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Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-07-30
TRUSTEE OF GRrDER STOCK

The first meeting OF the creditors
of sallIe GrIder. bankrupt. was held
last Saturday in this city. The cred
itors elected T. j. Perkins. OF this
city. as trustee OF the stock. which
also includes tho two-story briek
building. al the corner OF Third ani
Evergreen, known as the Grider
building. Mr.. Perkins made bond.
and has assumed charge Of the build
Ing and business. and the work OF
liquidation will begin.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-07-30
$1,000 BOND FOR HENDERSON

Oliver Henderson. the young man
who was arrested by the city officers
last Thursday evening for stealing
some things from the plant OF the
Durant Ice and Electric Company,
and who was turned over to the Off
cials Of tSe county. had an examinlns
trial before Judge Rappolee Monday
and was bound over 10 await the nc /.
tion Of the district court. He Is
charged with grand larceny. and his
bond was placed at 1000. which he
has so far been unable TO furnish.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-07-30
GROUND THIS YEARS CORN

Last Friday the Short a Haynes
Grain Company ground new corn Toe
two Bryan County farmers, One of
them WAS MIR. Ross. who lives four
miles north OF town. the other being
Mr. league, who lives about 'our
miles south OF the city, This is prom
ably the earliest matured corn that
we have had In several years The
acreage Is also rather large this year
and II Is the largest crop we have
made since 1908
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-07-30
HARRIS TO our COUNCIL

George II. Harris, alderman from
ward three, and acting mayor Tor
several months prior to tho election
of Jim Yarbrough. has announced
that he will resign his office az tho
next meeting OF the City Council.
The reason asuigned by Mr.. Harris
iH that his work as cashier OF tho
state National Bank will not permit
him TO devote 20 his aldormanic du-
ties the timo that they require.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-07-30
REsIDENCE nuRNED

Tho residence Of Prof. II, A. chost-
nut. at seventh and Live Oak. wna
almost totally destroyed by firo or
unknown origin al about o'clock
Wednesday morning. Very little OF
the household goods were saved. Tho
house was owned by President Cam
terbury OF the Normal school. and
was insured for $4,000. Mr.. Chest
nuts los was about yl.2oo. Insured
for s75o.o0.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-07-30

Monday svenipe. Just e'ter the ar
rival OF the north-bound KATY. Dep.
u,y sheriffs Mcrstridge and Jim
Keirsey arrested c. p. Middleton. Of
Bokchito. and Emmet Nichols. of
Denisons charged with violation Of
the prohibition law. In a suit cass
carried by one OF the men three gal
Ions OF alcohol were found. Mr. Mid.
dleton claimed the suit case ~ his.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-07-30
LAUNDRY SOLD

A deal was made this week khere-
by Miss Mollie Morris and A. c. Tin
ely disposed OF the Durant stacm
Laundry TO Ed Selvidge. OF Brown
wood. Texas. who will take charge OF
the property and conduct the busl-
ness commencing August first. MIR.
selvidge comes 10 this city highly
commended Mr.. Finley will con-
tinue with the laundry.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-07-30
NINE rHREsHERs IN
SIGHT on EACH orHi;R

Roberta Vicinity undoubtedly
takes the prize for the most threan.
era In the smallest area OF country.
Tho News editor had the pleasure Of
visiting that community last Friday.
and Postmaster Baker pointed out
ntne threehers all at work within
sight OF tho town. Each one was
running on full time In an effort 60
get the oats crop all threshcd aud on
the market
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-07-30

Tuesday morning before coanty
Judge Rappolse, oliver Henderson
satre@d a plea OF guilty to petty lar
eeny and received a sentence OF shlr-
~ days in Jail and sloo fine. Hea.
aerscn was arrested few GAYS agc
~ Chief Taylor for stealing a watch
and some other articles from some
clothing of the employees Of the Ice
plant An this city.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-07-30
RETURNED FROM COLORADO

Jim Daugherty has returned from
Colorado. where he went with Mr..
and Mrs. Jim Mckinney TO drive
their auto. in which they made the
trip. and where he was accompanied
by Mr.. and Mrs. Jim Bailey In their
new car. Jim returned by train. and
says that the rest OF the party will re.
main there for the balance of the
summer.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-07-30
PIRTLE p. o. DISCONTINUED

The Post office Department SUE
pended the operation OF the post o.
flee at PIrtle last week after findins
that II failed TO serve enough patrons
OF Justify keeping II in operation.
Mail for Pirtle will in tho future be
sent TO Blue. where II will be deliv-
cred TO patrons. Subscribers TO the
News. who have been getting their
mall at Pirtle. will in the future call
at Blue for them.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-07-30
IMPAIRMENT cETs POSITION

corley M2Darment, OF this place.
who taugh, in the old Madill
schools last year has been elected
head Of the Department OF Science o.
the Wagner public schools. and viii
also have charge OF athletics and out
door sports.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-07-30
GOVERNOR WILLIAMS
VISITED DURAST

Governor r. L. Williams arrived IN
Durant Sunday evening for couple
Of days being the guest OF Mr. and
city. Governor williams went to
Bennington Monday to look after his
farm interests near there. returning
here Monday night. He returned TO
Oklahoma City Tuesday.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-07-30
WILCOX VISITING nERr

Hon. A. n Wilcox. formerly OF tnis
city. and now a member OF the state
Board OF Affairs is spending few
days in the city this week attending
TO business, Mr. Wilcox says that
he and his family are pleased with
Oklahoma City. but would prefer 20.
live in Durant.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-07-30
MOVED TO OKLAHOMA CITY

Mrs. w p. Danford and children
left here Saturday for Oklahoma CITY
TO Join Mr.. Danford. who was recently
appointed assistant state engineer
with duties 10 the Department o.
Highways They will make their fu'
ture home in Oklahoma city.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-07-30
BAKERY CLOSES TEMPORARILY

The schulse bakery. on Third Az
enue. is closed temporarily owing 20
the fact that MIR. schulze must give
up the building he has occupied for
another business SO soon as anoth-
er suitable location can be arranged
for. he VIII reopen his bakery. Mr..
Schulze says.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-07-30
noAcn pENIEp .NEw TRAL

Devee Roash. convicted In the Id
trict court fburglary in the second
degree and sentenced 10 two years ln
the peniientiary. was refused ne%
trial by Judge Hatchett this week.
Durant weekly news. (Durant, Choctaw Nation, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 190?-1944, 1915-07-30

The Durant News. 800 per year.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-06-09
FIRE IN MAYESVILLE.
barber Shop Damaged by Blaze Sup
posed To- Have Been of Incendiary
Origin.

Mayesville, June 3.---what came
near being serious. fire occurred
about 1880 last night when the front
of the Mayes stores in the Bank Of
Mayesville block was discovered In
flames. As soon as a good stream Of
water could be turned on the flames
the fire was shortly extinguished, but
not before the front was burned con-
siderably and the large plate glasses
broken. This damage was covered by
insurance. The store was occupied by
Il. Herman as a barber shop and he
mad just moved in last week. His
equipment was removed but was badly
damaged. He had no insurance.
From the nature OF the fire and its
location. the concensus Of opinion is
that IL was the work of an incendiary.
The fire will be investigat-
ed in all probability and the guilty
party or parties brought to justice.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-06-09
MANNING SCHOOL CLOSES.
Brilliant Years Work Ends With
commencement,

Manning, June 6.-Friday nights
exercises marked brilliant closing
or successful years work in the
Manning graded and high school. The
large auditorium and gallery were
crowded with an interested audience
while many stood in the corridors
and doorways. There were 16 gradu-
ates Of the high school,
The following was the order of ex-
ercises of the evening: Prayer by
the Rev. l.. B. McCord class song;
salutatory, Jamaes Barron; class his
tory, Sue Sprott; class poem, Alice
Wilson; class prophecy, Annie Dick
son; class will, Sue M. Sprott; chorus;
address by Thomas G. Mcleod; in
troduced by S. Oliver O'Bryan; vale
dictory, Meta Levi; chorus; delivery
Of diplomas and prizes. The medal
for spelling was awarded to Isabel
Plowden Of the fourth grade. For
the Latin medal there was a tie be-
tween James Barron Of the tenth
grade and Carolyn Plowden of the
ninth grade. The Loryea medal for
the highest average in'the tenth grade
was awarded to Netta Levi and pre-
sented by j. H. Lesesne. At the close
OF the exercises the benediction was
pronounced by the Rev. G. p. Watson.
The total enrolment for the year
was 1856 and the average attendance
312. There were only $50 tardies out
Of possible $4,000.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-06-09
MAYESVILLE NEWS NOTES.
Misses Erwin and Wilson Entertain at
RoOk-PersOnal Mention.

CTSOuuI NlentlOn.
Mayesville, June s.-Quite a pleas
ant social event of the summer was q
rook party given by Misses Lou Erwin
and Juanita Wilson at their home in
the country. There was a large num-
Der OF the young folks from the town
and country present and the game of
rook was enjoyed until a late hour.
Delicious refreshments consisting of
cream and cake were passed during
the evening.
Miss Louise King has returned
home from Converse college for the
vacation.
Miss Louise Griffin returned from
winthrop college on Wednesday.
Mrs. l.. I. Parrott of Sumter Is visit
ing her daughter. Mrs. Geo. C. War
rem.
Mrs. B. Maxursky and daughter,
Miss Theima, OF Barnwell, are visiting
Mrs. T. l.. Kahn.
Mrs. Thomas Walsh and children of
Sumter are the guests of Mrs. w. l..
Currie.
Ernest Evans Of the government
demonstration bureau In Marlboro
county spent the weekend with ]. r.
Mayes.
Mrs. Robert A. Chandler attended
the commencement exercises of the
College for Women in Columbia this
week.
Miss Lucy Pugh of the Mayesville
school faculty has returned to her
home in Virginia.
Miss Ruth stackhouse Of Marion is
visiting Miss Sadie Mayes.
Rev. Junius Mills OF Rowland. N.
e., visited his parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
l.. c. Mills. this week.
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The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-06-09
NEWS FROM EGYPT.
Excessive Rains Have Damaged Crops
-Baseball-PersOnal Items.


Egypt. June 3.-Since last Friday
morning we have had an abundance of
rain. Several very heavy rains with
wind. besides a very heavy thunder
cloud last Saturday evening, accom-
panied by wind and hail. The dam
age was very light through this Sec
ton. The hail stones were small and
the fall only lasted a short while.
Crops are very small for this season
and grass Is in abundance. The cut
ting Of grain has been delayed on ac-
count of the heavy rains.
Rev. T. J.. White of Branchivlle is
a visitor in Egypt this week.
Mr.. Sam Folk of Providence Is
spending the day with friends in this
section.
Miss Maude Attaway has returned
home for the summer after teaching
In Williamson for the past session.
Mr.. j. X. Richbourg has gone to
Bishopville today.
The Children's Day services at, Sa-
lem were we'll carried out. Besides
the regular programme by the chill
dren. addresses were made by Prof
A. l.. Humphries Of the Kershaw high
school and Hon. Thos. II. Tatum OF
the Bishopville bar. Mrs. M. b. Nc
Cutchen added much to the occasion
by two beautiful solos.
Mr.. G. ". Humphries and son, Ar
thur. spent last Sunday in Egypt.
Miss Willene Britton Of Camden S
a popular visitor In Egypt this week.
Miss Clelia Terry Of Oswego Is visit.
ing Miss Maud Attaway at Smithville
this week.
Mr.. A. b. White was in Camder
yesterday.
Miss Iota Mcleod has returned
nome from Gastonia, n. c., where sh,
attended Linwood college the past ses
sion.
Miss Pearl Brown OF Smithville Il
spending few days In Egypt.
Mr. l.. III. White spent last Satur
day and sunday at Rcmbert.
Last Saturday afternoon Woodrow
and Spring Hill played very interest
ing game Of ball on tho Spring Hi
diamond. The grounds were very we
and for that reason many errors ant
runs were made.
The game lasted ten innings and re
suited I'm "a score of 13 to Z I'm favo
OF Spring Hin. Batteries were
woodrow. iIeriot and DuBose: Sprin,
Hin, smith. Attaway and Attaway an,
Wilson.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-06-09
In the Police Court.

From The Daily Item. June 7.
In the police court this morning
there was only one defendant To- come
before the mayor. who acted as re-
corder. the cases against Julian ID.
Scale. Walter Moore and William Mel
son being postponed.
Frank Rogers plead guilty to the
charge OF stealing two inner automo-
bile tubes from Mr.. Bernard Man
ming. and was given a sentence OF $50
or 30 days on each charge.
Frank Rogers was also charged
with larceny Of dash coils from Eu-
gene RaIney to which he also plead
guilty $50 or 80 days being his SEN
tence.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-06-09
ARRESTED AS SPIES.
Charleston Woman and Husband
Charged with Aiding Austrians at
Venice.

Venice, June 5.-The Duke and
Duchess of Litta have been arrested
on charge of espionage. They are
well KNOWN in America, where the
Duke often lectured. The Duchess was
Miss Perry, of Charleston, S. C.
On the night of one of the aerial
bombardments of Venice the Duke
and Duchess had retired. 1t is a
strict rule in Venice that one must
not burn lights with the widows or
shutters open, and either the Duke or
Duchess or a servant forgot to close
the shutters. The light was taken by
the police as a signal to the Austrians.
Up went half a dozen policemen to
arrest the Duchess and Duke. The
policemen would not allow the maid
in the room, but helped the ducal pair
put on their clothes. They were car
ried off to the central police station.
where they had to spend the rest of
the night
The Duchess complained she had
been taken away without her hair. A
policeman was sent to fetch it, and it
was used as evidence against her as
extra proof that she was an Austrian
spy In disguise. When the ducal pair
had sent for influential Venetians,
who swore to their identity, they were
allowed to go on bail.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-06-09
TIE RICHMOND REUNION.
NJ. ID. James Winn Describes Some
OF Sights and His Impressions of
Great Gathering.

| =" "'ShtS anu Ills impressions OF
| Great Gathering.
Editor Daily Item:
| After a pleasant run with fine COM
pany to make the time pass. we arriv-
ed in Richmond, Va, where we re-
ceived hearty and warm greetings
from its hospitable people. "On to
Richmond was the war time CRY of
the union armies for four long and
bloody years, and now the cry came
from all over our Southland and in
stead of the cannon's roar and sharp
crack Of the rifle we were greeted with
smiles and warm hang shakes and
made to feel at home. Such are the
victories of law and peace.
The streets of this great and beau
tiful city have been thronged with the
youth and beauty Of our Southland
from Texas to Maryland and to see
the old and weatherbeaten Confeder-
ate soldiers and hear Dixie and Bonny
Blue Flag sung and played by some of
the finest bands in America and hear
the Rebel yell was hard to believe that
the war was over so years. There
have been meetings, concerts. memoir
ial exercises and entertainments for
young and old. I attended the old
church where Rev. Moses Hogue
preached for over so years and here
the great and noble Stonewau lack.
son worshipped God and was not
ashamed to own him King of Kings
and Lord Of Lords. A fine sermon was
delivered by its present pastor to the
old veterans Of Camp r. E. Lee, and
1t was the great pleasure Of the writ
er to look in the face and shake the
hand OF Rev. Mr.. Smith. the only SER
vivor of the staff Of Stonewau jackson
and who was by his side when our
hero fell and helped to lift him up. I
felt when touched his hand that
those hands were made sacred by
Jackson's blood. He is old now and
ne In few years will also pass over
the river and greet his chief and rest
under the shade Of the trees.
Today was the great day. A column
two miles long marched from the can.
itol to Monument avenue, where the
foundation of Jackson's monument
was laid and out Of consideration for
the old and bent Confederate soldiers.
they were assembled in ora squares
OF the monument and stood re-
viewing the parade Of the young and
active organizations and bands as they
passed by and also some Of the beau-
ty or the South as the sponsors rode
%. In automobiles and floats. Then
the South Carolina veterans, led by
our excellent Governor, Richard Il.
Manning, and staff, marched at the
mead or the column of old veterans.
My! what sight greeted us as we
marched along with the sidewalks,
porches and tops of some buildings
lined with the finest and noblest Of our
country and such cheering, smiles,
and waving Of flags 1 can't desiribe. I
thought would wear my hat out wav-
Ing and lifting it. The sights today
were worth all the time and expense
OF coming here and impressed me
more than ever with what a great
country We have. 1 leave this evening
for points in West Virginia and will al
ways cherish the remembrance of the
reunion at Richmond as one Of the
gem spots in memory.
ID. James Winn.
The watchman and southron. [volume] (Sumter, S.C.) 1881-1930, 1915-06-09
NEW HOME BURNS.
Il. G. Gross Suffers Narrow Escape at
Manning.

r.. Z. Gross Suffers Narrow Escape at
Manning.
Manning. June 6.-About 230 yes
terday morning the handsome new
home Of E. c. Gross on south Church
street was totally destroyed by fire Of
unknown origin. Mr.. Gross was alone
at home, his wife and child being
away on visit to relatives in Geor-
gia, when he was awakened from
sound sleep by sitting smoke in the
room. The fire was we'll advanced and
all means Of exit were cut off except a
window through which he hurriedly
escaped in his night clothing, taking
with him only pair Of trousers. The
house was completed and occupied
about four months ago at cost Of
$4,000 for the building and $4,000 for
the furniture and fittings. There was
insurance to the amount Of $2,5OO on
the house and $4,000 on the furni-
ture. Mr.. Gross came here about two
years ago and engaged in business
and has made many friends among the
people Of the county.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-24

UNION $50 HOLDS
BIG "GET TOGETHER
Saturday Evening-Progra m
Includes Music, Speaking by
Well Known Organized La
Dor Leaders, Lunch and So
ciai Hour

Augusta Typographical Union No.
$50 held a get-together meeting Sat-
urday evening at Odd Fellows hall, at
which many members and invited
friends We're present, among whom
was a delegation from Waterville.
and the meeting was the largest and
it might be added the most enjoyable
that the local union has yet held.
The meeting was called to order at
about 7.S0 by President Harry S.
Thompson of the Augusta Typograph-
zeal Union, that gentleman presiding
in his usual happy manner, and the
program opened with a piano selec-
ton by Joseph Bolger. which was fol-
lowed by a baritone solo by Francis S.
H. Callighan, after which Hon. Thorn
as J. Lyons, former labor commits
sioner. gave an interesting talk, at the
conclusion of which vocal duet was
rendered by MI Callighan and Miss
kittredge
The principal speaker Of the even
ing was President William c. Trump
Of the New England Typographical
Union, who spoke Interestingly on
matters pertaining to the union, after
which an excellent lunch was served
in the banquet hall A short address
was given by President H. Fitzgerald
of the local Central Labor Union. The
remainder of the evening was devoted
to general singing and a social hour
and the enjoyment of cigars.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-24

Another citizen of Maine to announce
his candidacy for Governor in the Re
publican primaries a year from next
June is DR.. Alexander c. Hagerthy of
Ellsworth, whose announcement was
made Saturday. DR.. Hagerthy, who is
the present mayor of the city of Ellis
worth in Hancock county, makes a
statement in which he explains his DO
sition on a few public questions. Among
other things DR.. Hagerthy favors a
woman's suffrage resolve, but believes
that the matter of women voting
should be determined by the women
themselves at an election to be held in
an off year.
The other candidates for the nomina-
ton thus far are: Col. Frederic H.
Parkhurst of Bangor, a former chair
man of the Republican State commit
tee, Hon. Carl z. Milliken of Island
Falls, a former President of the SEN
ate, Mayor Arthur Chaplin of Ban
gor, ex-State Auditor T. F. Callahan of
Lewiston; ex-senator Edward W.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-05-24
CORURN WINS
COLBY JUNIOR
LEAGUE SERIES

With not tally scored against il.
the Coburn Classical Institute base
ball team emerged victorious. Satur-
day morning. in the Colby junior
league series by administering a Sc
we're beating to Kicker Classical Insti-
tute Of Houlton by the score of Is to
% The great blue and gray pennant
with the words, Colby Junior League
Champions. 1915" worked in silk upon
it will hang in the trophy room of the
local school as a silent testimonial of
the victories Of one of the best prep
school teams that ever trotted onto
a Maine diamond. After defeating the
mighty Hebron, Friday afternoon. to
the tune of to Q. the Institute lads
played another sterling game and
found little trouble in beating the
vanquishers of Higgins.
Fine Fielding
Pagan, COburn's second string
twirler allowed but three scattered
hits, two of which were made by
Jackins. Ludwig, on the other hand
was biffed for II safe ones, and these
coupled with 10 errors made by his
teammates, made it easy for Coburn
after the third inning. Coburn fielded
almost faultlessly in what chances the
players did have after Pagan flannel
IA men. Kolseth and Paganucci both
connected for three baggers with the
bases filed in the first instance, and
with two men on the second time
Ashworth did a similar trick by
cloUting one for two bases, and get
ting third on an error with the bases
full.
Greenlaw Of Kicker sprained his
ankle in the fifth inning when he
caught McElwee at third on an at
tempted steal. He was moved from
the field. and his place filled by Mills
who played good game.
The summary: