The Claremore Courier. (Claremore, Indian Terr.), Vol. 1, No. 36, Ed. 1 Friday, June 23, 1899 Page: 5 of 8
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A SURPRISE WEDDING.
P«rcy Johnston and Miss Shasta Lane
Surprised their Friends.
Fruiu the Tublequah Arrow.
Yesterday afternoon Mr. William
Perctval Johnston of this city and
Miss Shasta Lane were quietly wed-
ded at the United States commis-
sioner’s office by H. \V. C. Shelton,
deputy United States court clerk,
in the presence of a few friends.
Mr. Johnston, familiarly called
I ercv by ids friends, is a young
tnan who is known to all our people,
having been raised iD Tahlequub.’
He is a young man of energetic and
industrious habits,t and has been
ftoiu time tu time engaged in the
primary schools of the Cherokee
Nation, teaching this year at Men-
•u d. He will enter into active busi-
ness in Tahlequah on or soon after
the first of the coming month, in
the build ini' now occupied bv the
Markham stock of goods, and in ad-
vance the Arrow wishes for him
that high degree of success which
he will ne doubt justly merit.
Miss Lane, the bride, is from
Claremore, where her parents live
in affluent circumstances. She is a
young woman of charming person-
ality and is possessed c>f those qual-
ities of head and heart which readily
win for her a warm place in the af-
fections of those with whom she
comes m contact, She has been at-
tending the Cherokee National Fe-
male Seminary, and it was from the
portals of this institution she came
forth to lay aside the cap and gown
of the student to don the robes be-
fitting a more sober and mature life
that of wife to the man of her
choice. Had she continued until the
close of the term, which comes on
the HOto of the present month, she
would have oeen numbered among
the graduates of that institution,
but as “love rules the camp, the
court, the grove,” so it ruled these
two yeuug people who put away the
trivia! things of life to enter upon
the realities of living. In common
with a host of friends the Arrow’
wishes for them sunshine and hap-
piness through life.
DEATH OF COBB M’NAIRN.
Wife and Widow in Three Short Weeks—
Large Funeral Procession.
From the Duily Chieftain.
The news of the sudden death of
Cobb McNuirn, which occurred Sat-
urday evening, was received with
surprise, as he was on the streets
Saturday morning and ate dinner at
his home as usual. Shortly after,
however, he was seized with spasms
and suffered great agony till his
death a few hours later. Deceased
was 2!* \ ears old, was born in Geor-
gia and had lived in Vinita five or
six years. He was married three
weeks ago to Miss Louisa Nidiffor
and had been housekeeping just one
week. He was a twin brother to
Um. McNairu. who died here about
three years ago, and was buried by
his side in the cemetery north of
town yesterday afternoon. The
funeral was generally attended, the
procession being one of the largest
seen in \ inita in a long time. The
circumstances attending the young
man s death are peculiarly sad.
Services were held at the house by
Rev. M. L. Butler and the burial
was conducted by the Masonic fra-
ternity.
The Oldest Fisherwoman.
From Fort Gibson Post.
The oldest fisherman (or fisher-
woman, either) in town is “Old
Aunt ’Mima.” who lives m the north
part of town. Tiiis colored woman
has seen 85 years or more, but is
still quite active. She can he >een
most any fine day wending her wav
towards the lake south of town, fish
pole in hand, besides a large cane
which she carries for snakes. The
old lady is quite odd in her ideas of
catching fish, believing in certain
signs, tokens, good luck, bad luck
and such like, that are interesting
to hear her tell; but she is a success-
ful fish catcher. She was formerly
a slave and came here with the first
Cheroktes.
amitv that could possibly happen to
il. It will indeed be a sad day for
the Indian Territory when such a
thing should occur. Let us hope j
that when a state constitution is
formed that a strong and effective
prohibition provision will be put
into it.
How Is This? |
From the Nowata Herald.
Col. E. S. Bessey, postmaster at J
Claremore, enjoys the distinction of j
resembling in appeahitice one or the I
greatest Republicans in the great j
weSJi—Hon. John .M. Thurston —
probably the next vice president of j
the United States. In this connec-
tion it is fitting to sav that Mr. I
Thurston is a handsome man and 1
Mr. Bessey is a, prominent Repub- j
lican himself.
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Good Shot from Fort 6ibson Post.
The editor of the Howe Herald is *
a preacher, yet lie advertises whisky i
in liis paper, even to introduction in I
jugs, contrary ;<> the prohibitory i
laws of this territory. A common :
whisky editor is bad enough, but a j
preacher whisky editor is still |
worse.
Wheelon at Racket Store. The
best soda drink in town, 5c.
For a good saddle, leave an order
with Barrett.
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TIME TABLE.
pRISCO[jNE
/
QUESTION *
Where Can I Get the Best and Cheapest Groceries?
ANSWER
at th e
BECK GROCERY COMPANY.
vwvvajwuv ovuu uuuvuwviA/ * lAiww uvv/vv/va/u ui/ui; owu
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 b\
Relying on them, i hey deliver
Your purchases at your door.
Can anyone ask more, (
Or should anyone do less?
\
. EAST HOUND.
N'>. '20s, fast mail, ri.-|nu ts...... 4 :o*l n .»
No. 240, Local Freight.....!♦ :0K ». m
WEST HOUND.
No. 20”, fast mail, departs .... ]i .30 « rn
No. 2:!!*, Local Freight ...... 4 ;’ot;
We are now spiling tickets at it cents
per mile ami running trains over our own
v; V"pasCi,v-Mn" ,im'1 ‘Hdnho...,,
1 it>. (» 1 Irani Na. 10s lias through re-
clnii"- chaw oars 1 seats free), arrives at
• t. Jjouis 1 a. m., where «lirect Conner-
tlon made for all points north, east and
southeast m the most nmgniticant union j
Station in the world. No. 207 is the cor-
responding tram u est Hound and lias the'
same through car serv ice as No. 20s in the 1
opposite direction. We earnestly solicit 1
voui patronage, both passenger an.I I
freight, and insure you value received for i
\ our money. J tv Li.noknkki.tkk.
Agent. I
Anxious Inquiry in Grove Free Press.
Mr. Editor.
TIN - SHOP
ROOFING. - GUTTERS.
All kinds of sheet iron and
tin work............
The Finest Line of Pumps
Kver Brought to Claremore.
BATH TUBS, PIPES, ETC.
I will save you money on above goods.
Missouri Pacific. J’ W' HAMMETT- ciaki-mokk. i. t.
Talk About Something Likely to Happen.
It does seem with the many
weighty and vital problems eon-
fronting the Indian Territory, of the
greatest interest alike to the Indian
and the whi te citizen, that the Ter-
ritory press ermid find enough to
talk about so that tb(* single or
double statehood question might, bo
laid on the shelf for a time.— Deni-
son Herald.
We think so. too. Statehood for
the Indian Territory, with or with-
out Oklahoma, is a remote contin-
gency. and the question might as
well be “laid on the shelf” indefin-
itely. There are other matters of
more immediate aud timely concern
that demand our attention tit this
time aud their disposition Is a sub-
ject of paramount importance—In-
dian Republican.
Who Wouldn’t Be an Osage.
The second quarterly annuity pay-
ment of 1899 to the Osage Indians
was begun at Pawhuska. Ok., last
Thursday by Agent W. J. Pollock.
The Osages at this time number
1792 members. They receive from
the government yearly per capita
$200; $50 at each quarterly pay-
ment. The annuities aggregate al-
most $360,000. The tribe has over
eight milliou dollars on deposit
in tho United States treasury.
These quarterly payments represent
the interest on this sum. A late
ruling of the secretary of the in-
terior requires that hereafter all
payments made to Osages must be
received in person bv the annuitant.
Is it a fact that the smart young
man u ho played the part of “before
taking- for machine advert isements
has gut too high up in his own esti-
mation to be content in his present
position and wants to tie governor
of the Philippines? Well, I am
sorry for him. He got beat for ul-
I derman. tailed to sell man v binders
| and somebody stole his chickens. I
acnise i 1 iin to get a bottie of snake
oil to cure himself of the nig head,
then he will tie better satisfied with
his position, and the people better
satisfied with him. No charge for
this advice. A Goon CTtizkn.
Sensible Remark.
From Vinita Leader.
Those who talk up good things
for their town and earnestly assist
iu their accomplishment too often
tall outside the breastworks when
the loaves and fishes are divided. It
too often happens that the selfish,
self-centered man gets the lion's
share of the profits The man who
looks exclusively after number one
will usually accumulate some prop-
erty but he is not the best man for
a town. If all were like him it
would take villages centuries to
grow into cities.
N<>. 233—Passenger, north bound 7:1ft a. m
V ' r/.lT—F’ass,-ntr^i-, south bound s::S7 a. m.
V Uassen^er, north hound !t;2.'i p. m
No. 231 Passenger, south bound S:20 p. rn
INSURANCE
None but reliable
companies
/ eprese/i/ed.
A. A. BESSEY,
Clare mote.
DENTISTRY
BY
W. W. BRYAN, D.D.S.
Crown and Bridge work a specialty.
SATISFACTION GUAItANTEKD.
Offlee over Foley’s store. Hours s n in to
12 m and 1 to p m
NO 44
Livery Stable
-A 7NTTD
PHYSICIANS.
DR, F. M, DUCKWORTH
OFFICE......
Rooms 12 and 14,
BANK BUILDING.
Transfer - Lir^e
Wm F^. Aven, Prop’r.
'1 *’* 1 hi ; t aii 1 mn-- \\ ill
oil I- boil -oh. - 1 i U< ” id - -.11, -ly il nd
prompt iy. <, i v no a 1 1 1 a!.
A. H. NORWOOD
• LAWYER-...
CL ARE.MOKE
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Wouldn’t This Kill You ?
From the Vinita Chieftain.
Claremore probably don t realize
what a big thing a laud office for the
whole Cherokee Nation would be.
But then if little towns were not
allowed to ask for big things they
would probably get none.
The Irrepressible.
From the Nowata Herald.
A. J. Blackwell, founder of the
Oklahoma city which bears his
name, will build a $80,000 opera
house at Blackwell. The town is
experiencing a healthy growth.
Twelve new brick blocks are going
up and both the Santa Fe and Fris-
co lines are within a few miles ot
the town. More than this, “wheat
is gorgeous,” says a local paper,
“and everybody are prosperous and
happy.
Pretty Sensible for Vinitn.
From Daily Chieftain.
The man who insists that this
country should be thrown open to
the promiscuous sale of intoxicating
liquors is inviting the greatest cal-
DR. C, P, LINN,
•Special attention given to Dis-
eases of Women and Children.
OFFICE......
Rooms 12 ar)d 14.
BfRNK BUILDING.
Room 18,
BANK BUILDING
L’laroinore
1. T
Claremore
I. T.
MADE PUKE-SOLD PURE.
There are many ways of making
SODA IVA PER
but only that which insures good
quality finds favor with us.
When something really delicious,
refreshing and satisfying is desired,
drop in here aud try any of the pop-
ular flavors.
We also have Moxie, Pep-Kola, etc
Accuracy is one of the strong fea-
tures of our prescription depart-
ment. Pure fresh drugs.
Claremore Pharmacy.
G. EDWIN BROWN.
Notary Public.
dual estate andinsrranch
BAD ACCOU.N IS ( •( > |. I. F< -|- [.;£),
Collins', ill,-. j nd 'Pc,.
Claremore Hotel,
Mrs. H. F.mUcs, Proprietress.
Rates $2.00 Per Day
Tables supplied with the
best the market affords..
DR. R. O. OWEN.
SURGERY
and diseases of WOMEN
and CHILDREN......
HOSPITAL + FACILITIES
vinita . 1. T Harvey
BARBER SHOP
And ®®®@<8XSXi)®
BATH ROOMS
....A Line of. ..
J. G. Rucker,
Physician and Surgeon,
CLAREMORE
I. T. FIN Er + o I G 7* R S
DR. G. D. CARL.
DENTIST.
1 am prepared to do all the work known
to the profession. Satisfaction guaranteed
Hours 8 to 12, ] to 5
OFFICE IN PROGRESS BUILDING.
WESTERN J-JOTEL
H. C. Barrett, Proprietor,
v,N,Tn - IND. TER.
BUS TO ALL TRAINS.
.Rates $2 Per Day.
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Edmundson, W. H. The Claremore Courier. (Claremore, Indian Terr.), Vol. 1, No. 36, Ed. 1 Friday, June 23, 1899, newspaper, June 23, 1899; Claremore, Indian Territory. (https://gateway.okhistory.org/ark:/67531/metadc957068/m1/5/: accessed May 1, 2024), The Gateway to Oklahoma History, https://gateway.okhistory.org; crediting Oklahoma Historical Society.