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Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-04-16

What Harrison Says of Legislature
Luther Harrison, member OF the
Fifth Legislature. and editor OF a
newspaper at wewoka. has the fol-
lowing squib about the recently ad-
journed legislature:
After seventy-eight days in the
Legislature. this editor is convinced
OF one thing at least--among polite
ians about the most unpopular insti-
tuition in the entire state IS the news
paper. Every measure calculated to
help the newspaper was promptly and
decisively killed, Every measure cal
culated to hurt the newspaper was
enthusiastically supported by large
force Of legislators. There is un-
doubtedly a strong sentiment against
the press. I'm our Judgment. this un-
favorable sentiment is entirely due
to about a half a dozen sporadic per-
iodlcals that spring up in every cam
paign for the specific purpose of levy
ing blackmail upon all candidates
that can be intimidated and Of SLAM
dering every candidate who has the
manhood to resent their nefarious ac-
tivities. If the Oklahoma press ever
secures any fair legislation IL must
purge itself of the journalistic pimps
that have brought the profession 10
disrepute. We hope to see the press
association at its meeting in Guthrie
take some radical action toward free
ing itself Of the degenerates who con
tinually disgrace it,"
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-04-16

Constable Bryant OF Matoy arrest
ed a couple of negroes. Reuben Muir
ply and Andy Freeny. last week on
a charge of assault and battery. The
testimony at the trial in the Justice
Court of Charles Adams of Matoy
revealed the fact that Freeny was
engaged in beating his wife when
Murphy interposed and raped Free
ny couple of times over the head
with stick. Each negro on plea
of guilty was fined SIS and costs.
which runs the total of each fine up
to more than fifty dollars. Roth ne
groes were unable to pay their fines
and were placed In the county Jail
where they will serve out thir fine.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-04-16
Sunday school Anniversary.

Bokchito. OKLA Apr 15.-(To
the Weekly News) Bray Sunday
School celebrated its first anniversary
last Sundsy We think It's record for
-he year win compare favorably with
any rural Sunday school in Rryan
county. rhe average attendance OF
the year has been sixty. The total
enrolment is 120. Averg fifty per
cent. The collections of the year
were s45.49. Prof Harris made an
earnest and appropriate address to
the Sunday school III the morning
and after an abundance of well-cook-
ed dinner had been disposed of, Rev.
Laster of Albany did well his part
in instructing and entertaining the
crowd. All went home well pleased
with the days program.
Mrs. S. J. b.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-04-16
Death of LemueI Norwood.

Lemuel Norwood died Sunday
morning at Bokchito of pneumonia.
after only short Illness. Mr. MOI
wood was employed by the Frisco
railroad and vas in charge Of the err
ection OF several new bridges, and the
reRairing of all those which needed
1t on the road between Madill and
Hugo. and had been living for some
time in Bokchito He leaves n wife
and four children.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-04-16
Editors to visit A. 8 VI.

At the meeting OF the Oklahoma
Press Association to be held in Guth-
rie on May 8. the program includes
one day at the A. 6 NJ. College at
II IS planned 20 give the
newspaper me ma dinner consisting
entirely OF Oklahoma products. Most
of the dinner. which isCto be elabor-
ate Is to be supplied from the college
farm, but there will be things on the
menu that must be secured from dit-
fercut sections Of the state.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-04-16
Niggers Tried to Break Jail Mondo


If Bill Dickerson, the night jailer
at the county prison, had not been on
the alert. there would have been de
livery of five negro prisoners at the
county jail Monday night. Bill had
gone to the window on the west side
of the jail which looks into the negro
cell, and found that the window cas-
ing had been removed, the taps taxi
en- off the bars than run horizontally
across the window, and the casing
carefully set back into place. All
that was necessary with the taps re-
moved was to slide out the bars that
guard the window, and climb out of
the Jail. The blacksmith was called
and the bars repaired. A negro
preacherTrom Mead who was in Jail
waiting trial on several charges Of
rape, was accused by the other ne
groes of doing the deed. so he was
stood against the iron grated door
with his hands sticking through and
was handcuffed in that position and
made to stand all night A sick pris-
oner in the middle cell bad the bars
on his window fixed the same way
but his was also repaired.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-04-16

During the heavy electric storm
last week the house Of II. Il. Jetson
of near Utica was struck by light
ming. No damage resulted with the
exception of the burning of a few
bed clothes The lightning struck
the stove pipe, careened to n cot upon
which a man by the name OF Blanken
ship was lying at the time and pun
ctured a large hole in the bed cloth
ing. Mr., Blankenship sustained no
injuries.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-04-16
Tarpiey-Puilcn.

Sunday evening at the home OF
Rev. Herman Jones in this city, oc-
CURED the marriage OF Miss Ruby
Tarpley of this city TO Mr.. Clarence
Punen. formerly OF Fl Towsen. The
newly welded couple left at once for
Muskogee where they will make their
futur home. The bride Is the accom-
plished daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. c.
II. Eltlng of this city. and has many
friends and admirers in this commu-
nifty Mr. pullen has been coming
here for some time in connection vi
business and has many friends in the
city.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-04-16
The Carnival is Here.

The Lachman-Lewis shows arrived
here and commenced doing business
Monday evening, and their attraction
received a liberal patronage. The
old baseball grounds is the scene of
the activity of the carnival and all
sorts of amusements are at hand.
There a dozen pay shows as well as
numerous free shows and attractions
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-04-16
Bought Confectionery.

A deal was consumated this week
whereby Messrs Lynn and Ruby
Click bought the confectionery bust
mesa ON Main street Tho new bust
ness will be operated under the name
of Click brothers and Mr.. Harrison
will lrctire from business. The new
proprietors plan many improvements
In the business.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-04-16

Resume oil Drilling at Bennington
From Ed Butler. who was here
this week we learn that work will
soon begin on the oil well west OF
town. This well is already several
hundred feet but work has been sus-
pended for some time and It is stated
that the parties now have ample cap
ital TO complete the wen and also to
put down two other wells as agreed
upon IN their original contract II Is
stated that the actual work will be
gin about the first OF May. Benning
ton Tribune.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-04-16
County Failed 20 Confiscate Wagor
and Tpen,


When Marshal Riley and r. l..
Knott were arrested at Kemp on the
Knott were arersted at Kempt on the
ifth of this month with wagon -
team and load OF booze and a shot
gun, and charged with violation Of
the prohibition law. Il was dec dec
that the county would test the ques.
tion Of whether the wagon and team
and other things used in the promo
tion OF law violations could be CO.
fiscated The county hung onto the
gun and will sell it but the team and
wagon was replevined this week by
persons from Coleman who establish
ed the claim that they owned 'he
team and wagon which they had loan
ed to Riley and Knott.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-04-16
Utterback May be Commissioner.

Utterback May he Commissioner.
Rumors coming from Oklahoma
City persist that w. f. Utterbaek of
this city will receive the appointment
of Corporation Commissioner to serve
out the unexpired term of A. p.
Watson who was impeached, Mr.. VI
terback has been away on a hunting
trip and the News was unable to get
in touch with him, but his closest
friends say that he will decline the
honor. In the event that Mr.. Utter
back declines, il is rumored that the
place may be offered to w. A. Durant
of this city or to w ID. Humphrey of
Nowata. The position pays 4 thou
sand dollars per year.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-04-16

Saturday afternoon l.. l.. CLARK
shipped six carloads OF cattle to the
ST. Louis market There were i50
head in the six cars Mr.. Clark haa
had the cattle here for ninety days
feeding them preparatory for the mar
ket.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-04-16
Oklahoma Merchant Gets Army Con-

Oklahoma Merchant Gets Army Con-
tract
willard Foster, a clothing merch-
ant of Blackwell, Oklahoma, has re-
turned from New York City whore
he has been for the past four months
securing contracts with the European
powers now at war for the furnishing
of uniforms and other clothing for
the soldiers. Foster secured several.
the most important one being a con
tract from the Siberian government
for so thousand uniforms. The sum
to be paid for the uniforms is 500
thousand dollars.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-04-16
Durant ~; Caddo 10.

Some ball game was pulled off
here last Saturday, between teams
from Caddo and Durant. The score
looked like a winner for Caddo by
10 to until the eighth inning when
the local bunch rallied and put over
a few. ending the game by the score
of IL to 10 in favor OF the locals
Tke lineup was as follows
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-04-16

Choice Spanish peanuts for plant
ing. Durant Nursery company WA.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-04-16
INJUNCTION SOUGHT
AGAINST McADoo

A National Bank at Washington Al
leges that the Secretary of the
Treasury Has Conspired to Wreck
the Institution.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-04-16
Postmasters Appointed for Bryan
County.

A number OF Oklahoma Fourth
class postmasters were appointed
Friday OF last week. Two were for
Bryan county, as follows Blue.
Jesse NJ. Dills; Kiersey, william II.
Reynolds.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-04-16

II In the market for a Typewritef
SEQ Il. M. Evans.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-04-16
Piles Cured In 6 to II Days

Your druggist will refund money II pAzo
fails 10 cure any case OF Itching.
Blind, Bleeding Protruding Piles In TO II days
The hrst application gives Ease and Rest. SOC.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-04-16

See our line of special dollar day
bargains in millinery. Miss Quincy
Mitchell, at Haden's Dry Goods Store.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-04-16
To Drive Out Malaria
And Build Up The System

Take the Old Standard GROVES
TASTELRSS chill TONIC. You know
what you are taking, as the formula u
printed on every label, showing Il Ia
Ouinine and Iron In a tasteless form,
Ths Quinine drives out malaria, the
Iron builds up the system. 50 cents
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-04-16

Clean rags wanted at News office.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-07-23

price of lead
This is glad news, if true, and as
the president and some of the direct
ors live in New York, there may be
good grounds for the report. If it is
true, as everybody hopes it is, why
is not the present good time to give
the employee miners an assurance that
they are to profit substantially, and
that their wages will be increased
proportionately? 1t is true they have
been kept in quiet expectancy by a
small bonus the past two paydays,
but nothing definite nor substantial
has been assured them. Uncertainty
breeds disquiet. If the company is
earning 40 per cent on its immense
capitalization, and is so prosperous
that 25 per cent stock dividend and
per cent cash dividend are fore
cast for September, the company can
well afford to make liberal raise in
the low wages of the men who handle
the pick and shovel and do the heavy
manual labor in the mills, the fur
naces and other departments of man
ufacture.
Some of the stockholders are said
to favor such policy, among them
Mr.. Holmes, one of the largest indi-
vidual holders of the company's stock.
The people of st. Francois county re-
joice at every evidence of the pros
perity of our large mining industries,
and would rejoice still more if the
husky miners were assured better
wages, because they spend their mon
ey at home and keep along local bus
mess and prosperity.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-07-23
OBITUARY

Isaac Rufus Gilbert, eldest son of
Susan A. and Eli Gilbert, was born
in Jefferson county, H., September Z,
1852 was killed by train July H.,
1915, while returning home from
work as he was walking along the
track between River Mines and FL
wins, and seeing train approaching,
he stepped to the other track, and be-
ing hard of hearing, did not notice
the train which struck him from be-
hind.
His father, mother and only bro
ther preceded him to the grave seve-
raj years ago,
His brother was also killed by a
train at Doe Run, Mo-, September Is,
1885,
The deceased leaves a wife and a
Homer, James, Robert and
Floyd-and one daughter, Pearl, all
of Elvins, Mo. Also two half-bro-
Tiers, Pirl Beard of Madison, ILL.,, and
Fred Beard of Granite City, ILL.,; three
half-sisters, Mrs. VIM. West Of Bis
marck, Mo-, Mrs. j. F. Abshier, Else
Gundo, Cal, and Mrs. W. S. Davis,
Pennington, Mo-, who will sadly miss
him.
But we know Jesus died ransom
for all. Matt. 2O:28; Matt. 1O:45;
LIST Tim. 2:6) and that all that are in
their graves shall hear his voice and
come forth, John 5:2S) and that the
time is very near when the sea shall
give up the dead, etc. (Rev. 20;13)
We are persuaded he will not have
long to sleep. We sorrow not as
those who have no hope. We know
our dear brother shall rise again in
the resurrection at the last day.
John l1:24) Job said, if man die,
shall he live again? (Jobe 14:14)
Jesus said, the hour is coming in
which all that are in their graves
shall come forth. John 5:2S)
After a short service, conducted by
w. S. Davis, the deceased was laid
to rest in the Elvins cemetery, by the
Masonic Lodge of which he was a
member.
MRS. w. S. DAVIS.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-07-23
HOSPITAL NO. A ITEMS

Matron M. L. Gray is visiting her
mother, Mrs. Bennett, at Frederick
town.
DR.. F. L. Long is off on two
weeks vacation, which will be- prin-
cipally spent in the jefferson coun-
ty hills.
Jack Allen, just out of school, is
spending his vacation here with his
mother, Mrs. Beulah Allen, our eff
ficient Supervisoress.
Misses Edna Cundiff and Christine
Herbst are off for well-earned two
weeks rest.
Miss Gladys Ulan of Dexter is up
for a few days visit at the Hospital.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-07-23
DIARRHOEA QUICKLY CURED

About two years ago | had a Sc
we're attack of diarrhoea which lasted
Tor over week." writes w. c. Jones.
buford, N. D. 81 became so weak
that | could not stand upright. A
druggist recommended Chamberlain's
Colo, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy.
The first dose relieved me and within
two days | was as we'll as ever. OBJ
tainabie everywhere. (adv.)
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-07-23

Miles Nervine, and began to improve
before 1 had finished the first bottle
until was entirely cured"
MRS. JOSEPH SNYDER,
262 Hudson St, Tiffin, Ohio.
Many remedies are recommended
for diseases of the nervous system
that fail to produce results because
they do not reach the seat of the
trouble. Dir. Miles Nervine has
proven its value in such cases so
many times that it is unnecessary
to make claims for it. You can
prove its merits for yourself by
getting a bottle of your druggist,
who will return the price if you
receive no benefit.
MILES MEDICAL CO., Elkhart, Ind.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-07-23
BEAUTY MORE THAN SKIN DEEP

A beautiful woman always has good
digestion. If your digestion is faul-
ty, Chamberlain's Tablets will do you
good. obtainable everywhere. (adv.)
About 1850 students are enrolled
in the. Summer Session at the Uni
versity Of Missouri. Last year the
total enrolment was 935. The Sum
naer Session continues-until August s.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-07-23
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH

0. H. L. Cunningham, Pastor.
II a. M, sermon. Subject; "Why
Gods Children Should Rejoice"
s p. M, Evangelistic service.
$3.50 a. M, Sunday school,
7 p. M, B. Y. P. U. service.
Wednesday at p. M, Prayer meet
ing.
We are always glad to welcome you
to ell the services. 'o.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-07-23
SPECIAL ADVERTISING

For the information of those who
do not know the charges for the fol-
lowing kinds of advertising, we here
with publish the rates:
Resolutions of Respect. ....75c
Cards of Thanks. go. Csc
Obituaries. .........per line. &c
Poetry with Obituary, per line. =. &c
Reading notices of entertain
ments for lodges, churches,
clubs or other organizations,
where admission is charged or
articls are sold, per line, per
issue. ...... ............,.....5c
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-07-23

Many good men in both parties are
being mentioned by their friends for
positions of trust, honor and profit
in our state. For Lieutenant-Gov.,
Henry F. Stapel of Rockport, Mo-;
Jas. j. Critics of Rolla, Mo-, and others
in the Democratic ranks; VIM, P.
Evans of st. Louis, A. A. Speer of
Usage county, Mo-, and others in the
Republican ranks, have been urged
by their friends to toss their hats in
to the ring and seek the honors and
emoluments of this office.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-07-23
ATTEND SCHOOL ON CREDIT

Pay for your course after we place
you in a position.
The demand for our graduates is
SO great that we guarantee positions
on completion of most of our courses
or refund your tuition.
Write for our Catalog today It. is
free.
Chillicothe Business College
2O2 Monroe Street.
Chililcothe, Mo.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-07-23

was bedfast with
nervous prostra-
ton. l had sink
ing spells, a cold,
olammy feeling
could not stand
t h e slightest
Hofse At times
I would almost
fly to pieces;
stomach cry
weak. My hus-
band insisted on
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-07-23
sT. pAUL,s LUTHERAN CHURCH

H. Hallerberg, Pastor.
Eighth Sunday after Trinity. Ser
vices will be as follows:
Sunday school at $50 a. m.
German preaching at 1890 a. m.
Subject Of sermon "Christ Warning
Against False Prophets"
Ladies Aid meets at 2 p. m.
English preaching at 1880 p. m.
Subject of sermon; "How is Saliva
ton Obtained?"
A cordial welcome to all.
The Berea Bible class meets We'd
nesday of next week at 1880 p. m.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-07-23

Ridpath-Vawter Chautauqua Sys-
tenn will be at Rolla, No., in four
days program just prior to coming
here. A splendid Entertainment is
forcasted.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-07-23

Carranza, last weeks conqueror Of
Mexico City, failed to maintain his
hold and supremacy there a fortnight,
being forced to give up the Capitol
last Tuesday to the possession of
Zapata's forces. His possession, 1t
is predicted, will be of short dura-
ton.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-07-23

A new publication, the "New Bloom
field News" arrived at our exchaHee'
desk last week bearing the name of
Mr.. C. D. Tresenriter as editor and
manager. 1t is neat, newsy, we'll
patronized, 4-page paper, and we pre-
dict that it will serve well the inter
ests of New Bloomfield under the
able management of this practical and
experienced newspaper man.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-07-23

Many Georgians, who opposed the
commutation of the death sentence of
Leo NJ Frank, are evidently regard
ing the man who cut him in the neck
while he slept as a hero.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-07-23

For Sale At bargain, pleasant
home in East Ironton, on Buckley
Lane. Address Mrs. H. Ferdinand,
4435 North Hamilton Avenue, Chicago,
Ills. 26-10
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-07-23
A Nervous Woman Finds
Relief From Suffering.

Women who suffer from extreme
nervousness, often endure much
suffering before finding any relief.
Mrs. Joseph Snyder, of Tifin, O.,
had such an experience, regarding
which she says;
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-07-23

was for naught so far as augmenting
the total wet vote was concerned; but
must have been quite stimulus for
the drys, if figures count anything.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-07-23
CHRISTIAN CHURCH

Next Lords day the services will
be as follows:
Bible school at 10 a. m.
Communion service at II a. m.
Christian Endeavor at Z p. m.
Prayer service, Wednesday p. m.
A welcome to all.
j. M. BAILEY, Minister.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-07-23

A New York telegram to the st.
Louis Republic, under date of the 18th
inst, says it is currently reported in
financial circles, that when the direct
ors of the st. Joseph Lead Company
meet in September, they will declare
a stock dividend of 25 per cent; also
that the directors, at the meeting
which is scheduled for August, will
increase the cash dividend from the
present per cent, where it was in
1911. On the same authority, the
company is now earning at the rate
of 40 per cent on its capital stock, and
its current revenue is far in excess
of present dividend requirements, ow-
ing to the larger demand and higher
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-07-23

The speech of Judge W. A. Gardner,
"Why Am | Christian" at the
mems get-together meeting held dur
ing Rev. Ostrom's meetings, was a
subject of favorable comment by the
press of Piedmont, the Judges for
mer home.
The substance of the comments is
as follows: Harmony throughout
the world will be established, for the
fulfillment of the law is rapidly in
creasing, and the world is being pre-
pared for the greatest of all events,
the second coming of Christ"
Judge Gardeners hopes, so beauti-
fully expressed in the above words,
find an echo in the hearts of multi
utdes of men at this time, to whom
the present chaos of discordant creeds
and warning nations has no other APP
parent key or solution.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1915-07-23

The city of Kennett, Dunklin coun-
ty, Missouri, will vote on saloons
again August 9th. 1t is said that the
wet element there became sore be-
cause pool rooms were ordered clos
ed, and took this method of retalia-
ton by petitioning for a local option
election.