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n - The Muskogee Cimeter. OLDEST COLORED PAPER IN OKLAHOMA - VOL. XII MUSKOGEE, OKLA., AUGUST 5, 1911 No. 42 "-Mini Watch for Our Great Special Booster Edition and See Who Are the Home Boosters ODD FELLOWS MEETING AT OKMULGEE ONE OF NOTE Muskogee Man Is Grand Master and Brings the Next Grand Lodge Home. Delegates and Visitors Made to Feel Welcome In the Old Creek Capital. Tho third animal meeting of tlio consolidated Ornnd Lodgo No. .15 of the 0. U. 0. 0. of Oklahoma which met nt Okmulgee July 2 Mi nnd 25th was a marked success. Grand Master J. K. Toomhs was at all times in nbsoluto control of the situation and was over ready with his winsome courtesy to Bet nt naught any question that scorned to threaten tho poncofulnoss of tho meeting. It was duo to his masterful tactics of conducting the meeting that all the MRS. FLORENCE BANKS. Wife of Dr. I M. Hanks, n prom Inent dentist or this city who has received a commission from Gov, Truce sending her as a dolegato to tho Xutlonal Negro Editcntlonnl Con vention which meets nt Denver this month. Tills Is a signal honor for Mrs. Hanks. Amnog tho speakers to appear there is William T. Lewis, assistant U. S. attorney general. mildness of tho Grand Lodge was cam pleted in two days and tho delegates returned to their homes at least 24 hours onrller than they hod planned. The morning session hegan at nine o'clock and the Grand Master pro ceeded nt onco to husiness. A com mltteo on credentials was appointed after which ahout an hour was spent In short Bpoechos from delegates toll ing of tho conditions of their respec JUSTICE E. 0. in lctd D, Q. M. with (Kll (KPIhhY erf- ;m m vak V 'P. llkkkkkku nlEE. HT 1 Who tivo Lodges. Prof. F. J. Gordon of this city lead In tho speach making, fol lowed hy If. Gaston, Chlcknsha; Alex Ivory, McAlestor; U. 0. Smith, Okla homa City; It. H. Claypool, Hound Hill: Dr. .1. E. White, llooy; Dr. .1. M. White, Okmulgee; J. II. Napier, Hurntiln, Prof. Austin, F. Cole, Wil- liu it on'; .1. K Logan, Luther; Humpus, Wagoner; 11. Chllders, Col liert; Win. Ezell, Haskell; nnd Dr. Sorratt of Porter. Prof. Cole of Wllhurton was then elected Ass. Grand Secretary, nnd J. W. Lane of McAlostcr, mado a short talk on tho history of tho order nnd was followed hy Deputy Grand Master B. D. .lerferson of this city. After the committees on the Grand Mast ci s address and Insurance were appointed Grand Master Toomhs do livored his annual -nddress which was full of valuable recommendations and Information. In his address Mr. Toomhs told of tho haidshlps ho had horn, the time nnd money he had spent to savo the name of tho order In this state when It was published In tho newopapors that the Odd Fellows had no light to do business In Oklahoma, and showed Jtw ihrovjJ' ' uUS.!n..ufTm'.i. J' hnd succeeded t? saving tho order rroni the threatened Imperint Hefcrence was made to the conduct of Joshua Nichols of Guthrie In the G. M's. address and for a tlmo nftor Nichols had been peimltted to reply to that pait of the nddirss touching his conduct In certain Iriegulnrltles, It heemed that n stiong feeling was about to bo cngendorod against Nich ols for InegulnillloH ns an Odd I el low, but the (J land Master was too much of a diplomat for that nnd af tor tho lashing and scolding thus openly administered In a Grand Lodge meeting tho wnywaid brother was allowed to go free. Among other things the Grand Master lecommended In his address that tho meeting of tho Grand Lodge bo changed fiom annual to hi-aiinual meetings; thnt tho ofdeo of Grand Lectuicr bo abolished and that a spec ial tn of 20c. per member bo assess ed In nil local Lodges for Grand Lodge. F.nch of his recommendations were acted upon favorably by tho Grand Lodge, much to tho advantage of the order In tho future Grand Master ToomhB closed IiIb nnnunl address with an Interesting re view of his 8 years service nt tho head of tho Odd Fellows In this state and in a flow of easy eloquence he JEFFERSON two strong man oppoalac him. t iiiiMiHMn- J.'iiiiiiiiiiHI MVlKKt? V iiiiiiilll IkBiZELvr kkkkkB iiHLBlF'v 1 begged to hand back to tho brethren tho snmo office they had entrusted to his keeping 8 years ago free from stain, untarnished, cleaned. He expressed his determination not to bo a candidate for Grand Master ngaln, but offered himself to servo In any other capacity. After tho (J Ms. address otheu com mlttecs wcio appointed and tho to ports from committees already ap pointed heard. Tills consumed nearly an hour nnd nt the end of that time adjournment wob taken for dinner. The repot ts of the various depait- bbbbbbbbbbbbw --'fllbbSblbbbbbbbbbl lbbbbbbbbbbr LxSBbbpbbbbbbbl bbbbbbbbbbbv iTHPH BQfiAijHjKfr - .'wrT-iKjE MISS BEATRICE JOHNSON The nlghtongnle of Muskogco who captured tho citizens of Okmulgee by her singing at n public mooting of tho Odd Follows nnd nt a musical recital there. monts showed a slight increaso of business over that of Inst year. The Endowment tlepnitmont Bhovved $1,000 more 'business for 1!H1 over that of 1910. Tho Endowment Treasurers roport showed that ho hod rccolvcd $1,51 1, in nnd hnd paid nut $l,r:t70, caving a balance of $S09.7K. A resolution mak ing a special endowment assessment of $1.00 for each member of tho craft to be paid not later than tho 1st of December wns passed ns was also another Increasing tho endowment to $300.00. This practically disposed of tho flist days work. Tuesday evenng nit Intoiestlug pro gram was remlereit wiucn was en joyed hy a full and appreciative audience, ns follows: Literary Program 8 p. m. Mastoi of Coiomony, J. T. Supples. Music Make Your Llfo a Song, by tho choir. Prayer, He v. II. Jones. Music Come With Singing, by tho choir. Welcomo fiom tho Ordor, Hov, P. Prnltt. Response Welcome from tho nus- lnesB nnd Professional Men, Hon. J. H. Stephens. Response, J, W. Pettus, Quartette Mrs. S. K , Knighton, Mrs. 8. Whitfield, W. A. Foster, Dr. J, M. Whlto. Address Fraternal Unity, Dr. O, A, Williams. Music Ah You Go, hy tho choir. Welcome from tho II. of Il Mrs. J. H. Neal. ReBponie, Mrs, H. M. S. Jones. K. ICiilghteti. HematKs b Grand Master, Rev. J. 13. Toombs PlnnlstH Mrs H Whitfield, Mrs. M, D, Hrooklns. Just before the Grand Master's re ntal ks a pleasant surprise was sprung on tho audience. Miss Jlcatilco Johnson of this city had given a iccltal la Okmulgee on Monday night, July 21, and remained thoro until Wednesday. Sho attend ed the public meeting of tho Odd Fel lows 'luesday light nnd when her presence was discovered sho was linmedltitey Interviewed and Induced to sing. Now when otto goes out expecting- to seo and hear a well trained vocalist or a prima dona ho carries Ills uiUtli'til Intelligence with him and the perfoimeis very best efforts rale ly exceeds, If Indeed It reaches his ex pectations. Hut If ono should go out to a public Odd Fellow meeting not even dreaming of any musical treats aside from selections from the church choir and amid these surroundings should seo and hear the famous Hlack Pattl, great Indeed would bo his sur prise and gt eater his appreciation. So It was when Miss Johnson appear ed and In a clear iiufaitlterlng voice sang "Coining Through Tho Hye." Whllo she sang, not n murmur wns heard; but when sho hnd Mulshed the old frJmlllnr song tho house literally roared with applause, and the en core eont limed until she returned to tho rostrum and again held her aud ience spell-bound while she sang: "Mine, All Mine." Prof. Johnson, her brother, accom panied her on tho pluno. Thus ended the llrst day of the ses sion. Wednesday was tho flnnl day. Promptly nt fl o'clock tho sounds of the gavel was heard and tho waiting delegates filed in enger to complete tho days work. During tho morning session n com mittee was received from tho House hold of Ruth bearing a messnso of good will and God speed. Tu tho afternoon tho Grand I)dgo met lu Joint session with tho House hold of Ruth with Mrs. 13. Wndo of this city, presiding ns Most Noblo District Governess. Quito a fight was occasioned In this meeting by a reso lution introduced by I)r, Conrad of Guthrlo which ndmtls all women over 10 years Into the Endowment do- paitmcnt although tho general law prohibits It, provided they aro al- icndy members n good standing iti Local lodges nnd can pnss satisfac tory pbyslcal examination within :0 days from the setting of tho Grnnd Lodge, This resolution wnH vigorously op posed by J, W. Sharp of this city and others, but after ono or two amend ments it was finally passed. Immediately after adjournment of this Joint session n ten minutes re cess wns taken during which time "dope" was made for tho pending election. The coudldates for Grand Master woro Rev. lluchnnan of Guth rlo, J. J. Lano of McAlestor, and Jus tice E. D. Jefferson, of this city. It was iiimorcd prior to election that Mr, Sharp of this city would run (or the office but when he was put In nomination ho grncofully declined and mndo a strong sitecch for E. D, Jof ferson who had already been nomi nated, in i flowery Bpeech hy Prof, F J. Gordon. Rev. Uuchanan aud Lano fought well but their forces were not suf- Solo Ituth .mil Naomi, Mrs. . (lclcnt to break down the popularity of their opponent who was easily olected by a voto that nearly equalled nil tho votes enst for both Lano and Uuchanan. Mr. Jefferson Is tho only negio In Oklahoma who, In spite of tho Grand father clause. Is holding an elective office and at that under a democratic administration. Thnt ho Is n deter- minded lighter was amply nnd effec tively demonstrated when tho demo- trats took tho olTIco from him and gave It to a vvhlto man. Instead of submitting to what seemed tho Inevitable this negro with his knovvlcdgo of tho law entered tho REV. J. E. TOOMBS INiBt G. M. who was olected En dowincnt Secretary without opposi tion. com Ik and under tho very law which sought to rob him not only of his of fice hut of his franchise, ho wicnched it from their hands, reseated himself ns Justice of the penco nnd Is today boding court for tho peace of Agency township, Muskogee County, Okla homa. So It happened that tho Odd Fel lows have at the steering wheel a man who linn tho grit tho push and ability to Do Things. Following are tho names, of tho of- ' ra V Tirelrers-uXrro-- gee Deputy G. M. O, A. Hiiehaunii, Guthrie. G. Secretnry. J. S. Dawson, El Itcno. Grand Treasiner. Dr. J. E. Whlto, Okmulgeo. Fudnvv incut Secretnry. Hov. J. E. Toombs, Guthrlo. Endowment Tieasuior. Win. Mc key, Tulsa. Giadit Auditors. Dr. A. C. Jackson, Guthile, J. W.Piittus, McAlestor and F, J. Gordon, Muskogco. The next Grand Lodgo meeting will bo held lit Muskogee. One could hardly think of the suc cess of this Grand Lodgo meeting without recalling tho geuoious hos pitality extended tho delegates nnd visitors by tho good people of Ok mulgee. Tho doors of ovory colored homo hi tho town was tin own wide open and tho guests mado welcomo to overythlng. Robbers Blew Up Bank The Rank of Tuft was blown up Tuesday night by yeggmen In .an at tempt to get tho money kept thoro, but tho timely appearance of young Stout Ham ou tho scouo with a good rifle which ho used to good advan tage, frightened tho men nwny. Mr. Colter, of this city, president of tho bank speaks very highly of Ham and others nt Taft who helped to savo the monoy. Agents Wanted Hoth men and women, to sell lots in North View Addition for high-class colored residences. This is closo to street, car. City water, natural gaB, etc., and will sell fast. Long tlmo, easy t etuis, liberal commission to agents. If you aio willing fiT'stop lively and tnko ordors 'for theso lots call at offlco, room 10L Estcs bldg. for further particulars and wo will show you how ou can make nil tho monoy yon want. NORTH VIEW REALTY CO. BBHBIBHHHE ioooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo EVERYBODY CAN EAT AT MORRIS CAFE 305 South Second St. SHORT ORDERS AT ALL HOURS UOT PATPIKM 9 - UfU..n J.. AMn Uanlarl UU VVIIBID I Phone 3 1 57 W0040000000000000000000000 From Conway, Ark. Mrs. Carry J. Holland wont up to Grays Hock Tuesday to a Sunday School convention of tho C. M. B. church. Thoro was union meeting at Plumorvlllo last Saturday nnd Sjtn dny. Those attending roport a 'good time. Mr. O. C. Hlch Is preparing to at tend tho grnnd lodgo F. nnd A, M. nl Pino Hluff noxt week. M. L. Hunt who Is touching In Dlsttlct 'No. DO had tho misfortune to got his buggy torn to pieces last week. Ho hnd left tho horso stand ing while he went Into tho houno of Mr. Theo Hunting's. Mr. Hunting's llttlo sou had gotten Into the buggy to await the letuin of the teacher, when In sonto way the horso becaruo frightened and rnn away with tho above result. Tho child escaped with a few bruises. Among those who wont from hero to tho union last Saturday wore: W. I). Harrison nnd llttlo daughter, Hozzle, ltov. W. II. Hunt and wife, daughter Miss Annotto, nnd thin scrlbo. Tho grnnd sessions of tho various secret ordors hnvo been very much In ovldonco tho last few weeks. Tho Odd Fellows and Ituths will he hold ing foith this week, beginning Tues day morning, tho lnt of AugiiBt. The K. of P's. have closed tholr annual mooting Inst Frldny. All readers of tho Clmotor hero hnll Its coming gladly each week. Watch for Conway nows noxt week. Mrs. S. E. Dozler Is In Hot Springs this week attending tho Grnnd Lodge of the Household of Ruth; Mr. Mf If. Dozler and Sebcn Den Ion wero In Llttlo Hod; peddling chickens Inst vvooK. Mr. S. H. Lyons, Galley Lyons, Loncy Hutchorson, James and Sam uel Fortune nnd Loroy Cowan were nt tho Miss Maltijla'r. Sunday. One of tho young men had to leave bofort Tho following arc on tho sick list: Mr. J. Chandler, Mr. James Hill and Mrs. Annie Covvnns and Mr. John Richard, Mr. John Chandler culled ou hi best girl Sunday. Heard sho enjoy ed II duo. Mr. John Miller, James MattUon and H. A. Lnuctpn nro attending the Grand Lodge nt Hot Springs this weolh Miss If. Shclllo Davis of Conway, is visiting relatives and friends out enst this weolc. Reporter Is nwny from homo. August 1, 1911. LODGE DIRECTORY. Muskogee Chapter No. 6, Order ot Eastorn Star; meeting lrat ui third Thursdays ot each tnoatfc ,m 2:30 o'clock. MRS. M. A. TWIN) ' MRS. MOTEN, Set Trinity Lodge No. I, J . M.; meetings first and fo re day night of each month. A. W. TAW, W. W H. TWINE, Secret Muskogco Lodge No. 14 K. of P. meets 2nd and 4th Monday la "eech month at Dalley's hall, S. 3rd street, D. RICHARDSON, 0 G. W. L. WADE, K. of R. ft 8. Central Creok Lodge No. 4402 meets at their ball on N. 4th street tbo first and third Tuesday qlRty of each month. All Odd Felloes of their respective lodges In good standing aro respectfully Invited to attend theso meetings, B. N. OUILOROY, N. O. E. D. JEFFERSON P. S. Money to loan on household and personal property. Can reg? loan lu Installments. R. T. OOLTR CO., (110 N. 4tk it) WW flT TTOIIinu Muskogee, Oklahoma r V, - ' 7 ' f mm r fii? i - .,. V . , )",, ! m,ti.mm. .ltilf i, niU ."fl L ukxJJi! AS'lfltfN i - iMiii