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The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-03-19

We are authorized To announce
W. +. Ramphendall II candidate
for City Attorney. Mr. Ramph.
endall is "A good Republican.
City Clerk, Morgan Caraway,
informs lis that he will be- n can.
didatc for the nomination for that
office before the city primaries.
Mr.. Caraway has been Clerk for
five months and ali reports that
come Ia us are that he is giving
universal satisfaction and that
the office is in the best possible
condition. He courts inycStiga
tion and solicits the support of
the voters AT the primary. Cara
way has always been with the
"boyS in the trenches" and can
be relied upon when the contest
comes on.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-03-19
Ministers a n d
DeaCOnS' Union.

Sonora, Okla, March 5, 1909.
The Ministers an d Deacons'
Union of the s. ". Creek and
Seminole District met with h
Morning Star Baptist church of
Sonora, Oklahoma, Rev. j. ii.
Hoard, our moderator, pastor and
held quite successful session of
its second quarterly session. The
Union voted to hold Bible In
stitute the last ten days of July,
1909. After attending to some
business a committee of four min
listers and one deacon was ap.
pointed to draft a resolution IN
respect to minister's The com.
mittee reported as follows and re-
port was unanimously adopted;
With alarm the varied condi-
tions which exist in our district
which in our honest opinion
tend to impede the Christian pro-
gress of the district-knowing
that one rotten apple will ulti-
mately spoil the entire bulk of
apples-so one disorderly and i'm
moral character in our ministerial
ranks allowed foot loose and free
course to introduce his corrupt
practices and pernicious teach.
ings is dangerous, to which we
cannot afford to quietly close our
eyes and ears and lie supinely by
letting such pass by unnOticed,
therefore be it
-Informer.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-03-19
Anderson Dots.

Anderson, Okla. March 10, 90.
The First Sunday was great
day with rs. Our ex-pastor. Rev.
A. D. Barber was with us and
every body was glad to see him.
He preached us three soul STIR
ring sermons and left Wednesday
for Muskogoe, to be with tn e
Macedonia Baptist church the
second Sunday. He left the fire
and the Holy Ghost in town. May
the Lord let that great young
man live long TO preach the gos-
pei.
II. H. Hodge.
-Informer.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-03-19
Legal Notice.

In the District Court for the 3rd
Judicial District of the State oy
Oklahoma, in and tor MuskO-
gee County.
Beatrice Ellis, Plaintiff,
VS.. NO. I34
j. II. Ellis, Defendant.
State of Oklahoma to j. II. Ellis.
You will take notice that Beat:
rice Ellis on the 25th day Of Feb.
1909, filed her petition for di-
vorce in the District Court of
Muskogee County, State of Okla
homa. cause, .desertion, Unless
you answer on or before the 18th
day of April 1909, said petition
will be taken as true and adecree
will be granted, pursuit to the
prayer therin stated. Beatrice
Ellis.
H. X. Edwards, Attorr ey for
Plaintiff.
TONY MATNEY,
Clerk District Court.
First published March 4, 1909
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-03-19
CITY CLERK.

Harry Montague is u young
man of great merit and competen.
cy. He is Il Republican who new.
er wavers when duty calls. He
has been tried and always re.
sponded. II selected the entire
party will give him hearty sup.
port and victory is asusred.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-03-19
-InfOrner.

DO YOU WANT TO GO TO
COLLEGEl Ii so we can help
you. We have already put hun
dreds through college by means
of our plan. Write to-day for
full information regarding our
offer of free scholarship in any
school or college. Address, Rob-
ert J Sherlock. 29-3l East 22d
Street. New York City,
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-03-19
Council. Ennrth Ward.

Il. w. Seihold and q. l.. VI.
Butler, they are Scrappers Ia II
finish and the enemy stand no
show with these political gladi,
ators. No combination of De.
mics or others can cause them
any loss. The bloody fourth"
will do itself credit by electing
these two Republicans. The vote
is there with plenty TO spare.
'Nutl said.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-03-19
TAN ASSESSOR.

IL. {. Sullivan is Il Republican
To the manor born and as his
name suggests is Il fighting Re.
publican. The temperature will
he warm along the line where
Sullivan appears when nominal
ed. lie is Il sure winner with
votes tO let.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-03-19
CITY ATTORNEY.

Ramphendahl has been Sc
lccted To the office before. He
knows what To do, how to do il
and when. He is the idol Of the
Republicans and is an easy win.
ner. Rap has done il before and
can skin 'em again.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-03-19
FOR CITY MARSHAL.

hereby announce my candi.
dacy for The nomination for City
Marshal Of Muskogec, subject to
the will Of the rank and file Of
the Republican party as may be-
expressed at the primaries.
q. !. BILL.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-03-19

We have nothing but words
Of encouragement for all Repub,
lican candidates. Ii shows the
party is in a healthy condition
when there are a number of good
men candidates for the various
positions. II shows we have
plenty of good timber for all po,
sitiOns.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-03-19
POLICE JUDGE.

J. B. Campbell has always
made u successful race and his
friends are still with him. II
selected old j. Is. can do II
again.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-03-19
FOR CITY CLERK.

Morgan Caraway is well known
To all party workers and has
been in the front rank as u fight.
er all the time. He il at this
time filling the office and his
work shows he is competent. His
selection, Of course, means Il vic.
tory at the polls.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-03-19
STREET COMMISSIONER.

W, ii. Harper, the old soldier
who has made good and who
is still willing to keep up the
gait. The old man is a fast
runner and the Demie who
thinks he can beat him will have
to develop strong sprinting quail
tiles and will then lose. IL SO.
lected he's IA winner again.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-03-19

ThOs. A. Samson is an old
timer. well known and good
organizer, and when he gets in
the game an aggressive fighter
Shdnld ne Ike selected as DOmi
nee the fight will not lag any
where along the line and victory
will be the result.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-03-19

| hereby announce my candi.
dary for the nomination for the
office of Mayor of Muskogee, sub.
ject To the decision of the Repub,
lican primaries.
=. VI. HlLLIGOSS.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-03-19
FOR POLICE JUDGE.

hereby announce my candi.
daey for the nomination Of Po.
lice Judge for Muskogee, subject
to the will Of the Republican
party at the primaries to be held,
AK may then be decided.
.t w. X. HOYT.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-03-19

hereby announce my candida
cy for the nomination for City
Clerk Of MuskOgee, subject to the
will Of the rank and file Of the
Republican party as may he ex
pressed at the primaries.
HARRY MONTAGUE.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-03-19
ANNOUNCEMENT.

The announcements appearing
under this head are paid adver.
tisements and as such are pub
lished without the endorsement
of the Cimeter of any particular
candidate for the Office to which
he nspires.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-03-19
FOR MAYOR.

! hereby announce my candi.
dacy for the nomination of Mayor
of Muskogee, subject 10 the will
oi the rank and file of the Repub
lican party rs may he expressed
at primaries or conventions as
the same may he decided upon.
IRA l.. REEVES.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-03-19
For City Clerk.

To My Republican Friends.
| hereby desire to announce
that | am a candidate for the Of.
fee of City Clerk subject to the
action Of the RpubIiean prima.
ries to he held on April q. 1909,
ard respectfully solicit your sup
port. Respectfully.
HARRY MONTAGUE.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-03-19

II should he made plain To all,
that because Il loudmouth, con.
ccited cuss gets on the police
force or is appointed To the
highly honored place Of Liftum
Dungi, that he is not made Gus
todian Of the politics of the city
and dispenser of patronage.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-03-19

q. ]. Ball is n business man
Of long experience and has the
hearty support Of many friends.
If selected he will get the full
party vote which nrans he will
be winner against any oppo.
SitiOu.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-03-19

] hereby announce myself a
candidate for reelection To the
office OF Councilman from the
First Ward, subject TO the will Of
the Republican primaries.
j.. T.. pRALL.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-03-19

] hereby announce myself ms
candidate for Street Commits.
sioner of the City of Muskogee
subject to the will Of the Repub.
lican primaries.
w. II. HARPER.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-03-19

| hereby announce my candi.
dacy for the nomination for City
Marshal Of MuskOgee, subject to
the will of the Republican party,
az expressed at the primaries.
Sd SKELETON.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-03-19

- hereby announce myself a
candidate for Councilman from
the Fourth Ward, subject to the
I will of the Republican primaries.
q. w. SEIBOLD.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-03-19

B. l.. Stecn is not new To all
people and the party. lie has
many friends who have faith and
confidence in his ability. He
has done faithful work for the
party and il selected will 60 into
the fight determined to win and
the party vote will land him.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-03-19

We are authorized Ia announce
AnSclen Buchanan II candidate
foI Police Judge. "A system of
graduated fines To effect justice
To accused and duty to the city"
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-03-19

Mr.. Hilligoss. while not 40
well known as the others, is a
business man Of high standing,
having lived here number Of
years and is certain Of the party
support should he be selected
which means victory.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-03-19

! hereby announce myself Il
candidate for Councilman from
the Fourth Ward subject to the
Will of the Republican primaries.
u. u. NJ. BUTLER.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-03-19

Ed SHELTON is an old timer
with experience as an officer and
is as good n fighter as ever came
over the pike. His selection would
mean fight to finish and Il
victorious finish.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-03-19

Capt. &. &. Ayers il an old tim.
er and an old war horse that
never tires. He has stood the fire
Of battle many a time and if se.
lected will make the campaign
in his own energetic way and
land the pennant.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-03-19
cor Nt'lI..
First Ward.

'N' W 'l's
The old reliableS, /. y. Try
and l.. T.. Prall, they just can't
he beaten because the fellows in
the trenches are with them. The
party vote will he sufficient and
they have that.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-03-19

] hereby announce my candida.
cy for the nomination for City
Clerk Of Muskogee, subject to the
Republican primaries.
IL. l.. STEEN.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-03-19

I hereby announce my candi.
dacy for the nomination of Police
Judge for Nuskogee, subject to
the will of the Republican party.
at the primaries to be held, asd
as may then be expressed.
BERT q. WOOD.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-03-19
OUR CANDIDATES.
FOR MAYOR.

General Ira l.. Reeves is a
known political fighter. He has
won two campaigns for the party
in Muskogee and while he has
made some mistakes (and who
has mott, il elected as the stand
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-03-19

The columns Of this paper are
open To any reader who desires
To reply To the article, from sub
Scrlber Ia school teachers.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-03-19

| hereby announce myself II
candidate for the office of Mayor
of the City Of Muskogee, subject
to the action of the Republican
voters, at city primary, Tuesday,
April 9th, 1909.
c. c. AYERS.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-03-19
CITY MARSHAL.

Chas. Kimsey has held the job
for several years and in spite of
the Democratic opposition can
win easily il selected by the
party as it's candidate.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-03-19

] hereby announce my candi.
dacy for Alderman from the First
Ward, subject to the will Of the
Republican primaries.
!. y. CRY.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-03-19

Not even the eloquence of the
famed Demothenes from the elias,
sic fourth can save Lewis face.
The handwriting is on the wall.
The boys in the trenches will do
the rest.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-03-19

This paper stands for II clean
Republican ticket: with such a
ticket We can win; otherwise
we will lose. -....
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-03-19

| hereby announce my candi'
dacy for the nomination for City
Marshal OF Muskogee, subject to
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-03-19

l hereby announce myself u
candidate for City Tax Assessor
for the City of Muskogee, subject
to the will Of the Republican
primaries.
'"N II. &. SULLIVAN.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-03-19

the will Of Republican party as
may be expressed at the prima.
ries.
CHAS. kIMSEY.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-03-19

ard bearer Of our party he will
make a strenuous campaign and
will e victor.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-03-19

w. +. Sewers is an old timer
who has returned to the city and
who always stood up for the par.
ty. He is good campaign and
IL made the nominee will make
the Denies hunt tie brush and
will be easy winner.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-03-19
Third Ward.

The Fighting Third will do her
duty and return Kick to the
council with another equally as
good.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-03-19
CHIPS From THE WOOD
PILE.

Guthrie. Okla, March II. 1909.
sunday was Il good day for all
the churches of the city. Rev.
ii. w. Bowen, pastor of the First
Baptist Church, preached an able
sermon ut II o'clock To Il full
house. He was very earnest and
full Of smiles. because his better
half was sitting on the end of
the second pew from the ros-
trum. She and Baby Bowens
made their arrival in the city
on the 10th and now the best
half is connected. Pastor Bow
ems will now pull out on the
main line.
y. Wathman was over to Mt.
Zion Sunday evening at the B.
y. i. L. service, which was Il
good one. Rev. Davis and the
president, Mr.. Henry Wilson, il
not leaving a stone unturned that
will lift up their people. Rev.
Davis is highly honored by his
people. The proof is, that they
are paying him up and some,
times in advance.
Rev. Caldwell of Macedonia
was at his post Sunday and had
good service.
The ministert of the city, re.
gardless of denomination, met
Monday, March Sth, at the First
Baptist Church and organized a
Ministers Union. They are eX-
pected to get after some of the
crooked things in Guthrie.
Last Friday, MAJ rch the 5th, the
negro teachers Of the city, TWEEN
ty-one in number, visited the Leg
islatuV and received very cool
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-03-19

! hereby announce myself a
candidate for Alderman from the
Third Ward, subject to the action
OF the Republican primaries.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-03-19

Judge Hoyt has had experience
as a judge and made good. He
IL an old soldier as well as an
old time fighting Republican. II
selected he will make n hot cam.
paign and win with votes to
spare.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-03-19

Bert G. Wood is a young at.
torney who has made his mark
at the bar and who has been
identified with some Of the most
strenuous campaigns in our city.
He is Il stayer and il selected
will win with hands down.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-03-19

! hereby announce myself a
candidate for Mayor Of Muskogee,
subject to the will Of the Repub.
lican primaries.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-03-19

\. buchanan is n young law.
yer Of promise. is a staunch Re.
publican and his many friends
say will make an ideal judge. He
Is honest and Industrious and if
selected will have the full sup.
port of the party, which means
a glorious victory.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-03-19

Last Friday, MAJ ch the 5th, the
negro teachers Of the city, TWEEN,
ty-one in number, visited the Leg.
islatuY and received very cool
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-03-19

Rev. Caldwell of Macedonia
was at his post Sunday and had
good service.
The Muskogee cimeter. [volume] (Muskogee, Indian Territory, Okla.) 1901-19??, 1909-03-19

ard bearer NJ our party he will
make a strenuous campaign and
will R victor.
Capt. &. &. Ayers IL an old tim
er and an old war horse that
never tires. He has stood the fire
OF battle many time and If se
lected will make the campaign
in his own energetic way and
land the pennant.
Mr.. Hilligoss. while not sC
well known as the others, il q
business man of high standing
having lived here number of
years and is certain Of the party
support should he be selected
which means victory.
ThOs. A. Samson is an old
timer. well known and good
organizer, and when he gets in
the game an aggressive fighter
Shdnld ne Ike selected as DOmi
nee the fight will not lag any
where along the line and victory
will be the result.
CITY MARSHAL.
Chas. Kimsey has held the job
for several years and i'm spite OF
the Democratic opposition can
win easily il selected by the
party as it's candidate.
q. ]. Ball is n business man
OF long experience and has the
hearty support Of many friends
If selected he will get the full
party vote which means he will
be winner against any oppO
SitiOu.
Ed SHELTON is an old timer
with experience as an officer and
is Az good fighter as ever came
over the pike. His selection would
mean Il fight to a finish and Il
victorious finish.
w. L. Sewers is an old timer
who has returned to the city and
who always stood up for the par
~. He is a good campaign and
il made the nominee will make
the Denies hunt tie brush and
will be easy winner.
Judge HOyt has had experience
az a judge and made good. He
il an old soldier as well as an
old time fighting Republican. II
selected he will make a hot cam
paign and win with votes to
spare.
\. buchanan is n young law
yer Of promise. is a staunch Re
publican and his many friends
say will make an ideal judge. lie
Is honest and industrious and il
selected will have the full sup
port of the party, which means
a glorious victory.
Bert G. Wood il u young at
torney who has made his mark
at the bar and who has been
identified with some Of the mos,
strenuous campaigns in our city
He is IA stayer and il selected
will win with hands down.
Third Ward.
The Fighting Third will do her
duty and return Kick to the
council with another equally as
good.
CHIPS From THE WOOD
PILE.
Guthrie. Okla, March II. 1909.
Sunday was Il good day for all
the churches of the city. Rev
ii. w. Bowen, pastor of the First
Baptist Church, preached an able
sermon ut II o'clock To Il full
house. He was very earnest and
full Of smiles. because his better
half was sitting on the end of
the second pew from the ros,
trum. She and Baby Bowens
made their arrival in the city
on the 10th and now the best
hnlf is COnnpctcl. pnSLnr Bow.
New-York tribune., 1909-09-12
CHAPTER XXXIII.
The Clouds Of Trouble Gather

n ,fe route b,vonl the river that an was
ID obliged o. choose the distance from ms
claim T. Starlight was nearly forty miles. 1la
-.r,, had no shoes and having never been
-ilf,.r f.r was "A trifle soft for trlp involving
difl,ultics such as tins mountain Work abuh-
,f.rfIy afforded When they came a. Fh"no-
Et, Pass the last al tlc cut-"iis on me u'li'
V.r rode no more than hundred yards INTO
H. Shadows before D., feared hc must turn
phonalite Is broken ehale. thn .haIp i'ts
that givcs forth plea amt metallic 1puhd
--f, sfr7lck ike shattered crpcktrV- f"r a
--;r.. this DEPOSIT lav along the trail across the
;ith ~ the pass For the haTei"'tod pony
80, ,,,as cruelty in every step. The barler ol
,,.i- Was far more formidable than the TlFer III
W., ,,ss not 70 De halted in hls object lie
ia . letter 10 deliver; he meant I" take II
,r,-,,rob no matter what dIttculte7 HlR"l DC
nm The hour was late, the sun was rap
.ri,- mixing. Van pulled up his bronco ana 'e-
bated.
. peor rrTE silence reianea in the World "i
a -..,.,,,,tsirs Bat if the place seemed l,7,-
1.i-,,,,sf seemed secure. Ntt'i 'i'''-''
'al' - 1,.ri,ed IN the trail ahead baIfd VI
I'il'' m. yyss living ~ the r0eks conc -
81 .tasr5 was narrow. iit hiI il'i''.
"i''t an the mare Beth haa l19I ="
-',-i .i-.,d of Van Buren. he inuzIHIe - ~ =
-, tI.cl revolver that ne hTi1 IL -, 80
loils = shattered boulder HIS narrow ~, -.
III ,itb rift in the group oI Iolh1 IN
i;d Nm completely from view al wa