Okmulgee Negro leaders shown driving growth and pride
The Okmulgee Spirit notes a thriving Black business class led by John Key who owns eight two story buildings and twelve cottages. It highlights Don Wallace, Dr A G Wallace, J A Roper and others with brick business buildings and a prominent drug store, plus a Muskogee merchant planning a dry goods store. The piece emphasizes a progressive, "do things" spirit among local Negro residents.
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Okmulgee
T le
John Key
Key
Okinulgee
Don Wallace
A. G. Wallace
J. A. Roper
HW. Jackson
Ros. Gamble
J. 8. Glass
J. H. Nance
W. S. Sneed
Theo. Sneed
Williams
Simmons and Fuqua
J . Meter
Taft
I W. Aditas
Muskogee
Sanitary Conditions in Tulsa East End Urges Action
The Star warns that unhealthy sanitary conditions in Tulsa's East End threaten public health and invites City Commissioners to inspect alleys. It urges the health department to enforce sanitary rules citywide, noting summer heat will worsen contagion if neglect continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star
East End
Tulsa
Health Department
City Park for Negroes Promised by Officials
The city commission considers purchasing six acres behind Stand Pipe Hill to create a park for Colored citizens. Critics urge focus on sanitary upgrades like streets and sewers before new parkland. The Tulsa Star promotes booster editions and Oklahoma growth coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pipe Hill
Vatsas
Notable Hottentot Remedy Praised by Scientists
An Oklahoma physician scientist C Dearman claims the Hottentot Remedy covers most family ailments and proves dependable in emergencies. A Tulsa postmaster testifies to high shipments, urging readers to try a bottle by calling their druggist or phone 1188.
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Tibet
Okla
C. Doorman
C. Dearman
W. Ll. Reneau
Tulsa
Okina
Beautiful colored post cards and fountain pen offer
Advertises 100 beautiful cards and a self filling fountain pen for 50 cents plus postage. Claims rare art pictures and models as top quality and urges lovers of beauty to order quickly. Mentions ART PORTRAYAL Co in Dayton Ohio and local figures Geo Carmichiel Canton Miss and Joh B Stratford. Notes upcoming lodge meetings in McAlester and Boley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ART Portrayal Co
Dayton
Ohio
Roberts Hoard Wedding Recalls Tulsa and Muskogee Guests
Continued wedding notice lists auld, Prof Woods of Tulsa as best man. Attendants include Miss Bertha Watson and Mr Julius Adams of Muskogee, with Miss Laura Hoard among the guests.
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Prof. Woods
Tulsa
Bertha Watson
Julius Adams
Muskogee
Laura Hoard
Bride Weds Mr Roberts In Okmulgee Ceremony
The ceremony saw the bride enter with her father Rev J H Hoard. She wore blue charmeuse with shadow lace and carried a bouquet of rose brides roses. Attendants wore pink and white gowns. Rev T Or Wiseman officiated at the A M E church. Afterward a wedding breakfast and a lavish reception at North Elgin home followed, with guests presenting gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Hoard
4. W. Goodwin
North Elgin
Roberts
Pak University
Law Department
Chicago University
T. Or. Wiseman
A. M. E. Church
Okmulgee
Political Announcements From Tulsa and Hirst Districts
A collection of political notices announces candidacies for Congress from Hirst District and various Tulsa County offices including County Judge County Treasurer Sheriff and Clerk. Dates reference the Democratic primary set for August 4 1914 with several names such as PAT MALLOY WOOFROP SCHARFFER DALTON WOOLEY and LEWIS B. CLINE listed among the contenders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Hirst
Pat Malloy
Tulsa County
Offic County
Talwa County
Scharffer
Jas. W. Wooley
Register of Deeds
Lewis B. Cline
Bandiaoy
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Tulsa Star Printing and Publshing Co
North Greenwood Street
Oklahoma
A. J. Smitherman
H. R. Graham
O. B. Smitherman
Society Editor
Vthilsa
Tracker
First Street
the Star Cleaning Parlor
Hafr
Frankfort Street
Geo. Carmichiel
Canton
Joh B Stradford
Grand Lodges
Knights of Pythias and
Odd Fellows
McAlester
Masons
Boley
United Broth
J. H. Roberts
Benedict
W. Wooprorp
Uhereby
Lea County
Dalton
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