STITUTION HONORS COLORD MAN. T. Gilmer is the Oldest on Pay-Role of Exchange National Bank. "He is the oldest officer of this bank, and we could not well do without him; Yes, he is really one of the officers." Thus spoke Nute Graham one of the officials of the largest banking institutions in the southwest in referring to the Colored man whose daily duty is to direct a large and important part of the banks routine. He was speaking of T. Gilmer who opened the doors of this bank when it began business, after taking over the Farmers National Bank, eight years ago. Mr. Graham spoke unreservedly, and it was evident that he spoke the sentiment of other officials of this bank, now the largest in the state, or the southwest. Mr. Gilmer, the Colored man referred to was porter for the Farmers National Bank and closed the doors of this institution and opened the doors of the Exchange upon the failure of one and the beginning of the other. He retained his position with the Exchange and still holds it now, only he is not in fact a porter. He presides over the janitoring force, carries the keys, handles the money and looks after the welfare, convenience and comfort of the bank's patrons. Here is a man who has made good by taking advantage of the opportunities at hand, using them as stepping stones, to an exalted position, not of tenness, but of usefulness. He has followed the policy of doing well whatever he had to do and herein lies the secret of his success. Mr. Gilmer is 69 years old, but is a young married man of less than a year. He owns a beautiful residence on North Detroit and other valuable property here and at Guthrie, where he formerly lived. SEEKS HELP FOR TEX AS ORPHANS Major P. Braham, missionary and field secretary of the St. John Orphanage at Austin, Texas, is in the city in the interest of that institution. He will speak at all the churches Sunday, and also Sunday night and will return to Texas some time next week. Rev. Graham is from the drought stricken district of Texas and has and interesting story to tell. Here's to The Red Cross Drive The Helping Hand In Memory of Our Dear Boys "Over There" STRADFORD ENTERTAINERS AT SMOKER. J. B. Stradford, prosperous citizen of Tulsa, a prominent politician, ex-lawyer, successful real estate man, librarian and a general all-around good fellow entertained a number of friends at a smoker in the public library, Tuesday night. The general welfare of the community was discussed by those present and resulting from ideas dropped there a movement might be launched to effectively safeguard the interests of the community. NEW LAWYER FOR TULSA E. J. Sadler, who for a number of years has practiced law in Guthrie, has located in Tulsa. He shipped his furniture two weeks ago, but owing to the congested freight traffic conditions in Tulsa, has been unable as yet to get the car "spotted." Mr. Sadler is one of the best lawyers in the state. His office will be in the New Furnside building on N. Greenwood. SCHOOL CHILDREN SAVE MORE THAN $1000.00, CHRISTMAS SAVINGS. The pupils of the Dunbar grade school have receiver Christmas checks from the Exchange National Bank ag-THREE STAR gregating upward of $1081.02 according to a statement made by Prof. Hughes, yesterday. This is not the total saved by the pupils, because many of the checks did not go through the hands of Prof. Hughes, and he still holds checks for 18, the amounts of which, like the whereabouts of the owners, are unknown. MRS. PRESLEY RETURNS FROM ALAMABA. Mrs. Quintry Presley, prominent rooming house woman of this city who laft about three weeks ago to visit relatives and friends in Alabama, returned Thursday after a pleasant visit. According to the views of Mrs. Presley, Colored people in that state are in better condition generally than ever before. Her chief enjoyment on this trip was her visit with her mother at Aldridge, Ala., who she had not seen in 18 years. She also visited relatives in Birmingham. Send your friends copies of The Star HERBERT GREEN GETS A WIFE. Young People Married Saturday Night by Rev. Netherland. Herbert Green, age 23 and Miss Beatrice Stewart, age 26, were quietly married at the home of her sister Mrs. Colbert, 16 North Detroit, last Saturda night by Rev. C. L. Netherland, who is becoming popular as a matrimonial preacher. A breakfast luncheon was served for the couple Sunday morning by Mrs. Collins, sister of the groom and a 6 o'clock dinner was served for them by Mrs. Greem, the groom's mother. The couple will be at home to friends 818 North Lansing. BUTTON TUCKER RESUMES CIVI LIAN LIFE. Another patrolman has been released of duty on the Tulsa police force. This time it is Button Tucker, who had filled the position only two months. The exact cause of his suspension is unknown. FROM PORTER TO LAND LORD. Success of Well Known Tulsa Should Be Inspiration to Others. It's a long way from the environments of a common hotel porter to that of a prosperous real estate man with a thriving cigar store and billiard parlor, a nice home and several rent houses and when the transformation is accomplished in a comparatively short time it sometimes leaves the lucky person a victim of ego, or in other words, with a bad case of the "big head". But all of this seems to be absent in the case of Thos. R. Gentry of this city, who knows well all of the byways between the two positions. Gentry was born in Argentine, Kansas, 38 years ago. After living in Lawrence and Edwardsville for several years he moved with his parents to Guthrie, Oklahoma, at the age of ten at the time of the opening of old Oklahoma. He came to Tulsa in 1904, when the town was small and was married in that year to Miss Lottie Nance of Okmulgee. He secured a position as porter in the Brady Hotel and was not long in winning the confidence of his employee. Until three years ago he followed hotel work and put his money to good use, finally going into business for himself. He opened the Oquawka Cigar and THOMAS R. GENTRY billard parlor on Greenwood and extended his business until now it is one of the biggest and best of its kind in the city. Morris H. Necley, also a land lord of no small degree, recently became interested with Gentry and is now manager of the Aquawka. Mr. Gentry giving most of his time over to his real estate interests which growing more extensive every year. Besides his beautiful residence on North Detroit, thins city, Mr. Gentry owns a number of rent houses and is now, adding another to his list. Mr. and Mrs. Gentry are the parents of one child, a girl, age 13. and with all he is the same old "Tom" to his friends and is not suffering with the "big head". Mrs. T. H. Elliott who conducted the Busy Bee Cafe at 112 N. Greenwood and finally sold out to Mr. Osburn, who is now conducting a cafe at that place, has leased a room on the corner of Greenwood and Cameron where she has resumed business under the business title "Busy Bee Lunch Room. She welcomes the general public to her new quarters where they will find the same efficient service. Lost by Messenger, Package containing old photographs. Finder, please deliver to information window at Post Office. NO.8 Churches Plan Race Celebration WILL RENDER ELABORATE PRO GRAM AT MT. ZION BAPTIST CHURCH, NEW YEAR DAY Under the auspices of the iMinster's Alliance of this city, a fitting celebration of the race's emancipation will be featured at the Mt. Zion Baptist church on North Elgin, Tuesday, December 1st. A very interesting program has been arranged for the occasion, to be participated in by all the churches of the city. Some of the best in the city will appear on the program. LARGE AUDIENCE HERE RACE'S FOREMOST SOPRANO The appearance of Mine, Florence Cole-Talbert here Thursday night, was freely appreciated by a large audience of her race, who applauded her liberally after each of her renditions which were clearly the work of an artist. All the Star had said about the reputation of this great woman was justified by her Thursday night. She is indeed the wonder of the age, Madam Talbert graduater from the music conservatory of Chicago in the class of 1915, in a class of 200, the other 199 being white, and she was awarded, first prize, a gold medal which she wore here. Tulsa was indeed pleased to welcome Mine. Toibert. SAPULPA NEWS The usic and Literary Hour, held Sunday, December 16, at Washington school, for the purpose of presenting the question of the "Red Cross Drive" resulted in the swelling of the Red Cross membership. There were many speakers, principally white, who talked on the work of the "Home Army." The Red Cross auxiliary met Monday night, and eleven new members were enlisted. Dr. Eva Johnson, organized a knitting unit, which is to be under the supervision of Rev. and Mrs. Perkins. The former knows all phases of knitting from the one thru the fourth needle stage, and all are looking forward toward receiving instructions. Many volunteered to work for securying new members. The children of school age are being permitted to join the adult group. Juvenile members are, Lorenzo Thomas, Geo James, Harry Scott and Johnnie Mae Phillips. Mrs. L. E. Coleman, Domestic Art teacher, is planning to have her classes knit for the soldiers as part of their school work. The Priscilla Art Club was organized December 14th, at the home of Mrs. L. E. Coleman. The following officers were elected: Pres., Mrs. Jno. Davis; Secretary, Miss Cleo Clark; Treasurer Mrs. Willa Johnson; Critic, Miss G. Underwood; Reporter, H. B. McDaniel. The club consists of eighteen ladies, and they will meet every week from house to house. The Dunbar Literary Society was organized December 12th. President, H. B. McDaniel; Vice-pres., P. A. Chapelle; Sec., P. J. McAlpine; Treasurer, H. T. Hutton. January 1st, 1918, an Emancipation celebration will be held at Brooker Washington school, under the auspices of the Dunbar Literary Society, Dr. Arlington Wilson, the principal speaker of the evening will deliver an address: "Our faces to the Future." All are invited to attend. | ry NTT ‘ a THE TULSA STAR Printed weekly by the Tulsa Star Printing and Publishing Co. at 115 N. Greenwood. A. J. Smitherman, Editor and Publisher. 4. H Smitherman, Gity Editor. Subscription Rates By Mall One Year snmaeanenenebaabouns iat yeaoel ED Six Manths aes eemrnies seneeteubeies | UE Three Monthe is chcersesteacicantiomecaes. 00 Entered as second class mail matter at the Tulsa, Okla, post office. SATURDAY Dec. 21, (917 If you should happen to see or hear of a Christmas edition of any Colored newspaper in the country, that surpasses the Siar, kindly wire us at our expense. We want to see it ‘oie MEETING INSULTS QO OFTEN, we read or hear of some lowbred unscrupulous brute posing as subject of respectability, offering insults to well meaning women, but there are many such cases, that never became publicly known. Bote Unes moral yampires are heads’ of decent families, sometimes they are. without families, but in all cases they are lepers unworthy association with decent people. “In many of these cases the culpret would be properly dealt with but for the indiscretion of his victim, Who for one reason or another, ac. quesce in the crime by keeping silent about it. Some women will meet and converse in public places with men who have deliberately insulted them, Just a8 iC he was the pick of select society ‘This ts very decidedly the wrong course, for any woman to follow, who de- sires to be respected by all men, There should never be any grounds of compromise between « respectable girl or woman and a fiendish brute who would dare to insult her, When a woman fails to openly resent to the full. est extent an insult olfered ber by any man, and then on top of that, meets him in public places with he same formality she would other respectable men, she is doing hergelf a great injustice, because such a brute will invaria- biy ‘draw the wrong influence of her action. Besides, she becomes an enemy to decent society, because by her conduct she heips him to conceal his real identity. ‘The only way to rid society of this pest is to mark them and whenever they appear in the soclety af respectable people, let them know they are not wonted. She ideal woman, i# she who would excuse her- self from any company perluted by the presence of @ ravisher, a debaucher oL Womanhood, a demoralizer of our homes, “TPHE Coloed Troops Fought Nobly” was the simple tribute paid the 178 thousand black soldiers taken from the trenches of the rebels and who turned (ae Gide tor the Umien in the Civil War. We venture to say when true historians recount the prat played by black troops in this world war between, Democracy and linperialism that they will record: The Colored ‘Troops Saved the World for Democracy! The black troops of Uncle Sam are go- jug to play 4 larger part in a larger way in the fight on Germany than ever they did betore. A half million colored troops trom Africa and India are already fighting side by side with the Allies. It was the Sengalese of France who saved the day at Verdun, and who fought valiantly at the Marne, But final and great chapter will be written in the great victory of colored troops when the Ninety-second Division of Americans fight on the Field of Flanders wides their regular breathren of the Ninth and Tenth Caavrly and the swenty-fourth and ‘twenty-ti(th Infantry. With these one hundred thousand brave black boys from the U.S. A. behind their regiment of engineers, in the wake of their own regiment of artillery and led by a thousand black officers representing the pick and flower of their race the grand effort of the Allies will be made and their victory will be achieved. NEW YORK Niwa M2308 GENERAL BALLOU in an address in Kansas City, ednesday said the greatest opjortunity the black man has ever had 1s now knocking at the door of the Negro race, We agree with the Major eGneral, and as a race, We are going .o open the front door and let this opportunity in. We will extend the welcome hand of a generous, grateful people, whose loyalty to their country bas never been questioned, and for the first time in our history, we wil shaks hands on grounds of common equality with other races of the world, with OPPORTUNITL and we pray God that henceforth At will abide with us forever: ——— FOLLOWING OUR CUSTOM of the last five years with thin Issue we are giving our readers a “dressed up” Christmas edition, It is with a degree of pride that we call your attention to the general make up of this issue of the Star, We are proud of the style, skill and workmanship displayed and equally proud of he class of advertisments appearing herein. Look over these sixteen pages and somewhere among the many ads you will find just what you want. If you have not done your Christmas shopping, set down and select from these ads, the articles you want and go to the different stores advertised in this paper and buy them, In this way you save both time and money, THe colored voters of Oregon have no just cause to toss their hats to the wind and yell themselves hoarse for the succees of any Republican can- didate for office (save Sheriff Hurlburt) wa view of the bum consideration which the party leaders have given the race for lo these many days, The game of polities for the colored man to play with any degree of success is to vote for meu, not parties; for it has been demonstated on many oceasions hat some of the best friends the colored race has in Oregon are to be found within the ranks of the Democratic party. PORTLAND ADVOCATE ———— ee O YO UNOW RECALL the Christmas morning long time ago when you D woke up full of the Christmas hope and expectations pecullar to all children, and found your stocking empty? Maybe you never was so unfortunate, but there are thousands of such children within a short distance of you now, Many of them are here in Tulsa. Will you not try to find some of these and make them happy Christ mas morning? If you no not know of any call the Star office. uerrewe@eurnenerions mee WORLD IS NOW FIGHTING for universal democracy, because the world has realized that TRUE DEMOCRACY ts good for it. Tt will take good , true democrats to constitute and maintain a true democracy but it will eventually become a fixed principle governing the acts of men and na- tons. Democracy ix sure to win and as a starter Tulsa will elect @ full Democratic ticket next Spring. eens REV, TUCKER is becoming known as the Mon of the pulpit in his crusade against vice ‘That these anti-viee sermons generally take well with the Dublic Is evinced by the size of the audiences which greets him every Sun. day. All the ministers of Tulsa are doing good work along this line and if ne contiue it with the proper enery, Tulsa ts bound to become a better place. Se EES OOO °@SOOOOCOOOOOOE Nicely furnished rooms with Bath A modern place with modern rates, Remember the place. 129% N. Greenwood over Dreamland Theatre Phone 5150 A. CARR, Prop. Tulsa Oklahoma THE, TULSA 8TAR MUSKOGEE, Okla., Dec. 21, (917 —| wn that of any previous meeting he coming of the Negro state ts ussoclation, No doubt this hers’ Aasoctation here text werk will ane e one of the big things of ¢ Roa icatenn e laborate preparations hay pecause she has certainty mF the reception and entertains es een ae ka Gas scm ora ro School Teachers’ Associa uspices of Mrs. L. C. Clark, presi- | 40H before the people ent of tho Association, who thinks) Following is a complete program to Ne attendance this year will | od out during the three days FIRST DAY, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27 9:00 A. M.—Prestdont’s Reception, (Informal) 10:30 A. M.—Morning Session—Antloch Baptist Church. Muste - Assocation Invocation Dr. 8. 8. Jones Music Assoctation Welcome Address for Teacher Prof. ©. B. Bryant Instrumental Solo Miss Leonelle Young, Boley Welcome Address, on behalf of citizen H. T. Walker Response Prof. N. J, Johnson, Boley Music M. T. H. 8. Chorus Enrollment Appointment of Committe« Muste Association Adjournment Afternoon Session, 1:30—Antioch Baptist Church. Muste Association Invocation Rev. G. T. Simms Address—Prof. ES. Monroo, Supt. of Schools, Okmulgee, Okia. Music Okmulgee Glee Club Prosidents’ Address Muste Boley High School Glee Club Report of Officers Instrumental Solo. Miss Virginia Henley Election of Officers adjournment. EVENING SESSION, 8:30—HINTON THEATRE OPERETTA Princess Crysanthemun M. T. H. School MORNING SESSION, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 28 ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH Song Association Invocation Rey, Nicholson Chorus—Douglass, Dunbar, Langston Schools Muskogee Address—Are You Called? Prof. R. H. Cole, Principal of Stmmons Schoo!, St. Louls, Mo. Muste—Treble Clef Glee Club Muskogee Departmental Sessions, 10:30-11:30—M. T. H. 8. Bullding HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT J. H. Koberts, Coaductor, McAlester Demonstrate How to Teach History JH. Brextrum, Enid Discussion Mrs. K. L, Person, Boley The Value of Reviews B. M. Watson, Ardmore ‘The Essentials of English Miss C. A. R. Grant, Tullahasseo GRAMMAR DEPARTMENT R. HW. Graham, Conductor, Wagoner Methods in Teaching Grawiar Demonstrated J. R. Coffey, Wewoka Discusston Prof. Easter, Vinita Methods In Fractions Demonstrated AN. Sloan, Idabel Why Stress Sanitation Mrs, Blanche MeCuteheon, Ads PRIMARY DEPARTMENT Mrs, G. P. Ratley, Conductress, Boley The Value of the Phonetic cyst Mes. HL 1B. Jacobson, Oklahoma. City A Model Reading Lesson Mrs. J. W. Hughes, Tulaa Our Problems General Discussion DOMESTIC ART Miss Coleman, Sapulpa, Conductress Economical Advantage in Mending and Drawing— Miss Lucy B. Carey, Shawnee DOMESTIC SCIENCE Mrs, Nellie Green, Conductress Home Economles ax related to the present world’s celsls— Mrs. A. B. Sharp, Boley Domestle Art in Rural School Miss Maude Smith, County Agent Okmugee, Okfuskee Countie Canning Demonstrated Mrs, Lots Perdue, Muskogee Practical Bread Making Demonstrated Miss Aquilla Chadwlek County Agent, Muskogee County MANUAL TRAINING DEPARTMENT A. C. Perdue, Conductor, Muskogee Why Teach Manual Traininy Harrison Mei, Tulsa Sa ane a eee et a: woe or tee Installation of Officers. Adjournment Business Report of Commjttees MIGHT WITH NEGRO COMPOSERS December 20th, at ANTIOCH BAPTIST CHURCH Song—"Lord | Want to be a Christian”, -Astoctation Invocation Rev. E. Arlington Wilson Song—"Give Me that Old Time Religion” Assoctation Original Poon Miss Pauline Rutler, Vian, Okla Song wiiss Bertha Bilio, Chandler, Okla Solo-—""Deep River” Miss Jerolean ‘Adan Reading— Original Poom Mrs. Lois Perdue Music—Boys Glee Club Manual ‘Training High Schoo! Instrumental Solo Miss Hallie C, Ford Music Harmonious Four Keading—Dunbar Miss Australia Parks, El Reno, Okia Music Girls Glee Club—M. T. H. §, Vocal Solo Miss Parthenia Meeks, Shawnee, Okla Music Boley Public School Faculty Instrumental Solo Miss Hazel McDaniel HOME UNDERTAKING CO.—NO. 2 UNDERTAKERS AND FUNERAL DIRECTORS Sia 4 Lio jet me ye apie oh Tige aad eee wi ee oat : 4 AUTOMOBILE HEARSE AND UP-TO-DATE SERVICE We Carry a Complete Line of Up-to-date Furnishings H. W. RAGSDALE, MGR. Phones: Day, 4280; Night, 3529 TULSA, OKLA Tf You are looking Bh ins in Furditure Dont fail to VISIT The Tulsa Household Supply Go, 16 SOUTH MAIN STREET ” We sell, buyand exchange furniture, Our prices are JUST RIGHT John T. Miller, Prop. Telephone 1106 The Andeson Gro. ery We are dealers in First-Class Line of Groceries and Market Meats. We cater to our customers, We give Special Attention to all Orders and Deliver Promptly. ‘Try us when you order again. PHONE 2475 501 N. GREENWOOD ST. L. C. Anderson, Prop. Phone 4710. Undertaking Company OPEN DAY AND NIGHT One Price to Ali Why Pay More: Terms Reasonable 607 E. ARCHER ST TULSA, OKLA. . atl : oe ma se ee 2 ror eu d mg i ‘ : ) e Midian aie ; e e } , " SOTIOR ) IMPORTANT NOTICE CHANGES IN TRAIN SCHEDULE Effective November 1 ) TRAINS ARRIVE No, 6.....-- 8:05 A, M.......From Pawhuske ; No, 1--°77710:16 A. M...----From Muskogee No. 72-22 1:45 P.M. Motor ‘Train from Muskogee : No, 8....-. 3:26 P. M.__. From Wichita, Arkansas City ) and Pawhuska No, 6...... 7:35 P. M.......From Muskogee ) TRAINS DEPART ) No. 6........ 8:20 A. M...__._For Muskogee ) No. 1......10:30 A. M.--7-"“kor Pawhuska, Arkansas City , and Wichita No, 2......_4:00 P. M._...__For Muskogee and Fort Smith P No. 6------ 1:60 P. M..--_--For Pawhuske ) No, 8......-~ 8:00 P. M.____Motor Train for Muskogee ) DOOR OOOOKOHOEORE sbbbnunnennn. Special Bargains for Today and Monday at COVERDALE'S The Popular-Price Store There is yet Time to do Your CHRISTMAS SHOPPING Our large stock includes models for street, motering and dressy wear. Mostly in straight line effects, tho quite a few show decided military tendencies; fitted with big collars, pockets, belts; made up in Scotch mixtures, broadcloths, velours, burella, vicuna, etc., in the wanted colors; in a wide range of prices. Regular $75 Coats at ..... $49.85 Regular $45 Coats at ..... $32.50 Regular $35 Coats at ..... $22.50 Regular $30 Coats at ..... $20.45 Regular $25 and $27.50 Coats at ..... $19.85 Most Popular Garment in a Woman's Wardrobe So it behoves you to select your suit with a great deal of care and make sure it shows the new and tremendously important touches that denote it as out of the commonplace. Here we present an unending variety of the most favored styles that women in every walk of life will want. Severely plain styles for every-day business wear as well as the more dressy models for informal social occasions. If you will come and see the new models, try them on, you will feel the pleasant lure to buy—they are so irresistably distinctive. We are showing a great variety of models, in a wide range of prices. Regular $75 values $44.50 at Regular $65 values $37.50 at Regular $50 values $32.50 at Regular $45 values $27.50 at Regular $40 values $24.85 at Regular $35 values $17.85 at COVERDALE'S 203 South Christmas Dinner! =TURKEY- AND EVERTHING That goes with it AT OUBORNE'S CAFE 112 N. Greenwood It will be Cheaper for you to bring the fam ly here to dinner than to buy a turke Come in and Try Us 203 South Main Street as Dinner! RKEY- ING That goes with it ORNE'S CAFE N. Greenwood for you to bring the fami- er than to buy a turke and Try Us PRINTING Good Printing Is the Dress of Business. That Is the Kind We Do. Let Us Show You Rev. Gransberry of Beggs, was in the city Tuesday and Wednesday on business. Lawyer R. Emmett Stewart, prominent Muskogee lawyer, was in the city on business Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Murphy, of Omaha, brother and sister-in-law to Mrs. A. J. Smitherman and Mrs. M. C. Walker, are in the city visiting and may decide to live here permanently. LUNG TROUBLE Learn of a remarkable discovery, known as Carboido, that was used with wonderful success at Cliff Dale Camp. Convincing proofs FREE. American Dispensary Co. Dept. 61, Indianapolis, Ind. --- THE TULSA STAR We wish all our patrons a Xmas and a Prosperous New Year PRINTING Good Printing Is the Dress of Business. That Is the Kind We Do. Let Us Show You Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Murphy, of Omaha, brother and sister-in-law to Mrs. A. J. Smitherman and Mrs. M. C. Walker, are in the city visiting and may decide to live here permanently. Lindsey Gets Decission Over Williams O. Scotty Williams, a game little fighter, and his manager, Goldie Mies. Scotty lost to Hary Lindsey last night but is contending for a return match. THE STAR HAIR GROWER A WONDERFUL HAIR DRESSER AND GROWER One thousand agents wanted. Good money made. We want agents in every city and village to sell THE STAR HAIR GROWER. This is a wonderful preparation. Can be used with or without straightening irons. Sells for 25c per box. One 25c box proves its value. Any person that will use a 25c box will be convinced. No matter what has failed to grow your hair just give THE STAR HAIR GROWER a trial and be convinced. send you a full supply that you can begin work at once; also agents terms. Send all money by Money Order to P W. C. Reid Real Estate FARM LANDS AND FARM LOANS Oil and Gas Leases Bought and Sold. List your Property with me. City property a specialty. I do business today not tomorrow. Reference, First National Bank of Muskogee, Okla. FOR THE LATEST STYLES In Hand-made Wigs, Braids, Switches etc., Call and See Dixon and Dixon SATISFACTION GUARANTEE 22 North Elgin Tulsa, Oklahoma FORD'S HAIR POMADE MAKES MARSH HUNKY HAIR SOTTER, MORE PLAMBLE LAMER TO COMB AND PUT UP IN ANY STYLE THE LENGTH WILL PERMIT PRICE 25¢ AND 50¢ A BOTTLE FORD'S ROYAL WHITE SKIN LOTION MAKES THE SKIN LOOK WHITER AS $000 AS IT IS PUT BY EXCELENT FOR MAIN BRUSHING SKIN AND LOCAL SKIN DISEASES PRICE $20 A BOTTLE FORD'S HAIR STRAIGHTENER NO. 022 STRAIGHTENERS THAN BY FOLLOWING AT STATISTIC THREE BRASS ROLLS, BEST AND QUICKEST THING WE KNOW OF 18 STRAIGHTEN HAIR PRICE $2.00 PATENT SECTIONAL TOOTH COMB PATENTED LOCKING DEVICE FOR HOLLOW TEETH TIGHT NO. 022, TEETH IN THIS COMB ARE MADE OF DEPARATE PIECES OF BRASS, MONTERED AND AIR STEEL AND HELD BY A PATENT FEMALE. DROUGH THE TEETH BECOME LOOK, TURN THE PERIOD BY TINNING THE MAIN BRUSH, TURN THE LINKS UP WILLY AGAINST THE TEETH AND HOLD THEM PERIOM. PRICE $1.78 FORD'S SPIRAL HANDLE HAIR STRAIGHTENING AND COMB COMB NO. 022, SAIL BRASS/SCREW PLATED, LARGE AND VENEER STRONG CARRIER BURN THE HANDLE OFF SPECIAL LOCATION WHILE MAIN BRUSHING WITHOUT SOLDERING. PRICE $1.50 FORD'S LARGE BRASS SHAMPOO AND HAIR STRAIGHTENING LARGE AND VENEER STRONG LOCATION WHILE MAIN BRUSHING WITHOUT SOLDERING. PRICE $1.50 FORD'S MEDIUM SIZED HAIR SHAMPOO AND HAIR STRAIGHTENING COMB NO. 022 A GOOD AND SERVICABLE COMB FOR THE MONEY PRICE $20 ALL OUR GOODS WAPRARED AS PERCISION OR MONEY REQUIRED FOR SALE BY YOUR ZALER OR DIRECT FROM US UPON RECEIPT OF PRICE. IN WRITING DIRECT, SEND MONEY OF POST OFFICE OR POWER MONEY MORE OZONIZED OX-MARROW CO. 46 WLKINZIE ST. CHICAGOILL The Presley Rooms 108 1-2 North Greenood First Class Rooms with Modern Convenience All Neatly Furnished Mrs. Quinty Presley, Prep Over the Economy Drug Store LOCAL GLEANINGS J. C. Hewitt of Pawnee was in the city on business yesterday. Mrs. Lucile Travis, wife of Lieut., T. H. Travis, left Wednesday for Chillicothe, Ohio, where she will join her husband in Camp Sherman. Lieut. Jackson Smitherman of Camp Funston, is on a weeks furlo. G. (Geronomo) Harris who was ill for several week at the home of his sister on North Elgin is now recuperating at his home in Louisiana, where he was sent week before ast by his sister. Mrs. Jossie Murphy, wife of Chas. Murphy, lately of Omaha, now living in Tulsa, left last week to spend Christmas week with her parents in Reutesville. Extensive preparations are being mad by all the churches for the Christmas holidays. The Elephant Trunk factory on S. Main Street is the best place in town to get your hand bags, suit cases, and other kinds of leather goods, or to have your old cases or trunks repaired. Read their add in this issue. Miss Julia D. Grace, of Oklahoma City, is in the city visiting her brother and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. W. W Grace of 518 North Elgin. Mrs. W. W. Drake of Kansas City who spent several days in the city visiting her husband and Mrs. A. L. Phillips, returned home Tuesda. Death Reports Deaths reported by Jackson Under taking Co. ROY BROWN—Died December 12, 17 the body was shipped to Alsuna, Oklahoma, for burial there December 12, 1917. S. H. Hughes, lost his darling girl on city on December 16. December 15, 1917. Burial in this ROSEY LEE BOYED—Daughter of Tom Boyed, met her death December 16, 1917. Buried December 17, 1917. Late deaths reported by the Home Undertaking Co. ALFRED DUKE—Died December 7, 1917, age, 76 years. Father of Mr. Will Duke, the grocerman of Gurley- Hill addition. LITTLE ARTHUR RAY PATTON—Died December 13, 1917. Ago one day. NANCY WRIGHT, Mrs.—Died December 14, 1917. Age 55 years, in Lincoln addition at the residence of her son Claude Wright. MONCY WATKINS, Mrs.—Died December 16, 1917. Age 33 years, died at No. 30. $17\frac{1}{2}$ W. Elgin. LITTLE SLACK ROBINSON, Jr.— Died December 18, 1917. Age six days hhdHoatT eCatthe days. Died at the residence of Mrs. Davis 318 E. Bradley St. JZEAR EVES—Died December 19, '17 Age 29 years. Died in Fairview addition. PILES Don't submit to an operation for Piles when you have tried Dr. Jones' preparations. We give you 30 day to test it. If it falls, costs you nothing. Send no money. Write at once including this ad for guarantee of best plan. JONES & ALLEN CO. Dep. 42004 Lennox Street DRINK 5¢ Ceco The Delightful Cola Drink IN BOTTLES & AT POUNTAINS The Presid 108 1-2 Nor First Class Room Convenience All Mrs. Quinty P Over the Econo 1. Buy it with thought. 2. Cook it with care. 3. Use less wheat and meat. 4. Buy local foods. 5. Serve just enough. 6. Use what is left. 7. Don't waste it. AT YOUR SERVICE A. E. Scientific Scal. Specialist and Beauty Culturist who is in the city demonstrating the famous Madam Carter's Hair and Scalp Treatment, 310 N. Elgin St. Agents Wanted, see Miss Foster. Osage 1014 KINKY HAIR BECOMES Fluffy --- Soft --- Silky By- Using Herolin Pomade Hair Dressing for making coarse nappy hair grow long,soft, fluffy, silky, so you can do it up in any style. Removes DANDRUFF and Stops FITCHING SCALP. HEROLIN is delightfully perfumed and not sticky or gummy. SEND 28 CENTS (stamps or coins) for a big box HEROLIN MEDICINE CO., Atlanta, Georgia AGENTS WANTED Writes for TERMS For Chronic Diseases Of Women and Children For For Chronic Diseases Of Men For Blood treatment with Serum "606" Salvarson, Neo-salvar on and 914 YCU would not make a MISTAKE to SEE Dr. A. J. Whitley Office Peoples Drug Store 101N. Greenwood TULSA OKLAHOMA. If it's Something to Eat -You Want- Visit The The Square Deal Cafc F. W. WOODARD, Prop. OPEN DAY and NIGHT 606 East Archer St. The Better the Printing of your stationery the better the impression it will create. Moral: Have your printing done here. ey ROOMS with Greenood isms with Modern Neatly Furnished Presley, Prep my Drug Store THE TULSA STAR SOUTH SAY MAN Show it Member The Red tle minist ers a The Red locate Ph THE South H Room 5, Buck Have You We are equipped to give First Class Se We carry the Be Greer SOUTH HAVEN MAN! Are You a new it by becoming member of the Red Red Cross Extends ministration to Blac ers as well as W Red Cross Work ocated at 544 N. L Phone Osage 678 THIS AD IS PAID FOR South Haven Land Co 5, Buckhart Bldg. 117 S Be Your Old Shoes R equipped with the Latest Shoe R class Service in all kinds of shoe the Best Grades of Leather and Shoe Com SOUtH HAVEN! SOUtH HAVEN! SAY MAN! Are You a Patriot? Show it by becoming a Xmas Member of the Red Cross The Red Cross Extends it gentle ministration to Black soldiers as well as White The Red Cross Work Room is located at 544 N. Elgin Phone Osage 6759 THIS AD IS PAID FOR BY South Haven Land Company Room 5, Buckhart Bldg. 117 S. Cincinnati Have Your Old Shoes Repai ed We are equipped with the Latest Shoe Repairingachinery o give First Class Service in all kinds of shoe repair work We carry the Best Grades of Leather and Rubber Heels Greer Shoe Company 53 Cor. Greenwood OMETHING TO EAT YOU W SBORNE C Best in Everything G. Osborne. Prop. wood TUL S FRENCH DRY C HATTERS & DYE SS CLEANING OF LADIES' F method is the best. We renovate y u suit look new. Beware of the in anner is the most expensive to you e garments and they look worse t to us and don't be uneasy because We will make your old hats lo order. All wool guaranteed. ne 3132 8 N. Cim SPECIALS FOR TODAY AT THE UNION GROCERY ST IF IT'S SOMET OSB The Best IF IT'S SOMETHING TO EAT YOU WANT, GO TO CAVER'S FR HA HIGH CLASS CL Caver's method is and make your suit lo The cheap cleaner is with your nice garment. So send them to us a look like new. We made to your order. deliver. CAVER'S FRENCH DRY CLEANERS HATTERS & DYERS "THE MOFF-MAN" HIGH CLASS CLEANING OF LADIES' FINE GARMENTS Caver's method is the best. We renovate your clothes sanitary and make your suit look new. Beware of the inexperienced cleaner. The cheap cleaner is the most expensive to you, when he gets thru with your nice garments and they look worse than they did before. So send them to us and don't be uneasy because we will make them look like new. We will make your old hats look nek. New suits made to your order. All wool guaranteed. Wagon will call and deliver. Phone 3132 8 N. Cincinnati St UNION THE HOME The management tion of the liberal p best in their line at o other stores. We are endeavo courteous treatment, If we fail to plea We guarantee ev what you buy here, r Fresh Meats of SPECIALS FOR TODAY AT THE UNION GROCERY STORE SPECIALS FOR TODAY AT THE UNION GROCERY STORE HOME OF PURE FOOD engagement of this store desires to s liberal patronage being given the line at considerably reduced prices endeavoring to give our patrons treatment, etc., but all around satisfies to please you it is not because antee everything we sell. If you a here, return the goods and get y ats of all kinds at enually low every Saturday. UNION GROCERY & MEAT The management of this store desires to show thier appreciation of the liberal patronage being given them by offering the best in their line at considerably reduced prices as compared with other stores. We are endeavoring to give our patrons not only "Service" courteaus treatment, etc., but all around satisfaction. If we fail to please you it is not because we do not try. We guarantee everything we sell. If you are not satisfied with what you buy here, return the goods and get your money back. Fresh Meats of all kinds at enually low prices. Watch for our specials Every Saturday. THE UNION GROCERY & MEAT MARKET Phone 7953 112N. Greenwood AVEN! Do you a Patriot? Mining a Xmas Red Cross attends it gen- tion Black soldi- s White Work Room is N. Elgin phone 6759 FOR BY and Company 117 S. Cincinnati oes Repai ed Shoe Repairingachinery of shoe repair work her and Rubber Heels Company oprietor Greenwood and Cameeon YOU WANT, GO TO CAFE anything Good Prop. J. L, GRIER, Proprietor ERY CLEANERS AND DYERS "THE NOFF-MAN" DIES' FINE GARMENTS renovate your clothes sanitary of the inexperienced cleaner love to you, when he gets thru worse than they did before because we will make them d hats look nek. New suit needed. Wagon will call and 8 N. Cincinnati St. TODAY RY STORE INWOOD FOOD PPDUCTS requires to show thier appreciation given them by offering the fixed prices as compared with patrons not only "Service" and satisfaction. because we do not try. If you are not satisfied with and get your money back, really low prices. Watch for 123 NORTH GREENWOOD TULSA, OKLAHOMA DR I J. McKEEVER DENTIST Phone 4743 GETER & NUNLEY THE COLORED HABERDASHERS Special Line of Ladies Hosiery and Notons. JOHN GETER CHAS. V. NUNLEY Proprietors BARNEY GLEAVER DETECTIVE AND COLLEC- TION AGENCY We Do Business on the Square For further information call 5861-J FOR UP-TO-DATE BARBER WORK GO TO THE LITTLE PULLMAN No. 19-B Cincinnati F. K. PAYNE, Prop. When You Have a Doctor's Prescription to be filled and want it done RIGHT, send it to THE PEOPLES DRUG STORE DR. D. W. BRYANT, Prop. 103 N. Greenwood. Phone 3335 A SPECIAL SIDE LINE OF HIGH CLASS SUNDRIES FOR CLEANING, PRINTING, REPAIRING That's Right. Suits Cleaned and Pressed and Del livered to you in a Short Time. H. D. EVANS, Prop. 609 E. Archer Phone 3787 FREE! FREE! AGENTS WANTED! SAM WILLER HUMAN HAIR GOODS C P. O. BOX 208, SHREVEPORT, L. ELECTRIC STRAIGHTEN BOOKERTEE BENE (Incorporated under the In Headquarters in the Love Strictly a Negro Insurance race throughout the state for sup reasonable. Agents wanted in e agents can make good money. J. M. LOVE, President FREE! FREE! WANTED! FREE! We Oreoie the po in this larger more o other States is FREE I HAIR GOODS CO. MREVEPORT, LA. 20-in-1 Each STRAIGHTENING CO. FREE BENEFIT and under the Insurance I s in the Love Building e Insurance Company state for support. Take wanted in every town good money. ident BOOKERTEE BENEFIT ASSOCIATION (Incorporated under the Insurance Laws of Oklahoma) Headquarters in the Love Building, Muskogee, Okla. Strictly a Negro Insurance Company, that's appealing to the race throughout the state for support. Take a policy in same. Rates reasonable. Agents wanted in every town in Oklahoma. Hustling agents can make good money. J. M. LOVE, President MUSKOGEE, OKLA. IMP YOUR FORO'S HAIR POMADR IF YOUR HARSH, AND SN OVER YO IMPROVE YOUR HE IF YOUR HAIR IS HARSH, KINKY, NA AND SNARLS UP OVER YOUR HEAD IMPROVE YOUR HAIR IF YOUR HAIR IS HARSH, KINKY, NAPPY AND SNARLS UP ALL OVER YOUR HEAD USE FORD'S HAIR POMADE PRICE 50 CENTS MADE ONLY BY OZONIZED OX MARROW CO. Chicago, Fond Street CHICAGO, U.S.A. FORD'S HAIR POMADE THE NATURAL OIL PRODUCT AND YOU WILL FIND A GREAT IMPROVEMENT. FORD'S HAIR POMADE MAKES THE HAIR SOFTER, MORE PLIABLE, EASIER TO COMB AND PUT UP IN ANY STYLE THE LENGTH WILL PERMIT FOR SALE BY DRUGGISTS AND DEALERS IN TOILET ARTICLES OR DIRECT UPON RECEIPT OF PRICE 25¢ AND 50¢ A BOTTLE IN SENDING DIRECT ALWAYS SEND MONEY BY P.O. OR EXPRESS MONEY ORDER OR REGISTERED LETTER FORD'S HAIR POMADE IS A NATURAL OIL PRODUCT GUARANTEED TO CONTAIN NO VASELINE OR PETROLEUM OR ANY OTHER MINERAL OILS OR POISONOUS DRUGS MANUFACTURED ONLY BY THE OZONIZED OX MARROW CO. 46 W. KINZIE ST. CHICAGO, ILL. T. J. WISEMAN, Prop. Ladies and Gents' Clothes Made to Measure, Cleaning, Pressing and Repairing Our Specialty. ALL WORK GUARANTEED 316 N. Elgin 'Phone 1014 Tulsa. Buy Your Stationery at THE STAR STATIONERY STORE 115 N. Greenwood. Phone 931 Come in inspect our special line Benevolent Investment Don't forget the Benevolent Investment Company in case of needs and short Loans. Phone 1737. Residence 617 E. Archer. HOTEL GIVENS QUIET AS A MOUSE SAFE AS A BANK. Bring Your Family. MR. and MRS. R. A. GIVENS THE JEWELERS 226-226 Elgin Phone 2137 MUSGOKEE, OKLA. MRS. E. M. SIMPSON SANITARY BEAUTY SHOP Poro System Manicuring, Facial Massaging, Shampooing and Dressing. Phone 6790 Woods Bldg. FREE! Catalogue of the Latest Styles of We are the largest dealers in Creole Hair Goods, Raw Hair by the pound, Electric Combs, etc., in this country. We also show a larger variety of styles and sell more Fine Creole Wigs than any other manufacturer in the United States. Write for Catalogue—it is FREE. 20-inch Oreole Switches 25c Each; 24-inch 50c Each. ING COMBS 25c AND UP EFIT ASSOCIATION Insurance Laws of Oklahoma) Building, Muskogee, Okla. Company, that's appealing to the port. Take a policy in same. Rates FINE CREOLE HAIR ```markdown ```