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The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1907-08-09
AGRICULTURAL AND
MECHANICAL COLLEGE
REMARKABLE GROWTH OF AGRl.
CULTURAL INSTITUTION At
SALTWATER, OKLAHOMA

The Oklahoma Agricultural and Me-
chapical college Is one OF the so
called land grant colleges established
for the various states by the act OF
congress OF July 2, 1862, and subse.
quent acts. The provisions OF these
acts were assented to by the Okla
homa assembly in 1890, and the col
lege located at saltwater.
The growth of the institution has
been In keeping with the raplu growth
OF Oklahoma. The first building or
the college was erected in 1894. The
institution now has ten chief build
ings valued at $207,500, and appli-
ances for instruction valued at $780,
600. Including the campus and farm,
the plant represents an expenditure
by the territory and the national gov
ernment of nearly 100000. There
are thirty-two instructors, and the
enrolment last year was over nine
hundred.
The college offers facilities for a
practical, scientific and technical ed
ucation. It's graduates in scientific
lines, and in mechanical, electrical,
and civil engineering have had re-
markable success in securing and
holding positions in the government
service and in Industrial and manu-,
featuring enterprises, and the demand
for them far. exceeds the supply. In
addition to the general scientific
courses, the college offers also a
science and literature course design
| ed to meet the needs Of those who
wish a general collegiate education,
and to afford young women thorough
and extensive training in domestic
economy.
The general courses Of the institu
tion are as follows: al Agriculture
one week, ten weeks, forty weeks, five
years; (b) neutrality-suspicious.
electrical, and civil; (c) applied
science--chemistry, botany, zoology,
etc: (d) science and literature-a
well.selec.ed general course in scien
tific and literary studies; (e) domes
tic conomy-including literary and
scientific studies and preparing u
desired for teaching all branches e.
household science; (D business
bookkeeping. typewritng. stenogra
ply, etc.
Graduates OF the common schools
or of the eighth grade may enter tht
sub-freshman class without examina
ton; students who have completed
the tenth grade of the high schoo
may enter the freshman class ant
graduates of approved high schools
may enter the sophomore class. Th'
fall term will begin September ~
1907.
Tuition is free TO students from
Oklahoma and Indian Territory. .
catalogue giving comprete informa
ton may be obtained by addressing
President A. c. Scott, Saltwater
iOkla
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1907-08-09
Gave Her Away.

The family were discussing the
prospective wedding of the only
daughter.
"Of course" said the bride-to-be to
her father, you will give me away?"
I'm afraid have done it already,
my dear" he replied. Il told George
only this morning that you had dis.
position just like your mothers"
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1907-08-09
This Is What They Are Raising on Land In South
Texas That You Can Buy-lO to 640 Acres
and Two Town Lots for $40 Without
Interest-PayabIe $40 Per Month.
The Famous Simmons Ranch South Of San Antonio Now the Market
Investigate This and Get in Before it is Too Lae

of
Oklay March - 1907
Dr. G +. Simmons, San Antonio, Texas;
" Oklahoma
Atascosa
ourselves negbors who
contemplating purchasing. .
We the ranch and satisfied ourselves thoroughly
and the good a be-
Wheat calling
of
is if
in
irgble, and sufficient obtained
We entirely satisfied to recommend the proposition people
have that will be built early date
the that this railroad will be built through this land within
will trouble finding
build railroad Offering
argeb a
find dsomeo one W who build the without
o
about this land
Yours truly
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-03-15

Horse for sa e cheap, good work mare, 1000
pounds. A. C. pelphia. Middiebury. lll2p
Keep your kitchen utensils clean and
hiigt by using o Il butch Cleaner. Get 1t at
Sterns' Park Drug store
For SALE-W ORR horse, years old. sound
in all respects, work in all harness. John NJ.
Bosley, Middlebury. llt2p
II you have pet cats keep them healthy by
feeding them "Old Giist Mill Cat Bread" 1Oc
per package at Benedicts.
Spring is near. Now is the time to buy
bottle of Smiths Green Mountain Renovator
at Sterns' Park Drug store.
To RENT-A good office on second floor OF
Battel Block; also two good living rooms on
third floor Address John Houston.
| will pay so cents per bushel for any
amount OF butternuts. w. W. Foote, 10
Crombie street, Burlington, Vt. +7n
| pay highest cash prices for all kinds OF
farm products. Gail in and see me or tele.
phone number 32-t. W. j. WOODS MARKET.
FOR SALE CHEAP-Good big work horse 8
years old, weighs about 1900, Have no use
for him Enquire at Room IL, Battell Block.
6tf
wANrED-To take a 10 or Is COW farm on
shares by good farmer. Harry E. Hunt,
Middlebury, VT. r. f. d. No. 6.
Remember we are still buying and shipping
veals AMI hogs IL you have any to sell call
/
Il Sons.
All accounts due me that have been on our
books one year or more must be paid within
the next 30 days. II not will be placed for
collection f. +. Rich.
| am raising and breeding thoroughbred
Rose Combed Rhode Island Reds. all prize
winners. Eggs for Matching 5ocents a setting
Noah Wisell, Middlebury, vt. Off
FOR SALE-Four year old brown colt, fail
size, well broke double or single. Will sci
or trade for good sized work horse. II
Danyew, Foote street. 7u
The Eaton and Hurlbut papers are un
equalled in style and quality by any Other
make and yet they cost you no more than in
ferior papers; sold at Sterns' Park Drug
store.
EGGs FOR HATCHING- Barred Plymouth
Rocks, S. G. r. |. Reds and Silver Laced Wy
andots standard bred. First prizes anC
premiums wherever shown. Call and SEE
stock, or write College Hill Poultry Yards
f. ID. TwitChell. 1lttc
On account of breaking up housekeeping
will sell my household goods. furniture
pictures, stoves, etc, by private sale. Car
be seen after March 10. Miss j. NJ. Grow
Seminary street. Middlebury. loft
TEACHERS BUREAU-Good teachers for fal
positions; also governesses and tutors
schools recommended o parents. The Inter
national Teachers Bureau, 96 Fifth Ave.
Room ;, Manhattan Building, New York. 33t
WANTED-50O hens and chicks each week
Bring them any day but Saturday. Renem
Der that we are still buying veals and can pa,
the highest prices for them. Come in an,
see rs il you have any farm products to sell
L. J. GORHAM & Sons
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-03-15
LARRABEE'S POINT.

Mr.. and Mrs. c. H. Mckee returned
Saturday from short wedding trip to
Montreal. They will make their home in
whitehall. N. Y. with the exception of
the summer months which will be passed
at Three Rivers, Que, where Mr.. Mckee
has had a position with the Lake Cham
plain Transportation company for sew
eral years.
The Addison train was compelled to
stay at this station several days last
week on account of a bad place on the
trestle. One bent was held up only by
the ice. 1t was repaired aud the train
passed over Friday night about twelve
o'clock.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-03-15
DIS BUSY CORN

Charles Matthews is confined to the
house with the grip.
Mrs. Inez Fem, who was called here
several days ago by the death of her
mother, Mrs. Brown, has returned to
Fitc hburg, Mass.
The funeral of Charles Woodwork
was held at his late home Wednesday
afternoon at two o'clock. The Rev.
Charles H. Dickinson OBLIGATED and bu-
rial was in the West cemetery.
Joseph Pasha and Mrs Kate Ploof.
who were arrested in Ferrisburgh on a
charge of disorderly conduct, were
brought here Monday afternoon by
Sheriff S. E. Noonan and placed in
county Jail in default of $500 bail. AT
hearing before Justice ]. Kenyon of
Ferrisburgh they were bound over to
county court.
c. C. Wells was in Boston on a bust
ness trip this week.
W. o. Ray of Brandon is visiting in
town.
United States District Attorney Alex
ander Duunett of st. Johnsbury, was in
town this week, to verify titles to the
Weybridge property which Joseph Bat
tell will deed the government for breed
ing purposes in improving and perpetual
ing the Morgan horse.
Harry Warner has returned from a
weeks fishing through the ice at Shell
burne.
| Miss Marie Perkins of Boston is visit
| ing her grandmother, Mrs. Agnes Perkins
at Robert Cartmelrs.
Monday market day butter brought 2S
and 30 cents and eggs Is cents.
E. Clipper is building horse barn on
the Flint property recently purchased
The Essay club met with Mrs. John
Stewart Wednesday afternoon.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Memoir
ial Baptist church met with Mrs. George
R. Stair Wednesday afternoon at the
parsonage.
Charles Woodwork. who had been in
feeble health for some time, died at his
home in the town of Weybridge Monday
morning at the age of 90 years and 16
days. He is survived by one son, Guy
EWoodworth. The funeral was held at
his late home Wednesday at two o'clock.
Mr.. Woodwork in his younger days was
a prominent business man and had held
several offices of trust.
"Joshua Simpkins", a rural comedy
which has been presented continuously
for several seasons on the road, will play
at the Opera House this friday evening.
"Joshua Simpklns" is a comedy drama,
we'll acted by company said to possess
more than ordinary merit, in addition to
which several pleasing specialties are in
troduced. Their band will give bur-
lesque parade about noon to day. Re-
served seat sale now open at Storms
Drug store.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-03-15

Mileage hooks nj Burt's.
Mileage Books at Marshalrs.
Direct coffee and tea at Burt's.
Sleigh robes at f. II. Thomas.
Bargains in shoes at E. f. Bich's.
New lot of sleghs at E. H. Thomas.
Ever Stick Rubbers at f. K Rich's.
New Idea patterns l0c at Gee Sisters.
Racine Feet, all sizes, at Gee Sisters.
ST. Patricks Day post cards at Gee Sisters
81 Patrick's Day post cards at Gee Sisters.
New styles in shoes coming in every day at
Z. K. Rich's.
Try Gorhams home cured hams and bacon
Seed oats and barley for sale. J. f. sperry,
=. ID. No. =. 94p
Orwell cheese, smooth. rich and creamy at
Benedicts.
Home cured ham and bacon at winans
Bros
Camel spinach and wild dandelions at
Benedlct's.
Three pounds best 80 cent tea tor 81, at
WInans Bros
All kinds OF fresh canned goods at Cor.
sheldons sarssparila. the best OF spring
medicines, 75c.
good American sardine, cans for 25c at
Benedict's.
"old Gust Mill" puppy biscuit and dog
bread at Benedicts.
lOp pound kits OF salmon. mackerel and Her
ring salt. Gorham's market.
For SALs-A good work team. weight 1850
Enquire John II. O'Conner. 9t3p
WANTED-At the Addison House, a good
strong girl to do kitchen work. 9tf
Asparagus tips In square tins. very tende r
and sweet, at Benedict's.
wANrED-A good strong boy to do bell
work at the Addison House.
Baker steel cut coffee in ! pound cans at
Germans, 35c pound.
Best English Kippered Herring in large
cans, zoe at Benedicts.
Get your Security stock and calf food at
Stems Park Drug Store. 1t is guaranteed.
WANTED-A good. steady woman to dc
ironing in the laundry at the Addison House
WANTED-20O cords OF wood cut. Will pay
tl.O0 per cOri R. f. NOBLE, Bread Loaf. vt
Little red beets in cans. Very tender and
nice. 15c per can at Benedict's.
To ReST-Four large rooms up stairs with
use of bath Mrs. Mary Bruya. South St.
We will buy raw furs at j. II. Stewards
store every Monday. VIC. KELSEY & Son.
4SAprp
Cut flowers at all times at Hunts Green.
houses Att
wANrED-You to read sd. about Success
Tonic on pages. l4tf
Ruuy's Kittle Liver Pills are all right, sold
At Sterns' Park Drug Store.
For SALE-One good work horse years
old, weight 1850. L. J. Gorham & Sons.
Sperry, Il. f. ID. No. g. 9tip
For SALE-Pair black geldings, years old
alOe pounds; sound. kind and all right. j. <
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-03-15
WHITING.

S. B. Aines and family of Middlebury
were guests of his brother, Moses Aines.
the last of the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harrison Wooster of
Poultney visited their daughter, Mrs H.
k. Wells recently.
Mrs. w. W. Medium, H. w. Holmes
and Roy Foster are recovering from Sc
we're attacks of the grip. Many are hav-
ing severe colds following the grip.
A H. Hubbard is spending a few days
in Potsdam, N. Y, with his daughter.
Mrs. F. S. Needham.
Todd McGonigle of Ashley, Ohio, who
has been buying sheep in Addison county
leaves this week with the sheep also
those purchased by Wesley Bishop of
Ohio.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-03-15
MIOOLEBURY LOCALS.
E. p. Cushman has returned from Ney

E. p. Cushman has returned from New
York.
Mrs j. w. Kelley was at the Mary
Fletcher hospital Saturday where her
sister is receiving treatment
w. Fred Hammond of Burlington was
in town over Sunday
Mrs. Edward Towne. formerly of this
town, has sold her hotel at Averill Park,
n. Y, and has gone to Bennington to
live with her daughter
The Essay club held a largely attended
meeting at Mrs j H. Stewards Wednes-
day afternoon.
William Foote has returned from Bel
lows Falls
Letters addressed as follows are at the
post office unclaimed Mrs. Mary
Gregorie, Mr.. c. A. Person, Mr.. Joseph
N. Lareau, G. G. Messer, Jane st. John.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Kingsley of Bran
don are visiting their daughter, Mrs. c..
M. Carpenter.
George Hunt of Rutland is in town.
William Noyes of Beaver Falls. Utah,
is visiting here and in Salisbury
Fred La Bombard has returned from
ten days visit in Worcester, Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. John B. Hayes an
nounces the engagement of their daugh-
ter, Miss Anna D. Hayes, to DR.. G. E.
Lentine of South Hanson, Mass.
The Womans Association for Home
and Foreign Missions will meet with
Mrs. Carrie E. Bryant for sewing
meeting next Tuesday afternoon at two
o'clock.
James L. and George Hall, who have
been employed at Bristol Little Notch
since last fall returned here Monday.
George Jackson, who has been in town
for several months, left Saturday on a
southern tour.
Charles II. Pratt. who has been ill fol-
several weeks is slowly recovering from
a relapse.
Mrs Joseph Rooney, who has been ill
all winter, is about the house.
The Labaree society will serve New
England supper in the vestry of the Con
gregetional church this evening.
c. A. Vance, who passed the winter in
this village and who recently went t.
Fall River, Mass, will return to Vermont
in about a month and pass the summer II
Burlington.
Mrs. Ii. L. Averill has been guest of
her parents at Bristol during the week.
The Young Woman's Missionary socie
ty will meet with Miss Lula Woods Fri
day, March 10Th at 3 80 p. m.
The Rev. P. L. Dow. presiding elder o.
the Burlington district, will preach al
the Methodist church Sunday.
A delegation of Otter Creek lodge
Knights of Pythias, went to Brandon
Wednesday evening to assist in the or
ganizing of lodge there.
From the very large advance sale o.
seats for the Bancroft entertainment
booked for Monday evening next, it i
already almost assured that full hous
will greet Mr.. Bancroft, of whom tn
Albany Argus says, recently: "Mr. Ban
croft has sweet, well-modulated teno
voice and the essential qualifications OF
reciter." The ladies of st. Mary
parish will also furnish one of their ia
nous suppers that evening from five Ill
eight O'Clock, and also after the enter
tainment.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-03-15

The Century club will meet this even
ing with Mr.. A. II. Bristol.
Charles Powers of Bennington is in
town.
Hon. Frank C. Partridge of Proctor
was in town this week.
A delegation of Otter Creek lodge, K.
of p went to Burlington to attend a dis
trict meeting Thursday.
Col. William Seymour Alden former
resident who has been in town the past
few days, has returned to Boston.
Miss Hazel Russell of Bridport is spend
ing few days with her sister, Mrs. E.
d. Norton, on Washington street.
Martin Barrows and family of New
Haven have recently moved into the
Spaulding house on North Pleasant street
which Mr.. BarroNs has just purchased.
The band will hold concert and ball
at the town hall April 8. The band boys
have always had very successful &C.
casions of this kind, and intend to live up
to their good reputation this year by
giving everybody grand good time.
Mrs Edward Towne formerly of Mid.
dlebury has sold her hotel property in
Averill Park, N. Y, and has gone to
reside with her daughter at Bennington
Mrs. Byron Fleming who was called
to Towanda, Penn, in January to attend
the funeral of her sister, has returned
here and opened her house on Washing
ton street.
Asa Hubbard of Whiting who has
been spending a few days with his son,
F. j. Hubbard. left Wednesday for Pots.
dam, N. Y. to visit his daughter, Mrs
Needham.
The Century Club meets this friday
evening with Mrs A. H. Bristol.
The Friday afternoon Sewing club met
last week at the home of Mrs. E. II
Thomas.
The Woman's Christian Temperance
Union meets this friday afternoon al
3 o'clock with Mrs. Dyer at the home OF
J. E. Weeks
G. S. Wainwright is able to be out
after a several days illness.
Mrs L. E. Melen has returned after
a few weeks visit to her daughter, Mrs
Allen Nelson in New York city.
The association of the Woman's Home
and Foreign Missionary societies of the
Congregational church held largely at
tended meeting in the vestry Tuesday
afternoon at 2 o'clock.
Ira H. LaFleur, who recently purchased
the E. A. Smith place on Court street
has begun improvements on the same
He had the small grove of cedar trees
Just south of the house cut down this
week and is planning to erect a new
tenement there in the near future.
The Fortnightly Club will meet or
next Wednesday afternoon, Mar. 20
with Mrs. Leroy Russell. This being
the last meeting Of the season the mem
bers are requested to be there at oclocl
as the annual business meeting will b'
held before the musical program.
w. w. Wood has returned from
several days stay in Boston on business
M. A. Munroe has just had electric
lights installed in his house.
Miss. L. A Goodrich is in New Yorl
for her supply of spring and summe
millinery.
The Woman's Home Missionary soci
ETY. of the Methodist church will NEE
with Mrs. Edward Martin Wednesda,
afternoon March 90, at o'clock.
Died in Eau Claire, Wis, Februar,
18th, 1907, Edward w. Allen, son-in-lav
of the late Jason Davenport.
Miss Clara Bruya, Miss Robillard ant
Mrs. j. w. Lawrence have returned from
week in New York.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-03-15

Mi-o-na is not mere digestive; it is
an absolute cure for stomach troubles.
money back if it fails to cure" says
w. H. Sheldon.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-03-15

Notices under this head ten cents per line
drss Insertion five cents per line succeeding
Insertions. Count seven short words to lie
or srX long ones
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-03-15
COFFEE

Provides food for much thought in the
average customers mind-food that is bound
to be nourishing if his mind is re ceptive and
open to conviction and prompts him to buy
Crescent" coffee if it can be satisfactorily
demonstrated
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-03-15
LOCAL NOTICES.

Hirbe st IS; 10 west 4; rain Y in.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-03-15

Prices-Children 2sc; adults $50
and soc.
Reserved seats now on sale at
Stems drug store.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-03
DEMPSEY GIRL HERE
Fathers Former Partner Is
Placed Under Arrest.
LETTERS ARE INTERCEPTED
Girl Placed with Wesnan at Win
chester by Robert 5. Dickerson.
said She Was Travelling for Her
HeaIth-May Also Prosecute Man
in Washington for kidnapping.

W. /. Dempsey brought his runaway
daughter Madeline home from Winches-
ter, Va, last night The hfteen-year-oid
girl who disappeared from her sister 3
home, at 1875 Fourteenth street northwest,
April 20 was found yesterday morning,
and her relatives notified She came
back penitent and heartbroken.
Mr.. Dempsey had talk with Lieut.
/ Peck last night in regard to the action
which he will probably take in this city.
When Mr.. Dempsey found the glrl in
| Winchester yesterday his first step on
hearing her story was 10 telegraph to
the police Of Fredericksburg to execute
the warrant for Roby 5. Dickerson's ar
rest, which he had sworn out previous TO
| leaving there. Dickerson was accordingly
taken into custody.
According to the fathers story. he and
Dickerson were partners in the hardware
business up TO four months ago. While
| In business with Dickerson, Mr.. Demp-
sey stated. Madeline was a frequent vis-
itor 10 the formers home, and was a
great fayorite with Mrs. DickersOn. This
| intimacy lasted for about eighteen
months, and even continued after the
firm dissolved.
About TWO weeks ago Mr.. Dempsey. not
approving Of Madeline's fondness for visit
ing the Dlckerson home. sent his daugh-
ter TO this city in company with her two
older sisters. The young girl obtained
employment at d department store on
Seventh street but after working but d
few days suddenly disappeared from her
temporary home with her sisters al 1915
Fourteenth street.
The father told the police that he had
intercepted a letter 90 his daughter. and
had found that DlckersOn had planned TO
go with his family 10 Pittsburg. and that
Madeline was to wed him there.
Madeline was found by her father yes
terday at the home OF Mrs. II. l.. Gaines
where she had gone following her sud
Gen disappearance from this city. Mrs
Gaines stated that over two weeks ago
man giving the name OF r. NJ Miller.
who it has since developed was Dicker-
son. engaged rooms at her home for the
young girl. who was 70 come there in
few days. When the girl arrived she
gave the name Of 81. A. Richie. and stated
that she was travelling for her health.
The police here are Of the opinion that
should MF. Dempsey apply for a warrant
for DickersoH's apprehension in this city
on the charge Of Kidnapping he would
have no difficulty I'm obtaining one.
The Washington herald., 1907-05-03
SEEK ALIENS POSITION.
Many Aspirants WouId BE Commits
siOneF of Patents.

siOneF OF Patents.
Owing to the abundance of available
material presented for his consideration,
President Roosevelt is finding it some
what difficult to select a man for the
Commissionership of Patents made vacant
by the resignation OF Frederick I. Allen,
who will quit the public service on June !.
There are candidates galore Repre-
sentative Theodore f. Burton. Of Ohio.
one of the leaders of the Taft forces in
that State, wants the President TO name
Mai c. R. Miller, Of Cleveland. Mai.
Miller was nephew of the late President
Mckinley, is well known as a patent
lawyer in his State and is identified with
the Halliburton combination.
Another man mentioned for the appoint
ment is Arthur Won Briesen, a patent law
yer of New York City, VINO is a personal
friend of President Roosevelt While not
an active candidate, Edward 3. Moore. of
Michigan, for some years Assistant Com
missioner Of Patents. would like to sue
ceed to the vacancy. The President will
doubtless advise with James Rudolph
Garfield Secretary of the Interior. before
naming a new Commissioner. the Patent
Office being one of the important bureaus
over which the latter official has jurisdlc-
ton.
Secretary Garfield has ideals about the
public service. He believes IN promoting
worthy men, and may urge that Assistant
Commissioner Moore be pushed along. At
the same time, Mr.. Garfield, who comes
from Ohio. is lined up with Taft and Bur
ton IN the fight now being waged By them
against the regular organization in the
Buckeye State, headed by Senators For
aker and Dick