Gratitude Speech From Ma Ephor at Tug Mrruovisr
Ma Ephor expresses thanks to church members and other friends for generosity in sending him to the World's Fair. He notes appreciation for the opportunity and asks God to bless the people of Muskogee.
28 Sep 1893
Page 7
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Newspaper
Indian Methodist
Location
Muskogee, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1893
Page
7
Ma Ephor expresses thanks to church members and other friends for generosity in sending him to the World's Fair. He notes appreciation for the opportunity and asks God to bless the people of Muskogee.
In this old ad Hood's Sarsaparilla portrays itself as a battle for blood health, claiming to expel foul taints and restore perfect vitality. It lists cures for scrofula rheum boils and other blood impurities and notes Hood's Pills treat liver ills. Price 25 cents, sent by mail from C I Hood Co. Lowell Mars.
I offer for sale my undivided two thirds interest in the stock of the Indian Methodist Publishing Company plus some accounts. Delivery on or after November 10. Stock described as a fair investment in good condition. Full particulars on application by letter or in person to Indian Methodist Muskogee Ind Ter.
A garbled legal notice lists Commissioner's names, a defendant Forbes needing court appearance, and a United States Commissioner reference. It also mentions a top buggy for sale with contact for W. L. Esgieton, suggesting a mixed items page with a court notice and a sale ad.
Mrs. Sarah Howel died at Ardmore Indian Territory September 1 1893 aged about 72 years. A longtime Cumberland Presbyterian and later M E Church South member she lived a quiet Christian life and is mourned by relatives. She was buried beside her sister in Ardmore with Presiding Elder Pickers leading the services.
Cotton remains weak across spots and futures with a downturn noted. Mess pork closes at 17.00 per barrel for standard. Prime steam lard also reported. Wheat shows a small drop. St Louis futures for September at 62 cents, Chicago at 65 7 8.
The ad claims Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh in all stages as a constitutional remedy. It argues internal action on blood and mucous surfaces and promises to build up the constitution. The makers offer $100 for any case it fails to cure and invite testimonials from Toledo, Ohio.
A concise claim promotes Cooper Wagons as inherently satisfying without needing endorsements, stating that setting one up guarantees contentment. The slogan blends confident assurance with a brief nod to Zufall as a brand cue.
A notice requests the presiding elders of the Indian Mission Conference districts to send the names of the delegates elected to the Annual Conference of the M. E. Church South. Fraternally signed by M. L. Burge.
Muskogee Lodge No. 28 A F and A Masons meets on the Friday on or before the full moon at 8 p.m. in Masonic Hall Muskogee. Transient brethren invited. F Hansa W M H J Evane Secretary. Muskogee Chapter No. 3 R A M states convocation second Monday each month at 8 p.m. Visiting companions welcome P W S Bansha Secretary.
The Galveston Dallas Weekly News markets itself as a premier journal that informs and benefits readers. It highlights a past youth program Mr Big Hat's Summer School, an active women’s department with fashions and housekeeping, and substantial farmer oriented agriculture pages. It offers a one dollar per year subscription and a Dallas or Galveston Weekly News plus the Indian Methodist for two dollars per year.
This week Mise Gibson the art teacher achieved the first burping at the China Kiln at Harrell Institute. Better results were obtained than expected in the initial trial.
A Union reprint declares gambling addiction as a chronic, destructive fever that pervades the body and mind. It claims it defies quarantine and sanitation, ravages families, and fuels violence, asserting only eradication can halt its spread. The piece labels gambling as the worst passion fueling human ruin.
A harsh critique argues saloons fuel crime and political corruption, asserting most law breaking stems from drink establishments. The author claims saloons serve as centers for town and national election manipulation, with liquor as the scaffold for widespread plagues and assassinations.
A local classified note offers a Cooper Wagon for sale by Geo Zufall and a Fins Picture Frame by W A Madden. The items are presented as available to interested buyers in the neighborhood.
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