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Newspaper
The Tulsa Star
Location
Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1913
Page
2
A Tulsa newspaper editorial urges a clean town and praises a strong women’s organization for public decency. It calls for careful police appointment, supports reform candidates, and emphasizes unity across races and beliefs to improve community standards.
A fragmented note questions the two cent vs two dollar fare in Oklahoma, criticizing the impact on a poor traveler who cannot meet the cost. The speaker asks what difference the rate makes if the fare cannot be afforded.
Local notices report subscriber payments and paper delivery issues. City council abolishes assistant chief union and discharges three officers amid a reform move. Community visits, church revival, and social notes from Sapulpa and nearby towns are recorded with names and places.
The text references September activities and religious figures in Oklahoma and Missouri, mentioning church services and community gatherings. It describes local people, including youths, and implies support during a difficult period with emphasis on church roles and charitable efforts.
Mr Wilhity and Miss William former Langston University students wed at 7 o clock with witnesses Mrs Pyrtle and others present. The article notes a note about Gregory and Myrtle Cotten, Freeman Martin and a Memphis trip, plus a grand picnic planned for Sand Springs on April 14 1913 for the CME church with local committee members named.
Rev Johnson and Rev A G Hicks organize a Vernon Vernon Chapel AME in Tulsa assistance. Officers include Stewards W M Brysen L 4 Bowmen A C F Carr and Stewardess Ketella Brysen Lizzie Robertson. Trustees W M Brysen L 3 Bowman A C F Carr. Initial receipts list Rev A G Hicks 100 Rev Jas A Johnson 100 Ira W M Baul 100 Dere Mills 100 Sister Estella Brysen 100 and public collection 115 totaling 615 for the new church with Hicks as Pastor Incharge and Estella Brysen as Sec.
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