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The Cairo bulletin., 1913-02-01
Literature.

Friend-Make any money on your
last novel;
Author-You bet' I sold that de-
scription Of the Palisades in chapter
three to the Quick Line railroad fer
$4,000: my tribute to the Plaster de
Paris hotel In New York, chapter ten,
brought me $4,000 from the hotel peo-
pie. and the United Resorts, Ltd, paid
me another thousand for my rhapsody
on the sunset in the Wampegons
mountains, chapter thirty, where the
hero takes her In his arms. What's
left OF 1t think can boil down into
n short story and make ten-spot on
tt.-Puck
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-02-01

--7- Ss-=.- s.S ~ 0otnu.
A little girl and her mother were
waiting for q car. Mother. q college
graduate, was greeted by member
Of the college faculty.
why. how do you do? And this 10
the babyt My. what great big girl
she is. knew you young lady" and
here the professor leaned forward and
adopted confidential tone, when you
were Just so big. Let me see. You
must be fire-going On six?"
Il am five going on the cart" said
the young lady. and the professor
Strengthened up and pretended not to
see the blush that spread itself on the
mothers face.
She needn't have biushed. We all
Go il.
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-02-01

, street.
II Mr.. Winfield Hillcrich AID It'll
son Elmont LETT yesterday for Me
tropolss where they viii spend
couple of weeks with relatives.
| Mrs. Harry Poor was shopping IL
Cairo Thursday.
Judge and Mrs w. A. Wall LEFT
yesterday for Hot Springs, Ark,
where they vii sotourn a ieN
weeks.
II. j. Plngay formerly of this
city but now of Taducah had the
misfortune to lose his home and con-
tents by fire in that city. Mr.,
Pingay is agent fer the Metropolitan
Life Insurance Co. His wife was
formerly Miss Anna Benton OF this
city.
James Barter of Levings. John
Walker of olmstead and Henry Rife
of Pulaski were in the city yester-
day on business.
Mr. and Mrs. w r. Jaccard and
Mrs. W. 4. Parker attended meet
ing Of the Partheaia Rebeaah lodge
Thursday evening, There was in
staIlation and refreshments we're
served
Airs. Clarence Selby is quite Ill at
her hone ON Fourth street.
Misses Margaret lrmine Muller and
Alberta WI hanson went to Bilia
Ridge yesterday to visit Mrs Ernest
Grain and family q few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. f. Riehey spent
yesterday afternoon with relatives
at 0lmstead.
Mrs. Floyd yesterday was Cairo
shopper yesterday afternoon.
Deputy Sheriff Parker and Mike
Murphy were in Mounds on business
yesterday
Miss Hilda Schu.er OF st, Louis
Graduated this month from Rose
tanning school TO the high school OF
that city. Miss Schuler is the daugh
ter of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Schu-
Ter formerly OF this city.
George Parker and DIR. William
Wesenberg were in Oimstead on busi-
less yesterday,
n Il. Mills OF Barlow. KY. was
in the city yesterday to see his
daughter Mrs. George Ashby. Mrs.
Mills is quite ILL.,
The Athenian Literary society rem
dered a splendid program in the
High School assembly room yester-
day afternoon
Attorney Harry Hood transacted
business here yesterday.
w. A, Montgomery was in Cairo
yesterday on business.
Mrs. Schoenborn of Grand Chain
was shopping here yesterday.
Mrs A. /. Compton ana father.
Mark Whitcaker of Vienna, were in
Cairo yesterday.
Theer was dance given by the
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-02-01
pcaslnu ,lle cams.

Yes. sir smiled Mr.. Tyte Phist,
who was In reminiscent mood.
when l was youngster they played
that old trick on me. The other boys
got me out in the woods one dark
uight to hunt snipe."
And they told you to hold the sack
while they went of and drove the
snipe into IT," said one of the listen
ers.
That's right. / stayed there blam-
I'd near all night. too. But they didn't
get ahead OF me. just the same.
beat EN- at their own game"
"Ilow was that?"
81 kept the sack. by gum"
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-02-01
Real Blow.

Wrist Excited Railroad Official-
II sard the news?
Second Same Thlng-Oh. not so bad.
Only five killed--two of EN- brake
men,
First-But, my heavens. didn't you
know that along with that vaudeville
baggage We were carrying Jungleo.
the 100000 trained baboon. The
wreck drove him crazy, and the own
er's getting ready to sue the road for
his full value.--Puck.
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-02-01

garage Of the Anna Motor Car Com.
pany.
Geo. Edwin Parks was surprised
by party of his friends at his home
on Main street last Tuesday evening.
Refreshments were served.
W. C. Msngold was reelected Sec
rotary of the Mississippi Valley Inn
plement and Hardware Dealers As
ISOLATION at the annual meeting in
st. Louis last week.
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-02-01
Soft-Hsarfed-

I'm afraid don't love Henry any
more" said Mrs. Wiffer to her closest
friend, Mrs. Agnew.
"Oh, don't say that. my DEAR"
I'm afraid It's true"
Surely you are not thinking of dI.
yorcesr
'Yes, am. but when I reflect that
there is probably not another woman
In the world who can make watfies
Just the way Henry likes them. l
haven't the heart TO divorce him"
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-02-01
Cruel. Cruel Answer.

See, darling and Mrs. Justwed
held up for her husbands gaze three
mirrors arranged so as to give as
many reflections Il can get triple
view of myself"
"Iiumph." gursled her brute of a
man. struggling with his collar. You
seem to be quite popular with your
self!'-Judge
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-02-01
UntiI tho Plumber An5vee.

While waiting for the arrival Of 4
plumber, when the water Dlpes have
sprung leak. the housewife may do
little repairing herself. The water
should be turned OF and solder made
BY mixing some whiting with common
yellow soap and just enough water to
form a thick paste. Apply this mix.
ture to the leak and in a little while
the water may be turned on very slow
ly. This solder may last day or
longer.
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-02-01
In a Quandry.

A member Of parliament has been
showing round letter that he has
just received from one OF his con-
stituents. The writer is evidently wor-
ried about the provisions of the de-
ceased wife's sister act. and In the
course of the letter he asks II 1t is
compulsory
by this mean" he goes on to ex-
plain, III my present wife dies. am
compelled to marry her sister,
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-02-01
Literary Condolences.

percollun--Its no light Job. let me
tell you, to write descriptive poem
l,500 words long, even about gold
en- wedding. When I had finished this
one, old chap, was all In.
Regstaff docking 1t over Well,
comrade. that's more than ever will
happen to the poem.
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-02-01
How Il Happened.

'It is said that the name Of the first
Chinese aviator is FIVE Yu.'
THAT isn't his name. When he sig.
nifed bis intention of taking up avia-
ton his friends all hollered. If ! was
you l wouldn't! and the Chink report
er on the scene thought they were
hollering: 'Fwz Yu, wouldn't
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-02-01
A precaution.

darling. / viii ted you in poetry OF
burning metre thatsyou are the light
of my life
"All right. but don't do it with the
gas meter"
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-02-01
Seems 70 Hnow nihhIe.

"Dihble saws he met girl yeater
day with such glorious eyes that he
has been quite daffy ever since.'
I was under the impression
thst IT dated back much farther than
that
What are you talking about?-
"Dibhie s--er--daffpheod"
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-02-01
somethIna Due Elsewhere,

Who ~ that man over there with
such surprised look on his face?"
That is Bilfll's tailor, and he has
inst heard Bil1ll Say that he owes
everything to his wife" Browning's
Magazine.
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-02-01
Sandy's RuIlnu Passion.

II hope you are following my in
structions carefully. Sandy-the pills
three times day and drop of whis-
Ky at bedtime"
"Weel. sir, may be a wee bit be-
hind wi the pills, but I'm abort six
weeks IN front wi the whuskys'--Ths
Taller.
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-02-01
Passed I'm.

used to know a little girl
Who surely was O. queen;
She doesn't know me now because
Size owns limousine.
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-02-01

Mrs. Minks-Mrs. Laden Is eg;aE
rapidly.
Mrs BIinks-Yes roSr tll.y sire
Is Worrying herself aJ 81 ~! ,'te.
ro1ar
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-02-01
Mission style.

II might not make men less profana
Might not save cen one soul. q
But a square collar button. 1t
Seems TO us would not roll
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-02-01

First Literary Chap-Did you finish
Ill your Christmas etun7
Second Literary-Oh. yes; finished
that way last August. I'm working
up my Fourth of July stuff now.
The Cairo bulletin., 1913-02-01

The Poetic Touch.
How small q pittance they receive
Tho downcast poets tell;
To 1--we they needs must strike the Tyre
And strike their f..saas a. veil
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-09-26
FOURTH CLASS POST
MASTERS EXAMINATION.

The United States Civil Service
Commission announces that on Sat
urday, October 25, 1918, an examina-
ton will he held at Mead, Okla, as
result of which It is expecsed to
make certification to fill a conten-
plated vacancy in the position of four
tn class postmaster at Mead, Okla,
and other vacancies as they may occur
at this office, unless it shall be decid-
ed in the interests of the service 70
fill the vacancy by reinstatement. The
compensation of this office was $780,
90 the last fiscal year.
Age limit, 21 years and over on the
date of the examination, with the ex-
ception that in state where women
are declared by statue to be Of full
age for all purposes at IS years, wo-
men is years of age on the date Of ex-
animation will be admitted. Applica'
ants must resides within the territory
supplied by the post office for which
the examination Is announced. the
examination is open to all citizens of
the United States who can comply
with the requirements.
Application forms and full infor-
nation concerning the requirements
CT the examination can be secured
from the Postmaster at Mead, or from
the U. S. Civil Service Commission,
Washington, ID. C.
Applications should be properly ex-
ecuted and filed with the Commission
at Washington within seven days be-
rore the date of examination, other
wise it may be impractical to examine
tthe applicants.
u. S. CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-09-26

When the State Boacd of Education
meets Friday attorneys for successful
biddes5 in the 1912 textbook adoption
will make formal demand upon it TO
carry out the selections made by the
old board. It will be shown that Act
ing Gov. McAlester approved the bonds
thus meeting the courts decisions of
the first cf the week In event the
board declines to make the contracts
es outlined tho District Court will be
asked to issue mandamus to require
it. = AT the same time the attorneys
will amend the District Court petitions
in the injunctional suits to show that
the bonds have been approved. 1t is
understood that the State board will
decline to make the contracts based
upcn the 1912 awards and unless fur
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-09-26
Durant A Good Town

Durant is a mighty good town,
worthy of the best of everything.
That's why We have Joined the Ameri-
can Drug and Press Association and
offer to our people the Merltol line of
Preparations, made by the Association
and sold only through its members.
There is nothing like these goods,
guaranteed in every way. We want
Durant people to have the best there
is, so we offer yo uthis line. Ask to
see Meritol goods. Corner Drug Store
Local Agents. w-s-2
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-09-26

Such would bring before the court the
question of whether the Acting Cover
nor had authority to so act during the
Governors absence from the State.
The Criminal Court of Appeals has
held, which, however, is not binding
upon the Supreme Court, that the Act
ing Governors issuance of pardons
during the Governors absence was le-
sal.
state Superintendent Wilson issued
statement to county superintendents
advising that the Supreme Court re-
versed tde District Court on the sole
ground that the approval of the bond
by the Governor was prerequisite 10
the existence of a valid contract. The
statemen. recites that Governor cruce
declined TO approve the bonds, but
during his absence from the State the
Acting Governor did so, and in tho
Crump case the latter's acts were held
by the Criminal Court of Appeals to
be legal. He also calls attention that
the actloa of the Acting Governor was
not before the Court, and says that az
a member of the State Board of Edu-
cation it is his duty to respect the
Criminal Courts decision until it is
overruled by the Supreme Court
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-09-26
COUNTY EXHIBIT AT STATE FAIR


The county that wins the prize over
Bryan county at the State Fair will
have to go some. The Bryan county
exhibit, shipped last Friday, was
gathered together by w. H. Phelps and
]. II Russell and contained nearly
two hundred samples of products of
Bryan county.
In the exhibit was stalk of cotton
that was several feet high, and those
who saw the stalk claimed it was the
finest specimen of cotton they ever
saw. Tho corn is another feature that
should win the prize. Many different
varieties, the finest that could be-
gathered was sent along, and Mr..
Phelps stated that it was the finest
selectioa that he ever saw gathered
together. A limb of a fig tree, liter
ally loaded with fresh figs, was car
ried along. and shows what can be
done along this line. In the exhibit
were sugar cane. wheat, corn, oats.
cotuoh' allalla' peanuts, kaffir, milo
maize, etc. Specimens OF castor beans,
some of the finest fruits of every de-
scription, such as apples, peaches,
pears. etc. A large number of per-
simmons Ct the improved variety, were
also carried along.
All these VIII be entered in the state
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-09-26
4 Reliable Tonic

Many of the people around here
know a good deal ABOUT this splendid
remedy; to those who do not, we wish
to say that Meritol Tonic Digestive is
the greatest strength renewer, flesh
builder and. nerve tonic we have ever
seen. For people in poor health, weak,
run down and played out, those not as
strong and vigorous as they should De,
we recommend this tonic. Corner
Drug Store, Sole Agents. ws2
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-09-26

the Busby Theatre, two of the finest
buildings in the Southwest, and WAS
instrumental in the building of the
Masonic temple, the finest building in
the world, used exclusively for lodge
purposes. w
He was sovereign grand inspector
general Of Scottish Rite Masons for
Oklahoma. being thirty-three-degre
Mason for many years.
Several Masons from this city at
tended the funeral services.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-09-26
Nice line Of silks at ]. D. HAYNES.
con. WILLIAM RusnY DEAD

Word was receiced here Tuesday
from McAlester of the death of Col.
William Busby, one Of the most promi-
nent aud Influential citizens in that
city. and picneer in Oklahoma.
The funeral was hell Wednesday af-
ternoon from the residence nearly g.
600 coal miners in his employ attend
ing. The body was shipped to Par
sons, Kans., bis former home. for BUR-
ial
Coz. Busby had done much for Nc
Alester in building the Busby Hotel
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-09-26
RUNNING NECK AND NECK

A number of the contestants Of the
Durant Weekly News-Corner Drug
Store Piano Contest arc running neck
and neck. Several who have not shown
much interest for the past few weeks,
seem to have doubled their efforts this
week and Increased their standing
right up near the top.
Following is the standing Of all the
contestants:
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-09-26

A. p Russell Of the Durant Mercan-
tile company. returned Tuesday even
ing from an extended trip to the east
buying goods and tending to other
business. He spent a week in New
York.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-09-26

know taking
tonic and is in
and loss life and
Mothers Children Bnousn without purgiug.
and low spirits the liver
pu6es Appetizer Complete
family hout Guaranteed by your Druggist We mean it, Soc
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-09-26

fair as a representation of what Bryan
county can do. After exhibiting the
products at the state fair, they will
be returned here and shown in the
Bryan county fair next month.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-09-26
REPORT OF COMMITTEE

We, General Investigating Committee appointed by the
of Bryan County, resolution No.
S25, beg to submit the following report
We find that Wooon Brothers, First and Main
will you goods furniture
old and that they will give you trading
furniture for old We also handle the
of ganitewae the best the market Their AZ Main
Street opposite Atwood
PEOPLES INVESTIGATING COMMITTEE
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-09-26

Rev. W. A. Roach left Saturday for
Colbert, where he conducted services
Sunday morning. returning for the
evening service at the East Side Pres
byterian church in the evening. Rev.
Martin of Denison began protracted
meeting al this church Sunday morn
ing.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-09-26

Rev. and Mrs. R. f. Alexander OF
Madill were visitors in the city Mon
day. Rev. Alexander departed on the
Flyer for Jackson, Mo-. for a visit
with relatives and Mrs. Alexander Is
visiting Mrs. w. A. Jones and oths'
friends here.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-09-26

Their enjoined will proceed with a new
adoption as per the boards advertise
ment of some weeks ago.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-09-26

Geo. w. Laffoon and J. NJ Ellsworth
cf Kenefick we're in the city on busl-
ness Wednesday of this week.
The best school hose in Bryan coun-
ty. j. D. Haynes. wsI
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-09-26
WHENEVER YOU NEED
A GENERAL tonic TAKE GROVES

The Old Standard Groves Taseless chill Tonic Is Equally
Valuable General Tonic because Acts on the Liver
Drives Out Malaria Enrches the Blood and Builds Up
nAs Whole System. For Grown People and Children.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-09-26

See the line of house and WOO, an
dresses at ]. d. Haynes. wst
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-09-26

Nice line of silks at ]. d. Haynes.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-03-20

season by attending the dance at
Eggan's hall Monday evening under
the auspices of the ladies of the
Catholic church.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-03-20

Mrs. ]. D. French went to Viola to-
day to spend the remainder of the
week at the home of her son, Joe
Lumpkins.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-03-20

/ MacLean have issued cards for a
musical to be given in the Guild hall,
Easter Monday
C. H. Patten went to Spokane to-
day to transact business and visit
with his daughter, Mrs. George Swart-
wood, for a few days.
Mrs. Matte Vanhook, who has been
the guest of her brother, Roy Brooks,
during the past week, returned to
her home in Avon today.
Clifford Edmundson left yesterday
for Kendrick and Juliaetta where he
is attending to duties connected with
his office as fruit inspector
Erwin Hanzen left today for Spo-
kane after a visit Of two months at
the home of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Mons Hanzen, of this city.
The Gamma Phi Beta sorority has
issued cards to it's Formal to be CIV
en- Friday evening in Eggan's hall.
Many guests outside of the city have
been invited to this charming affair.
Miss Chattie Greenwood left today |
for Genesee where she will be the |
guest of Miss Freda Meyer during the |
spring vacation of the Moscow Bust
ness college.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-03-20

SALESLADIES WANTED AT ONCE
Three for the millinery department;
two for the cloak and suit depart
ment WilIiamsOn's. 46tf
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-03-20

The missionary meeting of the Bap-
fist Union will meet with Mrs. E. c..
Collins tomorrow afternoon. 1t will
be a memorial meeting for Grandma
Edmundson, and al of her friends are
invited to attend.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-03-20

this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. MacMartin return
ed today from brief visit to Spo-
kane.
Romeo and Juliet, the beautiful hand
colored feature film at the Orpheum,
Friday 46
Chas Smith left today for his home
at Cove, Wn., after a short visit at
the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Martin.
]: H. Sinclair returned to Moscow
last night after an extended visit to
his son, Jim Sinclair, at Twin Falls.
County Commissioner A. B. McIn-
tyre of Princeton, arrived in the city
this morning to attend to business af-
fairs.
Miss Freda Meyer went to her home
in Genesee today to enjoy her Easter
vacation from the Moscow Business
college.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-03-20

Everyone you see these days seems
to be planning to start the post-lenten
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1913-03-20

Mrs. c. N. Little and Mrs. J. A.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-12
underground Passage In Capitol

From the Christian Herald.
Easily the most notable of the current
improvements at the capitol is n novel
railway on which our senators will ride
as free passengers. As II happens. how
ever this unique transportation line is not
Iocated al the surface. but in tunnel un-
derneath the capitol grounds, where 1t
viii not be seen by many visitors unless
thev sDecially seek 1t out. The new road
IS an electric line of the monorail type,
which las attracted so much attention in
Germany and other foreign countries.
only in the present instance, the dis
tiheuished passengers, instead of travel
ing In vehicles suspended on either side
on an elevated rail fas saddle bags are
hing On horses back) viii ride in
small cars that will hang from a frame
U,crlS attached TO the top Of the tunnel
The subway in which this odd shuttle
train will operate connects the capitol
with the Senate office building Here
:, fore. electric automobiles have been op-
Grated in this underground thoroushfare,
bus the officials have concluded that an
electrically operated railway OF this new
pattern would be likely to prove more
satisfactory
Ar electric-lighted tunnel that is du-
picate of the one above mentioned con-
meets the capitol with the House of Rep
rcsentatives office building. bat the Rep
scntatives have decided 10 wait and see
how the monorail line satisfies the sena-
tors before ordering a similar one.