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t?A lift set Tut hi Vol. 1, No. 31 New Business Man And His Michigan Bride Banqueted "Will Open Big Store Monday A social precedent was establis lied in Tulsa Monday night when Mr and Mrs. O W Guiley served a banquet after a formal icception in honor of Mr. and Mrs. R D. Tahorn, ncwlyvveds, who had just terminated their honey-moon trip from Kalamazoo, Mich., where Mr. Tahorn went to claim his young bride, and bring her to this city, which stands out. even in far away Michigan, as the bea con light of commercial prosper ity in Oklahoma. . Mr. Tahorn has- rented the south room in the Gurley Dldg where next Monday he expects to open a big dry goods and clothing and .shoe store which will be the only store of its kind conducted by colored people in Tulsa, and it was for the pur pose of introducing the bride and groom and at the same time wel coming them to this city that the reception and banquet was givui them A product of Tuckegec, a Epidemic of Imoral ity Treating res pectable homes Shameful Conditions Existing On East Archer And Cincin nati Streets. The Star regrets that it is necessary to air to the outside world any bad feature of Tulsa in oider to get our own people at home to notice it, but such is the case. No citv is without some bad features; every city has its living hells; its dins where vice and immorality is indulged in for pastime. Dtit there is no good reason win the better element of people in any city sh uld permit these conditions to exist to their own shame and detriment. Tulsa. ;s a great city. Her good qualities are not surpassed by any city in the Southwest, if an where in the United States. Her citiens arc as a whole the best there is. They are people who love and respec' the sanctuary of the home and honor above all else the good name ml virtue of the fair se. These re facts that we are proud of. but there are other facts that f ' which we are not proud and which we admit with a tinge of gi 'i an dshanie iium, i -cause we nave not raised our voices in protest airauisi nn epidenr nature. SI might iusti cffoits to 1 osvils of tl of moral turpitude of a most damnable and shameful lie, because all principles of Christian probity that we into the tender minds of our girls and boys, and all our p on- home life, the home circle, protected from the underworld, are laughed to scorn and trampled under foot by age -s of vice and corruption who sojourn about and near us. We re -ctfully invite the attention of the citv officials to the rotten conditions existing in the vicinity of Fast Archer and Cin cinnati. Tin's p rtion of the city is in a direct path for residents of the Fast end v ' o desire to go to town for shopping or any other kind of business mil it is impossible for the women and children u tills part of the -ity to get to town without detouring several blocks out of the wa r passing through an atmosphere of moral impurities, base, ile d vulgar language proceeding from the motttlii of the hell-cats ai I their consorts who inhabit and frequent the dens and dives in thr' vicinity. The city is doing a great injustice to the re spectable p "de in the Fast end in permitting these houses to run tt this part of to.n. These human demons should be compelled to stay in a restricted district. There is no need for such people being permitted to remain on such public highway, and every true man, every minister of the gospel in Tulsa, should raise his voice against this outrage on common decency. A petition should be sent to the Mayor asking him to remove these human parasites by closing up the houses. Think of it ! Immoral women, sitting out in public view, half clad, smoking cigarettes and using vile language all in plain view anil hearing of the passersby. Jt is rediculous and the Tulsa Star is for one willing to go down as opposed to it 1 . Taneha Sand Found at Sapulpa The present activity in the oil fields near this city and Sapulpa is cause for a wide spread interest among people who have invested their mony in this vicinity with the hope of realizing future returns therefrom. The North Taneha Development Company of Muscogee, has sold quite a number of lots on their property between this city and Sapulpa, with an understanding that they would drill when enough money had been received on the lot, and since the news of finding Taneha sand in the well just brought in on the Brtincr farm near Sapulpa there will probably be a rush on the North Taneha Company by lot purchasers, who desire to pay up that the company might start drilling at once. This field is looking better than ever at this time, and it may develop a few wealthy people before more months has passed. very affable fellow, full of moral stamina and business acumen, there is no doubt that the Tahorn Dry Goods Company will make good here with Mich a man as Mr I'.iborn at the steering wheel. However, Mrs. Taboin will come in for a big slice of the re sponsibility for her husband's sue cess since she is his guiding star and his inspiration in the business world Moth the brde and groom are well pleased with Tulsa, and deeply touched by the honor that was shown them. I'rof. J. W. Hughes was master of ccieiuonvs and he arranged a short program for the evening consisting of short talks by Rev. Kirsh. J I! Hill. Freeman L. Martin, Dr. Mc Iee and the editor of the Tulsa Star. Anumber of the leading ladies of the city were presiit with their husbands and added much to the enjoyment of the e uiing b the bride and groom. TULSA STAR SUCCESSOR TOTHE MUSKOGEE STAR TULSA, OKLAHOMA, FRIDAY, MAY Local Lawyer Making Good The above likeness is that of lawyer G Iliitchins, of this citv. who is quietly and unassum ing' making a recoid for himself in the legal profession. Ile has a large civil practice and stands well with the court officials of this city and count)'. Just this week he completed a sale of ifxD acres of minor land for his client. Morris Lewis, for more than $2,000 oo, which is said to be a remarkably high price for the land, considering its location and its general agricultural value. Air. Iliitchins is a man of ad mirable qualities. A progressive citien, a race man and a booster of the first-water. He is one of the old timers here and has an extensive knowledge of the In dian country. u A Man wanced" Sprmuii lly It v. J.inio A. Johnson At 'J ho A...M. i:. Church Lnst Sunday Tet Gen. U-.'58 And I'haroah said unto his servants, Ccati we find such 1 one as I It's a mini in whom tin-spirit nf G u is? contest Isi. "'2 2. And H..III shall iu tin hiding ph.ie frioniilio .wild and u covet trotii the tempi",;, as i vers of watei in a dry p .. e i. the shadow of a g1e.11r.1uk in i .venry land. And for the i ,k or the way to uccoinu a mm u the true soesoof god's woid tin.. d chronulcs ,'H 3. wliilu lie bc.n to Me alter the God of D.ivid In- fuihei. And we ate assuie.l in the provetb of Solomon dinger 12 , i ,es 2 und he saith, A good limn alnuinoi.li nelpfrotn God, but hf wicked dovUes ull ijod eond emu And now yeuug men I coma loyou uIi'h morning wtn u special message uud, I hope to so foreublo ly remind ymi of hniii the Afifaliutf demi ltd of G id and our raco Our SubjLCl-A vvunted" und A" muii n'eded ' And if you huo taken strict notice, you will see hutdredsif men idle and walking the streets nf our city every day. And this wou d deihups cuiisu you to i.uk where uio the places that u en aie wanted or needtd?. Or why 'u it Hut men nru needed or w.uitul and you slo ho many Idle, men? And I answer you, It Is because tins) don't eouio up to thu mark of a niiu, and may lomlnd jnu that ISO and 2U0 pounds luru novor made a man. Hut to bo u man you must bo moral, In-dus trlun, having your heads, hands, and your minds all well trolm-d or Educated I hoar tho cry coming up from your minds, xaln(,' wlioiu Is tho placo that A min Uncoil ed or wanttd?. The Giocery stores want men, tho merchants, wunt men tlio block smith shops Mant men the fanners all want men and tho contractors, want men and infuctin every line of business, men are needtd yes the pulpit need men llnti re well train ed und tauly davotod to rignt and . jt m v .'i' - pightcousuesj. Lust hut not in any (Continued on page 4) 30, W2 U.B.F. HoldS Annual Meet Captain 7 Jackson Delivers Principal Address Of DaV The annual Thanksgiving Din tier of the l. I!. 1' and S. M V was preached in the First Iiaptist church last Sunday, bv Rev. R Holt, who dehveied himself with much ease, freedom and ability. Diessed in white with puiple libbon about their waist hue and on their hats all the ineinbeis of the Woman's Auxiliary met with the men at the Cle.ner-t'heiiy hall on Ninth Gicenwood and formed a line for marching to the church. The men woie white gloves which was their onl uni form decoration. The hue of march extended nearly three blocks, and it was certainlv a line of beauty, especially the femin ine portion. 1 he church was filled to its full capacity. Dr Jackson acted mas ter ot ceiemomes. Rev Kersh de livered a short talk. Mrs Lucy Dais read an excellent paper on Loe, and the two Rollisou L'irls sang a duel. There were other preliminary features which was enjoyed by the audience The principal speaker was Can. T. D. Jackson, who delivered an ad dress that went home deep into the hearts of those who heard it and would make good stock for any worth) man or woman to in Vest in. Captain T I) JACKSON Follow idi ng is Mr Jackson's .id dieFs in full: To the Oifitets and ineinbeis of United Druthers of Friendship and Sisters of t.'ie .Mysterious Ten and Friends :- 1 haie been invited to icprescn to j on nil loday ome of the princip les and policies of this Grand order To tell you how I appreciate this honor, I will have to borrow some of ths lunging' of our magic Christ who said, while licto on cat th, "Suffer little children to come unto me and forbid them not, for sucl is tho kingdom of hea en". I can- not find words in the English h ngu age cr latin phrase? adequate to e- pres Hie unbounded gratifies tinu it gir no to express in my own wu I am iw to say that 1 can see in this order and I can comeive nf a niitural destiny which surpasses the glories of the prcbi lit and the past; ndostny which meets the re sponsibilitics of today and measures un to the piHsiilibties of the future Now lailicB anil gentlemen, i Drug to you today an organization test ing securely upon tho foundation MM)- Mibsmption 51 00 1'or Year stone quarried by the reo uiionary patri- ts fiom tho mountains nf eter nal truth, an older applungin pol icies a-id ptactiiei to tinworld tho -elf evident piopositi.ins that all men me cieated equal, that they aie i ndo ird by their Cie.itor. This oigiinuation is conitituted anu ng tl.iM, biotheis and sisters to cecure these lights ami this order i.'ei ins its just dues from tho eon 'en1 of (ho governed Dohold an ni dei in which end and religious liberty stimulate all to earnest en deavor and in which the law- res raisieg eveiy mud uplifted for a nemhbir's injury an order in which every citizen is a forcigeor but, in which no one eare-i or (Into to wear crow nn Heboid' my frionds, this order standing eiect, while Ktnp res all lound us are bowed beneath the weight of their own armament' ; an oig-iiiization whose flag is loved while other flags aie only feared. My friends, the U D F. 's are in cieasmg in population, in wealth, in strength and in influence in Tulsa, mil solving the problems of civiliza tion and In sterling the coming of an universbl brotherhood. Outs is an older which shakes thrones and desolves unstocracies by its silent example and gives light inspiration io thote who sit in darkness. In behalf of the U D F. 'S I wish to iufiu m ,lii splandid audien ee that the LT D I , 'S in Tulsa uie gradually but surely becoming the siipieuie nioiid faciei in tho world oi progieus mid civilization und Hip acei ped in later ol tue world of dis putes This is an o der tho history t win 'li, Iim- tlio path ot the just. is as 1 1 e shining ligi.t that shincth uiiireand inure unto th i per ect day Now ladies and gentlemen, wo want niimbcru an i tnisis tho nuul- ities I am asking for: all those born of a goodly p iro it, reared in mi at mosphere satuu.ed with the puritan spu n, whose character and catoer aie ti uuded upon that leligiousbasi which has developed Ins in her sense of nccoiiutabihtx to God, love of tiuth and justice, sensitiveness for the feelings of other-, levereuc" for things sacied, adheiaucc to law and order, fidelity to duty and devotion to the spiead of christian civiliza tion . I'uu more thought and I am through saving your ( ariiings, ol denying you. selves hi il o pieaent thuf you mav havo somi tiling in the fiiluro, of consuming less for oursclf that your ehildr n mav have a start ,n life when ou aie gone With uiciiey and prnptity ccmes tho means of knowledge and power, a poverty stricken class or raco will be an igiiniaut and dcspisiul class and no aitnunt of .sentiment can maki. it otheivvUe. This part of our destiny is in our own hands; ovciy dollar you lay up represents ono day of indepctids enco 1 of icst,Fecur ty is the future If tho time shall over coma w h?,n w e possess in tho colored peoplo of this conntry a class jf men noted for enterpris inuustry, economy and success, wo shall not longer hnvo any troubioin the matter of civil and p.ilitica rights, tho battle against ihepnpulur piejudico shall havo been fought and won an ' in common wlih all other races and colois, wo shall have an equal elianco in tho rcroof life ijjllprpijjfjijgll Subscribz Today 3 i Y IV i