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Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-03-13

that the installation Of the new
pumps, driven by electricity from
the power plant, will be an economy
to the city in the sum Of the former
monthly coal bills at the pumping
station, which ranged from s400 to
5000 per month, which is an excell-
ent return on the amount invest
ed in the pumps. The change simply
means the elimination of the coal
bills at the pump station, without a
noticeable increase in fuel at the
power house.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-03-13
(First published March 13, 1910
Report of the Condition of
THE FIRST STATE BANK
Of Durant, Oklahoma,

At close of business March 4, 1914.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-03-13
SEWER WORK NEAR
ING COMPLETION.
Under Favorable Conditions New
Sewer System VIII be Complet-
ed Within Thirty Days.

Under favorable conditions. among
them, the prompt arrival of neces-
sary machinery. the new sewer sys-
tenn of the city of Durant will be
completed within the next thirty or
forty days. accordingto statements
made yesterday by City Engineer W
P. Danford. general overseer of the
work.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-03-13
WILL ERECT NEW BUILDING.
B. A. and J. II. Mckinney and CIar-
ence Dyer Let Contract for Mod
ern Structure on 5th and Main


A contract was let last week by
Messrs. j. r. and b. A. Mckinney
and Clarence Dyer for the erection
of modern two-story building on
their lot at the northeast corner of
Fifth avenue and Main street, which
will be erected Immediately, at an
approximate cost of $4,000. The
building will be constructed of brick
with concrete floors and gravel roof
and will be strictly modern in every
respect. It's dimensions will be so
by $50 feet which will make it one
of the largest business houses in the
city, If not the largest, when floor
space is considered. The floor space
will total $4,000 square feet. Jim
Biffle has the contract.
When completed the building will,
be used as garage and an auto
salesroom, being occupied by A. v.
Sturgis, who will use the second
floor for the repair room and the
first floor for an automobile storage
room and salesroom Clarence Dy-
er, local agent for the Ford auto
mobile, will use the first floor also,
as show room for exhibition of
cars.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-03-13
WHENEVER YOU NEED
A GENERAL tonic take GROVES
Valuable General Tonic because it Acts the LIVER
Drives Out Malaria Enriches the Blood and Builds Up
the Whole System. For Crown People and Children.

taking
ofQUINNE
is Tastee for Malaria, chl
debility appetite life and Nursing
Sikly Children Bousn without
Relieves and spirits the liver
Pufes the blood True Tonic and Sure Aper Complete Strengthened
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-03-13
STOMACH TROUBLE
FOR five YEARS

taking other medicines. decided to
take his advice, although ! did not have
any confidence in it.
! have now been taking Black Draughi
Tor three months, and IT has cured me-
haven't had those awful sick headaches
since began using it.
! am so thankful for what Black
Draught has done for me-"
Thediord's Black-Draught has been
found very valuable medicine for de-
rangements Of the stomach and liver. II
is composed of pure, vegetable herbs,
contains no dangerous Ingredients, and
acts gently, yet surely. 1t can be freely
used by young and old, and should be
kept in every family chest.
Get package today.
Only 1 quarter. y-s,
Connecticut western news., 1914-04-16

any two rooms are similarly decorated, and every taste may be suited in the se- lection of rooms. Upstairs and down the work has been done, and the place has undergone such transformation turning for a visit will tllnk they have entered an entirely different hotel. The taste of Mrs, Langs is manifested on every hand. and excellent taste 1t is. The work was done partly by Frank Dean of Falls Village and partly by E. A. Brewer of Canaan.
Connecticut western news., 1914-04-16
ENDORSED AT HOME
Such Proof as This Should Con
 vince Any Canaan Citizen.

The public endorsement of a local citi- zen is the best proof that can be produced. None better, none stronger can be had. When man comes forward and testifes to his fellow-citizens, addresses his friends and neighbors, yoa may be sure he is thoroughly convinced or he would not do so. Telling one's experience when it is for the public good is an act of kindness that should be appreciated The following statement given by resi- dent of Canaan adds one more to the many cases of Home Endorsement which are being published about Doan s Kidney Pills. Read It. rj
 John Kane, Reed St., Canaan, Conn, says "I do not hesitate to recommend Doan's Kidney Pills, as they did me 8 world of good. My kidneys Were weak and was caused annoyance by too fre- quent passages of the kidney secretions. My back pained me and whenever l stopped or lifted, the trouble was worse I finally procured Doan's Kindey Pills at Thurlough's s Drug Store (now Farnum & Co.'s Drug Store) and after using them the pain in my back ceased and my kid neys became normal"
 For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents. Foster Milburn O.. Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the United States.
 Remember the name-Doan's-and take no other.
Connecticut western news., 1914-04-16
CORNWALL

Miss Laura Baldwin died after a long illness, on Sunday afternoon and was buried Tuesday. .-'..~--s>a5'.
 The carpenters who have been repair ing the church tower are reported to have taken from it the swarm of bees that have made it their home for many years aud with them forty pounds of honey.
 The roads on the hills are badly wash ed, where it might in many eases have been easily prevented bya little public spirit in those who live near. or by the selectmen engaging them to attend to the places where the mischief is done at the beginning of it, as is done in some other tows.
 On Friday evening an entertainment is to be given iIl Library hall for the benefit of the Village Improvement So- ciety. The first part is to bea farco pre- sented by the boys of ths Rumsey Hall School, entitled The Great Doughnut Corporation" The second part, "A Century of Song" consists of popular songs current at each decade of last cen- tury, and they will be given in costume. The third part is dancing.
 MT. T. O. Bate has moved into the house with Mrs. T. R. Baldwin. Other wise there is almost no changing this spring hereabouts. MT. Loucks is also moving into his cottage, temporarily.
Connecticut western news., 1914-04-16
SHARON VALLEY

J. Lloyd. who bought the Suffrage place, is having his house shingled and painted.
 Miss Helen Hunter spent Sunday with Evelyn Scott. s-
 Mrs. Julia Bailey is spending some time with her niece, Grace Brazee.
 Miss Agnes Byron spent Easter week with her parents, MT. and Mrs. P. Byron.
 Miss Jessie Warehouse returned on Saturday from visit with friends in Jersey City and Elizabeth ~
 Mrs. Howard Marston and son, of Pittsfeld, is visiting her sister, Mrs. F. Bristol.
Connecticut western news., 1914-04-16
SALISBURY

Among the out-of- town people who spent Easter in our village were Jack Goddard, of Waterbury George Ayres and family, of Falls Village Mrs. George Andrews, and daughter, of Mil lerton John Landon from Yale College and Miss Harriett Hortie. of Hartford.
 MT. and Mrs. John Beeny and child. of Pine Meadow, have been visiting at the home of her parents. MT. and Mrs. George Ashman, t. Rufus Baldwin, of New Haven, was the guest of friends in town over Sun- day.
 Miss Mary Conklin attended the fun. eral of MT. Levi Huntley, in Great Bar rington last Wednesday afternoon.
 MT. and Mrs. George Parsons and children spent the weekend with his brother, Frank Parsons, of Torrington.
 Edward Ashman, of Collinsville, was an over Sunday guest at his home here.
 Norton Wilkinson spent the latter part of the week in New York city.
 The services in both of the churches were well attended on Easter, specia music was enjoyed as well as a fine dls play of flowers.
 Mrs. F. 0. Hicks, who has spent tht greater part of the winter with her son Parker, in New Brunswick. N. J., re turned on Monday and re-opened hel house.
 Mrs Howard Aller and two ohildrer are here from the West for an extended visit at the home of her parents, Rev and Mrs. John o. Goddard.
 Mir. and Mrs. William Week hay, gone to Great Harrington. Mass, wher' they will keep house.
Connecticut western news., 1914-04-16
SHARON

Mir. Frank Paker, of Attleboro, Mass, has been recent guest at the home of his brother, Lawyer Baker.
 Mrs. Chas. E. Mallory has been quite sick but at present writing is more com fortable.
 The Woman's Club meet this (Mondayl D. m. at the homo of Mrs. J. E. Ackley.
 Miss Edith Landon is visiting at the home of her aunt. Mrs. Blass in Pitts field. Mass, .ss.@.
 Miss Dorothy Hotchkiss. of New York, is spending her Easter vacation with her amt, Mrs. o. H. Eggleston.
 Mss Katherine Hotaling who has been making an extended visit in Stone Ridge, N. Y. returned home on Friday accompanied by her cousin, Miss Edith Palen, of that place.
 Mss Welch has fine line of hats dis played at her millinery parlors in the Casino building.
 MT. and Mrs. 0. H. Eggleston were in New York last Saturday.
 Dr. Caskey who has been supplying at Christ Church during Dr. Morgan's 8 absence returned to his home in south port, Conn.,. on Monday.
 s. H Wakeman, of New York, is numbered among the guests ar sharon Iun.
 MT. George Hapgood. of Brooklyn, IS spending the Easter holidays with his parents, MT. and Mrs. Luke Hapgood at the "Taghkanic.'
 Mrs. George Bierce and daughter, Miss Annie. of New York, were in town over Sunday, the former staying at her farm near Silver Lake and the latter was the guest of Miss Inez Ross.
 Prof. Percy Campbell, of Cambridge, Mass. was in town last Saturday. Prof. Campbell was former principal of our High School.
 The roads are getting settled at last and the hum of the autos can be heard once more and it certainly sounds good and makes spring seem nearer. the Drug Store the past few weeks have been most successful and the Easter Sale held Saturday was no exception. The sum of between $12 and $13 was realized from the sale. Benefit Piano Fund Congregational church. Later in the day crisp ten dollar bill was very kindly donated by MT. John Jackson and the same amount was also given by the Misses Mary and Clara Smith, of West Cornwall The young people thoroughly appreciate these donations and thank these kind friends most heartily.
 Chester Bartram and Phoenix Franks, of Morse Business College, Hartford, spent the Easter holiday at their homes here.
 A Progressive Social will be held at the Congregational Chapel Friday even- ing. April 24. from eight to ten p. m. Benefit Q. E. Society.
 
 April is the month for moving and it of course has affected the school. Two have on this account left school and four new ones have entered in their place and more are expected.
 Good Friday the school was closed and the pupils enjoyed the short holiday.
 Saturday there was school for the pur- pose of making up the time lost in the severe winter weather.
 The teachers and officers of the school wish to thank the parents for sending the children to school so as not to mark the attendance poor.
 Room four received the banner for Best Attendance"
Connecticut western news., 1914-04-16

Mis-, Laura Baldwin died after long illness, on Sunday afternoon and was buried Tuesday. .-,..@se. a,s'
The Mankato free press., 1914-05-22
Judge Cray ls Reelected.


Judge Lorin Cray. who has been
president OF the congregation, was
reelected to that position for another
year, and Fl. A.. Patterson. +. NJ.
Currier and Judge Cray were re-elect-
ed trustees.
The need of an organ In the pri-
mary department of the Sunday
school was brought up and II was
voted to put the matter In the hands
OF the committee on church property
and expense TO take such action as
seemed best
Mrs. W. w. Davis suggested that
the church have q visiting day SINH
lar to the one held March when
the budget for the year was raised,
except that II be for the sole purpose
OF calling. and no money to be raised
This suggestion met with instant
favor and motion that the pastor
get the chairmen OF the committees
which arranged the visitation day in
March. together and plan such an
event.
Following the business session light
refreshments were served by the
Ladies' Aid society In the church
dining room. Il
The Mankato free press., 1914-05-22
From Tuesdays Daily.

From Tuesdays Daily.
A. @. Aim Is reported to be quite
sick.
Luther Apell of st. Clair spent
Sunday at home.
Emil Swenson OF st. Paul spent
Sunday at home with his family.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. ID. Fawcett left
today for their new home in st.
Paul.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lee Mason and fam
lily spent Sunday with st. Peter rela,
tives.
Miss Elizabeth Rosbach was q
guest OF the William Jardine family
on Saturday.
Mrs. F. c. Bailey and daughter.
Miss Cloris. we're shoppers In Man
kato Monday.
Fred Schwitzenberg Of Lake JEFF
ferson was I'm the village on bust
ness Saturday.
Messrs. George Eastwood and Mar
tin Mulligan motored to the twin
cities Saturday.
Alfred Bradshaw OF lie Sueur Gen.
ter was a caller In the village on
Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. John Mention and Miss Naera
Stebbins were among the Saturday
callers In Mankato.
Miss Hazel Hughes OF Nicollet
spent Sunday at the home OF Dr.
and Mrs. w. ii. Powell.
Miss Anna Madison of the Mankato
The Mankato free press., 1914-05-22

These two beautiful pieces OF pop
ular jewelry are the craze among
society women in New York and
the largest cities. They are neat
and elegant gold finished articles
that viii gladen the heart of every
girl or woman, no matter how young
or old. Very stylish and attractive.
Our Free Offer. We are advertis-
ing Spearmint Chewing Gum and
desire to place big box OF this
fine, healthful gum I'm every home.
II sweetens the breath-whitens the
teeth and aids digestion. 1t is re-
freshing and pleasing to all. To
every one sending US but SO cents
and 5stamps s to cover shipping costs
we viii ship big box OF 20 regular
5 cent packages OF the Spearmint
Gum and include the elegant,
Tango necklace and Evelyn Thaw'
bracelet absolutely free.
This offer Is for short time only.
Not more than 2 orders to one
party. Dealers not allowde TO accept
this.
% UNITED SALES COMPANY.
Dayton. Ohio p. o. Box fot
The Mankato free press., 1914-05-22

May 1929 June5
Order Limiting Time to File Claims,
and for Hearing Thereon.
STATE OF MINNESOTA, County OF
Blue Earth, In Probate Court:
In the Matter OF the Estate Of Au-
gusta johnson, Decedent
Letters of Administration on said
estate this day having been granted
to Allan v. Johnson. II Is Ordered
that the time within which all cred
itors of the above named decedent
may present claims against her es-
tate in this court. be, and the same
hereby Is, limited to six months from
and after the date hereof: and that
the 14th day OF November, 1914 at
ten o'clock a. m, In the Probate
Court rooms at the Court House at
Mankato, In said County. be, and the
same hereby is, fixed and appointed
as the time and place for hearing
upon the examination. adjustment
and allowance cf such claims as shall
be presented within the time afore-
said.
Let notice hereof be given by the
publication OF this order In The
Mankato Free Press as provided by
law. -
Dated May 13, 1914.
probate -Seal) .....
EVAN HUGHES,
Judge of Probate.
BENJAMIN Taylor,
Attorney.
The Mankato free press., 1914-05-22
SPECIAL HOSIERY OFFER.
Wear.Ever Hosiery For
Men and Women.

Ladies' special Oner.
For Limited Time Only
six pair OF our finest 35c value
ladies' guaranteed hose in black or
tan colors with written guarantee,
for s100 and 5 stamps for postage.
Special Offer for Men
For a limited time only, six pairs
OF our finest 35c value Guaranteed
Hose with written guarantee and a
pair OF our well known Mems Para
disc Carriers for one dollar, and 8
stamps for postage.
You know these hose; they stood
the test when oil others failed
They give real foot comfort. They
have no seams to rip. They never
become loose and baggy as the shape
is knit in, not pressed In. They
are Guaranteed for flneness. for
style, for superiority OF material and
workmanship, absolutely stainless
and to wear six months without
holes, or q new pair free.
Don't delay send In your order be-
fore offer expires. Give correct size.
WEAR-EvER HOSIERY COMPANY,
Dayton, Ohio.
The Mankato free press., 1914-05-22

Money For Church Support.
w. A. Sanborn, financial secretary
OF the church. was asked to give q
report of the every member can
vass" made to raise the church
money In March. He reported that
$4,000 had been subscribed for the
church support. and that he esti-
mated that about $4,000 would be
available In the current fund for
this year, Mr.. Sanborn In speaking
OF the canvass itself said that he
believe that II had been the means
Of bringing a number of people to
church who had not been in the
habit OF attending before, and he
moved that the every member can
vass be made an annual event. The
motion was put to vote and unani-
mously carried.
Mrs. w. W.. Davis read the finan-
cial report OF the Ladies' Aid society
which showed that this organization
had raised s749 SO during the year.
The debt on the parsonage had been
reduced from $1,000 to $500, and the
The Mankato free press., 1914-05-22

normal school was a guest of Miss
Marie Ostrander Sunday.
The band concert given in the hall
Friday evening was well attended
and proved a success in every way.
Miss Mary Roberts of Lake Crys-
tai visited from Friday until Sunday
at the home cf her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. Esau Roberts.
Mrs. Paul Zimmerman will enter
tain the Ladies' Aid society OF the
Presbyterian church at her home on
Thursday afternoos OF this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. ID. Fawcett. Miss
Mabel Peterson OF st. Peter and
Fred Babeock were entertained at
dinner by Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Davies
Sunday.
r. F. Walker, field secretary OF
the Christian Endeavor society OF
the state. was In town on Sunday
The Mankato free press., 1914-05-22

May 1929 June5
Citation for Hearing on Final Ac-
count and for Distribution.
STATE OF MINNESOTA. County of
Blue Earth, In Probate Court:
In the Matter Of the Estate of Is.
rael Peterson, Decedent.
The State of Minnesota to All
Persons Interested In the Above En-
titled Matter: Whereas George +.
Peterson has filed In this court his
final account OF his administration OF
the estate OF the above named de-
cedent, together with his petition,
praying for the adjustment and
allowance OF said final account
and for distribution Of the
residue OF said estate to the
persons thereunto entitled: 1t Is
Ordered, that said petition be heard.
and that all persons interested In
said matter be and appear before
this court on the 18th day Of June.
1914, at ten o'clock a. m, at the
Probate Court rooms In the Court
House. at Mankato, in said County.
and then and there. or as soon
thereafter as said matter can be
heard, show cause. II any they have.
why said petition should not be
granted: and that this citation be
served by the publication thereof
I'm The Mankato Free Press accord.
ing to law.
witness the Honorable Evan
Hughes, Judge OF said Court, and
the seal OF said Court. this 18th
day OF May. 1914.
tSeaD EVAN HUGHES,
Judge.
C. l.. Benedict,
Attorney for Petitioner.
The Mankato free press., 1914-05-22
EVERYTHING A MAN NEEDS.
81 Complete Shaving Outfit 81
10 Articles 10


To advertise our Universal Shaw.
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we win for limited time only.
send this well worth $500 Shaving
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I Hollow Ground Razor.
I 5-inch lather Brush.
Razor strop, Canvas Back.
Nickel Easel Back Mirror.
t.33-Inch Barber Towel.
Bar Shaving Soap.
Box Talcum Powder.
1 Decorated China Mug. 81
Aluminium Barber Comb.
6ristie Hair Brush.
Agents need not write.
Each outfit packed in neat box
s1.O0. Coin or Money Order, postage
10c extra.
UNIVERSAL PRODUCTS CO.
Dayton. Ohio.
The Mankato free press., 1914-05-22

May 22-29 June S.
STATE OF MINNESOTA, County of
Blue Earth, District Court, Sixth
Judicial District
Daniel Hayes, Timothy b. Hayes
and Alice Hayes.
PLAINTIFFS.
John Hayes ~, John Sanford,
Thomas Sanford, VIII Sanford,
James Sanford, Mary Sanford, Ste
phen Sanford, John Hayes (2). Mary
Hayes Linch, Charles Hayes. Eliz-
abeth, Hayes O'TIearn, Harvey Welch,
Joseph welch, Ellen Hayes Sulli-
van, Martin McHale III, Mary Nc
Hale Rothmeal, Sarah McHaIe, John
McHale, Jennie McHale Kassube,
Catherine McHale, Margaret McHale.
Martin McTIale (2), Margaret Hayes
Tanning, and all other persons
unknown having or claiming an in
terest In the property described in
the complaint herein.
DEFENDANTS.
SUMMONS.
The State of Minnesota to the
above named defendants and to all
other persons unknown having or
claiming an interest in the property
described in the complaint herein.
You and each of you are hereby
summoned and required TO answer
the complaint OF the plaintiffs in
the above entitled action, which CON-
plaint is on file with the clerk
OF the above named court and to
serve a copy Of your answer to
the said complaint. on the subscriber
at his office No. POI Odd Fellow
Block In the City of Mankato In
the said county within twenty (20)
days after the service of this sum-
mons upon you exclusive of the day
of such service and, II you fail to
answer the said complaint within
the time aforesaid. the plaintiffs In
this action will apply to this court
for the relief demanded In the com.
plant.
BENJAMIN TAYLOR
Attorney for Plaintiffs.
Mankato. MINI.
STATE OF MINNESOTA. County OF
Blue Earth, District Court, Sixth
Judicial District, Daniel Hayes,
Timothy d. Hayes and Alice Hayes,
PLAINTIFFS.
VS..
John Hayes uD, John Sanford,
Thomas Sanford, VIII Sanford, James
Sanford, Mary Sanford. Stephen San
ford, John Hayes (2), Mary Hayes
Linch, Charles Hayes, Elizabeth Hayes
O'Hearn. Harvey Welch, Joseph
Welch, Ellen Hayes Sullivan. Martin
McHale ~, Mary McHale Roth
meal. Sarah McHale. John McHale,
Jennie McHale Kassube, Catherine
McHale, Margaret McFale. Martin
McHale (2), Margaret Hayes Tanning.
and all other persons unknown hav-
ing or claiming an interest in the
property described In the complaint
herein.