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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-12

When your poor, suffering feet
sting from walking, when you try to
wriggle your corns away from the
leather of your shoes, when shoes
pinch. and feel tight, when feet are
swollen, sore, chafed-don't expert
ment-just use TIL Get instant re-
lief. "TIZ' puts peace in tired, ach-
ing, painful feet. All. how comfortable
your shoes feel. Walk five miles, feet
won't hurt you, won't swell after using
"TIZ' a5 ,r.sza 500 2
Sore, tender, sweaty, smelly. feet
need "TIZ" because it's the only rem
edy that draws out all the poisonous
exudations which puff up the feet and
cause foot torture. .TIZ" is the only
remedy that takes pain and soreness
right out of corns, callouses and
bunions.
Get % cent box of 'TIZ" at any
druggist or department store. Get a
whole years foot comfort for only %
.ents. Think of itl-Adv.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-12
AUGUSTUS M. Morgan of Yarmouth.

Augustus M. Morgan, the Oldest man
in Yarmouth died Sunday, aged SO. MI
Morgan was born in Beverly, Mass
Oct. 16, 1920, the son of William E. and
Ruth Conant Morgan. Practically all
his life he was a railroad contractor
and worked in many parts of the
United States, principally in the West
He lived in Yarmouth since 1880 and
until 10 years ago operated granite
auarries in Yarmouth. He was twice
married. Two daughters, Miss Mary
E. Morgan and Mrs. Edgar Smith, both
of this town, and son, Clarence A.
Morgan of Westbrook survive. He was
a Mason, belonging TO a lodge in 1lli-
noise. and a member of the Yarmouth
Methodist church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-12
Chartered Co. Of Lower California.

A rescript by Justice Spear, from
the law court has been received in the
case of Wilbur F. Larkin of Quincy,
Mass, and George F. Gould of Port
land against the Chartered Company
of Lower California, a Maine corpora
ton with capital stock of $10,000,000,
on a petition for an Injunction. The
case went to the law court upon exGkp-
lions to the sustaining OF the de-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-12
ECZEMA u, rlrAO,
ARMS AND FACE
Spread and Itched. Raw Surface
When Scratched. On Body Would
Scale Off. Cuticura Soap and
Ointment Cured in Three Months.

Rowland, Maine my little daughter
aged thirteen years was troubled with
eczema on the head. arms and face. Some
OF the sores on the head were as large as a
penny and one on the inside of the thigh was
rs large as a quarter OF dollar and that
one lasted over year. The eczema came
out like a little red pimple and spread and
would itch and when scratched of would be
a raw surface and bleed. Then dirty scaly
scab would grow and on the head was the
thickness of a thin piece of paste-board.
while on the body 1t would scale of.
She had this trouble nearly two years
when / saw the advertisement of Cuticura
Soap and Ointment in the paper and sent
for some and the very first application
proved It's worth. used the Cuticura Soap
with as hot water as could be borne and
the Cuticura Ointment after the surface
had dried. used Cuticura Soap and ONT
ment about three months before she was
cured" (Signed) Mrs. ]. A. Eldredge, Nov.
z. 1912.
Not only are Cuticura Soap and Ointment
most valuable in the treatment of eczemas
and other distressing eruptions of skin and
scalp. but they are also most effective In
the treatment of pimples. biackheads. red.
rough skins, itching, scaly scalps, dandruf,
dry. thin and falling hair. chapped hands
and shapeless nails. Sold by druggists and
dealers throughout the world. Liberal
sample of each mailed free. with 32-p. Skin
Book Address postcard "Cuticura, Dept.
T, Boston,"
Hs-Men who shave and shampoo with Gu
ticura Soap viii hndit best for skin and scalp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-12
Attempted Suicide at Portland.

Giovanio Neatoliantano, an italian
woman living at Chatham street.
Portland, was taken to the hospital in
the police ambulance shortly after
o'clock Sunday evening as the result or
taking. bichloride of mercury tablets,
probably with suicidal intent. DR..
Comedian was called and administered
an antidote and then called the am
bulance. At a, late hour the woman
was reported by the surgeons at the
hospital to be out of danger.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-12

murrer by Justice Haley, the presiding
justice. The law court sustained the
demurrer and overruled the excep-
tions. George f. Gould, Francis
Hurtubis, Jr., and Whipple, Sears &
Ogden for the plaintiffs; John W. Nc
Anarney. Verrill. Hale and Booth and
J. +. A. Merrill for defendants.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-12
Bankruptcy Proceedings.

A petition in bankruptcy was Satur-
day fled in the United States District (
court by Malvina 3. Nichols. a farmer
of st. Adams. His Liabilities are s2,-
46l.o4 and his assets S101, n of which
are claimed to be exems
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-05-12

adelphia, Rev. Robert f. Y. Pierce of
Brooklyn, N. Y, Rev. John Mcdowell
of Newark, n. j., Prof. Charles r.
Erdman of Princeton, n. j.. Rev.
Charles Z. Jefferson of New York
City and George Wharton Paper of
Philadelphia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-06-13
.HIGH SCHOOL EXERCISES
Annual Commencement VIII Be
Held in Westminster Hall u
Monday Night. ,,.,,s,.

The Alexandria High School will
hold its annual commencement EEK
ercises Monday night at Westmins-
ter Hall. A very Interesting program
is being prepared. The conference.
ment address will be deivera.f by DR..
f. H. Russell, of the Fredericksburg
State NorLral School. The salutatory
to the graduating class will be given
by Miss Corrine Reardon, and Francis
e. Johnston will deliver the valedlc-.
tory. The Carlin honor medals and
THE A H S Literary Society medals
for the best ceclaimer and the best
dabater will be presented, and other
enjoyable features will lbe on the
program, besiE'es the usual gradua-
ton exercises. Rev. ]. w. Duffy, of
this city, will preach the baccalau-
reate sermon to the class tomorrow
at the p. m. services of the Metho
dist Episcoal Church South. The fol-
lowing are the names of the gradual
ing class: Misses Corinne Reardon,
Helen r. Blake, Madeline Louise
Martin, Flora GLASGOW, and Mabel
Henderson; Francis E. Johnston, Will
liam Fullerton Boswell, Barton Phil
lips, Eldon Raison, Joseph Chauncey,
Robert Earnest Knight, Jr and
Howard st. Clair.
A reception was rendered the
graduates-elect last night by the
Third Year class of the High School
in Lee Camp Hall. Tonight at the
Elks' Hall the graduating class will
hold their Clsss Night exercises,
which promises to be very interest
ing and attractive. Music for the oc-
Fcasion will be Furnished by Cunning
hams Orchestra.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-06-13
AT THE CHURCHES.

Children's Day will be observed at
the Washington Street N. E. Church
South tomorrow morning at eleven
O'Clock. At eight o'clock tdrorrow
night the Rev. j. w. Duffey, the pas
tor will deliver the baccalaureate ser
mon to the graduates of the Alex
arilria High School.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-06-13
COUNTY SCHOOLS CLOSE.
Interesting Closing Exercises Held al
Courthouse Last Night.

The closing exercises of the schools
of Alexandria county were held in
the courthouse last night which was
crowded with people from every
part of the county.
The following musical program
was rendered: Piano solo, Miss The
odora Cooper, Cherrydale School;
cornet solo, Miss Dora Varney; sing
ing Of america" by the pupils.
Addresses were made by ]. H. Bin
ford, executive secretary Cooperative
Educational Association Of Virginia;
Senator Key Pitman, of Nevada, and
DR.. j. l.. McBrien, former state super
intendent Of schools of Nebraska,
specialist in rural education, United
States Bureau of Education.
Diplomas were awarded by John H
Trimyer, clerk of the school board of
Jefferson District, to the following
students.
Cherrydale. Agnes Carter, Theodore
Cooper, Susie Free, Leolia Reid, Mel
vim Donaldson, Austin Thompson.
Herbert Ross; Columbia, Maybelle
Dominee, Alice Van Every, Joseph
Beauchamp; Clarendon, Olive Hum
mer, Edna Kerns, Corinne Simpson,
Mildred Stoy, Jean Whitman, Law
renee Douglas, Russell HandIey, Dan
iel Moreland, Robert Meyer, Roland
Sutton, Robert Thomas, James
Tucker; Fort Myer, Mildred
McShea, Maynard Carlyle, Mer-
Ger Duval, Leonard King, Argyle
Mackey, Ralph Magruder; Glencarlyn.
Wallis Jarboe; Mount Vernon, Blanche
Gaines, Margaret Shuster, Clara Stun
kle. Leo Grammar; Saegmu!ler, Susie
Shipman, Walter Elliott, Lawrence
Hardy.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-06-13
READY FOR MONDAY.

The great sale at the Peoples Pop
ular Price Store continues unabated
and next Monday will be no excep-
ton. You can beat Washington
prices in every department. Our goods
are guaranteed at the price you pay
for them which is lower than else
here.
Attend this sale tonight, Monday or
anv of the remaining days and save
money.
A. l.. COHEN, Proprietor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-06-13
SURPRISE THEATRE.
Tonight.
5 Reels of Pictures.
And Full Orchestra.

The Winner-Two reels Essanay..
A Pack of Cards.-Two reels Luz
bin.
:; Cupid VS.. -VitagEaph.
~ VIRGINIA. e
Four Reels.
False News-Two reels.
In the Battle of Little Tin Horn.
The Wrong Miss Wright.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-06-13
Far an Unmarried Appetite.

To improve The appetite and
strengthen the digestion try a few
doses of Chamberlain's Tablets. Mr.
j. H: ,Seitz. of: Detroit, Mich, says:
"They restored my appetite when, i'm
paired relieved me of bioated feeling
and caused a pleasant and satisfactory
movement of the bowels" For sade
by all dealers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-06-13
COOLER WEATHER TODAY.

Relief from the hot weather was
experienced today.
Yesterday was the hottest day of
the. year. The temperature reached
96.5 at 4 o'clock, half degree higher
than the previous maximum, which
was reached Monday afternoon.
The north wind last night brought
the promised relief sent out from the
Weather Bureau.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-06-13

At the Second Presbyterian Church
tomorrow morning the. Rev. J. l..
Allison, pastor, will preach on the
subject Loyalty to the Future. In
the evening his subject will be evan
gehcaa.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-06-13

The Rev. w. F. Watson, D. D,
pastor of the First Baptist Church,
will preach tomorrow morning on
"Conquering Heroes At eight
o'clock the Rev. H. L Swain, of
Clarendon, will preach and there will
be the ordination of a deacon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-06-13

NOTICE-Having been appointed
Sergeant Administrator CT the es-
tate of FRANK ". BUTTS. this
is to notify all persons having
claims against said estate to pre-
sent them, duly authenticated, and
all persons indebted to said es-
tate to come forward and pay
the same.
R. H. COX, Sergeant Administrator.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-06-13

The First Hypocrite" will be the
subject of the sermon Of the Rev.
G. A. Luttrell at Trinity Church to-
morrow morning. In the evening at
s o'clock he will preach on "Jesus'
Mission on Earth"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-06-13

The following alumni of the Univer-
,sity of Virginia, residing in Alexan-
dria, have declared their intention of
attending the class reunions to be
held at Charlottesville next week:
Francis E. Carter, S. M. DeMaine,
Arthur Marshall King, Ferdinand
Clinton Knight, R. D. Makely, Aylett
B. , Nicol, Robert L. White and
Charles w. Wright.
Miss Jennie F. Bayliss, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Bayliss, of Mount
Vernon district, Fairfax county, &C
companied by her cousin, Mrs. A. F.
Bayliss, of Washington, will leave to-
night for Sharon, Pa, to visit her
uncle, Mr.. John Fahnline, and her sis
ter, Mrs. William Henning. Miss
Bayliss will be in Sharon but a few
days when she will leave with a party
of friends for a tour of Niagara Falls,
and the New England States, making
the trip in Mr.. Fahnline's touring car
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-06-13
SOCIAL and ]. PERSONAL |: |.
Interesting News Notes About People
Of Alexandria Happenings
in Society.

i Mrs Harry B y Cation, accompanied
by her small son, left yesterday for
Wellesley College to attend the re-
union Of her class. zE+..21'S
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-06-13

vernon QlSLrlcI, dlIldS county, dc
companied by her cousin, Mrs. A. F.
Bayliss, of Washington, will leave to-
night for Sharon, Pa, to visit her
uncle, Mr.. John Fahnline, and her Sis
ter, Mrs. William Henning. Miss
Bayliss will be in Sharon but a few
days when she will leave with party
of friends for tour of Niagara Falls,
and the New England States, making
the trip in Mr.. Fahnline's touring car.
AT THE CHURCHES.
Children's Day will be observed at
the Washington Street NJ. E. Church
/ South tomorrow morning at eleven
O'Clock. At eight o'clock tdrorrow
night the Rev. ]. w. Duffey, the pas
tor will deliver the baccalaureate ser
mon to the graduates of the Alex
anilria High School.
At the Second Presbyterian Church
tomorrow morning the. Rev. j. L.
Allison, pastor, will preach on the
subject Loyalty to the Future. In
the evening his subject will be evan
geicaa.
The Rev. w. F. Watson, D. D,
pastor Of the First Baptist Church,
will preach tomorrow morning on
"Conquering Heroes At eight
o'clock the Rev. H. L Swain, of
Clarendon, will preach and there will
be the ordination Of a deacon.
The First Hypocrite" will be the
subject of the sermon Of the Rev.
G. A. Luttrell at Trinity Church to-
morrow morning. In the evening at
s o'clock he will preach on "Jesus'
Mission on Earth"
Catholic Church-Mass Sunday at Z
o'clock; children's mass, 9 o'clock.
Sunday School $3.50 Late mass and
sermon 1890. Baptism, $3.50. Even
ing service and benediction at a
Mass every Sunday morning at 9
o'clock at Mt. Ida Est. Rita's chapel.)
Sunday school 2:30 p. m.
Christ Church.
Rev. William J. Morton, rector,
Sunday school $50 a. m. Services at
II a. m. and p m
Grace Church.
Rev. Edgar Carpenter, rector. Ser
vices at II a. M, and s p. m. Sunday
school $3.50 a. m.
St. Paul's Church.
Rev. P. P. Phillips. rector. Sunday
school $50 a. m. Services at 11:0O
a IN and 8 p m
Second Presbyterian Church.
Rev. J. L. Allison, D. D., pastor.
Sunday School, $3.50 a. M. Services,
II a. m, and s pm.
Lutheran Church.
Rev. G.. F. Brandt, pastor. Services
at II a. m. Sunday school at 9:3O
a. m.
Methodist Episcopal Church South.
Rev. j. W. Duffey, pastor. Sum
day school $3.50 a. m. Epworth Lea
que services at 700 p. m. Services
and sermon II a. H., ami 500 p. m.
Endeavor 7:45.
Methodist Protestant Church.
Rev. C. R. Strausburg, pastor.
Services at 400 a. m, and 1880 p. m.
Sunday School, $3.50 a. M, Christian
Endeavor 6:45.
Trinity Methodist Episcopal Church.
Rev. G. A. Luttrell, pastor. Sab
bath School, 9:3O a. m. Services at II
a. M, and 500 p. m. Epworth Lea
que $50 p. m. &t&
First Baptist Church.
Rev. W. F. Watson, pastor. Sum
day school at $3.50 a. M. Services at
II a. m, and p. m.
Second Baptist Church. {;
Rev. 0. W. Triplett,f pastor Ser
vices at II a. M, and 7:45 p. m. SIM
day school $3.50 a. m. Prayer ser
vices "Wednesday evenings at IDS
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-06-13

On Friday July 10 from 5 to 10
p. m. the teachers of Payne Street
Sunday School will hold lawn party
on the lawn at 211 south Payne st.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1914-06-13

One Of the last In1ngs that Com
modores do before sailing on the eA-
bedition is to Purchase
GIBsON's PURE OLD RYE.
Gould you IMAGINE stronger 1essi
monial. We have all kinds OF Liquors
carefuIy packed in neat cartons
.sady FOR shipment to all sections OF
Virginia from :. 80
i: $500 TO $500 PER GALLON.
Have on hand Gibson's Xxx, NY
XXyX and Pure Old Rye; Old CABIN,
ct and Monogram also Bakers ana
Thompson's Whiskeys, to which we IN
vite your attention.
Should you feel disposed to SEND us
IN order we knew you will be salts
fed with results. Soliciting your trace,
we axe, yours respectfully,
WA. johnson & Co..
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-01-23
INVESTIGATING PRISON rRAeERY

McAlester, Ok. Jan. %. The State
prison board is in session here inves-
tigating the cause leading to the
deaths Of seven people and the wound
ng OF three others in the attempted
escape of three prisoners from the
penitentiary Monday evening.
It has been definitely learned that
the six-shooter with which the con-
vict, China Reed, started the killing
was purchased at pawnshop. The
purchaser has not yet been identified.
Mary Foster, the telephone girl Of
whom the prisoners made a shield and
who was severely wounded, is in a
hospital and will recover.
The body Of Judge John Thomas
Was sent to his former home at Mus
kogee. The bodies of Pat Oates, as
slstant deputy warden, and f. c. God :
frey, guard, were sent to Alva and
Melette, respectively. The funreal OF
II. II. Drover, Rnrtillon officer, will
be held here Thursday, conducted by
the Masons. in which order he had
reached the thirty-second degree
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-01-23
OFFICERS CLEARED OF BLAME.
Investigations Of Prison Riot Leads to
Of State PenIten-
sas.a tiary Officials tsa

McAlester, Okla, Jan. 22.-The
State prison board Wednesday after
noon practically completed its inyesti-
CATION of the causes leading up to the
mutiny and killing of seven persons
at the State penitentiary with but lit
tie development, except that the board
completely exonerated wardn r. w.
Dick and the other penitentiary Off
cials from all blame in the recent pen
itentiary riot.
Effort is still being made to identify
the person who purchased the gun
used by the convict, Reed. An addi-
tional turnkey has been placed at the
corridor door. He is to bo on the
outside and armed. Jack Martin, the
turnkey who was shot in the cheek, is
banck on duty on the inside.
The bodies OF the convicts, Reed
and Lane, were buried in Potter field
today. That of Koontz is being held
awaiting advises from his relatives.
Mary Foster, the wounded telephone
girl, was reported today as impoying.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-01-23
BRYAN COUNTY ODD
FELLOWS MEET At GADDO.

Last Saturday the Bryan County
Odd Fellows association met in Cad !.
do, holding until midnight.
The program consisted of speeches
on the order and the exenlplification
Of the secret work. closing with a
banquet, which all present enjoyed.
There were iuany Odd Fellows pres
ent from all over the county, the total
attendance being two hundred They
were met at the trains by the local
committee of Caddo Lodge No, aud
their comfort was seen after in. the
best manner. -
Among the notables present were
A. N. Leecraft of Colbert, Past Grand
Master; C. A. Skeen Of Wapanucka.
present Grand Master; j. Fl. Baldwin
OF Calera, former representative in the
legislature from this county.
Caddo was glad to have this bunch
Of visitors for her guests; the town
enjoyed their visit. and hopes they
may come again some time.-Caddo
Herald.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-01-23
LIVESTOCK WEALTH sS,OOO,OOO,OOO
Value Of COuntry's Stock Greater
Than Money Circulation and Al
most Equals Bank Deposits.

Chicago, Jan. 22-The annual live
stock report of the Orange Judd
Farmer, made public here today,
showed a farm wealth in this form of
property that broke all records. The
increase in value in twelve months
was placed at $44,75S,0O0 while the
total value OF all classes of farm ami
mails reached $5,596, ,O24,OOO. OF this
total, horses furnished $2.1S5.5 5.555 900; /;
mules 29,33S, 900 and milch cows ST.
032 100000. The total value repres-
ents 80 rer cent more than the total
money in circulation in this country
land was almost equal to all deposits
in the $500 National banks.
The number of meat producing an-
imals, however. showed a decrease.
Beef cattle recorded falling off in
numbers of 1,762.000 head or per
cent; hogs a decrease Of $4,000 or
per cent. Mich cows showed no ma.
terial change while horses increased
SHbhbiy III uuinbti. ne utNltdSt III
numbers caused heavy increase in
average value per head, milch cows
advancing q per cent; other cattle IS
per Gent; hogs II per cent and shee
s per cent.
The decrease in hogs was the result
of heavy cholera losses in important
states coupled with a shortage in cora
while the decrease in sheep resulted
from low priced wool and dissatis-
faction with the wool tariff
On the other hand. the decline in
the number ct beef cattle that had
been under way for several years,
continued and with the increasing
population inG'cated growing short
age OF beef. The only hope of relief
held out in the report was calcula-
tion that an increase Of 80 per cent
in the number of silcs indicated
&C mplete utilization of the forage OF
the corn fields. thereby reducing the
cost OF producing beef. 20 m1"'
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-01-23
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE
ON TRUSTS.

President Wilson has presented to-
Congress special message on trusts
which has brought applause from all
political factions in Congress. It's
principal Recommendation are as fol-
lows: sa
1. Effective prohibition of the in
terlocking of directorates CT great
orporations-banks, railroads, indus
trial. commercial and public service
bodies. ,i, - 1a4l- ~
2.riA law to confer upon the in
terstate commerce commission the
power to superintend and regulate the
financial operations by which rail-
reads henceforth are to be supplied
with the money they need for their
proper development and improved
transportation facilities. The Presi-
dent made 1t clear that "the pros
perity of the railroads and the pros
perity of the country are inseparably
connected" in this regard.
" g. Definition Of the "many 'hurtful
restraints of trade" by explicit legis-
iation supplementary to the Sherman
law. "ffet
4. The creation Of az commission
to aid courts and to act as a clearing
house Of information in helping bust
ness to conform to the law.
5. Provisions Of penalties and pun
ishments to fall upon individuals re-
sponsible for unlawful BUSINESS prac-
tices. te TD
6. Prohibition of holding compan-
les and suggestion that the voting
power of individuals holding shares in
numerous corporations might be re-
stricted to one corporation.
Z. Giving to private individuals the
right to found suits for redress on
facts and judgments proven in Govern
ment suits and providing that statute
of limitation should run only from
the date of the conclusion of the Gov
ernment's action. 50.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-01-23
TAX ASSESSING BEGINS.


The work of assessing the property
of Bryan county began Monday. Par
aphenalia and instructions to be used
in making property assessments were
distributed by County Tax Assessor
Ed l. Speairs and his deputy, Lonnie
Glenn. to the various deputy assess
ors, who will make the assessment Of
Bryan county property values for the
present year.
Eleven township assessors are en-
ployed in assessing farm property and
most OF the seven Incorporated towns
in the county will have a separate
assessor, though in one or two in
stances the work will be done. prob
ably, by the township assessor.
Monday morning Deputy Assessor
Lonnie eileen began work of assessing
Durant 1855.
Assessor speairs estimates that the
work of assessing the entire county
will be completed within six or seven
weeks. after all the deputies are in
the field. .a@