The Claremore Messenger. (Claremore, Indian Terr.), Vol. 10, No. 4, Ed. 1 Friday, April 8, 1904 Page: 1 of 4
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VOL. X.
CLAREMORE. CHEROKEE NATION. INDIAN TERRITORY, FRIDAY, APRIL H. 1904.
NO. 4
DEMOCRATIC CITY TICKET WINS
ELECT EVERY CANDIDATE BY UNEX-
PECTED MAJORITIES.
Democrats Surprised at Vote-Contest No
Political Test as to Republicans The
Vote in Other Towns.
CITY OFFICERS KLBCT.
Mayor KLLIS M. KATON
Recorder J/LRN COMER
Marshal JOHN W. LEACH
< 'olleetol1 \V ILL E. HELM
Alderman K. N. HENLEY
J. K. nBLAND
TEECEY CHAMBERS
H. WALKLEY
T. L. WILSON
THE VOTE MAYOR
E. M. Eaton, D
1). E. Kirkpataiclc, C
RECORDER
J. lien Coiner, both tickets,
MARSHAL
J. \V. Loach, D
\V. J. McCain, C
COLLECTOR
W. E. HELM, both ticket
IV
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PRICES.
Van Camp's Canned Goods.
Red Kidney Beans 15c
or two for 35«
Hominy, per can «oc
Worcester Sauce 15c
or two for 25C
Punch Brand Canned Ooods.
Corn loc, 2 for 25
Tomatoes .. 15c, 2 for 25
Peas. 15c. 2 for 25
Apricots, 20c, or per doz. 12.25
Green Gage Plums 20, doz2.25
"Perfection"Peas 10c, for 25
"Fredonia" Corn per can 10
"Victory Red Kidney Beans 10
or !! cans for 25
Bear Brand Rock Candy
Syrup, per gal 00
Bear Brand Rock Candy
Syrup, quart 20
This is absolutely pure sur-
up and.must not he mistaken
for the cheap imitation. We
sell the latter at 45c gallon.
Yours for Grocery Trade.
FELAND4SETTLE,
THE MAQNIT STORE.
ALDEKMAS
E. N. Henley, P
J. E. Keland, both ticket* -<•"
Teocey Chamber*. H ';,y
II. c. Walkiey, 1)
T. I.. Wilson, D 135
E. A. Church, C I
J. T. WiUou, C
I). J. Mathews, C
W. O. Boyd, C K
In spite of the fact that thn ontiro |
Democratic ticket «a elected the
result cannot properly Is? classed a*
n victory for that party, for the reason
that the contest was by 110 means a
political one. While conceding a
small Democratic majority in the city,
the vote of Tuesday is greater for
that ticket than the party strength
justifies. A good many ltoublicand
wore for a party ticket from the first,
and some of thwn supported the
Demoetatle ticket in preference to the
mixed ticket, saying that in preferenco
to voting a part of it they would
support the whole ticket.
Another clement which entered
largely into.the Democratic majority,
was the splendid organisation of the
party and the ceaseless effort a put
forth to the accomplishment of their
ends. Had the election been one of
vital importance Claremore Democrats
could not have worked harder. On the
other hand, with two or three excep-
tions, those interested in the Citizens'
ticket made very little or no effort to
win votes. The vote given the Cit-
izens' ticket was altogether a matter
ol personal preference and regard,
and had not it been one of exceptional
merit there would have been too few
votes for the ticket to count.
The vote polled represents very near
the voting strength of the town.
In Other Towns.
in Muskogeo the entile Republican
ticket, with the exception of mavor,
and one member of the council, was
elected.
South McAlester went Republican
bv increased majorities, carrying
every ward in the city and electing
every man on the ticket.
Wilburton went Democratic over
the Socialists.
In Wagoner th? Republicans
elect mayor, recorder and treasurer,
with the balance of tho ticket divided.
Vinita went Democratic by decreas-
ed majorities, electing .las. Daven-
port mayor.
Ardmore wont Democratic.
In Purcell Republican select marshal
and one alderman, tho balance of tlu
offices going to tho Democrats.
In Missouri, Kansas City elected
Neff, tho Republican ticket. Neff's
majority is 25s;i. Ono result of this
election will ho tho elimination o
Reed from tho state campaign.
Carthage elected tin- entire llepub
llcan ticket.
Monett went Republican by greatly
increased majorties.
St. Joe Democrats stole the election
by the aid of the polico machine
Kansas went Republican whew
city elections were held, but that wa-
tt ot a surprise to either party.
JUDGE GILL DEILIHC OUT JUSTICE
COURT CONVENED MONDAY MORNINC
WILL CLEAR THE DOCKET.
First Week was Given to Criminal Docket
Sentence Passed and the Prisoners
Taken to the Penitentiary.
PS Cut Prices
Tm Until April 5:
V \ TEETH
Extracted and Filled Posi-
tively without Pain!
Written Guarantee for 10 Years
PuretloM 2 Crt I c,ood Set fx
Crown 7.W, Teelh O.IAJ
|) OfiM KUIIuk* I.a« I Silver FUllnus .go ( ,
(i Five Year* in Claremore i •
|| Tbr. ^aW'r° xhk"' !i
Hlssour! Painless Dentist*.
Holing Bulling. Clsnnn, I T.
MUSKOGEE WENT REPUBLICAN
Fine Candies I
Fruits, Nuts,
Tobaccos
and
Cigars
at the
f
I
Many Tickets in the Field and the Vote
Larger Than Expected
The election was orderly and :ju!ot,
tho only unusual feature about it was
tho largevoto cast. Last yearthetotal
vote cast was I,<>44. Of these T. I'.
Smith received M4 and VV. A. Maddln
received 7*0. The total vote this year
was 1,9(11. The voto in wards last year
was: First ward, 20!>; second ward.
.140: third ward. 411: fourth ward, «a*.
It was a cold, raw day, raining most
of tho time, and a very discouraging
day fora full voto, but notwithstanding
this the vote was a groat deal larger
than last year and larger than was
expected. All day there was a great
deal of speculation, but no figures
could be gotten on the way the voto
was running, for there was a great
deal of scratching done by both sides,
and even though there might have
been a tally kept on the yellow and the
white tickets, representing the Republi-
can and Democrat votes, respectively,
It would have been Impossible to have
told how the vote was going.
The were a number of tickets out.
The Republican official ticket was a
yellow one, and tho Democrats had a
yellow ticket printed too. The official
Democratic was white, but there was
another, tho "tireater Muskogee
ticket also printed on white, and this
so confused tho colors that it was Im-
possible to tell how anyone was
voting. Phoenix
A Duncan Bank Fails.
Tho Merchants and Planters bank
at Duncan, I. T., has closed Its doors.
Tho bank was; a prlvato institution
and was capitalized at ♦20.0(H). N"
statement has yet lieen made and it is
not known what tho assets untl llabili
ties am. Had lavsstments is tho reason
assigned for the failure of the hank.
The April term of district court at
Claremore convened Monday with
Judge CH11 on the bench, C. A. David-
son. deck: P. L. Soper, attorney and
W. H. Darrongh, marshal.
The following grand jury was sworn
in and instructed: Wesley Williams,
.1. L. Denbo, J. T. Harnor. Simpson
Miller, Oscar Bryant, Sol Abbott,
.Ino. Tyner, R. L. Hill, J. D. Archer,
D. C. 1'riee. Bd. Sunday, .1. C.
Schrimshit-e. L. B. Allen, D. W.
Llpe, Wm. Chambers. H. Franks.
D. C. Price, foreman.
Petit jury: W. S. Jullen. L. E.
Evans, II. J. Addington, A. Wat-
kins, G. W. Ijondon, J. Henry, .los.
Smith, J. M. Sanders, H. Howe, T.
Chambers, Kllis Katon, T.C. Runyon.
C. W. London, foreman.
The crl minal docket was taken up
for consideration.
Dug White and Arch Nelms, gam
ing, given to Jan. 1 to pay fine.
Chas. Duggor, gaming, verdict of
not guilty.
Clint Allen, larceny and receiving
stolen property, defaulted bond.
One Parks, gamin?, dismissed.
John McAlester, gaming, dismissed.
Tom West, gaming, dismissed.
Look Langley, larceny and roceiv
Ing stolen property, three counts. Not
guilty.
Jack Foster and Itosa Hendrix,
adultery, continued.
Tom Hendrix, F.llis llattliiigourJ.
Bill Beatty, larceny. File motion for
continuance. Motion overruled. Torn
Hendrix asks severance, which Is
granted and case dismissed as to
Hendrix. Rattllngourd and I'oatty,
vcrdict of guilty.
Jas. H. Moore, adultery, continued.
A. Foyil, waives arraignment and
enters plea of guilty to charge of
adultery.
A. Foyil, Laura t'arrington. Lit
King. Noah Cloud, arson. Dismissed
as to Foyil, and stricken from the
docket as to the others.
Bill Barrett, weapon, two counts,
bond forfeited. Charge of disturbing
peace, bond forfeit.
O. K. Duliois, carnal knowledge,
forfeits bond.
These Were Sentenced.
U. S. Marshal Darrongh took a
batch of prisoners to Vinita Wednes-
day, and from there they will Ihj dis-
posed according to their several sen-
tences.
John Jones was given two years in*
tho penitentiary at Fort Leavenworth
for robbing a store at Nowata.
Bud Harris for tho same offence was
sentenced to two years in the reform
school.
Henry Herden wasgiven one yoarand
one day at Fort I-eavenworth for whis-
key selling, and his wife was releas-
ed upon tho promise that she would
leave tho Territory.
Somebody Said
in explunutlon of the
rather incredible tule that Cleorge Wash-
ington threw n silver dollar iokwk ihf t*o
tomac. that a dollar would go a great
deal farther in those days than now
That may true in some cases, but not
at this store. There never was a time
when a dollar would buy so mueti thorough
ly good and reliable hardware as it will
here and now.
Paint and Paint.
Some people buy paints at
paint sloros. some at ilrujr
stores, and a gisxl many of
them come t<> us, because
wo have absolutely tho best
in the world. They cost a
trifle more, hut are worth a
good many trifles more.
There are Rakes
and rakes, ami our
rakes. The difference be-
tween our rakes and most
rakes lies in the quality—
not in the price.
A Pretty Sideboard
will add irreatly to the
appearance of the dialog-mom. It will
make a rather plain dining-room look at
tractive tf you haveu't seen our stock II
will rest your eyes und tlclUe your purse to
look at II. It wont cost you much to make
your home attractive If you buy your fur-
niture here
Our "Open Door" policy: We are Klad
to have you coine iu and look whether you
l iy or not. We are satisfied that eompar
ison will uiake trade for UN.
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Our Wagons, Buggies. Runabouts. Stick-Seat, Rubber Tire Traps Cornplanters. and Cultiva-
tors arehere. We can tit you out with anything you want in the implement or bugy line.
ROGERS HARDWARE Co.
as to tho possibility of statehood
legislation, and said, without hesi-
tation: "Absolutely no prospeet
whatever. Why. I said to you weeks
ayo that there would be an legislation
: of tho sort at this session."
Speaker t'annon had a conferonee
' with the president in regard to state-
I hood legislation. It is understood
that tho president favors early action
I on the part of the house in passing
| the statehood bill.
After tho conference, the Republi-
can leader of the house, Mr. Tawncy,
of Minnesota, made a hurried canvass
of the membership ami found a safe
majority among the Republicans for
statehood legislation.
Many of the members, however,
represent constituents in favor of
M'parato statehood and it was there-
fore.deemed advisablo to call a caucus
of tho house to combine tho Republi-
cans for the purpose of carrying out
the programme of the committee on
territories for tho passage of tho bill
joining tho four territories In two
states.
Accordingly, a caucus of the Re-
publican members of the house was
called for tho latter part of the week,
at which a rule will bo adopted bind-
ing them to carry out tho programme
for the creation of two states.
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" MUSLIN UNDERWEAR SALE.
Begins Monday, April n.
Decidedly, this the time to buy underwear. Everything
favors you. The higher prices of raw cotton have already
affected the price of yard goods, hut these goods wero all
bought long before tho advance.
NO STATEHOOD THIS TERM.
Bill May Fa** Lower Hou But Will Be
Held up in the Senate.
Statehood legislation at the present
session of Congress may well Is-
numbered among the things left over
until the short session. That the
omnibus bill prepared by the Republi-
can majority of tho subcommittee may
pass the House after a light by the
Democratic minority is among the
probabilities. That It will lie possible
to pass the measure in the tho Henatc.
however, with a prospect of early
adjournment, Is not entertained by
imy one. The Indications are that the
statehood bill, will, usual, Is1
passed up to the Senate, where it will
die a natural death, so far as the
present session is concerned. It may
l taken up next Uecetulwr and con-
sidered and passed before the next
Congress comes In on March 4. HHt.V
It Is barely possible that If the
statehood bill* show xiinielent strength
on a canvass the programme in this
connection will Is- changed jtnd the
bill premllto'l to pass tho House at
this long session of the Congress. It
can not pass the Senate.
Senator lioverldiro is chairman of tho
Senate committee on territories. A
such he has charge of all such legis-
lation. As such he led the tight against,
the veteran Quay at tho last session,
when Quay was pushing his omnibus
statehood bill. Iteverblge was asked
McClure'* for May.
Always good, this popular maga-
zine will bo even better than usual for
May. A new serial, "The House of
Fulfillment." by tieorge Maden
Martin, offers something new in lie-
lion if that be possible. The scene of
the story la laid in the South just at
tho close of tho civil war. War and
business play strong parts, but it is
above all else a love story, delight-
fully fascinating. There will 1*! man)
other good things in that number,
among them a continuation of the
Standard Oil trust by Ida M. Tarbell.
tireat Labor Conflicts will be offered
by Ray Stannard Baker; Thos. Nel-
son Page will present tho concluding
Installment ol the Negro Problem,
and Myra Kelly and others will con-
tribute several short stories.
Better Depot* Needed
Claremore has somo things she
ueods nnd others she doesn't need,
and needs many things she has not,
among others decent depots. The run
down, dilapidated shack made to do
duty as a station by the Iron Mountain
is hardly tit for a woodshed, and tho
Frisco excuse U but little hotter. It
ap|ienrs that these two roads vie with
each other in tho endeavor to jjlvo
Claremore tho poorest passenger
depots in tho Territory. There are
towns on Iwith roads In tin* Territory
with less than one fourth the popula-
tion of Claremore which have much
I .allies and Children's dainty trim
med Uowus 50c
< hlldren's Muslin I'ants, pair 12' .c
l.adics Musliu and Knit I'ants. 23c
l.ndies' und i hildreii s Skirts at
40, 50, 75, and up to S6.00
Kverylhlnif is complete In tin*
department and the articles men
tioued are but a tew of the mauv
iu stock and on dUplay.
Shirt Waist* and Skirts
My line is SS exceptionally l.''**1
tMHiirht rlHhl. nnd from the cheapest
good waist or skirt to the more elabor
ute. the newest styles and colon, are
here for careful buyers.
We have an especially attractive Hue
in fancy H.isierv Handkerchiefs Belt
and Neekwcar.
Newness
The air of newness pervades our
stor,-. The past w eek has been a busy
and irratlfyinii one with us.
I am now showinx our customers Ibe
Largest and Finest Stock of Millinery
and Furnishing Goods ever seen in
Claremore.
Children's hats
for seboo l
wear at 50c
Children* dalti
Illy trimmed
hat- 75c
l.adles beauti-
ful trimmed 1
Us ,.t 42.50 j
I do not chance I
\..u lor relrlm- /
ins your old
hat. Bring it
your ls t sum
liier bal and
have II made 11
new I \
I carry everything in ready to wear
Karments for Ladlea and Children, and
m ish especially to direct atientlou to
the children's department.
Our Price* are Lowest.
M. B. CHURCH.
CLAREMORE'S LEADING MILLINER. ^
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TOOMBS & BROWN.
Blacksmiths and Wagonmakers.
Shot) near phone office, Claromore.
Wuiron und Plow work well done We iiavo uo superior in
our lino of work and guarantee every job wc turn out.
Steam lingines Repaired.
Several years experience in repairing and rebuilding steam
engines and threshers enables us to do it quickly and right.
better station biiildlni!*. In fact it is |
doubtful if such a shed as that on thn
Iron Mountain at this plao can l*«
found on any road in the Indian lerri-
tory.
The Best of Its Class
i For the younger memliers of the
family there is no publication In the
name'class with the Youth's t ompan-
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hints, trcittineut of current events,
historical references and miscellaney
are selected and produced with the
purpose of elevating, developing and
leading into the best, channels the
mind of the youth. Always Interesting.
brl|{hl, refreshing and Instructive It is
the foremost voting |ieople's paper in
America. The older members of the
family also tlnd much of value. As
well deny the children physical recrea-
tion as to deny them the Companion.
Send today for a free ••opy to Boston.
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