The Daily Messenger. (Claremore, Indian Terr.), Vol. 2, No. 304, Ed. 1 Saturday, November 16, 1901 Page: 1 of 4
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VOU II.
CLAREMORE, IND. TER.
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 16, 1901.
NO. 304
DAILY GRIST.
Wagoner Court Continues t<> Dis-
pose of Criminal Cases.
The grand jury reported fourteen true
bill* yesterday and six to-day.
Dennis Richards, charged with lar-
ceny and receiving stolen property,
was discharged.
Mary Boss, the negro girl charged
with larceny from Mrs. Buster and
••hlldren, was convicted and given two
years at the reform school at Roone-
ville, Mo.
Charles Robertson, assault to kill,
transferred to Muskogee and given
five days to execute bond in the sum
of SJ.200.
John Johnson plead guilty to wear-
ing a weapon and was fined *.*>0 and
cost.
Chars. J. Allen, murder, casetrans*
ferred to Muskogee.
John Manning, liquor selling, case
transferred to Muskogee.
llachel McGee, charged with hog
stealing, not guilty.
YV. M. Gibson, resisting an officer,
trial set for November 20.
Kufus Beasley and Kate Price, adul-
try, transferred to Vinita.
YV. B. and K. H. Alberty. who were
rovicted a few days ago of horse
stealing, each sentenced to live years
in the penitentiary at Fort Leaven-
worth.
Lawi Hensley entered a plea of guil-
ty to selling whiskey, and was sen-
tenced to the Fort Smith jail for five
months and fined 9100 and costs.
Joe Butler, selling whiskey, seven
counts, given two years in the peni-
tentiary and fined $.j00 In each count.
Sentence to run concurrently.
John Belle, Sam Dodd and Jackson
Vann, larceny, each five years in the
|>en.
Grover Cecil, discharged on plea of j
guilty.
Tom Brown and Candy Square,
nolle proesequied.
liana and Will Wright, whiskey, 3
cases, same.
Sam Couch plead guilty to disturb-
ing the peace, and was fined $5 and
costs.
Deputy Hubbard brought up the fol-
lowing prisoners this morning:
Tom Ueeves, Geo. Bindley, Prank
Marshal, Silas Childers, murder.
Chas. Gilbert and Clem Davis.
The Keller Stock Company.
The Muskogee Daily Times of
November 12 has the following
to say of the opening play of the
above company who will fill a
three night's engagement at the
opera house, commencing Thurs-
day, November -1:
PUTTING UP A OOOD SHOW.
The Keller Stock Co. is giving the
)>eople of Muskogee a first-class show
every night. U is a clean, clever
company of players, aud Manager
Kinney Is receiving praise every day
from Muskogee people, who through
his efforts have been given a week of
amusement?. The Keller company is
composed of some of the cleverest art-
ists on the road; they are players of
merit, and delight the audiences every
night. There is none of the barn-
storming ranting after effect, and the
result is that Itis a pleasure to the peo-
ple who utt Mid.
An Indian View of Statehood.
Foyil, I. T., Nov. 15, 1901.
Editor Claremore Mossenger:
After congratulating the new
management on the acquisition
of a paper with so promising a
future as is before the Messen
ger. and expressing my appreci-
ation of the retiring editor
whose untiring zeal and industry
has made the Messenger a valu-
able paper in a field which was
formerly believed to be occn
pied, please allow me to record a
few thoughts on the statehood
question. Tbese are history
making days for the Indian Ter
ritory and it becomes the duty of
every citizen to enlist on the side
which to his mind will rebound
the "greatest good to the great
est number"of our people, red,
white and black, Acting upon
this proposition I have viewed
the issue from both ends of the
telescope, laying aside all selfish
interests aud prejudice. It is a
foregone conclusion that state
hood is inevitable—will come,
and the problem to be solved is
"when and how". An inborn
trait of the American Indian is
idealism and a reverence of time
honored traditions and institu
tions and the realization of this
idea would be in the formation of
a slate from the lands now owned
and occupied by the tribes of the
Indian Territory with those of
Indian blood in the majority and
necessary control. This would
be and ideal state from the In-
dian s point of view, a victory
for social pride and glorious con-
sumation of the plans of some of
our illustrious leaders. This is
one side of the picture. On the
other hand we have a class not
improperly termed "Boomers",
such as those who were very
much in evidence during the re-
cent opening of the Kiowa and
Comanche country, who being
-fully endowed by the western
spirit of greed, feel no compunc-
tion or violate no conscientious
scruples in taking all that is in
sight regardless of the demands
of justice and equity. Thisis the
other extreme, victory for which
would mean the absolute humili-
ation or annihilation of the abo-
riginals and their descendants,
the real owners of the soil. In
my opinion the only solution to
this vexing problem is to be
found in a fair compromise such
as is offered by the present
movement to make a.united effort
with Oklahoma for single state-
hood. It has been fully demon-
strated that Indian autonomy is
an "iridescent dream" the ex-
pectation of which willonly retard
developments, handicap energy
and industry, aud multiply our
already too numerous burdens.
By a harmonious effort with Ok
lahoma we could, in all proba-
bility, secure favorable action at
the coming session of Congress.
This is our only chance and neg-
lecting to take advantage of it
will be equivolent to placing the
stamp of approval on court rule,
carpet bagism and "inocuous
duessitude", much to tho dis-
gust ofalongsuffering. impatiant,
but yet hopeful public.
Wm. R. Harper.
Contractor and Builder.-
L. J. Hunley, contractor and
builder, Claremore, I. T. Mill
work a specialty. All work-
guaranteed. Estimates furnished
on short notice.
Bargain at $860.
Three-room house In center of town,
lot 140x140, 50 bearing fruit trees, good
well, stable, fences, crib and out-
buildings. House will rent for $12.5(
per month. Can give possession in
two week*. For particulars see Win.
Taylor.
A few second-hand buggies for
sale or trade at Barrett's.
Groceries at prices never hoard
of before, at the New York Rac-
ket Store.
For Sale.
Good business established in liSMtf,
consisting of harness, saddles, bug-
gies and everything kept in a first-
class harness shop. For terms apply
to J. C. Barrett, Claremore.
DENTISTRY.
W. W. BRYAN. D. D. S.
Office in Doling building, Claremore.
HARVEY BAKER'S
Tonsorial Parlor & Bath Rooms
* . . :,ne of CIkwh.
Airent for the ColTeyville Ktcum Laundry.
tt
GO TO THE
V)
0 K" Restaurant
KOR THE I1K8T
FRESH OYSTERS,
FISH,
HAfl,
CHILI Ami
SHORT ORDERS.
REGULAR MEALS 25 CENTS
WILLIAHS & BISHOP. Props.
E. D. Morgan,
KKHUESENTINO
The H. L. Strong Grain Co.,
Old New York Store
Has tho l*?st, finest and cheapest
3UGGIES & ROAD WAGONS
evor iu the city.
IlememlKM- we have the best Binders,
Mowers and Hake* manufactured. It's
sure money in your pocket to call
see us ere yon make a doal elsewhere.
JOHN M. TAYLOR, JR.,
Attorney and Notary Public.
Hit! Building, CLAREMORE.
JOE M. LAHAY,
Attorney-at-Law & Notary Public
Office in Boling Building.
J. P. Keller,
House, Sign and Carriage
... Painter.
Paper hanging 10 and 12i cents-
Call and see samples of work an'l <>et
my prices. All work guaranteed
Shop In Bell's Carpenter shop. Tel.
Painting
and Paper Hanging
of all kinds at reasonable rates.
I can do your work on short no-
tice and guarantee satisfaction.
W m. Callaway
M. L. DALE,"
Blacksmith and
Wagon Maker.
All kinds of Plow Work and
Mending Farm Implements.
Guns, Revolvers, etc.
Repaired.
Anything in Iron or Wood Work.
- Blocks north Frisco depot.
M. L. DALE - - Prop.
--SEE THE--
Ciaremore Lumber Company
For any and all kinds of
BUILDING riATERIAL, OILS. PAINTS, (JLASS,
BUILDERS HARDWARE.
GROCERIES
i No ,ni*turo of dry goods and nic-nacs; just Gro-
roZ,vu«no;wtr„r obtai""b'°' ^ *■">
BLUE RIBBON FLOUR.
VSJSf'V"** 51?ur the l'l"ur sold, the best
dltllln ^ 1° ha"?,.e Pulsions and country produce in ad-
dition to out g oceries. Prices always the lowest.
SWAIM & HAMILTON.
(McKinney's Old Stand )
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