The Claremore Courier. (Claremore, Indian Terr.), Vol. 1, No. 33, Ed. 1 Friday, June 2, 1899 Page: 1 of 8
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THE CLAREMORE fOUfe
VOL I
CLAREMORE, IND. TER.., JXJ3VH O, 1 RfTQ
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No sa
SEVERE WIND STORM.
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PROGRAM FOR DEDICATION CEREMONY
TafeerMOle Slews Dewa utf a
Natal Straok by Lightning.
Clare more was treated to a tin*
quality of wind-storm Wednesday
night. Clouds of dust swept along
the streets, signs and scraps of
lumber were scattered; “Free cobs
at the elevator” were delivered
about. Eld. Gibbs stoutly maintains
that small pebbles were flying, and
Judge Jennings, on his honor as a
law abiding citizen, deposes and
says that ihe rooking of the Gibbs
Hotel reminded him of the Cradle of
the Deep. Lights twinkled every-
where and negligee costumes were
strictly in style.
The large tent used by the Ad-
ventists was blown down; seats
scattered,and the center pole broken.
Hotel De Burgess was struck by
lightning, a flue torn down and one
gable knocked out. Why these af-
flictions? Why are the righteous so
persecuted?
As far as is known no one was in-
jured. Some may have exerted
themselves running to storm houses,
but it is thought they will be able to
make many more such runs.
Some thought there was a torna-
do, others thought it was the result
of Viuita .parties blowing about
their ‘‘Gate City;’’ still others slept.
All agre.ed that it was quire a wind-
storm.
Teachers’ Examinations.
Johy'D. Benedict, United States
superintendent of schools for the
Indian Territory, has issued the
following letteJ in reference to
teacCers’ examinations It is in-
tended soon to hold a series of
teachers’ examinations in each na-
tion, whose schools we control, cer-
tificates wili be issued to all who
pass the examination. In the selec-
tion of teachers preference will be
given to those who have taught in
th* Territory, -prwvkl*-**-t4ie^j*t;Ve
themselves fairly well qualified.
Certificates will be of two grades,
valid for one and two years. For a
second grade certificate, valid for
one year, applicants will be exam
ined in reading, penmanship, or-
thography, arithmetic, grammar,
geography. United States history,
physiology and theory and practice ;
of teaching. For a first grad? cer-j
tificate, valid for two years, appli !
cants will in addition to the above!
named branches, be examined m
botauy, algebra, civil government, j
bookkeeping and literature, it is :
not intended to make these exumi-1
nations very difficult this year, but
shall aim to fairly test the knowl-
edge of the teachers. Those who Almost a Fire
are barely able to pass an examina- Thursday morning the wind was
tion will be expected to improve | blowing too stiff a gale to burn
from year to year, and the examina- 1 papers in the street, so J. C. Bar-
tions will be so arranged as to re- I rett s clerk set them on fire in the
quire all teachers to become careful , st-ore and carried them out to burn,
-tudents of their work. The city ! When he returned a large bunch of
and village school boards of the fiy nets banging
New Mall ef Claremere Lodge, I. 0. 0. F.,
will fee Occupied luce 17.
The following program has been
arranged for the dedication of the
aew I. O. O. F. hall June 17, 1899:
OBAND OFFICERS.
W. G. Burnett,........................G. M.
R. C. Day, Vinita,...............G. Mar.
W . G. Julian,...............................G. W.
A. M. Callaway, ........................G. H.
J. Ryan.......................................G.C.
Hugh Green,....................G. H. of N.
W. E. Chambers, ...........G. H. of S.
A. M. Callaway,......... G H. of E
M. C. Smith..............G H. of W.
Members of the local and visiting
lodges will meet at the old hall at
10 o’clock sharp and march to the
new hall. The dedication ceremonies
will begin at 3 o’clock, after which
an adjournment will be taken until
8 o'clock in the evening. The pro-
gram follows:
Invocation ....................................
Music.................................................
Address, ‘‘Odd Fellowship in
General,” Jas. E. Vick, Chelsea
Music..................................................
Address, “The Order,”..............
........W. J. Burnett. Sapulpa
M usic.............................................
Speech, “The Encampment,”
.....................R. C. Day, Viuita
Music ..... .....................................
Speech,“Objects of the Order.”
..................... Joe. M. La Hay
Music.......................................
Speech, “Subordinate Lodge,”
............................... H ugh G reen
Music-
Speech, “The Rebekah Degree,”
............................. A. M. Culiaway
Music and Supper. Adjournment.
Death ot Mrs Williams.
Mrs. Lucy Williams died Tuesday
noon at the residence of her son-in-
law, Mr. George Eaton. Her death
was sudden, the result of a stroke
of apoplexy. She was buried Wed-
nesday : *; tin ©owiilrt cemetery.
Mrs. Lucy Williams had reached
the advanced age of 75 yeare, and
was well known in Claremore where
she had lived for the past twenty’
years. When the first company of
Cherokees moved westward in 1833,
Mrs. Williams caine with them and
was one of the first women to come
to the Territory. She lived in Go-
ingsnake district most of the time
until she came to Claremore.
Her children are dead, but a
brother living at Foyil and a sister,
Mrs. Gunter, at Siloam Springs,
Ark., survive Per.
The relatives of the deeeused have
the sympathy of the entire com-
munity.
Territory may, if they desire, re
quire their teachprs to pass these
examinat ions.
Lightning’s Freaks.
Thursday morning about tJ o'clock
the boarding house operated by-
Bean Burgpss was struck by lightn-
ing. A chimney was demolished
and the gable entirely knocked out.
The electric dischurge separated, a
part passing down the stove,through
the floor to the earth, anotner part
passing through an open door into
an adjoining room where a bed post
was entirely shattered. Mr. Bur-
gess and his wife were in the room
when the housw was struck, but
were not injured A more remark-
aole escape cun not easily he im-
agined. \
Probably 150 damage was dene.
The building was fully insured (?) in
the celebrated St Joe Mutual In-
surance Co.
The Racket is under everybody on
prices.
Lap-robes, whips and side-saddles
at Barrett’s.
on the wall was
. ! in flames. They were soon thrown
outside and the fire extinguished.
The less was about $15 but might
easily have been much greater.
Commissioner's Court.
One William Washington (no re-
; lation to George), a resident of the
Third commissioner’s district, near
I Nowata, was arrested on the charge
j of threatening to attempt to assault
1 with intent to do grievous bodily
harm to one George Vann. Attor-
ney Davenport appeared for the de-
fense. The case was dismissed at
the cost of the complaining witness.
Run Down by a Train.
Sunday morning as the south-
bound passenger on the Valley road
was pulling into Nowata the engine
run down J. F. Young, an old man
living on a farm northeast of that
town. The wheels passed over his
right leg crushing it below the
knee. Drs. Suddertn and Strother
amputated the limb and the patient
is getting along very well.
Rucker has a new ad this week.
Ice cream soda, with crushed
fruits, 5c at the Racket Store.
Summer Normal.
Prof. W. A. Caldwell visited our
town several days this week in the
interests of the summer normal to
be held in Vinita. It is certainly a
step in the right direction, when
teachers take advantage of these
means of self-improvement. Tsach-
ing is a serious business and re-
quires thorough preparation. The
normal offers an opportunity that
should not be neglecteb
Aaetber Lawyer tea*.
Attorney W. M. Hall of tbie city
disappeared very suddenly the lat-
ter pert of last week and has not
been seen since. His friends are
onxionely waiting to hear from bias.
When last seen he was gazing to-
ward the north, and it ie the gener-
al opinion that whan he returns
Mrs. W, M. Hall will accompany
him. *v
BUSINESS LOCALS.
Ice cream 5c per dish at Tanners.
Carpets from 25c up at Second
Hand store.
Fine Cigars and Candy at the City
Restaurant.
Why not get ooe of
at Barrett’s?
those dusters
money
Card of Thanks
We desire to thank the generous
people of Claremore and vicinity for with tbe,n yo
their noble assistance in furnishing
funds and material for the Colored For all kinds of laundry work call
Baptist church. Yours in the Lord, on
J. A. DxJncan. Pastor. j east of the M. E. church.
The Beck Groc., t ,>. carry * full line «i
t be celebrated Squirm! Brand of Canned
Good*. Tbese good. u« recommended to
tie absolutely pure you «re not sat-
>agri*
funded.
For a good saddle, leave an order
with Barrett. .
Rucker has nf change*n hmad this
w»u be re- week. Read it.
cent' r>uys a good
Seventy-five
riding bridle- ,$.vu Rarrett
fir. iYzz.three door" msmmi/sJi
for
=e
Leaders In Low Prices.
sale at bargains. J. M LaHay
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Take some of Tanner's, ice cream
hon>* With you. Quarts 25 cents,
Dints, 15 cents. 'y
1 he disposition of this store is to do business on
honor, in a neighborly way, fair and square, without *
any subterfuge. We mean to do business as business
should be done between fair-minded people. No
attempt at chicanery, no promises we will not keep)
no goods we cannot recommend. Prices the* lowest.”5'
One price to all, and your money back if youjitfant it,
UP TO DATE NOTIONS. «'**
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A tie
The
Martha Hair Tie
best tiling ever ukkJu for holding a lady s hair up in piaeo.
Velvet Grip Hose Supporter.
top. The button is
REMEMBER
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Mr». M. D. Woodioti is the only mii-
linw in ClirMmorfi who ttmiiloys a
In miner from th« city*. Corn.- n
*nd get a Stylish Hats I will make
Jr
Special Pricy* on
SUMMER if A TS
and Trimmings f >r '
day*. Call ai,<i
next tan
Never slips cm* tears
moulded from the hi
Patent safety-pin
■ est glad.- rubber.
Woven Wire Bustles
ubit* iu hot weal her
Tiit? only
that is c
Su. tit
fort-
Dressmaking u Specialty.
Mts.AfJJ WOO PS ON
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Beauty Pins
Very useful and pretty
ladies and children.
-fC r
Summer Corsets Ma>ie e;p‘*,'ial,r
weather, of good strong
netting. The only kind you can wear I —
iu hot weather with any comfort
50 and 75c
Negligee Shirts
is very complete,
size.
are what you need now the
weather is so warm. Our lino
Well made and made to tit. Cuffs good full
$
Wagons
Now is tile time to buy a Wagon. Brices
_ have advanced about. 10 per cent. We have
a carload bougut before the advance that we will sell at the old
prices.
Ilf you do i^ot already trade f)®re try us.
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QUESTION *
Where Can 1 Get the Best and Cheapest Groceries?
ANSWER
AT THE
BECK GROCERY COMPANY.
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Be sure you give them a call
Everything you want to eat
Can be purchased from them.
Kindly notice that they always
Give full weight. They have
Recently added to their stock, meats
Of all kinds, fresh and salt.
Certainly you can save money
Every time you make a purchase by
Relying on them. I hey deliver
Your purchases a$ your door.
Can anyone ask more,
Or should anyone do less?
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RECOVERY IS I >< >r I id I'll,
i if the quality *»f the Intros ,\Ni
MxiuriXKs given a patient is no-
above doubt.
We spare no effort in obtaining tin
! purest and must reliable goods
j Efficiency is dependent upon fresh
l ness in almost all drugs and all pie
scriptions are compounded fnm
drugs which have not deteriorate
j through age.
| Accuracy is one of I he strong
i features of our prescription dt p ri
j ment. Very respectfully.
! Claremore PIlarmacv
Tremont Hotel,
T. T. M’GANNON, Prop.
Coffeyville Kas
First via ns .iuuom/nodaf ion*
in ev#*ry respect.....
Good Livery .Stnl.lo and
Huh Idle' in connection......
Rates $1.00 and $1 25 per saj
Willard bjote
H. C. Pent.
Coffeyville - l^as
Strictly iirsf eiuss in
every respect.....
Rates, anti 2 per day
\YESTERN J-JOTEI
Ef- C. Barrett- Proprietor,
VINITR - IND.TER
BUM TO ALL TKA1MS.
.Rates $2 Per Day
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Edmundson, W. H. The Claremore Courier. (Claremore, Indian Terr.), Vol. 1, No. 33, Ed. 1 Friday, June 2, 1899, newspaper, June 2, 1899; Claremore, Indian Territory. (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc956536/m1/1/: accessed April 18, 2024), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.