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Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-05-23
BENNETT GETS EUrALA SCHOOLS

Cecil NJ. Bennett, graduate of this
years class of the S. r. Normal
School, was on Saturday night elected
to place in the public schools of
Eufala, Oklahoma. for the coming
year, and within another month will
go to that place to begin his work.
Mr. Bennett has been in Durant
several years. and has made his ex-
penses through the normal school by
his own efforts, and has proven him
selt'a meritorious and capable young
nian. For sthe past year he has been
connected with the adveytising depart
ment of The News and has acquitted
himself with credit. The News wishes
him success in his new field.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-05-23
NORMAL GRADUATING ExERCIsEs


Sunday, May 25th, at IVA. m. the
baccauaureate sermon to the gradu-
ating class of the Southeastern State
Normal School will be delivered at
the Normal auditorium by Rev Ear
nest J, Bradley of the Christian
Church, and to which the public is
cordially invited. The invocation will
'be offered by Rev. Loveless, and the
scripture reading by Rev. Fontaine
On Monday the formal commencement
program will he given, DR.. Stratton
IgSrooks, President of Oklahoma Uni
lTersity delivering the address. Tie
program for Monday is as foll5ws, and
will commence at 10:30 a, M:
\ Professional - pilgrims Chorus
!, (verdD Normal School Chorus.
Invocation-Rev. Mr.. Moseley. Pres
byterian Church.
oreword-Edmund ID. Murdaugh,
President.
Piano Duo-Sonate Pathelique (Bee-
sthoven) Niles Davis and Miss Nichols.
1 Honorary Address-"June"-sen senior
Glass. va
Address-Stratton d. Brooks, L. l.
d., President of the University.
alma Mater" (Custauce) Normal
School Chorus.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-05-23

Use and swear (or affirm that should
/, during my term of office, be guilty
of drunkenness, or gambling in any
form in violation of the laws Of this
state, will Immediately tender my
resignation and retire from the offic-
ial position the duties OF which l am
now about to assume" 7
The above oath Cor affirmation) to
be in addition to any oath Cor affir-
mation) which is now, or may here
after be, provided by law.
Section 2. Any person who falsely
makes, or subscribes to the oath tor
Iaffirmation) provided for in Section
Che "a n this ac., or who violates,
or neglects to comply with the prom
fse therin made. shall be guilty OF
malfeasance and removed from office ;.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-05-23

We are selling more OF Meritol
Eczema Remedy than all the others
put together. This large sale is due
to the fact that II is preparation OF
unusual merit, made expressly for one
purpose. to cure eczema'in It's various
forms. II you are afflicted with this
loatheome disease. do not delay using
Meritol Eczema Remedy. Corner Drug
Store, Durant. (Adv)
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-05-23
HATCHER SCHOOL HOUSE
. . . 90 .. . . . . . . . =

VIM. Wheatley has returned from
Emory, Texas, where he has been Wis
iting for some time.
Mrs. Lorena Robinson was in this
neighborhood few days ago.
Mrs. Rains has returned home from
visiting relatives
Three OF Mrs. Prentice's children
are sick with the measles.
"A good many young people attended
literary at Pleasant Hill Saturday
night t+
Mr. Ollie Sarrels and Miss Cora
Farmer were married at Durant Tues
day.. : 5Ja a4l .u
Tom oDea and Misses Sadie Hib-
don and Jewel Benson attended h
singing convention at Midway Sunday
afternoon 3ns -sk4f So "a
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hibdon visited
Mr.. and Mrs. Stanley Sunday. ~
Mrs. Benson Is visiting relatives al
Silo this week 10 is q P,,n
Mr.. and Mrs. Farrer of Silo are Wis
iting relatives In, this community this
week. 6l f-ajs' On ssw NdS sac
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-05-23
LEGISLATORS AT HOME

State, Senator ]. T. McIntosh of the
20th district and Representative W,
A. Durant OF this county, are here
for the vacation of the legislatures
which adjourned to meet again on
June 2Srd. The vacation was taken
that the investigation committees
might continue their work. say Nd
big Bpl' MeNeiey--of.-Durant.t who
hav been engrossing clerk Of the Sem
ate, is also at home during the vaca-
tion period. ., ,,t...t
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-05-23
LOCALS. SHUT !. :.
/ +. OUT. DENISON
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Continued from Page one)
MONDAYS Games


Ardmore won from Durant Monday
in the fifth, when Adams gave two
bases on balls, which were followed
by two clean hits scoring three runs,
The Ardmore infield played fast ball,
making two double plays. The work
OF Carey at third was feature. Billy
Gordon, former Durant player, um~
pired his first game. The score was
3 to l in favor Of Ardmore.
Results of other Monday games: Al
Sherman; Sherman l, Bonham O.; at
Paris, Texarkana 4. Paris o; at Deni-
son, Wichita 8, Denison T.
Tuesdays Games
Ardmore drove Younkman out OF
the box in the second inning Tuesday,
when five hits scored three runs.
Speer, who replaced him, pitched good
ball. Torrey was steady throughout
the game, loose fielding in the third
permitting Durant to tie the score
when, with two on, Hooper hit for a
fluke home hun. The winning run
was scored in the. twelfth, With one
. gone, Burge reached first ON Her
mans error, stole second, took third
on a passed ball, and scored wher
Pelkey bunted safely. The score wai
s to An favor of Ardmore.
Results of other games Tuesday
were as follows: At Bonham, Sher
man IL, Bonham o.; at Wichita Falls
Denison II. Wichita 5; at Texargana
Texarkana 6, Paris 3.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-05-23

Woman Wanted-one who can do
general house work and attend to
babies. Wages four dollars per week.
mo one under eighteen years Of age
need apply. Address by mail F. j.,
care News, Durant, Okla. ws1
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-05-23
AGENTS MEETING AT MUskOGEE

w. q. Brown, the local joint Katy
Frisco agent, attended ON last Satur-
day the meeting of the NJ. X. & ia,
agents at Muskogee. where agents Of
this company from everywhere we're
I'M session to discuss matters of busi-
ness. w. H. Reilly of Denison, former
Durant agent, and now Claim Agent,
for that company, was slso in atten-
dance. .t.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-05-23

cnlhcIwhy not collect coins? 1t Is
UOIMO.a most fascinating and prof
table pastime. / will send you is
foreign bronze and nickel COINS to
start your collection for 80 cents in
stamps. I can also furnish you aIf'
kinds OF trays in which to arrange
and display your coins. A sample tray
for Csc nc. Johnson, 100 Maiden Lame
New York city. ~ ga $40 % ili"
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-05-23

OF $77,5szs7, and during the month OF
April collected the sum of $22,937.41,
as follows: Current taxes, s1S,70311;
back tax, 1911, s1,196sO; back tax,
1910, s11s.s9; back tax. 1909. $55.ss'
back tax, 1908. 1881; redemption,
sS9s.56; miscellaneous. $2,446.41. The
disbursements for the month we're
s25, 5,5sOS1.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-05-23

Local Partner wanted-No invest
ment; all steel sectional garages and
small buildings; very attractive pro-
gIosition; fullest sales cooperation .
.permanet, profitable. Ruby Manufac-
turing Co., Jackson, Mich. Zip.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-05-23
COUNTY PROSPEROUS

Bryan county is prosperous, accord
ing to the statement of April transac.
tions as furnished by County CLERK
On May first, the county
had on deposit in all banks the sun
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-05-23

La R. Tro1t, OF Calera. manager there
for Rockwell Bros. & Co., was a Du-
rant visitor Wednesday.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-05-23
CITY SCHOOLS CLOSE TODAY

The Durant Public Schools close to-
day Friday) and the kiddos will at
last have realized their dreams Of
vacation. Special exercises will be
held this morning at the Christian
Church. at which time medals will be
given to twenty pupils who have been
neither absent nor tardy for three
years. There are also thirty-six hav-
ing been neither absent nor tardy for
two years. and ninety-two who have
been perfect in attendance for one
year. The enrolment the past year
has been1larger, and the class Of work
better, than ever before in the history
OF the public schools.
Two Oliver Typewriters, latest mo-
del, slightly used. Take your pick for
een m caah r. NJ Elvana nuranf
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-05-23

Misses oxfords in all sizes at from
4Oc up to 9Oc. ]. d. Haynes. AL
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-05-23

Ladies' oxfords in all sizes. at from
SOC to $1.25.-J. ID. Haynes. AL
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-05-23

Ladies' oxfords in all sizes, at from
SOC to $1.25.-J. ID. Haynes. AL
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-05-23

Published every Thursday at ia N.
Third Avenue, Durant. Oklahoma.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1913-05-23
Durant Weekly News

OFFICIAL Paper Of Bryan County.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-01-18
Fight Want Luther McCar Give Jess Willard Char
GOLFERS SWEAR OFF
ON MANY PET SINS
II They stick to These Pledges Golf
VIII Be a Better Game This
In the January number of the G


In the January number of the Golfer
(Chicago) there appeared "A Golfers
New Years Resolution" by S. P. Jer-
main, which is so full of things we
should all try to observe, that The
Herald is moved to quote it, hoping
that its lesson win not be neglected
nor forgotten.
4 sOlemnly swear that for the sea
son Of 1913 l will observe the follow
ing, so that the grand old game of golf
will go forward more fairly and hap
PLY than ever before:
I viii not drive from the tee or play
through the green until the players in
front are out of range
I will not walk ahead or by any
other act disturb the shot of my Op-
pOnent or partner. as the finest thing
about golf is its spirit of consideration
for others. and fair play.
I will not play an approach shot to
a green until the players thereon have
finished putting and moved away.
Ct viii not fail to wait for players
following to play through and get out
Of range when my match has lost a
ball for i've minutes, or has siSnaled
the match following to pass No time
is gained and much pleasure destroyed
by many playing at once up to 4 green
at short range
4 will not forget that match of two
players has the right of way over all
other matches, and that it is a seri-
GUS breach of the rules as well as
great diScOurteSy to refuse to allow
the nearest tee.
Il will not forget that the joIliest
and most popular form of golf, name
", the four or five-bau match, can
thOughtlessly do much seriously to
delay the game of players clear around
the course. and thus the afternoons
pleasure Of great number of persons
be destroyed unless the putting is very
promptly done or confined to the best
ball of each side. Individual matches
when combined with a four-bau affair
delay the most
I viii not deposit my caddie bag on
the putting green, as the dropping of
heavy irons on a really good green will
rapidly ruin it, and the better the green
the worse the injury.
I viii not forget TO replace divots,
as a good fair green can soon be seri-
ously injured by such scars.
I will not try my puts over while
others are waiting to play.
81 Will not forget that the finest
achievement in play is cOurageOusly to
attempt those shots from difficult lies
and whether with success or failure
enforcing giving up the hele) to know
that the fundamental integrity OF play |
has been observed in playing the ball
absolutely as it lies, which is golf, as
its founders intended it should be-"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-01-18

them that he is capable OF greater
things. He carries a Wallop with ms
cIeverness and is about the pest man
that could be selected to make the
speedy Mcfarland step his 1astesl-
It looks as though Willie Rltchle
will make good his promise not 70
fight until next May, and possibly not
until after that with BllIy Nols-n %
mentor Willies easy" money earning
capacity will be worked to the limit
and then some. 1t is a time honoCeo
privilege of a neWly-made champion 70
gather the theatrical shekels WhIe the
gathering is good, but there is a limit
to the time allowed for that pleasing
occupation. If Nolan has his way the
probability is that Richie VIII not De
seen in fighting toys until ms draw
ing powers are exhausted WINE VIII
soon learn that the place to win the
regard of the public is in the ring; me
sports do not greatly admire chaIn-
pion who will not fight at reasonable
intervals
Mike Gibbons can have return
match with Eddie McGOOrty II re
wants it The latter is willing ana
Jim Coffroth has offered to stage Jle
bout in San Francisco on washington >
birthday I was under the Impression
Mike had declared in favor Of the vel
terweight division for the future, but 1
am told that he is not averse to an
other meeting with McGoorty.
Gibbons did not do himself proud in
the Garden match with McGOOrty, ana
for that matter neither did the other
fellow. CoffrOth thinks Nike would 90
better in a longer bout, and 1 would
not be surprised If he gave good ac-
count Of himself If the match is
made at catch weights, L would pick
McGoOrty as the winner, but at l5e
pounds the Oshkosh man is no cinch-
believe If Gibbons had cut loose IN
the last few rounds of the Garden bout
he would have earned the decision
Eddie was not any too clipper towards
the close of the contest and Gibbons
made the mistake of his career by not
forcing matters. McGOOrty, at 16Z, or
1913, will take some beating, but at
15S ringside, I do not think he is any
where near his best.
Although the final adjustment OF
the middIeweight title seems TO have
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-01-18

possible illustrations for reversal Of
baseball form The young man IN
question is Russell Ford, one OF the
most marvellous tossers that ever broke
into the game as a first year man
Limited Career in Majors.
Briefly we shall discuss Russell
Ford's limited major league career. He
broke into fast company with George
StaIlings' Yankees in 1910-the season
the Kilties finished second to the Ath-
Ietics. That was the year OF the
trouble between Stallings and Chase,
in which the Big Chief" lost out That
year Ford won 26 victories and met
defeat but six times. He had the fine
average of -S13- But for the fact that
king Cole, of the Cubs, had an equal
" fine record, Russell Ford would have
proved himself the greatest recruit
that ever jimmied his way into fast
was better than that Of Cole, for his
team did not win nearly the same per-
centage OF games. while Ford worked
far oftener than did Frank Chance
1ashy sOuthpaW-
that he was unable to cope with the
great Mathewson in city series be-
tween the rival major league clubs
Ford was generally accredited one OF
the most startling phenOmS OF all
times. The following year, however
he began to show slight evidences OF
mortality. In 1911 Ford had fine
vear-a wonderful year-and with
team that finished sixth was still able
to win two-thirds of his games. He
finished the year with p wins and
but II defeats for the handsome aver
ace of .667. Considering the fact that
his team failed to break even for the
schedule Of 154 games. this perform
apce was almost as creditable, though
not quite, as that of FOrd's inaugural
Big Tumble Last Year.
But Ford's big tumble came last
year under the Inflated star of Harry
WoIverton- 1t is quite true that ne
did as well in a winning way as his
club. but very little better, which is
quite shy the mark for a fellow who
the two previous years had displayed
such phenomenal class. In 1912 Ford
scored but Is triumphs as against q
defeats He was knocked out Of the
box repeatedly, very seldom went TO
the rescue OF q, pal and was hammered
harder than any other pitcher on the
Hi. Off Ford's delivery 10 home runs
were rung up, more than allowed by
any other tosser in the two major
leagues.
Ford's work last season was disap-
pointing to his most enthusiastic ad-
mirer He did not look anything like
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-01-18

the pitcher Of the previous two years.
But there is not a club in either league
that would let this fellow drift back
to the minors without further trial
He is still regarded as one Of the very
best hurlers in the country
No less a parsonage than John J.
McGraW declared as late as last fall
that Ford was one of the most won
derfuI performers he ever watched. It
was after an exhibition game between
the rivals played as a. sort of prep.
for the Giants previous to the opening
of the big clash with the Red SOx-
McGraw started the game with his
full strength, but he soon jammed IN
substitutes, for he realized that Ford
was too good to be beaten After the
game he said:
zone Of the greatest pitchers in the
business. never saw more stuff than
this fellow showed Us today Talk
of speed If Wood or Johnson has a
better fast ball than this fellow want
to see it."
Not a Bad start.
Now, as to Ford's work last season.
In the first place he was over weight
three-quaTters of the season It is
Eretty well known that he was not
entirely satisfied Previously he had
insisted upon working every fifth day
and working regularly. It was this
plan that returned him such a brilliant
winner on his first time out Ford
got & bad start in the spring, too. Like
the rest OF WOlVertOn's men, he found
absolutely no benefit from the training
at Atlanta His big battery mate, Ed
Sweeney, was late in reporting. No
other catcher seems able to handle
Ford as can the boy from the Windy
CITY. Ford had become discouraged
before Sweeney put in an appearance.
When he did get his old standby the
club had fallen into the ruck and there
was no incentive to take liberties with
tee good old whip. The Kilties were
out of the race.
Ford was guilty Of another very
foolish move. Just about the time he
began to round into some sort of form
he took unto himself a wife. That is
generally considered rather bad form
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-01-18
SOX MAY TRAIN AT PASADENA
AND PLAY SERIES WITH ANGELS

Los Angeles, Calf, Jan 1S.-The
Chicago Americans will do their spring
training in Pasadena, if the arrange
ments mad by president Henry Berry,
of the Los Angeles Coast league team.
receive the approval of president Com
iskey Of the White SOx.
The Chicago men will do their work
in tournament park where the polo
field viii be transformed into a base
ball diamond and they will be quar-
tered in a hotel a short distance away.
A series of training games with Los
Angeles Coast league team will be
played in Los Angeles.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-01-18
sBILLY BURKE IS SHIPPED TO
ST. PETER SRTRG For RACES

New York, Jan 1S.-Another of the
most noted American race horses has
been shipped to Europe. Billy
Burke" 2:03 IA, the fastest trOtting
stallion in training last year, and next
to the Harvester, 2:01. and Cresceus,
2;02 IA, the fastest stallion in the
on the steamship Minnetonka today.
It is reported that the horse will go
into the stable of George Bakhemitieff,
Russian ambassador to the United
States. Tt is said the owner, J. How
ard Baker. of this city, demands S5O,-
600 for the trip
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-01-18
OMAHA POLICE PREVENT
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

Omaha, Neb., Jan 1S.-A squad Of
police and plain clothes men, headed
by a sergeant. appeared at the ringside
when the scheduled fight between
Packey Mcfarland and frankie Whit
ney was ready for staging and pre-
vented the belligerents from appearing
as announced. The sheriff with =
corps of deputies, also was present.
The two prospective fighters were
introduced 10 the audience, two wrest-
ling exhibitions were furnished and
the entertainment ended.
1t was announced, however, that the
10 round bout between Knockout"
Brown and Billy Uvick at South
Omaha Monday night would be carried
out Knockout Brown has arrived in
Omaha.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-01-18
80 70 ~CD rOD CLIAMCEU By James
PALZEKIS EAOEN FON N1AF21NC1 j. Corbett
TO FIGHT WITH JACK JOHNSON "" HFs @ss1 "'"'


been left to McGoorty, Klaus and
Papke by common consent, our young
friend. Jack Dillon, Of Indianapolis,
should not be lost sight Of. Dillon is
the busiest boxer in the ring today
and fights regularly once a week.
Only recently he stopped Frank Man
tell, the rugged fighter, who Outpoint-
ed Papke in a 20 round contest in Cali
fOrnia last spring. Dillon is improving
all the time and his splendid perfOr-
mances have placed him in the very
front ranks of the middleweight d.
vision.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-01-18
NEW PLAYERS SIGN CONTRACTS
WITH ST. LOUIS BROWNS

St Louis, No, Jan. 1S.-Outfielder
Luther BONN and catcher Frank Cros-
sin have signed contracts to play with
the local American league club during
the season Of 1913 BONN was OBJ
tanned from the Columbus American
association club in 1911 but an injury
kept him out Of the game Crossin
came here from the BinghamptOn
New York State 1eague) club last fall
Pitchers Harry Sallee and Robert
Harmon Of the St Louis Nationals also
have signed contracts for the coming
season.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-01-18
sLOssON WINS FROM YAMADA.

st. Louis, Jan. 1.-two sensational
runs gave George B. SIOsson the fifth
straight block of 400 points in his p
400 point match with Koji Yamada at
1872 balkline billiards here last night.
The total score for the five nights
play is 1000 to 1913 in SlossOn's favor.
SlossOn's high runs were 112 and 1O1
and the Japanese's best run was "a.
Slosson averaged IS Ala and Yamada
s lib.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-01-18
Experts Think Pitcher Russell Ford
VIII Come Back" Under Frank Chance
Hurler for Highlanders Was
Marvellous TOsSer Ia
His First Season
He Can Break the Spitball
Either to Right or
Left at VIII.
1BY W. J. AIaeBETH.l

New York Jan 1S.-Eemember the
little nursery rhyme, What goes W
must come down.
There are many instances that might
be cited to show that this time-WOrn
adage applies To the ups and downs
OF athletic existence as well as TO the
laws of gravitatiOn. Also that the
faster anything shoots up, Just so
much the faster must it fall before
il finally hits earth or water
In fact, as a baseball Illustration we
have to 90 so further from home than
the Hilltop to arrive at one of the best
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-01-18
PORTLAND RIFLE TEAM WINS
FROM Tucson HIGH SCHOOL

washington, d. G., Jan. 18.-In the
first rifle shooting contest under the
auspices of the government. between
the rifle teams of high schools the
Portland, Ne, team defeated the Tue
son, Ariz., high school SOB to 65S. The
highest score was made by the Iowa
City high school, which defeated the
Baltimore Polytechnic with a score Of
962 to 7S9
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1913-01-18
RATH SIGNS WITH sOx:
CONGR INVITATIONS TO FARRELL

Chicago, Ill, Jan. 1S.-Morris Rath,
the recruit second baseman. who
played speedy game with the Chicago
American league team last year aaS
forwarded his signed contract for 1913.
Frank Farrell, owner of the New
York American league team has writ
ten to president Murphy thanking him
for a congratulatory letter on the acqui
sition of Frank Cnance