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The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1906-02-15
Perley's Opinion and Price.

Chief Justice Ira Perley. after his
retirement from the bench, opened an
office in Concord, n. II. He was a man
OF the strictest integrity. and his in.
dignation would be aroused whenever
he scented fraud. One day a man
called upon him for advice and Sc.
forth the facts which showed that he
had craftily worked a net around
another, the circumstances OF which
he seemed TO delight in. After he had
finished, he asked the Judge what his
opinion was. The Judge jumped up,
and, with great emphasis, said
what is my opinion7 My opinion is
that you are an internal scoundrel.
Five dollars"
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1906-02-15
Put Away for Good.

"A worthy widower up our way"
said a man from st. Lawrence coun-
ty, has had the misfortune to bury
three wives. He is now living with
his fourth. who has two boys by a
former husband. One day the subject
Of divorce was being discussed with
some visitors, and one OF the latter
quoted st. Paul's remark to the effect
that He who putteth away his wife
Is guilty Of grievous sim One Of the
lads looked up and said, why, that
can't be so. for pas put away three
or four, and he's a deacon
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1906-02-15
Cures Blood, Skin Troubles, Cancer,
Blood Poison. Greatest Blood
Purifier Free.

II your blood is impure, thin, dis
eased, hot or full of humors, TX you
have blood poison, cancer, carbuncies.
eating sores. scrofula, eczema, itching,
risings and Jumps, scabby. pimply
skin. bone pains, catarrh, rheumatism.
or any blood or skin disease. take Boz
tanic Blood Balm (B. Il. 3D. accord
ing TO directions. Soon all sores heal,
aches and pains stop. the blood Is
made pure and rich, leaving the skin
free from every eruption, and giving
the rich glow of perfect health to the
skin. At the same time y. b. b. inn.
proves the digestion. cures dyspepsia,
strengthens weak kidneys. Just the
medicine for old people. as 1t gives
them new. vigorous blood. Druggists.
81 per large bottle, with directions for
home cure. Sample free and prepaid
by writing Blood Balm Co, Atlanta,
Ga. Describe trouble and special free
medical advice also sent in sealed let
ter. Il. y. Il. is especially advised for
chronic, deep-seated cases Of impure
blood and skin disease, and cures after
all else fails.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1906-02-15
RIGHT Kind Of Corporation.

In a church two young men agreed
with each other to raise the $1,000
salary of a missionary. Others heard
of 1t, and offered to take share. but
were met with the reply. There is
a close corporation and there will
be no vacancies except In case Of
death. You can 60 and form another
like It."
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1906-02-15
Cats That Eat Olives,

A woman In Philadelphia has re-
Gently discovered that her six cats
are passionately fond Of olives. She
says they will leave milk or fish or
any of the foods that cats are sup
posed to love II any one offers them
olives. Although they are an acquir-
ed taste with human beings, cats
seem to take to them naturally, and
she found that the cats in the houses
OF her friends seemed to be quite as
fond OF them as were her own pets.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1906-02-15

The Elk club at Muskogee recent.
ly Incorporated, has organized and
will proceed to build a club house
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1906-02-15
Catarrh and Headache.

Mrs. z. E. Goforth, 2119 Holly St.,
Kansas City, writes: After using a
sample bottle and two 25c bottles OF
Hunts Lightning Oil am almost well
of Catarrh. 1t stops my headaches.
1t is the best medicine I ever saw
and | just can't keep house without
it." She is right.
Abont all some men are good for
is to Keep up the fires.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1906-02-15
Garfield Tea, Mild Laxative,

Regulates the Liver, Kidneys, Stom-
ach and Bowels. cures Constipation
and Sick Headache. Send this notice
with your name and address to the
Garfield Tea Co., Brooklyn, N. Y, for
free sample package. Sold at all drug
stores. Send US the name OF your
druggist.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1906-02-15

The John Smith Gas company,
which Is developing the local field,
brought in fine gas well at depth
Of 400 feet, Just half mile west of
Sapulpa. The flames shot upward
to a height OF twelve feet, from an
eight-inch pipe. 1t IL said to be a
100000 foot well.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1906-02-15

An oil company has been organ
lied at Okmulgee and 100000 feet
Of drilling contracted for.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1906-02-15

tional bank with a capital stock OF
$4,000.
An oil company has been organ
lied at Okmulgee and 100000 feet
Of drilling contracted for.
The Broken Arrow Democrat re-
cords many. new settlers locating on
the farm lands in that vicinity.
The Elk club at Muskogee recent
ly Incorporated, has organized and
will proceed to build club house.
Usage fullbloods have organized
Baptist church at the Indian viii
lage under the direction of Rev.
Burnette.
The Frost hotel at Westville and
seven small buildings adjoining
were destroyed by fire. The loss may
reach 100000.
Chickasha has extended the cleo
trio light franchise to a company for
ten years and many improvements
will be made.
Henry Parsons put a couple Of
shots through the Salvation Army's
drum at Caney. He is serving out
three months In jail for 1t.
The Indian police have closed the
Bank OF Hanna because they failed
to pay tribal tax. but the bank is do
| ing business in a nearby drug store.
@. r. Martin of Haskell claims to
have mad stone seventy years old,
| which has been used with effect a
number of times aud never failed to
give relief.
Only twelve "introducers" for
selling liquor were sentenced at a
Muskogee court last week. The
number Of "introducers" seems to
be falling Off.
| The Ardmoreite claims to have
inside information that the Frisco
will build from Ardmore to Wichita
Falls at an early date. The distance
is about 100 miles.
| The statements published by the
national banks Of Indian Territory
as per order Of the comptroller OF
the currency. are showing a good
healthy business generally.
| Muskogee Is making a great ef
fort to dam the Grand river and fur.
nish power. Engineers and promot.
ers are looking the ground over and
pronounce the plan feasible.
DR.. r. w. Foreman, who was de-
prived OF his license to practice at
Chickasha, appealed to court and
has been reinstated. He has now
brought suit for $4,000 against ri.
val practitioners.
The Rock Island Teachers asso
ciation has just closed a very sue
cessful session at Chickasha. judge
Dickerson dlivered splendid ad
dress on "The Power Of the True
Teacher"
George Bolton, charged and con
victed OF murder at the last term OF
court, was brought before Judge
Lawrence at Muskogee and sen
fenced to life Imprisonment at Fort
Leavenworth.
Jerry Brown, charged with kill
Ing Esau Roberts at Boynton, was
sentenced at Muskogee to three
| wears in the penitentiary and to nay
a fine Of $500. His attorneys ap
pealed the case.
The John Smith Gas company
which Is developing the local field
brought in 4 fine gas well at deptl
Of 400 feet, Just half q mile west o
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1906-02-15
Muskogee Cimeter.
w. II. TwINE, Editor.
INDIAN TERRITORY NEWS.

Maryvile Is to have a First Ma
tional bank with capital stock Of
$4,000.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1906-02-15

The Broken Arrow Democrat re-
cords many. new settlers locating on
the farm lands in that vicinity.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-09-23
Going TO Michigan.

The large number of friends IN THIS
section OF the city of J.. Harmon Linthi-
cum. the former Eastern High School
boy, who was captain of prize Company
+ TWO years ago. will be interested 70
learn Of his departure for Ann Arbor.
Mich. where he has gone TO take a
course i'm civil engineering at the Uni
versitv of Michigan. Linthicum not
only distinguished himself by leading the
prize High School Cadet company on
the field. hut he was one OF the best
athletes that has ever attended the
Washington High Schools. He was
captain of the baseball and football
teams at Eastern iR 1908 and 1905, and
in tho latter year was chosen for half
back on the Au-High School Football
team He attended the George Wash
ington University last year, and played
football on the team representing that
school. During the past season he
ultched on the Immaculate Conception
baseball team, champions OF the Mar
ouctte League His many friends wish
him every. success at the University or
Michigan both as "a student and an
athlete
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-09-23
Avre-Howson Weddinn.

a Capitol Hin wedding OF unusual in
terest was solemnized at st. Marks
Episcopal Church, corner Third and A
streets northeast Tuesday night, when
Miss Elizabeth HOwsOn and Edward f.
Avre We're married by the Rev. DR..
Devries, pastor OF the church I'm the
presence of a large number Of friends
and relatives. The church was taste
fully decorated with plants and cut
flowers The ushers We're W. r. Smith,
Frank HOWsOn. Raymond Ayre and o.
s. Cunningham. The attendants were
Miss Edith HowsOn. sister of the bride.
as maid Of honor. and l.. Crawford as
best man. Following the ceremony a
reception was held at the home OF Mr..
and Mrs. HOwsOn. where "a large mum
Der of friends OF the couple offered their
concentrations Later In the evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howson left the city on
a wedding trip through the North. Upon
their return to the city, they Will reside
AT 1919 Belmont avenue.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-09-23

The awards in the popularity contest
given in connection with the Brentwood
fremeus fair, which closed on SatUr-
day night. have been announced. The
silver service was presented 20 Mrs.
V. L. Jendin. whom the votes showed
10 be the most popular married lady in
Brentwood. Miss Anna Hoffman car
Ficd of the silver coffee pot and tray
and the added honor OF being the most
popular single lady. Charles Payne, of
the Brentwood nine, was selected as the
most popular baseball player IN the Sub
urban League, while Robert Ross won
IEe rather doubtful honor Of being the
homeliest man in this section As this
distinction is not at all conducive TO the
swell head the hat which he won is
of q comparatively small size Financial
~ the fair was a decided success, al
though the exact receipts cannot be
given as vet.
The Sunday school of the RiverdaIe
Presbyterian Church is making prepa-
ratious for a srand rally day TO be given
the last Sunday OF the month.
Tuesday. September =. has been set
-as the day for the sale Of the poles.
lamps and fixtures of the present street
lighting system. The sale was ordered
AT the last meeting OF the common cOun-
ell
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-09-23

An event Of unusual business interest
to citizens throughout this community
occurred last Monday, when the Ana
costa Savings Bank. which has been IN
process Of construction at 1l9 Monroe
street for the past few months, opened
It's doors for business. The bank IS a
branch of the Union Savings bank ot
Washington. and George c. Watson, the
treasurer of the Union Savings Bank,
was personally In chorge of the opening
Of the branch institution. The employees
of the new bank were busy showing IN
terested visitors the facilities for the
transaction Of business. The rooms were
tastefully decorated with plants ard
flowers.
The new structure is an attractive
brick building, two stories In height, the
lower floor being used for banking Pur-
poses, and the upper aoo- being occU-
pied as a fiat The bank is provided with
a modern fire and burglar proof vault,
and has in addition TO the usual con-
yeniences for customers, a private room
for deDOsitors.
This is the first institution Of the kind
10 be located in this section Of the city.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-09-23
WILD DEER IN HoNGKoNG HARBoR

Yesterday afternoon an Overseer en-
ployed in the NOwloOn Wharf and Go
down Company. while out in s~iaunch.
saw deer swimming in the narbor, be-
tween StOneCutteTs Island and the main
land. The animal was captured and an
examination showed that one Of it's hind
legs had been broken. while blood was
Oozing from another leg. The deer was
removed to the water police station,
where it was killed. This deer is said
to have come from the mainland How
il came to be in such a pitiable plight
is unknown. but it is surmised IL had
been shot by hunters and had taken 10
the sea IN fright.-Hongkong Telegraph.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-09-23
BrO0kand

Emmert German is visiting Mrs. ". q.
WetzeI OF Thirteenth and GiraTd streets.
Mrs. Norwood and children. OF Frank
lin street, have returned from Detroit,
Mich.
Mrs. J. schooley has returned from
Philadelphia. where she has been visit
Ing relatives.
Mrs Han, OF South Brookland, is
spending a few weeks in Trenton. n. ].
Miss Virginia Perkins. who has been
spending her summer in Norfolk. Va.
has returned 70 her nome on Evarts
street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dugan and family. Of
Twelfth and Perry streets, will move 70
the city for the winter months.
Maurice and Harold O'Conneu. OF
Twelfth and Girard streets, have re-
turned from Wisconsin. where they
were on a visit at their grandfather's
Mr.. King and family. who have been
spending the summer near Cabin John
Bridge, have returned TO their home on
Girard street.
Master WI, am Grey. who has been
visiting Mr. Dow, of Thirteenth and
Franklin streets. has returned TO his
home in Philadelphia.
s. F. Frye. who has been guest Of
W. l. Lanigan, OF Thirteenth and
Evarts streets, has returned 20 Viz
ginia.
Mr.. Klina spent a few days during
the past week with his friends IN Brook
land. He will attend the Iowa State
University.
Mrs George Night. who has been
spending the summer in Maine. has re-
turned to her home In Brookland
Miss Sarah Brown is expected home
from New England, where she has spent
most of the summer
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-09-23
Mems Club Resumes.

Following a summer recess, the Nen. 3
Club Of the AnacOslia Methodist Episco-
pal Church. OF which Arthur B. Suit Is
president. has resumed its meetings for
the coming season. A new feature of the
clubs work viii be it's cooperation with
the y. NJ c. a. OF Washington. The
first Of a series OF Sunday afternoon
meetings will be inaugurated early iu
october. and an effort will be made TO
have these services conducted as union
exercises. The meetings will be held ev-
cry Sunday afternoon except one IN each
month
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-09-23
Announcement OF Wedding.

An announcement of considerable In
terest 10 many in this section Of the city
has been made by Mr.. and Mrs. George
Is. Shelton. of Capitol Hin, whose daugh-
ter. Miss Isabel Shelton. was married 10
J. r Haskins. jr.. last week. Mrs.
Haskins has large number OF friends
on Capitol HiH, and is well known in
Washington musical circles as a. singer
of unusual ability. She also possesses
considerable dramatic talent and has
taken prominent part ia number of
theatriCals given in Washington The
announcement OF her marriage was a
surprise TO many of her friends
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-09-23

over a special term of the Rockingham
county court on October Is.
ID ". stanton has returned to Front
Royal. where he is a student at Ran
doiph Macon Academy.
]. w. Goodrich and sister and Miss
SchWeppe, Of Pittsburg. Pa. last week
visited friends in this CITY.
Mrs. BenonI Wheat spent some time
visiting in Berryville last week.
George J. West is spending a week at
RawIey Springs.
Mrs. William WattIes and children.
who have been summering IN Berryviiie,
have returned home.
Miss Margaret West is spending two
weeks a. Grafton, W. Va.
p. 3. Kemp, formerly Of this city, but
now Of ArtasIa, n NJ, Is visiting his
old home here
Miss Fanny Dixon. who has been Wis
iung az Mt. Jackson. has returned
Charles J. Thompson has gone 20
/ Bethlehem. Pa, where he will be asso-
ciated with the Bethlehem Steel Com
pany.
Miss Mary Bel, OF Richmond. paid a
visit 10 friends in this city last week.
Miss d. Fannie Hasson and Miss
Katherine Hasson paid visit TO friends
in Washington last week.
Miss Mary Head and Eugene Rogers
were married at St Mary's Church
parsonage last week by the Rev. Father
Kelly
Mrs. i. a. Proctor and Miss Ada
TIGER who have been in Philadelphia and
Baltimore on business have returned.
Mrs. A. S Mankiu is spending a few
weeks in Rochelle, Madison county
Miss Iuez jenkins. who has been visit
ling relatives in Richmond. mas returned
home.
Albert j. Peterson IS visiting Niagara
Falls, Toronto, and the Thousand
Islands lie viii visit his home az
Osweg0. n Y. before returning 10 this
city.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-09-23
Theosophieal Society Delegates.

The Washington branch of the The
Csophical Society has inaugurated its
work for the coming season, and the
meeting has been held at the headquar-
tiers. 222 q street northwest AT this
meeting delegates We're elected 20 the
twentieth annual convention OF the
American section to be held IN Chicago.
The following were elected delegates.
a. j. Cory. J. Harry Carnes. /. c. Rey-
uolds. George II. Shibley. J. II. Swerd-
flyer. Mrs. Mary +. NIacAdam and Mrs.
Sarah NJ. Macdonald.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-09-23
Nevar Club Formed.

A new Capitol Hill organization has
recently been formed known as the
Nevar Club. which is composed OF a
number of young men of East Wash
iustOu. AT the first meeting. which was
held a short time ago. light blue and
gray were chosen as the club colors
and a golden star pin with the letters
ON the five points, was adopted as the
club emblem. The bylaws were drawn
up. and the following officers elected:
John F. Tyler. president; Rowland O..
James vice president: Charles B.
Aruey secretary; Harry @. Chase,
treasurer; Victor +. Jaeger, assistant
secretary; William f. Hartung, IL
brarian. President John Tyler has ap-
pointed the following to act as a tempo
rary executive committee: A. Auth. F.
AIetler. H. Barnum. c. Fitzhugh and
A. Van Week.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-09-23
County Contracts Awarded.

At a meeting Of the county commits
sioners on Tuesday. the following con-
tracts were awarded. For the bridge
over Oxen branch, Silver HiH road. 10
=. II. Blanford, for S549. and 10 the
Canton Bridge Company. for the iron
work, S4S5- Mr.. RIanford also secured
price named was $Sl9. The steel bridge
over Sapus branch, SUrratts road The
price named was SIS The steel bridge
over Henson branch will be built by
Charles White & Co. for S524
Al a meeting OF the road commits
sioners OF Anne Arundel and Price
George counties held at Hyattsville. on
Wednesday bids were received for q
bridge across the Patuxent river be-
tween the above named counties. OWNS
20 the lack OF a quorum of members
from Prince George county no action
was taken. The Canton Bridge Company
were the lowest bidders.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-09-23
FLATTERERS OUT OF FAVOR.

Demos Is a pretty reasonable chap
after all and his admiration for fight
Ing courage is well-nigh eXtravagant
His instinct leads him to desplse the
small men who cater to his whims
dance when ne pipes and tremble at his
very katZenlammers- The gospel OF
honest dissent Is going TO be more pOpu-
lar in this country than ever before. We
shall hear less of candidates able to
swing the Irish vote" or German
vote or the old soldier vote. less Of
self-styled friends of the people and
more of candidates too honest and self
respecting to cringe and fiatteT. Hith-
ertO the steam roller has been reserved
for the men of independent courage.
il looks as il for a while the voters were
going 70 run il back and forth over men
who are willing to alter their cOuVic-
tons 10 suit, New York Mall
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-09-23
Back From European Trip.

After a delightful summer spent abroad
Miss Olive Demarest, the well known
pianist Of Capitol Hin, has returned to
her home. In company with her uncle
and aunt. Mr. and Mrs Easton, of New
York Miss Demarest visited Paris. Lon
don, Berlin, Vienna, Venice, Luzerne and
Liverpool. Upon her return to the
United States she spent several weeks
with Mr. and Mrs. Easton at their sum
mer home at Eaglesmere, Pa, before
returning TO her home I'm Washington.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-09-23
Southeast
WASHINGTON

The record of a series of weekday
meetings being held at the Christian
Eudeavor Chapel. Sl3 L street southeast
and which occurred Tuesday evening
was i'm the nature of "a song service
conducted by Thomas l. Jones, director
of music of the Metropolitan Presoy-
terrain Church corner Fourth and B
streets southeast. After the music an
address was given 10 the children by
Robert b. Handy. of the Department OF
Agriculture These meetings are arous-
ing considerable interest among church
workers in this section OF the city. ana
the attendance at both the Sunday and
weekday meetings is increasing the
Tuesday evening meetings will be con-
tinued for several weeks.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-09-23
7.sE9AnNCOSt16z02

GIennan, is undergoing improvements
and viii soon be occupied as business
establishment
Work is rapidly progressing on the
construction of "A modern two-stoTy resi-
dence on Grant street for Hiram f..
Ross, of the Bureau Of Engraving and
Printing.
Allen +. jackson has had some build
lngs annexed TO his premises on Sumner
avenue near b street.
Mrs Fannie Banks has erected a two
story addition TO her house on sheri-
dan avenue near Pomeroy avenue.
James McCauley has begun the cree
ton of a tv'o-story house on the Wheeler
road The cost is estimated at 5000.
O. Dorsey has made extensive repairs
TO his frame dwelling on Wade avenue.
James A. Warner has had improve
ments made in the rear OF his property
at 7O2 Nichols avenue
Seweu T. Fort has awarded a contract
to a local firm of builders for the cree
ton Of e. two-story brick dwelling at
Il Grant street. The cost OF the i'm
provement is approXimated at $500.
/. J. Wright and Embely Watts have
had recent improvements made to their
respective property in Hillsdale.
William Edwards. OF jefferson street,
has purchased premises 116 Pierce street,
Anacostia, from J. W. Lloyd, who re-
Gently became the owner OF the property.
and whose family IS now occupying the
modern dwelling by which the property
is improved.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-09-23
Sunday School Outing a Success.

The annual outing recently given by
the Sunday school of the Macedonia
Baptist Church, located on Sheridan
avenue, was a great success The affair
was held I'm one Of the Hilisdale- parks.
A large number OF children attended,
and the Rev. W. +. Porter, pastor. and
The officers Of the church. were present.
The days amusement was IN charge of
James T Howard. superintendent of the
Sunday school
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1906-09-23
Reclamation Is Regretted.

Much regret has oeen expressed by
members of the congregation OF the
Metropolitan Presbyterian Church
Fourth and B streets southeast. because
of the resignation from the church choir
OF Miss Edith Pickering. who has been
The soprano sOIOist for the past four
years Miss Pickering has accepted a
position I'm the choir of the Emmanuel
Protestant Episcopal Church in Balti-
more. which is one of the largest choirs
IN the Monumental City