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Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-01-23
RED RIVER ITEMS.
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The bottom folks are rejoicing over
the lovely weather we are having.
The farmers are about through gath
ering their crops.
Health in our community is very
good at the present. Little Bonnie
Graham, being the only one on the
sick list this week.
An excellent Sunday school has
been organized at the school house.
A very good crowd was out at the
organization Sunday afternoon.
The Bottom population is, -incress-
ing, farmers from all over the State
are coming here, to raise crops the
coming year. Several new houses are
being built.
Misses sallie whitlow and velda
Anderson spent last Sunday with
friends in Wade.
John Graham and sons, George and
Leonard, took fifteen bales of cotton
to Bonham, Texas, Iasr Wednesday,
returning late Friday evening.
The young folks were delightfully."-
entertained at the home of Miss Las
sic Cowen last Friday night. Every
body reported having the time of their
lives.
Messrs. Riddle and Jackson of Ft.
Worth, Texas, were tna prests of Mt.
and Mrs. Bud Risner last week.
Zig" Ed Hayslip has bought a new
horse and a swell rubber tired bug
gy.
]. b. Haney is giving a dance Sat
urday night in honor of his brother
in-law, Charlie Hayslip's 10Th birth
day. Everyones anticipating a jolly
time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gee. Graham spent
Saturday night in Wade, with the lat
ter's parents.
Bee Guynn, who has been on the
sick list for several weeks is report
ed much improved.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-01-23
INTERURBAN PROMOTER HERE.

J. r. Culllnane of st. Louis speht
short time with Mr.. and Mrs. w.
J. O'Brien here recently. after which
he re.urned to his home. Mr. Cul-
linane is interested in light and gas
plants in Texas and he visited Deni-
son and Greenville. Mr.. Cullinane is
the gentleman who is promoting the
interurban project from Denison to
Durant. He stated that there was
nothing new in the interurbaD which
he proposes to build to Durant and
eventually to McAlester. "The pres
ent condition Of the money market
makes it almost impossible to sell
bonds, and we are waiting for coudi-
tions to improve" said Mr.. Cullin-
ane today "But there is one thing
certain and that is that the line will
be built, for never saw prettier
proposition in my life."
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-01-23
ASKS $4,000 FROM KATY.

Suit was filed in the district court
Saturday by Milton Gilbreath, Of
Grayson county Texas, against the
Katy railway company asking 100000
for personal injuries and loss of time.
Plaintiff In his petition alleges that
he was injured on October 6, 1913, in
the switch yards at Durant while act
ing as brakeman On defendants line
OF railroad; that while riding on
car the engineer made an emergency
stop throwing the plaintiff from the
car and causing him to fall on the
tracks. thereby breaking his left leg,
dislocating his left hip and otherwise
injuring him, and incapacitating him
to perform manual labor.
The suit was filed by McReynolds
& Hay of Sherman and Hayes & Nc
mtosh of this city who represent the
plaintiff. The case is set for the March
term OF the district court.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-01-23
NAs0NIC BANQUET.

On Friday evening, January 20, at
the Blue Lodge of Durant will hold
a speclal>meeting to confer degrees.
The Caddo team is coming down with
a candidate and will put on the third
degree work An invitation is extend
ed to all Master Masons in Bryan
county and visiting brethren to at
tend. After the conclusion OF the
ceremony a banquet will be served. A
large attendance is anticipated and all
members Of the local lodge are ear
nestly requested to be presnt.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-01-23
GOV. CRUCE WILL NOT
CALL EXTRA SESSION.
inValidatiOn Of General Revenue Act
Started Speculation Concern.
lag Legislature.

Oklahoma City, Ok, AIN. 20.-spec-
ulation as to the probability of spec
ial session of the legislature to re-
pass the general revenue act and the
mortgage tax law, invalidated by the
supreme cturt's decision in the capi-
tai and election law referendum cas-
es, was set at rest today by Gov.
Cruce, who declared there would be
none. Suggestions as to the amount
of revenue the State and counties
lose by reason of the laws referred
to being nullified enter the realm of
conjecture; however, It is known that
the amounts probably. will he large.
In most instances the State has the
sd vaorem basis to fall back on. Gov.
Cruce said tonight that he had not
been approached upon the question OF
having an extra session.
"And 1t would be quite unnecessary
for the matter to be urged he added
for there will not be another sesl
sion Of the legislature during my term
of office"
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-01-23
WHAT 1T COSTS TO KEEP A cow.

For the year, something like 25 cents
pound would be an average price for
butterfat. This would mean that the
butter produced would be worths4O.
Add to this the value Of skimmilk or
$40, and we have $50 as thereturns
OF the average COW for one year. In
other words we milk in this country
about Z million cows just for the fun
of 1t. This is one of the reasons why
many persons regard dairying as slav-
cry. They work and receive no com
pensation for their labor.
The question that confronts most
farmers is how to get better cows.
That it would be much better not to
keep any cows than to keep the aver
age kind, is shown by statistics There
are two ways of getting good cows
first to buy them, second to raise them.
The first offers the objection that we
cannot afford to buy dairy cows at $40
to $3.50, but want to say here that a
COW that will produce $50 pounds of
butterfat year, is cheaper at 5000
than the average COW at $50, because
the last one is worth only what she
will sell for at the slaughter house.
| have known several dairymen whS
borrowed money to get one good COW
into their herd, and they have been re-
paid many times.
The second method of raising cows
is within reach of every farmer in
any community that is willing to CO.
operate with his neighbor. Several
years ago an experiment was carried
on at the Illinois Experiment station
to determine the effect of grading up
the herd by the use of purebred sires
Within a few years the average milk
yield was doubled. 1t is not possible
for every farmer to own a pure bred
sire, says the Oklahoma Farmer, bur
II is possible for the farmers of. COM
munity to combine and purchase
purebred bull from a good reliable
breeder.
There are a great many things that
have TO do with developing good
dairy herd, which can only come thro-
ugh the school CT experience. Before
the advent of the Babcock test there
was no easy method Of determining
the value of the butterfat produced by
a cow. Many times farmers were de-
ceived as to the real value of the dairy
COW. They could remember that far
several weeks she produced exceed
ingly large amounts of milk and butt
terfat. but they lost sight of the fact
that yearly production is what de-
termines profits
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-01-23
UTICA ITEMS.

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We have had ideal weather the past
few days and farmers have been turn-
ing the soil the past week or so.
There will be largo acreage OF
oats in this community this year, ana
several Of the farmers will commence
sowing in few days If the weather
keeps fit.
Quite a number of people from here
attended the Musical entertainment
at Mr.. and Mrs. Tomlln's Saturday
night.
The w. o. w. installed officers for
the ensuing year Saturday night as
follows: DR.. d. C.McCalib, c. c.; /.
@. Gunter, A. l.; w. ]. ODonlcy.
clerk, and ]. A. Graham, banker. Reg
ular meeting nights are the second
and fourth Monday evenings Of each
month to which all sovereigns are in
vited.
The young people enjoyed social
at the home of John aHrville last
Saturday night
Miss Tilda Lee is visiting in Deni-
son tbs week.
Mrs. Carrie Fisher was a visitor in
Utica Tuesday Of this week.
Our school is progressing nicely,
with an enrolment now of 152 pupils.
Our school teachers invite the pat
rons to visit the schools often, and
ask the cooperation of all the patrons
in making the schools at this place
better.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-01-23
TEST "NO VOTE, No
TAX" THEORY

Chicago ILL.,, Jan. 22.-Mrs. Belle
Squire. exponent OF the mo vote no
tay" doctrine, will be sued by the
county tax officials unless she pays
personal property tax OF $2S.2O. net
ice OF which was sent to her yester-
day. AS her taxes were less than the
cost of a suit would have been Mrs.
Squire has escaped payment OF the
personal property tax during the last
five years.
Despite the recent enfranchisement
of Illinois women, she made anothe.
declaration of independence" today
She announced she wonld not pay this
years taxes because ut was levied by
for whom no woman was al
lowed to. cast a vote" This year the
board of assessors ipIaced her assess
ment high enough TO bring her into
the class where suits follow de1in-
quency.a F -" a' !,
Although unmarried she assumes
the right to be known as Mrs" Belle
Squire. She is a music teacher and
her piano represents the bulk OF her
personal property. Wi
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-01-23
DEATH OF W. C. COVER.

William c. Cover, pioneer citi-
zen of Durant, who for the past sew
eral years has made his home in Cal
ifornia, but who has been here some
few weeks ON business, died a. the
home of A. B. Mcclure on Main
street this city Wednesday, after a
short illness. His death came as II
surprise and shock to his many
friends in the community Funeral
services were held at the Mcclure res-
idence at $3.50 Thursday, followed by
interment in Highland cemetery.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-01-23
ALBANY ITEMS.
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. o o . Q o o o o o o o o o :,
Ed Lee Batteals and Roy Metcalf
were in Texas Friday.
Mrs. Vada Capshaw and little son
of Durant were visiting Mrs. p. Cap
shaw last week
Messrs. Carl and Henry Sullivan
left for st. Louis Sunday morning
Mrs. Vera Barker of Bennington is
visiting her father, DR.. p. L. Cain.
Dawes Pusley of Armstrong Acad-
emy, visited home folks lats week.
Mrs. Mabel Davis of Oblong, I'LL. il
visiting her mother Mrs. Viola Potts.
Miss Alma Butler took charge @: the
central office Thursday morning Wa
are sure she will make good "hello
girl" for she is very kind and patient.
Turner Beal has purchased an in
terest in C. p. Walkers grocery store.
They have enlarged the building and
expect to put in line of general
merchandise. Miss Anna Beal has
taken charge as saleslady.
Miss Ella Car and JAG, Anderson
were married Saturday evening. They
Immediately departed for Pirtle, their
future home
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-01-23
DRILLED
WITHOUT GUARDS.

De Leavenworth, Kan, Jan. 22.--Five-
lhundred inmates Of the United States
military prison here drilled at Fort
Leavenworth Wednesday withour
guards. The parade resulted from an
order from the war department IN
furtherance. Of a recommendation of
Secretary Garrison for more leniency
for purely military offenders"
Accoding to the commandant of the
for 1t is the plan Of the war depat-
ment that lighter offenders against
militay discipline be restored to duty.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-01-23
MATCHED RACE JAN. 81.

The matched race between Cord
wood and Catterflaw. is attracting
much attention from horse men over
The county. The two horses ara
among the best known racing stock
in the county. and each has his ad-
mirers and supporters. Cordwood Is
owned by Tom Bates, and has a pac-
ing record of PIG and tFotting rec
ord OF 2-1S 1-2. Catterflaw Is owned
by A.. G. Risner and is the proud pos
SCISSOR OF record that eclipses that
Of Cordwood in that he aas paced
the turn In 2-l5 Ia. This is three
fourths of minute better time than
Cordwood, but still Mr.. Bates is OF
the firm opinion. and he has many
hackers, at that, that his horse can
make the trip aroundt he track faster
than Caterclaf. Still. Mr.. Risner is
backing his Judgment in the belief
that hts animal can continue TO in
crease speed and canter around the
track winner s'@ ses0s.t5
The race will be pulled off on Sat-
urday, Jan. 81. unless the weather in
terferes. and during the afternoon
several other high class races will be
pulled off. and there will be some
thing doing from early in the after
noon until late. For the big race a
purse of 5000 has ben hung Ep. ana
each owner 80 determinsd to pull
down the money
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-01-23
KICKED MOVING BELT;
HEAD GRUOND OFF.

Hobart, Okla, Jan. ga. H..
smith, an employe of the Hobart Cot
ton Oil mill here, was instantly kill
ed when he attempted to kick a
whirling belt off the pulley connect
ed with a cotton seed conveyer. The
rapid belt caught him and carried him
head downward over into the conveyer
pit where his head was literally
ground to pieces.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-01-23
OIL AND GAS LEASES.

In response to the demand for a
thorough yet simple form of Oil and
Gas Lease the News has prepared AMI
printed quantity of leases that will
conform to every demand and they
are now ready for sale. Price 25c
per dozen straight. Mall orders de-
livered when accompanied by remit
tance. (Ady)
The Durant News.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-01-23
THE OKLAHOMA HEN

The latest census report shows that
there are s,5O1. .2S7 fowls in this state
and about three fourths OF them are
egg producers. The annual produc-
ton is 46.OOO.6OO dozen eggs, with a
farm value of $7.544.445. The yearly
poultry production is 16.264,OO fowls,
valued at $6.3sS.1SS.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-01-23
aTYPEWRITER BARGAINs

Oliver Model live. alightly used. and
you would think Il 4 brand new one.
Price $1,000 Another one used about
the same length Of time. and in equal
~ as good condition for ss5.Oc. =. M.
byans. Dnrant. Okla. Adv.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-01-23
COUNTY COURT CONVENED.

County court convened here We'd
nesday morning and commenced WORK
on the heavy civil setting. which Will
occupy considerable time, unless many
cases are settled out Of court. as is
anticipated. The court had anout a
weeks vacation between the time OF
completing the criminal and COM
mencing the civil docket.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-01-23
FINE POULTRY RECEIVED HERE.

Prof. w. B. Morrison of the Presby-
terian College recently received a
couple of fine Buff orphington Cocks
from one of the rarest pens Of chick
ems in Texas, having procured them
from a. Cleburne, Texas, fancier. Mr.,
Morrison is chicken fancier who
prides himself upon keeping strictly
first class stock.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-01-23
FLOWING IN FULL SWING.

All over the county farmers may
be seen busy polwing their land pre-
paratory to sowing oats and7maay OF
them have already commenced 10
plant oats. 1t is the general belief
that the ground is in the best condi-
ton possible at this time Of the year,
and with deep plowing and good
narrowing that an excellent seed-bel
for oats may be prepared.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-01-23
SIX POUND HENS.

Clipper Hamilton. ex-sheriff of this
county takes the prize for the big
gest hens marketed in Durant Last
week no sold to George Myers "a
barred rock hens that weighed to-
tai of 152 pounds for which he re-
ceived $3.50, Each hen averaged
about SIX pounds In weight and
brought about IS cents. ~
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-01-23
5,copRT OF INQUIRY.

a A court OF inquiry was In progress
at the court honse as the News went
to press making an investigation Of
the violations OF the prohibition law in
the vicinity of Colbert and Achlle,
Three witnesses we're examined.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-01-23
General Interest Wotes
COUNTY HAS sisO,OOo CASH.

When the year 1913 ended the couu-
ty OF Bryan had in cash the snug sum
Of s151,o2O. Sc, distributed among the
following repositories:
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-01-23

Farmers who have cotton seed to
be culled see l.. E. Berry at Durant
Gin Co. regarding days euler will be
run. WAIT
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-01-23

Last weeks prices again reduced
on Suits and overcoats at Mercantile
Co.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-01-23

Sweeping reduction on all Winter
Merchandise throughout every depart
mentl at Mercantile Co. y.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-01-23

Don't fail to attend the big January
Clearing Sale at Mercantile Co.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1914-01-23

Another big Cut in Mems and Wom-
ems Wearing Apparel at the Mercan-
tile Co. oc
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-23
Clarence (Cap) Al derson
Candidate for Sheriff of Ada County


elected
in
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-23

I hereby announce myself as can
didate for the office of County Treas
urer of Ada County upon the Repub-
lican ticket, subject to the action of
the Republican voters in the primaries
to be held on the first Tuesday Of Sep
TENDER.
/ feel that I am qualified to fill the
position which I seek, having taught
school for seven years in Franklin
county. Missouri, and two years in
Missoula, Montana. and having had
experience in other lines which | con-
slider qualities me for this position.
l have been a resident OF Idaho for
16 years, and of Ada county IL years.
I have always been a staunch Repub-
lican and an earnest and ardent work.
er for the party and its candidates. II
elected to the office which I seek,
promise to give the people of Ada
county faithful and efficient service.
MRS. ANNA M. MOODY.
Adv
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-23
PREDICTS VICTORY
FOR GOVERNOR HAINFS
W. Il. Keifer, Register F|ack-
foot Land Office Says Haines
Will Sweep Southeast
WILL CARRY BIN CHA M.
Says the People Like the Way the
Governor Does Things and APP
preciate His Great Service
in Solving the Tax
Problem.
WILL CARRY eINe CHA M.

Henry w. Keifer, register of the
United States land office at Blackfoot,
is in the city. The commissioner of
the general land office has granted him
80 day leave of absence, which Mr.
Keifer Is improving by enjoying a well
earned vacation. He has been register
Of the Blackfoot land office for nearly
eight years and has held important
public positions in old Bingham county
as assessor, sheriff and state senator
Since Mr. Keifer has been a resident
of Bingham county there have been
nine new counties created out OF It He
became a citizen of Idaho over 80 years
ago and is well known throughout the
state. and has many friends In Boise
Mr.. Keifer is an enthusiastic booster
for southern Idaho and quotes facts
and figures to back UP his claims. In
the course of an interview he said:
There has been q steady increase
Evening capital news. (Boise, Idaho) 1901-1927, 1914-08-23

At the expiration of my present term
Of office. I shall lack five months of
having been tax collector one term. In
this responsible position, the most diff
flcult in the county. is it wise to make
a change each term?
You the taxpayers OF Ada county,
have asked for economy In office: for
workers, not figureheads at the head
of offices; for keen business in these
respects. no one can deny that I have
complied with your wishes.
Efficiency saves you money-read
the following letter:
This is to certify that Maud Lowry
Cleary has collected the largest vol
ume Of taxes of any tax collector in
the State of Idaho, and has done this
work with the least outlay, of any of
the counties of the first and second
class.
(Signed.) A. R VAN NUYS,
State Examiner.
At the last general election the
voters by vote of almost two to one
asked to have the treasurer made tax
collector. The legislature said this was
not effective until 1915. Thinking that
the leg IldQ no say III Tire IndL-
ter l carried the case to the supreme
court, backed by the county commits
sioners, promising that I thought I
could save about $4,000 per year In
terest on the tax collector funds as the
assessors were not required by law to
collect interest on the money while in
their possession. I won my case and
from July list, 1913 to July LIST, 1914,
$5728 Is the amount saved. After all
expenses of my office are paid I still
have over $4,000 per year earnings on
interest and fees to turn into the pub
lie Golfers, so you see the office costs
the county nothing, but is a money
maker besides.
I thank Ada county voters for their
support in the past; I thank the tax
payers for their kindness and cour-
tesy to me in the office. If you wish to
show your appreciation of an efficient,
economical handling of the office, Sep
TENDER 1st, VIII afford you an excellent
opportunity to place me in office for
another term.
Yours respectfully,
ADV. MAUD LOWRY CLEARY.